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Edo Ranked 2nd In Crime Index, EFCC Laments, Wants Journalists, Public Cooperation

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Mr. Effa Okim, Acting Director, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Benin Zonal Office says Edo ranked second after Lagos in the crime index in the country, urging journalists to join the commission in the fight against crime in the state.

Okim who gave this revelation when he paid a courtesy visit to the leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State council, said he knows the value of journalists and the role they play in the society hence the need for the partnership.

The EFCC boss, while stating that his team is working to curb the menace of cybercrime perpetrated by children, mostly underaged, said the EFCC in the zone is determined to partnering with Edo journalists in the fight against criminality.

He stressed the commission’s commitment to flushing out criminal elements in its covering states of Edo, Delta and Ondo states.

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Mr. Okim, while expressing worry at the rate of crimes in the state, said that quick rich syndrome in the society pushed some young persons using their parents for money rituals.

The EFCC boss lamented that has undermined the culture, tradition and sanctity of the Nigerian state.

He also blamed parents for not checkmating their children and guiding them against cybercrime and rituals.

Speaking on the recent conviction of Bobrisky on the basis of Naira abuse and the critism the commission has received from some quarters, Okim warned that the act of spraying Naira in the public will not be accepted.

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The EFCC boss who described the act as worse than cybercrime, said the act of displaying and spraying money in the public has inculcated in many young ones the get rich quickly mentality.

In his response, the Chairman, Edo NUJ, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, expressed members of the Edo NUJ readiness in partnering with the EFCC in the fight against crimes in the state.

He also urged the commission to make available information needed by journalists particularly cases such as the ones the commission has concluded investigation on and probably make conviction of some suspects.

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EMPOWERMENT! Senator Manu doles out N2.5m to support constituent’s fashion design business(Photos)

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Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has made a significant impact on the life of a constituent by empowering him with over 2.5 million Naira to enhance his fashion design business.

This initiative aims to support local entrepreneurship and encourage vocational skills development within the community.

The delegation representing Senator Manu included Hon. Aruwa, the Taraba State Commissioner for Science and Technology, alongside Hon. Abubakar Baffa Nanu, Chairman of Gassol Local Government Council, and Alhaji Raubilu Umar, Hon. Ubale Gambo. They presented the cash to Falalu, who is commonly referred to as Sarkin Yakin Manu in a gathering held at the residence of Alhaji Raubilu Umar in Jalingo.

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Falalu Sarkin Yakin Manu expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Senator Manu for this generous support, highlighting how the funds will significantly boost his tailoring business and provide better services to the community.

This empowerment initiative reflects Senator Manu’s commitment to fostering skills development and economic growth in the Taraba Central Senatorial District.

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Citizenship for sale as Trump announces “Gold Card” Immigration Plan, $5M

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

President Donald Trump has announced a new immigration “Gold Card” that will be sold to immigrants for $5 million.

The Gold Card is a premium version of a Green Card, according to Trump, and will provide immigrants with a pathway to citizenship.

“We’re gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We’re gonna be putting a price on that card of about $5 million and that’s gonna give you green card privileges plus…”

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“It’s gonna be a route to citizenship. And wealthy people will be coming into our country by buying this card.”

“They’ll be wealthy and they’ll be successful and they’ll be spending a lot of money and paying a lot of taxes and employing a lot of people.”

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SAD! Lady Loses 3-Year-Old Son Hours After Allowing Father Take Him for Weekend Visit

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to share the heart rending story of how she lost her three-year-old son hours after allowing his father to take him for the weekend.

The sad mother, who had single-handedly raised her son after being abandoned during pregnancy, expressed deep sorrow and regret over her decision to let his father back into their lives.

According to her, the child’s father had denied responsibility when she was pregnant and made no effort to be part of their son’s life until he returned from abroad, got married, and sought forgiveness. In an attempt to foster a relationship between father and son, she allowed him to take the boy for a weekend visit—an act she now deeply regrets.

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Tragically, less than nine hours after leaving with his father, the little boy drowned in a deep well. The devastated mother, who had just returned from work, was met with the shocking news that her only child was gone forever.

In a post, she poured out her grief, questioning why such a tragedy had befallen her innocent child.

“Junior was only 3; he didn’t deserve to leave this world so soon. God, why?” she lamented.

May the soul of the little boy rest in peace.

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