Alhaji Aliko Dangote pays condolence visit to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo following the death of his wife, Ibidun.

Dangote Group Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote today paid a condolence visit to Pastor Ituah Ighodalo following the death of his wife, Ibidun.

Ibidun Ighodalo died cardiac arrest on Sunday, June 14, 2020.

Her death shook Nigerians terribly and various personalities have been visiting her family to console with them.

Aliko Dangote visited the bereaved family Tuesday, June 16.

Attached video from his visit.

Pastor and village head arrested for allegedly raping underage girls

The Akwa Ibom state police has arrested a village head and a Pastor for raping underage girls in the state. 

Okon Uyoe, the 60-year-old village head of Ikot Inyang, Ibesikpo-Asutan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, allegedly defiled the 11-year-old girl he bought akara (beans cake) from after he lured her into his room on pretence of giving her the money there. 

Akwa Ibom Police Spokesperson, N-nudam Fredrick said;

“On reaching the room, the suspect grabbed the victim and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”


Fredrick disclosed that the incident occurred around 1:12 p.m. on June 13. 

One Pastor Victor David was also arrested for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl “who was sent by her guardian to deliver a tin of peak milk to him”. 

The police spokesperson added; 

“On 1/4/2020, at about 2:00am, following a distress call, SARS Operatives swung into action and arrested one Peter Emmanuel Ekanem on the basis of an outcry by a victim of a case of rape which prompted a good spirited individual to place a distress call to the Police.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect conspired with other suspects now at large and forcefully took the lady at gunpoint to a primary school field in Ikot Akpa Ekpuk village, Ikono LGA where she was raped.

“Suspect confessed to the crime. A locally-made pistol was recovered from the suspect. Investigation is in progress.

“On 28/5/2020, at about 9:00am, based on reliable intelligence, detectives of Ibesikpo-Asutan Division arrested one Henry Okon Henry ‘m’, aged 30 years of Mbokpueyokan, Urue-Offong Oruko L.G.A, but resides at Ikot Ambon, Ibesikpo-Asutan L.G.A.

“Investigation revealed that suspect forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of his 17-year-old niece, and also threatened to kill the victim if she attempts to escape or raise alarm.

“Following a complaint on 13/6/2020 at about 5:20 pm, operatives of ‘C’ Division arrested one Solomon Emmanuel Okon ‘m’ and Becky Umoretuk ‘f’.

“Suspects conspired and lured a 26-year-old lady to their house and unlawfully assaulted her with fist blow and machete, in the process Solomon Emmanuel Okon ‘m’ forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim.”

The suspects will be charged to court after investigation has been concluded.

Imo Govt Shuts Down Assembly As Lawmaker Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Imo House of Assembly has been shut down for two weeks following a lawmaker in the state who tested positive for coronavirus.
The Chairman of the State Task Force on COVID-19, Prof. Maurice Iwu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday.
Iwu said the assembly had been shut down because of the development to enable the team fumigate the whole assembly.

He said that samples of the other 26 legislators and their aides have been taken for testing.
The task-force chairman also announced the death of a woman, who died of the virus shortly after being delivered of a set of twins at a hospital in Owerri.
“Currently, we registered one death of a lady who successfully delivered a set of twins.
“Also, we have a positive case from the state assembly as such have to collect samples from all house members and their aides.
“Also, the House of Assembly is to be shut down for two weeks to fumigate the place following a laid down strategic plan,” he said.
Iwu further explained that the team had embarked on enhanced screening of people to know if they had Severe Acute Respiratory Symptom (SARS).
“A total of 760 samples have so far been tested in the state with 135 coming out positive. We have 92 active cases while 43 persons have been discharged,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the death of the woman brought to two the number of deaths arising from COVID-19 in the state.
“COVID-19 is not only a public health crisis but more of a social disharmony hence the need for social harmony through social distancing,” Iwu said.
He added that there were four persons currently at the Federal Medical Centre isolation centre, four at WODDI centre and some others at other isolation centres.
Iwu disclosed that the house of assembly member was isolated with the wife.

Bollywood actor, Sushant Singh Rajput found dead at home

A young Bollywood heartthrob lauded for his portrayal of cricket star M.S. Dhoni on the silver screen has died, Mumbai police said Sunday.
“Police found Sushant Singh Rajput’s body at his residence Sunday afternoon,” Mumbai police spokesman Pranaya Ashok told AFP, confirming that the 34-year-old had taken his own life.
Rajput, renowned for his numerous hits on the big and small screens, reportedly battled depression.
He passed away just a few days after the shock death of his former manager Disha Salian.
“It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us,” Rajput’s management team said in a statement.

“We request his fans to keep him in their thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work like they have done so far.”
“I will miss him so much,” tweeted Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan alongside a selfie with Rajput. “His energy, enthusiasm and his full happy smile.”
Fellow star Akshay Kumar wrote on Twitter that he was “shocked and speechless”.
“Such a talented actor… may God give strength to his family.”

Domestic Violence: Davido has never lifted a finger to touch me — Chioma

Chioma Rowland, fiancée to popular singer Davido has debunked domestic violence rumours making rounds in the media.

Chioma who tries to keep a low profile on social media went ahead to call on other ladies to never allow a man lay his hands on them while they keep quiet.
In an Instagram post, she wondered where the domestic violence stories emanated from and urged those showing concern to calm their nerves as such has never and will never happen.
Read what she wrote below…
“I know you guys absolutely love to spread all sorts of rumours and stories for your entertainment and I’ve known from Day 1 what to expect from blogs and the internet especially with myself and family being in the public space.


“I have never once come out to respond to any blogger or react to any rumour mongers before as quite frankly it has never been my nature to engage in online battles or pay too much mind to social media.
But I must say I have found quite disturbing the stories of domestic abuse between myself and David and for once feel a need to speak up. Domestic violence and abuse is NO JOKE and not something to ever take lightly. Never has there ever been an incident of abuse in my home. He has never in his life lifted a finger to touch me and I have never so much as even pushed him.

“I believe with everything we peddle as human beings whether offline or online, we should have a bit of fear of God more so when speaking on things we know absolutely nothing of.
“I’m not sure where in the world such stories have started from, but I want to ensure everyone showing concern whether fake or real, that such has never and will never happen. Further, we do not take such allegations of abuse lightly at all and if such persists then we will be jointly taking up action against the perpetrators of these disgusting rumors.
“To the beautiful young ones out there, never ever allow a man to lay his hands on you while you keep quiet. If you were ever to suffer such, ensure you SPEAK UP! With all that is going on in the world right now, we most certainly can not sit around and condone or encourage women to condone such!
Love,
Chioma ❤️͏

She wrote…

Naira Marley to ExecuJet: We will stop using your useless airline for calling us useless

The management of Executive Jet Tuesday apologised for referring to Naira Marley and his team that flew the company’s chartered flight to Abuja as ” a bunch of useless people ”

Reacting to the response of Naira Marley who said his followers, who are more than two million, will not patronize Executive Jet again, Mr Babatunde Olonade, Public Relations Manager, Executive Jets said: ” The management of Executive Jets Services has been apprised of the mix up in the operation of its flight on Saturday, 13 June 2020″.

” We have since realised the mistake made by our ground crew and a full-scale investigation has been launched to determine what transpired with a view to avoid such mistakes going forward”.

“We have also sent a letter of apology to the Honourable Minister of Aviation who had graciously granted us a permit ref: FMA/ATMD/0175/v/v/1268 dated 11th June 2020”.

It is necessary however to state as follows:

“The flight was originally billed to ferry Judge Adefope Okojie to Abuja on Sunday 14th, 2020 as requested and a permit was granted based on the application. Early on Saturday, 13 June, 2020, we got information that owing to exigencies of duty, the Honourable Justice Okojie had departed Lagos for Abuja by another flight”.

Akande: Osinbajo Didn’t Call For Suspension Of NYSC

…Says Orientation camping proposed to wait for 24 months due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Contrary to reports circulating in the mainstream media, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo did not call for the suspension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

Osinbajo’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, made this known on Tuesday via Twitter.

He said, “It is important to correct that it is the paramilitary orientation camping that is being considered to be suspended for at least 24 months, NOT the deployment to places of primary assignment i.e. the longer part of the NYSC programme would NOT be affected in case this idea is okayed.”

The Economic Sustainability Committee in its report submitted by Osinbajo last week, recommended the direct mobilisation of prospective corps members to their places of primary assignment.

It stated explicitly that the PCMs should be made to skip the camping exercise to maintain social distancing as part of measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease.

To put it directly, the Economic Sustainability Plan DID NOT call for the suspension of NYSC for two years as erroneously reported in the media; it ONLY recommended the interim suspension of the three-week paramilitary camping that precedes primary assignments.

For the records, the Plan partly read, “The immediate focus in the Education sector is to address the disruptions caused by the pandemic and ensuing (sic) social distancing measures at all levels of education. Practical steps will be taken to minimise disruption to learning, utilising technology as appropriate.

“Specifically, virtual learning will be implemented (either online or through broadcast), virtual convocation ceremonies or issuance of certificates (with postponed ceremonies) should be implemented to continue educational progression.

[FULL LIST] Buhari Has Approved Appointment Of 12 New Perm Secs

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries (PS) in the Federal Civil Service.

The Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, made this known on Tuesday, in Abuja.

According to a statement on her behalf by the Director, Communications Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), Mrs. Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, the swearing-in and deployment of the new permanent secretaries will be announced in due course.

The newly appointed PS and their states are Akinlade Oluwatoyin, Kogi; Alkali Bashir Nura, Kano; Anyanwutaku Adaora lfeoma, Anambra; Ardo Babayo Kumo, Gombe; Belgore Shuaib Mohammad Lomido, Kwara; and Ekpa Anthonia Akpabio, Cross River.

Others are Hussaini Babangida, Jigawa; Mahmuda Mamman, Yobe; Meribole Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Abia; Mohammed Aliyu Ganda, Sokoto; Tarfa Yerima Peter Adamawa; and Udoh Moniloja Omokunmi, Oyo.

Rape: D’banj demands N100m compensation from accuser

The Musician, Oladapo Oyebanjo aka D’banj, has demanded N100m from Miss Seyitan Babatayo who accused him of raping her in a hotel room on December 30, 2018.
In a pre-litigation letter signed by his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), the musician asked his accuser to make a payment of N100m within 48 hours or face legal action.
In the letter, which was addressed to Miss Babatayo’s lawyer, Ojoge, Omileye and Partners, dated June 15, 2020, D’Banj also demanded that an apology be published in at least four national dailies.

The letter read in part, “We have been instructed to demand and we so hereby demand from you the following: That your client makes an outright apology and a total retraction of each and every false allegation made against and concerning our client.
“The said apology and retraction shall be published in four national dailies with wide circulation in Nigeria as well as on social media platforms and handles being used by your client and her hirelings.

“That your client makes a compensatory deposit of the sum of N100m only through this chambers in favour of our client to assuage his battered image.”
In the letter, D’banj stated that his accuser was nothing but a gold digger who was on a mission to destroy the reputation he had built for nearly two decades in the music industry.

The musician said he was married when the purported rape took place, adding that the allegation was an insult to his wife.