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...
by Admin | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI 47-year-old Femi Kolajolu has been arrested by the Police for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old niece and attempting to rape his own daughter last November. Vanguard gathered that Femi had allegedly been raping his niece since 2013 and threatened her not to inform anyone, including her mother. Kolajolu who has been detained at the FESTAC Police Division, has however, denied the allegations, calling it false. The niece, a Junior Secondary School III student of a public school in Lagos, narrated her story. She said: “The first time it happened, I was sleeping. My uncle entered my room and forcefully slept with me. “The second time he did it, I was sleeping in my room with my younger sister. He opened the gate, covered my mouth and slept with me. At that time, my mother was in hospital, ill. “Last June, I realised I had missed my period but I did not know what caused it. It was after my mum took me to the hospital that we were told I was three-months pregnant. “I intend to sit for my Junior School Certificate Examination, JSCE, next month. Since my father died last year, my uncle took everything he gave us. My mum was left with nothing to cater for the six of us.” Femi’s wife Ndidi, believes her Husband is guilty of the allegation labeled against him. She said: “He almost raped our first child last November.” “He came around 3a.m., removed our 14-year-old daughter’s underwear and touched her breast. I woke up when my daughter screamed. We usually do not put off our light at bedtime, but at that moment it...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI Patents/church influence many parents or churches choose for their children and mostly they wanna fulfill the wish of their parent or pastor but guess what, they wont live with you in the relationship for the rest of your life, so pray strongly and follow your heart. Respect is key This is where most Nigerians ladies are missing it. Some ladies don’t want to marry men older than them by few years because they don’t want to be controlled by any man. A lady who does not respect you as her boyfriend will surely not respect your family and that’s it. Physical beauty that guy cute, that babe got sexy bod, pink lips, hips, flat tummy, superb spoken English, blah blah wont take you nowhere. Its good to have the image of want you for your life but I must tell you, few years after wedding, all this beauty will fade away. Its not as if the partner will loose the beauty or handsomeness but then, you will focus your mind on important issues like feeding, taking care of children and so on than facial look. Courting duration All them, i love the short 3 months dating and let’s get married doesnt really work. courtship is the time to know your patner at their best and worst moment, you get to know if you can deal with your spouse for the rest of life. f you see something wrong in your spouse to be, correct him or her then if he/she refuses, cancel the relationship so as to avoid ‘you know me like this ooo before we get married issue’...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted Inengite Nitabai, the foster father of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Otuoke, Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state late last night February 16th. According to Sahara Reporters, the kidnappers stormed the home of the septuagenarian and whisked him away to an unknown destination. Bayelsa state police spokesperson, Ansim Butswat, confirmed the incident and said the police was trailing the kidnappers. Nitabai was kidnapped in 2014 and regained his freedom after the intervention of security...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI Decomposing body of a 9-year-old young girl who went missing more than a month ago was found in a stormwater drain on the corner of Mathlare and Tsomo streets, Mamelodi, SA on February 12. Zinhle Ndala was playing outside with other children when she disappeared on the afternoon of January 4. No one can explain what happened to her. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a lime t-shirt and brown shoes. Zinhle is a pupil at Zakhele Primary School and had passed with good grades and was ready to get into grade 2 this year. The family was so upset about her disappearance they couldn’t sleep at night. Her anxious mother wandered the streets at night, hoping she would find her daughter. The family has reported Zinhle’s disappearance to Mamelodi East police who have confirmed the case was being investigated. Forencic tests are underway to officially confirm her identity. “These results take time and the police wish to do their work properly. We will not rush forensics,” said Captain Tsekiso Mofokeng on Monday, February 15. Zinhle’s mother Thoko said she positively identified her child’s body at the mortuary from her clothes and hairstyle. Thoko said she was heartbroken but was consoled by the fact that the family would now get closure. “Now we can have a proper funeral.” The date for the funeral is still to be set. Bystanders said a municipal cleaner saw a skull sticking out from under a black refuse bag near the entrance of Rethabile sports ground in Mamelodi East. He alerted the police. Source: Pretoria East...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI Pato Aitchedi has been reported missing from home and his place of work since the 16th of January. He is 17 years old and was doing an apprenticeship as a Tiler in Sango-Tedo, Ajah, where he was last seen. He had told his boss he was going home for the weekend and has not been seen since. Anyone with any information should please call the numbers: 08052457235 and...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI Few days after a mad man was arrested with 22 ATM cards in Lagos state (Read here), another mad man was caught with 18 ATM cards and an unspecified amount of money and jewelries in Ondo state yesterday February 15th. According to Vanguard, the middle aged man was arrested in Ijapo area of Akure, after some residents in the area suspected him to being an armed robber monitoring the area. When he was arrested and interrogated, he could not explain what he was doing in the area. Speaking on the incident, the Ondo state Police spokesman, Femi Joseph, “We do not want to presume that he is a mad man. There are medical tests he needs to undergo for us to believe him. If at the end of the day he is found to be a robber, as it is being speculated, he will face the wrath of the...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI The pretty young lady, Elfreda Sekibo writes below: I’ve been receiving calls and messages all morning concerning your post and i just want to clear the air. My name is Nemi Elfreda Lolo Sekibo, 26 years old with a degree in BA Economics and Msc in International Business. I lost my dad on the 18th of November 2013, my parents separated when i was 4, when my dad passed my mum was asked to move back into his house according to tradition.I was against it but she eventually did because she wanted to honour my dad, before he died he had a woman living in his house as his care taker from when he fell ill years back, she also has a child for my father who is my older brother named James Sekibo, we attended the same secondary school everyone thought we were from the same parents, thats how close we were. My mum got married to my dad in her early twenties at the time my dad already had 3 kids from 3 different women she didn’t know about and as she found out she gathered them and brought them back to my dads house and took care of them as her own. Few years later they separated and thats when James mum came and had James and when she found out my parents were getting back together she ran away and left James for my mum and dad to take care of. James is 30 this year, he was born in 1986 but only knew his mum in 2003, all the while she left...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI The increasing pressure on the naira is caused by high demand for the dollar by importers and speculators, foreign exchange dealers said. The local currency had weakened to 345 at the parallel market on Monday, having hit 338 last Friday as importers scrambled for the dollar to meet overseas obligations The central bank has left its official rate unchanged at N197 to the dollar on its interbank window. “Most individuals who sell (dollars) to us are no longer willing, but demand is piling up,” the acting President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators, Aminu Gwadabe, told Reuters on Tuesday. Last month, the Central Bank of Nigeria banned dollar sales to BDC operators, sending the naira to record lows at the black market, and later stopped daily sales to the interbank market, in an effort to conserve the external reserves, now at their lowest in more than 11 years. The nation earns around 90 per cent of its foreign exchange earnings from crude oil exports. The foreign exchange reserves fell to $27.83bn as of February 12, data from the CBN website showed. Some retail currency operators have few dollars in their vaults and depend on other members to fill orders when they have excess demand, fuelling the weakness in the currency, Reuters reported quoting forex traders. The naira has depreciated by over 13 per cent in less than two weeks. The currency hit a then record low of 338 against the greenback on Friday, a day after the Bankers’ Committee announced that it might stop providing foreign exchange for school fees and medical bills payment. The naira, which...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI The marriage of Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma Ekaterina and her billionaire businessman, Musa Danjuma has reportedly hit the rock bottom. According to multiple reports, the beautiful mother of 3 has moved on from the union as a result of alleged regular beatings she has been getting from Musa. Caroline, who has in the past refuted claims of battery by her hubby, has also deleted all photos of Musa Danjuma from her Instagram account while she has been posting messages which many interprete as indicating that her marriage has collapsed. She recently shared an image of a ‘broken heart’ which she captured ‘no regrets’ among other cryptic...
by Admin | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Follow @NigeriaPI A middle-aged man, Prince Agina, on Wednesday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos State that his wife, Obianuju, has been poisoning his meals since 2008. The union which was consummated on Dec. 24, 2006 in Anambra had been blessed with three children. Obianuju was also accused of frequent fighting and infidelity by her husband. “Since 2008, I have noticed that my food was being laced with poison, which has resulted to my deteriorating health; as I am standing here, I’m sick. “Usually, I travel a lot. On one occasion when I returned home; I noticed that the centre table in our home had broken; when I asked my daughter how it happened, she told me that one uncle broke it.” This means my wife brings other men into our matrimonial home whenever I travelled because my daughter knows all her uncles. “She goes out at will without my permission, she does not listen to me as her husband and I don’t love her anymore,’’ Agina said. However, the respondent denied all the allegations leveled against her by her estranged husband. “My husband has diabetes and hypertension; and he keeps eating those foods that the doctor warned him to desist from. “Please tell me why he won’t be sick always. “I stayed with him at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for four months looking after him but he did not listen to the doctor’s advice. “So, how has his disobedience become my fault. “He married me a virgin; so why will I start sleeping around now, why will I bring men into the house where...
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