Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, who was recently suspended from his position as the pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David Parish, has officially launched a new ministry in Lagos named The Family Fellowship. In a video that gained widespread attention on Monday morning, Iluyomade was seen celebrating the inaugural service of the fellowship with members at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The Sunday service was filled with lively dancing and joy as the new ministry began its journey. Iluyomade shared the announcement on Instagram, inviting the public to attend the fellowship. He wrote, “The…
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The Federal Capita Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Abubakar Idris, also known as Nishi, a suspected gang leader, and his accomplices for the murder of Ibrahim Danfulani, allegedly over a marriage-related dispute. In a statement issued on Monday, the FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the tragic event occurred on November 27, 2024. According to the statement, Nishi was angered by Ibrahim’s intention to marry a woman he had invested heavily in and decided to take drastic action. Investigations revealed that Nishi, alongside two accomplices, attacked Ibrahim Danfulani with knives, leading to his death. After the murder,…
Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, a priest from the Catholic Diocese of Warri, has been suspended following his decision to abandon celibacy and marry in Dallas, Texas, USA. The priest’s wedding to his wife, Dora Chichah, took place at the Streams of Joy Church on December 29, 2024, without him receiving formal permission to leave his priestly obligations. The church authorities announced his suspension in a decree dated January 16, 2025. Signed by Bishop Anthony Ewherido and Chancellor Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo, the statement cited Canon Law 1394, Section 1, which prohibits priests from entering into marriage without proper dispensation.…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested 40-year-old Uchenna Okpara for allegedly stabbing his in-law, Uchenna Unakalamba, to death following a dispute involving their children. According to the state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on Thursday in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state. Okpara reportedly attacked Unakalamba with a broken bottle after an argument escalated between their children. In response to a distress call, police operatives from the anti-kidnapping unit arrested Okpara and recovered the weapon used in the crime. “The suspect, Uchenna Okpara, was arrested on January 16, 2025, for allegedly stabbing his in-law to…
A deadly communal clash occurred on Saturday night in the Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege community in the Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, resulting in one fatality and the destruction of at least 10 homes. Reports from the scene indicate that several people were injured when suspected assailants attacked the community. The conflict is believed to have erupted between the people of Omege Agalagu and Ukwuinyima, although the exact cause of the clash remains unclear. A local source, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, suggested that the violence stemmed from an incident dating back to November 2024, involving the…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to discontinue the practice of conducting by-elections, citing the financial burden they impose. In a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH, Falana argued that since election results belong to political parties, there is no need for by-elections to replace candidates who die or resign. Instead, he proposed that political parties should be allowed to fill such vacancies through internal nominations. He stated, “Political parties that sponsored candidates who die or resign should be permitted to fill the vacancy by nominating another candidate.” Falana also urged…
Donald Trump touched down in Washington on Saturday as he prepares for his inauguration, marking his return to the presidency. Accompanied by his wife, Melania, and other family members, Trump arrived at Dulles International Airport and headed to a private event at his Virginia golf club, which featured a fireworks display. In an interview with NBC News earlier in the day, Trump revealed plans to sign a significant number of executive orders immediately after delivering his inaugural address on Monday. While the exact number remains undecided, he described the figure as “record-setting.” When asked if the orders could surpass 100,…
The Catholic Diocese of Warri has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from priestly duties following reports of his marriage in the United States. The suspension was announced in a statement titled “Decree of Suspension,” dated January 16, 2025, and jointly signed by the Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido, and the Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Clement Abobo. According to the statement, Fr. Oghenerukevwe allegedly married Ms. Dora Chichah on December 29, 2024, at the Streams of Joy Church in Dallas, USA. The ceremony’s footage was widely circulated on social media, prompting the church’s response. The diocese explained…
The political standoff between former Rivers State Governor and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has reached a boiling point as both camps vie for control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The conflict escalated following a January 13 ruling by Justice Stephen Jumbo of the Port Harcourt High Court. The court restrained the state, local government, and ward executive committees led by Aaron Chukwuemeka, a loyalist of Wike, from performing their functions. The verdict provided Governor Fubara’s faction an opportunity to challenge Wike’s long-standing dominance in the party. In a swift response,…
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has taken action against hoodlums caught defecating on the Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge in the Oshodi area of the state. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared the development on X.com on Saturday. Wahab stated, “The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources enforcement team has taken decisive action at Ile Epo Pedestrian Bridge, addressing the issue of hoodlums who desecrated the bridge with waste and defecation.” Following their arrest on Saturday, the offenders were given the task of cleaning the filth and restoring the bridge to a safe…