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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested one of its officers for apprehending and raping a woman for not using face mask. The officer identified as Inspector Peter Ebah arrested the lady at Saakpenwaa checkpoint in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State. He then took her to a guest house where he raped her till morning before letting her go. The command’s spokesperson, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria that the officer had been arrested and currently detained. He said the command had launched a full investigation into the rape allegation by inviting the victim and the police officer and his team during the incident. He said, “The parties have provided useful statements to investigators. “They were invited on Thursday and the matter is being investigated by detectives at the state Criminal Investigation Department (CID). “The officer was detained immediately after giving his statement. “We assure members of the public that justice would be serv

There is outrage in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, following the alleged killing of a security guard at Ebenezer Primary School by operatives of the Department of State Services during an argument. The incident was said to have sparked anger among residents of the area. The deceased, who was identified as Kingsley, was said to have been accosted by the security personnel on Tuesday after he was found near a drunken man lying on the ground. Kingsley reportedly attempted to run away but was shot by the operatives believed to be from the Federal Capital Territory Command, and his body abandoned at the scene popularly known as corner shop not far from where he worked as a security guard. It was also gathered that the security guard might have been mistaken for a cultist and killed because he resisted arrest and attempted to escape. A resident of the area described corner shop where the incident occurred as a dangerous area to thread especially at night because of the criminal eleme

Chris Oyakhilome Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Founder and President of Believers Love World popularly known as Christ Embassy, has condemned the Nigerian Government for attempting to reduce the time of Sunday services. He said the government had no right to regulate churches and determine how long services take. Speaking in a broadcast, Oyakhilome said Christians should be allowed to serve God the way they want without government regulations and restrictions, The PUNCH reported. Chris Oyakhilome He said the number of hours they were imposing on churches was what they had left in the world. Oyakhilome said, “We can serve God as he wants us to, not as somebody says we should. “I am appalled that some people have the audacity to tell us how many hours we can spend in church. How dare you? “What in the world do you think you are? Your time is short. You cannot tell God’s people how long they can spend in church. If you built the building for them and you are saying you are not go

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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has expressed fears that Nigeria may crumble totally if citizens don’t pray for President Muhammadu Buhari. Gowon disclosed this during the thanksgiving service and reception organised by the Chrietian Association of Nigeria in honour of the newly appointed Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam, in Abuja. Though he acknowledged that Buhari was doing a lot, the security challenges are still obvious in the country, he said. Gowon reemphasised that if Nigeria’s territorial integrity was undermined, Somalia will be a child’s play, warning that no one should be allowed to toil with the unity of the country. Represented by the Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, George Akume, the former military ruler alleged that some people with sinister motives don’t want peace to reign in the country, hence the need for prayers. He said, “This commission is crucial and sensitive as one of t

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Leo Igwe To all Muslims across the country, I send you once again my heartfelt greetings and salutations on behalf of humanists and atheists in Nigeria as you mark yet another festival in your religious calendar. I send you this message at a critical time in the history of the relationship between humanists/Atheists and Muslims in Nigeria. As you may know, in many parts of the world, Non-believers and Muslims live side by side in peace. They co-exist and tolerate one another, despite holding different views and opinions. This is my wish and desire for humanist/atheist-Muslim relationships in the country. Unfortunately, the arrest and continued detention of Mubarak Bala, president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria has led to so much tension and a deteriorating relationship between Muslims (in Northern Nigeria) and atheists/humanists across the country. Once again, I reiterate that humanists and atheists in Nigeria do not seek to engage in any conflict with Muslims. Nigeria

John Danfulami The U.S. is unarguably the most powerful country in post Napoleonic state system--contemporary world. A confluence of variables like; its gargantuan size, geographical location, Union Treaty, alliance system, liberal philosophy, military might and democratic institutions engineered their unprecedented rise to stardom in a comity of nations. In summary: the U.S. is from all yardstick, a resounding success story. Not long after its emergence of the union on 7th July 1776, the country became a pacesetter and central player in global affairs. First, they led the crusade of abolition of transatlantic slave trade. Second, they played critical roles in the defeat of Germany and its axis in the First and Second World Wars. Many postulated that; minus their participation, Germany and her allies would have been the victorious block.   America's global influence became undisputable after the Second World War. The war exhausted imperial West and socialists USSR--that aut

A 52-year-old man, Adetokunbo Adelopo, who is also the pastor and General Overseer of New Life Church of God, Sagamu, Ogun State, has been arrested for kidnapping and detaining a dispatch rider, Job Ekpo Jonathan, in an underground hole inside his church The suspect was arrested at Lokosi area of Sagamu on July 17, 2020. The suspect and his gang were paraded by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, alongside others on Wednesday at the office of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team in Abuja. While speaking with journalists, Adelopo, who said he had spent over 20 years in the ministry, stated, "I was ordained as a pastor by Bishop Abayomi in Ibadan in 2014. We do a lot of charity in my church and during this COVID-19 pandemic period, I didn't have anything in my account and people were still coming for help. "We needed money to buy foodstuffs and ram for this Sallah and that was why I decided to source money from these com

Olabode Oluwaseun, a 47-year-old man, has allegedly beaten his pregnant wife identified as Blessing, to death in Ondo State.  Oluwaseun was said to have hit his late wife on the abdomen, leading to the death of she and her unborn child. The accused was arraigned before the Magistrates Court, Akure, on one count charge on Wednesday. Oluwaseun was said to have committed the crime on April 3 at the Oke-Agba area of Akure. Police prosecutor, Inspector Uloh Goodluck, informed the court that the offence was punishable under Section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code Cap 36 Volume 1 Laws of Ondo State. Uloh said the case was that of murder and asked the court to remand Oluwaseun in police custody pending legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecution. Counsel to the accused person, A. Ololike, did not oppose application for a remand order. Presiding Magistrate, N. T Aladejana, ordered that Oluwaseun be remanded in police custody pending legal advice from DPP.  He adjourned t

Edo State deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, has mocked Adams Oshiomhole, ousted National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, for kneeling down while campaigning for Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Oshiomhole had knelt to beg council of traditional rulers in Edo State to vote for APC’s candidate, Ize-Iyamu, in the September 19 governorship election. Shaibu said kneeling would not deceive the people to vote for Ize-Iyamu. He added that the APC and its candidate would be defeated in the election. He said, “No amount of kneeling stunt will save the former national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, and his candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, from defeat.” Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from All Content https://ift.tt/33dG84V

A 300-level student of the Department of European Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Gbadebo Richard, has died in an industrial accident in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday. SaharaReporters gathered that the accident happened at the Oluyole factory of Henkel Nigeria Limited, producers of WAW detergent and soap. Twenty-year-old Richard, who was on night shift, was said to have fallen into one of the machines in the factory. The other workers were not aware until they saw blood coming out through the other side of the machine. “His family members were not informed by the company until an unknown number called them. So they mobilised to the company and blocked the road, about 30 police officers were called in to prevent disturbance.  "An ambulance later came and Richard’s father was allowed into the building. He later went with the body, packed in a plastic bag in the ambulance to the morgue at Teju Hospital without any of the staff of the factory,”