NAPTIP will engage town criers to facilitate fight against human trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced it will engage local town criers to help in spreading its message against human trafficking.

Speaking on Friday, August 13, at the agency's headquarters in Abuja while hosting a delegation from the International Organisation for Migration led by its Country Chief of Mission, Franz Celestin, NAPTIP’s Head, Press and Public Relations Unit, Stella Nezan, made the revelation in a statement titled, ‘NAPTIP, IOM set to improve collaboration to tackle human trafficking and irregular migration.’

According to the statement, the agency’s Director-General, Basheer Muhammed said NAPTIP's mandates touch various families in the country.

Lives that are being wasted in Nigeria is troubling and God is never happy with us as a nation – Christian leaders

Leaders of All Nation’s Christian Assembly (ANCA), have opined that God is not happy with  Nigeria due to the daily rise in cases of kidnapping, banditry and other crimes.

According to the clergymen,  killings and kidnapping have become the order of the day in the country, a situation that is not common among animals.

In a press conference on Friday,  August 13, the Council Chairman of ANCA, Mr. Sunday Oibe said that the country is bleeding and needs help.

How much will it really COST u to post your colleagues advert ? - Paul Play

FROM THE IG DESK OF PAUL PLAY

I TRIED TO KEEP QUIET but I got to say this . ThE ENTERTAINMENT industry is now full of ENVY, HATE, PRIDE and unwarranted RUDENESS.

How much will it really COST u to post your colleagues advert ? It doesn’t cost you anything , it’s not going to affect your brand or make your fans run away . I’ve been away from the game for quite a while but I’m sad to realise how terrible things have turned .

It’s like they PREFER TO HELP U WHEN YOURE DEAD . 0post your picture and organize sbows to celebrate your passing. HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE THERE FOR THE CELEBRITIES WHO PASSED when they were alive ?

Benin Monarch’s Fifth Wife Gives Birth To Quadruplets

Oba of Benin, Ewuare ll

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has welcomed a set of quadruplets from his fifth wife, Queen (Oloi) Aisosa Ewuare II into the Benin Royal Family, Vanguard reports.

According to the report, Oba Ewuare made the announcement at his palace on Friday in Benin amidst jubilation from guests.

The news of arrival of the quadruplets which are three boys and a girl, according to Premium Times’ report, was delivered in a statement posted on the Oba of Benin’s official Facebook page on Friday night by Frank Irabor, the Secretary of the Benin traditional Council where he described the birth of the babies as an “unprecedented and historical event” in the Benin Royal family.

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth - Aneke Twins

The identical twin, Chidimma  and Chidiebere Aneke a.k.a Aneke Twins yesterday celebrated their birthday with a victory message via IG:

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Messi To Leave Barcelona - Official

Lionel Messi, Professional Footballer

Where is Messi going next after the Barcelona contract collapse? You tell us ...

JPB/ NCDP 20TH MEETING: Gov Zulum Say Implementation Is Key To Development

Babagana Umara Zulum, Governor of Borno State

FROM THE IG DESK OF GOVERNOR ZULUM OF BORNO STATE:

- Acknowledged Gaint Contributions Of President Buhari In Housing Development

- Appreciates LOC For Adequate Planning.

This Morning, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, virtually decleared open the National Council On Development Planning Meeting which is part of the Activities marking the 20th Edition of Joint Planning Board/National Council on Development Planning (JPB/ NCDP) Meeting Holding in Maiduguri.

In his Welcome Remark, the the Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) Alhaji Adamu Lawan, the Finance Commissioner, Borno State stated that the meeting is the Apex Planning Board aim at aiding and Guiding Policy Makers to Develop a Qualitative Plans to National, Sub National, and Local Governments. Adding that this years Edition is being Hosted in Collaboration with Borno State Government.

Well done Ese. My family and I are super proud of you - Reno

From the IG Desk of Reno Omokri

Ese Brume has done Nigeria proud. That should be our ONLY concern. She deserves accolades and a huge burst of patriotic support from a grateful nation. That she chooses to dedicate her medal to God, or drape her pastor with it should not be a controversy. You did not win a medal for Nigeria. When you do, you can dedicate it to satan, atheism, or even your girlfriend or boyfriend. But to criticise her choice, after she has removed the shame of 205 million Nigerians who went medal-less until she won, shows that you deserve a Gold Medal in ingratitude.

"Love For Sale" set for release in October - Lady Gaga

American singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga announces the release of her new album "Love For Sale" in October 1, 2021.

The celebrated music icon dropped the information on her social media handle few hours ago.

According to the message the day she and Tony Bennett released "Cheek To Cheek" in 2014, @itstonybennett called her and asked if she wanted to record another album with him, this time celebrating the songs of Cole Porter.

Bello Ado - The Vigilante

Photo: Godwin Enna

We introduce to you master Bello Abdulkadir Ado, a ten-year-old member of the vigilante group in Safana local government area of Katsina State as published by the Leadership Newspapers. 

We try again in August - Toke

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INTERVIEW: Why I don't think I can have sex on camera - Toke Makinwa

Toke Makinwa

Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa is no stranger to making headlines. Since her early days in radio back in 2010, Toke has kept Nigerians entertained both on and off the air.

Ahead of the launch of her new show, BBN S6: The Buzz, where she’ll be talking about all things BBNaija, PREMIUM TIMES had this interview with her. She speak on her favourite ex-BBNaija housemates, remaining relevant in the entertainment industry and much more. Excerpts:

PT: What ex-BBNaija housemate did you connect with the most while they were in the BBNaija house?

Toke: Bisola. Everyone in my household made me fall in love with her; they would use all their money to vote for her. My cook is her biggest fan and when she came out use, they actually met. Bisola was so kind to do that. I loved how real and funny she was; she was the life of the party. So Bisola is one of the ex-has I can’t really get over quickly.

With the tourists gone, they’ve been more aggressive, fighting humans for food to survive -Veterinarian

Traffic was brought to a halt in Lopburi, Thailand this week after rival monkey gangs started fighting over food. The monkeys usually rely on tourists for snacks, but covid-19 lockdowns have often left them hungry, Washington post reports.

“With the tourists gone, they’ve been more aggressive, fighting humans for food to survive,” a local veterinarian said. “They’re invading buildings and forcing locals to flee their homes.”

According to the report, drivers had to wait in their cars for several minutes as the wild monkeys squabbled in the streets. Onlookers could hear the monkeys squealing until one of the groups was chased away.

This man of God is a dangerous man to walk with - Mike

Mike Bamiloye, Nigerian Film Actor

From the IG Desk of Evangelist Mike Bamiloye:

THE MAN WHO WAS "WISER" THAN JESUS

Many years ago, a man of God came visiting my wife and I in our house. It was a time we were passing through a serious moment of lack and hunger in our ministry. He came and began to tell us a lot of his ministerial exploits and miracles the Lord was doing in his ministry.

Then, he threw down a bombshell. He said, he was now wiser. He said gone were days when people would come to him for prayers to settle their numerous problems, and he would pray for them and they would never come back to appreciate the Prophet of God. He said that has been a moment of lose. He said even Jesus Christ was shocked and disappointed when He healed ten lepers and only one of them came back to give Him appreciation. He said he had learnt his lesson from what happened to Jesus, that whoever wanted to be prayed for must first bring something to the prophet's feet, before he or she could be prayed for. He said he must be paid in advance, before the prophet's prayers.

That day continues to be a constant trauma for us, literally every day - Gonell

Capitol Police officer Aquilino Gonell told lawmakers on Tuesday of his ongoing efforts to grapple with the fallout of having come under attack at the hands of rioters loyal to former President Trump as they tried to protect the Capitol on Jan. 6, Washington Post reports.

“That day continues to be a constant trauma for us, literally every day,” Gonell, who was attacked with chemical spray that made his skin burn and needed surgery to repair his injuries, told the committee.

Bandits Keeping Islamiyya school pupils in poor conditions - Freed ransome bearer

File Photo: Bandits and Security Threats     {Picture Credit: ndlink.org}

The man seized by kidnappers after delivering a N30 million ransom for the release of 136 pupils of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, has described how the pupils are being kept in “disturbing” conditions, Premium Times reports.

According to the report, the pupils were abducted by the bandits from their school on May 30 and are still being held by the bandits despite a global outrage.

The ransom bearer provided an insight to how they are being held after his own release on Monday.

PREMIUM TIMES reported how Kasimu Barangana was sent along side six others to deliver the ransom but was seized by the bandits over an alleged shortfall of N4.6 million in the N30 million ransom.

Mr Barangana told PREMIUM TIMES after he was released on Monday that the children were being kept in poor conditions in 25 different camps.

“The pupils were separated into 25 groups in the forest, with each group being monitored by different gangs in fear of attacks.

“I was taken round the enclave to see the children and I found their conditions disturbing,” Mr Barangana said.

However, he said the bandits did not maltreat him.

Pls why do women like other women's property? - Uriel

From the IG desk of Uriel Oputa

Pls why do women like other women's property?? I posted a picture of my Ex who is my good friend. and his DM full .. even those telling me how much they love me done enter his dM saying don't show Uriel.. biko ive seen .. I will never post my husband for Instagram biko i don't have energy for everyday Night vigil

This message got a response from Naija.Wifey, one of her followers with the comment below:

Aregbesola Asks Governors To Sign Death Warrants Of Condemned Inmates To Decongest Correctional Centres

Rauf Aregbesola, Nigeria's Minister of Interior

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola yesterday requested governors to sign the death warrants of convicts on death row who have exhausted all avenues of appeal to free up space in the nation’s correctional facilities, ThisDay reports.

The minister who made the plea while speaking in Osogbo, Osun state, when inaugurating the newly constructed headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Daily Trust reported, said the nation’s correctional facilities are being stretched by “an overpopulation capacity of 18 percent” — with facilities built to serve 57,278 inmates currently holding 68,747 inmates, urging that to remedy the decongestion, convicts on death row who have used up all means of appeal must be hastened to the gallow.

According to Aregbesola, while the governors could free some condemned convicts on compassionate grounds due to old age or illness other inmates that have demonstrated exceptionally good behaviour could also be released or have their sentences commuted to life or specific terms in jail.

Clarion Goes Topless On Her Birthday Photo-shoot

Top grade Nollywood star Clarion Chukwurah in Lagos, Nigeria goes topless on her birthday photo shoot with the screen shot message below on her IG handle:

As Haitian Leader’s Funeral Nears, Anger Burns in the Streets

Police walk past a roadblock of burning tires on a street in Cap-Haitien, Haiti, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, the day before the funeral of the assassinated President Jovenel Moïse. (Federico Rios/The New York Times)

By Catherine Porter

CAP-HAÏTIEN, Haiti — The coffin of Haiti’s assassinated president, Jovenel Moïse, was carried by men in military uniform to a central stage and covered with a Haitian flag Friday as onlookers tucked in bouquets of white flowers before a state funeral, a moment that many hoped would help mend a fractured nation.

Just hours earlier, the northern city of Cap-Haïtien — 30 minutes from his family homestead where the ceremony will be held — had burned with anger and frustration, exposing Haiti’s deep divisions and the distrust of the elite in the country’s less developed north.

Two weeks after Moïse was killed in his own bedroom outside the capital, Port-au-Prince, the country is still spinning with unanswered questions and seething with anger. Authorities say he was killed by a group of Colombian mercenaries, and several members of Moïse’s own security detail have been questioned and taken into custody as well.

My Horse Ride - Jnr. Pope

Checkout the Throwback To Lock Down Series captioned "My Horse Ride", curtsey the Jnr Pope.

Challenged?

19-year-old Boston man arrested in Norfolk for sexually assaulting horse

Police have arrested a man said to have broken into a horse stable last week and had sex with a horse in an incident that was caught on security camera.

Before now and according to Metro West Daily News report, Police search for man accused of having sex with a horse in Norfolk:

‘The owner of a Miller Street horse center has put out a warning to other horse farms to be on the lookout for a man who allegedly had sex with a horse at the facility on Thursday’

The horse was uninjured, Turner Hill Equestrian Stables owner Hillary Swarr said Friday. "This man is a sexual predator," she said.

Henan province is facing extreme flooding after a year's worth of rain came down in just three days

Horrifying stories have spread of the people in China in floods caused by what authorities say is a once-in-a-millennium event, Guardian reports.

According to the story, Henan province is facing extreme flooding after a year's worth of rain came down in just three days.

Across social media, videos showed hundreds of cars floating down main streets, commuters trapped in metro carriages and crowds of people forming human chains to rescue each other from roads.

i'm told if I complete 2 straight weeks, it becomes a habit - Morayo

Morayo Afolabi-Brown, TV Show Host

To my fellow plus size sisters who desire to drop a few dress sizes, I'm pleased to inform you that I have completed one full week in the gym. Hope this week would encourage you to start your journey also. Mehn!! didn't think I would make it. I'm told if I complete 2 straight weeks, it becomes a habit. I doubt it but let's see how that goes. For now, my body is sore and I need sleep!

Morayo Afolabi-Brown dropped the message via her IG handle a few days ago. You want to tag along? It's up to you, really.

Clergy Stabbed To Death While Separating Fight Between Couple

The police command in Imo has confirmed the death of a pastor in Owerri, Thompson Onyekwuru, while trying to separate a fight between a couple in the state.

The police confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Mike Abattam, Premium Times reports.

According to the report, Mr Abattam said that the incident occurred at Umukoto Nekede in Owerri adding that Mr Onyekwuru was a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in the state.