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Eid-el-Fitr: El-rufai Commends Kaduna Muslims For Obeying COVID-19 Orders

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 24, 2020

Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i on Sunday commended the patience and understanding displayed by the Muslim faithful in observing the Ramadan fasting under conditions of quarantine this year.

El-Rufa’i made this commendation in an Eid-el-Fitr message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye, and made available to newsmen in Kaduna.

The governor prayed that Almighty Allah would amply reward and bless these efforts.

He also praised the spirit of sacrifice and resilience displayed by the community during the fasting period and called for continued adherence to public health guidelines to protect citizens from COVID-19.

Mr El-Rufa’i said that the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic had created limited the traditions associated with fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr this year.

”I thanked the Muslim community for abiding with the public health guidelines and avoiding congregational worship and communal gatherings to break the fast.

”I acknowledged that these public health guidelines also make it impossible to permit the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr with congregational prayers, and l thanked the Muslim community for understanding this.

”l commend the Imams especially and welcome this as another example of the spirit of sacrifice and discipline required to protect the community during dangerous periods.

”I appeal to the Muslim community to keep hope alive, to continue to practice compliance with health guidelines and not to relent in prayers for an end to the disruptions caused by COVID-19,” he said.

Eid-el-Fitr: Emir Of llorin Cancels Sallah Homage To Gov. AbdulRazaq

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 24, 2020

The Emir of llorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Sunday, canceled the annual Sallah homage to the Kwara Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

This is in a bid to discourage further spread of COVID-19 in the state.

The monarch, who is also the permanent Chairman of the State Council of Chiefs, ordered the cancellation of the 2020 Eid-el-Fitr Sallah homage in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Malam AbdulAzeez Arowona.

The royal father, who was expected to lead other traditional rulers in the Ilorin Emirate to pay Eid-el-Fitr visit to the Government House on Monday, said he would no longer embark on the traditional homage.

“This is in line with strict adherence to the lockdown and movement restriction order imposed in the state and aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19,” the Emir said.

He urged residents of Ilorin Emirate to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with decorum and extend charity to the less privilege to further promote unity and prosperity.

Sulu-Gambari charged community heads, district heads, ward heads, groups and associations to be vigilant and ensure social distancing during and after Sallah celebration.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that all Eid praying grounds in the emirate were empty on Sunday as worshippers stayed away in compliance with government directive.

The Muslims performed the two Eid-el-Fitr raka’ats supererogatory prayers in their homes without sermons or use of public address system as directed by the Emir of llorin.

Man Arrested For Defiling Rivers 10-year-old Girl

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 24, 2020

A middle-aged man identified simply as Nanso has been arrested by the police in Rivers State for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.

The incident happened on Ekwulobia Street, Mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, but the suspect was handed over to the police on Friday.

A resident of the area identified only as Ben said but for the intervention of a landlord in the compound who called the police, an angry mob would have lynched the suspect.

According to Ben, the suspect was caught by a neighbour while having carnal knowledge of the girl.

Ben said:

“The suspect claimed it was not done by force and that the girl consented to it. He also claimed he only robbed ‘it’ (his manhood) on the surface of the girl’s private parts and did not penetrate. He claimed he asked the girl to close her laps.’’

It was learnt that the incident was revealed on Friday when the girl’s mother identified only as Christiana discovered bloodstain on her daughter’s underwear and enquired what happened to her.

Christiana reportedly said her daughter disclosed to her that a family friend, who regularly visited their house, attacked her and raped her when there no one was around, adding that he also threatened to kill her if she told anyone about what happened.

Sunday PUNCH learnt that after learning about what transpired, Christiana alerted the youth of the community after which they apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the police.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed the incident, advising parents and guardians to always watch over their children, especially at a period when sexual harassment was on the increase.

Omoni said, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. The suspect has been arrested and taken to the state Criminal Investigation Department and is being investigated.

“Parents should be able to monitor the movements of their children, especially the vulnerable ones so that they don’t run into the hands of those who might want to take advantage of them and have carnal knowledge of them.”

The state PPRO added that the command had recorded a sharp increase in reports of domestic violence as well as sexual harassment and was tackling them accordingly to ensure a safe environment for residents.

He said, “These are strange times, such that everybody has to be cautious. In a situation where residents are locked indoors, the tendency for social problems to arise is there. Within this period, we have recorded a rise in matrimonial and domestic crises; wives quarrelling and fighting their husbands, husbands beating their wives because when they are asked to stay together indoors. Temptations will come and some may not resist them.

We also recorded a case of homosexuality at Oroworokwo where a man had unlawful carnal knowledge of a 14-year-old boy. The man has been arrested and is being investigated at the state CID.’’

Watch How FRSC Officials Helped Pregnant Woman In Labour Pains

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 24, 2020

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officers assisted a pregnant woman driving herself to the hospital amid labour pains on Saturday.

This was disclosed by Bisi Kazeem, the FRSC public education officer, in a statement on Sunday, saying the incident occurred in Lagos.

NAN reports that a patrol team belonging to the airport unit command of the FRSC was said to have sighted the pregnant woman as she was driving herself to the hospital.

The pregnant woman was struggling to drive amidst painful labour and was rushed to a nearby hospital in Ajao Estate, where she was delivered of a baby girl barely three hours later, Kazzem said.

He noted that the FRSC patrol team simply carried out its duty in line with the corps statutory responsibility of saving lives through prompt rescue services on the roads.

He also said Boboye Oyeyemi, the FRSC corps marshal, has expressed appreciation to the patrol team for the prompt intervention and rescue services.

3 Persons Arrested For Insulting President Buhari, Others On Social Media

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 01, 2020

Police have arrested Lawal Abdullahi Izala, ‘m’, aged 70yrs, Bahajaje Abu, ‘m’, aged 30yrs and Hamza Abubakar, ‘m’, aged 27yrs all of Gafai Quarters, Katsina, Katsina state for insulting President Muhammadu Buhari and the executive governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari, CFR.”
The trio were said to have insulted Buhari in a viral video on the social media.

Disclosing this in a statement, Gambo Isah, spokesman of the Katsina police command said:

“The attention of the Katsina state police command has been drawn to a viral video on social media showing one Lawal Abdullahi, alias “IZALA”, ‘m’, aged 70yrs of Gafai quarters, Katsina, Katsina state, who was contemptuously insulting the President and commander-in-chief of the armed forces, federal republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and his excellency, the executive governor of Katsina state, Aminu Bello Masari, CFR.
“Consequently, the commissioner of police, Katsina state command, CP Sanusi Buba, ordered for investigation, which led to the arrest of the trio of Lawal Abdullahi Izala, ‘m’, aged 70yrs, Bahajaje Abu, ‘m’, aged 30yrs and Hamza Abubakar, ‘m’, aged 27yrs all of Gafai Quarters, Katsina, Katsina state.
“In the course of investigation suspects confessed to the committing the offences. “To this end, the command wishes to warn members of the general public that the police will not fold its arms and watch while disgruntled elements violate the sacred laws of the land,” Isah added.
“Any person found taking undue advantage of the social media to insult others, contrary to the provisions of the Cyber Crime Act, will face the wrath of the law.”

However, this is not the first time security agents have arrested people for insulting President Buhari. Omoyele Sowore was arrested for organizing #RevolutionNow protest and for insulting Buhari.

Three More Bodies Have Been Recovered From Imo Building Collapse - Photos

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - May 01, 2020

Three more bodies have been recovered from the 8-storey building under construction that collapsed in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Thursday April 30. The building collapsed at about 4pm when artisans were still working.

One body was recovered shortly after the incident. Three more bodies have now been recovered from the site by the rescue workers, bringing the death toll to 4.

A woman who is said to be selling consumables to the workers on the site is said to be trapped under the rubble alongside her two children.

NCDC Shares Photo Of The Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Some Kano State Residents Are Drinking

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 22, 2020

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, this morning shared a photo fo the liquid mixture some Kano state indigenes are ingesting, claiming it is a vaccine against COVID19.

NCDC shares photo of the fake COVID19 vaccine some Kano state residents are ingesting

In a tweet posted on its handle this morning, NCDC warned against consuming any of such mixtures, adding that there is currently no vaccine or drug approved for COVID19 prevention.

“A liquid mixture is being sold with claims that it is”#COVID19 vaccine”. This is FALSE! There is currently NO VACCINE or drug approved for #COVID19 prevention by health authorities #TakeResponslibility Only purchase & consume drugs at accredited pharmacies or health facilities”

See tweet below:

Police Intercept Corpse Of Suspected COVID-19 Patient In Osun

Oleh Nwogu Chimex - April 21, 2020

The Police in Osun State intercepted a car carrying the corpse of suspected COVID-19 patient into the State from Ibadan, Oyo state.

The car was intercepted around 6:30 PM on Sunday at the Odo Oba border along Ibadan/Iwo road by operatives enforcing lockdown order in Osun.

According to a source, the medical team at the border suspected the corpse to have died of COVID-19 in Oyo State.

It was gathered by our Correspondent that a Mazda 323 car, ash colour with registration number KFS 409 EH which was used to convey the corpse was driven by one Ismaila Ademola.

It was also learnt that the corpse was identified as Yusuf Ishola and the car used in conveying the corpse belongs to one Mrs. Texaco.

A source also disclosed that security operatives and some government officials escorted the vehicle back to Divisional Police Officer, Adebayo Micheal, at Iyana Offa in Oyo State to hand over the car with the corpse.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun State, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident and said that the commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo has directed closer monitoring of border towns.

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Eid-el-Fitr: El-rufai Commends Kaduna Muslims For Obeying COVID-19 Orders

Eid-el-Fitr: Emir Of llorin Cancels Sallah Homage To Gov. AbdulRazaq

Man Arrested For Defiling Rivers 10-year-old Girl

Watch How FRSC Officials Helped Pregnant Woman In Labour Pains

3 Persons Arrested For Insulting President Buhari, Others On Social Media

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NCDC Shares Photo Of The Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Some Kano State Residents Are Drinking

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Eid-el-Fitr: El-rufai Commends Kaduna Muslims For Obeying COVID-19 Orders

Governor Nasir El-Rufa’i on Sunday commended the patience and understanding displayed by the Muslim faithful in observing the Ramadan fasting under conditions of quarantine this year.

Eid-el-Fitr: Emir Of llorin Cancels Sallah Homage To Gov. AbdulRazaq

The Emir of llorin, Alhaji lbrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Sunday, canceled the annual Sallah homage to the Kwara Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Man Arrested For Defiling Rivers 10-year-old Girl

A middle-aged man identified simply as Nanso has been arrested by the police in Rivers State for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.

Watch How FRSC Officials Helped Pregnant Woman In Labour Pains

3 Persons Arrested For Insulting President Buhari, Others On Social Media

Three More Bodies Have Been Recovered From Imo Building Collapse - Photos

NCDC Shares Photo Of The Fake Coronavirus Vaccine Some Kano State Residents Are Drinking

Police Intercept Corpse Of Suspected COVID-19 Patient In Osun