By Abimbola Ogunnaike Akwa-Ibom State Police Command has arrested a former domestic staff, identified asPrince Thursday Okon, for allegedly kidnapping a Vice Chancellor of a private university, his former employer.The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi, while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said the VC was kidnapped on his way home by his former domestic staff sacked for criminal tendencies.He said the remaining kidnap ransom of over N2 million and the Toyota Corolla used for the operation was also recovered, while the VC has been reunited with his family.“On the 14th of April 2023,…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike A suspected ritualist, identified as Edu Udeme Ime, has been arrested for being in possession of human skull by the operatives of the Quick Response Squad of the Akwa-Ibom State Police command. The state Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durusinmi, while parading the suspect along with 268 others arrested for various offences, said Ime was arrested on 15 May, 2023.“On 15/05/2023 at about 8:05:pm one Edu Udeme Ime of Mbak Etoi village, Uyo was arrested at Urua Ekpa Junction by the command’s Quick Response Squad for being in possession of a human skull. The suspect could not give…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has hosted award-winning singer, Wizkid at his London home. The father of DJ Cuppy shared a photo from the singer’s visitation on his Instagram page.He revealed that Wizkid had visited his London home and that the visit was lovely. Of late, Wizkid has been in the news all over the world for good reasons as he is the only Nigerian musician who not only made the number one spot on the iTunes World Chart but maintained that top spot for more than one week courtesy of “one dance” He is also the First…
Multi-platinum producer turned artist TrackDilla has officially released his hotly anticipated new single “Oh Nah Nah”. The track promises to be another chart-topping hit, with TrackDilla known for nailing his signature style of seamlessly fusing classical and modern sounds. As an artist, producer, composer, and DJ, TrackDilla has created a buzz in the music industry with his butter-smooth voice and catchy tunes. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including De La Ghetto, Rotimi, Play n Skillz, Reekado Banks, Ir Sais, Fuego, KDDO and many more. With an international background spanning Africa, Europe, and now…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has distributed 300 Saudi Riyals (N75,000) to each of the more than 3,000 Bauchi pilgrims in the holy land of Mecca, the gazellenews.com reports. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Alhaji Mukthar Gidado, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Friday, 30 June, 2023 in Bauchi. Gidado, who said that the Governor made the donation when he visited Bauchi camp in the holy land to interact with the pilgrims, added that the gesture by the governor was to compliment the expenses incurred by the pilgrims during their stay in…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Turkish Super Lig club, Adana Demirspor have agreed to sign Henry Onyekuru on a permanent deal. Onyekuru, who moved to Adana Demirspor from Greek club, Olympiacos on loan last summer, endured a tough spell at Olympiacos, failing to register a goal in 14 league appearances. The Blue Lightnings paid Olympiacos €3.5m for Nigerian international, with the versatile forward signing a three-year contract. The 26-year-old scored eight goals and provided three assists in 30 games last season. Onyekuru previously played for KAS Eupen, Anderlecht, Galatasaray and Monaco. ReplyForward
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Police Command has stated that its operatives are on the trail of a customer who absconded with a Mercedes Benz GLB 250 worth N55 million during test drive in Abuja. It was gathered that a car dealer, Mohammed Manga had raised the alarm that a suspect identified simply as Henry, who disguised as a customer, absconded with the vehicle while testing it. Mohammed said one of his friends, who is also a car dealer, took the Mercedes Benz to a prospective buyer (Henry) for sale but trouble started when Henry begged…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The ally of the notorious scammer, Hushpuppi, Woodberry is said to face a 14-year jail term over an $8 million scam. According to reports, the US Federal prosecutors on Thursday, 29 June, 2023, told the judge to sentence internet fraudster, Woodberry to 14 years in jail for defrauding multiple US companies.Hushpuppi and his friend, Woodberry pleaded guilty to count one of the eight counts brought against him in the US court. After he pleaded guilty, Woodberry agreed to surrender $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and watches to the foreign government.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Makurdi Upper Area Court in Benue State, on Friday, 30 June, 2023, has ordered a 39-year-old man, Idris Abdullahi to be remanded for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint. The Magistrate, Mrs Dooshima Ikpambese, ordered that the defendant, a resident of 39, Eri St., North Bank, be kept at the Maximum Correctional Centre, Makurdi, pending advice of the state director of public prosecutions. The magistrate did not accept the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction and she adjourned the case until July 20 for mention. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Veronica Shaagee, the case was…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Port Harcourt-based pastor and founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere reportedly collapsed at the airport on Thursday, 29 June 2023, and was quickly rushed to the hospital. Chinyere, has been hospitalized over an undisclosed illness. Apostle Chinyere, who confirmed the development on his official Facebook page, shared a photo of himself on a hospital bed and asked his followers to pray for him.“Please put me in your prayers,” he captioned the photo.Fans and followers have since stormed the comment section of the pastor’s post to pray for his quick recovery. ReplyForward