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Benin Jail Break: Escaped Prisoners Go On Stealing , Raping Rampage

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A condemned inmate, Onorede Benjamin, who escaped from the Oko Correctional centre in Edo State has been arrested for snatching a car barely 30 minutes after escaping from custody. Benjamin and his fellow fugitives have allegedly stolen four cars since leaving the prison. The others are Adebayo Opeyemi (ex-soldier), Peter Osas, and Hudu Musa. The police said Benjamin was one of the inmates that fled after the Oko Custodial Centre was attacked on October 21 by hoodlums who exploited the #EndSARS protests. About 1,993 inmates were freed from the Benin and Oko custodial facilities, Edo State, during the attack on the correctional centres. Parading the suspects in Abuja on Monday, the  Force Public Relations Officer , DCP Frank Mba, revealed that the quartet returned to crime as soon as they escaped from lawful custody. According to Punch, Mba said Benjamin, who was the leader of the criminal gang, drove the stolen vehicle all the way to Kaduna State, where it was eventually sold with the

Three Arrested for Using Sanitizer To Burn Journalist And His Friend To Death

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The Police  in Uttar Pradesh Balrampur India, on Monday, 30 November, arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a local journalist and his friend. Those arrested have been identified as Akram Ali alias Abdul Qadir, Lalit Mishra and Keshvanand Mishra alias Rinku. Rakesh Singh, 45, who was working for a local newspaper, and his friend Mithlesh Sahu, 36, suffered serious burns in a fire at his house in Kalwari village, Balrampur. While Sahu died on the spot, Singh suffered 90 per cent burns and was referred to a Lucknow hospital where he succumbed to the injuries. The Balrampur police had constituted four teams to solve the murder mystery. According to   NDTV, Balrampur superintendent of police (SP) Dev Ranjan Verma told media persons that alcohol-based sanitizer was used to set the journalist and his friend on fire. “First the culprits served liquor to Rakesh Singh and Mithlesh Sahu and when the two were under the influence of liquor, the culprits set them on fire with the

Three Killed, 4 Buildings Burnt As Renewed Cult Clash Rocks Ughelli

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One person has been confirmed dead with at least four buildings razed down in a renewed cult clash in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of Delta State. The incident which happened on Sunday, involved members of the Aye and Mafia confraternities, with residents accusing the police and the leadership of the council of doing little or nothing towards bringing sanity to the town. Also, two other persons were reportedly killed in two separate incidents between the warring cult groups on Sunday night and Monday morning at Oghenevweta and Oseri street areas of Ekuigbo community. Both attacks are coming less than a week after a similar incident between Aye and Aro Baggers confraternities led to the death of eight persons in a span of one week. One of the victims, Oghenero Oke a.k.a Last Card who is alleged to be a member of the Mafia confraternity, was killed around Oteri old road in Oteri community, Ughelli by a resident of the community simply identified as Eloho,

Insecurity: Billionaire business man, Ayiri Emami escapes death

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Chief Ayiri Emami The Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom and one of the billiobaires from the South South this evening, narrowly escaped death as an explosion ripped his boat apart at Inugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area of  Delta State . Vanguard reports that the Warri chief disclosed that he was not hurt, giving gratitude to God for his narrow escape. Ayiri who switched from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to APC in the wake of former president Goodluck Jonathan conceding defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari, is the founder of the 911 Beach and Resort of Ugorodo, situated in the South West of Delta State. Ayiri Emami who was reportedly given a lifeline to become the wealthy businessman that he is today, by his mentor, former governor James Ibori, is the chairman of A & E group of company which is a major contractor to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) and International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria namely Chevro

Why I Took Six Pregnant Women To A Wedding – Pretty Mike

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Popular businessman and club owner, Mike Nwogu, aka   Pretty Mike , caught global attention when after he attended the wedding of actor, Williams Uchemba, with six pregnant ladies last weekend. Although that was not the first time the controversial businessman would cause a stir on social media, his latest stunt went viral on the Internet and attracted international attention. In an interview with  Punch , Pretty Mike claimed that his motive was to bring attention to the plight of pregnant women. He said, “I came up with the concept because I am surrounded by ladies. Because of the publicity this incident has garnered, I am about to start a foundation for pregnant women. We are in a country that stereotypes women. ”No woman can get a job when she is pregnant. So, the question is, how would they survive, especially in this period when COVID-19 has sacked some husbands or partners from their jobs? Even if a woman is qualified, once the employer finds out she is pregnant, she would not be

Buhari, mouth piece of terrorists – PDP reacts over Presidency’s comments on rice farmers

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the Presidency over remarks by President Muhammadu Buhari’s aide,   Garba Shehu   on Boko Haram killing of rice farmers in Borno State and accused the Presidency of trying to rationalize the gruesome killing of 43 innocent Nigerians by terrorists in their farms. According to DailyPost, the party lamented that the Buhari-led Presidency was trying to turn itself into a mouthpiece for terrorists. Recall that Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu had said that the farmers who were killed by  Boko Haram  on Saturday did not have military clearance to be on the rice farms. Shehu said this in an interview with BBC on Monday, stating further that people need to know what it is like in the Lake Chad Basin area. “Much of those areas have been liberated from Boko Haram terrorists but there are a number of spaces that have not been cleared for the return of villagers who have been displaced. So, ideally, all of these places ought to pass the test of mil

The Beheaded farmers didn’t get military clearance to farm — Shehu

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Garba Shehu, president Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman has said that the 43 farmers beheaded by   Boko Haram   on Saturday did not have military clearance to be on the rice farms. Shehu said this in an interview with BBC on Monday, stating further that people need to know what it is like in the Lake Chad Basin area. According to our reporters, Shehu said that although much of those areas have been liberated from Boko Haram terrorists, there are a number of spaces that have not been cleared for the return of villagers who have been displaced. “The government is sad that this tragic incident has happened. 43 or thereabout of innocent farmworkers, most of them were beheaded by a heartless band of terrorists. People need to know what it is like in the Lake Chad Basin area. “Much of those areas have been liberated from Boko Haram terrorists but there are a number of spaces that have not been cleared for the return of villagers who have been displaced. So, ideally, all of these places ought to

Edo Teachers Issue 7-day Ultimatum Over Demotion of Headteacher

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Teachers in Esan North-East Local Government Area have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Acting Education Secretary, local government education authority, Oseghale Mary to reverse the deployment and subsequent demotion of one Ikiakhele Agatha, the head teacher of Efandion primary school in the locality. The teacher said they will not fail to embark on strike if the Acting Education Secretary failed to reverse the deployment and demotion of the head teacher. This was contained in a petition signed by Oriere Duba, NUT chairman of the local government, secretary, Eyonse Martins, and two others and addressed to the state executive of the union and the state chairman of Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Benin City. According to the petition, “if this decision is not reversed in the next seven days, we shall have no choice than to shut down education activities in the local government area.”

7 Members Of Eiye Cult Gang Arrested By Lagos Police

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  Rabsreporters  reports that Lagos Police Command has arrested seven (7) suspected members of a cult gang, Eiye Confraternity, operating at Agura, Ikorodu area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement in Lagos on Sunday that the suspects were arrested after they attacked some members of a vigilance group in the area called “Agbekoya.” Adejobi named the suspects as Abolaji Adebayo, 21; Josiah Offem, 37; Oluwapelumi Oyeyinka, 25; Lamidi Taofeeq, 41; Ahmed Shittu, 48; Rabiu Ganiyu, 25; and Zainab Nurudeen, 20, the only female among them. Others who were in possession of their dangerous weapons fled the scene on sighting the police,” the police spokesperson said. The PPRO said that the suspected cultists attacked the vigilance group to avenge the recent arrest of one of their members by the “Agbekoya” group. “Others who were in possession of their dangerous weapons fled the scene on sighting the police,” the police spokesper

Mother Gives Birth To Baby With COVID-19 Antibodies

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Mother Gives Birth To Baby With COVID-19 Antibodies A woman who was pregnant when infected with COVID has reportedly given her child antibodies against the virus. To date, the active virus has not been found in samples of fluid around babies in the womb or in breast milk A Singaporean woman who was pregnant when she was infected with coronavirus in March has reportedly given birth to a baby with antibodies against the disease, offering a new clue as to whether the infection can be transferred from mother to child. The baby, who was was born this month, does not have COVID-19 but has the virus antibodies, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the mother. “My doctor suspects I have transferred my COVID-19 antibodies to him during my pregnancy,” Celine Ng-Chan told the paper. Ng-Chan had been mildly ill from the disease and was discharged from hospital after two and a half weeks, it said. Ng-Chan and the National University Hospital, where she gave birth, did not immediat

2020- Usagbe Day Celebration/ Carnival in Uzairue...

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As the people celebrate their annual celebrations of Usagbe Day,   Logo unveiling was one of the important activity that  was used to kick start Usagbe Day Cerebration / Carnival 2020, the activity was married with different cultural display from different communities. All the village heads were present in  the day occasion, that was held at Ikholo Primary School, Ikholo-Uzairue. Usagbe is a part of Uzairue kingdom, which comprising of five communities (Iyamho, Ikholo, Ogbido, Ayaoghena and Uluoke). Each community has it’s village Head. Dignitaries from all part of Etsako were present in the occasion to witness the display of Usagbe rich cultural heritage. The program was organized by Usagbe Youth which was lead by the President, Mr Cletus Igwoni. The Youth Executives which are Mr. Cletus Igwoni as the President Hon. Adams Andrew as the Vice President Mr. Braimah Destiny as the Secretary Comr. Lucky Igezunya as the Financial Secretary Engr. Hassan Osigwe as the Treasurer and others ………

Police arrest kidnapper after he mistakenly boarded a commercial vehicle of his victim

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Police operatives in Sokoto state have arrested a member of a kidnap gang, who mistakenly boarded a commercial vehicle of one of his victims. The driver, whose name was not disclosed was kidnapped about two months ago along Kankara in Katsina state while returning from Kano. According to Daily Trust, the driver, who spent three weeks in captivity was released after paying an undisclosed amount of money as ransom. Fortunately for the driver, a member of the gang that kidnapped him boarded his Kano bound vehicle from the Kwannawa motor park in Dange-Shuni local government area of Sokoto on Sunday, November 29, 2020. An NURTW member told Daily Trust that “The driver was quick to identify him because the incident happened not too long ago. The union member added that “after identifying him, he alerted our leaders who in turn informed the nearest police outpost.” However, in order to nab the suspect, the NURTW leaders at the motor park changed the driver of the vehicle and ordered the new d

Borno Killing: Mr Macaroni Blast President Buhari

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  Instagram skit maker and actor, Debo Adebayo, popularly  known as Mr Macaroni, has called on President Buhari to resign if he cannot assure Nigerians of their safety. He also added that the citizens won’t keep quiet while people are being killed in the North by Boko Haram as a result of an irresponsible government. Mr Macaroni took to his verified Twitter page to share his thoughts in reaction to the  Borno killing  carried out by members of Boko Haram on Saturday, 28 November, which led to the death of 43 people in Jere local Government area in Borno State. He said; “We won’t keep quiet while our northern brothers and sisters are being massacred because of the obvious irresponsibility of the government. We are first Nigerians before tribe or religion!! If President Buhari cannot guarantee the safety of citizens, he should resign!! In reaction to the mass burial of the 43 people beheaded by Boko Haram,  Mr Macaroni added, “This image is scary just as Nigeria is right now. We should s

Sam Adeyemi, Mr Macaroni emerge winners at 2020 first ever digital edition of The Future Awards

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The Future Awards Africa on Saturday, November 28th, 2020 held its first-ever TV and digital edition, inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic, to celebrate the transformative power of youth. The Future Awards Africa, otherwise known as The Future Awards, are a set of awards given by The Future Project (TFP), a social enterprise set up with a strong, practical commitment to human and capital development, especially in Africa. In its 15th edition, the show which aired on Africa Magic, Pop Central and MTV Base, featured guest appearances from singer and songwriter Chike;  movie actress,  Funke Akindele , beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela-Durotoye, Channel Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, and many more. In celebrating young leaders driving the culture, leading the conversation, dictating trends, upsetting old orders, and creating new possibilities, 20 winners emerged in their respective categories. Here below is the full list of winners; Acting:  Jide-Kene Achufusi  Arts:  Kingsley Ay

My leg was amputated after I was shot at Lekki Toll Gate — 23-year-old boy weeps

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Twenty-three-year-old Olalekan Faleye, a survivor of the shooting that attended the peaceful #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, says he has become an amputee after the gunshot injuries he sustained to the leg on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. EyewitnessMedia gathered that he had undergone surgical amputation of his bullet-ridden right leg. Speaking exclusively with newsmen a few days after he was discharged from the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Olalekan said until the Lekki shooting, he had temporarily worked as a labourer with a construction company in Ikoyi to raise money for his ‘freedom’ as an apprentice cobbler. He also planned to use whatever was left after his freedom ceremony to rent a shop where he could carry out his cobbler trade. “Any time we had little or nothing to do at the construction site, I would join the #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate to demonstrate against Police brutality and bad governance. “I recalled attending the protest on thre