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Delta Man Preparing For Wedding Dies After Allegedly Drinking Insecticide

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3 years ago

March 14, 2022

There was apprehension on Saturday on Ambrose Okereke Street, behind the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State, following the death of a 24-year-old man, Mr. Chukwuka Igbonekwu. He was alleged to have taken a local insecticide.

It was gathered that the traditional and church wedding of the victim was slated for Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, 2022, respectively.

Sources on the street told our correspondent on Sunday that Igbonekwu died after quarreling with his girlfriend, identified simply as Adaeze.

“There was a fight between late Chukwuka (Igbonekwu) and his girlfriend on Thursday, March 10. After the quarrel, we decided to enter their room to see what the problem was.

“The lady, who had been living with him over the years, said the fight was because Chukwuka wanted to leave her for another lady.

“When we asked the deceased what the issue was, he said he and his girlfriend were related and both of them had the same AS genotype and therefore, they could not marry.

“After the fight, they reconciled, and later, we saw both of them coming out of a shopping mall and going home on Friday.

“Towards evening, the girlfriend raised the alarm, calling people that Chukwuka drank a local insecticide. Immediately, he was rushed to a hospital in Okpanam. The lady called his wife-to-be and she met them at the hospital; unfortunately, he died on Saturday morning.

“They brought his corpse to the compound. After a while, the family came and took the body together with the wife-to-be and the so-called girlfriend to the village without reporting to the police,” the source said.

The wedding card seen by our correspondent indicated that the deceased hailed from Umuezeogwu village in Uzo-Uwani, Enugu State.

His wife-to-be, Blessing, also hailed from the same state.

The deceased was said to be a worker at a popular shopping plaza on Okpanam Road, Asaba, until his death.

Efforts to reach his family failed as calls put across to the phone numbers on the wedding card were not responded to.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said the matter was not reported to the police.

He said, “Not to the knowledge of the command.”

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BREAKING: Oyo Governor Approves Appointment Of Canadian-Based Businessman Prince Abimbola As New Alaafin

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3 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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After a two-year dispute over the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Abimbola Owoade, a young Canadian-based businessman, as the new monarch of the kingdom.

More to come…

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Dismissed Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi Threatens To Expose Government, Political Figures

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January 10, 2025

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The recently dismissed Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Bichi, has threatened to reveal what he described as “explosive evidence” against political figures, accusing them of deceit and betrayal.

Bichi, who was removed from office in December 2024, made the declaration upon his return from Saudi Arabia.

In a viral video shared on Thursday, he addressed his supporters and accused the leaders of betrayal and deceit, saying, “I’m happy I left the office in peace, but let me be clear: this is not the best time to talk. At the right time, we will expose them.”

“I have documents, videos, and voice notes that will show everyone who they really are,” Bichi added.

The former SSG’s strained relationship with Governor Abba Yusuf and his mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, became evident after his suspension from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on October 14, 2024. Bichi described the leaders as “masters of betrayal,” claiming his evidence would expose their true nature.

Political observers and residents of Kano are speculating on whether Bichi will follow through with his threats, and how it may impact the political landscape in the region.

Bichi was accused of attempting to sever Yusuf’s ties with Kwankwaso’s political influence. He was subsequently suspended from the party alongside then-Transportation Commissioner, Muhammad Diggol.

The State NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated that the suspension followed multiple complaints from party leadership at the ward and local government levels.

Dungurawa emphasized that the actions of the suspended officials undermined the party’s leadership and structure.

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DSS Arrests Blogger For Cloning Its Website, Posting Fake Recruitment Notice

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4 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the man responsible for cloning its website and posting a false recruitment notice.

It was gathered that 32-year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak, Abak LGA.

Augustus, who claimed to be a graduate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and worked as a blogger and content creator, had created a fake online recruitment notice on the cloned DSS website, likely intending to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The DSS has labeled the notice “fake” and urged the public to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes. Augustus is expected to be arraigned in court soon.

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