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Catholic priest offers free alcoholic drinks, money to encourage attendance A priest in central Italy has decided to use alcohol to get more converts in his church. According to reports, Father Gianfranco Formenton of the church of Saint Martin in Trignano is offering free alcohol to adults and crisps to children just to get them to attend Mass. According to the priest's Facebook post, this would start from July 2. Father Formenton (Photo credit: The Sun) PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App In an interview with Il Messaggero newspaper, Father Formenton said the idea was “born as a game, thought up with the youth members of the parish and mainly targeted towards them.” “Every Sunday, at the end of Mass, I put a stamp on the card, to certify [the owner’s] attendance. “It’s just a game, but it helps to remind everybody that faith is a commitment and, as such, it does not go on holiday,” Formenton said. The priest was not available ...

Police flee after roadblock kills 4 people including a couple (photos) A roadblock set up by police officers in Anambra state has allegedly led to the death of four people including a couple. According to an eyewitness, Mazi Nnadozie Uzochuqu, police officers attached to Obosi police station in Anambra state set a roadblock that caused a fatal accident. Uzochuqu noted that a lady and her boyfriend who were riding on a motorcycle collided with another motorcycle while trying to dodge the roadblock that was set up in a sharp corner. The witness explained that the boyfriend and two others died on the scene. It was gathered that the lady was immediately taken to the hospital where she died twenty minutes later. Roadblock mounted by Anambra police officers kills 4 including a couple READ ALSO : Nigerian man and friend escape death in ghastly motor accident (photos) NAIJ.com gathered that the police allegedly fled the scene into their station immediately after the accident oc...

70% of failed marriages in Nigeria come from girls that bleach - Nigerian man declares (photo) There has been no official reason given as to why marriages are failing in Nigeria but if one Ezeugo Okechukwu David is to be believed, bleaching on the part of the women is responsible. Writing via his Instagram handle, Okechukwu explained that some women cannot come out in the sun because they have over bleached their skin. He further writes that girls who bleach are to be blamed for about 70% of failed marriages in Nigeria today and instead of their friends to tell them the truth, they chose to lie to them. Read his full post below: Ezeugo Okechukwu David has said bleaching is the cause of many marriage breakups in Nigeria. (Image courtesy (Onyeeze Instagram) READ ALSO: How comedian Think 2ice reportedly lost his life after being mistaken for a Badoo gang member "The Sun ☀is still the Best photo Filter , makes your Skin Flawless, spotless and Blemish Free. It is N...

Another Badoo suspect apprehended in Ikorodu, see what he was caught with (photos) Just few days after suspected members of the Badoo cult group were caught around Benson area of Ikorodu, Lagos, another alleged member of the group have been handed over to soldiers. According to Omolaja Dax who shared the picture via his Facebook profile, he revealed that the suspected member was found inside an old woman’s building situated behind Access bank on Monday, July 3. The man was immediately dragged outside where he was interrogated by angry residents. It was reported that the young man could not disclose how he got into the building but a bottle of black oil and four ATM cards in his bag. Another Badoo suspect caught in Ikorodu. Source: Facebook, Omolaja Dax READ ALSO: Yahoo boys pay ritualists to kill police informants in Edo state (photos, video) Dax disclosed that: “ This an allergy badoo, caught at the back of access bank, ikorodu benson. He was found in a house whom they...

Pastor steals goat to buy musical instruments for congregants in Zimbabwe NAIJ.com gathered that a pastor from Zimbabwe reportedly stole a goat to buy musical instruments for his church members. According to reports, Pastor Stephen Moyo of the Zion Christian Church, is facing charges of theft. Early 2017, Pastor Moyo reportedly stole livestock from a man identified as Tawanda Machaya, he was said to have sold the goat afterwards. However, Pastor Moyo was caught after he reportedly sold the goat to buy musical instruments for his church. The goat was later returned to Tawanda. Pastor Stephen Moyo of the Zion Christian Church was caught with a stolen goat PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest gossips on Naij Gossip App Pastor Moyo was quoted as saying that he needed the goat for the instruments to make his church members happy. He had pleaded guilty to stealing the goat and was later asked to serve a 1-year jail term. The sentence was later reduced to 10 months and was even...

Pandemonium as coffin splits open during burial (photo) There was pandemonium recently at a burial when the coffin which had the remains of Liona Fos split open during procession. DailySun reports that relatives and friends of the family gathered at the burial in grief on Saturday, July 1. Everything was normal with the coffin resting on the device that would slowly lower it into its final resting place. But the machine was said to have failed, breaking the coffin and the body of the dead fell on the floor. PAY ATTENTION : Get the latest gossips on Naij Gossip App Liona’s daughter, Gloria Fos who is 25 years old said: “The funeral was supposed to go smoothly. My mother did not deserve to be sent off like that.” Next moment the machine failed, causing the coffin to shoot into the grave (Photo Credit: dailysun.co.za) The body was later arranged and put in a new coffin. Gloria said although the undertakers have sent an apology to the family, she feels it was not enou...

Wawu! Nigerian joins engineers named in the top 50 women under 35 in engineering (photos) A Nigerian engineer has been named as one of the top 50 women who are under 35 in Engineering in the United Kingdom Telegraphy. NAIJ.com discovered that the woman, who was identified as, Ozak Esu, is Okurike are of Rivers state, Nigeria. It was gathered that the list is put together annually by Telegraph in collaboration with the Women’s Engineering Society (WES). The purpose of the list is to support and boost women‘s participation in engineering. Nigerian engineer named among top 50 women under 35 in engineering Photo Credit: Instagram – zakkie9 READ ALSO : Man who manufactures made-in-Nigeria car with local raw materials receives support (photos) Esu traveled out of Nigeria to United Kingdom in 2008. She studied IET accredited B.Eng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University. After getting her degree, Esu completed her Ph.D also at Loughborough Universi...

It has just been reported that a Nigerian man and his friend escaped death after being involved in a ghastly motor accident around Tipper Garage, Alagbado, Ogun state. On Monday, July 3rd, Abraham Oredipe took to his Facebook profile to share the pictures from the accident scene, as people gathered around to see the damaged vehicle. Oredipe who was involved in the accident, posted pictures from the scene with the caption: “ I am giving all glory to almighty God for saving my life and my friend from this very terrible accident. God you are so good to me and your name will be lifted up forever. Photography is my ministry .” Man and friend survive motor accident. Source: Facebook, Abraham Oredipe PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App Looking the pictures from the accident scene, NAIJ.com gathered that the jeep must have lost control and went to breakdown a fence by the roadside. It was also reported that the two men came out unhurt. See post be...

5 family members die in Imo after having jollof rice for dinner Five members of a family have died after eating jollof rice in Umuokpara Umanu, Obollo community in Isiala Mbano local government area of Imo state. Vanguard reports that Mr. Vitalis Nwosu, his wife, Obianuju, and their three children, Chinonso, Chinasa and Odimnobi had the food which was served by the woman of the house for dinner. But the children started complaining of stomach pain after eating. They were said to have been stooling and vomiting. The children died before getting to the hospital. The children began to experience the symptoms first and they were taken to a hospital but did not make it. PAY ATTENTION : Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App Recounting the incident, a villager said: A pot of jollof rice (Photo credit: Dooney's Kitchen) “The children were the initial complainants and their parents quickly moved them to a nearby private hospital (names withheld). Every effort mad...

Sad! Man dies while trying to steal cables from transformer in Kwara state (photos, video) NAIJ.com gathered that an unidentified young man who tried to steal some electric cables from a transformer somewhere in Offa, Kwara state, was electrocuted. According to reports making the rounds on social media, the unidentified young man was said to have attempted to steal some cables from a transformer when he met his death. The man was reportedly hit by a high-tension wire while carrying out his crimes in the Enji area of Offa, Kwara state. His corpse was found lying beside the scene of his crime. PAY ATTENTION: Get all the latest gossips on NAIJ Gossip App The man was found lying beside the transformer he had tried to steal from. Photo Credit: Tori.ng See video from the scene below: Na wa o! Meanwhile, see what Nigerians say will make them decide to take their own lives:

See what Nigerian pastor did to boy who was declared dead in the hospital (photos) It was recently reported that a Nigerian man of God, Prophet Mezziah Mrakpor II allegedly brought a dead boy back to life in Ughelli, Delta state. The senior pastor and founder of Christ Hope and Restoration Ministry, Ughelli, has received countless praise as he allegedly resurrected a boy who has been declared dead in the hospital. Celebrating the life of the small boy, Prophet Mrakpor took to his Facebook profile on Sunday, July 2, to post several pictures from the deliverance session. Prophet seen anointing the little boy. Source: Fcebook, Prophet-mezziah Mrakpor READ ALSO: Parents need N60,000 for hospital bill after delivery of triplets (photos) He disclosed that: “ The almighty God brought another dead child to life today during our Sunday live service. This afternoon around 2pm in our second service. The mother of the boy and the entire church Burst high praises and tears of joy bec...

Report us to the police and die – Yahoo boys consult ritualists (photos, video) The length at which people go through these days in order to make money is very surprising, as they do not mind killing innocent souls. As spotted in Edo state, a group of Yahoo boys were reported to have consulted ritualists to kill anyone who plans to report their dubious activities to the police. A Facebook user identified as Oluwa Mega Bright shared the video of the ritualists. They were seen and heard chanting all sorts of spiritual incantations in their usual red uniform in Ohovbe, Benin City. Ritualists chanting their incantations on the street in Edo state. Source: Facebook, Oluwa Mega Bright READ ALSO: Parents need N60,000 for hospital bill after delivery of triplets (photos) Bright uploaded the video with the caption: “ This is what happened this morning in ohovbe….police informant will die. Who hear tell who nor hear na real ooooh I was there confirm. ayelala go kill those people w...

Joy as genius engineer who built made-in-Nigeria car makes his first sale (photos) - A Nigerian man from Imo state has built a made in Nigeria car with local raw-materials - The genius engineer received support from a philanthropist who bought the car and donated funds for the invention Darlington Chimezie, the founder and president of Faith of Darlington Foundation has provided support to a genius Nigerian engineer who built a made in Nigeria car with local raw-materials. NAIJ.com gathered that Chimezie provided assistance to the Imo-based engineer, Ephraim Akwuiwu, while he was talking about his invention on radio. Chimezie called in on the program to announce his support. He announced that he would fund the engineer to produce one armoured vehicle for him. Man who manufactures made-in-Nigeria car with local raw materials receives support The philanthropist later told newsmen that it is time for Nigerian elites and people with financial background to start helping peo...

Nigerian couple who welcomed a set of twins after 17 years of marriage, loses them in a fatal accident It was a sad atmosphere for Shedrack and Mercy Audu when they lost their twin babies in a fatal accident. The Sun reports that the Nasarawa state- born couple had been looking for the fruit of the womb for over 17 years before they were later blessed with the two bundles of joy on November 7, 2016. Baby Joseph and Philomena instantly dried off the tears of the couple. The happy couple decided to go to Makurdi, Benue state, on the invitation of a family friend, Fidelis Mbaka, to show him their bundles of joy. Not knowing the disaster that was about to befall them, they set out on Monday, April 17, at about 10.30am aboard a commuter vehicle which took off from the Lafia motor park en-route Makurdi. The accident happened few kilometres to the couple's destination. A collage showing the twins and their parents A vehicle loaded with yam coming from the opposite dire...

See what happened after this woman delivered TRIPLETS in Owerri (photos) Over the weekend the Mekeman family who recently welcomed a set of triplets have called out to Nigerians to please help them raise the sum N60,000 to balance their hospital bills. According to IfeanyiCy Njoku who shared the story via his Facebook profile, he pleaded that Nigerians should please help this family in getting their newborn babies out of the hospital. Njoku posted the pictures of the woman and her baby boys adding that, the family was able to raise N115,000 out of N175,000 needed for the hospital bills and needs the sum of N60,000 to balance the hospital. Mrs Mekeman with her triplets READ ALSO: 2 FUTA students drown during entrepreneurship training in school fish pond (photos) He said: “ Let's Save this Triplets all Boys: Parents Need N60k For Hospital Bill. From my Inbox: ‘Good afternoon sir pls I’m so sorry to disturb u, but I believe in Almighty God that through u my brother...

Two 300-level students of FUTA drown in fish pond during entrepreneurial training (photos) - Two 300-level students of FUTA drowned during their entrepreneurial training - The young guys were said to have been taking a selfie when the boat capsized The entire community of Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has been thrown into a state of mourning after two 300-level students of the prestigious university drowned in a fish pond during their entrepreneurial training. The two students were identified as Olabiyi Emmanuel of the department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (AEE) and Olokun Babtunde Alex in Project Management Technology (PMT). According to the statement issued by the school’s student union president and PRO, the incident happened at the Fishery and Aquaculture pond located behind Great Hall in Obakekere. The two FUTA students that drowned during entrepreneurial training. READ ALSO: Evans' lawyer loses court case, gets fined N500,000...

Grandfather of 3, one other arrested for stealing cables (photo) - Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) unit have arrested some cable thieves - A grandfather of three was among the arrested thieves Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) unit of the Lagos state police command have arrested two suspects linked to the vandalisation of cable and transformer. The two suspects were identified as a 54-year-old Oladele Elegbede and a 25-year-old Andrew Onoriode. Operatives in Dopemu and Alausa area of the state arrested the suspects with cable and transformer earth. Elegbede, a trained electrician, is a father of three. The 54-year-old man was arrested while he was tampering with a transformer. Prior to the incident, he had stolen cables around the transformer leaving the residents of the community in total darkness. The cable thieves arrested by RRS operatives. READ ALSO: Evans' lawyer loses court case, gets fined N500,000 (photos) Upon being probed, the eld...

Europe-based man loses cars and luggage to Facebook lover (photos) - A young man has been left in tears after lady he met on Facebook ran off with his properties - He had started a relationship with the lady after they connected on social media An EU-based Ghanaian man identified as Kingsley Osei Bonsu has been left in serious pains after a lady he met on Facebook ran off with his cars and luggage. The duo had met on Facebook and had started a relationship. The young man took to his Facebook page to share information about the lady in order to make her arrest easier. He explained how the lady defrauded him of his valuables and shared photos of her. He dropped his phone numbers so that he could be reached in case she was found. The young man who was duped by his Facebook mistress. READ ALSO: Evans' lawyer loses court case, gets fined N500,000 (photos) A young man identified as Frank Bawumia shed more light on the matter as he explained how the lady was able to dupe ...

Lady cries out as 3-year-old sister goes missing in Gbagada (photo) - A 3-year-old girl has reportedly gone missing in Gbagada area of Lagos - The sister of the little girl has cried out for help A 3-year-old girl has gone missing in Gbagada area of Lagos. The little girl was last seen on Tuesday, June 27. Moneyccar, the sister of the missing girl took to her Instagram page to create awareness on the issue in order for people to help her find the little girl. According to the poster, the little girl disappeared between 7:00 and 7:30 in the morning. The sister said she had gone for morning mass leaving the child at home when the incident happened. The 3-year-old girl that has gone missing. READ ALSO: Nigerian teenager sells off father’s N7.5Million jeep for N350k to buy hard substance (photo) The 3-year-old girl was sleeping as at that time. It was a rude shock for Moneyccar when she got back to the house and found the girl gone. PAY ATTENTION: Install the ...

Evans' lawyer loses court case, gets N500,000 fine (photos) - The lawyer representing Evans, the notorious billionaire kidnapper, has lost a case in the court - In addition to the defeat, the court fined him the sum of N500,000 for lack of evidence The lawyer representing Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike who is popularly known as Evans has lost a court case and has been fined N500,000 for lack of evidence. The attorney, Olukoya Ogungbeje, lost a case on Friday, June 30 when the two fundamental rights applications he filed got dismissed by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court. Ogungbeje was representing his clients Messrs Chief Kenneth Chukwuemeka Ajoku and Chidinma Ozorumba against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commisson (EFCC). The case was dismissed by the presiding judge for being frivolous and insubstantial. Ogungbeje and Evans, the notorious billionaire kidnapper arrested by the police. READ ALSO: Emir of Kano kneels before his mother (photo) The petitio...