-equiv=’refresh’/> It's Debby's Corner Nigeria..: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

Two Girls Saved From Prostitution In Ghana Narrate Their Ordeal


Two young girls who were approached by a suspected unidentified female trafficker at Ekpoma in Edo state in Nigeria to seek greener pastures as workers in a restaurant in Ivory Coast ended up in Togo to work as prostitutes.

23, 846 Ghost Workers Removed From Government Payroll, Saves FG N2.293bn

No fewer than 23, 846 ghost workers have been removed from the Federal government's payroll, saving the government N2.293 billion from the total salary bill for the ministries, departments and agencies MDAs for February 2016.

Diarrhoea Kills 30 Children In Imo.


About 30 children have been killed following a fresh outbreak of diarrhoea in Imo State. According to a post on the Imo State Government Blog, the administration disclosed that diarrhoea is relatively common in remote areas of the state.

Buhari Dumps Promise To Pay N5000 To Unemployed Youths


President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed he wouldn't pay the N5000 stipend promised unemployed youths during his presidential campaign.The President, said during an interactive session in Saudi Arabia that he could not pay those not employed.

How An Alfa Promised To Turn N350,000 To N5m, And Vanished.


A self-acclaimed Alfa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahamido, recently defrauded a trader, Sarah Moses.Ahamido collected N350,000 from Moses, promising to boost her business by turning the money to N5m.
He was, however, alleged to have fled with the money, after giving his girlfriend, Hawa Musa, N100,000 to “renew their love”.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Supreme Court Approves Rev. Kings Death By Hanging Sentence.

The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed down the Senior Pastor of the Christian Praying Assembly, Lagos, Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo aka Reverend King by the Lagos state Court of Appeal.

'One Million Boys' Members Arrested At A Church Vigil In Badagry.

Three suspected members of One Million boys, a dreaded gang in the Badagry area of Lagos – Sodiq Yinusa, Azeez Ajadi and Idris Abdulganiyu – have been arrested by the State Police Command.
The suspects were arrested by the Area K Command, Morogbo, while they were allegedly attempting to rob a church in the J4 area of Seme, Badagry, during a vigil penultimate Friday.

Father ‘Sells’ Son For N250,000 In Lagos(Photo)

A Liberian, Daniel Barnney, is being held by the police for allegedly selling his nine-month-old son Emmanuel to a 43-year-old woman, Ekah Richard, for N250,000. Barnney, one Pastor Samuel Osavitu and a worker at an orphanage, Alhaji Sunkanmi Adamu, are being quizzed at Festac Police Station over the matter.

Photo: 60 Year Old Man Arrested For Repeatedly Raping 13 Year Old Girl.

60 year old Abdulahi Mohammed pictured above, has been arrested and charged before an Ogba Magistrates’ court for allegedly repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl at his home in Bankole Agagu Street, Oke Aro, a boundary town between Lagos and Ogun states from 2015 into 2016.

Fire Guts Popular Prostitutes' Building in Port Harcourt.


Tragedy occurred at ‘Akamas’, a popular sex workers joint in Choba, Port Harcourt, as raging inferno razed the whole building where sex workers transact their businesses. The incident which occurred at about 1pm today February 25, destroyed properties running into millions, before the men of the Rivers state Fire Service intervened to salvage the situation.

Pastor Impregnated Two Sisters In Lagos...Church Members Vow Not To Attend His Church Again!

The General Overseer of the Victorious Sacred Solemn Healing and Deliverance Ministry in Lagos, Prophet Oluwaseyi Idowu, has impregnated two sisters.
According to The Nation, the pastor was invited to set up his church and manage a flat in the two sisters’ father’s compound when he had accommodation problems in Agege.

Sunday Oliseh Resigns As Eagles Coach!


After several weeks of controversy between the Chief Coach of Nigeria’s national team, Sunday Oliseh and his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Oliseh, in the wee hours of Friday, announced his resignation as Chief Coach of the Super Eagles. Oliseh who took to his verified Twitter handle, @SundayOOliseh to announce his resignation said:

The Naira-Dollar blues By Reuben Abati


“My brother, e ku exchange rate oh.”

“Excuse me?”

“I am greeting you. I am saying how are you and the exchange rate palaver. The dollar wahala”.

“So, that is why you are saying e ku exchange rate. Is something wrong with you Yoruba people? Must you turn everything into a form of greeting?”

“You are insulting me?”

“I m making a statement”

“Meaning?”

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Man Cuts Off His Penis As Punishment For Not Producing A Son!

A man from southern China was so disappointed at not having produced a son that he cut off his own penis as a way of punishing himself.  The 36-year-old, known as A Yong, used a knife to sever around 1.2 inches of his penis on February 22, the People's Daily Online reports. The man was upset that he had two daughters and had reportedly been taunted by local villagers. According to Chinese media, the man has two daughters aged three and 13.

Woman Burns nephew's Hands For Stealing Her Money (Graphic Photos)

 
A woman had her young nephew's hands burnt with a stove for stealing her money.She decided to met out this gruesome judgement to prevent him from stealing again.

Adele Wins Four Awards At The Brits 2016 (Photos)


Adele experienced the full spectrum of emotions as she picked up Best British Single, Best British Female Solo Artist, Mastercard British Album Of The Year and the unexpected Global Success Award.

Teenager Dies During Money Rituals In Abeokuta.


Raimi Fatai, 16, of an unnamed secondary school in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, was reported to have died while trying to make money rituals.

Ex Nigerian Beauty Queen And Hubby Jailed For Mortgage Fraud In The US.


Sandra won the coveted MBGN crown in 1992 and after her reign she sank into obscurity and quietly relocated to America in the mid nineties.
She is married to George Chukwuka and they have six children between them,the last being 9 year old twin boys.

Pope Francis's Pregnant Secretary Found Dead.


The Pope's pregnant receptionist has been found dead in her apartment on the outskirts of Rome city. Miriam Wuolou, a 34-year-old Eritrean origin, was seven-months pregnant when her body was discovered. She had worked at Pope Francis' home and a priests' guest house called Santa Marta for years.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

CAUTION: Mobile Phones Damages Men's Sperm!


Fertility experts are warning man that using a mobile for as little as an hour a day is "cooking sperm" and lowering level significantly. The new study shows that having a mobile phone close to the testicles - or within a foot or two of the body - can lower sperm levels so much that conceiving could be difficult.
The findings have led to a leading British fertility expert to advise men to stop being addicted to mobile phones.

Synagogue Building: Victim’s Children Sue TB Joshua.


The two children of a South African, Kalambaie Wa Kalambaie, who died in the September 12, 2014 Synagogue Church Of All Nation’s building collapse have filed a suit at the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere, seeking compensation in the sum of R 8,772,000 from the church’s founder, Prophet TB Joshua, and others.

ALMONDS! The New Secret To Weight Lose.

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 Growing up there used to be an almond tree in our compound. My neighbours and I would after eating the fruit crack it open for the nuts, and I have since been a huge fan of almonds. However back then we did it just because the almonds were tasty, but scientists are now suggesting that almonds do a lot more. In this very interesting article, they suggests that eating Almonds can actually help loose weight.

75 Year Old Pensioner Dies At Local Government While Waiting To be Screened! (Photo)

There was pandemonium in Benin on Tuesday, as a 75-year-old pensioner, Sunday Oboite, collapsed and died while waiting on queue for screening at the Oredo local government council.
Sources at the local government council disclosed that the council which called for the screening, is owing the pensioners nine months pension arrears.

Ex-bankers In Imo State Arrested For Fraud


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday 22 February, 2016 arraigned the duo of Eke Chukwudi Kingsley and Simon Onyekachi Ononobi before Justice L.C. Azuama of the State High Court Orlu, Imo State on a six count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing to the tune of (N21, 020.000.00) twenty one million, twenty thousand naira, contrary to section 495 (a) of the Criminal Code Law Cap 30 of Imo State.

Ifeanyi Ubah Threatens To Name Those Behind Forex Crisis In Nigeria.


The Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas, Ifeanyi Ubah, has threatened to unmask those behind current foreign exchange crisis facing the nation. This is coming few days after he had claimed to have a lasting solution that would firm the Naira to an exchange rate of N200=$1 within 30 days.
Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, the oil magnet noted that all he wanted from President Muhammadu Buhari to achieve the goal, was to be appointed a consultant on Financial Stability, without pay.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

See What A Boss Did To His 13-Year-Old Apprentice’s Scrotum For Being Stubborn! (Graphic photo)


A 13-year-old boy named Pelumi Fawibe is yet to recover from pains after his boss, Olajide Olaoye, reportedly damaged his scrotum while beating him with a wire for being stubborn.

Brace up Nigerians, Naira Won’t Stabilise Soon.

The fate of the naira no doubt hangs on the balance, what with the unprecedented fall of the local currency, which exchanged for N400 to the green back last week, a development, many financial and economic analysts argue does not bode well for the economy.

Man Beats Wife To Death Over Adultery In Ebonyi

A husband beat his wife to death over allegations of adultery.The sad incident happened in Ndubia Inyimaegu community in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Photo: Meet 3-Year-Old Boy Whose Lower Lip Won’t Stop Growing.


22-year-old Gilfred Mathe and his girlfriend Moditor Shoko, 20 gave birth to their son, Prosper Mathe, with a very long tongue hanging out of his mouth. They hoped Prosper would get better as he got older, but the tongue just carried on growing and growing. After a while, the child couldn’t eat any more. He had to be put on a drip. Eventually the boy was operated on and his tongue was made shorter.

50,000 Abuja Workers Sacked In Two Months.


Over 50,000 workers have lost their jobs in Abuja in the last two months.The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tony Ejinkeonye, confirmed the job losses in an exclusive interview with a Punch correspondent in Abuja.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Fake Naval Officer Arrested, Weeks To Wedding.


The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a fake naval officer, Ahmed Abdullahi, in the Victoria Island area of the state.

I Steal Women’s Underwear For Sexual Pleasure – Suspect


A 22-year-old man, Chigozie Ugwu, paraded by the Anambra State Police Command for stealing 52 women’s underwear has said he indulges in the act to satisfy his sexual urge.Ogwu said he had no girlfriend and felt like he was having sexual intercourse any time he picks a woman’s pant, even as he pleaded that the police should release him. The suspect claimed he was not aware that his action was an offence until security operatives arrested him.

Rivers State Police Command Warns Residents Against Boarding Commercial Vehicles Outside Motor Parks.


Rivers State Police Command on Sunday, February 21, warned residents of the state against boarding vehicles by the roadside for their security and safety. The statement released reads:
"It has come to the notice of the Rivers State Police Command that some criminal minded people have now resorted to disguising as commercial motorists thereby deceiving unsuspecting commuters. They more often than not take passengers along the roads instead of designated and approved motor parks with such passengers apparently end up being kidnapped.

Lagos Judge, Husband Sue Air France-KLM for N30m


A Lagos State High Court judge, Mrs Oke Lawal and her husband, Chief Bayo Lawal, have sued Air France-KLM at a Federal high court in Lagos.
The couple is claiming the sum of N30 million being compensation for anguish and mental distress both of them suffered as a result of the breach of the contract,PM news reports.

Friday, February 19, 2016

"My Government Can't Fail, Our Country Has The Fastest Growing Economy In Africa Today- President Buhari Said So...


President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said his government cannot afford to fail the huge expectations of Nigerians, who expect it to lead the country to greater heights. In a keynote address at the public presentation of a book, ‘Nigerian Century’ written by Dare Babarinsa at Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, where the President was represented by former governor of Ekiti State and deputy chairman of All Progressives Congress in the South, Segun Oni, the President expressed delight that Nigeria has the fastest growing economy in Africa.

Photo: RRS Nab 16 Notorious Cultists That Have Been Terrorising Residents Of Agege And Environs.


16 members of the notorious cult group known as Awawa Confraternity were on Thursday, February 18, arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the State Police Command. The suspects identified as Onyekaba Israel, Olatunde Babalola, Innocent Afamuzoka, Ugochukwu Okafor, Sule David, Kabiru Dahiru, Ibrahim Muafu, Tasiru Suraju, Mustapha Ibrahim, Lawal Ibrahim, Yahaya Yusuf, Tochukwu Ede, Lawal Adamu, Chibuwane Nweke and Amaechi Amaga, were among cultists that have been terrorising innocent residents of Agege and its environs in Lagos.

The Made in Nigeria Campaign By Reuben Abati.

Championed by Senator Ben Murray Bruce, and supported by the Senate President Bukola Saraki, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Hajia Aisha Abubakar and a large crowd of online campaigners, so much ink, saliva, and emotions have been invested in this old, and perhaps boring story.

Buhari Appoints Ooni of Ife As UNN Chancellor.


The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has emerged as the youngest chancellor in Nigeria with the appointment of the monarch as the chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka by President Mohammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by Yera Moses Olafare, the director of media, Ooni’s palace, copies of which were obtained by newsmen in Ibadan Thursday, President Mohammadu Buhari was commended for recognising Ooni’s efforts to promote unity among Nigerians.
The statement said:

Pope Francis Questions Donald Trump's Christianity.


The Pope has questioned US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Christianity over his call to build a border wall with Mexico.
Pope Francis said "a person who thinks only about building walls... and not of building bridges, is not Christian". 

Pastor Anita Oyakhilome Finally Gets Divorce Certificate (See Press Statement)


The following statement was written by Attwaters Jameson Hill, lawyers for Anita Ebhodaghe (formerly Anita Oyakhilome).

“We have been requested by Anita Oyakhilome to confirm that on the 8th February 2016 a decree absolute was pronounced in the High Court of Justice Principal Registry of the Family Division dissolving her marriage to Christian Onehirokpeana Oyakhilome.

Convene An Emergency Economic Conference Now- Prof. Soyinka Tells Buhari


Prof. Soyinka, has advised president Buhari to convene an emergency economic conference following the state of the economy. Soyinka who spoke during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in his office in Abuja on Thursday,also blamed the dwindling economy on past administration,adding that Nigerians should not expect a quick turnaround of the economy.He said

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Ex-DSS Spokesperson, Ogar Sues FG Over Sack


Former Spokesperson of the Department of State Service, DSS, Marilyn Ogar, has dragged the Federal Government before the National Industrial Court, NIC, sitting in Abuja, over the abrupt termination of her employment by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration.

Man Killed By Friend Who ‘Slept’ With His Wife In Lagos(Photo)


A 40-year-old man, Lukman Jimoh, aka Oyeolorun, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly killing his bosom friend, Remi Oloyede, akaOra. Jimoh reportedly cut off Oloyede’s ears and stabbed him in the neck and eyes during a fight on Monday on Adedoja Street, Mushin.

How They Ganged Up Against Me Because I'm Igbo - Sacked Onyeka Onwenu Writes Open Letter.


Singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who was fired this week as Director General of the National Centre for Women Development has released a disturbing allegation of how tribalism held sway in the agency and how she was persecuted because she is Igbo.

Read her story below:

Ghana Bans Goods From Nigeria And Other Countries.


Ghana has prohibited some items from entry into its domain, following Nigeria’s foot steps that restricted 41 items from access to foreign exchange. Ghana however has placed a ban on some goods from being imported into the country.Ghanaian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah stated yesterday that Ghana and Nigeria are said to account for some 68 per cent of the ECOWAS region’s Gross Domestic Product. Nigeria accounts for almost 10 per cent of Ghana’s foreign trade volume, whereas Ghana is listed as the 9th largest trade partner to Nigeria.

Female Passenger Dies In Lagos Airport Toilet.


A middle-aged female passenger was on Wednesday found dead in one of the toilets at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
It was gathered that the passenger, whose identity was not revealed, was billed to travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arabs Emirates, on Etihad Airways.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Gov Ikpeazu Celebrates Victory At The Supreme Court (PHOTOS)


Pictures of the Celebration which is labelled Rededicating Abia to God and Thanksgiving service with hashtag #‎SupremelyAffirmed is currently being posted on the state's facebook page and when it was held is not stated.....
Gov. Ikpeazu addresses Abians:

How Grandmother Burnt 8-Year-Old With Hot Pot In Ogun (photo)


One Madam Bosede Adebayo, on Tuesday, allegedly inflicted injuries on her eight-year-old grandchild for eating her rice without being ordered to do so.

EFCC Arrests Diezani's Husband Alison Madueke

According to a breaking news report by Sahara Reporters, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ,today arrested Mr. Alison Amaechina Madueke, the husband to the embattled former Minister for Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Oh My... ‘Pastor’ Allegedly Stabs Wife To Death, Flees Scene!


Wonders they say shall never end. And indeed, we just have to brace ourselves up for the incredible stories we hear/read. Because the truth is, they can’t end now. I just wish not everyone that runs a ‘church’ would be addressed as a Pastor. Pastor kwa? The story shows the man was frustrated and feels like one lord.

EFCC Re-arraigns Dokpesi Over Alleged N2.1bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today re-arraigned former chairman of DAAR communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi before Justice John Tsoho of the federal high court, Abuja, over a six-count charge of criminal breach of public procurement law to the tune of N2.1bn, the same charges filed against him in December.