July 2021 | Page 5 of 9

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Four women arrested for selling donkey meat

Four women have been arrested in Edo state for allegedly selling donkey meat at the New Benin Market. According to the government, donkey meat is not approved for consumption in the state. Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr, Peter Aikhuomobhogbe, led a team of operatives who carried out the arrests.

Aikhuomobhogbe said; “This is an issue of food safety. In Edo state, donkey meat is not approved as one of the meats that we consume but our people still indulge in it. We will take all necessary steps to ensure that we eradicate its consumption in Edo State.

He assured that the government will continue to ensure that we pursue those involved in the business. So that we will bring them to justice; because it is not right for us to provide food that is not healthy for our people.

The Assistant Director, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Medical Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr Peter Osagie, also added in an address that donkey meat is not part of the meat legislated for human consumption in Edo State.

Following the development, the Chairman, Association of Edo State Practicing Butchers, Comr. Adhere Odijie likewise alleged that the donkey meats are being brought into Benin City from Agbor in Delta State. “These donkey meats have not been in the market in Edo State for a very long time; but information got to us this morning that they have brought the meat into the city at about4.00 am this morning; we swung into action and were able to confiscate this large quantity of donkey meat,” he said

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Buju – Testimony

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One of Nigerian Rave of the moment, Buju bounce back with another impressive single titled “Testimony” produced by Blaise Beatz.

Consequently, The new record serves as a follow up to his previous release song tagged “Outside” released a couple of Months ago which is still rocking the airwaves worldwide.

However, the artist has been putting in work as he gears up the release of his anticipated project expected soon.

DOWNLOAD MP3: Buju – Testimony

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Paul Rae – B.O.M.B (Back On My Bully)

Here is an amazing tune by the exceptional Paul Rae and the remarkable Quinty tagged B.O.M.B (Back On My Bully) produced by BRNY Jr.

Listen & Enjoy…

Click to listen to: Paul Rae – B.O.M.B (Back On My Bully)

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IGP reverses ban on factory-fitted tinted windshields

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has announced the exemption of vehicles with factory-fitted tinted glasses from the ban on issuance of permits.

The IGP, who made the clarification on Tuesday, July 13, during a virtual chat with the media, noted that the decision was taken to stop the abuses associated with the use of tinted glasses and SPY number plates.

He also spoke on his vision for the Nigeria Police Force, stating that he will work hard towards entrenching a culture that rewards good deeds and punishes bad ones.

Baba emphasised collaboration with sister security agencies and the traditional institutions, including monarchs and community-based groups.

The police chief acknowledged that his operatives were cashing in on the ban to harass innocent car owners with factory-fitted tinted glass, adding that measures are ongoing to address the perceived excesses.

The IGP said: “Yes, we understand that there are usually issues with policies and their implementation. The directive on tinted glass is not about the factory-fitted ones, but those that are artificially made to cover the whole screens.

“If you look at the factory-fitted tinted glasses, you can still see through them and if there is any need for the driver to open the doors, the security officers would know. But those that are not factory-fitted are completely covered so that no one knows who or what they carry. Those are the ones the ban is targeted at.”

The IGP had, in June, announced the immediate suspension of tinted glass permits and issuance of SPY number plates in the country.

Meanwhile, the House of Reps has implored the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to ensure a thorough investigation over the ongoing case of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga allegedly murdered by Chidinma Ojukwu.

This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep Tolu Sadipe at the plenary on Tuesday, July 13.

Sadipe, while moving the motion, raised concerns over the unending parade and media trial of the suspect by the police.

The lawmaker said the police should rather conclude its investigation in Chidinma’s matter; and charge her to court for trial rather than the ongoing media trial the suspect is being made to go through.

1st News reports that Chidinma was first paraded by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on June 24 at the Police Command in connection with the murder of Ataga.

The suspect has not been charged to court yet.

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Kano Hisbah nabs 5 alleged homosexuals

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality.

The men were arrested at Sheka Barde in Kumbotso Local Government area of Kano.

The Commander General of the Board, Dr Harun Ibn-Sina confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Kano on Monday. Equally important, the statement was signed by Malam Lawal Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer of the Board.

According to him, the arrests were made following reports from residents of the area.

“All the suspects confirmed to be above 20 years of age, were apprehended on July 11 during a special raid,” he said.

The commander-general expressed outrage over the alleged actions of the youths. Further, Ibn-Sina thanked members of the community and security stakeholders for their cooperation and support; especially in cracking down on corruption in the state.

He said the suspects would be charged to court.

The commander-general urged youths to shun unwholesome practices as they were leaders of tomorrow.

Meanwhile, a new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted an unacceptably high global prevalence of syphilis among men who have sex with men.

The world body also emphasised ways to eliminate the infection.

The information, which is on its website, underscored the need to advance stalled progress toward eliminating it as a public health threat by 2030.

Syphilis, a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), is caused by the bacteria call Treponema Pallidum.

The study led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK and published in the Lancet Global Health on Friday presents the first global prevalence estimate among men who have sex with men. The statement quoted Dr Meg Doherty, the Director of WHO’s Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and STI Programmes; as saying “structural barrier in treating syphilis must be addressed.

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Bobrisky: Why I chose to become a woman

Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju popularly referred to as Bobrisky has taken to social media to explain why he became a woman. The self-acclaimed Nigerian male barbie recently underwent butt-lift surgery to enhance his buttock. On his Instagram page, he said men are born to hustle hard and suffer, spending the gains on women who he claims do not strain themselves to earn.

He went ahead to add that women get away with a lot; while men on the other hand do not get the same slack in the society.

He also urged men who do not want to suffer the faith and burden of becoming a man to come and join the bandwagon of cross-dressers like himself.

‘We women get away with alot of things na man come dis world come suffer. Yaaay women rule the world. Men you are born to hustle then spend all the money on us. Men in the house you can join us o’.

Meanwhile, the Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five men suspected of engaging in homosexuality.

The men were arrested at Sheka Barde in Kumbotso Local Government area of Kano.

According to him, the arrests were made following reports from residents of the area.

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Lightning kills 38 people taking selfies in India

Lightning has killed at least 38 people across two Indian states over the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday.

Many of the deaths occurred in the western state of Rajasthan; where 11 people died after being struck by lightning near a watchtower at the 12th century Amber Fort, police said.

Senior police officer Anand Srivastava said some of the victims were taking selfies near the watchtower when lightning struck late Sunday.

“As it started raining visitors took cover at a watchtower near the fort. Lightning struck the watchtower killing 11 people on the spot and injuring others,” Jairam, a local police officer who identified himself by only one name, told Reuters on Monday.

Srivastava said at least nine more people were killed and nearly 20 others were injured in separate lightning strikes when the state was lashed with thunderstorms and monsoon rains.

In Uttar Pradesh, 18 people were killed by lightning on Sunday, said Manoj Dixit, a government official. Most of those killed were farm laborers working in fields.

Both state governments announced financial compensation for the families of the victims and those who were injured.

BBC News reports the chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for the victims’ families.

Saddened by the loss of lives due to lightning in parts of Madhya Pradesh. The State Government will provide all possible assistance to the affected. From the PMNRF, Rs. 2 lakh would be given to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM Modi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2021

The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more lightning in the next two days.

Lightning strikes are common during India’s monsoon season, which runs from June to September.

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Nigeria papers launch campaign against media bills via ‘information blackout’

In protest against the recent media bills passed in the National Assembly; several newspapers in Nigeria on Monday, July 12, published an advertorial against media regulations bills being considered at the National Assembly.

The advertorial, which appeared on the front pages of dailies such as Punch, Vanguard, The Nation, ThisDay, Guardian, Daily Sun, was sponsored by the Nigeria Union of Journalists; the Nigerian Guild of Editors; and the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria.

With a bold headline titled ‘Information Blackout’, the advertorial said the NPC and NBC (Media) Act amendment bills being considered by federal lawmakers was geared against the right of citizens information.

It reads, “It’s not just against the media.

“It is about society’s right to know, your right to be heard.”

The bills, which are already at the public hearing stage, are being sponsored by Olusegun Odebunmi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values.

Debate on the bill comes as the Federal Government moves to tighten regulation on social media; after suspending Twitter over national security concerns.

Meanwhile, Mr Odebunmi has said his bill to amend the Nigerian Press Council act is not designed to gag the media.

“Most of the people commenting on the bill have no knowledge of it,” he said recently, as reported by Vanguard newspaper.

“The bill was not sponsored by Federal Government, even the Minister of Information was only aware a few days to presentation; and he did not have any input on the bill.

“It is my idea because I feel we should not wait for a supreme court judgment to do what is right by amending the existing controversial law.”

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CHOLERA OUTBREAK: 17 Dead as cases rise to 1,004 in Plateau

The Plateau State Government has disclosed that 17 persons have so far died of cholera in the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar, gave the update while breifing Journalist in Jos on Sunday.

According to him, out of the 1,004 suspected cases recorded in the state, 980 patients have been discharged, while seven others are still receiving treatment in various hospitals.

The breakdown of the affected local government areas are Jos North, Jos South, Riyom, Kanam, Bokkos, Wase, Mangu, Bassa, Jos East, Barkin Ladi, Qua’anpan, Langtang North and Shendam.

Lar, who restated the commitment of the government to stopping the spread of the disease, advised the people to imbibe the act of handwashing, or where water is not available, sanitising their hands among other measures
to avoid the spread of the disease

In his statement;

“As a government, we are not relenting in our efforts to address the problem, but we also want to appeal to the public to always maintain good sanitation and shun indiscriminate dumping of waste, which causes waste to be washed into various water sources and bodies, especially during this rainy season, because this also forms part of the solution when practiced by the people,”