Police clear D’banj of rape and N-Power fraud allegations

Police clear D'banj of rape and N-Power fraud allegations

The Nigeria Police Force and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have officially cleared popular Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, widely known as D’banj, of rape and fraud allegations. The police investigation, ordered by the Inspector General of Police in 2020 following a rape accusation against the artist, concluded with a report dated November 14, 2023. The report, signed by ACP YY Abubakar of the Special Enquiry Bureau at the Force Criminal Investigations Department, stated that after thorough examination, there was no substantial evidence to support the rape allegation.

Police clear D'banj of rape and N-Power fraud allegations

The investigation encompassed statements from the complainant, witnesses, and suspects, including an inquiry into the Glee Hotel Lagos, where the alleged incident occurred. The hotel’s management denied the claims, asserting that D’banj was not present on the stated date, and provided key details that debunked the complainant’s allegations. Moreover, the complainant voluntarily withdrew the petition, leading to the discontinuation of the investigation. “The allegation was investigated. The complainant, witnesses, and suspects made their statements. The investigation was extended to the Glee Hotel Lagos, where the staff on duty on the date of the alleged incident made their statement.  The management and staff of the Glee Hotel averred that the first suspect was not seen in the hotel on the date of the alleged incident, nor was he given a spare key to gain access to any room in the hotel where the complainant lodged, and they have only one key to each room, which completely debunked the allegation of the complainant. The management of the hotel also held that it had no record to show that the complainant checked into the hotel as a guest on the alleged date, and she did not, at any time, raise an alarm, complain, or report any indecent assault or rape. There is no medical report on the victim to ascertain that she was raped. There are no adduced facts or corroborative evidence to substantiate the allegation of rape against the suspect. Prima facie offences of indecent assault, rape, and intimidation are not made out. However, the complainant, through her counsel, Ojoge, Omileye & Partners, submitted a letter, dated July 17, 2020, to the DIG Force CID, to voluntarily withdraw the petition and discontinue the investigation.” the police report read in part. In a separate matter, the ICPC had accused D’banj of diverting funds associated with the N-Power Programme of the Federal Government in 2022. However, the ICPC’s investigation yielded no evidence of fraud. A document dated November 29, 2023, with the reference number ICPC/OPS/SDD/SPT.LG/31/23, clarified that there was no prima facie case of fraud against the artist. D’banj’s legal representative, in a deposition before the Chief District Court of the Federal Capital Territory, emphasized that the artist had never held a government position or accessed government funds. “The commission investigated issues of fraud in the administration of the N-POWER Scheme, where Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo’s name came up. However, there was no prima facie case of fraud against him. Kindly be advised that Mr Daniel Oladapo Oyebanjo is not under investigation with the Commission for any fraud-related offence,” the ICPC clearance partly read. The lawyer affirmed that D’banj’s involvement in the N-power campaign was voluntary and unpaid.

Neighbors called me a bastard because I was born out of rape

Nigerian comedian Helen Paul has disclosed how her neighbors used to call her a bastard because she was a product of rape.

Nigerian comedian Helen Paul has disclosed how her neighbors used to call her a bastard because she was a product of rape. Helen Paul opened up about her early days and the struggles she went through as a child.  disclosed that she had taunts and jeers as a child due to her birthplace being raped. On a recent occasion, she told her story. Helen claimed that she was made fun of and dubbed a bastard by her aunts and their neighbors. Helen Paul became a strong and resilient person in spite of all the unfavourable things that were said to her.

"Neighbors called me a bastard because I was born out of rape" - Helen Paul

Nigerian comedian, Helen Paul, Photo source: Google She said; “Some of us cannot take rejection.   Some of us do not know that the words we say can make someone feel rejected forever. But in the way it worked for me, it was different. What Yoruba called Akanda, a special child, appointed child. Okay, so you must have heard before where I shared on a stage saying I was born out of rape. And I grew up with my great grandmother where everybody in the compound in the area would call me bastard. So I grew up hearing that you are a bastard. I grew up saying my aunties come to give grandma money for feeding. And they would tell grandma, I don’t know if she told my love, and my mother told me a little bit, and I told her, we are not saying you should use this money to take your own bastard child.   We are saying you should use it to take care of yourself by your medicine. And my mom would say, okay, once they leave, my mom would turn to me and my mom would speak in Pigeon. You don’t hear what’s in your aunties, then they talk. And I saw this word view. Now people were supposed to be your mama blood pedato. But they don’t tell you who you be. If you like, grow up, forget yourself.   Say, person will not do well, nobody will celebrate them. And my mom would turn to me and say again in Isha, we be home be met. Can you hear what I’m saying? I’ll say, my home be met. My mom would say, hey, hey. But I realized that every time I offend mama, mama would not want to touch me because they want Mama not to beat me. Imagine a child that the mother gave birth to and the mother is feeling ashamed because everyone in the area, she was afraid of me. So the shame is that my mother didn’t know what to do or to run to, according to what she told me.   So sometimes she would just carry me without Nemo. She would be looking for where to eat. So then one day she went to Makoko. She heard that there’s this church in Makoko where they share food for free and fruits. And that was a select church, open 24 hours. So she would go there just to collect food and so she can press the banana and put it in her mouth.

UK Police arrest Nigerian woman for falsely accusing her husband of 12 years of rape to gain residency

UK Police arrest Nigerian woman for falsely accusing her husband of 12 years of rape to gain residency

A Nigerian woman residing in the United Kingdom has been arrested for falsely accusing her husband of rape and abuse after he brought her and their children to the UK. The incident, as reported by UK-based lawyer Dele Olawanle, began when a man brought his wife and three children to the United Kingdom as dependents. However, soon after their arrival, the wife’s behavior took an unexpected and troubling turn. She became uncooperative, concealed her finances, and went to the extent of reporting her husband to the local police.

UK Police Arrest Nigerian Woman for Falsely Accusing her husband of 12 years of rape to gain residency

Upon arriving at the police station, the husband was met with a shocking accusation – his wife claimed that he had been raping and abusing her for over 12 years. The husband, a professional, was devastated by these allegations and reportedly cried throughout his time in police custody. The gravity of the situation caught the attention of a senior police officer who subsequently took charge of the case. What followed was a thorough investigation that unveiled a disturbing twist to the narrative. The senior officer, suspecting foul play, examined the wife’s mobile phone and discovered that she had been receiving text messages instructing her on what to say to the police in order to secure the right to live in the UK with her children, free from her husband’s influence. These messages were part of a calculated effort to frame the husband and put him in legal jeopardy. As a result of these revelations, the wife was promptly arrested and is currently in police custody. “BEFORE YOU RELOCATE, READ THIS Before you decide to relocate to the UK, do not only think of the money you will make or the qualifications you will get. Think also of whether your marriage will survive and whether your children will not be taken away by the social services or whether the children will not be turned against you. I am dealing with a lot of sad cases at the moment and let me tell you one. A man brought his wife and three children to the UK as dependents. The wife got here and became very uncooperative. She became very unruly, hid her money, and called the police on her husband. The husband was shocked when he got to the police station and the police told him that his wife said he has been raping and abusing her for 12 years. The husband who is a professional cried throughout the time he was in the police custody to the extent that a senior police officer became interested in the case. He decided to take over and investigate the case. He took the wife’s mobile phone and discovered that people had been texting the wife about what to say to the police to get the right to live in the UK with her children without her husband and put the man in trouble. Long story short, she has just been arrested and is in police custody. Aye le o! So, don’t just Japa because others are travelling out. Think of the state of your own family. Think of the wife or husband you are married to. Think of what they are capable of if they get into the Western World. This applies to men and women. A lot of you that are losing your family are copycats. You did not think of the situation before you jumped into it. Are you sure you are ready for it?,’‘ the post read. See below;

Nigerian lady claims Bolt driver attempted to rape, rob her

Bolt Driver Lady Rape

An incident involving an unnamed Nigerian lady and a bolt driver has sparked concern after a video was uploaded on Instagram. In the video, the woman, whose face was not clearly visible, recounted her harrowing experience, alleging that the driver attempted to rob and assault her during the trip.

She expressed her belief that Bolt is no longer safe. As of now, the identity and details of the Uber driver have not been disclosed, and the focus remains on the woman’s video statement. In response to the video, many Nigerians have flooded the comment section on the Instagram page, sharing their thoughts and opinions about the distressing event. See some reactions below:  adekunleo.oluwatosin: “This story is not clear, not trying to make a case for the driver but who have the gut to videoing her alleged rubbers ? Hope this is not one of those ladies who falsely accused men of sexual assault and all?” chidoxflash: “This seem to be a common trend with Abuja Bolt drivers. The other night one of my friends ordered bolt. Half way she was robed. He took her purse containing her phone, cash, ATM card & other things. Something need to be done about this… Our people just love to get involved in criminal activities.” gylliananthonette: “Dnt do offline rides..sometimes these drivers will tell you to pay them for offline rides …dnt agree for security reasons.” call_mhe_valerie: “This is why I love sitting at the back seat… If you try any funny move, Na blow I go give you for mouth after using my pepper spray.” bugatti__oflagos: “That’s how one bolt guy ,kept spraying one thing like that thinking I was not looking cos I was on my phone,,I almost passed out.” pisax_marcel: “Nobody wan rob this werey! Woman never lay false accusations against you before na why… aunty he is not going to do as you say. Simple! Get the fvck down!!!” WATCH VIDEO BELOW:

Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient after being found non-guilty of rape

Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient after being found non-guilty of rape

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed a two-year deal with French club Lorient after almost two years of not playing professional matches. This is coming after he was cleared of one count of rape and one count of attempted rape following a retrial earlier this month. The left-back had also been previously cleared of six counts of rape at his initial trial in January. Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient after being found non-guilty of rapeBenjamin Mendy turning up for his trial in an English court Benjamin Mendy who became a free agent after his release from Manchester City this year, signed a two-year deal with Lorient. Lorient, who finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season, handed Mendy the No5 shirt after announcing his arrival on Wednesday, July 19. Announcing their new signing, the French club wrote in a statement; Benjamin Mendy joins Lorient after being found non-guilty of rapeBenjamin Mendy leaving the crown court in Chesire after being found non-guilty. Source: Getty “FC Lorient is pleased to announce today the signing for two seasons of French international left-back Benjamin Mendy (29). “After having satisfied the traditional medical examination, Benjamin Mendy, world champion 2018, quadruple winner of the Premier League under the colours of Manchester City, and French champion of Ligue 1 with Monaco in particular, comes to reinforce the Lorient workforce for this new season. “The native of Longjumeau, who will wear number 5 with the Merlus, will take his first steps at Espace FCL today. “Welcome Benjamin!” Benjamin Mendy signe deux ans au FC Lorient. Le communiqué ➡️ https://t.co/upslF01fWp pic.twitter.com/KzuQSLVD4f — FC LORIENT 🐟 (@FCLorient) July 19, 2023 Mendy signed for Manchester City in 2017 in a £52m deal from Monaco after impressing during the French side’s title-winning season. He made a total of 75 appearances for the club, winning four Premier League titles during his time in the north-west. Mendy was also part of the French squad that won the 2018 World Cup. He was released by City when his contract expired at the end of June, last playing for the club in August 2021.

Benjamin Mendy cries after not being found guilty of rape

Benjamin Mendy cries after not being found guilty of rape

Former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been cleared of raping a woman and attempting to rape another. The 28-year-old was accused of attacking a 24-year-old woman at his £4m mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire in October 2020. He was also charged with the attempted rape of a 29-year-old woman at his home two years earlier.

Benjamin Mendy cries after not being found guilty of rape

Benjamin Mendy walking out of the court today after being cleared of rape charges. Source: Twitter Mendy, who had denied both charges, was found not guilty by the jury of six men and six women at Chester Crown Court on Friday, July 14. He had earlier stated that the encounters had been consensual. The acquittals mean that the 28-year-old defender has now been found not guilty of all of the allegations made against him by six women, which destroyed his football career. The women had accused him of assaulting them at his £4.8m gated mansion between October 2018 and August 2021, often at illegal parties held during Covid lockdowns. He was cleared in January of raping four women and sexually assaulting another, with the jury unable to reach verdicts on two outstanding charges, prompting the retrial.

Benjamin Mendy cries after not being found guilty of rape

The jury of six men and six women deliberated for about three hours and 15 minutes at Chester Crown Court. Source: Goggle He was acquitted on Friday, of trying to rape a woman who came to his house with a friend of his, another French footballer, Diacko Fofana. She said Mendy tried to rape her when she got out of the shower, but he said they flirted and that he withdrew as soon as she said no. Mendy was also cleared of raping a woman he had met at a bar in Alderley Edge, an upmarket Cheshire suburb. Mendy had faced a potential life sentence if he was found guilty of the allegations. But the 2018 World Cup winner, who told jurors he had slept with more than 10,000 women, is now free to move on with his life. Mendy broke down in tears as the verdicts were given by the jury foreman following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court in northwest England. He had stood for the verdicts but sank to his seat, his head on his knees, wiping away tears with a tissue. Benjamin Mendy responds to not guilty verdict 🎙 pic.twitter.com/juh9QrpLPT — Football Daily (@footballdaily) July 14, 2023 Benjamin Mendy was Premier League’s most expensive defender when Manchester City paid £52m to Monaco for him in 2017. He won three titles with City and was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad in 2018. He last played for City against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2021 and was suspended by the Premier League club later that month when he was arrested over the rape charges. City released him when his contract expired last month.

Police arrest landlord for allegedly inviting armed robbers to rape and kill tenants

Police arrest landlord for allegedly inviting armed robbers to rape and kill tenants

Adebayo Salami, an Oyo State landlord, has been arrested by the State Police Command for allegedly bringing robbers who murdered one of his tenants and sexually assaulted the victim’s daughters. The Police Public Relations Officer in a statement said the Landlord was nabbed in the early hours of Friday and he confessed to having invited the group for the robbery operation at the Apaatuku area, where Ogedengbe was killed and his two daughters deflowered. Police arrest landlord for allegedly inviting armed robbers to rape and kill tenantsFile photo: Police officers on duty He said, “On May 14, 2023 around 4am, a group of armed robbers invaded Apaatuku/Onireke at Akobo, Ibadan, and robbed residents of their valuables. The assailants killed one Makanjuola Ogedengbe and raped his two daughters, aged 14 and 10 years respectively, during the incident. “The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku, for discreet investigation. During investigation, it was revealed that one Ibrahim Rasaq, 31; Abiodun Olalekan, 32; and Abolade Morenikeji, 34, who were earlier arrested in connection with an armed robbery operation on Sawia Estate at Ogbere in Ibadan, which was reported on April 16, 2023, were the same gang that invaded Apaatuku/Onireke community. “The two daughters of the deceased were allegedly raped by Morenikeji and one Sodiq. The said Sodiq, who was the group’s alleged leader, was killed in the operation by the community security guards. The assailants also shot at a night guard, who is currently receiving treatment. “On June 16, 2023, around 3.30am, one Adebayo Salami, who is a major receiver/informant of the group and landlord at Ajara Olohunda, Akobo in Ibadan was arrested in connection with the case. “During interrogation, he confessed to have invited the group for the robbery operation at the Apaatuku area, where Ogedengbe was killed and his two daughters deflowered,” he said.

Manchester City release Benjamin Mendy ahead of rape retrial

Manchester City release Benjamin Mendy ahead of rape retrial

Benjamin Mendy will be released by Manchester City at the end of his contract later this month, as he awaits his retrial on one charge of alleged rape and another of attempted rape. 28-year-old Mendy has been suspended by City since he was first charged in August 2021. Manchester City release Benjamin Mendy ahead of rape retrialBenjamin Mendy arriving a UK court for his trial. Source: Getty He was cleared of six counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault earlier this year after a five-month trial at Chester Crown Court but is set to face a retrial this month on one count of alleged rape and another of attempted rape. He has denied all charges and the retrial is set to begin on June 26. After almost two years without playing, Benjamin Mendy has disappeared from circulation at Manchester City. His contract was not terminated, however, and he remained a member of Pep Guardiola’s squad. This will change at the end of the month. Indeed, the player is coming to the end of his contract on June 30 and Manchester City has confirmed, unsurprisingly, that Benjamin Mendy’s contract will not be renewed. Without a club, the sporting future of Benjamin Mendy darkens a little more. At 28, the rest of his career is dotted. Beginning on June 26, his second trial will conclude around September 18. If the judgment is positive for Benjamin Mendy, it is still difficult to imagine the clubs jostling for the former Monaco and OM player, especially after so much time without competition.

Manchester City release Benjamin Mendy ahead of rape retrial

Benjamin Mendy at a match for Manchester City Mendy’s co-accused, Louis Saha Matturie of Eccles, Salford, was found not guilty of three counts of rape relating to two teenagers. The jury was unable to reach verdicts on three additional rape counts and three allegations of sexual assault against him by five other women. Louis Saha Matturie faces a retrial later this year with a date penciled in for September. He has denied all charges.

Twitter user shares screenshots of chat with lady who has a rape kink

Twitter user shares screenshots of chat with lady who has a r@pe kink

Twitter user shares screenshots of chat with lady who has a r@pe kink

Man in latex bodysuit and hood with collar, padlock and chain leash A Nigerian Twitter user has screenshots of his conversation with a seemingly “wild” lady who has a rape kink. @Chowwder_ who expressed how shocked he was to discover this, said he has met two persons who wanted a form of forced sex. However, when he told them to sign an undertaking, they laughed it off.

Twitter user shares screenshots of chat with lady who has a r@pe kink

He further claimed that he was almost manipulated into agreeing. The Twitter user wrote; “As funny as it sounds,some babes have a “rape” kink. I’ve met two who wanted a form of forced sex, told them we’d have to sign an undertaken,they laughed it off. I’ll pass. E ma koba mi. Twitter user shares screenshots of chat with lady who has a r@pe kink “She don almost manipulate me,please I don’t want to have any dawg in me when it comes to rape lmfao” She don almost manipulate me,please I don’t want to have any dawg in me when it comes to rape lmfao https://t.co/luYGQSZxGb pic.twitter.com/klUs1lGRta — Remi-louis (@chowwder_) May 3, 2023

Lagos-based Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

Lagos state Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

The Bishop of Lagos-based Reign Christian Ministry, Daniel Oluwefeyiropo (also known as Feyi), has been placed in Kirikiri prison after being arraigned for allegedly raping two members of his church.

Lagos state Bishop remanded in prison over alleged rape of 2 church members

On Monday, he was brought before Justice Ramon Oshodi at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Oluwafeyiropo had previously been charged with two counts of rape, but he pleaded not guilty. The alleged incidents occurred in June 2020 at Ikota Villa Estate in Lekki, Lagos, and according to the prosecution, violated Sections 260 (2) of the Criminal Laws of  2015. Justice Oshodi granted the defendant ₦20 million bail and required two sureties to post bail for him. “The original document of the landed property must be submitted the chief registrar of Lagos State. The sureties must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must have three years’ tax payment to the Lagos State,” he said. The judge additionally ordered Oluwafeyiropo to hand over his international passport to the chief registrar of the court and expedited the trial.