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 ‘I am an Alfaa, it is true human-hëäd stuffed with black soap was found in my house’ Oyo Amotekun discovers r!tual!sts’ enclave in Oremeji, Ibadan, arrests three suspects A 49-year-old man, Eleshin, was a few days ago, arrested by the Oyo State command of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), popularly known as Amotekun, after the discovery of a human head stuffed with black soap, in a house he used as ‘office’ for his clients at Oremeji area of Ibadan. Also found there were sticks with what looked like roasted human intestines wrapped round them. Earlier on the same day, at about 5am, a 22-year-old man, identified as Onaade, was nabbed after he was seen dragging a young lady out of a storey building in front of Eleshin’s abode. The young lady (names withheld), said to be about 18 years old, was seen leaning on Onaade. It was learnt that prior to the discovery last Thursday, the area had been suspected of habouring people in shady deals. This made Amotekun officers to be on the

𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 ~ 𝗜𝗴𝘄𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 The traditional ruler of Nawfia community Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, has dismissed as untrue, the insinuations that there is a parallel monarch in the town, in the person of one Mr. Chijioke Nwankwo, who also parades himself as same. Igwe Obelle cleared the air while briefing newsmen at his palace, Nawfia, on Friday to herald his new yam festival. The monarch, during the briefing, made it emphatic that he is the only authentic and government-recognized traditional ruler in the community, given that he was constitutionally elected by the people and has his certificate of recognition with him. He revealed that his election as the Nawfia monarch held in February 2022, after which he was issued certificate of recognition by former Governor Willie Obiano that same year. According to him,

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 …𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝑰𝑽 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 A 19-year old vulnerable pregnant lady has been rescued by a group of health personel in Awka, Anambra State. The victim, a HIV patient was reportedly infected by her boyfriend who was said to have sent her away. Handing over the girl to Commissioner, Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, Network of People Living with HIV in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) State Coordinator, Mrs Gladys Ezembu said the victim was brought to her organisation by a good samaritan. “A good Samaritan saw her stranded and decided to bring her to us. We ran some tests on her and discovered she’s a carrier of the virus. “We immediately placed her on medication to prevent the unborn child from contracting the virus,” she

WAEC set to introduce CBT for WASSCE  The West African Examinations Council says plans to introduce the Computer Based Test mode in the administration of its examinations are at an advanced stage. The Head of National Office, Mr Patrick Areghan, gave the hint in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos. Areghan was speaking against the backdrop of notable achievements and advancements of the council under his watch, as he prepared to bow out of office on Oct. 1. He would be bowing out after completing his three-year tenure. Areghan said that introducing the CBT mode of administrating some of the council’s examinations had been part of his vision for the body. ”We have already started something in terms of CBT examination. We have gone far with our planning and all of that, even in the sub-region, the registrar to the council is also doing something. “But this is not as easy as some people will think. This is because we ask ourselves, how do we conduct CBT for p

Wrestling Star Hulk Hogan, 69, Marries For Third Time  Wrestling icon, Terry Bollea, popularly known as Hulk Hogan, 69, has married for the third time. He got married to Sky Daily after a ceremony in Florida on Friday night.  It was reported to be a low-key wedding as "neither of them wanted over the top, just a small affair with their nearest and dearest to declare their deep love and commitment to each other". The former World Championship Wrestling star got engaged to Daily, a yoga instructor, in July 2023 after they began dating in early 2022.  Hogan had been officially married twice, to Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel whom he recently divorced in 2021. Daily, also a two-time divorcee, has a nine-year-old girl, and boys aged 14 and 16, while Hogan has two children, Brooke, 35, and Nick, 32.  

Mohbad's Death Opened Our Eyes To Areas We Didn't Focus On, Says Actor Kunle Afolayan Nigerian actor and film producer, Kunle Afolayan, has opined that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, open the eyes of many to areas that were not focused on. Afolayan, while mourning the deceased in a post on his Instagram account, said that every person has a certain purpose to fulfill before they leave the world. He said, "I know the last few days have been very emotional for a lot of people, including myself, in regards to Mohbad's death. "But for me, I have a different take. We all came to this world to fulfill a certain purpose, and when that is completed, we depart this world. "I think he came to liberate and start a movement, to open people's eyes to areas we never paid attention to. I think he has fulfilled the essence of why he came to this world. "My condolences to the wife, the child, the mother, the father, and his relatives." MohBad die

#BBNaijaAllStars: My Team Betrayed Me, Sold My Votes - Whitemoney Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate Hazel Oyeze Onou, a.k.a Whitemoney, has disclosed that his team betrayed him while he was still in the house. In an interview with media personality, Hero Daniels, published Saturday, the reality TV star disclosed that his teams sold his votes. He said, "I was dealing with a lot of pressure. Things were happening to me. My page was hacked, and my votes were sold by my team. "I knew I was not going to win. I already knew that the winner for this edition would be a woman, but I was prepared to get to the last stage of the competition, which I did. I got to the eighth week. "When I came out, I saw that people who I trusted did me dirty, hacked my page, and demanded $10,000 ransom."  

FG to Enrol Over 10M Out Of School Children  Federal Government says, its planning to enroll over 10million out-of- school children into schools so as to improve their living standard. The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu stated this when he paid a courtesy visit on the Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar in his office at Birnin Kebbi. He said federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was planning to revive the National Commission for Adults and Almajiris Education to make sure out of school children including Almajiris were given quality education with skills acquisition for better society. The Minister condoled with the people and government of Kebbi State over the death of famous Islamic scholar, Late Sheik Abubakar Giro Argungu, who died recently following a brief illness. He equally sympathised with TCN and  government of Kebbi state over the fire outbreak which destroyed 90MVA (330KV/132KV) and a 60MVA (132KV/33KV

Illegal Mining: Shoot At Sight - Zamfara Gov Orders Security Operatives  Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has ordered security operatives in the state to shoot at sight anyone found engaging in illegal mining activities in the state. He gave the directive today (Saturday) when he issued a ban on illegal mining activities across the state as revealed in a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Gusau by his Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) Sulaiman Bala Idris. He said: “The directive is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the good people of Zamfara and deter potential wrongdoers from committing such acts. The governor  ordered law enforcement agencies to take stringent action against violators. "It's time to end this destructive activity and implement measures to protect the safety and well-being of the people. the statement said  According to Sulaiman Idris, over the years, illegal mining in Zamfara State has fuelled banditry and other criminal

20 Suspected Kidnappers In Police Net In Taraba  Taraba State Police Command has arrested and paraded twenty suspected kidnappers. The suspects were paraded before newsmen at the premises of the Command's Headquarters in Jalingo on Friday. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP Usman Abdullahi said the Command would not relent in its efforts to sustain serious manhunt on bandits and other perpetrators of crimes within the state. This, he said was in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Abdullahi explained that the Command has launched a serious manhunt on the criminals hibernating in some identified hot spots within the State, following public Out-Cry on the nefarious activities of criminal elements operating within the State, particularly the Jalingo metropolis.  He revealed that constant raids on the hideout of these hoodlums were organized by the Special Anti-kidnapping Unit and the Striking Force attached to the Government House with t

Catholic Church Withdraws Award Given To Nora Ngozi, The Woman Who Claimed To Be The Only Virgin In Ebonyi State. Describes The Award As A Misrepresentation Of Virginity. More photos below. 

 Dozens escape death as three-storey building collapses in Lagos The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that there was no casualty after a three-storey building collapsed at Surulere, Lagos. NEMA territorial coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the incident to journalists in Lagos on Saturday. The building came down at about 10pm on Friday night at No. 14 Ikpoh Street, Surulere. An occupant of the building, Gervase Anyanwu, a businessman, said that all the other occupants were able to run out of the building before it came down completely. Anyanwu said that before the building came down, there was a large sound at one of its wings. “Immediately we heard the sound, all the occupants of the building gathered at the mustard point, before evacuating for safety,” Anyanwu told NAN. “No casualty was recorded,” Anyanwu added. Anyanwu said the immediate evacuation of the occupants was “simply by the grace of God”. However, it was gathered from another resident of the

Popular Nigerian Actor Confirmed Dead Nollywood actor-producer and businessman, Charles Granville, has passed away. He died on Thursday, September 21 after a protracted illness. Charles Granville was officially named IPGC’s Special Envoy to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS in January 2022. Some of the movies he has been involved in were ‘Last Flight To Abuja’, ‘Impossible Relationships’, ‘Dowry Man’ and a soon-to-be-released movie ‘Locked’. Granville equally confirmed a new film project, titled, ‘I’m in Charge’ with Richard Mofe Damijo, Funke Akindele-Bello and director, Robert Peters amongst other Nollywood stars, scheduled for release in the Fourth Quarter of 2022 by FilmOne Entertainment. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

UNOCT, ECOWAS Sign Agreement To Combat Terrorism.  The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism UNOCT and the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen partnership in preventing and countering terrorism and violent extremism.  A statement by the ECOWAS commission indicates that the agreement establishes a framework for cooperation between both entities over the next five years on a range of security and counter-terrorism initiatives, including preventative efforts to counter terrorist travel, financing, access to weapons and misuse of information and communications technologies; border security and management; prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration (PRR), and the delivery of counter-terrorism training programmes in Africa.  It says the agreement also makes provisions for United Nations Office on Counter Terrorism support to ECOWAS and its Member States in the implementation of the ECOWAS 2020-2024 Action Plan on Er

 Suspect arrested for injecting Mohbad not registered nurse – Lagos NANNM The Lagos State National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has revealed that the suspect arrested for injecting the late singer, Mohbad is not a registered nurse. Recall that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba had in one of his viral interviews stated that his son Mohbad died after receiving an injection from an auxiliary nurse on September 12. The association made the revelation in a statement issued on its official X on Saturday, by the State Secretary, Toba Odumosu. “The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, expresses its deepest condolences to the associates and family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as we mourn his tragic passing. “We fully support the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned i

Owners of 149 impounded vehicles, 100 tricycles, motorcycles in FCT ‘ll be punished – FCTA The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says owners of 149 impounded vehicles, 100 tricycles and motorcycles in the FCT will appear before a mobile court for various traffic offences. Dr Abdulateef Bello, the Director, FCTA Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as Vehicles Inspection Officers (VIO), stated this in Abuja on Friday, after inspecting the impounded vehicles. Bello, who visited some of the VIO Commands where the impounded vehicles, tricycles and motorcycles were kept, said that the owners would pay dearly for their sins.  

Cattle Menace Committe Reassures Farmers of Safety in Their Farms By Henry C. Anagboso The Anambra State Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has paid a courtesy call to the Local government Chairman, Mr ThankGod Anago on the occasion of conflict resolution committee meeting held in Awka North LGA hall.  Anago in a remark commended the VCDP team for the giant stride and expressed gratitude on the milestone achieved so far in Awka North LGA.  The chairman advised that the conflict resolution committee meeting on cattle menace should be made participatory with the herders in attendance to really achieve the objective for which the committee was set.   Also the chairman Orumba North LGA,  Ogoo Ekwueme, while addressing the committee enjoined then to be proactive in their duties as committee members to ensure the mandate of the Programme.  Earlier, the Agricultural Production Officer (APO) of the VCDP, explained that the essence was to engage in peaceful resolution of farmers/herders c

Catholic Diocese Of Awka Celebrates World Peace Day Michael Ezenwata As the world celebrates the International World Peace Day,the Catholic diocese of Awka joined the celebration through series of talks and awareness on the imperatives of peace. The event took place at the St.Patrick's Cathedral parish Awka with resource persons brainstorming on the theme for this year,"Action For Peace Our ambition for global goals' In a press statement on the event,the executive director Justice,Development and Peace Caritas Awka, Reverend Father Levi Ukor called for individual and collective action to achieve peace in the society. Father Ukor noted that peace should start from the home and reflect in the larger society. The cleric expects leaders especially in war torn zones in the world to embrace peace for a better society. In Awka diocese, he eulogized the Catholic bishop of Awka diocese Most Reverend Dr.Paulinus Okafor as a man of peace who has done a lot to ensure peace in the dioc

SANWO-OLU APPROVES AGORO AS HEAD OF SERVICE Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Shuaheeb Olabode Agoro as the 22nd Head of Service with effect from September 30, 2023. A statement signed by the outgoing Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said Agoro joined the Lagos State Public Service on 1st July 2003 and became a Permanent Secretary on August 3, 2015. Until his present appointment, Mr. Agoro was the Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau. Recall that Muri-Okunola, the 21st Head of Service in Lagos State was recently appointed Principal Secretary to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His voluntary resignation from the civil service will take effect from September 29, 2023. Muri-Okunola called on all Public Servants to accord the newly appointed Head of Service the necessary support to consolidate the achievements of his predecessors, wishing his successor a most rewarding and successful tenure of offic

LAGOS FIRE SERVICE COMBATING INDUSTRIAL FIRE AT ILUPEJU The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently fighting an industrial fire at Mega Plastic, Ilupeju bypass, Mushin, Lagos. The emergency alert was received at 07:26 hours on Saturday. The Firefighters at Ilupeju, Bolade and Alausa Fire Stations are already at the scene. The storage and factory sections of the petrochemical company were affected as the fire was being curtailed. No injuries or deaths have been recorded so far. More updates to follow soon. Watch video below. 

 Akon's women celebrate him as he divides his time to spoil them days apart.  Akon is making sure that his women get his love and attention.  The American-Senegalese singer, who has made it clear that he is polygamous, spent time with two of his women back to back.  He was with Ammirah in Senegal this week for her birthday.  Ammirah, who is also an artist, shared photos of them together and praised him with sweet words. She also called him "Hubby". Before visiting Ammirah in Senegal, he spent time with his other woman, Rozina, in Dubai. The couple went on a double date with Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia.  Rozina also shared photos and a video from their time together and professed her love for Akon.  Though Akon is legally married to Tomeka Thiam, who is his publicly recognised wife, he has other women who are also referred to as his wives. More photos below. 

DISCIPLINE, CHARACTER PIVOTAL TO CAREER PROGRESSION-MILITARY SECRETARY The Military Secretary (Army), Major General  Folusho Oyinlola, has reiterated that discipline and character are pivotal to the career progression of officers of the Nigerian Army(NA). He stated this while delivering a lecture titled “Career Planning for Nigerian Army Officers” held at Lieutenant General F Yahaya Badminton Court, Port Harcourt Barracks, Rivers State.  Major General Folusho Oyinlola further stated that the lecture became necessary to enhance the capacity of the NA officers to carry out their responsibilities effectively. He further added that the lecture was aimed at ensuring that officers are adequately equipped with the requisite tips on how best they could enhance their career in the NA.  While delivering his wellcome address, the  General Officer Commanding, 6 Division Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, South South, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam highlighted the essence