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 Mother, daughter, 2 others die in their sleep in Enugu There is fear and apprehension in Amaeze Community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the tragic death of a yet-to-be-identified woman, her daughter and two others. The incident which happened on September 1, 2024 has engulfed the whole community in deep mourning even as the cause of the deaths were yet to be ascertained at press time. It was gathered that the four victims after having their meals last night, went to bed only to die in their sleep. While confirming the incident, the traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Igwe Felix Ugwu, said that the community was yet to recover from the shock of the incident. The monarch explained that one of the victims identified as Mama Chijioke Amaeze, had brought her ailing mother into her house and had been taking care of her before the mysterious incident which also claimed her life, that of her mother, her sister and a daughter. He further said that even though...

 rishne Khan (37), the former bookkeeper of the Northern Cricket Union convicted of embezzling R3.5 million from the entity, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.  Last March, Khan was convicted but fled before her sentencing.  A year later, she was found hiding inside a refrigerator in Nigel, where she had been living.

 Nollywood Actor Colleagues show support for Adeniyi Johnson following his suspension from AFRIMEK Some of Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson’s colleagues have supported him following his suspension from AFRIMEK. We reported two days back that The African Men Entertainment Kings (AFRIMEK), led by Femi Adebayo, had suspended Johnson indefinitely for gross misconduct and breach of the club’s constitution. Reacting to the news on Sunday, Johnson expressed sadness that his honourable club made such a derogatory post about him. He stated that though he wasn’t bigger than the club, there had been Adeniyi Johnson before the club and the post they made about him could cause harm. He noted how such a post was detrimental to his name, his family and most importantly, his brand. In his comment section, Joseph Momodu, Alesh Sanni, Bimpe Akintunde, and Bakare Zainab showed support for him as well as his fans. Joseph Momodu wrote, “My man Alesh Sanni wrote, “My brother. We move Bimpe Akintunde wrot...

 Adeniyi Johnson pens heartfelt note to senior colleague Dele Odule for intervening in his ongoing issue with AFRIMEK Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has penned a heartfelt note to his senior colleague, Dele Odule for intervening in his ongoing issue with AFRIMEK. We reported two days back that The African Men Entertainment Kings (AFRIMEK), led by Femi Adebayo, had suspended Johnson indefinitely for gross misconduct and breach of the club’s constitution. Reacting to the news on Sunday, Johnson expressed sadness that his honourable club made such a derogatory post about him. He stated that though he wasn’t bigger than the club, there had been Adeniyi Johnson before the club and the post they made about him could cause harm. He noted how such a post was detrimental to his name, his family and most importantly, his brand. In his comment section, Joseph Momodu, Alesh Sanni, Bimpe Akintunde, and Bakare Zainab showed support for him as well as his fans. Now taking to his Instagram page, ...

 “It has always been love at first sight” – Chioma Ikokwu sweetly celebrates Priscilla Ojo’s boyfriend as she reveals how they met Real Housewives of Lagos reality star and socialite, Chioma Ikokwu better known as Chioma Good Hair has joined the hundreds celebrating Priscilla Ojo’s boyfriend, Juma Jux on his birthday. In a since-deleted post on her Instagram page, she revealed how they met, stating that when Priscy first set eyes on Jux, she smiled and giggled and when Jux saw her, he stopped and stared until he couldn’t help himself and came to speak to her. Chioma stated that it has always been love at first sight so it is so beautiful to witness how their love unfolds. She prayed that their smile never ceases and that the good Lord who brought them together shall fully seal what He alone started. Expressing her love for them, Ikokwu added that she can’t wait to celebrate with them soon as she wished the celebrant a happy birthday. “The first time you set eyes on him you giggled....

 AFRIMEK Suspends Actor Adeniyi Johnson for Misconduct African Men Entertainment Kings (AFRIMEK) has indefinitely suspended actor Adeniyi Johnson for gross misconduct and violating the club's constitution. The suspension was announced over the weekend via the club's official Instagram page. The post stated, “ADENIYI JOHNSON is suspended indefinitely from AFRIMEK. He is no longer authorized to represent himself as a member or participate in club activities. This action follows significant breaches of the club’s constitution.” AFRIMEK, a prominent club within Nigeria’s entertainment sector, previously had Adeniyi Johnson as its Public Relations Officer.

  French Man Faces Trial for Drugging Wife and Allowing Strangers to Rape Her The trial of a French pensioner, Dominique P., has shocked the nation as he stands accused of orchestrating the rape of his wife by dozens of men over a decade, all while she was drugged and unaware of the abuse. Fifty men are being tried alongside Dominique P. in Avignon for their involvement in the crime, which allegedly took place in the couple's home in Mazan, France, and began when they lived near Paris in 2011.  Dominique P., a 71-year-old former employee of France's power utility company, EDF, is accused of recruiting the men online through a now-shut-down website and drugging his wife with powerful tranquillisers, such as Temesta, leaving her in a state akin to a coma. Investigators discovered hundreds of videos and images on his computer showing his unconscious wife being raped by the men, whom Dominique encouraged and directed during the assaults.  The horrific case, involving 92 rapes...

  German Politics at a Crossroads: Far-Right Victory Prompts Urgent Calls to Defend Democracy German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a strong warning to mainstream political parties, urging them not to collaborate with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party following its significant victory in the eastern state of Thuringia. The AfD's win in Thuringia marks the first time a far-right party has won a state parliament election in Germany since World War Two, raising concerns about the growing influence of right-wing extremism in the country. Scholz described the election results as "bitter" and "worrying," and called on all democratic parties to maintain a "firewall" against the AfD to prevent them from governing. The AfD also performed strongly in the neighboring state of Saxony, where it narrowly missed winning the state election. Despite the party's success, Scholz emphasized that democratic values must be upheld, and he urged other p...

 Court Convicts Man for Internet Fraud in Kaduna The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction and sentence of one Manasseh Hamza Bello (a.k.a Domingos Pereira) before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna. Bello was prosecuted on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation. The charge reads: “That you Manasseh Hamza Bello (a.k.a Domingos Pereira) (M), sometime in 2024 at Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, committed an offence, to wit: falsely presenting yourself as Domingos Pereira (a white man) on Facebook (an online social media application), which pretence you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 142 (1) of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law 2017.”   He pleaded “guilty” to the charge upon which prosecution counsel, M.U Gadaka prayed the court to convict and sentence him accordingly.   The judge cons...

 Stay Away from Internet Crimes, Olukoyede Charges Youths The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Cr Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to stay away from  internet crimes and thread the paths of integrity, transparency, and accountability for the sake of their future and progress of the nation.   He gave the charge recently while delivering a Goodwill Message at the Grand Finale of the Reality House's "Head-to-Head" debate at Universal Basic Education Commission, (UBEC) Training Facility, Abuja.   Olukoyede who spoke through  the Head, Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE11, Aisha Mohammed told the youths that “Corruption is not just someone else's problem, it is yours, mine, and ours. It is all about unfair advantages, the bribes the lies and the cheating. It is also the silent bystander, the ignored warning sign, and the compromised value. You have a choice: to a...

 Ronchess Global Resources Denies Involvement Of Pastor Adeboye's Son In Kaduna Contract Scandal, Blames State Government For Non-Payment, Project Delays Ronchess Global Resources Plc has denied that Adeolu Adeboye, son of Redeemed Christian Church of God's General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and one of its Board of Directors received over N8 billion from Kaduna State Government for a contract, but abandoned the project after 30% completion. SaharaReporters reported on August 27, 2024, that Adeolu, who secured the contract through Ronchess Global Resources Plc during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's administration, have been evading accountability for the diverted funds and unfinished project. But Ronchess Global Resources Plc in a rejoinder to the report dated August 30, 2024 with Ref: A&C/RC/PUB-01/08/2024, and titled "Pastor Adeolu Adeboye was never awarded any contract by the Kaduna State Government," stating that the contract for the projects was awar...

 Bandits think they are serving God, says Gumi Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, says bandits think they are serving by committing crimes. Gumi said this in a Facebook post on Sunday while reacting to the seizure of Mines Resistant Armour Personnels (MRAPs) by bandits. The MRAPs are said to have belonged to the military and were seized by bandits led by Bello Turji, a notorious kingpin known for his activities around the axis of Zamfara state. A viral video of the bandits jubilating after setting MRAPs on fire has since gone viral on the internet. In the post, Gumi said the bandits were fighting an “ethnic war that could easily be resolved” at the initial stage. The Islamic cleric said he warned the authorities against intensifying their kinetic approach against them, but they did not listen. “Initially Bandits were fighting an ethnic war that could easily be resolved,” Gumi said in the post entitled “Radicalisation of Bandits: I warned against the danger”. “I warned if the kinetic ap...

 Court Orders NCoS To Provide Binance Chief With Wheelchair A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service from Kuje to provide the detained executive of Binance Holdings Limited, Tigran Gambaryan, with a wheelchair. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order on Monday following a complaint from Gambaryan shortly after the court adjourned. The Binance chief, who was walking with crutches, abruptly stopped in front of Justice Nwite and lamented that his health had deteriorated since his remand at Kuje due to inadequate medical care. He admitted to the judge that although he has been living with a herniated disc for the past  12 years, his condition has worsened due to the lack of proper medical attention at the facility. Gambaryan also mentioned that he now has difficulty walking and would appreciate it if his counsel’s request for a wheelchair was taken seriously. Justice Nwite questioned the prison official present about why Gambaryan had b...

 Victor Osimhen has accepted to join Galatasaray on loan. Victor Osihmen may be heading to Turkish football club Galatasaray. According to football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen’s now asking for release clause at Napoli to become €75m instead of €130m… …also wants a break clause for January in case top clubs approach him over move.

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF THE BANK OF INDUSTRY  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board of the Bank of Industry Limited:  (1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, -- Chairman  (2) Dr. Olasupo Olusi -- Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer  (3) Mrs. Ifeoma Uz'Okpala -- Executive Director, Large Enterprises  (4) Mr. Shekarau Omar -- Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  (5) Mr. Usen Effiong -- Executive Director, Corporate Services  (6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi -- Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes (7) Mr. Rotimi Akinde -- Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk Management (8) Mallam Tajudeen Datti Ahmed -- Non-Executive Director, representing the Ministry of Finance Incorporated  (9) Mr. Adedamola Olufemi Young -- Non-Executive Director, representing Central Bank of Nigeria  (10) Reverend Isaa...

 Remi Tinubu Summons Oshiomhole Over Comments On Betsy Obaseki Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has reportedly summoned Senator Adams Oshiomhole over controversial comments he made regarding Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, wife of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The comments, which have been widely condemned, touched on Mrs. Obaseki’s childlessness, a sensitive personal issue that many feel should never have been brought into the political arena. According to sources within Aso Rock, the First Lady was deeply embarrassed and angered by Oshiomhole’s remarks. “Senator Oluremi Tinubu was visibly enraged when she learned about Oshiomhole’s comments concerning Mrs. Obaseki,” one insider disclosed. “She could not believe that a seasoned politician like Oshiomhole would stoop so low as to make such insensitive remarks about a woman’s personal life. It’s an affront to decency and to the values we should uphold in our political discourse,” she added. The source added that the ...

 DR Congo probes attempted jail break in biggest prison The government in the Democratic Republic of Congo said that inquiries were under way after an attempted jailbreak overnight from the country's biggest prison, AFP reported. The circumstances around the bid to bust out of Makala prison in the capital Kinshasa remain unclear. "There's an escape attempt at Makala central prison. Security services are on site to restore order and security," government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said Monday on X. "The situation is under control," Muyaya told national Congolese television from Beijing, where he is part of the official delegation accompanying President Felix Tshisekedi to this week's China-Africa summit. 'GUNSHOTS HEARD' While witnesses spoke of having heard gunshots, authorities have not given any figures or information on prisoners who managed to escape. Daddi Soso, an electrician aged in his 40s who lives in the area, told AFP he had woken in the...

 Fatal Bulletproof Charm Testing: 19-Year-Old Native Doctor Shoots Client Dead in Edo The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 19-year-old self-proclaimed native doctor following the death of his client during an attempt to test a bulletproof charm. The incident occurred on August 20, 2024, in Onumu Community, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. According to a statement released on Monday by the State Police Command spokesperson, SP Moses Yamu, the victim, identified as Alex Ezekiel, had approached the native doctor to obtain a charm purportedly capable of protecting against gunshots and cutlass attacks. After preparing the charm, the native doctor attempted to demonstrate its effectiveness by shooting Ezekiel. However, the charm failed, and Ezekiel sustained fatal injuries. Despite being rushed to Ifejola Hospital in Igarra, the victim was pronounced dead by a medical doctor. Yamu confirmed that the suspect has been taken into custody and will be prosecuted once th...

 INEC to deploy 5000 bvas for Edo state governorship election As preparations intensify for the upcoming Edo State elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to deploy over 5,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for the event. The elections are slated for September 21, 2024. INEC also emphasized its efforts to ensure a seamless and effective electoral process across the state’s 4,519 polling units and 211 collation centers. The election will involve 192 ward centers, 18 local government centers, and a state collation center in Benin City. An INEC official confirmed, “We will be deploying more than 5,000 BVAS devices for the Edo State governorship election.” In preparation, INEC has scheduled a mock voter accreditation for September 10, 2024, in Edo State to test the BVAS deployment and the electronic result upload process to the INEC Result Viewing portal. Additionally, the commission has completed the installation and confi...

 Minister directs NNPCL to sell PMS above N1000 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri has said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL) must sell petrol above the landing cost – currently at N1,117 per litre – to curb the smuggling of the products to neighbouring countries. Lokpobiri who disclosed this recently in Abuja, added that security agencies are complicit in smuggling activities. He said unless the NNPC Ltd imports and sells petrol above the landing cost, smugglers would continue to move petroleum products to neighboring countries. The group chief executive officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari had last month met the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on the rapid impact of the NCS’ “Operation Whirlwind” in reducing the smuggling of Premium Motor Spirit (also known as petrol) across Nigeria’s border communities. During the meeting, Kyari said PMS evacuation to border states had decreased fro...

 Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, El-Rufai Planning Merger Ahead Of 2027 Presidential Election To Remove Tinubu, Says PDP  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that candidates of three strong opposition parties in Nigeria are planning to form a merger to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the general polls in 2027. This was disclosed by the spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 2. According to the PDP spokesman, the three opposition candidates in the last presidential election for the Atiku Abubakar; Labour Party, Peter Obi and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso will put personal interests aside to work towards defeating the ruling APC and President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He added that had the party’s past leadership managed differences and party conflicts well, PDP chieftains like former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike, Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ...

 Court Remands #EndBadGovernance Protesters In Kuje, Suleja Prisons Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters in prison. The judge, on Monday, remanded nine male protesters in the Kuje prison while a female protester was remanded in Suleja. The court also fixed September 11 for trial and ruling on bail application by the protesters. This followed the arraignment of the protesters for alleged treason, mutiny and intent to destabilise Nigeria. The 10 persons who were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite are Michael Adaramoye also known as Lenin, Adeyemi Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Simon, and Angel Innocent. Others are Buhari Lawal, Mosiu Sadiq, Bashir Bello, Nuradeen Khamis, and Abdulsalam Zubairu. The defendants, who all pleaded not guilty, were arraigned on six counts of alleged treason, intent to destabilise Nigeria, conspiracy to commit felony and inciting to mutiny which is an offence punishable under Section 97 of...

 ‘Slash Legislators, Executive Salaries By 30/40 Per Cent’, Electoral Committee Proposes The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a slash in salaries of legislators and executive members by 30 and 40 per cent respectively.  This was proposed on Monday during an interactive session with Judiciary and political parties led by the Chairman, the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Sharafadeen Alli on the National Assembly Review and amendment of the Electoral Act 2022. According to them, the salaries of legislators should be reduced by 30 per cent while that of the executives be reduced by 40 per cent to cut costs. During the session, political parties also proposed that all elections – presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and State Houses of Assembly be conducted in a single day, asserting that the current staggered system of elections is not cost-effective. They also proposed the continuous voter registration link to the National Identity Number...

 10 Maritime Workers Abducted Along Bonny-Port Harcourt Waterway At least 10 maritime travellers are feared to have been abducted by sea pirates along the Bonny – Port Harcourt waterway. Though details are still sketchy, MAGIC FM gathered that the incident which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning is believed to involve 10 persons travelling between Bonny and Port Harcourt. Confirming the incident via telephone, the district Chairman, MARITIME Workers Union of Nigeria Rivers State district, Israel Pepple said “It’s not a rumour, it is real. 10 persons have been kidnapped this morning coming from Bonny to Port Harcourt. We’ve reported to the security agencies”. When contacted, the police public relations officer told our correspondent that they were aware that 10 people had been kidnapped, but that the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu had mandated the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Olugbenga Adepoju and the DPOs in that area to make sure th...

 Eguavoen names Ilechukwu, Ogunmodede assistant coaches Interim Super Eagles manager, Augustine Eguavoen, has selected Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede to assist him in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire, in a statement on Monday, said Enugu Rangers’ head coach, Ilechukwu and Ogunmodede of Remo Stars would assist Eguavoen for the two matches. “Ilechukwu led the Flying Antelopes to triumph in Nigeria’s elite division last season, with Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars in second place. “They will be joined in Uyo by Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere,” Olajire said. He said that players and officials of the three-time African champions are expected in Uyo on Monday to begin preparations for Saturday’s clash with the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium from 5 p.m. O...

  Governor Mbah Renames Obinagu Road to Mike Ejeagha Road in Honor of Folk Music Legend Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially renamed Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, to Mike Ejeagha Road. This renaming pays tribute to the legendary folk musician Mike Ejeagha, who has made enduring contributions to the preservation and promotion of Igbo folklore through his music. Governor Mbah’s decision to rename the road reflects the state’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of its cultural figures. Mike Ejeagha, a living legend, has played a pivotal role in enriching the Igbo cultural heritage, and this honor is seen as a fitting acknowledgment of his lifelong dedication to folk music. Residents of Abakpa Nike and fans of Mike Ejeagha have welcomed the renaming, viewing it as a well-deserved recognition for an artist whose work has deeply resonated across generations.

 Wike to face disciplinary committee over anti-party activities – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party has summoned the former Governor of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over alleged anti-party activities. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, made this known on Monday. Abdullahi stated that Wike had been summoned in a letter to appear before the Tom Ikimi-led PDP disciplinary committee set up by the party’s National Working Committee. He said, “Three weeks ago, we put up two committees in place, that of reconciliation and disciplinary, and Nyesom Wike is one of the persons to face the disciplinary committee, which is headed by elder statesman Chief Tom Ikimi. “The disciplinary committee will look into issues of anti-party activities. We’ve been receiving petitions regarding anti-party activities or sabotaging the party throughout the primary, leading to where we are now. These petitions against Wike and other part...

 AKWA UTD DECLARES DEFENDER SAMUEL GANDA MISSING The Management of Akwa United Football Club wish to bring to the attention of football authorities and the public that one of our players Samuel Ganda has failed to report at the team's camp two months after resumption and all efforts to reach him has been unsuccessful and we hereby declared him AWOL (Absent Without Leave). Samuel Ganda has one season playing contract with Akwa United until 2025 and he, his agent, Nigeria Football Federation, Nigeria Premier Football League and Akwa United Football Club all have copies of the contract agreement signed by both parties. Since his whereabouts is unknown to the club 60 days after resumption, we are compelled to issue this formal notice to all football clubs, football associations, licensed intermediaries (Agents) not to have any transfer dealings with the player as such engagement would be at their own risk and Akwa United will hold any responsible parties accountable for contractual vio...

 PRESS RELEASE Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Partnership with Indonesia at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum The Federal Republic of Nigeria has underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from September 1-3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, led the Nigerian delegation to the High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and the Joint Leaders Session. The Minister reiterated Nigeria's dedication to fostering a stronger partnership with Indonesia, emphasizing that both regions stand to gain significantly from enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. "The Indonesia-Africa Forum is a catalyst for a new era of cooperation, aimed at propelling bo...

  Far North Region: Lifeless Body of 14-Year-Old Boy Recovered From Water The lifeless body of a fourteen year old child was recovered from an artificial lake in the Dogba village, situated some 20 kilometers from Maroua in the Far North region by the Firefighters.  The victim, a young boy, is said to have drowned while he was swimming, late on Friday August 29, and could not be found the next day, when the search and rescue mission was organized, due do security reasons.  Sadly, the body, in an advanced state of decomposition, rejected by the waters, was recovered on Sunday September 1, and handed over to the family for the funeral.

 Police declare Andrew Wynne wanted over alleged plot to ‘overthrow’ Tinubu The Nigerian police high command issued a wanted notice for Andrew Wynne, a British national also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, accusing him of conspiring to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government. The police have launched a thorough investigation into how foreign mercenaries and other subversive elements allegedly plotted to undermine Nigeria’s democratically elected government. Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, revealed at a press briefing at Force Headquarters in Abuja that Wynne rented space at Labour House in Abuja under the guise of establishing ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ to conceal his subversive activities.   Adejobi stated that documentary evidence and confessions show Wynne issued directives and monitored the August protest. According to Adejobi, Wynne provided both financial and operational support to facilitat...

 Police unveil identities of officers killed by Shi’ites in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has unveiled the identities of the officers that were murdered by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, popularly known as Shi’ites. The officers were killed when the Islamic group launched an unprovoked attack on policemen stationed at the Wuse Market Junction on August 23, 2024. About three other officers were injured and left unconscious during the attack. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh identified the slain officers as ASP Innocent Agabi and Inspector Alexander Odey. While extending condolences to the deceased officers’ families, the statement noted: “As breadwinners for their families, one can only imagine the deep sorrow their loved ones are experiencing now.”

 Bike Rider Killed, Taxi Set on Fire by Separatist Fighters  Separatist fighters claiming to be members of the Fako Black Tar group have carried out a deadly attack on a bike rider in the Mile 16 Bolifamba area of Buea, South West region, on the morning of September 2, 2024. Eyewitness accounts and video footage show a taxi on fire, with heavily armed men moving around the scene.  A picture obtained by CNA reveals the lifeless body of the bike rider, who appears to have suffered fatal gunshot wounds. This latest attack comes amid the ongoing "ghost town" protests, where Mondays have been declared as days of civil disobedience.  Recent instructions from one of the separatist factions have specifically called for the burning of yellow taxis, further escalating the tension in the region. The fate of the taxi driver involved in the incident remains unknown.