₦airaland Forum

“This is a very hard pill to swallow! How could this jolly good fellow just depart this world in this manner?. Hmmm… it is well. Please be kind to one another as we don’t even know what we are individually passing through! I learnt Peteru died of cancer. You were battling such burden yet I never saw you without a smile! It is well. It is well. It is well. Journey well great guy. I am out of words tonight.”

A boat accident which occurred on Tuesday night, December 20, along Gbaramatu-Warri river, has claimed the lives of at least five members of All Progressives Congress in Delta state, IGBERETV reports.

Victims of the boat accident include APC party members and supporters who were returning from the party’s Governorship rally held earlier in the day in Okerenkoko and Ugborodo towns in Warri South West Local Government Area.

A commercial boat traveling in the opposite direction rammed into the boat carrying the APC loyalists thus resulting in the capsize.

Sources told newsmen that some victims of the accident are receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the accident.

Two persons reportedly lost their lives instantly, three drowned and seven others in hospital receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the accident.

Director of the Delta APC Governorship Campaign Council, Ima Niboro who confirmed the incident, said in a statement;

“We are shocked by this tragedy, and our hearts are heavy. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. This is one tragedy too many, and our party is officially in mourning.

“We are currently working with the relevant authorities and communities to search for the missing. We are also in the process of reaching out to the families and loved ones of those that lost their lives while ensuring that the injured receive the best care possible.

“In honour of the dead, missing, and injured, we have decided to indefinitely suspend all further campaigns. The Campaign Council will advise on the next steps in the coming days and weeks.

“Once again, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and pray that the Almighty comforts and gives them fortitude in these trying times.”

"I am deeply disturbed by the evidently targeted killing of the Labour Party State House of Assembly Candidate for Onuimo LGA in Imo state, Hon. Christopher Eleghu at his home. His house and cars were reportedly set ablaze."

"I condemn these heinous acts in the strongest possible terms. Such acts violate our spirit of security, civility and the recently signed Peace Accord. Federal and State security agencies must work assiduously to uncover those behind this killing. -PO"

"Thank you everyone for your kind words and prayers . Thank you for a robust welcome to 55. May God keep us all clocking our milestones in Jesus name, Amen.
Enjoy your weekend."

Deborah Enenche, daughter of the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, and her husband, Sam Uloko Hawthorn held their church wedding today at the Glory Dome in Abuja, the headquarters of Enenche’s church, IGBERETV reports.

Deborah and her husband, Sam, held their traditional wedding on Thursday.

A CATHOLIC BOY DIES IN DEFENSE OF BLOCK ROSARY CHILDREN AT UMUOGBO AGU

Agbo Isaiah Oluchukwu was a strong member of Altar boys who is from Immaculate Heart Parish Aji, Enugu Ezike in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. He was also a devoted member of Block Rosary Crusade and as a matter of fact, he was one of the organizers of block Rosary in Aji Deanery. He was also a member of Block Rosary Crusade Brigade of Guards (BRCBG), which is a voluntary paramilitary of Block Rosary Crusade.

He was the deanery 2IC which means 2nd in command and as the deanery commandant was not around he was acting as one. BRCBG(s) are those who ensure enabling environment for the members of Block Rosary Crusade whenever they are having programs.

Some of them, including Isaiah made them were available for the retreat of Aji Deanery Block Rosary Crusade (BRC) which was scheduled to take place from October 14th to 16th, 2022, at St Joseph's Parish Umuogbo-Agu
On the day of arrival which was 14th October, 2022, Isaiah never knew he will not be returning back to his poor mother alife.

The members of BRC assembled to start their prayer program, and around 8pm when they were having their opening Rosary procession, two boys from the hosting community came but the men maning the gate could not permit them inside because they were with no tag which is the evidence that identify one as a member of the block rosary crusade. They rather told the boys that if they wish to join the program they have to get their tag, but the two boys bluntly refused to do so saying that they are the owners of the territory with some cultic slangs like we are JBC which only them knows the meaning. So the men at the gate which are BRCBG members refused to let them in.

The self acclaimed cultic boys went away and returned around 11:30pm to 12am with more boys (about 10 or 12 of them) and started banging on the gate asking the brigadiers to open the gate but they refused, then those boys broke down the gate and invaded them with some weapons like dagger, plank, 2b2 wood and so on, trying to enter inside the church where the BRC children were praying. It was at this critical moment that the young Isaiah and other BRCBG members had to risk their own lives without arms in defense of the children praying inside the church.

Some of the brigadiers who risked their lives to protect the children, were severely injured; some stabbed but Isaiah who was there as the commander took all he had to protect his people and as he was fatally injured, he persisted the battle in pains untill he ensured that those intruders had dismissed from the premises at the sight of the parish priest.

As wounded Isaiah could no longer bear the internal injuries sustained, he was rushed to Bishop shanahan hospital Enugu Ezike but they were referred to Nsukka from Nsukka they were referred to ENUGU (UNTH) and on their way to Enugu, Isaiah, who would have loved to be alife to tell this story, left us an example to follow.

May he be granted the eternal freedom of God's sons Amen

Bro Egelebe Vitus Chidera (Nsukka Diocesan president of Block Rosary Crusade)

REFLECTION ON THE DEATH OF ISAIAH OLUCHUKWU AGBO.

On Saturday, November 12, 2022, I walked to Mr David Agbo's compound. Mr David is our neighbour and it was by no means a long walk from our compound. This particular walk became the longest and the most difficult I ever made to his house. A walk of two minutes became like a century walk as I wrestled to come to terms with what had happened.
I went to offer my condolences to Agbo's family on the death of their son, Isaiah Oluchukwu Agbo, who died after being beaten up by rough boys who stormed into the church during a Block Rosary Crusade at Umuogboagu.

Oluchukwu was a very modest young man whose commitment to God was a model. He was a member of pious societies in the church. Until his martyrdom, he was the President of the Block Rosary in the parish.

Oluchukwu was intelligent and reflective and took his education seriously.

His Dad, Mr David, is popularly called 'Agu-gboo' (old lion) and in spite of his age, he relates well with people because of his friendly nature, jovialty and simple lifestyle. He is deeply involved in the community. Over the years, he worked hard to keep himself going and to support his family. He didn't marry early but when he finnally married God blessed him with two sons, Ifeanyichukwu and OLUCHUKWU. These were children of promise: their names explain everything.

Mr David's wife too is a simple and humble woman who never knew that her family would make headline some day but we live at a different time!

When I arrived at Agbo's house, I sat like Job's friend without uttering a word. Agbo looked at a distance. The wife was visibly shaken. None of us needed to say anything. We felt that Oluchukwu was the wrong person to die in the hands of rough boys since naturally, one would not associate Oluchi with evil. Was he at the wrong place? Certainly no! He was at the house of the Lord when evil visited him. We live at a different time.

We were enveloped by silence. Shedding tears, we prayed. We committed everything to God's hand.

Oluchukwu died serving God. When his killers came to the church at God's appointed hour, Oluchi tried to keep the young ones safe. Like a good shepherd, he gave his life for his fellow little flock. Having protected others, he attempted escaping when his killers descended on him.

OLUCHI died the next day, having been made weak by the injury inflicted on him. He died protecting others. God knows the best! His blood joined the cloud of witnesses. His belonged to the martyrs.

On Sunday October 16, 2022, when he finally gave up, the entire Catholic world prayed Psalm 121 during Mass. I offer the Psalm to him.

Psalm 121:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall come my help? My help shall come from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

He will keep your feet from stumbling. Your guard will never slumber. No, He sleeps not nor slumbers, Israel's guard.

The Lord your guard, the Lord your shade at your right hand. By day the sun shall not smite you, nor the moon in the night.

The Lord will guard you from evil; He will guard your soul. The Lord will guard your going and coming, both now and forever.

Oluchukwu, may God grant you eternal rest. May your gentle soul rest in peace. May your blood mingle with that of Christ to defend the Church under the assault of the enemies.

Good night Servant of God. Good night Okoro Nwaonyi.
Good night Nwa Aji Onee Aboke.

We shall meet again at the feet of the Lord.

Fondly remembered by Rev Fr Jude Onyebuchi Alih, MSP

Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi arrived Glory Dome, Abuja, today for the wedding ceremony of Pastor Paul Enenche's daughter, IGBERETV reports.

Obi received a jubilant welcome and also exchanged greetings with Bishop Oyedepo, Ex-President Jonathan and other attendees.

Men of Ogun state Police Command on Saturday, November 19, arrested one pastor and two others for abducting and killing a 39-year-old man identified as Adekunle Muyiwa and dismembering his body for ritual purposes, IGBERETV reports.

A statement released by the command's spokesperson, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, gave the names of the suspects as Idowu Abel, Clement Adeniyi and Pastor Felix Ajadi. He said they were arrested following a report lodged at Owode Yewa divisional headquarters on the 15th of November 2022 by one Oluwaseyi Adekunle, the elder brother of the victim, who reported that his younger brother left home on 10th of November 2022 and hadn't returned home since then.

''Upon the report, the DPO Owode Yewa division, CSP Mohammed S. Baba, detailed his Crack detectives to unravel the mystery behind the sudden disappearance of the man.

In the course of their investigation, it was discovered that Idowu Abel was the person who came to pick the missing man from his house on that fateful day. Upon the discovery, the said Idowu Abel was traced and arrested.

On interrogation, Idowu Abel confessed that the victim, who happened to be his bossom friend was lured out by him and taken to his second accomplice, Clement Adeniyi"s farm where he was killed and butchered to pieces.

He confessed further that it was one herbalist who was introduced to him by pastor Felix Ajadi that requested for human head, heart, two hands, and legs. He stated further that the said herbalist who is now at large promised to pay him the sum of N200,000 if he is able to get the listed human parts for him.

He explained further that the herbalist paid N80,000 as advance payment with the promise to pay the balance of N120,000 on receiving the items.

After collecting the advance payment, Idowu Abel went to his bossom friend Muyiwa Adekunle and asked him to escort him to somewhere.

Being a long time friend, the victim who didn't suspect any foul play followed him innocently, and he was taken to the farm of Clement Adeniyi where they killed him and dismembered his body. His head was cut off, the heart was also removed.

The remaining parts was hurriedly buried in a shallow grave in the said farm.'' the statement in part read.

Oyeyemi added that the friend's confession led to the arrest of Clement Adeniyi and Pastor Felix Ajadi, while the herbalist who was simply identified as Abeeb a.k.a Boko has taken to flight.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Bankole, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to Homicide section of the state Criminal Investigation Departments for discreet investigation. He also directed that the fleeing herbalist must be hunted and brought to book.

"Ever met a jovial king? Well this picture says it all I have never laughed this hard in a long time…Thank you soo much for the warm reception his Imperial majesty Ooni Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi ojaja (11) @ooniadimulaife God bless your existence Kabiesi"

“Whilst going from ward to ward, campaigning, hungry and tired, I recieve this alert from hubby 4 my tiredness disappeared even with this hot sun…thank you baby”

"Was called on this case sometime last year by concerned persons and I advised that her family break into the house to get their daughter, but....!!!", he wrote.

Lady Kills Her Ex-Husband's 4-Year-Old Son By Throwing Him Into Well In Katsina (Photo)

The Katsina State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old lady, Maryam Habibu, for allegedly drowning her ex-husband's four-year-old son in a well in the Kafur Local Government Area of the state, IGBERETV reports.

The command’s spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, in a statement said the teenage suspect was arrested on November 9, 2022.

According to him, Habibu allegedly went to her former husband's house, lured the boy out and then threw him inside a well.

"On 09/11/2022 at about 2200hrs, they succeeded in arresting one Maryam Habibu, ‘F’, aged 18yrs of Leko village, Danja LGA of Katsina state, an ex-step mother, that killed her step son, one Jamilu Rabi’u, ‘M’, aged 4yrs of Illallawa village, Kafur LGA, by throwing the boy into a well," the PPRO said.

"The suspect went to the house of her ex-husband and lured the little boy into a nearby area and threw the deceased into a well. In the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the offence. Investigation is ongoing,"

...You cannot tell us we can’t change this government, respectfully shut up - Tacha


Big Brother Naija star, Tacha has replied those telling Nigerians who are seeking a change in government to shut up, IGBERETV reports.

While she was speaking at a symposium days after All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu told those seeking a change in government to shut up, Tacha said those making such comments should "respectfully shut up".

The TV star also said that politicians who claim they love the country don't have any kids sitting idle at home for over 8 months because ASUU is on strike.

While noting that there are discussions going on each day about the 2023 elections, Tacha said youths have woken up and are going to ensure their voices are heard.

She also said that while many Nigerians have been mocked with claims of only making noise online, the change youths seek will be demonstrated offline when the youths will come out to vote on February 2023.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWLlOHQ1qmU

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore has criticized the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu for not attending the 52nd Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria’s (ICAN) conference held at Sheraton conference hall, Abuja on Wednesday 12th October, 2022, IGBERETV reports.

At the conference, the presidential candidates of most of the parties were present. However, neither Tinubu nor his representative was present at the meeting.

At the conference, Sowore said,

“The Accounting Guru who studied accounting at Chicago University could not attend the biggest accounting event in Nigeria”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNRc4iPh8ew

Peter Obi Says 'Oga Sir' To Sowore While Greeting Him At 52nd ICAN Conference (Photos, Video)

Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi called shook hands with the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC) at the 52nd Annual Conference of the Institute of Chattered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), held at Abuja on Wednesday 12th October, 2022, IGBERETV reports.

Eventhough Sowore had severally criticized Peter Obi after Obi emerged Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi said 'Oga Sir' to Sowore, shook hands with him and hugged him as they smiled at each other at the conference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q4qiBvCtLE

Moment Teni Left Without Shaking President Buhari's Hand After Receiving Award From Him (Photo, Video)

President Buhari watched as Nigerian singer, Teni left without waiting to shake hands with him while he presented a National award to her, IGBERETV reports.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday 11th October, 2022, conferred National Honours Award on not less than 447 persons at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Below is a throwback video of former Aviation minister, Femi Fani Kayode saying he would never leave the PDP to join the APC.

In his words;

"PDP is my party. Till Jesus comes, I will never join the APC"


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALwA0b3mjU0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Zyvyv53eg

Excited Lady Removes Her Headtie On Seeing Davido And Chioma In Church (Photos, Video)

A Nigerian lady has shared her excitement on TikTok after seeing Davido and his baby mama, Chioma in church, IGBERETV reports.

The lady who removed her headtie afterward, brought out her phone to take a selfie with the couple. Davido gave her his signature hand sign while Chioma smiled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJKyMs5zF00

A video shared online captured All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Adams Oshiomole working out in a gym, IGBERETV reports.

Tinubu's Women Rally Allegedly Staged, Traders Forced To Join Or Lose Their Shops (Video)

Women Support Walk for APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, held yesterday was allegedly staged as women who are traders in Lagos were ordered to join the rally or lose their shops, IGBERETV has learnt.

See video below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWSoBeqqRwI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xtiu3G2MtU

Sanwo-Olu Dances To 'Buga' Song At
Lagos Women Support Walk For Tinubu (Photos, Video)

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu danced to Kizz Danie's 'Buga' Song during the Lagos women support walk for Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, held yesterday at Lagos, IGBERETV reports.

The walk was were led by Lagos State First Lady, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu and Lagos APC women leaders from Tinubu Square, Lagos State.

Single ladies in search of husbands recently attended a church service dressed in wedding gowns, IGBERETV reports.

The christian ladies attended the church service dressed in wedding attires as they prayed for their husbands to locate them. It is their belief that after the prayers, they would meet the man of their dreams.