Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest found dead One of the two Catholic Priests abducted in Kaduna State on Friday has been found dead. The priests, Very Rev. Fr. John Mark Chietnum and Rev. Fr. Donatus Cleopas were whisked away from the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, Yadin Garu in Lere Local Government Area of … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Actress Ada Ameh allegedly dies in Delta hospital [Developing Story] Popular actress, Ada Ameh is dead. She died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, a source who pleaded anonymity said on Monday morning. Ameh was said to have been a guest of an oil company toyshop and his family when … [Read more…]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), yesterday said that 13 more bodies were recovered from the ill-fated boat sailing from Mile 2 to Ibeshe, a suburb of Lagos, on Saturday. The agency’s Zone Coordinator, South-West, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, who made the disclosure in a statement, yesterday, in Lagos, confirmed that a total of 17 bodies … [Read more…]
UPDATED: Many killed in Ondo church attack Over 40 people have been reportedly killed in an attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was learnt that the incident happened in the church, which is less than 200 meters away from the Palace of … [Read more…]
An explosion on Sunday rocked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State capital. It was gathered that some worshippers were feared killed as a result of the incident. The explosion, reportedly occurred on the church premises while the mass was going on. A source said … [Read more…]
Updated: Sokoto mob burns Christian student alive for allegedly criticising Prophet Mohammed Irate attackers in Sokoto have just roasted a Christian female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Wamako, witnesses told Peoples Gazette. The deceased, identified only as Ms Deborah, was accused of passing unflattering comments about Prophet Mohammed on campus. Following immediate … [Read more…]
Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies at 83 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is dead. Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. It was learnt that the remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to … [Read more…]
Hunter shoots former APC ward chairman in Enugu A former ward chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at Akpa-Edem, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Chibueze Omeje, was allegedly shot dead by a hunter while working on his farm in Edem, Saturday. Vanguard gathered that the hunter, identified as Monday Oriewu, after shooting … [Read more…]
Delta senator, Patrick Osakwe, dies in London hospital Senator Patrick Osakwe The Senator who represented Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State from 1999 to 2007, Senator Patrick Enebeli Osakwe is dead. He died at the age of 73 in a London hospital on Tuesday night. Vanguard gathered that the late Senator Patrick Osakwe who Ugili … [Read more…]
Again five kinsmen of Governor Samuel Ortom were at the early hours of Tuesday reportedly murdered in an attack on his hometown, Ahentse community in Ndzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Vanguard gathered from a source in the community who spoke on condition of anonymity that the … [Read more…]