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 Homicide: Anambra State Government Wades Into Case Of Alleged Műrrdęr Of Ogechukwu, Who Was Allegedly Stābběd To Death By Pastor Husband  By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has wade into the case of the alleged můrrder of one Ogechukwu Okafor, who was allegedly kįįlled by pastor husband.  The incident, which happened on the 13th of August, 2024, was reported to the ministry by the deceased family over the weekend following irregularities and threats by the alleged husband. Speaking, Mr Samuel Onuorah, from Abatete, uncle to the deceased, alleged that he got a call from her late niece's husband that her niece, Ogechukwu, fell from four storey building and dïĕd.  Mr. Elijah Emeka Ibeabuchi, who hails from Nimo in Njikoka local government area of the state, is the husband to late Ogechukwu Okafor.  Seeking for justice at the office of the commissioner for Women Affairs, Mr Onuorah noted that th...

 Press Release FG: National Values Charter Set to Commence  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced the readiness of his ministry to commence the implementation of the National Values Charter in line with the President's commitment to fostering moral, ethical, and cultural reawakening by instilling the right values, attitudes, and perspectives in the hearts and minds of all Nigerians. Idris stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the expanded retreat of the National Orientation Agency (NOA). He said the National Values Charter - one of the flagship initiatives of his ministry through the NOA, has been carefully crafted and designed to ensure that all Nigerians are fully aware of their rights and protections under the constitution and the laws of the land and that governments at all levels are equally aware of all the constitutionally-guaranteed obligations that they have to the citizenry. “On the one hand, to ensure th...

 UK PLANS TO NOMINATE NIGERIAN BORN LAWYER AS JUDGE IN ICJ The United Kingdom has announced its intention to nominate  Dapo Akande, a distinguished professor in public international law at the University of Oxford, for the position of judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2026. In a formal statement, Joanna Roper,  UK ambassador to the Netherlands and representative to the ICJ, expressed the UK's delight in nominating Professor Akande. “The UK is pleased to announce that Professor Dapo Akande will be nominated for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice in 2026 by the UK National Group,” the statement reads.  Highlighting  his exceptional legal expertise and extensive experience in the field of international law, she emphasized that Professor Akande's nomination reflects the UK's unwavering commitment to international justice, human rights, and the rule of law on the global stage. Born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria, Professor Aka...

  Benue state government expresses concerns over the invasion of snakes in IDP camps The Benue State Government has expressed concern over the presence of snakes in some of the Internally Displaced Persons camps across the state.  James Iorpuu, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, highlighted this concern during the recent distribution of relief materials to the IDPs in Wednesday.  He mentioned that 15 persons have received treatment for snake bites, which ran into millions. “I am pleased to report that we have successfully treated over 15 cases across various camps, thanks to the swift action of our health teams and the support from our partners,”he said. He added that to curtail the occurrence of snake bites in the camps, the agency had fumigated all the camps, including the Ikyogen camp Mr. Iorpuu therefore called attention to the need for ongoing support from local and international partners in addressing the issue.

  Mexico Becomes First Nation to Elect Judges Nationwide Amidst Protests and Controversy Mexico has made history by becoming the first country in the world to allow voters to elect judges at all levels, following the approval of a judicial reform in the Senate. The move, backed by outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is aimed at addressing concerns over a judiciary perceived to serve the political and economic elite. The reform passed with a two-thirds majority, despite strong opposition from protesters who stormed the Senate during the debate. Critics of the reform, including legal professionals and court employees, argue that electing judges could expose them to greater influence from criminal elements, particularly in a country where drug cartels hold significant power. Supreme Court Chief Justice Norma Piña expressed concerns that judges might become more vulnerable to intimidation and bribery as a result of this change. Despite the controversy, Obrador maintains tha...

 Gov. Abiodun Meets Labour Leaders, Says Ogun Won't Be Second in Implementing New Minimum Wage Ogun State workers will soon smile as the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has stated that his administration is working towards implementing the new minimum wage. The governor, who made this statement at a meeting with the leadership of organized labor held at the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, noted that workers have been instrumental in the rapid economic growth the state is witnessing. He promised the union leaders that Ogun State would not take second place in the implementation of the new minimum wage. He said: "On the new minimum wage, all hands are on deck working assiduously, and I am sure that as always, we will not be number two in the implementation of the minimum wage. "I have told my team that we should roll up our sleeves; we should work as hard as we can without putting undue pressure on our people. We should be creative, more efficient, block loo...

 Court Grants N10m Bail Each To #EndBadGovernance Protesters A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted N10 million bail on each to the ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were charged with attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu between August 1 and 4th this year. While delivering ruling in their bail applications, Justice Emeka Nwite said the protesters must produce sureties who must be property owners in Abuja and must deposit documents of the properties to the court in addition to swearing to affidavit of means. The court equally ordered the defendants to produce one surety each who are based in Abuja and must be willing to deposit their international passports and three recent passport photographs with the court. Justice Nwite, while rejecting the objections of the Inspector General of Police against the bail applications, however, ordered the defendants not to participate in any public rally throughout their trial. The judge also ordered that the def...

 Three Separatist Fighters Killed in Sop, Northwest Region Three Ambazonia fighters lost their lives in Sop, a village in the Bui Division of Cameroon’s Northwest Region, following a confrontation with the military on September 8.  According to reports, the military ambushed the fighters after receiving information about their location. While some fighters managed to escape, it’s believed several were injured. Local residents described hearing intense gunfire in the area, which has become a frequent battleground in the ongoing Anglophone crisis.  Military officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed the operation saying that they "acted based on intelligence to protect civilians. Some escaped, but we are tracking them down." Authorities are now searching nearby villages, hoping to capture the wounded fighters before they can regroup.

  Niger Junta Investigates Former President Bazoum for Treason The military leadership in Niger has started an investigation into former President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held for over a year since the coup.  The investigation is looking into claims that Bazoum worked with foreign nations and had connections to terrorist groups in the Sahel region. Reports suggest he may have attempted to flee the country, which the junta views as an effort to create instability.  Additionally, Burkina Faso's leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, accused Bazoum of asking Burkina Faso to stop fighting certain terrorist groups and even give them space to operate.

 September 11 we are here for Justice for Mohbad - Nollywood Actor and Activists Yomi Fabiyi . Nigeria Actor Yomi Fabiyi have join the league of the activist fighting for the late music singer Ileri Oluwa Aloba aka Mohbad. In request to seek for justice they take the protest to the corona inquest court front on 11 September 2024. We reported that Actor Yomi Fabiyi have make some finding  which can be used to investigate killer of Mohbad. In his video posted on his verified handle, Yomi Fabiyi said the two camera in Mohbad house can also be a fact finder to the killer of young Nigeria Singer. Tonto Dike and Actress Iyabo Ojo was the activist fighting for Mohbad after seeking for some donation to do befitting burial for the late singer. Due to the backlash from natizen Tonto Dike and Iyabo Ojo step down from their role in Mohbad in case as their is controversial surrounded the investigation and Mohbad family. More photos below. 

 Woman returns N100,000 bride price in exchange for divorce A 25-year-old woman, Zainab Musa, on Wednesday, returned the N100,000 bride price she received from her husband, Musa Sani, in exchange for a divorce at Rigasa Shari’a Court, Kaduna. The woman had earlier prayed that the court should dissolve her two-year-old marriage through the Khul’i (redemption), an Islamic ruling that gives a woman the right to redeem herself from marriage. Mr M.S Aliyu, who stood as neutral counsel to the parties, said all efforts to reconcile the couple through their parents proved abortive. He said “The parents of the couple have agreed that the N100,000 bride price paid during the wedding be returned, and we have the money in cash. “As for the one child they have, Zainab’s parents will accept any amount the defendant can afford as upkeep allowance.” On his part, the husband said he still loved his wife but had no choice but to let her go since she was no longer interested in the marriage, adding t...

 How Harris baited angry Trump, took control of contentious debate Vice President Kamala Harris entered the ABC Presidential debate last night with a clear strategy to corner former President Donald Trump, and by the end of the night, it was evident that her plan worked. Armed with facts and prepared for Trump’s usual tactics, Harris masterfully steered the debate, turning Trump’s own strategies against him. Trump, riding high after his June debate against President Joe Biden, where his aggressive style and barrage of untruths appeared to knock Biden off balance, came into this debate hoping for a repeat performance. Biden, after a lackluster showing, had since dropped out of the race, leaving Harris to carry the Democratic banner into November’s presidential election. With the stakes higher than ever, the two political titans clashed in a ferocious 90-minute exchange over key issues like inflation, abortion, immigration, and foreign policy. As the debate unfolded, it was clear tha...

 Tems breaks silence on pregnancy rumours, questions link to Future Grammy-winning artist Tems has addressed the pregnancy rumours that surfaced months ago. During a recent appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” she questioned why people speculated that she was pregnant with Future’s child. Tems humorously added that if rumors were to be spread, they could have at least involved Wizkid or Drake instead. “People just take the most controversial things. Because I was thinking, why am I pregnant for Future? Why Future? “Why not Wizkid? Why not Drake? Why not somebody else? If it was Drake, it would be the same thing but the reason why it is Future is because of his reputation.

 ‘I’ve worked harder than anyone’ - Beyoncé boasts American superstar Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter has expressed pride in her achievements. The multiple Grammy-winning singer said she works harder than anyone she knows. Beyoncé is GQ Magazine’s October cover star. “I have paid my dues a hundred times over. I have worked harder than anyone I know. And now I work smarter,” she stated. “In the end, the biggest reward is personal joy. Has what I created pushed others to think freely and believe in the impossible? If the answer to that question is yes, then that is the gift.” The ‘Brown Skin Girl’ crooner said singing is vital to her, stressing that without singing she would be “a walking dead.” She said, “It [singing] is one of the deepest joys of my life, a necessity as vital as breath. Without singing, without music, without creating, I would be a walking dead. Creating music isn’t work for me; it’s what I was born to do.” Beyoncé, 43, is the most awarded person in the Grammy’s his...

 Jigawa State Hands Over Hadejia Wetland Game Reserve To Minister Of Environment As National Park In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and Green Initiative, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has officially handed over the Hadejia Wetland Game Reserve to the Federal Government, designating it as a National Park.  The handover was made through the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal. The handover ceremony, which took place at the State Government House in Dutse, was attended by the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni, who represented the Honourable Minister. This significant milestone marks a major step forward in protecting and preserving one of Nigeria's most critical ecosystems. The Hadejia Wetlands, renowned for their rich biodiversity and environmental importance, will now benefit from enhanced conservation efforts and resources as part of the National Park network. The handover demonstrates a com...

 Egypt condemns Israel for bombing Gaza 'safe zone' Egypt strongly denounced Israeli airstrikes on a "humanitarian safe zone" in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday, which left dozens of civilians dead, according to TRT Afrika. At least 40 people were killed and scores injured in the strikes that targeted a tent camp after midnight in Khan Younis in al-Mawasi area, which Israel has designated as a "humanitarian safe zone" for displaced civilians in Gaza. Gaza's civil defence service said the Israeli missiles set refugee tents ablaze and caused craters as deep as nine meters (30 feet) in the area. "Egypt expresses its deep condemnation of the continued Israeli massacres against civilians in Gaza, in the absence of any effective international action to put an end to this human suffering, which has become a real challenge to the credibility of all humanitarian standards and values and a violation of the most basic rules of international humanitarian law...

 Court Jails  American Businessman, Marco Ramirez  68Years for $1.6m Visa Fraud in Lagos Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, convicted an American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez, for $1.2 million EB-5 visa scam . The Judge also convicted him for a separate $368,698.24 fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, prosecuted Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP and USA Now Energy Capital Group LP, for an alleged $1,235,000 EB-5 visa scam. The defendant allegedly obtained the money from his victims as processing fees for their investments in his company, USA Now Energy Capital Group LP, in the Employment-Based Fifth Preference (EB-5) United States of America Investor Programme, which would qualify them to be eligible for the issuance of USA Green Card. The defendant, however, allegedly reneged on his promise. He was initially arraigned on  a...

 Abuja Court Jails Man for Internet Fraud The Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on September 9, 2024 secured the conviction and sentence of one Nelson Solomon before Justice I. Nwosu of the FCT High Court Maitama, Abuja. Solomon was prosecuted on a two-count charge, bordering on impersonation, cheating and obtaining by false pretence. Count one of his charges reads: “That you Nelson Solomon, sometime in 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court committed the offence of cheating by impersonation when you fraudulently induced one Webbi J.W. Mary to deliver the sum if $100 (One Hundred United States Dollars) to you by pretending to be one John Scott, an American engineer and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 321 of the Penal Code Act Laws of the Federation 2004 and punishable under Section 324 of the same Act.” Count two reads: “That you Nelson Solomon sometime in 2024 in Abuja within the jurisdiction ...

 Woman slumps, dies while sharing testimony in Lagos church A 55-year-old woman, identified only as Ifeoma, reportedly died shortly after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 8:48 am during Sunday service on September 8, 2024, ultimately led to her death a few minutes later. The spokesperson for the state police command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday. The 55-year-old woman had allegedly gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed. Hundeyin said that the 55-year-old was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. He stated, “The Zonal accountant of the church in Ejigbo came to the station and reported that during testimony hour in the church, while the service was on, Ifeoma came out singing songs to give her testimony when she suddenly slumped. “She was quickly rushed to a n...

 Davido performs at Ethiopia’s 2017 new year ceremony Popular Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, recently performed at the Ethiopia New Year party as the country enters 2017. As seen in a video trending on social media on Wednesday, thousands of Ethiopians trooped out at the event in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital, celebrating their unique new year. To the surprise of many fans on social media, Ethiopia is seven years behind the rest of the world, rightly so, because the country follows its unique calendar system, known as the Ethiopian calendar or Ge’ez calendar. It is based on the ancient Egyptian calendar and has some distinctive features compared to the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. Ethiopia’s new year is celebrated on either September 11th or 12th in the Ethiopian calendar (Ge’ez calendar), which is seven to eight years behind the Gregorian Calendar, owing to alternate calculations in determining the date of the annunciation of the birth...

 Many feared dead as vehicle plows into Anambra market Several persons have been feared killed after a speeding vehicle rammed into the Oye-Agu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, it was gathered occurred at about 11:10am on Wednesday, causing several items of the traders spilling on the road. Eyewitnesses near the scene said the driver of the Toyota Sienna vehicle lost control of its brakes and rammed into the market, crushing some of the roadside traders. Details of the crash and the actual casualty figure are still sketchy. However, the incident has caused panic and crowded scenes in the market environs with various rescue efforts ongoing. Some of the injured victims were being rushed to a nearby hospital. The President-General of the Abagana Community, Ben Okongwu, who confirmed the incident to journalists further revealed that no fewer than three persons died in the crash, including an under-aged child, while some other persons sus...

 We will share him” – Toke Makinwa seeks permission from Wanni to join her in dating Shaun Toke Makinwa had a cheeky moment recently, when she visited the BBNaija 2024 housemates. While hanging out with the housemates, Toke Makinwa told Wanni that she would be sharing Shaun with her. It was a bold faced statement that made all the housemates laugh, including Wanni and Shaun. This video got the attention of netizens, and many of them are making light of the situation, with a sprinkle of snide remarks. balo_ng wrote, “All Shaun mind now he is winning the show Osim wanna gonna” uppesthigh wrote, “No matter how rich or big a babe is, Shaun will still maintain his champion, he waited for her to walk to him, such a guy guy! Love it” kemxy_699 wrote, “She’s a very free spirited person! I love her” adeagboyetundee wrote, “She should stav for two weeks am rooting for her toke for the money” ceecee melnunoo wrote, “No be say Shaun dey up…he for dey pompous this week” foxy.lover19 wrote, “The...

 Big Grace, double blessing for Portable as Toyin Abraham gives him N5million to star in her new movie; Yhemo Lee also gifts him N1million  It is raining double blessings for award-winning singer Habeeb Okikiola, better known by his stage name Portable, as he received blessings from actress Toyin Abraham and socialite Yhemo Lee. In a video posted on his Instagram page, the controversial singer revealed that the actress who he described as Queen Mother, gave him a whopping N5million to star in her upcoming movie, Alakada: Boujee and Bahd. He also revealed that socialite Yhemo Lee, who got married recently, gifted him N1 million. In what seems like a safe to Davido and others, Portable stated that whoever will help one wouldn’t stress them. “God bless your hustle 🙏 Queen Mother @toyin_abraham 🌎 she gives me 5m make I show my face inside her movie ALAKADA Ccc. @yhemo_lee AGBA Baller Money Spender Don Send me 1m … Who go help you no go stress you”. This isn’t the first time, Por...

 My heart is cold” – Ruger opens up about dating and his love life Nigerian singer Ruger is currently in a dilemma about his love life, and he took to social media to rant about it. Ruger said he doesn’t know he’s finding it difficult to find love, and that his heart is cold, which makes it difficult for him to love anybody. Going forward, Ruger kept lamenting, asking what could possibly be the problem, and what is stopping him from loving like any other person. An impressive number of netizens could relate to Ruger’s plight, and quite a number of them showed solidarity to him, while the rest mocked him. thefoodnetworknig2 wrote, “He don talk now o, before Cynthia go dey love up! Baba love eve don blind patapata, take note!” emeka wrote, “You that is waiting for romantic love may God provide the perfect match for you in Jesus’ name” bosejeje wrote, “No be only you bro love no Dey anywhere” omoakinthegreat wrote, “Love is never found! Love is attracted, true love can only be found i...

 Massachusetts mother shields daughter from an aggressive red tail hawk. Maya Lim was enjoying the day with her 2-year-old daughter when danger struck from above. As the toddler played, Maya noticed a large bird swooping in to attack. Maya quickly closed the distance and shielded her daughter from the hawks aggressive dive bomb before scooping her up and running to safety.   Raptor experts say "this is unusual behavior for red tail hawks and a nest must be nearby". The hawk was simply another mother protecting her babies from a perceived threat. The Lim family say they still see the hawk perched in the area but now they are cautious to not encroach in the protective hawk moms personal space.

 INEC ready for free, fair poll, Yakubu declares The Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, expressed satisfaction with the mock accreditation in Benin, confirming INEC’s readiness to conduct a free, fair and credible election in Edo State on September 21. The INEC chairman gave the assurance when he paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the three Local Government Areas where the mock accreditation took place on Tuesday. The mock accreditation held in the Egor, Ikpoba Okha and Oredo local government areas of the state. Addressing journalists after the exercise in Benin, Yakubu said from his assessment, the commission was fully ready for the September 21 governorship election, noting that the electorate had nothing to worry about. He said, “This is our readiness assessment visit to Edo State and the purpose is to reach some three Local Government Areas to assess our readiness in terms of preparations and materials received so far as wel...

 I was interrogated on Labour Party, protests – Ajaero narrates ordeal with DSS The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has narrated his ordeal while in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, and other security agencies. upon his arrest and detention, the DSS seized the NLC President’s phones and international passport. While confirming the release of the items on Tuesday, Ajaero said it was true his phones and passport had been returned to him by the DSS. Explaining his experience in the hands of the security agents, Ajaero said, it was like the DSS arrested him on behalf of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, department of the Police because IRT operatives came to interrogate him and took his statement while he was detained. ‘’The DSS also interrogated me and took my statement. I do not know why they have to embarrass me publicly like that. “The same IRT operatives in whose office we were on August 29, 2024, alongside Mr Femi Falana, came and as...

 Tinubu’s govt becoming indifferent, insensitive, unresponsive — Gani Adams LAGOS — THE Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Tuesday, lamented that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is becoming indifferent, insensitive and unresponsive to the plights of Nigerians. Adams in an open letter titled ‘President Bola Tinubu, time is going’, also said the present administration has disappointed Nigerians adding that the citizens can no longer bear the economic hardship. He said: “We have no regret that we were created to inhabit this geographical space in the West African axis of the African continent. “We are happy to be here because I don’t know any country in the world that God has blessed, in terms of natural and human resources, like Nigeria. “Obviously, past leaders, since 1960, disappointed Nigerians with the way ‘Nigeria and Nigerians were badly led and resources selfishly managed’. “When you came with the ‘Emilokan’ coinage in the build-up to the 2023 elec...

 Viral Libya video: Shun deadly pathways to migration — NiDCOM warns Nigerians The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against seeking dangerous migration routes in search of “greener pastures.” This warning follows a viral video showing Nigerians stranded in Libya, pleading for evacuation assistance. NiDCOM addressed the issue in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the video will be investigated and that the matter has been reported to the National Security Adviser, who leads the multi-agency evacuation team. The Commission highlighted that over 10,000 Nigerians were evacuated from Libya a few years ago, following a memo by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, which was approved by the then-President. This evacuation was carried out by a coalition of multi-agency teams formed specifically to assist Nigerians stranded in Libya. “For the umpteenth time, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa issued a clear warning to Nigerians to avoid these perilous migration rou...