Thursday 8 August 2013

Govt Opens Bank Account For Mum Of Triplets After Her Husband Abandoned Her

The Nigerian mother of the triplets whose husband ran away when the news of the birth reached him last week has received assistance from her home state, the Ogun State government.

Responding to many calls from the people and good Samaritans, government has facilitated the opening of a bank account for the woman to enable those who want to assist the woman and her children do so. 

The account was opened with Sterling Bank with the Account name: Akapo Taiwo Kehinde Idowu, Account number: 0021422589, Sort code: 232170012. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Elizabeth Sokunbi had led the government delegates to visit the Afojupa village house of the mother of the babies in Owode-Egba in Obafemi/ Owode local government area of Ogun State with the traditional ruler of Owode, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo. 

The state government donated clothing materials, babies' needs as well as cash. Mrs. Akapo, expressed appreciation for the government gesture and also thanked the traditional ruler for his priceless support before and after she gave birth to the triplets. 

She seized the occasion to appeal to her runaway husband, who has not shown up at home since she delivered the babies, to come out of hiding, especially now that government has offered assistance for the welfare of the children.

The 30-year-old mother of five, Bosede Akapo was assisted by a neighbour on a motorcycle to the hospital on Wednesday, 24 July, 2013 when she was pressed with labour and thereafter delivered triplets at Ore-ofe Maternity Home in Owode-Egba town.

The monarch of the community paid the hospital bill.
Both the woman and her children are in good condition, though, the head of the family.[PM News]

Man Kills His Wife, Then Posts A Picture Of Her Dead Body On Facebook

(Complex Mag) – A man in South Miami allegedly killed his wife, then posted the horrific photo on Facebook today. CBS Miami reports that 31-year-old Derek Medina posted the image of a woman who has been identified as Jennifer Alfonso, his wife of a year, covered in blood, "bent over backwards at the knees with her head in the corner of what appears to be a kitchen."The image also came with this confession:

"I'm going to prison or death sentence for killing my wife love you guys miss you guys take care Facebook people you will see me in the news" my wife was punching me and I am not going to stand anymore with the abuse so I did what I did I hope you understand me."

According to CBS Miami, Medina turned himself in this morning, telling police that he shot his wife following a domestic dispute. Authorities add that there was a 10-year-old girl at the home at the time of the alleged murder.

Although Medina has turned himself in, the alleged photo of his wife's body has not been removed from Facebook. 

Governor Amosun Denies Boko Haram Infiltration In Ogun State

The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on Thursday has denied a claim by a senator that members of the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, have infiltrated the state.

The governor said there would be no breathing space for insurgents to operate in the state and environs.

His remarks came in response to comments by Babafemi Ojodu, a senator, who said on Wednesday that the senate had been informed by the military that the fighters have gradually moved southwards to Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers States, following ongoing military operations in the north east.

In an interview with journalists shortly after Eid-El-Fitri prayer session held at Lantoro Playing Ground in Abeokuta, Mr. Amosun debunked that claim.

"I can assure you there is nothing like that; No Boko Haram in our state, we won't allow them, they won't and can't operate here. I can assure residents and citizens of a peaceful atmosphere," Mr. Amosun said.

In his message to Muslims, the governor urged them to continue to abide by the tenets of Ramadan.

"I want to call on our Muslim brothers and sisters to sustain the lessons learnt during the period of Ramadan. We should also leave in peace and harmony as Islamic religion preaches," Mr. Amosun said

Earlier in his sermon, Chief Imam of Egbaland, Liadi Orunsolu, called on Muslims not to go back to their old ways,adding that alms giving should be paramount as it is one of the pillars of Islam.

The cleric also called for need to leave in peace and harmony irrespective of religion differences, pointing out that Islam preaches peace and not violence.

Ex-Boyfriend Sets Corps Member, Friend Ablaze

(Punch) – When in November 2012, Winifred Okey, received a call-up letter to begin her National Youth Service Corps programme in Rivers State, she was extremely happy. This was because she wanted to be posted there so that she would be close to her friends, who were staying there.

The 23-year-old graduate's happiness was however cut short after she was set ablaze at the corper's lodge in Asari Toru Local Government by her ex-boyfriend.

It was learnt that Winifred, a graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, was in her room in company with her roommate when her ex-boyfriend set their room ablaze.

Our correspondent, who spoke to members of her family in Lagos, learnt that the incident occurred on July 19, 2013.

A member of the family, who wished to remain anonymous, said, "Winifred was the first child of the family. She has a younger sister, Ruth. We were all in Lagos when we received a call from NYSC that Winifred was in a critical condition so her parents travelled to Rivers State immediately.

"We learnt that her former boyfriend in the university, went to her room at night, emptied a keg of petrol on the door and set the building on fire. Other residents rushed to the scene and were able to rescue Winifred and her roommate, but Winifred had been badly burnt.

"They were rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital."

It was learnt that Winifred's parents stayed with her at the hospital till July 31, 2013, when the graduate of Home Economics died due to the burns she had sustained.

We learnt that the State Criminal Investigation Department immediately swung into action and began investigations into the matter. It was learnt that the police arrested the culprit, who had burns on his hands.

When our correspondent asked Winifred's family why the suspect committed the act, they said they did not know as they had never met him before.

A cousin of the deceased said, "Winifred and the guy met in school, but the guy lives in Port Harcourt while we live in Lagos. The incident is still a shock to us."

Friends of the deceased, however, said the ex-lover had been sending threat messages to her for leaving him. They were not, however, able to state, the cause of their estrangement.

Winifred was said to have been dating someone else, which did not go down well with the suspect.

Winifred's father, Mr. Okey Okey, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone, said his daughter's death was a shock. He, however, said he could not speak at length because he was having a family meeting over the incident.

The state command's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Angela Agabe, could not be reached as her phone rang out while a text message sent to her phone was not replied to.

However, the Public Relations Officer, NYSC, Rivers State, Mrs. Violet Apollo, described the incident as "very sad."

She added that the NYSC would ensure that that the matter was followed to a logical conclusion.

JTF Arrests Boko Haram’s Doctor In Borno

Operatives of the Joint Task Force are detaining two professionals, a medical doctor and a lawyer, allegedly for their roles in the prevailing violence in the area.

The authorities of the Defence Headquarters are silent on the issues that culminated in the arrest of the doctor and the lawyer.

It was gathered that while the doctor was arrested in Maiduguri, Borno State, the lawyer is said to be a prominent defender of the ideology and activities of the insurgents in Potiskum, Yobe's largest city.

Investigation revealed that the doctor, who is being held in a JTF detention centre, was believed to have links with the World Health Organisation and other international non- government organisations.

A highly placed source in the JTF said the doctor was arrested while riding with suspected Boko Haram members in a pickup van, which was carrying Improvised Explosive Devices, several AK 47 Assault riffles and other dangerous weapons.

It was gathered that the driver and the other occupants refused to stop at a JTF road block and abandoned the truck after engaging the security agents in a gun duel.

It was learnt that the doctor, suspected to me a medical expert to the sect, was caught while attempting to retrieve a forgotten laptop in the van several hours after the incident.

The vehicle was said to be under watch by operatives of the JTF.

But the doctor was said to have told his interrogators that he was doing some work with the World Bank and had to board the pickup van belonging to the terror suspects when he had issues with his car.

Security operatives have dismissed the explanation given by the doctor as untenable, arguing that a doctor, who had issues with his car, could not have been riding with terror suspects in a car loaded with explosives, guns and other dangerous weapons.

It was further leant that several non-governmental organisations, including international human rights body, the Amnesty International, had visited the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, in relation with the arrest of the doctor.

Apart from the shocking arrest of the doctor, the JTF in Yobe is holding a "highly placed lawyer" in Potiskum for suspected act of terrorism.

The lawyer was said to have been arrested and detained as a result of intelligence report that he was aiding terrorism and had always appeared for the insurgents in court.

Security operatives are said to have established some links between the lawyer and the killing of a teacher and 29 students of the Government Secondary School, on July 5.

It was learnt that the lawyer was said to have threatened that Potiskum would not know peace until he was released.

A security operative stated that the school students were killed on the second night of his alleged threat that there would be vengeance for his arrest.

Yoruba Movie Star, Lola Alao, Weds IT Expert In Atlanta Today

Well, Lola is presently getting married to her long time secret boo Ajibola in Atlanta in a ceremony witnessed by a few trusted friends - it's kinda like a secret wedding!

In case you didn't know, Lola already a 10yr old daughter from her previous marriage.