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Man narrates how Bishop Katung lured him into ₦178.8 million investment scam
A prosecution witness, Mr. Fasaki Olutayo Jacob, has narrated how he was allegedly lured into a fake investment scheme by Bishop Katung Jonas and his associate, Okewole Dayo.
The testimony was given on Thursday, 16 October 2025, before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya of the Federal High Court, Jos, Plateau State.
The two defendants are currently facing a 23-count charge for obtaining money under false pretense, totalling ₦178,885,000, in connection with an alleged fraudulent investment in Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society.
Witness Narrates His Encounter with Bishop Katung
Led in evidence by prosecution counsel Ibrahim Buba, the 68-year-old retired civil servant explained that he first heard about Bishop Katung through a televised sermon on Plateau Radio and Television (PRTV).
“I got to know Bishop Katung through Plateau TV broadcast station where I watched one of his sermons. The message he delivered that day made me believe that Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society was real,” he said.
Jacob told the court that he later met the Bishop at his church, Maranata Church, located on Miyangu Street, Jos. The Bishop convinced him to invest in the cooperative, which he described as a faith-based platform.
He added that he was directed to meet Dayo at the cooperative’s secretariat, where he made an initial payment of ₦1 million to Dadin Kowa Microfinance Bank and later added ₦200,000, totalling ₦1.2 million.
Promised Returns That Never Came
According to Jacob, investors were promised a 10 percent monthly interest and were issued record cards for documentation.
However, payments stopped in 2012. Dayo later convened a meeting at Lamide Hotel, Jos, asking investors to remain patient.
He further stated that Bishop Katung appeared on a television programme assuring investors of payment, but nothing was paid.
The situation worsened, and angry investors gathered at the cooperative’s office demanding refunds. Police intervention prevented violence.
EFCC Steps In
Jacob revealed that the matter was later reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which took over the case.
Both defendants made statements and attended a reconciliation meeting with investors, where Bishop Katung presented a property document as evidence of assets.
“He promised to sell the property and pay us, but when it was sold, we never received any money,” Jacob said.
The court admitted Jacob’s receipt as Exhibit F. During cross-examination, the witness confirmed that he made his statement to the EFCC in 2012 and that it was true.
He also clarified that the first defendant was not part of the television broadcast that influenced his decision.
Justice Ishaya adjourned the case to 10 and 11 December 2025 for continuation of trial.
A dramatic scene unfolded at a wedding after a groom slapped a lady who packed money that was sprayed on him while dancing.
The incident occured in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and was captured in a now‑viral TikTok video posted by @Blessing Lawrence.
Meanwhile, the identity of the lady who was slapped at the wedding remains unknown.
Details Of The Video
The clip, which has garnered over 14,000 likes, shows the groom chasing the lady, slapping her, and collecting Naira notes from her.
After the incident, the groom is seen with his bride dancing to a hit song by Rema.
The newlyweds donned matching outfits, their excitement palpable as they danced.
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That slap sweet me eh Because some people are truly disgraceful. How do you attend someone’s event and shamelessly start packing the money sprayed on them? Do you know how much that person spent to make that day happen?.
I almost had an issue with one grown man who tried the same nonsense this girl did. I honestly wish I slapped sense into him the way my brother reset this girl’s brain.”
Meanwhile, the post’s comment section has been flooded with TikTok users sharing their thoughts and opinions about the incident, which has gone viral online.
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Sophia Momodu, who was once in a relationship with Davido, has addressed some untrue stories about their daughter Imade. She shared a detailed message on her Instagram story to set the record straight about what’s really going on. Sophia made it clear that her daughter is doing well, is in good health, and is growing up in a caring and loving home.
The mother of one revealed that she has been the child’s primary caregiver for the past five years, covering all expenses except school fees, which have been handled kindly by the child’s paternal grandparent.
Addressing claims about child support, Sophia stated:
“I haven’t received any child support from Davido, but our child knows no lack. She is growing in a safe and loving environment and is very happy.”
He also said that she has given up all past and future child support claims and is fully responsible for her daughter’s financial needs.Sophia also mentioned that her daughter has a good relationship with both parents and asked people to stop putting her child in fake stories online.This comes after someone said she stopped their daughter from going to Davido’s 33rd birthday party in Atlanta.Sophia Momodu’s message shows that a child’s happiness and safety should always be the main concern, and that gossip on social media should never take away from love, support, and responsibility.
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A Nigerian man has taken to social media, revealing the next spot bandits hit after the church attack in Eruku, Kwara State.
It would be recalled that tragedy struck on November 18, 2025 after gunmen stormed the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku.
A .survivor told TVC that the attackers opened fire just minutes into the evening service, killing three people and abducting about 38 congregants, who have been released.
Man Reacts To Kwara Church Attack
The man identified by the X handle @Theyemiking, after the bandits attacked the church in Eruku, they launched an attack in Isapa.
In his viral tweet, he pointed out that Isapa is only a 20‑minute drive from Eruku.
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Isapa is 20 minutes from Eruku by driving.
If the bandits weren’t rewarded for the Eruku abductions, they won’t have gone to Isapa.What you reward becomes culture.When would the government consider mercenaries instead of paying ransoms?.
Earlier, GistReel reported that the 38 congregants were freed on November 23 2025.
This was announced by President Bola Tinubu announced in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
He expressed gratitude to the security forces for their hands‑on effort.
The announcement came after Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, credited Tinubu’s personal intervention for the release of the abducted congregants.
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