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Woman Kills Herself And Her Two Children Over Husband’s Infidelity

A mother of three set her house on fire, killing herself and two of her children aged 4 and 2 years in Kenya.

The incident happened in Sirende Village in Lugari Sub-County, Kakamega County, on New Year’s day, January 1, 2022, after she accused her husband of cheating on her with another woman.

The woman identified as Hellen Vuyanzi, 35, is alleged to have doused parts of the house in petrol before lighting it up on Saturday night.

Her third child, aged 11, survived the tragedy after jumping out of the house through a window.

Lugari Sub-County Police Commander, Bernard Ngungu, told The Standard that Vuyanzi had accused her husband of infidelity.

“We had earlier counselled Vuyanzi and her spouse, Thomas Amito, after a domestic dispute arose between them. We understand that Hellen had accused Thomas of cheating on her with another woman.” said Ngungu.

Police say Vuyanzi might have bought petrol from a local filling station, and used it to set her matrimonial home alight.

Vuyanzi’s neighbour, who spoke to The Standard on condition of anonymity, said that the deceased and her partner had been having recurrent domestic wrangle.

“The two were quarreling now and again, with the woman accusing her husband of infidelity. We didn’t expect that their issues would end tragically,” said the neighbour.

Stephen Okila, the cousin of Vuyanzi’s husband Thomas Amito, said that Amito called him on Saturday night and informed him that his (Amito’s) house was on fire.

Amito was away from home at the time.

“I rushed to his house, and confirmed that it was true – that the house was on fire. Unfortunately, my cousin’s wife and her two children aged 4 and 2 years had already been burnt to death. We understand that the couple’s eldest child, a boy aged 11, managed to escape through the window,” said Okila.

Okila said he was not aware of any marital issues that his cousin, Amito, had with his partner.

“I was close to them (Amito and Vuyanzi), and I didn’t hear of any issues with their marriage.” he added.

Bodies of Vuyanzi and her two children were taken to Webuye County Hospital morgue.

 

Heavy Security Around Govt House As Uzodimma Names Sponsors Of Insecurity

 

There is palpable tension in Imo State as the Imo state governor, Mr Hope Uzodimma, is expected to reveal sponsors of insecurity in the state today, Tuesday.

Stakeholders have started arriving at the venue in Owerri to listen to the names the governor will call as people behind series of kidnapping and killing across the state.

Uzodimma had promised late last year to name the sponsors on Tuesday (today).

The Sam Mbakwe Executive chamber in the government house in Owerri, the venue of the sitting, has been cordoned off by heavily armed security agents as stakeholders have begun to arrive.

Some of the dignitaries who have arrived the venue of the sitting are the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor George Obiozor, the former Senator who represented Imo North senatorial district, Matthew Nwagwu, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Hussani Rabiu, former minister of Information, Walter Ofonagoro, speaker Imo State House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibeh, former deputy governor, Jude Agbaso.

Also present are the former Imo state House of Assembly, Speakers and Deputies, former and present members of the Imo state house of assemblies among others.
Details later…

 

Malami Reveals 3 Anti-corruption Bills That May Become Law In 2022

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN has disclosed that three bills pending before the National Assembly are geared towards ridding Nigeria of corrupt practices.

The AGF revealed the pending bills while speaking on the activities of the Justice Sector in the year 2021 at NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria program on Monday.

He listed the bills as “Proceeds of Crime Bill, Witnesses Protection Bill, Whistleblowers Bill”, saying that the pending legislation is part of the federal government’s approach and solution to the anti-corruption challenge.

The bills may most likely to be looked into by the NASS in 2022.

Usually, a bill has to be agreed upon by the House of Representatives and the Senate after which the President assents to it, before it becomes law.

Malami further said that part of the success story of the FMOJ in 2021 was its exploration of judicial process to ensure the proscription of groups, association and individuals that have been posing terrorist threats on the nation.

 

Magodo Estate Shut Again As Residents Protest Presence Of Over 50 Armed Policemen

 

Residents of Magodo have taken to the streets again to protest the militarisation of the estate with at least 50 armed-to-the teeth policemen.

Recall policemen were said to have recently accompanied suspected land grabbers and members of a family who invaded the estate with bulldozers.

It was learnt that it took the intervention of the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu before the gates were reopened as the Inspector-General of Police, Baba Usman, promised to withdraw the policemen.

The chairman of Magodo Residents Association Banjo Osinubi told journalists during the protest that the presence of armed cops was unacceptable.

 

“We called our people out to protest this morning. Over 50 policemen are living within the estate. We want the police out of our estate,” stated the Magodo resident association chairman. “There are no cases of kidnapping, rioting, but why are they still here? We want them out of our estate.”

 

Two gates leading to the estate were shut as placards-carrying residents continued their demonstration.

 

“Gov Sanwo-Olu, stop the illegal possession of Magodo phase 2 properties which were legally bought from LASG,” said a placard.

 

Another placard urged, “Lagos Attorney-General prosecutes those involved in the illegal invasion of Magodo Phase 2 you promised,” with yet another one stating, “Magodo Phase 2 has been under siege of the IGP’s anti-riot police squad for three weeks.”

Dare devil Lady Sets Her Ex-Lover Ablaze On His Wedding Day

 

A lady has reportedly set her ex-lover ablaze on the day of his traditional wedding for abandoning her for another woman.

It was gathered that the incident was said to have taken place in Abia State.

It was gathered that the lady who is yet to be identified, invited her ex-boyfriend on the day of his traditional marriage, and poured fuel on him, and set him ablaze.

The guy had grabbed her before she fled, which led both of them to be burnt to third degree.

As of the filing of this report, the duo has been rejected by three hospitals and they are currently on their way to Umuahia.

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Meanwhile, a bride-to-be, Hauwa Abdullahi Shehu has died one month to her wedding.

Hauwa who is a 300 level student in the Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic medical sciences, Bauchi State University, Gadau, died in a car accident when she was returning to school in Gadau, on Sunday December 2nd.

The young lady was set to tie the knot with her man, ASP Abdulmuhyi Bagel, on February 5.

Hon. Maryam Garba Bagel, the Bauchi State Commissioner of Power, Science and Technology who confirmed the sad news said the groom to be is her younger brother.

She wrote: “This afternoon, we received the shocking demise of our beautiful sister-in-law to be ‘Ummi’. Ummi, a fiancee to my brother ASP Abdulmuhyi Bagel, was scheduled to wed on 5th February but Allah did not will so. May Allah forgive her gentle soul and grant her Jannah. Ameen.”

 

Popular Nigerian Singer, Slim Joe Dies At 30

A popular Nigerian singer, Joshua Olonitan, professionally known as Slim Joe, has died at the age of 30.
According to reports, the ‘O ti Yanyan’ crooner reportedly died on Sunday, January 2, 2022 after a long battle with kidney disease.

According to Naija news, the singer was down with kidney ailment and needed N15 million for surgery to rise to his feet again.

His colleague, Raymond Gbaji, confirmed his death via his Facebook post, where he penned a touching tribute to Olonitan.

The entertainer, who ruled the airwaves with ‘O ti Yanyan’ and many other hit songs and collaborations, was diagnosed with the kidney failure and has been on dialysis for some time.

The versatile entertainer from Odo-Ayedun in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, had called for the kind support of Nigerians to raise the required amount to stay alive.

 

Jonathan Meets Campaign Coordinators As Two Northern APC Governors Back 2023 Presidential Bid

 

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan may be eyeing a return to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa as reports have emerged claiming he met with Southsouth leaders coordinating his alleged 2023 campaign.
It was gathered that shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja last Thursday, Jonathan at held a meeting with his coordinators on December 27, 2021, at Aridolf Hotels and Spars in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

According to The Nation, two northern All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are reportedly behind plots for Jonathan to return to power which will also enable the North to reclaim Aso Rock after four years.

A source said the governors of two Northwest states are championing the plot for a Jonathan presidency and they want one of their own to run as his Vice President.

He added that the scheme was part of the reasons a minister from the Southsouth spoke recently against the then administration of Jonathan.

“The coordinators of the group plotting for Jonathan to return to Aso Rock in 2023 met recently with Jonathan at his wife’s Aridolf Hotels and Spars,” the source said.

“The chairman of the group, Chief Dikivie Ikiogha, and other Southsouth coordinators were present at the meeting. Jonathan indicated an interest in their campaign and asked them to return to their different states to continue with their campaign.

“This plot has been kept active by two governors from the Northwest, who are plotting for a strong APC Northern governor to become Jonathan’s running mate.

“There is also a plan to reconcile Jonathan with the Southsouth minister.”

 

Oyo Markets To Be Closed On Monday In Honour Of Late Olubadan

 

Markets in Oyo State will not open for business today, Monday the 3rd of January it has been announced as stores and stalls have been ordered to remain shut.
The Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekini Abass who issued the directive in a statement on Sunday said the move is in honour of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

It will be recalled as previously reported by Naija News that the foremost traditional ruler joined his ancestors on Sunday at the age of 93.

He passed on at the University of Ibadan College Hospital following a brief illness.

According to Abass, the decision to shut down the markets follows an emergency meeting of all market leaders on Sunday. He urged all traders and marketers to comply.

While praying for the repose of the late monarch’s soul, Abass recalled the Olubadan’s contributions to the development of Ibadanland and market activities in the area.

Meanwhile, Adeola Oloko, spokesman of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has denied rumours that the late monarch died of COVID-19.

In a chat with reporters on Sunday morning inside the palace, Oloko said the monarch died after a brief illness and not from COVID-19.

Oloko said: “It was around 1am that Kabiyesi passed on.

“Around 9pm (Saturday), he was first taken to a private hospital, before he was carried to UCH Ibadan around 1am, thereafter he passed on.

“Baba passed on after a brief illness. He spent about five to six days at the hospital.”

 

Subjects mourn demise of Olubadan of Ibadan

Emotions flowed as sympathisers, including men, women, children gathered on Sunday to mourn the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

They besieged the Popoyemoja palace of the late Olubadan, wailing.

Some recounted their encounters with the late monarch.

Some elderly women, who were cried loudly, described the monarch as a good man who loved everyone.

A woman said: “Baba oko mi o, Baba lo, eeyan daada ni Baba (king has passed on, he was a good man).

Others chanted the oriki of late Olubadan.

Security operatives, including the police and Western Nigeria Security Network also known as Amotekun are at the palace.

 

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