Wife swears her husband’s affair with her friend saved her marriage!

Can you ever really trust a man who is so duplicitous he will spend years sleeping with one of your friends right under your nose? Tessy, married for close to 30 years was flicking through a pile of photographs she came across in her drawer when she looked closely at a particular one.

Mystery as pastor drops dead, hours to ministering at burial service

The leadership of St. John’s Anglican Church, Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into confusion when the church vicar, scheduled to lead a team of ministers at a funeral service, suddenly died after he was rushed to hospital.

Uncertainties about marriage - Elizabeth Badejo

The issue of marriage commitment and developing cold feet is not peculiar to men alone. Today, quite a number of women would prefer to give marriage a priority much later in life while a few others would prefer to enjoy a committed and loving relationship without marriage.

Commercial sex workers desert brothels in Lagos

Brothels operating in Bari­ga area of Lagos and its environs have been hit by acute shortage of commercial sex workers fol­lowing the clampdown by Lagos State Government on brothels and places suspected to serve as hideouts for criminal elements in the area.

Alleged adultery: Palace expels queen mother in Delta

Residents of the Idumuje-Ugboko Community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State were pensive on Saturday following a revelation by the queen mother, Okwukwe Nwoko, that she was sent away from the palace two years ago over allegation of infidelity.

Lassa fever: Two die in Nasarawa, one under surveillance

No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead at the Dalhatu Specialist Hospital in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

I’m going to suffer –Fr Mbaka

Tears flowed uncontrollably from parishioners and members of the Adoration Ministry as fiery Enugu Catholic priest and director of the ministry, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Saturday bowed out of Christ the King Parish, GRA, Enugu, which he presided over as parish priest for 20 years.

I went into robbery to raise money for my blind father

“Never in my life did I think about robbery as a last resort to ameliorate my impoverished state. But circumstances beyond my control forced me into it.” These were the welcoming words from a suspected member of a six-man robbery gang that had been terrorising petrol station owners in the Northern region.

I want divorce, my wife wants to kill me, man tells court

A 65-year-old husband has dragged his wife before an Asaba High Court, seeking divorce over alleged harlotry and husband battery.

Police arrest kidnapper’s wife to negotiate victim’s release

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested the wife of a suspected kidnapper, Mrs. Mercy Okachi, over the abduction of a youth leader in the state.

How I met myfiance -Don Kwaffy

Set up to promote the creative arts by focusing on music, movies, charity and documentaries, Snow City Entertainment is carving a niche for itself in Nol­lywood. According to its CEO, Don Kwaffy, the vision is to give millions of talented Nigerians a voice.

Visually impaired man accuses businesswoman of duping him

Forty-nine-year-old Greg Nnadi, an evangelist, has not allowed his visual impairment to stand in the way of his means of livelihood as he shuttles between the Apapa Port and his home in Ikotun, Lagos on his daily routine as a clearing agent.

I needed money for diabetes drug – Ex-convict nabbed in botched robbery

There was no doubt that 22-year-old Torhole Philip was ill. His bare chest was a map of protruding ribs straining against his scarred skin.

I intended to compensate my boss with three cars– Car thief

Edo State born George Orheware, a professional driver, looked so helpless and hopeless last week, sitting on the floor at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, where members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad had paraded some suspected criminals.

Shepherd Digest Magazine - February 2016 Edition

To appreciate you our esteemed readers, here is the Shepherd Digest Magazine - February 2016 Edition.

"There are moments when troubles enter our lives and we can do nothing to avoid them. But they are there for a reason. Only when we have overcome them will we understand why they were there." ~ Paulo Coelho

Happy New Month!

I thought my N350,000 SUV was a blessing – Pastor nabbed with stolen vehicle

On a 2005 edition of Mitsubishi Pajero parked on the premises of the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, was a church sticker bearing the picture of a 32-year-old Presbyterian pastor from Umuahia, Abia State, Rev. Titus Onwuchekwa.

Cop to sue family of black teen he killed

A Chicago police officer plans to sue the family of a black teenager he shot and killed, claiming emotional distress, United States media reported Friday.

Villagers burn three armed robbers in Kogi

Three armed robbers have been burnt at Orunu junction in Ofu Local government area of Kogi State by angry youths suspected to have hailed from the adjourned communities ‎ in the area.

Pupil needs N2.5m to survive after drinking acid in school

Life for three-year-old Darasimi Ogunwunmi has become a daily dose of agony and struggles for survival.

How four friends raped me –14-year-old girl

Four friends, Femi Olatunji, 17; Oyekanmi Rasheed, 18; Oladele Habib, 18 and John Alade, 16, are currently chilling at the police net in Lagos, for allegedly raping 14-year-old Habibat Adeolu (not real names).