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The decomposed remains of a 45-year-old pastor, Esere Okilo, have been discovered in his home in Ekeki, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, more than a year after he was reported missing.    Okilo, a native of Nembe-Bassambiri, had not been seen for 15 months before his sister stumbled upon his skeletal remains on Wednesday, January 22.   The discovery took place when …

The Ekiti State Government announced on Thursday, January 23, that the existing legal framework in the state does not recognize a Sharia Court or an Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel.   The statement was made by the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Dayo Apata, in response to news reports about the first public sitting of the Ekiti State Shari’ah …

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom on Thursday and pled guilty to one charge of possessing cocaine.   The 29-year-old, wearing a blue suit and white shirt, admitted to a judge that the powdery substance found in his wallet following his arrest for domestic violence in October was an illegal drug.   Peppers was ordered …

Famed rapper Project Pat’s son, Patrick Houston Jr., has tragically died after a sh0oting in a Tennessee park, though the details surrounding the incident remain unclear, TMZ has learned.   Patrick Houston Jr., the son of the rapper and nephew of Three 6 Mafia co-founder Juicy J, was k!lled last week in Imogene Heights, a historically Black Memphis neighborhood.   …

Swanky Jerry has acquired a new house in Lagos. The fashion stylist took to Instagram to share the good news alongside photos of the house. In the caption, he thanked God and quoted a Bible verse about God’s blessings. See photos below. The post “God did it again” Swanky Jerry says as he acquires now home in Lagos (photos) appeared first on Linda Ikeji …

A new lawsuit has surfaced accusing Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, of covering up alleged child s3xual abuse at their home and at one of their church’s summer camps. The lawsuit, filed in New York this month, does not list the Riveras as defendants but mentions them repeatedly.   The lawsuit details an incident involving a teenager, identified only …

South Sudan has ordered internet providers to block social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, following violent protests sparked by the deaths of its citizens in neighboring Sudan. The directive, issued by the National Communication Authority (NCA), came into effect at midnight on January 22, 2025, and is set to last up to 90 days.   The protests began last …

Jemimah Osunde has gone on X to share her health struggles.  The actress revealed that her stomach, and entire gastrointestinal tract (GIT), have been problematic.  She then stated that she got h pylori from food she ate on set in Ibadan and she’s been fighting for her life for three years.  She wrote: “My own stomach is my greatest op.  …

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two suspects Muhammad Sani, and one other suspect in connection with the shooting incident that claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy and left a seven-year-old critically injured.   The incident occurred on January 14, 2025, during a wedding celebration in Unguwar Magaji, Koko/Besse Local Government Area of the state.   According to …

A woman who now preaches in church has shared videos of herself in the past, at a time when she still danced in clubs.   The Nigerian woman, who shares on TikTok with the handle @miaamelanin, shared the video with a background song with the lyrics, “The enemy thought he had me, but Jesus said you’re mine.”   The video …