An Ekwulobia Church Burnt For Conducting Wedding For Siblings

The youth of Agba village in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State have set ablaze ‘Dwelling Fullness of God Church’ in the area for wedding siblings, 25-year-old Chiadi Ezeibekwe and his 17-year-old sister (name withheld).
It was gathered that Chiadi’s action generated controversy in the community which saw the act as an abomination.

Ojoto Leaders of Thought Beg Government Panel To Recognise People's Choice As King

 Elders and major Stakeholders in Ojoto kingship matters have called on government to heed the provisions of the Community's constitution and traditions in resolving her traditional rulership tussles, to ensure that the monarch preferred by the people is enthroned.
The call is coming on the heels of the conclusion of public hearing by a Panel set up by Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano to look into the remote and immediate causes of the Igweship crisis in the community.

CATHOLIC BISHOP CHARGES ON ASH WED N VAL CELEBRATION

Reekado Banks, Simi others thrill at Cool Breeze Party finale

Simi, LAX, Mayorkun, Humblesmith, Mr. Real and other artistes, on Thursday, joined Mavin artiste, Reekado Banks, to perform at the grand finale of the Closeup Cool Breeze #CoolLikeThat Lagos campus party. The event took place at the University of Lagos Sports Complex.
It was the Lagos edition for the #CoolLikeThat campus parties and music challenge at major universities in Nigeria.
 Among the institutions are University of Port Harcourt, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and the University of Benin. Winners got a unique opportunity to perform on stage with Reekado Banks.

Tope Alabi, others for Gospel Vibes

Gospel Vibes will hold its concert tagged “Praise the Almighty” on February 18.
The programme, which is in its sixth edition, is an annual praise and worship session.
It will be held at the LTV 8 compound, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos by 2pm.
According to the organisers, gospel acts such as Tope Alabi, Nathaniel Bassey, Bidemi Olaoba and Pastor Femi Emmanuel will minister in songs.

Waiting for Adekunle Gold, Praiz at 100% concert

The concert featuring three star artistes  – Adekunle Gold, Simi and Praiz – will hold at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, with the organisers, X3M Music, saying it would offer memorable experience. It is coming as a Valentine bonus for music lovers.
Speaking on his preparedness for the treat, Gold said he valued the interaction he would, again, have with his fans. According to him, he is prepared to give them the best.
He said,  “This is not like every other show because we are going to have fun. It’s going to be an amazing night.  I’ve heard many people complain of not getting live concerts. To be honest, it’s not fair that I have a song on my phone. I’ve listened to it. Now, you have a show and I’m listening to the song in the car before I get to your show and then you now come on stage to sing the same thing.

Chinese man arrested over N494m elephant tusks

The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit,  Zone A, has intercepted sacks of elephant tusks and pangolin shells with a combined duty paid value  of N493.5m.
The unit also arrested a Chinese suspect, Mr. Ko Sin Ying, in connection with the items.
Displaying the items at the FOU headquarters in Ikeja on Thursday, the Controller, NCS, FOU, Mohammed  Garba, said the seizures comprised 55 sacks of pangolin shells weighing 2,001 kilogrammes and valued at N408.32m and 218 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 343kg and valued at N85.2m.

Cambodia arrests 36 suspects over telecoms fraud – Police

Authorities in Cambodia on Friday arrested 36 suspects who are Cambodian, Taiwan and Thailand nationals on suspicion of running a telecoms scam to defraud victims abroad, national military police commander, Sao Sokha, said.
Cambodia, a staunch ally of China, has deported hundreds of Chinese and Taiwanese nationals in recent years in a crackdown on internet and telecoms scams orchestrated from different places in Cambodia, including Phnom Penh.

Trafficking: DSS, NAPTIP rescue 16 women at Abuja airport

Operatives of the Department of State Services and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on Thursday rescued 16 women who were being allegedly trafficked to Saudi Arabia at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the victims, whose ages ranged between 15 and 60 years, were rscued at the airport after a tip-off, while two suspected traffickers leading them were arrested.

It was gathered that the two suspects, whose names had yet to be disclosed, were in the DSS custody.
Also, the passports of the suspects had reportedly been seized by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Ojoto Igweship: Igwe Elect, Okafor opts out of govt panel, decries ignorable, unconstitutional procedure adopted.

There was confusion at the Anambra Government House, yesterday when one of the candidates in the Ojoto chieftaincy tussle, who had earlier been elected and presented as the community's monarch, Chief Dennis Okafor stormed out of the panel's set up by Gov Willie Obiano to look into the selection process of their next traditional ruler.