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The senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, who was alleged to have raped  Busola Dakolo, wife of popular Nigerian musician, Timi, several years ago, has announced his decision to take “leave of absence from the pulpit of the church”. His decision is coming amid protests at the Lagos and Ilorin branches of the church, as well as the Abuja headquarters. In a statement he released on his Instagram handle on Monday, he said his decision was in line with the advice of his spiritual mentors, who urged him to step down from the pulpit for the moment. Although Busola had accused him of raping her repeatedly when she was 16, Fatoyinbo had earlier issued a statement debunking the claims, while threatening to sue for defamation of character. Announcing his decision to step down Monday, he said: “I have taken time to pray and seek spiritual counsel from Christian leaders around the world who feel very concerned about the ongoing reports in the media...

Roughly 152 passengers and air-crew members were on the flight. Electra Airway flight from Cologne Germany to Ben Gurion Airport landed safely after Israeli Air Force jets were sent to inspect it and emergency teams dispatched to the airport after the crew reported a tear on one of the landing wheels.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded the emergency teams and the airport response to the emergency,  calling the news "good" he congratulated them for their "outstanding preparation." Ben Gurion Airport authority declared an emergency level 3 situation, as faulty tires might catch fire due to the intense speed and heat generated when a plane lands. As fuel tanks are located close to the wings of the plane where the wheels are, the worst scenario was of a massive explosion during the landing, Channel 12 reported. Police officers, fire fighters and first response teams were at Ben Gurion Airport to ensure maximum safety of passengers and crew. Among Isr...

Here are the 21 housemates who will be keeping you all glued to your TV screens in the next 13 weeks.   BBNaija season 4 will be one of the most exciting seasons ever as these year's housemates all appear to be interesting and are all set for the prize. 21 housemates will be slugging it out for the grand prize of N60M worth of gifts in the next 99 days. These housemates have from different backgrounds and it will interesting to see how they interact and stay together in one house for the next 13 weeks. Here are the 21 housemates who will be keeping you all glued to your TV screens in the next 13 weeks. Isilomo Lagos resident, Isilomo Braimoh is single and ready to mingle. An HR manager at 27, Isilomo has an MA in Human Resource Management with professional certification. She winds down from her hectic job by engaging in sports, outdoor activities, food, music, and travel. A lover of all things music, her favourite songs are currently ‘Middle Child’...

Rom Roath Neary (pictured left) died after wandering away from her parents and apparently climbing through a gap in a fence, at her family's crocodile farm in Cambodia. Rom's parents, whose names have not been released, had built a fence around the crocodile pit but the little girl had been able to climb through a gap in the barrier. Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy. They also issued a warning to families with crocodile farms to keep a close eye on their children at all times. The shocking video, shot by an eyewitness, of crocodiles fighting over Rom's remains and her father entering the enclosure to retrieve her skull has been shared on Facebook and video-sharing platforms. There are many crocodile farms in Cambodia, especially in Siem Reap province, which breed crocodiles for their leather. Police lieutenant Och Sophen said the toddler's mother, who had recently given birth, had lost track of Rom as she was busy with the newborn. Ro...

Former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan has forfeited $8.4 million and N9.2 billion to the federal government. Breakdown of all funds ordered to be forfeited by Patience Jonathan. $3.65million $4.7million N1.81billion N226.38million N1.09billion N39.42million N7.22million N55.94million N174.17million N858.93million N1.81billion N1.1billion N317.40million N1.90billion $429.39million" The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the forfeiture of ex-First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan’s $8.4 million and N9.2 billion to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun held that the money is reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime. She granted an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the money should be permanently forfeited. The judge held that Mrs Jonathan could not prove that the money was legitimately earned.

The centre back departs having played 389 games in all competitions – more than any other non-Spanish player. 'FC Internazionale Milano announces that a contract has been agreed with Diego Godin that will run until 30 June 2022,' the club said. Godin broke down as he told reporters, supporters and team-mates that he was departing in May. He said: 'These are my last days, my last games at Atletico Madrid. 'I have no regrets. In life there are some hard changes but the hardest ones are the ones that make you grow.' Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone and team-mate Antoine Griezmann were also seen crying. He is expected to form a crucial part of Antonio Conte's new-look Inter side. The former Chelsea manager took over earlier this summer and is also plotting a deal for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku. Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Uruguayan defender Diego Godin from Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. Godin, 33, left the Spani...

At least 35 people were killed Monday when an overcrowded bus plunged into a gorge in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. It was the second deadly crash in less than a week in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, renowned for its mountainous terrain and abysmal road safety record. The bus skidded off a road in the remote Kishtwar region and fell into a deep, narrow valley, senior police official M. K. Sinha said. Thirty-five people died in the accident and 17 were injured, local official Angrez Singh Rana said. Seven of the injured were in critical condition and were evacuated to a nearby hospital, he said. A separate crash on Monday in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh state killed three school students and their driver, the Press Trust of India reported. Last week, 11 students on their way to a picnic were killed when their bus fell into a gorge in Shopian district of Kashmir, officials said. Some 150,000 people die in road accidents on average each year in ...