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El-Rufai condoles Ecwa Church as gunmen kill one, injure others During Church Service

Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condoled the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) as gunmen on Sunday morning attacked worshippers during the church service, killing one and leaving others injured.

The incident occurred at the ECWA Church, Gabaciwa in Kachia local government area.

Confirming the incident, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said El-Rufai condemned the attack in the strongest term, describing it as a divisive intent of the criminals leveraging religious sensitivity.

According to him: “Security agencies reported to the Government that the attack occurred at ECWA Church, Gabaciwa in Kachia local government. According to the report, a life was lost and some worshippers were seriously injured, who have been rushed to a medical facility.

“The security agencies are obtaining further details, on which the government will update the public in due course.

“The Governor, who expressed sadness over the incident, described it as an evil act targeting innocent citizens exercising their constitutional and universal rights to religious freedom.

“The Governor added that the attack on the worshippers was a divisive intent of the criminals leveraging religious sensitivity.

“The Governor condoled the ECWA Church and the family of the deceased in particular, and prayed for the repose of the soul of the worshipper.

“The Governor who is awaiting further reports on the incident has directed the Kaduna State State Emergency Management Agency to assess the area and provide succor to the victims receiving medical attention.

“Similarly, the Governor has condoled the family of one Nasiru Abdullahi of Gobirawan Kamacha in Bina general area of Igabi local government who was killed by armed bandits. The Governor also prayed for the repose of his soul.

“As of the time of this update, government is awaiting other situation reports from security agencies.”

Source: The Nation

Delectable OAP Jumobi Omisore Joins Dux FM

Heraclitus states “The only constant thing in life is change”. It is in fact the reason the teaming fans of delectable On Air Personality (AOP) and standout Yoruba radio presenter Jumobi Omisore popularly known for her Awoko Pade Ega program on Radio Lagos can now listen to her on Dux 94.7 FM.

The new radio station which was recently established by serial businessman Asiwaju Rotimi Ajanaku, and operating from Arepo axis of Lagos-Ibadan Express has one of Nigeria’s most sought after brain in media industry in Otunba Femi Davies as the Director of Operation, while accomplished broadcaster, Olusola Ajala is the General Manager.

Jumobi Omisore’s switch to Dux is strategic as it give her more time on air as she will feature more prominently because she will be handling more programs across the week. She will be handling though provoking and interesting programs like; ‘Oju Mi To’ every Tuesday by 10:30pm to 11pm, ‘Arinye’ every Monday from 3 to 4pm, her Muslim fans will also enjoy her every Friday between 5 and 6 am on ‘Barka Jimoh’ as well as on ‘Nuru Salam’ by 12:10pm to 1pm all Fridays.

She will also be on air every Friday night by 8:30pm through 9pm for ‘Jimoh Oloyin’, on Thursday she will be on air from 11pm in the night till 2am in the early morning of Fridays for ‘Jelenke’, while Jumobi will be on air every Saturday to present ‘Idile Alayo’ a program planned to help strengthen the family.

Against the backdrop that she has completely quit the industry, Jumobi will want her fans to know she only left for more opportunities to serve them better, she’s however now available for live interaction with them on her new Instagram handle @jumobiomisoreduxfm, with more programs she promise to always continue to meet the needs of her teaming fan.

Omonaijablog Publisher Gbenga Shaba, Wins 2020/2021 YOMAFA GLOBAL Awards!

Publisher of award winning online lifestyle, finance, politics and society website, Omonaijablog.com, Gbenga Shaba, has won the 13th edition of the YOMAFA GLOBAL Awards as the Best Social Media Blogger for 2020/2021.

Omonaijablog and 34 other winners from all categories and cut across various sectors including entertainment, politics, journalism, business were presented their awards at the epoch making presentation of the YOMAFA award at Ikeja Lagos yesterday, 15th of August 2021 amidst pomp and pageantry.

The keenly contested award that was determined through seven weeks voting exercise, which simultaneously took place among several contenders throughout the globe, also witnessed the emergence of the music icons, King Wasiu Ayinde, Saheed Osupa and Davido as well as eminent Nigerian entertainment celebrities of Yoruba race at Ostra Hall, off Jobifele Way, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos for the Yoruba Movies Films and Awards (YOMAFA) presentation.

Anthony Joshua, like he does to his opponents on the ring, defeated the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Ṣeyi Makinde to win the Yoruba Personality of the year 2020/2021 while the popular philanthropist, Evang Esther Ajayi wins the female version of the award in the category by also defeating a national figure, Chief Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

King Saheed Osupa, the self acclaimed Mr Music, who is also one of the globally best Yoruba musicians was handled the staff of office as the Best Fuji Musician in the world as he, like other winners, defeated his arch-rival, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and other contenders such as Alhaji Sule Alao Malaika, Alhaji Sefiu Alao, Taye Adebisi Currency and other Fuji musicians.

King Wasiu Ayinde, through his album, entitled Ade Ori Okin, took home the award as the Best Single Track Singer with his track, Ade Ori Okin.

Other YOMAFA awardees in the music world include Late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and Sir Shina Peters as the joint winners of the Evergreen Album Award with their albums entitled Ijo Olomo and Ace respectively; Mega 99 as the World Best Juju Musician, Alhaji Saoty Arewa (World Best Islamic Musician); Adegboodu Twins (Best Gospel Singers); Alhaja Tawa Fowoṣere (Best Islamic singer in Diaspora); the UK based Esther George (JP, the Best Gospel In Diaspora) while Alhaji Basit Aponle Anobi wins the Best Music Album Award with his popular album, entitled Ori.

Handsome and talented actor, Abdulateef Adedimeji rules the Nollywood sector as the Best Actor for the year 2020/2021 while Bukunmi Adeshina wins the female version of same title in the YOMAFA event.

The renowned Yoruba culture promoter, Ọlawale Ajao who is also the Oyo State Correspondent, Alaroye Newspapers rule the world in journalism as he wins the Most Outstanding Journalist of the year, while the duo of Adebowale Yussuf, Kola Bakare emerge winners as The Best Male and Female Radio Presenters respectively.

Iyabo Ojo beats Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Others To Emerge World Most Relentless Influential Act; the United Kingdom based movie actress, Doyin Amodu wins the Best Movie Act in Diaspora, Toyin Abraham wins Best Comedy Movie with her Fate of Alakada while Alaratee and Folashade Gold respectively win Best Male and Female Promising Artistes Award.

The YOMAFA Best Movie Award goes to Alààyè by Segun Ogungbe, Don Richard wins Best Movie Producer Award while Esho Promotion emerges the winner of the World Best Entertainment Promoters Award.

Other awardees in various sectors include Banny Fastafosto (Brand New Male Star); Salewa Tobiloba (Brand New Female Star); Awon Aladun De (Best Tv Drama Series)
Andron Homes and Property (Most Outstanding and Reliable Real Estate Firm; Action Bitters (Best Herbal Drink); Wakaati Tv (Best Nollywood Cable Channel).

‘You Are Mentally Sick And Possessed’ – Odumeje Fires back At Reverend Okotie For Attacking Late TB Joshua (VIDEO)

The General Overseer of The Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry in Anambra, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje has lashed out at Reverend Chris Okotie for accusing late Prophet TB Joshua of being a wizard and false prophet.

TB Joshua, the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) was accused by Okotie of being a false prophet, further comparing him to the biblical “Wizard of Endor.”

He also accused TB Joshua of choosing the name Joshua “to show his equality with Jesus Christ”.

Chris Okotie In Jubilation Mode Over TB Joshua’s Death

The words have however drawn outrage from Odumeje who submitted that Okotie is not even fit to talk about TB Joshua.

Odumeje in his reaction, carpeted Okotie who is the senior pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, labelling him as a carnal man who is possessed, suffering from insanity, and needs a dirty slap to correct his senses.

The Prophet also threatened to deal with Okotie, noting that he is not someone that runs to the police or lawyers as he is a man of power.

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Osinbajo, Jonathan, Akeredolu, Others Storm Gbenga Daniel Daughter’s Wedding

Dignitaries from across Nigeria on Saturday stormed the wedding of the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s daughter, Kehinde Abioye Daniel and her husband, Adebola Tokunbo Williams.

The wedding ceremony was held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Prominent Nigerians at the ceremony include Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan.

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, and Ekiti State Governor, Dr.Kayode Fayemi also graced the occasion.

Dignitaries at the Church Service included Pastor Tunde Bakare, Hon Minister of State for Health, Sen.Olorunimbe and several others

Preaching during the holy matrimony, the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu counselled the newly wedded couple to toe the path of God in order to enjoy a successful marriage.

Picture: Fidelity Bank MD’s Visit to Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church

The Executive Management of Fidelity Bank Plc, led by Managing Director/CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe recently paid a courtesy visit on the General Overseer, Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church, Pastor Lazarus Muoka. Specifically, the visit was to foster good working relationship with the Church and find ways of serving the church and its members better. The MD who was accompanied by the Executive Director, Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Ken Opara were warmly received by Pastor Muoka and his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Joy Muoka.

L-R: Executive Director, Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc. Dr. Ken Opara; Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali – Ikpe; General Overseer, Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church, Pastor Lazarus Muoka; Wife of the General Overseer, Pastor (Mrs.) Joy Muoka during the courtesy visit paid by Management of Fidelity Bank to Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church recently.

Iyalaje Oodua: Toyin Kolade Pledges Optima Deliveries

The newly installed Iyalaje of Oduduwa Race worldwide(Iyalaje Oodua) Princess (Dr.) Toyin Kolade, on Saturday stated that she is not unaware of the huge responsibilities and roles attached to her latest status, promising to perform optimally towards wealth recreation as well as human development.

The Ilesa born business tycoon cum philanthropist who has been the global promoter of the popular Annual Aje Festival for about half a decade, gave the assurance at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace of The Ooni of Ife in Ile-Ife before the Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and a host of other top dignitaries including traditional rulers across Nigeria who took turns to pray for her traditionally.

“Through my close relationship with the Arole Oduduwa which I hold in a very high esteem, I have always been close to the traditional institution and I am glad to state that I have learnt a lot enough to last me a lifetime.

“Let me be specific now, my announcement in itself was done traditionally and that was the start of it all fe months ago.

“Upon my entry on Thursday evening, I was received at Ilero spot at Iremo road, Ile-Ife by the cultural women (Obinrin Ilero) and the Ooni’s traditional aides (Emeses) where the opening rites were performed before we walked to the palace to pay traditional oobeisance to the Arole Oodua before taken to the sacred Yeyemolu well for blessings.

“Today, Saturday 17th July 2021, we opened the day with a procession of Isoros and Iyalajes of different markets to the AJE temple at Oja Ife (Oja Ejigbomekun), where I joined them in company of Emeses, seven horses and my distinguished guests and well-wishers.

“Right there, I was dressed traditionally as the Iyalaje Oodua and fortified for the tasks ahead, after which we returned to the palace and we were received at the palace’s entrance (Enugeru) by Ife High-Chiefs who led me to the Temple of Wisdom (Ogun Laadin) within the palace courtyard for further blessings.

“Am happy to inform you that I got my installation leaves (Ewe Akoko) at the Temple of Wisdom, before being brought before my father; Arole Oduduwa for formal pronouncement as the Iyalaje Oodua. I am so humbled and I promise that I shall justify the basis for my appointment and installation.” Iyalaje Oodua said.

In his remarks, Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) revealed that the selection and installation was purely based on merit, especially because of the sensitivity of the title.

“We exercised a lot of caution because Aje is a big deal in Oodua land. It started here in Ile-Ife and then spread beyond, so we are reawakening it’s spirit particularly now that the economy is in a bad shape.

“Princess Toyin Kolade is a successful business woman who is prominent for spreading wealth through giving even from her personal earnings, this is one among several countless enviable human qualities upon which she is being installed today as the Iyalaje Oodua.” The Ooni noted.

The event which was well attended by top dignitaries including the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello who was represented by his Deputy, Edward Onoja, also had traditional rulers like Olubadan of Ibadan, Olowo of Owo, Alara of Ilara-Epe, Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, Oore of Otun Ekiti, Deji of Akure, Dein of Agbor in Delta state. Prominent women like the wife of the Osun State Governor, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola, Chief Mrs Olufunso Amosun, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, among others in attendance.

The grand finale of the history-making event held in the 3,000 capacity Meeting Incentives Conference and Event (MICE) Centre branded ‘Ojaja Arena’ within the premises of the newly commissioned Ife Grand Resort and Industrial Park, where guests were entertained by the ace Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called K1 De Ultimate in the presence of other dignitaries like Aare OnaKakanfo of Yorubaland Chief Gani Adams, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Basorun Dele Momodu among others.

HAPAwards 2021: Organizers Honor Princess Toyin Kolade

Organizers of the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards), recently celebrated a renowned socialite, businesswoman and philanthropist – Dr. (Mrs.) Toyin Kolade on her birthday.

The African Representative of HAPAwards, Adeola Odunowo led other team members to surprise the Managing Director of Fisolak Global Resources Princess Toyin Kolade at her palatial home in Lagos.

According to Odunowo, the visit and recognition was in honor of the good works, business strides and positive contributions of Dr. Toyin Kolade to development is society.

“We decided to honor her on a special day and also officially present a trophy as the International Business Woman of the Year 2020, from the last edition of HAPAwards, which took place in the United State of America.”

Odunowo further noted the awards appreciation of Dr. Toyin Kolade’s immense efforts to showcase the African heritage and reposition Yoruba culture and tradition around the World. He disclosed that the 5th edition of HAPAwards has already commenced with activities in top gear to make this year’s edition a memorable one.

The theme for HAPAwards 2021 is tagged “Collaboration for Global Development, Peace and Prosperity”, as submissions continue to pour in for different genres and categories. Other winners from last year edition are Richard Mofe Damijo, Patoranking, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw and His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Alara of Ilara Kingdom among notable personalities across Africa and beyond.

The HAPAwards is a US-based award which recognizes outstanding individuals, whose lives have been marked by extraordinary personal and professional accomplishments.

The woman of substance, Princess Toyin Kalode, who is also the sole promoter of Aje Festival (Festival of Wealth) in Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba race, praised and thanked the executives of HAPAwards for the global recognition even with the on-going pandemic which has ravaged the entire World.

According to Iyalaje of the source, as she fondly called, the honor will encourage and motivate her to do more for the less privileged in society while representing Africa on the global stage.

Feelers emanating from sources close to the woman-about-town hints that she is planning the mother of all celebration as part of her installation ceremony as the Iyalaje Oodua by His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi, which will take place on July 17, 2021 at the Ile-Ife Kingdom.

I Use Dry Human Skull To Treat People Suffering From Chronic Headaches – Suspected Ritualist

I Use Dry Human Skull To Treat People Suffering From Chronic Headaches – Herbalist

A man who claimed to be a herbalist has said he uses human skull to treat people suffering from chronic headaches.

Semiu Oyewo, 38, was arrested with a dry skull along Ile-Ife/Ibadan road.

The suspect who was paraded by the Osun State Police Command headquarters at ring road, Osogbo on Tuesday said he never knew possession of a dry skull is an offence.

Parading the suspects at the state police command in Osogbo, the State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, said the herbalist, Oyewo was apprehended along Ile-Ife/Ibadan road with one human skull, snail and voodoo.

The police statement reads: “On July 7, 2021 around 8am, the police patrol team on routine highway patrol along Ile-Ife/Ibadan road, intercepted one Honda Accord vehicle with Reg. No. AGL 412 CD black colour driven by the suspect a 38-year-old man, Semiu Oyewo of Alamole area, Ondo road, Ile-Ife, searched the vehicle and recovered the exhibits.”

Speaking with journalists at the police headquarter, Oyewo said: “I am an herbalist, I didn’t know that having possession of dry skull is an offence. I even fought with the mobile police that arrested me. I want to use it to treat someone who is suffering chronic headache,”

Police said during the course of investigation and interrogation, the suspect confessed that, he is an herbalist and bought the suspected human skull from his co-herbalist one Ige aka Igwe of Apomu who had absconded.

While speaking the CP said “The said suspected human skull was bargained for twenty five thousand naira only (N25, 000.00) while he paid twenty thousand naira only (N20, 000.00) to later balance five thousand naira only (N5, 000.00).

“The Police navigated its investigation to the house of the arrested suspected and recovered various ‘Juju’ and fetish items which they hid in the bush.”

Dare Devil Drunk Man Beats Wife To Death Over Sex In Delta

A Nigerian woman identified as Ugeieki Ovbokhan Asemota has been beaten to death by her husband over sex in Delta.

According to Miss Barbie, a niece to the deceased, Ugeieki was her mother’s twin sister and had endured domestic violence from her abusive husband for a very long time.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on the 27th of June after she came back from her brother’s wedding and refusing her drunk husband sex. He reportedly beat her with a block of wood until she fainting bleeding profusely.

Sharing photos of the battered woman, Barbie wrote; ‘Please all we need for my sister mrs ugieki ovbokhan asemota is justice she’s my Mum’s twin sister this incident happened Sunday 27th June 2021 after she returned from my brother’s wedding, when she got home she saw that her husband is drunk as usual because that all he knows how to do drink and beat her so to avoid trouble she had her bath and she went into her room because she was scared to talk to him so she doesn’t get beaten again. Still, on that same day, it was 11: pm-midnight he came with an axe bagging on my sister room door asking her to open the door or he will break the door that he wants to have sex with her , my sister refused in her words I can’t because you are drunk and you are smelling drink please go to your room and leave me alone. He refused and he continued hit the door with a axe. my sister was scared that if he succeed in entering the room he will kill her so she silently opened the window and was about to escape through the window and call for help from other neighbours. my sister has no idea that he has already heard the sound that she was opening the window, my sister was getting down through the window he was at her back he dragged her down there was a block beside the window he hit her head on that block and started beating her my sister was pleading that he should leave her alone that she loosing strength he refused the next thing he did was to grab a wood from the backyard and hit on her head and her back ( continuously) till she fainted blood 🩸 was coming out from her nose ,her ear ,and her mouth immediately he saw that she’s no longer moving he stopped hide the wood and ran away the neighbours felt of concern because they taught that is their normal daily fight not until one of them came out and saw my sister lying lifeless on the ground that was how they took her to three good hospitals they rejected her they said she’s almost gone one hospital later accepted her they admitted and they did so many scans, text, X-rays they said he damaged almost all her organs and her spinal cord was broken, they said is 50/50 we prayed fasted yet no positive results.she died yesterday morning.

In another post she wrote; writing this I don’t even know how I feel how do I describe how I feel right now, sad, heartbroken, I don’t even know because is so painful to know that just one man who called himself your husband sniffed life out of you because of sex.o God , God where are you ?sister please wake up you are not dead please wake up your twin sister is waiting for you please wake up please .haaaaa I still can’t believe a strong woman like you left us just like that , God I still can’t believe’