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Teenagers arrested for allegedly stealing iron rods at construction site

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four minors for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the Guzape area. The suspects, identified as Matthew Vincent (15), Timothy Shedrack (15), Moses Vincent (11), and Lucky Enock, were caught following a complaint made to the Guzape Police Station. Residents reported suspicious activity at the construction site, noting that the minors were seen entering the building nightly.

Witnesses described hearing loud noises and observing swift movements as the children dismantled parts of the structure. Preliminary investigations indicate the minors gained access by scaling the fence and used crude tools to remove the iron rods, which they reportedly sold to a local scrap dealer known as “Babanbola.”

Efforts are underway to locate the Babanbola, who is believed to be involved in a broader network facilitating the theft and sale of construction materials in the area. This incident highlights the growing concern of juvenile delinquency in the Federal Capital Territory.

Confirming the arrest to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the FCT Commissioner of Police FCT, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s activities, especially during late hours. He emphasized the importance of providing guidance to prevent criminal behavior. Community members are encouraged to report suspicious activities promptly and support initiatives aimed at creating safer environments.

Adeh said Business owners and scrap dealers are advised to verify the sources of materials before purchase and to report anyone attempting to sell stolen goods. Construction site owners should enhance security measures, including deploying guards and installing surveillance systems.

The police imagemaker siad the command remain committed to maintaining law and order across the territory. The minors will be moved to juvenile homes for rehabilitation, and those found culpable will face legal consequences.

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Socialite, Cubana Chiefpriest, claps back at Burna Boy

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Socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has clapped back at singer, Burna Boy.

 

This comes moments after Burnaboy shared a post throwing shade at a certain ‘Owerri Rick Ross’’ who many claim is Cubana ChiefPriest.

See Cubana Chief Priest’s post below.

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Tell me why a father will tell his 16-year-old son not to give his mother his phone’s password – Elsie Okpocha writes

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Tell me why a father will tell his 16-year-old son not to give his mother his phone’s password – Elsie Okpocha writes

Elsie Okpocha, ex-wife of popular comedian Basketmouth, has sparked conversations online with a series of social media posts questioning parental rights and boundaries regarding their children’s privacy.

Elsie had written earlier “I need an answer… is a mother not supposed to have access to her 16-year-old’s phone?????” The inquiry appeared to reflect frustration over a lack of transparency.

In a follow-up post, Elsie elaborated on the issue, questioning why a father would instruct their son not to share his phone password with his mother. “Tell me why a father should tell his son of 16yrs!!!!!! 16!!!! not to give his mother his password??????” she wrote.

She added that someone is trying to frustrate ‘her’ efforts because ‘she’s’ happy.

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Taliban bans windows overlooking places ‘usually used by women’ to stop women from being seen at home.

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Afghanistan’s Taliban supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued an order that new residential buildings should be constructed without windows looking onto “places usually used by women” and said that existing windows with such views should be blocked to prevent “obscene acts”.

According to a statement released by the Taliban government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, new buildings should not have windows through which it is possible to see “the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour’s well and other places usually used by women”.

“Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from wells can lead to obscene acts,” according to the decree posted by government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on social media platform X.

Municipal authorities and other relevant departments would have to monitor construction sites to ensure it is not possible to see into neighbours’ homes.

In the event that such windows exist, owners would be encouraged to build a wall or obstruct the view “to avoid nuisances caused to neighbours”, the decree states.

Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, women have been progressively erased from public spaces.

Taliban authorities have banned post-primary education for girls and women, restricted employment and blocked access to parks and other public places.

A recent law even prohibits women from singing or reciting poetry in public under the Taliban government’s ultra-strict application of Islamic law. It also encourages them to “veil” their voices and bodies outside the home.

Some local radio and television stations have also stopped broadcasting female voices.

Heather Barr, the interim deputy director of women’s rights at Human Rights Watch, told The Independent: “People have talked about the Taliban metaphorically erasing women, but increasingly, it is not metaphorical at all.

“They have already ordered that women’s voices shouldn’t be heard in public, and now they are essentially stopping women from even seeing the world.”

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