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Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Angel, has revealed how she dealt with sexual assault and rape as a teenager.

The 21-year-old writer stated this on Monday, day 37 of the show, while talking to the rest of the housemates about her experiences and future plans.

According to her, she had to go through the issues alone because she was shunned against speaking about her experiences.

“I dealt with sexual assault and rape on my own as a young teenager because it was like, ‘shut up about that. Don’t speak on it. That should be shameful.’ I dealt with the death of my boyfriend on my own,” Angel said.

Yenagoa, Bayelsa state - Suspected armed robbers raided a government hospital in Bayelsa, Diete Koki Memorial Hospital, carting away cash and valuables belonging to doctors on duty and patients in the early hours of Tuesday, August 31.

Daily Trust reported that the affected hospital is located along Opolo Road in Yenagoa, the state capital.

Gunmen raided Diete Koki Memorial Hospital in Bayelsa and carted away cash and valuables belonging to doctors and patients. Photo credit: Diete-koki Memorial Hospital, Opolo Bayelsa State.

Legit.ng gathers that the gunmen were alleged to have broken into the hospital from the fence behind.

One of the doctors on duty, Dr Okeleghel Awudumapu, said the robbery gang attacked while he was returning from his call room.

Dr Awudumapu said his belongings and that of patients from the labour ward and that of their family members were all carted away.

The medical director of the hospital, Dr Emmanuel Fetepigi, described the act as barbaric.

He said the management of the hospital will collaborate with the Ministry of Health to ensure that measures are put in place to forestall future occurrences.

A security man at the hospital, James Benini, disclosed that it was the second time that the hospital would be attacked.

However, the police spokesman in Bayelsa state, SP Asinim Butswat, said the incident is yet to be reported.

Gunmen in ‘military’ uniform abduct 80-year-old mum of Bayelsa SSG

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that some suspected gunmen dressed in military camouflage stormed the residence of Betinah Benson and kidnapped her to an unknown destination.

The victim, aged 80, is the mother of Kombowei Benson, secretary to the Bayelsa state government. The attack was carried out on the night of Tuesday, July 20, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state capital.

Confirming the incident, Bayelsa state police command in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Asinim Butswat, said some of the suspects have been arrested.

Source: Legit.ng

As they continue to prepare for the World Cup Qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde, the Super Eagles of Nigeriaencountered mild drama at the Eko Hotel where they are camped.

Gernot Rohr has invited 30 players for the matches as Nigeria host Liberia on Friday, September 3 before traveling to Cape Verde for Match Day 2 scheduled for Tuesday, September 7.

Almost all players are already in camp as they continue to prepare for the must win fixtures.

Super Eagles stars at the Eko Hotel gym. Photo: OwngoalNigeria

But there was mild drama on Monday night when news filtered in that the team activities were disrupted by the hotel management.

OwngoalNigeria had exclusively reported that about 15 players were harassed at the gym as the hotel officials ordered them out of the facility.

The platform wrote:

Team source deny claims

However, Super Eagles media officer Babafemi Raji debunked rumours that the country's national team was thrown out of Eko Hotels and Suites gym where they are camped.

The seasoned journalist insisted that it was all a little misunderstanding between one of the assistant managers and his subordinates over the use of the facility.

Raji further revealed that the actions of the manager caused a huge distraction and that led to some of the team officials weighing in on the matter.

Below is a clip of the incident as posted by Elegbete1 on Instagram

Minna Niger state - The Niger state government has suspended all weekly cattle markets across the state as part of measures to curtail the rising cases of armed banditry and kidnappings,

The suspension took effect from Wednesday, September 1,according to a statement made available on the state governor's Facebook page.

Niger state government suspends weekly cattle markets in a bid to stop banditry. Photo credit: The Governor of Niger-State

Legit.ng gathers that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, announced this via a statement released on Tuesday, August 31.

Matane said any vehicle carrying cattle into the state must also show a way-bill and evidence of origin where cattle were purchased and their destination, Daily Trust also reported.

The state also banned the sale of petroleum products in Jerry Cans or any other containers at filling stations and operations of trucks carrying firewoods and timbers.

The SSG said movement of motorcycles in Minna and environs are only allowed from 6am to 6pm.

136 Niger school pupils freed after over 80 days in bandits camp

Meanwhile, the 136 abducted pupils of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School, Tegina in Rafi local government area of Niger state, have been released.

They were released on Thursday night, August 26 in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state after 86 days in captivity.

A resident, Kasimu Barangana, who earlier delivered some part of the ransom to the bandits in the forest, was among the people who received the freed pupils at Doka village in Birnin Gwari.

Niger commissioner speaks after release

In another report, Niger state commissioner of information, Muhammad Sani Idris, recently revealed how he was kidnapped.

Speaking shortly after his release, the commissioner said he was kidnapped by bandits from Zamfara who were hired by his foes.

Legit.ng gathered that Idris said the kidnappers were told to kill him if he refused to pay a ransom of N200 million.

Idris, who was abducted by gunmen in the early hours of Monday, August 9, from his residence in Babban-Tunga community along Abuja/Kaduna highway in the state, got back to the community around 9.30pm Thursday, August 12.

Source: Legit.ng

Daniel James has joined Leeds United on a permanent transfer from Manchester United on transfer deadline day.

The 23-year-old underwent medical at the Elland Road Stadium on Tuesday, August 31 before joining the rest of the Wales squad for the international break.

He signs for Marcelo Bielsa’s side from Manchester United for a fee believed to be £25 million, two years after he played for the side on loan from the Red Devils.

Daniel James has completed a deadline day move to Leeds United. Photo: Leeds.

The Peacocks have been keeping tabs on the winger since his Swansea days, and they were on the verge of signing him in 2019, but the deal collapsed at the last minute and James went on to join Manchester United instead.

What Daniel James said after joining Leeds United

In his first interview as a Leeds United player, James expressed delight to Sky Sports at joining the Elland Road club, saying:

The Wales winger featured in two of Manchester United’s opening three league games, including the hard-fought 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, August 29.

In total, he made 74 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring seven goals.

Ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, James was facing an uncertain future, especially because of the influx of players in attacking positions in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team.

He becomes Leeds’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window and will wear the number 20 shirt.

Cristiano Ronaldo completes return to Man United

Legit.ng earlier reported that Premier League club Manchester United have completed the signing of Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo from Italian side Juventus.

The English club announced on their website that Ronaldo’s deal has been completed as the 36-year-old is now set for a second spell at the Old Trafford club.

United confirmed the £21million transfer on a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further year, subject to international clearance.

Source: Legit.ng