The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Saturday paraded four suspects who kidnapped a retired permanent secretary in the state, Ignatius Brown of Abak Local Government Area and demanded a ransom of N80m . Addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters, Uyo, the state capital while parading the suspects, the state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi said family members, out of desperation, gathered some money and paid the suspects but police operatives were able to trace the kidnappers’ hideout, rescued the victim and arrested some suspects. He said one locally-made pistol and three wooden guns were recovered from the suspects. Meanwhile,…
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For decades, access to clean and drinkable water has been a great challenge to these communities. The inhabitants defecate and bathe directly inside the stream which serves as their only source of water. Because of the fear of contracting the waterborne disease and other abdominal disturbances, they decided to set a day aside for worshiping the stream with the belief that the goddess living inside the stream would protect them from such diseases. ADETUTU SOBOWALE, who visited the communities reports. Tope Ayodele was washing clothes inside a big black bowl placed at the riverbank. After she finished washing, she disposed…
Lack of monetary value for the domestic chores that women do, early marriage, and lack of education are some of the factors that give abusive men the edge against their female companions. ADETUTU SOBOWALE tells the stories of trauma, hardship, and criticisms suffered by women who depend solely on their husbands. For two years, 23-year-old Esther Atidade has been experiencing severe abuse from her husband. She goes to bed with the expectation that her husband will stop the torture someday and wakes up regretting her decision to marry. Esther is a slim, tall, and dark complexion lady with gap teeth.…
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A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…
A wonderful world with with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. [inline_related_posts title=”You Might Be Interested In” title_align=”left” style=”list” number=”4″ align=”none” ids=”” by=”categories” orderby=”rand” order=”DESC” hide_thumb=”no” thumb_right=”no” views=”no” date=”yes” grid_columns=”2″ post_type=”” tax=””] When,…