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Painful: Laid to rest on Her Wedding Day: How a young lady who betrayed a married man ruined her family with multiple deaths
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A young Ghanaian woman named Tina is currently seeking refuge under the protection of a pastor after her family experienced a series of mysterious deaths.
According to Tina, nearly all her family members have passed away under unexplained circumstances, leaving her terrified for her own life.
Recounting her ordeal, Tina explained that her late cousin had promised to marry a wealthy married man as his second wife but later reneged on the agreement.
This decision, she believes, triggered a chain of events that resulted in the untimely deaths of multiple family members.
Speaking to Pastor Prince Elisha Osei Kofi on Secret TV, a YouTube channel, Tina detailed how the married man had proposed to her late cousin, who initially accepted his offer.
As a result, he became the primary benefactor of the family, covering the cousin’s educational expenses, supporting Tina’s schooling, and providing financial assistance to other relatives.
Additionally, the man renovated their family house for them.
However, despite his generosity, Tina’s cousin ultimately rejected him, revealing that she had already planned to marry someone else.
Feeling betrayed, the man allegedly threatened the family, vowing to deal with them for deceiving and rejecting him after all his contributions.
“Death has struck our family, and almost everyone has died, leaving us in a state of confusion. My cousin met a married man who was interested in making her his second wife, and she agreed.
“The man is very wealthy, so my cousin introduced him to the family, and everyone referred to him as in-law. He even renovated our house for us and took care of my cousin and me while we were in school.
“After my cousin finished school, he rented an apartment for her. However, my cousin had secretly arranged to marry another man. Despite this, my family continued to refer to the wealthy man as in-law whenever he visited,” she said.
“Whenever we needed help, the family would call on him, and he always assisted. One day, the man asked that he had heard rumours about my cousin’s upcoming wedding. My aunts and uncles denied any knowledge of it.
“Eventually, the man found out the truth, and my cousin admitted she could not be his second wife as she was getting married to someone else. The man then told her to mark her wedding date and see what would happen.
“A few days after the man’s departure, my cousin fell ill and, despite all efforts, she passed away. The man called her phone and claimed responsibility for her death.”
Following her burial, more family members began dying in quick succession, first her brother, then her mother, and shortly after, her father.
She added that her parents also passed away under mysterious circumstances.
Now fearing for her life, Tina revealed that the man allegedly cursed the family, claiming that anyone who stayed in the renovated house would die.
“The funeral date was set, and coincidentally, it was the same as her planned wedding date. After her burial, her brother died a few days later, followed by her mother, and then a week later, her father. Eventually, my own parents also passed away.
“It turned out the man had cursed our renovated house, claiming that anyone who entered would die. Furthermore, anyone who had benefited from his financial support would also meet the same fate. Now, I am living in fear.”
With death looming over her family, Tina is now seeking refuge and spiritual intervention to escape the same fate that has claimed so many of her loved ones.
By Gloria Ikibah
Communities in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, are beginning to see visible signs of change as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu recently launched a series of public infrastructure projects.
The initiative, which began on Friday, took Kalu across three key wards Bende, Itumbauzo, and Uzuakoli, where he formally opened a number of completed facilities. These include blocks of classrooms, administrative offices, rehabilitated roads, and new boreholes.
Bende Constituency, one of the largest in the country with 13 wards, has long grappled with infrastructure gaps. The newly delivered projects are seen as part of a broader effort to close those gaps and raise the standard of living in the area.
Residents say the projects are already making a difference in both school attendance and ease of movement between villages. Many hope this momentum continues in the months ahead.
…as labour minister call for stricter laws to protect workers
By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed serious concern over the state of workplace safety in Nigeria, calling for urgent legislative action to prevent further injuries and fatalities.
Speaker Abbas made the call during the 2025 World Day for Safety Conference, with the theme: “The Legislative Perspective: Safety First – Building a Safer Future for All Nigerians”, organised by the House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations at the National Assembly complex on Tuesday.
The Speaker who was represented by Ondo lawmaker, Rep. Oluwatimehin Adelegbe, said that the occasion was a reminder of the need to protect Nigerian workers from occupational hazards.
He said: “Today’s event is very significant, especially in the lives of workers across the globe. It reminds us of the need to guarantee the safety of workers against occupational hazards and fatalities.
“In societies where life is not given the right premium, workers are exposed to various accidents and dangers. Every worker has a right to be protected.”
Speaker Abbas acknowledged the global importance of the World Day for Safety, which was launched in 2003 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and shared alarming statistics. “About 2.3 million workers lose their lives every year from workplace injuries and health hazards, with about 160 million non-fatal injuries,” he noted.
Abbas lamented the lack of reliable data In Nigeria, and said the most recent figures—238 deaths and 3,461 injuries in the construction industry—date back to between 2014 and 2016. “Even those reports are incomplete,” he added.
He also cited a study at the Federal Medical Centre in Asaba, which found that 52.7 percent of health workers surveyed had experienced needle pricks, while 53.3 percent reported incidents of blood splashes, and linked this to greater risks during outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19, recalling the sacrifices of Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh and Nurse Justina Ejelonu, who died after coming in contact with the index Ebola case in 2014.
The Speaker blamed many of the injuries in construction sites and criticised the neglect of safety in public buildings.
“Unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions, including lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), hoisting gear, appropriate scaffolds and ladder protection.
“Most public buildings and workplaces in Nigeria are design-built and opened for use without safety checks. Apart from fire extinguishers, you hardly see buildings marked with reflective signs that guide workers in emergencies”, he lamented.
Abbas promised that the House would review and streamline existing laws to improve enforcement and public health protections.
“As the law-making body, the House of Representatives is poised to cause the necessary review of existing laws and seek ways to make them more effective in safeguarding public health and safety”, he added.
The Chairman Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, Rep. David Idris Zacharias in his welcome address said the event marked a historic moment in our nation’s journey towards building a safer, more resilient society.
He stressed that safety must be prioritized, embedded in every policy, and included in every planning phase of our national projects. Whether it’s construction, road, workplace, environmental, or food safety, these are not peripheral issues—they are central to our well-being.
According to Zacharias, the committee’s mission is not only to pass laws but to ensure they are implemented effectively.
He acknowledged that enforcement gaps, poor awareness, and weak appreciation of safety still plague the country. However, he added, and that these challenges present us with immense opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and learn from others.
The committee chairman therefore called for partnerships with businesses, labour unions, NGOs, and the public.
He promised stronger enforcement, increased funding, more monitoring, and public awareness campaigns.
“Safety must be everyone’s concern. From the smallest corner shop to the largest industrial complex, we all have a role to play. We envision a future where safety is embedded in every organisation’s culture, every construction project, and every government policy,” he said.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, in his message called for stronger legislation and cooperation among stakeholders to build a safer work environment for all Nigerians.
He also emphasised that while innovation is necessary, it must not come at the cost of workers’ welfare.
He said: “The theme of today’s conference, The Legislative Perspective: Building a Safer Future for All Nigerians, highlights the critical role of legislation in helping to shape a resilient and future-ready occupational safety and health framework.
“Legislation is central to navigating the digital frontier responsibly; ensuring that innovation does not erode the foundational rights, dignity, and welfare of the Nigerian worker.
“The safety of our workers must be anchored on secure technologies, sound data protection, and inclusive policy frameworks that uphold international labour standards”.
Dr. Dingyadi also stressed the importance of collaboration through the tripartite model involving government, employers, and workers’ organizations, to ensure policies are both enforceable and inclusive.
He further acknowledged delays in reviewing labour laws but said progress had been made, and called for unity across all sectors to build a lasting culture of safety.
“Year 2024 marked significant progress with the publication of Nigeria’s revised OSH Country Profile and the Federal Executive Council’s approval of landmark OSH regulations such as the Construction Safety Regulations 2024”, he added.
The Minister also spoke about the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill, which he said was developed through wide consultations.
“The Ministry has led the development of the Occupational Safety and Health Bill, which has been crafted through our distinctive Tripartite Plus framework. We count on the continued partnership of all stakeholders to make this a reality.
“Together, let us rise to the challenge of building a resilient safety culture, underpinned by innovation, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to protecting the lives of all Nigerian workers”, Dingyadi stated.
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