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  • Okowa sacks security aide caught on video assaulting a woman

    Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday ordered the sack of Mr Friday Eluro, a security aide, who was caught on video assaulting a woman.

    The governor gave the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba.

    He also directed full investigation into the incident to ensure justice.

    Okowa said that the assault on the lady was unwarranted particularly when it was committed by an appointee of government who ought to ensure that rule of law was observed in all situations.

    The governor, having personally watched the video of the assault directed that the appointment of Eluro, be terminated forthwith to serve as deterrent to others.

    “In the last three and half years, our administration had worked so hard to entrench the enduring peace in our state.

    “We will not sit back and fold our hands to watch appointees of government or any other person no matter how highly placed in the society to take laws into their hands,” he said.

    He warned appointees of government to be of good behaviour and always remember that they were ambassadors of government and were supposed to be role models in the society.

     

  • Woman beats customer over unpaid beer debt [Video]

    Woman beats customer over unpaid beer debt [Video]

    In a viral video on social media, a woman was seen beating a man over an alleged unpaid Sh200 ($2) beer debt. This has led to Kenyan citizens calling for action from concerned government agencies.

    In the video, the lady was seen slapping, kicking and punching the man who is lying on the ground with his shirt unbuttoned and trousers covered in dirt, reports SDE.

    The lady kept kicking his face as she persistently demanded for ‘her’ money from the man.

    The video has come to the attention of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Kenya, Noordin Haji, who has appealed to the general public to bring forth information that might lead to her arrest.

    See tweet:

    https://twitter.com/ODPP_KE/status/1026173222226718721

  • Ex-naval officer docked for alleged assault on wife

    A retired naval officer, Olufemi Ibitoye, on Wednesday appeared in an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for alleged assault on his wife, Olumide.

    Ibitoye is standing trial on a two-count charge of assault and unlawful possession of firearms.

    The Prosecutor, Dr Jide Martins, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between June 30 and July, 21, 2017, at about 1:55 p.m., at No. 28A, Adeyemi Lawson St., Ikoyi, Lagos.

    Martins said that the defendant assaulted his wife Olumide by throwing a six inches block at her.

    He also said that the defendant was unlawfully in possession of a browning 9mm pistol with 107 rounds of live ammunition.

    He said that the offences contravened Section 27 (1) (a) of the Firearms Act Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2010 and Section 172 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The accused however pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    Counsel to the defendant, Mr M. J. Onigbanjo (SAN), urged the court to grant bail to the defendant on self-recognition.

    “This is a matter arising from a breakdown of a marriage; the defendant and the victim have lived apart for over a year.

    “He has demonstrated that he will not interfere with the investigations by submitting himself to the police whenever he is needed.

    “The defendant is a former naval officer with the intelligence unit and that explains why he was in possession of ammunition.

    “I urge the court to grant bail to the accused on liberal terms,” the SAN said.

    In a short reply, the prosecutor told the court to, while considering the bail, ensure that the defendant would not have any direct or indirect contact with the victim.

    Martins also said: “the victim is the defendant’s wife and we at the domestic violence unit want the safety of the woman.”

    In her ruling, the Magistrate Folashade Botoku, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.

    She ordered that the defendant should not have any direct or indirect contact with the wife, and adjourned the case until May 30 for trial.

    NAN

  • NUJ blows hot over incessant assault on journalists, says ‘Enough is enough’

    The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Monday condemned the incessant assault melted out to its members by some military operatives.

    The reaction is coming after a Photojournalist with Daily Trust newspapers, Mr. Ikechukwu Ibe by an Army Captain.

    The NUJ noted that such brutal acts by operatives of the military in a democratic setting was uncalled for.

    The reaction was contained in a statement signed and issued by the secretary of the union, Rafat Salami.

    Read the full statement below:

    The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council condemns in its strongest terms, the unwarranted assault on a Photojournalist with Daily Trust newspapers, Mr. Ikechukwu Ibe by an Army Captain. Ibe was carrying out a legitimate assignment of news gathering on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Jabi area of Abuja.

    Journalist Ibe was brutally assaulted leaving him with multiple lacerations and swollen eyes. Curiously, the over zealous military officers confiscated his camera, removed and destroyed the memory card just because he took some pictures of a vehicle that ran into a restaurant in Jabi.

    The NUJ to say the least, is disheartened over the ugly incident. Rather than treat journalists as partners in nation building, security agents have consistently treated journalists as enemies who must be crushed.

    More saddening is the fact that the assault took place just as Nigeria is preparing to commemorate the “International Day to End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists” on November 2.

    This is unacceptable in a civilised and democratic nation where the Rule of Law must be allowed to thrive. It is a clear case of gross violation of the rights of the journalist.

    According to Ibe: “When I got there at about 3:00 pm, I introduced myself to the security men on ground and told them I would like to take some pictures”.

    He said when he started taking the pictures, the Army Captain, who wore a camouflage without a name tag and part of the Joint Ministerial Taskforce which included men of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), pounced on him and started beating him up without provocation.”

    “They collected my camera, broke it and took my memory card which contained the photos that I had taken. They also tore my clothes before bundling me into a Black Maria where I met six other persons. I later put a call across to my photo editor and the Daily Trust Editor, who brought a pair of trousers to me at the Life Camp Police station where I was taken to.

    My editors later secured my release and my broken camera was handed back to me without the memory card. However, my Identity card and N3,700 cash in my pocket were not returned,” he said.

    The NUJ calls on government to

    1. bring the perpetrators of this dastardly act on this law abiding citizen, who was only doing his job to book,
    2. Immediately replace his camera,
    3. Adequately compensate Mr Ibe for the brutalization meted on him
    4. Tender an unreserved apology from the highest authority while putting up mechineries to prevent future incidences.

     

    Signed

    Rafat Salami

    Secretary

     

  • Police invite Omisore over alleged assault on late Adeleke

    The Osun State Police Command has invited Senator Iyiola Omisore, over an alleged assault reported to the command by the late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke in 2014.

    In a letter titled “Invitation to Police station” dated October 20, Omisore is expected to meet with Deputy Commissioner of Police (State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence department.)

    The letter signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Umege Uzochukwu read: “You are invited to meet with the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in connection with a case of assault occasioning harm reported by the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke against you.

    Looking forward to seeing you on the 27th day of October, 2017 at about 1200hrs please” But it was learnt that Omisore did not honour the invitation on Friday.

    In a statement yesterday, Omisore said he received “the very curious but interesting invitation”

    He added: “We all know that as Nigerians we are living in a very interesting time. The culture now is to source for scapegoats in members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for every inaction of government. The tragic instance in which the late former Osun State governor, a distinguished senator of the Federal Republic, died is still fresh in our memories, particularly the controversy that his death generated across the nation.

    “Therefore, I want the public to know about the plot and keep them informed about this sinister plan, which I believe is just unfolding, against myself, some other members of the opposition and even the good memory Osun people cherish about Senator Adeleke.”

  • Soldiers who assaulted journalists during clash with IPOB will be punished – Army

    Soldiers who assaulted journalists during clash with IPOB will be punished – Army

    The Nigerian Army has said soldiers who participated in the assault on journalists in Umuahia during a clash with members of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, will face disciplinary actions for their “unfortunate” misconduct.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that at least two journalists were reportedly assaulted by troops in the Abia State capital in the afternoon. The soldiers accused the journalists of filming them as they rode by the state secretariat of Nigerian Union of Journalists.

    The journalists said the troops smashed their mobile phones and other electronic devices during the incident, which occurred when the soldiers were allegedly trying to barricade the residence of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

    The soldiers also clashed with supporters of Kanu as they attempted to place him on house arrest.

    The incident has sparked tension across the state, prompting Governor Okezie Ikpeaze to declare a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state’s commercial town of Aba.

    In his reaction to the soldiers’ assault on journalists, Oyegoke Badamosi, a spokesperson for the Nigerian Army 14 Brigade in Ohafia, said preliminary investigation has revealed that soldiers indeed launched aggression against the reporters who were on their legitimate duties.

    “What happened was that while the soldiers on patrol near the Abia State NUJ Secretariat, they noticed some people filming them.

    “Unfortunately, they seized and damaged their recording devices; an iPad and 2 mobile phones. Preliminary investigation shows that the items belong to journalists on their legitimate duties.

    “Consequently, the Commander 14 Brigade and Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division waded into the matter which has since been resolved amicably.”

    Mr. Badamosi, a major, however, said some media outlets had exaggerated the incident.

    “The magnitude is not as was reported,” he said.

     

  • Small Doctor denies assaulting tricycle driver

    Rising Afropop singer, Small Doctor has denied assaulting a tricycle driver. Last week, social media was awash with news of him beating up a certain tricycle driver.

    A certain Instagram user, @The_Nifemi broke the news on Instagram saying:“Lmao…I just witnessed Small Doctor and his crew beat up a Keke Marwa driver opposite Mobil, Akilo Rd., Ogba. It was too interesting to make a video.”

     

    The Penalty crooner speaking via his manager, said:“Nothing like that happened. It was just a minor disagreement with someone on the road and we resolved the issue amicably. People just like to blow things out of proportion and create unnecessary controversy. I would never descend so low as to fight with someone on the street. I implore my fans to forget those lies.”

  • Small Doctor assaults tricycle driver?

    Small Doctor assaults tricycle driver?

     

    Popular singer, Temitope Adekunle, aka Small Doctor, has been accused of allegedly assaulting a tricycle driver in Lagos. A certain Twitter user took to twitter stating that he saw the afropop singer and his bandits beat up the tricycle driver.The Penalty singer is yet to comment on the issue.

     

     

    The singer’s new song Penalty,has amazingly become one of the trending songs at the moment. The song produced by 2T Boyz was released in December 2016 but promotion kicked off in January, and the video which dropped in May sped it up.

    The song has a broad appeal which has endeared it to Afropop lovers.

     

  • Sean Kingston allegedly assaulted by Migos

    Dancehall singer, Sean Kingston was allegedly assaulted on Tuesday. Amazingly Migos an American hip-hop group were called the culprit. According to a TMZ report, law enforcement sources tell us it went down late afternoon at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Vegas. We’re told Kingston and the guys from Migos got into it over an argument involving Soulja Boy and the 3 members of Migos beat Sean badly, allegedly kicking him and stomping on his head.

    TMZ gathered that Sean’s camp pulled out a gun and fired once, but didn’t hit anyone. That person was detained by security and turned over to the Vegas PD. By the time cops arrived both Sean and Migos had left. A short time later Sean was pulled over for a traffic stop and became “semi-cooperative,” though he did not name names.

    We’re told police want to speak with Migos, but they are quick to add members of the group are not “wanted” by cops.