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Jun

2024

Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino

Prophet Mutumwa Claims God Gave Him Key To Gambling, Wins N45 Million; Banned From Casino Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa scooped £23,487 ($30,000/N45,000,000) at a casino in Zimbabwe after claiming God gave him a winning formula. But his celebrations were cut short after he was banned. A “prophet” who claimed God gave him a winning formula was banned from a casino after taking home £23,487 ($30,000). Lucky Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Zimbabwe, had bragged about his mammoth win. But his celebrations were cut short when bosses at other casinos in Zimbabwe told him to…

Jun

2024

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Emirate Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Religion

Emirship Tussle: Why I Ordered Arrest Of Ado-Bayero After Dethronement – Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said he ordered the arrest of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado-Bayero, to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. Yusuf explained that Ado Bayero’s decision to return to Kano State two days after his dethronement posed a security risk, hence the order for his arrest. He was reacting to an article, “A Rendezvous with Recklessness and Executive Rascality,” by Bala Ibrahim, who accused him of rascality and recklessness in power. However, speaking through…

Jun

2024

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How Emir Sanusi Defied Police Ban, Held Sallah Durbar In Kano

Culture, Kano, News Flash, People & Events, Religion

Emir Sanusi Defies Police Ban, Holds Sallah Durbar in Kano The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has gone ahead with the traditional celebration of the Sallah Durbar despite a police ban against it. Sanusi is leading a procession through the city. Earlier, the Emir had led Eid prayers and a sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque, which was attended by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members. The prayers were held at the mosque due to heavy rain that flooded the Eid ground. The Emir, riding a horse, took the usual route back home, stopping to…

Jun

2024

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President Tinubu Sends Message To Nigerians On Eid-El-Kabir

FGN, News Flash, Religion

President Tinubu Sends Message to Nigerians On Eid-el-kabir President has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. He urged citizens to embrace sacrifice, duty, and collective purpose for nation-building. The President’s message was released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The statement reads in part: “President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation. “The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to…

Jun

2024

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‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament ‘ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mom On Fire; Dies In Hospital

Crime, News Flash, Religion

‘My Pastor Said She’s Behind My Predicament’ – Daughter Sets 86-Year-Old Mum On Fire; Dies In Hospital A 45-year-old housewife, identified as Abiodun, nicknamed Iya Sunday, has given the reason for setting her 86-year-old mother ablaze in Ondo town, Ondo State. The suspect said her pastor told her that her mother was behind her predicament. After the ugly incident, the victim reportedly sustained burns from head to toe and is currently on admission at an undisclosed hospital, in the town. Police said the aged woman later died in the hospital. An eyewitness account said that the suspect, who visited her…

Jun

2024

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Eid-El-Kabir: Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Kano, News Flash, Presidency, Religion

[Eid-El-Kabir] – Ado Bayero Sends Message To Tinubu, Kano Governor The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on the occasion of Sallah festivities.Bayero announced that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations for security and peace to continue to reign in the state. The Emir made the remarks while delivering a broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. He said, “On this day when all Muslim faithful are observing the day of Arafat, we felicitate with all during this important…

Jun

2024

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FGN Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha

FGN, News Flash, Religion

FG Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to continue embracing the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim…

Jun

2024

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Youths Set Ablaze Nigerian Pastor’s Houses Over Alleged ‘Fake Prophecy’

Crime, News Flash, Religion

Youths Set Ablaze Nigerian Pastor’s Houses Over Alleged ‘Fake Prophecy’ Irate youths in Agharoza village, Iboko community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, reportedly demolished and set ablaze their kinsman’s houses over alleged fake ‘prophecy’. The youths also burnt his other valuable property and destroyed his yam barn and farms. The youths carried out the dastardly act following a prophecy by a prophet, who is simply identified as Prophet Ubadimma. The youths claimed that according to Ubadimma’s prophecy, the victim was responsible for the backwardness and other misfortunes prevailing the community. An indigene, Nwota Gabriel, told Vanguard that…

Jun

2024

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RCCG COD: Iluyomade Resigns, Under Pressure To Start Own Ministry

News Flash, Politics, Religion

RCCG COD: Iluyomade Resigns, Under Pressure To Start Own Ministry There are strong indications that a former Regional Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, City of David, Region 20, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, and his wife, Dr. Siju Iluyomade, have resigned as pastors of the church. The resignation followed his refusal to serve his three months suspension and transfer to another parish in Ebute Meta. A source close to the former senior pastor told Vanguard that Iluyomade may have resigned but his resignation has not been accepted by the governing council. The source said: “Since he is serving…

Jun

2024

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Sallah: Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar Amid Kano Emirship Crisis

Culture, Kano, News Flash, Religion

Sallah: Ado Bayero Invites District Heads To Durbar Amid Emirship Crisis The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was recently dethroned by the state government, has invited district heads to durbar, a traditional event held in commemoration of Sallah. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by a senior councilor of the emirate, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, Galadiman Kano, on Tuesday. The circular, dated June 10, 2024, directed all the district heads of the emirate to come along with their village head, their horse riders and praise singers. It reads, “We are directing all the district heads of…