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Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ogun State, has reacted to the widespread rumours about his demise which surfaced earlier today.. According to the 83-year old monarch, who is spending his 57th year on the throne, he is alive, hale and hearty, contrary to was reported to have died today by some bloggers and websites. The respected monarch debunked the rumours about his death in a telephone conversation, calling it fake news. The Awujale has for the past week been a guest of Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, in Lagos, where he has been staying after a routine medical checkup in a Lagos hospital, two weeks ago. Awujale expressed surprise that some bloggers could be spreading rumours about his death without confirming from the palace in Ijebu-Ode or from his chiefs. The monarch said; “Why are people spreading rumours about my death, when I am right here at Oriental”, He enjoined journalists to check the veracity of their information, before rushing to publish.

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Dr Olakunle Churchill Oladunni is fast leaving his imprint on the sands of time with his varied businesses and act of philanthropy.  His Big Church Group as well as Big church Foundation have seen him assisting various fire victims as well as the federal fire service. In this interview, he speaks on his business and charitable ventures. • Why the decision to contribute to the Federal Fire Service? It's my passion to contribute to charity. As a vital agency that saves lives with the risk involved, my foundation decided to mirror down to Federal Fire service by donating a Life Saving Ambulance as a way of supporting the survival of humanity. We also considered the prevention of the fire disaster in every sector which informed the decision of giving 1000 fire extinguishers, 1000 fire blankets as well as smoke detectors.  This is basically a standard for the foundation to give to charity from the 10% of all the company earnings. • You also visited the National Trauma Centre at the...

Legemiami, a Nollywood movie producer have raised alarm after allegedly receiving death threats from Mercy Aigbe's estranged husband..                                          

The Abuja command of the Nigerian Police has confirmed that its men stole from the former president of the country, Goodluck Jonathan. The FCT Police Command in a statement released on Monday evening confirmed the incident stating that the men on duty were responsible for the act. In the statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, the Abuja command of the Nigerian Police said: “The command to inform the general public that it has commenced full-fledge investigation into the case of theft in the Gwarimpa residence of former president, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. “Preliminary police investigation on the matter has revealed that some items were missing in the house. “Meanwhile, the Policemen who are supposed to be on guard duty at the house have been detained for questioning. Investigation to find out what actually happened is currently in progress. “The Command wants to assure all that the result of findings on the on-going investigation wi...

A 51-year-old man, Alhaji Alaka Abayomi, has been arrested in connection with the attack on a family of five in Oke Ota community, Ibeshe, Ikorodu by a ritual cult, Badoo. Abayomi, who lives in the Magodo area of the state was said to be working with the group. He was arrested along with two others, whose names had yet to be disclosed. Punch Metro learnt the arrest led to the discovery of the gang’s shrine and hideout in Agbowa town, Ikorodu, on Monday. The assailants had killed four members of a family – Rotimi Adejare, his wife, Rita, and two kids – in the early hours of Sunday. The third kid was admitted to the Ikorodu General Hospital in a critical condition. The suspects had cut the window net of the family’s apartment to gain entry, smashing a stone on the victims’ heads afterwards. It was reported that the incident became known around 12pm when their church members checked on them to know why they didn’t attend a special church programme held that day. It was learnt on Monday th...

The Abia State Police Command have arrested the man who shot dead a lady he invited over to his place along Obohia road, Aba on July 9. Parading the suspect, Ogbonnaya Igwe before newsmen on Friday, at the Command Headquarters in Umuahia, along with other suspects, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adeleye Oyebade said that at about 11am on July 9, information was received that someone was shot dead along Obohia road Aba. Sequel to this, a patrol team attached to Ndiegoro Division on routine patrol rushed to the scene at No. 22 Obohia road Aba where the deceased was met in a pool of her own blood. The Divisional Police Officer, Ndiegoro mobilized other patrol teams and proceeded to the scene where Ogbonnaya Igwe, of 22 Obohia road was arrested in his hide-out at the ceiling of the house. One Pump-Action rifle and double barrel gun with 15 live cartridges and four expended cartridges were recovered from the suspect and at the scene respectively. Corpse of the deceased later identifie...

Nigerians have been urged to go for periodic screening, especially for colon cancer, which is said to be a huge burden on the country, as it is  common among people above 40. The President, Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria President, Prof Musa Borodo, gave this warning at a press briefing commemorating the 10th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the association in Ado Ekiti. . Borodo warned that diseases such as colorectal cancer, liver cancer, helicobacter pyloris and other infections that occur in the gastrointestinal tract, are usually not easy to detect when looking out for signs and symptoms. . And when the symptoms are obvious they are often too late to treat. According to him, about 10 percent of people in Nigeria are suffering from Hepatitis B – a viral infection – which he warned could lead to cancer, if not properly treated. . “This (Hepatitis B) is something that can be prevented, if you don’t treat it, it could become cancer. So, i...

Nnamdi Kanu’s visit to Imo State yesterday was a blessing to some people, while to some Imolites it caused them unexpected difficulties. Some Imolites who were interviewed by a Vanguard correspondent, said they had to take the decision of spending the rest of the day celebrating the visit of Nnamdi Kanu, while some motorists said that it was not a savoury experience for them as they were trapped in a hold up for more than eight hours. Also the street hawkers said that they had never experience the kind of patronage they had during the visit of IPOB leader. Even those selling Biafra insignias, asked Kanu to come for second missionary journey and that his coming brought blessings and food on their table. Also 28-year-old Chima Mbata from Nkwerre Local Government Area, Imo state, said he got healed of his two days headache after sighting Kanu from the crowd. Iheme said: “I was in the House and my mother called me to come out and see Nnamdi Kanu, at Orlu road roundabout, I told her that I ...

Just came across this inspiring photo of a physically challenged man in NYSC orientation camp, Abia State. Never allow your condition stop you from doing the things you want to do or the things u are passionate about. See some Reactions below; Mira Monroe Dem no fit even dash am wheelchair. Nysc the killing camp,i hail una Ogon Asueya Vanessa Been physically challenged is not a barrier thumbs up man Valentine Nwankwo Focused despite his situation. God be with you always so your dreams will come through. Veronica Okoli Awwwwwn He’s inspiring indeed God bless your hustle bro

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The Palace of Ijebu Land has officially announced the demise of the Awujale of Ijebu land, His Royal Majesty Oba Sikiru Adetona Awujale. Sikiru Kayode Adetona was born 10 May 1934 and wad the Awujale (king) of the Ijebu Kingdom, a traditional state in Nigeria, having reigned since 1960. He was the son of Prince Rufai Adetona and Alhaja Ajibabi Adetona (née Onashile) and represented the Anikinaiya ruling family. The cause of his death is yet to be know

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Police in Malawi have issued an arrest warrant for former President Joyce Banda over a corruption scandal, known as cash-gate, during her time in office. In issuing the arrest warrant for ex-President Joyce Banda, Malawi's police said they have "unearthed credible evidence" in connection with the $250m (£190m) cashgate corruption scandal which "raises reasonable suspicion that the former president committed offences relating to abuse of office and money laundering".   Mrs Banda is currently outside the country and the police have said they will ask Interpol for help in getting her to come home. Cashgate is the biggest financial scandal in Malawi's history and involved the loss of some $250m of state money.  Officials were accused of siphoning off the funds during the presidency of Mrs Banda. See a copy of the arrest warrant below as tweeted by journalist, Idriss Nassah

An 18-year-old suspected member of the dreaded cult group, baddo, was today arraigned before an Ebute Meta Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.. The suspect, Fred Minima, residing at Akala area of Mushin, is faced with a three-count of attempted kidnap, belonging to an unlawful society and stealing. However, the accused, has, pleaded not guilty to the charges. But Police Prosecutor Maria Dauda maintained that the alleged perpetrated the offences on July 26 at 11.10 a.m. at No. 25, Akinola St., Mushin. Dauda said the accused, who had the logo of the cult on his left hand, allegedly entered the premises of a nursery and primary school in Mushin with the intention to kidnap some pupils. He also asserted that Minima stole some phones before he proceeded to attract the pupils. According to Dauda; “He was caught by the security guard, who handed him over to the police.’’ The offences contravened Sections 21, 42 and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised). Section 287 stipulates a three-...

As posted by Dakwal Lengs, a Project Manager at Broadway Construction in  Plateau State... "This man with black cap using this government car brought out a knife in his car trying to kill me so when he didn't get to me he punched the back tyre of my car. Just because we met at a narrow road at coret hamlet. A wedding reception ground. Thanks to Nigerians men and women who stood with me and he was forced to pay for the tyre. What a government official doing with knife in his car? Is that why we voted them in to power?He is Mr Casmire Bawa . The liason officer central zone to governor Simon lalong"     Watch the video below...  

A popular biker in Nigeria, Dr Olukwu Faraday of Gym House, Ibadan, over the weekend proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Joy Ororuwa, at the Abeokuta flyover in Ogun state. Bikers all over Nigeria had converged in the state for their annual meeting and as they gathered at the footbridge about to start their road show, Olukwu went down on his knees and asked Joy to be his wife. She said yes! See more photos and a video below Watch a video from the proposal below   Emotional!!!!Popular Biker proposes to girlfriend by a fly-over, in Ogun's capital city @2017 Abeokuta bikers converge.....

Nollywood veteran actress, Shan George is glad to be taking her bedridden mother out of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where she had been for the past six years.  The mother of two revealed on Instagram that the journey had been a very tough one for her as she didn't get all the help she needed. See her post and video below. ''This is d UCTH (university of calabar teaching hospital) where my aged ill bedridden mother has been, She is getting discharged today. Since 2011 she has been bedridden and done series of surgeries. Well, She is still in a wheelchair but we r going home. As her only child it's been veeeeryy tough in d past 6yrs. Thank u to all my wonderful friends and family members who have helped over d years. And thank u to those who refused to help even when I came kneeling, crying and begging for their help. U made me stronger and more dependent on God. God bless our Parents''

The Biafra Zionist Federation, BZF, has said that south eastern states have been split from Nigeria. They proceeded to announce that an interim government has been formed to run the affairs of Biafra. The announcement was made today, July 31, by the self-acclaimed President of Biafra, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka during a press briefing in Enugu. Onwuka, who was arrested in Enugu in 2014 after his group stormed the Enugu State Broadcasting Service for the purpose of declaring Biafra Republic, said the interim government will last for 30 days. Asides declaring himself the President of Biafra, Onwuka also named Prof. Pat Utomi as the foreign minister.  He said: "I am the President of Biafra; we have formed an interim government that will be in place till the next 30 days. The interim government will take off tomorrow, August 1 and last till August 31, 2017, that is 30 days. "America is behind the Biafra people because former President Barrack Obama already endorsed Biafr...

Sochima Amanda Iloka, a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka died yesterday after a brief illness. According to friends on Facebook, the deceased popularly known as "Soch Money" suffered from malaria before her death. See a post by one of her friends below: "RIP SENIOR SOCHIMA ILLOKA, a.k.a SOCH MONEY She was my senior in secondary school then, she left this world yesterday after a brief illness (Malaria), MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN. It is really a sad news that a young lady with a bright future like her died but the truth is that no one can reject death, I have been thinking about her demise since yesterday, I was saying that "she is too young to die", then I remembered that there are some people that are more younger than her that are no more. This is just to remind us that we are on a journey in this world, no matter what we are doing on earth, let us keep in mind that no one knows his or her date of death, some people would be wondering how an ...