TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE ALONG BENIN–SAPELE ROAD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE ALONG BENIN–SAPELE ROAD Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, was arrested on 12 September 2026 at Obaretin Community by troops conducting operations to disrupt criminal activities and safeguard major transportation routes within the area. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK-47 rifle, one magazine and eight rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. Other items recovered are one Tecno mobile phone, two bags, one torchlight, one music box and assorted charms. The suspect and recovered items are currently in troops’ custody for further investigation, while efforts are ongoing to establish his links to other criminal elements and determine his possible involvement in kidnapping and related activi...

DUTCH-NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEUR SLAMS KEMI BADENOCH: "YOU CAN CRITICISE WITHOUT RENOUNCING NIGERIA".(PHOTO).


 Dutch-Nigerian Entrepreneur Slams Kemi Badenoch: "You Can Criticise Without Renouncing Nigeria"


In a fiery response to recent comments made by UK politician Kemi Badenoch, Dutch-Nigerian entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi has sparked a heated debate about identity, loyalty, and the right to critique one’s homeland. Badenoch, a British Conservative MP of Nigerian descent, faced criticism after remarks that appeared to distance herself from her Nigerian heritage while addressing issues of governance and culture in Nigeria.


Adeyemi, a prominent tech entrepreneur and founder of a leading African diaspora investment platform, took to social media to call out Badenoch’s stance. “You can criticise Nigeria’s challenges—corruption, infrastructure, or governance—without renouncing your roots,” Adeyemi stated in a viral post on X. “Our identity is not a switch to flip off when it suits you. Nigeria’s flaws don’t erase its strengths or our shared history.”


The controversy erupted after Badenoch, in a recent interview, emphasized her British identity and critiqued aspects of Nigerian governance, prompting some to accuse her of disparaging her heritage. Adeyemi’s remarks resonated widely, amassing thousands of likes and retweets, with many praising her for defending the right to hold dual identities while advocating for constructive criticism.


“Nigeria, like any nation, isn’t perfect,” Adeyemi elaborated in a follow-up statement to The Lagos Times. “But to critique it while dismissing your connection to it feels like a betrayal. We can demand better from our leaders and still celebrate our culture, our resilience, and our potential.”


The debate has reignited discussions about the role of the Nigerian diaspora in shaping the country’s future. Supporters of Adeyemi argue that her call for accountability without disconnection reflects the nuanced experiences of millions in the diaspora. Critics, however, claim Badenoch’s perspective highlights the complexities of navigating multiple identities in global politics.

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