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President Muhammadu Buhari said the country is heading for another recession, the second in four years, IgbereTV reports.

He made this known yesterday, October 8, while presenting the 2021 budget to the National Assembly for approval. He noted, however, that the Federal Government has put in place plans to ensure rapid recovery in 2021.

He spoke against the backdrop of a significant increase in deficit beyond the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, following revenue pressures faced by the government.

He said: "The 2021 Budget was prepared amid a challenging global and domestic environment due to the persistent headwinds from the coronavirus pandemic.

"The resulting global economic recession, low oil prices and heightened global economic uncertainty have had important implications for our economy.

"The Nigerian economy is currently facing serious challenges, with the macroeconomic environment being significantly disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

"Real Gross Domestic Product, GDP, growth declined by 6.1 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. This ended the three-year trend of positive, but modest, real GDP growth recorded since the second quarter of 2017.

"I am glad to note that, through our collective efforts, our economy performed relatively better than that of many other developed and emerging economies."

He continued: "GDP growth is projected to be negative in the third quarter of this year. As such, our economy may lapse into the second recession in four years, with significant adverse consequences.

"However, we are working assiduously to ensure a rapid recovery in 2021. We remain committed to implementing programmes to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty over the next 10 years.

"As skills’ deficits limit employment opportunities in the formal economy, various skills’ development programmes are being implemented simultaneously to address this problem frontally.

"For instance, the government is implementing the Special Public Works programme to provide employment opportunities to 774,000 youths across the 774 local government areas of Nigeria.

"We have also recently introduced the N75 billion Nigeria Youth Investment Fund, of which N25 billion have been provided in 2021 Budget.

"We thank all Nigerians, for your perseverance and continued support during these difficult times. We remain unwavering in our commitment to actualize our vision of a bright future for everyone."

Against the backdrop of the revenue pressures faced by the Federal Government, the 2021 Appropriation Bill showed a significant increase in deficit beyond the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.

The deficit, inclusive of government-owned enterprises and project-tied loans, is projected at N5.2 trillion, which represents 3.64 per cent of estimated Gross Domestic Product, GDP, 0.64 percentage point above the 3.0 per cent threshold set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007.

Explaining this position, Buhari, however, stated: "We still face the existential challenge of coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath; I believe that this provides a justification to exceed the threshold as provided for by the law."

Giving further details on the deficit, he said: "The deficit will be financed mainly by new borrowings totalling N4.28 trillion, N205.15 billion from Privatization Proceeds and N709.69 billion in drawdowns on multilateral and bilateral loans secured for specific projects and programmes."

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Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have killed a traditional ruler-elect and five others in fresh attack in the Wereng community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, IgbereTV reports.

IgbereTV gathered that the gunmen disguised as vigilante, stormed the village by storm around 10 pm on Monday night, October 5 and positioned themselves at various points while some of them advanced into the community.

According to a source, the gunmen released several gunshots into the air to scare the inhabitants from coming out of their respective houses, adding that in the process a Prince Chungyang Mwandkwom Tenwong waiting to be coronated as the next Gwom Wereng, the traditional ruler of the community was killed in his house.

A villager who gave her name as Grace Choji said, "At first, we thought that the gunmen were vigilante members because of the way they dressed and passed. But suddenly, they started shooting at everyone in sight, and that when we knew that the village is under attack."

Others killed in the raid include Pam Bako Pwol (the prince’s cousin), Davou Kwal, Linus Raphel, Mrs VouPam and Miss Evelyn Peter, adding that the three others that were seriously wounded are now receiving treatment at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital.

A member of the State House of Assembly, representing Riyom Constituency, Hon. Timothy Dantong, who confirmed the incident, described the killings as barbaric.

He lamented that it was unfortunate that the incident was allowed to occur despite the earlier alarm raised by the Senator and other stakeholders calling on the government and the security agencies to protect the citizens.

He added that among those killed was the acting Gwom Wereng, waiting to be installed as the ruler after the demise of his father.

He narrated that there was a rumour prior to the attack that Fulani herdsmen were coming to attack the community, adding that security agencies were informed but nothing much was done to avert the attack.

“There was a rumour prior to that attack that they were coming to attack the community, the security agents were told. Well, they did their best but I don’t think it was good enough to safeguard the community, because as at the time it happened there was no presence of security men in the community. Wereng is not too much a remote area, if they were swift, the attackers would have been apprehended," he said.

“We all know the people that are doing this; the government is not taking drastic action to apprehend them. They are from the immediate community of Mahanga and others, no proactive measures to arrest them."

''I KNOW I SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN EARLIER

@lhilfrosh and I have been dating for almost 10 months now and he has been abusing me physically,mentally and emotionally.

At first I sincerely hoped he was going to change but he didn’t, it started with stripping me off my friends telling me who to talk and who not to talk to.

It grew to him beating each time we had an argument,he’ll beat me, smash my phone,destroy my ringlight, pour me water even film me naked and threaten to post, he has done right infront of @okikidft and it continued

This happened last 15th of September, that led to the internal bleeding in my head, confirmed by the doctors.

My manager spoke on my behalf with my permission and he is not to be blamed for anything he didn’t beg me to go and meet him no one did,not even my family ,everyone advised me but I still did what i wanted hoping for change.

My family have been doing their best to get me in the best space and best health.

Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me, has supported, and stood by me,I’m getting better now.

JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED !!!''

"Thereby was a time in 2012 when I always post my negative experiences on Social media, I post when I'm hungry, when I'm sad, when I'm broke, when I'm sick etc. My Mom and Sister (Charity) told me to stop posting and showing the world my pains that people will pretend to sympatise with me and use my weakness against me someday. The advice helped me to master the art of social media, it made me show the world what I wanted them to see and not all of me. Surprisingly Charity did the unexpected on Saturday morning with the viral video but I paused and thought "What if she did not break the rule? What if she only wanted the world to see a bit of what she wants to show them." She said and I quote "I'm Done, I'm not crazy, you'll hear from me soon".

She's done

She's not crazy

You'll hear from her soon

I admit her mistake by bringing it on social media but if it worked for her at the moment, if it was a way to calm her down in whatever she was passing through then it was worth it

I've been receiving calls and text messages, I've seen different posts with different and funny captions. People has gone ahead with their versions and has concluded what happened but no, THIS WAS NOT A CASE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAR FAR FROM IT... IT HAS NEVER BEEN, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HAS RECEIPTS (SCARS, BRUISES ETC). People have different reasons for wanting to quit their union but DOMESTIC VIOLENCE has become the most mentioned, assumed and popular in this part of the world. Similar things happens when someone's threshold for pain has been exhausted, when someone has reached an elastic limit. It's OK to let emotions out in which ever way that works best for one as far as it does not bring harm.

Please let me use this medium to reply all messages and calls, She is very fine and smiling. I repeat this is not a case of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and it's not in my place to tell you whatever ensued.

Thanks for the care

Aik..."

Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Female Human Trafficker, "Mama Gee", Rescue 6 Victims (Photos)

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Rita Oti A.K.A Mama Gee and rescued six victims, IgbereTV reports.

Spokesperson of the command, ASP Ramhan Nasel, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, October 6, said that the suspect, without the consent of their parents, lured the victims from Benue State to Lagos on the pretext of giving them jobs.

"On 29/09/2020 at about 1430hrs, Police personnel attached to Nasarawa Eggon division, acting based on credible information, intercepted a Volkswagen Sharan vehicle driven by one Godwin Yaasa ‘m’ aged 35yrs of Benue State conveying one Rita Oti and six other occupants whose age ranges from 16yrs to 24yrs on transit to Lagos State," said ASP Nansel.

"Upon interrogation, it was discovered that, Rita Oti A.K.A Mama Gee ‘f’ aged 40yrs of Ebonyi State, on the pretext of giving the victims job, criminally lured Blessing Williams ‘f’ aged 16yrs, Mercy Agidi ‘f’ aged 17yrs, Jennifer Shummaver ‘f’ aged 24yrs, Catherine Moses ‘f’ aged 23yrs, Moses Zam ‘m’ aged 19yrs, and Benjamin Amni ‘m’ aged 21yrs all of North bank, Benue State without the consent of their parents and was conveying them to Alagbado area of Lagos State before she was arrested at Nasarawa Eggon LGA of Nasarawa State," he added.

Furthermore, when Police investigation was extended to the address given by the suspect in Lagos State, it was discovered that their destination was a business premises that has been abandoned for several years.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police,CP. Bola Longe has directed that the case should be transferred to state criminal investigation department, Lafia for exhaustive investigation and unite the victims with their families.

The CP appealed to residents of the State to be wary of criminals who disguise as destiny helpers in order to perpetrate their evil agenda.

IgbereTV reports that one person has been confirmed dead and four others seriously injured after the driver of a Mark Truck with Registration KK837JJJ lost control while in motion along Upper Iweka by old defunct NITEL Onitsha, hit pedestrians and equally ran into a tricycle with REG number FGG455XA at about 5pm on Friday, October 2.

The state police command spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said that the police operatives attached to CPS Onitsha quickly mobilized to the scene and rushed victims to Toronto hospital where the doctor confirmed one person dead on arrival while four others are responding to treatment.

Haruna said the corpse of the dead victim has been deposited at the mortuary for postmortem Examination. He added that the Truck driver escaped and effort is being intensified to get him arrested.

See photos below.

Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Ozo has stated that he and Nengi will be loyal to each other till death, IgbereTV reports.

Speaking in a new interview, Ozo said Nengi is very close to his heart. He described her as one of the most lovable and loyal person he has ever met in his life.

The 27 year-old consultant, also stated that the Bayelsa-state former housemate is extremely smart and willing to help or defend her friends at any point in time.

He said that the both of them will always be supportive and loyal to each other until they both leave this Earth.

See video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvTPq2lho1s

Kiddwaya Takes A Selfie With A Crippled Fan As He Gets Welcomed In Abuja (Video)

IgbereTV captured the moment Big Brother Naija star Kiddwaya arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja on Friday.

His was given a heroic welcome by his fans who organized a press conference for him in Abuja. After receiving him at the airport, they all proceeded to the venue of the press conference.

See video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GXjeFgXs1U

One of the highlights of his arrival was the moment he took a selfie with one of his fans who was seated on a wheelchair.

See video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z48F-DQAhDg

See video of the press conference below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkDxNKUqYiw

IgbereTV captured the moment fans of Laycon scampered for the wads of naira notes Laycon threw into the air.

See video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqeDhswsYFw

Chimamanda Adichie's Family Announces Burial Arrangement For Their Father (Photo)

James Nwoye Adichie, father of renowned writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, will be laid to rest in Abba, Njikoka LGA of Anambra State on Friday, 9th October, 2020, after a requiem mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Abba.

Announcing the burial in a statement on behalf of the family, Chuks Adichie, said that on Thursday, 8th October, by 6 O'clock in the evening, there will be a vigil mass at Professor Adichie's compound, Umueri, Ezi-Abba village, Abba.

The statement added that other funeral rites will be observed while observing COVID-19 protocols.

IgbereTV reported that Prof. Adichie died on June 10, 2020 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. He received his PhD in statistics from the University of California-Berkeley, and went on to become Nigeria’s first professor of statistics in 1976, with his dedicated life’s work done at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he was named professor emeritus in 2016.

After his retirement, he lived in his hometown, Abba, Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, where he held the prestigious traditional title of “Odelu ora” Abba.

George Smith, a.k.a. Aki Ilu, the Malaysia-Based Nigerian shot to death by gunmen In Aba, Abia State, was a cultist, IgbereTV confirms.

IgbereTV obtained some old photographs which pictured the deceased with some members of Aye Confraternity (a popular cult group in Nigeria). The deceased, dressed in the regalia of the cult group, is seen in the photographs with some members of the cult group during an event held by the group.

His death may be connected to his involvement in cultism, eventhough it is has not been confirmed at the time of this report.

Stay tuned to IgbereTV for more information.

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There have been wild speculations in the social media that I am planning to get married again. This is false.

Miss Halima Yusuf, who has been cited as my fiancee, is simply a dear friend and confidante who I have the utmost respect for and who I hold in high esteem.

She, together with others, has been a source of immense comfort for me and mine at this time and for this I am eternally grateful to her.

I appeal to all those peddling the falsehood that we are about to get married to please desist from doing so.

Four people died while many others were injured on Monday, 28th September, 2020 in Obosi, Idemmili North Council Area of Anambra State following a road accident involving a tipper loaded with sand, a commercial and a private vehicle.

According to IgbereTV reports, the incident which happened after Obosi Police Station, off Onitsha-Owerri road, involved the tipper with registration number, JIT 168 XG, a commercial bus belonging to Izuchukwu, with registration number, ABN 430 YN, and a black Toyota Spider, with registration number, FST 122 DQ

While the dead were taken and deposited at a nearby mortuary, the injured were taken to Unity Hospital, Obosi for medical attention.

Narrating his account, the driver of the ill-fated black Toyota Spider, who pleaded anonymity, thanked God for saving his life and his fellow occupants, and to passersby, Police and FRSC officials, for joining in rescue operation.

Mr. Obiora Chinonso, a trader at Mgbuka Obosi, who joined in rescue operation, attributed the incident to over speeding and break failure.

Men of the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corp helped in rescue operation and clearing of road for free flow of traffic.

Woman's Breast Starts To Decay Allegedly After She Was Bitten By Her Uncle (Graphic)

A 21-year-old woman named Precious from Nkanu East in Enugu state is now in a difficult condition following a decay on her breast, after she was bitten on it by her paternal uncle named Joseph Onu, who attacked her when she was on her way to a nearby store.

IgbereTV reports that the incident happened on September 11 in their hometown. Since then, the wound has refused to heal and the skin around her breast has turned purple and is now decaying. Now, she can no longer breastfeed her 9-month-old twins because of the smell oozing from her breast.

It was said that the uncle who attacked her boasted that nothing will be done to him.

Precious reported her matter at the Women's Aid Collective, WACOL Enugu (an NGO that fights for the protection of rights of women and children). WACOL promised to assist her get justice.

See tweets below.

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Boy Hawking In Aba Falls Into Gutter, And Gets Drowned After Heavy Rainfall (Graphic Photos)

A boy hawking in Aba fell into a gutter after a heavy rainfall and drowned.

IgbereTV reports that the boy's body was found in a gutter in Amaogbonna, Aba, Abia state.

Eyewitnesses blamed the boy's death on the blocked drainages in Aba that resulted in flooding after a heavy rainfall in the state.

See photos below.

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Make wiser decisions and you will have fewer demons to cast and bind.
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Stupidity is a demon no religion can exorcise.

IgbereTV reports that the Police in Rivers State have arrested four policemen in connection to the killing of an upcoming musician, Daniel Ikeaguchi a.k.a Sleek.

Daniel was killed while fleeing from an anti-kidnapping squad in Elelenwo area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital on Monday September 21.

Spokesman for Rivers Police, Nnamdi Omoni, identified the suspected killer policeman as Sgt Isaiah Ben attached to the 35 PMF Jigawa and also revealed that he and others from the anti-kidnapping unit have been transferred to the CID for interrogation.

Man Arrested For Attempting To Rape 10-Year-Old Girl In Uncompleted Building (Photo)

A man identified as Ahmed Garba has been arrested by the police in Bauchi for attempting to rape his neighbour's 10-year-old daughter in an uncompleted building.

According to IgbereTV reports, the incident happened on Tuesday, September 22, at Bununu in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was said to have lured the girl into the building and removed her dress, attempting to rape her. The suspect confessed to the crime.

Spokesman of the command, DSP Mohammad Wakil, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said that the suspect was arrested after the victim's father reported the incident to the police.

The statement reads:

"On 22/09/2020 at about 1800hrs one Abdullahi Mohammed ‘m’ of Bununu Tafawa Balewa L.G.A reported at Bununu Police Station that on the same date at about 1700hrs one Ahmed Garba ‘m’ attached to Habibu Engineering company took his daughter one Safiya (not real name) ‘f’ aged 10yrs of the same address into an uncompleted building located at Bununu market square where he removed her cloths attempting to have sexual intercourse with her," the statement reads.

"On receipt of the report, a team of detectives was drafted to the scene. The victim was taken to General Hospital Bununu for medical examination. The suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigation is ongoing after which suspect will be charge to court for prosecution."

Man Arrested For Raping 9-Year-Old Girl At Knife Point Inside Her Mother's Bedroom (Photo)

IgbereTV reports that a young man identified as Samana Shua'ibu, age 20, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl after threatening to stab her with a knife in Dini Village, Toro local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the news in a statement on Wednesday, September 23, Spokesman of the command, DSP Mohammad Wakil, said that the suspect sneaked into the bedroom of the victim's mother throgh the window, threatened to stab the minor before raping her.

The statement reads:

"On 16th/09/2020 at about 0900hrs one Mohammed Sani alias Kawu Sani ‘m’ of Dini Village via Rahama ward Toro LGA Bauchi came to Toro Police Station and reported that on 15th/09/2020 at about 0130hrs one Samana Shua'ibu 'm' aged 20yrs of the same address trespassed into his house where he entered his wife’s room through the window and met his daughter by name Hadiza (not real name) 'f' aged 9yrs sleeping," the statement reads.

"He threatened her with a knife not to shout or he kill her and forcefully had unlawful canal knowledge of her without her consent. On receipt of the report, A team of Policemen WAS drafted to the scene. The victim was taken to General Hospital Toro for medical treatment, while the suspect escaped to unknown destination,"

"Consequently, residents revealed that his family prevented the community to arrest the suspect as at the time of the incident. After preliminary investigation the suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime. Investigation is in progress after which suspect will be charge to court for prosecution."