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EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.   The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha

GOV. SANWO-OLU CONGRATULATE'S SUPER EAGLES🦅 ON THEIR WIN AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA. (PHOTO).

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 We did it!!!!  So proud of our Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through. From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong to Osimhen for taking initiative to help us score in the match and to the silent hero, Coach José Peseiro, everyone dug deep to give us this one.  Off to the finals and by God's grace the Cup. For now, we’re playing Asake’s Amapiano for the rest of the week.- GOV. SANWO-OLU

MOHBAD'S WIFE, WUNMI GOES INTO HIDING, SAYS 'MY LIFE IS IN DANGER'. (PHOTO).

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Mohbad's Wife, Wunmi Goes Into Hiding, Says ‘My Life Is In Danger; My Father-In-Law's People Have Vowed To K!ll Me’ Wunmi Aloba, wife of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has called on the Nigeria police and other security agencies to help him over alleged threats to her life and that of her son, Liam. Wunmi told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that her father-in-law’s people have vowed to kill her and her son, lamenting that out of fear, she left her house on Tuesday to seek safety. She, however, did not mention her whereabouts, saying she was in hiding. Wunmi, while reacting to a recent trending video in which a popular Tiktoker, Adeshina Kabir Hayat, threatened to make her life unbearable, said she had been having sleepless nights. She said she had been receiving calls from unknown numbers and persons threatening to kill her if she continued to seek justice for her late husband. When asked how she and her son were doing, Wunmi said, "I

AFCON: SUPER EAGLES BEAT BAFANA BAFANA 4-2, QUALIFY FOR THE FINALS.(PHOTOS).

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  Nigeria Qualify for AFCON final The Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations after beating South Africa on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast The Eagles took the lead after skipper William Troost Ekong converted the penalty won by striker Victor Osimhen. South Africa star player Mokoena equalised in the 90th minute sending the game to extra time, the extra time ended in stalemate and the game advanced to penalties.  Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send the Eagles to the final. The penalties ended 4-2 More photos below

ENZO FERNANDEZ AGENT SAYA HE'S NOT PLANNING TO LEAVE CHELSEA, FAKE NEWS. (PHOTO).

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  Enzo Fernández agent says he’s not planning to leave Chelsea, fake news  Uriel Pérez: “Enzo has no intention of leaving Chelsea. The leaders were clear on the project…”. “It’s a plan that was gonna be difficult at the beginning because new and young players were going to arrive, but when the pieces of the team fit together well… so Chelsea was going to move forward for sure”. “Enzo’s desire is to stay at Chelsea and win trophies. We didn’t discuss with any other club, it’s not true”. “Of course he’d love to see Chelsea in different position but this is something that will happen with hard work”.

LAWMA PARTNERS LASRRA FOR SWEEPERS’ LAG ID CARDS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 LAWMA PARTNERS LASRRA FOR SWEEPERS’ LAG ID CARDS …2,000 sweepers to benefit The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)partnered the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), to distribute LAG ID cards to over 2,000 sweepers.  The event which took place at LAWMA headquarters, Ijora Olopa, followed a successful data capturing exercise conducted earlier. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, expressed his enthusiasm for the exercise, highlighting its potential to significantly impact the lives of sweepers, on daily activities and financial transactions.  "We are incredibly proud to collaborate with LASRRA to equip our hardworking sweepers with these invaluable ID cards. These cards transcend mere plastic; they represent a gateway to multiple benefits that will empower them and elevate their social standing." Dr. Gbadegesin elaborated on the specific advantages the LASRRA cards offer, emphasizing their multifaceted nature. "Firstly, these cards

COURT ORDERS NIGERIAN GOVT TO FIX PRICES OF GOODS, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. (PHOTO).

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  Court orders Nigerian Govt to fix prices of goods, petroleum products A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the President Bola Tinubu administration to fix the prices of goods and petroleum products within seven days. Justice Ambose Lewis-Allagoa granted the order sequel to an originating motion filed and argued by the applicant and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN. Granting the order, the judge said, “I have heard the applicant Femi Falana in a suit no FHC/L/CS/869/2023 and I have also discovered that despite the service of the originating motion on the respondents, namely Attorney-General of the Federation and the Price Control Board, there is no opposition to it by way of counter affidavit, which is law that all the facts deposed in the affidavit attached to the originating motion are all deemed admitted. “Consequently, all prayers that are sought for in the motion papers are hereby granted as prayed.” The judge ordered the Nigerian Government to fix the

ENUGU HIGH COURT SENTENCED CHIAMAKA IFEZUE TO DEATH BY HANGING FOR THE MURDER OF A MAKEUP ARTIST, IJEOMA NNEKE.(PHOTO)

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 An Enugu State High Court has sentenced Chiamaka Ifezue to d£ath by hanging for the m¥rder of a 27-year-old makeup artist, Ijeoma Nneke.  The court presided over by Honourable Justice Kenneth Okpe, in a two-hour judgement on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, found the accused, Chiamaka Ifezue, guilty of k!!ling the victim by forcing her to drink a p@isonous substance.  Recall that Ijeoma went missing after leaving home for a job on November 11, 2020.  Her mutilated c@rpse was later found around Maryland in Enugu metropolis on November 16.  Ifezue and her brother, Chukwuemeka, were arrested and arraigned before the court on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and m¥rder in 202.  They were accused of forcing Nneke to drink a p@isonous substance that caused her death. The suspects allegedly dumped her body in the Maryland axis of the Enugu metropolis and poured a corrosive substance suspected to be acid on it During the trial, Justice Okpe discharged Chukwuemeka following a no-case sub

IYABO OJO SHOWS LOVE TO FILMMAKER, SEUN EGBEGBE AS HE PITCHES TENT WITH HER, DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM LIZZY ANJORIN. (PHOTO).

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 Iyabo Ojo shows love to filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe as he pitches tent with her, distances himself from Lizzy Anjorin Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has declared her love for Seun Egbegbe for pitching tent with her over Lizzy Anjorin. We reported on Tuesday that Iyabo and Lizzy had reignited their beef after Lizzy was accused of defrauding a vendor at the Lagos Island market, Idumota. Videos that made rounds online showed the Yoruba star being embroiled in a gold jewelry theft on Lagos Island. Lizzy took to her Instagram Live to debunk the reports and blamed it on people like Iyabo Ojo trying to set her up. Iyabo Ojo, reacting to the news celebrated as she shared a video of her dancing and drinking beer. In a follow-up post, she announced a giveaway to her fans stating that she doesn’t do fake alerts. Lizzy in a bid to explain further what happened, had dragged Seun Egbegbe, claiming that Iyabo was among the people who set him up. Seun Egbegbe had reached out to a close friend of Iyabo Ojo,

MILITARY HELICOPTER WITH 5MARINES ON BOARD MISSING IN CALIFORNIA. (PHOTO)

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 Military helicopter with 5 Marines on board missing in California . The Ch-53E Super Stallion departed Creech Airforce base near Las Vegas Tuesday night in route to Miramar Miramar is near San Diego.  They have not been seen since with the military notifying San Diego Sheriff's department around 1:50 a.m. The Sheriff's department sent out their own chopper to search but were unable to reach the area due to conditions.  They have now sent off-road vehicles to search the rugged terrain. 

ALABAMA MAN SUING THE POLICD AFTER ALLEGEDLY HAVING A HAND AMPUTATED DUE TO BEING IMPROPERLY HANDCUFFED.(PHOTO)

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 Alabama man suing the Jefferson County Sheriff's office after allegedly having a hand amputated due to being improperly handcuffed.  Giovanni Loyola claims police cuffed him for no reason initially and then left him cuffed for many hours, ignoring his pleas to loosen the cuffs. Giovanni's doctors agree his amputation was completely a direct result from hours of zero blood circulation.  The incident occurred in February of 2020 when police were called to Loyola's mothers home to reports of shots fired. Loyola said he was in the home watching TV when police knocked on the door. He claims he answered and told them he hadn't fired any shots and was watching TV. This is where deputies and Loyolas version of events differ. Loyola claims Deputy Goodbar reached into his home and dragged him out. Once outside, he was slammed to the ground and repeatedly struck in the face. He was then handcuffed much too tightly and left that way until processed into the jail. Loyola claims rep

FLORIDA WOMAN STEALS POLICE CRUISER AND LEADS AUTHORITIES ON A HIGH-SPEED CHASE ENDING IN THE TRAGIC DEATH OF 2 INNOCENT PEOPLE. (PHOTO)

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 Florida woman steals police cruiser and leads authorities on a high-speed chase ending in the tragic death of 2 innocent people.  Marion County Florida Sheriff's office were called out last Thursday to a suspicious person report. When the deputy arrived on scene he ordered 33-year-old Kendra Boone to the back of his vehicle. As the deputy exited his vehicle to speak to Boone, she jumped through the passenger side window and into the SUV and took off. Deputy Chris Witte attempted to stop Boone on scene chasing after her and unsuccessfully trying to pull her out. She accelerated away from Witte and exited the parking lot. Boone then led deputies down Highway 40 at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Eventually after erratically passing a semi on the shoulder at a high rate before losing control. Boone then crossed the center line and collided head on with a pickup truck occupied by a 73- year-old male and 72-year-old female both from Waterloo, South Carolina.  As a result of the tragic crash

PLEASE HAVE MERCY ON THE SINGLES, WUMI TORIOLA BEGS AHEAD OF VALENTINE. (PHOTO)

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 Please have mercy on the singles, Wumi Toriola begs ahead Valentine As Valentine’s Day approaches, actress, Wumi Toriola has warned lovers against ‘peppering’ those without a partner. Feeling the heat in advance, Wumi pleaded for mercy on behalf of the singles. The actress pleaded with lovers on behalf of the Singles Association of Nigeria to be merciful in their “pepper write up.” Her post reads: “We will soon enter the week of “Ademi thanks “ In your pepper write up,pls still have mercy on the singles. Na person born them too.. Also indicate if the gift is from you to you. And be brief Thanks.” Captioning the post, she wrote: “From the president of “some of us too busy to be bae“ Oju wa ma bo for valentine… Where is my David bliss God” modest_with_tokea said: “As we are not expecting gifts this year … toor we try again” kie_kie__ noted: “Listen! I have big issues with you! Cause!!!!!” theladyjokelet said: “Na epistle I go write o just ready your mind for me” sheikhayates penned: “Yo

MOM ASKED ME TO STOP WEARING SHORT SKIRTS- AYRA STARR. (PHOTO)

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 Mom asked me to stop wearing short skirts – Ayra Starr Grammy-nominated singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has appeared in a new look, which she said was propelled by her mother. The “Sabi girl,” well known for short skirts and dresses,  said her mother has advised her to ditch short skirts and start wearing longer skirts. She made this disclosure on Twitter while sharing a video of herself rocking a two-piece outfit comprising a thigh-length skirt and matching crop top. “My mom said I should start wearing longer skirts,” she tweeted. Reacting, @ophicialrex wrote: “Thank you mummy . Our girl don almost dey wear catapult.” @Jbrandy_YBNL said: “Mama Celestina finally spoke to her daughter.” @phveektordrayne asked: “You sef gree for her? Una Don dey lose focus this year o what happened to “no gree for anybody”?” @Tunmise01 noted: “Long skirt no fit you my baby” @I_A_M_WINNER commented: “Tell your mommy I said no. We like you like that” @Chikodili7517 sai

HOODLUMS KILL 3 SOLDIERS, 2 VIGILANTES IN NASARAWA COMMUNITY. (PHOTO).

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 Hoodlums Kill 3 Soldiers, 2 Vigilantes In Nasarawa Community There is tension in Nasarawa State following the killing of three soldiers and two vigilantes by a suspected militia group in Umaisha District, Toto Local Government Area of the state. Daily Trust reported that on February 1, 2024, some yet-to-be-identified gunmen  murdered three persons and destroyed property worth millions of naira in an attack on the village. Our correspondent learnt that gunmen also lunched an attack recently on Okudu village and killed several persons. Some army personnel had been deployed in Katakpa and Okudu villages to maintain law and order following the persistent communal crisis in the area. The Chairman of Toto LGA, Mr. Abdullahi Aliyu-Tashas, who confirmed the soldiers’ killing to our correspondent on Wednesday, said some hoodlums ambushed the military who were on patrol. He said, “They attacked four communities in Katakpa village and as a result of that, the soldiers were drafted to Katakpa vil

EFCC RAISES SPECIAL TASK FORCE AGAINST DOLLARIZATION OF ECONOMY & MUTILATION OF CURRENCY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 EFCC Raises Special Task Force against Dollarization of Economy & Mutilation of Currency    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands for the enforcement of extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy.   The Task Force, inaugurated by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, was raised to protect the economy from abuses, leakages and distortions exposing it to instability and disruption   Already, the Commission has made some arrests  of perpetrators of issuance of invoices in dollars and mutilation of the Naira in Lagos and Port Harcourt.    Also, proprietors of private Universities and other institutions of higher learning charging fees in dollars have been invited by the Commission.    The Commission is committed to the enforcement of all laws in place for the reflation and stimulation of the economy.

EFCC ARRESTS 41 SUSPECTS, 12 TRUCKS FOR ALLEGED ILLEGAL MINING. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 EFCC Arrests 41 Suspects, 12 Trucks for Alleged Illegal Mining    The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 41 suspects and impounded 12 trucks for their alleged involvement in illegal mining and being in possession of different types of solid minerals without appropriate licences   They were arrested on Monday, February 5, 2024 at different locations in Share, Banni, Lade, Patigi and Okolowo in Kwara, and Igbeti and Ogbomosho in Oyo state.  Their arrest followed credible intelligence over activities of illegal miners transporting truckloads of assorted minerals outside the state without requisite licences.   The suspects are Nura Lawan, Tunde Jimoh, Sani Umar, Oyeleke Sunkanmi, Adegboyega Oluwashola, Mohammed Umar, Muhammed Abubakar, Dawud Muideen, Chukwu Okpara Idam, Ganiyu Roqeeb, Umina Umina, Nura Ibrahim, Isiyaku Jibril and Samaila Ibrahim.   Others are Idris Isah, Abdullahi Adamu, Yusuf Auwal, Aminu Usman, Muhammed Musa, Yusuf I

UPDATE: N1. 3BILLION FRAUD: HOW PASTOR OLOCHE EBONYI ACQUIRED HOTEL, FACTORY WITY SUBSCRIBER'S FUNDS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 N1.3billion Fraud:  How Pastor Oloche Ebonyi Acquired Hotel, Factory with Subscribers’ Funds   Fresh facts have emerged about the alleged criminal activities of the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi,  recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC.   Investigations showed that Ebonyi acquired a 23-room hotel, a pure water factory,  two blocks of a Primary School and two bungalow office  at Nyanya-Gwandara, New Karu,  Abuja and a five-bedroom duplex at Karsana, Abuja  with the proceeds of his fraudulent dealings with his subscribers. He also set up a live broadcast channel with studio equipment for his Theobarth Global Foundation with the funds of his subscribers.   Ebonyi was arrested  in 2023 by the EFCC for allegedly defrauding his church members and other Nigerians using fake grants from the Ford Foundation to the tune of N1, 319,040,274.31(One Billion Three Hundred and Nineteen Million, Forty Th

BAUCHI POLICE RECOVERED A CACHE OF FIREARMS HIDDEN UNDERGROUND.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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 PRESS RELEASE   06TH FEBRUARY, 2024 The editors, CRIME BULLETIN RECOVERY OF PROHIBITED FIREARMS In its relentless effort to mop up illegal firearms with the view to maintain public security and safety, the command through its intelligence gathering initiatives has recovered a cache of firearms hidden underground. The reliable and timely information reaching the command’s disposals revealed that a suspicious polythene bag was sighted near River Chika-Chika, about 200m away from the main road along Gida-Dubu quarters in Ningi local government Area of Bauchi state. Upon receiving the report, the operatives attached to Ningi Police Divisional Headquarters led by the Divisional Police Officer cordoned the area and recovered the following assorted firearms: Two (3) AK47 riffles One (1) AK49 riffle Nine (9) empty magazines  While commending the officers, the commissioner of Police CP Auwal Mohammed Musa, psc has urged the operatives to sustain the intelligence-led policing in a bid to achiev

LEADER OF KPAKUNGU PROTEST ARRESTED BY NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND.(PHOTOS)

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 LEADER OF KPAKUNGU PROTEST ARRESTED BY NIGER STATE POLICE COMMAND The leader of Kpakungu residents protest, Aisha Jibrin and two other accomplice have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for further interrogation.  The Police revealed that the suspects would be charged to Court accordingly upon conclusion of investigation.  Further more, preliminary report revealed that the protest was due to the rising cost of food items in the State.  In view of the preliminary report, the Executive Governor of Niger State, Rt Hon Mohammed Umaru Bago banned interstate wholesale of food items in the State till further notice in order to curtail high cost of food items. More photos below.

ABEOKUTA-OTA-LAGOS EXPRESSWAY: WE ARE READY TO MOBILISE TO SITE-COMMISSIONER.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway: We Are Ready To Mobilise To Site-Commissioner The Ogun State Government said it has concluded arrangements to mobilise contractors to the site for the reconstruction of the Abeokuta-Ota-Lagos Expressway. The government said it has selected a reputable contractor for the reconstruction of the road, out of the three that bidded for the job, while waiting for a formal Extract, communicating the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The reconstruction of the 70km road will cover the stretch from Abeokuta to Abule Egba in Lagos State.  Commissioner for Works, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, speaking while providing more details on the readiness of the Ogun State Government to kick-start the reconstruction of the ever busy road, said the government was meticulous in picking the contractor that will work on the project.  He said that the engineering work with survey, design, and Bill of Quantity (BOQ) have already been concluded. Akinsanya added that 80 per cen

MY EX WIFE BLACKMAILED ME AND BLOCKED ME FROM MY SON CALVIN BASSEY CHINEDU UGHELUMBA- FATHER. (PHOTO)

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My ex Wife Blackmailed Me and Blocked Me From My Son Calvin Bassey Chinedu Ughelumba 💔😭 - Father |  Nigerian Father from Ihiala in  Igbo region of Nigeria hopes to make amends with his son, Calvin Chinedu Ughelumba, who is a defender for both Fulham and the Nigerian national team, IgbereTV has learned. As a father, witnessing your son's success brings immense joy, but it is also disheartening not to be able to enjoy and celebrate alongside him. Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, the father of Calvin Chinedu Ughelumba (also known as Calvin Bassey), is currently facing this predicament. Many might wonder why Nigeria's top left-footed defender doesn't share the same last name as his father. A gathering information from an interview Kingsley gave to a Glasgow Rangers media outlet in 2020 when his son signed with the club, Igbo History has discovered the truth. Kingsley revealed that there was a rift between him and Calvin's mother. Out of malicious intent, she denied him access t

CHILD LABOR : OBINABO SET TO PROSECUTE WOMAN WHO USES GRANDSON TO MAKE MONEY. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 CHILD LABOR : OBINABO SET TO PROSECUTE WOMAN WHO USES GRANDSON TO MAKE MONEY  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu The Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner Honourable Ify Obinabo is set to prosecute offenders of child labor. This she made known in her office in Awka when a good Samaritan brought a 7 year old boy caught hawking in Ochanja market in Onitsha during school hours. The Women Affairs boss who expressed sadness over the recent surge in child labor noted that the state government will not relent until offenders are brought to book.  She went on to note that one of the effects of child labor is psychological instability because the victims childhood has been taken away from them.  She warned parents to enroll their children in school because the Prof Soludo led administration has given every child in Anambra free education, hence no excuse to why a child would not be in school.  Narrating his experience, the 7 year old pure water hawker by name Chinecherem Ọgazị said he is a

BENUE BRIDE AND GROOM ARRIVE CHURCH IN MOTORCYCLE. (PHOTO).

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 BENUE BRIDE AND GROOM ARRIVE CHURCH IN MOTORCYCLE A bride and Groom from Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State arrived at a church for their white wedding on a motorcycle. Their wedding photos are currently trending on Facebook.