A Kano State Sharia Court on Tuesday, October 31, sentenced eight cross-dressers to three-month imprisonment at a Correctional Centre.

They were arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board during a wedding in Kofar Waika in the Gwale LGA of the state.

According to the board, the suspects were arrested following a tip-off by good Samaritans that young men dressed in female Fulani attire attended and were dancing at a wedding.

They were later arraigned before the Hisbah Shari’a Court where they plead guilty to the offense.

The presiding Judge, Khadi Tanimu-Sani, ordered that each of them should receive 10 lashes of cane, pay a fine of N20,000 each, and produce one surety or face imprisonment in a correctional facility for three months.

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ACCIDENT VICTIMS ALONG EAST-WEST ROAD IN RIVERS STATE RESCUED, GOODS WORTH MILLIONS LOST.

Officials of Emohua local government area on Tuesday rescued victims of a car crash along the Oduoha-Emohua axis of the East-West road .

A commercial bus conveying traders and their goods from Bayelsa State had brake failure and somersaulted into the bush at Oduoha-Emohua junction along the East-West road, leaving about ten occupants injured and goods destroyed.

Emohua local government emergence response team comprising officials of Department of State Services (DSS) , Nigerian Police , Civil Defence Corps, as well as the local vigilante evacuated the accident victims from the crashed vehicle and transported them to the primary healthcare centre inside Emohua local government council headquarters.

Although no life was lost in the car crash but most of the victims sustained serious injuries and are receiving medical attention at the Emohua local government primary healthcare centre.

Mr Ibu Undergoes Five Surgeries, To Continue Treatment Overseas — Family

The family of the Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has revealed that the actor successfully underwent five surgeries and would be flown abroad for further treatment soon.

This was disclosed in a statement on the actor's Instagram page on Tuesday, October 31.

It read, "We want to thank God and most especially the general public for their support, encouragement, and prayers during this trying period for our dad.

"We called on good Nigerians, and we are very grateful for the response in every aspect, most especially the donations; they came in very timely and very helpful.

"So far, Daddy has gone through five successful surgeries, and he is still recovering in the ICU. Daddy is immensely grateful, and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives. Thank you, and as soon as Daddy is better, he will personally acknowledge all donations, respectively.

"We are still counting on all your prayers and unwavering support as we pray he gets stabilised quickly to enable us to fly him abroad for further advanced treatment. The John Okafor family is grateful to all Nigerians."

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has strongly criticized the destruction of public assets at the state House of Assembly complex yesterday.

Darlington Nwauju, the party’s spokesperson in the state, condemned the incident, stating that the attack on the Assembly chamber was a severe violation of the sanctity of the legislature.

Nwauju said in a statement: “Last night’s arson attack on the hallowed chambers of the state Assembly amounts to the desecration of the legislature.”

Expressing concerns over the state’s security, the opposition party cautioned political figures against endangering the fragile peace due to personal political ambitions.

Nwauju emphasized, “We had warned Rivers people of the third term ambition of the immediate past Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike and the unpatriotic agenda to continue to emasculate the state and keep our people perpetually in poverty with the ‘consolidation of a convoluted economy powered by mercantile distribution of state resources.”

The APC’s statement not only condemned the act of vandalism but also alleged a “third term agenda” associated with the previous governor, accusing the continuation of policies detrimental to the state’s development and prosperity.

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara left for Abuja this morning with some top chieftains of the PDP.

The governor was accompanied by top party members like Sam Jaja, Sergeant Awuse, Emma Anyanwu, and the state PDP chairman Desmond Akawor, among others.

It followed the impeachment proceedings against him which sparked a political crisis, yesterday.

It is unclear what their mission is.

Wike is behind the political crisis in Rivers State~ Edwin Clark.

Niger Delta statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has accused former Rivers State Governor and Current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike of masterminding the political unrest in Rivers State.
Speaking to Newsman, Chief Clark said Wike is cementing a level playing ground for himself and for his ally and speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chike Amewhule to be incharge of the State.
Chief Edwin Clark advised Rivers Lawmakers to maintain rule of law and not be used as a tool to cause anarchy in Rivers State.

The elder statesman urged President Tinubu to call Wike to order over the crisis.

Recall, there have been power tussle in Rivers State between the camp of Former Governor, Nyesom Wike and the current Governor, Sim Fubara.
The State House of Assembly began impeachment process against the Governor.
Security has been increased in and around the State Government House and The State Assembly complex.

Reported by Justice Ori.
30th October, 2023.

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has described the impeachment process against him as null and void and very unfortunate.

The Governor spoke when he visited the burnt section of the State Assembly complex in Port Harcourt, stating that those plotting his impeachment should come up with reasons warranting his impeachment.

As at this afternoon, different groups has staged protest expressing solidarity with Governor Sim Fubara.

All roads leading to the House of Assembly complex has been blocked by heavily armed security men.

Earlier, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly sat and commenced impeachment of Governor Fubara, the impeachment notice was read by the member representing Omuma State Constituency, Hon Slyvernus Nwankwo and was signed by 24members of the Assembly.

Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon Chike Amewhule directed Clark of the house to write to the Governor informing him of the impeachment notice against.

Tension is high in and around the Government House and the Assembly complex in Port Harcourt.

We will keep you updated as information trickles in.

*Justice Ori reporting from Port Harcourt.*

Lagos to Port Harcourt Marathoner Receives Special Recognition From Community.

Promise Wosu Junior, Known popularly referred to as Wene Port Harcourt was on Sunday 29th October, 2023 honoured with a grand reception by his community, Omudioga in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State.
The community's home coming reception came in appreciation of Wene Port Harcourt courage and determination to break Guinness World Records on longest distance covered on foot, an adventurous journey of 5 days and 606kms spanning across states.

The entire Omudioga community including other neighboring communities defiled the downpour to come out enmass to receive Wene Port Harcourt.
After touring Omudioga with joy, venue of the event, State School 1, Omudioga was filled to capacity with the crowed of over 6000 happy and exercited people.

Chiefs, Owhor holders, CDC, Women, Youths and Opinion leaders were not left out, they were all present and honored their son, Wene Port Harcourt.

Chairman of Omudioga Chiefs and Traditional Rulers Council, Chief Godspower Igwe while presenting a large Portrait of Wene Port Harcourt to the record breaker urged youths of the community to channel their ideas into meaningful ventures that will attract good name to the community. Chief Bestman Okachukwu, ASP Vincent Akpelu, Charly Igwe, Hon. John Amadi Ihuoha, Bigman Wosa and others joined the Council of Chiefs Chairman to present the recognition to Wene Port Harcourt.

Wene Port Harcourt was presented with varieties of gifts and cash rewards by other members of the community in appreciation of his courageous doggedness to set global records.

Correspondents of some major radio houses in Port Harcourt and a handful of Port Harcourt based bloggers were at the venue of the event to monitor proceedings and the reception was live on different social media handles.

Justice Ori
29th October, 2023.

"I SUCCEEDED IN THE MARATHON BECAUSE I WAS DETERMINED"
~ Wene Port Harcourt.

Promise Wosu Junior, now Popularly known as Weneph said his record breaking attempt was a success because he was determined to do something extra ordinary to rise to fame.

Speaking on Today 95.1fm live program In Port Harcourt, The determined Rivers Indegine described the success of the marathon as an achieved lifetime adventure.

The record breaker used the opportunity to clear concerns raised by some people doubting he covered 606km on foot, saying he recognizes Guinness World Records, GWR as the only body recognized globally to pronounce him famous should he succeed on the marathon, the reason he wrote to them, and an approval was given for him to attempt breaking the record on longest distance covered on foot. He revealed, compilations are underway, a yardstick that will form Guinness World Records decision on his concluded marathon.

Responding to questions on what he does at night during the marathon, Wene said he didn't run all through out the 5days. He said he run and and walked more at night, acknowledging his body is used to it, the reason the marathon went live on social media more at night than it did at day time.

Wene's visit to today 95.1fm was among the activities lined up for his week long radio tour, he is expected at Garden City Radio 89.9fm on Thursday 26th Oct, 2023 by 3pm.

Weneph was accompanied to the radio station by his friend Pere Gold and other members of his team.

Compiled by Justice Ori.

RIVERS MAN ON MARATHON FROM LAGOS TO PORT HARCOURT RECEIVES GOVERNMENT SPECIAL RECOGNITION.

Promise Wosu Junior Popularly known as 'Wene Port Harcourt', a 28year old Accounting graduate of the University of Port Harcourt has been offered a special recognition by the Rivers State Government.

Recall, the young and vibrant Wene Port Harcourt made global name after a marathon from Lekki, Tollgate, Lagos to Rivers State Government House in a bid to Break Guinness World Records on longest distance covered on foot of 606 kilometers.

The journey started Tuesday 17th October at 4am and lasted for 5days. While completing this adventure, Wene Port Harcourt covered 5 states of the South(Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States) in five days to achieve this fit.

The accomplished Promise Wosu Junior (Wene Port Harcourt) was celebrated all over the country for his courage to take up this particular target despite many records waiting to be broken to make name in the Guinness World Records, GWR.

Happy and supportive people from across Nigeria including cultural dances assembled at major locations in Port Harcourt to give Wene a rousing welcome and accompanied him to the State Government House.

Receiving the record breaking Wene Port Harcourt, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalaya Fubara advised Rivers youths to shun social vices that creat bad image for the State.
Governor Fubara congratulated Wene Port Harcourt for his determination and efforts to attract good name to the state.
The Governor invited Wene Port Harcourt for a special recognition but made logistics arrangement for Wene supporters.

The Leadership of Wene Port Harcourt community, Omudioga in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State were among those that joined to receive the extra ordinary Rivers son, Wene Port Harcourt.

Reported by Justice Ori.

Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has publicly solicited prayers and financial assistance from Nigerians as he battles an undisclosed illness in a Lagos hospital.
~ Source, Justice Ori.

In a video posted on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday, the actor disclosed that his legs may be amputated due to his illness.

His words:

“I’ve been down for so many weeks. All I’m hoping for is your prayers and assistance. As I speak to you, I’m still lying down in the hospital.

“The medical director of this hospital said the best solution, in case his new idea doesn’t work, my legs will be cut off.

“If they cut off my legs, where do I go to from here? Please pray for me, talk to God almighty. I don’t want my legs to be cut off. Thank you, God bless you,”

Okafor’s wife and daughter, who also appealed to the public in the video, said the actor had been down for two weeks.

His daughter said:

“Personally, I’ve been sorting out the bills, thinking it’s something I can do alone. Mummy has been in the hospital; the kids are at home. We thought we could sort it out on our own, and he will be fine, but he’s not getting better. We are at one of the best private hospitals in Lagos.

“This is not the first time Daddy has been down. He had been down, up, down, back on his feet again.

“So, if he’s not getting better in one of the best private hospitals in Lagos, I think we need people that will come together, if possible fly him abroad so that he can get better treatment. As a father, he has been fighting, trying to be strong. He wants to live.

“Personally, I’m exhausted. This is the bill they just gave us from the hospital. I am financially drained. I can’t do it alone. I need help.”

Guinness World Record: Young Nigerian Begins Marathon From Lagos to Port Harcourt.

Promise Wosu Junior is on a mission to etch his name in the Guinness World Records.
The 28-year-old is aiming to set a world record for the longest distance crossed on foot.
'Wene' has left Lagos for Port Harcourt and will cover a total distance of 606 kilometres.

A young Nigerian, Promise Wosu Junior has embarked on a marathon mission in an attempt to write his name in the famous Guinness Book of Records.

The determined man, known as 'Wene', is aiming to set the world record for the longest distance covered on foot by running from Lagos to Port Harcourt.

The 28-year-old will cover a total distance of 606km in a marathon spread across six states of Nigeria, ending in the Rivers State capital in five days.

Promise Junior took off from the famous Toll Gate in Lekki at 4am on Tuesday, October 17 and is billed to arrive in Port Harcourt City on Saturday, October 21.

According to him, the dream is about to become a reality with hard work and persistence.

The aspiring record-setter added that he is desperate to set a milestone of 'impossibilities, passion, determination, consistency, patience, and focus'.

More than eight hours after his departure, Wosu Junior shared photos of his arrival in Ogun State.

As fans continue to anticipate his next stop, Wene has also disclosed that while all protocols are observed, his real-time location will not be disclosed for security reasons.

One of his media coordinator, Justice Ori said the mission is possible and the city of Port Harcourt is already set to receive their own at the Rivers State Government House on Saturday, 21st October, 2023.

Tens of thousands of people have poured onto the streets around the world in support of the Palestinians as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.

Protesters denounced Israel’s heavy bombardment of the besieged enclave that has so far killed more than 1,500 people and it came after an unprecedented attack by Hamas, the group running Gaza, killed more than 1,300 people in Israel.

In Baghdad, large crowds filled Tahrir Square in the centre of the Iraqi capital for protests called by the influential Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr.

In Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, demonstrators took to the streets waving Yemeni and Palestinian flags.

After prayers in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, some worshippers stepped on US and Israeli flags, in a sign of disrespect.

Some 1,000 Muslims rallied in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, after Friday prayers to show solidarity with the Palestinians. Chanting “Free Palestine” and “Crush the Zionists”, they burned two effigies draped with Israeli flags.

Islamic Leaders in Indonesia apealed to all mosques in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation to pray for peace and safety for the Palestinian people.

The chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council had urged all mosques to perform the Qunut Nazilahto prayer, one made for protection, to ask for God’s help so that “the conflict in the Gaza Strip would end quickly”.

APC flags off Governorship Campaign In Imo State.

Vice President, Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Owerri, Imo State for the second term bid of H.E Sen. Hope Uzodimma.

At the event, VP Kasheem Shetima called on the people of Imo state to come out and re-elect Governor Hope Uzodinma for another term of four years for him to complete his noble objectives for the people of Imo State. He assured President Tinubu the President is solidly, 1,000 percent, behind Governor Hope Uzodimma.

For the purpose of consolidation and continuity, it is important for the people of Imo to rally around Governor Uzodimma and get him re-elected for a second term.

APC party leaders in the State and at the National level, Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha Popular Nigerian artist Flavour N'abania, and others were at the Dan Ayam Stadium for the campaign Flag off.

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UNIPORT Graduate To Break Guinness World Records By Running From Lagos To Port Harcourt In Five Days/ ORINEWS.

28-year-old Promise Wosu Junior, from Omudioga in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State popularly known as Wene Port Harcourt, has expressed his preparedness to set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered on foot.

Promise, from Ikwerre ethnicity, but based in Lagos is a graduate of the Department of Accounting, University of Port Harcourt.

Orinews Learnt the energetic young accountant will be covering a 606km from Lagos to Port Harcourt, from the 17th of October to 21st October, 2023.

Reacting to what formed his decision to run from Lagos to Port Harcourt on foot, Promise said, “it’s a very long story and a very sad one actually. I see possibilities where people don’t see that, and I always try to make a difference.

"I might not be an athlete kind of, but I believe that, I have this drive, even right from my family, I left home not knowing anybody in Lagos, survived in the cold, in the hands of strangers I was treated badly, chased out of the house.

“I have faced disappointments, betrayal, so I just want to try out something that is really not possible, I don’t care about the pain, I don’t care about anything, all I care about is fulfilling my mission.

I am also a photographer and owns a media film in Lagos (Julens films).

“I love to see people succeed and this will be a great motivation for people out there to dare the impossible and get the best out of life, I fell into depression since 2019 after hosting two simultaneous failed comedy shows in Isiokpo community, Sabinus helped talked me back to my feet and I left to Lagos for a fresh start and now I’m here.

"Nigeria is filled with opportunities and from my record setting, people will expand their thoughts process and get the best out of the country and beyond. It has never been an easy one as no one has supported this journey but I’m determined to do it regardless

When asked why he chose this particular mission, he said, “well, I think this is just the first of its kind that I’m going to try out, there are other impossible stuff I will try out after this.”

On his parents’ reaction over his decision, he said, “yes, they are aware, they took it as a joke because I’m also a comedian and content creator, so they took it as a joke but running from Lagos to Port Harcourt isn’t a funny Joke.

“Even uptil now most people don’t even believe it but come next week Tuesday all eyes will be on Facebook and Instagram, they will see it, I will be in Port Harcourt, on 21st October, 4pm or so.”

Promised explained that, “I will be resting after every 40 kilometers, I will be resting to take water and the rest. I already have software with me; in my watch and my phone to track every distance I cover and the time. So, I will be running at 10 kilometers per hour, but from Lagos State to Ijebu Ode, I intend to run 20 kilometers per hour, so that I can at least cover up from Lagos to Ogun State, then from there I know how to navigate my way.

“This is something I am doing without any one’s advice, because they will always want to talk you down and I even had to go offline on Facebook and Instagram because I don’t want any negative vibe.

It’s something I prepared right from when I was a kid, because I love adventures, I take pictures, I document things by myself, I don’t really care what anyone want to say about it, once I achieve my aim and my dream I come back to Lagos. My coming back to Lagos is also another story, but let’s just finish this first part. I know it is something that is unbelievable, it will be the first of its kind in Nigeria and Africa.”

He also reacted on the aspect of insecurity in Nigeria. According to him, “there is nothing to fear about, it’s my country, it’s our country, and when they see me with the Nigeria flag, because I will be running with the Nigeria flag, I believe nobody can harm me.

I just want to make a difference and impact lives because I lost motivation, what you see as impossible, I can prove that it is possible if you put in the efforts and the work required, it’s just based on your mindset and decision.”

Promise added that, “I am a graduate, I finished from UNIPORT 2019, Accounting. I struggled all through school from my year one till final year, the suit I used in my project, I borrowed it, like I struggled throughout school, I didn’t have money for text books, nothing. Well, it’s fine, I had to move to Lagos and till date I haven’t even done anything with the Accounting I studied because I couldn’t get my ICAN, and I didn’t really have passion for the Accounting.”

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ONGOING AUDIT AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF N-POWER PROGRAM

It is imperative to inform Nigerians, particularly beneficiaries of the N-Power programme across the country, of the temporary suspension of the programme.

This action has become necessary to give room for a detailed investigation into the operations of the N-Power in the last twelve months. The total number of persons on enrolled on NPOWER since inception to date is 960,000 people. Most of them have exited from NPower 1.0 and NPower 2.0 batch A and B

There is a need to audit the number of people in the programme, those who have exited the program, those who are being owed, whether the reported to work or not and how funds have been utilised over this period of time.

Recently, we discovered instances of programme beneficiaries whose participation has lapsed since 2022 but have remained on and continue to expect payments from the government. In addition, some beneficiaries must honour their obligation to the programme: They do not report to their places of primary assignments as required but still receive monthly payments. Some have other jobs and have left this bracket but are still benefiting from the payments, while those who truly worked are not paid

These instances have made the need for a thorough audit imperative, as we also look into claims of those being owed for up to eight to nine months' stipends to ascertain the veracity of their claims. The graduates & non-graduate volunteers Batch C1 & C2 are in this category. We want to establish the exact number of people owed and the total amounts, thereby eliminating ghost beneficiaries.

Preliminary findings of our audit have shown that some consultants are holding on to beneficiaries' funds disbursed to them long ago even when their contract ended in March 2023 without any renewal. We condemn this practice and will not tolerate it going forward. Work is ongoing to identify those involved, understand why the payments didn't get to the final beneficiaries, and recall the funds to pay those owed.

We appeal to Nigerians to understand the rationale behind the temporary suspension and investigation of the programme as we work to restore the nation's confidence in the programme and for the new N-Power to serve Nigerians better. Things have to be properly done for us to move forward.

This restructuring and transformation will also birth an expanded programme to reach beneficiaries aged 18-40 (the previous age limit was 35). We are targeting 5 million beneficiaries in 5 years at a pace of 1 million per year under the graduate and non-graduate stream.

In addition, the restructuring will accommodate some new programmes, in Education, Health, Works, Agriculture, Technology, fashion, entertainment and other relevant areas of skill acquisition and employability.

To earn the confidence of Nigerians in the expanded programme, transparency and accountability will be the benchmark. It shall no longer be business as usual as we make concerted efforts to put the nation on the right footing, ensuring that no one directly or indirectly unleashes suffering on Nigerians.

We assure all beneficiaries with genuine claims that we will resolve their cases once we complete the verification exercise and honour all valid outstanding obligations. Nobody will be owed.

Dr. Akindele Egbuwalo
National Programme Manager
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Meet Dr(Mrs) Adaeze Oreh, Rivers State Commissioner For Health.
Adaeze Chidinma Oreh Honourable Commissioner for Health, Rivers State.
Compiled by Justice Ori.

Adaeze Chidinma Oreh (born 19 July 1979) is a Nigerian Consultant Family physician, Public health specialist and Universal health care advocate who is currently Consultant Physician at the Department of Hospital Services in Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and head of Department of Planning, Research and Statistics at National Blood Service Commission.

She attended the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree in 2003. After completing her medical degree, she commenced her internship at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital of the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt.

She proceeded to get a degree in International Health Management at the Imperial College Business School of the Imperial College London after the completion of her National Youth Service with the National Youth Service Corps.

There, she majored in Global Health Systems, Healthcare Strategy, Healthcare Financing, Organizational Management, Health Informatics and Innovation.

Dr. Adaeze Oreh also holds a master’s degree in Public health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians and Member of National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Family Medicine and is certified in Leadership and Management in addition to Safety and Quality in Healthcare from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, University of Washington and University of Bath.

She is a 2019 Aspen Institute New Voices Fellow and 2023 Kofi Annan Fellow for Global Health Leadership and also sits on the Governing Council of Pamo University of Medical Sciences, Nigeria’s first private university of Medical Sciences.

Adaeze Odili Oreh is a Family Physician, Public Health Specialist, Researcher, Health Systems and Policy Analyst and Manager. She is the Founder and CEO of Kaibeya Care Foundation, Africa – a non-profit organization she recently founded to improve health, education and empowerment of women and underserved populations in rural communities. She is a Member of the Governing Council of PAMO University of Medical Sciences – the first privately owned University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria. and acts as Director of Quality and Safety in both the PAMO University of Medical Sciences and the PAMO University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital. In addition, she serves as Co-Chair of The Adolescent Project Africa who work closely with rural and underprivileged girls, women and children in maternal, new born and children’s health; women’s skills acquisition and empowerment.

Dr. Adaeze was inaugurated 23rd June, 2023 as a member of Rivers State Executive Council by His Excellency, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State.

As the Honourable Commissioner for Health, she is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry. She oversees the running of the Ministry through the Permanent Secretary.
She is the leader of the health sector in Rivers State and represents the State in health issues at the federal level. This she does through the various Ministries, agencies, departments. Other stakeholders of Health include the Permanent/ Executive Secretary of RSPHCMB, Chief Medical Director RSHMB, head of agencies and medical institutions, and their key officers.

Adaeze Oreh is the daughter of Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili and RTD Supreme court Justice, Justice Mary Odili RTD.

Adaeze is happily married to Patrick Oreh, an Electronics Engineer and entrepreneur who is a Manager with TOTAL E&P Nigeria, when they got married.
Patrick Oreh is from Abia State.

The Senate has summoned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the ministers of Health and FCT, Ali Pate and Nyesom Wike over the death of Greatness Olorunfemi at the Maitama General Hospital last Tuesday.

Recall that Ms Olorunfemi was a victim of ‘one chance’ criminals. They stabbed and threw her out of the vehicle she boarded along the Maitama/Kubwa Highway. She was immediately rushed to Maitama General Hospital by Good Samaritans but the facility did not attend to her for not providing a police report.

Disturbed by the sad development, the Senate through a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, is instructing its committees on health and police to carry out a thorough investigation on Olorunfemi’s death and report back in two weeks’ time.

Pastor Fabian Nna of Fire of Libration Int'l Ministries in Port Harcourt reportedly raised dead man back to life during church programme.
The man of God allegedly raised the man who was brought in casket to the Church from death yesterday in his Church.

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Independence Day Broadcast: President Tinubu Announces Provisional Pay Increase for Workers

President Bola Tinubu has announced a provisional salary increase for federal government employees.

Announcing this in his 63rd Independence Day broadcast on Sunday, he said the average low-grade federal worker shall receive an additional N25,000 a month over the next six months.

This will be done in a manner that will not cause inflation.

“We have embarked on several public sector reforms to stabilize the economy, direct fiscal and monetary policy to fight inflation, encourage production, ensure the security of lives and property, and lend more support to the poor and the vulnerable,” he said.

“Based on our talks with labor, business, and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation.

“For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month.”

The president also said an Infrastructure Support Fund has been set up for states to invest in critical areas that would lead to grassroots development, in addition to the provision of funds for relief packages against the rising prices of food and other commodities.

But he was silent on the looming indefinite strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

President Tinubu announced that the report of his special investigator on financial misconduct in the Central Bank of Nigeria will soon be presented to him.

Further listing the measures adopted by his administration to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal, he explained that bold reforms are necessary for a greater Nigeria.

“I am not a man to erect our national home on a foundation of mud. To endure, our home must be constructed on safe and pleasant ground.

“Reform may be painful, but it is what greatness and the future require. We now carry the costs of reaching a future Nigeria, where the abundance and fruits of the nation are fairly shared among all, not hoarded by a select and greedy few. A Nigeria where hunger, poverty, and hardship are pushed into the shadows of an ever-fading past.

“There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago. I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future.”

The president commended Nigeria’s founding fathers and said nothing could stop the country from attaining its place and destiny in the world.

The 2023 Independence Day broadcast is Bola Tinubu’s first as Nigeria’s president.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU HAILS FEDERAL POLY NEKEDE, AS OUTGOING RECTOR CHARGES STUDENTS TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS OF THEIR ALMA MATER AT CONVOCATION CEREMONY.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the performance trajectory of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, describing it as one of the best Polytechnics in Nigeria.

In his address at the 21st Convocation of the institution held last Thursday, the President and Visitor to the Polytechnic, who was represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Portharcourt, Prof Onwunari Georgewill, also commended the Rector for “being visionary and result-oriented,” which has seen to the “spate of infrastructural development in the institution.”

The President further gave the Rector a pass mark in the area of ICT with “a smart campus initiative aimed at leveraging on ICT to solve problems,” wishing him well in his future endeavours.

Meanwhile, the outgoing Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Engr. Dr. Michael C. Arimanwa, has charged graduating students to be great ambassadors of the institution. The Rector made this remark in his address at the Convocation.

In his words, “I charge you to continue to be good ambassadors of our alma mater, I charge you to exhibit the highest standards of morality, discipline and hardwork in your endeavours. Always define your integrity, being conscious that you have become role model of the younger ones, and it shall be well you.”

The outgoing Rector also reeled out his achievements which cut across infrastructure, human capital development, Information and Communication Technology, research and innovation development, human capital development, research and innovation for development and institutional reforms. He however listed a number of challenges which included inadequacy of hostel facilities and teaching manpower, among others, appealing for a quick intervention of the federal government in that regard.

Some notable individuals were conferred with Fellowship Awards among whom was Elder Erondu Uchenna Erondu. Best graduating students received a presidential handshake and special certificates from the institution.

High point of the ceremony was the formal conferment of National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas on the graduands by the Rector, amid pomp and colours.

Friday 8 September, 2023.

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PLEASE ADVISE THIS WOMAN ON WHAT TO DO.

My husband lost his job two years ago and since then he has not gotten another one. I am a class room teacher in a private school. My salary is just 24k and we have 4kids. Since my husband lost his job I have been the one taking care of the house needs including house rent.

Before God and man, I have never for once since that two years that am taking care of the family needs insulted my husband. I go as far as borrowing money to give him as pocket money so that he won't feel depressed but last month God remember us and he got a job through my elder brother that i pleaded with him to help me talk to his friend that own super market and he was chosen to be the head supervisor.

Just that month he began to change, he now talk to me anyhow, he said I look more older than his mother that he is even ashamed of walking on the road with me.

He call me dirty woman, God and people around me can attest that am not a dirty type. Even when I was the one doing everything I never look dirty . This has become issues between me and him since he started the new job.

He now come back around 10 in the night sometimes 11. He will be on call like one hour and doesn't discuss or play with the kids again.

The main reason I am typing this is that we are having misunderstanding one day and he said that very soon he will marry another woman that is his match.

I didn't take it serious until one day his Mom called me and asked me why will I allow my husband to go for another woman introduction without letting them know until an outsider call them. I was shocked and asked him and he said when I told you I will soon marry do you think am joking.

I want to tell my brother to call that his friend and terminate his employment because I notice that the lady in question wasn't even working or into any business. It's my husband that is carrying their needs.

Please advise me.

19-Year-Old Boy Impregnates His Biological Mother After Using ‘For Girls’ Charm On Her.


In a shocking turn of events, 19-year-old Ekanem has committed an unthinkable act that has left the community in utter disbelief. After impregnating his own mother, he has caused immense grief and abomination to himself. The extent to which this teenage boy was willing to go to satisfy his lustful desires is truly astonishing.

Ekanem had harbored a strong sexual desire for women for a significant period of time and decided to act upon it.

Adolescence is a phase known for heightened sexual desires, but Ekanem took it to a whole new level. He sought the help of a herbalist and obtained a love charm called “For Girls.” His intention was to test this charm on his mother and even the matron at his school. It was a fateful day when Ekanem returned home from school, determined to try out the charm on his mother, who happened to be alone at home.

However, Ekanem had little faith in the charm and considered it nothing more than an experiment. His father, a security guard, was away on duty in another state for several months, leaving the mother and son alone in the house. Seizing the opportunity, Ekanem followed the instructions given by his spiritualist or herbalist and entered his mother’s room.

To his surprise, his mother instantly succumbed to him upon seeing him, under the influence of the charm. Ekanem took advantage of this vulnerable situation and engaged in a sexual relationship with his own mother. It was only after three months when his mother discovered she was pregnant that the truth came to light.

Immediately, she informed her husband, who denied any involvement in the pregnancy due to his absence during those months. As tensions escalated, the mother began to suspect that someone familiar to her son had been entering her room. With fear in her heart, she confronted Ekanem, who responded with threats of violence if she dared to reveal the truth. Overwhelmed and scared, the mother mustered the courage to report the case to the police, leading to the arrest of Ekanem.

During the investigation, Ekanem confessed to being responsible for the pregnancy and begged for forgiveness. However, the damage caused by his actions was irreversible. The community is left in shock and disbelief, grappling.

Tinubu Receives World Bank President, Ajay Banga

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, received the World Bank delegation led by its President, Ajay Banga, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

In a statement, the bank disclosed that Banga will begin a three-day visit to Nigeria on the 3rd of August, and will focus his time in Nigeria on identifying opportunities to create jobs for young people and women, addressing energy needs and renewable energy, and further exploring the potential for digitisation.

The statement read, “This is the next step of a global tour that is at the center of a mission to write a new playbook for the 78-year-old institution.

“As part of these efforts, he will visit a World Bank-financed mini-grid power plant that provides solar energy to an entire community and a woman-owned business that has generated more than 1,500 service-sector jobs for young Nigerians.

“In addition, the World Bank will convene discussions with representatives from the private sector and civil society.”

Bauchi Assembly Adopts Hausa As Language Of Communication.

Bauchi State House of Assembly has adopted Hausa Language in addition to English in conducting business of the House.

Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, announced this at the plenary shortly after member representing Shira Constituency, Hon. Auwal Hassan, moved a motion, on Tuesday.

Hassan said that the English is the official language adopted for conducting of governmental and nongovernmental institutions in Nigeria and the Section 97 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Order 3 Rule 8 of the Standing Orders of the Bauchi State House of Assembly 2017 provides that the proceedings and debates of the House shall be conducted in English Language, the house may conduct its business in one or more other languages spoken in the State.

He submitted that that Hausa being the most popular spoken language in Bauchi, used for communication purpose by over 90% of people across the State, should be adopted in addition to English as second official language.

Breaking: Benue man kills a lion in a fierce battle, hospitalized

In a rare show of bravery, a Kwande man, Iorver Udele in Benue State has reportedly killed a lion with bare hands..

According to reports, Mr Iorver was working on his cassava farm at mount Ngokur where he was reportedly attacked by a roaring lion.

In a self defense bid, Iorver launched a counter attack, in what can be best described as a fierce battle, lasted for about ten minutes before Iorver defeated the wild beast.

Achieving the feat was not easy as though he accomplished his mission but he was rushed to General hospital Adikpo!

According Doctors Mr Iorver is said to be in stable condition now and will be granting interview to newsmen in the next few days.

Alleged Fake Result: Reps Ask JAMB to Stay Action.

The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to stay any punitive actions against Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme over alleged falsification of her JAMB score.

This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante (PDP-Bayelsa) at plenary in Abuja on Wednesday.

Recall that Ejikeme had claimed to have scored 362 as against 249 which the board recorded as her score in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) through JAMB.

He said Ejikeme, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra, sat for the 2023 UTME and claimed to have scored 362.

Abiante said on July 2, JAMB Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin n a statement, accused Ejikeme of manipulating her UTME score from 249 to 362 .

He said Ejikeme came out to defend herself, that she actually printed the result from the JAMB website and had been a brilliant child all through her nursery and secondary education.

He said Mmesoma came first in all the examinations she had been taking before the UTME, hence she posited that she was not capable of manipulating her UTME result.

According to him, cognisant of the fact that uploading or downloading result of examinations or polls electronically, in Nigeria, glitches can occur at any time, hence the need to establish the facts before any blames.

He said Benjamin had earlier alleged that some of the 2023 UTME candidates were parading fake scores in order to get undue advantage from the public, hence the need to investigate the allegation.

The house, therefore, set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the alleged manipulation of Ejikeme’s UTME results and report back within one week for further legislative action.

A Widow in Ndele Community, Emohua LGA of Rivers State is still crying over her missing 23 year old son since 2016 and the burning of her house.

Mrs Wuche Ajuru, a widow from Ndele community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, tells newsmen about the disappearance of her son in police custody and the burning of her house by a vigilante group in the local government.

Her son went missing in police custody in 2016.
Accordingly to her, she has already searched for her son from where he got missing; that is Rumuji Police Station in Emohua, to the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (in Port Harcourt) and many other police stations in the state, but can't him him till today.

The police have continued to say that her son is not in their custody, but she said she visited her son who did not commit any offence four times in that same Rumuji Police Station before he went missing.

His son was 23 years old when he was arrested in 2016.

He was arrested and the sum of N49,000 was taken from him. He was working as an okada rider then. The money was what he was paid after selling his motorcycle which (his parents) bought for him to do okada business.

The Young Man is still missing till today since 2016.

Father-of-one st@bbed to death by his side chick after he invited her to his house while his wife was away

Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a young lady, identified simply as Alice, for allegedly st@bbing her married lover, Ayinde Isreal, to death in Itori Ewekoro area of the state.

It was gathered that Isreal’s wife travelled with their one-year-old child for the Ileya celebration and he took advantage of their absence to invite his side chick home.

However, they got into an argument and she allegedly st@bbed him to death with a knife on Tuesday evening, June 27.

According to a source, “The guy is a married man and his wife went to his family’s house to celebrate Ileya and he brought his side chick to his matrimonial home the same day his wife left.

He and the side chick had issues and the girl st@bbed him on his neck. We took him to two hospitals before he gave up.

The girl is currently at Ifo police station, here in Ogun state.”