Joy and jubilation filled the Mowe community in Ogun State as a 75-year-old pastor of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Purity and Power Zone, Pastor Dele Ajibola, and his 63-year-old wife, welcomed a set of twin baby boys after many years of childlessness. The couple, who have served in the ministry for decades, received the long-awaited blessing in what congregants described as a “miraculous testimony of faith and perseverance.” Members of the church and residents of the area gathered to celebrate the birth, with the atmosphere charged with songs of praise and thanksgiving. Pastor Ajibola, widely admired for his humility…
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected cult members following a violent clash between rival groups in the Onireke and Isashi areas of Badagry. Spokesperson for the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, noting that the suspects, aged between 28 and 43, were apprehended during a swift operation that restored calm to the affected communities. “Police responded to a distress call around 10 p.m. on Saturday, reporting a clash between rival cult groups in Onireke and Isashi,” Adebisi said. According to her, tactical teams and detectives were immediately deployed to the scene,…
Former Edo State governor and senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged ex-President Goodluck Jonathan not to succumb to pressure to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that doing so could harm his political legacy. Oshiomhole gave the advice during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he argued that only those who do not wish Jonathan well would encourage him to return to the race. “How can Jonathan be a threat? We defeated him before, when the PDP was truly PDP,” Oshiomhole said. “If a man had the PDP at its peak, I think it is only…
Tension has gripped the Onoli community in Ugwuleshi Autonomous Area, Awgu Local Government of Enugu State, following the death of a young farmer, Onuchukwu Ogbaki, who was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Friday. Community sources said the attack was the latest in a series of violent incidents that have driven many residents of Obuovia village away from their farmlands, heightening fear and insecurity in the area. A relative of the deceased, Sampson Okolie, told PUNCH Metro on Sunday that Ogbaki, aged about 30, succumbed to his injuries around 2 a.m. on Saturday at the University of Nigeria Teaching…
The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged to ₦25,000 across major cities in Nigeria, up from ₦17,500 just a week ago. Findings across Lagos and neighbouring states show that 1kg of gas now sells between ₦1,500 and ₦2,000, depending on location, forcing many consumers to ration usage or seek alternatives. Speaking on the development, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Mr. Bassey Essien, blamed the sharp increase on supply disruptions caused by the recent strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged man identified as TJ for allegedly murdering his wife, Queen, in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, September 30, shortly after the couple had celebrated the second birthday of their son. According to residents, there had been no sign of disagreement between the couple before the incident. A neighbour, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the discovery was made the following morning when their young son came out of the room with bloodstains on his body. “When we saw the…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Anumudu, who allegedly murdered and beheaded a 69-year-old woman, Mrs. Obianuju Akubi, in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area. The suspect, who had been on the run since July 22, 2024, was apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following credible intelligence. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the arrest took place in Aguleri after months of intensive manhunt. “Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and provided useful information that led to the identification of other gang members involved…
The family of Mr. Uchenna Okoro, a businessman who was abducted along the Enugu–Benue highway on March 10, 2025, has appealed for urgent intervention from security agencies, lamenting that his whereabouts remain unknown more than six months after the incident. Okoro was reportedly kidnapped by armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen while travelling from Enugu to Makurdi. Since then, efforts by his relatives to trace him have yielded no results, sparking fears that he may still be in captivity or worse. In a statement issued by his brother, Mr. Frank Uzochukwu, the family and their Amanator community in Ebonyi…
BREAKING: Imisi emerges winner of BBNaija season 10 amid spectacular finale Reality TV star Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, beating fellow finalist Dede in a thrilling finale that aired live on Sunday night. The grand event, hosted by the ever-dynamic Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, kept millions of viewers glued to their screens as tension mounted with each eviction. The moment Imisi’s name was announced, the studio erupted in cheers, while social media platforms across Nigeria and beyond lit up with celebratory messages and trending hashtags in her honour. Earlier in the evening, seven housemates —…
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has called on all governments to put in place urgent measures to cushion the economic hardship associated with the economic reforms in the country. Alhaji AbdulWasi’i Bangbala, TMC National Amir, made the call on Sunday in Akure at the Annual State Lecture organised by the Ondo State chapter of the congress in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The theme of the lecture was “The Nigerian State and Lesson from Contemporary History”. Bangbala, represented by Alhaji Abdulhafeez Adebiyi, Naibu Amir External Affairs, said behooved on all Nigerians to acknowledge the economic reforms initiated by the present…