Category: Odd news

Popular Ogun Monarch Jailed + Reason

Abibat Babalola

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has sentenced the Osolo of Ado-Odo, Muftau Dosunmu, to six months in prison for presenting himself as an Oba. The Osolo title, which is one of the high chiefs in Ado-Odo, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, was upgraded to a coronet Oba by the past administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun, among 74 others across the state. But, the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration has since its assumption of office reversed the upgrade of all 75 Obas. Though the monarchs…

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Lagos Gov’t Seeks Public Help Over Boy Who Boasted Of Raping Girl In Viral Video

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reacted to a viral video of a boy boasting to his friends about raping a girl, urging the public to help locate the suspected rapist and the victim. In the  video, which went viral on Tuesday, the boy was heard narrating how the girl refused to have sex with him and told him she was afraid of getting pregnant. READ ALSO: 113 TASUED Graduates Bag First Class  Death Toll From Kenya’s El Nino Floods Hits 120 BREAKING: Court Adjourns Emefiele’s…

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Osun Loses Another Popular Monarch

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Another Osun monarch has joined his ancestors.   According to sources, the Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, in Obokun local Government area of Osun state, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, reportedly died on Sunday night. His death was made public by Chief Bamiji Fayinminu, the Obanikun of Otan-Ile, the monarch. Palace sources, who preferred anonymity, also confirmed the demise of the monarch. “Ajanaku Sun Bi Oke—–erin Woooo. On behalf of the entire Prince and Princess of Otan Ile,l announce the demise of His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Sunday…

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Popular Nollywood Actor Down With Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Stroke

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Popular Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, is down with kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke. Tony Oneweek, a cousin of the actor stated this in a statement on his verified Facebook page. According to Tony, the actor needs the help of Nigerians to fund his medication to stay alive. Tony revealed that Amaechi is undergoing weekly dialysis and physiotherapy to treat the paralysis brought on by a stroke. READ ALSO: UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods NCC CEO, Maida Urges…

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Groom Kills Wife, Mother-In-Law On Wedding Day

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An accomplished para-athlete, Chaturong Suksuk, killed his bride, Kanchana Pachunthuek, her mother and sister on a wedding day in northeastern Thailand, on Saturday. The report revealed that stray bullets hit two wedding guests and were rushed to the hospital where one of the victims gave up the ghost. Suksuk, who was a former military officer, according to the report abruptly left the event and came back with a gun, which he used to kill four people before killing himself. READ ALSO: UNILAG VC: Some Universities Still Using Obsolete Teaching Methods…

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Catholic Priest Remanded For Raping, Impregnating Teenage Girl In Anambra

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An Awka Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court of Anambra State, has remanded a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Nwaigwe Stephen to the Nigerian Correctional Center, for allegedly raping and impregnating a teenager. The priest was also accused of forcefully taking the pregnant minor to Benin City, Edo State, where she delivered her baby, but police investigation revealed that the whereabouts of the said baby are still unknown. The offence of sexual intercourse with a minor is punishable under section 34(2) of the Child’s Rights Law of Anambra State, 2004. READ…

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UK Mulls Temporary Visa Closure As 143,000 Nigerian Doctors Migrate In 9 Months

Abibat Babalola

The United Kingdom Government has started considering closing temporary visa schemes for care workers as the country recorded the highest numbers of migrants in the last nine months. The move was a result of the call made by the New Conservatives party which urged the country’s ministers to end temporary visa schemes for care workers as part of an effort to reduce net migration. The group, which is reported to be supported by former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, stated that the government could…

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Marrying Virgin, Winners Chapel Member Doesn’t Guarantee Peace, Davido’s Aide On Marriage Crash

Abibat Babalola

How she called me Davido’s slave despite what I, my Ofa did for her,” you want to read revealing piece, Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, wrote about estranged wife       Davido’s Logistics Manager, Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, shared news of the end of his marriage to his wife, Sheila, in an Instagram post on Saturday. In his detailed account, Isreal DMW revealed that Sheila left their home on August 8, 2023, despite his substantial support since their marriage. Israel also detailed acts of…

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Fresh Naira Scarcity Rocks Nigeria + List of Affected states

Abibat Babalola

Despite moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to formally extend the validity of the old naira notes, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country. Recall that the CBN had affirmed that it has enough currency notes in the market and, hence, no need for panic withdrawals by members of the public. The apex bank announced plans to extend the validity of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes indefinitely. The bank noted that it was working with relevant authorities to vacate the subsisting court ruling on the same subject.…

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How Mohbad’s Mum Got Pregnant For Another Man, Abandoned Him At 8 -Relative

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A woman who identified herself as the sister of Joseph Aloba, the father of Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has accused his mother, Olubiyi Aloba, of having abandoned her family when the late musician was eight years old. The literate woman levelled the allegation in a 26 minutes video on a YouTube Channel: PauseandpondeEnt. Speaking in a mixture of English and Yoruba, she accused Olubiyi of abandoning Mohbad, also known as Imole, and his siblings for another man for whom she got pregnant. READ ALSO: Mohbad Was Stabbed To Death, His…

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