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‘Side Chick’, Family Members Allegedly Attack Lover’s Wife

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A side chick identified as Falamata Mai Mele and her family members allegedly attacked her lover’s wife after she caught them on their matrimonial bed in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, April 13, 2024, said it happened during the month of Ramadan.

Side chick and her family members allegedly attack lover

According to the housewife, Aisha Bukar Gambo, she went to confront the side chick in her house which resulted in an altercation with some members of the suspect’s family.

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During the altercation, the side chick, Falamata Mai Mele allegedly stabbed Aisha with a screwdriver on the side of her left breast, leaving her in the pool of her blood.

Zagazola Makama wrote: “In the most-irritating audacity, the side chick, Falamata Mai Mele stabbed Aisha with a screwdriver on the side of her left breast and left her in the pool of her blood.

“How else could one describe a situation where a wife catches her husband on her matrimonial bed committing adultery with another woman, but instead of the adulterers to most-passionately seek her forgiveness, and also plead with her to conceal the matter from public knowledge, they punished her severely for taking actions she deemed appropriate?,’

“The entire drama unfolded in, and stinked of the most nauseating audacity, most especially as it was staged during the Holy month of Ramadan, and the nauseating act was committed by Muslims who should have, instead of committing one of the gravest sins, strove for the spiritual purification and rebirth the Ramadan fast offers.

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“A wife called Aisha Bukar Gambo, in Gubio town, Gubio LGA, Borno State, on a day during the just-ended month of Ramadan, caught her husband pestle in the mortar with another woman on her matrimonial bed.

“Devastated Aisha immediately reported the matter to her father who pleaded with her to conceal the matter from public knowledge, and urged her to return to her matrimonial home. As an obedient daughter, she did.

“However, again on the 27th day of Ramadan, which is the night every fasting Muslim expects to achieve the peak of blessings from Allah, Aisha caught him in a nauseating act with another woman.

“She then, most startlingly, called neighbors and passers-by to witness the act, before she, again, reported the matter to her father. Aisha was further urged to return to her husband and, once again, conceal it from the public and let peace reign.

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“Normally, Aisha would expect her husband and the woman to seek her forgiveness, and even placate her with whatever they could afford to ensure she concealed the matter.

“But in sharp contrast to that, however, the adulterous woman and her husband’s relatives mobilized and challenged her for exposing her husband to the point of calling witnesses.

“Tired of what was going on, Aisha Bukar Gambo, confronted the side chick, Yakolo Babagana in her family house which resulted in some altercation with some members of Mai Mele’s Family in gubio.

“In the most-irritating audacity, the side chick, Falamata Mai Mele stabbed Aisha with a screwdriver on the side of her left breast and left her in the pool of her blood, perhaps intent on killing her.

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“Aisha’s father, Bukar Gambi, rushed to the police to come to the aid of his daughter after the side chick’s family brought more dangerous weapons.”

The Police Divisional Officer of Gubio, who confirmed the incident, said the suspects have been arrested.

“On 11/04/2024 at about 2000hrs, one Bukar Gambi of Education Department in Gubio LGA came to police came to police and reported that on the same date at about 1930 hourz, his daughter Aisha Bukar Gambo had some altercation with some members of Mai Mele’s Family in Gubio that during the fracas one Falamata Mai Mele stabbed Aisha with a screwdriver on the side of her left breast,” the officer stated.

“During arrest members of the Mai Mele’s family were brandishing knives and cutlasses until the support of the military was sought, which led to the arrest and detention of some of the suspects, as well as the principal suspects Yakolo Babagana Mai Mele.

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“Two cutlasses were recovered as exhibits while the victim was admitted at the Primary Health Care Center Gubio for Medical Attention while investigation is ongoing.”

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Civil Society Groups Urge FG To Halt Oil Asset Divestments in Niger Delta

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By Gloria Ikibah

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to stop all ongoing and planned divestments of oil assets in the Niger Delta region by oil companies.

This demand was outlined in a petition titled “Urgent Call to Halt All Divestment in the Niger Delta, Including Shell’s Refused Sale of SPDC Shares”, addressed to President Tinubu on December 16, 2024, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas on December 18, 2024.

During a press briefing in Abuja, Mr. Isaac Botti, Programmes Coordinator of Social Action Nigeria, and Reverend Nnimmo Bassey, Founder of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), highlighted the severe environmental and social impacts of oil exploration in the Niger Delta. They stated:

“We are here as representatives of Nigerian society organizations, community leaders, and concerned citizens to address a grave and urgent issue that threatens not only the people of the Niger Delta but the environmental and economic interests of Nigeria and the social future of all Nigerians”, he said.

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The Coalition expressed concern over the divestment process by International Oil Companies (IOCs), particularly Shell’s proposed sale of its remaining shares in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to the Renaissance consortium, as well as similar moves by companies like TotalEnergies.

They warned that these actions could undermine national interests and exacerbate environmental damage in the region.

The Coalition detailed extensive damage caused by decades of oil exploration, including:

  • Water Contamination: High levels of hydrocarbons in water sources have rendered them unsafe for drinking.
  • Soil Degradation: Continuous oil spills have destroyed farmlands, threatening food security.
  • Biodiversity Loss: Entire ecosystems have been decimated by oil spills.

Citing reports by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Bayelsa State Oil and Environment Commission (BSOEC), the Coalition provided alarming statistics. UNEP revealed benzene levels 900 times above safe limits in Ogoniland, while chromium levels in Bayelsa were over 1,000 times higher than World Health Organization (WHO) standards.

The BSOEC estimated it would cost at least $12 billion to remediate Bayelsa over 12 years, with a broader cleanup across the Niger Delta requiring $100 billion. Comparatively, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the U.S. saw BP pay $60 billion for damages from a single incident.

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The Coalition emphasized that past divestments by Shell, ENI/AGIP, and ExxonMobil have left unresolved environmental liabilities:

  • Shell’s sale to Aiteo in Nembe resulted in worsening pollution without proper cleanup efforts.
  • ExxonMobil and ENI/AGIP similarly failed to ensure adequate environmental management post-divestment.

These cases have set a troubling precedent of IOCs avoiding accountability for environmental degradation.

The Coalition urged the federal government and the National Assembly to take immediate action by:

  1. Halting all IOC divestments until historical environmental liabilities are addressed.
  2. Ensuring inclusive consultations with host communities before divestments.
  3. Mandating that Shell, TotalEnergies, and other IOCs fund cleanup and remediation efforts.
  4. Upholding the regulatory independence of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
  5. Creating an Environmental Restoration Fund to support long-term remediation.

They also demanded profit-sharing opportunities for host communities and the inclusion of gas flaring cessation in divestment agreements.

The Coalition stressed that approving Shell’s SPDC share sale without addressing environmental and social liabilities would undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and well-being.

“Approving Shell’s or TotalEnergies’ divestment in its current form without addressing the profound environmental and social costs would be a grave injustice to the people of the Niger Delta and could lead to significant unrest in the region.”, it stated.

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The Coalition reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring environmental justice and called on President Tinubu and the National Assembly to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians over corporate interests.

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NUJ-FCT Council Commiserates With Emmanuel Fateman Over the Loss of Wife

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By Gloria Ikibah
The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( FCT ) Council has commiserated with Mr. Emmanuel Fateman of the Inside Source Magazine over death of his dear wife, Mrs Temidayo Fateman.
Mrs Fateman reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday December 18th 2024 after a brief illness at Alliance Hospital, Garki, Abuja.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle and made available to journalists on Thursday  in Abuja, he described the late Temidayo as a woman with a large heart who is passionate to the cause of humanity.
The statement reads: “ With heavy heart, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council is using this medium to express our sympathy to Mr. Emmanuel Fateman and his entire family over the demise of his wife, Mrs. Temidayo Fateman.
 “Words alone cannot express the sorrow we feel for your loss. We hope you will find comfort in the love and support of those around you.
“She ran  the race that God set before her. We are sad that she is no more here with us. But we will always celebrate the memory and legacy that she left behind.
“Temidayo is an embodiment of humility, dedication and love. She is a shining star and role model to the younger generation.
“To us at the Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) her death was a rude shock and It is unfortunate that she also left us in a painful way when we are trying to recover from the shock arising from the sudden deaths of many of our colleagues, wives and relatives.
“We want to use this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family she left behind”.
41 years old Temidayo hailed from Abeokuta, Ogun State and is survived by her husband and two children.
The burial arrangement will be announced by the family in due course.
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Reps Debate 2025 Budget Estimates, Demand Better Allocation for Security, Agriculture

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By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has approved the 2025 budget proposal for a second reading, calling for better funding for security and agriculture.
During Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, lawmakers debated the N49.7 trillion budget presented by President Bola Tinubu.
The debate was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved by the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere to authorize withdrawals from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Rep. Ihonvbere who called for support, emphasised that the budget addresses key national challenges, “This proposal focuses on issues affecting Nigerians. It deserves swift consideration and passage”.
The budget highlighted defence, infrastructure, and human capital development. Defence and security were allocated N4.91 trillion, infrastructure N4.06 trillion for key highways, while education and health sectors received N3.52 trillion and N2.48 trillion respectively. The budget projects N34.82 trillion in revenue, leaving a N13.39 trillion deficit to be financed through borrowing.
Key economic assumptions include reducing inflation from 34.6% to 15% and improving the naira exchange rate from N1,700/$ to N1,500/$. Oil production is targeted at 2.06 million barrels per day.
Lawmakers’ Contributions
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki, lawmaker representing Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency of Sokoto state, commended President Tinubu’s leadership but called for a review of budget estimates. He also criticized the allocation to the North-West Development Commission, questioning the criteria used.
“On paper, this budget looks robust, but in dollar terms, it falls short. The Finance Committee must address this,” he urged.
Rep Ismaila Dabo (Bauchi) emphasised the need for adequate funding for agriculture, citing rising food prices. He also urged the government to focus on revenue generation rather than excessive borrowing.
“Inflation on food is unbearable. Agriculture needs proper funding to ease the burden on Nigerians,” he said.
Rep Ahmad Jaha, representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok, Federal constituency of Borno state stressed the importance of security funding.
“Security is crucial to achieving other targets, including oil production. The N4.91 trillion allocated is inadequate,” he noted.
Rep Jeremiah Umaru from Nasarawa State,  questioned the allocation to the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), even as he cited the absence of a constituted board and argued that the allocation was premature.
Deputy Chief Whip, Rep. George Ozodinobi advocated increased funding for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC).
“The allocation for the SEDC is insufficient for its take-off. More funding is needed,” he argued.
Concerns Over Projections
Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda criticized the economic targets, and said that they are unrealistic.
“Reducing inflation to 15% and improving the exchange rate to N1,500/$ are overly ambitious. These projections do not align with current realities,” he stated.
Call for Peace Initiatives
Rep Chike Okafor from Imo state, urged the Federal Government to explore non-violent solutions to security challenges, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“Releasing Kanu could aid peace efforts in the South-East,” he said.
The House adjourned plenary until January 14, 2025.
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