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A Nigerian woman, Mrs Chioma Edoka Okoli, who was arrested and detained for three days after she reviewed a tomato product on Facebook has instituted a fundamental rights enforcement suit against the tomato manufacturing company, Erisco Foods Limited, over the violation of her rights to dignity of human person. Joined in the suit No. FHC/L/CS/2164/2023, according to the Originating Motion on Notice are President/CEO of Erisco, Chief Eric Umeofia, Acting Inspector General Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Other Respondents in the lawsuit are, the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, DCP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and two investigating police officers, CSP Oliver Odimega and DSP Joel Nimfa. In the suit filed at Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division on Wednesday, through a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, Chioma also sought for N500million damages. In his written address, Effiong asked the court to determine five issues as follows: "Whether the arrest and detention of the Ap...

The Nigerian Army has passed out over 6000 Recruits of the 85 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) in a colourful regimental Passing Out Parade (POP) held today Saturday 21 October 2023 at the Parade Ground of the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna state. The journey to soldering by the Six Thousand Three Hundred and Fifteen (6,315) passing out  Recruits, began after successfully undergoing a painstaking selection process, and reporting for training at the Depot Nigerian Army on 3 June 2023, culminating in today's POP. Addressing the Passing out Recruits, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja felicitated with the young soldiers for the successful completion of their training, describing it as qualitative, realistic and tailored to meet contemporary security needs of the country. Gen Lagbaja reiterated that in tandem with his Command philosophy "to transform the Nigerian Army into a force, well trained, equipped and highly motivated towards achieving its constitut...

  “No Woman Should Enjoy What Your Mother Is Not Enjoying Because No Woman Can Be Like Your Mother. Majority Of Them Are Delilah Waiting To S h a v e Sampson” — Nigerian Lady, Lissar Kanu Tells Men She wrote: “Before you carry your wife or girlfriend to Paris for vacation, has your mother seen an aeroplane Before, no woman should enjoy what your mother is not enjoying” “No woman should have what your mother doesn't have because No woman can be like your mother” “Majority of them are Delilah waiting to shave Sampson.”

  How God saved me from being burnt alive after a man accused me of stealing his manhuud in Nassarawa - Abia Born Osinachi Kingsley. "Thank God for me oo, I went to Nasarawa State on Tuesday for a work after which I and my friends entered Keffi market to buy clothes material,the first person I asked question in that market which I shake his hand after two hours came back with men angry mob that I shake his hand his dick lost omoh I collapse other things na story" " I started praying I didn't feel any beating till security men came and moved me out from them to their post, where they called police who insisted the guy to prove he lost his manhood. The guy opened his trouser am see small dick, he shouted en don return am !!! But I can't feel my self" "Omoh police now carried me to their station and asked me to go and thank God say they were planing to burn me alive use me set example" "I have testified in my Church, join me to thank God for spar...

 Supreme Court dismisses Atiku’s appeal challenging Tribunal judgement.  On Thursday, Oct. 26, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the People’s Democratic Party presidential  candidate, Atiku Abubakar, challenging the Sept. 6 judgement of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal.  The apex court also upheld the rulling by the Appeal Court that a candidate does not need to get at least 25 percent of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to be declared as the country's president. Swipe for PDP Chieftain, Dele Momodu's reaction.

The Supreme Court has dismissed the application by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to admit fresh evidence in his appeal against President Bola Tinubu for lack of jurisdiction. The apex court described Atiku’s petition as a friendly joke, insisting that it could not be granted. According to the apex court, the case was filed out of time and couldn’t prove cause of forgery. DAILY POST reported that Atiku had sought the leave of the apex court to present fresh evidence of forgery against Tinubu. He pleaded with the court to look into the matter because of its constitutional and democratic implications. The fresh evidence Atiku sought to tender was the academic records of Tinubu, which were handed over to him by the Chicago State University (CSU) on October 2. The former Vice President had informed the court that the fresh evidence was crucial to his appeal, adding that it has inherent jurisdiction to entertain and decide on the application...

  The Bayelsa State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11th, 2023 election, Douye Diri on Tuesday claimed that Timipre Sylva has not been validated by the court as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Diri noted that a vote for the APC in the forthcoming election will be declared invalid. The Bayelsa Governor stated this while speaking in Agbere Community, the headquarters of Sagbama Constituency III, during the grand finale of the constituency campaigns in the area on Monday. Diri and his campaign train who had visited Angalabiri, Tungbo, Asamabiri, Trofani, Ofoni, and Elemebiri, among others called on the people to vote for the PDP. At Trofani Community, the governor who commissioned an electricity project linking the community to the national grid, urged the people not to be deceived by the mouth-watering promises of Sylva. He said, “Trofani is our place, we came just to greet you and to acknowledge the fact that you hav...

 Founder of the Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, has suspended all overseas scholarships sponsored by his organization following the depreciation of Naira to a new low of N1,170 per dollar in the parallel market.  The Nigerian currency depreciated by N105 or 9.8 percent compared to the N1065 in the last few days. Reacting to the new development, the clergyman announced via Facebook on Wednesday that until there is a significant improvement with regard to the valuation of the Naira, the ministry would discontinue its scholarship program at the University of Benin Republic after the current session, while the Nigerian university scholarship would continue. He said, “All overseas scholarship is hereby suspended. We shall continue to pay the school fees, accommodation, and the OPM free restaurant in Benin Republic till graduation. “But we would not be adding anymore new students for now until CFA exchange to Naira improves, but only Nigerian university schol...

  A former lawmaker representing the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, on Wednesday, revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. According to Sani, Tinubu appointed Wike as minister because the President does not want to betray the former Rivers State Governor for working for him in the 2023 general elections. He called on Wike to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and focus on the All Progressives Congress (APC) rather than playing games with the two parties. The former lawmaker said this will give Wike the opportunity to work excellently for President Tinubu as the FCT Minister and without distractions. Sani revealed these in an interview with Arewa Punch. He said, “Asiwaju (President) wants to send a message that he does not betray those who work for his own emergence. “As long as Wike remains in the PDP, it won’t be a relevant party because it will never be relevant in its scheme of opposition. Becaus...

  As a bold move towards accountability and internal cleansing, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has directed staff of the Commission to immediately declare their assets in line with civil service regulations and procedures.  He gave the directive on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Abuja while addressing senior staff of the EFCC. Olukoyede stressed that, fighting corruption required those at the vanguard to be above board. “All of us are going to declare our assets; from level 17, downward. I did mine, so there’s no reason for anyone to be afraid to do same. Even the Commission Secretary did, you all may also have done it in the past, but there’s need for all of us to do it again. We will declare our assets, and we are going to investigate it. We must live above board by setting the pace with good examples. As anti- corruption fighters, our hands must be clean, so ...

  PHOTOS: Supreme Court okays live broadcast of verdict on Atiku, Obi’s appeals In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court, on Thursday, gave permission for its judgement in the legal dispute trailing the presidential election that was held in the country on February 25, to be televised The apex court gave clearance for live coverage of the proceeding, barely 15 minutes before the time (9 a.m.) that was scheduled for the Justice Inyang Okoro-led seven-man panel to commence the delivery of the judgement.

 Mohbad’s Wife Cheated On Him With Another Marlian Signee, Dad Tells Court  Joseph Aloba, the father of Mohbad, on Wednesday, told a coroner’s court that the late singer told him his wife was “cheating on him another Marlian Records signee”. “I don’t trust his wife. My son told me she always put sleeping pills in his noodles and went to another room to sleep with another signee in the same house.

The founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Wednesday, said he has no plan to retire, noting that he is fit to run a relay race. While fielding questions from journalists in the VIP Lounge at the Benin Airport, he expressed optimism that the six-day conference would also impact positively on the physical and spiritual lives of the people. When asked if he was considering retiring after decades as the founder of the ministry, he said, “If you rest while you are not tired, if you rest while your vision is becoming brighter, If you rest when you see farther than you saw 50 years ago, you will not be called the wise man. “I’m getting the vision, more anointing, strength, and power. I can run a relay race today more than I could 50 years ago. When I start getting tired, I can start thinking of retirement. But for now, the vision is coming so fast that I’m trying to catch up. So, no retirement yet.

A Final Year student of the University of Portharcourt(UNIPORT) Identified as Collins has been arrested by the police for killing his girlfriend Justina Tiffany Otuene , also a 300 level Biochemistry student of UNIPORT for ritual purposes. An eye witness who confirmed the development to a Blogger Promise Uzoma Okoro said luck ran out of the boyfriend when he was attempting to dispose the lifeless body of his girlfriend before the Estate security arrested him along NTA road Portharcourt where he resides. The late Justina just celebrated her birthday on the 14th of October 2023 and was invited by her boyfriend, Collins from Mbaano in Imo state who ended her life gruesomely.

The Police Service Commission in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force has announced the beginning of recruitment of interested and qualified Nigerians for enlistment into the force as constable (recruits). In a bulletin posted on the Force X handle on Friday, the online application portal will be opened for the period of six weeks from 15th October to 26th November 2023. The bulletin further indicates that prospective applicants are required to complete the online application forms and submit them within the specified period via www.apply.policerecruitment.gov.ng. The portal is open to both male and female. General requirements 1. Applicants are expected to be of Nigerian origin by birth 2. Possess the National Identification Number 3. Possess a minimum of four credits in not more than two sittings one WASSCE/SSCE or its equivalent with credit in English and Mathematics. 4. The age of applicants must be between 18-25 years, they must be medically, physically, and psychologically ...

  Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has commended the Lagos judge and various organizations that advocated for a fair verdict in the case of Dr. Femi Olaleye. Before his life imprisonment sentence on Tuesday, October 24, Olaleye was arraigned by the Lagos State government on November 22, 2022, on a two-count charge for defiling a child and sexual assault by penetration. Henshaw claimed that while in court, Olaleye still tried to bribe and divert the course of justice by sending money to the victim and her money but the money was returned.  While speaking to the pressmen, Henshaw hailed the judge for his fair judgment and others who stood for justice while urging other states to follow this path in order to protect young girls. She said: "It is a day that I will always remember, it is a day that has been embossed in me that when you find a righteous judge when you find that you are in a dysfunctional society irrespective of bribery and corruption, it shows to me that... Thank you ...

   Former first lady of Rivers state and a judge of the Rivers State High Court, Eberechi Wike, has advocated the amputation of people found guilty of defiling m!nors.  Channels TV reports that Mrs Wike stated this on Tuesday, October 24, on the sidelines of the 2nd National Conference of Family Court Judges, Magistrates, and other Family Court Practitioners in Port Harcourt, the state capital.  She insisted that the current punishment isn’t drastic enough, adding that the move will deter sexual offenders from molesting minors. According to the judge, the society should step up punishments for people who defile children beyond life imprisonment or a 14-year jail term.  “We should do much more. I think we should do something that will be really drastic, that will make them think twice before they do that. I cannot think of anything better than having legislation that whatever part of your body you use on a child while defiling the child, that part should be cut o...

 My boss deceived me into donating my kidney to his younger brother for $20m, but never paid - Driver ***“He told me that he would give me 20 million dollars , buy a house for me in America and connect me to his rich friend in America where I would be driving big cars. I was excited. A 42-year-old man, Nwoko Eric, yesterday, revealed how his former boss allegedly deceived him into donating one of his kidneys to his younger brother, only to abandon him after the transplant was done. Speaking with journalists yesterday, in Gbagada Estate, phase 1, Lagos the indigene of Abia State, who worked for the Managing Director of a company in Ikeja, explained that in 2018, his boss assigned him to drive his ailing brother to the Saint Nicolas hospital, Lagos Island, for dialysis while he (boss) was outside the country. He said, “ When he returned to the country, he appreciated me for taking his brother to the hospital and informed me that his brother’s kidney had failed and that in the next on...

 As the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day beckons, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to commit at least N18 billion to cover Group Life Assurance benefits to soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The fund would also incorporate other expenses and entitlements for families of fallen heroes of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The President made the pledge on Wednesday while launching the Emblem Appeal Fund for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu also assured of his administration’s continued support to the nation’s Armed Forces by repositioning the Army. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our gallant troops, who have risen to the challenge of securing this great nation. ” In appreciation of the sacrifices of the men and women of our Armed Forces and to underscore this government’s commitment with their welfare, I have approved the sum of N18 billion for the payment of the Group Life Assurance benefits and other entitlements to the families of se...

  The senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, said the menace of Boko Haram in the North East has come and gone, and the zone should not be stigmatised over the insecurity of the past. He stated this on Wednesday while shedding light on his earlier motion on the need to upgrade the Maiduguri airport to an international airport by the Federal Government. In calling for the upgrade of Maiduguri airport, the lawmaker said some people will express concerns over security as a result of Boko Haram, but he averred that security has greatly improved in the North East compared to other zones across the country. He noted that Maiduguri is strategic for lifting passengers who embark on international flights. Reacting to questions, Ndume said: “If we have an airport in Maiduguri, that will solve problems associated with passengers embarking on international flights without even going to Lagos. “The issue of Boko Haram has come and gone, and well, we thank God that thes...

  Popular skit maker and content creator, Mark Angel has made a shocking revelation about his private life. In a recent podcast interview with Teju Babyface, the Port-Harcourt-born thespian revealed that he got married secretly and divorced secretly. However, he did not disclose when the marriage and divorce took place. The 32-year-old emphasised that given the current state of his romantic life, he wouldn’t entertain his daughter dating someone like himself. According to him, he was in an uncommitted relationship with about five different women. Mark said, “I was once married. I have never said this on any podcast, anywhere. I got married in secret and was divorced in secret. “I don’t know if I’m dating now or not. But I’ve like five different babes. If I were my daughter, I wouldn’t date someone like myself.”

  The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe has called for an end to the enforcement of sit-at-home in the South East, saying that the exercise is strangulating the zone economically and scaring prospective investors away. Abaribe who gave the advice in Umuahia while featuring on Flo 94.9 FM’s program, ‘South East Political Roundtable’, said that enforcement of sit-at-home was no longer necessary, as according to him, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, had already called for its suspension. The five-time Senator, who was also the Deputy Governor of Abia State, regretted that the South East economy had lost about N7 trillion since the inception of sit-at-home home crisis, regretted that some businessmen in the zone are contemplating relocating their investments to the places like Ikot Ekpene, in Akwa Ibom State, and other areas. He disclosed that Kanu personally spoke to him (Abaribe) and some other Igbo leaders during their visi...

  A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has reacted to reports of him saying the 2023 elections were compromised. Reports had it that Jega made the remark at a two-day retreat organised by the Senate in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Jega was quoted as saying: “We have seen, in 2023 elections, the damaging effect of how people in the corridors of power get their client/partisan nominees appointed, without being thoroughly screened, and then they are influenced to compromise the integrity of elections.” Reacting, Jega said the report was not a true reflection of his position. A terse statement by his Senior Research Assistant, Princess Hamman-Obels, reads partly: “The attention of Prof. Attahiru Jega has been drawn to a misleading report published in a number of online newspapers quoting him to have commented that the 2023 elections were compromised. “The report making the rounds is incorrect and not an accurate reflection of t...

  An Indian father has gone viral for welcoming his divorced daughter back home with a lavish party after her marriage ended. His statement after the party has also touched hearts and is now going viral. Sakshi Gupta, daughter of Prem Gupta, got married to Sachin Kumar, an engineer, in April 2022. However, she soon began suffering abuse from him and her in-laws.  After trying to sort out the situation for months, she confided her predicament to her father, who stood behind his daughter and fully supported her decision to end her marriage. In a reversal of customs, Prem Gupta, a Jharkhand man, celebrated his daughter’s return with a Baraat. "We should bring our daughters back home with respect and dignity when marriage ends" Father says as he celebrates divorced daughter The Baraat procession the dad organized for his daughter’s return was complete with drums and celebratory fireworks. As Sakshi rolled her luggage back home, a crowd followed her, rejoicing, singing, and welcom...

  The Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy has announced that it has recommended streamlining of taxes in the country to single-digit.  The committee’s Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who briefed newsmen after submitting the report titled ‘Quick Win Report’ to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, October 24, said they needed to prune the total number of Nigeria’s over 260 official and unofficial taxes to reduce the pains that businesses and individual payers are subjected to.    Oyedele noted that out of the 260 taxes paid by businesses and individuals, only 60 are official. The committee chairman who was in company with the Acting Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, added that the committee was working to ensure that the 60 were reduced to a single digit.

  Court sacks Redeemed Pastor Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso and orders fresh selection process. The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso on Wednesday, Oct. 25, upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye.  Recall that the Oyo State Government announced Redeemend Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun and made him king on 8th September 2023.  Before this time, one of the contestants, Kabir Laoye had sued Ghandi Olaoye, noting that he was not eligible to take Soun’s position.  The court ordered that the Oyo State government must not appoint anyone to the position, until after its judgement.

  Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position as national youth pastor of the Youth Alive Fellowship (YAF), the youth arm of the church.  This was disclosed by Church Gist, a platform owned by Pastor Leke Beecroft, one of the pastoral assistants at the church’s headquarters in Ota.  Just last month, September 2023, Isaac was announced as the national youth pastor of YAF, taking over from Pastor David Nwabueze who was transferred to Nasarawa State.  Isaac is said to be planning to begin a new ministry independent of the Living Faith Church.  He was ordained as a Living Faith Church pastor by American preacher Kenneth Copeland in May 2007.  In a recent interview, he said his purpose in life was “to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the fire God’s revival in our generation.”  Isaac pastored the Winners Chapel I...

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  We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head Investigation / Police Liaison Officer Location: Ojodu, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Description Investigation: Handling and supervision of internal investigations of all reported and suspected fraud incidences, misconduct, policy/procedure breaches and timely issuance of reports for management use either for internal or external actions in addressing root courses, control enhancements and for likely litigation actions. Conducts Investigations into incidents occurring on clients’ premises, cases reported by the company against the employees and cases affecting the performance of duties at our various locations. Develop initiatives to prevent, detect, investigate and respond to misconduct related incidences within the organization or client’s premises. Liaison: Liaises with Police/Military Authorities and other Law Enforcement Agencies in the country. Regular interactions with clients on escort duties especially...