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 Burna Boy will ask for my account number and send me N12 million as apology by the time I am through with him” – Speed Darlington vows Nigeria rapper Speed Darlington seems not to have learned from his mistake as he has threatened to deal with Grammy singer Burna Boy We reported last week that Burna Boy filed a petition against Speed Darlington for alleged cyberstalking. The rapper was taken to Abuja where he was detained by the IRT team. Darlington’s mother alleged that Burna Boy and his team were responsible for her son’s arrest, and begged the Grammy singer to release her son. After spending 3 days in detention, Speed Darlington was released on bail after meeting conditions stipulated by the police at the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team’s Department in the Guzape Area of Abuja. Rather than tone down his madness, the rapper, via Instagram Live, vowed to deal with Burna. He stated that the Grammy singer would beg for his account number by the time he was th...

 I married my husband a virgin – Regina Daniels clarifies claims of having 20 boyfriends Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has clarified that she lost her virginity to her husband, Ned Nwoko, after facing backlash for mentioning multiple boyfriends before their marriage.  During a live session earlier on her social media page, the actress addressed rumors suggesting she had no choice in marrying Nwoko, who is significantly older, stating that she had "20 other men" providing for her basic needs. "When I saw him with my husband, I forgot I was supposed to have a boyfriend. At that time, I had about 20 boyfriends, each serving different purposes. When people think I didn’t have a choice or that my mom forced me, they don’t know my mom was actually against it. My entire family said no, but one day, I will share our story," she said. Her comment about having "20 boyfriends" drew criticism from some Nigerians who accused her of being involved with numerous men pr...

 SANWO-OLU MOURNS LAGOS SCHOLARSHIP BOARD'S EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the death of the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdulrahman Lekki, describing his demise as a rude shock and a big loss to the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described Lekki, who passed away on Wednesday, as a committed and passionate public officer. He said the deceased served the state with dedication as the Executive Secretary of the State’s Scholarship Board and was deeply committed to empowering young people through education. The Governor also condoled the immediate family, friends, and associates of the departed, as well as the management and entire staff of the Lagos State Scholarship Board. He said, “I am saddened by the death of the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, Abdulrahman Lekki. He was diligently and deeply committed to empower...

 SANWO-OLU PERFORMS GROUNDBREAKING OF 18-FLOOR IBOM TOWERS IN LAGOS   •Says Akwa Ibom State's investment will strengthen relationship, grow revenues •We invested in real estate to grow our State economy, says Eno   The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, performed a groundbreaking ceremony of an 18 storey multipurpose building called Ibom Towers in Lagos by Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, saying the landmark project represents not only physical growth but a symbol of inter-state collaboration and shared prosperity. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who praised the bold move made by Governor Umo Eno for identifying Lagos as a good place to invest, said Akwa Ibom State's investment in Lagos will strengthen the relationship between the two states and grow their revenues. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke while performing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ibom Towers owned by the Akwa Ibom State at Plot 868A, Bishop Aboyade Cole, Victoria Island in Lagos State. Ibom Towers, located in ...

 More troubles for Fubara as court stops CBN from releasing Rivers' allocation The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further releasing monthly financial allocations to the Rivers State government. The court held that the receipt and disbursement of monthly allocations since January this year by Governor Siminalayi Fubara is a constitutional somersault and aberration that must not be allowed to continue. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who issued the order on Wednesday, held that the presentation of the 2024 budget by Fubara before a 4-member Rivers House of Assembly was an affront to the Constitutional provision. Specifically, the Judge said that Fubara action in implementing an unlawful budget smacked gross violations of the 1999 Constitution he swore to protect. The judge therefore restrained the CBN, the Accountant General of the Federation, Zenith Bank, and Access Bank from further allowing Fubara to access money from the Consolidated Reve...

 Alex Ikwechegh, was granted N500,000 bail by the magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, after he was charged for assaulting Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.  He pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and threat to life, and the case has been adjourned to November 8, 2024. Despite apology, police arraign rep who assaulted Bolt Driver A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted Alex Ikwechegh, member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency, bail of N500,000, following an assault on an e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. The lawmaker was arraigned Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life. He pleaded not guilty to the charges filed by the office of the Inspector-General of Police. His counsel then made an oral application for his bail. The magistrate, Abubakar Umar Sai’id, granted the application with the bail sum set at N500,000 and two sureties in like sum. Sai’id said the sureties must reside within the jurisdiction of the cour...

 Senate confirms Tinubu’s new ministers The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of the seven new ministerial nominees. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the confirmation of the ministers after they were cleared through a voice vote by senators at the plenary. The confirmation brings the total number of ministers serving in the administration of President Bola Tinubu to 50. Nentawe Yilwatda was confirmed as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment and Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as Minister of State Foreign Affairs. Others are Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Idi Maiha as Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Idi Maiha ; Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development and Suwaiba Ahmad as Minister of State Education. Last Thursday, Mr Tinubu sent a correspondence to the Senate, requesting for screening and confirmati...

 KESHINRO DECORATES PROMOTED SENIOR AND JUNIOR OFFICERS IN GRAND STYLE, CHARGES PERSONNEL TO REMAIN COMMITTED. The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro today, Wednesday, 30th October, 2024, officially, decorated, the newly, promoted, senior and junior officers in a colourful ceremony, at the State Command Headquarters, in Alahusa, Ikeja. The number of senior officers promoted, in the state command amount up to two hundred and eighty ( 280 ), while the number of junior officers promoted, equal one hundred and thirty one ( 131 ).  At the decoration ceremony today, Wednesday, in Lagos State Command the following officers were decorated, to their new ranks; Assistant Commandants of Corps ( ACC ) to Deputy Commandants of Corps ( DCC ), Chief Superintendents of Corps ( CSC ) to Assistant Commandants of Corps ( ACC ), Superintendents of Corps ( SC ) to Chief Superintendents of Corps ( CSC ), Deputy Superintend...

 State House Press Release President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).   Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.   Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite  Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.   The 56-year-old Oluyede and Lagbaja were coursemates and members of the 39th  Regular Course.   He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1992, effective from 1987. He rose to Major-General in September 2020.   Oluyede has held many commands since his commissioning as an officer. He was Platoon Commander and adjutant at 65 Battalion, Company Commander at 177 Guards Battalion, Staff...

 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE ARREST MAJOR ARMS DEALER, RECORDS ARREST OF 1246 SUSPECTS, RECOVERY OF 3172 VARIOUS AMMUNITION IN DIFFERENT CRIMINAL CASES IN ONE MONTH. As IGP Reaffirms Dedication to Enhancing Public Safety In several operations exemplifying the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM., to ensure perpetrator of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of our dear country, The Force has once again recorded a milestone achievement in the fight against crime. Since October 1st 2024, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant achievements in the fight against crime. These include the arrest of 371 armed robbery suspects, 186 kidnapping suspects, 242 Murder/homicide suspects, 63 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 217 rape suspects, 167 suspected cultists and recovery of 210 vario...

 PRESS RELEASE RULE OF LAW: POLICE PROSECUTES HON. ALEXANDER MASCOT IKWECHEGH FOR ASSAULT As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Upholding Law and Order In response to a case of assault on a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, on the night of October 27 2024, the  Nigeria Police Force Special Investigation Unit and the Legal Section have concluded investigations into the case and today arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh on the charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation and Criminal Force and Assault Contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act at the Kuje Magistrate Court.  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., had ordered a proper investigation into the matter to ensure that justice is served and promoting human respect and dignity in Nigeria.  The IGP hereby reaffirms the Force's commitment to upholding the rule of law, reassuring members of the public that the Force remains dedicate...

 CLAIMS OF INSURGENTS TAKING OVER NIGERIAN MILITARY TRAINING CAMP IN NIGER STATE, UNTRUE The Nigerian Army is aware of the vicious insinuations circulating in the media , alleging that insurgents have taken over a Military Training Area in Kontagora, Niger State. We acknowledge the palpable unease this baseless claim may have stirred within the Kontagora and Mariga communities, as well as Niger State as a whole. However, we wish to clarify that no credible threat exists in those areas as being peddled, contrary to the information presented by Honourable Abdullahi Isah, representing the Kontagora II Constituency on the floor of the Niger State House of Assembly on 28 October 2024. Reports purporting an invasion of the military training area by alleged bandits and the subsequent displacement of residents from 23 communities across Kontagora and Mariga are not only untrue, but are utterly misleading and harmful, as it appears calculated to incite unnecessary panic in the neighbourhood...

 Mozambique opposition calls for protests over poll outcome Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, whose whereabouts were unknown on Wednesday, has called for a week-long strike to protest the result of a presidential election, AFP reported. Tensions have simmered in the Southern African nation where the ruling Frelimo party, in power for 49 years, won an October 9 vote. Opposition parties and election observers have denounced irregularities in the vote. Mondlane, 50, who is backed by the small Podemos party and claimed victory shortly after the vote, has called for a nationwide strike from October 31 to November 7. 'Public demonstration' "We're going to start a public demonstration, a week-long strike," he said in a Facebook discussion on Tuesday. He also said he had to "cross four borders... to do this live", with speculation mounting about his whereabouts. Police said they were investigating Mondlane after he staged protests last week, ...

 Undergraduate Bags 14 Years Jail Term in Port Harcourt   Justice A. T. Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  has convicted and sentenced a final year student of the University of Port Harcourt, Henry Nathaniel Ekanem forteen(14) years imprisonment for internet fraud.   He was jailed on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 upon arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on seven-count charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and impersonation.    One of the counts reads: "That you,  Henry Nathaniel Ekanem on or about 17th September, 2024, at Choba in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, with intent to defraud, did obtain the sum of Twenty Two United states of America dollars ($22)  from Diana Roskov by fraudulently representing yourself as Coran Capsha, manager of the singer, Chris Stapleton, a pret...

 EFCC Seeks Yahaya Bello’s trial in Absentia The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 30, 2024 asked Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to proceed with the trial of a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in absentia, arguing that his non-appearance in court for arraignment should not be allowed to frustrate his trial.  The EFCC through its lead counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, also urged the court to enter a plea of “not guilty” on behalf of Bello. Bello is facing trial on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80.2billion. The court had summoned him for arraignment six consecutive times. Pinheiro told the court that the former governor’s refusal to appear for his arraignment was malicious and that the court should not demonstrate helplessness by not trying him in absentia. “A court can never demonstrate helplessness. That would be an indication of anarchy and society is based on t...

 EFCC Arrests 25 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Benin City Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include eight exotic cars, laptops and phones They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

  EFCC Arrests 55 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 arrested fifty-five(55) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. They were arrested in a sting operation in their hideouts following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences Items recovered from the suspects include nine exotic cars,  two bikes, laptops,  smart phones as well as charms. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations

 A 39-year-old stepfather was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Maake Regional Court for raping his 15-year-old stepdaughter  This horrific incident occurred in December 2010 when the victim and her younger brother were left alone at home while their mother was at work. The stepfather deceived the victim by claiming he was sent by their mother to give them snacks, then proceeded to rape her - a tragedy that happened twice before the victim found the courage to report it to her mother, leading to the stepfather's arrest.

  A tragic incident unfolded in Tembisa this morning when a 29-year-old soccer player allegedly collided with a female driver transporting her 9-year-old daughter to school on Andrew Maphetho Drive. Unfortunately, the child didn't survive and was pronounced dead at the scene. What's even more disturbing is that the soccer player reportedly fled the scene, leaving the family to deal with the devastating aftermath. Police investigation revealed bottles of alcohol and drugs at the scene, which raises serious concerns about the soccer player's state at the time of the accident. As a result, a case of culpable homicide, reckless, and negligent driving has been opened. More photos below. 

  A police sergeant in Limpopo is currently on the run after allegedly shooting and killing his wife and domestic worker at his homestead in Masisi on Tuesday evening The motive behind the incident is still unknown, but domestic violence cannot be ruled out at this stage. The police have opened two counts of murder cases, and a manhunt is underway for the sergeant.

 New Jersey teacher hailed as a hero after using her own body to shield a student suffering a viscous attack. As 56-year-old special education teacher Cathy Hurley walked to her car after work on Tuesday, October 22nd, she noticed a group of teens rushing past her. She grew concerned and decided to follow them. Cathy's worst fears were realized when she witnessed the group throwing a teen to the ground as they began to seriously physically attack him. Cathy was worried about physically intervening and began screaming to stop. She had also called the police. When the group of assailants paid her no heed, she became desperate to stop the attack. That's when this heroic teacher decided to sacrifice her own safety. She threw herself over the teen to shield him from the blows he was receiving.  The teens immediately stopped the attack and fled the scene. They were all later apprehended and charged in the attack. Shemin School Administration commended her bravery in a letter to the ...

 A Texas woman sadly goes fully blind in one eye after parasites invade her eye due to swimming in contact lenses. 23-year-old Brooklyn McCasland contracted acanthamoeba keratitis while visiting friends in Alabama. While on vacation she went swimming and soon after started having signs of an eye infection.  However due to the fact that AK mimics common eye infections in early stages, Brooklyn was misdiagnosed for a period of time, giving the parasites time to burrow in. AK is very rare and 90% of cases are in contact lens users. Brooklyn was in increasingly more pain and eventually went completely blind in her right eye even though she was visiting eye doctors 3 times a week. Finally, a test result revealed the true culprit but it's so rare the treatments are only made in the UK. Luckily, the office in Dallas had some samples of the treatment and Brooklyn was able to start treatments. The process is slow and she has to use drops every 30 minutes. There is still a chance that s...

 I am not a trouble maker - Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare speakout  Controversial Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare speakout on the allegations between her and the BRT police. The actress on a podcast declared that she is not a trouble makers and did not run when being punished. On her statement Laide Bakare said This issue between me and the BRT police road, it's  was clear this is a major road many people was passing through, probably in your own geography map structure you pointed it's out that no vehicle most pass through the road and is unknown to the public. That is the place everybody was passing, hidden under that is unfair because you did not notify the public about the road. After this issue I was slammed with almost 20 million Naira Tax, I wonder because i always pay my tax  I’m not a Trouble Maker. But I don’t run when being pushed. I’m here to defend the masses. If you have being maltreated or harassed by these people. Brief your story beneath this video. ...

 Work As A Team- Idemili North LGA Chairman Charges Councillors By Chiedu Uche Okoye The Idemili North LGA Chairman, Mr. Stanley Nkwoka, inaugurated newly elected councillors representing the towns in Idemili North LGA into office.  The swearing-in ceremony for the councillors took place at the Idemili North LGA Headquarters, Ogidi.  Mr. Nkwoka charged the councillors to work as a team and abide by the local government bye-laws and rules so as to achieve the lofty goals of the Gov. Soludo led government.  He further advised them to carry out the functions of their offices in line with Gov. Soludo's policies in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the Anambra people.  The councillors, who were sworn into office, were Mr Samuel Anikpe, who represents Nkpor 1; Mr Mathew Obi, who represents Abacha ward 1; Mr Obidike Nwabunwanne, who represents Ogidi ward 1; Mr Shedrach Emelumgini, who represents Eziowelle ward; and Mr Obiora Chukwunulum, represents Ogidi w...

 15 ELECTED COUNCILLORS SWORN IN AT ONITSHA NORTH LGA  By Mbuna I Nkiru, Amaechina Anthonia, Uche Azuka Claribel Udah, Chioma Nwankwo and  Chika Obi A significant event was witnessed in Onitsha  North Local  Government Area as 15 councillors, all elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), were officially inaugurated by the Clerk of the House. During the ceremony, the newly inaugurated councillors also nominated principal officers to lead the house,and Mr Nnamdi Okwuayanga was nominated as the leader, with Obiora Obi as Deputy Leader,  Chijoke Okpalaugo- Majority Leader. Others were; Mrs. Nkiru Vivian Okagbue --Deputy Majority Leader, Anthony Oseloka Asolo- Chief Whip and Mr. Samuel Noyelu as Deputy Chief Whip. The Mayor of the LGA, Mr Nweze Tony  Nwora while congratulating the councilors urged them to approach their responsibilities with integrity and a commitment to the development and welfare of Onitsha North residents....

 Press Release   Do not lose guard in defence of democracy, Information Minister Urges media    It is imperative for the media to not lose guard in the defence of Nigeria’s 24 years of unbroken democratic experience, the Minister of Information, @HMMohammedIdris , stated when the executive council of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), paid him a courtesy visit to inform on the preparations for the 20th All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) scheduled to take place in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, from November 6-9, 2024.   “Nigeria’s democratic journey was hard fought for by all, with the media playing a leading role in the struggle against military dictatorship, therefore, 24 years after, the media shouldn’t be seen to be losing guard at this critical juncture. What it must do is to sustain and reinforce its time-honoured support for democracy,” Idris said.   Idris assured the NGE executives led by its President, Mr Eze Anaba, that the government of President B...

 CAN denies criticising Otti over church tax, demands retraction The Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has distant itself from authorizing any statement against the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, over a purported tax on churches in the state. In a statement endorsed by the state chairman of CAN, Rev. Ojo Uduma and the state Secretary of CAN, Rev. Dr. Francis E. Okere over the weekend, the Christian body said it never sent any letter to Sahara Reporters for publication or authorized anyone to make statement on its behalf. News made around last week quoting that Abia CAN called on Otti to stop taxing God by reversing the state signage law asking churches to pay for their signpost or billboards outside their church premises. The statement reads, “This is to bring to the notice of the general public that Christian Association of Nigeria Abia State chapter did NOT send any letter to Sahara Reporters for publication and never authorized anybody or group of pe...

 ‘It was airworthy’ – NCAA speaks on crashed helicopter The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has debunked the report that a helicopter with registration 5NBQG that crashed in Port Harcourt, Rivers state last week was not airworthy. The Director-General of NCAA, Chris Najomo, in a statement, said it was not true that the ill-fated copter was scrapped in 2018, as claimed reports making the rounds. On Thursday, a copter operated by East Wind Aviation and engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, crashed at 11:22 a.m. along the waterways in the Rivers State capital. The copter reportedly took off from Port Harcourt Military Base, DNPM, with its destination as the FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN oil rig. A total of eight persons were confirmed on board but four bodies have been recovered so far. A report by an online platform (NOT TO MENTION) had said that the ill-fated copter was scrapped outside the country in 2018 but the NCAA boss said that was not correct. Najomo...

 In a shocking incident, a teacher was caught using drugs on the premises of Lengeribari Primary School in Assam’s Lahorighat, Morigaon district. The teacher, identified as Hazrat Ali, was seen taking drugs inside the kitchen used for preparing midday meals for students. The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and environment of the school. Disturbing footage reveals Ali openly consuming drugs in the kitchen while classes were ongoing nearby. Parents and staff expressed worry about the potential influence on young students, as the behavior was reportedly taking place in close proximity to them. The school principal had previously informed local education authorities in Lahorighat about Ali’s behavior, but no action was taken. This alleged negligence by the authorities has added to the outrage among parents and the school community, who are now demanding swift intervention. The incident has sparked a call for stricter measures to ensure a safe and positive environm...