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 Kansas woman loses her life after backing into an airplane propeller while taking pictures. 37-year-old Amanda Gallagher was at the Air Capitol Drop Zone photographing people as they got off planes. As Amanda backed up in order to frame in a shot, she came into contact with a moving propeller. As a result she suffered massive trauma and was rushed to a local hospital where she sadly succumbed to her injuries. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Amanda Gallagher as they process this tragic accident.

 Two Kentucky residents lose their life in parachute aircraft crash. Jessamine County Sheriff's Department received a call at 6 p.m. Sunday evening to report what the caller believed to be a crashed airplane in a field. As deputies arrived on scene they discovered a single-powered parachute aircraft in the field. After closer inspection deputies found two deceased victims, 72-year-old Michael Murphy and 72-year-old Connie Murphy. Th FAA report indicates the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances during landing and then flipped over. According to reports Michael Murphy was a very capable pilot with over 20 years of experience.  Our thoughts are with the Murphy family. One more photo below. 

 A 19-year-old Canadian young woman found fatally burned by her mother inside of walk in oven at Walmart. This case is mysterious. Beautiful and friendly 19-year-old, Gursimran Kaur, worked at the Walmart in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her mother. On October 19th, Gursimran's mother grew concerned when she hadn't seen her daughter for over an hour. In addition, Gursimran was not answering her phone... which her mother found extremely unusual. She decided to search for her daughter. After searching the entire store, she eventually checked the walk in oven. To her horror, she found Gursimran deceased inside of the oven. According to the family's GoFundMe Gursimran was found burned to death. However investigators contend this is a very complex investigation and did not confirm a cause of death. They say that it may be a significant amount of time before there are any clear details in this baffling case. We will update with any new details. Our thoughts are with the entire family...

 LAGOS FIXES NOVEMBER 6 FOR Y2024 BECE RESIT EXAM The Lagos State Government has fixed Wednesday, 6th November, 2024, as the date for the conduct of the Resit for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, requesting the affected schools to commence the registration of their students who failed English Studies or Mathematics or both with the sum of #3,000.00 (Three Thousand Naira) only per candidate via the Lagos State Examinations Board's Portal: https://pay.examboard.com.ng with the Username and Password generated while following the guidelines outlined on the portal. The Director urged the authorities of the affected schools to treat the matter as urgent, reiterating that no excuses for failure to register their students for the examination would be accepted from anyone after the conduct of the Resit Examination.  Mr. Orunsolu added that the examination w...

 A fake Home Affairs office facilitating illegal marriages between illegal immigrants and South African women has been uncovered This sophisticated scheme involved acquiring identity documents of South African women and marrying them off to undocumented foreign nationals. Shockingly, a preliminary investigation has implicated at least one Department of Home Affairs official in colluding with suspects to facilitate fraudulent paperwork. The raid resulted in the seizure of numerous application forms, identity document copies, and electronic devices believed to have been used in processing these illegal marriages. This isn't the first time such incidents have occurred. In the past, Home Affairs officials have been arrested for facilitating fraudulent marriages involving illegal foreign nationals. More photos below. 

 27-Year-Old Crashed Port Harcourt Helicopter ‘Written Off, Scrapped’ By Canadian Aviation Company In 2018 With Registration Revoked The helicopter, operated by EastWind Aviation, was transporting contract staff members to the FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN facility when it tragically crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. A Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration number 5N-BQG which crashed recently close to Port Harcourt, Rivers State was presumed scrapped in 2018, investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed. The helicopter, operated by EastWind Aviation, was transporting contract staff members to the FPSO—NUIMS ANTAN facility when it tragically crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The tragedy occurred off the coast of Bonny Finima on Thursday.   The helicopter with manufacturer's serial number (MSN) 760486 was manufactured in 1997. Checks by SaharaReporters revealed that the helicopter was first delivered to Helikopter Service as SE-JFB. It was then bought by another aviation company in Ho...

 Otti, Eno to repair Abia-Akwa Ibom link roads The Governments of Abia and Akwa Ibom State have forged a partnership in road infrastructure to ensure the accessibility of roads linking the two neighbouring states. This understanding was reached during a condolence visit by the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on his counterpart, Umo Eno, at the Government House in Uyo over the weekend following the demise of the Akwa Ibom First Lady, Patience Eno. Speaking during the condolence visit, Otti expressed the government and people of Abia State’s condolences to Eno, his immediate family and the people of Akwa Ibom State for the loss of the First Lady, noting that her impactful life speaks volumes and her demise a grievous loss for the state and the nation. Despite the huge loss, he encouraged Eno to continue his people-oriented projects, assuring the support of Abia and fixing the roads linking the two states for the socioeconomic interest of citizens across the two states. “We will work ...

 Senate To Begin Screening Of Ministerial Nominees Tuesday The Senate is set to begin screening of seven ministerial nominees recently announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday (tomorrow). This follows the earlier request to the Senate by President Tinubu to confirm the new ministerial nominees. The President had hours after their nomination last week, written to the upper chamber, asking the lawmakers to consider and confirm the seven nominees for appointment as ministers. They include Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction), Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour & Employment), Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State Foreign Affairs), and Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade and Investment). Others are Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Livestock Development), Yusuf Ata (State, Housing and Urban Development), and Suwaiba Ahmad (State Education).

 Awka Court Sends 34 Internet Fraudsters to Jail Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, have convicted and sentenced 34 internet fraudsters to various jail terms. The convicts are; Kelly Maduabuchi Muonagu, Nwokwu Chibuike Valerian, Chinonso Stanley Boniface, Nnamani Makuo Paschal, Ifeanyi Aju Kingsley, Kalu Odeghe Olu, Ikenna Onyebor Maxwell, Fimber Chinedu Ifewuka, Ekeh Callistus Uche, David Chibuike, Chidera Emmanuel Eze, Eberechukwu John Amuka, Okafor Nelson Chinedu, Opara Ifeanyi Nathaniel, Joel Chukwuemeka Amechi, Nnazoba Daniel Ekene, Ikechukwu Prince Gerald, Shedrack Chibueze Ngene and Darlington Odom Oruta. Other include; Ifeanyi Celestine Akunwafor, Chinagorom Ifeanyi Destiny, Nwaugo Ifesinachi Paul, Somtochukwu Peter Ogbuefi, Emesurum Chinedu Stanley, Innocent Ikegbunem, Chidiukor Nnamani, Emmanuel Johnson Nwafor, Amuche Solomon Christopher, Ifeanyi Blessed Ikechineke, Eze John Ekene, Akubuogu Henry Kizito, Nwokeji Cosmas Uche, ...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT   PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER BLACKOUT IN THE NORTH, DIRECTS SPEEDY RESTORATION OF ELECTRICITY   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.   The President has directed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to speed up the pace of work to restore electricity to all the affected states in the North.   President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction of power infrastructure and other public assets that caused the unfortunate blackout.   In a meeting with the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, who briefed on efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission li...

 Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region over the weekend, the central African country's presidency said on Monday, Reuters reported. President Mahamat Idriss Deby was in the area on Monday to launch an operation to track down the assailants, a presidency statement said. The presidency blamed Sunday's attack on Boko Haram in a second statement issued later on Monday. The Lake Chad region has been repeatedly attacked by insurgencies including by Islamic State in West Africa and Boko Haram, which erupted in northeast Nigeria in 2009 and spread to the west of Chad. There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the group. Chad is an important ally for French and U.S. forces aiming to fight jihadists in the Sahel, which has become the epicentre of global terrorism under attack by factions loyal to al Qaeda and Islamic State. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have ended...

 ‘He sounded like contractors’ representative’, Umahi hits back at Rep Cttee chair David Umahi, Minister of Works, has hit back at Remi Oseni, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), who accused him of mispriority. Daily Trust had reported how Oseni berated Umahi during an interactive session on Thursday. Oseni had said Umahi’s focus is on funds, while neglecting what should be his priorities. “You are not here to tell us what we already know in the area of resources. So, if you are telling us the reason you have failed in fixing our road infrastructure is because of resources — don’t let me take you up on that because you concentrated your energy as a minister on less priority issues. “Don’t discuss resources. All the roads that we have across the country have failed. If you are addressing the existing roads with the resources that you have, Hon minister, we will not be where we are. Don’t discuss resources. “Last year, y...

 PANDEF sets up reconciliation committee to resolve Wike, Fubara crisis THE Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, led by the South-South leader, Chief Edwin Clark has set up a High Level Peace and Reconciliation Committee to mediate on and resolve the lingering crisis between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Nyesom Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. In a Communique issued at the end of its Special General Assembly meeting held in Port Harcourt weekend, PANDEF said that the reconciliatory committee is also saddled with the responsibility of nipping in the bud, all disputes and conflicts within the area. The Communique was signed by King Alfred Diette-Spiff, the Amayanabo of Twon Brass and first Military Governor of Rivers State as Co-Chairman, Board of Trustees; former Governor of Akwa ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, Co-Chairman, Board of Trustees; former Nigeria Ambassador to Scandinavian countries( Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway),...

 FG moves to boost food production to tame inflation — Edun In a bid to tackle inflation and ensure food security, the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to increase food production in the country. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, in his remarks at the Nigerian delegation’s wrap-up press briefing, during the 2024 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC, Sunday, stated that the government is focusing on collecting the wet season harvest and identifying small-scale farmers to ensure a good dry season harvest. Mohammed Manga, Director, Information and Public Relations said in a statement late Sunday night that the Minister stated further that efforts were being intensified to increase food production in the country and that with better harvests, the inflation rate would fall, given that food was responsible for 50 percent of the Consumer Price Index. He emphasised that “We need to remember that food represents 50 percent ...

 FG to set up Command and Control Centre over Irregular Migration The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja said it will soon establish a Command and Control Centre to check irregular migration into the country. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at the induction ceremony for operational officers of the Command and Control Centre for Regular Migration. He said; “Nigeria is at the centre of migration management within the subregion. Nigeria does not have the luxury that some other countries have, because of our geographical location. We are in the Sahel region and the Gulf of Guinea. The tendency for migration towards Nigeria from the sahelian states is there. “What we are doing today is the regular migration command and control centre. Very soon, we will come up with the irregular migration command and control centre. We won’t just rely on our airports but ensure that our land and marine borders, anybody coming in, is pre-profiled. Very soon the president wi...

 FG to ban wooden boats on inland waterways The Federal Government through the National Inland Waterways Authority has said that it is moving towards phasing out wooden boats on inland waterways. The Managing Director of NIWA, Bola Oyebamiji, made this known to editors during an interaction in Lagos. Speaking during the interaction, which focused largely on the safety of the waterways and the expansion of water travel, Oyebamiji explained that wooden boats constituted over 90 per cent of boats on the waterways. Oyebamiji said they accounted for the majority of accidents on the waterways nationwide. He said this was large because they had no regard for operational rules, “which included not traveling at night, overloading and failure to use life jackets by both operators and passengers.” According to him, traveling at night is a criminal offence. “Most of them have no light at all. Overloading is also an issue. And the boats are piloted by people of the lowest education in Nigeria,”...

 IFC, CBN sign deal to boost local currency financing in Nigeria The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group and the Central Bank of Nigeria have announced an agreement to scale up local currency financing, unlocking over $1bn in investments across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. This was according to a joint press statement from the IFC and the CBN on Monday. The agreement, signed by IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, will provide naira-based financing to sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, housing, energy, small and medium enterprises, and Nigeria’s youth and creative industries. This deal will enable private businesses to thrive by improving access to long-term, affordable local currency funding, essential for mitigating currency risks. The statement read, “IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Central Bank of Nigeria have signed an agreement to increase local currency financing to enable private b...

 Gov AbdulRazaq Approves Second Term for Engr Abdul Jimoh as Rector of Kwara Poly Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the reappointment of Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed as the Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic for a second term This was contained in a press statement signed by Halimat Garba, Public Affairs Relations, Information Division and obtained by Newsmen on Monday

  The Abia State House of Reps Member, Alexander Ikwechegh, who was caught on camera assaulting a bolt driver, Stephen Abuatseya, is currently with the FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, and is being questioned over his faceoff with the bolt driver.  He arrived at the FCT police command at 2:50pm and is still with the FCT police commissioner. In a statement titled “Nigeria Police Reacts to the Humiliation of Dispatch Rider by Abia State House of Reps Member” and signed by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Command confirmed it is aware of the incident involving the lawmaker and the bolt driver that took place on October 27, 2024, in the Maitama district of Abuja. ‘’Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted. The FCT Police Command expresses grave concern over Hon. Ikwegh’s ...

 I need my memory to be erased,Healing isn’t enough  – Halima Abubakar laments days after apologizing to Apostle Suleman Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has given update on her state of health as she speaks on her healing Halima Abubakar took to her Instagram story to lament how is no longer healing because it is not enough for her. The controversial actress claimed she is at a stage whereby she need her memory to be erased. “Healing isn’t enough; I need my memory to be erased” Recall that Halima Abubakar was suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria for defamation of her colleagues and other high profiled Nigerians. She was accused of slandering her colleagues, patrons and having extra marital affairs with a high profiled individual in the society. Following the suspension, Halima Abubakar issued an apology to famous Nigerian cleric Apostle Johnson Suleman over their longtime drama.

 A devastating hail storm swept through the Bohlabela Education District in Bushbuckridge last night, damaging 18 schools, including 8 high schools and 10 primary schools. Godide High in Rolle, near Thulamahashe, was the hardest hit.  Fortunately, the District responded quickly to ensure that the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams proceed as scheduled by making alternative arrangements. More photos below. 

 A 17-year-old girl in Delhi reportedly died by suicide after failing to clear the national Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), an exam required for entry into India’s top engineering institutes. The teenager, who was preparing for JEE after completing her 12th grade, left behind a note asking her parents to forgive her for not meeting their expectations, according to police. In the note, she wrote, “Forgive me, I couldn’t do it,” expressing the strain she felt from her academic performance. The tragic incident occurred in Okhla’s main market on Thursday when police received a call around 11:25 a.m. The girl reportedly jumped from the seventh floor of a building, the police stated. An investigation is now underway, with police citing study-related pressure and expectations as reasons she may have taken this step. Proceedings are ongoing under section 194 BNSS, according to the Delhi Police. This incident comes only days after another student suicide case in Delhi, where a second-year...

 TCN Assures Northern Nigeria of Swift Power Restoration Amid Security Challenges The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has addressed reports of an indefinite power outage in parts of Northern Nigeria, clarifying that efforts are actively underway to restore bulk power supply despite serious security challenges.  The outage, which has affected several states, was caused by the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line by insurgents. During a recent public hearing by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), TCN’s Executive Director for Independent System Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Nafisatu Ali, highlighted that TCN has engaged with the Office of the National Security Adviser to ensure adequate security support for its engineers working on the ground.  “Deploying engineers without security support is not feasible given the risks in the region,” she explained, assuring the public that TCN is dedicated to restoring power as soon as possible and that su...

 Betta Edu: Tinubu will renew hopes… things will get better Betta Edu, former minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says Nigeria is going through a phase and would soon emerge from it. Edu spoke on Sunday in Abuja during the celebration of her 38th birthday.  The ex-minister said she is confident that the President Bola Tinubu administration would take Nigerians to a better place.  She also pleaded for patience from citizens.  “And I want to thank God for all of you. Thank you for standing by me and supporting Nigerian youths,” she said. “I would use this opportunity to equally pray for our dear country, and I am confident that Nigeria will be better. I am confident that indeed hopes of Nigerians will be renewed. “I am confident that God will give the president and our leader President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the wisdom to be able to manage this country. And I am confident that things will change for the better. “What we want to say to Nigerians is that...

 Mohbad’s widow agrees to DNA test to determine son’s paternity Omowunmi, widow of the late singer and rapper, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, has expressed readiness to conduct a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of their only son, Liam. PUNCH Metro reported that the deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed a suit seeking a DNA test for his grandson. In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent. The family’s legal team led by Emmanuel Oroko, however, argued that attempts to serve Wunmi failed. The Magistrates Court, during its sitting on July 9, 2024, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, directed both parties to explore an alternative dispute resolution, leading to closed-door negotiations that also failed to yield an agreement. In a statement on Sunday, a representative of the family’s le...

 Hunter found dead in Ogun forest with bullet wounds A hunter simply identified as Femi has been found dead with bullet wounds in a forest in the Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed in a telephone conversation with PUNCH Online on Monday, that Femi had reportedly gone hunting with one Taoreed on Friday, but failed to return home. She noted that Femi’s delay in returning home had raised concerns with his wife who reported to the village head. The village head was said to have organised a search party to comb the forest and the search party found his dead body lying in the forest with bullet wounds. She said, “On 26/10/2024, one Grace James, a female from Ofemodoko village near Ijebu Igbo reported to the station that on 25/10/2024 at about 1700 hours, her husband, Femi, now deceased, went hunting with an individual known as Taoreed aka Kokoro, but failed to return to their village. “About 0700 hours on 26/10/2024, his d...

 "Beyoncé copied my speech at Kamala Harris rally," claims Amber Rose American model and rapper Amber Rose has publicly accused renowned singer Beyoncé of allegedly copying her speech after Beyoncé recently endorsed Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston. During the event, Beyoncé delivered a speech backing Harris, who has been a prominent figure in the political space. In a reaction, Rose, who had previously endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump at the party’s National Convention in July, claimed that Beyoncé’s remarks closely resembled her own words. Commenting on an Instagram post by The Shade Room that highlighted Beyoncé’s speech, Rose wrote, “She wanna be me so bad. Literally took my whole speech,” insinuating that Beyoncé may be emulating her. So far, Beyoncé has remained silent on Rose’s accusations.

 Nigeria qualify for U-20 AFCON, battle Ghana in WAFU B final The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating Niger Republic 3-1 in Lome, Togo on Sunday. The win ensured Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 AFCON in South Africa, while they will battle arch rivals Ghana in the final of the WAFU B U-20 championship on Wednesday. The Flying Eagles had to come back from a goal deficit to secure victory against their hard fighting opponent from Niger Republic. The Junior Mena of Niger went in front after only nine minutes of the second semi-final at the Stade Kegue, but Nigeria were unruffled. Instead, the Nigeria lads found a better shape and dominated afterwards, scoring three stunning goals that took them to the Final. Clinton Jephta finished with a plomb from outside the box to put Flying Eagles on level terms in the 35th minute, after an eye-catching interchange of passes among Kparobo Arierhi, Abba Maigari and Nasiru Salihu. J...

  Erik ten Hag has been Sacked by Manchester United with immediate effect! Ruud van Nistelrooy will replace him As interim manager, the decision has been made. Ten Hag’s two-and-a-half-year spell at Old Trafford ended on Monday after a poor start to the campaign. The development comes after a series of poor results, with United sitting 14th in the Premier League table. Ten Hag was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. The 54-year-old former Ajax boss was backed by new co-owners INEOS in the summer with a contract extension until June 2026. However, Man Utd’s underwhelming start to the new campaign has now seen the manager pay the price for their patchy form. More updates later. 

 ‘We Have Been Pushed To The Wall’, SSANU President Says On Nationwide Strike The National President of the  Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Mohammed Ibrahim said its members and those of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) embarked on the nationwide strike because they “have been pushed to the wall”. He revealed this on Monday. According to him, the two groups eventually decided to embark on the strike as a last resort, after several attempts and meetings with government officials to resolve the challenges had hit the rocks. The group commenced an indefinite nationwide strike within campuses of public universities on Sunday, to demand the immediate release of their four months’ withheld salaries. “We have made several efforts to engage with the government to resolve the situation. “Even before the extension we made on the 23rd, there were several extensions given. Recall that this is not a new issue. “In Ju...

 Several killed in Mozambique protests over poll results At least 10 people have been killed in Mozambique in protests over the October 9 presidential election, which was won by FRELIMO party candidate Daniel Chapo, TRT Afrika reported. The country's Public Integrity Center (CIP), an independent organisation, says the deaths have been recorded in different parts of the country following post-election violence, arising from youth-led protests. Mozambique's capital Maputo bore the harshest brunt of the demonstrations after Chapo was declared the winner with nearly 71% of the vote on Thursday. FRELIMO has been in power since Mozambique got independence from Portugal in 1975. FRELIMO party offices burnt Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, supported by the Optimistic People for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS), came second with 20% of the vote. The main opposition candidate, Ossufo Momade, of RENAMO party came third with nearly 6% of the vote. Mozambican media report tha...

  PRESS STATEMENT  NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ADDRESSES VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVING OFFICER AND CLEARING AGENTS  1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is aware of two separate videos circulating on social media involving one of its officers and clearing agents at Car Park C Terminal under the Tincan Island Port Area Command. The first video captures an incident in which the officer was subjected to what seems like an embarrassment and hostility. In contrast, the second shows a contrasting scenario in which agents warmly received the same officer.  2. It is pertinent to note that the NCS takes these incidents very seriously. Following standard protocol, the service has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding both videos. To ensure impartiality and thoroughness, the Customs Police Unit has been saddled to review the videos, gather statements from the officer in question, and engage relevant stakeholders associated with these incidents.  3. In line with...

 ‘I’ll make you disappear’ says Abia Rep, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted driver A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, on Sunday, assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him. The distressed driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, in a viral video filmed what transpired between them in Ikwechegh’s residence in Maitama, Abuja. The video depicted the visibly angered Reps member representing Aba North & South Federal Constituency (APGA) repeatedly slapping and insulting the driver for telling him to come out and get the snail the driver was meant to deliver to him. In the footage, Ikwechegh insisted that the request was disrespectful given his social status while threatening to make the driver “disappear” without facing any consequences. “Do you know who I am? I can make this man (driver) disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen. Can you imagine this rat? I am not going to give this boy one naira of my money. “I am not going to c...

 The Nigeria Police Force is aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, which took place on October 27, 2024, in Maitama, Abuja.  The FCT Command is actively handling the case following Mr. Abuwatseya's official report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters. The Police Force also urges the public to refrain from using the name or office of the Inspector-General of Police to intimidate others, as such actions undermine the values of impartiality that the IGP's office upholds. Watch video below. 

 BOLO: Minnesota man who was released on parole in March is on the run after taking the life of his pregnant girlfriend and shooting another victim during a carjacking. 36-year-old Mychel Stowers is being sought in connection to the October 19th fatal shooting of 35-year-old Damara Kirkland. He is being sought on two charges of second degree homicide due to Damara being 2 months pregnant. Officers in St. Paul, Minnesota were responding to reports of shots fired when they discovered Damara deceased on the floor. A short time after responding to the shots fired report,  police stated a 911 call was made in relation to a carjacking.  Once on scene at the carjacking incident, police learned a man matching Mychel's description had shot the driver of the vehicle and shot at his passenger before taking the car. The driver suffered a broken femur as a result of the gunshot wound. Forensic analysis has confirmed the firearm used in the carjacking was the same as the one used in th...

 A Kentucky mom who claimed "Facebook manipulated her into taking her children's lives" pleads guilty. 33-year-old Tiffanie Lucas was arrested after fatally shooting 6-year-old Maurice and 9-year-old Jayden Howard in her home in November 2023. At that time as authorities arrived on scene they witnessed Tiffanie Lucas exit the home and collapse on the driveway. As they made their way into the home they discovered a neighbor attempting to render first aid to the two boys. The neighbor informed police on scene that Tiffanie had shot her two sons.  The boys were rushed to a nearby hospital where sadly they succumbed to their injuries. Once Tiffanie was evaluated on the scene, police began to question her on the events of the evening. It was during this interveiw that Tiffanie indicated she was being manipulated via Facebook, the internet and wireless connection to take her children's lives. Earlier this summer, Tiffanie's lawyers filed a motion presenting their plans ...