Author: Vincent Osuwo

Some suspected kidnappers abducted a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Christiana Idowu, along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road last week. A family source who talked with reporters on the condition of anonymity on Monday revealed that the kidnappers were demanding N3 million as a ransom before releasing the student. According to our source, Christiana left her house in the Itaoluwo district of Ikorodu to attend industrial training at the University of Lagos in the Yaba area of the state before being kidnapped. The source went on to say that after she was unavailable for a while,…

Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya, also known as the Last Stylebender, has alleged that the majority of women in Lagos are prostitutes, often known as “runs girls.” Speaking in a video released on Monday via his official X Instagram, Adesanya stated that Lagos females enjoy showing off, but the proceeds of prostitutes fund their lifestyle. However, the former UFC welterweight champion urged them to be pleasant and sociable rather than proud. Adesanya, who spoke in Yoruba, said, “Lagos women like to feel themselves and are proud. Most of you are run girls. I know the meaning of running girls now.…

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prince Demola Tijani Akinloye, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land. Chronicle NG reports that the killing of Demola which took place on Monday along Chevron Drive in the Lekki area of Lagos State created an atmosphere of fear in the community, following which the area became deserted. A notice sent to our correspondent from the management of an estate in the community urged residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas. Gunmen kill monarch’s son in Lagos The statement read, “This is to notify all residents…

Nollywood actress and producer Adanma Luke has asked Nigerians for forgiveness following the sad boat accident that killed actor John Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others.  In a video posted on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke, the producer of the film “The Other Side of Life,” in which the crew appeared before their deaths, revealed that she has been despondent since the tragedy in April. She further stated that she is rapidly losing her life and is in need of prayers. Luke acknowledged the criticism she has received online since the incident, saying, “I’m just here to say…

A moving train crushed and killed a yet-to-be-identified man in the Mushin area of Lagos State.  The incident was said to have occurred at 6 p.m. on Monday while the deceased was wandering along the Cappa railway tracks. According to a statement filed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency’s spokesman, Nosa Okunbor,trr the victim was found dead at the scene with significant injuries from the crash. Okubor stated that the individual was determined to have perished instantly as a result of the incident. The statement read, “In response to a distress alert on the train accident along the railway…

Gunmen reportedly shot and killed Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Ajiran community in Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State. A source who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the gravity of the situation revealed that the assassination occurred on Monday along Chevron Drive, near the Ebano Supermarket. It was gathered that the community is being deserted due to the stress caused by the killing. A notification given to our correspondent by the management of an estate in the community verified the occurrence while advising inhabitants to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that some of its officials are involved in the sale of Permanent Voter Cards in Edo State ahead of the governorship election on September 21. Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy, a civic group, filed a petition on August 23, 2024, alleging that uncollected PVCs were sold to state legislators. In reaction to this remark, Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, called the charges false and challenged TESA to show substantial evidence to back up their claims. “The allegation by Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy (TESA) accusing the Independent…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the New Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA. This was announced in a press statement on Monday signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity. According to the statement, “ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank of director and his subsequent appointment as the head of the Nigerian mission to Libya. “The 1990 graduate of Bayero University, Kano,…

The Katsina State Police Command’s officers have prevented two bandit attacks, rescued five abducted victims, and neutralised two kidnappers.  This was revealed by the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, in a press statement released to the Punch on Monday. Sadiq stated that the command received a distress call on Sunday regarding a bandit attack on Layin Minister Village in the Malumfashi LGA of the state. He claimed that five people were kidnapped during the raid. The police boss said, “On August 25, 2024, at about 1000 hrs, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Divisional Police Headquarters about a…

Today commemorates six months after Tigran Gambaryan, a former US Federal agent and Binance employee, was imprisoned by Nigerian officials on February 26th, 2024.  He was reportedly refused access to necessary medical care while detained, and he is now unable to walk due to a herniated disc in his back. Because he is bed-bound, he must take blood thinners to avoid blood clots, and the jail doctor reports that his muscles have atrophied. Tigran’s lawyers were denied access to the prison from July 26th to August 14th in order to visit him and prepare for trial. They were granted a…