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 EFCC Blasts Nompha, Challenges Him to Prove Corruption Allegation The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to the malicious and unsubstantiated statement made by the embattled Ismaila Mustapha, (a.k.a Mompha) alleging coruption by operatives of the Commission.  The claim, coming from an accused in a criminal trial for conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal activities, failure to disclose assets and property, ought to be ignored as the rantings of a sinking defendant. But his claims strike at the heart of the Commission's most prized value-integrity and must be challenged. The Commission is alarmed that the accused will abandon the platform offered by the court to launch a media war against it through spurious claims. If he believes that raising phantom accusations against the Commission will scare it from diligently prosecuting his case, he is mistaken as no amount of scaremo...

 Kenyan President Cancels First Lady’s Office Budget, Official Trips Amid Protests  President William Ruto of Kenya has announced key austerity measures aimed at addressing public discontent and cutting government expenditure amid protests in the East African country. Budgets allocated to the offices of the First Lady and Second Lady have been eliminated, while a ban was also placed on the purchase of new cars for government use. President Ruto further dissolved 47 state agencies and suspended all non-essential travel for government workers. The president also announced that the number of his advisers has been reduced by 50%. The decisions come after three weeks of anti-government protests, which have seen citizens demand greater transparency, accountability, and better governance. President Ruto’s actions are seen as a step towards addressing these concerns and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.

 Ex-Imo governor Okorocha’s house collapses in Abuja A five-storey building owned by the former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has collapsed along Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja. The building, according to the report, collapsed around 9:pm yesterday sending panic to the entire neighbourhood. In a swift reaction, personnel of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command immediately cordoned off the entire area. It was gathered that the collapsed building was under renovation. Eyewitnesses said some persons might have been trapped in the building. “There is a possibility that there could be some people inside the collapsed building who may have died. I saw two people being pulled out from the rubble now and taken to the hospital while rescue operations were ongoing. The emergency responders are not coordinated yet for efficient operations,” an eyewitness said. But a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, Josephine Adeh, said three persons were rescued from the...

 Davido’s marriage not a good example to emulate – Burna Boy Afrobeats singer Burna Boy has spoken on Davido’s marriage, stating that it’s not a good example to follow.  This came after a fan urged him to emulate Davido by getting married soon.  Burna Boy’s response was in reference to Davido’s ongoing child custody battle with first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, and the recent controversy surrounding his late son, Ifeanyi.  Burna Boy seemed to suggest that Davido’s marital issues and personal struggles make his marriage an unappealing example to follow.  Instead, he agreed with a fan who suggested Adekunle Gold’s marriage as a better example to aspire to. The Grammy-winning singer then wrote on his X page: “‘Odogwu too wise’ who no hear go feel.” Taking to the comment section, an X user with the handle, @BadLieutenant urged Burna Boy to emulate his colleague, Davido by getting married. The user wrote: “Burna Boy, you should start planning for your future by getting...

 I refused to be Davido’s sex slave – Sophia Momodu Sophia Momodu, mother of David Adeleke’s daughter, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting in Sabo, Yaba, not to grant  the child’s custody to the musician. Momodu told the court on Friday that the  applicant was not fit to be granted custody of their daughter because he is always not available and does not possess the ability to dutifully care for her. She stated this in a counter-affidavit she filed in opposition to Davido’s suit seeking custody. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that contrary to Davido’s claim that he had consistently fulfilled his financial obligations toward his daughter, Momodu told the court that the child was almost sent away from school  because the artiste refused to pay her tuition fees. According to her, while their relationship lasted, Davido never showed true commitment or love toward their daughter. “He always used the condition of my making myself available for his sexual pl...

 Dele Momodu breaks silence on Davido, Sophia custody battle Dele Momodu, uncle to Sophia Momodu, has shared his opinion on the custody battle between Sophia and Davido.  He claimed that Davido’s affidavit seeking joint custody surprised him, as their previous conversations focused on Davido’s wedding and reconnecting with his daughter.  Dele Momodu stated  the issues were mainly about financial support, including school fees, accommodation and a nanny’s salary.  He believed the lack of communication and camaraderie between Davido and Sophia has led to this situation.  “Last night, I received a distressing message from Mr David Adeleke (aka Davido). He was obviously devastated by the counter-affidavit submitted in court, earlier in the day, in response to his affidavit seeking a joint custody of his daughter with my niece Sophia Momodu. “I had seen David’s affidavit about two weeks ago and I was very surprised as David and I had spoken on a video call days ...

 Many injured as herders, Amotekun operatives clash in Ondo Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, were at the weekend engaged in a violent clash with suspected herdsmen in Sango, Igoba, Akure, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the attack occurred when the Amotekun operatives were enforcing the anti-open grazing law of the state. During the attack, some of the operatives were brutally macheted, with the violent clash leading to a halt in vehicular movement for several hours along the Ado-Akure road. The operatives were responding to a distress call from farmers in the area over the destruction of their farmlands and crops by the herders’ cattle when they were swooped on and attacked. The late governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, signed the anti-open grazing bill into law on August 13, 2021, which prohibited open grazing of animals across the state. While confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer...

 Agbako name brought me fame — Charles Olumo Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, fondly called Charles Olumo and Agbako, speaks to BANKOLE TAIWO about his life at 101, career and other issues Let me start by congratulating you sir for clocking 101 years old earlier this year. Did you ever think you would attain this milestone? (Laughs) How could I have ever thought I would be this old or celebrate 101 years on earth? I never thought of it. Why didn’t you envisage it? There are a lot of troubles in this world. It is a life of uncertainties, so, how can someone think he could survive all the challenges in Nigeria, and live to be 101 years old and still counting? I have just received mercy from God. It is God that is doing wonders in my life. I have not done anything spectacular. Does this kind of longevity run in your family? None that I know of. God has just decided to favour me, and here I am bouncing and still active to a reasonable extent. I will forever be grateful to God. Some ...

 ‘I only hear there’s hardship, don’t know price of anything’ – BBNaija Doyin Big Brother Naija reality star, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, simply known as Doyin, has said she only hears about the hardship in the country but hasn’t experienced it first hand. She claimed that she doesn’t know the price of commodities, stressing that her domestic staff shops for her. Doyin featured on a recent podcast interview with YouTuber, Olufemi Daniel. “I am the most detached Nigerian you can ever meet. I don’t even know what is happening. I don’t know the price of anything. I don’t go to the market. I send my chef and they don’t tell me what the price is,” she said. “I hear there’s hardship in the country and I sympathise with Nigerians. I’m sure that it’s tough. I know because wigs are more expensive. Makeup, nails, cars, houses, everything is more expensive. Those things I know. But I’m not really into tomatoes.. I’m sure food is expensive. “It’s sad because people are suffering, I’m sure beca...

 ‘I couldn’t find love because I had Naira Marley’s tattoo on my body’ – Mandy Kiss Nigerian skit maker and brand influencer, Mandy Ayomiposi Oluwada, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has claimed that she struggled to find love because she had a tattoo of embattled rapper Naira Marley on her thighs. She said consequently she changed the tattoo to a flower. The skit maker disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator, Egungun of Lagos. “I changed the tattoo of Naira Marley’s face on my thighs to flower because of my personal life because I don’t want a situation where in the next few years I will be regretting not removing the tattoo a very long time,” Mandy said. “It was affecting my relationship. Three of my boyfriends complained that they were not comfortable dating me with Naira Marley’s tattoo on my body,” she added.

 Only God can convince me to quit presidential race – Biden United States President Joe Biden has said there is nothing that would make him consider quitting the presidential race. After a shaky performance at the presidential debate with former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump, on June 27, there have been calls for Biden to step aside. Some US voters, political analysts and stakeholders have also expressed concerns over the president’s health and mental alertness after the debate. Speaking in an interview with ABC News on Friday, Biden said only the “Lord Almighty” would convince him to drop his re-election bid. He said, “I mean if the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get outta the race’, I would get outta the race. The Lord Almighty’s not coming down. I mean, these hypotheticals. “I don’t think anybody is more qualified to be president or win this race than me. “Look, I’m running again because I think I understand best what has to be done to take this nation...

 Missing Arizona woman's body found days after husband arrested A missing Arizona woman’s remains have been found after she was reported missing, and her husband arrested in connection to her disappearance, the Flagstaff Police Department said on Friday. According to a statement obtained by FOX 10, the remains of Kelly Paduchowski were found Friday at around 10:00 a.m. "Recovery efforts are active, and due to the investigative efforts in progress, the location of the discovery will not be disclosed at this time," the statement read.  Kelly Paduchowski, 45, was reported missing Sunday night after her husband reported that she never returned home following a jog and swim, launching nearly a week-long investigation into her disappearance. Daniel Paduchowski, 58, Kelly's husband, filed a missing persons report after she failed to come home on the evening of June 30, when she went out for a jog and swim, according to police. Investigators said that on June 30, the day that...

 Men with spinal cord injuries become fathers thanks to rare fertility treatment at Miami clinic A spinal cord injury can be life-altering – and the potential for infertility is often a devastating blow as well. Among men who experience spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in the U.S., nearly eight in 10 have fertility and reproduction issues due to erectile dysfunction or poor sperm quality. But one clinic in Miami, Florida, is on a mission to help men with SCIs start a family. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has aided in the birth of 200 babies since the 1990s. Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Emad Ibrahim, director of the Male Fertility Research Program, about how "amazing" this achievement has been. The doctor said "nothing beats the feeling" of finding out one of his patients is expecting a child. "Every time we get an email with an ultrasound picture that shows the baby … it's a mission accomplishe...

 Train hauling hazardous material derails, catches fire in North Dakota Rail cars carrying hazardous materials derailed in North Dakota on Friday and caught fire, the latest train derailment in the U.S. as concerns over railroads remain high. Twenty-nine cars of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) train derailed around 3:45 a.m. in a marshy area surrounded by farmland that’s about 140 miles northwest of Fargo, according to Andrew Kirking, emergency management director for Foster County. Video from the scene shows intense flames and thick black smoke rising high into the clear morning sky and the fire burned for at least 12 hours after the initial derailment. Kirking said it appeared that 10 to 15 of the rail cars caught fire. By late afternoon Friday, responders were able to "go on the offensive" in fighting the flames and have had "some success knocking the fire down," Kirking said. With water on both sides of the tracks, officials were still working to get equip...

 $20M in gold stolen from Canadian airport likely overseas already, police say A police department in Canada believes over 6,500 gold bars have disappeared overseas after being stolen from an airport last year.  The incident, which took place in April 2023 at Toronto’s Pearson International airport, was perhaps the most valuable gold heist in history. Police reported more than CA$20,000,000 worth of gold was stolen in the form of 6,600 serialized bars.  "We believe a large portion has gone overseas to markets that are flush with gold," lead investigator Det. Sgt. Mike Mavity said at a June 21 meeting of the Peel Police Service Board, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  He continued, "That would be Dubai, or India, where you can take gold with serial numbers on it, and they will still honor it and melt it down." Mavity said he believes the gold was handed over to another party and melted down very shortly after the heist. Suspects in the case include...

 PRESS RELEASE  06/07/2024 The editor, CRIME BULLETIN Achievement of the Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command from his assumption of duty on 6th July 2023 to date. Bauchi State is one of the States in North East geopolitical zones confronted with numerous security challenges such as Kidnapping, Armed Banditry, Cattle Rustling, thugs and thuggery, Rape and other manifestation of violent crimes. The location of Lame Burra Forest in Ningi L.G.A, Balmo Forest in Ganjuwa L.G.A, Yuda and Mundu Forest in Toro L.G.A, Dajin Madam and Yankari Forest in Alkaleri L.G.A provided a cover for criminal elements who perpetrate heinous crimes. subsequently, on the assumption of duty on the 6th of July, 2023 as the 45th Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command has put in place a proactive measures through robust synergy with relevant stakeholders and other security and Quasi-Security  agencies;Vigilante groups; Religious/Traditional institutions and youths. The state is gradually ...

 Condolences Pour In As Former Kaduna Governorship Candidate, Sani Sha'aban, Loses Wife Condolences have been coming in since the death of Hajiya Bilkisu Sha'aban, the wife of the former House of Representatives member representing the Zaria constituency and former Governorship Candidate in Kaduna. Hajiya Bilkisu died after a protracted illness. Dignitaries from across the state and beyond have paid condolence visits to the former Governorship Candidate at his residence in Zaria. More photos below.

 Zimbabwean artist transforms poachers' tools into powerful conservation art Zimbabwean mixed-media artist Johnson Zuze is renowned for creating beauty out of unusual objects. The 39-year-old artist collects snare wire from conservancies and game reserves, weaving the lethal weapon used by poachers to trap wild animals into art pieces depicting Zimbabwe's wildlife, such as rhinoceros, elephants and buffalos. Despite its toughness, the snare wire is interwoven to create thought-provoking, life-size animal figures. Zuze also incorporates other found objects, such as broken ceramic pieces, empty liquor bottles, metal objects and discarded computer parts, to create color contrasts in his artwork. "I use art as a vehicle to raise awareness and educate people about anti-poaching. So I mostly use animal figures to tell my story," Zuze told Xinhua at his workshop in Chitungwiza, a town in Harare Province. The self-taught artist's sculptures, made with simple hand tools, h...

 427 ghost workers uncovered in Anambra The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission said it has discovered over 427 ghost workers earning salaries from the state government without being staff members. The Chairman of the Commission, Vin Ezeaka, disclosed this to journalists in Awka, the Anambra state capital, on Friday. Ezeaka said the commission also discovered that six senior employees at the various local government areas forged their certificates, claiming they were issued by the Imo State University. He said 59 among the ghost workers were employees of the commission who died a long time ago, 40 had retired but were still on the state payroll, while 11 others were living abroad. He said, “The discovery was made during a staff personnel audit launched to sanitise the local government system in the state. In the process, over 427 workers were discovered to have been on the local government payroll without being staffed. “Out of the 427 ‘ghost workers’ uncovered, 59 we...

 Man disappears after answering phone call in Abia A young man aged 34 years, Mr Onyekachi Kingsley Ugochukwu, has been declared missing by his family in Isiala Akpaa Amaiyi village, Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State. Ugochukwu, who is said to be fair in complexion, was said to have disappeared without trace after allegedly answering phone calls from an undisclosed person. According to Onyekachi Alfred Ahuama, the father of the missing person, Ugochukwu was last seen on June 24 at about 5:PM when he picked a phone call from someone and has not been seen again. The father, who expressed fear over the whereabouts of his son, appealed to anybody with information about Ugochukwu to contact the family. The matter was yet to be confirmed by the Police as at the time of this report, as messages sent to the Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, were not responded to.

 Ghanaian socialite Shatta Bandle apologises to EFCC for spraying naira Popular Ghanaian socialite, Shatta Bandle has tendered a public apology to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for spraying naira notes in Nigeria. This comes after his encounter with the EFCC over his public display of the naira currency when he visited the country for the funeral of Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. The small-sized celebrity showering naira notes in a viral video on the internet caught the attention of the authorities. Shatta Bandle, who is now back in Ghana, however, issued an apology to the authorities, and Nigerians describing the country as his second home. While expressing his respect for EFCC and the Nigerian laws, Shatta Bandle explained the reason for his actions. Similar behaviour had previously resulted in the imprisonment of popular crossdresser Bobrisky.

 I run faster than before in avoiding sexual temptation — Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has warned ministers of the gospel to be wary of sexual immorality in the erroneous belief that their ‘anointing’ could help them withstand any temptation. How 'pregnant' passenger stole my car, made me unconscious - 43-yr-old man narrates experience He said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can fight sexual temptation. Adeboye said this in one of his sermons at the just concluded Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG Americas 1 which consists of North, Central & Caribbean with the theme: “The Glory Ahead”. Adeboye, who has been a preacher for over 45 years, in the course of the sermon shared on his YouTube page noted that Samson, who was a judge in Israel, fell into sexual immorality despite the anointing over him. His word...

 Two Storey Building collapsed in Aba. A Two Storey building under construction has collapsed in Chukwunyere Street by Osusu Road, Aba.  More details shortly... More photos below.