Police: Couple sold their child for N450,000, arrested for stealing neighbour’s daughter

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a woman, Christiana Uwem Ibanga and her boyfriend, Inyene Akpan, for allegedly stealing their neighbour’s daughter on 14th January 2025 in Abuja. During interrogation, it was discovered that the couple had earlier sold their own child for N450,000 in 2024. The state police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Wednesday.   According to police, the suspects were apprehended following a complaint from a woman (name withheld) who reported that Ibanga had allegedly lured her six-year-old daughter…

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NLC to protest against 50percent telecom hike, failed minimum wage implementation

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In a communiqué signed by the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, after its National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting in Abuja, yesterday, he said that, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, NLC will embark on a nationwide protest against the planned 50 per cent increase in the telecommunication tariff. The one-day rally and protest would take place in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It also threatened decisive action against state governments and other employers of labour, who failed to implement the N70,000…

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My Dog, My Life Decisions: Helen Paul’s new book x-rays societal ills

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Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on digital platform, Amazon is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical expose of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the citizens’ outcry. The first part, titled “My Dog, My Life Decisions,” exposes the dilemma of a campaign manager who campaigned for the ruler in power, who breached all the campaign…

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Fidelity Bank Chairman, Chike-Obi Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

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For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards. At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host of awardees who were recognized for their leadership across various sectors of the economy. Lauding the event organisers for the recognition, Chike-Obi said, “This is one of the proudest moments of my life. I thank the Thisday team, led by…

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Union Bank Rewards 360 Customers with N21 Million in First Save and Win Palli Promo 4 Draw

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Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has kicked off its Save and Win Palli Promo 4campaign on a high note following the announcement of its first set of winners in its inaugural monthly draws. The first live draw of this season, which took place at the Bank’s Head Office in Marina, Lagos, rewarded 60 customers with ₦100,000 each. Additionally, 300 other winners went home with ₦50,000 worth of gift vouchers during the inaugural live draw, which was conducted transparently and digitally under the supervision of relevant regulatory bodies. The winners…

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Nigerian woman denied US residency after DNA reveals sponsor is not her biological father

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A permanent residency application made by Mr. Adex Odiete for his daughter, Linda was rejected by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have denied after a DNA test proved he was not her biological father. The USCIS in 2007 approved an I-130 application for Mr Odiete’s daughter, granting her access to the country. After over a decade, the man initiated the formal process to upgrade his daughter’s immigrant status to a permanent resident, form I-148. The U.S. government requested supporting documents such as Ms Odiete’s birth certificate, tuition receipts and…

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Graves, arms uncovered after hotel demolition in Anambra

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A property believed to be kidmappers’ hide out officially registered as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, but popularly known as La Cruise Hotel, located along the Onitsha-Owerri Road was demolished on Saturday after the security operatives discovered its sinister operations. Located at Oba community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, the demolished building was discovered to have over 30 graves and shrine located underneath the structure. According to the authorities, the building operating under the guise of a hotel was busted after a tip-off by a whistleblower…

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Speed Darlington alleges assassination attempt

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Days after his release from Kuje prison, controversial rapper, Speed Darlington has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the musician claimed unknown gunmen opened fire on his car, leaving it riddled with bullet holes. According to him, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday as he was leaving a nightclub in Victoria Island, Lagos. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the rear of the vehicle severely damaged, with visible bullet marks. The rapper accused an unnamed individual of orchestrating the…

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How 74 year-old woman on wheelchair was burnt to death in Anambra

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Police operatives from Abagana Divisional Police Headquarters, Anambra, have arrested four suspects for allegedly burning a 74-year-old woman to death. The four suspects included a 21-year-old lady, Chinyere Ekwenugo, who allegedly conspired with others to kill the woman on wheelchair. Police public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement, said that the incident occurred around 9:00 am on Sunday. “During interrogation by the police operatives, the suspect, Chinenye Ekwenugo, confessed that her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Igwe, who is currently at large and three others set the victim ablaze,” he said. “They…

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Obasa on Lagos House of Assembly: ‘I remain the Speaker”

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The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, Mudashiru Obasa, on Saturday, broke silence about his removal. He spoke during a welcome rally at his Joel Ogunnaike GRA residence, Ikeja, describing the allegations against him fictitious and unsubstantiated. Obasa said it was important for the lawmakers to follow the constitutional procedure to remove him as speaker. The former speaker also denied the allegations of corruption brought against him by the lawmakers during his removal, describing the alleged financial misappropriations as impossible. Responding to questions from newsmen, Obasa…

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