We Thought the Police Were no Longer Working, Hence Crimes Can be Perpetrated at Anytime — Yahoo Boys Who Gang-raped a Reenager (Phoyo)

Three suspected Yahoo boys, identified as Tunde Sadiq Taiwo, 22, Damilola Adesina, 20, and Adegoke Amos, 21, have been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command, for allegedly gang-raping an 18-year-old girl.

According to Vanguard News, the incident happened last weekend in Ilese area of the state. The victim said she was on her way to a location, when she was accosted by the suspects who rode in a Lexus ES 350 car and blocked her.

She said they forcefully dragged her to Rasanwa area, where they took turn to rape her at gun point. The victim who managed to put herself together said she quickly incidented the report with the police.

Following the report, the suspects were arrested and upon interrogation, confessed to the crime claiming to have believed that the Police were no longer working, hence crimes can be perpetrated at anytime but were surprised when the Police came after them.

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Domestic Violence: Benue State Governor Reconciles Channels TV Reporter and His Wife (Photos)

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom has reconciled the Channel’s TV reporter, Pius Angbo with his wife, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Angbo.

Governor Ortom who met with the couple at Government House, Makurdi on Monday, December 7 counselled them to always settle their differences amicably and shun the temptation of engaging in violence.

A statement on Monday, December 7 by the spokesman of the governor, Terver Akase, quoted the Benue state chief executive as saying, as a young couple with great potentials, the husband being a versatile journalist and the wife a medical doctor, there was the need for them to foster a strong union to serve as models to others.

Mr. Pius Angbo in a reaction said he had apologised to his wife over the assault on her, stressing that he also sought the forgiveness of the entire womenfolk and would make amends going forward.

On her part, Dr. Angbo said she had accepted her husband’s apology and forgiven him, saying their children are still tender and they needed prayers to grow stronger in love and nurture their kids to maturity.

She appreciated Governor Ortom for taking time out of his very tight schedule to make peace between them, saying the Benue governor’s intervention was fatherly and a demonstration of love for them.

Pius is the Benue correspondent for the private TV station while his wife is a practicing medical doctor in the state.

The reporter had shared videos of her battered face over the weekend, accusing her husband of physically assaulting her.’

 

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UPDATE! “Still Family, Always” Temmie Ovwosa & Olamide Have Resolved their Issues

On Monday, December 7, former YBNL artist Temmie Ovwosa popularly called YBNL princess by the label boss Olamide shared a thread on her official page where she alleged that the Afrobeats superstar, Olamide only allowed her to release four singles and four videos in the 5 years that she worked with the record label.

Temmie was signed to YBNL Nation in May 2016, after which she released her debut single “Jabole“.

Although Olamide is yet to respond to the allegations, several social media users have expressed their thoughts. While some think that there may be some truth in Temmie’s tweets, some people think that it was a means for the singer to promote her newly released album, or that she was just “being ungrateful”.

Few hours after Temmie made these allegations on Twitter, she shared another tweet where she claimed that she had a meeting with Olamide and all their issues have been resolved. She wrote: “I had a meeting with @Olamide and all issues have been resolved. Still Family, Always”.

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Check Out the Star-Studded Tracklist For DJ Spinall’s forthcoming Album “Grace”

DJ Spinall’s command in the Afrobeat sphere is ever so prominent and continues to expand, “Grace” is meant to be a simultaneous moment of pause, reflection and celebration. This moment is about taking note of the prolific journey between 2015 when DJ Spinall released his first studio album and now, five years later.

“Grace” will create a uniting force for all music lovers, transcending cultural lines and borders. It will not only provide that distinctive sound that his fans know and love, but will also display Spinall’s music production prowess and all round growth

The star-studded album features a host of amazing artists including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Niniola, Reminisce, Fireboy DML, Wurld, Oxlade, Ycee, Omah Lay, Boj, Bella Shmurda, Minz, Shaybo, Crayon, Kranium, Benji Flow, Tobi Abbey and Ghanaian artists R2bees and King Promise.

See the full tracklist below:

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Huge Crowd Gather in Abuja For Renewed End SARS Protest

Abuja youths took to the streets to take part in the second wave of the End SARS protests that started today, Dec 7.

The mammoth crowd at the Abuja protest was surprising and people said as much on Twitter.

This comes despite police warnings against staging another End SARS protest to prevent a situation where hoodlums take advantage of it.

Below are videos from the Abuja protest today.

I love this generation, seriously this government messed with the wrong generation.
You can't stop a moving Tran#lekki#ASUU#EndSARS pic.twitter.com/MTxvxjStQ3

— #EndSarsNow (@fountainKA25) December 7, 2020

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For Every Divorced Woman, There is a Divorced Man – Aisha Yesufu Advises Women to Leave Abusive Relationships

Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu recently sent out words of advice to women out there via social media.

In the post which she shared via her official Twitter handle, the mother of two stated that divorce was nothing to be ashamed of as there were divorced men all over the place as well.

Aisha also said women should not allow anyone shame them into staying in abusive relationships.

She wrote:

“For every divorced woman, there is a divorced man. My dear sister, do not allow anyone shame you into staying in an abusive relationship.”

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Former Governor, Seriake Dickson Wins Bayelsa West Senatorial Bye-election

Former Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson has won the Bayelsa West senatorial bye-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Mr Dickson polled 115,257 votes to defeat his closest rival, Peremobowei Ebebi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled 17,500 votes.

Prior to him being declared winner of the senatorial election by the INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Okechukwu Okeke of the Federal University Otuoke (FUO), he completed an eight-year tenure as Bayelsa governor. He was formerly a member of the House of Representatives and also served as attorney general and commissioner for justice in Bayelsa State.

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#EndSARS Protest Arise Again, Protesters Hit Osogbo Roads, Storm House of Assembly

Some #EndSARS protesters took to the streets of Osogbo on Monday December 7, to demand the release of all detained protesters and unfreezing of their accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Nation reported that the protesters who converged at the Ogo-Oluwa area, marched to the Osun State House of Assembly and the State Secretariat in Abere.

They reportedly held up placards which read “We are not fighting for any political party”, “#End Bad Judiciary in Nigeria”, ” #End fake judicial panel of Inquiry in Osun”, “Unfreeze all the frozen account”, ” We are Nigerian youths” among others.

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Singer Davido Gifts His Cousin $40k Rolex (Photos)

The latest recipient of Davido’s largesse is none other than his cousin, Tunji Adeleke.

The DMW boas gifted his kinsman a $40k Rolex wristwatch with Arabian script dial upon his landing Lagos from Dubai where Tunji had been vacationing.

Tunji Adeleke took to Twitter to share a picture of the diamond encrusted gift from Davido to himself, tweeting.

“Thank you David. @davido God bless you! I just landed from Dubai on some Arabian shit and now I have a Rolex date-just Arabian script dial. #$40kOnMyWrist! Best gift to end this pandemic year!!!”

Thank you David. @davido God bless you ! I just landed from Dubai on some Arabian shit and now I have a Rolex date-just Arabian script dial. 😩😩😩🔥🔥🔥🔥 #$40kOnmyWrist ! Best gift to end this pandemic year !!! pic.twitter.com/lqhFR8wTgl

— Tunji Adeleke (@Tunegee) December 5, 2020

 Davido replied his cousin sweetly, letting him know he deserves so much more and it’s all love.

Love you cuzzo ! U deserve more ❤️ https://t.co/t0YHdcQxTP

— Davido (@davido) December 5, 2020

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Nobody Can Stop FG From Probing #EndSARS Protesters – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says being a member of #EndSARS protest is not an immunity from being investigated or charged for any offence or breach of the laws.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Friday in Lagos at a meeting with editors of newspapers.

The minister, who was responding to a question on the alleged arrest of some #EndSARS protesters and sponsors, said nobody is above investigation or prosecution.

“Being a member of #EndSARS protest does not grant you immunity if you have committed any crime against the land. The key thing is that you must be treated according to the laws.

“Even those whose accounts were frozen, the Central Bank of Nigeria went to court to seek permission to freeze the accounts. I am also aware that some of them whose international passports were seized had been returned.

“None can stop the government from investigating anybody, including #EndSARS protesters. Whoever you are and whatever you are doing, you must not take the laws into your hands.

“You must follow the due process because where your rights end is where someone else’s rights start,” he said.

Mohammed said there was no clampdown on the protesters and their supporters, adding that the government is following the due process in the investigations being carried out.

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I Have No Plan To Remarry – Angela Okorie

Actress and singer, Angela Okorie, has said she does not intend to get married again.

Recall that some months ago, there had been rumours that she was engaged to a young lover. But it turned out that the pictures that went viral then were from a music video for her new song, ‘Baby Chu Chu’. In an Instagram Live session with her fans, the mother of one stated that she was scared of entering into matrimony with another man.

She said, “I’m so scared about marriage right now because I have once tasted it and I know what it feels like. I do not want to get myself into any marriage, then get divorced again. Nobody plans to get married and divorce their spouse but issues happen― lies and things one is not ready for. Nobody would want to leave a peaceful marriage but once it is not peaceful, one wouldn’t want to stay there. I wouldn’t advise anyone to be in an abusive marriage or a marriage that is not helping one’s mental status.”

Contrary to what some may have thought, the actress of Ebonyi State origins maintained that her first marriage was not abusive. She said;

“The man I got married to was not a bad man. He was a very nice guy with a good heart. But, he had his own problems that he needed to fix. It is not only about being nice; there are many things that come with marriage. One just has to marry one’s best friend; somebody one could tell everything. I don’t know how to hide things and I would not want to get married to a man I wouldn’t be able to talk to; or a man that would criticise my dressing. He should understand that I am a celebrity and that the person he is married to is outspoken. The best decision is for anybody to get married to a spouse who loves one, one’s kid, one’s job, and is always praying for one to get to the next level. Some people could be very possessive.

They could tell you their family is a royal one and because of that, they limit the types of role you could play in movies. You cannot marry a career woman and keep her in the house. If you want to get married to someone, you should love what they do and invest in it.

If you invest in your spouse and show them a lot of love, I don’t think any woman would cheat on such a man, except the stupid ones. I never cheated on my man though I meet different men and they ask me out every time.”

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Duncan Mighty Hits Back at Nigerians Criticizing Him For Bringing His Marital Issues to Social Media

Duncan Mighty has replied Nigerians who are criticizing him for bringing his marital crisis to social media.

On Friday, December 4, the singer in several posts, accused his wife, Vivien, and her family members of plotting to inflict him with an ailment and thereafter take possession of his properties. He alleged that Vivien confessed this to him and that he has video recordings of her confessing to him. The singer also alleged that their daughter, Mitchell, isn’t his.

Some Nigerians felt his post was unnecessary. They opined that he should have addressed his marital crisis in private and not publicly.

Well, he took to his Instagram page to tackle his critics and also lay curses on them. See his posts below;

 

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‘Nigerian Idol’ Music Reality TV Show Returns

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that it is bringing back the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. This announcement was made recently by the company’s Chief Executive Officer- John Ugbe.

After a three-year hiatus, Nigerian Idol will return with Season 6 to unearth some of the best musical talents the country has to offer. The Idol franchise has over the years produced some of the biggest Nigerian singers such as Timi Dakolo, Mercy Chinwo, and Omawumi who have gone ahead to make a name for themselves in the global music scene.

Speaking on this, the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said, “Nigeria is at the heart of music excellence and we are excited to announce that Nigerian Idol is officially back, starting with the Online Auditions!

For us at MultiChoice, it has always been about talent development and giving our subscribers superior content that they can relate to and engage with. Idols is one show with a track record of producing the most popular music idols around the world and we are happy to bring Season 6 of Nigerian Idol to your screens.”

Since it made its debut in Nigeria, the Nigerian Idol has been a platform for talent discovery and expression.

Online auditions for the new season start on November 29, 2020 and for a limited time. Participants must be between the ages of 16-30, record a 30-second video singing any song and upload the video on africamagic.tv/nigerianidol

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#EndSARS: Police Withdraws Suit Seeking to Stop The Judicial Panels of Inquiry

The Nigeria police force (NPF) has applied to withdraw the suit challenging the legality of the judicial panels set up to probe allegations of brutality and human rights abuses against the force.

In a suit marked FHC/ ABJ/CS/1492/2020 and filed by O.M Atoyebi, police counsel, the force had argued that the establishment of panels of inquiry by state governors to investigate its activities was illegal and unconstitutional. It asked the court to restrain the defendants from conducting any investigation to probe the affairs of the security agency.

However, on Thursday, December 3, the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, expressed his disapproval over the suit and ordered an investigation. He also issued a query to the Legal officer of the police.

In a notice of discontinuance filed by Festus Ibude, police counsel, on Friday, the police told the court that it wishes to withdraw the suit against all the defendants.

“Take notice that the plaintiff herein intends to and doth hereby wholly withdraws its suit against all the defendants,” the notice read.

 

 

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Train Ride From Lagos To Ibadan To Cost Between ₦3000 – ₦6000

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has announced the fares on the the new Lagos-Ibadan train service, which would begin operations by January, 2021.

Amaechi made the announcement disclosure during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) in Abuja on Friday.

Amaechi said: “I have received the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari to inaugurate the Lagos/Ibadan rail project by January 2021 which will make Nigerians see the way the standard gauge railway looked like.

“Today I approved the charges on passengers from Lagos to Ibadan. We just transfer how we charged from Abuja to Kaduna.

“We charge N3,000 per Economy seat, N5,000 for Business class and N6,000 for First class, the same is applicable to Lagos to Ibadan.

“It should have started running by now before Mr President inaugurates it by January.”

The minister said that the ministry would collaborate with CIOTA to enable them achieved their objectives.

He said that CIOTA role was critical to the growth of transportation in Nigeria, adding that the country had advanced a lot in the area of transportation.

Meanwhile, the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA), says the institute has begun the process of making transportation a professional sector in the country.

Dr Bashir Jamoh, the National President and Chairman of Council said the move is to ensure that the sector achieves the global best standards and practices.

He said the institute would draw up a curriculum to keep the professionals abreast of developments in the transport sector.

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