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MAN GOES MISSING IN OGUN, HIS CAR FOUND ABANDONED ALONG ROAD WITH THE DOORS OPEN  A man identified as Mr Jimoh Lateef a.k.a Lateef Naira has been declared missing after he left Ikangba, Ijebu Ode to Imodi town in Ogun State. His brother said he left Ikpangba in the early hours of Sunday November 13, 2022 and never got to his destination. His car was later found abandoned along a road with the doors of the driver's side wide open and his phones missing. The family is said to have reported the situation to the nearby police station where the vehicle was taken. More photos below.   

Gunmen Kills Wife Of Ex-Chairman of Nasarawa Eggon In Lafia  ***  A former Chairman of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Council in Nasarawa State, Hon. Akolo Ahmed Success, has lost his wife, Mrs Astira Success.  Mrs Success was killed by gunmen in her way to Assakio market when she was attacked at about 9 am on Monday, along Lafia-Shendam road. According to reports, the deceased was sitting at the passenger’s side of the car when gunmen opened fire on the vehicle, apparently targeting the driver when a stray bullet hit her. Until her death, she was a renowned businesswoman with two children.  Meanwhile, her body has been deposited at a mortuary.  

Herbalist and suspected Yahoo Boy caught with human parts in Delta A suspected fraudster and his herbalist known as Ike, aka Ogenesu, have been arrested after policemen attached to the Obiaruku Police Station recovered suspected human parts at the herbalist’s place in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Delta State. The suspect was driving around 5.20pm on Friday, October 28, when five policemen who were on a stop-and-search duty flagged down his vehicle. The suspect refused to park and sped off instead, so the policemen chased after him and finally caught up with him. The policemen, while searching the vehicle, found a note specifying the need for human parts, Punch reports. "The instruction on the note was that the man should provide a human head, hand and leg. After recovering the note, the policemen asked what he wanted to use the specified items for and out of fear, he said it was for something," a source told the publication. "So, the policemen embarked on...

Governor Uzodimma has appointed Sir Prince Eleazar Onyewuchi Ogbonna as the Chairman, Imo State Sports Commission.  His appointment is with immediate effect from 9th November, 2022. He's an ambassador of the South East Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) and patron of ex-footballers, Prince Ogbonna has on several occasion championed the course of using football to discover the hidden talents in many youths. One more photo below. 

Governor Soludo Responds..    History Beckons and I will not be Silent (Part 1) My attention has been drawn to some of the tirades on social media following my frank response during an interview on Channels TV regarding the “investments” Mr. Peter Obi claimed to have made with Anambra state revenues. Sadly, several of the comments left the issue of the interview to probe or suggest motives, inferred from my response on “investment” that I am opposed to Peter Obi’s ambition and therefore committed a “crime” for which the punishment is internecine abuse and harassment even to my family. Some people even suggest that the gunmen who went to attack a checkpoint at my hometown on Saturday 12th November but were gunned down was part of the mob reaction. I used to think that for decent people, certain conducts are off-limits, and that in Anambra, politics is not warfare.   Of course, as a Christian, I know that telling the truth can be very costly, even suicidal. Our Lord and sav...

Anambra State Government Demolishes Illegal Building At Federal Housing Estate, Onitsha, Cautions Against Evading Government Approvals Anambra State Government Joint Task Force has demolished a one-storey building illegally erected in Federal Housing Estate, Trans-Nkisi, Onitsha North Council Area. The effort is in continuation of its enforcement exercise to enthrone a saner and liveable environment in the State.   The one-storey building, which was brought down was encroaching on the street.  The building demolished which situated at the entrance of Amos Best Street, was built for commercial activities by landlords' association. A petition had earlier been brought against the illegal structure after which a notice of removal was served. Contrarily, the developers did not only fail to comply but also threatened to deal with the enforcement team mercilessly if they dare come close to the building. Speaking during the exercise, the team Administrator of Anambra State Joint Enfor...

. SANWO-OLU COMMISERATES WITH CHIEF OF STAFF, TAYO AYINDE OVER WIFE’S DEATH The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, on the death of his wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde. Princess Ayinde nee Ojora died on Sunday at 36 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and children.  Governor Sanwo-Olu, who expressed his sadness over the death of Princess Adedoyin Ayinde in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the death as shocking and a great loss not only to the Ayinde and Ojora families but Lagos State. He urged his Chief of Staff, members of the immediate and extended families, deceased friends, and associates to take the death of Princess Ayinde in good faith. Governor Sanwo-Olu also commiserated with the Lagos State First Lady and Chairman of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, over the death of one of the...

Alleged $368,698 Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of American Businessman, Marco Ramirez In Lagos The trial of one Marco Antonio Ramirez, an American businessman, for an alleged $368,698.24 fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos could not continue today, November 14, 2022  due to the absence of the defence counsel, Lawal Pedro, SAN. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP and USA Now Energy Capital Group LP, on an amended nine-count charge for an alleged $368,698.24 fraud.  

PRESS RELEASE History Made As National Theatre Hosts UNWTO Confab - Minister The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described as historic the hosting of the first United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and the Creative Industries at the National Theatre in Lagos. The Minister made the remarks in Lagos on Monday at the opening of the Experts’ Workshops of the global conference.  “Today we are witnessing the making of history in two very important ways. First is the fact that this is the first time the UNWTO would be bringing stakeholders in tourism, culture and the creative industries together at a single forum to deliberate on issues of common interest. Secondly, this is the first event to be held since the completion of phase 1 of the 100-million-dollar renovation of the iconic National Theatre.  “It’s important to note that this is the first major renovation work on the National Theatre sinc...

Defence HQs Declares 19 Terrorists Wanted, Places ₦‎5m Bounty On Each The Nigerian Military authorities has declared 19 Terrorists wanted and placed N5m bounty on each of them for anyone with information leading to their arrest. According to a banner placed along strategic locations across the country, a N5m reward awaits anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of any of the terrorists. The banner, which gave the origins of the Terrorists communicated in both English and Hausa languages, with a dedicated phone number for the report. Those on the list include in no particular order; Sani Dangote, Dogo Nahali, Ali Kachala, Mamudu Tainange, Bello Turji Gudda Isiya Kwashen Garwa, Baleri, Sani Gurgu, Alhaji Ado Aliero, Gwaska Dankarami, Nagona and Umaru Dan Nigeria. Others include; Monore, Halilu Sububu, Abu Radde, Nagala, Leko, Nasanda and Dan Da.  

Oyo Police Command commence full-scale investigation into alleged destruction of campaign billboards by criminal elements The Oyo State Police Command under the Constructive leadership of CP Adebowale Williams psc (+) fdc wishes to reiterate its resolve to leave no stone unturned in its quest for the sustainability of the relative peace and tranquility enjoyed in the State. 2. Consequent upon the above, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in Charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to commence full-scale investigations into the alleged destruction of Party Billboards in some parts of the State over the Weekend by some unscrupulous and criminal minded agents of mischief and anarchy. 3. To these end, Political Big wigs and other Stakeholders are hereby warned to put a leash on their overzealous loyalists and supporters who are driven by the ideologies of enforcing dominance and territorialism through needless aggression and violence. 4. W...

PASTOR ASHIMOLOWO SPEAKS ON BISHOP OYEDEPO’S VISIT TO THE ‘SMALL HOUSE’ HE BUILT IN LAGOS ‘I CAN PUT THE LIGHT OUT FROM LONDON. I USE MY PHONE TO PUT OFF THE LIGHT IN LAGOS.’ WHEN YOU SEE A MINISTRY LIKE THIS (WORD OF LIFE BIBLE CHURCH) THAT 35 YEARS OF CHURCH AND 50 YEARS OF GRACE AND IT IS STILL RELEVANT, GOD IS IN THE HOUSE THE PEOPLE WHO REJECTED YOU, THEY WILL SUFFER; THEY WILL REGRET. RUTH, THE WOMAN WHO WAS REJECTED WAS SELECTED TO CARRY THE DESTINY OF JESUS - Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo I built a small house in Lagos – a nice place to rest and because I built it when I was getting a bit older, I even put lift in my house so that the lift will take me to my room. I even get cinema there; I can put the light out from London. Church Gist. I use my phone to put off the light in Lagos. I can play music in one room and not other rooms. I can play music by the swimming pool. My bedroom is the size of my dormitory when I was in Bible school. The dormitory where about 60 of us stayed....

Mr Ibu's daughter, Jasmine Okafor announces the end of her 9-month-old marriage! This news is coming after she discovered was previously divorced with 3 grown kids. In her words: "A foundation built upon a tiny lie won't stand! I love how you loved me but hate how you never mentioned your divorce not kids to me!" We pray she finds the happiness she deserves🙏 📸: ladyjasminec (Instagram) According to another source Lady announces that her marriage is over after 9 months. Jasmine Chioma Okafor met the man on TikTok and they married just two months after. He proposed to her on the same day he flew down to Nigeria to meet her for the first time. Their wedding held in February. Just last week, Jasmine announced on TikTok that she is expecting twin girls with her husband. She has now revealed that she has filed for divorce because he has three grown daughters and hid that from her. More photos below.