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In a tragic incident in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Pastor Joshua Musa was killed by bandits even after a ransom had been paid for his release.
Pastor Musa, originally from Nasarawa State, served at the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in the Sarkin Pawa Community before his untimely death.
The harrowing event unfolded when Pastor Musa, along with his wife and several others, were kidnapped by bandits seven days ago.
Despite the payment of the demanded ransom, which led to their initial release, the bandits brutally killed Pastor Musa as they were leaving the kidnapping site.
His wife and the other victims were spared and allowed to return home.
The loss has deeply affected the community and members of the ECWA, prompting an outpouring of grief on social media.
A church member, Sunny Danbaba, expressed his sorrow online, stating, “This pastor and his wife were kidnapped at Shiroro DCC. After payment to release them, on their way coming out of the bush, they killed him.”
The motive behind the murder, especially after receiving the ransom, remains unclear, adding to the fears and concerns of the local population regarding the escalating bandit activities in the region.
As of this report, the spokesperson of the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, has yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Former beauty queen, Precious Chikwendu, the ex-wife of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, was conspicuously absent at the birthday soiree of their triplet sons, Liam, Aiden and Ragnar.
The boys turned six on May 21, and their father threw them a birthday party at home during the weekend.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain shared photos of the party via his Instagram page on Monday.
The photos captured FFK posing with his boys and another woman at the birthday soiree.
He captioned the photos, “What a wonderful birthday celebration we had for my three handsome sons Ragnar, Aiden and Liam on Saturday. Thanks to all those that came and that prayed for us and most importantly we give thanks to the Lord for all He has done. Blessings!”
Nigerians are experiencing more pain as the prices of prepaid electricity meters have gone up after seven weeks of the electricity tariff hike on April 3.
This comes after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission announced the deregulation of Meter Asset Provider.
Recall that on April 30, NERC, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and Commissioner of Legal, Licensing, and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye, removed electricity meter price capping.
Before NERC announced the meter price deregulation, electricity distribution companies sold single and three-phased meters at a capped price of N81,975.16 and N143,836.16. However, a recent meter price announcement by Discos showed that the price of single and three meters have surged to as high as N135,240.01 and N241,875.00, depending on the vendor company.
DAILY POST gathered that the Abuja Electricity Company quoted between N91,835.10 and N135,240.01 for single-phased metres by different metre vendors. Also, AEDC said the price of a three-phase metre is between N160,646.93 and N241,875.00.
Eko Electricity Distribution Company’s new meter prices increased from N122,337.76 to N167,700 for a single-phase meter. Also, the phase meter rose to N206.737.42 and N258,000.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said in a ministerial briefing in Abuja last week that Nigerians’ experience following the electricity tariff hike is temporary.
Meanwhile, outside of rising energy costs, Nigerians have continued to groan over the untamed rise in the cost of food, as food inflation increased to 40.53 percent in April 2024.
Glamour Girls: My Pastor Suspended Me After I Shot A Nude Scene With Eucharia Anunobi – Zack Orji
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, has revealed that he was suspended by his pastor after starring in the popular film, ‘Glamour Girls’ of the 1990s.
Naija News reports that the thespian shot a nude scene with co-star, Eucharia Anunobi.
He, however, stated that the scene had a negative impact on his marital life.
The multiple award-winning actor said a lot of people were feeding his wife’s mind with negative stories against him which led to his pastor suspending him.
Orji made these disclosures while featuring on a podcast tagged ‘Nollywood Hardcore: The Legend’s Untold Story.’
The 1994 Glamour Girls, a two-part film, was about independent single women embarking on their independence within Nigeria’s traditionally patriarchal society through escorting.
Directed by Chika Onukwufor, the story revealed young women engaging in prostitution, as they battled between accomplishing their dreams and maintaining societal norms.
Recounting the impact of the movie on his life, Orji told Emmanuel Ehumadu, host of the Podcast who is popularly known as Labista, that his pastor called him that he had received many disturbing reports about the matter.
When asked about the impact of the film, Orji said, “Back then, we were talking about the 90s before the 2000s. I was married, yes.”
On whether he had issues with his wife, the actor said, “I did. Even though she’s an actress, so they were putting a lot of things in her mind.
“I remember after the movie was released, my pastor invited me and said that he had been receiving too many calls. (He said) How can Zack go and do this kind of thing? He said he called me because he wanted to suspend me. But he wanted to inform me first of all before suspending me.
“And he said well, he was not going to tell anybody that it was just between us. While this happened, I was on another set, we were filming in Ikeja GRA. There was this guy called Alex who was very well-known in the industry back then.
“He worked with Punch Newspapers, he came to the set where I was filming and said,” I just want to confirm from you before going to the press: is it true that you have been suspended by your church? I said who told you that?”
Nollywood film actress Bukky Wright is one of the most celebrated actresses out of the country. Sadly, she made a departure from Nollywood for a long time, but is now back.
In a fresh interview with The Nigerian Tribune, Bukky Wright explained that she had to leave the movie industry for the sake of her children.
Stating that she lives for them, the thespian said they needed her more at the time, so she chose them over her career.
The popular actress also revealed that during her hiatus, she wasn’t just functioning as a mother, but she became a cyber security analyst. In Bukky Wright’s words:
“I just felt like doing something else for myself. I decided to go back to school and, you know, put my hands into something else. I’m happy I did. Now, I can boast that I’m a cyber security analyst. I’m certified in information security in the US. It felt good to at least try something out and go out of my comfort zone. I’ve always been somebody who would always go out of her comfort zone. I don’t believe in impossibilities.
“At the time that I left, I had to leave because my children needed me more. I’m a mother and I would always say that I live for my children. My children needed me and I had to be at their beck call. You know there is always a time in the life of a mother that your children need you the most. And when they need you the most, you have to show up for them. That was what I did, and I did not want to waste that time doing nothing, career-wise. So, I challenged myself. I challenged my children as well. Sometimes they’re like, ‘Mommy, do you want to be a professor or what?’”
Speaking on why she’s returned to the industry, Bukky Wright who recently had her Ramadan birthday prayer said:
“I feel there’s still something in me to give to the entertainment industry in Nigeria. It actually hits to the core of my fans anytime I post anything on Instagram, they’ll be like, ‘You need to come back’. My sons also kept encouraging me, they said, ‘It’s time you go back again and do something in the movie industry in Nigeria.’ Right now, I’m here for Nora Awolowo. She brought me in for ‘Red Circle’.
“It feels really good and I’m so happy about the warm welcome from everybody. I’m happy to be back. Did I miss the industry? Yes, I did.”
Popular social media personality Saida Boj has delved into her past, revealing insights and regrets concerning her relationship with a married man.
Saida Boj shared insights into her personal experiences, opening up on the emotional and financial toll of being in a relationship with a married partner.
In a recent interview, Saida Boj addressed her personal missteps, openly admitting to dating a married man in 2023.
She expressed deep regret for this decision, citing the significant financial strain it imposed on her life.
Saida Boj went on to reveal that her regrets stemmed not only from the moral implications of being involved with a married individual but also from the practical consequences of the relationship.
She expressed disappointment at not receiving financial support from her partner, which left her in a precarious financial situation.
Furthermore, she revealed that her major reason for regretting the relationship with the married man was her sympathy for his wife.
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In her words, “I was with this guy last year and he used me; he had money but didn’t give and he was a married man. I regret it so bad because I always feel pity for married women.”
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Alexer Peres, the estranged wife of Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has responded to the allegation of infidelity during their marriage.
Naija News reported that Harrysong, in an Instagram live session on Saturday, claimed that Alexer was pregnant for another man while they were still together.
The singer claimed that he married into a promiscuous family.
Responding via her Instagram story, Alexer said she is open to peaceful co-parenting instead of making an issue with Harrysong to soar their relationship.
According to her, the singer put her through emotional and mental abuse, but she will not be addressing it because of her love for her children.
She wrote: “I love my kids so much and I wouldn’t want the issue I have with their father to cause a bridge in their relationship with him. Reasons why I said to my self that I just want to co-parent in peace despite the emotional and mental abuse this man put me through but I am addressing this issue because it is a crucial one, involving my mum, myself, my kids, destiny etiko and most especially “infidelity” accusations.”
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has underscored the importance of education in having an enlightened and informed population and also building a prosperous society
This is even as he decried the widespread begging on the street among Almajiri students.
He warned that northern leaders cannot educate children by leaving them begging on the streets of cities and towns.
The Sultan voiced his discontent when he spoke at the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Center,Gummi held in Gummi on Sunday.
“I am not a politician but I’m here because of the importance I attach to the programme to me and community at large.
“Qur’anic Schools are centers where religious education and values were inculcated to children, but the only source of concern was begging among almajiri students”, the Sultan said
He stated that construction of Integrated Schools is very critical to needs of society as it goes a long way in addressing out of school children and end begging in the name of learning.
He said every government must put education at the forefront, believing that all good things come from education and all bad were from ignorance.
Speaking at the event, Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara said the government would protect the future of younger ones by creating a conducive and enabling environment for them grow and thrive.
He added that in addition to 6 class rooms of 45 students capacity and130 double bed space, 12 toilet facilities and kitchen, a vocational center to train children on wood work, sowing, Messing work among others were established.
He assured the people of government commitment in providing adequate feeding and other wellbeing of the students.
The governor named the center after Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III.
The governor also inaugurated the upgraded and renovated General Hospital in Nasarwa Burkullu in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state, and Maru Genera Hospital which was also renovated
Ijoba Danku, the ex-manager of Nigerian singer Oritse Femi, has stepped forward to debunk claims made by his boss regarding his colleagues Burna Boy and D’Banj.
These claims, initially brought to light by Oritse Femi in an interview, have been refuted by Danku, who has publicly denounced them as false.
Oritse Femi had previously asserted in an interview that Burna Boy sought refuge at his apartment due to feeling stifled by his mother’s influence.
Additionally, the singer claimed to have consoled Burna Boy during a moment of vulnerability, assuring him of his destined greatness.
Furthermore, Oritse Femi purported to have facilitated the sale of a Prado Jeep to fellow musician D’Banj.
However, in an exclusive interview with Doyin’s Corner, Ijoba Danku unequivocally refuted these claims, denouncing them as entirely fabricated.
Danku emphasized his commitment to honesty and integrity within the industry, stating that he does not condone dishonesty in any form.
During the interview, Danku also addressed his past working relationship with singer Portable, revealing regrets regarding their collaboration.
He alleged that Portable had approached him with falsehoods, leading to a sense of disappointment in their professional dealings.
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“Burna Boy never slept in Oritse Femi’s house for once & he didn’t sell any Prado for D’banj. I don’t support lies.”
— OLAMIDE ?? (@Olamide0fficial) May 26, 2024
- Oritse Femi’s ex manager Ijoba Danku pic.twitter.com/rz6cUlGaX7
Amidst cheating allegations, Korra Obidi’s ex-husband celebrates being the most trolled on Facebook
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Justin Dean, the ex-husband of Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi, has taken to social media to celebrate two years of being the most trolled individual on Facebook.
Justin Dean’s controversial post comes amidst ongoing public interest in his tumultuous relationship with Korra Obidi, which has been a frequent topic of social media discussions.
Justin Dean took to Facebook to reflect on the past two years of online harassment, following a series of explosive allegations and a highly publicized divorce.
Just weeks prior, Dean accused Korra of infidelity, claiming that she had cheated on him while pregnant with their daughter.
According to Justin Dean, Korra had traveled to Nigeria for a friend’s wedding and had an affair with her fiancé during the trip.
He expressed profound anger and betrayal upon discovering her actions.
The couple’s marriage officially ended in March 2022, shortly after the birth of their second child.
Their separation was fraught with public disputes and mutual accusations, making headlines and drawing widespread attention on social media.
Despite the acrimony, their divorce was finalized on November 19, 2022, with both Dean and Korra agreeing to share joint custody of their two daughters.
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In similar news, Just moments after US-based Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi denied ever cheating on her ex-hubby, Justin Dean during pregnancy, the American chiropractor didn’t waste a beat before hitting back with his own response on social media.
Justin Dean had, in an Instagram video, dropped a bombshell, claimed that Obidi cheated on him while she was five months pregnant with second daughter, Athena.
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Nigerian singer Harrysong has once again publicly accused his former record label boss, Kcee, of withholding royalties owed to him.
In a recent Instagram Live session, Harrysong reignited his longstanding feud with the “Limpopo” crooner, detailing his financial struggles during his 7-year tenure with Kcee and Five Star Music.
Harrysong, known for hits like “Reggae Blues,” claimed that despite his significant contributions to Kcee’s career, he remained financially destitute throughout his contract.
He recounted an incident where, following the death of his father, he sought financial assistance from Kcee but was instead met with derogatory remarks and labeled a failure.
Harrysong expressed his frustration over his financial predicament during his time with the label, asserting that he was instrumental in uplifting Kcee when others doubted his potential.
The singer disclosed that upon leaving Five Star Music, he was left penniless and faced multiple arrests orchestrated by Kcee.
Harrysong has vowed to persist in his demands for the unpaid royalties, stating he will not allow Kcee any peace until the payments are made in full.
This recent outburst follows previous accusations Harrysong has made against his ex-wife, whom he accused of infidelity during their marriage.
Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer, Illerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has affirmed that a DNA test must be conducted on his grandson before the singer is buried.
Recall that Mohbad’s body was exhumed for autopsy days after his burial following public outcry for an investigation into his controversial death.
However, the result of the autopsy conducted on the body of the late singer is said to have been unable to ascertain the cause of his death.
Following the failed autopsy, many have been clamouring for his body to be buried.
Reacting in a recent interview with TVC, Mr Aloba vowed not to release his son’s body for burial until a DNA test is conducted on his grandson, Liam, to ascertain his true paternity.
“I have to do the DNA [on Mohbad’s son] before the burial,” he said.
“I’m doubting the [the paternity of Mohbad’s] son also. Sometimes she [Mohbad’s wife] will leave home for 3 days without the consent of the husband.”
On the allegations that he is wearing Mohbad’s clothes and trying to inherit his properties, Aloba said, “When Mohbad was alive, we were friends. If he buys clothes for himself, he would also buy for me.
“Since his death, I have never gone to his house. I have never gone there for anything. But some people misinterpreted things so whenever they see me with a shirt, they say it is Mohbad’s. Is it compulsory that it must be from my son? I have my own clothes, too.”
Marital Scandal: Pastor Tobi Adegboyega breaks silence amid claims of fathering Kayode Olanrewaju’s kids
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UK-based Nigerian cleric, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has reacted to the ongoing paternity scandal involving Super Eagles star Kayode Olanrewaju and his estranged wife, Dora Ezinne.
Recall that Ezinne issued a disclaimer regarding the alleged DNA test she was rumored to have conducted.
She blamed her ex-husband for spreading the rumor and demanded an apology from him.
In a new development, Pastor Adegboyega, in a cryptic post, stated that all of children, whom he has not seen, should be brought home to their family.
He stressed that every child deserves a nurturing environment, not a toxic one, and that they need a responsible father figure, not a dubious presence.
The cleric also posted pictures of himself with some children who bear a striking resemblance to him
The marital battle between Nigerian striker and his estranged wife, Ezinne Kayode, has taken an ugly turn, with the latter instituting a legal action against her husband for allegedly claiming to be in possession of the negative DNA results of their three sons, Jason, Jayden and Jamin.
An enraged Dora, who is demanding the immediate issuance of a disclaimer said she had to finally toe that path after Kayode’s claim about their children’s paternity went viral on various social media platforms on Saturday.
The purported report allegedly made available to the media accused Ezinne of fraud, cheating on him with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, stealing his two Mercedes SUVs to finance the pastor’s lifestyle, and abducting their three sons.
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Popular Nigerian comedian, Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, professionally known as Destalker, recently revealed the reasons why he decided to leave his job as a pallbearer.
Sharing his story on TVC, the comedian expressed his initial enjoyment of the job and ambitions to start his own funeral band, but made the tough decision to quit following a troubling incident.
Recalling the incident, Destalker described a situation where he and his colleagues were dancing with a coffin which unexpectedly fell apart when thrown in the air.
Reflecting on the experience, he admitted feeling scared by the ordeal, prompting him to reevaluate his career path.
“When I joined the undertaker band initially, I wasn’t carrying caskets. I was only dancing because I know how to dance very well. I won best Makossa dancer in my street before.” he disclosed.
Explaining further, Destalker elaborated on a specific event during a job where a casket broke apart unexpectedly, revealing it to be a fake.
“But after six or seven months, I started carrying caskets. I was really enjoying it but there was an incident that happened. Let me tell you why I stopped because by now I’m supposed to have my own undertaker band. We went to carry a female corpse from Asaba to Igbuzo. When we were about to enter the compound, the children of the deceased asked us to dance with the casket. As we were throwing it up, suddenly, it shattered. The coffin is fake.” he explained.
The unfortunate incident left him feeling unsettled and ultimately led to his decision to step back from the undertaking profession.
“It wasn’t funny. That was how I lost interest in the undertaker job.” he concluded.