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Men pay us N1000 and we give our Madam 10,000 to 15,000 naira each night and 40,000 naira every Sunday – 3 underage girls rescued from Anambra brothel narrate how they were forced into prostitution
In a collaborative effort between the Anambra State Government and the State Police Command, approximately 12 females, including three underage girls, were rescued from a brothel in Awka. Acting on a tip-off from a whistleblower, the raid took place on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Happiness Guest Inn in Amawbia. The State Commissioner of Women and Social Commissioner, Hon Ify Obinabo, confirmed the operation on Tuesday in Awka. The underage girls have been taken to a hospital for medical examination and potential treatment. According to a statement from the media aide to the commissioner, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, Hon. Obinabo reiterated the…
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Thou shall not give head, bath with your wife, do doggy, or family planning – Benue Man lists commandments for men in his community
Jonathan Onoja Isaac, a public affairs analyst based in Abuja, has emphasized the importance of adhering to the established morals and customs of his community, Otukpa. Otukpa, situated in the headquarters of Ogbadibo Local Government Area in Benue State, has a strong tradition that includes the reverence of alekwu, the deity representing justice and the spirits of the ancestors. According to belief, alekwu possesses the authority to punish individuals who deviate from the customs of the community, including engaging in abortion and participating in extramarital affairs. Men who bear the financial responsibility for abortions also face retribution from alekwu. In…
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Once somebody has won an election, you must give the person support – Labour Party House of Reps member, Amobi Ogah
Amobi Ogah, a member of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives, emphasized the role of divine intervention in granting power and stressed the importance of displaying good sportsmanship among politicians. According to him, once an individual emerges victorious in an election, it is crucial for politicians to demonstrate support for the winner. During a recent interview with Channels TV, Ogah expressed his belief that politicians should stand behind the elected candidate until either the court or divine intervention indicates otherwise. He emphasized that Nigeria’s well-being surpasses the interests of any individual, urging people to prioritize the nation’s welfare…
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If you are making life difficult for me, there is no way I will go and invest – Aliko Dangote tells African countries to issue visa-on-arrivals for Africans
Aliko Dangote, the billionaire businessman, has called upon African countries to implement visa-on-arrival policies for Nigerians and citizens of other African nations in order to promote trade and business across the continent. Speaking at the 30th Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Accra, Ghana, on Sunday, June 18, the CEO of the Dangote Group emphasized that facilitating visa-on-arrival for Africans would contribute to the advancement of inter- and intra-African trade and investment opportunities. Dangote suggested that African countries should adopt a system where Africans are granted visas upon arrival, citing a scenario where an African individual would need a visa to…
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Removal of service chiefs: No President in the history of this country has effected so much change in three weeks as Tinubu – Femi Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Aviation Minister and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent political activities over the past three weeks. The president has garnered praise for implementing ongoing reforms and initiating a system cleanup, as evidenced by the removal of prominent figures from key positions. Since his inauguration on May 29, Tinubu has dismissed and replaced several public officeholders. Last week, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was sacked by the president. Shortly after, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, was…
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Asari Dokubo accusing soldiers and lower people who steal jerricans of petrol while he is behind the stealing and enjoyment of millions of dollars stashed in their bank account – Maj. Gen Haruna
Major General Ibrahim Bata Malgwi Haruna, the former Commissioner for Information and Culture, has strongly criticized Asari Dokubo, a former leader of the Niger Delta Militants, for accusing the Nigerian military of involvement in oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Dokubo, who previously led the now-defunct Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force, made these allegations during a press briefing after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House on Friday. He claimed that the military high command was behind the illegal activity of oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, stating that ordinary citizens lack the necessary resources and…
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You’re a victim of self-inflicted alcohol poisoning – Atiku’s aide fires back at Wike over poisoning at PDP secretariat
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has suggested that former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State should consider reducing his alcohol consumption. This advice comes in light of Wike’s revelation that his liver and kidneys failed, which he attributed to being poisoned at the PDP’s Secretariat in 2018. Shaibu acknowledged Wike’s well-known fondness for alcohol, particularly whiskey, which the governor himself has admitted to consuming even in the early hours of the day. Shaibu posited that given Wike’s drinking habits, it is…
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Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda prophesied that I would be President in 2006 – Goodluck Jonathan
During the second Kenneth Kaunda Memorial public lecture in Pretoria, South Africa, Former President Goodluck Jonathan shared an anecdote about the late Kenneth Kaunda, the first President of Zambia, accurately predicting his future presidency. Jonathan recounted that this prophecy was bestowed upon him during Kaunda’s visit to Bayelsa in 2006. At that time, Jonathan was serving as the Governor of Bayelsa state and had never contemplated the idea of becoming the President of Nigeria. “My political journey was not the one which attracted much attention from spiritual leaders and seers because many then could not see me playing notable roles…
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I have never at any time compromised my oath of office to favour any party – Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the former President of the Court of Appeal, has responded to the controversy surrounding her husband, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa’s remarks regarding her tenure. During the 9th Senate valedictory session, Senator Adamu, who represented Bauchi North, admitted to infringing on his wife’s independence as President of the Court of Appeal and extending similar assistance to his colleagues. In response to the criticism triggered by her husband’s statement, Justice Zainab clarified that she had never compromised her oath of office to show favoritism to anyone. She further emphasized that she had never interfered with the autonomy of any of…
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Convert student loan to grant for poor students – ASUU tells Tinubu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has requested President Bola Tinubu to convert the recently approved Students Loans Act into a grant for underprivileged students. ASUU National President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed this sentiment during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, June 18. He suggested that the funding should be provided as a grant rather than a loan, particularly for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Osodeke argued that since the funds come from the Federation Account, it would be more appropriate to label it as a grant. He also highlighted concerns about the potential burden and repercussions faced…
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I was poisoned at the PDP secretariat in 2018 which affected my Liver and Kidneys – Wike
During a special Thanksgiving service organized by his family at the St. Peters Deanery in Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor area of the state, former Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State revealed that he was poisoned at the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2018. Wike explained that the poison had a detrimental effect on his liver and kidneys and that it would have led to his demise if not for divine intervention. Subsequently, he was airlifted to Beirut at midnight, where doctors informed him that his liver and kidneys had ceased to function. Upon receiving medical attention, Wike shared that…
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Failed third term bid: Some Governors wanted it so they would have a chance to do same – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that some state governors were involved in his failed third-term ambition. Obasanjo has consistently denied that he tried to extend his stay in office beyond 2007, saying some governors were behind it all. In 2006, a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution and extend term limits by another four years failed to sail through the National Assembly. Speaking in an interview with Media Personality Chude Jideonwo, he said: “The governors, some of them, were doing it for themselves because if the president did a third term, they too would have had a chance for…
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