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Why my wife died- Pastor Kumuyi
Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has relieved the circumstances surrounding the death of his first wife.
The soft spoken cleric blamed his absence from home for the passing of the wife Abiodun Kumuyi who died on April 11, 2009, at the age of 57, after a brief illness.
The couple got married on September 13, 1980, making their marriage span approximately 28 years.
The union was blessed with two children: Jeremiah and John.
Kumuyi later remarried in London on October 13, 2010.
The revered holiness preacher, while speaking during the Global Workers’ Conference at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre, decried his first wife’s death, saying the devil took advantage of his absence while he was ministering at the church’s retreat that day.
“I was preaching here on Saturday, 11th April 2009, and the devil worked on my absence. My wife was at home because she had a challenge. I was driving out, the devil came, but I did not remember to close the spiritual door that nobody will sneak into that place (his house) and when I finished the Faith Clinic that morning, I received a message that my beloveth wife was gone.
“I ran to IBTC (home); I saw it had happened and I met some people there; they were praying and the Lord assured me that I should let it go, let that go, don’t bother about it,” the cleric said.
Despite the tragedy, Kumuyi said he chose not to dwell in sorrow but to turn the pain into spiritual passion to intensify his global evangelical mission.
He described the next move of his ministry as a “revenge” against the devil.
The cleric noted that the death of his wife marked the end of a painful chapter in his life, adding that the devil stood no chance of repeating such a tragedy in his household or ministry again.
“I let it (his wife’s death) go, but from that day, I said ‘that one happened, this other one will no more happen.’
“Since that time, for me to revenge on the devil, I have gone to many places since she left, I have covered most of the local governments in Nigeria, I have gone to almost all the nations of Africa, I have gone to all the continents of the world, blind eyes have opened, deaf ears have opened, the lame had risen up and walk and now I am getting to another level, the dead has now been raised and so I have come to tell you, those that have gone have gone, water under the bridge that has gone is gone, all that has gone has gone, now in your family you will be in charge.
“Anywhere I go, now I will be in charge. Nothing will be allowed to steal anything away,” Kumuyi added.
By Philippine Duru
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Seven members of a local vigilante group have been killed. In contrast, eight others sustained injuries after a suspected military bomb struck their camp in Kukoki-Bassa community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident occurred on Thursday when a Nigerian Air Force jet allegedly dropped the explosive on the camp occupied by the vigilantes, popularly known as DSS Hunters.
The victims were reportedly gathered at the time to plan a response to reported movements of bandits around the community.
Sources said the injured vigilantes were rushed to the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna for treatment, with some said to have sustained severe injuries, including the complete loss of both legs.
Commander of the vigilante group in Kukoki, Ayuba Umar Kamas, said three aircraft were sighted in the area shortly before the incident.
According to him, one of the aircraft flew over their position before releasing the bomb that struck the camp.
Kamas said the seven persons killed comprised four members from Kukoki, one from Bassa and three from Matuku.
He expressed concern that the vigilantes were attacked while suspected bandits were allegedly moving freely through the area.
Kamas claimed that the bandits, numbering about 250 motorcycles and reportedly transporting rustled cattle, passed through the area around the time of the airstrike.
Community sources, however, suggested that the Air Force operation may have been based on intelligence concerning terrorist or bandit movements in the area, but that the intended target might have been missed.
The circumstances surrounding the airstrike and the identity of the intended target were not immediately clear.
By Philippine Duru
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A commercial bus driver, Mr Onyekachi Ikpendu, has explained why he returned more than N400,000 in cash and other personal belongings left behind in his vehicle by a passenger in Abia State.
The passenger, Mrs. Nkechi John, a petty trader, had boarded Ikpendu’s bus from Uzuakoli to Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal before alighting at Ubani Market.
Unknown to her, she left behind a bag containing the cash, which she said was meant for her business, as well as other personal effects.
After discovering her loss, Mrs. John immediately headed to the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal in search of the vehicle.
She was, however, relieved to find that Ikpendu had secured the bag and its contents and was waiting for the owner to return.
Explaining his decision to return the money, Ikpendu said his conscience would not allow him to keep what belonged to another person.
“I am grateful because I am not eating somebody’s sweat; I am eating my own.
“No amount of money I see now will move me to take what does not belong to me,” he said.
The driver added that honesty was more valuable to him than the money, stressing that he believed God rewards people who do the right thing.
“I have no intention of keeping somebody’s money. I believe God rewards honesty and good deeds,” he added.
Speaking after recovering her belongings, Mrs. John expressed gratitude to the driver for his honesty and commended the Abia State Government for establishing the Nnenna Oti Bus Terminal.
She said the terminal made it easier for her to trace the vehicle and recover her money, adding that the incident could have ended differently if there had been no organised terminal from which to trace the bus.
Reacting to the development, the Abia State Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, commended Ikpendu for demonstrating what he described as integrity, sincerity and commitment.
Ukaegbu said the driver’s action provided a positive example of responsible citizenship and should encourage others to always do the right thing.
He also described the incident as an indication of a changing mindset among residents of the state, which he attributed to the leadership of Governor Alex Otti.
“Our people are showing gratitude to His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, for the good work.
“Honestly, the mindset of the people is changing towards doing the right thing without even being compelled to do so,” the commissioner said.
Ukaegbu urged residents to continue to uphold honesty and integrity in their daily dealings, saying Ikpendu’s action deserved commendation and emula
By Philippine Duru
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The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after regaining his freedom from his abductors.
The traditional ruler was kidnapped on August 22, 2026, when gunmen invaded Igbesi community and abducted him.
He was later released after spending several days in captivity.
President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Comrade Bisi Fakayode, announced the monarch’s death on Friday, expressing sadness over the development and praying for the repose of his soul.
One of the deceased monarch’s sons, Prince Olasunkanmi, confirmed that his father died at a hospital in the early hours of Saturday following a brief illness after his release.
“Yes, the news is true. He died after a brief illness following his release. We took him to the hospital, hoping he would survive, but he died there very early this morning,” Olasunkanmi said.
The monarch’s death came days after he was rescued from his abductors during a security operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis of the state.
The Kwara State Police Command had confirmed the rescue of Oba Iwedunmoye and two other kidnapped victims during the operation.
The command said the rescue operation followed information received at about 10am at the Oro Police Station from a vigilante who reported that one of his men had sustained a gunshot injury while operating in the bush around Elerin/Ijomu-Oro.
Security operatives subsequently moved into the area, leading to the rescue of the kidnapped victims.
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