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Jun
20
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Pastor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping 16-Year-Old in Calabar

Pastor Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping 16-Year-Old in Calabar

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social Issues
Pastor Favour Maxy Okoise, General Overseer of Refiners Fire Global Assembly, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old girl described as his “spiritual daughter.” The verdict was delivered at the Family Court of the Cross River State Customary Court of Appeal, presided over by Justice Blessing Egwu Obin. The case, pursued by Gender and Development Action (GADA), revealed that Okoise sexually assaulted the minor between November and December 2016 in Calabar South Local Government Area. The survivor, whose identity is protected, had come to Calabar in August 2016 for her Post UTME examination and was staying with…
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Jun
18
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

Benue Monarch Alleges Genocidal Land Grabbing Plan by Herders

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The Tor Tiv, James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has accused herders of orchestrating a well-planned genocide aimed at grabbing land in Benue State. Addressing President Bola Tinubu during a stakeholders meeting in Makurdi, Ayatse disputed the common narrative that the crisis in Benue is a result of farmer-herder conflicts or communal clashes. According to Ayatse, the situation in Benue is a calculated and systematic attempt by herders to seize land through violent means, which has been ongoing for decades. He expressed concern that misinformation has led to misguided suggestions, such as promoting tolerance and peaceful coexistence, without acknowledging the true nature…
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Jun
18
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Don’s Media Launch in Abia To Feature: Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Others

Don’s Media Launch in Abia To Feature: Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Others

Abia State, Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Sponsored, ,
Lagos is coming to Abia!!! Big things are happening in Umuahia this June! Two powerful radio stations Don FM 103.7 and Ikoro FM 93.3 are launching on Friday, June 27th, at Umuawa Alaocha in Abia State. Hosted by Chairman of Don Media Group; Mayor Lucky Igbokwe aka Don Lulu, the day will feature cultural displays, community tributes, and performances by Davido, Timaya, Kcee, Cubana Chief Priest, Bright Chimezie, Peruzzi, Zlatan, Zoro, Jeriq and Sabinus all expertly guided by the comedic hosting of Funnybone. It’s also Don Lulu’s birthday, a double celebration! The former Abia State Governorship aspirant and philanthropist says…
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Jun
17
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Air Peace Rejects Oshiomhole’s Extortion Claims, Denies Boarding Incident

Air Peace Rejects Oshiomhole’s Extortion Claims, Denies Boarding Incident

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Air Peace has refuted allegations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) that he was extorted and unfairly denied boarding, asserting that the former Edo State governor arrived late for his flight and did not check in online as claimed. In a statement on Monday, Air Peace Operations Manager Ayodeji Adeyemi described Oshiomhole’s accusations as “false allegations” possibly driven by personal motives. “Oshiomhole came late for his flight — that’s established, and he didn’t deny it. He arrived at the airport requesting to board when the flight had closed,” Adeyemi said. The airline dismissed Oshiomhole’s claim of online check-in, stating that…
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Jun
17
2025
By Amos Oge Kalu
Benue Governor Reveals Details of Deadly Yelewata Attack, Says Armed Herders Targeted Checkpoints

Benue Governor Reveals Details of Deadly Yelewata Attack, Says Armed Herders Targeted Checkpoints

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Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has disclosed that the armed herders responsible for the recent attack on Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area entered the community through a nearby river and first targeted military and police checkpoints. Speaking on Monday evening, Governor Alia revealed that the attack, which reportedly claimed over 200 lives, lasted for two hours. “In Yelewata, there is a military and police checkpoint. The river is not too far from this axis, so we understand that they came by the route of the river,” he said. Alia explained that the attackers, who were reportedly pushed back…
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