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Small beautiful girls get me aroused – Man who raped 11-year-old girl

A man has been arrested by the Police in Niger State for allegedly raping an 11 year old girl at By-Water Area, Lambata of the state.

The man identified as God’stime Okon allegedly lured the victim to his room where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of the young girl, while warning her against informing anyone.

It was learnt that the incident occurred sometime on July 17 this year.

Northern City News gathered on Sunday that Okon had engaged in rape of minors for many years before he was apprehended.

The suspect told our correspondent that he was attracted to underage girls, saying he found it difficult to exercise self-control.

“It has become part of me; anytime I set my eyes on small beautiful girls, I got aroused and it has been affecting me adversely.

“Even If I am on a bike, I will stop and say hello to the girl before I continue on my way and it’s something I cannot control, honestly,” he said.

The suspect said that he did not regard it as a criminal act until he found himself in police custody.
Okon however regretted his action and begged the girl’s parents for forgiveness, promising to turn a new leaf.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar, said the suspect had confessed to the crime during interrogation.

Abubakar admonished parents to always know the whereabouts of their children especially girls to protect them from sexual predators.

He added that the suspect would be charged to court after investigation.

” $100,000 Is Still sustenance Money In my World ” – Hushpuppi cries out

Hushpuppi cries

Nigerian Big Boy/Man and self-acclaimed Gucci Ambassador, Hushpuppi, has revealed that $100,000 is just an insubstantial money in his world, because before you look left and right the money’s all gone.

The flamboyant Nigerian big boy, took to his InstaStory to lament over $100,000 not being enough to do anything worthwhile.

He wrote:

“In my world, $100,000 is still maintain/sustain money. Before you look left and right, it’s gone”.

He ended the post with a crying emoji.

Nigerian Army to collaborate with local hunters to fight Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Boko Haram terrorists

The Nigerian Army has assured local hunters under the Vigilante/Hunters Association in Borno that they are ready to collaborate with them in the ongoing counter insurgency operations against Boko Haram in the region.

According to a statement by Brig.-Gen Texas Chukwu, the army spokesman, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Brig.-Gen. Abdulmalik Biu, gave the assurance when he met with the members of the association led by its Chairman, Alhaji Maigana Maidarma.

Biu noted the hunting prowess of members of the association and their familiarity with the terrain of the state and urged them to proffer solutions that would help in effectively checkmating the menace of the Boko Haram terrorists.

He said the meeting was timely and would afford them an opportunity to discuss possible ways towards ending insurgency in the region.

Biu called on them to provide credible and intelligence information that would assist in the apprehension of the terrorists,, adding that fighting insurgency requires collective effort.

Earlier, Maidarma, assured the GOC of their support and promised to leverage on the association’s knowledge of Sambisa forest in assisting the army in its operations.

He, however, enumerated some of the challenges confronting the association to include lack of mobility and weapons to engage the insurgents.

Uche Ogbodo says her boyfriend pushed her into losing weight

Nollywood Actress, Uche Ogbodo is the latest celebrity to cover for Rainbow and Nicson Africa Magazines July and August editions respectively.

Coming through with her white ‘charm’ and rose for Rainbow Magazine, Uche Ogbodo talked about reinventing herself, being relevant in the movie industry for over 13 years and losing weight for her boyfriend.

According to actress, ‘sometimes to keep something you truly love, you have to do something you have never done before’.

‘I have never really opened up about what pushed me into loosing weight and reinventing myself to this point where am loving myself everyday. My boyfriend’ she added.

‘Yes, you heard me. He pushed me into loosing weight because he felt I was too sexy to be wrapped up in a body that deprived me of so much. And Damn Sure he was Right. Child birth transformed me so much that I gave up so much and almost lost my career and those who I truly loved and cared about.

‘For every girl out there who is trying to take back their man or their career, trust me you can; you can become whoever you want and be whatever you want and even though people’s perception about you should not become your reality but at some point in your life, you have to REINVENT yourself to stay relevant in a career or in a relationship’ she concluded.

She also disclosed that she is organizing a boot camp for 20 fans, to teach them how to shed weight without side effects.

She wrote on Instagram:

“When You Turn Your Negativity Into Positivity, You will Become the POWER you need to Excel. I Find my Drive When People put me down , and tell me I Can’t! . You ain’t my God so how do you know I Can’t? ? .. pls I’m full of grace at the moment and I can’t wait to share with you all the good things God has done for me within this short period.”

“But first, I would like to share a little of my time with some of those women and men (Fans) who always bug me on the dm asking me my secret recipe to my amazing body transformation., those people who do not know what to do or how to do it.

“I want to help. So I am organizing a Bootcamp with 20 of my Fans every Last Saturday of Every month , starting from August. We will work out together and I educate you on what to do to shed extra pounds off without side effects .

“You can ask me all the questions you want on that day. And Participants will be chosen From the Comment Section. So Tag that person you want to help loose weight.”

Securing her place with a confident woman pose for NicsonAfrica Magazine, Uche Ogbodo talked about love at first sight, being happy and what makes her sad.

Here are excerpts from the interview;

Do you believe in Love at first Sight?

I don’t believe in Love at first Sight! That shit is overrated. Nothing like it . It is brain Wash

Would you give up your career, or take a break from your career for love ?

I can’t give Up my Career for what I don’t believe In. And I’m not taking No break from my Career for anybody except myself. It took my Sweat and blood to build it!

What makes you happy most ? And also what makes you sad most ?

I’m happy when I’m Soaring and breaking Barriers! I love to Prove! I’m a Prover! If there is anything like that! And I’m sad when I run out of boundaries to break!
how would someone get your special attention?

 

Leo gushes over Cee-C’s dress, she responds

Former BBNaija housemates, Leo and Cee-C were seen exchanging some romantic comments on Instagram.

It all started when Cee-c shared some photos of herself on different dresses telling her fans to pick one and tell her why they love it and she would give it to them.

Leo came up and chose the photo on the right (Photo seen below) and Cee-c gushed over his comment.

 

See their exchange below:

Facebook, Instagram to introduce time-management tools

Social Media Giants, Facebook and Instagram have taken steps to battle addiction with the introduction of ‘time management tools’.

In a statement, the social media giants — which are both owned by Facebook — announced “new tools to help people manage their time” spent on the platforms.

Among the tools are a way to limit notifications, and a dashboard that allows users to keep track of how much time they have spent on the platforms.

“We want the time people spend on Instagram and Facebook to be intentional, positive and inspiring,” the statement said.

“Our hope is that these tools give people more control over the time they spend on our platforms and also foster conversations between parents and teens about the online habits that are right for them,” it added.

Facebook said it was introducing a daily reminder, whereby users are alerted when they reach the time limit they set for themselves to spend on the app.


It is also introducing an option to deactivate notifications on smartphones.

Facebook has in recent months introduced a string of changes to its content, including a major plan earlier this year to update its newsfeed to emphasise posts from friends and family.

That shift had prompted fears it could drive away advertisers if people spent less time on the social network.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had announced the changes in 2017, as his firm sought to respond to accusations that it encouraged addiction to its platform.

Earlier this year, Zuckerberg said: “In 2018, we’re focused on making sure Facebook isn’t just fun to use, but also good for people’s well-being and for society.”

Since the measures were introduced, viral videos have seen a significant drop in reach.

The plan in turn saw a 5 percent drop in time spent on Facebook in the last quarter of 2017.

(AFP)

Suspected female kidnapper caught in Lagos (Video)

A suspected kidnapper was caught, this morning, in Agege, Lagos. It was gathered that the lady had entered a house in the area and was trying to abduct a child, when she was caught.

However, all efforts to find out who sent her, proved abortive, as she was only saying “Destiny child.” She has since been handed over to the police.

Click here to watch the Video

In related news, an Akwa Ibom State High Court’s Judge, Justice Okon Okon was beaten by some kidnappers after he sentenced them to death.

As soon as the presiding judge pronounced the death sentence on the kidnappers, the convicts started to abuse him and went on to attack him within the court premises.

The kidnappers also went on to threaten to kill the Akwa Ibom State Government’s prosecution team.

The criminals later went berserk, destroying the window of the courtroom and causing pandemonium along Ikot Ekpene Road, where the court is located.

read more here ICYMI

Music: iLLbliss – It Is God!

iLLbliss It Is God

Talented rapper, iLLbliss drops a new banger speaking for the masses, titled “It Is God!” which explores the ills of the Nigerian society.

After his recent out burst on his terrible encounter with the Federal SARS, Goretti and Capital Hill act, iLLbliss drops this new record titled “It’s God!” which is produced by Tha Suspect.

DOWNLOAD MP3

His message below;

“As an artist it is only right you’re a voice for the people around you.
To put yourself in the shoes and garments of the ones that directly or indirectly interact with your art to feel and speak their pain.
You watch the news and think it could’ve been you in Adamawa, Benue, Zamfara, you listen to your younger friend narrate his ordeal with police-SARS and you think that could’ve been you, you drive past the hungry kids on the street and feel what they feel…
We’re all connected in the struggle and in feeling like we need the divine to achieve one primary goal, surviving the day” – ILLBLISS

Jealous boyfriend jailed after he banned his girlfriend from using Snapchat

Jealous Boyfriend Jailed

A jealous boyfriend has been imprisoned for “psychological abuse” after he banned his girlfriend from using Snapchat and threatened to kill her family if she left him.

Matthew Bailey, 24, ordered his selfie-loving girlfriend, Molly Cunliffe, 19, to stay away from exchanging messages with heterosexual men on Facebook and Instagram. He even told her she was not allowed to put kisses at the end of social media posts.

Bailey was so jealous that he would regularly check Molly’s mobile phone, tell her what to wear, and demanded she sends him pictures or goes on Facetime to prove she was at home or even asleep in bed. He dictated that the only male friends she could contact over social media had to be gay.

Matthew Bailey

Bailey also bombarded the care assistant with phone calls demanding she calls him every day. Whenever she doesn’t answer his calls, he accuses her of cheating on him.

During one phone call recorded by a friend of Molly’s following an argument, Bailey warned her, saying: “You’ll get a car through your front window and I’ll stab you in the neck. You know what I’m capable of.”

He added: “Do not block my number then go home and shag. Tell your mum and dad to sit upstairs, I’ll drive a car through your gaff – take a picture to prove you’re outside having a cig.”

Their relationship only lasted for four weeks before Molly, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, tried to end it. But the obsessed boyfriend threatened to kill her family if she breaks up with him. After a burst of 30 calls in just one morning from her obsessed partner, Molly went to police to report.

At Manchester magistrates court, Bailey, from Horwich, near Bolton was jailed for six months after he was found guilty of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship. He was also barred from contacting Molly for five years.

Men pop bottles of beer in the middle of the road after surviving truck accident

A group of men who survived a truck accident celebrated by downing bottles of beer in the middle of the road in Okigwe, Imo state.

The heavy-duty truck reportedly failed brake while in motion and landed in Efe River near Enerco Construction company in Okigwe area of Imo state. Thankfully, the truck driver and his conductor survived.

To celebrate, they bought crates of beer and were joined at the accident scene by well wishers as they emptied the bottles.

Video: Kcee ft. Tekno – Boo

Kcee ft Tekno Boo video

Five Star Music  Kcee’s, presents the official music video for his latest song tagged “Boo” featuring Tekno and directed by Clarence Peters.

This new musical video comes shortly after the release of the audio version, that was directed by Capital Hill’s, Clarence Peters.

The colourful video which shows a lot of pretty video vixens might just be a contender for the video of the year as the scenery and styling is on par.

Watch Video below:

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Video: Ice Prince – Big Daddy Ice

Ice Prince Big Daddy Ice video

Ice Prince releases the music video for his single “Big Daddy Ice”, featuring Big Brother Naija’s Cee-C and directed by Clarence Peters.

The clip is visually stimulating and it is worth the wait.

Watch Video Below

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Actor Kenneth Okonkwo says Nigerians can’t get a better person than President Buhari

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo while speaking with a political group said Nigerians can’t get a better person to lead the Nation, except for President Buhari.

He also said the link between Igbo nation and Nigeria’s presidency is President Muhammadu Buhari.

He then called on has therefore called on people of the nation’s south-east to support the president’s re-election or have their hope of leading the nation dashed.

Watch the video below:

Kenneth Okonkwo is making good his plans of becoming the next governor of Enugu start by officially unveiling his governorship posters.

The veteran actor took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where he shared photos of the posters. He went on to caption one of the posters with a quote which dwelled on how he won’t be able to run for the highest position in the state without God.

“Without God, I can do nothing but with Him, I can do all things because He strengthens me. Join the winning team. By the grace of God, I am the next Governor of Enugu State,” he wrote.

Music: Broda Shaggi ft. Teni – Pariwo

Broda Shaggi ft Teni Pariwo

Instagram Comedian, Broda Shaggi joins the singing clique as he premieres his first record titled “Pariwo” featuring gifted singer, Teni.

Broda Shaggi shows how talented he could be when it comes to singing as he debuts with this musical titled “Pariwo”.

“Pariwo” features Dr Dolor Entertainment act, Teni.

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Rihanna makes history as she covers British Vogue magazine September edition

Rihanna makes history

US Singer, Rihanna is the latest celebrity icon on the cover of British Vogue Magazine.

She is the first black woman to cover the 400 page September issue of the Magazine.

The singer is adorned in Prada, Fenty, Makota Azuma, Alexander McQueen, with boots by Gianvito Rossi.

In charge of her styling is the magazine’s editor-in-chief,Edward Enninful. Photography is by Nick Knight.

On choosing the singer to cover this issue, Enninful revealed:

I always knew it had to be Rihanna. A fearless music-industry icon and businesswoman, when it comes to that potent mix of fashion and celebrity, nobody does it quite like her. No matter how haute the styling goes, or experimental the mood, you never lose her in the imagery. She is always Rihanna.”

 

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Police halt CAN peaceful procession over killings in Adamawa

The Nigerian Police in Adamawa state stopped a peaceful protest organized by the Adamawa State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) earlier today.

According to PUNCH, the peaceful protest called by the Adamawa State CAN Chairman, Bishop Stephen Mamza, on Wednesday, drew a large turnout from Christians who trooped to St. Theresa Catholic Church, the venue initially planned for the take-off of the procession.

It was gathered that shortly before the take-off of the protest scheduled for 9am, Mamza told the congregants who had turned up for the protest that the police had canceled it.

CAN said the protest was to draw the government’s attention to the protection of human lives whether Christian, Muslim or Fulani. He gave an instance of the recent attacks in Mayo-Belwa which claimed the lives of several Fulani.

CAN also spoke against the Federal Government’s neglect of the state on matters of security. It said the FG’s silence was disturbing because the killings have not abated.

Mamza who said the procession would have afforded the church the opportunity to present its petition to the State Governor, Mohammed

Jibrilla, who will then pass it on to President Muhammadu Buhari, was refused the permission for the peaceful procession.

“The police have refused to grant us the permission but they cannot refuse us access to God. The police have no authority to stop us access to God.”

Lord’s Chosen Church launches ‘Land Craft’ for publicity in Lagos (Photos)

land craft

The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has launched a new ‘land craft’ for publicity purposes in Lagos.

See post of the announcement below:

According to the church, the ‘land craft’ was constructed and launched in order to aid the members during evangelism and publicity.

The new ‘land craft’ was dedicated by Pastor Amadi Chidozie, the Lagos State coordinator of Chosen church.

22-year-old lady reveals why she sleeps with men for N75,000 per hour

A 22-year-old lady identified as Alexis has revealed how becoming an £150-an-hour (over N75,000 per hour) escort has made her feel like a ‘new woman’ after growing disillusioned with online dating.

Alexis entered the world of sex work in a bid to find ‘fun and excitement’ after a spate of bad experiences with men, and told the cameras her first experience was not as ‘sleazy’ as she thought it would be.

According to The Sun UK, ALexis signed up to Cardiff’s largest escort agency – the name of which was not given – where she offered a 66 per cent cut of her hourly fee.

Alexis’s agency manager, Laurence, insists he is selling nothing more than ‘time and companionship’ – and anything that takes place during a booking is ‘mutually consenting’ between the woman and the client.

During their first meeting, he told Alexis:

‘You’ve got quite a unique look, we’ll present you as an ebony princess.’

Laurence advised the newbie to ensure her clients hands over cash at beginning of a ‘meeting’ and to wear ‘expensive and classy’ clothing.

Alexis – whose family and friends had no idea about her new career path – was quickly inundated with offers from clients and described her apprehension during a taxi ride to her first booking.

‘I don’t really know what I’m getting myself into,’ she admitted. ‘I’m just nervous that it’s not going to be what I expected it to be.’

But after the hour was up, she was full of praise for her ‘really nice’ client – while conceding that he was ‘quite chubby’ and not her usual type.

Reflecting on the ‘awkward’ encounter later on, she said:

‘As soon as I gave him the money, he started taking off his shoes and put his socks on the radiator… he took off his jacket and was unbuckling his belt.

‘The things he was saying in my ear, it just felt good.’ Alexis concluded that for an hour’s company, it was ‘easy work’.

‘It’s not as cheap or sleazy as I thought it would be given that he’s quite a bit older than me,’ she mused. ‘I felt like I was on an expensive date. I felt like I was his wife almost.’

Frank Edwards shows off his well-equipped music studio

Frank Edwards shows

Nigerian Gospel singer Frank Edwards has showed off his multi millionaire music studio. Edwards didn’t just show off the studio, but backed it up with a motivational story.

Frank Edwards took to his instragram page where he wrote:

5 years ago when I see images like this ,,, I’ll start thinking DEAR LORD when shall we reach this level But guess what We surpassed it !! Rocktown is over this level already!! MAY your present wonder become a page in your testimony book!! Don’t be afraid to start small ! #GlorytoGod

Huddah Monroe explains why she stopped flaunting her cars on the Gram

Huddah Monroe, a kenyan socialite and Former Big Brother Africa housemate, has explained why she now shows off her cars and material possession less on Instagram while also revealing what her focus is now on.

The Kenyan socialite said her values used to be on her cars, hence she showed it off a lot so strangers would applaud her. But she’s changed and her focus is now on leaving a legacy.


Read what she said below ;

My first car at 21 was a Range Rover that I turned PINK… Pink defines the Huddah Brand… My second car was a Range Rover Evoque, 3rd car an Audi Q7 all because i thought cars defined my value… and mainly for the GRAM! For strangers to applaud me LMFAO!!!!

Ladies and Gens, Everything you want is in your mind!!! What you think you become

Now it’s funny I don’t want to even take photos with or next to my car.. Incredible how the older you get the more thins LOSE VALUE… The focus is now on something ELse.. tO LEAVE A LEGACY.. May God lead the way, protect us from all EVIL. May he give us Good Health, Strength, and 100 more years to accomplish our mission…. Goodnight Kings

Loved-up photos of Charly Boy’s daughter Dewy and her lesbian partner SJ

The daughter of Charly Boy, Dewy Oputa since coming out the closet as being a Lesbian has been sharing photos of her partner on social media.

She took to her IG stories yesterday to share loved-up photos with her partner, SJ posing in their bathroom together.

This is coming a few weeks after she announced to the world that she was done hiding her relationship.

See photos below:

Charly Boy’s daughter, Dewy Oputa came out to reveal that she is in a relationship with a woman.

She made this known on via her Instagram on Monday, July 17, 2018, where she shared photos and a video of herself and her boo.

 

Dog finishes marathon ahead of some humans in Australia

A stray dog has been awarded a medal after completing a half-marathon in outback Australia and winning the hearts of its human competitors.

The cross-breed diligently ran the 21-kilometre (13-mile) Goldfields Pipeline Marathon near the West Australian town of Kalgoorlie this month in two-and-a-half hours, the average time of participants.
A total of 94 participants ran Australia’s Ellery Brookman Goldfields Pipeline Half Marathon earlier in July. The typical finisher had approximately 2.02 legs.
The average was thrown off by a local stray dog named Stormy, who met the runners before the race and then, citing a light schedule of licking himself and sleeping for 18 yards that day, decided to join them.
Stormy ran the course diligently, hitting every checkpoint and finishing with an estimated time of 2:30 — good enough for a top 70 finish. Despite not wearing a bib, the very good dog was recognized for his efforts, earning a medal for running 13.1 miles despite stumpy legs.
“This dog is walking around, making itself known to all the runners. We get the air horn out and say ‘Go’ and off he goes with everybody,” volunteer coordinator Allison Hunter told Australia’s ABC News.”

Speaking with all the aid stations and marshals later, we found out he stopped at every single one.”

Stormy didn’t get much time to revel in his accomplishment, however. Rangers took the canine from the finish line, which is a pet-free zone, to the pound after no one claimed him at the end of the race. He’ll spend up to seven days in dog jail waiting for his owner to pick him up.

Organizers were told the good boy is a year-old resident of a local Aboriginal community who doesn’t have a single owner, but knows everyone in town.

If no one claims the rugged half-marathoner pup by the end of the week, he’ll be put up for adoption. Anyone in western Australia looking for a running mate will be able to apply to give him his forever home for a cost of about $300, plus expenses.

 

Nigerian man reveals how a lady tried to rape him

A Nigerian man took to Twitter to narrate how a lady tried to rape him when he was drunk on alcohol.

Writing about his experience, the man identified as Kenechukwu @Geokaycee warned other men not to be cautious on who they talk to when they are drunk.

He wrote:

A girl tried to take advantage of me last night. She saw I was high on alcohol and she was touching me in a very ungodly manner.

She kept trying to grab my crotch. I kept removing her hand. Guys don’t talk to strangers when you are drunk.

Many people on the platform have responded to the Tweet, with some taking the hilarious side of things.

See responses below:

Tony Tetuila Loses Mother

Tony Tetuila Loses

Nigerian Veteran Singer, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, better known as Tony Tetuila has lost his mother.

The ‘hit my car’ crooner took to Instagram to share the sad news, revealing that she passed away on Tuesday, July 31st.

He shared;

Maami,GOD took you to a better place yesterday, heaven gained a beautiful angel……Rest in peace in JESUS Name Amen.you will always be on my mind…there is no one like you maami.oh my GOD ?

A post shared by Tetuila (@tonytetuilaofficial) on

May her soul rest in peace .

African Athletes stranded in Lagos Airport ahead of competition in Asaba

Athletes from various African countries billed for the African Senior Athletics Championships in Asaba are currently stranded in Lagos due to flight to Asaba being unavailable.

According to reports, it was revealed that the Athletes who managed to get to Asaba had spent at least a night in Lagos and many without their luggage.

An International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) observer for the event beginning on Wednesday, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) anonymously that he arrived in Lagos on Sunday but could not get a flight to Asaba.

“A lot of us had to pass the night in Lagos and at about 4 p.m. the following day, we boarded a local flight to Asaba,’’ he told NAN on Tuesday in Asaba.

“By this time, the African contingent have increased in number and only limited spaces in the flight, so, a few had to stay back in Lagos.

“As I speak to you, my luggage hasn’t arrived in Asaba. We were told to go to the Asaba International Airport later in the day to see if they have brought them. “I am still on the same clothes since yesterday. It is just a terrible situation,’’ he said.

Abdoulaye Thiam, a Senegalese journalist, currently stranded in Lagos, told NAN via a social media platform that he had arrived on Monday but remained in Lagos due to same issue.

The event is scheduled for Aug 1 to Aug. 5, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium.

Young boy who drowned and was pronounced dead comes back to life hours later

A young boy who was pronounced dead after drowning came back to life a few hours later to the surprise of medics.

The boy drowned over the weekend and was pronounced dead a short while later but he resurrected the next day, according to Jared Sawyer Jr., a motivational speaker and the host of a new TV show called Empower Today.

Sharing the news to Twitter, Jared wrote: “Meet Eric, he DROWNED YESTERDAY and was pronounced DEAD on the scene a few hours ago but he miraculously CAME BACK TO LIFE! MY GOD IS GOOD!!! #JesusIsReal #MiracleWorker #DeathIsDefeated”

Flavour and ex-MBGN, Anna Banner celebrate their daughter, Sophia as she clocks 3

Nigerian Artiste, Flavour and ex-MBGN, Anna Banner’s daughter, Sophia is 3 years old today and they both took to Instagram to celebrate her.

Flavour shared a photo of Sophia strapped to his back and wrote:

“Cos it’s ur birthday � I ll go the xtra mile oo�.HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN � I LOVE U”

Anna shareda lovely photo of her and captioned it ;

“Happy 3rd birthday to my best friend forever ❤❤ I love you so much my darling Sofia Okoli� You bring so much peace, joy, happiness, laughter and love to my soul every second of the day. I love you my princess ❤ #sofiais3”.

She continued;

I am so blessed to have you as my DAUGHTER ❤ Happy birthday my dearest daughter ❤I love you with everything in me❤

Pregnant women to receive N3,000 monthly allowance in Bayelsa state

monthly allowance

The Bayelsa State Government has decided to start placing Pregnant women in the state on a N3,000 monthly allowance to cover the cost of antenatal care.

This was made known by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, who announced a monthly allowance of N3,000 for pregnant women in the state.

Seriake Dickson made the announcement while speaking during the maiden Infant and Maternal Mortality Summit held in Yenagoa, the state capital, on Monday.

He said the allowance was meant to cover the cost of antenatal care for expectant mothers every month.

He said:

“In order to make it possible for every pregnant woman to deliver safely and to ensure that they are accounted for, supervised and supported throughout pregnancy up to the time of delivery, the government is announcing a safe maternity allowance of N3,000 per month to every pregnant woman in Bayelsa.

“From the moment a Bayelsa woman and every woman living in Bayelsa becomes pregnant, she is entitled to N3,000 until her delivery.

“But that money will be accessed upon registration in your nearest health care facility for antenatal services. Those who are attending to you will ensure they run a simple test to ensure that you are pregnant.

“As they confirm that, they will enrol you for the antenatal programme, which should not be more than nine months. From that month, through the recommendation of that health care centre, you will receive N3,000 every month until you deliver.

“This is not just about making money available, but ensuring that the health team gives me a monthly report of the number of women who have been registered in the safe motherhood programme from each local government, as well as the report of their pregnancies and delivery.”

Akwa Ibom Judge beaten after sentencing kidnappers to death

An Akwa Ibom State High Court’s Judge, Justice Okon Okon was beaten by some kidnappers after he sentenced them to death.

As soon as the presiding judge pronounced the death sentence on the kidnappers, the convicts started to abuse him and went on to attack him within the court premises.

The kidnappers also went on to threaten to kill the Akwa Ibom State Government’s prosecution team.

The criminals later went berserk, destroying the window of the courtroom and causing pandemonium along Ikot Ekpene Road, where the court is located.

A source told Punch Nigeria:

“The situation became messy, as litigants and lawyers in other courts ran helter-skelter for dear lives.

“For about an hour, the kidnappers refused to leave the courtroom. It took the intervention of a combined team of soldiers and policemen to take the convicts to a waiting prison vehicle.”

The names of the convicts were given as Bernard Ajomaya, Christian Naya, Daniel West and Shedrach Dala.

They were accused of kidnapping a medical expert in Uyo, Dr Usen Bassey, on May 19, 2015, and demanding N10m ransom.

They were later arrested with part of their loot, the passport and financial documents belonging to the doctor.

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