The story of a Nigerian man and his girlfriend is serving rounds on social media as netizens have a couple of things to say about their situation.
The young guy, in a chat with his friend, opened up on how he feels worthless after his girlfriend received iPhone 13 and 600k as a birthday gift from her male best friend.
The gentleman’s close friend, a Twitter user with handle, @thesameremy took to his page to share screenshots of their conversation where the former shared that he feels like ‘worthless man’ about the situation.
Sharing the screenshots, the Twitter user wrote;
So yesterday was my guy’s babe’s birthday and her “best friend” gifted her an iPhone 13 and 600k. My guy doesn’t know how to feel about this/ feels “worthless”
In their chat, the guy whose girlfriend was gifted exotic gifts, revealed that he is quite convinced that his girlfriend is sleeping with the so-called ‘bestie’ because of the kind of gift she received.
He went on to share with his friend that he had planned to gift his woman Nike sneakers that’s worth N30K for her birthday, however, it is nothing compared to the worth of the gifts she received from her male best friend.
The quite distraught young man then said he regretted not becoming a fraudster to be able to spend lavishly on his babe.
A video which captures the moment a young Nigerian man confronted some police men for “holding him like a thief” has been shared on social media.
In the video, the quite enraged man who pushed one of the officers for holding his shirt, is heard asking why he was being “held like a thief” even after he had been searched alongside a friend.
Watch the video as you scroll,
In other news, a Nigerian lady, Patience Patrick, has shared the interesting story of how she got married to her neighbour’s younger brother.
Patience in a post shared in a closed Facebook group, recounted how her neighbour used to call her her younger brother’s wife when she was 5 or 6 years old.
She said her neighbour asked her parents for permission to take her to Gombe state to visit her brother and other family members.
While there, she made them wear a little bride’s gown and a suit and took pictures of them together with the hope of them getting married some day.
In the lengthy story she shared alongside a picture from their pre-wedding photo shoot, Precious disclosed that they are now married.
The Lagos State Government has shut down the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School in Ogba, Ikeja, following the death of a pupil identified as Chidera Eze, within the school premises.
The 5-year-old Chidera drowned during a swimming lesson organized by the school in the Ikeja area of the state in May 2022. Chidera and his classmates were said to be playing at the tip of the pool when he slipped into it and drowned.
Folasade Adefisayo, the State commissioner for Education, released a statement saying the school is to remain closed pending an administrative investigation into its operation as it has been discovered the school is yet to complete its registration.
Read the statement below;
”The Lagos State Ministry of Education has shut the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba. The school will remain closed, pending an administrative investigation of its operations and procedures as well as the conduct of its officials – in line with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.
The investigation is sequel to the death of a five-year-old pupil, who is suspected to have drowned during a swimming lesson while in the custody of the school. The police are investigating the matter.
A preliminary probe by the Office of Education Quality Assurance of the Ministry has shown that the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, is yet to conclude its registration and is, therefore, not yet an approved school.
The Ministry is concerned about the safety of the pupils, hence the need for intervention. The school will remain closed until all the required approval processes are concluded. Parents are advised to note the closure and wait for the conclusion of the administrative investigation”
A Nigerian lady who gave her boyfriend her school fees and a part of her accommodation fee so as to help with his business, revealed that she is still suffering for her actions.
According to the lady, she was in university when she lent him the money with the agreement that he would pay back at his convenience. She revealed it was because of the trust she had for him that she went on with her action
However, the said boyfriend never paid her back and went on to marry someone else. The Abia State University student, in a series of tweets stated that because of the school fees she gave her ex-boyfriend, she is yet to graduate from school.
She shared that she gained admission in 2012 and was supposed to graduate in 2016, however, due to the school fees she didn’t pay, she was unable to get her results.
“I had to repeat some courses because nonpayment of school fees means no result,” she explained.
She added: “We are in 2022, I haven’t gotten my results yet.
“I’m currently going from one lecturer’s office to another, writing letters to release my result.”
She also explained that it hurts when she sees jobs she would be good at but can’t apply for because she doesn’t have her papers yet.
“I was loyal for 5 years in that relationship. I saw him as my husband and allowed him to lead us,” she lamented.
She added that her experience has taught her to be more careful.
She wrote: “I accept my foolishness. I was indeed foolish to have entrusted my life to a man I wasn’t married to.”
A part of the 77 worshippers brought out of the basement of a church in Ondo State have reportedly refused to be reunited with their families.
Worshippers, including children, recently got ‘rescued’ from the basement on the premises of The Whole Bible Believers’ Church, also known as Ondo Church, in Valentino area of Ondo Town.
According to reports, the church was holding a seven-day retreat when the police stormed its premises last Friday. A total of Seventy-seven people comprising 26 children, eight teenagers, and 43 adults were let out as some of them had been reportedly held for about three weeks.
Some of the parents whose children were in the congregation without their consent had reported the case to the police.
A new report by Channels Television shares how a dramatic scene played out on Monday July 4, as some of those rescued refused to go with their families, insisting that they would remain with the pastor. This made their relatives accuse the Pastor of hypnotizing them.
Speaking to the news station, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo, Dr Juliana Osadahun said the government will meet with the police and relatives of the victims to get a proper briefing on the incident and take appropriate actions.
An angry mob on Monday, July 4th, set two suspected ritualists on fire for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl to death in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
According to a source from the community who spoke with The Sun, the girl who was the daughter of one late Philip Ugwu of Umuidu, went missing few days ago and was later found dead in a nearby bush with her eyes, breast and private parts removed.
“The girl who was about 10 years old was initially declared missing and the next day she was found dead with her body badly mutilated,” the source narrated.
“Her eyes was plugged out, her private parts were cut off and taken away by the suspected ritualists.
“Angered by the development, the elders and youths in the community went out of their way in search of what happened to the little girl.
“Along the line it was discovered that some members of the community has hand in the killing of the little girl, two person was arrested by the member of the neighborhood watch, but the angry mob overpowered them from handing them over to the police and set the ablaze,”
The source identified the suspects simply as Ifeanyi, a Native Doctor and Chidera noted that they are both from the community, stressing that they might have killed the girl and removed her body parts for money ritual.
“They confessed to the crime and pleaded for forgiveness but these any mob were adamant,” he added.
Another eyewitness from the community told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident had thrown the community into sorrow.
“The natives of the town have been worried that ritualists have entered the community. Only ritualists will rape a girl to death and remove her vital organs for their evil acts,” the witness narrated.
“That was why when residents heard that the perpetrators of the dastardly act had been arrested by the Neighbourhood Watch, everybody rushed to its office. The crowd overpowered the security men and grabbed the two ritualists that killed the girl and set them on fire and watched them burn to death.
“It was the intention of the security men to take the suspects to the police but they were overpowered by the mob,” the eyewitness said.
The President-General and Councillor who represents the community, Messrs Val Omeje and Hyginus Ogbu, respectively, confirmed the incident.
They also confirmed that the suspects hailed from the community. Meanwhile, graphic videos of the mob action and that of the confession made by one of the suspects before he was set ablaze are making the round on Facebook.
Legendary Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs has taken to his social media page to share a new photo of himself ahead of his 80th birthday celebration.
The veteran movie star will turn 80 on Monday, July 11, and shared a poster photo to toast to his new age.
See the picture below,
Nigerians have now taken to social media to celebrate the Nollywood star who made their childhood memorable with the gallant roles he played in movies, with some already wishing him a happy birthday.
Read some wishes below,
@AmekoEtim wrote,
“A toast to a legendary nollywood actor, #OluJacobs.
Happy Birthday 🎉. I enjoyed seeing the movies you’ve featured. You’re always classic.
80years is grace. God is awesome.”
@phillip_george wrote,
“Celebrating Pa Olu Jacobs at 80 years! Happy birthday baba. #Respects.”
@owosenisamuel wrote,
“Happy birthday to one of the Nollywood legend
Olu Jacobs.
Wishing you the best in good health and wealth”
Happy birthday in advance to the living legend!!
A while ago, his wife, Joke Silva, opened up for the first time about his health condition.
Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jidonwo, the award-winning thespian disclosed that Olu Jacobs has dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
According to her, it’s been going on for a couple of years but this is the first time she’s speaking about it publicly. Read here
A Twitter user has shared a heartbreaking story of how a man’s life fell apart after he was caught writing an exam for his girlfriend at the university.
The Twitter user identified as John Doe said the young man in question was a final year student when he was caught by an invigilator taking an exam for his lover.
He was lucky that the lecturer who caught him knew him; as a result, instead of expulsion, he made sure to fail him in two required courses as punishment for his actions, which gained him two extra years in school.
Meanwhile, his girlfriend graduated and quickly moved on, leaving him struggling to graduate.
She went for the compulsory national youth service, got married and traveled to the Seychelles for her honeymoon.
Sharing the heartbreaking take on Twitter, John Doe wrote,
”One of my university mate risked it all to write exam for his then gf, he was caught by a lecturer he was close to. He was in his final yr & so the lecturer didn’t want him expelled, the lecturer punished him by deliberately failing him in 2 of his own courses. Gf graduated.
“My guy couldn’t pass the courses & had 2 extra yrs. He was still in sch when the gf left for service. He was still in that same sch when the gf told him that she was getting married. He was still in the same sch, she got married & had her honeymoon in Seychelles. End.”
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has offered to help veteran colleague, Kenneth Aguba, who is reportedly homeless.
Reports emerged on Monday morning, July 4, that the Nollywood star is homeless and sleeps in shops and streets in Enugu.
A social media user posted photos of the actor sitting in front of an old store with what was left of his belongings crammed on one side of the run-down setting to support the claim.
Reacting to the news, Edochie asked Aguba to make a short video calling out his account number and post it online for crowdfunding.
He added that after this is done, Kenneth Aguba will never lack again.
“This one is a small matter. Me I don’t believe in too much talk or time wasting. Just get him to do a short video calling out his account details and post it online. We’ll do crowdfunding for him. He’ll never lack anything again.” He wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Chinyere, has also offered free accommodation and feeding to Kenneth Aguba.
Apostle Chibuzor made this announcement via his Twitter handle on Monday, July 4.
“Who knows the contact of this actor should tell him to contact me immediately. Instead of him sleeping on the streets, I apostle chibuzor chinyere GO of OPM is giving him a free accommodation in one of the OPM free estates. With free feeding.” His tweet read.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has refuted claims that the association abandoned one of its members, veteran actor Kenneth Aguba.
Pictures of Aguba in a shabby environment trended on the internet on Monday morning as multiple reports claimed that he had become homeless.
Reacting to the reports, Nigerians on social media lambasted the Actors Guild of Nigeria, accusing the association of abandoning the veteran Nollywood star.
Well, Kemi Adekomi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President of the Guild, Emeka Rollas, in a statement released on Monday afternoon, said the Guild has in the past four years taken care of Aguba by providing him with accommodation and medical interventions until his case degenerated recently.
The statement read,
“The attention of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has been drawn to an online viral picture of veteran actor, Kenneth Aguba living on the street. The National President of the Guild, Ejezie Emeka Rollas wishes to state in clear terms that the Guild has never abandoned Kenneth Aguba.
Enugu state chapter of the Guild and individual members have been supportive in both provision of accommodation and medical interventions in the past four years to the veteran actor until his matter which could be a spiritual issue, degenerated recently.
The Guild just does not make public, issues regarding assistance to its members. The National President frowns at the shades thrown at the leadership of the Guild since the story went viral, describing it as the handwork of detractors which may not be unconnected with the present towering reputation of the Guild.
Actors Guild of Nigeria wishes to reiterate that it welcomes inquiries on issues regarding welfare of members, as the Guild runs an open-door policy and calls on the public to always verify their stories before expressing not-so-palatable comments. Meanwhile, the National President wishes to thank good spirited members who have called to show concern and willingness to provide immediate intervention.”
Author and clergywoman, Laurie Idahosa, has given a golden word of advice to single ladies waiting for Mr. Right.
Laurie in a post shared on her social media page, advised them to stop committing to men prematurely and instead wait for him to communicate his intentions clearly.
According to her, ladies should keep their options open until a man tells them he wants to be committed to them in clear terms.
Her words,
“⛔️Warning Strong Advice ⛔️
When a man wants to be with you in a committed relationship, he will make himself clear. If he doesn’t, you will keep seeking for clarity when it is staring you in the face.
If he isn’t ready, the whole thing will look and feel confusing. You’ll be hot one day and cold the next. No consistency.
Once his mind is made up, he knows how to get his point across.
Why should ladies be any different? We don’t need to sit around like beggars for commitment.
Know what you are looking for and don’t settle for less than what brings you peace and what fulfills God’s purpose. Stop trying to make every square peg fit into a round hole, justifying nonsense.
🔑🔑🔑 Guard your heart and keep your options open. 🔑🔑🔑
A letter presidential flagbearer of Labour Party,Peter Obi, wrote in 2007 to reject lands allocated to him as the then-Governor of Anambra state has surfaced online.
The Anambra State Housing Development Corporation allotted a plot of land at Hill View Housing Estate in Nkwelle-Ezunaka to Peter Obi as contained in an official letter released online.
However, the former Governor blatantly rejected the offer and stated that it’s wrong for him to benefit from the allocation.
According to him, he was elected as the Governor by the divine power of God and he has no intention of benefiting from anything in the state owing to his office.
He further noted that he was elected to serve the people of Anambra state and firmly believes he has to distance himself from the undue privileges of the office.
The letter reads in part,
“As I have made abundantly clear, my being the Governor is by the Grace of God and I believe firmly that it is wrong to benefit from that. I became the Governor because I wish to serve my people, and to do that devotedly, I believe I have to distance myself from undue privileges of the office.
Consequently, as I thank you for your thoughtfulness, I wish to decline the allocation based on the reasons already adduced.”
A Nigerian lady, Patience Patrick, has shared the interesting story of how she got married to her neighbour’s younger brother.
Patience in a post shared in a closed Facebook group, recounted how her neighbour used to call her her younger brother’s wife when she was 5 or 6 years old.
She said her neighbour asked her parents for permission to take her to Gombe state to visit her brother and other family members.
While there, she made them wear a little bride’s gown and a suit and took pictures of them together with the hope of them getting married some day.
In the lengthy story she shared alongside a picture from their pre-wedding photo shoot, Precious disclosed that they are now married.
Read her full story below,
“My husband’s elder sister came to stay in our family compound as a tenant wen I was about 4 or 5 years. She loves children and was very fond of me and my younger brother then, so she would always tell my mum dat she has found a wife for her younger brother (me oh) and they will just laugh about it. So dat year December she pleaded with my mum to allow me follow her home to see her parents for Christmas, because they were already friends with mumcy it wasn’t hard for my parents to agree oh and we traveled to Gombe together with her.
She told her parents and siblings that she brought wife for Joseph, and they will always joke and tease him with him, while huncle was feeling shy and not liking it, It was sweeting me my thing( I was young and naive abi??).
One Sunday morning when we came back from church my husband’s elder sister wore this gown for me oh ( can’t remember how she got the gown though, I think it was the one her little bride used cos she was recently married), she made him wear his one in town suit too, she called photographer oh and we took pictures. She kept saying she had joined us oh remain God’s own.
Holiday was over and we came back to Jos, she brought the pictures and gave my mum one copy of it.
Fast-forward to many years later when I was in ss1 and huncle (my husband) had just graduated from sec school, he came to his elder sister’s house in Jos though she was not in our compound again but she wasn’t staying very far, so I used to still visit her sometimes with my parents and other times I go alone to help her children out cos of the nature of her job( am older than them ofcourse). So as usual na one time I went to the house and I met huncle there. And then we got talking, he asked me out ahhhh brother calm down I still dey secondary oh till I graduate. He agreed and waited for me till I graduated from sec school, we started dating.
I got admission to university and he also went for force training. He did something that hurt me and I broke up with him. He pleaded and I refused cos there was also one guy in my head too dat time, after trying to no avail he just told me “he’s certain that I am his wife so no matter where I go or who I date I will still come back” and I was like abeg getat. I think he got angry and even blocked me on his social media handles, ahhhh wetin concern me.
Later on once in a while we got talking again just as friends though even though I knew he still liked me, i even told him how my one of my boyfriend broke my heart, guess wat he said??? ” That’s how they will keep breaking ur heart till you decide to come back to me”
That was how huncle started posting one girl’s picture on his wastapp status with love emojis ahhhhh na so jealousy start oh ( no b like say we dey date oh).
One day I asked him y he was posting her picture oh, he said he was getting married to her November 2020!! Ewooooo my blood is not flowing again. Dat was wen i realized I was really in love with this guy ahhhhhhhh later told me he was just joking oh, and we came back together, the next thing was I want to come and see your parents and that was how God’s work was completed in our lives”
Reality TV star and media personality, Uti Nwachukwu, has revealed he has not been to a church in Nigeria since 2018.
The Big Brother Africa star made this disclosure while reacting to American preacher Creflo Dollar’s recanting all his teachings on tithe.
According to Uti, the reason he has not been to a church in Nigeria since 2018 is the use of fear by clergymen to preach.
He stated that he had been speaking about all that the American preacher, Creflo Dollar, said in his sermon about the church and tithing before now, but he was severally attacked by African Christians.
“I’ve been saying this again ang again!! but African Christians go attack me cos they want to make money thru miracles. Abi major pastor don talk am now. I also talked about using the spirit of fear to preach!! Reason I haven’t stepped inside a church building in Naija since 2018!! God bless the truth”. He wrote.
Recall that, American preacher, Creflo Dollar, declared that tithing is not biblical and apologized to his congregation for his previous teachings that encouraged tithing.
The clergyman who has been an advocate for tithing for many years, during a recent sermon in his church, admitted that all his previous teachings on tithing and giving were wrong.
He stated that he’s still growing and urged his congregation to do away with his previous books, tapes, and videos on tithing. He stated that he has seen the truth now, and is not ashamed to contradict his previous messages.
Creflo, who stressed that tithing is Old Testament teaching and no longer relevant for New Testament believers, cited Romans 6: 14 to buttress how Christians now live under grace and not the laws of the Old Testament.
A Nigerian man in diaspora who proudly represented his Igbo culture at his PhD graduation ceremony at a UK university has received praise online.
The young Nigerian man recently bagged a PhD from a prestigious university in the UK, and decided to rock the popular Igbo attire, Isiagu, to the graduation ceremony.
When he was called up stage, the proud Igbo man, who complemented his attire with a horse tail, joyfully went up stage dancing the Igbo cultural dance.
Videos of him have since gone viral and stirred sweet reactions from Nigerians on social media, with many praising him for representing the Igbo culture even in the diaspora.
Reacting an Instagram user @fizzy_pisanta wrote, “People that cherish culture. See as them d clap for the guy 🙌🙌🙌🙌”.
@i_amadepeju, “Culture is beautiful ❤️. Nigeria will rise again”.
Actor Jnr Pope, “So beautiful to watch”.
Watch video below,
In other news, popular British footballer, David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, are celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary today, July 3rd.
The celebrity couple took to their respective Instagram pages to profess their love for each other in celebration of the milestone.
The 47-year-old footballer shared a video from an old interview with Victoria where he said he wasn’t into Victoria’s defunct singing group “Spice Girls” but he was into Posh (Victoria).
He captioned the video, “No but I was into Posh🖤.. 23 years ago today Posh became Mrs Beckham , but she will always be Posh ❤️ Happy Anniversary WOW 23 years & 4 beautiful kiddies ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love you, we all love you”
An enraged mob has set ablaze three suspected armed robbers who were nabbed in Aba Local Government Area of Abia State.
The suspects are said to be among criminals terrorizing Point of Sale (POS) operators, traders, and residents at Abayi, along Aba-Owerri Road, Afor-Ule, Umuimo, and Kamalu streets in the Osisioma axis of Aba.
According to reports, the robbery suspects were set ablaze at different locations in Aba on Sunday, July 3.
An eyewitness told Vanguard that the men were caught by irate youths after they had allegedly robbed a POS operator and some shops in the area.
“After robbing the POS operator and some shops, the robbers fled when people raised alarm. Some youths gave them a hot pursuit but they were knocked off their motorcycle by a moving vehicle. The youths caught up with them and set them ablaze; one at the opposite a Bank, others are burned at a Bank junction and Paper Mill. These boys have been robbing PoS operators and shops.Today, nemesis has caught up with them,” the eyewitnesses said.
Geoffrey Ogbonna, the spokesperson of the State Police Command who confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Monday, July 4, said the suspects were burnt to death on Sunday in an effort to escape the scene of the crime, adding that the situation caused gridlock along Osisioma.
“The jungle justice is preventing police authority to further probe the activities of robbery kingpin in the area, which has been terrorizing the residents; we don’t know their names, even the suspect that escaped,” Ogbonna said.
While condemning the incident, he warned residents of the state against taking the law into their own hands.
Meanwhile, a resident, Kenneth Tuga, who shared photos from the scene on Facebook, said five suspects were caught and burnt to death.
“Security Watch. Faulks Road Aba. If you are stealing, breaking people’s shops, Attacking POS with guns. Aba dey vex badly now. Body count is 5….not that we support jungle justice but the fact is that these guys are getting viciously mean and the people are responding in kind. We have one broken broken shop, the robbers came with RAV 4 grey SUV and stole more than 6 televisions and absconded when alarm was raised. An eye for an eye. Too bad. We no dey sleep.” He wrote on Facebook.
Watch video here, (WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. VIEWERS’ DISCRETION ADVISED)
A man, identified as Ponle Adebanjo, and his estranged wife, Lateefat, have died from burn injuries after a domestic dispute.
In the incident that occurred in Abule Oturi, Akute, Ogun state on Saturday, July 2, the man stormed his wife’s house and set her ablaze for moving out of his house over incessant domestic abuse.
However, the victim grabbed her husband while she was burning and inflicted serious injuries on him as well.
A journalist who took to Twitter to share the disheartening incident wrote,
“At Ajuwon Police Station: Wife separates from abusive husband. Months later (this morning) husband goes to wife’s new apartment doused her with petrol and set her alight. Burning wife grabs husband while she burns. Both with serious burn injuries, need urgent medical care.”
The Ogun State Police command have now confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday, July 3, where they disclosed that both husband and wife have died.
Read the statement below,
“The suspect was arrested on Saturday after concerned neighbours reported the incident to the police at the Otun-Akute division.
“The estranged husband, Ponle, was reported to have told many people in the area that his wife had no right to live alone and vowed that no other man would be with her after she left him due to physical abuse.
“The couple was married for three years and resided in Otun-Akute, until the woman, Lateefat, decided to leave him when she could no longer cope with the abuse.
“Mr Ponle was said to have gone to the residence of his ex-wife and threatened to kill her if she did not return to his house.
“Their neighbours explained that the man was fond of beating the woman, at times almost to the point of death. Their fights were said to have become a community matter as the woman was hospitalised on many occasions until she decided to pack out of his house a month ago when she rented an apartment on the same street.”
“The suspect went to Lateefat’s house last Thursday, June 30, and threatened to burn her alive but she fled
“Mr Ponle went back to the victim’s house on Saturday night (July 2) and met her praying. He poured petrol on her in the room and set her ablaze, but the woman managed to grab him to ensure they burned together until people intervened. They were rushed to a nearby hospital where the woman was confirmed dead. The suspect, who was handed over to the police, later died. “
American preacher, Creflo Dollar, has declared that tithing is not biblical and apologized to his congregation for his previous teachings that encouraged tithing.
The clergyman who has been an advocate for tithing for many years, during a recent sermon in his church, admitted that all his previous teachings on tithing and giving were wrong.
He stated that he’s still growing and urged his congregation to do away with his previous books, tapes, and videos on tithing. He stated that he has seen the truth now, and is not ashamed to contradict his previous messages.
Creflo, who stressed that tithing is Old Testament teaching and no longer relevant for New Testament believers, cited Romans 6: 14 to buttress how Christians now live under grace and not the laws of the Old Testament.
“I want to start off by saying to you that I’m still growing, and that the teachings that I’ve shared with you on the subject of tithing were not correct. And today I stand in humility to correct somethings that I’ve taught for years and believed for years, but could never understand it clearly because I’d not yet being confronted with the gospel of grace, which has made the difference.
“I want to apologize because if it wasn’t for me going down that route, I wouldn’t have ended up where I am right now. But I will say that I have no shame at all by saying to you to throw away every book, every tape and every video I’ve made on the subject of tithing.”
“Why is this important, because religion is sustained by two factors; fear and guilt. And if there’s one subject that the church has used for a very long time to kee people in fear and guilt, it’s in that subject of tithing. And it has to corrected now. I may lose some friends, preachers may not invite me no more but I think I already been through that so it doesn’t matter.” He said.
Popular British footballer, David Beckham and his wife, Victoria, are celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary today, July 3rd.
The celebrity couple took to their respective Instagram pages to profess their love for each other in celebration of the milestone.
The 47-year-old footballer shared a video from an old interview with Victoria where he said he wasn’t into Victoria’s defunct singing group “Spice Girls” but he was into Posh (Victoria).
He captioned the video, “No but I was into Posh🖤.. 23 years ago today Posh became Mrs Beckham , but she will always be Posh ❤️ Happy Anniversary WOW 23 years & 4 beautiful kiddies ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love you, we all love you”
Victoria on her part shared a lovely picture with her husband and recounted how people said their marriage would not last but here they are celebrating their 23rd anniversary.
The 48-year-old mother of four wrote,
“They say he isn’t funny, they say I never smile, they said it wouldn’t last 😂 Today we celebrate 23 years being married. David you are my everything, I love you so much!!!! 💕”
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter,Tiwa Savage has taken to social media to gush over the love she has been receiving from her female fans.
According to the mother of one, if she were a male musical artiste, she would have impregnated at least five women by now due to the way they love and adore her.
She wrote on her Instastory, “The way girls love me, if I be male artist I will already have like 5 baby mamas.”
The mother of one made this revelation while performing at her show in Dallas.
According to her, she has her own money, so she isn’t particular about finding a wealthy man. Her type of man, she says, is the one who matches her energy and vibe.
She added that she can walk away from unpleasant situations because she has her own money and is not reliant on any man.
Her remark garnered ecstatic responses from the crowd of female fans, who appeared to back her decision wholeheartedly.
A 57-year-old man, Mr Ani Virginus Ugwuja, who was killed alongside his 11-year-old daughter in the terrorist attack at the Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo state has been laid to rest.
The father and daughter were buried on Saturday, July 2, at their hometown in Muohagwu Obie Aku village in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.
It was learnt that the deceased’s wife and one of his children had attended the early morning service that fateful day in June and returned safely before he, alongside his son and daughter, Chidiogo, joined the next service during which the terrorists struck.
Viral reports claim that Ugwuja’s son survived by falling on his father’s body, feigning to have also been shot.
On Sunday, June 5, gunmen attacked worshippers during mass, killing at least 38 people, and about 80 others sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack.
A funeral mass was held in honor of those slain in the attack on Friday, June 17.
However, twenty-one coffins were brought to the church for the funeral service, as a few of them had already been buried because the relatives couldn’t wait.
In other news, Bishop David Oyedepo, the Head Pastor of the Living Faith Church, has declared that the attackers of the St. Francis Church in Owo, Ondo State, will face consequences for their crimes.
Reacting to the tragic incident during a sermon at the church’s headquarters, Ota in Ogun State on Wednesday, the clergyman expressed outrage at the level of insecurity ravaging the country.
He pronounced immediate judgment on the killers, declaring that they would perish alongside their sponsors.
A Nigerian man has shared a video of his beautiful sister who has dedicated her life to God as a reverend sister.
The man in a video trending online, is seen making a video of his sister who was carrying a baby while they walked along a bush path and bragged about how beautiful and regal she looks.
He also disclosed that she is older than him and doesn’t like being photographed or filmed but he forcefully made a video of her for the gram.
While gushing over his sister, the man also joked about “God enjoying” because reverend sisters don’t get married.
Watch the video below,
The video has gotten people talking online as they share their diverse opinions on his statement.
@carlos_el_primero wrote, “Please they should leave our beloved sisters out of social media bs! It’s good fun but he should respect her vocational calling.”
@min_umuirem wrote, “Innocent and decent ladies married God. Leaving us with alawa-aghara girls”
@mizkomoraprecious wrote, “Did he just say “God is enjoying” 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
This comrade dey ment. Anyway,she’s so beautiful”
@limak67 wrote, “Why God no go enjoy, no be him get everything😂? Allow God enjoy joor, he is so merciful and bountous!😂
Juliet Martins-Fanwo, a Nigerian woman, and her husband are celebrating the arrival of twins, a boy and a girl, after almost 13 years of marriage.
The excited new mum, who turned 45 a few days after the arrival of her bundles of joy, took to her Facebook page to share the good news on her birthday, while describing the twin babies as her perfect gift.
Sharing beautiful maternity photos, she wrote,
“I am the one the Lord has shown MERCY. He looked past my sins, my shame and my flaws, He looked beyond me and poured me love. Today, am celebrating my 45th Birthday and the perfect birthday gift came from the Lord on Saturday, June 25. God blessed my family with twin babies (a boy and a girl) after almost 13 years of marriage.
“My heart is full of joy and I am so thankful. God made everything BEAUTIFUL in His own time. The love from everyone has been massive, am still speechless and overwhelmed, I feel so loved and special. I am indeed humbled. Thank you all for celebrating me and celebrating with me. God has really been faithful.
“I am sorry I am not able to reply and respond to all your calls and messages yet, I am still dumbfounded by this new phase and experience, I will respond to each and everyone shortly. Pls pardon me. Thank you. Much love.”
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross Okonkwo, has opened up on his relationship with the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
It would be recalled that on June 2, Cross sparked mixed reactions on Twitter after he revealed that he had a video call with the former vice president whom he called his “father” and shared a screenshot as proof.
Some netizens asserted that he was paid to campaign for Atiku and other controversial opinions also made rounds online.
The Anambra-born reality show star has now spoken on his relationship with the presidential flagbearer in a recent interview with Punch.
According to him, Atiku is indeed like a father to him because he accommodated him when he had no where to go to.
His words,
“I have known him (Atiku) for many years. Me and his children have lived together and shared the same bed. When I did not have anywhere to go, he took me in. He has also taken care of me to an extent. That is the true definition of family. I know him very well and I believe he means well for the youth. I also think he is the best presidential candidate.
I was attacked after I made that tweet (about Atiku being my father), and I wondered why.”
Addressing claims of collecting money from the politician, Cross said,
“I cannot collect money from Atiku, and I have never collected money to campaign for any politician. If I eventually go into politics, it will be for the benefit of my constituency. However, I don’t want to become a politician because I don’t want people to insult me. ”
A rather bizarre incident occurred during a wedding ceremony that was held in Akwa Ibom State recently.
It was gathered that the groom, identified as Mr. Solomon Etim Usanga, from Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was taking his wedding vows with his bride when his ex-lover, with whom he has a child, stormed the venue with their child.
The baby’s mother, who is said to have attended the wedding solely to abandon the child with the father, went to the altar and dropped the baby in an offering bowl the groom was carrying.
A photo from the event that’s gone viral shows the baby inside the offering bowl the groom was carrying while his bride stood beside him.
Sharing the photo online, a Facebook user Ofonime Honest wrote,
“BABY MAMA ABANDONS BABY FOR COUPLE ON WEDDING DAY
A certain Mr. Solomon Etim Usanga of Ini LGA received the shock of his life on his wedding day as his estranged lover, Comfort Solomon stormed his wedding venue during offering and “offered” their love child to the father and walked away while the couple were holding offering basins to receive offerings for the church as is the practice in some denominations during wedding.”
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Chinyere, has offered free accommodation to veteran actor, Kenneth Aguba, who is reportedly homeless and has nowhere to stay.
In the early hours of Monday, July 4, photos of the veteran thespian in a shabby environment looking downcast surfaced online and sparked concern from Nigerians.
It was alleged that Kenneth Aguba is homeless and lives in the shabby structure where the photos were taken.
In an updated development, a popular clergyman, Apostle Chibuzor, known for his benevolence, has now offered free accommodation to Aguba.
“Who knows the contact of this actor should tell him to contact me immediately. Instead of him sleeping on the streets, I apostle chibuzor chinyere GO of OPM is giving him a free accommodation in one of the OPM free estates. With free feeding.” He wrote on Twitter.
See his post below,
This comes after Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere donated a fully equipped restaurant to the family of late Deborah Samuel, who was killed for alleged blasphemy in Sokoto.
It would be recalled that when the family lost their daughter, who was a student at Shehu Shagari College of Education, to the mob attack, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry promised to help transform their lives.
He helped the family move from Kaduna to Port Harcourt, where he gifted them a mini estate and a car. He also placed the siblings of the late Deborah on scholarships.
He didn’t stop there, either, as he just donated a fully equipped restaurant to the parents of late Deborah Samuel.
Nigerian celebrity stylist, Toyin Lawani and her photographer husband, Segun Wealth, have opened up on the dynamics of their marriage.
The couple who celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary in June, granted an interview with Pulse Tv where they spoke about their marriage on screen for the first time.
The power couple, who seem to have a fun and humour-filled marriage, answered some questions pertaining to their life as a couple.
However, the highlight of the interview was when Segun was asked to list three things he loves about his wife and he said he loves the fact that she gives him money.
Toyin, a successful fashion designer, seemed uncomfortable with his response and quickly watered down his statement by saying her husband rarely asks her for money and she doesn’t want people to push the narrative that he married her for her money.
According to her, Segun is the only guy she has dated/married who wasn’t interested in her because of her money and he only asks for money when he has expended all his options
Read an excerpt from the interview below,
“Toyin Lawani: What do you love the most about our relationship?
Segun Wealth: 3 things that I love is that one, the relationship isn’t getting old, we do everything together and lastly, you give me money.
Toyin Lawani: Segun ti ba interview je (Segun has spoilt the interview). Which money?
Segun: I like that you bring a lot of money
Toyin: They would now say it’s because of money u married her
Segun: What’s my concern. Don’t you give me money?
Toyin: Egbami o Sugar Mummy! What I love about our relationship is that you are one of the people that I have dated that I know isn’t after my money, even when you need something, you literally kill yourself before you ask me for that thing. You never take advantage of me. Times that I will leave 20m in your account, I will come back and meet it there. You will need money for yourself, you wouldn’t even touch it.”
