Author: Vincent Osuwo

Popular social media influencer Solomon Buchi has stated that Pastor Paul Eneche’s response describing the testimony of Barrister Vera Anyim as a lie was due to the frequent “abuse of testimonies on his church alter.” Buchi made the remark in a statement on his verified X page on Monday. His statement comes on the heels of backlash aimed at Eneche for describing Anyim’s testimony as a lie. An elated Anyim had gone to give a testimony over her graduation from the university and for breaking an alleged curse on her family. “I want to appreciate God for my life and…

Nigerians have called on Pastor Paul Eneche, the senior pastor and founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, to publicly apologize to Barrister Vera Anyim. The call comes on the heels of Eneche calling Anyim a liar for saying she graduated with a BSc in Law from the National Open University of Nigeria. An elated Anyim had gone to give testimony over her graduation from the university and for breaking an alleged curse on her family. “I want to appreciate God for my life and that of my family, and I want to thank God for using Daddy (Eneche) and Mommy…

The Nigerian Army has refuted claims that a repentant Boko Haram terrorist enlisted in the Force killed his lover by slitting her throat, as reported by Sahara Reporters. In a statement on Monday signed by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the Army “emphatically asserts that at no time has the NA-enlisted repentant Boko Haram members entered its fold as mischievously insinuated.” Sahara Reporters had reported that  Private Mohammed Adamu, a repentant Boko Haram terrorist enlisted into the Force with service number 21NA/80/0365, has been identified as the alleged killer of the woman who was stabbed inside…

A soldier identified as Private Mohammed Adamu with service number 21NA/80/0365 has reportedly killed his pregnant lover inside the 82nd (Airborne and Amphibious) Division of the Nigerian Army. According to SaharaReporters, the lifeless body of the woman wearing a hijab was discovered on Friday by the daughter of an army lieutenant around the division’s officers’ quarters. “The lifeless body of a lady who was stabbed by an unknown person was discovered yesterday in 82 division barracks,” a source said. “The body was discovered by the daughter of an Army lieutenant who was taking food to her dad, who is working…

A factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa, has offered military support to the Israeli government in its fight against Hamas militants and Iran. Ekpa, in a statement on his verified X page on Sunday, noted that no fewer than 15000 well-trained Biafran Liberation troops are ready to support Israel “if need be.” Ekpa’s statement comes after Iran fired missiles at Israel in retaliation for the attack on its embassy without an adequate response from the United Nations Security Council. Reacting to Iran’s attack on Israel, Ekpa stated that “the Biafran government is ready to help…

The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has launched a full inquiry into the deadly boat accident that occurred on the Anam River in Anambra State, which resulted in the deaths of Junior Pope and other crew members.  Bimbo Oladeji, NSIB’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, stated on Sunday that the bureau would investigate the circumstances behind the regrettable incident. According to the bureau, the accident claimed the lives of five people: popular Nollywood actor Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope; Abigail Frederick; Precious Oforum; and Joseph Anointing. The speed boat, which reportedly carried Junior Pope and eleven film…

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed grief and condoled the families of the victims of the Nollywood boat tragedy, saying their deaths were excruciating and unfortunate. Oborevwori stated that the state government agonized over the unfortunate and untimely deaths of Junior Pope and others in the boat tragedy. This was stated in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Sunday, where the governor urged Nollywood fans and stakeholders to accept the passing of the actors as an unfortunate incident. He said, “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Delta…

Social media influencer Reno Omokri has described as “commendable” the morals Muslims display. Stating that “faith is not the only object of religion,” Omokri mentioned that “morality is just as vital.” The former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan made the remarks in a statement on his X page on Sunday. Noting that Muslim women do not “slay,” he added that their morals are the reason “paternity fraud is almost nonexistent in Islamic countries.” “Say what you want about Islam, but the morals Muslims display are commendable. How many practicing Muslim women do you see slaying? Paternity fraud is almost nonexistent…

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appealed for “calm heads to prevail” on Sunday, confirming that British fighter jets downed Iranian drones during Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel.  Israel and its allies intercepted nearly all of Iran’s missiles and drones fired during its first attack on Israeli land. Sunak joined world leaders in urging patience, while Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned against “reckless” Israeli reprisals for the strikes, which marked a significant increase in Middle East tensions. “If this attack had been successful, the fallout for regional stability would be hard to overstate,” Sunak told reporters in Downing Street. “We stand…

Nigerian politician and activist Aisha Yesufu has given her opinion on why women stay in abusive marriages.  According to Yesufu, one of the reasons women endure and stay in abusive marriages is because “being a female divorcee is hard in Nigeria.” Yesufu made the remarks in a statement on her verified X page on Saturday. According to her, “It’s easier to be a widow than a divorcee.” She added that, unlike divorcees, widows get “sympathy and understanding” from Nigerians. However, she condemned the alleged rising incidence of attacks on widows, which she described as “scary.” Her statement reads, “Someone asked…