Nicki Gist

Protesters have converged on NNPC filling station at Guzape over rape allegations levelled against the Founder and Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo. Some of the placards held by protesters read ‘We are watching you,’ ‘Your Pastor is not your God,’ ‘Thou shall not rape’ and ‘No to sexual abuse in my church’ among others with the hashtag ‘#ChurchToo.’ The protesters, including one of the leaders of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, Aisha Yesufu, could be seen wearing white in solidarity with victims of rape. This follows allegations of rape against Fatoyinbo by Busola Dakolo, photographer and wife of inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo.

Nollywood actor, Muyiwa Ademola, on Saturday, denied reports saying that he commisoned a new house. Responding to the news, the man nicknamed Mr Authentic wrote on Instagram that he had been advised not to “refute the claim” because it was positive. He, however, said that he was looking forward to commissioning a new house and prayed for those who wished him well.

Diverting a bit from the trending issue of Busola Dakolo Vs Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Coza church, Regina Daniel is not having easy in her new marriage. The teen actress who recently got married to 59 year old politician cum businessman, Ned Nwoko, has been facing serious bashing from the billionaire’s son, Emzy. Emzy has warned Regina to stop taking his old father to clubs as well as smoking in his presence. He wrote:  ” Madam Allow My Old Dad To Rest,Please Stop Taking Him To Clubs, His Not Getting Younger Anymore,Stop Stressing The Man.🙏🙏 If You Don’t Value His Life Please We Do No Matter What He Did In The Past. He Might Not Complain To You Because He Wants To Make You Feel Loved, But Trust Me, His Not Cool With Such Lifestyle, You Are Even Smoking In His Presence, Something You Can’t Do To Your Own Father, Aunty Fear God If You No Go Fear Dad.. I Don’t Know Your Aim Though But Just Know It Won’t Work. I Wish He Was Still Young For All This.🙄 Wrong Cho...

U.S. President Donald Trump says deportation of undocumented migrants will begin after July 4. “We will be removing large numbers of people… starting sometime after July 4,” Trump said, having earlier noted that the deportations would begin “unless we do something pretty miraculous.” . . Additional report said that U.S.  Immigration authorities had earlier announced plan to launch a sweeping effort to deport recently arrived undocumented families. The operation is expected to target up to 2,000 families facing deportation orders in as many as 10 U.S. cities, including Houston, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles, according to a media report. . . A spokesman for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) declined to comment, saying: “Due to law-enforcement sensitivities and the safety and security of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, the agency will not offer specific details related to enforcement operations before the conclusion of those actions.” . . The Acti...

A yahoo girl identified as Isaac Christiana Nkemdirim has bagged an 8-months jail sentence, after being arraigned by the  EFCC.  The yahoo girl who bagged an 8-months jail sentence, pleaded guilty to the one count charge of obtaining by false pretence contrary to Section 15(2)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2002 as amended and punishable under 15(3) of the same Act.  The full statement by EFCC reads; The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office today, June 28, 2019 secured the conviction of Isaac Christiana Nkemdirim before Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State. Nkemdirim was convicted on a one count charge of obtaining by false pretence contrary to Section 15(2)(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2002 as amended and punishable under 15(3) of the same Act. The charge reads: “That you, Isaac Christiana Nkemdirim (alias Ama Christiana, Isaac Christian and one...

Italian football club, AC Milan have struck a deal with UEFA to serve a one-year ban from European football over breaches of Financial Fair Play rules.   The club, which finished fifth in Italy’s Serie A, will miss next season’s Europa League and UEFA will end its proceedings against the Italians for overspending, said the Court of Arbitration for Sport. “AC Milan is excluded from Uefa club competitions of the sporting season 2019-2020,” said Cas.   Milan’s ban means AS Roma, who came sixth in the standings, move up to the Europa League group stage while their place in the qualifying rounds is taken by seventh-placed Torino. Seven-time European champions Milan finished one point behind local rivals Inter, who took the final Champions League qualifying place. AC Milan confirmed their “voluntary acceptance” of the ban and said they hoped it would “act as a stimulus” to take them back to the top. “WHILST SADDENED BY THE FACT THAT OUR FANS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ...

A 27-year-old woman from Johannesburg, South Africa, took to Twitter to ask for help in finding the brother she never met. And she got the help she asked for. Poet Sanelisiwe Sani Xaba shared a tweet with details about her long-lost sibling, including his name, where he was born, and their mother’s name. She added: “I am your sister. Please retweet and help me find my brother. I need him.” Fortunately, a follower who recognised the name got in touch with Sanelisiwe and helped reconnect her with her brother who was taken away from their mother by his dad before Sanelisiwe was born. Speaking to Metro UK, Sanelisiwe said: “I feel numb. I tweeted around 5pm. I woke up the next morning and boom! Someone knew him. It’s someone who grew up with him. I didn’t think it would be that quick.  “I met my brother, who is 34, the very same day.” She added: “I keep asking my boyfriend if it really happened. It only hit me the next morning and I just started c...

President Buhari’s aide, Tolu Ogunlesi and former Presidential candidate Oby Ezekwesili, have both reacted to the rape allegation against Pastor Fatoyinbo. While Tolu Ogunlesi revealed that his 2013 article ‘Touch Not My Anointed’ was inspired by the rape acts allegedly perpetrated by  Pastor Fatoyinbo , Oby Ezekwesili who also reacted called on the Police and Public Prosecution to take the lead to seek justice for victims and signal deterrent. Tolu who also took a swipe at Lere Olayinka for saying the Pastor Fatoyinbo had consensual sex with Busola Dakolo, stated that the story within COZA will be that the devil attacked the church. He tweeted; This appears to be a horrific and longstanding pattern of sexual abuse and rape. These allegations must not be allowed to go un-investigated, the way Ese Walters’ allegations were treated. Time also for COZA Board (if any) to step up – but that’s admittedly very unlikely. This appears to be a horrific and longstanding ...

Adesua Etomi and Akah Nnani who both reacted to the statement released by  Pastor Fatoyinbo , have asked him to step down as the senior pastor of the church pending the outcome of an investigation. Adesua Etomi and Akah Nnani who called for Pastor Fatoyinbo to step down as COZA Senior Pastor, stated that till the law takes its due course, he shouldn’t preach at the church. Adesua Etomi wrote; The law is in place for a reason. Till this issue is handled, till these allegations are investigated, till the law takes it’s full course, there should be no sermon on that pulpit from him. Someone else can preach for now. What is right is right.  #PASTORSTEPDOWN Akah Nnani on the other hand wrote; #PastorStepDown I am calling on everyone to do the right thing. Use your voice. Use your platform. Gospel artists and pastors…. Speak out. Silence means you are also part of it.  For now, I will be retreating because I do not want to be in the centre of ...

A robber who lured an Uber driver with suya to steal his car, has been arrested by operatives of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team in Lagos. The 34-year-old robber identified as Iwueze Kingsley, had lured the unsuspecting Uber Driver named Clifford Echereode to a bar in the FESTAC area of Lagos on the night of April 22, 2019 under the pretence of needing his taxi service and also giving his suya. He reportedly claimed his brother was returning to Nigeria from Ghana that night, and so needed someone to pick him up. While they waited for a few more minutes before heading to the airport, Iwueze who persuaded the victim to follow him to the said bar to take some drinks and barbecued meat popularly known as suya, had perfected his plan as the barbecued meat was laced with a drug known as ‘antivan’. The suspect later escaped with a  Toyota Corolla car  marked GGG 720 FK, an Infinix android smartphone and other valuables. Confessing to the...