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Post Date : February 14, 2021

SHOCKING: Woman commits suicide after killing her lover for Impregnating another woman in Delta

Two lovers reportedly found dead at the Amukpe area of Sapele in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta state on Friday morning, Ufuoma and Mathilda Atidja, sources has allege was a case of death occasioned by jealousness. On Friday morning, the bodies of Ufuoma and Mathilda wasfound dead with reports alleging that the live-in lovers had died from food poisoning or probably generator fumes since they were said to have put on their generator after returning from a party late on Thursday night. However sources close to them revealed to Vanguard that Mathilda poisoned Ufuoma because she learnt another woman was pregnant for him “Ufuoma inpregnanted another woman and when Mathilda found out, she could not hold back, Mathilda is the jealous type, and let me tell you, there are injuries on Ufuoma’s wrist and body, morever she has repeatedly said she will kill the guy and kill herself, if she finds out he is dating another girl, that is what happened” a source who simply wants to be addressed as Bobos said. Another source who craved anonymity, and described Ufuoma as a jovial transporter who plies Sapele – Warri route said, relatives and friends had called the deceased line all through Thursday without response. He alleged that Mathilda was still alive on Friday morning, “it was Mathilda who actually opened the door on Friday morning, and came out with her younger one who was living with them, people saw her and I think it was after that she drank the poison, the story of poisoning by fish or generator fumes was not truth” The Delta State Police spokesperson, Onome Onowakpoyeya, on Friday, confirmed the death of the two persons, adding “when the police visited the venue, they prevented us from going in, so the case was not officially reported” Meanwhile the bodies of the lovers was on Friday committed to mother earth, a family source said Mathilda was buried at her family home in Amukpe while Ufuoma’s corpse was committed to mother earth somewhere unknown.

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Shasha Violence: Do Not Take Laws Into Your Hands, Akeredolu Tells Ibadan Residents

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has asked Ibadan residents not to take laws into their hands, following the violence that erupted in Shasha area of Oyo State. Akeredolu in a statement he personally signed Saturday night said the south-west governors “note with deep concern, the most unfortunate and avoidable orgy of violence in Shasha, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.” The governor said he is compelled to address all residents of the area, especially the Yoruba speaking people, in his capacity as the Chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum over the recent happenings bordering on security. “Without doubt, the situation we have found ourselves as a people is most despicable and contends violently against, and abhorrently at variance with the values and hospitality for which our people are known. “We have been known for thoroughness. We have identified with legality over the centuries; and our ethos as a civilised breed of people is such that we do not identify with lawlessness, not even illegality,” Governor Akeredolu added. He also asked residents to be law-abiding, saying he understands “the height of provocation in the light of recent happenings as regards Shasha, Ibadan, I, alongside my other brother governors in the region are against the willful appropriation of Laws into one’s hands. “We do not support violence and in particular, brigandage, jungle justice and unnecessary self-help. We note with delight, the efforts of our brother Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde of Oyo State who has taken very bold steps to stave off the further escalation of the violence by imposing curfew in the affected areas. “He deserves every support in his avowed commitment towards peace and security in Oyo State. We shall all survive these times and live peacefully, once again in our lands.”

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Nude Pictures: Go And Face Your Charges, Lawyer Tells Ohakim

Ahead of the arraignment of the former governor of Imo state, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and one Chinedu Okpareke, over threat to circulate nude pictures of a lady, the Centre for Equity and Justice for Violence against Women has called on the former governor and his accomplice to be prepared to face trial. The Convener of the centre, Barrister Ngozi C. Njoku, said the for governor should be prepared to face the full weight of the law for the consequence of his action. The police had in November 2020 filed charges of cybercrime against Ohakim and Okapareke over threat to circulate the nude picture of Mrs Chinyere Amuchienwa, if she fails to drop charges of kidnapping against them. Amuchienwa, in her response to the threat reported the incident to the police and told them to go to the extent of circulating the pictures on CNN They are expected to be arranged before Justice Taiwo Taiwo of a Federal High Court on Feb. 15, 2020. In his response to the charges, counsel to Ohakim, Mr Aloy Ejimakor, called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to withdraw the multiple criminal charges filed against his client by the police. In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of Police dated January 8, 2021, Ohakim called for a comprehensive investigation of all the issues that gave rise to the multiple charges against him. In a statement titled, ”THE NAKED TRUTH”, Barrister Njoku described the allegation of trump up charges against him by the police as laughable. She said, ”I read with dismay the writers purported trump up charges which made it convenient to state the true position of facts without any juxtaposition. ”We state emphatically that a matter pending in court is subjudice and parties do not have the right or impetus to discuss on such matters, therefore, it is against the rules of professional conduct for the said counsel to comment on matters that are lis pendis and he needs not be taught on this. ”Also, the police powers to investigate a matters reported to them are statutory powers which are executive in its legal sense and no court can stop such powers. Ihus, the writers views cast much volumes of suspicion on himself. He cannot write to same police he accused of trump up charges to reinvestigate a matter already concluded and pending in court. ”The Naked truth is that no one is above the law and no crime or criminal liability is compoundable. It is pertinent for the writer to advise his client to appear before the courts to answer charges against him.” Leadership

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Nigeria needs 564 million additional condoms for adequate coverage – Report

A new report has shown that additional 564 million condoms are needed annually if Nigeria is to cover 90 per cent of its adult population. The report, based on a survey, is titled ‘Condom accessibility and use in Nigeria’ and produced by NOIpolls, in partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF). The report was released to mark the International Condom Day (ICD), which is observed annually on February 13 through Valentine’s Day, February 14, to promote safer sex awareness, by encouraging people to use condoms. In a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday, the Program Manager of AHF, Taofeek Adeleye, said a total of 1.15 billion condoms will help the country to achieve 90 per cent coverage. He, however, said only 587million condoms are currently available for use in the country. “The gap between current condom use (587million) and total need (1.15 billion) to achieve ninety per cent coverage is 564 million condoms annually,” he said. “The condom gap shows disparity across the target populations. FSW has the lowest (10 per cent) unmet needs with improvement among MSM (57 per cent) and individuals with multiple partners (55 per cent) Sero-discordant couples record the widest gap of 90 per cent.” Mr Adeleye also explained that male condoms are readily available than female condoms. “We also have some females that are not even aware of female condoms. As an organisation, we are looking at issues around male and female condoms, and we are also intensifying on condom education promotion,” he said. protesters Using condoms Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Gambo Aliyu, said condoms play a vital role in the country’s HIV response strategy if used correctly and consistently. He noted that the agency is keen on promoting faithfulness to one partner. He said that if people are faithful to their partners, the use of condoms to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) will be unnecessary. “Today’s event, since its first commemoration in 2009 has been part of the various innovative ways of promoting the use of condoms and reminding sexually active people that correct use of condoms can prevent sexually transmitted infections like HIV as well as unwanted pregnancy,” he said. He urged Nigerians to avoid unprotected sex which often leads to unwanted pregnancies and increased risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS. He noted that the goal of NACA remains to scale up community efforts to provide national access to prevention, treatment, care and support services. The group said the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many aspects of our lives, and access to condoms was unfortunately not spared from the effects of the pandemic. It said obstacles created by the pandemic have further reinforced the necessity and importance of advocacy to prioritize access to condoms. “Lockdowns and restrictions due to COVID-19 have been an ongoing threat to condom access, particularly in countries where stockouts and other barriers already made it difficult for people to get condoms,” said AHF Chief of Global Advocacy and Policy Terri Ford. The group reiterated its commitment to ensuring people everywhere have access to free or affordable condoms. “We have always placed condom access high on our priority list,” said AHF President Michael Weinstein. ‘‘Across our programme states of: Abuja, Kogi, Anambra, Nasarawa, Akwa Ibom, Benue and Cross River state, AHF-Nigeria shall be providing free HIV testing and promote healthy lifestyles with the year’s theme of the ICD, “Always in Fashion”, while we distribute free condoms to Nigerians, Echey Ijezie, AHF-Nigeria Country Programme Director said. The group appealed to governments and public health institutions to ensure that people have the tools to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Politics shouldn’t be seen as war – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged politicians to imbibe and promote peace, love and unity for the stability and growth of Nigeria. Politics should not be seen as war but a process of choosing a leader, and after elections, there should be love and unity amongst all political parties, Mr Jonathan said. The former president said this on Saturday in Yenagoa during a thanksgiving service organised by the Bayelsa Government to mark Governor Douye Diri’s one year in office. February 14 marks Mr Diri’s one year in office as governor of Bayelsa. Mr Jonathan said after every political process, “all should come together to give support to whoever God wanted to be there”. He commended Mr Diri for opening his hands to other political parties in the state. “Immediately you win an election you automatically become the governor of everyone, irrespective of party affiliation. “There is nothing wrong for a governor or president to pick someone from another political party and make him or her minister or commissioner,” he said. Mr Diri, in his remark, said “no man can predict God’s way, as it’s different from the ways of man”. He commended the Nigerian judiciary, and the Supreme Court in particular, which he said remained the hope of the common man. He said his administration has put things on ground that would benefit Bayelsa women and the youth. The governor appealed to those who left the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) to other political parties to return as “the party is big enough to accommodate them”. He commended Mr Jonathan and the PDP national chairman for their support and encouragement during and after the Supreme Court judgment. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State commended the Bayelsa Government for organising the thanksgiving. He said more was expected from Mr Diri’s administration in the areas of development projects. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said a lot has changed in Bayelsa and that Mr Diri would “surely deliver more dividends of democracy to his people.” He said the state would see “more miracles” from Governor Diri. Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State said, “Only God that has the final say in the affairs of men.” (NAN)

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Air Force Loses ‘Some’ Personnel To Bandits In Kaduna

The Nigerian Air Force has lost some of its personnel to armed bandits in Kaduna State. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesman of the Air Force, Ibikunle Daramola. He said over 100 armed bandits laid an ambush which led to the unfortunate killing, adding that some military personnel sustained various degrees of injuries. “Troops of the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment today, 13 February 2021, foiled an ambush set up by a group of over 100 armed bandits at Ungwan Laya near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State,” the statement partly read. “The gallant troops were able to fight their way through the ambush killing dozens of bandits in the process. “Unfortunately, some NAF personnel paid the supreme price during the operation, while a few others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at the NAF Hospital in Kaduna.” Meanwhile, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao, on behalf all officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff of the NAF, has commiserated with the families of the fallen heroes, praying for the repose of their souls. Amao who visited the injured personnel in the hospital on Saturday evening asked all NAF personnel to remain resolute and continue to collaborate with other security agencies, to rid the northwest of all criminal elements.

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Herdsmen Kill Three, Set Houses On Fire in Ogun

Three people have been killed and houses set ablaze in an invasion by suspected rampaging herdsmen on Orile Igbooro village in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Residents told Channels Television that the attackers struck when residents were still sleeping, adding that nine others were injured in the middle of the night (Saturday). The residents are calling on security operatives and government to do the needful as they continue to live in palpable fear. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the casualties, noting that the assailants killed three under-aged children. The attack, which came barely 24 hours after two persons were killed in Owode Ketu, has created tension across the area and beyond, as investigations showed that the Fulani herdsmen have found their way to border communities in the state. Buildings were touched, crop barns, vehicle and generators set ablaze with no resistance from these defenceless residents.

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Court grants Mr Macaroni, Others Bail

Popular comedian Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni has been granted bail along with some other Lekki toll gate protesters. Mr. Macaroni earlier on Saturday had been arrested, along with others, by the police for protesting at the toll gate. The protesters were railing against the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to reopen the toll gate, which was symbolic of last October’s #EndSARS protests. On October 20, military officials opened fire at peaceful protesters gathered at the toll. Although the Nigerian government and military have denied any wrongdoing, critics say it is premature to reopen the toll gate until all investigations are concluded. “The Protesters arrested have all been granted bail including Mr Macaroni,” Moe Odele, an #EndSARS lawyer said on Twitter. She added that all the protesters were charged by the police for breaking COVID-19 gathering limits and disobeying an order not to protest. They all pleaded ”not guilty”, she said. “One of them is injured and will get medical attention.”

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Troops kill two factional commanders of Boko Haram

Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib, identified as two top factional commanders of Boko Haram, have been killed by the military in Borno state. The commanders, said to be of the faction led by Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader, were killed at Pulka, a town not far from Bama in Borno. The troops had laid an ambush for the insurgents, and sources tell TheCable that the elimination of the duo would affect the operations of the insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country. A motorcycle, weapons, ammunition, among other items, were recovered after the insurgents. The development comes three days after troops repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in Askira, Askira/Uba local government area of Borno state. Nine gun trucks were recovered from the insurgents during that operation. Mohammed Yerima, army spokesperson, confirmed the killing of the two factional leaders on Saturday. “The renewed offensive operations by troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre, has continued to inflict heavy casualty on the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) criminals,” Yerima said. “Among the latest exploits by the troops of Sector 1 was the ambush by troops of 121 and 151 Battalions on Tuesday, 9 February, 2021, sprang at BHTs crossing point between Vuria and Guja settlements along road Banki Junction, Pulka axis. “During the ambush, the troops neutralised three BHTs, among who were two of the most wanted terrorist commanders known as ‘Abul-Bas’ and ‘Ibn Habib’. “The troops also recovered three GPMG, seven AK47 rifles, a belt of ammunition containing 446 rounds of 7.62mm, one Boxer Motorcycle, one ITEL 2160 mobile phone, among others. “Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib were among the top BHTs commanders of the Shekau faction operating in Sambisa forest and environs. The two BHT commanders have been on the Intelligence watch-list for some time. Abul-Bas was a top commander, second to Abu Fatima, while Ibn Habib was the BHT commander in charge of Njimia and Parisu camps in the Sambisa forest. “The neutralisation of Abul-Bas and Ibn Habib by our gallant troops has inflicted a big blow on the operations of the terrorists and has further boosted the morale of own troops in the ongoing operation ‘Tura Takaibango’.” According to the spokesman, Ibrahim Attahiru, the chief of army staff, commended the troops for the feat and other successes. “He further charged them to intensify the aggressive clearance operation in order to clear the Sambisa forest and environs of all remnant terrorists and their collaborators,” Yerima added.

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Post Date : February 14, 2021

Some #EndSARS protesters are rogues, thieves –Defence minister

The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi ( retd . ) , has said over 60 per cent of EndSARS protesters don’ t know why they participated in the demonstrations . The # EndSARS protest recommenced in Lagos on Saturday under the aegis of OccupyLekkiTollGate, with more than 30 protesters , including Debo Adebayo , a Nigerian comedian better known as Mr Macaroni, arrested by security operatives. The protesters were, however , arraigned before a mobile court in Lagos , and granted bail . Magashi, who spoke on Saturday after participating in the revalidation exercise of the All Progressives Congress in Kano, alleged that some of the protesters were rogues and thieves. He said , “ There is a basic responsibility of the government , and that is to protect every Nigerian , whoever he is. We always believe that given the necessary intelligence , no agent of government will sit down and fold its hands without doing something . “ This # EndSARS issue , if you recall, the minister of information has briefed this nation and alerted that something like this is coming ; and we know we are always prepared. This is our job, to ensure internal security . “ We must plan for it . We don’ t want to be taken by surprise . And if you want us to be taken by surprise , then , there is no need to call us protectors . If EndSARS is to take place today , we will ensure that we have peaceful counter plans that we will put in place to ensure that mistakes are not made in protecting the people . “ You know the composition of the # EndSARS crowd. Over 60 per cent of them are people who don’ t even know why they are there . They just come to take part. Some of them are rogues ; some are there to steal . They want to do whatever they think . There are a few actual people ( among the protesters ) . “ The minister added that the government will not allow “ unpatriotic elements” to destabilise the country under any guise. Magashi said , “ The genuine ones, we want to get them enlightened . They should stop doing things that will create collateral damages for the country. We need people who will sit down and use their brains. Sit down with the government and see what we can do. “ We ask them , ‘ what are your problems?’ In the initial one , when they said this is their problem, even Mr . President spoke . They gave five -point demand and they were attended to . But if some people want the country to be governed the way they want , we are not elected to serve particular people . We were elected to serve this country .

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