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MINOR FIRE OUTBREAK AT WARRI REFINERY CONTAINED This afternoon, at about 15:02hrs, there was a minor fire incident at the cooling tower of Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPC). The fire which occurred as a result of ongoing welding activity at the top of the cooling tower will not affect the refinery rehabilitation project delivery schedule. NNPC Limited safety officers at the Refinery acted immediately and put out the fire at about 15:30hrs; normalcy has since been restored.  

 Bukola Saraki Foundation Clears Bills Of Ailing Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, Popularly Known as Mr Ibu.  The foundation wrote:  “The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades. When we learned of his recent health challenges and the financial burdens associated with his medical treatment, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to assist in any way we could. We promptly paid off his entire medical expenses as of Wednesday. We encourage everyone who can to come forward and assist in any capacity, whether it's through financial contributions, moral support, or prayers. We wish him a swift and complete recovery.” May God reward them abundantly Amen 🙏 

 Policewoman Among Seven People Killed In Deadly Benue Bank Robbery  A policewoman identified as Emmanuella Ankyov, was among seven people killed during a robbery incident in Otukpo area of Benue State. The suspected robbers were said to have stormed the Otukpo town at about 3:10 pm and operated for more than one hour. According to an eyewitness, the robbers first attacked the Otukpo Police State and disarmed all the policemen before carrying out the robbery in banks, shooting indiscriminately.   The location of the banks which is very close to the major market in Otukpo, caused a huge stir in the town as traders were seen running for their lives. May Her Soul Rest In Peace Amen  More photos below. 

15 persons killed In Otukpo 4 Banks Robbery.   Armed robbers attacked four banks in Otukpo and killed 15 people today. The Banks are: Access Bank, First Bank, U.B.A and Zenith Bank. The information had it that seven persons were killed at the UBA, two persons were killed at Zenith Bank, two at Stanbic IBTC while about three perons were killed at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Otukpo which is located directly opposite, beside and adjacent the main branch of First Bank in Otukpo town, the Stanbic Bank and Access Banks. Also,  at the Homeland Defense Office, the local vigilantes' office, two persons were gunned down but only one of them is alive at the time of filing this report.  They robbed uniteruptedly for two hours and left comfortably...  The report also has it that as the robbers were making out of the town after two hours of uninterrupted robbery, soldiers reportedly barricaded them along Otukpo/Taraku road and killed one of the robbers during exchange...

Former Arsenal captain, William Gallas blasts Kai Haverts for ‘doing nothing at the club’ since joining for £65m from Chelsea Former Arsenal captain William Gallas has slammed Kai Haverts for ‘doing nothing at the club’ since joining for £65m from Chelsea, claiming Gunners made a ‘mistake’ signing the Germany international this summer. Havertz joined Arsenal for £65m in July after three years at Chelsea which saw him win the Champions League and Club World Cup.  Former Arsenal captain, William Gallas blasts Kai Haverts for  The German attacker has struggled in several matches and only has one goal to his name so far, a penalty in a routine 3-0 win against Bournemouth this season.  Gallas has not been convinced by Havertz and believes he is yet to make a positive impression since signing for the club.  Former Arsenal captain, William Gallas blasts Kai Haverts for  ‘I’m not impressed with Kai Havertz so far,’ he told Lord Ping. ‘He’s done nothing since he joined A...

Becoming a woman has been an uneasy journey for me”- Nigerian cross-dresser, James Brown laments James Brown has said that “becoming a woman” has been an uneasy journey for him. The cross dresser says he sometimes feels different from his old self. He then added that he now has to bend to pee. The social media personality has been inconsistent about his gender identification. Sometimes, he claims he’s female, other times he says he’s a “drag queen,” and sometimes he insists he is fully male and his feminine persona is just for money making purposes. When his sex tape with a woman leaked last year, he admitted being attracted to the opposite sex. Speaking on ‘The Frankly Speaking Podcast’ in Sept. 2022, he admitted he has a girlfriend and that defining himself and his gender is more complex. He said at the time, “I once told Tobi I don’t want to be a girl anymore. It goes back and forth. “Sometimes, it doesn’t just sit nicely in your brain. Sometimes, I want to change to a girl, but oth...

Argentina World Cup winner, Papu Gomez gets two-year ban for failed drugs test blamed on kids cough syrup. Argentina World Cup winner, Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez has been hit with a two-year ban for failing a drug test after he reportedly took his children’s sickness syrup in the build-up to the tournament. Gomez lifted World Cup with Lionel Messi and other players last December following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against France in the final. However, it has emerged that he failed a test for a prohibited substance shortly before the World Cup got underway in November 2022. Gomez and his club side at the time, Sevilla, were made aware of the failed test months ago, but the player has only received his sanction this week.  The 35-year-old has blamed the failed test on taking his children’s sickness syrup without consulting with Sevilla’s doctors after having a bad night’s sleep, according to Relevo. However, his reason was deemed not acceptable for him to avoid a ban. He must n...

Medical report affirmed that there was “no hymen visualized” in the victim’s private part – Police gives update on 4-year-old allegedly defiled with scissors by Proprietor. The police have given an update on the 4-year-old pupil whose hymen was cut with scissors while she was at school in Agbor, Delta State. Recall that Innocent Ezeukwu, the Proprietor of Great Leaders International School, was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 4-year-old pupil at his school (read here). In a statement released today, Oct. 20, DSP Edafe Bright, the PRO of the Delta State Police Command, explained that the victim had told her mother at home that her “uncle at school” used scissors to cut her private part. The proprietor was arrested since he is the only male figure in the school. Medical report affirmed that there was ?no hymen visualized? in the victim The suspect was then placed in a line-up of other men and the victim pointed at him as the person who defiled her.  A medical check was d...

She’s lying everywhere, provide evidence of the lies against my pastor” — Church member blasts Chef Dammy” A church member of Spiritworld, has made a video questioning Chef Dammy over her recent accusations of her pastor. Recall that only recently, Chef Dammy had come out to accuse her pastor and had specifically stated that if anything happens to her, he should be held responsible.(see here) However, another church member, a young man, has come out to debunk this accusation, claiming the pastor had not make such threats towards her life. Chef Dammy According to him; “Our pastor should be held responsible, for what reason? On what basis? Tell her to give evidence for what she’s saying, everything she’s saying they are lies, she’s just lying everywhere. What is she trying to say, that they should go and carry my pastor, for what? What did he do? No, answer me, what did he do?” Spiritworld’s Pastor The young man claims that Dammy has noticed that she cannot do anything outside of the chu...

2 Years Old Kid Reportedly Died After Falling From A Storey Building At Emerald School Aba. Hon Njoku Chidiebere posted👇 "The story I just heard that happened at EMERALD SCHOOL ABA is giving me a heavy migraine. Somebody brought his kid to school only to come to pick him and they are telling him that's he is in the hospital, getting to the hospital he only saw the lifeless body of his 2 years old kid. They said he fell from the story building, and nobody cared to call him till he came then? God forbid. A 2 year old kid? After the whole sleepless nights? After the whole stress of raising a kid? Kai, I can't take it ooo. Never. It will be an eye for an eye. First by now that school go don turn to GAZA STRIPES. e go don become dust by now. Then as the kid is lying lifeless, na so the principal and owner of the school go dey by now. This is horrible. This is too horrible to be true."  

 "God is the greatest 🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾💃🏾🕺🏾 Join my family as we give Him thanks for finally bringing Jayden to us 🙏🏾.   Nzerians gist dey "- Stan Nze. Congratulations to Stan Nze and his wife on their bundle of Joy. I pray for every woman looking for this type of blessing, should be granted in Jesus name, Amen. Watch video and more photos below. 

Gospel Singer Arrives Stage In A Coffin A gospel singer, Samuel Oguche aka Onoja, caused a stir online after he shared photos from his ministration, where he arrived in a coffin. The photos were from a programme titled, 'Funeral Service - Death Of Self.' Sharing photos from the event on his Facebook page on Friday, Onoja wrote, "Thank you Jalingo City !!! So much overwhelmed by the testimonies we received after this Experience. "We return all glory to God for the impact, transformed lives and many others. Welcome Once again to Funeral Service — Death of Self (Die Daily)." More photos below. 

EXERCISE STILL WATERS III: TROOPS RAID CULTISTS CAMP, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Edo The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a proactive move, recently flagged off various exercises across the geopolitical zones in the country to mitigate surge of insecurity in the months dovetailing to the end of the year 2023. These exercises are already yielding positive results, as troops of 16 Brigade on Exercise STILL WATERS III successfully conducted a raid operation on a suspected cultists' camp within Oloibiri oil field, at Otuabagi community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. During the operations, 8 members of the cultist group were nabbed in their hideout. The troops also recovered from the cultists, one Baretta pistol, one locally made double barrel pistol, 5 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 3 live cartridges, one Baofeng communication radio, one binocular, 2 mobile phones and substance suspected to be cannabis. The suspects are currently under custody ...

 THIS IS A CASE OF MALTREATMENT BY STEPMOTHER 20th October, 2023     This is Ele-Ojo Okpanachi 20years, a daughter of one Mr. Friday Okpanachi,  a native of Aloma in Ofu LG of Kogi State who resides in Kabayi area of Mararaba. Eleojo's mother died and the father Friday Okpanachi married Martha Okpanachi with GSM 08038886195 whose Facebook page and picture attached. The Martha met Ele-Ojo last night sleeping on the sitting room couch and sliced her face and thigh with a razor saying she was supposed to sleep in her room instead of sitting room. The said Martha (StepMum) who is a native of Adupi in Olamaboro LG is currently on the run because Mr.  Friday Okpanachi is looking for her. If you know her or see her anywhere please inform the Nigeria Police Force  near you.  Cc Brekete Family Credit: Ben Raphael Aondongu More photos below. 

20th October, 2023 PRESS RELEASE ALLEGED DEFILEMENT AND INDECENT ASSAULT BY THE PROPRIETOR OF GREAT LEADERS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, IME-OBI, AGBOR, DELTA STATE  The Command is aware of a viral publication posted on various social media handles on the alleged defilement of a 4yr old child (Name withheld) by one Innocent Ezeukwu ‘m’ aged 46yrs the proprietor of the Great Leader International school where the child is schooling. For clarity and for members of the public not to be misinformed, the Command wishes to state as follows; On 5th October 2023 at about 1700hrs, one Mrs. Joy Chukwudi reported that while she was bathing her 4-year-old daughter, she discovered a blood stain in the private part of her daughter. Upon questioning, her daughter kept stating that “HER UNCLE USED SCHOOL SCISSORS TO CUT HER ON HER PRIVATE PART”. Upon receipt of this complaint, the Area commander Agbor detailed a team of investigators to proceed to the scene of the alleged crime. The suspect Innocent Ezeuk...

CAF releases match schedule for 2023 AFCON The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday released the official match schedule for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The draw for the biennial competition took place in Abidjan last week. The 34th edition of the biggest sports event on African soil will take place from 13 January to 11 February 2024 in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouake, San Pedro, and Korhogo. The opening game will feature hosts Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau on Sunday, January 13, 2024 at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe, in Abidjan. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on Equatorial Guinea in their first game on Monday, January 14. It will be followed with games against Cote d’Ivoire on January 18 and Guinea-Bissau on January 22.  

Weeks after divorce, actor Bolanle Ninalowo reveals he’s ‘in love’ again Barely a month after announcing his separation from his wife, Bunmi, actor Bolanle Ninalowo has revealed that he has found love again. The thespian on Friday pleaded with fans to suggest the best way to approach the new woman who has captured his heart. Saying he has to move on, he stressed that he only has one life to live. On his Instagram handle, he shared a post that reads, “Where are my Dr loves.. I peeped her, How do I say hi!! Do I slide in her DM, do I ask her out on a date Heck I don’t even know what it feels like anymore! But these new wavy feelings tho! The heart is tingling, I feel a beat coming.” Recall that Ninalowo last month announced that he and his wife “have decided to proceed with an irreconcilable marriage dissolution”.  

Court Jails 25 Internet Fraudsters in Anambra The Economic and financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Command, has secured the conviction  and sentencing of twenty five, 25, internet fraudsters before Justice Nnamdi Dimkpa of the  Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State They were jailed on Friday, October 13,  2023 after pleading guilty to one –count separate  charge bordering on impersonation. The Convicts are; Kingsley Chekwubechukwu Ngwu, Anthony Emmanuel Ndubuisi, Onyia Chukwuka Christian, Chukwuneke Chibuike Nicholas, Nonso Henry Ozoekwe, John Samuel, Okpe Matthew Chinweike, Kalu Nnachi, Okpe Joachim, Obike Ebuka Boniface, Eze Onyedikachi Kingsley, Ogonna Samuel Okpataku. Others are: Denis Chigozie, Emmanuel Johnson, Basil Nnaluo Jason, Chidera Shedrack Ugwueke, David Chimerie Ukeje, Christian Nnamdi Jideofor, Osinachi Johnson, Okechukwu Ezeka, Onuorah Johnson, Ekene Christian Obikezie, Emmanuel Chinonso Aleke, Sopuluchukwu Paul Eneje, and Okechukwu ...