JUST IN: The Government of UAE Deports 400 Nigerians On Wednesday 11th September 2024

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has send back four hundred Nigerians, 90 females while there are 310 males. Nigeria Television Authority stated, the deportees arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. They were received by the office of the National Security Adviser alongside the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders. On Friday, it was reported that a total of 103 Nigerians deported from the Republic of Turkiye, were received by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other stakeholders.

The deportees who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday at 7:00 pm through the pilgrims wing of the airport were received by Federal Government officials led by NEMA personnel. Earlier in July, Nigeria repatriated 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates UAE. According to a statement signed by NEMA’s North Central Zonal Director, Bashir Idris Garga, the returnees have been profiled and documented by government agencies. “The returnees were profiled and documented by the relevant agencies and sensitised to behave with decorum and responsibility on their return to Nigeria. The Federal Government urges all Nigerians, wherever they may be, to act as exemplary ambassadors of their country,” said NEMA. The Federal Government of Nigeria then called for calm over the deportation.

Typhoon Yagi Destroying Some Districts in China Leaving Residents in Confusion

A serious typhoon hit some of China's district including Hainan, which led to power outage and portable water disruption across the affected areas few days ago. The Hainan district of China after typhoon Yagi, water and electricity were cut off, most Chinese are currently desperately trying to charge their phones due to the fact that most of them have all gone cashless, they have multiple applications in their phones that allows them to do all sort of transactions. They all have their money in their mobile phones, without which you can’t buy anything or do any other transaction. That’s why cash is your freedom and cashless society also has its disadvantage. Video captured according to our source.

Old Students Association of Ugborikoko Secondary School Alumni Set 2000 Holds Its First Physical General Meeting

On the 25th of August 2024, turns out to be a memorable day, as the old students alumni set 2000 of Ugborikoko Secondary School Ugborikoko Effurun, in Delta State Nigeria set out to hold it's first general meeting after two decades aparts.

The alumni who whose executives were elected some few months ago with the first president in the person of Mr. Peterson Ebialade Okpomu, Mrs. Sikiratu Ochuwa Duru as vice president, Mr. Nwaefulu Nwacheli Darlington as general secretary, Mr. Iyoha Lucky as assistant secretary, Mr. Oghenekaro Ezekiel as financial secretary, Dick Oke Kandy as treasurer and Mrs. Oghogho Becky Amadasun as the pro. Upon completion of the executives set up, they swing into action through the leadership of Mr. Okpomu as they plan and held the first general meeting, which took place at the premises of Ugborikoko Secondary School.

Despite the low turn out, the gathering went well as old friends reunite with one another after so many years. Majority of those who were present have not met themselves physically for over 24 years. It was a great time to meet and discuss among themselves once again, and it was all beautiful scenes. Below are some photos showcasing how the meeting went.

Mass Rape Trials Tear a French Village Apart

According to our source from BBC, a perceptible murmur of dissatisfaction seen across the stuffed seats of court "Voltaire" in Avignon's Castle of Justice, as the lead judge, wearing a red robe, reported a startling however undeniable postponement to a preliminary that has held France. "He is badly," said Directing Appointed authority Roger Arata, demonstrating that this exceptional instance of 51 claimed attackers would be postponed for "one, two, three days" or conceivably considerably longer, after it was uncovered that Dominique Pelicot was too debilitated to even think about joining in. Later, his attorney said he had been taken to the hospital. On the right edge of the court, her head inclining tenderly against a wood-framed wall, Gisèle Pelicot showed no noticeable feeling at the news that she wouldn't, all things considered, be seeing her significant other allow proof that day.

Gisèle Pelicot, 72, testified in court last week that her calm demeanor concealed a "field of devastation" brought on by a four-year-old incident in which a French policeman informed her that her seemingly loving husband had, in fact, been drugging her for a decade and inviting strangers – more than 80 local men – to enter the family home and the couple's bedroom to rape her while he filmed them.

In order to bring attention to the dangers that women face when they are drugged and sexually assaulted, or "chemical submission," she has waived her right to anonymity. From Avignon's courthouse to the charming medieval village of Mazan, it is only a half-hour drive through the gentle hills and vineyards that surround the looming, almost lunar landscape of Mont Ventoux. The town was once momentarily known for facilitating English entertainer Keira Knightley's wedding. This is where the Pelicots resided, and where Dominique Pelicot shot the nearby men that he had reached on the web.

It's always hard to sum up the mood in any place at any time. "Truly, nobody here cares a lot," said a neighborhood caterer, Evan Tuvignon, resting on his shop counter and proposing that individuals were tired of the entire case. However, a few ladies let us know the town was in shock, yet that the unfurling disclosures in court were causing new strains in Mazan and the encompassing towns. The names of the accused have recently been widely disseminated on social media, and some of those men have since filed a complaint with the court alleging that they, their families, and their children are being harassed on the streets and in schools. Two neighborhood ladies, stacking their vehicle on a restricted road in Mazan, said they'd seen the names and had perceived something like three of them. "It makes pressures, you can envision. You don't have the foggiest idea who to trust in the city. I'm feeling better that I'll be getting away from this town soon," said Océane Martin, 25. However, close to her, Océane's mom, Isabelle Liversain, 50, raised another, more profound concern. It has been uncovered that, while the police have proactively distinguished and confined 50 of the men whose pictures showed up on Dominique Pelicot's hard drive, another 30 suspects - at this point anonymous and untraced - stay at large. Therefore, we are aware that 30 out of 80 have not yet been located. There are strains here since individuals couldn't say whether they can trust their neighbors. You ask yourself - would he say he is one of the 30? What goes on behind closed doors with your neighbor? said Isabelle Liversain in a voice sharp with dissatisfaction.

However, Mazan's 74-year-old city chairman, Louis Hat, looked to make light of those strains, contending that the vast majority of the supposed attackers came from different towns and trying to approach the Pelicots as untouchables who hadn't lived there long. He went further, saying the dangers against the denounced and their families were not out of the ordinary. "On the off chance that they took part in these assaults, it's generally expected that they're viewed as targets. There must be straightforwardness about all that occurred," he said, while additionally censuring the denounced and their activities. In his interview with us, Bonnet discussed the case itself and expressed deep admiration for Gisèle Pelicot's bravery in confronting the attitudes that have already sparked outrage in France. "Individuals here say 'nobody was killed'. If [Pelicot] had killed his wife, the situation would have been much worse. However, that was not the case here," Bonnet stated.

Then he proceeded to address Gisèle Pelicot's encounters. "She'll experience difficulty returning to some kind of sane normality without a doubt," he concurred, however recommended her assaults were less upsetting than those of one more casualty in the close by town of Carpentras who "was cognizant when she was assaulted… and will convey the physical and mental injury for quite a while, which is considerably more serious". "It's very serious when there are children involved or women killed because there is no way back. The family will have to rebuild itself in this instance. It will be hard. In any case, they're not dead, so they can in any case make it happen." At the point when I proposed that he was looking to make light of the gravity of the Pelicot case, he concurred. I am, yes. What happened was intense. However, I won't say the town needs to bear the memory of a wrongdoing which goes past the restrictions of what can be thought of as OK," he said. His stating appeared to be awkward. He was denouncing the situation. He didn't want it to forever mark his village. However, he also seemed to downplay Gisèle Pelicot's trauma. I tried to push back once more. Numerous ladies accepted this case had uncovered specific sorts of male way of behaving that expected to change, I said. "We can continuously wish to change mentalities, and we ought to. However, there is in fact no secret formula. The individuals who acted in this manner are beyond comprehension and should not be excused or comprehended. But it's still there,” Bonnet responded.

Some of the accused, including the 18 currently in custody, sat inside a special glass-walled section of the Avignon courtroom to observe the proceedings. His bearded chin was brushed by a white man with straight, grey hair. Close by, a more youthful person of color appeared to be snoozing. Prior, many their kindred blamed - those not in care - bumped next to writers in a huge line outside the court. The majority of men tried to cover their faces with masks, but some did not. On crutches, a larger man moved forward. A green hood was pulled down over someone's face. French regulation offers the denounced some security from being distinguished in the media, however Gisèle Pelicot has declined her own legitimate right to protection, liking rather to turn into an image of resistance for the overwhelming majority French ladies. "She has shown such nobility and fortitude and humankind. It was a colossal gift to [French women] that she decided to address the entire world before her attacker. She was alleged to be broken. However, Blandine Deverlanges, a local activist who was present at the court today, said, "She was so inspiring." She and her partners have as of late painted mottos on walls around Avignon. One says, " Common men. terrible crimes." Situated adjacent to her mom, the couple's little girl, Caroline, 45, didn't conceal her feelings. Recently, she was shown evidence that her father had taken photos of her without her permission or knowledge. She has become a campaigner on the issue of rape and drugs, which many experts believe is woefully underreported and underinvestigated in France. She also believes that she was drugged by him. On occasion, in court, Caroline grimaced or lifted a hand to her face in evident disappointment or loathing, as different guard legal counselors brought up criticisms or discussed procedural issues. A cop started giving proof, talking in areas of strength for the of southern France. Brilliant daylight overflowed through a bay window over the adjudicators' heads. Although the court, which was elegantly decorated, was calm, it was shocking to see the mother, daughter, and at least two sons seated just a few meters from so many alleged rapists with their masks now removed.

Amb. Dr. Favor Obakoro SSA To Delta State Governor, His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborivwori, on Morals and Diaspora Affairs.

Amb. Dr. Favor Obakoro SSA To Delta State Governor, His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborivwori, on Morals and Diaspora Affairs. On September 5th, 2024, Amb. Dr. Favor Obakoro, the Senior Special Assistant on morals and diaspora affairs to the Delta State Governor, His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborivwori, visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the South Eastern part of Asia.

During her week-long visit, Dr. Favor played a pivotal role in promoting positive interactions and discussions that shed a favorable light on Delta State in Nigeria. Her itinerary included visits to the Nigerian High Commission office, YPC International College, Unirazak, a solar company, a water treatment firm, and an organization called NAWEM, which focuses on supporting the female gender. One of the highlights of Dr. Obakoro's visit was her meeting with the Chief Minister of Selangor Malaysia, YB. TUAN IR. IZHAM BIN HASHIM. Throughout her meetings, she made sure to promote awareness about Delta State and its Governor, His Excellency Elder Sheriff Oborivwori as she source for foreign investment partnership to which Delta State can benefit.

In addition to these activities, Dr. Favor Obakoro inaugurated the coordinators of the Deltans In Diaspora Malaysia Chapter, in the presence of officials from the Nigerian High Commission in Malaysia and representatives from Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta North Senatorial District, and Delta South Senatorial District. Attached are some pictures from Amb. Dr. Favor Obakoro's visit to Malaysia.

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We Regret Voting for President Tinubu – Northern Elders

Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the NEF's spokesperson, expressed this idea in an interview with the Guardian by emphasizing a thoughtful approach to the region's election decision. Northern voters overwhelmingly supported President Tinubu, who campaigned under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), surpassing his opponents in the number of votes received. Suleiman highlights the necessity for a more cohesive and consensus-driven process for choosing candidates for the country's top post, although the NEF now criticizes this choice. The NEF's analysis coincides with findings about Peter Obi, the Labour Party's nominee for president in the 2023 elections, and his activities in the north. Discussions concerning the attributes sought in national leadership have been sparked by Obi's recent visits and charitable deeds to northern towns. Suleiman said that voters in the north would be more inclined to support a candidate who was seen as more inclusive, less divisive, and appealing to a wider range of people in the country. He declared, "It is unlikely that the North will make the same mistake again by electing Bola Tinubu to the presidency in 2023."They will make an effort to choose a candidate who can bring Nigerians together and rule in their best interests, having learned from their previous mistake. "The North will exercise greater caution in the future when choosing a presidential candidate. Someone who is viewed as more inclusive, less divisive, and more in line with the interests of all parts of the nation will be given priority. "They have learned the value of cooperation and consensus when choosing a candidate for the nation's highest office after making the mistake of endorsing Tinubu in 2023."