Esabod Global News Realpage: July 2018

Thief caught stealing phone inside Mosque in Abuja

It was the end of the road for a notorious thief after he was caught stealing a phone inside a Mosque in Abaji, Abuja .

The suspect was nabbed around 5am on Monday, July 30, at Road Safety quarters.

SUV rider kidnaps three-year-old twins of roasted corn seller in Bayelsa

A middle aged man today kidnapped a set of male twin toddlers at the Ekeki Motor Park area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital. According to reports, the mother of the twins, Taiwo and Kehinde, Mrs Modupe Joseph, roasts corn along the road.

N3.2billion fraud: Ex-Abia State governor, Orji?Kalu loses bid to stop trial

Justice Muhammed Idris of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, dismissed a no-case submission filed by a former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, in his bid to stop his trial over an alleged N3.2bn fraud.

Grandmother severely abuses her grandson who was abandoned by his mother

As though being abandoned by his birth mother were not bad enough, a young boy has had to suffer child abuse and horrible injuries inflicted on him by his grandmother in Lagos.

The boy's plight was brought to light after a good Samaritan saw him with scars all over his back from being flogged numerous times. The good Samaritan, Didi Moon, revealed that the boy also gets starved by his grandmother in addition to the beatings.

Actress Oma Nnadi and her hubby, Noni Enem, have welcomed their first child, a girl.

The couple who had their traditional wedding in January this year, have already christened their daughter Khloe Kyra Enem. The excited new dad who shared the news on IG wrote

Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus took to her Instagram page today to wish her movie director husband, Daniel a happy birthday. She posted a number of photos of her husband and went on say words can’t describe the way she feels for him rather she would wait to show him in the other room.

Photo: SARS officers in Gombe allegedly beat man to death after he was falsely accused of stealing a phone

Emmanuel Luka pictured above is the latest victim of SARS brutality. According to the co-ordinator of the #ENDSARS campaign, @segalink, Emmanuel was allegedly beaten to death by some SARS officers in Biliri village in Gombe state.

Bobrisky gives himself a new female name and explains why he chose the name

Self-acclaimed Nigerian male Barbie. Bobrisky has given himself a new female name. He said his second name will now be Adufe.

Robbers said to be dressed in SARS uniform, have reportedly robbed a man of N5million in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

Twitter user @ikwerreman who shared the report disclosed that the men who wore SARS uniform but with no mask on, trailed the man from the bank where he made the withdrawal.

A Nigerian lady, Rachel Fubara who once solicited for help on social media to treat a cancerous growth on her thigh,is dead.

According to Fejiro Oliver, who was the brain behind soliciting for help for Racheal Fubara, said she died in India while undergoing treatment.

3 children dead, 2 missing as flood wreaks havoc in Anambra state

Three children have died of drowning while two others have gone missing in a devastating flood following three days of downpour that wrecked havoc at Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The flood also damaged at least 10 buildings in the area and properties worth over N100 million were lost.

In Saudi Arabia, A couple were arrested after man kisses his wife and then posted footage on social media. It was captioned ‘teaching her how to drive’ then posted on Snapchat, but the incident has landed them in trouble.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized fake medical devices, cosmetics, expired drugs and empty labels worth N5.804 million at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.

Jail

A Minna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday sentenced a 32-year-old man, Tanko Mohammed, to three years’ imprisonment for parading himself as a military man and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public of N7m under the pretext of job placement in the Nigeria Army.

Osama bin Laden

A suspected former bodyguard of deceased al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, who was deported from Germany earlier this month is still under investigation.

A Nigerian man has recounted all that happened when he returned $3k, which was mistakenly transferred to his account by Bank of America.

According to the Nigerian man who walked into the bank with a cheque for the money, the manager of the bank couldn’t stop thanking him and the owner of the money also had a teary moment.

Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons player who made headlines over the weekend for buying her parents a mansion in Costain area of Lagos, has thrown a housewarming party over the great feat.

The house warming party was attended by the footballer’s family members, friends and loved ones.

Fire at Ecobank

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Prison inmates

No fewer than 129 prisoners were granted pardon in three prisons in Enugu State by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Priscilla Emehelu as she concludes the 2018 jail delivery sessions.

The suspects and the stolen properties at the police station in Lagos.

Dedeigbo Ayodeji

A couple, Mr and Mrs Uroye Teddy, their son, Tega Teddy and his girlfriend, Karima Edom have been arrested by the police at Langbasa, Ajah, Lagos southwest Nigeria, for burglary and theft.

NSCDC Operatives

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has arrested four men for allegedly operating as guards in an illegal private security outfit.

According to the Lagos Government in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, the claim was totally untrue and misleading. The statement disclosed that the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem, made the clarification while speaking on a television programme monitored in Lagos.

Below are pictures of a 5-year-old kid named Lil Richie who has tattoos, wears gold chains and posts pictures on Instagram that show him living like an adult.

He’s a recording artiste, video vixen, dancer and a drip god.

FRSC officials on patrol

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday said it recovered a stolen articulated truck with registration number NSR 141 ZX at the Sango -Ota Toll Gate in Ogun.

Jude Okoye has taken to his social media page to celebrate his wife, Ifeoma who turned a year older today.

Port Harcourt first son, Duncan Mighty is currently trending on Twitter, as Nigerians are arguing about his hit song with Wizkid.

Duncan Mighty is currently the rave of the moment following the success of the song, ‘Fake Love’ with Wizkid, and lots of people are saying the Starboy made him relevant again. Others are saying he has always been relevant before the song with Wizkid.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Unversity masters student slumps, dies while playing football

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Diesel tanker explosion causes fire outbreak around EcoBank Head Office in Victoria Island

There's been a fire outbreak around the Ecobank head office in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The fire incident occurred today at about 8: 40 a.m. when a diesel tanker was offloading diesel close to a generator that was turned on. As a result, there was an explosion.

According to recent buzz on social media, it has been revealed that Linda Ikeji’s sister, Sandra Ikeji, has been taken off the singles’ market as she just got engaged to her heartthrob.

A 21 year old lady has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for pushing her boyfriend from a window of a storey building in Ajagbandi area of Lagos, while trying to prevent him from searching through her phone.

The deceased, Wilson Henry, a Civil Engineering graduate from University of Benin, had his neck and complete spinal cord broken , as he landed on the fence of the building before resting on the septic tank.

Mohammed Abubakar who joined Air Azman as a cleaner 24 years ago, is keeping his dream of becoming an aviation expert alive as he was recently decorated as a captain.

The photos and good news was shared by a colleague of his who was full of joy for Mohammed as he took to his twitter account to congratulate for the new promotion, he wrote:

NAPTIP DG, Julie Okah-Donli

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is stepping up measures to prevent, combat and eradicate trafficking in persons in the country.

Wizkid bags endorsement deal with Ciroc (Video)

Wizkid who was seen with Diddy few days ago in the United States, has announced news of an endorsement deal with Ciroc to his fans.

The singer made the announcement in a series of tweets where he said; New Deal Alert! Officially with CIROC!!! Lets get it!! Big bag alert!

Enugu-Police-Commissioner-Mr-Mohammed-Danmallam

The Police Command in Enugu State says it has taken its Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) to markets, schools, NYSC Orientation camp and communities, among other areas.

A Ghanaian marriage counselor and pastor, Counsellor Lutterodt, who is well-known for his controversial stance on issues about celebrities, has advised rich men to practice polygamy.

“I entreat the rich to practice polygamy. Those who are married to one have cardiovascular diseases because they are worried. Women should understand that polygamy is the way of life for them to enjoy their husbands,” he said

The Former First Lady is ever stunning. Too much Natural beauty

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F-SARS caught extorting money from a man in Asaba

Seven SARS operatives were caught on video in the process of extorting money from an innocent citizen in Asaba, Delta state.

Maxwell, a building contractor was stopped by the officers as he was exiting a fuel station with a keg of petrol. He was searched and when they found nothing on him, the officers searched his phone and concluded he was a "Yahoo" boy.

"I Die Here" Actor Junior Pope says as he checks out his wife

From all outward appearances, actor Junior Pope Odonwodo and his wife Jennifer Awele enjoy a drama-free relationship.

The actor who has two kids with his wife shared a photo of himself checking out his wife's curvy posterior and captioned it, "I die here."

Five arrested over kidney smuggling in Nepal

Police have arrested 5 people for their alleged involvement in a kidney-smuggling racket said to be operating from India.

Nina is a graduate of English Language from Imo State University… and the proud entrepreneur took to her page to celebrate her new feat…

Now she’s shared more photos as she’s celebrating the new feat. She wrote:

Lady narrates how she was raped by her father, uncle, and their friend to stop her from being a lesbian

A woman simply identified as @Smoochie_Dk on Twitter has taken to the platform to narrate how she was raped by her father, uncle and one of their friends because she is a lesbian.

Diamond Bank Plc has strengthened its retail business segment with digital customers of three million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.

Mr Uzoma Dozie, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer, on Monday attributed the milestone to its digital penetration strategy with strong focus on the Nigerian market.

''I'm an exposed Nigerian who has survived 4 assassination attempts in one year'' - Dino Melaye

Embattled Nigerian lawmaker, senator Dino Melaye, Monday said he has survived four assassination attempts on his life since April.

The senator said officers of the Nigerian police attached to him have been withdrawn since three months ago and has many failed attempts to get them restored.

NAPTIP DG, Julie Okah-Donli

Jethro Ibileke/Benin

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP) Monday raised the alarm that human trafficking now takes a new twist, as traffickers now recruit young people for organ harvesting.

Victor Umeh

The Senate has approved the reimbursement of N37.9 billion out of N43.5 billion expended by Anambra Government for the rehabilitation of some federal roads in the state.

Flamboyant Man of God and founder of Royal Christ Family Ministry, Ikeja, Bishop Tom Samson arrived Egbeda Glass Cathedral Church yesterday in his N80 million Hummer limousine.

A Nigerian lawyer identified as Ify Solanke has taken to Twitter to narrate on how she met with Don Jazzy in the year 2013 on Twitter and despite being a very young girl, the ace producer followed her.

In later years after she gained admission into the University and was working on her final year project, she reached out to Don Jazzy again and just as he always does, he responded and assisted her with information she needed to complete her project.

A Nigerian man has taken to a popular online forum to express reasons why he believes holiday lessons are scams and why parents should allow their children engage in fun activities, vacation or learn some skill other than books.

Read below.

Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has finally let her kids, Festus and Priscilla, see their dad for the first time in 6 years.

The excited kids and herself took to Instagram to share photo after the meeting.

Nollywood star Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed she didn’t meet her husband, Captain Mathew Ekeinde a rich man.

She said this while responding to questions that had to do with her personal life, career, family amongst other things.

Tonto Dikeh reveals her best investment as a parent

Tonto Dikeh took to Instagram to share her biggest investment as a parent. The single mother of one considers her CCTV, which enables her watch over her son, as her best investment.

According to Tonto Dikeh, having the CCTV was necessary to prevent all the evil going on in the world. Read her post below.

Tiwa Savage is probably a child of Chango and Oshun â€“ Azealia Banks

Azealia Banks took to her Instagram page to say Nigerian Artiste, Tiwa Savage is probably a child of Chango and Oshun.

According to Azealia Banks, daughters of Chango try hiding their ‘witchiness’ but it seeps right through their pores.She also warned her followers never to lend money to a daughter of Oshun because they won’t get it back.

Nigeria Police

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake currency note producer.

The Command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement in Enugu on Sunday that the suspect, one Collins Oputa, was nabbed on July 26.

A 29-year-old woman , Mrs Ndidi Odo, has given birth to quintuplets in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Girl, 13, raped and impregnated by her father in Nasarawa after which her mother poisoned her to cover up the shame

A 13-year-old girl was raped and impregnated by her father in Nasarawa state and when her mother found out, she poisoned her to cover up the shame.

The girl almost died after she was poisoned by her mother but she was rushed to the hospital where she was saved. She lost the pregnancy however. She is currently in a General hospital in Nasarawa state and her parents have both been arrested.

Woman, 69 shoots and kills her husband, 65 for constantly buying and watching porn

An Arkansas woman has been arrested and charged with capital murder after she admitted to fatally shooting her husband because he repeatedly purchased pornographic videos through their cable provider.

Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army say it neutralised 16 Boko Haram and recovered a weapons cache during its clearance operation in Mairari village in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno.

Nigerian female footballers go on their knees to collect their entitlements from the Sports Minister (photos/video)

A video of Nigeria's U20 women team kneeling down in front of the Sports Minister and other officials to collect their entitlements has sparked controversy online.

In the video, one of the players is seen kneeling before Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung and other officials as she counted the money she was given.