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A 38-year-old man has been arraigned before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate court for allegedly raping his seven-month-old daughter.   The father, named Mr. Simon Emeka, is alleged to have raped daughter Prosper Emeka starting from when she was only 3 months old.    When the case came up in court on Friday, June 5,  prosecuting police officer, Sergeant Friday Kanshio told the court that on June 1st, 2020, one Ms. Josephine Habba of No. 34 Modern Market Road Makurdi reported the matter at the Nigerian Police Force ‘D’ Division, Makurdi.   Kanshio said Habba had complained that on the same date, she went to Jestic Hospital in Makurdi with her daughter for treatment and heard one Mrs Favour Emeka crying and telling a nurse that her seven months old baby girl named Prosper Emeka was raped by her husband, Simon Emeka. It was alleged that the accused had been raping the baby since she was three months old.   Kanshio said during police investigation, the susp...

Barakat was found dead at the back of her house. A 19-year-old lady, identified as Barakat Bello, has been gang raped and murdered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. reports has it that the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 in the Akinyele area of Ibadan. Barakat was a student of the Institute of Agriculture, Research and Training, Ibadan. Barakat’s sister found her lifeless body behind their home. Further examination revealed that she was raped before being murdered. Father of the deceased,  Kasimu Elepo,  told S aharaReporters   that,  “I was not at home when the incident happened. The younger sister was not at home too, she went for Quaranic lessons but when she returned home, she saw her at the back of the house with deep cuts all over her body. She had been raped and killed. “Somebody called me on the phone that I should come home but he refused to tell me what happened. When I got home, I saw that my daughter had been raped and s...

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA ) on Monday announced the reduction of the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N121.50 from N123 per litre. According to its guidelines price for the month of June 2020, the ex-depot price band is now N100. 13 and N108. 13 per litre while ex-depot for collection is N108. 78 and N111.78 per litre. In a memo titled “A.4/9/017/C.2/IV/701 31“, the agency urged all marketers to operatensure within the indicative prices. The PPPPRA said: “Please recall the recently approved pricing regime which became effective 19th March 2020 and the provision for the establishment of a monthly price band within which Petroleum Marketers are expected to sell PMS at the retail stations. ” After a review of the prevailing market fundamentals in the month of May and considering Marketers’ realistic operating costs, as much as practicable, we wish to advise of a new PMS guiding pump mice with corresponding Ex-Depot price for the mon...

Majekodunmi Fasheke , popularly known as  Majek Fashek    was a Nigerian singer-songwriter and guitarist.  He was  best known for his 1988 album  Prisoner of Conscience , which included the multiple award-winning single "Send Down the Rain". lso known as  The Rainmaker , he has worked with various artists worldwide, including  Tracy Chapman ,  Jimmy Cliff ,  Michael Jackson ,  Snoop Dogg , and  Beyoncé . Fashek was born in Benin City to an Edo State  mother and a Ijesha father, but  identifies with his Benin roots. Various translations of his name  Fasheke include "high priest who does not lie", " powers of miracles" and "(system or medium of) divination does not lie" Majek Fashek was Born February 1949 in  Benin Edo State , Nigeria d ied on June 2, 2020 at the of aged 71 Genres Reggae , roots reggae , rock Occupation(s) singer, songwriter, actor Years active early 90s-June 2020 Goodnight Ma...

"Dragging God" is trending on Twitter after a number of Nigerian Twitter users took to the platform to blame God for not acting to save Uwa Vera Omozuwa when she was raped and murdered inside a church. The death of Uwa, a 22-year-old UNIBEN student who went to a branch of RCCG in Benin to read, has angered people. RCCG released a statement, saying that the church has been closed since the lockdown but Uwa usually collects the key to go into the church so that she can study in private. It was while studying on May 27 that she was attacked, raped, and killed. Reacting to Uwa's death, the death of Tina who was shot dead by police, and other ills in Nigeria, people put the blame on God and made some statements considered blasphemous. Other Twitter users have cautioned them and asked them to pick their words wisely. See some tweets below

Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck till he died, has been arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder.  The other 3 officers who stood by and watched are still under investigation, but no charges have yet been filed. Derek Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday along with three other officers involved in the detainment of Floyd, was taken into custody Friday and faces charges of 3rd-degree murder and manslaughter, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced. 3rd degree murder is a crime committed without premeditation or intention to kill and involves killing another person through inherent dangerous actions and with no regard to human life. Freeman said he expected more charges to come, possibly against some of the other three officers. “The investigation is ongoing," Freeman said, "We felt it was appropriate to focus on the most dangerous perpetrator. This case has moved with extraordinary speed.” Just a day ea...

Nigerian Singer  Simi  and her husband  Adekunle  have reportedly welcomed their first baby in the United States. The news was reported by Popular blogger SDK which suggested that, the couple welcomed their baby weeks before the singer Simi released her video “Duduke”. “Musicians Simi and Adekunle gold who are currently in the US welcomed their baby many weeks ago according to sources based in the US….”she blogged. The couples have been in the States even after the Pandemic Coronavirus took place. Simi gave birth birth in the States some weeks go but it became a secret until Blogger SDK disclosed it

The gunmen who abducted the Chairman of the Nasarawa State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)  Bishop Joseph Masi n, have contacted his family and are reportedly demanding a N20 million ransom. LIB reported yesterday that Peace Masin, the clergyman's son said seven armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen stormed their home at about 11pm on Tuesday, May 27 and abducted his father thereafter.  Serving an update on the abduction, the state CAN Vice Chairman Pastor Tayo  Samuel told New Telegraph that the abductors had contacted one of the victim’s sons and demanded N20 million. He said;  “Early this morning (yesterday), the kidnappers contacted one of his sons through his telephone and demanded 20 million. The negotiation is ongoing.” The state Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe has however disclosed that the police are already on the trail of the kidnappers

Eating a healthy diet is very important during the COVID-19 pandemic. What we eat and drink can affect our body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover from infections. While no foods or dietary supplements can prevent or cure COVID-19 infection, healthy diets are important for supporting immune systems. Good nutrition can also reduce the likelihood of developing other health problems, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. For babies, a healthy diet means exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months, with the introduction of nutritious and safe foods to complement breastmilk from age 6 months to 2 years and beyond. For young children, a healthy and balanced diet is essential for growth and development. For older people, it can help to ensure healthier and more active lives. Tips for maintaining a healthy diet: 1. Eat a variety of food, including fruits and vegetables • Every day, eat a mix of wholegrains like wheat, maize and r...

Economic hardship, laziness, and pressure from family and friends has forced many young men, especially in Africa to be engaged in Money Rituals. These young men seem not to understand why they should go the long way to succeed whiles they can consult a ritualist and with one or two rituals they can become a millionaire or even a billionaire over night. I chanced on a young man who gave me his name as Yussif, also known as Don Star. Yussif, a young man who is a Senior High School leaver shared his story with me. According to Yussif, he had to sleep with three (3) women a day due to his involvement in money rituals. He wants to quit but he has no idea how to go about it since there’s no turning back. The only advice he can give to the young men is to take their time and not be envious of someone’s riches for you don’t know how he made his money. It all started when his family could not afford to take him to University when he completed Senior High School because they did...