The Cross River State Police Command has paraded the pastor in charge of the Gate of Testimony Church, Hosanna Okoi, for allegedly raping a lady and threatening to kill her with a gun if she revealed what transpired between them.
Also paraded on Thursday after he was arrested with arms and a soldier’s uniform was a 400-level student of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Calabar, Nnamdi Ikezue. Ikezue confessed that he was a cultist and was using a locally-made pistol to protect himself.
Twenty-three other suspects were arrested for various crimes. Out of the number, nine were arrested for alleged involvement in robbery attacks in various locations across the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Austin Agbonlahor, said Okoi, who claimed that his church was located in Sierra Leone, was arrested after a lady reported to the police that a pastor, who was supposed to pray for her, allegedly raped her and threatened her with a gun not to report the incident.
Okoi, however, said he only took the lady, whom he claimed was unknown to him, to a wedding and later to a pub.
He stated, “I am a Nigerian, but I am the pastor of the Gate of Testimony Church based in Sierra Leone. I came to Nigeria and I met the lady, who said she was going to a wedding. I did not know her from Adam, but I offered to take her there and gave her N500 to drink water. Later, we met at a pub and we drank and that was all that happened. I did not take her to anywhere and I don’t know why she decided to frame me up.”
Ikezue, on his part, said, “I am having the army uniform because I was at the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, before I got admission into the University of Calabar to study Medicine and Surgery in 2014. I am a cultist and I still use the military uniform and my gun, which I acquired to protect myself.” He blamed the devil for his ordeal, saying, “At the level I am now, I am not supposed to be in the cult.”
Apostle Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has slammed ladies who despite praying for husband unknowingly use their demand for iPhone to chase suitors away.
The clergy made this known on Twitter where he revealed how most ladies have prevented their prayers from being answered due to their materialistic nature.
According to him, such ladies make the mistake of demanding for iPhone on barely meeting a man.
He tweeted:
“Most single ladies are so materialistic yet they are praying for a good husband..you just met a man and already asking for an iPhone. Is that the registration fee to been his friend?”.
A follower of his chipped in about a situation of his:
“Sir I met one after two weeks was asking me to place her on monthly salary I refuse then I notice money starts getting lost each time she enters my car until I caught her red handed”.
In response, Apostle Suleman wrote:
“Monthly salary as what?are you civil service and even if you are,what’s her job description and office location?..thank God her true attitude showed up..men should take care of women but marry them first..any role before then is merely supportive”.
Most single ladies are so materialistic yet they are praying for a good husband..you just met a man and already asking for an https://t.co/PZXccrer8j that the registration fee to been his friend?
— Apst Johnson Suleman (@APOSTLESULEMAN) June 14, 2019
Aisha Buhari has stated that she would now be addressed henceforth as First Lady of Nigeria, a title she didn’t want to go by before.
According to her, this is to help resolve the issue of title of wives of governors.
She made this known at an event held at the Banquet of the Presidential Villa in Abuja during which she presented awards to the wives of former and current governors of the 36 States in Nigeria .
“When my husband was newly elected , I personally chose to be called the wife of the President.
“But, I realised that it causes confusion from the state as to whether the wives of state governors are to be addressed as the first ladies or wives of the governors .
“So , forgive me for confusing you from the beginning , but now I chose to be called the first lady”, she said.
Ex-Rivers State governor and Nigeria’s immediate past Minster for Transport, Rotimi Ameachi’s son, Obinna Amaechi, has graduated from Simon Fraser University, Canada.
His proud father, dressed in a dark blue suit and a green tie, joined his son on Thursday, 13th of June, for his convocation ceremony.
Popular Nigerian Senator, Dino Melaye has celebrated his Inauguration in a Grand Ceremony in the country’s Capital.
Senator Dino Melaye has promised the People Of Kogi West Senatorial District better representation that will foster the Unity and Prosperity of the constituency as the 9th Assembly was inaugurated at the National Assembly complex.
The Senator said this during an inauguration ceremony celebration for his second time as a senator of the Federal republic of Nigeria.
The member representing Kogi west Senatorial District, Distinguished Dino Daniel Melaye, took time out on Tuesday, 11th June 2019, to celebrate with some of his constituency members, Party faithfuls, Family and Friends at his residence in Abuja with a grand reception.
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested two suspected fraudsters identified as Taiwo Salami (39) and Kamorudeen Amusat (63), who hypnotised a sales girl and collected the N1.4 million her boss sent her to deposit in a bank. They raped her multiple times after hypnotizing her and then collected the money found on her.
Parading the suspects, the state Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, said the victim (names withheld), was sent by her boss on May 6th at about 11:30 a.m. to deposit N1.4 million at a bank in Dugbe area of the city.
“On her way, she was accosted by one of the suspects, Taiwo Salami, who hypnotised her, and having lost her senses, she was taken to an abandoned house at Inalende area of the city, where the cash was collected from her, while the suspects also inflicted several injuries on her. On May 8th, the victim’s family members reported her disappearance at the divisional police headquarters at Mokola. She was later rescued and taken to the hospital for medical attention.
“The case was then transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, and on June 7th, following a tip-off, the suspects were arrested around Eleyele, and upon interrogation, they confessed to the crime,” Olukolu said.
The police commissioner said the suspects would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation into their crime.
Nigerian media personality Hushpuppi calls out IG users who do not look like the pictures they post in person.
The Nigerian Big boy took to his Instagram page to blast some Instagram users who he says look so fine on Instagram but look like “per boiled rice” in person.
Hushpuppi wrote;
Some of you will just be fine anyhow on Instagram when we see you in person you will now be looking like per boiled rice.
Hushpuppi is known for flaunting his ‘wealth’ and designer wears on the same Instagram and the source of his wealth has always come under questioning.
There have been several theories regarding the possible how Hushpuppi earned his wealth. None of them was proved by any facts because only a little is known about this young billionaire. As Hushpuppi himself said, “I Am a beggar by profession”.
UK based Nigerian Singer and music maker, Maleek Berry, drops his most recent project, which he tags “Flashy”.
This would be his first project in a long while. The singer clearly has a ton coming up for the fans this year, prepare yourself in case you’re a Maleek Berry fan.
A female student of University of Lagos has shared a video online detailing the amazing bouquet of dollars she got from one of her crush,just to get her attention.
The girl and her friends were gathered together opening and admiring the gifts she got from this crush of herswhich included; a bouquet of flowers and a hamper filled with goodies.
There was a special box which they all believed contained a shoe. On opening the gift box, the girls screamed as they were amazed at what they found.
It was a beautifully crafted bouquet made with 100 US dollar bills which was in sum of 540k and chocolates wrapped in golden wrappers. On seeing the special bouquet the girl and her friends could be heard screaming in excitement, they could not believe their eyes.
The Unilag student calls it benefit of being a fine girl. She took several pictures of her gifts and she wrote, ” if you are not trying to get my attention like this, then pls don’t bother.”
See the video of the gifts she got from him including the bouquet of dollars below.
A father has been condemned to death for killing his 5 children with his own hands after which he drove around with their bodies for 9 days.
The 37-year-old Timothy Jones Jr. from South Carolina was sentenced to death on Thursday, June 13, one week after he was convicted of five counts of murder.
The computer engineer with an $80,000-a-year job murdered his kids, ages 1 to 8, in their Lexington home in August 2014. Afterwards, he drove around with their bodies for nine days before dumping them in garbage bags on the side of a dirt road in Alabama.
During the trial, Jones’ father, stepmother, sister and two brothers all took the stand to ask that he be given life without parole, instead of the death sentence. Jones’ father removed his shirt to show the courtroom tattoos of his slain grandchildren.
Nigerian musician, Teni has shared a sexy throwback photos of when she was still her ‘younger self’. Her bikini photo has also surfaced leaving fans really excited.
The entertainer took to her social media to share the photo with her fans. The picture shows her rocking bum shorts and a belt wrapping her belly.
Fans have urged her to return to the old days as they fancy her former self than now that she has added weight.
Well this is not a good time for fans of Chelsea Football club as their Europa League Winning manager is set to be named as the new Juventus Manager barely 24 hours after they saw their beloved Hazard unveiled by Real Madrid as one the new galaticos.
According to Sky Sports in Italy, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Juventus for Sarri to take charge of the Seria A club and he will sign a contract worth nearly £11million per year before tax.
The agreement was sealed last night following the successful meeting between Juve Sporting Director Fabio Paratici and Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia who both met in London for talks.
Sportsmail understands Chelsea will receive around £5million plus in compensation from the Serie A champions.
Sarri, 60, was successful in his first season at Chelsea, winning the Europa League and finishing in the top four.
Derby manager and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is the favourite to succeed Sarri at Stamford Bridge.
Nigerian singer, MC Galaxy has paid forward a good deed that music executive, Ubi Franklin did for him some years back.
The singer shared on his Instagram page, a written cheque of N3 million in Ubi’s name and explained why he was gifting the music executive such a huge sum of money.
He wrote,
“This life is funny, seven years ago I needed help to pay house the total I needed was 350k. So I asked a lot people for help, and no one could help me, so one of those days I went to Ubi Franklin house that I needed help with rent and he gave me 100k and cloths and I was able to hustle money to add and pay my rent, because at the time 100k then meant a lot to me it was 10 million Naira to me, so every time I had a new song to drop I will go to him and play for him “ I go Calabar” to “Sekem” etc. So I know I cannot pay him back for the favors and values but this is a token of appreciation to say thank you for everything @ubifranklintriplemg”
Sosoliso plane crash survivor and America’s Got Talent Finalist, Kechi Okwuchi, has grown into a strong woman and she recently had a Fashion shoot that has produced a stunning set of photos,
She looks absolutely stunning in the new photos.
See more below ;
Kechi Okwuchi is a Christian Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker. She was one of the two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005 and a finalist at the twelfth season of America’s Got Talent in 2017
Justice J.K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has remanded one Bisong James Oyen, a fake employment officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in prison custody.
Oyen was arraigned by the EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office on Thursday on a two-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money by false pretence contrary to Section 1 (2) (c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act CAP M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007, and punishable under Section 1 (2) of the same Act.
One of the count charges read,
“That you, Bisong James Oyen, on or about 11th December, 2018 at Port Harcourt, Rivers State within the jurisdiction of this honourable Court did forge Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Appointment letter and delivered same to Talbort Young for employment with intent that it may be acted upon as genuine, a pretext which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1 (2) (c) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act CAP M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007, and punishable under section 1 (2) of the same Act”.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges when read to him. In view of his plea, Prosecution Counsel, Esin-Otu Ebipade urged the court to fix a date for the commencement of hearing. The defendant was not represented by any Counsel.
Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter to June 18, 2019 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded in prison custody.
Oyen got into troubles after a petitioner alleged that, sometimes in April 2018, he logged into the EFCC’s web address, in a bid to apply for a job but could not get through the application. However, he allegedly received a call from one Alex (Kalu Patrick Ikechukwu), now at large, that he should send his document to an email address: [email protected] and pay some money into an account number of one of the new generation banks.
The petitioner allegedly got an assurance, after paying the money, that he would receive an appointment letter that would qualify him for training by the EFCC.
After waiting for a while without any communication from the EFCC, he reported the matter for investigations and the results showed that Oyen was neither a bonafide employment officer of the EFCC nor authorized to receive any payment from any member of the public on behalf of the Commission.
Belgian superstar footballer, Eden Hazard has officially been unveiled as a Real Madrid player after completing his £150m move from Chelsea.
The 28-year-old attacker signed a five-year-deal worth a reported £400,000-a-week and posed with a Real Madrid shirt for the first time at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night.
Hazard was presented to the Real fans at a packed out Santiago Bernabeu after sealing the deal.
The former Chelsea star said: ‘I am going to speak in French, I still need to improve my Spanish.
‘I am looking forward to putting on this shirt and defending the shirt. As the president said, it was a dream to play for this club and now I am here.’
Perez added: ‘You are where you wanted to be – this was one of your dreams. Now one of your dreams has come true.
‘This will be your home and you will feel and experience great passion. From day one you will realise the most important thing here is the fans, those who love Real Madrid.
‘To play for this club was your biggest dream and thanks to your hard work and talent you have joined Real. The fans will be behind you in every game. The fans know you are unique and your brand of football is special.’
Hazard is the fifth summer signing by Real after the signing of Luka Jovic, Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao and Rodrygo Goes.
According to new reports, a one-storey building has collapsed at the Shangisha area of Lagos State in Magodo.
Apparently, the building which was under construction when it caved in on Thursday, has three people trapped in the debris. The building collapsed at Kayode Aluko Olokun Close, Shangisha, Magodo.
The building was said to have collapsed around 3.00pm as the workers were working on the structure. Officials of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and others were on ground to rescue trapped victims, saying ‘the three people trapped in the collapsed building had been rescued and taken to the hospital’.
‘One Chance’ is the practice of using commercial vehicles to rob passengers of their personal belongings such as mobile phones, money, etc. Numerous cases of missing persons have also been associated with One Chance activities.
Survivors of one-chance operations are often left traumatized by the event.
Yours truly was once a victim of One-Chance.
It happened many years ago while I was returning from a trip to Cotonou. I arrived Lagos late – around 9:30 pm.
It started when I boarded a danfo at Mile 2, under the bridge.
Curiously, a good number of people waiting for commercial vehicles at the spot were ignoring available danfos. Instead, they opted for big Molue-type buses.
It did not dawn on me at that their preference for the larger buses was a precautionary decision, as the larger buses were considered safer to patronize at such wee hours.
Now here is an interesting thing: a police officer boarded the One-Chance bus with us. Interestingly, he was earlier discouraged by the bus conductor from entering the bus. According to the bus conductor, there was already a “staff” in the bus.
I thought that was weird, because no one was wearing a uniform in the bus, and the bus arrived empty, except for the drive and a passenger sitting at the front with the driver.
That was a red-flag signal, but I missed it.
Still, the elderly policeman insisted on entering. It was a decision that he would forever regret as he suffered the most savage beating when the One-Chance operation started.
Thankfully, these one-chance operators were not human organs harvesters. They only took our personal items like phones, money, etc.
Board buses and taxis at designated Bus-stops
Board buses or taxis at designated bus stops or motor-parks. One-chance bandits rarely pick up passengers at designated bus stops, except quite early in the mornings or late at night.
Observe the occupants and sitting arrangement before you enter
It is important that you do a quick analysis of the passengers in the car or bus before you board. Do not board if you notice anything suspicious. Also, if you observe anything suspicious in the sitting arrangement – don’t board!
Do not board “Kabu kabu”
“Kabu kabu” refers to unregistered taxis. They typically operate without the designated colours of commercial vehicles. They are also not registered with the drivers’ union. So they do not have designated garages or parks. When they are used for abduction or one chance, it makes it hard for the vehicles to be tracked.
Do not board Vehicles with tinted glasses or Curtains
Avoid vehicles with tinted glasses or with curtains. It is dangerous to board vehicles with these features. With tinted glasses or curtains, it will be hard for outsiders to notice a cry for help.
They operate at the wee hours
One-Chance bandits typically operate at night or at dusk. At such times, security operatives would typically be unavailable. They also operate in isolated locations or where the police would not be easily available.
Scrutinize the driver and conductor closely
You can identify their criminal intent if you watch closely. Observe their body language of the driver and conductor carefully. If your gut feeling tells you that they are untrustworthy, do not board or quickly disembark.
Avoid accepting lift (hitch-hiking)
Do not hitch-hike or accept a lift from strange cars.
Ladies, in particular, should be wary of whose cars they hitch-hike on. Many have gone missing from taking a ride with strangers.
Be wary of vehicles with all-male passengers
All-Male passenger buses or taxis raise a red-flag. Do not board unless you are convinced that it is safe to do so. However, in some cases, women or teenagers have reportedly been part of some one-chance gang.
They reserve seats at the back
They typically reserve seats at the back. This is a strategy to trap potential victims so that they cannot call for help or attract external attention.
They usually outnumber the victims in the vehicle in order to render them helpless. So, if while boarding you observe a suspicious seating arrangement – disembark immediately.
Use government approved motor-parks when traveling a long distance
Long distance travelers should ensure to use government-approved motor-parks. At these parks, the identity of the commercials vehicles are and their drivers are known. Also, personal information of the passengers are documented. The manifest will be useful in tracing missing passengers.
Avoid rushing into buses or commercial cars
The practice of rushing into buses and taxis is not particularly advised. Rushing into commercial vehicles can make one lose sight of some red-flag signals. It would not give you sufficient time to observe anything suspicious about the vehicle or the occupants. Observe the vehicle you board with carefully.
“Danfos” (yellow buses) are also used for one-chance operations
Asides unmarked buses or taxis, yellow-painted Lagos state commercial buses popularly referred to as “Danfo” are mostly used for one-chance operations. Most victims typically fall for this false appearance. So do not be fooled by the taxi or danfo colour.
Be vigilant, obey your instincts
Be vigilant; look out for their body language. Obey your instincts. This is crucial for your safety. Do not ignore your instincts. If a bus or taxi arrives at your bus stop, do what your instinct tells you to do.
Do not struggle with them
It is not wise to struggle with them. The One-chance bandits in the vehicle typically outnumber victims. Besides, one or more of them could be armed with a weapon of death. Be co-operative as much as you can. Only put up an offensive when the risk is sure.
Pray
I believe in the power of prayers. Before you leave home, say a prayer for protection.
Just yesterday, JAMB officials revealed that they had approved 160 as cut-off mark for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The decision was made at a meeting held in Osun State, Southwest Nigeria.
In a swift reaction, Nigerian singer, Simi faulted the current educational system being practiced in the country which she believes has killed off lots of talents.
According to her, lots of talents are dying because the country has made many believe that one can only attain success if he or she follows a certain path.
She tweeted: I feel like the current method of education is faulty. Ppl have different strengths – but we were raised to believe only certain talents or career paths can bring you success. So we see a lot of potential and ideas dying cos they were born to the right ppl in the wrong climate.
While some quarters feel the teachers are to blame for the decaying educational sector, Simi feels the blame shouldn’t fall solely on them. So the problem is not just the incompetent teachers.
It’s sometimes the misplacement of priorities. The inadequacy of the educational system to cater to the diversity of the human kind.”
A woman identified as Ifeoma Nwaoma has said that she’s lucky to be alive after she survived a terrible incident. Apparently, she was thrown out of a speeding vehicle in Lagos State.
Ifeoma boarded a commercial bus at Iyana-Ipaja around 2pm on Friday. Unknown to her, it was a bus operated by criminals known as one-chance. Four men and an elderly woman were already in the bus before she got in.
Shortly after the bus zoomed off, she sensed she had entered a one-chance bus and asked to be dropped. But the driver increased his speed. She was then threatened with death after which her bag was collected and they threw her out of the speeding bus.
She lost consciousness and woke hours later to be informed that she went into a coma and it was a good Samaritan who found her and brought her to the hospital. She was told she would have died if she hadn’t been brought in for treatment immediately.
The victim suffered horrific injuries to her head, face, arms and shoulder when she landed on the hard pavement and she shared photos of her injuries to go with her story.
She wrote:
And i Left My House On 7th Of June (07/06/19) ,at about 2:pm Midday (Friday Precisely) .
i boarded a Public bus (Mini bus) from my busstop Enrout to ilekpo Market Lagos, where i Wanted to buy Food Stuffs.
Just Few Minutes drive from where i boarded (iyanakpaja) i Realized i have Entered a Wrong Vehicle. (ONE CHANCE PRECISELY ).
Drop Me here i Shouted & Shouted but the Driver increased his Speed instead . A total Number Of 5 Passenger’s were in the bus already (4Men & One Elderly Woman). Shut Up your Mouth Or we kill you here they all Echoed in Agreement.
Before i knew what was Going On they have Forcefully taken away my handbag ,and Pushed Me Out Of the Speeding Car. That was the Least i Remembered.
i Woke Up in the Hospital after Many Hours Of Unconsciousness (Coma). And Was told that Some Good Samaritans Carried Me to the Hospital were i was Giving Urgent Medication & Attention.
This are the Exact Words Of the Doctor ” IF YOU WEREN’T HERE AS AT THE TIME YOU WERE BROUGHT, I’M AFRAID YOU WOULDN’T ‘VE MADE IT”.
Bcuz i actually hittd My head and my Chest(breast) against the Culvet, and My Skull got broken with Many bruises On my body !
NOW THIS IS THE TESTIMONY:
(1) No internal Head Or body injury was Sustained, (CT SCAN proved). Ordinarily Such Case’s Usually Ends Up with a Severe brain Problem (Lost of Memory), internal bleeding ,Etc.
(2)There was no Coming vehicle, else i would’ve been Crushed when i was Pushed Out of the Car. Bcuz this is a busy Speed lane that Never lacks Cars On it.
(3)The Driver was leta Apprehended as his Culprits Asconded .My phones were Recovered with Other Valuables .
(4)Above All , My Precious Life was Spared. Atleast I’m very Much alive to Share this Testimony My Self. The Enemy Meant it for Evil but Jehovah turned it to My Favor. That’s why i Call this God :
The Great Oracle that turns Upstacle into Miracle . My Life Keeper. Miracle Working God . Ever Loving ,Ever Living & Ever Caring God .The Master Planer. The Game Changer. The all knowing God. The God of all flesh. ETC..(Call him any Name Of your Choice plz)
Lam 3:37: Who Can say and it Come to Pass when God has not Commanded ? Nobody My brothers/Sisters. Indeed they planed My Death but the Master Planner Changed Dia Game plan and Gave Me Life Even More Abondantly(Jh 10:10).
I Return all Praise to God Almighty for Sparing & Saving My life . i Stand On (Ps 118:17) and Say , “That i will Not Die ,but Live to Declare the Lords Goodness in the Land of the Living . Amen.
MESSAGE TO MY ENEMIES :
Hear Me My Enemies, ” I’m too Defended to be Defeated . I’m too Surrounded to Surrender. I’m too Fortified to be Terrified. I’m too blessed to be Cursed. I’m too Anointed to be Molested. I’m too Protected to Die like a Chicken. And I’m too Graced to be Disgraced. Bcuz you Can’t kill God, YOU CAN’T ALSO KILL ME BEFORE MY TIME . Amen & Amen.
And for you reading this post you will not die suddenly. IJN Amen!
The Life Of IFYJESUS, I’m a Product Of Grace , If you touch Me by Mistake you Die by Correction , Heartofgratitude #
Ifeoma’s experience happened just days before another lady named Abimbola Ayanwale Modinat was tossed naked out of a moving bus by one-chance bus operators (read here). Sadly, Abimbola did not survive it.
