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FACT-CHECK: Have Prophetess Naomi And Ooni Of Ife Reconciled?

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December 30, 2021

Prophetess Naomi has yet to return to Ile Oodua as the wife of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, after her divorce post on Instagram, the Palace told The PUNCH on Thursday.

This is contrary to a broadcast message on WhatsApp and Facebook stating that the monarch and his wife had reconciled.

The unconfirmed message claimed elders from both families met in Akure, Ondo State, to which she relocated.

One of the messages circulating read, “Battle is over. Ooni of Ife and Queen Naomi Ogunwusi settle as Akure and Ile-Ife elders meet the family this evening …as Queen Naomi Ogunwusi’s mother apologises.”

Though sources in the palace confirmed that a reconciliation move was made, they claimed it’s not successful yet.

The PUNCH had reported that some elders from Ile-Ife made a last-minute move to reconcile the Ooni and his estranged wife.

The prophetess had on Thursday, December 23, 2021, in a statement posted on her verified Instagram handle, announced an end to her three-year-old marriage with Ooni.

‘Feedback expected from family’

When contacted on Thursday over the message circulating on social media, one of the elders said “both parties have been persuaded to return but no feedback yet from one of them. The last time we heard from them, they said the family will meet and decide.”

When asked which party is yet to give feedback, the prominent Ife elder replied, “You can’t know.”

One of the aides in the palace added, “No reconciliation yet. We are in the palace. Queen Naomi is not here and her room is still locked.

“We have not been asked to prepare to welcome her.”

‘Palace not aware of reconciliation’

When contacted, Ooni’s media aide, Moses Olafare, debunked the report that Prophetess Naomi has returned to the palace.

Asked if the king and his wife have reconciled, he said, “I am not aware.”

“Likewise, Queen Naomi is not in the palace. We are all here with Kabiesi,” he added without giving further details on reconciliation moves.

‘Rumoured reconciliation thrills Nigerians on social media

Following the unconfirmed reconciliation broadcast message, some Nigerians have expressed delight to see the monarch and his wife back.

They expressed their delight on Facebook and Twitter, where the unconfirmed message was shared Wednesday evening.

Some of them said:

Nwamaka Nwokedi: Let this be permanent. Father Lord, heal this marriage, in Jesus’ name. Amen!!!!

Damilola Odediran: Thank God, I love seeing them together, Olori easy, please.
Omoobabinrin Olayemi: Thank God for this great news. Next time she will stay away from social media. It is ridiculous for an Olori to go to social media to announce a divorce.

Rotimi Jooda: Thank God, our prayer has been answered. God is not happy when a family (husband and wife) falls apart. Rather he rejoices when differences could be handled and from there the family moves forward. So happy for you Olori Naomi.

Yetunde Owodunni: If this is true, I am so happy for both of them, may the Lord continue to bless their union.

Badmus Adunni: God you are great, those talking nonsense has been put to shame. I’m so happy for the Queen.

(PUNCH)

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U.S. Lawmaker Reacts To Nigeria, U.S. Airstrikes

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13 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists.

Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X handle.

According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic lines.

“President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said.

He that the administration’s resolve on the matter should not be underestimated.

“As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s resolved in this matter.

“Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians,” he said.

He stressed that the operation signals a stronger stance by the United States in support of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle terrorism and violent extremism, noting that further measures could be taken if the situation does not improve.

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US Dept Of War Shares Video Of Air Strikes In Nigeria

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14 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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A video footage of the US military air strikes in Nigeria has emerged.

The video was released by the US Department of War following its air strikes against terrorists in Sokoto.

Earlier, the US secretary of War, Pete Hegseth had confirmed that military air strikes hit terrorists in Nigerians, saying it was deadly.

Later on, the US. African Command, confirmed that it conducted the attacks described as very deadly by President Donald Trump.

Trump said he was only keeping the promise he made earlier last month to strike the terrorists he believes are killing innocent Christians.

Although described as powerful and deadly, the casualty caused by the attack is yet to be released.

Explaining further, security expert, Brant Philip, said the strikes may have been launched “from the USS Paul Ignatius, using a Tomahawk missile.”

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JUST IN: US Forces Bomb Terrorists Camps In Nigeria

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15 hours ago

December 26, 2025

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United States President Donald Trump said US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians.

“I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, adding that “the Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes.”

Trump stated that the Department of War “executed numerous perfect strikes, as only the United States is capable of doing. Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper.”

The US president wished everyone Merry Christmas, “including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues.”

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