NSCDC Arrests 5 Suspected Cult Members With Human Skull In C/River

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has arrested five suspected cult members in the state with a human skull, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Parading the suspects on Wednesday in Calabar, Mr Danjuma Elisha, State Commandant of NSCDC in the state, told NAN that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Ogoja local government area.

Elisha said that the suspects were arrested through a tip off when suspected cult members from a rival group had a confrontation.

“On Aug. 18 2020, our attention was called upon concerning a secret cult confrontation at No. 50 mission Road, Igoli, Ogoja.

“Upon arriving the scene, our men found a human skull and other bones believed to be human bones.

“The team on ground decided to swiftly pick the items and persons found within the vicinity for scrutiny.

“10 persons were picked up and after interrogations, 5 persons were identified to have questions to answer in relation to the items found,” he said.

He told NAN that the suspects would be handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.

One of the suspects told NAN that they had a confrontation with a group of cult members that came to attack them in the compound.

He said that it was during the process of the arrest that men of the NSCDC found the human skull in their compound.

The Commandant also paraded one other suspect for allegedly trying to sell her 9-year-old daughter at Bogobiri area in Calabar.

“Upon a tip-off by a good Nigerian on Aug. 18 2020, our men arrested one lady (name withheld) who went to Bogobiri in Calabar South allegedly looking for a buyer for one of her daughters, who is 9 year-old.

“Upon investigation, she confessed to the crime and alleged that the prohetess in her church told her that the (victim) was a witch and that she should not stay in her church anymore.

“While she was asking question on how to sell the child, the person asked decided to inform us and we swiftly swung into action and picked her.

“In line with inter-agency synergy, we shall be handing over (the suspect) to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.

In an interview with NAN, the suspect said it was when she complained to the prohetess that she had no food to eat, that the prohetess encouraged her to sell her child that she is a witch.

She mentioned the name of the prophetess that is in a Church at Itu-Okon area of Calabar Municipality. (NAN)

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has arrested five suspected cult members in the state with a human skull, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Parading the suspects on Wednesday in Calabar, Mr Danjuma Elisha,

Edo 2020: Okowa Advises Ekpon People Against Vote Selling

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday advised the people of Ekpon, especially the youth, against selling their votes in the forthcoming Edo governorship election fixed for Sept. 19.

Okowa gave the advice when he joined the campaign train of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in his ward-to-ward campaign to Ekpon in Igueben Local Government Area of the state.

He told the people not to be influenced through money to sell their votes and throw away development that would come their way if they reelected Obaseki.
Okowa, who is the Chairman of the South South PDP governors’ forum, also charged the people not to be intimidated, adding that nobody could oppress them if they exercised their mandates according to their conscience.
He charged Ekpon residents to embark on house-to-house campaign for the PDP candidate and ensure that they convinced those who had left the party to return.



Okowa promised to return to the community at a later date to personally lead a quarter by quarter campaign for Obaseki.
He noted that all states in the South South were presently under PDP control, and that he would not want another party to claim Edo.
Obaseki, while addressing supporters from Ward nine and Ward 10, said that he and his Delta counterpart had concluded plans to construct the Ekpon to Agbor road.


He said that the plan was for Edo to start construction from Ekpon to the boundary with Delta and the Delta Government would complete the portion from the boundary to Agbor and beyond. (NAN)

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Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday advised the people of Ekpon, especially the youth, against selling their votes in the forthcoming Edo governorship election fixed for Sept. 19. Okowa gave the advice when he joined the campaign train of Gov. G

Barcelona Confirm Koeman As New Coach

Barcelona have confirmed Ronald Koeman as their new permanent head coach on a contract set to run until 2022.

The Dutchman has left his post in charge of the Netherlands national team to replace Quique Setien in the Camp Nou hot seat.

Barca have released an official statement on their website confirming the news, which reads: “FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022.


“The Blaugrana legend, hero of Wembley, the man who handed Barca their first-ever victory in the European Cup returns to Camp Nou.

“This time, however, he will do so as coach as the Dutchman brings more than 20 years of experience as a manager and eight trophies on his CV.

“Ronald Koeman comes to FC Barcelona after coaching in the Premier League, La Liga, the Dutch league, the Portuguese league and also on the international stage with the Netherlands.”

Koeman spoke out on his new role while sending a final farewell message to Netherlands supporters following the KNVB’s announcement of his departure on Wednesday.

“It was an honour to be the national coach of the Netherlands,” said the 57-year-old. “For the past two-and-a-half years I have done everything I can to achieve successes with Oranje.

“I look back with pride on what we have achieved together in that period. The Dutch national team has a bright future, I am convinced of that.

“Everyone knows that Barcelona is my dream club. It feels very special to me to be able to become a coach there.”

KNVB football director Eric Gudde added: “We regret Ronald’s decision, but respect his choice. He has given Orange colour to the cheeks again.”

Koeman played for Barca at the height of his playing career between 1989 and 1995, winning four league titles and the European Cup, scoring the winning goal in the final against Sampdoria at Wembley in 1992.

He has now returned to club management for the first time since leaving Everton in 2018, and will be tasked with steadying the ship at Camp Nou following a disastrous 2019-20 campaign.

Ernesto Valverde lost his job in January, despite the club being top of the table in La Liga, with ex-Real Betis boss Setien drafted in as his successor.

Barca went on to surrender their Liga crown to arch-rivals Real Madrid, before suffering an embarrassing 8-2 Champions League quarter-final defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Setien’s sacking was made official on Monday after a week of intense media scrutiny at Camp Nou, and technical director Eric Abidal was also relieved of his duties ahead of Koeman’s arrival.

Ramon Planes was confirmed as Abidal’s successor just before Koeman’s appointment was confirmed.

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Barcelona have confirmed Ronald Koeman as their new permanent head coach on a contract set to run until 2022. The Dutchman has left his post in charge of the Netherlands national team to replace Quique Setien in the Camp Nou

NDLEA Uncovers 40ft Container Of Tramadol, Others In Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered another 40ft container loaded with tramadol and other banned drugs at the Brawal terminal in Lagos.

A statement by the NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, Mr Jonah Achema, said the Chairman, Col. Muhammad Abdallah retired, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja.

Abdallah said that the seizure followed a recent one made by the police of a 40ft container loaded with cartons of brushes, cartons of tramadol and other banned drugs.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Police detectives in Apapa Area Command of Lagos State had intercepted a 40-foot container laden with drugs suspected to be tramadol and codeine on Aug. 6.

The container was intercepted offshore and taken to a bonded terminal in Apapa.

According to Abdallah, NDLEA’s investigation further revealed another 40 foot container, adding that this joint examination also revealed 255 cartons of different types of tramadol and other banned medicines.

“The NDLEA investigation further revealed that the tramadol was manufactured in Pakistan, which is a new discovery to the agency because previous tramadol seized were manufactured in India.

“I must say that this is of global interest. Drug trafficking is one of the vices fueling insecurity across the country,” he said.

Abdallah observed that the investigation was a major breakthrough for the agency for revealing the new route for movement of tramadol into Nigeria which was from Pakistan via Europe (Hamburg) to Nigeria.

“And knowing that these tramadol were concealed behind boxes of brushes, it has called for more concern,” he said.

Abdallah said that the NDLEA would do everything within its powers to get to the root of the drug trade and enjoined other security agencies to collaborate with the agency in its ongoing investigation.

He commended the Police, NAFDAC and other security agencies for their support on the case, adding that the agency would continue to carry out its statutory mandate to combat trafficking and abuse of narcotics. (NAN)

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered another 40ft container loaded with tramadol and other banned drugs at the Brawal terminal in Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA Head of Public Affairs, Mr Jonah Achema, said the Chairman, Co

Army Partners EFCC To End Attacks On Oil, Gas Pipelines In Rivers

The Nigerian Army says it is collaborating with the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt to end attacks on oil and gas pipelines in Rivers.

Maj.-Gen. Olu Irefin, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, stated this on Wednesday during a visit to the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the EFCC.

He said that all security agencies needed to synergise to effectively take the battle to illegal oil and pipeline vandals in the state.


“I am quite aware that EFCC cannot do it alone, hence we will continue to work together. So, my visit is to familiarise myself with officers of the EFCC in order to sustain the synergy between the two organisations.”



Irefin urged the leadership of the anti-graft agency in the zone to work closely with the army division to address challenges that might arise in the course of their partnership.

The EFCC Port Harcourt Zonal Head, Abdulkarim Chukkol, assured the GOC of the support of the agency to the division.

He added that EFCC considered the army as critical stakeholder in the fight against corruption and other vices in the country.

“We are all working together for the greatness of the country, and so, I believe that going forward, and with your (Irefin’s) support that we will strengthen our friendship,” Chukkol said. (NAN)

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The Nigerian Army says it is collaborating with the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt to end attacks on oil and gas pipelines in Rivers. Maj.-Gen. Olu Irefin, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Ar

ISOPADEC salary saga: 15 protesters nabbed over attack on Gov Uzodinma

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About 15 people were on Monday arrested by police operatives during a protest staged by workers of the Imo State Oil Producing Area Developing Commission (ISOPADEC) over unpaid five months’ salaries.

Speaking to newsmen, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu, said that Gov. Uzodinma was on his

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*DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL*

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

*PRESENT HER TO YOURSELF*

*BIBLE READING: EPHESIANS 5:25-29; 1 CORINTHIANS 11:7-9; 2CORINTHAINS 11:2; ISAIAH 61:10*

*That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, Ephesians 5:26-27 (NKJV).*

One of the ills that have befallen marriage is that intending couples spend so much time, finance, and energy preparing for their marriage event while forgetting the journey that lies ahead of them. This is why many husbands and wives give up on their marriages eventually.

Once the wedding garments and ornaments are removed, the job of grooming begins. Most of the time the husband gets weary and leaves off nurturing his wife. This is because traditionally, women are trained to be more marriage ready than men. The job of grooming in the home was assigned to the husband; he is to nurture his wife.

Why should a husband groom his wife? According to the book of Ephesians, he has to groom her as Christ grooms the Church so that he can present to himself the kind of wife he wants, the way Christ will present the Church to Himself.

In Ephesians 5:27, Apostle Paul said in order to present this glorious wife that is a beauty to behold, there are things that ought to be removed, which he called spots and wrinkles, (wrong character, attitudes, and habits). It is by faith, discipline, love, and perseverance that all these can be removed. You remove spots by tender love, but wrinkles by tough love.

Just as Christ is still at work on His Bride that He wants to present to Himself, a husband must remain in the marriage laboratory working on his wife with skill in order to present to himself that masterpiece of his dream wife.

Apostle Paul said that a wife is the glory of her husband, which means that whatever the husband is, his wife will reflect same (1 Cor. 11:7). Husband, examine yourself when you think that the qualities your wife is reflecting is contrary to you. God has handed over to you one of His most fragile and prized treasures, handle her with awe. Work on her like a master artist, so that she like Sarah, will command the attention of Kings and other women.

*ACTION POINT
As a husband, do an honest appraisal of your marriage and begin to develop capacity to build your wife into that dream spouse you envision.

*PRAYER
Father God, You are the Master vine dresser, please help me to fulfill my responsibilities in my marriage in Jesus name, amen.

Uzodinma seeks army support in fighting terrorism, criminality

By Buchi Iwuji, Owerri

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has commissioned some projects at 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze near Owerri where he solicited support for the Armed Forces in their effort to fight terrorism, criminality and banditry in Nigeria.

The projects which the Governor commissioned are Officers Mess Chalet,

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Uzodinma seeks army support in fighting terrorism, criminality

By Buchi Iwuji, Owerri

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has commissioned some projects at 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze near Owerri where he solicited support for the Armed Forces in their effort to fight terrorism, criminality and banditry in Nigeria.

The projects which the Governor commissioned are Officers Mess Chalet,

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2020 students waiting to take their waec examination.