Two suspected 'thieves' stripped and paraded in Rivers community (photos/videos)

Two suspected thieves have been stripped and paraded in Agbonchia community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. 

According to reports, the suspects who drove in a red Toyota Camry were intercepted by youths of Agbonchia led by Comr. Abel Oluka (Kofi) on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. 

 

Eyewitnesses claimed that the suspects attempted to rob a POS shop along Agbonchia road but the operator raised the alarm, attracting the attention of members of the community. 

 

The suspects were paraded around the community and later handed over to the police for further investigations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nigerian pastor and his wife welcome first child after 20 years of waiting

A Nigerian couple, Pastor Iyke Ezekiel and Pastor Doris Ezekiel, have welcomed a baby girl after 20 years of marriage.

The General Overseer of the Household of God Church, Lagos State, Pastor Yinka Yusuf and his wife, Rose Yusuf, shared the good news on Facebook after the child dedication held on Sunday, May 21, 2023. 

"After 20 years of waiting, God blessed my beloved son Pastor Iyke the Pastor of our Abuja household of love church and his beautiful wife Doris with a wonderful baby and I was there in Abuja this morning to dedicate the baby. Miracles are forever and you are next in line for a Miracle," he wrote. 

“What a joy as we dedicate our beautiful granddaughter of our son and daughter Pst Iyke and Pst Doris after waiting for 20 years! Our God is a faithful God! That you have not testified does not mean that God has forgotten you but it is just that God is on His way to you. Our God never never fails! Miracles happen turn by turn, if your neighbor is rejoicing, rejoice with them because you are next in line for a miracles,” his wife wrote. 

Another member of the church, David Timothy also shared photos from the dedication.

"A mega Congratulations to My Pastor Iyke Ezekiel and Mummy Pst Doris Ezekiel for the successful dedication of God's Blessing in their home. Household of Love Church worldwide is eternally grateful to God for his faithfulness." 

 

 

 

 

Presidential Election Tribunal rejects Atiku's request for live streaming of tribunal's proceedings

The presidential election petition tribunal has rejected the application filed by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP, for the proceedings from the tribunal to be streamed live for all Nigerians to see.

A five-member panel of the court led by Haruna Tsammani held that the application lacked merit. Recall that on May 7, Atiku approached the court for an order to allow the proceedings from the tribunal to be streamed live. He argued that televising the proceedings will enhance public confidence.

Arguing the motion, Chris Uche, counsel for Atiku and the PDP, said “There is no single legislative or statutory position against it.” He said a live broadcast doesn’t necessarily mean the faces of the justices would be shown.  

Nigeria is very safe - Senator Sekibo

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator George Sekibo, has described Nigeria as a “very safe” country. 

Sekibo made the claim at the investiture ceremony for the Fellow membership of Girne American University Cyprus, shortly after the Regional Manager (West Africa) and Partnership Advisor of the institution, Praise Folaji, said the chancellor of the institution, Serhat Akpinar, was absent because of the insecurity in Nigeria.

Folaji had cited the recent killing of United States Embassy staff in Anambra. Reacting to the claim, Sekibo who was one of the recipients of the Fellowship award, said; 

“Nigeria is very safe, that’s why all of us are here. Apart from few politicians who may have escorts or security, I believe 99% of the people here did not need anybody to escort them to this place.

“And there was no gunshot or issues of killings or kidnapping in Nigeria for the past couple of months. I say so because this is an international programme, and as a senator representing you (audience), it would be wrong for me to admit that Nigeria is not safe.

“Sometimes, events can happen anywhere. There’s no country in the world events do not happen. Nigeria is like other countries in the world. In America, even small children carry guns to kill themselves. I think we have not reached that level. So, Nigeria is very safe.”