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Rivers Monarch Flees As Disbanded Vigilante Group Razes Apartment

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3 years ago

May 10, 2022

Members of the disbanded vigilante group in Obelle commumity, Emohua Local Area of Rivers State have allegedly set fire on the residence of one Chief Israel Anele.

Anele is a former acting Chairman of the Community Development Association in the area and ex-Divisional Police Officer.

Anele had, in a telephone chat, alleged that the disbanded vigilante group, code-named OSPAC was led by one ‘nakedwire’ to carry out the act.

Anele said the arsonists who arrived 4pm threw his 70-year-old aunt out of the building, removed all the burglary proof in his house before pouring petrol and setting his seven bedroom apartment ablaze.

He said his only offence was that he spoke against the killing of his younger Nephew, identified as Darlington Worahu, a serving soldier who was allegedly killed by the local security outfit (OSPAC) operatives on the March 5, 2022, in Obelle community.

Anele said the case was transfered from Rumuji Divisional Police Headquarters to the State Criminal Investigation Department.

He further alleged that he had been receiving threats from members of the disbanded OSPAC due to his resolve to follow up the matter.

Chief Anele also disclosed that he fled the state after the members of the disbanded OSPAC trailed him to his Port Harcourt residence.

He stated, “At about 1600 hours, that is 4pm my aunt called me that ‘nakedwire’ and other OSPAC people that are remaining in Obelle that they went and set my building in the village ablaze containing everything I have in my life.

“On March 5, this OSPAC in Obelle shot dead my junior brother, an army officer serving in Niger State.

“I went to Rumuji police and reported the matter and from Rumuji to State CID.

“When they heard that the matter was in the state CID, they now held a meeting with some chiefs that the only way they will end the matter is to kill me.

“Since then, they have been trailing me and even chased me to my house outside the village.

“As I speak to you now, I am not even in Rivers State because they are hunting my life. But today (Sunday) what they did is that they went back and burnt my building which seven rooms in the village.

“My aunt who is 70 years and my other cousins who visited the village were the people that saw when they were cutting the whole burglary proof and windows before poured petrol and set the house on fire.”

The acting spokesman of the state’s police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, could not be reached for comments, as her mobile telephone number was not going through.

She had yet to reply a to test message sent to her as of the time of filing this report.

PUNCH.

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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets

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10 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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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.

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.

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

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15 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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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.

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]

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15 hours ago

October 15, 2025

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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.

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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