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Philanthropist To Wealthy Benin Men: Stop Selling Water To Masses

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December 19, 2020

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A philanthropist and legal practitioner, Barrister Olayiwola Afolabi, has described as unfair and shameful the act of selling borehole water to the masses by some wealthy men in Benin.

Barrister Afolabi who made this submission in Benin at the occasion wherein his chamber supply borehole water to Yoruba, Efeyi and other streets in Benin, noted that God gives water free hence anyone who can afford to sink borehole should give it free to those who can’t afford it.

The legal practitioner who used the occasion to distribute food items such as indomie, etc, to residents of these streets for the yultide, said one can sink borehole and may not find any water if God does not want it to be.

“You can sink borehole and there may not be water if God does not want to give you water. This is no showoff but we just want to shame big men that sell water. Besides, when such persons die, are they going to carry the water to their grave? So, the essence of the programme is to shame big men who are found of selling water, even in our area,” he added.

The Ekiti-borned legal practitioner who said there are some persons who do not have job and solel depend on sales of water for survival, noted that such persons are allowed to sell water, just as he added that well-to-do men selling water to the masses is condemnable.

He called on wealthy men who have borehole in their compound to supply water to the general public for free.

Barrister Afolabi said, “But there are some big men, they have money yet they will be selling water ranging from N10, N20, this is unfair, so, that is why we are telling the whole world that it is not about money. When you have money and you can afford to sink borehole in your compound, don’t sell water to people. Give them water free because God also gives you free.”

A resident of Efeyi street who happens to be one of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Kudi Babalola, said Barrister Afolabi bursted his fence to supply them water and that the water rushes 24 hours, just as she added that no big man in the area has ever done that.

“I want to thank Barrister Afolabi for the water he gave to us. He bursted his fence and supplied us water, no other big man for this area can do this.

Barrister Olayiwola Afolabi

“The water is rushing 24hrs, so we don’t buy water,” she said.

On her part, Mercy Itamah, resident of Efeyi said if other big men in the state can emulate Barrister Afolabi the state will be a better place for everyone.

She said, “Barrister Afolabi is a philanthropist; he has given water to three streets now. We are now enjoying water. If other big men in Edo State can emulate Barrister Afolabi, the state will be a better place for us.

“This man is helping poor people in Edo State, and look at him now, he gave us water and still share indomie for us, so, if other people can still do this kind thing, we will really appreciate it.”

Also speaking, Monday Itua, appealed to other wealthy men to try and supply water to the masses who cannot afford to sink borehole in their houses.

“I must thank Barrister Afolabi who gave us water in this Yoruba street, Afeyi and other streets. I am so surprised some big men are in this town, they sell water. I am appealing to every big man that they should try and give water to the masses so that the money they want to use to buy water they can use it for another thing,” he appealed.

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Fire Guts Section Of Rivers Secretariat

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October 6, 2025

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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat was on Monday evening gutted by fire, leaving parts of the complex damaged before it was brought under control.

The fire, which reportedly started a few minutes past 5 p.m., was contained through the swift response of the Rivers State Fire Service.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly before firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish it, preventing further damage to nearby offices.

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, preliminary reports suggest that an electrical fault may have triggered the incident.

The Rivers State Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, also attributed the outbreak to an electrical fault, urging workers to ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the office.

An unconfirmed source indicated that the fire may have affected the state Pension Commission, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the full impact of the incident as investigations continue.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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October 5, 2025

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old identified as Tersoo Veregh, who allegedly took his own life in Makurdi, the state capital.

According to Zagazola Makama, the deceased’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, of Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of Makurdi, made the tragic discovery around 2:00 a.m. on October 4, when he stepped out of his room to ease himself and found his son hanging from the ceiling.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Makurdi, led a team of detectives to the scene. The body was photographed and later taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

Police authorities said an investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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October 5, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected illicit drugs.

The truck, with registration number 3BGT 18LG, driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old man from Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted by a patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa.

The operation was conducted in synergy with the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking.

The driver was arrested after the search, while the counting and measurement of the exhibits are ongoing.

In another development, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, led by Commander CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba.

During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin, 25, Lucky Nanakumo, 20, and David Igwe, 19, were arrested.

A search of the location yielded one fabricated Beretta pistol, which was recovered and secured as evidence.

Again, on October 1, 2025, the DPO ‘B’ Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team in a swift response to a distress report about a robbery incident around the BONSAAC axis of Asaba, where a female victim was dispossessed of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint by two male suspects.

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A locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity. Preliminary findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to a certain Arobaga secret cult.

According to Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, all the suspects remain in custody, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.

(DAILY POST)