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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

Right Of Reply: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Denies EFCC Invitation

Right Of Reply: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Denies EFCC Invitation

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said he was never invited by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over an alleged purchase of cars for members of…

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DELTA: Ukah Commends Gov Okowa’s Policies In Education Sector

DELTA: Ukah Commends Gov Okowa’s Policies In Education Sector

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Patrick Ukah, has applauded the Okowa administration’s role in driving the education sector to enviable heights through infrastructural investment, school expansion, educational framework and capacity building…

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GOV OKOWA’S CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INT’L AIRPORT

GOV OKOWA’S CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INT’L AIRPORT

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- Editor’s DESK: ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, AT THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR ASABA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH FDIC/MENZES CONSORTIUM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2021, AT THE ASABA INTERNATIONAL…

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Delta Assembly Rename University After Ex-Midwestern Premier, Osadebay

Delta Assembly Rename University After Ex-Midwestern Premier, Osadebay

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: ONE of the newly proposed universities in Delta State has been named after the former Premier of defunct Midwestern region, Chief Dennis Osadebay. This is coming on the heels of the passage of three Bills…

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Insecurity: Delta Police Boss To Sanction Area Commanders, DPOs **As UPU Condemns Political Killings

Insecurity: Delta Police Boss To Sanction Area Commanders, DPOs **As UPU Condemns Political Killings

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr. Ari Mohammed Alli, has ordered Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state to exhibit commitment in their duties of policing or risk sanctions. Alli, who…

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Explosion Kills Four, Injures Several Others In Maiduguri

Explosion Kills Four, Injures Several Others In Maiduguri

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Part of troubled Maiduguri was thrown into panic as a strange rocket fell, killing four persons and causing injuries to several others. A large explosion which shook part of the town and caused many to…

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Gov Okowa, Ukah Get Accolades For Infrastructure Boost In Okpanam

Gov Okowa, Ukah Get Accolades For Infrastructure Boost In Okpanam

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Chukwudi ASOYA: A Councillorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Jeffery Sunday Mordi, has described the State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa as a political…

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Political Parties In Delta Endorse LG Polls, Commend Okowa

Political Parties In Delta Endorse LG Polls, Commend Okowa

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

The Delta State chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council has expressed confidence in the arrangements for the March 6, 2021 local government elections in the state. According to a statement signed by Pius Mordi, Special Assistant (Political) to the Governor on February…

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SHEIK GUMI: THE NEGATIVE WAY OF A NEGOTIATOR

SHEIK GUMI: THE NEGATIVE WAY OF A NEGOTIATOR

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: It is daily becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to understand the personality called Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, the Kaduna based, controversial Islamic Cleric and self appointed negotiator. On one front, he’s a religious teacher;…

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Okonjo-Iweala Will Steer Global Trade On Path Of Fairness, Equity – Askia

Okonjo-Iweala Will Steer Global Trade On Path Of Fairness, Equity – Askia

February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has expressed satisfaction on the consensus election of Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General of…

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Edewor: Gold Standard For Tolerance, Faithfulness -Bashorun Askia Ogieh

Edewor: Gold Standard For Tolerance, Faithfulness -Bashorun Askia Ogieh

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has described Emeritus Bishop of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Church, Late Right Reverend Jonathan Edewor, as the Gold standard…

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Zulum Parleys EU’s Tassin-Pelzer, Calls For More Development Projects In Borno

Zulum Parleys EU’s Tassin-Pelzer, Calls For More Development Projects In Borno

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has called for more developmental projects in his troubled state. The governor also made a call for the involvement of local contractors in implementation of intervention projects in his…

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Buhari Appoints NSCDC Commandant General, Nominates Comptroller General For NCoS

Buhari Appoints NSCDC Commandant General, Nominates Comptroller General For NCoS

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the new Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This follows the retirement from service of Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu….

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Child Rights Abuse: Why Delta Govt Ordered Closure Of Lesson Centres

Child Rights Abuse: Why Delta Govt Ordered Closure Of Lesson Centres

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Education Desk Delta State government has ordered the immediate closure of all Lesson Centres across the state in order to ensure sanity in their operations. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Patrick Ukah, who disclosed this…

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Nigerian Sentenced To Prison In US For $11 Mn Global Fraud Scheme

Nigerian Sentenced To Prison In US For $11 Mn Global Fraud Scheme

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A Nigerian, Obinwanne Okeke has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an American court over a fraud of $11 million. A press release on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…

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NIDCOM Petitioned Over Killing Of 40-Year Old Nigerian In Johannesburg

NIDCOM Petitioned Over Killing Of 40-Year Old Nigerian In Johannesburg

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A petition has been sent to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) by a family of a 40 year-old Abudu Adedayo Temitope, over the killing of their son by a yet-to-be identified assailant in Johannesburg,…

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BELLARKS POLYTECHNIC KWALE, SET TO COMMENCE ACADEMIC SESSION

BELLARKS POLYTECHNIC KWALE, SET TO COMMENCE ACADEMIC SESSION

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Compiled By Michael EKOKORUWE: Bellarks Polytechnic Kwale, Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State, is set to commence academic session as the institution has been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The statement signed…

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March 6 LG Polls: Aniocha North Leaders Poised For PDP Victory, Commiserate With Okowa Over Father’s Demise

March 6 LG Polls: Aniocha North Leaders Poised For PDP Victory, Commiserate With Okowa Over Father’s Demise

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Aniocha North Local Government leaders rose on Friday, February 12, 2021 from a stakeholders meeting expressing a total sense of commitment and unity to work together for the landslide victory of the party in the March 6,…

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Police Arrest Suspect Who Rapes 15 Years Old Bean Cake Seller To Death

Police Arrest Suspect Who Rapes 15 Years Old Bean Cake Seller To Death

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: A suspect, who abducted and raped a 15 year old bean cake seller to the point of death has been arrested by the police. A statement on Friday by the Yobe Police Command said the…

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BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION: PARAGON OF LOVE TO THE NEEDY

BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION: PARAGON OF LOVE TO THE NEEDY

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online –By Albert OGRAKA: The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun (Hon) Askia Ogieh FCNA, CrFA, has through his pet project, Bashorun Askia Foundation (BAF) distributed food items and money to the elderly…

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INFIDELITY: Cleric Kills Wife, Four-Year-Old Son After Smoking Hemp

INFIDELITY: Cleric Kills Wife, Four-Year-Old Son After Smoking Hemp

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Sunny A. DAVID: Our correspondent reports that a 28-year-old man, Chukwuemeka Obijofa, has reportedly killed his wife and their four- year-old son. He was paraded on Saturday at the Police Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, together with suspects arrested…

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UDUMUBRAI PRESENTS BOOK ON HISTORY OF ISOKO NATION IN N’DELTA TO PUBLIC

UDUMUBRAI PRESENTS BOOK ON HISTORY OF ISOKO NATION IN N’DELTA TO PUBLIC

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: A book written by Comrade Utoware G.O Udumubrai on the ‘History of Isoko Nation in the Niger Delta’ at the weekend, was unveiled and presented to the public at the National secretariat of Isoko Development…

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INSECURITY: THE SHEIKH GUMI’S ALTERNATIVE

INSECURITY: THE SHEIKH GUMI’S ALTERNATIVE

February 6, 2021February 6, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Austen AKHAGBEME: UNUSUAL times have a way of breeding and bringing up unusual solutions from unusual sources by unusual people. The above aptly describes the scenario that prompt up the strange visitation of the Kaduna based Islamic…

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Nigerian Prison Inmates Graduate From Open ‘Versity, Others On Various Studies

Nigerian Prison Inmates Graduate From Open ‘Versity, Others On Various Studies

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: 18 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) studying with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Corrections’ Special Study Centres have graduated. They graduated on Saturday, February 02, 2021 in various fields with various…

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NSCDC Deploys Personnel To Markets, Schools, Motor Parks, Churches, Mosques To Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

NSCDC Deploys Personnel To Markets, Schools, Motor Parks, Churches, Mosques To Enforce COVID-19 Protocols

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From Mike SOGBOLO: Personnel of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have been deployed to markets, schools, motor parks, churches and mosques, recreation centers and other public facilities across the nation to enforce compliance with COVID-19 protocols….

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N400bn Too Much, I Can Help FG Procure Vaccines For N150bn –Peter Obi Boasts

N400bn Too Much, I Can Help FG Procure Vaccines For N150bn –Peter Obi Boasts

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/ South-East Bureau: Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi says Nigeria doesn’t need more than N150 billion to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Commenting on the issue when he featured on Television programme on Tuesday, Mr. Obi…

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My Sack Not On Political Reason, Says Sacked Commissioner Of Health

My Sack Not On Political Reason, Says Sacked Commissioner Of Health

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -From Mike SOGBOLO/ North-East Bureau: The sacked Borno State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Salisu Kwaya-Bura said he was not relieved of his appointment on political reasons. He said that he will remain eternally grateful to the state governor,…

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TOURISM: Gashaka Gumti National Park Receives Boost

TOURISM: Gashaka Gumti National Park Receives Boost

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO/ North-East Bureau: Gashaka Gumti National Park, the nation’s largest park has received a boost with a donation of accessories from Africa Nature Investors. The park, which is located in Taraba and Adamawa states, and hosting…

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DAME OKOWA SEEKS SPRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS *Leads Women To Pray For Nigeria, Families, Church

DAME OKOWA SEEKS SPRITUAL CONSCIOUSNESS *Leads Women To Pray For Nigeria, Families, Church

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Editor Amidst growing challenges in recent times, the wife of the Delta State Governor, Dame Edith Okowa has harped on the need for everyone to live with eternity in view. She made the call during the sixth edition…

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Bashorun Askia Presents DESOPADEC Board, Mgt Condolences To Okowa *As Commission Consoles Gov

Bashorun Askia Presents DESOPADEC Board, Mgt Condolences To Okowa *As Commission Consoles Gov

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Editor Members of the Board and Management of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, (DESOPADEC), has paid a condolence visit to the State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, on the death of his father. The Managing…

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INFIDELITY: HOW HIGH COURT JUDGE WAS DECEIVED TO FATHER 3 CHILDREN FROM UNFAITHFUL WIFE

INFIDELITY: HOW HIGH COURT JUDGE WAS DECEIVED TO FATHER 3 CHILDREN FROM UNFAITHFUL WIFE

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –Editor A Judge of the High Court of Delta State, Hon. Justice Anthony Ezonfade Okorodas, PhD, has made a mind-blowing revelation about his extranged wife’s infidelity, which led to his fathering three children that were allegedly not his….

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Governor Sacks Health Commissioner

Governor Sacks Health Commissioner

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has sacked the State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Salihu Kwayabura. The reason for his sack remained unknown, though it has become a source of speculation among those in government….

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2023 Presidency: Yahaya Bello’s Campaign Posters Flood Damaturu

2023 Presidency: Yahaya Bello’s Campaign Posters Flood Damaturu

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLO: Residents of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital woke up on Sunday to see many of the structures in the town defaced with the poster of present governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for President 2023….

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HORROR: Man Kills Wife, Son, Sets House Ablaze, Shoots Self (Viewers Discretion)

HORROR: Man Kills Wife, Son, Sets House Ablaze, Shoots Self (Viewers Discretion)

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/Head, South-East Bureau: The people of Amanuke Community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State at the wee hours on Friday, woke up to the wails of a woman whose husband was burnt…

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DIDA BOSS MOURNS PA OKOWA, DELTA MAJORITY LEADER

DIDA BOSS MOURNS PA OKOWA, DELTA MAJORITY LEADER

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Sylvester ILOBA: Death has been described as a notable end faced by the righteous people of God in fulfillment of God’s word in the bible which says that if we live, we live for the Lord, or…

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HERDSMEN MENACE: ANOTHER TRIP TO GOLGOTHA?

HERDSMEN MENACE: ANOTHER TRIP TO GOLGOTHA?

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: THE current itinerant herders crisis in the South West of Nigeria has further exposed the legendary fault lines, both real and imaginary, in our body polity. The ethnicisation and weaponization of any and every known…

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Owhefere: Bashorun Askia Condoles Delta Assembly Speaker, Members *Says TKO Was Loyal Friend, Brother, Confidant

Owhefere: Bashorun Askia Condoles Delta Assembly Speaker, Members *Says TKO Was Loyal Friend, Brother, Confidant

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has expressed deep sadness over the death ofthe Majority Leader in the Delta State House of Assembly, representing…

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Self Acclaimed “Jesus” Of Anambra Lands In Police Net

Self Acclaimed “Jesus” Of Anambra Lands In Police Net

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- From SUNNY A. DAVID/ Head of South-East Bureau: Mr. Onyebuchi Okocha, who also goes by the name ‘Onyeze Jesus’, the Founder of Children of Light Anointing Ministries, Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State has been…

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Police Apprehends Tricycle Operator In Possession Of Illegal Firearm, Ammunition

Police Apprehends Tricycle Operator In Possession Of Illegal Firearm, Ammunition

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/Awka: The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a tricycle rider, one Uchhena Nwafor, a 24-year-old native of Umuogdunun village, Awka axis of the State.Trouble started on Wednesday 27th January 2021, when the suspect was…

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Police Burst ‘Baby Factory’ In Anambra, Nab 10 Suspects, Rescue 5 Babies

Police Burst ‘Baby Factory’ In Anambra, Nab 10 Suspects, Rescue 5 Babies

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Sunny A. DAVID/South East Bureau: The Police Command in Anambra State says it has uncovered a ‘baby factory’ where young girls are being impregnated and their babies sold by human traffickers.Chief Superintendent of Police Haruna Mohammed, the…

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