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  • Love gone awry: Man slashes self, cuts off manhood after wife refused to return home

    Love gone awry: Man slashes self, cuts off manhood after wife refused to return home

    A 50-year-old man, Modu Isa, has been rescued after attempting to take his own life in Bama, Borno State.

    The incident was made known by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, in a post on his X handle on Saturday.

    Makama disclosed that the incident, which occurred on Friday evening at Hausari Ward, was reported by community members who rushed to his aid.

    According to the report, witnesses narrated that Isa stabbed himself three times in the stomach before cutting off his manhood with a knife.

    He was said to have carried out the act because his former wife, Bayanxe Modu of Konduga, whom he had divorced three times, refused to return to his house.

    “It was gathered that police led a patrol team to the scene, recovered the knife as an exhibit, and evacuated the victim to General Hospital, Bama, where he is responding to treatment.

    “Sources said the case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, for further investigation,” Makama said.

  • Man pulled out alive as three storey building collapses in Abuja

    Man pulled out alive as three storey building collapses in Abuja

    A 27-year-old man, Aliyu Salisu, was rescued after a three-storey building collapsed on Saturday evening in the Lifecamp area of Abuja.

    The victim, identified as a citizen of Niger Republic, remained trapped under the rubble for nearly 10 hours before he was rescued in the early hours of Sunday.

    The Federal Capital Territory Police Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, noting that rescue efforts began shortly after a distress call was received around 6:15pm on August 2.

    According to Adeh, the Divisional Police Officer of Lifecamp promptly led a multi-agency team to the scene, where the area was cordoned off and emergency response operations began in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, officials of the FCT Administration’s Development Control Department, Zeberced Construction Company, and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.

    At about 4am on 3rd August 2025, the rescue teams successfully extricated one Aliyu Salisu, a 27-year-old male and citizen of Niger Republic, who had been trapped in the rubble for close to 10 hours.

    He was immediately rushed to Cedar Crest Hospital, Gudu, for medical evaluation and treatment. He is currently responding well,” she said.

    The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, who was at the site to supervise rescue operations, commended the swift response of the various agencies and volunteers.

    The commissioner also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report emergencies or suspicious activities, adding that the command’s control room lines, 0803 200 3913and 0806 158 193, remain active round-the-clock.

    As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the collapse had not been officially disclosed.

  • SAD! Man reportedly machetes ex-girlfriend, snuffs life out of her mother

    SAD! Man reportedly machetes ex-girlfriend, snuffs life out of her mother

    A man identified as Abubakar Ijidai has allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her mother in Dille District of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State.

    This was revealed in a post by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on X on Sunday.

    According to the post, the attacker used a machete to assault 18-year-old Lami Azuba and her 38-year-old mother, Hauwa Azuba, around 3:00 p.m. on their farmland on Saturday.

    Abubakar, who is from the same district, fled the scene immediately after the brutal attack, leaving the two women in a pool of blood.

    Police officers from the Lassa Police Outpost later visited the scene and took the victims to the General Hospital in Lassa. Sadly, Hauwa was confirmed dead on arrival, while her daughter was referred to the General Hospital in Mubi, Adamawa State, due to the seriousness of her injuries,” Makama wrote.

    Hauwa’s body was released to her family for burial according to Christian tradition.

    Makama also said the police are still working hard to find the suspect and make sure he faces justice.

  • SAD! Man, 60, jailed 20-years for snuffing life out of his wife

    SAD! Man, 60, jailed 20-years for snuffing life out of his wife

    An Accra High Court has sentenced a 60-year-old man, Doe Fiano, to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting his wife in the genitals at their home, an act committed in full view of their four-year-old son.

    The woman, believed to be in her late 40s, died from her injuries shortly after the attack.

    Prosecutors told the court that the incident, which occurred in their family residence, left the couple’s only child severely traumatized.

    The accused was charged with murder before criminal court 5, presided over by Justice Kizita Naa Koowa Quarshie.

    However, he entered a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter, a move accepted by the court, leading to his conviction on that charge.

    During the sentencing phase, his defense counsel made a strong plea for leniency, requesting a five-year sentence.

    The defense argued that the convict was a first-time offender, a respected member of society, and the primary breadwinner of the family.

    It was also noted that he had already spent close to two years in custody while awaiting trial.

    The prosecution, however, held firm in its call for justice, urging the court to impose a 30-year sentence. They emphasized the gruesome nature of the act, the vulnerability of the victim, and the devastating psychological toll on the couple’s young son, who remains deeply traumatized.

    In delivering judgment, the presiding judge acknowledged the mitigating factors but stressed that the aggravating circumstances could not be ignored.

    The case has once again raised concerns about domestic violence in the country and its long-term impact on children exposed to such traumatic events.

  • Frequent electricity tariffs hike hurting us – Manufacturers cry out

    Frequent electricity tariffs hike hurting us – Manufacturers cry out

    The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that frequent increases in electricity tariffs are hindering the performance of the manufacturing sector and the nation’s economic growth.

    Director-General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, expressed this concern in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos.

    Ajayi-Kadir stressed that electricity is a crucial input in manufacturing, significantly affecting production costs and product prices.

    He emphasised that no nation could achieve substantial industrial development without ensuring energy security.

    According to him, any increase in tariff will harm the competitiveness of Nigerian products and businesses.

    He warned that the such would worsen production costs, intensify inflationary pressure, and further reduce consumers’ disposable income.

    Ajayi-Kadir added that it would increase manufacturers’ unsold inventory, erode profit margins, raise unemployment, and force more private businesses to shut down.

    “It was due to the critical role of energy security in Nigeria’s industrial aspirations that the power sector was privatised in 2013. Unfortunately, this privatisation has not delivered the expected results,” he said.

    The MAN DG noted that the sector struggles because operators lack both technical and financial capacity to ensure optimal performance.

    He highlighted that Nigeria’s installed electricity capacity has consistently been around 10,000MW.

    Yet, he noted, this capacity remains underutilised due to the limited ability of GenCos and DisCos to generate and distribute sufficient electricity nationwide.

    “Despite failing to meet demand, there have been continuous tariff increases without a corresponding improvement in supply quality.

    “According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), electricity supply was 5,909.83GWh in Q2 2023 but dropped to 5,769.52GWh in Q1 2024 and 5,612.52GWh in Q2 2024.

    “This decline followed the implementation of a tariff increase exceeding 230 per cent.

    “This represents a 5.03 per cent year-on-year decrease and a 2.72 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline,” he said.

    Ajayi-Kadir noted that MAN has repeatedly called for an increase in electricity supply beyond the average 4,000MW provided daily to over 200 million Nigerians.

    He stressed that Nigeria requires more than 30,000MW to adequately meet the growing demand from businesses and households.

    The MAN DG urged the government to review the performance of DisCos following the recent tariff increase.

    He called for a study on its impact on the manufacturing sector, businesses, and households.

    He also urged the government to critically assess DisCos’ cost-reflective tariff model and audit their investment in distribution infrastructure.

    The Federal Government has, however, debunked reports suggesting an imminent 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs.

    The government clarified that its focus remains on improving power supply, ensuring targeted subsidies, and expanding metering nationwide.

  • HUNGER! Police nab man for stabbing neighbour to death over rice

    HUNGER! Police nab man for stabbing neighbour to death over rice

    A 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, identified simply as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice.

    The incident occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, following an argument that escalated into a fatal altercation.

    While confirming the development on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, said “It is confirmed, and the suspect is in custody.

    The two were fighting and injured themselves badly.
    Unfortunately, one, Christian, died.”

    Eyewitnesses explained that the altercation started when rice was being shared along Boyo Road in Ogwanja. An argument ensued between Onyejekwe and the deceased, leading to a physical fight.

    An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Christian and Daniel started dragging the rice, and during the fight, Daniel picked a bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times.

    The vigilante rushed him to the hospital, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.”

  • Manufacturers count losses, seek improved power supply

    Manufacturers count losses, seek improved power supply

    The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for collaborative strategies on cutting-edge technologies, policy frameworks, and financing models to support the country’s transition to sustainable and sufficient energy supply.

    MAN President, Mr Francis Meshioye, said this at the Manufacturers Energy Security Summit on Tuesday in Lagos with theme: “Power Supply Adequacy for Industrial Growth in Nigeria.”

    Meshioye said this was critical to enable the industrial sector contribute more significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. He stated that energy security was not only a business imperative but a national priority.

    Meshioye noted that the challenges facing the manufacturing sector included unreliable power supply, high energy costs, and environmental concerns. He, however, stressed that in those challenges were opportunities for innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth.

    “In shaping the future of manufacturing in Nigeria, let us work together to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing and identify innovative solutions to accelerate the journey towards energy security for manufacturers.

    “We must promote sustainable manufacturing practices and support policy reforms that encourage investment in renewable energy to help reduce energy cost,” he said.

    Mr Sanusi Garba, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), noted that while electricity was the oxygen for industrialisation and economic growth, it required long term investments.

    Garba represented by Mr Musiliu Oseni, Vice Chairman, NERC, said the Electricity Act 2023 has provided the foundation for improving the Nigerian power sector.

    He, however, noted that its implementation without addressing fundamentals would not guarantee desired improvement.

    He said that while the Nigerian power sector currently struggled to meet customers expectation due to myriad of challenges, huge patient capital was required for investments to guarantee sustainable supply.

    “Powering the Nigerian economy requires huge investments but resources are limited hence the need for a deliberate policy approach.

    “Nigeria needs a powering industry policy that deliberately seeks to improve power supply to industrial clusters supported by existing regulatory instruments,” he said.

    The Managing Director, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors, Mr Sunday Oduntan, noted that no country could succeed without manufacturing as the bedrock of its development. According to him, the power sector is very important for manufacturing as economy can grow in the dark.

    Oduntan said Nigeria’s power supply was heavily dependent on gas, with frequent disruptions in supply, limiting diversification and sustainability.

    He said the country should diversify into wind, hydro and increase investment in other energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

    “Nigeria should secure consistent gas supply contracts and incentivise local gas production for power. Also, electricity tariffs are often below cost-reflective levels, leading to financial losses for distribution companies and limiting investment in the sector.

    “The solution is to gradually adjust tariffs to reflect actual supply costs, combined with subsidies or targeted aid for low-income households,” he said.

    Mr Matthew Edevbie, the Group Managing Director, Income Electrix Ltd., noted that Nigeria currently faced a huge power supply deficit and that high cost of infrastructure for its development meant the issue may not be resolved quickly.

    Edevbie said to solve the issue, oversized and expensive diesel generators were being used making the need for cheap and reliable energy for industrial growth a necessity.

    He said a combination of energy source optimisation, energy efficient utilisation and low energy consuming equipment could reduce manufacturers overall energy spending by up to 60 per cent or more.

    “Nigeria incurs approximately $26 billion in economic losses annually due to electricity shortages and businesses spend an additional $22 billion on off grid fuel solutions to mitigate the effects of power outages.

    “There is thus an urgent need to improve power supply to save the manufacturing sector as doing so will have many positive effects on the economy.

    “In spite of these challenges plaguing the power sector and consequently the industries In Nigeria, there exist opportunities for us to improve our lot and make things better via a holistic approach.

    “The approach must focus on optimising the country’s generation resources and efficiently utilise its power,” he said.

  • Manufacturers explain why unsold finished products rose to N1.24 trillion

    Manufacturers explain why unsold finished products rose to N1.24 trillion

    The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) on Monday released the manufacturing reports for the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), underscoring the urgent need for the implementation of decisive and coherent economic reforms.

    Otunba Francis Meshioye, President, MAN, speaking at the association’s first half economic report in Lagos State, said the reforms were to address the challenges being faced by manufacturers.

    He said the report focused on manufacturing indicators such as capacity utilisation, production value, inventory, local raw materials utilisation, investment and expenditure on alternative energy sources, among others.

    Meshioye noted that the first half of 2024 was marked by significant challenges for Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, including high operational costs, declining consumer demand, and rising inflation.

    He said that while some sectors showed resilience and growth, others struggled with declining production values, rising inventories, and reduced employment.

    He identified key areas of focus as enhancing policy consistency, improving the business environment, and fostering economic diversification.

    “The success of these reforms will be crucial in reversing the current economic downturn, creating jobs, reducing inflation, and improving the overall welfare of Nigerian citizens.

    “As the country navigates through these turbulent times, the resilience of its policy framework and the effectiveness of its economic management will determine the path forward,” he said.

    Meshioye said the global economy was resilient during the period with major economies avoiding a severe downturn, bringing down inflation without increasing unemployment.

    He, however, noted that lingering impact of high interest rates, debt sustainability challenges, continuing geopolitical tensions and ever-worsening climate risks continued to pose challenges to growth.

    This, he said, threatened decades of development gains, especially for developing and small island developing states.

    Meshioye said the economic outlook for many African countries had deteriorated because of high inflation, elevated borrowing costs, persistent exchange rate pressures and lingering political instability.

    He added that Nigeria’s economy continued to grapple with formidable challenges that have stymied its growth potential and eroded economic stability.

    He noted that in spite of efforts to stabilise the economy, including aggressive monetary tightening by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the desired outcomes in terms of curbing inflation and stimulating growth remained elusive.

    The MAN president said in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, capacity utilisation showed a slight year-on-year decline to 56.4 per cent in H1 2024 from 56.5 per cent in H1 2023. He, however, revealed a 2.8 per cent increase compared to H2 2023, reflecting some recovery.

    “Real manufacturing output in Nigeria declined by 1.66 per cent year-on-year in H1 2024, falling to N1.34 trillion from N1.36 trillion in H1 2023. In spite of this decline, the sector saw a 9.97 per cent increase compared to H2 2023, driven by a baseline effect.

    “In nominal terms, the manufacturing sector’s output in Nigeria increased by 30.38 per cent year-on-year, reaching N5.34 trillion in H1 2024. This growth was primarily driven by the sharp rise in domestic prices, as reflected in the Consumer Price Index, which surged to 34.19 per cent in June 2024,” he said.

    Meshioye said manufacturing sector’s local raw material sourcing improved slightly to 56.03 per cent in H1 2024, up from 55.4 per cent in H1 2023.

    According to him, the modest increase indicates a gradual shift towards local sourcing, driven by difficulties in obtaining foreign exchange.

    He, however, noted that some sectors, such as non-metallic mineral products and textile, apparel & footwear, faced declines in local sourcing, reflecting the challenges of shifting away from imported raw materials.

    He added that the inventory of unsold finished products in the manufacturing sector surged by 357.57 per cent year-on-year, reaching N1.24 trillion in H1 2024.

    He attributed the alarming increase to declining consumer purchasing power due to escalating inflation, subsidy removal, and the devaluation of the naira.

    He said the high levels of unsold inventories reflect the challenges faced by consumers and the need for interventions to stimulate demand and improve the sector’s performance.

    Meshioye stated that investments in the manufacturing sector continued to rise, reaching N250.13 billion in H1 2024, a 29.63 per cent year-on-year increase.

    “However, this increase is primarily due to the depreciation of the naira, which inflated the cost of importing machinery and other essential assets.

    “In real terms, investment spending did not increase, as manufacturers focused on maintaining current production levels rather than expansion due to the challenging economic environment.

    “Also, electricity supply to industries showed some improvement in H1 2024, with average daily supply hours increasing to 11.28 hours per day.

    “However, the cost of providing alternative power continued to rise, with manufacturers spending N238.31 billion on alternative energy sources in H1 2024, a 7.69 per cent increase from H2 2023.

    “The surge in costs was driven by higher prices for diesel, gas, and other energy sources, as well as the need for manufacturers to invest in self-energy generation due to unreliable power supply from the national grid,” he said.

  • Mohbad’s wife opens up over alleged pregnancy for Another man

    Mohbad’s wife opens up over alleged pregnancy for Another man

    Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of the late music star Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, has spoken out for the first time over alleged pregnancy for another man.

    Her comments have stirred up social media as rumors of a new pregnancy emerge, overshadowing her mourning.

    The rumors started during a heated discussion on media personality Baba Latisneh’s TikTok and have escalated into a major controversy. Some insiders claim that Wunmi is expecting another child, just months after her husband’s untimely passing.

    The rumors expanded past just claims of pregnancy. It turned into a harsh smear campaign, with some people doubting her dedication to Mohbad’s memory.

    Accusations of betrayal filled social media, as many questioned if she was moving on too quickly. This raised debates about grief and how long a widow should stay tied to her past.

    Wunmi took to her Instagram story on Friday, October 11, to share a powerful message that addressed the whispers and accusations surrounding her.

    She expressed that, in a society quick to criticize, she stands firm and true to herself, valuing her own truth over what others think.

    Wunmi made it clear that her personal experience is more important than outside appearances, and she refuses to engage with the opinions of those who don’t understand her path.

    She wrote;

    “I am way more interested in how my life feels to me, than how it looks to others”

  • Man dies in Lagos house fire

    Man dies in Lagos house fire

    A man, simply identified as Obinna, has lost his life while sleeping in his apartment during a fire incident in the Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos State.

    The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to NAN on Sunday in Lagos.

    He said that the incident happened on Saturday at 7:30 p. m. at No 13, Olarenwaju St., off Oki St., Iyana-Ipaja.

    Hundeyin said that the Oke-Odo Division received a distress call from a resident of the house concerning the incident.

    “After a distress call was received, the Divisional Police Officer immediately visited the scene with operatives of the division.

    “Fire service was contacted on phone and by the time the fire was put out, a tenant, who was sleeping in his room got burnt and died in the fire incident.

    “The pictures of the victim and the building were taken,” he said.

    The image maker said that the corpse had been evacuated and deposited at the morgue at General Hospital in Yaba for post mortem examination.

    The spokesperson said that the cause of the fire was not yet known.

    According to him, investigation is ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.