Police In Niger Arrests Teenager Who Sold His Brother To Ritual Killer To Pay Bride Price

Police in Niger State have arrested a teenager for allegedly selling his six-year-old brother to a ritual killer for N20,000. The 19-year-old suspect, Aliyu Basala Yakutchi, without mincing words, confessed to have sold his kid brother, Yamusa Ibrahim Yakutchi, to ritual killer in order to raise money to pay his wife’s bride price. The incident was said to have occurred about 10 days ago.

Aliyu, from Nagenu village in Katcha Local Government Area, sold his brother to 30-year-old Legbo, from Afuwagi village in Mokwa Local Government Area. Police disclosed that Legbo was presently on the run. Aliyu, who claimed to be the third among his mother’s six children, said that he sold his brother on credit.

Aliyu, who apparently didn’t know or understand the gravity of his action, pleaded with the police to release him unconditionally so that he could go and tend to his farm. He said: “I decided to sell my younger brother for N20,000 on credit so that I can raise money to pay for the bride price of my 14-year-old lover.


I took my younger brother, Yamusa, to Malam Legbo for money rituals because he promised to pay me N20,000 if he succeeded in using him for money rituals. I wanted to use the money to finance my marriage to Fatimah. Our father is dead, but our mother is still alive, her name is Hajiya Yakure.

“Prior to my arrest by the police, I had not been paid by Legbo. The money might not even be enough for my marriage requirements.” Asked the whereabouts of Legbo, Aliyu said: “I think he ran away with my brother when he got the information that the police were looking for him.

I blame the devil for pushing me into hatching this evil plan against my brother. I don’t even know where Legbo has taken my brother to.” While exonerating Fatimah from the crime, Aliyu noted: “She does not know about my evil plan to sell my little brother to offset her bride price.

I’m a farmer and a bachelor. I got enrolled into an Islamic school during my childhood days but my parents couldn’t afford to send me to school. I only speak our local dialect, Nupe language; I cannot speak or understand Hausa language too.”

As at the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of Legbo and Yamusa were still unknown. The police had already paid a visit to Legbo’s village, but met a cold trail.

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You Are A Deceit, Lady Says As She Calls Out Kokun

A lady on instagram, Karmani who not too long ago had a giveaway on her page has called out Olukokun Adepeju, the founder of Kokun Foundation. According to Karmani, she started a giveaway on her page and needed some sponsors. She contacted Kokun who promised to give N20k to one of her winners, but months have passed now and Kokun is yet to fulfill his promise, hence the call out.

What she wrote below...


"On the 7th of March I sent @kokunfoundation a dm asking him to be a part of my 20days giveaway and he agreed to it, I had 19 other brands also sponsoring the giveaway on different days . He agreed he was going to give one person 20k on the last day of the giveaway and when I finally picked the winner which was @modest4 , I told him and sent her account details to him as soon as she sent them. He kept posting us and still didn’t send the money. At a point he stopped replying me and I just left him , while @modest4 kept sending him dms which he still didn’t reply & then earlier today When she uploaded it on her page I saw all he said to her and he even denied there that he didn’t know about the giveaway .. I messaged him on Whatsapp & all he did was curse & threaten me (pls swipe & view our chats) . @kokunfoundation stop portraying yourself as a good person on social media while you’re just a bitter, rude and hateful person in reality. I know how to deal with people like you & I’m very much ready for you! Forget the 20k, save it up coz you’ll need it soon!"

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S/A Outrage Over 'Naked' School Choir Performance

A "naked" choir performance by a group of South African schoolgirls has led to calls for investigation by the country's education minister.

Angie Motshekga said she was "extremely disappointed" after seeing footage of the Xhosa girls performing wearing only a small apron, known as an "inkciyo".

The basic education minister said it was an "indignity [which] goes against the values of our cultures".

But the choirmaster has defended the choice - saying he was proud.


According to South Africa's Daily Dispatch website, the unnamed teacher said: "We are proud of our Xhosa tradition. We are proud of 'inkciyo'. We are proud of Xhosa women and girls."

The Xhosa are South Africa's second-largest ethnic group.

Footage of the performance at a competition in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, emerged earlier this week, showing the girls dancing on stage, their breasts and buttocks exposed.

Just imagine the choirmaster’s choice of words.

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New Government Agreed In Italy

A coalition government has been agreed in Italy, ending months of uncertainty in the EU's fourth-biggest economy. Prime Minister-designate Giuseppe Conte presented his list of ministers to President Sergio Mattarella for the second time in a week and the new government will be sworn in on Friday.

Ministers are drawn from both the anti-establishment Five Star (M5S) and the right-wing League.

Attempts to form a technocratic government had failed.

Mr Mattarella rejected Mr Conte's original choice for economy minister but a different candidate was agreed on Thursday. Four days of political and constitutional crisis are over. And a new populist government - led by law professor Giuseppe Conte - will now be sworn in.

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CBN Deputy Gov Resigns, Joins Gubernatorial Race

Adebayo Adelabu, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor in charge of Operations, will resign his appointment with effect from July 15.

Mr Adelabu whose disengagement notice has already been accepted by President Muhammadu Buhari, has indicated interest to join the gubernatorial race in his home state, Oyo.

In an acceptance letter dated May 24, President Buhari thanked Mr. Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions.

“While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since April 9, 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued commitment to public service in our country and specifically, as you seek to play a more active role in politics, in your home State,” the president said in the letter.

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Packing Photos: 30-Year Old Evicted From parents House Finally Leaves

The failure to launch millennial, who gained international notoriety when his parents took him to court last week to evict him, has finally done what many say he should have done years ago. He has started to move out.

Michael Rotondo, 30, has until noon on Friday to leave his parents' four-bedroom home in Camillus, New York, a quiet commuter town just west of Syracuse.

Now on the eve of his court ordered departure he has told DailyMail.com that he has bagged up most of the belongings he has accumulated over his eight-year, rent-free, tenure in his parents' home.

At around 6.45pm Thursday a grey Ram truck pulled into the driveway and backed up to the property's double garage doors.


While Rotondo secured boxes with packing tape his cousin Anthony Mastropool began loading them into the back of his truck.

Rotondo's father Mark moved between the house and his own car which he had driven onto the lawn to allow Mastropool access to the garage, but the men neither looked at each other nor exchanged words.

Rotondo and Mastropool trudged silently between garage and truck. They heaved bags of clothes, speakers, a lacrosse stick, pictures, books, a pair of loose boots, a shoe rack, work tools and, suprisingly, a sewing machine into the truck's flatbed.

Most notable though were all the toys - boxes loaded high, brimmed with toy trucks, LEGOs and puzzles. These all belonged to his eight-year-old son, Rotondo explained.

Earlier in the day Rotondo spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com and blamed his parents' 'refusal' to support his bid for custody of his eight-year-old son for the downward spiral in their relationship that ended with the court order for his eviction.

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Veteran Journalist Abdullahi Isa Dies At 80

Veteran Journalist, Abdullahi Isa, popularly known as “Abdullahi No-Sweat” has passed away at the age of 80.

Isa died on Thursday afternoon after a brief illness at a private hospital in Yola. His wife, Hajiya Inna Abdullahi, confirmed his death saying he took ill on Wednesday night and was rushed to hospital where he passed away.

A widely traveled journalist who worked in various media outfits, Isa was a two-term state chairman of Adamawa Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists.

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Billionaire Elumelu Shares Throwback Pic With Akon

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Photos: Man Stabs Daughter To Death In Anambra

A man has stabbed his death to death in Anambra State. The incident happened yesterday, May 31st at Orumba North Local Government area. The man Cletus Aguluka was said to have stabbed her in the stomach while she slept. The reason for his act has not been established. He immediately fled the scene.

Police were called and have now taken the corpse of the girl away.

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Kanye West Hosts Album Listening Party

He's about to release his new album titled Ye. And yesterday, Kanye West arranged for members of the media and select DJs to fly by private jet to Wyoming for a listening party.

His wife Kim Kardashian and a smattering of celebrities joined in the fun at a ranch outside of Jackson Hole with campfires and s'mores on hand for the VIPs.

A huge tent was erected on the green fields surrounded by mountains in the secluded location where they all listened to the yet to be released tracks.

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Toyin Lawani Buys BBN’s Nina A Car As Birthday Gift [Photos]

Fashion Entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has surprised ex-BBNaija housemate, Nina with a car as she celebrated her birthday yesterday. Nina had a birthday dinner celebration and Toyin stormed the venue with the car to surprise her. A very surprised Nina screamed and they hugged.

Toyin has been styling Nina ever since she left the house.

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Photo: Skales Finds Love Again! Shows Her Off

Singer Skales has found love again 9 months after he was dumped by his Ethiopian girlfriend. The singer showed off the new girl in his life posting the first photo and captioned it;

‘’BEST FRIEND GOALS…..#MRLOVE’’

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Man Remanded For Raping Girl He Met On Facebook

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court yesterday remanded a businessman, Ebuka Eze, 27, in prison for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl he met on Facebook.

Eze will remain in custody pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The defendant was arraigned before Chief Magistrate, P. E. Nwaka on a one count charge of child defilement contrary to Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Prosecuting Inspector Christopher John told the court that the defendant committed the offence on May 19 at his 25, Ayodele Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos home.

The defendant, he said, had invited the victim, who he met on Facebook, to his house, where she was raped.


The prosecutor alleged that during the visit, the defendant pushed the victim to the bed, covered her mouth with pillow and raped her. John claimed that the defendant wiped the bloodstain on his victim’s body with the bedspread

He said when the victim got home, her parents saw the bloodstain on her dress and asked how she came by it and she narrated the incident to them.

The prosecutor said the case was reported to the police and the accused was arrested.

Chief Magistrate Nwaka adjourned till June 28.

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17 Million Africans Migrate For Greener Pastures

No fewer than 17 million Africans left the continent in 2017 in search of greener pastures, a new report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said.

The ‘Economic Development in Africa’ report also said 5.5 million people moved to Africa from other continents while some 19 million international migrants moved within Africa.

“Overall, some 19 million international migrants moved within Africa, and 17 million Africans left the continent during last year. The continent was also the destination for about 5.5 million people from outside,” the report found.

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Photo: EFCC Arrests Fake Pastor Over N1.33b Scam

A fake Pastor, James Ezekiel has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for defrauding a businessman of N1.33billion.

Ezekiel deceived his victim by enlisting him as one of the “financiers” of a spurious contract in the sum of N1.8 billion.

Ezekiel, who claimed to be a “Presiding Pastor of One Touch Power Ministry”, in Agudama, Epie, Bayelsa State, said he won a contract for the roofing of a cathedral belonging to the Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

He reportedly put the contract sum as N1.8billion and showed a contract award letter to his victim. He also wooed his victim to collaborate with him as one of the “financiers” of the contract. He allegedly promised the victim mouth- watering interests on his ” investment”.


Ezekiel’s game unravelled when the victim demanded a repayment of his money, with interests.

EFCC’s investigations showed that Ezekiel delayed making payment to his victim by deceiving him that he had been paid the sum of N800 million as mobilisation fees for the contract but could not access the funds because ” his company’s account had been frozen by the EFCC”.

He also contrived a fake EFCC’s e-mail message notifying him of the freezing of the account. The victim sensed foul play and petitioned the EFCC.

Further investigations showed that the Salvation Ministries did not award any contract to Ezekiel and no transfer of N800 million was made into his company’s account.

Besides, the e-mail address he ascribed to the EFCC does not belong to the Commission.

The suspect allegedly initiated the scam to fraudulently obtain money from the petitioner and other unsuspecting members of the public.

Ezekiel is in the custody of the EFCC and would be charged to court soon.

NAN

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