by Admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog |
Follow @NigeriaPI 57 year old Gareth McGraa and Jessica, 36 met when he was working for an oil company in Port Harcourt. The couple got married in Nigeria before relocating to the UK. He said about their marriage that although he felt he was being used for papers, he still loved her – “I knew she was using me for a passport to a certain extent but I felt more than that.” They had a son, who is now 6 years old, but became separated when the child was one. Ever since, they spent many times together, even going on a 5 day family trip at a spa hotel this past Christmas. He said he always hoped they would reunite. So Gareth was shocked when police informed him his wife was a £220 per hour escort, as she appeared to be very religious. He said, “She was a very pious girl – she dragged me to church even and that’s not easy.” “When I met her I don’t think she’d had more than a handful of lovers in all her life. “She wasn’t cheap and liked her Gucci and Armani handbags. She loved the high life and wanted all her dreams to come true tomorrow. “To my mind, and hers, we were going to get back together at some point. “Not just me, the two of us. I wanted it, she wanted it so why not? But I only ever got half the story. I thought I knew her and it hurts.” He thought she was making her money only from selling hair extensions, even as her Facebook page...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog |
Follow @NigeriaPI Chris Oyakhilome and Anita Ebhodaghe (Formerly Anita Oyakhilome)’s divorce has finally been concluded. Anita’s UK based solicitors, Attwatters Jameson Hill, confirmed the dissolution of their marriage on their website. Anita and Chris Oyakhilome got married in 1991 and have two daughters together. “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. Anita Oyakhilome would like to confirm that she is no longer involved in or part of Christ Embassy AKA Believers LoveWorld INC.” Signed, Attwaters Jameson Hill...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog |
Follow @NigeriaPI tension is mounting in Bayelsa State over the abduction and forced marriage of 13 year-old Ese Rita Oruru by one Yinusa who resides in Kano. Yinusa who resides in Opolo, Yenagoa, had abducted Ese on August 12 2015 and eloped with her to Kano and has refused to allow her return home. . Her parents who had made several visits to Kano to secure her release, have been unsuccesful as Yinusa’s kinsmen insisted that Ese, who they now refer to as ‘Aisha’, belongs to them as they are ready to pay the necessary bride price. The matter was reported to the Police and the Department of State Security (DSS) and their promise to bring home Ese has remained unfulfilled forcing the parents to take the issue to youth and civil society groups. In a press conference addressed by Mr. Kizito Andah of the Child Protection Network, he said civil society and youth groups in Bayelsa are ready to stage a protest and press home the demand for the release of Ese from the custody of her abductors. Andah warned against an ethno-religious crisis which the abduction and forceful conversion into Islam could trigger in Bayelsa state. In a statement, the group said: “We strongly believe that the said Miss Ese Rita Oruruhas not only has been hypnotized but also recruited as a tool in the hand of an Islamic fanatical group in Kano State. She is only 13-years-old and cannot give informed consent to marriage and is still held hostage. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oruru are petty traders who are putting all efforts to meet the needs...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog |
Follow @NigeriaPI The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists locations at Kwaptara, Mijigete, Garin Boka, Mosole, Ngubdori, Ma’asa, Dukje and Gulumba in Dikwa and Bama Local Government Areas of Borno State. According to a statement issued by Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, during the raid, the troops discovered Boko Haram camps and a major terrorist market in the areas. Col. Usman also said; ” they(troops) also rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades”. “The troops discovered Boko Haram terrorists camp, patent medicine outfit and major market at Gulumba. Quite a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and several items were recovered. This includes 2 logistic trucks, 180 motorcycles, 750 bicycles and various perishable and non-perishable items such as a 100 KVA Mikano generator and grinding machine. “In addition, they also rescued 195 persons held hostage, recovered 300 cows, 200 sheep and 130 goats rustled by the insurgents. The troops also recovered military items such as camouflage uniforms as well as rifle magazines and grenades, Usman said. He added that the unprecedented feat was achieved through the renewed cooperation and support of the public who provide timely information to the troops. “Consequently, we would like to thank all those good citizens who provide the timely information and enjoin all to see the fight against Boko Haram terrorists as a...
by Admin | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog |
Follow @NigeriaPI Yewande Oyediran, the Ibadan-based lawyer who allegedly killed her husband, Lowo Oyediran, at their Akobo residence in Ibadan on February 2nd, appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Oyo state yesterday February 16th. At the brief hearing of the case, Amos Adewale, the police officer investigating the case, informed the Chief Magistrate in charge of the case, Kehinde Durosaro-Tijani that based on legal advice from Department of Public Prosecution (DPP), the Magistrate’s court lacked the jurisdiction to hear the case and so the case should be transferred to the state High court. The Chief Magistrate adjourned the case till March 1st and Yewande was taken back to Agodi prison where she has been locked up since the attack...
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