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Some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday abducted a catholic priest, and a lecturer from Auburn Polytechnic, Edo State.

Reverend Father Isaac Agabi, is the priest in charge of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ikpeshi, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that Rev. Agabi was snatched along Auchi-Igarra road at about 5.00pm on his way back to the parish.

Meanwhile, a lecturer of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi and four others were kidnapped on River Ose bridge along Ifoh-Uzeba-Kabo road, near Owan West Local Government Area of the State.

They were released after paying a ransom of over half a million naira.

DAILY POST gathered that the victims spent four days in the bush before they were released by their abductors.

Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, when contacted, told DAILY POST that the incident was reported to Igarra division by one Mr Kingsley Okodugha.

“The report from Okodugha indicates that Fr Agabi was attacked by gunmen and he was taken to the bush. Our men and the vigilante are combing the bush for possible rescue but we have recovered the vehicle,’ he said.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Revd. Samson Ayokunle has been re-elected the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). New CAN President, Rev Ayokunlen Ayokunle, who is of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, defeated his only challenger, Revd. Dr Caleb Ahima, with 55 votes against 44 votes. However, Revd. Ahima, the leader of TEKAN/ECWA Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria, automatically becomes the Vice President of the umbrella Christian body in accordance with CAN’s constitution. Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Revd. Matthew Kukah, was the returning officer for the keenly contested poll. Vanguard recalls that Ayokunle was first elected CAN President for an initial tenure of three years in June 2016. His victory on Tuesday gives him a renewed mandate lasting till 2022.

By Terver Akase and Jimin Geoffrey

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom today inaugurated the 23 Caretaker Committee Chairmen with a charge on them to live in their domains in order to acquaint themselves with the challenges confronting their people and proffer solutions.

The swearing in ceremony was held at the New Banquet Hall of the Benue Peoples House Makurdi.

Governor Ortom stated that the appointment of the Caretaker Chairmen was to fill the vacuum created by the expiration of the tenure of the elected council Chairmen, stressing that merit was the yardstick used in choosing them.

While tasking the local government chairmen on excellence and the need to prioritize payment of salaries of workers, the Governor charged them to relate closely with the people of their respective areas to identify their challenges, instead of relocating to reside in Makurdi, the state capital.

He urged the council Caretaker Chairmen to also execute projects in accordance with the needs of their communities while exploring avenues to guarantee peace and security.

Governor Ortom emphasized on the importance of transparency and prudence in the management of resources accruing to the councils.

He reaffirmed his support for local government autonomy and advocated that implementation of the new guidelines on financial autonomy for local governments should follow constitutional procedures to prevent crisis at the third tier of government.

He stated that the appointment of eight women as caretaker committee chairmen and a number of youths was to ensure gender sensitivity and to encourage the youth prepare themselves for greater opportunities.

Caretaker Committee Chairman of Guma local government area, Mr Anthony Shawon, who responded on behalf of his colleagues, expressed appreciation to the Governor for the confidence reposed in them and promised to live up to expectations.

Five Nigerians who have been arrested in Ghana after invading a woman’s home before stealing from her.

The sad incident happened at Community 25 in Tema. It was also revealed that the robbers slept with the woman in front of her husband.

The suspects were apprehended Friday after by the Prampram Divisional Police Command.

Their modus operandi is attacking mobile money vendors, mostly women in their house with machetes and guns and r-ping them after taking away their valuables.

Confirming the incident to DGN Online, Chief Superintendent Cecilia Arko, Crime Officer of the Prampram Divisional Police Command, narrated that barely a month ago, four among the five suspects attacked a couple at their residence at about 3:00 am.

According to her, the suspects who were aiming at a mobile money vendor, mistakenly went to the house of the couple and held them hostage before demanding for money and valuables.

For the couple’s inability to provide what they wanted, Chief Superintendent Arko noted one of the suspects angrily sent their female victim to one of the rooms where he removed her underwear and forcibly hard s-x with her while his accomplices filmed the odious act with a cell phone.

The Crime Officer indicated that last Thursday, the couple were walking in the neighbourhood when the female victim spotted the suspect who removed his mask before filming the act, adding that she quickly alerted the husband who confronted the suspect on the street.

However, according to her, the suspect decided to take to his heels upon seeing the couple but the male victim managed to raise alarm which attracted neighbours who apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the police station.

She further said when the suspect was interrogated, he admitted the offence and further led the police to their hideout in the area where his accomplices were also arrested including the gang leader who brought the suspects from Nigeria to Ghana to do criminal activities such as internet fraud and armed robbery.

Manchester United have announced that they have agreed a deal to sign Portuguese striker Bebe from Vitoria de Guimaraes for an undisclosed fee.

The striker, whose full name is Tiago Manuel Dias Correia, was raised in an orphanage has represented Portugal at the homeless World Cup after spending time on the streets as a child.

He only joined Guimaraes on a five year deal from Estrala da Amadora five weeks ago, with reports suggesting that United have met the release clause in his contract.

United confirmed the deal on their official website this evening, with the player still to undergo a medical later this week.

“Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement with Portuguese club Vitoria de Guimaraes for the purchase of 20-year-old striker Tiago Manuel Dias Correia (better known as “Bebe”) for an undisclosed fee, subject to a successful medical in Manchester later this week. Personal terms have been agreed with the Cacém-born (Portugal) forward.”

Bebe is the third player to arrive at Old Trafford this summer after the signings of Chris Smalling from Fulham and Javier Hernandez from Chivas

The national U-15 boys team also known as Future Eagles yesterday lost their final match of the 2019 International Dream Cup in Japan 2-1 to European counterparts Romania to finish in third place.

The defeat was the second for the Coach Haruna Ilerika tutored lad who started the competition brilliantly with 3-1 spanking of Mexico but fell to host Japan 1-4 on June 14 and yesterday, June 16 against Romania.

Future Eagles Head coach, Haruna Ilerika made two changes into the line-up against Mexico. Sulaimon Lawal started his first game of the tournament with the team captain, Oluwatobi Adeleke rested, while Ejiofor Chidera started ahead of Damilola Adeyeye.

Robert Todol scored in both halves for Romania while Sopuruchukwu scored a late consolation for the Future Eagles. Todol scored his first goal of the game late in the first half after a defensive mix-up by the Nigerian boys.

Romania resumed the second half as the better side, and Todol completed his brace of the match two minutes into the second half.

Nigeria finished third with three points from a possible nine, scoring five goals. The Future Eagles scored in all their three games.

According to the Team Administrator, Adewale Adeyinka, the contingent is expected back in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon.

A Police Sergeant attached to the Akwaete Police Division,in Abia State, simply identified as Chukwudi, has reportedly attempted committing suicide.

Information about the suicide were still sketchy at the time of this report, but some people in the area claimed that the police officer’s action was as a result of heartbreak he suffered when his girlfriend left him for another person, others however said he could have suffered depression or frustration over what is yet-to-be made known to the public.

Meanwhile, our reporter gathered that the Police Officer didn’t die as he was saved by the Division Police Officer after one Chinyere Gift who is also from the area, raised alarm.

Sources from the area have it that the DPO who met him dangling on the tree almost immediately after hanging himself, used a knife to cut off the rope that Sergeant Chukwudi used to hang himself.

The DPO and other personnel that joined to bring their colleague down from the tree rushed him to the hospital where he was reportedly stabilized by the Medical Team at the hospital.

Unconfirmed report has it that the affected community leaders have barred police from the scene of the incident until a ritual was performed to appease the gods of the land according to their tradition.

The State Commissioner of Police, Ene Okon, in telephone conversation confirmed the incident.

CP Okon went further to disclose that the said Police Officer has been taken into custody for observation, adding that necessary actions would soon be taken.

By: Sen Nongutyough Benue-First Son

A Makurdi based Business man Ortom Michael Comr earlier today called on Christians to continue to remain prayerful and supportive to one another for the betterment of our society and Christian life.

He made this call during his speech as the chairman of fund raising and official commissioning of Grotto at St Athanasius Catholic parish Gbajimba to further strengthen them to contribute and invest more on heavenly projects. In his speech, COMR Mike Stated that the church is the bedrock of a develop society and the only means to harness this development is to give towards church development and being our brothers keeper.

COMR Mike who was accompanied by his university mates and friends, The former CTS President COMR Mbakuur Bernard, Agbadu kulekule, Comr Samuel Dogo, BSU Alumni association president Mr Ayoosu James, Shima Utaan, Gudu Daniel, among others Thanked the church for the privilege always given to him to share from his little.

In a Sermon Rev fr Ukeyima said There is unity in diversity, therefore there is every absolute necessity for the body of Christ Jesus and indeed our Tiv nation to be one, one in spirit and in physical.

He admonish Christian to shown the spirit of fighting one another, back biting, envy, jealousness, fighting over uncertainties and discrimination. He equally called on body of christ to imbibe the fruit of the spirit of God which is love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, forgiveness etc.

He prayed that God should grant COMR Mike long fruitful life with God’s guidance and protection with success in all his endeavors.

Also speaking, the representative of His Excellency governor Samuel Ortom Hon Kennah Iorzua said Governor Samuel Ortom is committed to providing adequate life impacting contribution and support to the church at every point in time they call on him.

He thanked COMR Mike for his humility, gentleness, self-control and marksmanship and his contribution towards churches and encourage him to continue in like manner.

“The video allegedly fingered one Dr. O. O. Aduwo of the Department of Accounting as the culprit and query has been issued to the accused lecturer, to state his own side of the story.”

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BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKJUN 15, 2019   

The management of the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, says it has begun investigations into an allegation of sexual misconduct involving one of its lecturers, Dr. O. O Aduwo.

Mr. Bode Olofinmuagun, Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs of the institution in a statement on Saturday, said that the university had also queried the lecturer concerned.

”The attention of the management of Ekiti State University has been drawn to a video that has gone viral on an alleged sex scandal involving one of our lecturers.

“The video allegedly fingered one Dr. O. O. Aduwo of the Department of Accounting as the culprit and query has been issued to the accused lecturer, to state his own side of the story.

“This will be followed by a panel which would dig deep into the matter,” he said.

Olofinmuagun said the university would not condone any act of sexual harassment in the university.

This, he said, necessitated the query issued to the concerned lecturer to defend himself of the allegation as a first step in the spirit of due process.

“Thereafter, a panel of investigation will be constituted to get to the root of the matter, while the findings of the panel will be made public.

”The general public is hereby assured that management will continue to be transparent and will not allow such a matter that could smear its good image to be swept under the carpet,” the university’s spokesman added.

The lecturer was allegedly caught pants down a couple of days ago, trying to have carnal knowledge of one of his students (name withheld) as a condition to pass exams.