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Church allegedly refuses to bury a dead member because he stopped paying tithe some years back
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Church allegedly refuses to bury a dead member because he stopped paying tithe some years back

A church is accused of refusing to bury a deceased member because he had stopped paying tithe several years ago. According to a Twitter user, the church declined to bury the deceased's father due to his absence from the church and failure to pay tithe in the past three years. The church reportedly insisted that the family would only be allowed to bury him if they paid the outstanding tithe. The Twitter user criticized the church leaders, labeling them as "greedy exploitative idiots." Below are the tweets detailing the incident.
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Revocation of James Ibori’s property certificate of occupancy by Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Revocation of James Ibori’s property certificate of occupancy by Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki

Echoes reverberate as Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state takes the controversial decision to revoke the statutory right of occupancy of a property owned by the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. The property is situated on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA, Oredo Local Government Area. Mr. Obaseki, signing the revocation order, cited sections (28) 1 and 38 of the Land Use Degree of 1978 and all other pertinent laws, as the basis for the decision. Despite the move, no explicit motive was disclosed for the revocation. Responding to inquiries made by The Nation, Ibori affirmed that he had been informed about the revocation three months ago by the governor.
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi charged in connection with bribing former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi charged in connection with bribing former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke

The president of French football club Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser al-Khelaifi, has been charged with bribing the former FIFA secretary general, Jerome Valcke.   Valcke, who is currently banned from football, has also been charged with accepting bribes over World Cup television rights.   A press release from the Swiss Attorney General's office has stated: 'The OAG has charged Valcke with accepting bribes, several counts of aggravated criminal mismanagement and falsification of documents.    'The facts in this indictment are no longer characterized as fraud. Al-Khelaifi and the third accused are charged with indicting Valcke to commit aggravated criminal mismanagement. The third accused is also charged with bribery.'   Valcke, who was the right-hand man to disgraced former FIFA pres...
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Story of How My Current Partner Made Her Move, According to a Man
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Story of How My Current Partner Made Her Move, According to a Man

One Twitter user shared the story of how his current partner caught his attention.   When asked about how they met their partners, he revealed that she took the initiative by sliding into his DM to shoot her shot.   In his own words:    There was a conversation on the TL about calling and texting people.  I tweeted that I prefer calling over texting.  She DM'd me the tweet and included her number with a message.  "When you feel like calling next time, call me"  I made the call, and the rest is history.      
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Late footballer Justin Fashanu inducted intoNational Football Museum Hall of Fame
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Late footballer Justin Fashanu inducted intoNational Football Museum Hall of Fame

Late inductee Justin Fashanu into National Football Museum Hall of Fame Justin Fashanu, the late football player, has been posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame. The induction took place on what would have been his 59th birthday. Fashanu, who came out as gay while still playing in 1990, was the first male English professional player to do so. His niece, Amal Fashanu, received the award on his behalf at the museum in Manchester during LGBT History Month. She described her uncle as talented, smart, well-loved, and charming, and expressed her joy at seeing his legacy honored more than two decades after his untimely passing. Amal, who campaigns against homophobia in sports and is a co-founder of The Justin Fashanu Foundation, thanked the National Football Mus...
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Tragic Train Derailment Results in Two Deaths and Multiple Injuries in Australia (with Photos and Video)
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Train Derailment Results in Two Deaths and Multiple Injuries in Australia (with Photos and Video)

Tragically, two individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries as an express train traveling from Sydney to Melbourne derailed near the Victorian town of Wallan in Australia.   The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 am on Thursday when the train, carrying around 160 passengers, veered off the tracks near Wallan station, 45km north of Melbourne, on the North-East line.     Emergency services, including Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA), reported that two individuals had been killed and numerous others were injured as five carriages and the train's engine derailed.     Helicopters and ambulances were dispatched to the scene by authorities to assess injuries and transport victims to medical facilities.     By 9 pm on Thursday, the CFA confirmed that ...
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Former UNILAG Lecturer Gets 21-Year Jail Term for Raping Admission Seeker

A former part-time lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akin Baruwa, has been handed a 21-year prison sentence by Justice Josephine Oyefeso of an Ikeja High Court for the rape of an 18-year-old admission seeker.   Baruwa, who is married with two children, was brought before the court by the police following a report filed by the victim, a friend's daughter. The prosecution informed the court that Baruwa committed the rape on July 23, 2015, in Room 8 at the Faculty of Business Administration, Annex building, UNILAG, when the victim came to seek admission into the institution.   During the delivery of the judgment on the single count of rape filed against him, the presiding judge, Justice Oyefeso, expressed that the prosecution had convincingly established their case. “The of...
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Encouraging Women to Teach Their Children How to Cook: Pastor Folu Adeboye’s Message
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Encouraging Women to Teach Their Children How to Cook: Pastor Folu Adeboye’s Message

It was just a few days ago that Pastor Adeboye stirred up a conversation on Twitter, advising his sons not to marry any woman who cannot cook. Many interpreted his message as emphasizing the importance for a woman who intends to get married to learn how to cook, without addressing the importance of an intending husband learning to cook. However, his wife, Foluke Adeboye, shared a different perspective while preaching at a church event. On Wednesday, February 19th, she advised women to ensure that they teach their children, regardless of gender, how to cook. She emphasized that women should ensure their children learn to cook, so they do not solely rely on restaurants for their daily meals. As anointed women, we must teach our childre...
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Teaching Children Cooking Skills, Pastor Folu Adeboye Encourages Women
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Teaching Children Cooking Skills, Pastor Folu Adeboye Encourages Women

Pastor Folu Adeboye, the wife of RCCG General Overseer, has encouraged women to teach their children how to cook.   Her husband, Pastor Adeboye, sparked a conversation on Twitter when he advised his sons not to marry women who cannot cook. This led to discussions about the importance of women learning to cook before marriage. However, he did not mention if it was also important for men to learn how to cook.   During a church program on Wednesday, February 19th, Pastor Folu Adeboye urged women to ensure they teach both their sons and daughters how to cook. She emphasized the importance of children learning cooking skills to avoid relying on restaurants for their meals. "As anointed women, we must teach our children to cook. They can’t keep eating at a restaurant every day of their li...
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Relocating to Canada does not guarantee success – Gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey
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Relocating to Canada does not guarantee success – Gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey

Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey took to his Twitter handle this morning to advise those considering relocating to Canada and other countries to seek the face of God, as relocating to these countries does not guarantee success.   He emphasized the importance of being in the place where God has destined for individuals to prosper. Bassey noted that he has witnessed families disintegrate after relocating to other countries. Read his tweets below:  
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