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Alleged Illegal Demolition: Victims Cry For Justice, Want FG, Edo Govt’s Intervention

Property developers whose houses were pulled down with bulldozer allegedly on the orders of Mr. Frank Irabor, the secretary to Benin Traditional Council (BTC) have cried for justice, just as one of them, said four other house owners affected by the demolition are currently hospitalized arising from shock over the loss of their properties.
INFO DAILY reports that over 60 houses were reportedly demolished during the operation last week at Ulegun community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Srea of Edo State.
The developer who identified himself as Osaro Ihankpan said he had so far expended N38 million in the last 12 years on the buildings which he said were at the filling and roofing level respectively when it was demolished.
“I am no longer myself. I am just standing here as a man. There’s one woman and three others who are battling with thier lifes after they destroyed their houses.
“I want the Edo State and federal governments to come to my aid. I bought the land and paid before I started building,” he stated.
Mr. Frank Irabor had told journalists that the land measuring 225.47 hactares where the houses were built belong to the Oba of Benin, adding, “those who built on the land should go and meet those who sold the land to them”.
Meanwhile, the leaders of Ulegun community Friday insisted that they didn’t at anytime seed the said land to the Benin Monarch.
READ ALSO: BREAKING: Tension As Court Remands Benin Palace Secretary, 6 Others Over Alleged Illegal Demolition
Mr. Raymond Enogieru who spoke on behalf of the leaders accused the leadership of a neighbouring community (Ukhiri) and the palace secretary of bringing the revered institution to disrepute.
He insisted that a dispute over the said land with its neighbouring community (Ukhiri) had been resolved in various courts up to Supreme Court in favour of Ulegun community, in addition to the pronouncement by former Oba of Benin, HRM, Oba Erediawa.
Recall that on Thursday, Justice Mary Itsueli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City ordered that Mr. Frank Irabor and six others m be ramanded in prison custody pending receipt of legal advice by the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
The police is prosecuting the accused following protests by the community for justice over the illegal destruction of their property as well as alleged intimidation, harassment and disregard for the rule of law.
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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.
The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.
Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.
READ ALSO:AGILE Leads 200 Girls On Road Walk To Create Awareness In Bauchi
He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.
The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.
Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.
READ ALSO:Bauchi Begins Production Of Exercise Books, Chalks For Schools
He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.
The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.
The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.
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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.
The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.
Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.
READ ALSO:Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]
The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.
“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”
Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.
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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.
According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.
Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.
The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.
READ ALSO:JUST IN: BBNaija Season 7 Winner, Phyna, Loses Sister, Ruth Otabor After Accident
Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.
Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.
The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.
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