In the Aba South Senior Magistrate’s Court, a 60-year-old pastor named Chukwuemeka Orji was remanded in the Correctional Centre following allegations of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The victim, who resided with Mr. Orji, disclosed that she informed his wife, Mercy, after he had raped her for the third time. The survivor stated that the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue state. Ortom arrived at the Makurdi zonal office of the agency on Tuesday, June 20, accompanied by his media aide, Terver Akase, and Principal Special Assistant on Special Duties, Abraham Kwanhgu. During his tenure as governor, Ortom had handed…
On Tuesday, June 20, President Bola Tinubu gave his approval for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to be returned to the Office of the Vice President for supervision. This decision aligns with the respective establishment Acts governing these agencies. Previously, NEMA had been under the purview of…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, left a meager sum of N4 million in the state’s treasury. Consequently, the state is currently burdened with a significant amount of debt, leading to unpaid salaries for civil servants and security personnel. Governor Lawal, who assumed office on May 29, 2023,…
During her performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the 35-year-old singer, Adele, humorously mentioned dealing with a fungal skin infection called jock itch. She attributed the condition to sweating in her Spanx under the hot stage lights. Adele shared with the audience that she was feeling extremely hot and even joked about her perspiration,…
Founder and Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has expressed his personal aversion towards white garment churches. During a recent service, the televangelist openly shared his disapproval of this particular church denomination, primarily citing concerns regarding their method of worship. Ibiyeomie addressed his congregation, urging them to consider the practices carried out in the…
Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State, has reportedly been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning regarding his tenure in Benue State. Daily Trust reported that Ortom was invited by the anti-graft body and arrived at the EFCC office on Alor Gordon Street in Abuja promptly at…
Venus Williams, the tennis star, secured a significant victory by defeating the 48th-ranked Camile Giorgi, marking her first win against a top 50 player in almost four years. The intense match took place on Monday, June 19, at England’s Birmingham Classic, where Williams, now ranked No. 697, triumphed with a score of 7-6 (5), 4-6,…
Rema’s sensational track ‘Calm Down’ continues to break records and maintain its stronghold on the UK Official Singles Chart. In the latest chart update (dated 16 June – 22 June 2023), ‘Calm Down’ remains in the top 10, securing the 10th position and extending its chart presence to an incredible 42 weeks—a remarkable achievement for…
The family of Goddey Ibama, a 64-year-old security officer, has reported him missing. He left their residence in Egbeda, Lagos state on Wednesday, May 24, and has not returned since. In an interview his wife, Maryam Ibama, revealed that her husband, who hails from Rivers state and suffers from stroke, was laid off from work…
