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Police declare ex-militant leader wanted over alleged arson

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Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt THE Rivers State Police Command on Thursday declared an ex-militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara, wanted for alleged arson. Ndigbara who hails from Yeghe community in Gokana Local Government, Rivers State, was said to have ordered the burning of a building. The command disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ahmad Muhammad. Muhammad explained in the statement that the suspect had, in February 2016, set ablaze a property in Bori, the headquarters of Khana Local Government Area of the state. The state police spokesman urged every one with useful information on the whereabouts of the ex-militants leader to report to the police. “The Rivers State Police Command has declared one Solomon Ndigabara ‘m’, a native of Yeghe community of Gokana Local Government, Rivers State. “He (Ndigbara) is wanted for the alleged arson he planned and executed on 22/02/2016 on a property worth millions o...

Court jails 70 years old chief for raping pupils

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Femi Makinde, Osogbo An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has sentenced a septuagenarian, Chief Moses Adeniyi, to seven years imprisonment for raping two teenage pupils. The judgment is contained in a statement issued by the Information Officer of the Osun State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Opeyemi Bello, in Osogbo on Thursday. Adeniyi, who is the Loja, Araromi Otokobo was arraigned in court on Mach 28 2011 was charged with rape and indecent assault. The prosecution team from the Ministry of Justice: Tijani Adekilekun, who appeared along with Folasade Adekomi told the court that the convict offered a free ride to the girls, who were coming back from school and he drove them to his hotel where he raped the two teenagers one after the other. They told the court that the two offences were contrary to the provisions of Sections 358 and 360 Criminal Code Cap 34 vol.11 Laws of Osun State. Justice Kudirat Akano held that the prosecution counsels proved beyond reasonable doubt that Ad...

Pandemonium as Fulani herdsmen abduct DELSU worker

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– John Ogeleke, a non-academic staff of the Delta State University, Abraka, was abducted at Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area of the state – He was heading towards Ogume from Kwale in his Nissan Pathfinder SUV when he was abducted at gun point – Vigilantee members and police officers are already searching for John Ogeleke Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a non-academic staff of the Delta State University, Abraka, Mr. John Ogeleke. READ ALSO: Like Buhari, acquire ranches, Igbo group tells cattle breeders Ogeleke was allegedly abducted in the early hours of Thursday at Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area of the state by suspected herdsmen who have been on the prowl in the area. The police public relations officer of the state police command, DSP Celestina Kalu who confirmed the story, said Ogeleke was heading towards Ogume from Kwale in his Nissan Pathfinder SUV when he was abducted at gun point. According to Kalu, reports had it that four...

Breaking: Premier League star dies

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– Mighty Jets FC announced the death of one of their on-loan stars, John George – Until his death, John was on loan to NPFL side Lobi Stars – He was a regular member of the team and played his last game in March when Lobi Stars held Kano Pillars to a 2 – 2 draw Report credited to Daily Post has it that, Mighty Jets defender John George has passed on this afternoon, Thursday, April 21, in Kaduna state. According to the report, the player, on loan to Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Lobi Stars died after a brief illness. This was contained in a statement made available to the media outfit by the management of Might Jets FC of Jos. PAY ATTENTION:   Get the latest sports news on Naij Sports App In a press statement signed by Mbum Ferdinand, the club’s media officer, the management described George as a hard-working and committed professional who was always respectful to officials and his colleagues. The statement reads: “Until John’s demise, he was on loan at N...

Comedy: This man is just divorced and wants everyone to know it

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Comedy This man is ‘just divorced’ and wants everyone to know it You see people putting ‘Just Married’ on their cars to celebrate their wedding so this guy decided, to put ‘Just Divorced’ on his car to celebrate his divorce. Published: 17.25 Zaynab Quadri

Poverty: Woman bathes husband with hot water for not providing enough food

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A married woman is in serious trouble after she bathed her husband with hot water because the food he provided for the family was not sufficient for her and their children. Also Read: “Poverty: Wife bathes husband with hot water over breakfast money” The ugly incident which happened in the Maryland area of Lagos State, according to a witness, occurred when the man, a casual labourer, came back from work and the man demanded for food. The man reportedly went out and with the little money on him, bought some food but on getting home, his wife allegedly told him the food was not enough and he must go and get some more. The husband told her he did not have any more money to buy food and it led to an altercation that resulted in the woman emptying the pot of hot water she was boiling on her husband. Also Read: “Wicked Woman: Wife Pours Boiling Water On Husband In Abuja” While the man was rushed to an hospital with severe burns, the woman was arrested by the police after neighbours...

Zambia president says 'ashamed' by anti-migrant riots

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Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. Picture: AFP Hundreds of mainly Rwandan immigrants who own shops in the slums around the capital Lusaka fled their homes after their businesses were ransacked by mobs who accused them of ritual killings. “I am very ashamed of what has happened… but I will make sure that all these criminals are arrested,” Lungu told immigrants at a church where many have sought shelter. “It’s a shame that this has happened to Zambia which is known to be peaceful but some criminals elements want to cause confusion.” Some locals accused foreigners of being behind murders of at least seven people whose body parts, including ears, hearts and penises, were removed allegedly for witchcraft. Police on Wednesday said two local people were burned alive during the rioting. About 200 people have been arrested. Several thousand refugees from Rwanda, which was embroiled in genocide in 1994, live in Lusaka. Deadly violence against foreign shopkeepers has often flared up...

Checkout This Picture Of A 3-Year-Old Girl Dressed As A Corper

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Checkout What An Angry Lady Did To Her Ex Lover In Abuja

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Ex-girlfriend Set Lover’s Shop Ablaze by Islie : 4:30pm A Dutse Grade 1 Area Court in Abuja on Thursday admitted a 25-year old woman, Ngozi Ugwu, to bail in the sum of N50,000 for allegedly setting her ex-boyfriend’s shop on fire. The presiding officer, Mr Ado Ahmed, ordered the defendant to produce one surety in like sum. Ahmed said that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction, and adjourned hearing of the case till May 12. Ugwu, a resident of 16-16, Bwari, is facing a two-count charge of criminal intimidation and mischief by fire with intent to cause damage to property. She pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Mrs Agnes Aluko-Adewumi, a senior state counsel, had told the court that the complainant, Ugwoke Nwabueze, reported the case in Bwari Police Station on Feb.7. Aluko-Adewumi said that the defendant, the complainant’s ex-girlfriend, had on Feb.6 threatened to kill him and burn his patent medicine store after a disagreement ensued between the two. “...

This Man Is Wanted By Rivers State Police

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Solomon Ndigabara Wanted By Rivers Police (photo) by reportnaija ( m ): 3:59pm The Rivers State Police Command has declared one Solomon Ndigabara ”m”, a native of Yeghe community of Gokana Local Government, Rivers State. He is wanted for the alleged arson he planned and executed on 22/02/2016 on a property worth millions of naira in Bori, Khana Local Government. He is dark in complexion, about 5.9 inches tall and in his early fifties of age. His last known address is Yeghe community of Gokana Local Government, Rivers State. Any person or group of persons with useful and actionable information as to the whereabouts of the wanted person should report to the nearest police station or call the following Police distress lines08032003514, 08028915460, 08028915462 and 08160723892, please. DSP. AHMAD K. MUHAMMAD, POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FOR : COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, RIVERS STATE COMMAND. source http://ift.tt/1MKI0FJ 1 Like 1 Share

Mixed race beauty had killer response for man who suggested she bleach her skin to look whiter and prettier

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You know that moment when random people who should be on their best behaviour while trying to snag a date behave like inappropriately? 22-year-old Takara Allen had one such moment. She shared a screenshot of a conversation with her Tinder date who suggested she bleach her skin so as to look whiter and prettier. The make-up artist, who lives in Adelaide, Australia, says she was left ‘devastated’ after being told she would look so much prettier if she was whiter. After sharing the exchange, Takara vented her outrage in a long post on Facebook. She wrote: ‘What goes on in people’s heads that makes them think this is okay to say to someone? ‘As if people of colour don’t already struggle enough with the pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty ideals and standards, people like this add even more.’ Takara also ridiculed the man’s claim that he didn’t mean to cause her offence. ‘How the F*** is this not offensive in your head?!’ she wrote. ‘Like literally how can you come to t...

Forbes Africa TV My worst day with Peace Hyde premiers May 4th

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Forbes Africa TV’s newest flagship series takes Wednesday afternoons by storm beginning Wednesday 04 May at 12:00 WAT. My Worst Day, hosted by Award winning presenter and West Africa correspondent for Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa, Peace Hyde, will bring viewers the most riveting interviews from the continents elite business men. The show brings the journalist style of the number one monthly read magazine among Africa’s affluent to the silver screen delving into the most challenging day in business and how they overcame it. Profiling 12 of the most successful entrepreneurs from the Forbes Africa rich list, the show will be a monthly programme and is produced by the Big Signature Group in partnership with financial giant Zenith Bank. Check out the exclusive trailer and tune in to the premier on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 12:00 WAT, 13:00 CAT, 14:00 EAT on CNBC Africa.

Forbes Africa TV My worst day with Peace Hyde premiers May 4th

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Forbes Africa TV’s newest flagship series takes Wednesday afternoons by storm beginning Wednesday 04 May at 12:00 WAT. My Worst Day, hosted by Award winning presenter and West Africa correspondent for Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa, Peace Hyde, will bring viewers the most riveting interviews from the continents elite business men. The show brings the journalist style of the number one monthly read magazine among Africa’s affluent to the silver screen delving into the most challenging day in business and how they overcame it. Profiling 12 of the most successful entrepreneurs from the Forbes Africa rich list, the show will be a monthly programme and is produced by the Big Signature Group in partnership with financial giant Zenith Bank. Check out the exclusive trailer and tune in to the premier on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 12:00 WAT, 13:00 CAT, 14:00 EAT on CNBC Africa.

Prince dies at 57

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One of the most iconic musicians in music history, Prince has died according to breaking news on international media platforms including TMZ and Sky News. His body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning, April 21st. He was 57 years old. Prince had a medical emergency on April 15th that forced his private jet to make an emergency landing in Illinois. He was hospitalized briefly but appeared at a concert the next day on April 16th where he assured his fans that he was okay. His people told TMZ that he had been battling a bad bout of flu. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Hardened Criminal: 'I will continue to steal from careless banks' Robbery suspect

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Even after his arrest for stealing money from a bank in the Ogudu area of Lagos State, 27-year-old Abdulhameed Ibrahim , has proven that he is an unrepentant and hardened criminal by saying he would continue stealing from banks whose staff are careless and leave huge amounts of money unattended. Also Read: “Hardened Criminal: Man who escaped from detention jailed 6 months” Ibrahim, a graduate of the University of Medina, Saudi Arabia and a one time staff of the Saudi Arabia Embassy before he was deported in 2011, was arrested after a CCTV footage in the bank revealed him stealing N1.5 million in the bulk room while pretending to make a deposit. A drug addict, Ibrahim was described by the State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni , as an unrepentant and remorseless robber who had served jail terms in Plateau and Kaduna States for a similar offence. While confessing before newsmen, Ibrahim boasted that he has made over N20 million from his robbery spree across different states in N...

Ched Evans: Former Wales international wins appeal against rape conviction

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Former Welsh international soccer player Ched Evans has won an appeal against his conviction for rape and faces a new trial, British media reported on Thursday. The ex- Sheffield United footballer spent two-and-a-half years in jail after he was convicted in 2012 of raping a 19-year-old in a hotel in north Wales. play Ched Evans and his girlfriend, Natasha Massey leaving the London’s appeal court (Bradley Page)   Evans, 27, was released from jail in 2014 after serving half of his five-year term. He has not been signed by a new club since his release from prison . Evans released a statement thanking his girlfriend Natasha Massey for her ‘unconditional love, belief and support’. play Ched Evans released a statement, thanking his girlfriend, Natasha Massey for her support (PA)   “ We all welcome today’s decision by the Court of Appeal… however, there are no winners and no celebration ,” his statement read. “ Ched would like to place on record his thanks to the j...