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 Woman climbs flyover, plunges to death in Delta A yet-to-be-identified woman, on Saturday morning, mounted the Ekpan-Refinery flyover at Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State and took a plunge backwards to her death. Details of why the woman decided to end it all are still unknown as of the time of filing the report, but it is believed that it’s not unconnected to the current economic hardships in the country. In a one-minute, 14-second video sighted by our correspondent, passersby were seen armed with their smartphones, waiting for her to take the backward plunge to death.   On the flyover were also motorcycles and other vehicles passing, and occupants watched as she inched towards the edge of the flyover, whose rails had been plundered by hoodlums, and took the plunge. In a terse post accompanying the video, someone wrote: “She killed herself by jumping off the flyover that leads to the refinery at Ekpan, a spot that has been quite familiar to me for decades now. “Depression is

 KILLING OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS IN ABA: GOVERNOR OTTI CONDOLES WITH THE IGP, SAYS SEVERE CONSEQUENCES AWAIT ENABLERS OF TERRROR IN ABIA.  The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency,  Governor Alex Otti, OFR, received with sadness the news of the killing of two police officers at Opobo junction, Aba, on the evening of Friday, June 28, 2024, by yet to be identified criminals.  The Governor wishes to unequivocally condemn this horrible but unprovoked attack, which came almost a month after some innocent soldiers were killed by criminals at Obikabia junction, which is less than a kilometer away from Opobo junction.  According to Governor Otti, "Without doubt, these atrocious and reckless violent onslaughts against security agents in the state bear the imprimatur of a well sponsored act of terror geared towards spreading fear and confusion in the state, with a view to derailing the generally acclaimed progress being recorded in the state by the present government. Our message is that,

 500 Labourers Join Dubai Police Community Sports Event at Dulsco Sports Complex   The Dubai Police recently organised a community sports event for 500 male and female labourers at the Dulsco Sports Complex, aimed to encourage a healthy lifestyle and improve physical fitness among the workers.   The event was attended by Major Aqeel Al Zaqri from the Bur Dubai Police Station and Ms. Fatima Bouhajeer, Chairperson of the Positive Spirit Council, along with several other police officers and council members.   The event was a collaborative effort between the Cultural Diversity Section of the General Department of Community Happiness, the Bur Dubai Police Station, and the Positive Spirit Council. It featured various activities, including yoga competitions and tournaments, as well as awareness sessions on topics such as workers' rights, traffic safety protocols, and information about emergency (999) and non-emergency (901) contact numbers. The event also included displays of luxury polic

 It’s Terrible Mistake To Assume North Can Be Marginalised –NEF Northern Elders Forum has affirmed that the rest of the country will make a terrible mistake if it assumes that the current challenges around security and weak economy have turned the north into marginalised elements in the scheme of things in Nigeria. Abdul-azeez Suleiman, the spokesman of the forum, stated this while delivering a speech at an induction ceremony at Zazzau School of Health Technology Tukur, Zaria. He said the North would continue to play a significant role in the affairs of the nation; would remember those who stood by it and those who attempted to take advantage of the current challenges for their selfish gains. Suleiman said It was evident that the current leaders and governments in place were either unable or unwilling to effectively tackle these problems. He stated that many of the leaders seemed more interested in maintaining their power and wealth than in serving the people and improving the lives of

 ‘Seven killed, 16 injured’ as suicide bombers attack wedding guests in Borno At least seven people were reportedly killed on Saturday after two suspected suicide bombers attacked some wedding guests at Marrarraban Gwoza in Borno state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, reported that many of the victims were said to be returning from a wedding ceremony when the first suicide bomber detonated her explosive near a motor park. Makama said the suicide bomber was identified as a lady in her early 20s, adding that the injured ones were taken to the hospital in Gwoza. Also, another bomber, disguised as a mourner, detonated an explosive in Gwoza LGA as residents were preparing for the burial of those killed in the first attack. Makama said one person reportedly died and 16 others were injured during the attack. The publication added that Yusuf Lawal, Borno commissioner of police, confirmed the incident. Meanwhile, the military has imposed a curf

 Kano: Yusuf vows to recover N5.4bn pension funds not remitted by Ganduje’s govt Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said that he is ready to use every legal means to retrieve over N5.4 billion deducted monthly pension contributions that were not remitted by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration. The governor said it is unacceptable for anybody to deduct workers’ monthly pension contributions without remitting the funds. Speaking during the flag-off of the payment of N5 billion gratuities to 4000 retirees, Yusuf noted that the payment of pension is not a privilege but a right. The governor asked the pensioners to write a petition to the State government seeking an investigation into the deduction of their monthly pension contributions. He assured that his regime would ensure that their money is recovered. “The debacle we are in now is that all the money deducted from your monthly pension payments, amounting to over N5.4 billion, is that all the money was not remitted to the stat

 Help find this missing woman …. A Nigerian woman identified as Nosa Princess Okoro Omatsola has been declared missing by her family. According to a family source, Mrs Omatsola left her matrimonial home in Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos state since on the 8th day of May 2024 and has not returned home neither has she been heard from . She speaks Edo and English Languages fluently .  Anyone with useful information that would lead to her whereabouts should please contact the nearest police station or these numbers  07054528171 08130884177 08089466913 There is a handsome reward for anyone with a useful information.

 Lawmaker and his wife wear 'I'm sorry' t-shirts to beg Kenyans after voting for controversial finance bill that led to violent protest Nakuru Town East Member of Parliament (MP) David Gikaria and his wife, Violet Nzisa Katua, have made a surprising gesture of apology for supporting the Finance Bill 2024.    On Friday, June 28, 2024, they were photographed wearing matching white t-shirts emblazoned with the message "I am sorry," which quickly went viral on social media.   This unconventional method of expressing regret has drawn significant attention and sparked discussions among netizens. Gikaria's bold move underscores his acknowledgement of the controversy surrounding his support for the bill.   “I am sorry, Please forgive me for not listening to you in rejecting the finance bill,” Gikaria’s t-shirt read.    On the other hand, Nzisa was seen in full support of  her husband and wore a similar t-shirt that read; “He is sorry, Please forgive him.”     Gikaria’

 Customs JBPT Sector II Intercepts Items Worth N1.1bn in 2 Months, Arrests Suspects Deputy Comptroller (DC) Mohammed Shuaibu, the Coordinator of Joint Border Patrol Team Sector II Southwest Zone, has announced the seizure of contraband items worth N1,128,684,900 within the last two months. During a press briefing held at the Customs Training College Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, 28 June 2024, the Coordinator explained that the result of the operation was due to intensive patrol by officers and men attached to the team.  “The interception was across the border areas of the 6 states of the southwest geopolitical zones. 5 suspects were arrested in connection with some of the seizures, and they are currently undergoing investigation and prosecution,” he noted.  DC Shuaibu also stated that some illegal migrants were arrested and handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation. The seized items include; 4,051×50kg foreign parboiled rice; 3751 jerrycans of Premium Motor Sp

 ASMATA PG Inspects Afor Nnobi Market After Fire Disaster  By Uzo Ugwunze Early morning fire on Wednesday, at about 7.am,  reportedly gutted a section of Afor Nnobi local market,  Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, that has up to 10 shops, but no life was lost in the inferno. The inferno was said to have been caused by cut off high tension cables that fell on top of make-shift structure, (shop), from where it extended to about 10 shops. Reacting to the incident when he stormed the scene of the inferno, the President General (PG), of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders' Association (ASMATA), Chief Humphrey Anuna, ordered that all illegal structures bult under the high tension in the market be demolished immediately. "I thank God that no life was lost, I have been here up to five times last year, telling them to dismantle all the illegal structures built under the high tension but to no avail. Today properties and wares worth millions of naira have been lo

 Anambra State Government Collaborates with National Library to Establish State Branch By Obianuju Umeh  The National Librarian, Prof Chinwe Anunobi has highlighted the importance of establishing national libraries in states. Prof Anunobi stated this during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Charles Soludo to collaborate in establishing the state branch of National Library. She noted that the institution serves as custodian of the nation's intellectual, provide material for scholars and will be easily accessible to publishers who wants ISBN numbers. Responding, Governor Soludo who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim pledged his support for the initiative. Dr Ibezim explained that the initiative was in line with Governor Soludo's mission of improving the quality of education in the state. He acknowledged the impact having a branch of national library in the state would have. In his remarks, the Commissioner for information, Sir Paul Nwosu e

 Elder Statesman Calls for Separation of Politics and Security Concerns, Urges Shift in Perspective By David Okpala/Stella Okpala Retired Commander, Agbelu Improvement Union(AIU), Vigilance Group, Nze Titus Onyekesi has advocated attitudinal change with regard to mixing politics with security issues, describing it as shooting oneself in the leg. He said this in an interface with information officers, at his residence, Agbelu Village Akpo, in Aguata LGA. The Commander noted that security is so important ay politics should not be added to it to avoid undermining it. He described politics as a game of struggle to getting to power, urging citizens to endeavour to separate  security from political propaganda.  According to him, "If you use propaganda to create insecurity just to discredit government in power, even if you get to power through that action, you must have created ungovernable environs for yourself. "It is easy to give guns to youths to helping win election but quite i

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES BABATUNDE FASHOLA AT 61   President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), CON, former Governor of Lagos State, in commemoration of his 61st birthday.   Mr. Fashola is a highly esteemed lawyer, administrator, author, essayist, and prolific fount of public policy ideation, iteration, and analysis.   He has had a brilliant career trajectory - in private practice as a lawyer and in public service. He was the Chief of Staff when President Tinubu was the Governor of Lagos State and had served in various capacities before his election as the Governor of the state in 2007.   The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also served as Minister of Power, Works and Housing from 2015 to 2019, and Minister of Works and Housing from 2019 to 2023.   The President joins family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate one of Nigeria's most gifted minds on this special occasion.   While thanking Mr. Fashola for his fervent services

 Anambra State Government Again Arrests 51 Year Old Man For Defiling 14 Year Old Domestic Help In Isuofia. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has arrested a 51 year old Unegbu John Chika for defiling a 14 year old girl in Isuofia, Aguata local government area of the state. The arrest that took place in Isuofia was after a whistle blower tipped off the Women Affairs Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, on his observations. Interviewing the suspect, John, a Transporter who plys the Ekwulobia - Oko route, he accepted to defiling the girl and pleaded for pardon saying that he was tempted by the devil. The 51 year old suspect resident at Isiaku Isuofia but hails from Owerri, Imo State, also said that the act was due to the death of his wife and a mistake which he regrets deeply. Meanwhile, the survivor, a 14 year old said she started living with the man in 2018 when she was 8 years old, and shortly after, in 2019, he started defilin

 Judge temporarily blocks Georgia law that prohibits people, groups from posting more than three bonds a year A federal judge temporarily blocked part of a Georgia law on Friday that only allows people or organizations to post bonds three times a year if they do not meet the criteria for bail bond companies. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert blocked part of Senate Bill 63 for 14 days before it could take effect on July 1, according to The Associated Press. The judge told lawyers to offer arguments on whether it should be stayed until a lawsuit over the legislation is resolved. The blocked section limits people and organizations from posting more than three cash bonds in a year unless they meet requirements for bail bond companies, which includes passing background checks, paying fees, holding a business license, securing the local sheriff's approval and establishing a cash escrow account or other form of collateral. Calvert is allowing other parts of the law to take effect

 French right in commanding position as 'fed up' voters prepare to send Macron message in elections  When the French go to the polls this Sunday, the result will likely reflect an unprecedented move to the right in what could lead to the most conservative parliament since the country was liberated in WWII, experts say.  The reasons come down to unhappiness with immigration, a weak economy, a cost-of-living crisis and dissatisfaction with the current centrist government, especially among younger voters. "Right now, France is seeing its biggest shift to the right," Matthew Tyrmand, adviser to conservative political candidates and parties across Europe told Fox News Digital. "This is democracy at work—the people are mad as hell and not going to take it anymore." Tyrmand continued, "The people of France are fed up with their cloistered Parisian leadership living high on the EU hog while their cities burn, youth unemployment remains high, crime continues to

 Tori Spelling has 2 placentas in her freezer, reveals ex Dean McDermott 'cooked' and 'seasoned' another As a mother of five, Tori Spelling has a lot on her plate … perhaps quite literally.  During Friday's episode of her "misSPELLING" podcast, the "Beverly Hills 90210" alum opened up about why she continues to store her placentas in her freezer and explained the benefits of eating them.  "I will comment on the last thing [people] would think I have in my freezer, though. And that would that'd be my placenta," she said. "Unsure which child. There's 2 in there. So unless I have, like, the biggest placenta in the world, there's 2 vats in there." "This is normal," she continued. "Because there's all that fancy stuff you're supposed to they say it's good luck to eat it, or it's good luck to bury it, or it's good luck to, you know, have it sent and made into that powder and they put in

 Old Traditional Wedding Photos of Sharon Ooja’s Husband to Ex-Wife Surfaces Online Netizens has Dugged out old wedding picture of Sharon Ooja’s husband Nigerians uncover an old photograph of Sharon Ooja’s husband at his previous wedding to his ex-wife, along with documents of their divorce procedures. Remember that after her wedding, blogger Stella Dimorkokorkus disclosed that Sharon was his fourth wife, and he had three unsuccessful marriages. However, this was swiftly challenged by Bisola, Sharon Ooja’s best friend. However, some inquisitive Nigerians embarked on an investigation, uncovering photos from his wedding to his ex-wife. They also discovered that his last marriage ended in 2023, despite the fact that his wife filed for divorce in 2019 and the couple had been apart since then.

 FRSC To Withdraw Licences Of Unruly Drivers – Corps Marshal The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revoke the driver’s licences of recalcitrant drivers as part of measures to curb road crashes in the country. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made this known in Abuja while reviewing the outcome of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations held between Friday June 14 to Sunday June. He said that the Corps has realised more than ever before the increasing need for collective participation and collaboration of all stakeholders. READ ALSO: Fatal Accident Claims One Life In Lagos, Other Victims Rescued “We took full advantage of the opportunity to deliver reduction of road crashes and fatalities in our country by enforcing laws and educating commuters on safety consciousness,” Mohammed said. “We did this because, we are aware that if we fail on our part, posterity will not pardon our failure to manage the challenges, and the scars of our irresponsibility wi

 Tinubu govt operating four national budgets same time – Peter Obi alleges Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi has alleged that the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu is implementing four national budgets concurrently. Obi claimed that all available evidence has confirmed the government is operating multiple budgets. In a statement issued on Saturday on his X handle, the former Anambra state Governor stressed that the development is in blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability. He added that it is also a recipe for chaos, confusion and catastrophe. Obi, therefore, demanded that the situation be reversed immediately in preference for a more responsible and transparent approach to budgeting. He argued that neither the National Assembly nor the executive has any excuse to promote or condone such unconscionable behaviour. Obi said: “All available evidence has confirmed that the Nigerian government is implementing

 Ukraine Seeks Swift End To War, Many Killed, Wounded, Says Zelensky  President Zelensky stated in February that Ukraine had suffered 31,000 military fatalities in the two-year conflict. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Thursday revealed that a comprehensive plan to resolve the conflict with Russia is anticipated to be unveiled in the coming months. He stressed that Ukraine is not seeking to prolong the conflict indefinitely, according to the Kyiv Independent. Zelensky made these comments during a joint press conference with European Council President Charles Michel in Brussels, emphasizing Ukraine's commitment to finding a peaceful resolution. During his visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky signed a significant security agreement with the European Union, encompassing defense assistance, weapons supplies, and training. At a press conference, Zelensky reaffirmed his commitment to a swift resolution of the conflict, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive

 Katharine McPhee's husband, David Foster, slammed for calling her 'fat' in resurfaced clip Katharine McPhee's fans are sticking up for her after a clip of her husband calling her "fat" resurfaced online. The original clip was posted on TikTok in March 2023 and was recorded during one of their joint concerts. In the clip, McPhee and her husband, David Foster, are telling the audience about how they first met. She opened the conversation by reminding the crowd they met in 2006, "when [she] was a little chubby and cheerful contestant on ‘American Idol.’" McPhee competed on season 5 of the competition show, coming in second place, and Foster appeared as a guest mentor during the season. "Oh, yeah. You were fat," Foster quickly agreed. McPhee was taken aback by his response and shot back, saying, "I was a little chubby, OK? I was just young." In the new clip posted by a TikTok user, the social media user explained it's possible Fo

 Man gets $300K settlement after wrongful accusation; cops change facial recognition technology The city of Detroit will pay $300,000 to a man wrongly accused of shoplifting. And as part of a settlement reached with the man, the city will change how its police force uses facial recognition technology to identify suspects,  Robert Williams' driver's license picture was incorrectly flagged as a likely match for a man captured on grainy security video at a Shinola watch store theft in 2018. Williams was arrested two years later in front of his wife and two young daughters on their front lawn in the Detroit suburb of Farmington Hills. "We are extremely excited that going forward there will be more safeguards on the use of this technology with our hope being to live in a better world because of it, even though what we would like for them to do is not use it at all," Williams said, according to The Associated Press. Williams, a Black man, was held in jail for more than 24 h

 ORTOM DENIES HANDING OVER N359BN SALARY ARREARS 29th June, 2024     The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has denied handing over N359 billion salary arrears to his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia. Governor Alia was said to have made the allegation in Okpoga, the headquarters of Okpokwu local government area of the state. A statement by the media aide to the former Governor, Terver Akase described Governor Alia’s claim that he inherited N359 billion in salary arrears as an indication that the administration of Ortom did not pay salaries for five years (60 months) and wondered how possible was that. He noted that the narrative was not only ridiculously fictitious but was also a deliberate flimflam to mislead the people. According to the statement, the Alia led administration appears to be obsessed with the name Samuel Ortom, as they miss no opportunity to throw darts at the immediate past governor branding him with all manner of negative hues. “It is puzzling that

 TROOPS OF 1 DIVISION NABS 47 RAIL TRACK VANDALS IN KADUNA Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army  Kaduna while on routine patrol along  Kakau Daji- Anguwan Ayaba intercepted and arrested 47 suspected rail track vandals on 26 June 2024. The suspects who had loaded 2 trucks with the vandalized rail tracks before their arrests revealed that they were employed by one Alhaji Babawo who is at large to load the vandalized rail tracks and off- load same in a nearby bush along the road.  Parading the suspects during profiling at 312 Artillery Regiment Kaduna, the Acting Commander 1 Division Provost Group, Lt Col IY Rena stated that the  suspects who are 47 in number were  profiled to ascertain their level of involvement  during preliminary investigation. He further stated that the suspects were also individually interviewed and cross-examined while efforts are in place to arrest the gang leader who is currently at large. Lt Col Rena revealed that, on visit to the crime scene, some of the vandalize

 Obama attacks Trump, says he lies through his teeth for his own benefit Former U.S. President, Barack Obama says the November presidential election is between someone who knows right from wrong and someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit. Obama was referring to last night’s Presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former president, Donald Trump. Biden had a disastrous outing during the debate eliciting anger and doubt from some Democrats if he would be able to defeat Trump in November. Obama is referring to Trump as someone who lies through his teeth for his own benefit and Biden as someone who knows right from wrong and will give it to the American people straight. The former president in a tweet on X on Friday said bad debate nights do happen, but said the November election is between someone (Biden) who has fought for ordinary folks his entire life and someone (Trump) who only cared about himself. Obama wrote: “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know. B