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 Grave Robbers Arrested in Maroua for Human Bone Trafficking Three men, aged between 25 and 30, were recently arrested in the Mvan area of Yaoundé with a full human skeleton. They had traveled from Maroua and were caught by the police after an investigation.  This led the authorities to Pouss village, in the Maga district of the Far North region, where they found about 30 graves that had been disturbed and emptied. The skeleton the suspects were caught with is said to be worth 6 million francs and was intended for a foreign buyer.  According to law enforcement, these bones are used to make a drug known as "pebble," which sells for 75,000 francs per gram. The three men will soon appear before the public prosecutor. More photos below. 

  EFCC’s  Arrest at Urban Radio Enugu:  Facts of the Matter   On Monday, October 14, 2024 a team of operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, comprising four officers were at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu to invite one Favour Ekoh, host of Prime Time, a programme running at the Station. Ekoh is being investigated by the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC in an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme fraud involving about fifty (50) victims. According to the victims, Ekoh allegedly lured them into investing in a scheme “Life Trading” in a company,  Leverage Index Limited, where they were offered returns on investment  of 10 percent of their capitals after a period of time.   The victims alleged that after investing their money into the company located at No. 1 Colliery Street, Okpara Avenue, Enugu State, the company closed its office with no return on investment or principal returned to the victims. Ekoh all...

 In a bold move to combat environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) today sealed off several establishments across Lagos State.  The enforcement operation, which targeted areas such as Fagba, Iyana Ipaja, Ifako-Ijaiye, and Orile Agege, forms part of LASEPA’s ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws and safeguard public health. The affected establishments include;  Chanelrose Lounge & Bar, Mama Juli Lounge & Bakery, Klub P-14 Hotel, Emmy Prince Hotel, Baltimat Industries Limited, Iju Ishaga City Hotel & Lounge, Chitec Aluminum, and Safeland Hotel.  Despite prior warnings, these businesses were found to be in violation of various environmental regulations. LASEPA’s General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency’s commitment to strict enforcement of environmental standards. “Our stance on non-compliance is clear: it will not be tolerated,” “Businesses must acknowledge their environmental responsibili...

 ‘It’s not a UK matter’ — British envoy speaks on Sunday Igboho’s petition Richard Montgomery, the British high commissioner in Nigeria, says petitions on sovereign affairs of another country do not fall under the UK’s jurisdiction.  On Sunday, Igboho submitted a petition to the UK government on behalf of Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement. The content of the petition is not known, but Igboho is believed to have sought the support of the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the establishment of the Yoruba Nation. Eche Abu-Obe, spokesperson of the ministry of foreign affairs, said the British high commissioner was invited to shed light on Igboho’s visit. In a statement on Tuesday, Montgomery said he was pleased to have met with the minister to discuss the matter. The high commissioner said he reassured the minister that the document was not endorsed by any official body of the UK government or the UK parliamentary petitions committee. ”The delivery merely ref...

 A 12-year-old Tennessee boy loses his life during a hayride when a prank goes wrong. This sad incident unfolded at 10:45 p.m. in Harrison, Tennessee on October 11th. The Hamilton County, Tennessee Sheriff's Department were called to the 8200 block of Highway 58 at that time.  Once on scene, the first responders were informed of events which lead up to a 12-year-old, Samuel Jesson, being discovered unresponsive in the roadway. According to the children's chaperone for the evening at the Haunted Hilltop Hayride, the group of children he had been in charge of had hid in bushes along the hayride route. As the hayride passed, the children jumped out of their hiding spot in an attempt to scare the people on the hayride. Samuel had attempted to jump onto the trailer but he tragically slipped and fell under the tires. He was subsequently ran over and was unresponsive after the accident. Sadly, the juvenile was pronounced deceased on the scene. Our thoughts are with the family of Samu...

 National Grid Collapse Responsible for Prolonged Outage Dear Esteemed Customers,  We sincerely apologise for the power outage in our franchise states since yesterday evening. This is as a result of the. collapse of the national grid which occurred at about 18:05 pm on Monday, October 14th. The team at the Transmission Company of Nigeria are making efforts to restore supply back to the grid after which we shall restore to customers across all our franchise. We deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused.  Signed Abdulazeez Abdullahi  Head, Corporate Communication  15/10/2024.

 Ogun Contest's NFIU’s Financial Guidelines, Not Joining States to Challenge Constitutionality of EFCC in Supreme Court—Govt The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed several reports in the media indicating that the state had joined some states of the federation in a case at the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).  It added that the issue it is contending in court relates to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)’s Financial Guidelines, which it said unfairly limits the operations of states and local governments in the country. The Ogun State government issued this rebuttal in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. According to the statement, the constitutionality of the EFCC and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) had since been determined by the Supreme Court, and Ogun State considers discussions on the issue closed....

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES WAHID OSHODI ON ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF AFRICAN TABLE TENNIS FEDERATION   President Bola Tinubu congratulates Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF).    Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos state commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at the organisation's elective annual general meeting on Tuesday, October 15, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.    The President notes that Oshodi's election is a proud moment for Nigeria, reflecting the strong support he garnered in the lead-up.   He was nominated by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) and backed by several African nations, indicating the country's unwavering support for its sports leaders.    He says Oshodi’s election is also a vote of confidence in a seasoned sports administrator who has committed his time, energy, and...

 Beninese anti-French activist Kémi Séba arrested in Paris Beninese activist Kémi Séba has been arrested by French police in Paris, according to TRT Afrika. Séba was arrested at a restaurant where he was having lunch with one of his colleagues. He is among critical voices denouncing France's outsized influence in French-speaking West African countries. It was not immediately why he travelled to France. There have also been no official comments on his arrest. Presidential advisor Séba was recently appointed advisor to Niger's leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who seized power in a July 2023 military coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum. Niger has since severed diplomatic ties with Western countries and ordered the withdrawal of French, American, and German troops from the country. Séba used his Nigerien diplomatic passport to enter France, drawing the attention of authorities. He was taken into police custody, according to media reports. As founder of the campaign group...

 Kenyan court declines to stop deputy president's impeachment debate Kenya's High Court on Tuesday rejected an application by the deputy president's lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office last week. Justice Chacha Mwita ruled that parliament will be allowed to proceed with its constitutional mandate and the court won't "interfere." Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment motion was approved by a 281-44 vote in parliament last week and forwarded to the senate, which will begin hearings on Wednesday, AP reported. Gachagua is facing impeachment over corruption and other irregularities, including allegations that he supported anti-government protests in June. He denies all the charges against him. Six petitions Under the Kenyan Constitution, the removal from office is automatic if approved by both chambers, though Gachagua can challenge the action in court — something ...

 Soludo signs Anambra LG law, says absolute autonomy recipe for chaos Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described absolute autonomy for local government areas in Nigeria as an impossibility, insisting that it will be a recipe for chaos. Soludo made the assertion while signing the Local Government Administration Law in Awka. According to him, the attendant challenges before the issue of local government autonomy are such that would certainly deepen the fate of the system and spell doom for the expected beneficiaries of the process.

 Ghana’s AFCON hopes in tatters after losing 2-0 to Sudan The Black Stars of Ghana’s winless run stretched to four matches following a 2-0 defeat to Sudan in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Tuesday, October 15.

 Anambra  Speaker Visits Flood Affected Communities in Ogbaru By Chizoba Okeke  The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze, has paid a visit to flood-affected areas in Ogbaru to assess the situation and connect with displaced residents.  Udeze, who is the member representing Ogbaru II constituency assured the residents of government support and commitment. He was accompanied by Hon. Esmai Nnamdi, Chairman of LEMCE Ogbaru, and other officials.   During his visit to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, the speaker encouraged those affected to remain in the camps for their safety and promised that essential items like food, medical supplies, and mattresses would be provided to ease their burden while the flood persists.   He also visited some key infrastructural projects in the area, including the Atani-Ossomala Road and the Onuko Bridge to ascertain the level of work.  Addressing the suffering faced by ...

 Nigeria Set to Launch Robust Intellectual Property Policy to Safeguard Innovations   The Federal Government of Nigeria is reaffirming its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights with the revalidation of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy Paper. This initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministries of Industry, Trade and Investment, Culture and Creative Economy, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice and Health and Social Welfare, aims to produce a comprehensive policy document that will safeguard the intellectual assets of Nigerians.   Dr. Doris Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, emphasized the importance of this revalidation during her opening remarks at the one-day workshop. "Although the document was finalized in 2022, revalidation is necessary to address grey areas and incorporate emerging trends in property rights, aligning with global best practices," she stated. "Having an intellectual property pol...

 Damaging remarks about Nigeria drive away investors, FG warns citizens The Federal Government on Tuesday cautioned Nigerians against projecting the country in a negative light, stating that it is driving away investors and tourists. The Minister of Information, Idris Mohammed, raised these concerns in Abuja at the official unveiling of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group at a programme organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Recall that earlier in May, President Bola Tinubu announced that his nine-month-old administration had attracted $30 billion in direct foreign investment commitments to bolster the economy. The president stated this at the 2023 Leadership Annual Conference and Award in Abuja. However, the minister insisted that opportunities to secure further foreign direct investments from willing investors would be jeopardised if Nigerians continued to write and say negative things about the country. He said, “This brings me to the way Nigerians talk abo...

 CAF confirms Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifier against Libya will not hold The Confederation of African Football has announced that the second leg of the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifier fixture between the Super Eagles and Libya, scheduled for Tuesday, will not take place. This follows the Nigerians’ boycott of the fixture in protest against what they described as the inhumane treatment they suffered in the North African country. “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifier fixture between Libya and Nigeria will not take place as scheduled tonight. The matter will be referred to the competent CAF bodies,” read a short statement from CAF on Tuesday. CAF had, on Monday, in response to the controversy surrounding the game, stated that it had launched an investigation into the incident after the Libya Football Federation alleged sabotage and threatened legal action against Nigeria. In a statement on Monday night, the LFF condemned Nigeria’s decision to ...

 Apologise To Nigerian Government, Senate Tells Libya The Senate on Tuesday, asked Libya to apologise to the Nigerian government over the ill-treatment it meted out to Nigeria’s senior football men’s team, Super Eagles on Monday. This was after the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio condemned the act, while also demanding a probe and penalisation of Libya over the matter. Under personal explanation on Tuesday, Senator Ismaila Kawu raised the ill-treatment of the Super Eagles football team by the Libyan authorities and football federation in Libya. Condemning the actions of the Libyan authorities for these unwarranted hostilities, he noted with regret that the actions of the Libyan authorities and Football Federation did not only endanger the lives of the players, but other members of the delegation. He also urged the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. to call the attention of the Libyan government to the negative diplomatic consequenc...

 Public Notice NOTICE TO REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED ASSETS ON IKEJA ELECTRIC POLES  Our attention has been drawn to the flagrant violation and disregard for safety around our electricity poles by individuals and some corporate organizations, for private and commercial use. It is imperative to state that these acts not only portend great danger to the perpetrators and members of the public but also inhibit our operations which ultimately affects the quality of service to our esteemed customers. To this end, our team of technicians will commence the removal of unauthorized assets on our poles across the six Business units as well as explore available extant laws guiding the use of these facilities, with a bid to prosecute errant offenders to serve as a deterrent to others. This information is coming to you as part of our proactive approach for identifying risks and mitigating it, in line with our corporate policy of adhering to world class safety and regulatory standards for the well-b...

  Take down defamatory posts on Falana, Falz, court orders VeryDarkMan The Lagos State High Court has ordered controversial social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory comments and videos concerning lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin. Justice M. O. Dawodu delivered the ruling in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024 on Monday. According to him, the publications made by VeryDarkMan on his social media accounts on September 24, 2024, linking Bobrisky to Falz and his father were defamatory and injurious to their public image. Dawodu stated, “According to the applicants (Falz and Falana), the defendant (VeryDarkMan) knew these statements (Bobrisky’s claims) were false and untrue but proceeded to publish them to injure their reputation. “Furthermore, the defamatory statements are still trending on the defendant (VeryDarkMan)’s several online platforms and the injury to their reputation continues as long as the publicatio...

 PDP Govs Broker Truce, Ask All Parties To Revert To Status Quo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum (PDP-GF), has instructed feuding members of the party to revert to the status quo. The directive was given by the Chairman of the forum who is also Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, after a meeting of the governors which ended in the early hours of Tuesday. Mohammed said as a political party, the PDP was bound to have disputes among members but that those challenges can always be resolved. He said, “There is no crisis. The Governors, BoT, and the National Assembly caucus have agreed that the NWC should revert to the status quo.” Mohammed said all the suspensions have been nullified. By that statement, it means that the PDP’s National Working Committee should restore the suspended officers, and the acting national chairman should also remain. On Friday, a Federal High Court in Abuja barred the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) from removing Umar Damagum as the ...

 Yoruba Nation: UK Govt didn’t endorse Sunday Igboho’s petition – Nigeria govt The Federal Government on Tuesday stated that the petition by Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho calling for the UK to consider the Yoruba Nation Agitation was not endorsed by the UK government. Recall that Igboho, had on Saturday submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation. The movement is seeking the immediate intervention of the UK Prime Minister and his government in their agitation to set up a country that will be predominantly owned by indigenous Yoruba people. A statement issued by Amb Eche Abu-Obe, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,said following media reports on the petition, it invited the British High Commissioner in Abuja was invited to shed light on the issue. “During the meeting , the High Commissioner noted with concern that the matter was over blown, indicating that the media rep...

 Tributes  as legendary goalkeeper  Fregene dies at 77 Tributes have poured in for  late  national team goalkeeper,  Peter Fregene  who died  aged 77  after a protracted illness  almost   at midnight on Sunday . Fondly called Apo and regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, Fregene had  been critically ill and was reportedly  life support over the last few days, died in the presence of his two children and devoted wife, Tina at Oghara Teaching Hospital  in Delta State. His  passage was  announced by his former teammate , Mathematical Segun Odegbami who has been rallying kind hearted Nigerians  for financial assistance for the deceased.  “And the Man died, “ he wrote in a viral post. “A few minutes ago, Peter ‘Apo’ Fregene, OLY, former goalkeeper for Nigeria’s Green Eagles, who has been on life-support for the past one week, passed on to meet his Creator. “He died quietly in t...

 Rivers Assembly: Wike loyalists declare pro-Fubara lawmakers’ seats vacant The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant in the wake of their absence from sittings for 152 days. While making the declaration on Tuesday during plenary, Amaewhule explained that Ehie did not properly write to inform the House of his new office, and as such his seat has been declared vacant. Regarding Victor Oko-Jumbo and the two others, the House held three separate votes to declare their seats vacant for absenteeism from sitting for 152 days consecutively without notification or permission, in violation of the 1999 Constitution. The House further agreed to write to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct elections to replace the now vacant seats within 90 days to provide representation for their people. Also, the Assembly agreed to give...

 Nigeria battles Inflation spike as rates hit 32.70% in September Nigeria's inflation rate has risen to 32.70% for the month of September, according to a report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The NBS reported that the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 32.70%, compared to 32.15% recorded in August 2024. "Looking at the movement, the September 2024 headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55% compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate," the Bureau noted. "On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate was 5.98 percentage points higher than the rate recorded in September 2023 (26.72%). "This shows that the headline inflation rate (year-on-year basis) increased in September 2024 when compared to the same month in the preceding year (i.e., September 2023)," the NBS stated. Additionally, the NBS reported that on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate for September 2024 was 2.52%, 0.30...

 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚, 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐲𝐚 𝐀𝐅𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐲 The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.

 India has been ranked 105th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI), placing it in the “serious” category for hunger. The report, published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, tracks hunger and undernutrition across the globe. India scored 27.3 on the index, highlighting major challenges related to hunger, malnutrition, and child mortality in the country. The GHI score is based on four key indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. In India, 13.7% of the population does not get enough calories, while 35.5% of children under five suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. Additionally, 18.7% of children under five have low weight for their height, a sign of acute malnutrition. Furthermore, 2.9% of children in India die before the age of five. India’s ranking is lower than some of its neighbors in South Asia, such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, which fall into the “moderate” hunger category. Pakistan ...

 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has accused the Indian government of collaborating with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target pro-Khalistani elements in Canada. During a press conference, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gauvin stated that India was using organized crime elements to spread terror, specifically targeting the South Asian community. She claimed the Bishnoi group was connected to agents of the Indian government. India has strongly denied these allegations, calling them “preposterous” and accusing the Canadian government of pushing a political agenda. In a statement, the Indian foreign ministry said the claims were part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s vote bank politics. The situation comes at a time when India is investigating the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for its involvement in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Tensions between India and Canada have been rising, with diplomatic relations reaching a new low. Both countries have expelled each other’s di...

 May every unfriendly friend be scattered” – Angels Okorie rains curses on her enemies Angela Okorie is fighting battles once again, but this time around, she didn’t call any names. The former actress turned musician took to Instagram to talk about how helping people often backfires She went on to rain curses on her enemies, stating that May every unfriendly friend scatter. Angela Okorie has had her fair share of online battles, so it isn’t certain who she’s pointing fingers at this time around. One of her most prominent beefs was with actor Zubi Michael, who she dragged incessantly after Junior Pope died. Angela Okorie accused Zubi Michael of many things, and slammed him for being insensitive and not posting about Junior Pope’s death. She received her fair share of backlash when she attended Junior Pope’s funeral in an outfit that incited major outrage online.

 You’re the glue that holds this family together” – Regina Daniels’ stepson rains praises on her Actress Regina Daniels is living her best step-mom life, and basking in the attention that she’s getting from her stepson. The stunning actress recently reposted an Instagram post from her stepson, who celebrated her on her birthday. In his post, Regina Daniels’ stepson Amir wrote Happy birthday to an incredible woman who I’m lucky enough to call my stepmom. You have a good heart and I am so glad that my dad found somebody das amazing as you. To all of us I know your both a mother and a friend You’re the glue that holds this family together,when you came first into our lives u welcomed us with open arms and for that we are grateful that you saw us as your a children. Have a great day Happy birthday aunty Regina”

 APC mocks PDP as Ighodalo files petition at Edo tribunal The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, filed a petition to challenge the outcome of the September 21 governorship election in the state. The State Chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi, who disclosed this at a press conference in Benin, noted that the party was able to beat the deadline for filing an appeal on Saturday, against all odds. The Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024, produced the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the election, polling 291,667 votes to defeat Ighodalo Asue Ighodalo of the PDP, who garnered 247,274 votes. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party and other contestants trailed in the poll. After the declaration of Okpebholo as the winner, the PDP accused the Independent National Electoral Commission and the APC of attempts to frustrate its right to contest the election result at the tribunal, as it ci...

 Adesanya reveals financial struggles after Pereira loss UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has opened up on a dark period in his career when he was left financially poor following a loss to Alex Pereira during his kickboxing days in China. The Nigerian-born Kiwi UFC star and former middleweight champion, known for his flashy style and confidence in the octagon, shared a surprising tale of hardship on The JRE podcast, narrating how he found himself in dire straits after the promotion he was fighting for suddenly stopped offering him bouts. “When I was fighting in China and I lost to Alex, they stopped giving me fights. I think, at the time, I was the highest-paid foreign fighter in China, but then they stopped giving me fights,” Adesanya revealed. He pleaded with the promotion, saying, “Look, I have seven more fights on my contract. Can I at least just get three? I just need three,” as his funds were rapidly depleting. The situation became so desperate that Adesanya was down to his last $...

  Herbert Wigwe's Father Denies Fighting Over  Son's Assets  "We, the family of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, wish to address a recent article titled “Family Dispute Erupts Over Estate of Late Banking Executive Herbert Wigwe” published on October 13, 2024.  This article has unfortunately spread widely across social and national media. While we recognize the role of the press in sharing news, it is vital that such reports are based on truth and accuracy. To clarify, at no point has Pastor Shyngle Wigwe requested 20% of the estate of the late Herbert Wigwe. Neither  has there been any such request by other family members. The article's claim that this demand contradicts Herbert's will is entirely false and misleading. The facts regarding the estate are already publicly available in the Probate Registry, where an affidavit clearly outlines the correct details. A simple search by your reporters would have revealed this truth. During this painful time of grief, our family re...