“I Provided Everything For My Wife Afiba; She Lacked Nothing,

 The husband has been pondering the reasons behind his spouse behavior.

“I Provided Everything For My Wife Afiba; She Lacked Nothing, I Wonder Why She Allowed Her Single Friend Push Her Into This” — Husband Of Afiba, One Of The Girls K!llǝ∂ By Andrew Ochekwo, The Aba-based Man They Met On Facebook Says In An Interview

According to a Whatsapp chat in circulation, Celine charged the now deceased Andrew, N1million for him to spend time with she and her friend, Afiba.

We demolished illegal structures in the metropolis to curb crimes -Commissioner

 We demolished illegal structures in Bauchi metropolis to curb crimes – Commissioner

ByNews Desk

June 6, 2024

The Bauchi government has said that the ongoing demolition of illegal make shift structures would enhance security network in the state capital.

Abdulhamid Bununu, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs said this at a news conference on Thursday in Bauchi,

He said the exercise was prompted by credible intelligence on activities of criminal elements hibernating some of criminal elements hibernating some of the structures on the road side and other strategic locations in the metropolis.

“The government is not unaware of the consequences of such order on small business owners, but sees it as paramount to upheld the fabulous security enjoy by the state.

“The security will rapidly increase while security operatives will work for the protection of peace without hindrances in the state,” he said.

Governor's Generosity: Awarding #10 million Naira to Top Graduating Student

 The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has awarded ₦10 million to the best-graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Olaniyi Olawale, Accounting Education, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.98. 

THE SOUTHERN POST gathered that the Governor said that he awarded the best graduating student with a sum of 10 million Naira as a recognition of the academic achievement and hard work.

Death Toll Rises To 20 In Niger Mine Collapse, 14 Still Trapped – Police

Twenty people have been confirmed dead from the collapsed mine in the Galkago community in the Shiroro district of Niger state; while fourteen more people are still trapped and awaiting rescue.

By The Southern Post

The police commissioner during an inspection of the mine said that operators of the collapsed mining site operated without regard to safety measures and the welfare of the labourers.

This is according to the commissioner of Police Niger State Command Shawulu Danmamman who visited the mine site on Wednesday.

The incident which happened on Monday was believed to have been caused by the torrential rains which softened the soil.

Niger state emergency service agency spokesman Hussaini Ibrahim had said one person was confirmed dead, several others were injured, while 30 persons including the site manager, were trapped as a mining pit collapsed

The police commissioner during his inspection of the mine said that operators of the collapsed mining site operated without regard to safety measures and the welfare of the labourers.

The commissioner was accompanied by the state commissioner of Homeland Security, Bello Muhammad, and also the commissioner of solid minerals Garba Auna.

His inspection also revealed no ambulance or equipped medical kits were present in-situ as well as personnel to care for labourers in terms of emergencies. (CHANNELSTV)

Kano State Government Issues Quit Notices To Public Park Occupants

 Kano State Government Issues Quit Notices To Public Park Occupants

The move aims to reclaim these spaces for public use, fostering relaxation and ecological balance.

By Sadiq Ilyas

Updated June 6, 2024

The move aims to reclaim these spaces for public use, fostering relaxation and ecological balance.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in commemoration of World Environment Day, the State Commissioner for Environment, Alhaji Nasir Garo, emphasised the importance of this initiative.

“We have already served most of the occupants quit notice except those that petrol filling stations have been built on,” Garo stated.

The commissioner highlighted the government’s commitment, to improving air quality and enhancing the ecosystem.

“We are trying to improve on the quality of air in our environment as well as improving the ecosystem, hence the need to ensure the recovery of these entities,” he added.

In addition to reclaiming public parks, the Kano State Government has also embarked on an ambitious tree-planting campaign.

“KNSG is planning to plant more than 3,000,000 seedlings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders like ACReSAL, NGOs, individuals, and the organized private sector,” Garo announced.

This initiative is part of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, a six-year collaboration with the World Bank and the Federal Government. It aims to address the critical challenges of desertification control and landscape management across Nigeria’s 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Reflecting on the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, “Land Restoration, Stopping Desertification, and Building Drought Resilience,” Garo noted the state’s efforts to recover 10,000 hectares of degraded land for agricultural use.

“The state government, in collaboration with the ACReSAL Project and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, is working towards recovering about 10,000 degraded land in Kano,” he said.

The commissioner also highlighted several achievements of the current administration in environmental management. These include the establishment of a state-of-the-art soil and water laboratory at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, drainage clearance to prevent flooding, and ongoing erosion control measures.

Moreover, Garo praised the partnership between the Kano State Government and the National Great Green Wall project, which focuses on community tree nurseries and plantations.

Funds and lands are put together for the establishment of community tree nurseries and plantations in the state,” he noted.

Garo reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to environmental sustainability, and improving the welfare of Kano State residents.

“The welfare of ministry personnel and the enhancement of working conditions are also priorities, with repairs and renovations being carried out at the ministry headquarters,” he said.

US President’s Son Risks 25-Year Jail Term As Court Hears He Texted Using Crack Cocaine After Illegal Gun Purchase

US President’s Son Risks 25-Year Jail Term As Court Hears He Texted Using Crack Cocaine After Illegal Gun Purchase

According to the BBC, Mr Biden, 54, texted that he was “sleeping on a car smoking crack” in one message sent to his brother’s widow days after the firearm purchase, an FBI agent testifying at his trial said.

At the criminal trial of Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, the court heard from an FBI agent that Hunter texted that he used crack cocaine shortly after he illegally bought a gun in 2018.

According to the BBC, Mr Biden, 54, texted that he was “sleeping on a car smoking crack” in one message sent to his brother’s widow days after the firearm purchase, an FBI agent testifying at his trial said.

GOV ENO REASSURES A'IBOMITES OF GLORIOUS SECOND YEAR

 GOV ENO REASSURES A'IBOMITES OF GLORIOUS SECOND YEAR 

By Anietie Edet

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has expressed optimism that the second year of his administration will be glorious and prosperous

 

The Governor gave the assurance while addressing congregants on the third and final day of the government-backed Prayer Summit, organised by the State Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN) and Fathers in Faith for Good Governance held at the International Christian Worship Center, Uyo, with the theme, "From Glory to Glory".

Expressing gratitude over the contributions and commitment of different people to the success of the spiritually-stimulating event, Governor Eno thanked the organisers, Akwa Ibom Christian community, youths and all for holding hands in prayers, thanking God and handing over the affairs of the government in the next one year to the Almighty.

He particularly appreciated the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the Senior Pastor of the Shepherd House, Reverend Joshua Talena, Apostle Emmanuel Kure of the Throneroom Ministry and other clerics who availed themselves to minister to the State and its people.

Reflecting on his first year in office, the Governor said only God deserved the glory for whatever achievements that his administration has recorded so far, affirming that only God could have made the 3-days gathering such a success.

In his words, "Our presence here these three days means that we agree in totality to commit our ways to God and we are emboldened. We are here for the growth of Akwa Ibom, all of us in our different areas, we trust and believe in God that after these three days, God's hand will be evident on Akwa Ibom State.

"He has helped us in the first year. If we did anything at all, if we touched any life at all, the glory should return to God and we lay our crowns before him, because no man can do anything of his own accord. It is not in man to do anything good, so we return glory to God."

According to him, the three days gathering signals the beginning of the second year of his administration and a rededication of the State Government, assuring that God will do even more than he did in the previous year in leading the State in righteousness and establishing his glory over the land to prosper it. 

"We have also come these three days to say to him Lord, do much more for us. Our eyes are on you. We have no help except from you. So, we asked him these three days as a state to lead us, to guide us and to teach us.

"Our state will prosper and we will live aright. We will live with the fear of God and we will live in righteousness. That is our prayer, that's our desire and I know that God Almighty will bring all these to fruition because we have started with him, because His name is at stake over Akwa Ibom and I know that God will defend his name," the Governor stated.

In his message on the theme of the summit, "From glory to glory", the guest minister, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, Founder/President of Throneroom (Trust) Ministry Kaduna, noted that glory is the very essence of the life of God that beautifies everything.

Making reference to some major happenings in the country in particular, and around the world as a whole, he said God is deliberately interfering with history and people, and cutting off the legs of the wicked ones.

Apostle Nuhu Kure who said It's only God that brings people into glory urged Christians to always seek the face of God for His glory.

He commended the Governor for beginning his second year with God, assured that the State will continue to grow from glory glory .

AKWA IBOM LAWMAKER DONATES WATER PROJECTS, GENERATING SETS TO COMMUNITIES

 RELIEF, AS ESSIEN UDIM LAWMAKER DONATES WATER PROJECTS, GENERATING SETS TO COMMUNITIES 

The joy of the people of Ukana Ikot Akpabin and Ukana Akpautong both in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State knew no bounds on Wednesday when they received two water projects and two generating sets from the member representing Essien Udim State Constituency in the House of Assembly, Prince Ukpong Akpabio II as part of activities to celebrate his one year in office.

The facilities were in fulfilment of the lawmaker’s campaign promise and in line with his commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents through the provisions of basic and social infrastructure.

Cutting the tape to commission the projects in each of the two communities, Prince Akpabio also said that the gesture was part of his legislative duties to provide assistance in response to the yearnings of his constituents, thereby complementing the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno’s rural development drive at making life more meaningful to the people at the grassroots.

Prince Akpabio, who is the Deputy Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Economic Planning and Development, explained that the generating sets are to help the communities in pumping the water, stressing that the initiative was targeted at achieving sustainable development goals of clean water and sanitation.

�He used the occasion to give his scorecard and that of the Governor in the areas of road infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare, empowerment and improved reward system, as well as housing, human capacity development, peace and stability and promised that more projects would be facilitated to his constituency.

Receiving the project, Clan Head elect of Ukana East, Akuku Udousung Ekorok said the gesture was exemplary of the lawmaker describing him as a legislator with proven track records who had made life better for his constituents.

He assured Prince Akpabio that the people of Ukana Ikot Akpabin would continue to give him the necessary support to do more.

At Ukana Akpautong, the Acting Chairman, Akpautong Council of Chiefs, Chief Samuel Anthony Ntuk expressed gratitude to Prince Ukpong Akpabio for surpassing the expectation of the people and promised to protect the facilities against vandalism.

Activities to mark Prince Akpabio’s one year in office continues on Saturday, 8th June, 2024 with the inauguration of a two-bedroom bungalow for a widow in Ikot Ibanga and a three bedroom bungalow for a youth in Ikot Essien both projects designed, constructed and completed by the lawmaker to complement Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Compassionate Homes Initiative.

The finale of the first anniversary celebration holds Sunday, 16th June, 2024 with a thanksgiving service at Mount Zion Lighthouse Full Gospel Church, Ikot Ide, followed by dedication and opening of Constituency Office in Ukana Uwa and Ward Briefing and Empowerment in Ukana Ikot Nwo.

His mom asked to turn the Playstation volume down. He decided to stab her 22 times instead

 His mom asked to turn the Playstation volume down. He decided to stab her 22 times instead

“This is, as I said, in my more than a decade on the bench, one of the most brutal murders that I’ve presided over”

A New Hampshire man will spend at least 40 years in prison for killing his mom and setting her remains on fire after she asked him to turn down the volume of his PlayStation.

Thomas Humphrey, 47, was given the 40 to life sentence this week after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He also pleaded guilty to felony arson for burning the remains and was sentenced to five to ten years. The sentences will run back-to-back.

On Dec. 4, 2023, Humphrey was playing the PlayStation that his mom Linda Tufts, 70, had given him as a birthday gift, according to Law & Crime. The two got into an argument over the volume when Humphrey got angry and stabbed his mom 22 times.

After the stabbing, Humphrey lit his mother’s remains on fire inside their Goffstown, New Hampshire, home.

Humphrey had been living in his mom’s basement at the time of the attack.

First responders were called to the home around 2:20pm for a small fire. After they put out the blaze, they found Tufts dead in the home from the stab wounds.

Thomas Humphrey, 47, was sentenced to 40 years to life for killing his mom after they argued about the volume of his PlayStation.

Thomas Humphrey, 47, was sentenced to 40 years to life for killing his mom after they argued about the volume of his PlayStation. (Goffstown police)

Police also found Humphrey inside the home holding the knife, according to the report. He appeared to have self-inflicted stab wounds. Humphrey was taken to the hospital before he was charged with his mom’s murder.

Neighbors told local media that Humphrey had been kicked out of the house and was only allowed to return shortly before the attack. Humphrey’s father was at work when the killing happened.

New Hampshire Superior Court Judge N. William Delker blasted the killer as he sentenced him to decades behind bars.

“This is, as I said, in my more than a decade on the bench, one of the most brutal murders that I’ve presided over,” he said. “The brutality of this crime simply makes it too dangerous not to impose a very lengthy state prison sentence.”

A man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot cliff

 According to CNN reports, a man has died after falling from a 1,981 foot cliff in Norway that featured in a “Mission Impossible” film.

Preikestolen, known in English as “Pulpit Rock” is a cliff in southwestern Norway overlooking the Lysefjord. It is one of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes and sees more than 300,000 visitors a year, according to the country’s official tourism website.

Nina Thommesen, police attorney for the Sør-Vest politidistrikt, confirmed that a man in his 40s had died on Monday. She said the man was traveling alone and was found with his phone and ID. He has not yet been officially identified, but the police say they are “reasonably certain” of his identity.

Nina Thommesen, police attorney for the Sør-Vest politidistrikt, confirmed that a man in his 40s had died on Monday. She said the man was traveling alone and was found with his phone and ID. He has not yet been officially identified, but the police say they are “reasonably certain” of his identity.

“The police are investigating the case as a fall accident,” Thommesen told CNN. “We have no assumptions that anything criminal has happened.”

Two witnesses were questioned on Monday, including one who saw the incident happen. He explained that the man slipped and fell.

Although it is “the most iconic natural landmark in Norway,” according to the non-profit which manages the site, Preikestolen grew in fame when it was featured in the sixth “Mission Impossible” film, starring Tom Cruise.

It was used as a filming location – doubling for Kashmir – in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” for an action sequence at the end of the 2018 film, where the film’s two central characters fall off the cliff.

For the premiere of the film, 2,000 people hiked 4 kilometres (2.4 miles) to the cliff to see it projected by lasers at night. Cruise praised the premiere, calling it “the most impossible screening” of the film.

The film was expected to have a positive impact on the area and local tourism, according to the Preikestolen non-profit, who work to preserve the area and keep it safe for visitors.

Police in Lagos have begun investigation into how two teenagers sold their organs to a medical doctor

 Police in Lagos have begun investigation into how two teenagers residing at Iyana-Ipaja area sold their organs to a medical doctor in Abeokuta, Ogun state for N200, 000 without the consent of their parents.

 After the headline of the story was shared by an X user Instablo9Ja page.

 Another On X.com user by name Daniel Regha expressed sadness said that Whatever the story or reason might be, I pray the doctor faces the full wrath of the law; This is the height of wickedness. He/she did not only take advantage of their naivety but also did that without the consent of the teenagers' parents. I wish the girls knew better. This is awfu!.

The Southern Post 

25 Ajayi Crowther varsity undergraduates arraigned for beating fellow student to death 5th June 2024

The Southern Post

Twenty-five students from the Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State were arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court on Wednesday in connection with the murder of a fellow student, Alex Timileyin. Timileyin was allegedly beaten to death by his colleagues for allegedly stealing a mobile phone.

The accused students, ranging in age from 18 to 34, have been remanded in prison custody until July 8, when their trial is scheduled to commence.

An activist from Itsekiri in the Warri Kingdom, Delta State, known as 'Lord Of Warri', revealed the incident on X.com. According to THE SOUTHERN POST Online, Timileyin was fatally beaten inside Shepherd Inn hostel on the school grounds by fellow students over accusations of mobile phone theft.

“The court has remanded them in prison until July 8, pending trial.

House of Representatives Knocked organised Labour leadership on propagated misinformation regarding the earnings of lawmakers.

 The House of Representatives has attacked organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, for feeding the public about what it described as “fake earnings” of its members.

By Adekunle Sulimon

2min reads

The House of Representatives has attacked organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, for feeding the public about what it described as “fake earnings” of its members.

It said that the attempt was made to stoke public resentment against the lawmakers and undermine the credibility of the legislature.

It warned that such acts could stoke public resentment against lawmakers and undermine the legislature’s credibility, calling for the actors sabotaging the nation’s economy to be brought to justice.

The House made this known in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, on Tuesday.

The statement read, “The House of Representatives acknowledges the recent industrial action undertaken by the NLC and the TUC due to the breakdown in negotiations for a new national minimum wage.

“The People’s House is pleased to note that the strike action has been suspended for one week to allow for further negotiation.

“During this period, as we have previously demonstrated, the People’s House remains responsive and committed to actively engaging all stakeholders to resolve the issues in the best interest of Nigerians.

“House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has consistently advocated a living wage and better working conditions for workers.

“At various fora, he has emphasised the importance of addressing key national priorities, including the state of the economy and insecurity, through legislative action.

“While the Green Chamber is in full support of the call for improved wages and working conditions, there is a great need to exercise caution in increasing the minimum wage beyond what our economy can sustain to avoid unintended outcomes such as inflation, layoffs, and other adverse economic consequences.

“Thus, we restate the importance of approaching this issue from a balanced perspective to ensure long-term stability and prosperity for all.

“In the same vein, we observed with concern the direction of the strike action before its suspension and what it portends for the future.”

The House also condemned the shutdown of critical infrastructure, such as the national grid and airports, during the joint unions’ mandated strike.

“Importantly, the shutdown of critical infrastructure, such as the national grid, constitutes economic sabotage and is detrimental to the well-being of our country. Those responsible for these actions must be held accountable.

“We also find it troubling that the leadership of Organised Labour, the majority of who live far above the means of the average Nigerian, would engage in actions that exacerbate the suffering of ordinary citizens.

“It is necessary, therefore, to state that while industrial actions and dissent are fundamental rights within our democratic space that must be protected, the manner in which Labour conducted itself during the just-suspended strike largely shows a lack of empathy for Nigerians.

“Is the objective of the leadership of the unions to compel the government to implement a living wage or to inflict pain on Nigerians?

“Additionally, it is important to address persistent misinformation and disinformation propagated by organised Labour leadership regarding the earnings of lawmakers.

“This is especially because organised Labour has, for years, contributed to false narratives about the remuneration of members of the National Assembly, exaggerating figures to stoke public resentment and undermine the credibility of the Legislature.

“This tactic diverts attention from the core issues at stake and unfairly vilifies the institution of parliament. It is crucial for all parties to engage in an honest and transparent dialogue rather than resorting to the spread of inaccuracies for political leverage.

“Contrary to the insinuations of the Labour leadership through its social media platforms, the Legislature is on the side of Nigerians and will continue to act in the best interest of our constituents – giving meaning to their mandate.

It further urged the union leadership to return to the negotiation table and engage other stakeholders in good faith to achieve a balanced and sustainable outcome.

Punch

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS, Set For OCTOBER 26 IN AKWA IBOM

 A’Ibom schedules October 26 for LG elections

By Ernest Akpan

Akwa Ibom State has scheduled October 26th,2024 for elections into the 31 local government councils inthe state.

Governor Umo Eno made the announcement on Tuesday in Uyo during a stakeholders engagement meeting organized by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC).

Eno who was represented by the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Frank Archibong, also presented the election plan to representatives of political parties and other stakeholders.

His words, “This event is a precursor to all of the electoral activities that will ultimately culminate to 2024 local government elections.

“We are all aware that the governor assumed office May 29 last year and because of the shortness of time between May and December he was not able to conduct the local government elections which is why we have caretaker committees manning the local governments.

“I know how he has pressurized the AKISIEC to have the local government elections. Nothing stops us from having the elections this year because Akwa Ibom State and His Excellency do not want to be counted among those running caretaker committees”,

The governor assured that elected council chairman will be sworn in on December 7 in compliance with the electoral plan of the state.

According to the timetable, political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between July 22nd and August 26th 2024 while commencement of campaigns is on August 26 among other activities.

Speaking earlier the Chairman of AKISIEC, Aniedi Ikoiwak assured political parties of adequate security and a free and fair elections.

Ikoiwak said, “Given the critical importance of human and material security during elections, the Commission will take very practical measures to ensure there is adequate security before, during and after this year’s elections”.

JUST IN: We will pay Heritage Bank customers within one week – NDIC MD

 JUST IN: We will pay Heritage Bank customers within one week – NDIC MD

Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of Heritage Bank it was already in the process of paying them.

The Managing Director of NDIC, Bello Hassan,  stated this at a briefing where he outlined the processes of repayment, insisting that the corporation will not take 30 days as stipulated by law but will settle customers within one week.

The Nation reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday, June 4, revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank.

According to the CBN, the decision was due to the bank’s inability to improve its financial performance.

“The Board and Management of the bank have not been able to improve the bank’s financial performance, a situation which constitutes a threat to financial stability,” the CBN said.

However, the apex said Heritage Bank had not improved and “has no reasonable prospects of recovery”, thereby making revoking the licence the next necessary step.

Details shortly…