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9mobile reacts as executive director’s name ‘appears’ on UAE list of terror financiers

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Following a report from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that one ‘Abdulrrahman Ado Musa’ was part of terrorism sponsors from Nigeria, 9mobile has exonerated its executive director from the allegation.

Musa’s name was mentioned alongside Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, and Surajo Abubakar Muhammad as Nigerian terror financiers identified by UAE.

The name strikes a resemblance with 9mobile’s executive director of regulatory and corporate affairs, Abdulrahman Ado, but the teleco claimed that its “purely coincidental”.

In a statement released on Tuesday to douse the speculation, 9mobile said it was a case of mistaken identity, and that its executive directive was not involved in the criminal act

“The Management of 9mobile wishes to inform the general public that its Executive Director of Regulatory and Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado is not the same as ‘Abdulrrahman’ Ado ‘Musa’ purportedly designated along with others by the United Arab Emirates as terror financiers.” 9mobile said.

The Nigerian network provider added, “Some Nigerians were included on the list said to have been ratified by the Emirate Federal Capital. One of the names on the list and that the media has latched on is Abdurrahaman Ado Musa.

“We, however, wish to clarify that the so-named individual is not 9mobile’s Executive Director, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs, Abdulrahman Ado. The resemblance in names is purely coincidental, and our Director does not bear ‘Musa’.

“Our Director, Abdulrahman Ado, is a respectable law-abiding Nigerian. He served the country diligently in public service for over three decades before transferring his services to the private sector.

He served in various capacities and was Pioneer Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Executive Commissioner, Licensing and Consumer Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission.

“As a law-abiding company that believes in the greatness of Nigeria, and the well-being of all its citizens, 9mobile would never accommodate any undesirable element within its management and staff.”

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Gunmen kill Anglican priest In Imo

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Gunmen on Tuesday shot dead an Anglican Church priest identified as Rev. Emeka Merenu in Imo State.

However, unconfirmed reports claimed that the priest was killed by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the militia wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

A lawmaker representing Nkwerre Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Obinna Okwara, who confirmed the incident to journalists, said Merenu was killed in the early hours of Tuesday.

According to him, the priest was killed over an unfounded allegation that he brought in military men to secure the church and a secondary school under his supervision.

The lawmaker added that the deceased’s vehicle was also set ablaze by the assailants.

The spokesman of the state police command, CSP Mike Abattam, also confirmed the incident.

He said the priest, who hailed from Amorji Agbomiri village in Nkwerre local government area of the state, was murdered in his parsonage at Orsu Iheteukwa, in Orsu LGA.

Abattam said the command would release an official statement after conducting preliminary investigations on the incident.

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UNIBEN students block Benin-Lagos expressway in protest

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Students of the University of Benin on Tuesday blocked the busy Benin-Lagos expressway in front of the school in protest over the school management’s decision on school fees.

According to the students, one of whom spoke to Ripples Nigeria, the school only resumed a week ago, and the authorities of the institution had slammed a sanction on them over late payment of school fees.

He said students were told to pay extra N20,000 as penalty for late payment of fees, even though the school only resumed a week ago, and some students had not even returned to campus.

The barricade set up by the students has caused a major traffic gridlock along the Lagos-Benin expressway which is a major route to the eastern and Niger Delta parts of the country.

The school authorities were yet to react to the development as of the time of filing this report.

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Bandits attack Zamfara communities, set ablaze Assembly speaker’s house

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Armed bandits have set ablaze the home of the Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly, Nasiru Muazu Magarya, in Zurmi local government area of the state.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Security and Prosecution of Bandits, Abdullahi Shinkafi, who confirmed the development to journalists on Monday, said several other buildings were also set on fire during attacks on some communities in the area.

He said the bandits resorted to attacks on soft targets after they were forced to flee from their various hideouts by the military.

Shinkafi, who visited the affected local government, assure the victims of the state government’s support at this time.

He said the government would send more security personnel to protect the people.

The chairman also revealed that two suspected suppliers of foodstuffs, petrol, and other commodities to the bandits had been arrested and handed over to the police.

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Delta variant of COVID-19 dominant in Nigeria – Health minister

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The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, urged Nigerians to continue adhering to all the COVID-19 protocols put in place by the Federal Government.

He added that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 is now the dominant strain in the country.

The minister, who stated these during the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 media briefing in Abuja, warned that the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was still much around though the number of confirmed cases had reduced in recent times.

Ehanire said all points of entry in the country are under strict supervision in other to prevent the influx of the other variants of the virus from other countries.

He said: “The dreaded third wave of COVID-19 may appear to be levelling out because there had been no catastrophic increases in infections and fatalities.

“But, it is not wise to assume that the threat is gone, especially as cases are fluctuating and have to be identified by genomic sequencing.

“Evidence so far, however, is that the Delta strain is already the dominant one in Nigeria. We must keep our protective measures in place and increase testing to determine our situation.

“There are reports of new COVID-19 mutations circulating in other countries, a development we shall monitor with all the tools available to us to ensure we respond appropriately.

“We also remain on alert at Points of Entry, including land and sea borders, to confront importation of COVID-19. Several cases have indeed been identified by rapid diagnostic tests and taken care of accordingly.

“All states have received doses of AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for the ongoing second phase of the vaccination exercise in all states while the Federal Government has done due diligence to ensure vaccine quality and safety.

“Available data shows that there have been no serious adverse effects so far following vaccinations so that confidence in vaccines we are using is upheld. We have a good mix and quantity of vaccines and do not envisage shortages despite news reports that vaccines allocated to Africa will be reduced by 25 percent soon.”

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Three children die in Jigawa building collapse

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At least three children were confirmed dead in Thursday’s building collapse at Ringim local government area of Jigawa State.

The spokesman of the state police command, Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday in Dutse, said the building collapsed at Yakasawa Kwari Village in Ringim LGA.

He said: “On September 09, at 8:45 a.m., one Garba Lawal of Yakasawa Kwari Village of Ringim LGA reported that at 5:30 a.m. on same day when he woke up to observe the morning prayer, he noticed that one of the rooms in his house had collapsed while his children were sleeping.

He immediately checked on them and found that all of them were beneath the debris.”

“The State Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Sale, encouraged residents in the state to see that their buildings are in good condition in order to avoid a similar occurrence.”

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Pregnant woman, 15 others die from COVID-19 in Edo

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The Edo State government on Monday confirmed the death of a 33-year-old pregnant woman and 15 other COVID-19 cases in the state.

The Head of the state’s COVID-19 Case Management, Dr. Ebomwonyi Osagie, who disclosed this at a media briefing in Benin, said the woman died at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in the state capital.

He said the victims were not vaccinated.

Osagie said: “This particular patient came in and died about three hours after presentation at the Stella Obasanjo Hospital. Late presentation is a major issue in managing crises.

“She was about 28 weeks pregnant, already having pre-eclampsia, so, the debate is actually if it is the pre-eclampsia that killed her or COVID-19.

The woman has COVID-19 which pushed her more toward developing pre-eclampsia and then death. Some other women have pre-eclampsia and are successfully managed.

“Late presentation was an issue because the patient died three hours after the presentation. This means that there was little that would have been done to manage the situation. So, we are appealing to private hospitals to let patients go very early for treatment.

“So far we have collected 537 samples with a total of 1,004 confirmed cases. 103 patients recovered and were discharged and 16 deaths recorded within 48 hours.

“We have 70 people in admission, 296 people in-home care, 344 discharged, and 50 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic.”

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Bauchi governor decries state of schools in Tafawa Balewa

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Worried by the lack of infrastructure which is hindering effective teaching and learning, Bauchi state Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has directed that blocks of classrooms should be constructed in Dajin Community of Tafawa Balewa local government area.

The Governor who gave the directive on Monday while on a working visit to the area, further directed that by the time he goes back in the next two weeks, significant progress must have been made on the project.

Bala Mohammed said that the action became necessary in order to discourage teaching and learning as well as the provision of educational activities under the tree in the area.

Bala Mohammed who made this known while inspecting the unfavorable condition of teaching and learning in the area said that the project must commence and make significant progress within two weeks time.

He also informed the community that the State Government has included the area in the proposed rural road construction across the state when the state secures a World Bank Intervention for Rural Community Development.

The Governor further assured that his administration is more than ever before determined to improve the quality of lives of people in both urban and rural areas.

One of the community leaders, Bala Maihoto Dajin who spoke to the governor noted that lack of educational infrastructure was the main reason discouraging the enrollment of children into schools in the area.

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Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Oshin’s Husband, Dudu Heritage Slumps, Dies While Playing Golf.

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The socialite and entertainment promoter, Ola Ibironke popularly known as Dudu Heritage, husband of famous Nollywood actress, Bimbo Oshin, has died.

He died on Sunday evening.
It was learnt that he slumped and died while playing golf.

The deceased was the captain of the popular Ibadan Golf Club. He was also a music promoter, who was hailed by Fuji maestro, Abass Akande Obesere.

The Ibadan Golf Club has confirmed the death of Ibironke, who relocated from the United States to Nigeria many years ago to run his business.

According to a statement on Monday, the management said the club is in shock by “the sudden demise”.
“The flag will be hoisted at half-mast. Our prayers are with his family and members of this great club,” it read.

The golf course has been closed and all activities suspended until further notice.
The family said burial arrangements will announced in due course.

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I don’t want to be a politician –Ighalo

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In an Instagram Live session monitored by PUNCH Sports Extra.
Heartland goalie, Ezenwa who hosted the session, had stated that as players who represented the nation and qualified them for the World Cup had the right to vie for posts in the Nigeria Football Federation set-up or any other political office.


Ezenwa went on to suggest that Ighalo could take up a political office someday but the former Eagles forward said he had no such plans, saying he detested politics.


“I don’t want to be president of anything. I don’t even like politics. I just want to play football, make money to feed myself, my children and my mother, that’s all.”

Ighalo who scored 16 goals in 35 matches for the national team also ruled out taking any football related political position.


“Some of us don’t want anything to do with Nigerian football after our retirement.”

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BBNaija S6: If Liquorose had been evicted, I’d have craved to leave too – Emmanuel

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Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Emmanuel, has stated that if Liquorose had been evicted from the show, he would have wanted to leave the show too.

He made this known as the duo had a discussion on Sunday night following the live show that led to the eviction of two housemates from the house.

The housemates that were up for possible eviction last week were Liquorose, Whitemoney, Queen, Jackie B, Jaypaul, Saskay, and Saga.

At the end of the show, Jackie B and Jaypaul left the show while the rest were safe and asked to continue the show.

Reacting to Liquorose’s victory, Emmanuel said, “Honestly, I’m happy you’re safe. I’m excited and glad that you’re safe.”

“If I had gone home, how would you sleep?” Liquorose asked.

Without waiting for a response, she went on to tease him, “You’ll sleep and eat. You’ll even eat three plates. I know you would have missed my problem.”

Emmanuel answered, “If you had gone, ‘to go for hungry me too’, and if I were to be up this week, I’ll beg the fans to vote me out.”

“You don’t want to win?” Liquorose asked.

She continued, “I thought you said you were here for the prize not for love.”

“You’re here for the prize and then some things would just hit you and if you’re not mentally and emotionally stable, how will you get the prize?” Emmanuel asked.

The duo had been very close since the show began and fans has tagged them ‘Emmarose’, a blend of both names.

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OUR MCM FOR TODAY IS REMA

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Divine Ikubor was born into a Christian family in Benin City. He grew up singing and rapping while in secondary school. He attained his primary and secondary school education in ighile group of school, Edo State.

In 2018, Rema posted a viral freestyle on Instagram to D’Prince’s track “Gucci Gang”. The post caught the attention of D’Prince who flew him to Lagos to offer a record deal. Rema signed a record deal with D’Prince’s Jonzing World, a subsidiary of Mavin Records, in 2019. He released his self-titled debut EP Rema in 2019, which peaked at number 1 on Apple Music Nigeria. On 21 May 2019, Jonzing World, and Mavin’s released the music video of “Dumebi”, a major breakout song from his self-titled EP, featuring a cameo appearance from Diana Eneje. The video was directed by Ademola Falomo and currently has 44 million streams on YouTube.

In May 2021, Rema announced he will be calling his sound “Afrorave”, a subgenre of Afrobeats with influences of Arabian and Indian music.

Introduction to Mavin Record
In December 2018, popular singer Reekado Banks left Mavin Records. Rema was then added to the label. Having Rema on the list was considered a big feat. D’Prince described Rema has a craftsman whose work needed to be heard by the whole world. Rema was discovered by D’Prince and wrote songs for the record for a while until D’Prince introduced the young boy to his brother, Don Jazzy. On 22 March 2019, Rema was announced as the latest addition to Mavin Records where he was referred to as the future of Afrobeats. After Rema signed a record deal with Jonzing World, in 2019, he released his debut EP Rema.

On 19 October 2019, Rema won Next Rated [citation needed] and was nominated for Viewer’s Choice at the 13th edition of The Headies. On 12 January 2020, he received the Soundcity MVP Awards for best new artist. On 15 June 2020, Rema was nominated as Best Viewers Choice: International Act on the 2020 BET Awards. He was nominated on the awards alongside Burna Boy and Wizkid, they were the only Nigerian Artistes nominated for the awards edition of 2020.

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Rema is a supporter of football club Manchester United F.C.

On 28 September 2020, Rema tweeted accusations against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of his father who was a Justice.

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2021 MTV Video Music Awards: Full list of winners

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The MTV Video Music Awards took place at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, on Sunday night, September 12, with Doja Cat hosting the ceremony.

The night’s big winner was Lil Nas X, who took home multiple awards, including the coveted Video of the Year trophy as well as honors for Best Direction and Best Visual Effects, all for his single “Montero (Call Me by Your Name).”
The artist dedicated his Video of the Year statute to “the gay agenda”.

Other winners included Olivia Rodrigo, who won Best New Artist and Song of the Year (for “Drivers License”); Justin Bieber, who won both Artist of the Year and Best Pop, for his song “Peaches,” featuring Daniel Caesar and Giveon; Billie Eilish, who won Video for Good for her ballad “Your Power”; BTS, who won Group of the Year; and Travis Scott, who won Best Hip-Hop for “Franchise” (featuring Young Thug & M.I.A.).

Below is the full list of nominees and winners.

GROUP OF THE YEAR

WINNER: BTS
Blackpink
CNCO
Foo Fighters
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Silk Sonic
Twenty One Pilots

GLOBAL ICON AWARD

HONOREE: Foo Fighters

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “WAP” – Atlantic Records
DJ Khaled ft. Drake: “Popstar” (Starring Justin Bieber) – OVO /We The Best/Epic Records
Doja Cat ft. SZA: “Kiss Me More” – Kemosabe Records/RCA Records
Ed Sheeran: “Bad Habits” – Atlantic Records
WINNER: Lil Nas X: “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” – Columbia Records
The Weeknd: “Save Your Tears” – XO / Republic Records

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Ariana Grande – Republic Records
Doja Cat – Kemosabe Records/RCA Records
WINNER: Justin Bieber – Def Jam
Megan Thee Stallion – 300 Entertainment
Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records
Taylor Swift – Republic Records

SONG OF THE YEAR

24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: “Mood” – Records LLC/Columbia Records
Doja Cat: “Say So” – Kemosabe/RCA Records
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic: “Leave the Door Open” – Aftermath Entertainment/Atlantic Records
BTS: “Dynamite” – Bighit Music
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “WAP” – Atlantic Records
Dua Lipa: “Levitating” – Warner Records
WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo: “Drivers License” – Geffen Records

BEST NEW ARTIST

24kGoldn – Records LLC/Columbia Records
Giveon – Epic Records/Not So Fast
The Kid Laroi – Columbia Records
WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo – Geffen Records
Polo G – Columbia Records
Saweetie – Warner Records

PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR

Wallows: “Are You Bored Yet?” – Atlantic Records
Ashnikko: “Daisy” – Warner Records
Saint Jhn: “Gorgeous” – Godd Complexx/HITCO
24kGoldn: “Coco” – Records LLC/Columbia Records
JC Stewart: “Break My Heart” – Elektra Music Group
Latto: “Sex Lies” – RCA Records
Madison Beer: “Selfish” – Epic Records/Sing It Loud
The Kid Laroi: “Without You” – Columbia Records
WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo: “Drivers License” – Geffen Records
Girl in Red: “Serotonin” – World in Red/AWAL
Fousheé: “My Slime” – RCA Records
Jxdn: “Think About Me” – DTA Records/Elektra Music Group

BEST COLLABORATION

24kGoldn ft. Iann Dior: “Mood” – Records LLC/Columbia Records
Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “WAP” – Atlantic Records
WINNER: Doja Cat ft. SZA: “Kiss Me More” – Kemosabe Records/RCA Records
Drake ft. Lil Durk: “Laugh Now Cry Later” – OVO/Republic Records
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon: “Peaches” – Def Jam
Miley Cyrus ft. Dua Lipa: “Prisoner” – RCA Records

BEST POP

Ariana Grande: “Positions” – Republic Records
Billie Eilish: “Therefore I Am” – Darkroom/Interscope Records
BTS: “Butter” – Bighit Music
Harry Styles: “Treat People With Kindness” – Columbia Records
WINNER: Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon: “Peaches” – Def Jam
Olivia Rodrigo: “Good 4 U” – Geffen Records
Shawn Mendes: “Wonder” – Island Records
Taylor Swift: “Willow” – Republic Records

BEST HIP-HOP

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “WAP” – Atlantic Records
Drake ft. Lil Durk: “Laugh Now Cry Later” – OVO/Republic Records
Lil Baby ft. Megan Thee Stallion: “On Me (remix)” – Quality Control/Mo

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EFCC re-arraigns woman for N12.7m fraud in Maiduguri

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The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, September 10, 2020 re-arraigned one Dookenger Odey Takon before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri on a four -count amended charge bordering on cheating, forgery, issuance of dud cheque and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N12,759,169.00 million.

Dookenger was re-arraigned alongside her company, X-traordinaire Designs Ltd.

She was first arraigned on 28th October, 2020 on a four-count charge, to which she pleaded ‘not guilty’.

At the resumed hearing on Friday, prosecution counsel, Mukhtar Ali Ahmed informed the court of the amended charge and asked that the defendant be invited to take her plea.

Justice Fadawu granted the prayer of the prosecution, and she pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

Count one of the amended charge reads: “That you, Dookenger Odey Takon being a Managing Director of X-traordinaire Designs Ltd and Alter ego of X-Traordinaire Designs Ltd and X-traordinaire Ltd, a company registered in Nigeria sometime in September, 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N 10, 500, 000.00 (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira) only from one Abatcha Anas under the false pretence that the sum represent payment for the execution of a purported contract of constructing a Mopol container and store awarded to X-traordinaire Designs Ltd by a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), International Organization for Migration (I.O.M) which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1(1)(b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and Punishable under 1(3) of the same Act.”

Count two reads: “That you, Dookenger Odey Takon being a Managing Director and alter ego of X-traordinaire Designs Ltd and X-traordinaire Ltd, a company registered in Nigeria, sometime in September, 2018 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly induced one Abatcha Anas to deliver to you Home Appliances (Electronics) worth N2,259,169.00 (Two Million Two Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Nine Naira) only by issuing to him a Zenith Bank Plc cheque of X-traordinaire Designs Ltd dated 25th September, 2018 covering the value for the said electronics, which when presented was not honoured and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320(a) and Punishable under 322 of the Pena Code Cap 102 Laws of Borno State.”

Prosecution counsel, Mukhtar Ali Ahmed, informed the court that the second prosecution witness was in court and ready to continue with the trial. However, defence counsel, I. H Ngada pleaded with the court to adjourn the matter to enable him study the amended

Justice Fadawu adjourned the case till October 6, 2021 for continuation of trial and ordered the remand of the defendant in the correctional facility.

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Fake lawyer with 10 years experience arrested while defending client in court

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One Adebowale Adeola Babatunde who has been parading himself as a legal practitioner, has been arrested.

He was nabbed when he presented himself as a counsel before a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State.

It was gathered that the fake lawyer has been practicing for over 10 years. He was charged by Police in a case file number: MOS/152C/2021.

A statement by the Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Osogbo branch, Dawood Ajetunmobi said the Ministry of Justice has taken over the case from the police after the union’s requested it to do so.

Babatunde had on March 10, 2021, appeared before Magistrate A. A Adeyeba to move a motion on behalf of his client, but the way and manner he conducted himself in the court raised suspicion which infuriated one of the lawyers in the court.

The lawyer, O.U Yussuf requested the court through an oral application to make enquiries about the status of Babatunde as a lawyer.

The magistrate gave a prompt order for the arrest of the defendant.

Meanwhile, the trial of the defendant which was supposed to come up on Wednesday, 8, September 2021 before the Osogbo Chief Magistrate A.K Ajala was stalled due to the absence of the fake lawyer.

In his ruling, Magistrate Ajala refused the prosecutor’s prayer and adjourned the matter to September 24, 2021 for fresh arraignment since the matter is coming up before him for the first time.

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Video: Police arrest man after he raped a 27-year-old lady for not greeting me

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The Nigeria Police force has arrested a suspected rapist, Imoleayo Adekoya who forcefully had sex with a 27-year old lady.

The suspect confessed that he raped her because she refused to greet him.

Recounting the sordid incident, the victim said on August 27, 2021, she was on her way back from her family house, when Imoleayo stopped her for not greeting him.

The man collected her phone, beat her and then dragged her to a corner where he raped her.

Imoleayo blamed his actions on having consumed alcoholic drinks and Indian hemp.

Watch his confession HERE

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Nicki Minaj’s husband may be going to jail for 10 years.

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Petty was arrested in 2020 over his failure to register as a sex offender.
American rapper Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, has pleaded guilty to his failure to register as a sex offender.

According to PageSix, Petty pleaded guilty during a virtual court hearing Thursday to a charge of failure to register as a sex offender in California.

Petty is facing up to 10 years in prison — the maximum sentence allowed for the crime — and a lifetime of supervised release.
It would be recalled that Petty was arrested in 2020 over the offense.

He was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in the city. Petty moved to California from New York in July 2019, but according to law enforcement he got pulled over in Beverly Hills in November 2019 and that’s when his legal troubles started.

According to the reports, he was pulled over in November and arrested for not registering as a sex offender in California.
He was later released on a $20,000 bond after being charged.

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Kenneth Petty crimes took place in New York back in 1995 when he was arrested and jailed for first-degree attempted rape.
Petty crimes took place in New York back in 1995 when he was arrested and jailed for first-degree attempted rape.

He served almost 4 years in NY state prison for the crime and was required to register as a sex offender.

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Groups decry poor regulation of illegal mining in Nigeria, others

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Two groups known as Global Rights and the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability (ACCA) have decried the poor regulation of artisanal and illegal mining activities in host communities, following the worrisome mining activities across Nigeria and other West African countries.

Executive Director at Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu, on Thursday, explained that the activities of artisanal and illegal miners have led to serious health problems and environmental degradation in West Africa.

Speaking at a two-day summit on ‘ECOWAS Mining Directive and Social Safeguards for Mining Host Communities in West Africa’, Baiyewu said the regional conference aimed to provide a better understanding of the ECOWAS Mining Directives for people in the region.

She maintained that this would equip host communities with prerequisite knowledge on how to achieve accountability and sustainability.

She said: “The primary purpose of the Summit is to create a convening platform for mining host communities across West Africa to share experience, to improve their understanding of issues faced by mining host communities, to increase their capacity for engaging with companies and the government on human rights and development impacts of mining, and facilitate opportunities for joint action and problem-solving.”

In their remarks, representatives of Kogi and Niger States, Ojochogu Okigbo and Mary Abdul, respectively, called for the prioritisation of mining licenses, as well as proper environmental impact assessment in the remediation process.

Earlier, speakers from Senegal, Niger Republic and Guinea called for the contemporary issues affecting women and children in mining host communities to be speedily addressed.

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Oyo govt to clampdown on illegal miners, revenue defaulters

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The Oyo state government has warned illegal miners operating without official permission to desist or be ready to face the full wrath of the law, according to the Chairman, Oyo State Minerals Development Agency, Mr Abiodun Oni.

The state government also extended stern warnings to operators, within the state, who fail to comply with extant rules and regulations guiding the mining industry.

Oni, who disclosed this on Thursday at the state secretariat, in Ibadan, similarly warned revenue defaulters to desist from these acts or suffer the same fate.

The government is on the trail of illegal miners. The state government is ready to partner with relevant stakeholders in the mining industry, so as to increase the State Resource Control and Economy Development.

“Prior to this time, the agency has been having meaningful discussions with some relevant stakeholders on ways to strategise and develop the budding industry in the state,’’ he said.

He revealed that the state was endowed with different kinds of solid minerals such as: Granites, Gold, Gemstone, Quarts, Cassiterite, Marble, Garnet, Tin-Ore, Monganite, Naobium, Agate, Topnz, Limestone, Tantalum among others.

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Married Edo community leader accused of beating 25-year-old woman to death because she refused to date him.

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A community leader, the Enogie of Uroho in Ikpoba Okha local government area of Edo State, Iguodala Ogieriakhi, has been accused of beating a 25-year-old woman, Faith Aigbe, to death

It was gathered that body of the young woman was found in the vehicle belonging to the community leader at the Specialist Hospital in Benin City on Thursday, September 9.

The situation led to serious apprehension as some angry sympathizers broke the windscreen of the SUV Sports Utility car to catch a glimpse of the dead body.

Police officers from Aideyan police division were said to have arrived at the scene and towed the vehicle along with Faith’s remains to the nearest police.

Friends and family members of the deceased have taken to social media to demand for justice while calling on the police to thoroughly investigate the death as they suspect foul play.

According to a statement by the family, the community leader, who is reportedly married to four wives, has been allegedly pestering Faith for a relationship.

On Thursday, he allegedly lured the deceased to a location where she informed him that she is engaged to another man and planning her wedding.

Enraged by the information, he was said to have brutally assaulted Faith until she lost consciousness. He then bundled her into his tinted Lexus 350, drove to the Specialist Hospital in Benin City and fled, leaving her to die. Read below:

“This morning I was awakend by the sad and despicable events of what happened Yesterday and how a young 25 years old Faith Aigbe was lured by one Friday Ogieriakhi Iguodeyala AKA (Drugs) who claims to be the Ohen of Uho community to his house she was brutally assaulted and left to die inside a locked Lexus jeep

“The sad event happened yesterday, the young girl was a teacher in one of the schools in the community, the said Ohen has been pestering her for a relationship despite married to 4 wives, yesterday the Ohen lured her to a location yesterday where she informed the Ohen that she is planning her introduction to get married, enraged by the information.

“The said Ohen went into a rage and beat the young girl mercilessly until she became unresponsive, then he dragged her into his tinted Lexus 350 and drove her to central hospital, on arrival at central hospital he parked his car with the young girl inside and fled the scene without trying to get the hospital emergency teams to administer treatment or first aid to her

“Seeing that the young girl did not return home after some hours the family started a frantic search for her and one of the boys to the Ohen informed the family of her whereabouts, they rushed to the hospital parking lot and searched for the car on finding the car and the young girl sucked in the back seat the mother tried to force the car door open in the hope that the girl might still be alive but the hospital secirty stopped her and requested they go get the police.

“The distrust mother then rushed to Aideyan police station and after 2 hours the police reluctantly accompanied them there, instead of the police to quickly force the car open they insisted in towing the car to their police station saying that they do not have the power to foece open the car

“Again the distrust mother watching life sneaking out of her daughter went to look for a towing van and after about 5 hours the car was eventually towed to the police station where the police then broke the glass of the car and discovered that the young girl had given up the ghost.
“The family of the young girl are in serious pains now and the said Ohen is bragging that nothing can happen to him. The mother of the deceased girl called me early this morning and tearfully narrated her ordeal to me. I am asking you all to help the family of Faith Aigbe to call on the police to immediately arrest and prosecute the said Ohen.”
Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased was later deposited in the mortuary for further investigation while the Enogie has since reported himself in Ologbo Police Division, Edo state.

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