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Mark Angel Reportedly Marries Again Months After Public Drama With Ex-Wife

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Popular Nigerian comedian, content creator, and filmmaker Mark Angel has once again become a major topic of discussion across social media after reports emerged that he has remarried. The news has sparked widespread reactions from fans and followers who have closely followed his personal life over the past few months. Videos and photos currently making rounds online show the renowned skit maker participating in what appears to be a traditional wedding ceremony. The clips captured moments of celebration as family members, friends, and well-wishers gathered to witness the special occasion. The development comes months after his previous marriage became a subject of public debate following allegations and revelations made by his former wife. Those allegations generated intense conversations across various social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing different opinions about the situation. Despite the controversy that surrounded his previous relationship, Mark Angel appears t...
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Police rescue newborn baby, arrest traffickers in Akwa Ibom

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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued a two-day-old baby from suspected traffickers who allegedly attempted to sell the child for ₦800,000.

According to a statement released on Easter Monday, 21st of April 2025, in Uyo, Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, revealed that the suspects — one man and two women — were intercepted by operatives of the command while traveling along the Nsit Atai-Oron Road with the infant.

John stated that the newborn has been handed over to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Uyo for proper care and custody, pending the conclusion of the investigation.

John stated, “In its ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking syndicate.

“While patrolling the Nsit Atai-Oron Road, officers from the command stopped a Mazda vehicle with registration number YAB 454 AA.

“The vehicle, driven by a man identified as Bethel Anyanwu, also had two female passengers and a two-day-old baby on board.”

"Upon interrogation, the occupants could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the infant.

Following a series of interrogations, one Nasikpo Sonia Labere, a female, and Inemesit Okin Akpan, a female, confessed to being sent from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

”(They were allegedly sent) by one Waazor Godwin, a female, and one Lilian Duru, a female, to collect the baby from one Miss Grace Inyang in Oron.”

A police spokesperson stated that the investigation uncovered that a woman named Alison Eduno acted as the intermediary between the buyer and the seller.
She further reported that the police arrested the baby's grandmother, Grace Walter (55), and the mother, Blessing Walter (20), both residents of Oti Oron.
According to her, the suspects admitted to selling the baby for ₦800,000.

The PPRO stated that the suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court once the investigation is complete.


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