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The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, would sign the Peace Accord.
Governor Obaseki stated this in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that the decision was reached by the caucus of the party after a closed-door meeting.
Naija News reported the state’s PDP chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi and Obaseki withdrew their threat to boycott Saturday’s governorship election.
They added that they were convinced by the new commitment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
On his X handle, on Tuesday, Obaseki disclosed, “Arising from a closed-door meeting of the caucus of our great party, the PDP in Edo State, we wish to thank the Police IG and the Chairman of the INEC for their assurances of providing a level playing field for all players in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.
“As a party, we are ready for the election and confident that the people will make the right choice by voting for our candidates, who stand head and shoulders above the others.
“We are hopeful that with the courts resuming today, all our members who have been detained in Abuja will be released or granted bail to reunite with their families. On that ground, we will consider signing the Peace Accord.”
Hours after it was shut on Monday, the Lagos State Government has reopened the De-Angels Donald’s Fast Food, belonging to celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest.
The fast food restaurant was shut for violating the state environmental laws.
Donald’s Fast Food was unsealed by the team of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) officials in the early hours of Tuesday.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the decision to unseal the business place followed the signing of an undertaking by the proprietor of the restaurant to adhere to the State’s environmental regulations.
A part of the commitment for reopening the restaurant is ensuring that the facility will operate solely as a fast-food business as initially approved against using it for clubbing or partying, just as it is situated in a residential area of the state.
Recall LEADERSHIP reported that LASEPA had stated that there had been repeated warnings, as a result of complaints from the nearby residents and businesses regarding the high levels of noise emanating from the lounge, which has been disrupting the peace and tranquility of the area.
In a statement during the closure of the facility, Director-General of the Lagos State Environmental and Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Tunde Ajayi, disclosed that the Management of Donald’s Lounge had been advised to take necessary measures to mitigate its noise level and comply with other State’s environmental standards before the lounge would be reopened.
Ajayi restates that the Lagos State government is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all Lagosians.
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been indicted on federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, following his arrest in Manhattan by federal agents on Monday night.
The indictment, unsealed on Tuesday, marked the latest development in a series of legal challenges for Combs, whose career has recently been marred by multiple lawsuits accusing him of physical and sexual abuse.
According to the 14-page indictment, Combs, 54, allegedly transformed his business empire into a criminal enterprise involved in sex trafficking, forced labour, and other illicit activities.
The indictment outlined claims that Combs coerced and threatened women to “fulfill his sexual desires” and, in some instances dating back to 2009, physically assaulted them by “striking, punching, dragging, throwing objects at, and kicking” his victims.
Prosecutors accused Combs of supplying drugs and financial incentives to women in exchange for their participation in sexual activities with male sex workers.
These encounters were allegedly orchestrated as “highly choreographed performances.” One of the more serious incidents detailed in the indictment describes a 2016 altercation at a hotel, during which Combs allegedly threw a vase at a woman who was attempting to leave. When a security staff member intervened, Combs reportedly attempted to bribe him.
Combs was expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday to address the charges. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the indictment, calling it an “unjust prosecution.”
In a statement, Agnifilo defended his client’s character, stating, “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community. He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal.”
Agnifilo also noted that Combs had voluntarily relocated to New York ahead of the charges, signaling his readiness to face the legal battle.
The indictment is the culmination of a year in which Combs has faced mounting legal pressures. In November 2023, his former girlfriend, R&B singer Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, sued him for physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape during their decade-long relationship.
While Combs denied the allegations, the case was settled for an undisclosed amount just one day after the lawsuit was filed.
Combs’ legal troubles have only intensified, with additional civil lawsuits being filed by both women and men alleging sexual assault and other misconduct.
Singer Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane, filed a lawsuit last week accusing Combs of sexual assault, battery, sex trafficking, and gender discrimination.
Additionally, earlier this month, a Michigan judge ordered Combs to pay $100 million to Derrick Lee Smith, who claimed Combs drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party nearly 30 years ago.
Combs did not appear in court to contest the allegations, and his legal team is reportedly seeking to overturn the judgment.
The indictment also followed a February 2024 lawsuit filed by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who worked on Combs’ 2023 album, ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid. Jones accused Combs of sex trafficking, a claim the mogul has strongly denied.
This is not Combs’ first encounter with legal troubles. In 2001, he was acquitted of bribery and weapons charges related to a nightclub shooting in New York, which left three people injured.
As Combs faced these latest accusations, his legal team remains steadfast in his defense. “We intend to vigorously fight these charges and expose the truth,” Agnifilo concluded.
Combs, who built his career as a dominant figure in the 1990s and 2000s hip-hop scene, founded Bad Boy Records and was instrumental in launching the careers of stars like Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., and Usher.
Despite his continued denial of these allegations, the growing number of legal battles poses a significant threat to his legacy.
No going back on increase in boarding fee – Lagos state govt says after parents stage protest
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The Lagos State Government (LASG) has that there is no going back on the proposed increase in the boarding fees in its model colleges.
Over the weekend, parents of boarding students in the different model colleges in the state staged a protest kicking against the proposed increase in school fees.
In a statement released today, September 17, the Deputy Director, Public Affairs in the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, Ganiu Lawal, the state government (LASG) said the increase in boarding fees in its model colleges is inevitable as it will ensure that they are well catered for while in school.
Lawal noted that students in the boarding schools were over one percent of the entire basic and secondary school student population in public schools in the state.
According to Lawal, the N35,000 boarding fees being paid since 2021 is not realistic in 2024.
The Lagos State Government recently approved the upward review of boarding fees payable in all public boarding schools in Lagos State. The review of boarding fees in all public secondary schools in Lagos State is with effect from 2024/2025 session.
The newly approved fee is N100,000 only and starts from the ongoing session which commenced on September 15, 2024.
“The Ministry is aware of dissenting views by some parents to the inevitable increase in boarding fees in our model colleges.
This was not an easy decision, but the welfare of the children is a priority for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the Lagos State Government. Since enrolment of a child into a boarding school is an individual choice for every parent, they are expected to pay boarding fees.
The boarding fee is paid every term and it is used basically for feeding, janitorial and other miscellaneous cost related to keeping them in the hostels per term,” Lawal said.
The ministry official explained that the schools take care of energy cost on fuel and cooking gas, which are essential for preparing the students’ meals.
“The model college students enjoy all other privileges of free education vis a vis provision of education infrastructure, free tuition, technology support (free devices). Also provision of adequate security in schools and payment of terminal examination fees; the state government pays WAEC fees for all public school students. Ideally, none of our parents will testify to the reasonability of feeding a child of 12 to 18 years with N35,000 for 3 months. A comparative analysis of Federal and state public schools with boarding facilities across the country shows Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is still very considerate with the reviewed rate in spite of the incomparable cost of food and other expenses,” he said.
Lawal noted that nutritious food was not just for physical growth but also for mental alertness, adding that the Ministry would not want any boarding student to look gaunt or lack the skill of critical thinking. He stressed that government took responsibility of the health and well being of the students while in school, but added that government would require full cooperation of all stakeholders to do this.
The ministry official, therefore, enjoined parents to see reasons with the state government and show understanding for the sake of the children.
A Nigerian man, Salisu Ahmed, has opened up on how he lived with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus for 31 years.
In a recent interview with reality star, Doyin David, Ahmed disclosed that he contracted the virus after his first extramarital affair.
The 66-year-old shared the challenges he faced, including the stigma of being denied access to shared facilities, losing his teaching job, and being abandoned by his wife and children.
“I am Salisu Ahmed, I have been living with this virus for 31 years. The first experiment of going outside my matrimonial home is how it happened. It has been proven that about 85 to 90 per cent of people living with HIV contracted this thing through sexual intercourse.
“I was denied the use of the bathroom of the compound, I was not allowed to access the toilet, I was formerly a teacher so I was asked honourably to stop coming to the school.
“She packed everything including the children at home, they left me,” he stated.
He was cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant.
According to a statement from the City of Hope Medical Center in the US, where the procedure was performed, the man entered remission after discontinuing antiretroviral therapy.
The centre noted that the patient became the fourth person in the world, and the oldest, to achieve long-term remission from HIV after receiving stem cells from a donor with a rare genetic mutation.
The Lagos State Government has issued contravention notices to over 280 illegal property owners and occupiers in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme in a bid to protect the state’s coastal areas and prevent the proliferation of slums.
The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, disclosed this in a statement posted on the Lagos X platform on Tuesday.
Alebiosu was quoted in the statement as saying, that the contravention notices, served on Saturday, require the occupants to provide necessary documentation and approvals justifying their occupation of the properties within seven days.
He emphasised the importance of maintaining the integrity of the Lagos State Master Plan.
The statement read, “Failure to comply with this directive will result in the issuance of demolition notices.
“The over 280 properties, which include completed structures, ongoing construction projects, and undeveloped lands, were found to violate government regulations after a thorough technical assessment conducted by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development.
“The survey team, tasked with preserving Lagos State’s waterfront schemes, determined that these properties lacked the necessary government authorization for construction.
“We cannot allow illegal encroachments to jeopardize the safety and sustainability of our coastal areas. The issuance of these contravention notices is a clear signal that we will not tolerate such activities.”
Alebiosu urged the property owners to voluntarily remove their structures before the expiration of the contravention notices or regularise their documents to avoid penalties.
He warned that the government would no longer tolerate illegal activities along the waterfront schemes and corridors, emphasizing that encroachment on government properties, land, and setbacks would not be tolerated.
The Commissioner also revealed that through the Ministry, the State Government is currently addressing similar encroachment issues in the Okun Ajah waterfront scheme.
He underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Lagos State’s waterfront schemes and infrastructure while ensuring the safety of lives and properties along the coastal area.
“The issuance of contravention notices to the illegal occupants in the Mayegun Waterfront Scheme marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to restore order and prevent further deterioration of the state’s coastal environment. It is anticipated that this action will serve as a deterrent to future illegal activities and contribute to the overall development and sustainability of Lagos State”, Alebiosu added.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday explained why his administration linked its Eight-Point Agenda to Digital Identity Initiatives.
He said the measure would streamline service delivery, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks and allow Nigerians to benefit directly from government programmes and services.
The President said a robust and efficient digital identity system has proven vital for the success of government programmes, such as providing incentives for farmers, the student loan scheme, the National Youth Talent Export Programme, Renewed Hope City and Estate Housing initiative, and the Skill-Up Artisans Programme.
President Tinubu said this at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Conference Centren in Kado, Abuja, while declaring open this year’s National Identity Day organised by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr. George Akume, said this year’s event with the theme: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services, underscored the critical role that digital identity plays in the nation’s development.
“In today’s digital age, the ability to prove one’s identity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a cornerstone of our socio-economic progress.
“Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the backbone that enables access to essential services, from healthcare and education to financial inclusion and social welfare.
“It is through a robust DPI that we can ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of their background or location, has the opportunity to participate fully in our nation’s growth.
“Our administration’s eight-point agenda, which includes food security, ending poverty, economic growth and job creation, access to capital, improving security, enhancing the business environment, upholding the rule of law, and fighting corruption, is intrinsically linked to the success of our digital identity initiatives.
“By leveraging DPI, we can streamline service delivery, reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, and ensure that government programs reach those who need them most,” the President said.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the day was worth celebrating as it was meant to open up new opportunities for Nigerians to actively participate in government programmes and enjoy the benefits thereof.
He said Digital identity system enables government to plan for its socio-economic programmes and other challenges, noting that it remains critical to social and financial development of the country.
NIMC’s Director General Abisoye Coker-Odusote said: “I must say we are on the right path, and key strides have been made through collaboration and partnerships with government agencies and private sector players – linking of NINs and phone numbers with the telecommunication companies, NIN and Bank Verification Number (BVN) harmonisation with financial institutions to facilitate digital payments, digital money, digital identity and digital processes, amongst others.
“Furthermore, the Student Loan Initiative showcases how DPI can eliminate financial barriers to education.
“By collaborating with 257 institutions, 332,715 students have been registered for loans, and over 18,000 students have already received payments through the initiative,” she said.
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Former Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that during his tenure from 2007 to 2015, he required his aides and commissioners to join social clubs across the state.
This mandate, Fashola explained, was aimed at ensuring that government policies and activities were more accessible and better understood by the public.
“During our administration, I mandated my aides and commissioners to join social clubs in Lagos so they could gain insights and educate people about government policies wherever discussions were taking place,” Fashola said.
Fashola, who also served as a former minister and is a patron of the Eko Club, shared these insights during the club’s 50th-anniversary lecture last Wednesday.
The lecture was titled “The Role of Social Clubs in Social Engineering.”
The ex-governor emphasised the importance of common interest as a key pillar of social clubs and urged Eko Club to reinvigorate its focus on sporting activities. Fashola noted that sports is a significant yet underutilised source of employment, especially in an environment grappling with high youth unemployment.
“Eko Club must return to its sporting objectives and lead the revival of youth inter-club competitions. We cannot rely solely on government efforts for the success of our athletes at international sports events,” he said.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also called for the club to be more engaged in matters of public interest.
He added that Eko Club should expand its role beyond hosting events and be more involved in societal issues.
“It is my humble view that we have been somewhat detached from issues that affect our common interests. Eko Club is too significant and prestigious to be known merely as a venue for parties, anniversaries, and weddings, important as these may be to social engineering,” Fashola remarked.
He encouraged the club to focus on its future rather than dwelling excessively on its past, advising them to prioritize the next 50 years of development.
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Netzence Sustainability Limited (Netzence) has reiterated commitment to ensuring sustainable practices across the world, saying its CloseCarbon technology will serve as a solution to the global climate crisis.
The firm, in a statement, lamented that the global efforts to mitigate climate change were facing significant challenges in accurately monitoring, reporting and verifying carbon emissions.
The statement, however, said Netzence’s CloseCarbon technology would address it by providing a comprehensive technological platform for organisations.
The statement reads: “Netzence’s CloseCarbon technology addresses this issue head-on by providing a comprehensive and robust platform for organisations to manage their carbon footprint. At the heart of CloseCarbon lies a sophisticated data-driven approach that enables organizations to seamlessly monitor, analyse, and report their emissions. This innovative solution leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to gather and process vast amounts of data, ensuring the highest levels of accuracy and transparency in carbon accounting.
“The compliance carbon market is a constantly evolving landscape, and CloseCarbon is designed to adapt to these changes seamlessly. The solution stays up-to-date with the latest regulatory requirements, ensuring that organizations remain compliant as the rules and regulations in the carbon market evolve. Additionally, the technology is built on a flexible and scalable architecture, allowing it to incorporate new technologies and data sources as they emerge, ensuring continuous improvement and optimization.
“CloseCarbon’s data-driven analytics also provide organizations with valuable insights into market trends and emerging risks, enabling them to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the curve. As sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors become increasingly important, CloseCarbon’s comprehensive carbon management capabilities align with these growing priorities, helping organizations enhance their sustainability credentials. By offering a holistic approach to carbon management, CloseCarbon addresses the market’s need for integrated compliance solutions that streamline reporting, reduce complexity, and drive meaningful sustainability initiatives.
“One of the key benefits of CloseCarbon is its ability to streamline the complex process of compliance and reporting within the carbon market. By automating data collection, monitoring, reporting, and verification, CloseCarbon empowers organizations to navigate the intricate regulatory landscape with ease.
Organizations using CloseCarbon can effortlessly generate detailed reports that meet the stringent requirements of various carbon trading schemes and regulatory bodies, saving valuable time and resources while enhancing the reliability and credibility of their carbon data.
“Beyond the compliance aspect, CloseCarbon offers organizations a powerful tool to optimize their carbon reduction strategies. By providing actionable insights and data-driven recommendations, CloseCarbon helps businesses identify the most impactful areas for emissions reduction, enabling them to prioritize and implement effective sustainability initiatives. This holistic approach to carbon management allows organizations to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently, and demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship – a crucial factor in the increasingly eco-conscious business landscape.
“Transparency and trust are essential pillars of the compliance carbon market, and CloseCarbon’s robust data management capabilities and rigorous reporting standards help build confidence among regulators, investors, and stakeholders. By offering verifiable and auditable carbon data, CloseCarbon empowers organizations to showcase their environmental credentials, strengthening their position in the compliance carbon market and enhancing their overall sustainability reputation.
“The success of the compliance carbon market lies in its ability to inspire collective action towards a sustainable future. Netzence Sustainability Limited’s CloseCarbon aligns seamlessly with this objective, providing a scalable solution that can be adopted by organizations of all sizes and across various industries. As more businesses embrace CloseCarbon, the cumulative impact on carbon reduction efforts will be profound, marking a crucial step in the global transition towards a net-zero emissions economy.
“Netzence’s CloseCarbon stands as a game-changer in the carbon compliance market, offering a comprehensive and innovative solution to the longstanding challenges of carbon accounting and reporting. By empowering organizations to streamline their compliance, optimize their carbon reduction strategies, and foster transparency and trust, CloseCarbon paves the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.
“As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, the adoption of solutions like CloseCarbon will be instrumental in driving collective action and progress towards a net-zero emissions future. Netzence’s vision and commitment to sustainability have positioned CloseCarbon as a crucial tool in the fight against the climate crisis.”
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A former aide to ex-president, Muhammadu Buhari, Okoi Obono-Obla, on Monday, accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the 2023 national and state assembly primary elections to benefit defectors from other political parties.
Obono-Obla, in a statement where he called for midterm elections to reform the leadership of the APC in Cross River State, claimed that only the governorship primary election was conducted fairly, with the winner emerging through a consensus.
He alleged, “All tickets for elective positions such as national and state assemblies (except the governorship ticket) were manipulated and handed over to defectors.”
He urged the party to conduct midterm congresses at the state, local government and ward levels to address the alleged imbalances, claiming deep divisions within the party’s ranks due to perceived injustices that followed the 2021 defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obono-Obla also criticized the current APC leadership in Cross River State for running an exclusive and undemocratic administration.
He argued that the party’s executive committees at all levels are dominated by defectors from the PDP, and called for a more inclusive leadership.
The APC State Chairman, Barrister Alphonsus Ogar Eba, in response to the allegations, dismissed Obono-Obla’s allegations, accusing him of attempting to divide the party.
Eba said Obono-Obla’s frustration stemmed from the failure of his efforts to secure federal and state appointments for himself and his nominees.
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The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has offered a six-month grace period to hospitality businesses to resolve parking shortfalls.
Adebisi Adelabu, general manager (GM) of LASPA, spoke on Monday during a meeting with representatives of the restaurant, cafe, bar and club (RCBC) association in Lagos.
The meeting aimed to address concerns regarding the Lagos state parking policy and its impact on businesses in the hospitality industry.
Adelabu expressed concern over the inadequate parking facilities in some establishments.
She said many hospitality businesses had failed to comply with building regulations that require sufficient parking for their customers.
The LASPA boss reassured attendees that the state government remains committed to the parking policy, which aims to curb indiscriminate parking and reduce traffic congestion.
The general manager also addressed concerns about overlapping jurisdictions and interference from local governments.
Adelabu said the state has formed strategic partnerships with local governments and local council development areas (LCDAs) to prevent additional disturbances over parking levies.
“Business owners are advised to consult with LASPA before allowing customer parking on roads, which can obstruct traffic,” she said.
“We acknowledging the challenges faced by businesses. There is need for the hospitality sector to communicate their specific needs so that LASPA can provide appropriate guidance and recommend nearby parking options.”
She stressed the need to balance business interests with the rights of the general public and urged businesses to comply with the policy, adding that LASPA has made provisions for flexible payment plans for compliant businesses.
Adelabu called on Lagos residents to support the state’s parking regulation efforts and participate in the regulated on-street parking scheme.
“Compliance with the policy is vital for reducing traffic congestion and improving parking efficiency,” Adelabu said.
“By paying the required parking levies and engaging with the system, you help create a more organised and accessible urban environment.”
In her remarks, Morenike George-Taylor, RCBC’s president, thanked the LASPA general manager for her proactive engagement and confirmed that many members were already in compliance with the parking regulations.
George-Taylor also affirmed the hospitality sector’s readiness to support and adapt to the new parking scheme.
A Nigerian Catholic priest was indicted in Texas, United States of America on felony sexual assault charges after several victims accused him of s3xual and financial abuse, according to court documents and investigators, The New York Times reported on September 15, 2024
Odiong was indicted on Thursday by a grand jury in McLennan County, Texas, on two counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of first-degree sexual assault.
He was arrested in July in Ave Maria, Fla., when investigators found him in possession of child pornography while looking into sexual assault claims reported to the police, according to a Facebook post from the Waco Police Department.
He was not indicted on possession of child pornography, but could be in the future, Detective Bradley DeLange said.
The police had been investigating Father Odiong for months because they had received “credible information” alleging he committed a sexual assault in 2012, according to the police.
During the investigation, Detective DeLange said, the police found several women with similar stories of abuse as the original victim who had come forward.
Detective DeLange discovered at least eight women who claim that the priest groped, s3xually assaulted or financially abused them, including one woman who sought Father Odiong’s counsel over her marriage troubles.
Under Texas Law, it is considered s3xual assault if members of the clergy engages in sexual activity with individuals who depend on them emotionally as “spiritual advisers.”
Father Odiong served as a priest at St. Peter Catholic Student Center in Waco, Texas, and at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in West, Texas, from 2007 to 2012, according to the police, and he also served in Luling, La., from around 2015 to 2023.
He was brought to McLennan County Jail on Aug. 6 and is being held on a $2.5 million bond, according to jail documents.
He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on the second-degree sexual assault charges and could get life in prison for his first-degree felony charge, according to Christopher King, a lawyer representing several people in a separate civil case against the priest.
The Guardian reported in February on the allegations, which Father Odiong denied in April in a Facebook post that called them a “false, salacious and one-sided smear campaign.”
Archbishop Gregory Aymond, the Diocese of Austin, Texas, during the beginning of Father Odiong’s time as a priest at that diocese, and he now leads the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where Father Odiong served in recent years.
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, the current leader of the Diocese of Austin, said in a statement in July that the diocese would fully cooperate with law enforcement.
Sarah McDonald, a spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, said on Sunday that Father Odiong had served there at the request of the Diocese of Uyo in Nigeria.
“When the archdiocese became aware of allegations of criminal activity we reported him to law enforcement and removed him from ministry,” Ms. McDonald said in a text.
A Ghanaian woman, tired of being a single mother, is desperately searching for the father of her child after confessing to dating two men before becoming pregnant and being unsure of the biological father.
The woman made the revelation during an appearance on Oyerepa Afutuo on Oyerepa TV. In a video that has since gone viral on TikTok, she shared that both men abandoned her after learning of the pregnancy, leaving her to raise the child on her own.
Now, years later, the woman revealed that she no longer knows the whereabouts of either man. Her situation has become more complicated as her child is pressuring her to meet their father.
The First Lady of Edo State, Betsy Obaseki, has stated that President Bola Tinubu has no intentions to influence the September 21 gubernatorial election in the state.
She stated this while reacting to allegations that Tinubu has planned to influence the outcome of next Saturday’s governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) using “federal might.”
Obaseki asserted that Tinubu is not in a level where he would stoop to influence an election.
She disclosed this while responding to questions during an online television interview.
“President Tinubu is smarter and wiser. He is not at their level at all. I also want to praise former President Muhammadu Buhari for his democratic stance and using federal power only to safeguard voters, not to tamper with election results,” she said.
Obaseki opined that President Tinubu would not undermine democratic processes given his history as a reformer during his tenure as governor of Lagos State.
“President Tinubu, who is committed to good governance and continuity, would not disrupt the progress made in Edo under my husband’s administration, especially when the state has received international recognition for its development.
“Now the father of the nation, President Tinubu would not lend his support to efforts aimed at destabilising a well-governed state. If every state governor begins to toe these paths set out in Edo and Lagos, one day we will all wake up to a good Nigeria,” she added.