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Oladipo Diya, a retired general, has died at the age of 78, his family has announced.

Oyesinmilola Diya, in a statement signed on behalf of the family, said the late general died in the early hours of Sunday.

Diya served as the chief of general staff to former head of state Sani Abacha between 1994 and 1997.

He was arrested and sentenced to death for alleged treason in 1997 but regained freedom after Abacha died in 1998.

The fast-rising actress died on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of 33-year-old actress Gbemi Anjola.

The fast-rising actress died on Friday, March 24, 2023, after a prolonged battle with ovarian cancer.

It was gathered that Gbemi was diagnosed with the ailment in 2021. As a result, she traveled to Dubai, UAE, for chemotherapy, which lasted approximately 6 months.

She returned to Nigeria cancer-free after receiving medical treatment in Dubai, but on Friday, March 25, 2023, Gbemi complained of memory loss and a headache and was rushed to the hospital.

Sadly, she was pronounced dead by doctors on duty.

The news of her tragic demise was shared by colleagues Itele and Zainab Balogun, who mourned her on their Instagram pages.

Other Nollywood stars, including Nkechi Blessing, Kunle Afo, and Biodun Okeowo, have expressed their condolences in the comment section.

A young Nigerian lady has allegedly committed suicide after being cheated on by her boyfriend.

The 21-year-old was reportedly pregnant for him and she took her life by drinking rat poison after finding out about his act of unfaithfulness.

It was gathered that the boy spoils her with cash and other gifts so it was really heartbreaking for the man she trusted to still get down with another girl despite how he showered her with love.

A video which surfaced online shows when the boy threw a birthday party for his girlfriend and even served her a plate of money as part of the romantic gesture.

She was also living with the boy in his house while they were in a relationship. Her body was said to have been found laying on the floor.

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An African woman who is married to three men has expressed confidence that none of them will be unfaithful.

The polyandrist identified as Nellie stated during an interview that she satisfies all their needs financially and intimately so there is no reason for them to look outside

According to the woman, she married the three of them after losing her first husband in a car accident after eight years of marriage and two children.

The car dealer who imports vehicles from Dubai told Afrimax TV that she is the first woman in her community to do have multiple husbands at once.

She revealed that she fell in love with her late husband’s brother, Hassan and married him, after which she also picked two more husbands and married them at separate times.

Nellie revealed that they all live in peace and harmony and the men do not fight amongst themselves.

She also said that she is the breadwinner of the family being that she is the only one who runs a full-time business.

She said, “My name is Nellie, and I am the village record holder in this area with three husbands. I have lived with these three men as my husbands for three years. I had a husband with whom we were together for eight years who died in a car accident.

After he died, I was left with his brother, Hassan, and we continued living in the same house as before my late husband died. He showed me love, and I ended up falling for him.”

Nelliw added; “Living with three men makes me feel very happy, and I can confirm that my men are also happy because they have everything they want, and I’m sure they wouldn’t cheat on me because I believe I satisfy their needs”.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a cleric and 27 others suspected to be “Yahoo-Yahoo Boys” in Kwara state.

The suspects were nabbed in Mandate area of the Ilorin metropolis.

The commission’s followed actionable intelligence on the activities of fraudsters operating in the area.

The anti-graft agency said preliminary investigation revealed the identity of the suspects to include a cleric, twin brothers, 6 students of various tertiary institutions, mining operators and a host of other specialized private individuals.

Those arrested according to a press statement signed by EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwuajaren, included Toheeb Albarka, a cleric; Lambe Kehinde and Lambe Taye, twin brothers; Francis Stephen, Olabode Yusuf and Musbaudeen Akorede who trade in dog selling respectively

The statement said that six undergraduates of various tertiary institutions in the state including Moshood Okunola, Kayode Aderemi, Ayobami Olorunfemi, Paul Ayomide, Agboola Marvellous and Adebisi Olatunde were also arrested.

Other suspects, the statement said, also included Olaleye Solomon, Miner; Akinade Samuel, Computer Technician; Damilola Shagaya, Real Estate Developer; Muhammed Awal, Graphic Designer; Adam Mubarak, Anti-Money Laundering Analyst; Ogundiran Nathaniel, Tiler; Jamiu Ishola, Printer; Dauda Tunde, Plumber; Abdullahi Sikiru, Bet Naija Agent; Kasali Afeez Adegoke, Website Developer; Jordan Adeyinka, Wears/Shoe Dealer and a driver, Ojeniyi Boluwatife.

The rest were Adedamola Samson, Olarewaju Adisa Taofeek, Adewale Oloro and Omogbolahan Ibrahim

Items recovered from the suspects upon arrest included 10 exotic cars, different brands of laptops and cell phones, printer among others.

He said that the suspects would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigations by the EFCC

Creamypie:
How them go take know who dey fast or not? Religion of pain and distress as hallmark

The Kano State Hisbah Board has deployed personnel to mosques to ensure the safety of lives and property during the Holy month of Ramadan.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Board, Ibrahim Lawan on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Kano.

The Commander-General of the board, Dr. Harun Ibn-Sina said: ”Hisbah corps will visit mosques during Iftar, Tarawih, Tahajjud prayers to protect worshippers and their property from unpatriotic elements.

”Those who engage in societal vices during this sacred month will be dealt with. Some of the youths who eat in the public during fasting period will not be spared either,” he said.

Ibn-Sina called on the general public to assist orphans and the needy, in a bid to give succour to their suffering

He said that feeding others during the Holy Month was rewarding as Allah, SWT, ‘’opens the doors of paradise, as such, there was the need to multiply good deeds to gain Allah’s favour.’’

Ibn-Sina said that clothing, food items, grains, water and cash, could also be given to those in need.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Abubakar III, in a broadcast on Wednesday night announced the start of fasting on Thursday.

Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship.

Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam.

The NDLEA salary structure is solely determined by your ranking and corresponds to the Consolidated Para-Military Salary Structure (CONPASS).

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ranks are similar to other paramilitaries like the Nigeria Police. The ranks are assigned depending on individual officers’ certificates/qualifications.

NDLEA Salary with their Level

NDLEA Graduates are placed on Grade Level 8 Step 1 earn about N888,956 per annum (before deductions). That is about N74,000 per month.
Those on Grade Level 8 Step 2 earn about N900,071 per annum (before deductions). That is about N75,000 per month

3. NDLEA HND holders are placed on Grade Level 7 Step 1 and earn about N54,000 per month (before deductions).
NDLEA OND/NCE holders are placed on Grade Level 6 Step 1 and earn about N50,000 per month (before deductions).
NDLEA O’Level holders are placed on Grade Level 5 Step 1 and earn about N50,000 per month (before deductions).
Also, there are some allowances accrued to personnel of the NDLEA, but they paid these allowances based on rank and position occupied by the agency.

Other Benefits and Welfare Packages for NDLEA Officers
The officers of the NDLEA are not only remunerated on a salary structure. They are also compensated with other benefits and welfare packages. Below are some of the benefits that accompany the service:

1. Health Insurance

The officers of NDLEA are enrolled in the National Health Insurance Scheme, which covers both them and their families.

2. Traveling Allowance

This benefit is mostly for the senior officers of the agency. They are entitled to a traveling allowance whenever they are on official duty outside their state of assignment.

3. Housing Allowance

NDLEA officers are entitled to accommodation within their place of assignment. When there is no accommodation available, they are paid a housing allowance that covers their accommodation.

A Nigerian soldier has reportedly shot a commercial motorcycle rider and his passenger, a nursing mother, and her baby, in the Babanna community in Borgu LGA of Niger State.

It was learnt that a gunshot on the Okada rider pierced him and killed his passenger, a nursing mother, and her baby.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday evening, March 21, 2023, when the victims were returning home from the Babanna weekly market.

The soldier involved was said to have stopped the Okada rider for a bribe of N200, which they usually collect from motorcycle riders, but the man could not respond positively.

A resident, Saidu Babanna, who shared details of the incident, told newsmen that because the Okada man could not pay the money, an argument ensued between him and the soldier, which led to the shooting.

“One of the soldiers deployed in Babanna to protect lives and property shot three people because of a N200 bribe. When the victims were entering Babanna in the morning, soldiers collected N200 from them at their checking point, and when they were returning from Babanna to Nigangi in Benin Republic, the soldiers demanded another N200 from them, which they couldn’t afford to pay. That led to a soldier opening fire and killing the three people on a motorcycle on the spot,” Daily Trust quoted the source saying.

Another resident who pleaded anonymity told reporters that many soldiers at the Benin Republic border always stopped them and collected N200 from them.

He explained further that when the victims were returning from the Market, the same soldiers stopped them again and demanded N200 money which the Okada man refused to give.

“They started arguing, and the Okada man kicked his motorcycle and zoomed off and a soldier also kicked another motorcycle and followed him until he overtook him. He then fired the gun, and bullets penetrated the stomach of the motorcycle rider and hit the woman he was carrying, killing the woman and the baby instantly,” the eyewitness explained.

He said the soldier was arrested and taken to the 221 Battalion, Kainji, New-Bussa, Borgu LGA, following a call to military authorities by the district head.

He said the woman and her baby died on the spot while the Okada man was responding to treatment in a hospital in Benin Republic.

Another source said, “It was the arrest of the soldier and the intervention of the district head that saved the situation from degenerating into a fracas between youths and soldiers.”

Effort to get the reaction of the Niger State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, was not successful.

But the chairman of Borgu LGA of Niger State, Alhaji Suleiman Yarima, confirmed the incident, saying the woman and her baby died but that the motorcyclist survived and he is receiving treatment at a hospital in Parakou in Benin Republic.

‘’The victims are from Benin Republic, who came to the market in Babanna to shop. It’s a weekly market. The bodies were taken to Benin Republic and can’t confirm their burial for now. However, investigation is ongoing,’’ he said in a text message sent to our reporter late yesterday.

A Ugandan pastor, David Ochieng has abandoned his ministerial work after hitting a huge sum of money through sports betting.

Local media reports that he won 100 million UGX (N21 million) and decided to shutdown his church thereby leaving members in disbelief and confusion.

When he realised that he is now 100 million shillings richer, he closed down the building and left members of his congregation stranded when they came for midweek service.

Members of the church who visited the premises were shocked when they saw that the gate was locked and did not know what to do.

The clergyman was contacted and he confessed that the reason he chose to work in the vineyard of God was strictly to earn income to survive and not because he was called.

Ochieng further described the winning as a blessing from God and a swift way to get him out of poverty he was in because he could not sustain himself with money from his poor congregation.

The Ramadan crescent moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023, instead of Wednesday.

The Saudi Arabia Kingdom moon-sighting committee in Makkah, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Muslims follow a lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year of 354 or 355 days. Sighting a crescent moon heralds the start of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.


The starting date of the dawn-dusk fasting month is determined by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of a new moon.

Ramadan is observed by more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide and is considered a month of fasting and spirituality. It is believed to be the month when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory for all healthy Muslims. However, young children, sick individuals, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating are exempt.

Muslims have followed the tradition of looking for the crescent moon for thousands of years to determine the start of Ramadan as well as the two major holidays in Islam, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

It should be noted that although the moon was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other Mideastern countries, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has advised Nigerian Muslims to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1444AH from Wednesday.

Six drug traffickers have been jailed for 156 years by the Federal High Court in Lagos and Ogun states.


Spokesman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Babafemi said the Agency filed charges on offences bordering on drug dealing, transportation, and conspiracy to transport illicit substances filed against them

The statement reads, “Worse hit is a 27-year-old drug dealer, Ahmed Abdulsabur who was arrested in 2022 by NDLEA operatives and prosecuted in charge number FHC/AB/20C/2022 at the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, presided over by Hon. Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik. Delivering her judgment on the six counts charge brought against Ahmed, Justice Abdulmalik convicted and sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment on each count, bringing the total number of his in jail term to 60.

“In a similar ruling, Justice Abdulmalik also sentenced another dealer, Olumide Elegbede, 32, to 20 years jail term; 10 years for each of the two counts charge brought against him in charge number: FHC/AB/128C/2I. The judge ruled that the years of imprisonment in both cases will run concurrently.

“At the Federal High Court in Lagos, where the quartet of: Okechukwu Umeh; Lanre Adebayo; Adigun Adeshina and Emmanuel Omijeh were arraigned on three counts in charge number FHC/L/87c/2023, the trial judge, Justice Akintayo Aluko on Thursday 16th March convicted and sentenced each of them to five years on count one; seven years each on counts two and three. This brings the total number of years for each of them to 19 years jail term and the four of them to 76 years imprisonment.


“While the judge ruled that the sentences should run concurrently, he also gave the four convicts the option of paying N20 million in lieu of the jail terms. This is in addition to granting the application by the NDLEA for the final forfeiture of a white colour Ford bus with registration number: PHC 315 ZT, used in conveying 532. 8 kilograms of Loud variant of cannabis on the day of their arrest, Sunday 22nd January 2023 along Lagos/ Ibadan expressway. The court also granted the final forfeiture of Three Million Naira (N3, 000, 000) offered as bribe by the convicts to NDLEA officers.

“The drugs concealed with ‘take away’ food packs in 19 big cartons were seized in the white Ford bus heading to Port Harcourt, Rivers state along Lagos-Ibadan expressway at 2:35am on Sunday 22nd Jan. The convicts: Okechukwu Umen, 41; Lanre Adebayo Ismaila, 47; Adeshina Adigun Fatai, 50; and Emmanuel Omijeh, 42, were arrested in connection with the seizure and three million naira (N3,000,000) offered as bribe kept as part of the exhibits for their prosecution.”

A 75-year-old grandmother, Iforiti Oloro, has allegedly set her son, daughter-law, and grandchildren blaze in Ondo state.

According to reports on Tuesday, March 20, 2023, the tragedy occurred at Aponmu, a suburb of Akure, Ondo’s capital city, at the weekend.

The septuagenarian living in the same compound with her son was accused of having woken up in the middle of the night and allegedly set the house on fire while the family was asleep.

A resident in the community, Bayo Adegboyega, who spoke to The Gazette, confirmed the incident.

Adegboyega explained that the residents noticed the family’s house was on fire on Saturday.

“We noticed that the building was on fire around 2:00 a.m., and all the family members were at home,” he told The Gazette. “I had to join neighbours close to the building in putting off the fire by breaking the windows to gain entry.”

Adegboyega added, “Sadly, by the time we entered, the man (Victor Oloro), his wife (Racheal), and two children ( Toluwani and Blessing) had been affected by the fire.”

He also mentioned that the burnt family members were taken to a state hospital in Akure but were rejected due to the degrees of burns suffered from the fire incident.

“So, we rushed them to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, but unfortunately, we lost the last born on arrival while on Sunday night, the man and his wife died. Only the firstborn is alive but in a critical condition,” Adegboyega added.

While describing the incident as “bizarre and shocking,” Adegboyega said the residents later learned that the grandmother allegedly set the building on fire.

“It was yesterday (Monday) that we got to know that the old woman got some dry palm fronds and the little petrol her son kept in a gallon, spread it around the house, and set the house on fire,” the resident claimed. “While confessing, the woman said she set the house on fire because her son and his wife were allegedly starving her of food.”

Police spokesman Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya confirmed the incident on Tuesday morning. She, however, said that the divisional police officer in the community was still awaiting the details of the incident.

“I’m still awaiting full details of the incident from the DPO in charge of the area. So, I would advise you to give me more time to gather the facts,” the police officer explained.

A beggar posing as an amputee hiding Dh300,00 which is equivalent to N37.3m ($81k) cash in fake artificial legs has been arrested by the Dubai police.

According to Gulf News, the man who entered the United Arab Emirates with a visit visa was arrested on Thursday, March 16, 2023, where he was begging for alms near mosques and in residential areas.

It was gathered that the beggar after his apprehension has been referred to Dubai Public Prosecution.

Dubai Police warned the public not to be fooled by beggars who deploy various tricks to seek their sympathy.

In another incident, police caught three beggars with Dh70,000, Dh46,000 and Dh44,000 in cash on them.

Police also got a call from an Asian woman who had entered the country on a one-month visit visa, saying Dh100,000 was stolen from her.

According to Gulf News, investigations revealed that the woman received this amount from begging,

Brigadier General Saeed Suhail Al Ayali, Deputy Director of the General Department of Criminal and Investigations for Administration and Control Affairs, during a press conference in Dubai Police headquarters, lamented that foreign nationals in UAE are engaging in begging to survive.

“Around 90 per cent of arrested beggars are visitors and they come during Ramadan for easy money as they know the UAE is a rich country and people here always want to help. We have a team of officers to crack down on beggars,” said Al Ayali.

Al Ayali, stressed that begging for alms is an anti-civilisational phenomenon infiltrating society and usually rises during the holy month of Ramadan.

He urged people not to be deceived by beggars as begging can lead to other crimes such as burglary and exploiting children, the elderly and people of determination to raise money illegally.

“Most beggars are fraudsters, they come during Ramadan on a visit visa and loiter around mosques. Don’t sympathise with them, instead give your help or money to charity organisations in the country,” the official said.


The public has also been warned against begging on social media. “People should be careful when they receive messages or posts on social networks regarding poor people who need help as most of it is not true or is just another scam.”

As part of an anti-begging campaign during Ramadan, the police have divided the city into different zones based on the concentration of beggars in an area.

“We have divided the city into zones, more patrols will be sent to hot zones,” he added.

Teams from Dubai Municipality, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai and Al Awqaf will help police in the crackdown against beggars

The Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Ovie Richard Layieguen Ogbon, Ogoni Oghoro I, is dead.

The world’s oldest monarch’s demise was announced yesterday during a meeting of the traditional council at the Ohworode palace in Ogoni Olomu.

Making the announcement, Olorogun Macaulay Ovbagbedia, Otota of Olomu Kingdom said, “We can confirm today that our Ohworode has gone back to God. He lived a great life, he served the Government well and his people.

The world’s oldest monarch’s demise was announced yesterday during a meeting of the traditional council at the Ohworode palace in Ogoni Olomu.

Making the announcement, Olorogun Macaulay Ovbagbedia, Otota of Olomu Kingdom said, “We can confirm today that our Ohworode has gone back to God. He lived a great life, he served the Government well and his people.


“We are mourning and celebrating, reason is because he was old but it’s painful though.” He said.

On his part, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN, Akpile of Olomu Kingdom said due to the happening, there shall be 21 days of mourning in the kingdom, no celebration of burial and marriage.

He added that Chiefs should not adorn themselves in the traditional red cap and should add black armband to any dressing during the time.

That burial plans shall be announced shortly.

The departed Ohworode of Olomu had celebrated his birthday on 20th January with a thanksgiving after a bout of health challenges over a period of two months.

The monarch was the only Anglican Communion ordained Royal Canon in the world. He also bagged a Honorary doctorate degree from the Delta State University Abraka for his contribution to education.

Ajuwe as he was commonly addressed till his departure could drive himself and read without glasses with complete sets of teeth. He also doubles as the oldest man (Okpako Orere) of Ogoni Olomu Community.


Born on 20th January 1917, the departed monarch was baptized into the Anglican Communion in 1936. He was a retired Inspector of Education under the then Bendel State ministry of education.



The translated Ohworode was installed as the 12th Ohworode in 1988 when he was 70 years old.

His reign witnessed tremendous peace, progress and development. The burial announcement shall be made public after a mourning period.

The departed Ohworode last public event was his 106 birthday celebration tagged ‘longevity king’ where he sang songs of praises to God and stated that a man only dies when God approves it.

The posture that day was clearly that of someone who was preparing for the last journey as his message was more of a farewell.


According to him, “God I thank you for your grace, please open your ears to give me long life so I can do that which pleases you all the time.

“Many people came here today for various reasons because I have been away, but I am here today to thank God. Fear God and do his will. In whatever you do, call on God daily.

“Do your best to follow God’s directive in your life. Have clean hands, avoid stealing, avoid embezzlement of public and individual funds.

“Avoid sexual relationship with other people’s wives and your relatives. Learn to love, forgive and be free of hatred, avoid jealousy and be contented, avoid alcohol and drugs abuse.” the monarch added.

The Ohworode had 12 children but was survived by 11 following the demise of the eldest child to Late Elizabeth Ogbon-Day, Nigeria first woman Ambassador.

The departure of the Ohworode will be missed due to his penchant for excellence and due process and strict adherence to the Urhobo culture.

A POS attendant who refuse to join his colleagues exploiting residents has earned praises for sticking to the old charges for transactions.

Nigerians were amazed to discover that there is still someone who operates a POS business that charges N50 for N5,000 transaction.

Many residents trooped to his shop to withdraw money from their accounts when they got information about his location.

A video making the rounds online, shows a queue outside his POS stand waiting to make withdrawal.

Men and women expressed joy that they were able to see a man like him who refuse to charge N1,500 for N5,000.

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The United States government has instructed the owners of the Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok’s Chinese to sell their shares or face a potential ban on the app in America.


According to reports, the US President Joe Biden administration was embarking on dramatic moves to possibly block the TikTok app in the North American country amid fears of its user data being shared with the Chinese government.

While Biden has raised many concerns on how TikTok could endanger data in the US, this is the first time under the administration that a ban has been threatened, Sky News said on Thursday.

In 2020, Donald Trump was stopped by US courts when he attempted to prohibit TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance.

TikTok, which has more than 100 million US users, has already been muffled by the White House after it ordered government agencies to delete the app on federal devices and systems.

Sky News reported that more than 30 states followed suit, preventing staff from using the social media platform on government-owned devices.

China denounced the US over its TikTok bans, saying it has been “abusing state power”.

Some are suggesting a nationwide ban, as Republicans and Democrats joined forces late last year to unveil bipartisan legislation that would enforce such an option.

It’s not only in the US where TikTok has come under fire – Canada announced the app posed an “unacceptable risk” and banned it from government devices, as has the European Commission, Belgium and The Netherlands.

Taiwan and Afghanistan have also enforced their own bans, with India blocking TikTok completely.


TikTok spokesperson Brooke Oberwetter confirmed the possible ban but said, “If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn’t solve the problem: a change in ownership would not impose any new restrictions on data flows or access.”

Meanwhile, the White House declined to comment on it.

Drama in Machakos court as woman called to testify in a case starts to bleat like a goat pic.twitter.com/a0Gi7PLz8W

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