A PRIEST IN ANAMBRA STATE WEDDED A COUPLE YESTERDAY, DESPITE DISPUTES WITH THE BRIDE’S FATHER. (PHOTOS).

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 A priest in Anambra State wedded a couple yesterday, despite disputes with the bride’s father In a video circulating online, the Reverend Father narrated that The father of the bride who is from Nteje had insisted that the wedding should not take place unless his daughter swøre never to associate with his mother whom he has a quarrel with. The conflict arose from past marriage issues between the father and her mother. Before the wedding, the father repeatedly met with the priest, warning that he had already taken the bride's mother to a deity and that the girl must follow him to the shrine to appease that deity before the marriage can go on. For peace to prevail, the priest advised the couple to comply with all the father’s requests so the wedding could proceed, the priest even donated some of the items that the brides father told her to bring to use in appeasing the deity. However, when they reached the shr|ne, the father suddenly changed his demand, insisting the daughter take a...

OGUN HEADMASTER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PUPIL. (PHOTO).

 


Ogun Headmaster Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Pupil


The Ogun State Government has confirmed the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, a private school headmaster in Eyin Ogbe, Igode, near Ogijo, for allegedly assaulting a female pupil.


Afelaja was apprehended following a report from a concerned citizen who alerted the state authorities about the incident.


Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, announced the arrest in a statement on Monday, assuring the public that the victim is receiving medical care and psychological support.


“Our rescue team intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu, after reports of a school headmaster assaulting a young female pupil. The suspect is currently in police custody, and we are closely monitoring the well-being of the rescued child and her mother,” Adeleye stated.


She emphasized the government’s commitment to justice for survivors of abuse, pledging to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure swift legal action against offenders.


“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of maltreatment. The administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun maintains a zero-tolerance policy for gender-based violence and child abuse,” she added.


Boy Rescued from Abusive Father in Ado-Odo/Ota


In a related development, the ministry also rescued a four-year-old boy in Igboko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, after he was reportedly assaulted by his father.


The child is now under the protective custody of the Ministry, receiving medical care and emotional support.


“The alleged perpetrator is in police custody, and legal proceedings are underway to ensure justice is served. The child is stable and responding well to treatment,” Adeleye confirmed.


She called on the public to support efforts in eliminating gender-based violence and child abuse in the state.

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