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Distress, sorrow as caregivers struggle to save malnourished children in Katsina An encounter with caregivers and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) staff members in Katsina State has shed light on the deeply distressing circumstances faced by mothers striving to save their malnourished children in the face of overwhelming challenges. Newsmen reports that at the Kofar Marusa MSF Facility in Katsina State capital, a poignant spectacle unfolds daily as a multitude of caregivers flock the facility, clutching their severely malnourished children in desperation. Observing this procession, one is compelled to marvel at how MSF manages the overwhelming influx of caregivers who gather there daily. These cases of malnutrition are not limited to the Katsina metropolis as the majority of severe cases are said to be from other local governments within the state, particularly those grappling with insecurity. At the heart of the crisis, within the Kofar Marusa MSF Facility, a dedicated staff nurse named...

"Only One is Yours": Nigerian Mum of 6 Confesses to Husband Her Pastor Owns 4 of Her Kids A Nigerian woman has admitted to being put in a family way by her pastor and also a meat seller The woman and her husband were guests on a radio program where she made the shocking revelations According to her, four of their six children belong to her pastor A Nigerian mum of six has admitted to cheating on her husband and getting pregnant for different men. The woman disclosed it on a radio programme, Kokoro Alate, which she attended with her estranged husband. An X user, also a human rights lawyer, Olóyè T.D Esq, shared an excerpt from the video of the radio programme showing when the woman admitted to having kids for other men. Olóyè expressed shock at her confessions and wondered what was happening. In the clip, the woman confirmed to the show's host that four of her kids belong to her pastor. While revealing in Yoruba that her husband only has one, she confirmed that the remaini...

Late gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo’s daughter, Alula, set to wed She shared the good news on social media this morning. She posted a pre-wedding photo of herself and her fiance. Sammie who passed away in November 2022, had Alula with Gloria Ibru, many years before meeting his wife, Ozzy. Congrats to her!  

Nobel Prize in literature 2023 awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse. Norwegian author Jon Fosse, 64, is the winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature for his “innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”.  The announcement was made on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel committee for literature said: “His huge oeuvre, spanning a variety of genres, comprises around 40 plays and a wealth of novels, poetry collections, essays, children’s books and translations.  “Fosse blends a rootedness in the language and nature of his Norwegian background with artistic techniques in the wake of modernism.”  Born in 1959 in Haugesund on the west coast of Norway, Fosse grew up in Strandebarm. At the age of seven, he nearly died in an accident, which he said was “the most important experience” of his childhood and one that “created” him as an artist.  He aspired to be a rock guitarist before turning his ambitions to writing.  ...

Two suspected thieves nabbed for allegedly stealing car batteries in Port Harcourt Two suspected thieves were nabbed for allegedly stealing car batteries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.   The suspects were apprehended at Boro-pit area of Rumuokwurusi on Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2023. More photos below. 

𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has pardoned and lifted the suspensions he placed on the school principals whom he suspended for flouting his free education policy. Recall that the Governor had recently announced the immediate suspension of some principals of some government secondary schools in the State who went on to collect school fees from students after he declared free education for students of junior classes and N5000 benchmark as school fees for students of senior secondary school classes. Be it as it may, while speaking at the 2023 World Teachers’ Day on Thursday, the Governor, in the spirit of the celebration, lifted the suspensions and instructed the principals to return to work, while also warning them to learn to heed to directives. Speaking further at the event which held a...

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo has handed the sum of One Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Four Million Naira as Grant to Mission Public Schools in the State  The Governor after his interactive meeting with teachers to mark 2023 World Teachers Day  accordingly gave the sum of N918,000,000 to Catholic Mission's public schools with 459 schools throughout the State. He equally handed over the sum of N550,000,000 to Anglican Mission Public Schools with 275 schools in the State. Another N16,000,000 and N40,000,000 were handed over to Salvation Army Mission Public Schools with 8 schools and Pentecostal Mission Public schools with 20 schools in the State respectively. His aim for this for this grant to the Mission's Public Schools is to ensure that quality of education, employment of qualified teachers and improvement of teacher's welfare will be achieved both at government public school and as well mission's public schools in the state. More photo...

FG suspends Enugu psychiatric hospital principal over misconduct The Federal Ministry of Health has suspended the acting Principal of the School of Post Basic Psychiatric Nursing at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu, Enugu State, Afam Ndu. Ndu is alleged to have committed serious misconduct unbecoming of a public officer. His name was also mentioned in the intractable crises that have rocked the institution in recent times. Recently, a group of concerned stakeholders had petitioned both the ministry and security agencies over the activities of the suspended school head. But, in a letter dated September 20, 2023, with reference no, DHS, 133/T3/169, titled: “Suspension from official duty” and signed by Daloba Edward, a Deputy Director in the Federal Ministry of Health, Ndu was directed to vacate his office. He was also told to hand over “all materials” in his possession to the “most senior officer” in the institution. The embattled Ndu was further directed to adhere to Public S...

Indecent Dressing Isn’t An Offense, No Police Should Harass You- Edafe The Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe, has clarified that wearing indecent attire is not considered an offence, and therefore, no law enforcement officer should arrest individuals based on their clothing choices. Edafe emphasized the need to address this issue publicly due to the frequent complaints of harassment from the public, particularly Delta residents, regarding this matter. He made it clear that security personnel have no authority to harass or attempt to arrest individuals based on dress code. Edafe in a video posted on his X handle on Tuesday, October 3, said: “I have been getting complaints that members of the public, particularly residents in Delta State are being harassed by some vigilantes, anti-cult, hunters association and some recalcitrant police officers. “I want to make it very clear that on the issue of dress code, improper dressing, boys carrying dreadlocks...

Senate Probes Incarceration Of 250 Nigerians In Ethiopian Prison The Senate has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the incarceration of 250 Nigerians in Ethiopian prison. This followed a motion by the senate minority leader, Simon Mwadkwon, at the plenary yesterday. A report making the rounds on social media said over 250 Nigerians are facing inhumanity and maltreatment in Ethiopia without committing any offense. The report called on the Nigerian government to intervene in the illegal incarceration of its citizens. Mwadkwon while presenting his motion during the plenary said the reported incarceration of Nigerians was disturbing because it had no legal basis in the provision of international courts which Nigeria and Ethiopia are signatories. The minority leader urged the senate to immediately intervene and conduct a thorough investigation into the reasons for the incarceration of the 250 Nigerians in the Ethiopian maximum prison. Senators, who contributed to the debate...

WORD-FOR-WORD: What Atiku said about Tinubu’s certificate at press conference On Thursday, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar broke his silence on the certificate of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, who came second in the election, had challenged the victory of the president in court, but lost as the Presidential Tribunal, struck out his petition. The allegation of forgery was one of those dismissed by the presidential election court. Despite the court’s ruling, Atiku continued his case at the US court, which eventually ordered release of official documents Atiku seeks to include in his appeal at the Supreme Court. The academic records were released to Atiku’s lawyers on Monday after which the registrar of Chicago State University, Caleb Westberg, orally deposed to them. At a press conference on Thursday, Atiku spoke on why he went that length. Below is the text of the conference Gentlemen of the Press, Fellow Citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I consider it important to addre...

EFCC Arrests 32 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Awka Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters in simultaneous sting operations in Awka, Anambra State and Enugu township, Enugu State. The suspects are: Stanley Okechukwu, Chukwudi Michael, Nnaife Onyedika, Nnamdi Christian, Pascal Akachukwu, Ekeme Christian Luke, Denis Chidozie and Ebuka Mmaduka. Others are:  Ekene Excellent, Emmanuel Okochi Osita, Akunne Prince Ikenna, Igwe Nnaemeka Shedrack, Nonso Henry Ozo Ekwe, Ebuka Obike Boniface, Goodluck Ameachi Ifeanyi, Hillary Chiemele Chukwudizie, Chinedu Onwuegbusi Ignitus, Onuoha Ifeanyi Anthony. The rest are:  Bassey Nnolue Jason, Chinedu Nnolue Kingsley, Okpe Matthew, Emmanuel Abonyi, Igwenagu Kenechukwu Collins, Joachim Okpe, Kelechi Ibenyenwa, David Chiemerie,  Kingsley Ngwu, Ndubuisi Anthony, Collins Chidubem, Innocent Chisom, Kalu Nnachi and Chukwuemeka Henry. They were arr...

 TROOPS OF OPSH ON SPECIAL TRACKING OPERATIONS RECOVERS REMAINS OF MISSING ARDO ADAMU IDRIS GABDO OF PANYAM Following a Special Forces Tracking Operations conducted by troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN based on credible intelligence from well meaning locals, the remains of the Missing Fulani leader,  Ardo  Adamu Idris Gabdo, the Ardo Panyam have been discovered and recovered for burial. The troops conducted the operations in the early hours of today, Wednesday 5 October 2033 and were able to identify and recover the remains of the body of the missing Ardo around Boi along Pankshin - Bauchi Road in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The body has since been handed over to the family for proper burial. This breakthrough was made possible through the continued community engagements employed by OPSH. This remained key to the search operations, as troops worked closely with community leaders and critical stakeholders as well as family members of Ardo Adamu Gabdo ...

NNS Beecroft Hands Over Cannabis Sativa Worth Over N200M To NDLEA   The Nigeria Navy ship, NNS Beecroft, has handed over 66 bags of cannabis sativa valued at Two Hundred Million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. The Commander NNS BEECROFT Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, made this known while handing over the substance to the agency. Comodore Oguntuga said the substance was seized on different occasions around Iworo, Ibeju, and the Badagry area of Lagos State, with an estimated market value of N200 million.  It comprises 66 bags, each weighing 40kg, containing a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. Commodore Oguntuga said the suspects abandoned the substance that would have been smuggled into the state and fled when they sighted his men. The Commander NNS Beecroft assured that the Nigerian Navy remained resolute at fighting crime. Commodore Oguntuga pointed out that the arrested products are being brought in from neighboring countries, warnin...

LAGOS AMONG 12 CITIES SELECTED FOR JIMMY CARTER FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN The City of Lagos is among the 12 Cities selected for the Jimmy Carter Centre Pro-Women Campaign, shortlisted from over 300 Cities that earlier took part in the competition about two months ago.   The “Inform Women, Transform Lives” Campaign aims to make a difference in the lives of women in Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu broke the news while opening the campaign at the Bagaulda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa.  Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Governor said the campaign was targeted at alleviating the plight of women, especially those at the grassroots in line with the THEMES+ agenda of his administration, which has given priority attention to Social Inclusion, Gender Equality and Youth Development. Sanwo-Olu noted that the campaign would provide a platform for women to receive information from all tiers of government, irrespective of their status, t...