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Siblings Extradited To U.S. Over Child Exploitation, Sextortion The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes, EFCC, on Sunday, August 13, 2023, facilitated the extradition of Samuel Ogoshi and his brother, Samson, to the United States of America, to face prosecution for sexually extorting numerous young men and teenage boys in the Western District of Michigan and across the U.S.   The Commission had, sometime in May, 2023, initiated the extradition proceedings at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, against the Ogoshis alongside one Ezekiel Ejemeh Robert over exploitation of minors and production of pornography, following a request by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI. The Ogoshis and Ezekiel were indicted in a United States Federal Court on December 1, 2022 on charges of exploitation of minors, resulting in death, conspiracy to sexually exploit minors by causing the minors to produce child pornographic images that the defendants now use to b...

How 38-year-old Virgin Who Hates Sëx Yet Fathers 25 Children A software engineer and 38-year-old virgin who is asexual from Maryland, Virgin Drew Sollenberger, has fathered more than two dozen children and still counting without ever having sex, Daily Mail reported on Monday. Sollenberger has been a sperm donor for women across the country for 16 years now and made successful 25 pregnancies. At 22 years old, the sex hater realised he was aromantic and not attracted to the same and opposite sex, but desired fatherhood since he was a teenager. His love for children grew after living with his older sister who got pregnant at 18, and helped take care of his nephew. He said, "I realised I really loved kids. My only real complaint was the volunteering I had was more short-term. "I'd watch a kid for a day, I'd be involved in this activity, and the kid would move on with their life. It was fun, but I wasn't sure it was long-term impactful, the kids weren't going to re...

I Thought Tinubu Understood Economics; I've Realised He's Just A Bookkeeper —PDP Chieftain, Pearce member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Presidential Campaign Council, Adetokunbo Pearse, has said that President Bola Tinubu is just a bookkeeper, describing his economic policies, especially on petrol subsidy removal as a disaster. Pearse who spoke while featuring on a Channels TV programme, on Monday, said Nigerians desire to know the actual landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol. He said instead of destroying the economy with total subsidy removal, President Tinubu should have thoroughly scrutinised the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, over the fluctuations in landing cost.  

Niger Coup: US Think They Can Manipulate Tinubu Because They Have Sustained His Election - Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo The former governor of Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, has claimed that as the Chairman of ECOWAS, the United States think they can manipulate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they have done him a favour by sustaining his election which is still under serious controversy in Nigeria. In the report by Vanguard on Monday August 14, Nwodo said that the U.S. was pushing President Tinubu to declare war on Niger Republic so that they can exploit the resources in Niger Republic. Speaking about the favour which he claimed the U.S. has done President Tinubu, the former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said that the US has frustrated all the efforts of Nigerians to get evidence against President Tinubu in the drug trafficking charges and educational qualifications scandals that have been trailing him. Nwodo said that these issues originated from the US, b...

NEW STATE HOUSE PERMANENT SECRETARY, OLUSESAN ADEBIYI, ASSUMES DUTY, PLEDGES LOYALTY TO TINUBU ADMINISTRATION Engr. Olusesan Adebiyi, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary, State House, officially assumed duty on Monday in Abuja, pledging his unwavering commitment to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. At a handover ceremony held at the State House Administrative block, Adebiyi, who previously held the position of Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health, expressed gratitude to his predecessor, Tijjani Umar. He acknowledged Umar’s dedicated service to the nation and congratulated him on his successful retirement on August 10, 2023. ''I sincerely pledge my commitment to my fatherland. I will put forth my best effort for the success of the administration. "I pledge my faithfulness, hard work, honesty, and sincerity of purpose in ensuring that every assignment given to me is carried out to the letter," Adebiyi affirmed. The Permane...

Nigerian Army arrests three suspected rail track vandals in Nasarawa Troops from 4 Special Forces of the Nigerian Army Doma, Nasarawa State, have arrested three suspects for rail track vandalism at the Kwarra community in Keana Local Government Area of the state.  The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Maj. Joseph Afolasade, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Doma on Monday, August 14, 2023.  “On Aug. 5, 2023, at about 11pm, troops of the command intercepted three suspected railtrack vandals during a routine patrol at Kwarra community of Keana LGA,” he stated.  “The suspects were arrested with a large quantity of railtracks loaded in one 18-tire truck with Registration Number DED 364 YC.” He said that the suspects claimed that they were deceived by their sponsors, who are still on the run. Mr. Afolasade said that preliminary investigations revealed that on Aug. 23, the driver of the truck, Chibuki Akubilo, was contacted t...

NAF helicopter on mission crashes in Niger The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed one of its aircraft crashed in Niger State on Monday, August 14. The Air Force said the aircraft was on a casualty evacuation mission when the crash happened. A statement on Monday by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said the aircraft departed Zungeru Primary School en route to Kaduna but was later discovered to have crashed in a village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger. It partly read, “A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed today, August 14, 2023, at about 1.1.00 pm Chukuba Village in Niger State. “The aircraft had departed Zungeru Primary School en route Kaduna but was later discovered to have crashed near Chukuba Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.” Gabkwet said efforts are ongoing to rescue the pilots and passengers on board. “Efforts are currently ongoing to rescue the crew and pass...

SANWO-OLU APPOINTS SIX SPECIAL ADVISERS Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed six Special Advisers (non-Cabinet) to serve in various capacities across ministries. The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday. The newly appointed Special Advisers are: 1. Dr. (Mrs) Iyabo Oyeyemi Ayoola - Special Adviser, Central Internal Audit 2. Mr. Olalekan Hafeez Balogun - Special Adviser, Economic Planning & Budget 3. Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafę - Special Adviser, Community Development 4. Very Rev. Bukola Adebiyi - Special Adviser, Christian Religion 5. Dr. Abdullahi Jębę - Special Adviser, Muslim Religion 6. Hon. Ismail Odesanya - Special Adviser, DAWN Commission & S/W Integration. The SSG extended her congratulations to the appointees and encouraged them to align their contributions with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s vision for a Greater Lagos. The appointments take immediate effect.  

 UPDATE ON THE BAN ON COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLES (OKADA ) WITHIN THE ABA AND UMUAHIA METROPOLIS. For purpose of clarity, the ban on the Operations of Commercial Motorcyclists takes effect only at the City centres of Aba and Umuahia, hence the word "Metropolis" was used. Those plying the routes outside the City Centres are not affected by this directive.  Again, as mentioned in the previous release; the ban is only on Commercial Motorcyclists, not on private operators.  Sanity, safety and security concerns formerd the basis for this decision as it was discovered that some Commercial Operators stray into the city centres to operate freely, a development that's not in the best interest of the state. Government shall take further action on this directive by ensuring that major parts of the city centres affected by the ban are properly marked as Tricycle Restricted Areas. To ensure that some security agents do not take advantage of this directive to resort to extortion and intimid...

 Nigeria Would Have Been Affected If We Didn't Take Over - Niger Coupists General Abdourahmane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, has said the military take over in his country saved Nigeria of an imminent disaster. According to Sheik Bala Lau, Chairman of Jam’atul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Tchiani said this during a meeting that a Nigerian delegation of clerics had with the junta in Niamey, Niger’s capital, on Saturday. Daily Trust had reported how Islamic scholars who met President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja on Friday headed for Niger. According to Sheik Lau, Tchiani claimed the coup was well intended, adding that “they struck to starve off an imminent threat that would have affected not only Niger Republic but also Nigeria”.

SUSPECTED THIEF NABBED IN BENUE 14th August, 2023       An eyewitness, King Dave said the suspect was caught at Senator George Akume Way on Sunday morning, August 13, 2023, for alleged theft.  Facebook users pleaded with the eyewitness to forgive the suspect but he said the matter was out of his hands.  “Na like this e the take start ooo. Jungle justice mission is about to start. Fear that word ....thief in Makurdi,” he said.  The fate of the suspect is not known at the time of filing this report. 

I'm not marrying again. She sleeps around with different men - Anambra man storms in-law's house and traditionally divorces his wife over alleged infidelity A man identified as Chief Mbanabalagu, went to his in-law's house in the Alor community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and traditionally divorced his wife over alleged infidelity.  In a video posted on the internet, the man accused his wife, Ndidiamaka Hope Okoye, of sleeping around with different men in various communities and engaging in 'akwunakwuna' (prostitution). Speaking in a trembling voice, he also accused his wife of sleeping with a married tipper driver who supplies sands to his block industry, adding that she even rented a house where she engages in illicit affairs with men.    “I came to say that starting from today, I am no longer interested in the marriage. She is engaging in prostitution in my own house," he said.    Pointing at the wife's paternal compound, he sa...

Man arrested for faking his kidnäp, allegedly masterminding abduction of his brother and mürder of sister-in-law in delta The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Eseoghene Ezekiel Obeje, for faking his kidnap and allegedly masterminding the abduction and murder of his sister-in-law, Regina Ogana.    Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 14, 2023, said the suspect demanded the sum of N500,000 as ransom which was paid for his release.    According to the PPRO, Regina was killed after she was kidnapped alongside her husband (elder brother of the suspect) and her family members.   The sum of N1,300 was paid as ransom for the release of his elder brother and other family members.    The police spokesman said Eseoghene, who is a member of Eiye confraternity, is suspected to have masterminded the kidnap with other accomplices.    DSP Edafe said operatives led stormed...

Every husband and wife that eventually divorce are two föölish people - Pastor Femi Emmanuel  Lagos-based clergyman, Femi Emmanuel, has described a husband and wife that eventually resort to divorce as two ‘’foolish people''.   In a video making the rounds on social media, the clergyman while preaching in his church, said; ‘’If you are wise, your marriage will be peaceful. Every husband and wife fighting everyday, that eventually divorce and scatter were just two foolish people. If somebody wants to fight you and you are not ready to fight, there will be no fight.  He hit you, you are going. He ran after you and pulled your jacket, when he pulled the jacket, you are going. After a while, onlookers will say ‘ah ah’, something must be wrong with you.'' Speaking further, he said; ‘’What is in a man that you cannot live at peace with a woman? What is in a man? The heart of a man is a power steering car. With one finger, you can control it. If you are wise, you can contro...

Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares how his family reacted to transformation The Japanese man who made global headlines for spending thousands of dollars on a hyper-realistic dog costume has shared his family’s reaction to his transformation. The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” had wanted to transform into man’s four-legged best friend since childhood. He became internet famous last year after commissioning model and sculpture company Zeppet to create a 2-million-yen (approximately $15,700)  He has since documented his journey on YouTube, where his subscriber count has grown to over 51,000. He most recently shared a video of his first public walk, which garnered more buzz across news outlets. In a new interview with the New York Post, Toco revealed how his family responded to his epic transformation. While he worries about friends and coworkers thinking that he is “weird,” he says his family actually welcomed his hobby. “The family was surprised, but ...

US Secretary Antony Blinken Calls President Tinubu, Details Emerge The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his leadership style of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In a tweet by Blinken on Monday, August 14, the US Secretary of State disclosed that he had just called the Nigerian President over his leadership style in the West African bloc. The ECOWAS has been at loggerheads with the military junta in the Niger Republic, which recently overthrew the democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum. Following the coup that ousted Bazoum, the ECOWAS, under the leadership of President Tinubu, has issued an ultimatum against the military leader, adding that it would not hesitate to use force if the military junta refused to return power to democratic government. To express the seriousness of his actions, Nigeria slammed many sanctions on the neighbouring country, including cutting off its electricity supply to th...

After king, na king – Portable confirms relationship with late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife Controversial street hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has finally confirmed his romantic relationship with the late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dami. It was earlier rumoured that the singer is in a relationship with Queen Dami. This is coming after the screenshots of their chats where they both exchange endearing words like my king and queen with love emojis surfaced on the internet. Speaking of his relationship with Queen, during an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast with On Air Personality, Nedu Wazobia, the self-acclaimed Ika of Africa noted that “after king na king.” When asked about the rumour, Portable in a now trending video on social media said: “Queen Dami has been my fan from day one. “When I now heard of the king’s death, after king na king. You wouldn’t have seen me with her if the king was still alive. I no dey follow person wife.”  

 GOV AKEREDOLU PRESENTS OFFICIAL VEHICLES TO ONDO LAWMAKERS Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has presented official vehicles to the 26 members of the State House of Assembly.  The vehicles were presented to the lawmakers at the government house in Alagbaka, Akure, on Monday.  Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu presented the vehicles on behalf of the Governor.  State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Engr. Ade Adetimehin was also in attendance. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Princess Odu stated that the vehicles were procured to ease the legislative duties of members of the 10th Assembly.  She noted that Governor Akeredolu has consistently emphasised on the importance of all stakeholders and State actors to  collaborate as "One Administration" for the overall development of the State.  The SSG added that the Governor remains committed to the well-being of every Arm of Government and...

Ogun Customs Intercept Contrabands, Ammunition Worth N17m  The Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 203 bags of imported rice, five vehicles, and 1,245 rounds of live ammunition worth N17m abandoned in a bush path in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.   The state's Area Comptroller, Bamidele Makinde, disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday.   He said, "On "At about 0024 hours on Friday, 12th August, 2023, the Roving B Team of the Command intercepted five old vehicles, (Toyota Camry with Chassis No. 4TIBG22KIWU312145, Toyota Camry with Chassis No. 4TIXK1263NU108237 and three Mazda 626 cars with Chassis Nos. JM2GD14H201568566, JMZGF14F201173029, and JMZGF14P20141862 respectively), loaded with 203 bags of foreign parboiled rice of 50kg each abandoned in a bush path at Tobolo Junction, close to an exit point to the Republic of Benin, and near Ijoun, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria."  Bamidele noted that wh...

 Sexual assault: UNICAL law students protest against law Professor  Cyril Ndifon, UNICAL's first Professor of Law, was in August 2015 suspended by the Institution, after been accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old 400-level student in his office. Ndifon sued the Institution and lost the case at the Calabar Division of the National Industrial Court on September 21, 2016. Attempts by Ndifon to stop the ICPC from the case also met a brick wall as Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the suit he filed on March 02, 2017. Surprisingly, he was reinstated to his position as Faculty Dean in December last year. Law Students Association of Nigeria LAWSAN, UNICAL Branch protest against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, Dean of the Faculty of Law. Accuse him of corruption and sexual assault. More photos below. 

FG begins investigation, remove 'All Eyes On Judiciary Billboard' in Abuja Popular billboard 'All Eyes On Judiciary Billboard' removed in Abuja. Inside source said FG and FCT authority plan to prosecute operator, license to be suspended in line with the law. More photos below.   

AIR STRIKES TARGET OIL THIEVES IN THE NIGER DELTA, IPOB ELEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST AND TERRORISTS IN NORTHEAST Air power’s ubiquitous tendencies through its speed, range and flexibility again came to fore as various Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft simultaneously decimated criminal elements operating in various parts of the country. In the Niger Delta Region, air strikes were targeted at the nefarious activities of oils thieves which has continued to affect the general environment of the Region as well as the oil output of the Nation. As a follow up to previous air recce missions undertaken, NAF aircraft under Operation Delta Safe on 11 August 2023, conducted air interdiction missions at an illegal refining site situated Southwest of Bille, a coastal town in Degema Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. Same day, air strikes were also extended to a well-known IPOB Camp in Orsumoghu in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Intelligence had revealed that IPOB elements in makeshift camps were si...

Ekpa warns oil companies against ignoring sit-at-home order The self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, has warned oil-producing companies operating in the South-East against ignoring the Monday sit-at-home order. Ekpa urged the companies to disregard information circulating that the sit-at-home order has been called off. In a video shared on his X, (formerly known as Twitter) handle, he warned that oil companies heeding the false claims of the sit-at-home cancellation and resuming operations would face severe consequences. He said the only authority recognised by the Biafran people to make such a decision is the Biafran government in exile. He, however, added that the sit-at-home order would not be called off until their demands are met He said the demands include the release of Nnamdi Kanu and other conditions for the autonomy of Biafran territories. “Good afternoon, good morning Biafrans all over the world. “This particular message goes to th...

Super Falcons made Nigeria proud — Remi Tinubu Oluremi Tinubu (middle)flanked on the right by HE Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima (3rd left), Wife of the Senate President, Ekaette Akpabio(2nd right), Super Falcon players and other officials of the NFF, during their reception by her Excellency, in Abuja. Oluremi Tinubu (middle)flanked on the right by HE Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima (3rd left), Wife of the Senate President, Ekaette Akpabio(2nd right), Super Falcon players and other officials of the NFF, during their reception by her Excellency, in Abuja. Photo credit: State House The First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, on Monday, hailed members of the Nigerian Female Football Team, Super Falcons following their performance at the ongoing female World Cup championship. It had been reported that the Super Falcons crashed out of the tournament following their loss through penalties to the English team, the Lionesses last week Monday. Addressing the players...

GOVERNOR UZODIMMA CAUTIONS OPPOSITION AGAINST RISKING THE LIVES OF THE IMO PEOPLE IN POLITICKING The Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has cautioned opposition over risking the lives and safety of the Imo people in their quest for power, urging them to embrace peace and unity.  The Governor called on the opposition to engage in constructive criticism rather than resorting to violence and destabilizing tactics. He urged them to focus on contributing positively to the development of the state instead of engaging in destructive politics.  Addressing the congregation at the All Saints (Anglican) Cathedral Diocese, Egbu in Owerri, Governor Uzodimma reminded his political opponents that power comes from God and no amount of sponsoring political violence will avail them the powers of the State. He further emphasized that his administration is focused on delivering good governance and development to the people of Imo State and that anyone attempting to destabiliz...

 I get jealous when someone else has my wife’s attention – 2baba Iconic musician Innocent Idibia aka 2baba has confessed he literally turns green with envy when someone else gains the attention of his wife, Annie Idibia. He shared a clip of his wife posing with some ladies and then exchanging warm pleasantries with a white man thereafter. Possibly, the sight of his wife with the Caucasian in an affectionate embrace aroused in the ‘African Queen’ classic hit maker some form of jealousy which led to him baring his feelings. With the aid of the voice over, 2baba expressed his insecurity, his desire to shield Annie’s enviable traits from preying men so that she’s not stolen from him. The voice-over stated: “I get jealous when someone else has your attention. It’s not as if I’m bleeding or insecure, I just don’t want someone else to realise how amazing you are and for them to steal you away from me. “I just really do not want to lose you to someone else, you mean too much to me for that...

Nigeria emerges third best English-speaking nation in Africa Nigeria has emerged as third best in Africa and 28th globally in the EF English Proficiency Index ranking. The ranking was for countries classified as non-native English speaking. Twenty African countries appeared in the ranking which was released in November 2022 with South Africa ranking 12th globally and first in Africa while Kenya ranks 20th globally and 2nd in Africa. Others on the list in Africa are Ghana (41st globally and 4th in Africa), Uganda (55th globally and 5th in Africa) amongst others. The Netherlands stands at the number one global spot while Singapore takes the second position. The Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) attempts to rank countries by the equity of English language skills amongst those adults who took the EF test. The EF EPI 2022 edition was calculated using test data from 2.1 million test takers in 2021.\ One hundred and eleven countries and territories appear in the 2022 edition ...