Author: Jane Okoro
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Some gunmen suspected to be enforcing a sit-at-home order have burnt three vehicles, five motorcycles, and other valuable items in Ezzangbo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The hoodlums wielding AK-47 rifles, according to various reports, operated in a Sienna bus and numbered about eight men in the Ezzangbo community of the said LGA. They were said to have stormed the town, shot sporadically, and chased away petty traders and market women who had displayed their goods for sale, in the morning, chanting, “No more markets in Igbo land.” READ ALSO: Police Neutralize 3 Suspected…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Friends and family members have taken to social media to mourn a 47-year-old man, Danjuma Sale Dikilang, who was reportedly abducted and killed by kidnappers in Kaduna State despite payment of ransom. It was gathered that the deceased was kidnapped from his home one month ago and family members paid huge ransom demanded by his abductors. READ ALSO: 25 CAC Members Kidnapped in Ondo One Friday Ameh Agbo, who confirmed the incident via Facebook on Sunday, said it’s a sin and a crime for him to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day when his colleague was kidnapped…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian Disk Jockey, DJ Switch has tackled the Senior Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A. Adeboye, for constantly urging Nigerians to pray for Nigeria rather than call out the perpetrators of corruption. Switch also stated, in her post on Instagram @dj_switchaholic, that the Jesus Pastor Adeboye worships called out corruption in his time. READ ALSO: Independence Day: Pray For Our Country, Adeboye Urges Nigerians The post read, “Pastor Adeboye constantly urging Nigerians to pray for Nigeria. But rarely calls out the cause of Nigeria’s woes! Rarely calls them out for…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- A 76-year-old widow has been allegedly scammed Of her $70,000 life savings by a man she met on Facebook and fell in love with. According to reports, Jennifer Dennis was reportedly living in Georgia when she met a man on Facebook identified as Caleb, who claimed he was working as a doctor for the Red Cross in the Republic of Yemen. After two months of chatting online, Caleb proposed that they buy a home together in Cary, North Carolina, to live together and have a fresh start. Dennis liked the idea because “Everything about the…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nine persons have been reportedly killed after gunmen attacked Adu village in Kwal District of Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State. The spokesman for the Miango Youths Development Association, Nuhu Bitrus, confirmed the death of the villagers to journalists in Jos earlier today. “Yes, nine persons were killed yesterday (Sunday) in an attack in Adu village. It happened around 9 p.m.,” Bitrus disclosed to The Punch. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Banditry Crisis: The Growing Threat He said the attack had led the community to cancel its activities earlier planned for the celebration of Nigeria’s 63rd anniversary and…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A couple, Ajayi Opeyemi and Asake Opeyemi, have been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for burglary and possession of stolen goods worth N3 million naira. Addressing journalists while parading the suspects at the Command Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the Commissioner of Police, CP Dare Ogundare, said they were arrested in Eyin-Ogbe quarters, Aramoko-Ekiti, in Ekiti West Local Government Area of the State by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) attached to the command. The Commissioner, who described the couple as serial burglars, said they were arrested at a criminal hideout in…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Explore the internet or check the news headlines now and you will see at least one report on banditry, across Nigeria, especially in the Northern region. It is now less surprising, as these reports are making rounds on the internet on a daily basis. Banditry, insecurity in Nigeria is a recurring phenomenon that threatens the well-being of its citizens. Generally, insecurity assumes varying dimensions in different geopolitical zones. READ ALSO: We’re Fighting To Rid Nigeria Of Banditry, Kidnapping, Herder Crisis – Buhari The South West is plagued with a lot of cybercrime, armed robbery, kidnapping,…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerians have taken to social media to react after a Port Harcourt-based pastor identified as Fabian Nna raised a man from death. The photos and videos, currently making rounds online, capture the moment the man was brought in a casket, lifeless and the moment the pastor commenced intense prayers, which resulted in an extraordinary miracle. Another photo showed the man rising up from his casket, which left a lot of netizens in awe. The videos and pictures have stirred reactions among social media users. READ ALSO: Delta Pastor Unable To Walk After 21 Days Dry…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian entertainer and comedian, Basketmouth has taken to social media to apologize to fellow comedian, AY and other colleagues for his alleged wrongdoing towards them. This is following several accusations by people in the industry, especially AY as to the way and manner Basketmouth treats colleagues, among other accusations. Basketmouth made the apology via his handle on X, @basket_mouth. READ ALSO: Comedian Basketmouth’s Son Jason Joins Liverpool Academy The post read, “To all the people in the industry and beyond that I have offended over time, knowingly or unknowingly I say this to you from…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerians in Leicester, UK and other parts of the world, have taken to the streets to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day. In a post by a popular pastor @deleosunmakinde on the X platform, on Sunday, Nigerians were seen on the streets of Leicester, bearing the Nigerian flag with happy faces. “We gathered after our service outdoors at the Leicester city centre to sing the national anthem, pray for Nigeria and declare, God bless Nigeria. READ ALSO: Independence Day: Pray For Our Country, Adeboye Urges Nigerians “Happy anniversary, Nigeria. “God bless Nigeria,” the post read. Nigeria celebrated…