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Chris Oyakhilome facing trouble in South Africa over money he makes there

Chris Oyakhilome is facing trouble in South Africa after refusing to comply with government orders to release his financial records. According to a report in News 24, several prominent church leaders have not adhered to the demands of the South African Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities. The Commission, led by Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva is investigating the commercialisation of religion and the abuse of people's beliefs within South Africa, where Christ Embassy has several branches. (more…)

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Tor Tiv dies at 71

The chairman of the Benue Traditional Council and the Paramount Ruler of the Tiv, the Tor Tiv, Alfred Torkula, has passed on. The Tor Tiv, who was installed as the fourth Tor Tiv in April 1991, died on Monday in a private hospital in Gboko, the traditional seat of his throne. The Tor Tiv was aged 71 years. Confirming the death on Tuesday in Makurdi, Governor Samuel Ortom, said he had already paid his condolences to the deceased family. (more…)

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First photos from H.I.D Awolowo’s funeral

President Buhari arrived Ikenne, Ogun state for the Funeral ceremony of H.I.D Awolowo, VP Osinbajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi, Osun state governor Rauf Aregbesola, Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha, Shonekan, Daisy Danjuma, Yakubu Gowon, Oladipo Diya, Rotimi Amaechi, Tambuwal, Obasanjo are among the dignitaries attending the funeral of Chief H.I.D Awolowo in Ikenne, Ogun state. See more photos after the cut... (more…)