Community Chairman Sparks Outrage After Allegedly Ordering Flogging of Resident Over Abandoned Road Project

 Community Chairman Sparks Outrage After Allegedly Ordering Flogging of Resident Over Abandoned Road Project

A peaceful community in Delta State found itself in chaos after a dramatic showdown between local leaders and a resident over a stalled road construction project. This incident has sparked heated discussions among residents, raising serious questions about authority, accountability, and the rights of citizens to challenge public initiatives. Residents who witnessed the confrontation shared that frustration had been building for months over the state of a road project that was supposed to enhance transportation and boost economic activities in the area. This project, which was reportedly started several years ago, has been left unfinished, resulting in the road being in even worse shape than it was before construction began. With heavy rains turning the road into a muddy mess, it has become a struggle for commuters, schoolchildren, farmers, traders, and drivers to navigate. Businesses along the road have reportedly faced significant losses due to the drop in customer access. Residents Demand Answers The situation reached a tipping point when a concerned resident boldly questioned why the project had been left to languish despite repeated assurances that work would resume. Eyewitnesses reported that the resident sought clarity on the project's funding, the contractors involved, and the timeline for its completion. What started as a simple verbal exchange quickly escalated into a heated confrontation with community officials. According to several community members, tensions flared as supporters from both sides gathered around, with many trying to defuse the situation. Alleged Order Sparks Public Outrage Witnesses claimed that the community chairman became visibly enraged during the exchange and allegedly ordered that the resident be flogged as punishment for what was deemed "disrespect to community leadership." This alleged punishment reportedly took place in full view of the public, drawing dozens of shocked onlookers. Videos and photos of the aftermath quickly spread among residents, igniting widespread outrage.

 CASH AND PROPERTIES LEFT FOR THE WORLD BY ALHAJI AMINU DANTATA.

He left behind ₦61 trillion in cash in both Nigerian and foreign banks. He also left behind 800 petrol stations within and outside Nigeria that do not bear his name, but belong to him.

In Kano alone, he left 500 houses, plus 1,200 plots with only fencing or partial structures, no buildings on them just empty plots.

He also left 320 houses in other towns across Nigeria and abroad.

He left 280 vehicles in use, and another 120 vehicles that are not in use, just parked.

He left shares worth over ₦30 trillion in companies within and outside Nigeria.

In an interview he granted in 2022, he said he started buying private jets in 1967 at the cost of $120,000 USD. He had 10 private jets, each not worth less than ₦1 billion.

He lived with four wives, had over 45 children and more than 150 grandchildren.

He was buried in Medina, Saudi Arabia according to his wish.

Traditional Justice Ritual in Ikwo Community Sparks Debate Online

 Watch how Ikwo community in Ebonyi State traditionally determines whether a person accused of an offence is guilty or innocent using their customary method.

A traditional method of determining guilt in parts of Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has generated fresh conversations on social media after a video of the practice resurfaced online.

According to local accounts, the centuries-old custom involves a suspect lying across two brooms tied together. Several members of the community then attempt to lift the person using only the joined brooms. Supporters of the tradition believe that if the individual can be lifted successfully, it signifies innocence. However, if the brooms fail to lift the person or the attempt is unsuccessful, the person is traditionally regarded as guilty of the alleged offence.

Community elders describe the ritual as part of their ancestral system of conflict resolution and justice, saying it has been passed down through generations and is deeply rooted in local beliefs and customs.

The practice has, however, sparked mixed reactions. While some people have defended it as an important aspect of cultural heritage that deserves respect, others have questioned its reliability, arguing that allegations of criminal conduct should be investigated using evidence and handled through Nigeria's formal justice system.

Legal experts note that under Nigerian law, criminal guilt can only be established by a competent court after due process. Traditional customs may play a role in community life, but they do not replace constitutional rights or judicial proceedings.

As discussions continue online, the incident has once again highlighted the tension between preserving long-standing cultural traditions and ensuring that modern legal standards remain the basis for determining criminal responsibility.

THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNIQUE TO TREAT THE PROSTATE WITHOUT RISKS, A MUST READ FOR MEN ABOVE 40

From the age of 50, half of men have urinary symptoms that reflect a prostate problem, such as enlargement of the gland.

The prostate is a chestnut-shaped gland responsible for manufacturing much of the seminal fluid. Located in the pelvis, below the bladder, it is traversed by the urethra, which allows the passage of urine to the outside. By increasing its size, it makes normal urination difficult.

Although this glandular growth is usually benign (known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), it is sometimes necessary to treat it to alleviate the most bothersome symptoms and avoid complications.

The most common symptoms associated with BPH sometimes progress over time. Dr. Eduardo Martín Osés, head of the Urology Service of the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital Complex, details that the most frequent are:

- Difficulty urinating, diminished caliber and force stream.

- Need to urinate more often and with greater urgency, sometimes at night.

- Sensation of not completely emptying the bladder.

- Drip when finished urinating.

The study of the pathology, as revealed by the Quirónsalud urologist, is usually based on the determination of a protein manufactured in the prostate (PSA) and a rectal examination. This is how we can distinguish between the dreaded prostate cancer and benign hyperplasia.

Usually the evaluation of the patient is completed with an ultrasound of the urinary system, blood and urine tests and a flowmetry or test that allows us to measure how forcefully we are urinating.

Two pathways to treatment

Concerning, the Ruber expert Juan Bravo subtleties that it isn't generally vital, besides in that frame of mind in which the patient experiences troublesome side effects or difficulties, for example, urinary plot contaminations, weakened kidney capability, stone development, draining while peeing or urinary maintenance, among others.

Assuming that treatment is vital, this urologist brings up that medications are utilized as a first line of activity, and in the most progressive cases or where the pharmacology is deficient, medical procedure is important, this being the choice that offers the best control. of the side effects.

As revealed by the Spanish Association of Urology (AEU), "most current surgical techniques are performed via the transurethral route (through the urinary duct), achieving very good results in general", the most common technique being transurethral resection of the prostate, which is achieved by introducing a device through the urethra capable of removing the prostate.

Other techniques are laparoscopy (reserved for very large volume prostates); transurethral enucleation, where laser or electrical energy is used to separate the hyperplastic area and then excise it; or transurethral vaporization, where the obstructive tissue is vaporized preserving the outermost part of the gland.

Holep, the most advanced treatment

On the other hand, the head of the Urology Service at Ruber Juan Bravo advances that prostatic enucleation is the most advanced technique that also avoids having to resort to the most invasive techniques performed through the abdomen. For enucleation, a high-power laser and the latest generation, the Holmium laser (HOLEP, Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), is usually used. "This is one of the most advanced treatments that exist to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and is especially useful in large prostates", emphasizes Dr. Martín Osés.

In his opinion, this treatment offers better results compared to other techniques, allowing surgery to be carried out in less surgical time and with longer lasting results, unlike other techniques that may require reinterventions due to residual tissue growth.

"Using a Holmium laser, the prostate tissue that has grown and obstructs the flow of urine from the bladder to the outside is separated, to later extract and analyze it, preserving the external capsular structure of the prostate gland", details the head of the Urology Service. by Ruber Juan Bravo.

One of the main advantages offered by the HOLEP technique is that it is a minimally invasive procedure that, without the need for external incisions, allows the treatment of prostates of all sizes, even large prostates, of more than 70 cubic centimeters. , in which other transurethral techniques are not as indicated and which were usually treated with open or laparoscopic surgery.

rule out cancer

Unlike some of the other types of laser used, such as the green laser, for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, this urologist highlights that the HOLEP allows pathological analysis of the removed tissue to rule out the existence of cancer.

"The enucleated tissue, separated from the prostate capsule by laser, is suctioned by means of an instrument called a 'morcellator' that allows the removal of the adenoma (prostate tissue that has grown and is responsible for the symptoms) through the urethra and without performing any type of incision (as it happens in open surgery)", explains this expert.

Other advantages, according to the doctor, are that it is a very safe intervention with a minimal risk of significant bleeding and a low rate of complications. "In addition, it allows rapid relief of urinary symptoms with early recovery and return to daily life, without causing sexual impotence and with a minimal risk of urinary incontinence".

 

Zelenskiy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war

Yesterday Zelenskyy published an open letter to Putin.

The letter is for everyone to read, not just Putin.

The letter reflects the new realities of the war.

But provides Putin with assurances that Ukraine still is willing to talk.

Here are some highlights:

These lines capture the tone and substance of the letter:

“This war is your personal choice — a war without a real reason. This is how history will remember it.”

“Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between us — and you. I am proposing a meeting.”

“Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war.”

“If you do not personally come to the conclusion that it is time to end this war, Ukraine will continue fighting for its existence.”

Zelenskyy was had numerous audiences for his letter.

One was the Russian people. They are tired of the war started by Putin. And Ukraine is willing to talk one on one to see if it can be ended.

A second audience was the West. Zelenskyy is telling them that peace is is first goal. But if Putin does not desire peace, he is willing to fight on until Russia reaches that point.

Third is Putin. Zelenskyy is informing Putin that Ukraine is aware of the change in dynamics in the war. And that Ukraine has the means and ability to fight the war as long as needed until Russia leaves Ukraine.

Ukraine is fighting for its existence.

For its freedom.

There is no choice about continuing the fight.

Russia may have a choice, but Ukraine does not.

History will judge this war just as it judges all wars.

Putin has an opportunity to change how history will judge this war.

He can continue fighting until Russia no longer has the ability to fight.

And history will judge it most harshly.

Or he can try to resolve the war, and history will be softer in its judgment.

The Kremlin confirmed it received the letter and briefed Putin on it.

Officials said Putin would review it and could comment publicly later.

At this stage, there was no formal acceptance of Zelenskyy’s proposal.

Court Grants Mr. Peter Obi Leave to Serve Kenneth Okonkwo Through Substituted Means

 Court Grants Mr. Peter Obi Leave to Serve Kenneth Okonkwo Through Substituted Means

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha has granted NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, permission to serve court documents on Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted means after attempts at personal service were unsuccessful.

The court ordered that the documents be pasted at Okonkwo's last known address in Nsukka, Enugu State, or handed to any adult found at the residence. The suit is expected to proceed once the substituted service is completed.