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Blind man in police net for defiling minor, siblings

By Osaigbovo Benin

Iguobaro,

blind man, Tony Okhiria in police net for reportedly defiling 8-year-old girl and her two other female siblings whose ages were given as 14 and 16, under a controversial circumstance. He was apprehended after actionable intelligence by police operatives, following a complaint by mother of the victims, Ms. Oribho Ibhare who was his tenant at his house at 9, Isidahomen Street, Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

Okhiria spoke to newsmen when he was being paraded by Edo State Commissioner of police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu at police on Monday headquarters in Benin City. He said he lost his sight to Glaucoma which is a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight, in 2009 after he returned from Lagos State to his abode at Ekpoma in 2003. The suspect denied having canal knowledge of the minors. But, said the Children and their mother had seduced him and sucked his breasts and his penis

severally especially after he had finish taking his bath. Okhiria said he had confronted the single mother of Eight Children severally to pay him his rent, but to no avail, before the incident occurred. He said trouble started when the victims mother simply identified as Ms. Oribho Ibhare paraded her little daughter, miss Praise returned back from School to his apartment after her Class teacher told her mother that her Child was bleeding in her private part. “The told me the child jumped down from a desk at School and

wood pierced her private part. Whenever they are playing with me, I do tell them not to come close to me because I am a Christian”. Last Friday, medical personnel at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH), Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State had carried out a correctional surgery on the injured virginia and protruded anus of the Child who is gradually recuperating. Police source at the Police Command said relatives of the suspect have called for a truce through the back channel. LR: Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa›ad Abubakar III; President Muhammadu Buhari; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe; Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu; Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Bello Danbazau and others during the Regional Conference for African Traditional and Religious Leaders on Keeping Girls in School in Africa, held yesterday in Abuja.

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Okowa re-election bid splits ‘Urhobo Nation’ in Delta From Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

he Urhobo Nation, across Delta State, has on Monday disagreed with Chief James Ibori over claim of massive Supports for the re-election bid of the state Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for the second term in office. Though Dr Okowa have been widely acclaimed to have performed creditably in the last three and half years, especially in the area of road construction, and was nicknamed” Road-master”, an urhobo group, however, known as “Urhobo Rennaissance initiative” cautioned Chief James, a two time governor of the state and Urhobo Nation leader against what they described as” Massive Supports for Dr Ifeanyi Okowa second term bid. In a press Statement Signed by One

Kingsley Efuetanu, National president, and Patrick Ivue Akpokona, General Secretary of the group respectively, the group alleged that Chief Ibori was being played Dr Okowa to achieve a predetermined desire. It insisted that Urhobo Nation was greater than any individual, and therefore called on the ex governor to watch his statement and consult Other leaders before reaching further conclusion if he Okowa believes he is for nobody and cannot stand for anybody. The group while outing some the alleged offences of Okowa to include: Chief Ighoyota Amori was set up in Delta central senatorial seat, Senator Nwaoboshi was pushed against Prince Ned Nwoko whose pupolarity and wealth Okowa hopes to harness for the general elections, adding that

today Senator Nwaoboshi has been unfairly treated by Dr Okowa in obvious preference for Prince Ned Nwoko. Other allegations by the group include: Senator James Manager Obvious Strong Supports for Dr Okowa’s victory in 2015,as not only did Okowa secure Ijaw supports through him and others, James Manager stood publicly and openly kicked against Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan for Dr Okowa to emerge the PDP Candidate in the state in 2014 primaries and, thereafter, made sure he got the Ijaw votes in 2015. Accordingly, the group further alleged that surprisingly however, Okowa kept mute in the electoral contest between two very faithful of PDP in the state, and his loyal allies, Senator James Manager and Chief Michael Didn’t alias Ejele for both of

them to contest the Senatorial race for Delta South senatorial district. The statement reads in part: “They both had brusises and unsavory tales to tell from the contest,Chief Ejele fought his Kingsman,Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan to a stand still financially and morally, mobilizing against his own just for Dr. Okowa to clinch the ticket and today he abandoned both to fight each other, indifferent to their plights and unnecessary financial wastage.” The group urges Chief Ibori to take a second look at the so called loyalty story of Dr Okowa and his declaration of unalloyed and total Supports for him, Okowa, warning that whatever Okowa was doing with him but using he Ibori personality was a ruse and personal agenda not for the interest of Urhobos or Urhobo nation.

PCRC wants tenure extension for police I-G

he Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to extend the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris`s tenure of office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris would attain the mandatory retirement age of 60 on Jan. 15. The Deputy National

Chairman (North) of PCRC, Alhaji Sanusi Ajiya, made the call on Monday in Abuja after a peaceful march to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja. He was represented by Prof. Nick Eze, National Vice chairman of PCRC. He said that Idris had recorded unprecedented achievements in the area of

security, adding that tenure extension of any official was the prerogative of the president. “We appeal to President Buhari in the interest of Nigerians to extend his tenure of office, we need him at this critical time in the country,“ he said. Ajiya said that those campaigning for the removal of the I-G were enemies of

progress, adding that extension would allow him to do more for the country. He said that under the leadership of Idris, kidnapping, armed robbery, cattle rustling among other crimes have been checked. He said that it was on record that this extension was not the first time as other police chiefs have enjoyed the same benefits.

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Lake Chad: 40 million persons threaten World Peace, Buhari warns

By Lawrence Olaoye

resident Muhammadu Buhari has warned world leaders that 40 million persons from the Lake Chad region pose serious threats to World Peace, should they not address the redirection of water into the dangerously receding lake. Buhari gave this warning while receiving Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Philip Baker, at the Presidential Villa, yesterday. The President, according to a statement made available to news men by his media aide, Femi Adesina, said the tragedy of the shrinking Lake Chad will continue to fuel more illegal migrations, banditry and provide willing hands for terrorism since majority of the people have lost their means of livelihood. “In 1920s, an academic rightly

predicted that except there’s a redirection of water to Lake Chad, it will dry up. “Now, whenever I go for any global meeting or visit a country, I will always draw the world’s attention to the adverse effect of climate change on the lake, and the resulting negative effects,’’ he said. Buhari urged the Canadian government to support the ongoing efforts to divert water from the Congo River to the lake. “Canada has the capacity to help us. The lake is now less than ten percent of its normal size. A redirection will help our people from getting into the Mediterranean Sea,’’ he added. The President said Nigeria and Canada have good relations dating back to the early 60s when Nigeria gained independence, commending the country for “its vast resource utilization and solid political background.’’

In his remarks, the Canadian High Commissioner commended President Buhari for providing leadership in the country, and championing the cause for the replenishing of the Lake Chad Basin, noting that the Canadian Governor General, Julie Payette, had presented a picture taken from space of the vanishing lake to the President when she visited recently. Baker said more than 11, 000 Nigerians were studying in Canada, with many residing in the country, assuring the President that majority of the students return to build and invest their knowledge in the development of Nigeria. The Canadian High Commissioner said he would work towards improving relations between both countries on migration, education, entrepreneurship training, mining, renewable energy and

Information Technology. Receiving Letters of Credence from the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Wendy Campbell Laing, Buhari said Nigeria remains grateful for the training support for the military in the North Eastern part of the country since it started fighting Boko Haram. The President congratulated Campbell Laing on her posting to the country, pointing out that Nigeria appreciates its relations with the United Kingdom, and will continue to pursue mutual interest in trade and economic issues. In her remarks, the British High Commissioner said the visits of the Prime Minister, Theresa May and Prince of Wales, Charles Philip Arthur George, to Nigeria last year were to further consolidate relations, and look forward to Nigeria’s support after Brexit.

I am the bridge to Nigeria’s unity development, says Atiku

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state, acknowledging cheers from his supporters, during his Campaign rally for the 2019 governorship election, at Doguwa da Tudun Wada Local Government Area yesterday in Kano state.

By Lateef Ibrahim,Abuja

he presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has declared that he is the only candidate who can bring about unity of all Nigerians and ensure development. Atiku made this assertion in AdoEkiti on Monday when he paid the Ewi of Ado, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejigbe, a visit in continuation of his nationwide campaign for next month’s presidential election. According to him, “I have been taking part in political process in this country for the past forty years and I know what it takes to make it work. “At this point in time, we need a true democrat who can bring unity and development to the country and I am convinced I am the bridge who can deliver such”, he said. Speaking on the need to restructure Nigeria, Atiku stated that it is “incontestable”. “I have realized that restructuring of the country is incontestable. Unless we restructure the country, we are not going to make any progress”. He then implore the traditional ruler to guide his people accordingly “in order to achieve our collective aim as a nation where everything works”. Atiku arrived the Palace in company of the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; former Governor of Ogun State and Deputy Chairman (South) PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Southwest Coordinator PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Peter Ayodele Fayose and some otherleaders of the party.

Campbell Laing said Britain will continue to support Nigerian troops in the North East and the people that were affected by the insurgency, assuring President Buhari that more attention will be given to non-oil trade exchange and strengthening of political ties. The President, who also received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Argentina to Nigeria, Maria Del Carmen Squeff, said the vast potentials in trade and agriculture for both countries could be further explored. In her response, the Ambassador of Argentina noted that both countries must move beyond the level of signing agreements to ensuring that issues of trade, sports, investments and agriculture get practical follow up for mutual benefit. Carmen Squeff said Argentina and Nigeria also have a lot to share on movie productions, sports like football and Polo, and festivals.

Save One Million Lives: World Bank donates $8.1m to Kano govt

From Kano

Mustapha

Adamu,

ano State Government has won $8.1 Million grant from the World Bank Assisted Saving One Million Lives Programme-for-Result (SOML PforR). The State Commissioner for

Health, Dr Kabiru Ibrahim Getso disclosed this while declaring open a four-day 2019 Work Plan Development Workshop for the programme, held in Kaduna State, yesterday. The commissioner pointed out that, the fund was meant to improve quality health care delivery in the state, with emphasis

on specific areas which include malaria prevention, nutrition, HIV prevention, improvement of maternal health, among others. The award, which was presented to the State by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented at the occasion by the Minister of Budget and Planning,

Senator Udoma Udo Udoma was received on behalf of the State by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The commissioner said the state government had expressed readiness to judiciously utilize the fund in the area of health services for the well-being of the citizenry.

Police sold gun to me, says suspected killer of wife, sons

By Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Benin

35-year-old suspected murderer, man, Uwaila Idehen in Benin on Monday alleged that he acquired his double barrel gun which he used to kill his wife and two sons from a policeman. He said he paid the sum of N200, 000 (Two Hundred thausand naira) for the gun which he claimed had been licensed. Uwaila who claimed to be a truck driver, allegedly shot and killed the trio

over infidelity on Sunday morning at Ovbiogie Community in Ovia north East Local Government Area the State, amid wailing and tears. He revealed this to newsmen when he was being paraded along with 67 other suspected criminals by Edo State Commissioner of police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu at police headquarters in Benin City. He said his late wife was in bed playing with his two sons when he fired the gunshot which forced the door opened and killed them.

The suspected murderer who claimed to be a psychiatric patient, said he had been involved in road crash and the dispute between him and his wife who had severally accused him of coming home late, had lingered for a long time. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, said the allegation by the suspected murderer has introduced a new dimension to the ongoing investigation. He explained that police authorities will be thorough in their investigation of

the suspect, Mr. Uwaila Idehen. He said the suspect will be arraigned in court after a postmodern has been conducted for the deceased who had been deposited in a morgue. “We asked him (Uwaila Idehen) yesterday. He searched everywhere and he couldn’t find the licence for the gun because he did not manufacture the gun. Police stopped issuing license years ago”. “Investigation will provide all these things and anybody that is involved in the gun running would be punished”, he said.