Men marrying 4 women are helping the society - Ned Nwoko

Nigerian billionaire and politician, Ned Nwoko has disclosed that having multiple wives is relevant in today’s world looking at the economic stress in the country.

The 60-year-old husband of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels opened up on his career, family and his wife in an interview with BBC Igbo where he detailed how he married all his wives.

According to Ned Nwoko who does not believe in dating, marrying four women is helping society because it is due to the downturn of the economy that has force many women into prostitution.

On his marrying another wife, he said:

“Whether I marry another wife is not … she knows that it can happen, I come from a very polygamous environment myself, I love children and I want more children, she knows it and my other wives know this, so we see what happens in the future.”

“You see the average Northerner marrying two, three, four women, they are helping the society because it is the economic downturn that has affected so many women who you see doing prostitution and all that. But the fallacy of it all is that Christianity does not allow that in the South and yet, the average Southern man has 10 girlfriends.

“I love my culture as I know it, not as they are trying to dilute it. Igbo culture is wonderful and should be promoted the way it has always been. But even looking at that, look at your population in Nigeria and what I will call economy of marriage, as an Igbo man with one wife, four children, a Northerner has four wives with five children each, in the next 10 years, 20 years, imagine the population of the Northerner.

“With you, an Igbo person, the population will be like one to five because of this disparity. The gap is getting bigger and Igbos will never catch up because of this self-imposed restriction,” he bemoaned.

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'Without her my life won’t be perfect', Again, Teebillz gushes over his new woman

Music executive, Teebillz has taken to social media to gush over his woman.

Sharing a photo of them on his Instagram page, he wrote;

''Without her my life won’t be perfect! Without her, you won’t have your lil 15min of fame either........ don’t get it twisted! #TheOnlyOne 💛🩸😘

My healer 💛😘''

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I achieved fame earlier than I thought –Blossom Chukwujekwu

Blossom Chuwujekwu is one of the talented actors that is making the movie industry tick at the moment. His fluid acting skills have also endeared him to many.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the actor said people often told him that his rise to stardom was swift. He said, “I think I achieved fame earlier than I thought. Everybody tells me that my rise was really fast. It has been amazing. 

There have been challenges but we have surmounted them and I don’t have any regrets. There are things one might think one could have done better, but there is really no time to regret.

 The most important thing is to move on and correct any mistake one thinks one has made. My journey, so far, has been really amazing and rewarding. I would credit it all to the grace of God. However, working hard and having the right people around one has been strategic as well. 

Also, one cannot discount the place of humility. Humility opens doors. One has to stay humble, irrespective of what one thinks one has achieved. I like to learn from people I work with, whether the person is experienced or inexperienced.”

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Lekki shootings: Army withdraws from Lagos panel

The Nigerian Army has withdrawn participation from the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and the October 20 Lekki Toll Gate ‘shootings’.

A former member of its team of counsel to the panel, Mr S.N Agweh, said the Army had disbanded the team.

The team was headed by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Akinlolu Kehinde.

The Army, after making a few appearances, has shunned repeated summons for several of its officers, including summons sent by the panel through former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai.

The officers are a Lieutenant Colonel of the 81 Division, S.O Bello, who was the Commanding Officer of the 65 Batallion, which was at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, and Godwin Umelo, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 81 Division.

Their invitation followed the testimony of the Commander of 81 Division, Major-General Ibrahim Taiwo, debunking claims that soldiers shot #EndSARS protesters with live bullets during the operation.

Petitioners at the tribunal have alleged that soldiers fired live bullets at peaceful protesters, killing and injuring several, contrary to the Army’s claim that only blanks were fired in the air to disperse stone throwers.

The hearing of proceedings involving the Army have been stalled as neither the officers nor their counsel were present.

The last hearing on January 23 was the third time in a row, and the panel chairman, Judge emeritus Dorris Okuwobi warned of the consequences of the military’s failure to honour the summons.

Justice Okuwobi said the army would not be able to complain of fair hearing denial after the panel submits its findings to the government.

She said: “The difficulties the panel now experiences is having Mr Kehinde explain to the panel why those summoned by the panel are not attending proceeding; this is creating undue delay in the investigation of the Lekki event of October 20, 2020.

“In that respect, it is hereby ordered that the counsel for the panel shall issue a letter to learned Silk, Mr A.T Kehinde, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, to appear before the panel at the next adjourned date to explain why he would not conclude the case of the Nigerian Army.”

Mrs. Okuwobi said it behoved on Kehinde to assist the panel in achieving the task of investigating the Lekki shooting incident to avoid issues of denial of fair hearing that might arise when the panel’s report is submitted to the government.

But appearing on the SANs’ behalf, Agweh said Kehinde had already written to the panel to explain why he was no longer appearing at the panel.

He spoke just after a petition involving Reddington Hospital’s role in providing medical care for injured #EndSARS protesters was called.

Agweh said: “The letter written by Kehinde, dated 20th January, which was already sent to this panel, explains it all, that the team of legal practitioners led by Kehinde, SAN, who represented the Nigerian Army on this panel, based on the summons issued by this panel on the 28th day of October, 2020, that team has been disbanded by the Nigerian Army.

“Our job finished; I think, on 21st of November, and so, we do not have any further mandate to represent the Army in any subsequent proceedings.

“So, it is not a matter of disrespect that that team is no longer appearing here. In short, when this case was called, I didn’t even know the Nigerian Army was involved in it, because as at that time, these cases were not before this tribunal. We had finished our business before these cases came up.”

Following arguments by counsel, panel chair Justice Doris Okuwobi ruled that all five petitions slated for Saturday involving the Army be adjourned till February 27, and fresh summons be sent to officers named as respondents in the cases.

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Another unrest in Ibadan as houses are razed, shops looted

Residents of Aderogba, Bayerunka, Ogboriefon area of Ibadan have lamented security challenges in the area after hoodlums attacked them, looted many houses, shops in the area, and thereafter set the shops and houses on fire.

The incident was said to have claimed no fewer than five lives. The incident was said to be a clash among gangs from Ogboriefon, Beyerunka and Iyana Aderogba and Obasanjo Street, Ibadan.

A resident in the area, Michael Adekunle, while speaking with The Nation yesterday noted that unemployment was part of the causes of the incident. He said that most of the youths within the area are jobless which turned them to smokers and touts fomenting troubles in this area.

He said: “Hoodlums from Ogboriefon, Ita-bale area came here on Thursday in an attempt to loot houses and shops within this area, we foiled their attempt, landlords in our area later ordered us to go inside for the safety of our lives, telling us that they had already contacted Amotekun personnel, but we were surprised that the hoodlums came back around 12am on Friday and executed their plan by looting houses and shops, and thereafter razed them with fire.

Adekunle however called for quick intervention of the Oyo State government to restore peace back to the area, adding that security personnel should deploy harmour tank to Iyana Aderogba and Beyerunka junction.

The Oyo State Police Command however has disputed the number of houses burnt, saying only one house and two shops were burnt during the incident.

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Beautiful Aba female POS operator shot dead by robbers

A female operator of popular makeshift roadside cash center Point of Sale (POS) in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State, Ezinne Grace Iroh, has been killed by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

Miss Iroh was reportedly attacked by the gunmen at her business premises on Ukaegbu road in Ogbor Hill; Aba North Local Government Area on the outskirts of the commercial city center.

The hoodlums after dispossessing the POS operator of an undisclosed amount of cash reportedly shot her before shooting into the air to pave way for their escape.

The Nation gathered the suspect, who had already lost a huge amount of blood, was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

She was however said to have died hours after the medical staff battled to save her.

It was however learnt one of the gunmen was caught and handed over to the Azuka Police Division.

A senior police officer under Abia Command Police Command confirmed the death of the female POS operator.

The source added police were already investigating the matter and hope to arrest those behind the ugly incident.

The Nation had reported POS operators in Aba and other parts of Abia State have appealed to heads of various security agencies in the state to come to their rescue as their businesses were no longer safe following persistent attacks by gunmen.

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Kaisha reacts to report of Kiddwaya allegedly kissing her in viral video [Video]

Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Kaisha Umaru has debunked the reports that she and her fellow ex-housemate shared a kiss at a birthday party on Saturday.

There have been reports going around the internet that the relationship between former BBNaija housemates, Erica Nlewedim and kiddwaya had crashed.

The duo never came out publicly to state if the reports were true or why their relationship which began from during their stay at the Biggy’s house crashed.

However, trouble started when Kaisha posted a video which ended abruptly with Kidd seen almost kissing her via her Instagram story while attending Praise’s birthday party on Saturday night.

The video sparked a lot of dating rumors between them.

While some Nigerians on social media dragged Kidddwaya for constantly disrespecting Erica adding that it was inappropriate of them to be seen in such situation, some were of the opinion that they both deserved to be together.

Reacting, kaisha in a post via her Twitter account on Sunday stated that whatever misconception people had stemmed from her carelessness.

She also claimed she had too much to drink at the party that she unknowingly posted the video without releasing a full version of it

My carelessness pushed a Negative Narrative about Kidd and I sincerely apologize for that🙏🏾
For those assuming on Kidd’s behavior saying he kissed me here you go... the full video. @RealKiddWaya pic.twitter.com/RauLSgtP5M

— Kaisha Umaru (@kaishaofficial_) January 31, 2021

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Two arrested for child p.o.r.n.o.g.r.a.p.h.y in Kano

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Interpol National Central Bureau, Abuja have arrested two suspects engaged in international child p.o.r.n.o.g.r.a.p.h.y.

The suspects who are based in Kano are identified as Ibrahim Muazzam Mohammad Aminu and Mohammad Tahir Umar.

Both men are accused of taking advantage of underage girls whom they s.e.xually abuse, make video recordings of the act and share on an international social media Whatsapp group chat known as “Pervertidos”, owned and managed by a Brazilian called Adriana.

In a statement issued by the police, the suspects were arrested following intelligence received from Interpol, Brasilia.

The statement said, “Exhibits recovered from the suspects include three mobile phones and a Laptop computer.

 Forensic investigations/analysis carried out by the police team on the gadgets revealed the series of p.o.r.n.o.g.r.a.p.h.y/e.r.o.t.i.c videos with underage girls which the suspects shared on the internet for a fee denominated in US Dollars.

“Meanwhile, the IGP notes that a total of two thousand, 2,792 suspects were arrested by the police for S.e.xual and Gender-Based Violence and other sexual related offences in the year 2020.

“The arrests are linked to the 2,573 cases currently being prosecuted under the Force Gender Unit in various courts across the country. Others are still under active investigations.

“The IGP enjoins parents and guardians to keep a close watch on their children and wards and report any incidents of abuse against women and children.

“He expresses his displeasure with the prevailing culture of silence in concealing crimes against women and children and calls for improved collaboration with the Police, assuring that the Force is well repositioned to protect women and children and confront violent crimes in the country.”

The statement added that the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations.

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Anti-gay law: 40% of Nigerian lawmakers, over twelve governors are homosexuals – Uche Maduagwu

Nollywood Actor, Uche Maduagwu has called on the US President, Joe Biden, to place sanctions on the Nigerian government over the 2014 anti-gay law, alleging that 40% of the current lawmakers and over twelve governors are homos.e.xuals.

The law was signed by ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan and it prohibits all forms of gay relationships in Nigeria.

The law also states that a 14-year jail term awaits anyone caught in an act of homos.e.x.uality.

However, Uche in a post via his Instagram account asked President Biden to sanction the Nigerian government over the law.

He also alleged that 40% of the current lawmakers and 12 state governors are homos.e.x.uals but are hiding behind closed doors.

“Dear President Joe Biden. I am proudly gay, and I beg you to place sanctions on Nigerian government for its inhuman laws against law-abiding homos.e.x.uals.

“This same government pampers wicked Fulani herdsmen who kidnap and cause trouble in southern part of Nigeria.

“We are tired and scared despite the fact that more than 40% of current legislatures and over twelve governors are homosexuals in naija; why the hypocrisy,” he said.

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Trump’s impeachment: Five lawyers dump former US president

At least, five of former US President, Donald Trump’s lawyers defending his impeachment have left his team, CNN reports.

The trial is set to begin on February 9, 2021.

The five lawyers, including two who were thought to be leading the team, have dumped Trump after they disagreed over his legal strategy.

Trump had wanted them to continue with his claims of mass election fraud and not focus on the legality of convicting a president after he has left office.

The report says the former US president was “not receptive” to discussion.

The lawyers including Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier, while parting ways with Trump described it as a “mutual decision.”

“We have done much work, but have not made a final decision on our legal team, which will be made shortly,” tweeted Trump advisor Jason Miller in response to the reports.

However, even with the uncertainty surrounding his legal team, Trump looks increasingly likely to dodge conviction.

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Travel bans to affect Champions League fixtures

Liverpool are facing a Champions League scheduling headache, after the German government banned all flights from the UK until February 17, in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Germany.

The Premier League champions are to play RB Leipzig in Germany on February 16.

But the Reds may now need to find an alternative solution.

Playing the match at a neutral venue is a possibility open to the clubs, or swapping the venues for the first and second leg.

That would mean Leipzig travelling to Liverpool for the first leg on February 16 and Jurgen Klopp’s side playing in Germany on March 10.

Leipzig would be able to travel to Anfield and back for the first leg, as German passport holders and residents are allowed to travel to Germany where they’d be tested straight away.

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Harrysong set to marry longtime girlfriend

Popular music act, Harrysong is set to get married to his longtime girlfriend in Delta, Warri state, Tribuneonline reports.

The music star is said to have picked April 3 for the ceremony to hold in Delta State.

However, he is yet to confirm the report in any of his social media accounts as plans have been in top gear in recent weeks towards making the event a success.

The former Five Star act working on his EP, ‘gods among men’, however, in an interview refused to comment on rumors of him getting married and simply said he is old enough to get married.

Asked if it was true that he picked April 3 for the traditional wedding in Delta, the music star said he would speak about the rumour when he completes work on his EP. 

He said “I know people have been talking about Harrysong’s wedding but that is not what I am focusing on now as I have a project I am working on.”

He also confirmed he would get married one day saying it would happen like a movie.

“Yes, I will get married and it is something I have been thinking about. Trust me it will be like a movie that day but I can’t tell you when now,” he said.

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Why I prefer Davido to Wizkid — Jim Iyke

Superstar and widely acclaimed Nollywood“Bad Boy”, Jim Iyke has chosen his favourite between the two Nigerian leading Afro-pop stars Wizkid and Davido.

In a recent interview with Net the actor declared his respect for the duo. But when pushed, he pitched his tent with Davido.

According to him, Davido has made a huge success of himself regardless of his background, which ordinarily should have made him complacent.

He said: “It’s not easy to be a rich kid and still go on and work. I don’t think I will be this hardworking if my dad was a billionaire.”

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Chinese woman Xiaomei becomes member of South Africa’s parliament

A Chinese woman, Xiaomei Havard has become the latest member of South Africa’s parliament, replacing Jackson Mthembu who succumbed to the COVID-19 complications on 21 January.

Xiaomei was sworn in on Wednesday last week.

Her membership of the parliament has stirred controversy in the social media, with some supporting and others against. Most commenters said a South African born person person should have succeeded Mthembu.

But the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has defended it saying the country is non-racial and non-sexist.

ANC Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina said Xiaomei is a trained ICT professional, a computer scientist, a businesswoman and a philanthropist with a PhD.

She has lived in South Africa since 1994 and married her partner who is a South African citizen and qualifies for citizenship in accordance with the law.

“In May 2019, she stood for elections on an ANC ticket having gone through a national list process and emerged as candidate 130 on the ANC national list as verified by the Independent Electoral Commission.

Her party, the ANC included her name in the national list and her appointment meets Constitutional muster and is allowed,”said Majodina.

She said Xiaomei has been supporting the ANC for more than 15 years.

Majodina said the country condemns all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

“The speedy and comprehensive elimination of all forms of racism and discrimination is a historic mission that we cannot shy from,” she said.

Xiaomei Havard was born in the Chinese province of Henan.

She moved to Gauteng for her university studies.

She obtained a doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Johannesburg, and holds a master’s in electrical engineering.

She joined the ANC in 2004, and has served as president of the Africa Federation of Chinese Women in Commerce and Industry.

She is a naturalised citizen and has a South African husband.

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PC woman leader, Fausat Gbadebo is dead, party mourns

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness over the demise of Lagos East Senatorial Woman Leader, Fausat Gbadebo.

Gbadebo, 68, passed away during an undisclosed illness.

She was the first Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA).

Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Lagos APC Woman Leader, paid a condolence visit to the family at Ijede in Ikorodu on Saturday.

She said the deceased was a politician loyal and dedicated to the party.

Okoya-Thomas recalled that Gbadebo stood for unity and championed policies that favoured the lives of APC members and the masses.

“We came here to eulogise her. The family should follow her footsteps and build on the legacies she left behind. She was a committed democrat with a deep understanding of the community’s political landscape.

“She never gave up on any responsibility. During the last election, we realised her efforts in ensuring that APC candidates emerged as winners of the Lagos East Senatorial District”, NAN quoted her as saying.

Okoya-Thomas eulogized Gbadebo for her contributions to Ijede during her tenure as the chairman.

The chieftain prayed that God would grant the departed soul eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear her exit.

Ijede LCDA Chairman, Fatiu Salisu said the people of the area would miss Gbadebo bearing in mind her developmental efforts.

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Hairdresser Ifesinachi hides N21b worth of cocaine in 16 duvet covers

A 33 year-old Nigerian woman, Onyejegbu Ifesinachi Jennifer, has been arrested by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for smuggling cocaine worth N21 billion into Nigeria.

The cocaine, weighing 26.84 kg, was concealed in 16 duvets, that she brought into the country from Sao Paulo, Brazil.

It was the biggest single seizure from an individual in the past 15 years.

Ifesinachi was said to be a hairdresser.

Her arrest at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on 27 January came amidst the vow by the new NDLEA chairman, Brigadier Buba Marwa to dismantle drug trafficking cartels across Nigeria.

According to the spokesman of the agency, Jonah Achema: “On the 27th of January 2021, at about 1320hours, during the inward clearance of Ethiopian Airline passengers at the E- arrival hall of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, a female passenger by name Onyejegbu Ifesinachi Jennifer, 33 years, who arrived Nigeria from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa, was intercepted by NDLEA operatives.

“As a standard operating procedure, all passengers to and from high-risk countries are always profiled using passengers’ manifest.

“It happened that the above-named suspect was targeted. Consequently, she was taken to the NDLEA office at the airport, where her bags were searched thoroughly, and in the process, whitish powdery substances were found concealed inside 16 pieces of duvet contained in her two travel bags.

“Field test was conducted on the recovered substances and proved positive to cocaine and weighed 26.850kilograms. The suspect who is a hairstylist and based in Brazil was interviewed and she confessed to having agreed to smuggle the hard drug for the N2m only.

“Although she refused to disclose the names of her associates, she mentioned that she was asked to hand over the drugs to another person. The street value of this singular seizure is put at over N21billion.”

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How I contracted COVID-19 from my kids – Victoria Inyama

At a time when many thought that the coronavirus pandemic was coming to an end, there is now a second wave of the virus in Nigeria, which appears to be more virulent.

Many celebrities and notable personalities, who contracted the virus, have spoken about their ordeals, and a United Kingdom-based actress, Victoria Inyama, has lent her voice to the call for people to take the virus more seriously.

Sharing her experience with Sunday Scoop, Inyama said, “I have learnt how to appreciate every second because life is so fragile. My experience of COVID-19 was sleep paralysis— that feeling of being conscious but unable to move or even speak due to very painful breathing and tightening of the chest. That is the moment when most people (who have the virus) die. It is a bit like choking on one’s air supply.

“I was still positive as of the time l left the hospital last week. My doctor says l am now dealing with ‘Long COVID’, which is the term used to describe the effects of COVID-19 that continues for weeks or months.

" I wish people would be serious with their health. It is important to wear a mask, avoid gatherings, wash hands regularly, and avoid hugging or standing closer than two feet.”

The mental health advocate also revealed that all her children tested positive for the virus. She added, “One of my kids contracted it in school. And, while l was trying to care for each of them, l got it too. We all tested positive, so l guess they were mentally ready. 

Our government made the mistake of reopening schools which made this wave of the virus spread so fast from the children to their parents. No amount of precautions could have helped parents like me.

 I also feel the Nigerian government is not safeguarding the people. How on earth can a government that claims to be reasonable ‘force’ people to register their mobile phones? That is a process that involves people gathering in large numbers. Because of this, l don’t blame people who doubt the existence of the virus in Nigeria.”

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NCDC confirms 1,883 new Covid-19 cases, total now 130,557

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,883 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 130,557.

The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Saturday.

“On the 30th of January 2021, 1883 new confirmed cases and 1 death was recorded in Nigeria.

“Till date, 130557 cases have been confirmed, 103712 cases have been discharged and 1578 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“The 1883 new cases are reported from 23 states- Lagos (1040), FCT (298), Anambra (86), Rivers (54), Taraba (45), Ogun (42), Oyo (40), Akwa Ibom (38), Sokoto (30), Ebonyi (30), Imo (28), Kaduna (28), Osun (27), Kano (21), Benue (19), Edo (17), Gombe (15), Ekiti (9), Delta (8), Jigawa (3), Kwara (2), Bayelsa (2) and Plateau (1).

“Our discharges today includes 461 community recoveries in Lagos State managed in line with guidelines,” the NCDC said.

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Police arrest 3 members of Eiye cult group in Ogun

Three members of Eiye confraternity have been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for threatening to kill one Teslim Lateef over his refusal to be initiated into the cult group.

The suspects: Olajide Shittu, 32 years, Emmanuel Fidelis, 29 years and Sunkanmi Ifelodun, 39 years were arrested on 28 January following a report lodged at Ajuwon police station by Lateef that the three suspects have been threatening to kill him for quite some time now over his refusal to be initiated into Eiye confraternity despite their persistent appeal to him.

He stated further that they vowed to eliminate him since he has known them to be members of the Eiye Confraternity so that he will not expose them.

On the strength of the report, the DPO Ajuwon division, SP Andrew Akinseye who has been monitoring the suspects, led his men to their hideout where the three suspects were apprehended.

They have all confessed to being members of Eiye cult group and that they were trying to recruit more members into their fold.

The state commissioner of police, Edward Awolowo Ajogun has ordered the transfer of the suspects to state criminal investigation and intelligence department for discreet investigation.

The CP also warned cultists in the state to make use of the opportunity given to them by the command to renounce their membership of those evil groups before the long arm of the law caught up with them.

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Femi Fani-Kayode unveils new lover [photos]

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, has unveiled his new lover.

The ex-minister took to Facebook on Friday to put out photos of the woman, a Lebanese-Nigerian, named Lilian Olajumoke Ellas, on the occasion of her birthday.

He described her as the “Real deal.”

‘‘Nothing in the world can compare to the love and the support that you have given me and our beautiful children since you came into our lives.

‘‘You have been so kind and loving to them and I thank God for the love they have given you in return. You are the real deal and we love and cherish you. Congratulations once again my darling! God bless you forever,” Fani-Kayode wrote.

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How Obasanjo stopped Tinubu from becoming Buhari’s VP in 2015– Oyinlola

A former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has revealed how former President Olusegun Obasanjo truncated the ambition of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to become the running mate to Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who was the APC presidential candidate in 2015.

Oyinlola explained that even though Obasanjo was the last person to throw his weight behind Buhari’s candidature, having opposed the re-election of the then President, Goodluck Jonathan, he was eventually prevailed upon to support the former military ruler.

In an interview with one of Punch correspondents, Oyinlola, who was once the military administrator of Lagos State, pointed out that there was already an agreement between Buhari and Tinubu before 2015 that they would be presidential and vice-presidential candidates respectively, a deal he said was initially hidden from most party members.

This development, according to him, led to some uneasiness in the party as they feared that a Muslim-Muslim ticket could cost the APC victory in the election, given the near-equal population of Christians and Muslims in the country and the sensitivity that surrounds religion issues in the country.

Prior to the 2015 elections, political parties always ensured their presidential candidates and their running mates emerged from the two dominant religions, with the only exception being the MKO Abiola/Babagana Kingibe candidacy on the platform of the Social Democratic Party in the June 12, 1993 election.

Even though Abiola and Kingibe, who were the presidential candidate and running mate respectively, eventually won the election, it is regarded as a one-off scenario. The election was later annulled by the regime of the then dictator, General Ibrahim Babangida.

Meanwhile, speaking further, Oyinlola explained that if not for Obasanjo’s intervention, the APC would likely have gone ahead with the Muslim-Muslim ticket and the party could have found it difficult to displace the government in power, especially when all reservations that surfaced over the proposed Muslim-Muslim ticket had been dismissed.

He added, “The agreement was concealed from a good number of the party leaders until it surfaced after Buhari had got the ticket. Then the rumour came out and some us felt danger was looming with the idea of Muslim-Muslim ticket. To further add to our fears, General Buhari on one occasion said there was nothing wrong in the Muslim-Muslim presidential arrangement, saying after all he governed with Tunde Idiagbon.

“That statement made us to know it (the Muslim-Muslim idea) was a fact. On two occasions, Bola (Tinubu) mentioned it in my presence that they agreed. If you recall one trending video back then, where it was said that Buhari had jettisoned what they agreed on, that is the room he was sleeping when Buhari was looking for the post.

 “We then told Baba (Obasanjo). We told him that taking power from an incumbent government was a tough task and we must not give room for excuse and miss the target. We told him they (Buhari and Tinubu) were thinking of a Muslim-Muslim ticket. That was when Baba (Obasanjo) said people should not take the sensibilities of Nigerians for granted.”

He said after Obasanjo’s intervention succeeded in changing the decision, some people started spreading the news that Obasanjo frustrated the plan to make Tinubu the vice-presidential candidate.

He added, “After that (Obasanjo’s intervention), they started saying it in my presence that Obasanjo frustrated the plan to get Tinubu on the ticket for 2015 but I always acted as if I didn’t hear them. We then had a stakeholders meeting where the issue of the running mate was discussed again.”

In addition to Obasanjo’s input, Oyinlola said a former governor of Gombe State, Danjuma Goje, also cautioned against the Muslim-Muslim ticket, especially because the party needed all the votes it could get from different parts of the country.

He added, “At the meeting, ex-governor Goje, rose up and said in the northern part, there is negligible number of Christians. He said the APC would need every vote to upstage the incumbent, so nobody should toy with the idea of a Muslim-Muslim ticket and everybody concurred. I think it was even Bola (Tinubu) that suggested that the matter should be taken before some leaders to resolve. But we never saw anything like that again.”

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44-year-old father remanded for r.a.ping his Daughter in Osun

Osun State Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo, the state capital on Friday remanded a 44-year-old man, Kazeem Olapade for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter for five months.

Police prosecutor, Inspector Akintunde Jacob informed the court that, the accused person did unlawful have carnal knowledge of his 14-year-old daughter, Kazeem Mariam between the months of August,2020 and January, 2021 at Ido-Osun Osogbo.

The accused person who is facing three-count charges of assault and raping pleaded not guilty to the allegations preferred against him by the police but police prosecutor insisted that, the offence committed by him contravened Section 214(1),360 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol ll Law of Osun state 2002 and Section 31(1)(2) of the Child’s Rights law of Osun State 2007.

Defence Counsel, K.C Kazeem made oral application for the bail of the accused person in most liberal term.

In his ruling, Dr Olusegun Ayilara ordered the remand of the accused person in Ilesa correctional centre and adjourned the matter till February 5 for ruling on bail.

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Nigerian woman dies 5 days after her wedding [photos]

A Nigerian woman -Khadijat Kabir Ali Mai Katifa has died five days after her wedding. 

According to reports, Khadijat got married to her husband, Ibrahim Muhammad Dan Azumi, a staunch follower of Senator Rabiu  Kwankwaso, on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Dutse area of Kano state.

And she died on Friday morning, January 29th. But the cause of her death was not known.

Her friends and families took to social media to mourn her demise.

 

 

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Retired Commissioner of Police, Yomi Onashile reportedly dies of covid-19 at Ibadan Isolation Centre

A retired Commissioner of Police, Yomi Onashile, has been reported dead.

It was gathered that the retired CP died of complications arising from Covid-19 while receiving treatment at the Olodo Isolation Centre Ibadan, Oyo State.

He was said to have been on admission at the centre since January 24.

Onashile, a cousin to the Chairman of Globacom Telecommunications Network, Chief Mike Adenuga, trained as a Biochemist from the University of Ibadan before joining the Nigeria Police Force.

He had his Master’s Degree in Forensic and Food Contaminants Analysis from the same institution.

He was a Hubert Humphrey Fellow at the Drug Programme of the John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, and also a highly experienced professional with working experience with the New York Police Department and the Israeli Police Crime Laboratory in Jerusalem.

He served as Commissioner of Police in Abia, Oyo, Ekiti, and Lagos States before his retirement, and authored a number of books and monographs.

Following his retirement, Onashile set up a relaxation center for the elderly called Senior Citizens Club, situated along the Secretariat and Total Garden Road in Ibadan.

May his soul rest in peace.

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Cows block G-Wagon, other cars on Apo road, Abuja [photos]

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Kelly Rowland announces birth of second child [photo]

Kelly Rowland has welcomed her second baby into the world.

The singing super star, 39, expanded her brood with her husband Tim Weatherspoon as the couple already raise their son Titan, six.

She broke the news by sharing a sweet picture of Titan with his new baby brother Noah Jon.

She wrote: "On the 21st day, of the 21st year, of the 21st Century, Noah Jon Weatherspoon Greeted us!

"We are truly grateful 1•21•21 8:13pm 7lbs. 8oz 19in"

She's delighted to be able to finally give her son the little sibling he's been asking for since 2019.

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Buhari violates his order on physical distance, mask [Photos]

President Muhammadu Buhari has violated the Health Protection Regulations order he signed this week.

On Saturday, the President revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State.

Daily Post observed that the President was at different times in midst of scores of people against the physical distance provision of the order.

Although the Nigerian leader had his mask on at some points, he was seen without it a few times even with people closely around him.

Buhari signed the order in exercise of his powers conferred by Section 4 of the Quarantine Act, Cap. Q2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2010.

Under restrictions on gatherings, “a physical distance of at least two metres must be maintained at all times between persons”.

“All persons in public gatherings, whether in enclosed or open spaces, shall adhere to the provisions”, the regulation read.

It warned that no person shall be allowed within the premises of public places except “he is wearing a face covering that covers the nose and mouth”.

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More terrible times for Prophet Israel Oladele as he is billed to celebrate his 47th birthday in jail

All efforts to get a bail for the Shepherd-in-Charge of Celestial Church of Christ Global Genesis Parish, Israel Oladele Ogundipe, aka Israel Genesis, have been abortive since he was jailed for defrauding a United Kingdom-based woman, Mrs. Olaide Williams-Oni.

Ogundipe, who has been on trial since 2011, was sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Lagos State High Court after he was found guilty of the crime.

But despite his present situation, church members have decided to celebrate his birthday on March 10. The invitation states that the event would be held in the church auditorium at Alakuko, Lagos.

Considering his sentence, the popular Lagos-based prophet will be celebrating his birthday in prison this year. This will be usual for his friends, loved ones and followers as Ogundipe always celebrates his birthday in a special way.

Born March 10, 1974, Ogundipe is seen by many as a selfless giver and great philanthropist, and he has been a prophet for more than 15 years.

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The Future Awards co-founder Emilia Asim-Ita is dead

The co-founder of The Future Awards Africa and former partner, Red Media Africa, Emilia Asim-Ita, has died after a brief illness. She died on Friday morning.

Asim-Ita was a co-founder of The Future Awards, along with Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams. The award ceremony kicked off in 2006.

Years later, she ended her partnership with the duo of Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams of Red Media and created AML Media.

Asim-Ita, who was in her 30s, was a brand strategist and had worked with many brands, media and non-governmental establishments. She specialised in social media marketing, management consulting, writing, public speaking, brand design, public relations, project management and training.

Announcing her death, her company, AML Media posted on their social media account. “Words fail us. You were more than a boss. You were a friend, an inspiration and an outstanding person. You will forever remain in our hearts. Rest well, Emilia,”

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Benue NUJ chairman dies days after birth to twins

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Benue State, Comrade Victoria Asher, has died after giving birth to twins.

This is according to a statement issued by the NUJ State Secretary, Moses Akarhan.

The statement said Asher died 8am on Saturday at the Federal Medical Centre in Makurdi following a cesarean section surgery.

She was delivered of a set of twins a male and a female before complications arose.

The deceased who worked with the state-owned radio station became the NUJ Chairman, Benue Council in December 2018 following the death of David Ukuma who held the post for two months before he died.

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‘How I conspired with herdsman to abduct, kill my nephews’

The police in Osun State have arrested a 21-year-old undergraduate of a state-owned university and his herdsman accomplice for kidnapping and killing two underage children.

Usman Muyideen, a 200 level student of Public Administration, and his 20-year-old Fulani accomplice were arrested over the death of Thompson Onibokun (13) and Samson Onibokun (12), who were said to be the children of Muyideen’s elder brother.

The Nation learnt that the two children were kidnapped on January 26, 2021 on a football field around Iludun area, Osogbo, while the parents reported the case at the police station in the area before the matter was transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department.

Confessing to the crime, Muyideen said the two abductees were the children of his elder brother, accusing the herdsman of talking him into abducting them.

He said: “The herdsman talked me into kidnapping them. He is my friend. We have lived together since childhood.

“When we got to the field where Thompson and Samson were, I told them to follow me and they did because I am the younger brother of their daddy.

“We didn’t know that they could die.

“The phones we used in contacting the parents was tracked by the police and we were arrested.”

Also confessing to the crime, Memudu said: “I am a Fulani herdsman. I abducted two children with the help of Muyideen who is their family member.

“We went to the football field where the children were playing and abducted the two of them.

“We took them on a commercial bike to a forest where my cattle do feed around Coker area, Osogbo.

“I know the terrain very well.

“We were in the forest for four days, giving the children bread and soft drink.

“We contacted the parents and demanded N25 million ransom. I wanted to use the ransom to start a business.

“We gave them six days to provide the ransom but, unfortunately, the two children died on the fourth day after the rope we used to tie them to a tree strangulated them.

“When those children died, we did not contact the parents again. We left the corpses there and they discovered the bodies four days after.”

While parading them at the Police Command, Osogbo, the two accused persons showed no remorse as Memudu kept assuring Muyideen that they would be released after a few days.

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, said “the bodies of the two children of have been recovered inside the bush around Oke-Baale area, Osogbo and deposited at State University Teaching Hospital morgue, Osogbo for autopsy.

“The suspects will be arraigned in court after the completion of the investigation.”

Also paraded were one Samson Olamilekan and Kazeem Olaide for alleged armed robbery and one Waheed Adewale for alleged car snatching.

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21 travellers abducted in Kaduna-Kachia road

21 people travelling along Kaduna-Kachia road were on Friday evening abducted by unknown gunmen in uniform.

A councillor from Southern Kaduna and few others were able to escape from the abductors and ran through the bush.

Security agencies have not released any information on the situation.

A source told Daily Post that, “It was in the late hour of Friday; the armed men who came in large numbers dressed in military uniform and abducted 21 persons along Kaduna- Kachia road at Idon village of Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State.”

The source further explained that the councillor, and the others that escaped from the kidnappers, later found themselves at Mararraban Kajuru, where they were assisted by the natives.

Meanwhile, the councillor has appealed to government to ensure that security agencies maintained law and order in the area.

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“Who is Ka3na”- Tochi ask fan who questioned his relationship with Ka3na

BBNaija ex housemate, Tochi in a question and answer session with his fans denied knowing the fellow ex housemate ka3na. 

Tochi Okechukwu had gone on an interactive session with his followers via his official Instagram page over the weekend.

He sparked deliberations online when he passed that comment as a reply to a fan who asked about his relationship with Ka3na during his question and answer session.

“Are you cool with Ka3na and why aren’t you following each other?”, the follower had asked the reality star.

However, Tochi gave a rather shocking response than a satisfying one. To the fan’s question he replied, “who is Ka3na?”

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