Kaduna slave house: Government unites 140 victims with their families

The Kaduna State Government has taken custody of the over 300 rescued inmates of an Illegal Islamic school in Rigasa area of the state.

The Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development in the state, Hafsat Baba, said of the figure, 140 have been re-united with their families.

Baba who gave the update on the incident on Sunday, said that the remaining victims including 77 children and 113 adults were taken to a secured facility at the Mando Hajj Camp in the state capital.

She noted that the motive is for proper profiling before uniting them with  their families upon proper identification.


“They were rescued and brought to Ranchers Bees Stadium and then they stayed there overnight. We provided food for them.

“On Friday, they were relocated to this facility, the Hajj Camp. And that was when we did the head count to find out and separate the children from the adults. Even though some of them ran away because of the freedom they got, we were able to 190 on ground.

“77 of them are children, the youngest being the age of six. There are some that are 7, 8, 9 and 10. We also have adults as old as 30 and even up to 50. We have 113 adults as at that time (Friday),” she said.

Speaking further, the Commissioner explained that upon the handing over of the victims by the Police Command in the state, Governor Nasiru El-Rufai ordered the ministry to provide succour for them.

On their welfare, she explained: “On that same Friday, there were about 15 children that were really sick. We had to take them to the hospital. About three of the adults were on admission where they are being taken care of.”

She also commended officials of the Nigeria Police, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and media practitioners for the various roles they played in the exercise.

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Photos/video: Hailings, smiles welcome Sowore as he arrives court this morning

Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived the Federal High Court in Abuja for his arraignment on charges of treasonable felony and other offences instituted against him by the Federal Government. His supporters were in court to welcome him as they hugged and exchange pleasantries with him. More photos and video below…

I'm marrying my best friend! Actress Chizzy Alichi gushes over her engagement to her man (photos)

Nollywood actress, Chizzy Alichi is engaged. The very happy lady shared the good news on her IG saying she is getting married to her heartbeat and best friend!

We pray she finds love and peace! Congrats!

Qur’an in sewage: Zamfara Governor promises N2m reward for information

The Zamfara State Government has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the situation where some pages of the Qur’an were found in the sewage in a primary school on Friday.

The discovery at Shattima Primary School, Gusau, led to the immediate closure of the school and the indefinite suspension of the teachers on the orders of the state governor, Bello Matawalle.

The governor, currently attending the Africa Investment Summit in the U.S., directed the Universal Basic Education Board to set up a committee to investigate the matter.


In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Maru, in Gusau on Sunday, the government announced a 23-member committee, headed by Jafaru Makau

Other members of the committee are senior Islamic scholars, representatives of security agencies, relevant ministries and associations, including Nigeria Union of Journalists.

The government promised to reward anyone with useful information about those involved in the act with N2m.

It urged members of the public, especially in Gusau, to report any sinister or suspicious movement in their surroundings to the nearest security agency for prompt action.

“The state government will not take it lightly with anyone found to have a hand in this ungodly act however highly placed such a person or persons may be in the society.

“Security agents from various security agencies have been deployed to monitor people’s movements and arrest anyone found attempting to abuse the holy book in any form.

“Similarly, the state government appeals to the citizenry to continue to pray for Allah’s intervention in exposing all those behind these acts of desecrating our Holy Book,’ the government said.

(NAN)

Dino Melaye visits Atiku Abubakar (Photos)

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Seyi Law's daughter is 3... see birthday photos

Nigerian comedian Seyi Law is celebrating his daughter, Tiwaloluwa as she turns 3 today. Sharing photos of the birthday girl, the comedian wrote;

''It's your number 3. You've got the world at your feet. Conquer, live and enjoy all the goodness. Happy Birthday My Dearest Tiwaloluwa''.

More colourful photos below...

Again, phone explodes and kills girl in bed (photos)

A 14-year-old schoolgirl has died after her charging smartphone exploded on her pillow as she slept.

Alua Asetkyzy Abzalbek went to bed listening to music at her village home in Bastobe, Kazakhstan.

Next morning she was tragically found dead with the phone’s battery having burst into flames next to her head.

Her device had been plugged in to a power socket, said police.


She is believed to have suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot during the explosion.

When paramedics were called by her devastated relatives they said she had already died.

Forensic experts later confirmed that the mobile exploded in the early morning after overheating as it charged and this was the cause of death, said local reports.

Her death was described as a "tragic accident".

The brand of smartphone was not disclosed.

Photos from Rio Ferdinand's wedding + he cried too

Rio Ferdinand was left in tears when he watched Kate Wright walk down the aisle.

The happy couple exchanged vows in front of close family and friends at the five-star luxury D Maris Bay hotel, in Turkey on Friday.

In the first interview about the wedding, the dad-of-three, 40, admitted he got "so emotional" when he saw his daughter Tia, eight, walk down the aisle before seeing his stunning new bride, 27.

He told OK! magazine: “I cried as soon as the day started. Seeing Tia walk up the aisle before Kate set me off. It was just so emotional.

"There was just no going back on the emotion, that’s why I had to keep my shades on! Seeing Tate and Lorenz walk Kate down the aisle was particularly poignant and we wouldn’t have wanted to do it any other way. They were so proud and they couldn’t wait to do that, they felt important."

Photo credit: OK! magazine

Fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection in the US

Fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US.

The company said it plans to "exit most international locations in Asia and Europe" but would continue to operate in Mexico and Latin America.

It expects to close up to 350 stores worldwide, a spokesperson said, including as many as 178 US stores.

Forever 21 sells inexpensive, trendy clothes and accessories, and competes against brands such as Zara and H&M.


But some analysts say the retailer, founded in 1984, has lost its way over the past five years, and fallen out of favour with young US shoppers looking for relatively cheap clothing.

The company has also, like many traditional retailers, struggled against rising competition from online rivals.

Chapter 11 protection postpones a US company's obligations to its creditors, giving it time to reorganise its debts or sell parts of the business.

Saudi prince warns of Iran threat to world oil

Saudi Arabia's crown prince has warned that oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world does not act to deter Iran.

Mohammed bin Salman said a war between Saudi Arabia and Iran would ruin the global economy, following an attack on its oil facilities two weeks ago which it blames on Tehran.

Speaking to CBS News, he also said he accepted some responsibility for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

But he denied personally ordering it.


The prince, who is considered the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia, is suspected of personally targeting Mr Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist critical of the government in Riyadh.

Mr Khashoggi was killed in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Turkey on 2 October 2018.

19 pregnant girls rescued from Lagos baby factory

The Police in Lagos State have uncovered a baby factory and rescued 19 pregnant girls, with two suspects arrested.

The baby factory was uncovered at Ikotun area of Lagos.

Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana in a statement said acting on the strength of information from a reliable source, detectives from Ishiri Osun Police Station led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Chike Ibe stormed a building at No 14 Adisa Street Ayanwale area of Ikotun Lagos, suspected to be used for child trafficking.

He disclosed that 19 pregnant girls ages 15 and 28 were rescued with four kids.


“They were recovered from four different locations. They include: No 32 Owosho Street, Governor Road, Ikotun ; No 29 Olugbeyohun Street, Olakunle Bus Stop Abaranja; No 4/6 Anomo Street, Abaranja and the address mentioned above.

The pregnant women were brought from Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia and Imo States.

“Two suspects, namely Happiness Ukwuoma ‘f’ 40 years old and Sherifat Ipeya ‘f’ 54 years old were arrested in connection with the case.

The suspects did not receive formal medical training but operate as nurses. The suspects are natives of Imo and Epe, Lagos States respectively,” he said.

Elkana said the Command had launched a manhunt of the principal suspect, Madam Oluchi from Mbano, Imo State.

“She is a mother of five. The young women were mostly abducted by the suspects for the purpose of getting them pregnant and selling the babies to potential buyers. The girls were tricked with employment as domestic staff in Lagos.

“The Babies are sold between N300,000 and N500,000 depending on the sex. Boys are sold for N500,000 and girls for N300,000.

The Commissioner of Police Lagos State, CP Zubairu Muazu has visited the scene and ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case.

“The Command is working with other Agencies and stakeholders in rehabilitating and resettling the pregnant girls and the Babies. Investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged to Court,” he added.

DSS frees arrested political activist, Chido Onumah

The Department of State Services has released Chido Onumah, the journalist, political activist who was arrested at the Abuja airport on Sunday.

Onumah was released about 10pm at the headquarters of the secret organisation.

According to him, he was interrogated over his book ‘We are all Biafrans’, which he launched three years ago and especially why he wears a T-shirt emblazoned with the title of the book.

He also said he was accused of being part of a plot to cause disaffection in the country.


The interrogation began at the airport, before he was taken to the DSS headquarters.

The activist thanked Nigerians for their concern.

Mercy Aigbe's tailor, Luminee cloths Queen Naomi Adewusi

Mercy Aigbe's tailor, CEO Luminee now has one of the biggest Queens in Nigeria as a client. She recently just clothed the Olori of Ooni of Ife and as usual she did a good job. Check out a video of the Queen showing off her wonderfully made dress below..

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Taraba INEC commissioner Baba Abba is dead

Alhaji Baba Abba Yusuf, the Taraba State Resident Electoral Commissioner is dead.

He died Saturday night in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital after a protracted illness. He was buried on Sunday, in accordance with Islamic rites.

A statement on Sunday by INEC Secretary, Rose Oriarian-Anthony, said the REC died on Saturday at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

Abba, who was deployed to the state in May 2018, took ill before the Governorship election on 9 March. He never recovered. RIP!

OVER 100,000 CANDIDATES HAVE GAINED ADMISSION IN VARSITIES, SAYS JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says over 100,000 candidates who met admission requirements have so far been offered placements into Nigerian universities for the 2019/2020 academic session.

Spokesman for JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos that the board hoped to utilise 80 to 90 per cent of the available spaces for this year’s admission.

Benjamin stated that the board’s projection for this year’s admission was to ensure that candidates utilised more available spaces unlike in 2018 where about 40 per cent of spaces were not utilised.

 “The first choice admission for public universities commenced from August 21 and would last till November 16 and for private universities, it will be from August 21 to February 15, 2020.

“The second choice admissions for public universities will be from November 17 to December 17,’’ he said.

The board also distanced itself from an advertisement on “roque website,” urging candidates and other concerned stakeholders to subscribe ahead of the 2020 UTME.

According to Benjamin, the board knows nothing about the advertisement.

Army arrests alleged logistics supplier to Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army in Borno has arrested a suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ logistic supplier and seized a car stacked with motorcycle used tyres.

Brig.-Gen. AK Ibrahim, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, paraded the suspect at the Gubio Super Camp in Maiduguri.

Ibrahim disclosed that the suspect, Samuel Chukwudon, was arrested on Sept. 27, by a joint team of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) and personnel of the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS), while travelling along Baga-Monguno Road.

He said that the troops seized items which included a car, 136 used motorcycle tyres, 200 new tubes and a number of rubber gum.

“The arrest is based on the subsisting ban on motorcycle in the theatre of operation due to the security challenges.

“We know that the insurgents use motorcycles in their operations; nobody is allowed to ride motorcycle, the suspect is arrested with the banned items heading toward Lake Chad basin.

“Boko Haram insurgents are around the area and we felt that something was fishy. He made several attempts to bribe our men at the time of the arrest and during interrogation,“ Ibrahim said.

The officer said that the seized car and items would be destroyed and warned people in the area against trading in motorcycles and motorcycle spare parts.

The suspect, however, told newsmen that he sells used motorcycle tyres to cart pushers such as water vendors and firewood sellers in Monguno.

“I reside in Monguno since 1990; I have a shop and everybody in the town knows me, I engaged in the used tyres trade because they told us not to sell new tyres,“ the suspect said.

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ATTEMPTED E-PAYMENT FRAUD FALLS BY 47.28%

The record of attempted fraud cases in the electronic payment system declined by 47.28 per cent in the second quarter of 2019.

The Director, Payment System Management Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Sam Okojere, disclosed this during the second general meeting of the Nigeria electronic fraud forum for 2019 in Lagos.

“As evidenced by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc’s second quarter fraud report of 2019, attempted fraud volume decreased by 47.28 per cent from first quarter figures, while web, Automated Teller Machine and mobile remain the usual suspects to be used by fraudsters,” he said.

He noted that operators had also continued to ensure concerted and collective efforts were made to check fraud in the country, as a result of the attendant rise in electronic transactions.

The director said, “Because of the cashless policy re-introduction and following the trend of increase in usage of electronic transactions when comparing volume of transactions that occurred in 2012 against 2018, which has seen growth on the following channels;

“Four million transactions to 729million transactions on instant payments, 2.5million transactions to 285million transactions on Point of Sale and 2,200 transactions to 15million transactions on Mobile lnter-Scheme Transactions respectively.


“There is a likelihood of continued increase in electronic transactions and corresponding potential upsurge in electronic fraud.”

He said it was necessary to review and strengthen the existing roles and enact new regulations to mitigate fraud risks in the payment system.

“Taming fraud would continue to be a focus for the forum because of the impact fraud had in diminishing trust which was an essential ingredient in building an internationally- recognised and nationally -utilised payments system,” he said.



“We remain committed in ensuring that the Nigerian payment system is not only easy to use, but also reliable and trustworthy.”
 

As a forum, he added, it also intended to collaborate with all stakeholders in having a harmonised and intensive awareness campaign on the do’s and don‘ts of electronic payment transactions in order to ensure that users were constantly kept abreast of what was required to be done to protect them from fraudsters.

The director explained that NeFF was the culmination of an enormous collective effort over the years, with many institutions and individuals contributing towards its development and progress to ensure a safe and more secure payments system in Nigeria.

HALSEY RELEASES SONG "CLEMENTINE" TO CELEBRATE 25TH BIRTHDAY

Halsey is giving the gift of music and visuals for her 25th birthday with the release of "Clementine." She wrote the heart wrenching track with John Cunningham, who also served as producer for the song.

I'd like to tell you that my sky's not blue, it's violent rain / And in my world, the people on the street don't know my name / In my world, I'm seven feet tall / And the boys always call, and the girls do too / Because in my world, I'm constantly, constantly havin' a breakthrough / Or a breakdown, or a blackout / Would you make out with me underneath the shelter of the balcony?



The music video shows Halsey and a male dancer bringing her lyrics to life. The pair both donning white jumpsuits with a clementine embroidered on their right pockets. Instead of a usual backdrop, the new video takes place in a real aquarium, paired with ambient lighting and sea life floating all around the 25-year-old.

Halsey's dance partner in the music video is none other than Sevian Frangipane, her brother. The music video was directed by Dani Vitale, who also choreographed the dance number with Anton Tammi.

The new release comes off of her forthcoming album, Maniac, releasing on January 17, 2020. Halsey will be kicking off her Maniac World Tour on February 6. 2020 in Madrid. North American tour dates will be announced soon.

Fans who pre-order the album will instantly receive her previous release, "Graveyard,"  "Without Me" and "Clementine."

BBNAIJA UPDATES: THE SIX FINALISTS OF THE PEPPER DEM SEASON

The Pepper Dem season of Big Brother Naija reality show will wrap up next weekend and a winner will emerge.



With the final week kicking off already, there are six finalists left out of 26 housemates that began the journey about three months ago.



The show started with 21 housemates, saw the inclusion of 5 more housemates mid season and now, 19 evictions and 1 disqualification, we are left with Frodd, Omashola, Mike, Mercy, Diane and Seyi who all stand equal chances of winning the grand prize.

SEYI


Oluwaseyi “Seyi” Awolowo has had many highs and lows in his three decades of existence. The bubbly entrepreneur once tried to commit suicide but has since risen above that dark period of his teenage years and has turned his life around. He is committed to his journey of self-acceptance, his girlfriend and his beliefs. He demonstrates the latter with a “Jesus’’ tattoo across his arm. Seeing his own face on a billboard for the first time is one of the highest moments of his life so far.

What irritates you most about other people: Fake people and those who lack of originality.

What will you do with the prize money: Invest in my company. May also help a charity or two.

Why will you be a fan favourite: I’ll stand out from the rest of the Housemates.


Diane
Diane Yashim describes herself as an easy going girl whose favourite outfit is a shirt, trousers and sneakers. The model and aspiring cook is also a graduate of the University of Debrecen in Hungary. Studying and living there was an eye-opening experience she’ll forever be grateful for. One of the highlights of her life is being chosen as a Big Brother Naija Season Four Housemate and she says that nothing would make her quit the game. She adds that she likes to try new things and wants to see the whole experience through.

What irritates you most about other people: Liars and loud talkers.

What will you do with the prize money: Travel as well as try to get into the entertainment industry as an actor or television presenter. I will also go back to school.

Why will you be a fan favourite: I’m an open book, I believe I’m relatable and people will understand me easily.


Mike
Mike Edwards is a husband, CEO and athlete who doesn’t know how to quit. The highest point in his life was the day he got married to the love of his life. Mike owns the first Black-owned cigar line in the United Kingdom and he’s also a professional athlete. The lowest point in his life was when he was banned from representing Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. He’d still come to the Big Brother Naija House even if he had a million dollars because he never backs down from a challenge.

What irritates you most about other people: Negativity.

What will you do with the prize money: I would continue to grow my business.

Why will you be a fan favourite: I am positive and I have a keep it real personality.


Frodd
Chemeka Frodd Okoye is a soft-spoken Investment Adviser and Sales Executive from Anambra State. The 28-year-old believes family is everything and that’s why he lists paying for his mother’s surgery bill as one of the proudest moments of his life. He says nothing can make him quit Big Brother and even if he had a million dollars, he would still  participate in the game because “the experience can never be bought.”

What irritates you most about other people: Pride, fake people and bullies.

What will you do with the prize money: Start a fashion line and an NGO for single mothers.

Why will you be a fan favourite: I have my charms.


Mercy
26-year-old Mercy Eke is a video vixen and businesswoman based in Lagos. She loves cooking, swimming, travelling and dancing. No matter the setbacks, Mercy always picks herself up and does her best. “I’m grateful for each and every day. Being alive today is already the highest point of my life”. When she’s not dancing, singing or rapping, Mercy makes time to enjoy her favourite food: white rice and pepper soup. If she had a million dollars in her account, would Sugar still be in the BB Naija game? “Yes, I would. I want the fame. The popularity is very important for my business”.

What irritates you most about other people: I dislike people who are proud.

What will you do with the prize money: I want to start my own fashion brand or label.

Why will you be a fan favourite: I’m a fun person and I’m a sweet girl. Some people call me “Sugar”. Plus, I can be crazy!


Omashola
Model and Entrepreneur Omashola is originally from Delta State, but now calls Lagos home. He loves playing basketball, cooking and “being in the water, even though I can’t swim”. Putting his life’s motto “If you want it, go get it – don’t just sit down” into action this year, Omashola got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend. But the worst happened; she turned him down! Now single and focused on building his brand, Omashalo comes into the Big Brother Naija House ready to make his dreams come true.

What irritates you most about other people: I hate liars.

What will you do with the prize money: I will invest and triple it in less than a year.

Why will you be a fan favourite: Because I’m different, I’m special and I have a story to tell.

BBNAIJA UPDATES: ELOZONAM, IKE GET EVICTED ON THE 11TH WEEK

 
Elozonam and Ike have been evicted from the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem edition after polling the lowest votes in the 11th week.

 Elozonam and Ike have been evicted from the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem after spending 63 days and 91 days respectively in the house.


Elozonam becomes the 19th housemate, while Ike became the 20th housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother Naija 2019 house.

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of Elozonam from the Big Brother House.


Elozonam's exit is coming after spending a total of 91 days and nine weeks in the house.

 Ike and Mercy were a pair in his 91 days of participating in the BBNaija 2019 Pepper Dem.
Ike was evicted few minutes after Elozonam was evicted and Mercy couldn't stop cryingas Ike leaves the house.

Ike spent a total of 91 days in the house aftet been ushered in alongside 20 others.

This is the 12th eviction and the 13th Sunday Live eviction show on the Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem edition which kicked off on June 30, 2019.


On Sunday, July 7, 2019, two housemates, Isilomo and Avala were evicted from the Big Brother House emerging two of the housemates with the lowest amount of Bet9ja coins.

After the first eviction, which saw Isilomo and Avala leaving the house, the ex-housemates said Jeff was living a fake life in the house and playing the strong.


On July 14, 2019, two more housemates, Kimoprah and Ella were evicted from the BBNaija house after getting the least votes from fans voting online and via SMS.

On July 21, 2019, Tuoyo was evicted and became the first male housemates to be evicted.

On July 28, 2019, Nelson and Thelma were evicted from the BBNaija house.

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of Jeff from the Big Brother House.

Eviction resumed on Sunday, August 18, when Joe and Enkay were evicted from the house.

On Sunday, August Sunday 25, 2019, Gedoni and Jackye were evicted from the Big Brother Naija 2019 house.


On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the eviction of Esther and Sir Dee from the Big Brother House.

On Sunday, September 7, 2019, Venita was evicted from the BBNaija House after a total of six weeks in the house.

On Sunday, September 15, 2019, Khafi was evicted from the BBNaija House after a total of 77 days in the house.

On Friday, September 27, 2019, CIndy was evicted from the BBNaija House after a total of 89 days in the house.

In the evening of September 27, 2019, Tacha was disqualified and kicked out of the BBNaija house over physical violence.


21 youths made it to the Big Brother House to become the housemates of the BBNaija season 4 tagged Pepper Dem. Three weeks later, 5 other housemates joined the competition. Elozonam, Venita, Joe and Enkay were added to the reality show making the housemates 19 all over again.

Bobrisky worse than Ebola virus, Runsewe slams again

Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Chief Olusegun Runsewe, on Saturday again bombed Nigerian cross-dresser, Bobrisky, saying his impact on society is worse than Ebola -- the deadly virus that killed thousands in West Africa a few years ago.

Runsewe, said Bobrisky, arguably the only well known closet queen in Nigeria, poses serious hazards to Nigerian youths.

Runsewe said if Bobrisky’s activities were not promptly curtailed, the resultant effect would be worse than Ebola outbreak.


He urged the youths to stop imitating Bobrisky, by remaining responsible and good ambassadors of the nation.

”Bobrisky is a national disaster, an embarrassment to the country, engaging in cultural corruption as a cross-dresser and we have to start to curtail his activities before it gets out of hand

”We will not allow Bobrisky to destroy the future of our youths and the unborn Nigerians,” he said.

Runsewe said that when the cross-dresser’s birthday was halted in Lekki, Lagos by the police recently, it was revealed that he had been training some Nigerian youths to toe the same line with him.

He said immediately the cross dresser’s party was halted a good number of the boys he was training left him. “So that was an achievement”, he said.

According to him, Bobrisky’s activities negate the culture and tradition of the nation and he could be excused to go to other climes where such culture of being a cross-gender would be tolerated.

Runsewe urged parents to guide their wards not to emulate Bobrisky but take after responsible celebrities in the society.

After 10 weeks, 80-year old Siasia's mom is released

Beauty Ogere Siasia, the 80 year-old mother of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Samson Siasia, has been released by her abductors, after 10 weeks.

She was kidnapped on July 15 by heavily armed gunmen who invaded her Odoni country home in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

It was the second time in four years Madam Siasia would be taken away.

NCC DEACTIVATES 2.27 MILLION SIM CARDS IN NIGERIA

THE Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has blocked all improperly registered SIM card numbers,in line with the directives of the Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami.


A statement on Saturday by Philomena O. Oshodin, the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information, said the affected numbers stopped working since 11:59pm of Wednesday, 25th of September.
It noted that according to the report submitted by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC on Thursday, 26th September, a total of 2,277,311 improperly registered lines have been blocked.
The minster thanked the Regulator and the Telecom Operators for working hard to carry out the directive in record time and urged them to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the momentum is sustained.






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200 arrested for violating sanitation law in Kwara

Over 200 people were arrested for violating the sanitation law in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

The offenders were convicted by a mobile court and made to pay between 500 and 1000 naira as fine, while the underage and students carry out the sanitation before they are allowed to go after the exercise.

Addressing newsmen after the three hours sanitation exercise, the permanent Secretary, Kwara state ministry of environment and forestry, Malam Amosa Isiaka Al-Amin urged the residents of the state to ensure they keep their environment clean to prevent diseases.

He commended the sanitation official for ensuring total compliance for the period the exercise lasted.