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‘I sell babies from N1.5m to N3m depending on the sex’

‘I sell babies from N1.5m to N3m depending on the sex’

Making the confession recently in Lagos, at the state Police Command, the Port Harcourt-based woman, who had been in the business for over a year, confessed to having helped women deliver countless number of children through a very questionable method. This she does after she is been paid between N1,500,000 to N3,000,000, depending on the sex and number of babies her clients requests for.

70 virgins in Heaven? Another misconception

70 virgins in Heaven? Another misconception

It was one Hamas activist, Muhammad Abu Wardeh, who was reported to be recruiting terrorists for suicide bombings in Israel more than a decade ago that said: “God would compensate the martyr for sacrificing his life for his land. If you become a martyr, God will give you 70 virgins, 70 wives and everlasting happiness.” All the informed Muslims knew certainly that Wardeh was only shortchanging his recruits.

Day of rage in Kirikiri Town as residents stall oil operations

Day of rage in Kirikiri Town as residents stall oil operations

Operations at five major oil firms in Kirikiri town, Oriade Local Council Development Council Area, LCDA, of Lagos State, were paralysed penultimate Monday and Tuesday when residents protested against the deplorable state of roads in the community and lack of employment opportunities for its youths.

Governors have demonstrated they don’t believe in democracy – Daramola

Governors have demonstrated they don’t believe in democracy – Daramola

Mr. Olu Daramola, SAN, was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993, thereafter, he joined the Chambers of Afe Babalola & Co in November 1994  after a brief stint with Tayo Oyetibo & Co. His areas of specialisation include commercial law, maritime law, intellectual property, banking, taxation and aviation. He was admitted into the inner […]

Violence against women: Fashola stresses urgent law reform

Violence against women: Fashola stresses urgent law reform

Violence against women and girls remains the most acute form of gender inequality in Nigeria and tneed for special protection of the feminine gender cannot be over-emphasized. Under the law, lies a rational belief that every human being is entitled to equal consideration and respect. But in recent times in Nigeria, there have been several cases of violence against women and girls, which most times are unreported despite their pervasiveness.

‘30,000 in-mates awaiting trial nationwide’

‘30,000 in-mates awaiting trial nationwide’

As part of efforts toward decongesting the Nigerian Prisons, The Metropolitan Grand Knight of the Order of the Knights of Saint Mulumba, organised a conference on prison reforms with the Theme” The administration of Nigerian Criminal Justice and Reform of the Penal Code.”

Anaerobic digester for electricity, fertiliser production

Anaerobic digester for electricity, fertiliser production

“If Nigeria should take up this project, it stands the chance of enjoying the benefits and realising her Vision 20-20 20. We are also recommending this to Nigerians because it serves as an alternative source of cheap renewable energy. In Oakland, California, US today, 700 – 1,300 kw of electricity is generated from this project. It also yields an organic fertiliser which serves as soil conditioner.” These were the words of three students of Infant Jesus Model Secondary School, Oron, Akwa Ibom State while speaking with Vanguard Learning on their locally made anaerobic digester. Excerpts:

State of emergency: Students share gory experiences

State of emergency: Students share gory experiences

THE State of Emergency which was announced in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states two weeks ago, was seen as a remedy for the militants’ insurgence but students residing in these states are beginning to feel the heat, even as they have continued to share their gory experiences.

Education is life – Omawumi Urhobo

Education is life – Omawumi Urhobo

…As indigent students receive scholarship
Friday, May 10, in Warri, Delta State, the dream of 16 intelligent but indigent students of acquiring qualitative education was made possible courtesy of Morgan Smart Development Foundation (MSDF).