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18-year-old Marcus Fakana facing 20-year jail sentence in Dubai over s£x with 17-year-old Brit

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An 18-year-old Tottenham resident’s holiday with his parents has turned into a months-long ordeal that could lead to 20 years in prison after he was charged with having s£x with another tourist – a 17-year-old girl, who is now 18.
Marcus Fakana joined his parents for what was supposed to be a short holiday starting August 26, 2024.
While there, he met a girl, 17, staying at the same hotel.
After having s£x, the teenagers made plans to continue their “blossoming” teenage romance when they returned to London, according to Detained in Dubai.
But the campaign group says he is now stuck in Dubai facing decades in prison after the girl’s parents looked through her phone and reported him to the police when they got home.
Fakana claims he did not know the girl was months younger than him when they met. Their relationship would be legal in the UK.
Dubai has only recently legalised out-of-wedlock s£x for tourists but still has a strict Islamic legal system.
“We had a wonderful time together. We really liked each other but she was secretive with her family because they were strict. My parents knew about our relationship but she couldn’t tell hers. She had to meet me without telling them it was to see a boy”, Marcus Fakana told Detained in Dubai.
“When she left, I couldn’t wait to see her again when I got home. Then suddenly, police knocked on our hotel door. They said they were taking me in for questioning but wouldn’t tell me why. I couldn’t imagine what for. I was frightened and my parents were terrified”.
Fakana, from Tottenham, north London, says he was held at a police station for three days and was unable to make a phone call or speak with his parents.
“They were worried sick”, said Radha Stirling, Detained in Dubai’s chief executive who is assisting Mr Fakana. “He was told his girlfriend’s mother had reported the relationship to authorities in Dubai after she had arrived back in London…
“The girl was just a few months younger than Marcus and he didn’t know that at the time. This is not something Dubai should be prosecuting.”
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“If we have no child after 10 years of marriage and the fault is from my husband, I will suggest getting pregnant by another man – Nigerian woman says”

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April 10, 2025By
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A Nigerian woman, Ngozi, has said she would marry another woman for her husband if they are not able to have children after ten years of marriage and it’s been medically certified that the fault is from her.
She equally said that she will suggest getting pregnant by another man if the fault is from her husband and if he refuses, then the marriage is over.
Ngozi, who stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said if one truly loves a spouse, he or she would want them to have a child even if it’s from another man or woman.
“10 yrs of marriage and no child…Medically certified the fault is from me, I will marry a woman for my husband or support him to marry another and then adopt a child of my own!!,” she wrote.
And if the fault is from my husband, I will suggest getting pregnant by one mgbada or everybody go find their way!!!
I think it’s utter selfishness to use your awilo and spoil another person reggae just because of marriage!!!
“I will not ADOPT when am sure I can get pregnant and carry my child to full term just because my Spouse is unable to biologically have one”
“I think that’s too much of a sacrifice to make”
Why will I adopt another blood when one of us can make a baby”? If we have no child after 10 years of marriage and the fault is from my husband, I will suggest getting pregnant by another man – Nigerian woman says
If we have no child after 10 years of marriage and the fault is from my husband, I will suggest getting pregnant by another man – Nigerian woman says
A Nigerian woman, Ngozi, has said she would marry another woman for her husband if they are not able to have children after ten years of marriage and it’s been medically certified that the fault is from her.
She equally said that she will suggest getting pregnant by another man if the fault is from her husband and if he refuses, then the marriage is over.
Ngozi, who stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, said if one truly loves a spouse, he or she would want them to have a child even if it’s from another man or woman.
“10 yrs of marriage and no child…Medically certified the fault is from me, I will marry a woman for my husband or support him to marry another and then adopt a child of my own!!,” she wrote.
And if the fault is from my husband, I will suggest getting pregnant by one mgbada or everybody go find their way!!!
I think it’s utter selfishness to use your awilo and spoil another person reggae just because of marriage!!!
I will not ADOPT when am sure I can get pregnant and carry my child to full term just because my Spouse is unable to biologically have one!!!
I think that’s too much of a sacrifice to make!!
Why will I adopt another blood when one of us can make a baby???
“However this is in situations where IVF had failed!!!”
Blind husband regains his sight, but doesn’t tell his wife and he realizes he’s been lied to for years.
“If you really love someone, you would want them to have what you CANNOT GIVE THEM even if it’s from ANOTHER WOMAN OR MAN!!”
“Yes my name is SPONTEXDEBULLDOZER and I chest this opinion with my full bressssssssss makachi”
Was your opinion on this?
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Lagos launches probe after overhead water tank kills woman

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April 10, 2025By
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The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch an investigation into the tragic death of 30-year-old Cynthia Oguzie, who was reportedly killed when an overhead water tank collapsed onto her apartment in the Lekki area of the state.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Safety Commission, Adewunmi Okoh, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday during an interview about the heartbreaking incident.
Ekwutosblog reported on Wednesday that a short video viewed by our correspondent showed the victim lying motionless on her bed. However, a woman in the background could be heard insisting that she was still alive.
Another video captured the collapsed water tank and the wreckage of the building, while additional photos showed Cynthia Oguzie’s lifeless body in what appeared to be a hospital setting.
Oguzie had reportedly moved into the Lekki apartment just two months before the tragic incident.
A Facebook user who identified himself as the victim’s brother, Chukwuebuka Nathaniel, shared details of the incident on his page, blaming the tragedy on substandard construction.
“Beware of Lekki buildings and their water stands,” he wrote.
“This is how they sent my sister to her early grave. Thank you, so-called Lekki landlord, and your engineer, for doing this type of water stand,” he added.
Reacting to the incident, Mrs Okoh told our correspondent that the commission’s investigative team was prepared to be deployed to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation.
To facilitate the process, she urged the deceased’s brother to provide the exact address of the building, noting that it would help the commission trace those responsible for the tragic incident.
“We need details of the incident. We will escalate the matter to the DG. And the officers in charge will take the matter over. They will investigate the incident,” Okoh informed Ekwutosblog.
The commission, which was established to uphold public safety, has investigated several similar incidents in the past, including the case of a young man who died after jumping into a melting pot and has issued sanctions upon the completion of such probes.
Meanwhile, efforts by our correspondent to reach the bereaved brother, Nathaniel, were unsuccessful, as calls and messages sent to him on Facebook had not been responded to as of the time this report was filed.
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PROCUREMENT CLINIC: A-2 DAY WORKSHOP FOR ALL FEDERAL MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND AGENCIES (MDAs)

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April 10, 2025By
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Public Procurement is a strategic enabler of national development, which contributes to economic growth through transparency, accountability, and efficient management of public resources.
The Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun, MCIPS, ACFE, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Procurement Clinic for all Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre Abuja, on the Principles of procurement planning, Records keeping and E-Advertisement; A 2-day workshop for procurement officers, organized by the Bureau of Public Procurement to improve public procurement practices in Nigeria and ensure its alignment with international best standards.
Dr. Adebowale, in his remarks, appreciated His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for the opportunity given to the Bureau to carry out this scheme of procurement training. He acknowledged the management team as well as the organizers for their painstaking efforts to see that the program is well organized.
The DG reiterated the mandate of BPP under section 5 (k) of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007, tasked with organizing training and development programs for procurement professionals.
Adding that, the essence of the training is designed to empower procurement officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to discharge their duties effectively. It is a platform for learning, collaboration, and reform.
He emphasized on the principles of procurement planning, which ensures that procurement activities are strategically aligned with organizational goals and, by extension, Mr. President’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”. Pointing out the need for proper documentation; the use of E-Advertisement Module for leveraging technology to enhance competition, transparency and access to public procurement opportunities; the use of Nigeria Open Contracting Portal (NOCOPO) for uploading procurement information and the efficient use of the New Revised Standard Bidding Document.
The DG reminded the participants and all procurement officers that Procurement in Nigeria has taken a paradigm shift, as transactional procurement is no longer viable, and BPP would not condone any infraction against this policy. BPP is strengthening its relationship with some of the Anti-Graft Agencies like ICPC, EFCC, NEITI, Code of Conduct Bureau, and NFIU through effective corruption free mechanisms
Therefore, all procurement practitioners should play a pivotal role in procurement processes to ensure that public funds are utilized effectively to deliver impactful services to the citizens. He encouraged everyone to use this golden opportunity to explore innovative ideas that will strengthen our collective resolves in upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and professionalism.

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