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Dog mauls owner’s 4-year old son to death in Rivers

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2 years ago

July 19, 2023

Dog mauls owner’s 4-year old son to death in Rivers

A 4-year-old boy has died after being attacked by his father’s dog in Etche local Government Area of Rivers State.

AllWell Ene, a journalist from Rivers State, shared the unfortunate event on his Facebook page on Monday, July 17, 2023. The incident took place in Chokota, located in Igbo-Etche town.

According to another source, Instablog9ja who uploaded the footage from the tragic scene, a resident noted that the victim’s father had released two of his dogs to protect his kids in the compound as he went out to work. “This happened yesterday in my area. The boy’s father was on his way to work when he received a call that one of his dogs had mauled his son to death.”

The resident, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed that all five dogs were well acquainted with the children since only two were released to guard the compound. The man’s four-year-old son would occasionally assist in putting the dogs back into their cages, leaving no indication that such a tragic event could transpire.

Upon his return home, the father was confronted with the devastating scene of his son lying lifeless in a pool of blood. Fortunately, neighbors intervened and prevented further harm, as the dog had also injured his daughter. Regrettably, in order to safeguard others, the neighbors had to take the drastic step of ending the dog’s life.

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Additionally, reports indicate that a veterinary doctor had advised the family to consider selling or killing the dog due to the potential development of mental issues in dogs after reaching the age of five, and apparently, the dog had been with the family for seven years.

In a related incident that took place in 2021, ten dogs owned by the proprietor of Global Growth Academy in Amokpo, Umuanunwa, Nteje, Anambra State, reportedly attacked and killed a three-year-old child on the school premises. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 15, around 7.10 am when the victim, identified as Obinna Ude, was brought to the school by his uncle, Chima Ude, for enrollment.

According to a resident of the community, the child strayed away while his uncle was busy filling out forms and completing the enrollment process. Taking advantage of this, the ten dogs broke out of their enclosure, attacked the boy, and inflicted fatal injuries on him. The dogs were under the ownership of Chinedu Oka, also known as Chinedu-Okaa London, a United Kingdom returnee and the school proprietor.

The resident mentioned that the dogs dragged the young boy to their pen, where they mauled him, and no one from the school administration came to his rescue. It is worth noting that the rearing of dogs is culturally prohibited in Nteje community, making it an act of defiance on the part of the UK returnee proprietor to keep them despite the community’s warnings.

The incident sparked anger within the community, leading a group of youth vigilantes to storm the school premises and shoot all the dogs to death. Igwe Roland Odegbo, the traditional ruler of Nteje, confirmed the incident and expressed his support for the killing and disposal of the dogs. The proprietor has been handed over to the authorities for legal action.

Igwe Roland Odegbo emphasized that the proprietor was aware of the community’s prohibition on rearing dogs, yet chose to disregard it. Consequently, the community views the act as a form of murder, which is considered an abomination. The traditional ruler assured that justice would be served, as they do not tolerate such acts of evil.

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INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

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6 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday got a memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It is a notification to her of the receipt of petition from voters in her Constituency demanding her recall.

The same notification was sent by the electoral agency to the leadership of the Senate.

The Commission also unfolded plans to scrutinise the signatures of the petitioners to ascertain their authenticity.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed in a statement that the addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of representatives of the petitioners, which were initially not attached, had been submitted to the commission.

On Tuesday, the Commission had picked holes in the petition, pointing out that it failed to meet the standard because the addresses and phone numbers of the petitioners’ representatives were not provided as required by law.

Exuding confidence after INEC’s confirmation that that aspect of recall requirements had been met, the petitioners said the recall request was meant to correct what they described as the error of wrong choice.

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Olumekun said: “Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission, dated today Wednesday 26th March 2025.

“As provided in Clause 2(a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has been written to notify the Senator sought to be recalled about the receipt of the petition and delivered to her official address.

“The same letter has been copied to the presiding officer of the Senate and published on the Commission’s website.

“The next step is to scrutinise the list of signatories submitted by the petitioners to ascertain that the petition is signed by more than one half (over 50%) of the registered voters in the Constituency.

“This will be done in the coming days. The outcome, which will be made public, shall determine the next step to be taken by the Commission. We once again reassure Nigerians that the process will be open and transparent.”

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, is serving a six-month suspension for misconduct and abuse of the Senate rules after her seat was changed.

She went ahead to make allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

On Wednesday, Zubairu Yakubu, who wrote the petition, accompanied by former Education Minister Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions sitting to defend the allegations.

However, the Committee threw out her petition, saying that the matter was already a subject of litigation.

During the meeting, Dr Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North) clashed, exchanging hot words.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been junketing between the United States and Europe, granting interview against Senate president.

INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

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FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

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6 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.

He urged Muslims across the country to use the period for prayers, reflection, and acts of kindness, emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and national development.

In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, highlighting the significance of the holy month in fostering self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal.

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Tunji-Ojo called on all Muslims to continue embodying the virtues of love, generosity, and peace, emphasising the need for national unity and religious harmony.

He also urged Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us reflect on the lessons of Ramadan, embrace one another with love and forgiveness, and work together to build a more united and prosperous Nigeria,” the minister stated.

He further encouraged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while extending acts of kindness to the less privileged, in line with the values of Ramadan and Eid.

On behalf of the Federal Government, Tunji-Ojo wished all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid Mubarak and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness and fulfilment to everyone.