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Police recover Edo girl sold for N850,000

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Osagie Otabor, Benin Men of the Edo State Police Command have recovered Christabel Omokpia in Enugu State who was sold for N850,000 by an orphanage in Rivers State Christabel was two years old when she and her sister, Amanda, were stolen away from Utesi village in Ovia North East local government area by two female tenants of their father in June last year Their mother, Faith, left them in the care of the tenants, Mary and Rose, who disappeared with the children to unknown destination. Christabel was first sold for N450,000 by the tenants and she was later sold for N500,000 to one Ogechi Favour. She was later sold for N850,000 to one Anioke Augustine in Enugu State. Relative of Christabel identified as Beauty said the family was happy to get her back. Beauty said Christabel could not recognise her parents again. Police sources said she was reunited with her family on Wednesday night. The source said Anioke adopted Christabel without due process. Spokesman for Edo Police Command, DSP Ch...

The Day Mrs Ann Osakue celebrated 50 years on earth

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Saturday, 4th of May 2019 people from all walks of life gathered at Thames Event Centre on Benin Sapele Road to celebrate Mrs. Ann Osakue, wife of human rights activist, Austine Osakue, on her 50th birthday. The guests took turns to speak at the occasion. Osarodion Ogie Esq, the Secretary to Edo State Government, who was the Special Guest of Honour, set the ball rolling. While pouring encomium on the celebrant, the soft spoken lawyer said her uprightness has contributed immensely to the successes of her husband who is known for fighting the course of the downtrodden. Ogie added that “It’s obvious that she is a virtuous woman, patient and hardworking. And she always supports her husband. She’s the joy of Austine Osakue. If you see a happy man once you know. And it is the handiwork of this woman (Mrs Osakue). “As you celebrate this glorious day, it is my prayer that Almighty God, who has prospered you and ordered your every step this past half century, will continue to bless yo...