A Nigerian man known as Abdul Afeez Jubril has regained his freedom after he was wrongly imprisoned for 12 years.His pitiable story was shared on social media and it moved many people to sympathise with him to the extent that they offered financial assistance. Facebook user, Alfulanny Sebilu Nnajat revealed that Abdul was sentenced to 12 years in prison over a “mistaken robbery case”.Despite being in jail for a crime he did not commit, the man decided to make the best of his situation and learned how to launder clothes.That skill became a helpful tool for Abdul after being released…
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UYO – The widow of a fallen hero and victim of adulterated kerosene explosion has expressed doubt that her letter may not have gotten to the wife of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Martha Udom Emmanuel.The widow who survived the fire incident which damaged her face beyond recognition and parts of her chest region said she had full confidence, judging from antecedents, that the First Lady would have come to her aid if she had seen her letter.Mrs Elizabeth Benedict Edet, who has not been able to afford further correctional surgeries on her face and extraction of previous…
My wife’s junior sister came to live with us right after national service. She was already a woman when she came to live with us. Today, she’s twenty-nine. When our second baby arrived, we were looking for someone to help around and my wife suggested that we bring her. I didn’t shake my head. While she was in school, she was coming around during vacations and the relationship between us was very good. I told my wife to bring her; “She’s at a good age where she can help with the baby and things of the house. Also, she can…
A viral video has shown a lady crying uncontrollably as she called out her best friend, Mercy, for snatching her boyfriend away from her. She revealed that her lover ditched her for her long-time bestfriend, whom she trusted so much. In her words:“Mercy, my boyfriend left me because of you. I called you my best friend, and you went behind me to collect my boyfriend.”Reacting to this, @imade_prissylaz wrote:“She even put song for background.”@mira_koul wrote:“Na man Dey make you cry. You just Dey start life.”@asa_wazi wrote:” Everyone is just going through a lot.” Watch the video below.
A pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Kaduna, has escaped from kidnappers’ den after two months in captivity. Pastor Yahaya Dikko was abducted at Sabon Kurutu in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A Kaduna community leader, Makeri Danjuma Mohammad, who disclosed this on Facebook four days ago, said the abductors refused to release the pastor after collecting ransom and demanded motorcycles worth N800,000. “This is Pastor Yahaya D Dikko of ECWA Church Sabon Kurutu in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. He was kidnapped about two (2) months ago. Ransom has been paid but the Kidnappers insisted…
Ortom assures of transparent PDP primaries in BenueBenue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he’s not behind the collapse of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.IDOMA VOICE reports that the Benue APC is currently in crisis over the outcome of the controversial governorship primary, which produced Hyacinth Alia as its candidate a few months back.Similarly, the emergence of Samuel Ode as deputy governorship candidate, has further torn the opposition party apart as many stakeholders from Benue South insisted that George Akume imposed his nephew on them. However, a group called Tiv Youth Council has fingered Gov Ortom as…
Young dad left brain dead after hit and run – mom is asking for prayers Life is incredibly fragile. And there is no greater evidence of how fragile life can be than incidents like these when a young life is impacted so severely. 21-year-old Edwin Favela from Houston, Texas was on his way home from work when the unthinkable happened. He was on his motorcycle leaving work next to Hardy Toll Road when the accident happened. His motorcycle was hit by two speeding cars. A video obtained from a neighbor’s camera shows Favela turning and two cars speeding by just…
I just turned twenty-eight last Saturday but my birthday was not a happy occasion. I stayed in my room the entire day consumed with worry and despair. For some time now I have been plagued with recurring nightmares. At first, I didn’t know what to make of them but lately, I have been researching dreams and their meanings. From the little I gathered from books and internet searches, I have concluded that I am being tormented by a marine spirit. Maybe I’m wrong but I’m hoping that after I share my story, someone here would help me figure it out.…
A 25-year-old man, Elisha Tari, who was arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for killing two of his children has given reasons for committing the dastard act.Tari who is an indigene of Himike village in Michika Local Government Area, was arrested last Thursday, August 18, for stoning two of his children (3 and 5 years old respectively) to death. On Monday, August 22, Tari was paraded before newsmen. While fielding questions, the accused who is a traditional musician confessed to brutally murdering his victims.”I smoke indian hemp, drink alcohol and inhale snuff. I do not in any way take…
A Nigerian business coach, Solomon Abraham has said that having a bachelor’s degree is better than being worth N50 billion.He stated this in a post on his Facebook page while explaining why he believes a degree is better than having billions of Naira. According to Solomon, the money can finish at anytime, whereas anyone who has a degree does not have the same worries because it remains intact at all times.His post generated massive reactions from netizens who felt that it was a baseless standpoint. Solomon wrote; ”A degree is better than N50 billion. Money can finish but a degree…