Happy New Month – Page 27

Man Assaults Mother Of One In Lagos For Refusing Sexual Advances

Apr 17, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, has confirmed the arrest of one Muyideen Ajayi for allegedly molesting a woman identified as Ibukun Emmanuel. It was gathered that Ibukun who is a mother of one, refused his sexual advances in the Agbado-Ijaiye area of the state. Prior to this, Ajayi had been disturbing … Read more

Lockdown: Enugu Neighbours Engage In Bloody Fight

Apr 17, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

As the lockdown to curb Coronavirus continues in Enugu State, residents have siezed the opportunity to make a shame of themselves. There was a minor chaos in an area of the state where two young men identified as Divine and Nonso got into a fight in the compound. The men had a disagreement which eventually … Read more

Lockdown: Married Man Beats Side Chick Beyond Recognition For Coming To His House Without Notice

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 25-year-old man identified as Olusola Simeon, has been arraigned and convicted by a Magistrate court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital for beating and inflicting injuries on his girlfriend, Fadunsi Alaba. Simeon admitted guilty of the crime of assault, levelled against him by the police when he was arraigned on Tuesday. The Prosecutor, … Read more

Grandmother Pours Pepper In Maid’s Genitals And Eyes Over Juice

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 75-year-old grandmother has been arrested by the Ebonyi State Police Command, for flogging and pouring pepper into the eyes and genitals of her 11-year-old house help. Mrs Comfort Obi was arrested by police officers from Ekumenyi Police Station on Tuesday April 14, after a neighbour, Mr Osita Ezechukwu reported the abuse. The victim whose … Read more

Teenage Girl Commits Suicide In Jigawa

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 15-year-old girl identified as Ummi Garba, has committed suicide by consuming rat poison in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, said the incident happened on April 4th at Kofar Gabas quarters. Jinjiri said the deceased had told everyone that she was … Read more

Fire Guts Corporate Affairs Commission Headquarters In Abuja

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The registrar-general, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mr Abubakar Garba, yesterday said the commission’s main building and all records including vital information remained intact following a “minor fire incident.” He explained that the inferno, which occurred at about 10.20 a.m was due to a power surge in one of the outer units of the split air-conditioner … Read more

After Spending More Than Two Weeks In Isolation, El-Rufai Still Positive For Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he has not recovered from the coronavirus disease that has infected no fewer than 373 people in Nigeria. The governor gave the update after chairing the Kaduna State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. While giving the update via his Twitter handle, El-Rufai warned against being misled about his coronavirus … Read more

LAWMA Worker Crushed To Death By Vehicle

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A vehicle with the registration number, KSF 383 XZ, on Wednesday, crushed a Lagos Waste Management Authority employee on duty at Anthony Bus Stop in Lagos State.

It was gathered that the woman died on the spot and her remains had been taken to the mortuary.

The State Traffic Officer, CSP Oriyomi Oluwasanmi, confirmed the incident and said she was at the scene to stem any possible crisis.

She said the Divisional Traffic Officer called her attention when those at the scene of the accident did not allow the vehicle to be towed.

Apprentice Breaks Sales Boy’s Skull With Coconut In Lagos

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

An apprentice foodstuffs seller, identified simply as Chukwuemeka, has been allegedly killed by his co-apprentice, Chuks Victor, during a scuffle at their boss’ shop on Allison Street in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was gathered that Victor and another co-apprentice, Emmanuel John, were arguing over the space to display the goods of their … Read more

Pregnant Woman, Children Killed By Herdsmen In Plateau

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

At least 10 persons, including a woman who was nine months pregnant, were reportedly killed on Tuesday, April 14, when gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen attacked Hwra village in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Survivors, mostly women and children, are reportedly moving out of the community in droves for … Read more

FG Speaks On Chinese Doctors Testing Positive For Coronavirus

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has debunked claims of one of the Chinese doctors who arrived the country to help in the fight against Coronavirus, testing positive for the virus. The Minister dispelled the claim while speaking at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) daily briefing today, April 15. Lai Mohammed who urged … Read more

Abia: Commercial Driver Allegedly Shot To Death By NCDC Official

Apr 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A commercial bus driver was shot dead today, April 15, allegedly by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Isiala Ngwa Division, in Abia State. The victim was reportedly carrying perishable and non-perishable food items in his car to deliver when he was stopped by the NSCDC official. The driver and … Read more

Bayelsa Billionaire, Kenedi Okoko Allegedly Resurrects From Death

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A Bayelsa billionaire and former People’s Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in 2019 governorship election, Kenedi Okoko has has said to have resurrected from death after a failed surgery. Keniebi Okoko who is also a pastor serving under Pastor David Ibeyieome of the Salvation Ministries allegedly died from a liposuction surgery on Tuesday, after a power … Read more

Bayelsa Billionaire And Governorship Aspirant Dies During Plastic Surgery In Lagos

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A Bayelsa billionaire and former People’s Democratic Party Governorship aspirant in 2019 governorship election, Kenedi Okoko has been confirmed dead. The 43-year-old billionaire politician died while reportedly undergoing a liposuction surgery in Lagos yesterday, April 14. It was gathered that he died in the theater room in Lagos because of power outage, as the back … Read more

Prophet Odumeje Blasted By Top Nigerian Pastors For Performing Fake Miracle With Woman’s Bulgy Arm

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, senior pastor of the Kingsway Church has taken a swipe at some clergymen in Nigeria, describing them as Charlatans and fakers of miracle. In an IG live session with Lagos clergyman, Poju Oyemade, last night, Ashimolowo said the church in Nigeria has to be careful of these ”fakers of miracles” who are … Read more

22-Year-Old Nigerian Student Arrested For Raping Hungarian Prostitute

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A 22-year-old Nigerian man, suspected of choking and raping a woman in Budapest’s 7th district, originally came to Hungary to study. The 22-year-old university student is being prosecuted for sexual violence after the Activity Control Center of the Budapest Police Headquarters received a report from a woman that she had been raped in her home, … Read more

Robbery: Youth Leader Hails Sanwo-Olu For Rapid Intervention

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

By: Ibrahim Kegbegbe The youth leader, Ilasan Housing Estate, Eti-osa, Lagos, Mr. Pitt Omolade, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwolu, for his rapid intervention to curb the perpetual robbery in the state. Pitt said, while addressing the youths of the estate on the 14th of May, that the governor of the … Read more

(Video): Angry Youths Destroy Chinese Company In Ogun State

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Youths in Ogun State, Nigeria have allegedly destroyed a firm belonging to a Chinese man. This morning, property worth millions of dollars were allegedly brought to ruins by angry youths. In a video making the rounds, youths said they were hungry and Chinese citizens were the cause of the misfortune. Watch video here

“My Husband’s Family Disowned Him For Marrying Me Because I Had 4 Kids” ~Lady Narrates

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

A South African woman took to Twitter to gush about her husband, as she recalled how her partner’s family disowned him for marrying her because she already had 4 kids. Soaedi Dinah who described her husband as her “best friend”, said they now have six children together and his family has now accepted their union. … Read more

“Eating Amala Will Not Cure Coronavirus” ~Kwara State Government

Apr 15, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Kwara State Government has dismissed claims across the state suggesting that the local delicacy, Amala, cures COVID-19.

Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, dispelled the claims on Tuesday, April 14, in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state.

Ayinla said that the state government has set up the Risk Communication teams, among others, to manage rumours and fake news circulating as regards COVID-19 in the state.

He explained that the Risk Communication teams were set up to allay fears of misconception, while reiterating that COVID-19 has no cure for now and that amala cannot cure it.