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Apr

09

2023

Owo Catholic Church reopens 10 months after attack (see pictures)

Metro, News2023, Crime, Islam, Metro, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Ten months after Francis Catholic Church located in Owo, Ondo State, was attacked by gunmen, the Church on Sunday, April 9, reopen for religious activities. The PUNCH reports that on June 5, 2022, gunmen attacked the church and killed some of the worshippers while others were left injured. The governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu, had visited the scene to commiserate with the church and the entire town. Relief materials and funds were donated to victims and families of those who lost their loved ones. In March 2023, Akeredolu disclosed that the construction of a memorial park in honour of the…

Mar

31

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Four injured as traditionalists attack worshippers inside mosque

MetroCrime, Islam, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Four persons were reportedly injured as traditional religion worshippers invaded a mosque in Ile-Ile, Osun state to attack worshippers. It was gathered that the Muslim worshippers were inside a mosque on Thursday evening preparing for the 4 pm (Asr) prayer when the traditionalists, who were carrying out the Pro ritual, attacked the mosque. Vanguard learned that traditionalists in the town had on Wednesday announced that Oro cult will be observed in some parts of Ife between 2 pm to 7 pm, thereby warning residents to steer clear of the areas. Findings showed that the traditionalists thronged the mosque located at…

Mar

25

2023

By Kalu Odinakachi

Veteran Nollywood actor, Aguba who demanded ‘Israeli virgin’ returns home

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroApostle Chibuzor Chinyere, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nollywood, Religion

A veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Chinwetalu, popularly known as Aguba, who created a scene when he demanded for a virgin girl from Israel as his wife, has returned to his hometown in Enugu State. This was disclosed in a post via the verified Facebook page of the Omega Power Ministry, OPM, on Thursday. Aguba, according to the Facebook post, returned to Enugu on Thursday because he desired to be in his hometown. Recall that he was found homeless and brought to Port Harcourt, where the general overseer of the OPM, apostle Chibuzor Chinenye gave him a home and had him…

Mar

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Suspected herdsmen have renewed attacks in Benue – PDP alerts

Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Nigeria, Religion, Security

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued an alert of renewed attacks by suspected herdsmen in Benue. Isaac Mffo, the state acting chairman, raised the alarm at a media briefing in Makurdi, the capital. Mffo complained that the fresh onslaught on rural communities resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of farms, and displacement of people. The politician said if not halted, the situation will worsen the problem of low voter turnout during the March 11 state elections. “We call on the All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled Buhari regime to rise to its responsibility,” he urged. The PDP called for…

Dec

18

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Kwara: Miyetti Allah threatens crisis if kidnap suspects are not released, Fulani leaders object

Lifestyle, Metro, News2023, Crime, Herdsmen, Islam, Kwara State, Metro, Nigeria, Religion, Security

There is a major crisis within the entire Fulani community in Kwara State and some members of Miyetti Allah over alleged attempts to release and terminate a criminal case against one Hardo Usman Adamu and others in detention. Adamu and other suspects were arrested over allegations of kidnapping for ransom. The Miyetti Allah group had written a letter to Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, threatening that they would withdraw their support and not vote for his re-election in the 2023 general elections unless Adamu and others were released. The letter purportedly written by the Miyetti Allah, which claimed that…