Meet the woman called ‘God’, the Benin’s devil-hunting female pastor

In the Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname, the 25-year-old founder calls herself God, her business partner is a self-styled Pope and devotees pledge to end the reign of the Devil.

Its charismatic theology and clashes with other religions have caused it to be expelled from Benin’s community of churches, and repeated scandals keep the sect in the public eye.

The latest episode occurred in January, when five followers suffocated to death after they were told to lock themselves inside sealed rooms with burning incense and pray for deliverance.

Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway's reacts after she was slam for putting her feet on Oval Office couch

Donald Trump's adviser Kellyanne Conway has reacted after she came under fire for kneeling on an Oval Office sofa while wearing shoes.

Singer Waje goes fierce in new photos

Waje brought her fierce game on for the video shoot of her song, Mountain climb it. The songstress slayed in her short hair and thigh-high heels.

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Oh dear! See Actress Tina Malone's bikini body photo that has got people talking

British actress, Tina Malone showed off the results of her weight loss as she hit the beach in Spain.

The actress who had a gastric band fitted to help her transform her figure stepped out with her size six body on display in a very revealing pink bikini.

Father-of-two bags life imprisonment for raping ‘girlfriend’

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Monday sentenced a 35-year-old man, Tope Odeyemi, to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of rape.

Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye convicted him after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman and inflicting grievous bodily harm on her which led to her admission in a hospital.

EFCC recovers more vehicles, others from ex-Customs boss

Barely six days after 17 “exotic” vehicles were recovered from a Kaduna warehouse belonging to former Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Abdullahi Dikko Inde, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), another set of items including vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles, have been seized.

Wedding guests injured after hotel staircase collapsed as they posed for photos

Some guest at a wedding were rushed to hospital after a staircase collapsed as they posed for celebratory photos.

Newlyweds Andrew Hughes, 29, and Amy-Lenna Bryce, 26, had just tied the knot when the hotel steps came crashing down, injuring at least 15.The wedding party fell at least ten feet, suffering injuries to their legs, heads, and necks.Five were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries last Saturday.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split barely one year of dating

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have split after a year of dating. A representative for the couple confirmed the news to Us Weekly on Tuesday.

They said in the statement:

Kim Kardashian rocks heels as she hits the tennis court with North West

Kim Kardashian and Kanye's daughter, North West has her hands full. From taking ballet classes, music, classes and now Tennis. Kim shared this photo of them going for Tennis lessons. Not one to compromise her style, Kim rocked heels as they hit the court.

NBA star, James Harden reveals why he split with Khloe Kardashian

NBA star James Harden has finally revealed why his eight-month romance with Khloe Kardashian ended in February 2016.

In what he now refers to as the 'worst year' of his life, the pro athlete, told Sports Illustrated he was plagued by fitness issues, his team the Houston Rockets were on a losing streak and on top if it all he had to deal with unrelenting attention from the paparazzi because of his famous girlfriend. 

Ex-#BBNaija Housemates, Gifty Reacts To Photos From Alleged Wedding

Ex-Big Brother Naija Housemate, Gifty has reacted to the photos of her alleged wedding to David via her Instagram page, after a facebook user who claimed to be her husband’s cousin shared photographs of her wedding pictures online (Miss It? Read Here)

Policeman dismissed 8-years ago continued work at Lagos command

A former policeman, Adeh Ada, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly parading himself as a cop in the state, eight years after his dismissal.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Ada, who was attached to the Mopol 11 in Calabar, Cross River State, was dismissed sometime in February 2009, for losing his firearm.

Assemblies of God church crisis gets messier despite Supreme Court ruling

Rev. Chidi Okoroafor, Rev. Paul Emeka has maintained that he remains the General Superintendent, GS, of Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria despite the Supreme Court striking out his appeal against his rival.

This came as the GS of the church, Reverend Chidi Okoroafor, said the three-year leadership crisis that engulfed the church should not have been taken to court, but resolved internally.

Minister of Works inaugurates N1.1bn emergency repairs on Abuja-Kaduna Road

Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, on Tuesday in Kaduna inaugurated the N1.1 billion emergency repair project on Abuja-Kaduna Road.

Fashola, who commended the contractor for completing the project on scheduled, said the project was awarded on Jan. 7 with completion period of 50 days.

The minister, represented by Mr Yemi Oguntominiyi, the Director of Highway Construction and Rehabilitation in the ministry, said the emergency repair was necessitated by the planned closure of Abuja Airport.

‘Gifty Is A Cheat and A Liar’ – Husband’s Cousin Releases Wedding Photos of Former #BBNaija Housemate

It seems things are just getting messier for former Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Power as a Facebook user has come out to claim that Gifty was indeed married to her cousin.

In a Facebook post that was put up around 2pm, on Tuesday, 28th of February, a Facebook user who claimed to be the cousin of Gifty’s husband came out to disclose the details surrounding her alleged marriage.

Photos of Dino Melaye, Dangote, Otedola And Saraki Hanging Out Together Surface Online

Senator Dino Melaye was pictured hanging out with Billionaire and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, Oil Mogul, Femi Otedola and Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki at a recent event.

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Actor Tyrese Gibson Gets Married In A Lowkey Event

Hollywood actor, Tyrese Gibson declared his love to his woman on Valentine’s day by getting married to her in a secret wedding.

The ‘Fast and Furious’ star took to his social media page on Instagram two weeks after he tied the knot with his woman to announce the big event.

Goodluck Jonathan Meets PDP Governors Over Crisis (Photos)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja over lingering crisis in the former ruling party on Tuesday 28th of February.

South Africa To Become First African Country To Legalize Marijuana

The South African Government has implemented steps which will make it the first African country to legalize the use of Cannabis Sativa.

The move by the South African government is confirmed in a statement issued to Inkatha Freedom Party, IFP, who have been championing the cause for the herb’s legalization in the country.

Photos: NAFDAC Burst Forgery Syndicate, Producers Of Fake Peak Milk, Water For Injection

The National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) surveillance team has apprehended men involve in the production of fake peak milk and water for injection.

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More than 40,000 people sign petition for Obama to run for the president of France

French Citizens, faced between the choice of electing scandal-hit politicians, are opting to hire Barack Obama as the president of France.

A campaign spreading across France has garnered support with over 40,000 people putting their signature on a petition to have Obama run for the French presidency. 

Huh! See the bad state of the quarters in which Ben Ayade's men allegedly live

This is really disgusting! It has been alleged that the governor of Cross River state, Ben Ayade's appointees, known as Men in Black, live in very squalid conditions and cannot afford better due to unpaid salaries.

According to Paul Ifere, the Men in Black have not been paid salaries for months and can barely feed.

What will your generation do for Nigeria? - Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo ask Nigerian youths

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday asked Nigerian youths what would their generation do to make Nigeria a better place. According to him, although his generation had failed Nigerians in some area, it cannot be denied that his generation brought about the Unity of the country. He said this when he spoke at the one-day symposium organized by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA).

Toke Makinwa ex-Hubby's first baby mama put her banging body on display in new bikini photos

Maje Ayida first baby mama, Crystal whom they both had a 6-year-old son together still got what it takes to make a man drool. She shared the photo on her social media page.

Grandma, Kris Jenner cuddle with Rob Kardashian's daughter, Dream

Rob Kardashian spotted with his mother Kris Jenner and daughter, Dream. Rob is currently on Daddy duties as his ex/baby mama, Blac Chyna is busy on a location in Atlanta.

VIDEO: 'It's the most disrespectful record I've ever heard' - Safaree speaks on Remy Ma diss

Safaree Samuels, Nicki Minaj's ex has reacted to the diss song against his former boo by Remy Ma.

In his reaction, Safaree says Remy's lyrics are some of the most disrespectful he's ever heard and he goes on to say he'll try as much as possible to stay away from the beef and the drama that comes with it. 

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Panic among passengers as Medview Airline flight develops fault mid air

A Medview Airline flight took off from Lagos for Abuja today but developed a fault soon after take-off, causing the plane to return to the Lagos Airport.

The plane with flight number VL 2102 was airborne, carrying 105 people; passengers and crew members inclusive, when the fault was noticed.

Toyota Set To Roll Out Its Made In Nigeria Cars At Lagos Factory Within The Next Couple Of Months

Japanese automobile giant Toyota plans to roll out its first made in Nigeria cars within the next few months as part of an ambitious plan step up its presence in the market and dramatically increase its share of automobiles sold.

Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, chairman of Toyota Nigeria, said that the first set of Nigeria-assembled Toyota cars will be rolled out in a couple of months. He spoke in Lagos at the unveiling of an automobile assembling plant dedicated to the production of two vehicle brands Toyota and JAC, with a target of 15,000 vehicles yearly.

Nigeria internet users declined to 91.2m in January – NCC

The number of internet users in Nigeria’s telecommunications networks declined to 91, 274,446 in January, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said.

The NCC made the disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data for January 2017 on its website on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the data released, internet users dropped to 91,274,446 in January as against 91,880.032 users recorded in December 2016, showing a decline of 605,586.

NEPAD targets to provide electricity for 80% Nigerians by 2040

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) says it was targeting to electrify 80 per cent household in Nigeria by 2040.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal made this known, on Tuesday, in Abuja, at the launch of the NEPAD stakeholders meeting on Skills Initiative for Africa on Youth empowerment.

He said that the Federal Government was partnering with NEPAD to achieve this target