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Man arrested for defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra

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Man arrested for defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra

A 30-year-old man identified as Chinonso Nwaebonyi, has been arrested by security operatives for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Awka, Anambra State capital.

Nwaebonyi, a native of the Izzi community in Ebonyi State was apprehended after the mother of the seven-year-old reported the incident to the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Awka.

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday, issued by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo.

Ikeanyionwu said the suspect on interrogation by security operatives, had earlier denied the allegation, but later confessed to committing the said crime but “only once”.

The statement read in part, “According to the seven-year-old, she, with her twin brother usually go to the compound after theirs to play since the holiday started. It was at the place that the suspect started defiling her.

“She stated that the suspect has had carnal knowledge of her for about five times which was always on Mondays and Tuesdays.

“On how the mother got to know of the incident, the seven-year-old’s mother of the survivor said, she got to know one of the days she came back from work to bath her kids and discovered that her daughter’s private region was swollen.

“On inquiry, she was briefed on what had been going on and she quickly went to the next compound to complain to the guardians of the suspect after which she took her daughter to a pharmacy before coming to the ministry.

“Meanwhile, the suspect, who had earlier denied the allegation, later confessed to committing the said crime but only once.”

On interrogation, the suspect said he never forced the girl, but only asked her to raise her clothes and lie down on the ground.

It was gathered that the seven-year-old survivor and her twin brother were born to her parents after 10 years of childlessness.

As of the time of this report, the suspect has been handed over to the police where he will be interrogated and charged to court.

Recalled that in 2015, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, which outlawed all forms of violence against women and girls, including rape, defilement, female circumcision, and forceful ejection was enacted and offenders, on conviction, face life imprisonment or a maximum of 14-year jail term, depending on the age of the offender and type of violence committed.

Several persons have been arrested in Anambra on offences ranging from rape and defilement and many cases are at various courts waiting for prosecution.

Ganduje congratulates Uzodimma, Ododo on S’ Court victory

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Ganduje congratulates Uzodimma, Ododo on S’ Court victory

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has hailed Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court affirming the election victories of Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma and his Kogi counterpart, Usman Ododo.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu.

The two-term governor of Kano State said the landmark judgment was not only a testament to the confidence Imo and Kogi people have in the party and its candidates but also a reaffirmation of the rule of law and the integrity of Nigeria’s judicial system.

The APC national chairman further stated that the ruling party is proud of the exceptional leadership displayed by both governors in their respective states.

Ganduje also commended the Supreme Court for its thorough and unbiased adjudication, which has further strengthened the democratic fabric of our great nation.

“I urge both Governors Uzodimma and Ododo to continue their outstanding work in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of their states and to uphold the values and principles that the APC stands for.

“We also acknowledge the support and resilience of party members and supporters in Imo and Kogi States throughout the electoral process and the subsequent legal battles. Their dedication to the party’s ideals has been instrumental in this victory.

“Let me assure the governors of the APC’s full support as they continue to lead their states to greater heights. The APC remains committed to ensuring good governance and the welfare of all Nigerians,” Ganduje said.

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35-year-old commits suicide in Ogun

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35-year-old commits suicide in Ogun

A 35-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel Urhobocha, has allegedly died by suicide in his apartment on Alafia Street in Sango-Ota, located in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Command informed According to Online on Saturday that the incident took place around 9:00 a.m. on Friday.

This incident occurred just days after a 32-year-old man, Olúwaṣeun Shorinola, died by suicide in the Kémta area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on August 28, 2024.

The command’s spokesperson, Odutola Omolola, told According to Online that the deceased’s roommate, identified as Obabiyi David, had gone to the Sango-Ota Police Division to report that his flatmate was acting irrationally.

“He (David) stated that Urhobocha was behaving oddly and even mentioned that the deceased had attacked him with a knife at one point. David sustained injuries but managed to escape the assault,” Odutola stated.

A team of policemen from the Sango-Ota division was dispatched to question Urhobocha regarding the alleged attack on his friend, but upon arrival, they found the room securely locked from the inside.

After several attempts to force the door open, the police finally gained entry and found the suspect lying lifeless, face down in the apartment, According to Online learnt.

Odutola said, “He was discovered dead in the apartment, with a container of insecticide found next to his body.

“He was promptly transported to a local hospital for medical attention, but the attending doctor confirmed him dead. His body has been placed in the morgue for an autopsy, and the incident remains under investigation.”

Benue APC faction defies Ganduje, nominates 23 chairmanship candidates

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Benue APC faction defies Ganduje, nominates 23 chairmanship candidates

The crisis rocking the Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress deepened on Monday after the dissolved Austin Agada-led All Progressives Congress announced that it had nominated 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship candidates ahead of the October 5, local government election in the state.

The primary exercise took place in all the wards across the 23 local government areas of the state on Saturday.

The development comes five days after the aggrieved executive members, who were dissolved by the APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, dragged him to court for ignoring the exparte order restraining the National Working Committee from acting.

A Benue High Court sitting had ordered the APC not to remove Agada and the current executives of the party.

A copy of the exparte order granted by Justice Theresa Igoche in motion No MH /1585m/2024 stopped the Ganduje-led NWC from sacking the Austin Agada-led State Working Committee until the expiration of their four-year tenure.

The Benue chapter of the APC had been at loggerheads with Governor Hyacinth Alia over the leadership of the party in the state.

While the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, is in support of the Agada-led state working committee, Alia, on the other hand, has thrown his weight behind the Benjamin Omakolo-led faction.

But the ruling APC ignored the court order and announced the dissolution of the Benue exco on Wednesday and immediately inaugurated a seven-man caretaker Committee to take over the affairs of the party at the state level for six months, an action the Agada-led exco vowed not to obey.

A statement released by the Benue APC chairman, Austin Agada, in Abuja on Monday, said the primary election was conducted through consensus and affirmations.

 

In the statement, the APC Chairman of Guma Local Government, Lazarus Asema, also described the process as peaceful and lauded the leadership of the APC in the state for effective leadership and proper organisation.

He said, “I am impressed with the process and commended stakeholders in the Local Governments for the successful primary election.

“I also thank the people, particularly party faithful for conducting themselves and the exercise peacefully.”

 

The primary exercise produced the following chairmanship candidates: Elias Ogbu (Ado), Tarkaa Solomon (Konshisha), Chia Terna (Vandeikya,) Atom Phillip (Kwande), Andrew Ocheme (Ogbadibo), Ogbole Mathew (Obi), Napoleon Otache (Agatu), Elias Ogbu (Ado), Eje Elvis (Apa), Washima Haris (Katsina-Ala), Ajeh Ogah (Ohimini) and Akombo Stephen (Logo).

Others include Terver Agwaza (Ukum), Benjamin Atoza (Gwer), Denise China (Gwer West), Vincent Apera (Guma), James Agudu (Buruku), Tyopaase Benjamin (Ushongo), Mrs Ene Ameh (Okpokwu), Jonathan Shimgbe (Makurdi) and Jackson Udama (Oju).

In Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Simon Aluor, who took part in the primaries said that APC has shown a good example of orderliness and peace.

In Otukpo, the party faithful in the area also trooped out in their numbers and voted in affirmation of their preferred chairmanship aspirant, Oleho Augustine.

Police kill notorious Akwa Ibom kidnap kingpin

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Police kill notorious Akwa Ibom kidnap kingpin

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have neutralised a notorious kidnapping kingpin and leader of the Bling Bling Marine Strike Force, one Ubong Effiong Archibong, alias ‘Condiment.’

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo, the state capital, titled “Notorious Kidnap Kingpin/Sea Pirate Meets Waterloo” on Thursday.

She stated that the suspect was killed in a gun battle with operatives of the Command at his hideout in Uyanga Community, Cross River State, and a G3 rifle with ammunition was recovered from him.

According to the statement, the suspect was responsible for the kidnapping of High Court Judge, Joy Unwana, and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet, last year.

Other kidnapping cases linked to the slain suspect include the gruesome murder of the CEO of Emem and Sons Nig. Ltd and the kidnapping of his sales representative and Pharmacist Joemel.

The statement read, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on Wednesday, 28th August 2024, neutralised a dreaded kidnap kingpin/sea pirate whose stock-in-trade was to kidnap, kill, maim, and cause havoc in society.

“The kingpin, Ubong Effiong Archibong (M), alias ‘Condiment,’ a gang leader of the Bling Bling Marine Strike Force terrorising the Uruan/Oron waterways, was responsible for the kidnapping of High Court Judge, Joy Unwana, and the killing of her police orderly, Inspector ThankGod Edet, as well as the gruesome murder of the CEO of Emem and Sons Nig. Ltd. and the kidnapping of his sales representative.

“The suspect was also responsible for the kidnapping of Pharmacist Joemel, as well as the kidnapping of Mr Brown, CEO of Mingles Hotel.

“The suspect was neutralised during a gun battle with operatives of the Command at his hideout in Uyanga Community, Cross River State.

“One G3 rifle with four live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the suspect. The corpse of the suspect was recovered and deposited at the morgue. Investigations with the full intent to arrest other members of the gang are ongoing.”

Kano reviews progress on basic education reforms

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Kano reviews progress on basic education reforms

The Kano State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee conducted a two-day meeting in Kaduna on Monday to review progress reports from Technical Working Groups on the implementation of basic education initiatives in Kano State.

All stakeholders in the education sector gathered to brainstorm and assess the progress made so far, addressing the challenges hindering the advancement of the state’s education sector.

Addressing the participants, the State Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Doguwa, explained that following the declaration of a state of emergency on education by His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, the Ministry has taken positive steps to ensure that the policy is fully implemented to achieve the desired goals.

According to Doguwa, part of this effort is the conduct of a bi-annual meeting of the Education Sector Joint Steering Committee, with the objective of this year’s meeting being to discuss the progress on the implementation of the 14-point education reform agenda and to deliberate on the recommendations from the Kano Education Recovery Conference and Action Plan.

“I also want to inform you that during this crucial meeting, we are expected to disseminate findings from the 2023 Annual Education Sector Performance Review, receive a brief on the Haske Basic Education for Integrated Qur’anic Schools pilot in Kano, and agree on the next steps,” said Doguwa.

In a press statement released by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry of Education, Kano State, Balarabe Kiru, the State Commissioner of Education, Umar Doguwa, disclosed that the state Ministry of Education has mapped out the next steps agenda, which will be implemented soon.

These steps include conducting a massive school enrolment drive, distributing instructional materials to schools across the 44 local government areas, and reopening the boarding schools closed down by the previous administration.

Doguwa added that preparations have been completed to provide upkeep allowances to schools to ensure their smooth operation and the provision of quality education. He also mentioned that the Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf-led administration will soon distribute adequate furniture to schools, including uniforms, to create an enabling learning environment.

He further urged the programme participants to honour the commitments made during the meeting as their next course of action, assuring them of the government’s support at all times.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Mata, maintained that as major stakeholders, his ministry agreed to upgrade and develop the technical education system in all state tertiary institutions to provide a conducive environment for skills acquisition programmes.

“We arrived here with a developed action plan framework for the education sector, and we have done a lot to ensure the meeting’s success. As you can see, we have already taken the next steps in the form of promoting new policies, including the implementation of well-established existing policies,” he said.

One of the activities carried out during the meeting was an intensive review of the education crisis response plan framework, which includes access to quality education, the almajiri, and alternative education system, promoting girl-child education, teacher development, teaching and learning materials and resources, and curriculum development, among others.

Prominent among those who attended the bi-annual State Education Sector Joint Steering Committee Meeting were all relevant stakeholders, as well as representatives from the Kano State House of Assembly, the Kano Emirate Council, development partners, MDAs, and civil society organisations.

Buttock enlargement doctor declared wanted as client dies during surgery

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Buttock enlargement doctor declared wanted as client dies during surgery

The Lagos State Police Command has declared a doctor, identified as Idara Bassey, wanted in connection with the death of a 36-year-old lady simply identified as Abiola, who passed away during a buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the state.

The state police command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to our correspondent on Thursday.

According to Metro reported on Wednesday that the deceased had visited the clinic for a buttocks enlargement procedure, which took a fatal turn after a nurse (name withheld), allegedly acting on Bassey’s orders, administered an injection.

Commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift, the procedure is a form of cosmetic surgery that involves extracting fat from other areas of the body and injecting it into the buttocks to create a fuller, rounder appearance.

Before the incident, medical experts had cautioned about the potential side effects of the procedure. However, numerous videos have emerged online of women, particularly in Lagos, claiming to have successfully undergone the surgery.

According to Metro gathered that the deceased had reportedly departed from her home in the Diamond Estate, Sangotedo, in the Ibeju Lekki area of the state, instructing her driver to take her to the clinic for the procedure on Monday.

After the nurse allegedly administered the injection, following the doctor’s instructions, the driver who had brought the lady to the clinic informed the police that she (Abiola) lost consciousness and began gasping for breath.

While the police informed our correspondent that the nurse who administered the injection had been arrested, Hundeyin revealed that the clinic’s owner was currently on the run.

“The clinic’s owner is on the run,” he stated.

When asked whether the fleeing doctor had been declared wanted by the police, Hundeyin confirmed this, stating that the doctor was still considered a “suspect” in the case.

“She’s on the run. Of course, she’s a suspect,” Hundeyin added.

According to Metro reports that a 31-year-old British woman named Melissa Kerr also died at the private Medicana Kadikoy Hospital in Istanbul in 2019 during a similar surgery.

The British Broadcasting Corporation, citing a coroner, reported in 2023 that the deceased had not been provided with sufficient information to assess the risks associated with the BBL surgery before travelling for the procedure.

Why I didn’t support Atiku’s presidential ambition

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Why I didn’t support Atiku’s presidential ambition

A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has denied claims that he did not support the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 election because Abubakar is not from his region.

George, who recently declined his appointment to the PDP National Disciplinary Committee, addressed the issue during a TVC political programme on Sunday night.

The former National Vice Chairman of the party refuted the claims made by the Atiku camp, stating that his lack of support was due to Abubakar allegedly dividing the party during the election campaign.

He said, “When Buhari contested against Atiku Abubakar, they came to ask for my support. I was at the forefront because, at that time, he was favoured as a presidential candidate. I know what I did in Lagos, including my efforts for the first lady, his first wife, and what we did here, all in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“Let me tell you, I have no trace of tribalism in my blood. Today, my best friend is a gentleman I met in the military.
He is a fully bona fide Fulani man. He is my brother at every level. I have many such friends across this country. If you cannot speak the truth to power, then you are deceiving yourself.

“When we returned for the second election, the last election, we saw that things were not right. Someone from the North had just spent eight years. How could we now support another person from the North for another eight years? It doesn’t work that way.

“They manipulated the system. We kept warning them not to do this. He divided the party, which led to our votes being divided, and consequently, we lost. So, how do we move forward? We will set up a committee to review the general election and the post-election period to prepare ourselves.”

The PDP chieftain also urged aggrieved party members to set aside their personal ambitions for the sake of the party’s survival ahead of the 2027 elections.

Military officer’s killing of Zamfara DPO ‘senseless’ –Police

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Military officer’s killing of Zamfara DPO ‘senseless’ –Police

The Kebbi State Police Command has condemned as “senseless” the brutal murder of a Divisional Police Officer, Halliru Liman, by a military officer at a checkpoint in Zamfara State on Wednesday.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday said Liman was shot in the head by a military personnel identified as Hassan, attached to Operation Dadarin Daji.

The police spokesman said Liman was on his way to attend a conference when he got to the military checkpoint at the Danmarke area in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state.

He was however said to have been shot despite identifying himself as a police officer.

Abubakar described the alleged killing of his colleague as “senseless”.

“SP Liman was brutally murdered by the military personnel led by one Hassan, attached to the OPHD Sector 6, Dan Marke area of Bukkuyum, Zamfara State,” he said.

“The circumstances surrounding this heinous crime are alarming and unacceptable.

“SP Liman, who was on his way to attend a monthly conference in Birnin Kebbi, was stopped by military personnel despite identifying himself as a police officer.”

He said that in a shocking display of aggression, Hassan pointed his gun at Liman and shot him in the head, resulting in his instant death.

The police described the incident as “heinous” and “unacceptable,” and demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

They condemned the military’s action as a “clear violation of the rules of engagement and the principles of inter-agency cooperation.”

The police also commiserated with Liman’s family and friends, assuring them that they would do everything to ensure justice for the slain officer.

The Nigerian Army had yet to comment on the allegations as of the time this report was filed.

APC national women leader awards scholarships to 3,700 girls

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APC national women leader awards scholarships to 3,700 girls

The National Women Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Mary Idele-Alile, on Monday announced a three-year scholarship for 100 girls from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

Idele-Alile stated that awarding the scholarships was her way of giving back to society and supporting the education of underprivileged girls.

She made this announcement in a statement issued in Abuja by her media office on Monday.

According to her, the three-year undergraduate scholarship for the 3,700 recipients is in collaboration with Heart Bible University and Seminary in the United States.

She said, “The focus of these awards is to provide support for applicants who wish to study IT Support, Project Management, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Cyber Security, UX Design, Counselling, and Psychology.

“The Office of the APC National Women Leader, in collaboration with Heart Bible University and Seminary, USA, is offering a three-year undergraduate scholarship opportunity for 100 girls in each of the 36 states and the FCT, totalling 3,700.

“Successful candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old with a minimum of six credits in either GCE O-Level or NECO. However, males within the age bracket may also apply for the limited slots available.”

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