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Controversial South African pastor Paseka “Mboro” Motsoeneng has sparked widespread reactions after a video of him carrying a large cross on his back while walking through the streets went viral.    The spectacle, reminiscent of biblical imagery, left many Zimbabweans and others on social media in stitches.   Pastor Mboro, currently facing charges of kidnapping, possession of dangerous weapons, and …

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, revealed that the country has saved $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidies and the adoption of market-based foreign exchange pricing.   Edun made the disclosure during an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, head of the civil service of …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to resume nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2025.   According to a memo dated November 20, 2024, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC’s Secretary, directed resident electoral commissioners to begin preparations for the exercise.   The voter registration will initially take place at the local government area (LGA) level …

Two cows valued at ₦1.9 million have been stolen from the premises of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Testimony Parish in the Egbeda area of Oyo State.   The church revealed the incident in a Facebook post, stating that the stolen cows were meant for the annual adult harvest thanksgiving celebration scheduled for November 17, 2024. The theft reportedly …

A heartwarming video captured the moment a family surprised their house help, Nosi, with a gift of a brand new car in South Africa.   The video that has gone viral on social media was posted by one Simon on Friday, November 23, 2024.    The video begins with Nosi’s employer bringing her outside where other family members were waiting.  …

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the establishment of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.   Fred Itua, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, announced the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the committee will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Government House in Benin City. …

Social media influencer Julian Barboza was arrested earlier this month following an altercation with his girlfriend at a party in Beverly Hills, TMZ has learned.   According to law enforcement sources, Beverly Hills police were called to the party around 2:00 AM. Upon arrival, they spoke with Barboza’s girlfriend, who detailed the incident.   The couple reportedly got into a …

Sylvester Stallone showcased his artistic talents and philanthropic spirit at the amfAR gala in Las Vegas, where one of his paintings sold for a staggering $410,000 to support AIDS research.   The event, held at The Wynn Hotel, featured Stallone and his family among the attendees. The actor brought along an original multicolored painting titled “Knocking Heads,” which includes vibrant …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Yusuf Idris, for alleged job scam and name-dropping.   The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, November 24, 2024, said the suspect used the name of the State Commissioner of Police, CP Shehu Umar Nadada, to defraud unsuspecting job seekers under …

Veteran Nollywood actor Stephen Alajemba, popularly known as Uwaezuoke, has said that it’s a sin and a risk for a man to marry only one or two wives.   The thespian, who stated this in a recent interview with Ugwumba TV, said if a man marries one wife, his life will be at risk.   He further said that if …