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A family has been thrown into mourning in the Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State after four family members including a father, two children and a close relative died after allegedly eating a yam flour meal popularly known as Amala.

The victims Naija News learnt died one after the other between Friday, September 30, and Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

A resident of the community who disclosed the incident to newsmen on Monday explained that the victims fell sick overnight after eating a meal at a family house.

He said they were all rushed to ECWA Hospital in Egbe for quick medical attention but could not all survive it. The incident reports have thrown members of the community into confusion as they are all calling for a quick investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the four family members.

The mother of the house who was simply identified as Molomo, who also partook in the meal is currently under close examination at ECWA Hospital Egbe.

Also, the burial of the victims was suspended after the community suspects foul play over their demise.

“We are really saddened with the mysterious death of these four family members after eating cassava flour ‘amala’.We suspect that someone may have poisoned the food. The community have decided to suspend thier burial pending the outcome of our investigation over their mysterious death. This has never happened in our land. It is strange,” a community member told Daily Post.

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Nigerian comedian cum actor, Basketmouth, has announced the death of his mother, on social media.

Naija News reports that the comedian on Monday took to his Instagram page to share throwback photos of his mother and siblings.

Basketmouth also penned a tribute to his mother, wishing she had lived longer to see what he has achieved.

He noted that the mother went through pains to mould him into a man.

He wrote: “The deafening echo caused by the emptiness in my heart, the space you occupied with love, kindness, protection and happiness.

“I wish I spent more time with you mummy, I wish you stayed a little longer. I wish you stayed to see what I’ve become, that boy that you went through pain for, that boy you molded into a man.

“I wish you stayed a little long to see what I’ve become and what I’m about to become. I will make you proud mummy, you know I will. Love you forever.”

 

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I Am Glad I Did Not Reject Pregnancies Outside Wedlock

Meanwhile, popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha also known as Igwe 2pac has said that he is thankful he did not reject pregnancies outside wedlock.

Okocha during an interview with Punch revealed how joyful he was about his decision to step up to his responsibilities despite not being ready to be a father.

He revealed that he has two children; a son and a daughter from two different women but people are not aware that the children are not from the same mothers because of the bond they share.

He went on to give a detailed story of how he asked his girlfriend to abort his daughter when she found out that she was pregnant. He stated that she, however, refused to listen to him and decided to have the baby.

Igwe explained that when she decided to keep the baby, he stepped up to his responsibility and made sure he took care of his daughter.

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A representative of the women’s empowerment and child protection ministry in Indonesia has confirmed that at least 32 of the victims of the recent stadium stampede in the country were children aged between 3 and 17 years.

According to a previous report by Najia News, more than 129 people have died as a result of the violence that erupted during a football game in the Indonesian League as a result of the police using tear gas to break up fights.

The women’s empowerment and child protection ministry official, Nahar earlier estimated in a report that 17 children had died, but a fresh account of this incident has revealed that 32 kids died in the stampede.

Indonesia’s chief security minister, Mahfud MD said a team made up of soccer experts, fact-finding investigators, and government representatives would be formed to look into the incident.

The team would be ready to ascertain what happened at the event and who was responsible.

Meanwhile, Malang has received a police and sports delegation to look into one of the deadliest stadium disasters ever.

A suspension of all Liga 1 games has been authorized by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo until the investigation has been concluded.

Mahfud added that the victims’ injuries would be treated for free, and a provision of 50 million rupiah has been made to compensate the families of the children involved.

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The Federal Government has asked Nigerians to shun a purported list of nominees for national honours being circulated on digital media platforms.

Naija News understands that a list had surfaced online earlier containing the name of President Muhammadu Buhari’s late Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and 436 other nominees for the 2022 National Honours Award.

The report earlier revealed that the investiture is billed to hold on 11 October 2022 at the State House in Abuja.

A statement on Monday, however, coming from the desk of the Director Press, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Julie Jacobs, stated that the authentic list for the said award is not released yet.

Jacobs assured that the main list would be published at the appropriate time and medium. The government official advised members of the public to disregard the viral list as it is an attempt by overzealous reporters whose aim is to break news even when such news is fake.

The statement read, “The attention of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs has been drawn to a purported list of nominees for National Honours being circulated by some online media organisations.

“While it is true that President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, will be conferring National Honours on deserving Nigerians and friends of Nigeria on 11th October, 2022, the authentic list of nominees is yet to be released to the public. The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs will publish the list at the appropriate time and medium.

“Members of the public are hereby enjoined to discountenance the list in circulation as it is an attempt by overzealous reporters whose aim is to break news even when such news is fake.”

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The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Yakubu Ajaka has given clarification on reports making the rounds that the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, travelled to London over health issues.

Tinubu is reported to have departed Nigeria for London in September. The former Governor of Lagos State’s absence at the signing of the peace accord by presidential candidates in the coming 2023 elections, raised eyebrows and a barrage of speculations from citizens.

Aside from the claims that the presidential hopeful had travelled for medical treatments, there were also speculations that Tinubu had withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.

Tinubu has since refuted the claims on Twitter after sharing a video clip of himself doing a workout on a fitness bike.

To further affirm that the presidential candidate is hale and hearty, Ajaka who visited Tinubu in London last week stated in a statement press release dated Sunday, October 2, that the APC chieftain is doing fine.

“Contrary to the widespread speculation in the public space which was hugely circulated by our political opponents that Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on a medical trip in London. It is totally false,” Ajaka noted in the communique.

Ajaka reiterated that Tinubu was vacating in London, and was there most importantly to meet with different interest groups for the advancement of the country.

He added that Tinubu was a man of resounding political and administrative experience, who had a sound and vast understanding of Nigeria’s diversity and would deploy this knowledge into leadership when elected.

Ajaka said further that among other things, the APC presidential candidate would deploy his stern desire to unify the nation and inclusion of youths to drive the policy of the country.

The APC chieftain added that among those contesting the nation’s number one political seat in the 2023 general election, Tinubu stood tall with a very humbling track record.

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The Kwara State Police has apprehended a medical doctor identified as Adio Adeyemi, of Kaiama General Hospital, for allegedly kidnapping and murdering two ladies.

The suspect had reportedly kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend Ifeoluwa and a housewife Nofisat Halidu, in 2021.

Ifeoluwa went missing in the Tanke area while the husband of the housewife reported his wife missing in Kaiama.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, on Sunday released a detailed account on how the bodies of the deceased were found.

The police explained that the bodies of the suspects were found in the office of the suspect.

The statement read in part, “On assumption of office as Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, while going through some petitions written by some citizens, a particular case struck the CP, Paul Odama, regarding a reported case of one missing lady, Nofisat Halidu, in Kaiama, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, on November 21, 2021.

“Based on the CP’s order, investigation into the case began on September 30, 2022. Working on a lead provided by the arrest and confession of one Dr Adio Adeyemi Adebowale in Edo State, who confirmed he killed one Ifeoluwa, his girlfriend, who was declared missing in the Tanke area of Ilorin sometime in 2021 and her dead body later discovered in a bush in Alapa area of Ilorin where he dumped it.”

He said that the police later led a team to the Kaiama General Hospital where the suspect also happens to be the Chief Medical Director.

When his office was broken into they discovered freshly cemented floor tiles and when the tiles were broken they encountered a shallow grave with the decomposing corpse of an unidentified female.

While still searching the office, they also discovered another body who was later identified as the housewife reported missing.

“Other items recovered in the detained doctor’s office include two telephone handsets found in the handbag of one of the ladies found in the doctor’s drawer. Two female handbags, a female wig, a veil and female pants.

“In furtherance of the investigation, the Kwara CP has contacted the Edo State Police Command requesting the release of the suspect to the Kwara State Police Command to answer some questions regarding the discoveries in his office, Okasammi added.

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A supporter of the presidential candidate of the Labor party, (LP) Peter Obi known by his social media username, @ObiFlagboy, has narrated how he was brutally attacked by thugs at the Oshodi area of Lagos State.

In the video sighted, the flag boy, who looks bruised and known for moving to various locations in Lagos to display the #ObiDatti flag, narrated how he was chased at Oshodi by thugs suspected to be loyal to other candidates, who assaulted him and his cameraman.

According to him, they went out as usual to display #ObiDatti flag, when hoodlums chased, assaulted and even poured fuel on them, with their phones smashed for doing nothing wrong.

He further explained that a uniformed man tried to intervene, but his pleas fell on deaf ears as the thugs continued to hit them with the iron rod used to support the flag.

Watch video below;

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Meanwhile, the Spokesperson for Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin whilst reacting to the development asked the Flag Boy to make a formal complaint to any nearest police command.

“As I explained earlier on phone, please get your people to make a formal complaint at the nearest police station. I have equally alerted the DPOs in the jurisdiction as to your coming. I am on standby for further service as the need arises,” he said.

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A Nollywood actress, Queeneth Agbor has pledged to support her colleague, Halima Abubakar following the messy drama that ensued with controversial clergyman, Apostle Suleman Johnson.

Naija News recalls that for over two months Halimar has been spilling her sexcapade with Suleiman with claims that he is responsible for her current ailment.

Although, the apostle denied the allegations during a service in his church service, suing the actress who dared the clergyman to meet her in court.

However, Queeneth Agbor, via her social media, shared a post giving reasons for backing her colleague, Halima Abubakar, despite her messy fight with the apostle.

According to Agbor, she has seen the actress go through pain and have decided to stand and support her.

She said, “I shared the post because I have seen her (Abubakar) go through pain. If those people ‘dragging’ (criticising) her go through the pain, they may not survive it. I shared the post because friends are supposed to support and stand by each other through pain, criticism and tears. It is not just during enjoyment, laughter and joyous celebrations you know true friends, but in moments like this.”

Describing the personality of Halima Abubakar, she said, “Halima is one selfless, strong and sweet lady I know. She is a giver. I have yet to see a person that hides her pain just to cheer up a friend that is sad. If minding one’s business was a person, that would be Halima. However, don’t step on her toes. She is always there to give me advice.”

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Pressure is being mounted on the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, to resign for peace to return to the main opposition party.

It was gathered on Sunday that the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) might ask him to quit for a candidate from the South.

Naija News reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his allies, known as the G-5, have called for Ayu’s removal or resignation as a condition to begin peace talks and be involved in the presidential campaign of the PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

The group had accused the PDP chairman of being partial during the party’s presidential primaries, asking Ayu to give way to a southerner after promising to resign if a northern presidential candidate emerged.

According to The Nation, the PDP BoT members are set to meet with Wike and his group tomorrow in Port-Harcourt, the state capital, to deliberate on options for resolving the crisis of confidence in the party.

It is, however, unclear if Atiku or Ayu will accept the recommendation of the BoT led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara.

Sources revealed that Ayu was planning an emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to discuss the decision of some members to return the money paid into their bank accounts by the party in controversial circumstances.

Sources said the decision to ask Ayu to step aside was arrived at when some influential BoT members met in Abuja last Friday.

It was gathered that the affected leaders warned against ignoring five of 11 PDP governors and concluded that the party’s chances in the 2023 presidential poll could be jeopardized if the protracted crisis was not resolved.

While some BoT members were against succumbing to Wike’s demand, the Committee placed more concern on resolving the crisis.

The source said: “We were at a crossroads. We knew Wike and others have been contemptuous of our candidate and undermining PDP’s chances, but we need them to win the presidency.

“Our greatest headache is losing the support of five out of 11 PDP governors because we want to retain Ayu.

“The mess over the housing allowance paid to the members of the NWC has created a reputation challenge for the party.

“We resolved to advise Ayu to put the interest of the party above his own by resigning or stepping aside. It is a great sacrifice, but he will remain a hero.

“Some leaders are even suggesting that Ayu can be compensated with the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation if Atiku wins.

“The way we are now, Ayu is the issue in the party, and we must address the challenge around him squarely. He has to leave the office for a candidate from the South.”

Another BoT member said: “At our meeting, we made up our minds to go the whole hog to appease Wike and other governors who are aggrieved and other leaders.

“We will send our advisory to all the organs of the party to consider the recommendation dispassionately.

“It is left to these constitutional organs to accept or reject our advisory.”

Constitutional Lacuna

It was learned that while Wike’s camp is banking on the replacement of Ayu by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, some party leaders have argued Ayu should be replaced by Deputy National Chairman (North), Umar Damagum, as the party’s constitution states.

An old BoT member told The Nation: “We are constrained by the constitutional provision. But some of our leaders are saying that to allow a Southerner to succeed Ayu, the Deputy National Chairman (North), Umar Damagum, must resign too.

“Wike’s camp may favour the resignation of the Deputy National Chairman (North) too. This may lead to a deeper crisis in the party.”

He added: “Atiku’s fate in the party will now be left in the hands of Wike’s camp, which has produced the National Secretary of the party, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu. It will be dangerous to have the entire party structure under the control of Wike’s group.

“Some of our leaders are also uncomfortable with Arapaja on how he handled the housing allowance matter. They can’t understand why he openly challenged Ayu on the rent stipends.

“This is why BoT members have been consulting on the advisory on Ayu that they are pushing.

“I think Tuesday’s meeting in Port Harcourt may lead to a far-reaching negotiation.”

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Popular Nollywood actress and disc jockey, Dorcas Fapson, also known as DFS has reacted following the aftermath of her nude which she accidentally shared online.

Naija News reports that DFS mistakenly uploaded the video she was sending to her alleged lover, singer Skiibii on her Snapchat story.

The actress was responding to Skiibii’s message about ‘highness and ballon’ when she sent the video on her social media page.

As expected, many Nigerians took screen-recording before she could take down the video and she was ridiculed online.

Following the backlash that ensued, the actress offered an explanation, stating that she was getting a wax and was sending the streak to Skiibii when she accidentally uploaded it on her Snapchat story.

She wrote wrote: “Guys please I was getting a wax and I sent a streak to him that I accidentally posted to my story. I need the ground to swallow me up rn… byeee.”

Nigerian Comedian Undergoes Hair Transplant

Meanwhile, popular Nigerian comedian, Igosave has given feedback after undergoing hair surgery.

The comedian who is currently in Prague, Czech Republic shared a picture of his new look.

Igosave stated that the surgery cost him a whooping sum of $20,000; a rough estimate of 8 million in Nigerian currency.

Sharing the stunning new look, he wrote, “Best $20,000 well spent 

“Hair transplant so lit New me. How you see am?”

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The spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, has come under attack on social media after posting a campaign rally video on his verified Twitter account.

Naija News reports that the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), took to the microblogging platform on Sunday night to post a video clip which according to him, was captured at a political march in an unnamed town in Kogi State yesterday.

Keyamo in his caption claimed that the crowd were not borrowed and that every one of the citizens in the rally have their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) ready for the 2023 general elections.

The APC chieftain also in the caption, mocked other parties, saying soon they will separate men from the boys.

Keyamo’s tweet reads: “We showed them how to do a proper march today in just one town in Kogi; no borrowed crowd; everyone here has a PVC (go and verify This is organised by proper ‘structures’, not ‘keypad activists’! Gradually, we shall separate the boys from the men!”.

See the video clip below:

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Naija News reports that Keyamo has been receiving knocks from Nigerians on social media since he posted the video clip.

2023: Why Peter Obi Is Better Than Tinubu, Atiku, Others – Ezekwesili 

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili over the weekend gave reasons why the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi is better than other candidates contesting the 2023 election.

She stated that though Obi has been in politics in the past as well, he represents a breath of fresh air compared to other front runners in the 2023 presidential race.

Naija News reports Ezekwesili made her view known while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.

She submitted that Nigeria is suffering from bad leadership but the former Anambra State Governor represents a ray of hope for the country out of the bad leadership situation.

Ezekwesili said: “somebody says to you between a cast of possible presidents that include the three frontrunners that we currently have – a possible President Tinubu, Atiku, and Obi – do you need anybody to tell you where you would be going? It would be an Obi.”

She added that though Obi also belongs to the political order in the country, he is still way ahead of other presidential candidates set to take part in the 2023 polls.

“Regardless of the fact that he comes from that particular political class that we are talking about, he still at least represents many more shapes than the other two top candidates (Atiku and Tinubu),” she added.

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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx). See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 2nd October, below. You can swap your dollar to Naira at these rates.

How much is dollar to naira today in black market?

Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):

The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players buy a dollar for N721.5 and sell at N735 on Sunday, 2nd October 2022, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today

Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN)	Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate	721.5
Selling Rate	735

Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article because prices varies.

NNPC Acquires Over 380 New Retail Outlets From Oando

In line with its goal to become a catalyst for massive improvement within the downstream oil and gas industry, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company(NNPC) Limited has acquired OVH Energy Marketing (OVH), owner and operator of the Oando branded retail service stations.

The acquisition has added over 380 filling stations to the NNPC Retail brand in Nigeria and Togo, making it the largest petroleum product retail network in Africa.

During the announcement of the avulsion in Abuja yesterday by the national oil company, Chairman, NNPC Limited, Margery Okadigbo, maintained that the move was to strengthen the company’s downstream business portfolio to enhance profitability and guarantee national energy security.

And that NNPC has under an Accelerated Network Expansion Initiative completed the acquisition of OVH downstream assets, which includes the reception jetty (ASPM) with 240,000MT monthly capacity, eight LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) plants, three lubes blending plants, three aviation depots and 12 warehouses.

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