As part of measures to address herder/farmer clashes and ensure seamless farming activities across Delta State, the State Government has announced the recruitment of 120 State Livestock Management Officers The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, made this disclosure on Thursday, 19 September, 2o24 in Asaba, the state capital while urging newsmen to engage in farming to bridge the hunger gap and enhance food security in the country. Arenyeka explained that issues of criminality and the herder/farmer crisis fall within the remit of the Federal Government, adding, “As a state, we initially recruited 50 SLMOs and…
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The Sokoto State Government has accused the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring a campaign of lies to distract and derail the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, his Chief Press Secretary, noted that the orchestrated campaign is targeted at hindering the constructive engagement with the good people of Sokoto State through the delivery of good governance by the governor. According to Bawa, ordinarily, the state government would not have honored PDP with a response, but given the fact that the Governor Aliyu administration is accountable to the people of Sokoto…
A 53-year-old man, named Bala Osoro, has narrated how he lured and sexually abused a 12-year-old pupil after threatening her with a knife. Osoro, a livestock dealer and resident of Ungwar-Kura street in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State, admitted he raped the minor while narrating his sadistic act to the operatives of Kogi State Vigilante Service. “I saw her in front of my house when I called her to help me fetch water from a well. Having fetched the water, I lured her into my room where I had sex with her. The devil lured me into the act. “I…
The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has paraded a 17-year-old woman, identified as Nguemo Ikyowe, for allegedly killing her three year old stepson, Vanen Ikyowe, in Ginde village, Guma LGA of the state. Parading the suspect at the Command’s headquarters in Makurdi on Thursday,19 September, 2024, the state Commandant, Larai Bitrus stated that the woman was arrested on Thursday, 12 September, 2024 for a case of culpable homicide. According to Bitrus, the Command received a distress call from members of the public that one Nguemo had murdered a three year old boy and…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women: Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, 20 September, 2024 in Lagos. According toHundeyin, the suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, an entry point into Lagos State, who had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a good Samaritan. He added that the suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six days old, while traveling from Abia State on…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples never to allow spiritual responsibilities to replace conjugal duties to each other. Adeboye gave this advice while speaking about the importance of maintaining romance in marriages. The famous Nigerian clergyman , in a post on his official X handle, said that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names whenever they are alone. According to him, anointing does not reduce romance, adding that marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy are allowed between a man and…
The legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted that he misses life as a football manager. The 82-year-old stepped away from manager after the 2012/2013 season. Ferguson retired after leading United to their 13th Premier League title in what was his 27th year at Old Trafford and since his departure, United have struggled for success, with Manchester City leading the way for much of the last decade. Speaking on BBC Breakfast about life post retirement, he said: “Yeah, I miss it sometimes. “I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said…
Francis Njoku, an Indrive cab driver, has threatened to sue Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade for accusing him of stealing her package. The disagreement between the duo occurred after the driver’s alleged refusal to deliver the actress’ package after ending the trip. Calling out the ride-hailing service in an Instagram post on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, Adunni claimed the driver took off with her package and refused to pick up calls. “@indrive.ng I have contacted you for hours but no response. One of your drivers has stolen my package. He ended the trip before getting to me and not picking up…
Tears flowed down the faces of people like a river as popular Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, professionally addressed Dele Gold was buried in Lagos. Thegazellenews.com reports that the Ekiti-born singer died after a brief illness on Wednesday, 11 September, 2024. The burial ceremony which took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos on Thursday,19 September, 2024, was attended by prominent figures. Among the prominent figures at the event were: popular Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, and gospel musicians: Genesis, Wale Dada and Femi Solar. Dele, who was also known as the Miliki Gospel King, was a native of Usi,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed the Gamboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices are washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River, 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Maiduguri. The severe flooding has so far killed no fewer than 30 persons and forced 400,000 others from their homes. The agency, in a post on its…