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Deeper Life Church Denies Ties to Man Accused of Child Abuse
Deeper Life Church has distanced itself from Obatayo Adetunji, a 60-year-old man accused of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old girl. Adetunji had claimed to be a pastor within the church.
In a statement from Pastor Oludu David, the Oka Regional Overseer, the church refuted these claims, clarifying that Adetunji is neither a pastor nor an active member of Deeper Life Bible Church in Oka Region.
The church noted that he had only sought financial aid from them in 2023 and urged the public to disregard any rumors suggesting otherwise.
Following the allegations, the state police arrested Adetunji after the victim reported the abuse to her parents.
He faces charges including defilement and unlawfully administering drugs to induce an abortion for the victim.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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