Buhari leaves to London this morning for medical checkup

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday travel to London, for a scheduled medical follow-up.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday.

Adesina said the President is expected return to the country in the second week of next month.

“He is due back in the country during the second week of July, 2021,” the statement said.

Recall that on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, Buhari had visited London to receive medical attention from his physician.

*PARENTS NOTE:**THESE ARE SOME OF THE SUBSTANCES YOUTHS NOW TAKE.*

– Lipton soaked with Regal gin

– Tramadol

– Codeine

– Dry pawpaw leaves

– Hypo in Lacasera

– Tom Tom in Lacasera

– Spirogyra

– Rephnol

– Gum

– 10 days Urine

– Methylated spirit in codeine

– Methylated spirit in Coke

– Dry plantain leaves

– Cannabis (Igbo) in Regal gin

– Burnt Tyres

– Burnt Bitumen

👉Please be observant about these substances mentioned above. 

👉Always visit your child's bedroom without any awareness of your visit. 

👉Check every thing in that room to see he/she doesn't hide such drugs in his room. 

👉You can equally send him far away for you to search their rooms. Very important please.

*NOTE*:This applies to both male and female child.

#saynotodrugs

#childprotection

#NoToDrugAbuse

Speaker Obasa congratulates Sanwo-Olu at 56, hails Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his 56th birthday describing him as one who continues to prove his belief in the development and prosperity of the state.

Speaker Obasa, in a message released by his media office on Thursday, said the Governor's actions and activities have been such that have helped the State to maintain its enviable position in Nigeria.

Obasa further commended Sanwo-Olu for the cordial relationship enjoyed by the executive and the legislative arms adding that this has continued to reflect in the successes achieved by the government thus far.

"I heartily congratulate our amiable and hardworking Governor, who has, like many of us, continued to experience sleepless nights in his zeal to sustain the tempo of growth and development in Lagos.

"Our dear State is proud to have had leaders who are passionate about its progress and you remain one of them.

"Last year, I attested to a cordial relationship between the executive and the legislative arms of the government of Lagos State and this has been sustained by you and your cabinet.

"I also spoke about some of your exemplary qualities, the wisdom and strength that God has blessed you with as well as how you have been able to effectively implement policies for the benefit of the people who you serve as Governor.

"I want to reaffirm that we have remained brothers, bonded by the need to continue to make Lagos one of the best places in Nigeria and where residents would live happily with their neighbours," Obasa said.

While promising that the House of Assembly would continue to support and collaborate with the executive arm and its good courses, the Speaker urged the Governor to see his birthday as a fresh unction from God for more strength to lead the State through the path to more successes.

In a related development, Speaker Obasa has hailed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as he clocks 59.

Obasa congratulated Gbajabiamila for ensuring a rancour-free House of Representatives.

"Your effective leadership of the House of Representatives has helped in no small measure to strengthen democracy in the country.

"I congratulate you and wish you many more years in good health," the statement read.

5 foods to add to your diet if you have stomach ulcer

The pains ulcer patients experience can be reduced with the right foods.

Stomach ulcers are sores that can happen in your digestive tract, including your lower throat (oesophagus), stomach and intestines.

Ulcer patients needs to consume the right foods 

Ulcer occurs when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Upper abdominal pain is a common symptom. Consuming the right foods will greatly reduce the possibility of ulcer patients going through any pain.

Studies have shown that foods that are rich in antioxidants can greatly reduce the chance of getting an ulcer in the first place and cause other gastrointestinal problems.

If you’ve got ulcer, here are some of the foods you should consume.

1. Plantain

 

Boiled plantain is one of the healthy diet for ulcer patients 

Plantain contains nutrients that help soothe inflamed and irritated mucous membranes.Also, some antibacterial properties can be found in it. To get the best use of plantain as an ulcer patient, eat when it’s unripe. Avoid frying because fat can aggravate ulcer pain.

2. Yogurt

 

Yoghurt stop the organism that causes ulcer

Ulcer patients should never run out of yogurt. It contains micro-organism that inhibits ulcer. It has also been said to heal ulcer faster than anything. Greek yoghurt is most potent, as opposed to the sweetened one which you really should avoid at all costs.

 

3. Fruits and vegetables

Vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, kale, broccoli, cabbage juice, grapes, apricots and kiwi fruit are your best friends, especially because they contain beta-carotene and vitamin C. These help protect the lining of the stomach and intestine.

Fruits like berries contain high levels of antioxidants which lower the risk of ulcers and ease symptoms when an ulcer has already developed.

 

4. Oily Fish

Fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring contain omega-3 fatty acids which means they are good for the reduction of ulcer risks. This is due to the fact that they produce prostaglandins which help to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines.

Honey relieves the pain ulcer patient go through 

5. Honey

Honey has been known to fight bacteria that’s why it’s the best bet for ulcer patients. Start by taking a tablespoon of raw, unprocessed honey in the morning and at night to calm a fiery belly. Spread it on toast or a cracker to keep it in the stomach longer.

Deji Lambo, Super TV CEO, killed by 21-year-old UNILAG student

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Chidinma for allegedly killing the Chief Executive Officer, Super TV, Usifo Ataga, in the Lekki area of the state.

The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said Chidinma is an undergraduate of the University of Lagos, adding that she had confessed to committing the crime.

Chidinma was paraded at the police command headquarters in Ikeja on Thursday.

While the owner of the rented apartment where the tragic incident took place had been arrested, Odumosu also said Ataga’s account had been blocked to prevent further withdrawals from it by those taking advantage of his untimely death to deplete the account.

More details shortly…

Virtuous woman, Oluwatoyin Akinbayo, clocks 60, celebrates

Oluwatoyin Akinbayo has everything to be grateful for as she celebrates her diamond jubilee today, June 24, 2021.

A loving, caring and passionate woman, also crosses all the dots all the mother of all, as her love for humanity is unrivalled in all fields.We wish her a wonderful celebration.

Freelanews celebrates the birthday of a great, strong and powerful woman, Oluwatoyin Akinbayo, who was born 6 decades ago.

She is loving, caring and passionate woman, a replica to the family.

We wish you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy.  Have a wonderful time today and a very happy birthday.

 

 

Lady says she can't cope with mother In-law

It is emerging that not every woman who is yearning to get married wants to have a mother-in-law; some of them could decline a marriage proposal because the man’s mother is still alive.

A young man’s revelation that a lady has allegedly told him that she would not like to marry a man whose mother is alive has left many people in a state of shock.

The Nigerian man identified as Wisebaba took to social media to narrate how he angrily blocked a lady after she disclosed to him during their conversation that she was only interested in a man whose mother is dead.

“Was chatting with this girl yesterday, and she said she doesn’t like the idea of getting married to a man whose mother is still alive. I block her papa asap,” Wizebaba wrote.

It is unclear why the said lady wants her potential husband’s mother to die before he can qualify to marry her. Maybe, she will turn down a man’s proposal regardless of how good and suitable he is, just because his mother is alive.

Lai Mohammed raises alarm against VPN use to access Twitter

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday, said Nigerians who are bypassing the restriction on Twitter with Virtual Private Network (VPN) are at risk.

He stated that VPN users are putting their data, including bank details, at risk.

The minister spoke at the investigative hearing into the ban of Twitter organized by the committees on Information, Justice, Communications and National Security and Intelligence.

It would be recalled that the committees were given the mandate by the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila on the 8th of June following the ban.

The committee was mandated to determine the legality of the ban, the circumstances surrounding it and its duration.

At the hearing, the Minister said, “If you are using VPN, you are exposing your data, including your bank account, If you are using VPN and you think you are hurting Lai Mohammed, you are hurting yourself.”

Since the announcement of the ban, Nigerians have been using VPN to access Twitter. Some notable members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) like Governor Nasir Elrufai Kaduna, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Akin Alabi, a member of the House of Representatives, have all tweeted after the ban.

This position seems to contradict the Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, who had earlier instructed the department of state prosecution and the Nigerian Communications Commission to commence prosecution of those bypassing the directive of the government.

Lai Mohammed also stated that Twitter will only be allowed to resume operation in Nigeria after registering as a Nigerian company.

He noted that Twitter must register with the Corporate Affairs Commission in line with the Companies and Allied Matters Act.

Speaking at the end of the hearing, the Chairman of the committee, Olusegun Odebunmi, said the hearing is only a fact-finding one and a report will be presented to the House.

" DON' T WASTE YOUR TIME TO PROVE YOUR VALUE.

Dogs were put to compete with the cheetah, the goal was to find out who is faster.  Everyone was surprised that the cheetah didn't move out of it's place, they asked the race coordinator what happened!? His response after seeing this picture: "Sometimes trying to prove that you're the best is an insult. We don't need to go down to other people's level, to make them understand that we are the strongest.  Think hard and save your energy for what you deserve. Cheetah uses its speed to hunt not to prove to dogs that it is faster and stronger.

" DON' T WASTE YOUR TIME TO PROVE YOUR VALUE.

Why Lagos Lawmakers Approved Sanwo-Olu's Request For N85bn Bond

The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s request of ₦ 85 billion special dispensation for bond redemption as well as ₦85 billion for bridge loan for a quarter.

This is in pursuant to the approval of Bonds, Loans and other Security Law of Lagos State 2015 and comes at 9.25% per annum to bond financing programme.

At a sitting on Monday, the Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Hon. Rotimi Olowo, stated that the terms of reference of the request received from the executive arm appraise the request for a special dispensation; enquire into the debt profile of the State and ascertain the source of the fund for repayment and refinancing.

According to Hon. Olowo, based on briefing and documents received, the redemption of bonds will allow for extension of maturity of the same with a two years moratorium in 2031 and the special dispensation approval will enable the State earmarks for capital projects.

Addressing journalists after the approval, Hon. Olowo explained that the request from the governor had two aspects.

The first was for an approval for Bond Brigde Loan which would allow the state to access bond market as soon as possible while the second aspect is a loan from a commercial bank at the interest rate of 9.25.

Olowo explained that as at February this year, the federal government went to bond market at coupon rate of 12% , saying that in june it had increased to 13.5%. 

He also said comparing the rate with the bond secured by the state government in 2016 and 2017, the least of all was 16.6%, adding that the highest was around 17.25%.

Olowo explained that the opportunity the market provided was enough for the state to access it now, adding that the state would be able to get the rate cheaper and that the current bond of the state would mature in 2024.

“When you look at our Consolidation Debt Service Account (CDSA) we have about N22billion and we are talking N101.2billion in the next 2 or 3years. It will amount to a lot of pressure on our debt obligation, so what we thought that is necessary is that we should quickly access the bond market with the approval of the House so that we can get it at  cheaper rate and it will be for 10years with 2years moratorium.

“What it means is that, in the next two years after securing the bond we will not pay any money. We will not pay the interest and the capital, it will be like tax holiday. It will relieve the state the burden of sourcing for money to pay the creditors.

“On the second aspect, if today we don’t access the commercial loan from one of the banks at a single digit of 9.25%, we will still be losing because what we will still access, we will pay the holders of the bond between now and the next one months. That means we have been able to save money worth an average of N1.5billion in form of seeking fund to be able to  make up to 2023.

“So, if we don’t pay that in the next three years, what it means is that we have gotten a saving of about N75billion. It is obvious that there cannot be a better time for the state to go for the bond market which we called ‘ Special Dispensation Bond’ and the second is a loan from a commercial bank at the interest rate of 9.25 which is very cheap. That is the reason why the Assembly speedily supports the executive. We always want to support the executive when it comes to infrastructure,” Olowo said.

Lagos Assembly moves to criminalise illegal trade in human parts

* Bill scales second reading as lawmakers call for more sanctions

* Speaker Obasa wants ritualists punished by bill

A bill to criminalise illegal trading in human organs has scaled second reading at the Lagos State House of Assembly with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, describing it as one of the best things to happen to the state.

Before committing the bill to the House committee on Health, Obasa said the  should also make provision to criminalisation of the activities of the ritualists.

He directed that the administration of criminal justice law be studied so that the Organ Harvest and Transplantation bill being considered can be all-encompassing.

Earlier, the chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Hakeem Sokunle (Oshodi-Isolo 1), explained that the bill captures the legal framework for the regulation of organ transplantation from donors either living or dead to patients in need.

Sokunle said the bill has seven parts with 37 sub-sections and tries to curb illegal trade in human parts.

Under its offence and penalties clause, the bill states that a person who removes the organ of another person for a reason other than for therapeutic purposes commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a term of 10 years without an option of fine. 

The bill also stipulates that a person or any hospital and "who, for the purposes of transplant, conducts, associates with, or helps in any manner in the removal of any organ without authority commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding N5 million or a term of 10 years.

Contributing to the debate, Hon. Gbolahon Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2), said that the bill would help in putting a stop to organ trafficking. He called the attention of his colleagues to some grey areas in the bill.

Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Somolu 1) condemned the act of harvesting organs for monetary gain in some parts of Nigeria adding that the bill would put an end to such as well as protect minors and the mentally ill.

Olowo argued that the bill would bring about the sanctity of life and human dignity, adding that penalties for such acts should be stiffer than what was prescribed in the bill. 

The lawmaker added that the bill provides for certified medical laboratories for the organs donated by donors and that this is aimed at stopping the involvement of quacks and the criminally minded.

Also, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, lamented the high rate of organ trafficking in the country, adding that the bill was all encompassing and that it should be supported by all members of the House.

The Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, described the bill as a product of deep reflection on the part of the state government.

Itemisinng the various processes of organ transplantation as prescribed by the bill, Agunbiade added that it would improve procedure and discourage the act of organ harvesting for financial gain.

"The bill will ensure that organ transplanting is not all-comers affair in the health sector in Lagos," Agunbiade said.

Nigerian govt restrained from prosecuting Twitter

The ECOWAS court of Justice in Abuja has restrained the Federal Government and its agents from arresting or prosecuting Nigerians who are making use of social media platform, Twitter, which was suspended by Nigeria two weeks ago.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, had threatened to arrest and prosecute Nigerians who were using Virtual Private Network to bypass the suspension of Twitter.

Civil Society Organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, and 176 concerned Nigerians, however, instituted a suit before the ECOWAS court, arguing that the unlawful suspension of Twitter in Nigeria, criminalisation of Nigerians and other people using Twitter had escalated repression of human rights and unlawfully restricted the rights of Nigerians and other people to freedom of expression, access to information, and media freedom in the country.

SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said in a statement that in a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the ECOWAS court restrained the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and its agents from “unlawfully imposing sanctions or doing anything whatsoever to harass, intimidate, arrest or prosecute Twitter or any other social media service provider, media houses, radio, television broadcast stations, the plaintiffs and other Nigerians who are Twitter users, pending the hearing and determination of this suit.”

The court gave the order after hearing arguments from Solicitor to SERAP, Femi Falana (SAN), and lawyer to the government Maimuna Shiru.

The ECOWAS court further stated, “The court has listened very well to the objection by Nigeria. The court has this to say. Any interference with Twitter is viewed as interference with human rights, and that will violate human rights. Therefore, this court has jurisdiction to hear the case. The court also hereby orders that the application be heard expeditiously. The Nigerian government must take immediate steps to implement the order.”

Reacting to the ruling, Falana said the intervention of the ECOWAS Court is a timely relief for millions of Nigerians using Twitter who have been threatened with prosecution under the provision of the Penal Code relating to sedition.

The senior advocate argued that contrary to a later assurance credited to Malami that violators of the Twitter suspension would not be prosecuted, the Federal Government filed processes in the ECOWAS Court threatening to prosecute Nigerians using Twitter for violating the suspension under the provisions of the Penal Code relating to sedition.

“It is extremely embarrassing that the Federal Government could threaten to jail Nigerians for sedition, which was annulled by the Court of Appeal in 1983, in the case of Arthur Nwankwo vs The State,” Falana said.

The substantive suit has been adjourned till July 6, 2021 for hearing of the substantive suit.

13 Year old kills dad on Father's Day in Edo

The Nigerian Police force has effected the arrest of a 13 year old boy for killing his father in Edo state.

A 79-year-old man, Osariakhi Oronsaye was reportedly killed in his sleep by his 13-year-old son, Abubakar.

The suspect reportedly hacked‎ his father to death with an axe while he was asleep on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, at Egbon Estate in Evbuotubu, Benin, Edo ‎State.

Police spokesman SP Kontongs Bello, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the Command will rely on the advice of the Director of the Public Prosecution (DPP). He explained that the minor status of the offender has made it imperative for the Command to consult with the DPP.

'I can confirm to you that the Command is discussing with the DPP over the case. It is an unfortunate case but we are also conducting our investigation to ensure that we unravel the case.

The culprit is a minor so we must be sure of what we are doing,’ Bello said.

'It was learnt that Oronsaye had earlier reported his son to the Evbuotubu Police Station a week ago, following an alleged threat from the teenager but pleaded with them (the police) to leave the boy alone.

Police arrest youth for accessing Twitter with VPN

Nigerian police have started arresting youths who use VPN to access microblogging platform, Twitter.

AGF, Abubakar Malami stated that those that still have Twitter on their phones and access it via VPNs are using it illegally and will be prosecuted if caught.

According to reports, a young man has been arrested in Ibadan for defaulting. According to him, he spent half of his day in the police cell for having Twitter on his phone.

I was arrested today and spent half of my day in police station because I still have Twitter and vpn on my phone.This country is fucked up and funny enough another officer there was on Twitter checking the TL smh and yes we had to pay to be released.🤦🏾‍♂️

So yeah this happened around Oluyole Ibadan and for those asking why I allowed them check my phone I actually called another police to talk to the one that arrested me then after the call he tapped the screen immediately so the phone won’t lock and decided to go through my phone

Mercy Eke warns feminists, talks on keeping man

BBNaija pepper dem winner, Mercy Eke, has warned feminists to avoid her after she discovered the “true secret” to keeping a man.

The reality star took to Snapchat to share a quote that states that a woman’s character is enough to keep her man under her leash, not diabolical charm.

The quote averred that giving a man maximum respect and peace of mind will keep him committed to the relationship.

“A good woman doesn’t need a charm to keep a man. Her character is enough to make a man never to get tired of her. Every man needs respect and peace of mind”, the quote reads.

Mercy stated that she completely agrees with writer’s point of view and advised woman to always be their man’s peace of mind because it works.

“I totally agree. Bia feminists avoid me. Ladies be his peace of mind, it works like magic,” she wrote.

See her post below,

Artiste Manager Gives Reasons For Cheating On Wife

Bulldog has confessed to cheating on his wife but he’s got an excuse.

According to the artiste manager, cheating is something that comes with being a man. He was speaking on Starr chat with Nana Aba Anamoah, where he noted that men often cheat for no specific reason.

Bulldog who appeared on the show on Wednesday evening was asked by the host if he ever cheated on his wife.

“I think cheating is inbuilt for men that’s what I believe,” he said and opening up about his cheating experience, he said, “but I am not proud I cheated on my wife and I am not ashamed of it”.

Will Bulldog cheat again? Well, answering that he said, “I don’t know if I will cheat again. I just hope I won’t cheat on her”. In a StarrFmOnline.com report, he noted also that men cheat for adventure but berated men who lose their partners to other men.

“Any man who allows another man to take his woman from him is not man enough,” he said.

I worked harder, Olamide speaks on difficult life he lived

Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has narrated his experiences while living in the ghetto before becoming famous.

While speaking with The Guardian UK, he said growing up in a slum in the Bariga axis of Lagos State motivated him to hustle hard.

According to him, although surviving was hard in the ghetto, he hustled hard to become successful just to experience life in a different culture.

“Surviving was hard. Bariga was not far from the other slums you see across the world, from Mumbai to New York and London – life in the ghetto is almost always the same everywhere,” Olamide said.

The singer revealed that there were days he could not afford three square meals while growing up and that motivated him to hustle hard.

“There were days when not being able to afford three square meals was a big deal for my family. All of that motivated me to hustle hard.

” I also wanted to see the whole world and experience different cultures from what I grew up seeing,” Olamide added

Baba Ijesha acclaimed sister accuses Princess of seduction

Baba Ijesha acclaimed sister accuses Princess of seduction

Baba Ijesha acclaimed sister, Ewatomilola Ayeni, has told reporters  at Yaba magistrate  court, that the actor was a victim of malicious intent.

She stated that, though she is a distance relative to Ijesha, he has never abused her. Ewatomilola revealed that she is who she is today because of God's help and the assistance of the actor.

The visibly agitated lady further stated that Adekanya Adekoya popular knowns as Princess lied that she sponsored Baba Ijesha's West African Examination Council, WAEC, examination.

"Contrary to Princess' claims, I was the one that drove him down to his examination Center at Ikorodu," said Ewatomi.

She told the reporters, that on several occasions, Princess has tried to seduce Baba Ijesha knowing fully well that he was married.

It was alleged that the actor's refusal didn't go down well with her, Princess threatened to get back at him. 

"The family is not pleased with the situation and his medical condition," she narrated, "Most times we see him on television all wasn't well with him, but the family has decided to  handle the situation within."

"He has  been locked up for two month now, he even looked sick. Why is that? Despite the alleged victim claiming he didn't rape her when interrogated!

"His mother-in-law wouldn't have supported him if he was truly a paedophile."

The lady, however, pleaded with the state government and authorities to carry out a thorough investigation on both parties.

*18-year-old EndSARS protester gives birth in prison*

One of the youths arrested in Ondo State by security operatives during the EndSARS protest has given birth in prison custody.

The 18-year-old girl, Kemisola Oguniyi gave birth in Surulere Prison in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state where she was remanded.

Kemisola was arrested alongside three others, Ayodele Bukunmi, Ojo Samuel and Ani Obinna during the EndSARS saga.

They were remanded in prison custody shortly after a violent protest which rocked some parts of the country.

The charges preferred against them before the court were conspiracy to commit the felonies to wit, arson, riotous assembly, stealing and malicious damage.

It was gathered that Kemisola went into labour on June 15, 2021, and gave birth to a baby boy the following day.

Kemisola’s lawyer, Tope Tomekun, in a letter addressed to the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, said Kemisola was innocent of the crime preferred against her.

Tomekun emphasized that Kemisola was on her way to the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, to obtain money for her mother’s treatment when she was apprehended by the Nigerian Army who handed her over to the Police for investigation.

He also appealed to the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Sir Titiloye Charles, to use his powers to discontinue the prosecution of Kemisola and others.

‘SHE WAS 10’ ACCESS BANK MANAGER RUNS DOWN GIRL, FAMILY PROTESTS

A bank manager with Access Bank in Life Camp, Abuja, Ekod Koko Dan, has been accused of abandoning the family of a 10-year-old girl, Biola Vanessa, whom she crushed to death while driving against traffic in the area.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, June 10, 2021, when Vanessa was crossing the road.

She was allegedly knocked down by the bank manager who was said to be making a phone call while driving against traffic

Ekod Dan was trying to avoid a traffic buildup at the junction ahead and decided to go against traffic.

The little girl was said to have been hit and rushed to the hospital and Ekod Dan left her contact details with them but she hasn’t reached out to the family since then, even via a phone call.

The little girl later died in the process while the mother went to report the matter to the police.

The family members, friends, and neighbours staged a protest at the bank on Tuesday to demand justice and express their anger over the insensitive attitude of the manager, whom they said had refused to show up and sympathise with them.

The child’s mother, who spoke to the media during the protest, said “My daughter went to buy something and was already halfway on the road because it was a dual carriage road.

“The manager of Access Bank, Life Camp branch killed my daughter. She hit my daughter and my daughter went up and hit the ground and (she) crushed her again. On a normal day when you hit a dog or goat, you can swerve.

“When my daughter was rushed to hospital, I went there and held the hand of this woman so that we could pray but she opened her mouth to tell me that she can’t pray.”

Meanwhile, the protesting family members have vowed not to give up until they get justice.

Zenith bank entangled in scandal as senate probes NSITF

Zenith Bank Plc, one of the largest financial service provider in Nigeria and Anglophone West Africa may have landed itself in a big mess as the Nigerian Senate is set to probe the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) over an alleged diversion and financial mismanagement of N61.1 billion by its management.

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts (SPAC) has, therefore, invited the director general of the NSITF and other top officials of the agency to appear before it yesterday to explain what they know about the alleged diversion of money.

The Chairman of the SPAC, Senator Mathew Urhoghide, said that the invitation was based on three queries issued in the 2018 Auditor General of the Federation’s Report, which is being considered by the upper legislative chamber.

According to auditor general’s query, the NSTIF was accused of diverting the sum of N5.5 billion from its account with the Zenith Bank while in another query, the agency allegedly paid N38.2 billion as personnel cost from 2012 till 2017, which was not approved by National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. The query further alleged that N17.1 billion was transferred to some persons and companies from these account.

The query reads: “Audit observed that the fund had been implementing a salary structure that is not approved by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission. As a result, irregular payment of N38,219,919,530.32 by way of personnel cost was made to the staff of the Fund from 2012 to 2017.

“Risk implementation of unapproved salary structure may result in wastage of public funds, as remuneration may be higher than the productivity level of staff. Recommendation: the managing director is required to provide the approval of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission for the implementation of the fund’s salaries structure.”

Another query by the auditor-general reads: “Audit of the fund’s bank statements for the period under review revealed that contributions received from federal government in 2014, amounting to N5,500,000,000.00 were diverted to a Zenith Bank account number 1013938003, instead of the Skye Bank account number 1790122304 into which other contributions were paid, without providing any authority or any form of explanation for such diversion.

“Audit further observed the following: (A). The bank account was opened without the approval of the Accountant-General of the Federation, as no such approval was presented for audit.

“(B). The new account was opened specifically for this purpose as seen in the bank statements where a first tranche of N 2,750,000,000.00 was used in opening the account on August 29, 2014.

“Transfers were further made from the account to third parties, individuals and other NSITF accounts without payment vouchers and other supporting documents to authenticate such transfers.

“This puts doubt in the genuineness of all the transactions in the bank account. Consequently, audit cannot accept such transactions without necessary evidence as legitimate charges against public funds.”

The third query reads: “Audit observed from the fund’s Statements of Account No. 1750011691 with Skye Bank Plc, for the period January 1, 2013 to December 20, 2013, and Statements of Account No.2001754610 with First Bank Plc for the period January 7, 2013 to February 28, 2013, totaling N17,158,883,034.69 were transferred to some persons and companies from these accounts.

“However, payment vouchers relating to the transfers together with their supporting documents were not provided for audit. Consequently, the purpose(s) for the transfers could not be authenticated.”

Man accidentally shoots friend in the neck while showing off his new gun

A man accidentally shot his friend in the neck as he showed off his new weapon, police say.

Alec Augustino Braz, 22, mistakenly fired his pistol at his 19-year-old friend at around 3.15pm on Saturday, June 1.

The shooting happened not long after Braz got his license to carry a gun, Newsweek reports.

Woburn Police Department near Boston in Massachusetts revealed in a statement that Braz is suspected of discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, improper storage of a firearm, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Police handcuffed Braz on multiple firearm offences shortly after the shooting.

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Man accidentally shoots friend in the neck while showing off his new gun

By jojo- June 15, 20210

A man accidentally shot his friend in the neck as he showed off his new weapon, police say.

 

Alec Augustino Braz, 22, mistakenly fired his pistol at his 19-year-old friend at around 3.15pm on Saturday, June 1.

 

The shooting happened not long after Braz got his license to carry a gun, Newsweek reports.

 

Woburn Police Department near Boston in Massachusetts revealed in a statement that Braz is suspected of discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, improper storage of a firearm, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

 

Police handcuffed Braz on multiple firearm offences shortly after the shooting.

 

Police explained that Braz was showing the gun to his friend in his Woburn home on Saturday afternoon when he accidentally pulled the trigger on his guest who has not been named.

 

Another friend then drove the victim to a local hospital with injuries which the police department report to be non-life-threatening.

 

According to Newsweek, a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson pistol was seized from Braz by officers from the Woburn Police Department following the shooting on Saturday.

 

Braz also had his newly gained gun license suspended by police chief Robert F Rufo Jr.

Thermocool owner, police detain workers over false accusation, demand ₦10mln

The owner of First Shopwize century mall, a franchise dealership of Haier Thermocool, Rose Okorie, in collusion with the officers of Nigerian Police Force, from Area P Police Station, Ipaja, has illegally detained her staff over false accusation of stealing.

According to a source, who didnt want his name mentioned, Freelanews was informed that four members of staff have been in detention for over 24hours over a bailable offence, breaching their rights to personal liberty.

"I think what happened was just unnecessary show of force and wickedness. The owner of this Haier Thermocool showroom in Baruwa Gate here accused her staff of stealing from her and yet what happened can't be tagged as stealing," he said.

From what our correspondent gathered, the manager and three other workers were arrested yesterday, June 15, 2021 and one was only allowed bail this evening, June 16, to reunite with her family.

"Other three are still in detention as I'm speaking with you, which I believe is against the law of the land.

"Why haven't they been charged to court?" our source asked.

Findings about the crime revealed that it was alleged that the store manager was in the habit of selling products the store didn't have to customers.

"What happened was that whenever customers walked in for generating set, the manager will instruct the customers to pay into his account since the store doesn't sell. He would explained to the customer that he would send the driver to bring generator from their other store.

"But what the manager always did was to send the driver to another store to purchase the product and then sell to the customers.

"Then the manager would share whatever profits that may accrue from these transactions with other workers at the store," he explained.

According to another insider, the owner of the franchise store located at No 167, Ipaja, Ayobo-Ipaja road in Alimosho Local Government had after she was informed about the practice, audited her account and confirmed that the book was balanced.

It was, however, alleged that Okorie insisted that the workers should be locked up till they are able to cough out N10million.

"She later agreed that the three salesgirls detained with the manager should pay N500,000 each while the manager must pay N1mllion before she could be pacified," he revealed.

Though one of the salesgirls had been released on bail, Okorie was alleged to have threatened that 30% of the money she was demanding for must be paid in less than 24hours before other could be released.

It was also alleged that she also said that the released girl would be returned to detention and none of them would be released if her condition was not met.

Family and friends of these accused persons hereby called on the relevant authorities to intervene and call these overzealous police officers to order as no one is allowed to be detained more than 24hours without an option of bail.

Bobrisky dresses like a man to surprise his father with new Lexus SUV on his birthday

Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris a.k.a Bobrisky has surprised his father with an expensive Lexus SUV on his birthday.

The self acclaimed male barbie who was recently rushed to the hospital following a serious pain on his hips, expressed his love for his father, as he prayed for more years to spoil him.

Bobrisky further thanked those that helped in ensuring that his father’s birthday was lit.

Taking to Instagram, he look up Barbarawrote;

“Is my dad birthday today !!! So I bought him dis clean machine from @datboi_autos to surprise him today. Thanks @royalhugssurprises for going to deliver his car to him . Your service was lit 🔥

Happy birthday daddy, may you live long for me. I can’t wait to continue spoiling you ❤️.”

‘GUNNED DOWN’ GUNMEN ALLEGEDLY MURDERED INFORMANT BEHIND CAPTURE OF ESN COMMANDER

Gunmen have killed a middle-aged man suspected of being one of the Nigerian Army’s spies in the death of Ikonso Don, the late commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s Eastern Security Network (ESN).

The victim, whose name had yet to be determined, was gunned down in a village between the states of Imo and Anambra, where he was believed to be hiding.

SaharaReporters were able to capture horrific photographs of the victim’s body, which was shot dead along a rural footpath while the shooters fled the scene.

"The victim is alleged to be the informant the military and the police used in getting Ikonso’s location and in killing him. Some said the informant was also a member of the ESN but others said he was a former IPOB member, renounced them and came to the village to hide. But he has now been killed,” a source stated.

On April 26, an operation by the Nigerian Army against the ESN and IPOB in Awomama Village in the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State resulted in the killing of Ikonso Don, an ESN top commander.

BREAKING: INEC removes polling units from shrines, churches, mosques

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed 749 polling units from inappropriate facilities.

The commission removed nine polling units from shrines and several others from religious houses, royal palaces, and private properties.

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).

He, however, did not give reasons for the action.

Presently, Nigeria has 176, 846 full-fledged polling units from the initial 119, 973 polling units.

This is as a result of the recent conversion of existing voting points to units by the commission.

Osinbajo drives Nigerian electric car, Kona

The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, drove a made-in-Nigeria electric car on Tuesday, evoking reactions from Nigerians on social media.

The Presidency shared a video of Osinbajo driving a locally assembled electric car, referred to as ‘Kona’.

He drove the car during the Made-in-Nigeria exhibition event at Eagle Square, Abuja.

The caption of the Facebook post read, “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo driving Kona, Nigerian made electric car, a moment ago, at Eagle Square, Abuja.

“With the VP are the DG (Director General) of the Nigeria Automotive Development Council, Jelani Aliyu and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adebayo.”

Nigerians took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the development.

While some users lauded the government for the innovation, others faulted the development

BREAKING NEWS: ‘SAD!’ ONDO NDLEA COMMANDER, GAGARA DIES

The Commander of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ondo State Command, Haruna Gagara is dead.

Gagara who was 59 was said to have died following a brief illness.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Narcotics, Ekechuku Wilson who confirmed the death, the NDLEA Commander was highly disciplined when he held sway as the head of the command

The late Gagara who was born in 1962, hailed from Lantan Local Government Area of Plateau State.

While describing his late boss as a complete officer, Wilson stated that the deceased never compromised standard during his services at various commands across the country.

He also disclosed that the late commander who was a devoted Christian will be buried in Jos, Plateau State on June 18, 2021.

According to the PPRO, the Service of Songs will take place today (Wednesday) by 3pm at the Command’s Chapel within the premises of the headquarters in Alagbaka Akure, Ondo State.

‘FAMOUS!’ COMEDIENNE EMANUELLA HITS 10 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK

Nigerian child star Emmanuel Samuels has taken to her Instagram account to express her appreciation to her fans after hitting 10 million followers on Facebook.

The 10-year-old comedian shared a video and a photo on her Instagram account announcing her recent milestone and also expressing her appreciation to all her fans for their undying love and support.

Emmanuela reiterated her love for her fans, admitting that they are the corner stone to her success.

“I am really happy and very excited today. Guess what! I just hit 10 Million Followers on Facebook today after two months of 5 Million followers.

This love is too much. Thank so much and I will never disappoint you guys. Thanks to the team,” she wrote.

Your Small Head Like Agabalumo: Actor Ogbolor Drags Huddah Monroe Over Her Post on Nigerian Men

Nigerians will rather drag their own than let someone from another country drag them. Such was the case between OAP Ogbolor and Kenyan socialite Huddah Monroe.

The media personality recently took to social media to slam the Kenyan woman for her statement about Nigerian men.

She steal person husband: Nigerians react as Toyin Lawani's hubby rocks face mask at their wedding

Huddah took to social media to talk about dating men from almost all races while sharing what she thinks about them.

According to her, in the black community, a Nigerian man means headache. She stated that Nigerian men are not bad for enjoyment but settling down with them may mean that one wants to die young.

Describing Nigerian men that way did not seem to go down well with Ogbolor and he replied to Huddah.

The media personality stated that nobody asked her to date men from all races.

Telling the socialite to leave Nigerian men, Ogbolor said women from the country love their men who he described as "great".

He then compared her head to the size of an Africa star apple popularly called agbalumo.

Check out the post below:

A lot of people seemed to agree with Ogbolor as they laughed at his description of Huddah's head.

nnenna_aldo:

"I read it in his voice from jeniffer’s diary. you think all that was acting? You don’t know he get small werey inside...small head like agbalumo. ah e enter."

wisdombusybrain:

"To every gbas, there is a gbos."

radio_without_battery:

"It's the small head like agbalumo for me."

lagosfoodieassociation:

"It's the agbalomo for us."

_ucheii:

"I read that last part in his voice."

glophii:

"Small head like what?!!!"

nellynells__:

"This actor always makes sense."

Padlocked together like dogs – Drama as married woman ‘gets stuck' to her lover during s3x

The incident was said to have happened in Gulu city, in the Northern Region of Uganda on Wednesday morning, June 16.

According to an eyewitness, Pai Robins OgwengAkiiki, after engaging in sexual intercourse, their organs could not separate.

All the efforts by the duo to separate from each other proved abortive so they raised an alarm which attracted residents and the police.

They were eventually separated by the woman’s husband after he touched their waists.

Lady sustains serious injuries after she was allegedly attacked by suspected kidnappers in Lagos

A lady simply identified as Tee has suffered serious injuries after she was allegedly attacked by suspected kidnappers in Lekki, Lagos state on Sunday, June 13.

Her friend, Cammy, who shared her story on IG, wrote;

''This happened to my friend @teelove.i ,On her way to lekki at about 8pm, yesterday(13/06/2021) her @bolt_nigeria driver was double crossed, the rider was stabbed and they took my friend in their car (black Toyota Matrix)

One of the kidnappers started pressing her breast inside the car telling the other one her breast is too small, for what they need it for then she started dragging with them and they started stabbing her ..But thank God she escaped via the car window..

please guys let’s be safe out there..

This country has failed us, going out and coming in safely is underrated..

The government has failed us''she wrote

Nigerian Lady Who Refused to Marry at Young Age Despite Pressure From Her Mum Wins, Graduates With 4.76 CGPA

The story of a young Nigerian lady identified as Sarah has inspired many social media users. Her employer, Osita Chidoka, went on Facebook to narrate how she faced daunting challenges headlong.

According to him, Sarah’s mother wanted her to marry early as a ticket for them to get out of poverty. The young lady who understood the value of education refused outright.

Despite incessant reminders that marriage was the next thing, Sarah bought her diploma form without letting anyone know. When the University of Nigeria, Nsukka offered her admission, she realised she could not do it alone.

Seeing that she is so resolved about going to school, her parents were only able to raise N12,000, which was a paltry sum to take her through a whole semester.

Sarah’s sister, against talks that she may be wasting her money, supported her sibling financially all through her studies.

In 2013, she finished with a distinction. Her parents still were of the opinion that education would not do much for her. Sarah had to go look for jobs to further her education. That plan proved abortive as the best she got offered was a N12,000 monthly salary.

In between different trials, she resorted to marriage, a plan that got shut down due to genotype issues. Determined to get a university degree, Sarah bore another set of struggles with her sister agreeing to pay just her fees.

At 28 years old, everything paid off as she bagged a first class degree with 4.76 CGPA, becoming the best student in the department of foreign languages.

As at the time of writing this report, her story has gone viral on the platform with more than 16,000 comments.

We compiled some of the reactions below:

Okechukwu Eke said:

"You made a hard sacrifice to achieve success. That is a price that goes with it. May God continue to bless u as u toll the right path."

Ounuoha Daniel said:

"You shall find favour from God through human beings, your effort is blessed already, you won because you didn't quit. Congratulations dear."

Toyin Omolaoye said:

"You are indeed a virtuous woman, you are blessed among others."

Mojeed Oluwabukola said:

"Congratulations dear sis. Wishing you all the best in all your endeavours."

*Actress, Angela Eguavoen, calls out those who misbehave at work after sleeping with their bosses*

Nollywood actress and fashionista, Angela Eguavoen blasts ladies who treat their colleagues less because they are having a sexual affair with their bosses in their workplace.

She addressed these sets of ladies via her Instagram stories as she identifies them as “trash personified”.

According to Angela, it is important to keep your affairs discreet especially when it’s with somebody’s husband.

She wrote;

“If you are one of those people that feels it is okay to start misbehaving, treating your colleagues at work with so much disrespect, looking down on everybody and handling your official duties nonchalantly because you are digging the boss at your work place. My dear, You are Trash Personified! Coo your damn job well and stop letting whatsoever personal stuff you have with the person in authority get in your head. Keep your affairs discreet, especially when it, someone else, husband/wife. Common freaking sense and manners is so essential in life. People are watching and they aren’t fools”.

Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha to be arraigned at magistrate court today

Olarewaju  Omiyinka a nollywood actor popularly known as baba ijesa, who  alleged sexual assault a 14-year-old girl, who is in the care of a comedienne, Adekola Adekoya, aka Princess, to be arraigned to the magistrate court 1, Yaba, today Wednesday, June 16, by 9:am.

He was arrested in April for allegedly defiling the foster daughter of actress/comedienne Princess.