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Rape: Fatoyinbo case forwarded to Ministry of Justice -Police

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In a letter addressed to Lagos-based photographer, Busola Dakolo, wife of Timi Dakolo, the Nigeria Police Force says it has forwarded the alleged rape case of the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation at the Federal Ministry of Justice. In the letter signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration at the Force Criminal Investigation Department, the police said the DPP would study the case file and then give advice. The letter read in…

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Worship centres to reopen in Lagos June 19, others to be reviewed in two weeks– Sanwo-Olu

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‌ Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has authorised the reopening of worship centres in the state. The governor stated this on Thursday during a briefing at the Government House, Marina. He said mosques are to reopen from June 19 while churches are to begin services from June 21. He said hotels are allowed to reopen while gyms, night clubs, and cinemas would still remain closed, adding that the decision to reopen them would be reviewed in the next two weeks. Sanwo-Olu said, “There will now be restricted openings of religious houses…

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Prison NCoS says Orji Kalu was “well-behaved” in prison

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Former Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu, was “well-behaved” during his stay in prison over alleged N7.1bn fraud, says the Nigerian Correctional Service. Kalu breathed the air of freedom following his release from Kuje custodial centre by the Nigeria Correctional Service on Wednesday. This was in obedience to the Tuesday order of a Federal High Court in Lagos. The NCoS spokesman, DCC Austin Njoku, confirmed the development. He stated, “Ex-governor Orji Kalu was released from custody at exactly 5.05 pm on Wednesday. He was discharged after we received the court warrant…

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Retired army captain defiles four-year-old niece, blames alcohol

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A retired army captain, Bassey Ekanem, has been arrested by the police in Calabar, for allegedly defiling his four-year old niece. The incident happened at Ekanem’s residence at 12, Edim Ibangha Street, Big Qua Town, Calabar. According to a source, Ekanem, who is in his 60s, claimed he was under the influence of alcohol. A neighbour, who pleaded not to be named, revealed that Ekanem, “had sent the lady living with him to the market; then he lured the little girl into his apartment and started fingering her and broke…

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Khafi Kareem: Why I didn’t report my rapist

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BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem, has revealed that she was raped but didn’t report her rapist. Giving reasons for not reporting the man that raped her, Khafi wrote: #WhyIDidntReport – because he apologised right after. Because I made myself believe him being drunk was an excuse. Because the one person I did tell said I caused it. Because I felt dirty and ashamed. #WeAreTired Yes this did happen to me. I’m sharing in the hope that others will feel no shame in sharing what happened to them. Please don’t deflect or…

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Premier League clubs set for friendlies after being given go-ahead

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The Premier League has given clubs permission to play friendly matches, with strict restrictions, before the restart on 17 June. Premier League leaders Liverpool held an 11-a-side game in training at Anfield however, the Premier League has outlined a number of conditions such as negative Covid-19 tests being returned by players involved. Measures have also been put in place ensure hygiene and social distancing rules are adhered to which include: Clubs being forbidden from travelling for further than 90 minutes, though teams like Newcastle will be granted special dispensation if…

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“I have chosen the party that brought me into power” – Obaseki on governorship re-election bid

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, affirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in light of his quest to seek re-election as governor of the state. While addressing members of the Obaseki Mandate Group FCT, in Abuja, he said his supporters had offered to pay for his expression of interest and nomination forms “on any platform he chooses” but that his choice remains the APC platform which brough him to political limelight. “I have chosen the party that brought me in the first place–the APC. No matter the challenges,…

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Fuel price further reduced, now sells at N121.50 per litre

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A further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N121.50 per litre, was yesterday effected by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), N2.0 down from N123.50 per litre last month. This is the third reduction this year. In a letter to petroleum products marketers, the PPPRA disclosed that the new price band for PMS is now N121.50 and N123.50 per litre, meaning that no marketer is allowed to sell above the highest price range of N123.50. The letter, with Reference number:…

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Doctors knock Dapo Abiodun over comment on strike

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Nigeria Medical Association, Ogun State chapter and the South-West caucus of the Association of Resident Doctors, on Monday, attacked the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for berating doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. The NMA said it was disappointed and ashamed of the governor for calling its members irresponsible for demanding their rights. The NARD South-West stated its position in a statement by its leader, Dr Oiwoh Sebastine in Abeokuta on Monday. The NARD caucus comprising members in Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo states said the doctors’…

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FG relaxes curfew, opens churches, mosques

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The Federal Government has approved the relaxation of restriction  placed on  churches and mosques starting from Tuesday (today). The Chairman of the presidential task force and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this at the PTF press briefing in Abuja, said the reopening of churches and mosques would be based on guidelines issued by the task force and protocols agreed on by states. The Coordinator of the PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu, gave detailed explanations of the recommendations approved by the President. Mustapha said the ban…

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