Surely DNA Must Be Done — Late Singer Mohbad's Wife Break Silence

After much silence, Wunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer Mohbad,has reacted amid speculations about her child’s paternity.

Following the death of Mohbad, his properties and how they would be shared became a topic of public discussion after his family members were filmed at his gravesite plotting about it.

Soon, there were calls from some quarters to conduct a DNA test on Wunmi’s child to be sure it belongs to the late singer. This DNA matter has divided Nigerians.

Wunmi has maintained her silence so far, but she has now spoken.

She promised to wait until November 7, after the coroner’s inquest, to speak on her husband’s death. 

As for the topic of a DNA test, she said it is “definitely a must”.

Wunmi’s statement was shared by Iyabo Ojo.

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Court Adjourns Nigerian Ex-Minister, Diezani’s Bribery Trial To November 2025

The court hearing involving former Nigerian minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison -Madueke in the United Kingdom, over bribery allegations has been adjourned to November 2025

The Westminster Magistrates Court adjourned hearing on the suit on Monday, October 30.

Nigerian former minister, 63-year-old Alison-Madueke is on trial for allegedly accepting a £100,000 bribe.

On October 2, Michael Snow, the district judge at the Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom, granted Alison-Madueke bail in the amount of £70,000 after judging her “a flight risk.”

Before she was granted bail, Snow had put harsh conditions on Alison-Madueke, including an 11p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew and the wearing of an electronic tag at all times.

Alison-Madueke and four other people were detained in the United Kingdom in October 2015 on suspicion of bribery and money laundering.

The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) stated in August 2023 that they suspected Alison-Madueke of accepting bribes in exchange for awarding multi-million pound oil and gas contracts.

The NCA stated on its website that Alison-Madueke “is alleged to have benefited from at least £100,000 in cash, chauffeur-driven cars, private jet flights, luxury vacations for her family, and the use of multiple London properties.”

Meanwhile, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has submitted a warrant of arrest and request to the Crown Prosecution Services of the United Kingdom for the urgent extradition of Allison-Madueke.

EFCC had on October 2, revealed that it had commenced extraditing Mrs Alison-Madueke from the United Kingdom back to Nigeria over 13-count charges bordering on money laundering levelled against her by the anti-graft agency.

The commission further revealed that the money laundering charges for which Alison-Madueke is answerable to the EFCC, covered jurisdictions in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Nigeria.

The EFCC alleged that the former minister in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan from 2010 to 2015 stole $2.5billion from the Nigerian government while she was a minister.

In January 2023, Alison-Madueke asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate an order granted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for final forfeiture of her seized assets.

Also, on Saturday 27 May 2023, she instituted a suit against the EFCC and the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation over what she termed a false and malicious attempt to “paint her as a common criminal”.

This was filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, with Suit No. CV/6273/2023, and signed by her legal representation led by Mike Ozekhome, SAN.

Gunshots,Tear Gas Fired As Rivers Assembly Lawmakers Move To Impeach Gov Fubara Amid Rift With Wike

There uproar in Rivers state as Security personnel on Monday fired gunshots and tear gas on the premises of the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex as lawmakers commenced the process of impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

It was learnt that tear gas was used to disperse some lawmakers and protesters after the governor stormed the complex to prevent his impeachment.

It was earlier reported that the House Leader of the Assembly, Hon Edison Ehie had been removed from his position.

Ehie was removed as the Leader of the House amid the crisis in the Assembly on Monday.

Meanwhile, there was a fire outbreak at the House of Assembly Complex on Sunday night.

According to reports, the Assembly Complex was set ablaze by hoodlums, but efforts by the Federal Fire Service and security agencies helped put out the fire.

“House Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon Edison Ehie has been removed from his position as the Leader of the House,” a source told SaharaReporters on Monday.

It was also gathered that Ehie was accused of supervising the burning of the Assembly Complex on Sunday night to aid the governor.

“He was accused of supervising the burning of the House of Assembly to aid the governor.

“The governor is at war with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike,” the source added.

City of Houston, Texas, USA proclaims October 25 as FITCC Day

 

In recognition of Fidelity Bank Plc’s commitment to fostering bilateral trade and economic development between the city of Houston, Texas and Nigeria, the City of Houston has designated October 25 as “Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect Day”.

Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston officially declared the special day in a statement released from Houston, Texas, on Thursday, 26 October 2023.

The proclamation reads in part, “Whereas, The Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect summit committed to fostering bilateral trade and economic development between the city of Houston and Nigeria. The City of Houston commends Fidelity Bank Nigeria for their commitment to enhance international trade.

“Therefore, I, Sylvester Turner, Mayor of the City of Houston, hereby proclaim July 25, 2023, as Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect Day.”

It would be recalled that Fidelity Bank hosted the second edition of its international non-oil trade expo tagged FITCC Houston on 24 and 25 October 2023 in the city of Houston, Texas, United States of America. The event featured exhibitions by more than 160 businesses as well as several panel and networking sessions all tailored towards increasing the number of Nigerian businesses that export into the US market and enabling exporters to build capacity to improve product quality and meet international standards amongst other objectives.

“We are grateful for the warm welcome from the Houston community and residents of Nigerian descent. Quite often we are asked why we choose to host this year’s FITCC in the city of Houston and our response has revolved around the economic opportunities provided by its demographic profile and ethnic diversity as well as its strategic location which makes the City the ideal destination for international trade and a transit point to other regional markets in the South of the United States of America”, remarked Fidelity Bank’s MD/CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe in her welcome address at FITCC Houston.

Ranked as one of the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged customer commercial bank with over 8 million customers serviced across its 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom as well as on digital banking channels.

The bank was recognized as the Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023 and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards. The bank has also won awards for the “Fastest Growing Bank” and “MSME & Entrepreneurship Financing Bank of the Year” at the 2021 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

Bishop Oyedepo’s Son Leaves Living Faith Church To Start Own Ministry

 

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position as national youth pastor of the Youth Alive Fellowship (YAF), the youth arm of the church.

This was disclosed by Church Gist, a platform owned by Pastor Leke Beecroft, one of the pastoral assistants at the church’s headquarters in Ota.

Just last month, September 2023, Isaac was announced as the national youth pastor of YAF, taking over from Pastor David Nwabueze who was transferred to Nasarawa State.

Isaac is said to be planning to begin a new ministry independent of the Living Faith Church.

He was ordained as a Living Faith Church pastor by American preacher Kenneth Copeland in May 2007.

In a recent interview, he said his purpose in life was “to reclaim a generation and to ensure that this generation sees the fire God’s revival in our generation.”

Isaac pastored the Winners Chapel International in South Africa; Maryland, United States; and Lokogoma, Abuja before he was redeployed to the headquarters in Ota, Ogun State.

 

I Don’t Trust My Late Son’s Wife, Wunmi – Mohbad’s Father Says

 

The father of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba a.k.a Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, on Wednesday, October 25, told a coroner’s court sitting in Lagos that he doesn’t trust the wife of his deceased son, Wunmi.

It was reported that while testifying during the corner’s inquest into the death of his son, Mr Aloba told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that he and his son lived together for 18 years. He said late Mohbad left home when he was of age and began to live with Marley, assisting the Marlian record label boss while pursuing his own music career. That he did not know the exact house in which his late son was living with Naira Marley. Aloba told the coroner that he did not know the exact house in which his late son was living with Naira Marley.

According to him, his deceased son’s landed property were in the custody of his mother-in-law, adding that the deceased often told him about his possessions held by his wife and her family. He claimed that Mohbad’s wife put sleeping pills into his food sometimes and that she even slept with another signee.

“I shared 18 years together with my son, and he had no record of any terminal disease. I only took him to a chemist when he was 16 for treatment of rashes. I don’t trust his wife. My son told me she always put sleeping pills in his noodles and went to another room to sleep with another signee in the same house. Mobhad made efforts to reconcile me with his mother,” he said

He also told the coroner that Mohbad bought a car for him after reconciling with his mother.

I Was Only 14years Old When My Step Siblings Used Me For Sexual Experiment – Cynthia Morgan

 

Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan, has revealed that her half-siblings used her for sexual experiment. She also demanded a DNA test to confirm her biological dad.

The singer made the revelations on her Instagram story on Monday, expressing doubts about her paternity due to the way she had been treated at home.

Cynthia claimed that when she was 14 years old, her half-siblings began using her for sexual experiment. They allegedly stopped after she told her mother, but started to bullying her for telling.

She further bemoaned her father’s attitude of entitlement, saying that only a “fraudulent father” would instruct his kids to “take care” of him before he prayed for them.

She wrote, “I was 14 when I lost my virginity in my father’s house because my half-sister and half-brother decided to be using me for s3xual experiment.

“This shit went on for months till I was able to tell my mum and (they) went on to start bulling me in school and telling their friends not to befriend me and always pick on me so they would beat me.

“I went through all of this as a teen, now it’s their father’s turn.

“We gats(have to) do this DNA test. There will be no peace for the wicked.

“And mind you all, this would have been a thing of the past, if this man didn’t come back into my life in 2016 to finish what he and his children started.

“My supposed father’s favourite phrase is ‘you have to take care of your father o, you have to take care of your father o. So he can always pray for you.

“Bro, I don’t have and btw (by the way) I don’t even owe you a WAEC certificate.

“And if my money is equal to your prayers then you’re a fraudulent father.

“I always knew the part of him being a fraud though. Reason I am finally asking for a DNA.

Mohbad Was Killed By Naira Marley’s Enemies After He Left Marlins Record – Portable

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, has said the late Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad was killed by the enemies of Naira Marley.

Naira Marley owns Marlian record label, where Mohbad was a signee before they parted ways.

The singer made this known in a viral video.

According to him, Mohbad was nurtured and supported by Marlian Records but he turned his back on the team.

He alleged that Mohbad accused the label of not showing love, which led to his departure and affiliation with Naira Marley’s rivals.

Portable, who spoke in Yoruba, said, “The ground now rejects betrayers nowadays. Mohbad died because of his betrayal, do you understand?

“The music industry has been ‘cast’ and I am going to ‘cast’ you all. Naira Marley was roped. They wanted to send me to prison but God saved me.

“We are the ones who see and help boys from trenches, and you would not see them then. That was how they did when Mohbad had a problem with Marlians. He said no one liked him.

“Who doesn’t love you? The person who built you no longer loves you? He went as far as rolling with the haters and enemies of Marlians. You know those I’m talking about.

“Why is it that whenever you leave your helper’s side you will go to his enemies? They’ve only done part 1, I didn’t go to prison and they are ready to do another one.”

“Naira Marley was implicated, Naira Marley’s opponents were the ones who killed Mohbad,” he said.

“When Mohbad was a betrayer, he was chilling with Naira Marley’s enemies, that’s why he was killed. He double-crossed; do you understand? Yes, it’s Mohbad.

“This life, don’t be so bad so that you can see tomorrow. In case you want to ‘Japa’ like Marley, he was implicated and God will definitely save Marley because Marley is a helper. They wanted to do to me what they did to Marley.

“They brainwash the guys we are helping and turn them into our enemies. My enemies are using my guys to attack me. I am the biggest bird, and the bird’s food belongs to the bird and the bird will fly with it.

“Don’t cross-carpet because you want to blow, it’s gone like that,” Portable added.

There’s No Money In Nigeria, Federal Government Just Managing to Pay Salaries – Budget Minister, Atiku Says

 

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu has lamented about the country not having enough money to take care of the challenges that comes with increased population.

Bagudu, who was represented by the ministry’s Director of International Cooperation, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro at an event in Abuja on Friday, October 20, urged non-governmental organisations to help the government cover some spaces.

He noted that Nigeria’s population is fast increasing, and unemployment is surging amid high inflation rate. The minister said;

“Government faces enormous challenges especially now; the government is facing a revenue deficit. There is no money anywhere in the country; the government is just managing to pay salaries.

“The growth rate is very slow and the population growth is fast pacing and increasing. Unemployment is surging in the midst of high inflation.”

Ex-senate President, Bukola Saraki Foundation Clears Bills Of Sick Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu

 

Help has finally located veteran Nigerian comic actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu

Few days ago, the actor on his sick bed made a video asking Nigerians for financial assistance and prayers.

Mr Ibu also revealed if he doesn’t get help, he’s leg may be amputated. However, former Nigerian senate president, Bukola Saraki has come to his aide by clearing all medical bills of the actor.

The foundation wrote:

“The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades.

When we learned of his recent health challenges and the financial burdens associated with his medical treatment, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to assist in any way we could. We promptly paid off his entire medical expenses as of Wednesday.

We encourage everyone who can to come forward and assist in any capacity, whether it’s through financial contributions, moral support, or prayers.

We wish him a swift and complete recovery.”

Generator Dealers, Diesel Suppliers Are Frustrating Efforts Of Government To Provide Nigerians With Electricity – Ex-Power Minister, Nnaji

 

The former Minister of Power, Prof Bart Nnaji has accused diesel suppliers and generator dealers of sabotaging the efforts of the government and power distribution companies in providing steady electricity to Nigerians.

Nnaji spoke Wednesday while speaking as a guest on Flo 94.9 FM Umuahia on the programme called ‘South East Political Roundtable’.

The Chairman of Geometric Power Company Ltd, operators of Aba Power, said diesel suppliers and generator sellers had caused blackouts in the country, adding that some of the dealers had approached him, complaining that he (Nnaji) was ruining their businesses.

Nnaji, in the programme monitored by SaharaReporters, said, “Nigeria is a big user of generators because of our enormous power needs and those who are in the business would not want any interruption.

“The diesel suppliers feel that a stable power supply would destroy their business. In fact, some of them came to me that I am ruining their business and I advised them to get into a better business, maybe power generation.”

The former power minister stated that like some other sectors, the power sector has some cabals who benefit from poor power supply.

“A graphic picture of how dangerous the diesel suppliers can be is when we were in government, somewhere in the South West, some men cut down 30KVA lines to stop electricity supply to thousands of users.

“Unfortunately, the diesel supplying company sponsored the operation; incidentally the power cable fell on one of them who later confessed to the crime,” he said.

Chad’s Defence Minister, Yaya And General Secretary, Haliki Resign After Their Sex Tapes Leaked

 

Chad’s defence minister, Daoud Yaya Brahim and the general secretary, Haliki Choua Mahamat on Wednesday tendered their resignations amid sex scandals, Reuters reports.

The defence minister and the general secretary’s resignations were confirmed by the government’s spokesman in a statement after two separate sex tapes purporting to show the men were shared widely on social media.

According to the statement, the resignation letters were accepted by Prime Minister Saleh Kebzabo.

The tapes, which went viral on Sunday and Monday, allegedly showed the males indulging in personal acts with other persons

Nigerians Are Suffering Because Of Bad Leadership – Governor Obaseki Lament

 

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has blamed the current socioeconomic challenges bedevilling the country on poor leadership decisions by the nation’s leaders.

Obaseki, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, said as an investment banker, he foresaw the hardship faced by Nigerians today as a result of bad economic decisions by leaders of the country and raised the alarm on the need for corrective measures to correct the situation.

He, however, added that his warnings were ignored.

He said as a governor, he understands that Nigerians are passing through tough and difficult times.

Nigerians should be resilient and not lose hope, Obaseki added.

The governor said, “I know as a Governor that we are all going through suffering in the land. I understand how the economy works and saw this ahead of time.

“I have been shouting since I became Governor that the way we are going and the kind of decision many of us politicians were making will bring about hardship.”

He further noted, “Nigeria was never like this before. God in his mercy endowed Nigeria like no other country in the World.

“How many countries in Africa have 100 million people not to talk about 200 million? God designed us as the biggest market in Africa. God gave us all and the problem we are facing as a nation is the one created by us, particularly our leaders.”

“If you are a leader and you are not ready to sacrifice yourself, then you are not ready for leadership.

“Leadership is not how much you can get for yourself. Nigerians are suffering today due to bad leadership. Nigeria is rich in terms of resources and has no business with poverty and suffering. We can grow and produce all we need to consume in Nigeria, so why are we not doing it?” he asked.

Houston, Texas gears up for Fidelity Bank's FITCC Trade Expo

 All is now set for the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) billed for Houston, Texas in the United States of America.

Labeled as FITCC Houston, the second edition of the international expo will take place from the 24th to 25th of October, 2023 at the plush George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas.

Following the successful maiden edition that held last November in London with over $200million worth of deals closed, the bank is set for another edition of the globally rated expo. This year’s edition follows the tradition of promoting Nigeria’s non-oil exports as well as facilitating integrations to global supply-chain networks.

“Fidelity Bank is very much invested in supporting export trade and has consistently demonstrated this by the interventions and innovations that we bring to the space,” Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe talks up the motivation behind FITCC 2023:

“Beyond the instrument of financing, some of our key interventions in the space revolve around business management capacity development with initiatives like the Export Management Programme (EMP) which we host in partnership with the Lagos Business School and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and market access development initiatives like FITCC.”

Over the course of two-days, guests would be exposed to exhibitions by some of the very best of Nigerian businesses operating in the commodities, agriculture, FINTECH, fashion, arts, and allied sectors. Similarly, several panel discussions would hold across the various halls at the venue as stakeholders and leaders in the business, regulatory and investment sectors of the US and Nigerian economies share ideas on bilateral trade opportunities.

FITCC Houston would climax with a gala dinner on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 which would feature award-winning Nigerian hip-hop star, Kcee amongst other entertainers. Registration for this event is still open at www.fitccusa.com.

Ranked as one of the best banks in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank is a full-fledged customer commercial bank with over 8 million customers serviced across its 251 business offices in Nigeria and the United Kingdom as well as on digital banking channels. 

The bank was recognized as the Best Payment Solution Provider Nigeria 2023 and Best SME Bank Nigeria 2022 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards. The bank has also won awards for the “Fastest Growing Bank” and “MSME & Entrepreneurship Financing Bank of the Year” at the 2021 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards.

Appeal Court Sacks Adamawa Senator, Ishaku Abbo

The Court of Appeal on Monday, October 16, nullified the election of Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District.

In its ruling, the court ordered INEC to withdraw the Certificate of return issued to Senator Abbo, and re-issue it Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai of the PDP.

Abbo contested on the platform of the APC in the February 25, 2023 National Assembly election and was declared winner by INEC.

Fake Lawyer Who Has Won All 26 Cases He Handled In Court Arrested By Kenyan Authorities

Kenyan authorities have arrested a fake lawyer, Brian Mwenda, who has won 26 cases while parading himself as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

According to reports, the lawyer handled 26 cases before High Court Judges, Magistrates, and Court of Appeal Judges before his arrest, all of which he won.

He was arrested by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nairobi Branch Rapid Action Team (RAT) for false pretences.

He was apprehended when the RAT received public complaints.

Nairobi Branch disclosed on their X account that he is not an advocate and does not have a license to practice law in Kenya.

“It has been brought to the attention of the LSK Nairobi Branch through the Rapid Action Team (RAT), that the man has been presenting and conducting himself as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a member of LSK Nairobi Branch,” read the notice in part.

He is being held at the RAT headquarters pending further investigation.

Photo: The Alternative Bank Debuts with Spectacular Multi-City Launch

The Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s newest entrant into the financial services sector, launched in spectacular fashion by holding simultaneous launch events in three major cities across the country - Lagos, Abuja, and Kano, making it the first synchronized multi-city brand launch in Nigeria’s history.

The Alternative Bank is the ethical banking subsidiary of Sterling Financial Holdings.

L-R: Chairman, The Alternative Bank, MUHTAR BAKARE; Executive Chairman Stratevium Nigeria LTD, DR. PRISCA NDU; Head of Product Omnibiz, ZAINAB ARILESERE and CEO, The Alternative Bank:, HASSAN YUSUF during the launch of The Alternative Bank in Lagos recently.

Speaking from Lagos, Managing Director of The Alternative Bank, Hassan Yusuf, said, “We believe that banking should be a platform for shared prosperity, where everyone benefits. And this explains why we refer to our customers as partners, because we believe we are on a journey of wealth creation where profits are shared, and customers are provided with funds without incurring interest charges.”

Speaking at the launch event in Abuja, Executive Director of The Alternative Bank, Garba Mohammed, said “The Alternative Bank is here to create wealth-for-all in a sustainable way, by doing things differently and taking a different model to partnering with its customers.”

The launch events featured the presentation of digital products to attendees, designed to bring more people into the formal financial sector with an albeit unconventional approach to e-commerce, investments, assets financing, and renewable energy with solutions such as AltMall for e-commerce, AltInvest for ethical retail investments, AltPower for affordable renewable energy solutions, AltDrive for new and pre-owned vehicle financing, and WasteBanc for the monetization recyclable waste. 

In recognition of the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses, The Alternative Bank offers personalized financial consultations, tailored solutions, and one-on-one guidance towards ensuring that customers achieve their financial goals. The zero-interest banking principle is dedicated to fostering sustainable practices, responsible investments and financial decisions that contribute to positive social and environmental impacts.

The Alternative Bank also recently launched an innovation in retail investments with the first AltCoin which affords investors the opportunity to preserve and grow their wealth by investing in gold.

The Alternative Bank started in 2014 as Sterling Alternative Finance, after the Central Bank of Nigeria licensed then Sterling Bank Plc to operate a non-interest banking business and has since grown to become one of the largest ethical banks in Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector. 

With the recent completion of Sterling’s transition to a full-fledged financial holdings company, The Alternative Bank will operate as the non-interest banking subsidiary of the Group, while Sterling Bank Limited will continue to provide conventional banking services.

Two Die, Others Injured In Osun Collapsed Building

 

Two people were on Thursday confirmed dead following injuries they sustained when a storey building under construction in the Eweta area of Ikirun, Osun State, collapsed.

The deceased and two others were said to be working in the building Wednesday evening when it collapsed and trapped them.

A resident simply identified as Lateef, during an interview with PUNCH Metro, said the victims were evacuated by some residents who rushed to the scene.

He said the building owner and one woman among the victims died while on admission at the hospital.

He said, “Some minutes to 7pm on Wednesday, we heard a loud noise from a construction site in our area and people rushed to the scene.

“When we got there, we saw that a storey building under construction had collapsed and search-and-rescue started immediately. We evacuated four people from the rubble, three females and a male. We learnt they were working in the building when the incident occurred.

“The victims were taken to a hospital here in Ikirun. All of them were in critical condition. But this morning (Thursday), we were told that two of the victims died.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state, Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed the incident.

Adeleke added that though the building was still under construction, it was already being used as a church.

She said, “A storey building being used as a church collapsed yesterday (Wednesday) around 6.45pm. The church building is in the Eweta community in Ikirun.

“Our officer that visited the scene said the affected building was still under construction and some workers were working inside it when collapsed.

“Four people were trapped under the rubble. They were later evacuated and taken to a nearby hospital. Three women and a man were evacuated.

“As of this morning, Thursday, two of the victims have died. One of the deceased was the owner of the building.”

Meanwhile, a man identified simply as Seun has escaped narrowly after a building in the Old Bank area of the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State collapsed on Wednesday.

Report gathered that although no casualties were recorded, the stairs of the collapsed building fell on the victim, who was trapped for hours before being rescued.

An eyewitness who spoke with PUNCH Metro revealed that the building had been distressed for a long time before it finally caved in around 5.20pm.

Speaking on the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro on Thursday, said the victim was receiving treatment.

“The man is responding to treatment at a hospital. The place has been cordoned off. We have also reached out to the local government authority to seal the place off,” Odutola told our correspondent in a WhatsApp chat.

Nigerian Woman Arrested For Pouring Hot Cooking Oil On Her Husband In His Sleep

 

A woman named Hope Nwala was apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command for pouring cooking oil on her husband, Ekelediri Nwankwo while he was sleeping. This incident occurred in Okehi Etche Local Government Area of the state following a disagreement, between them.

According to reports it is said that the individual, in question who comes from the Obite community, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA escaped from Okehi after carrying out the crime on October 11 2023.

The state Police Commands spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe Koko confirmed the incident on Thursday stating that the woman had been apprehended by officers who had been tracking her.

“The authorities have taken the wife into custody arresting her this morning (on Thursday) and bringing her to the police station. They plan to question her and then take action based on the investigations findings. As of now the investigation is still ongoing ” stated the Public Relations Officer (PPR).

Narrating his ordeal, the victim said his wife suddenly started putting up strange behaviour soon after her younger sister moved in to live with them.

Nwankwo said he decided to send his sister-in-law packing due to her disrespectful attitude towards him in their home and for dressing indecently but said his decision did not go down well with his wife who opposed it, leading to a heated argument.

“I had told my wife’s younger sister to leave my house because of the way she had started dressing, and the way she occupied my matrimonial bed even when I was around,” he said. 

“No young guy will tolerate such a behaviour, but my wife refused the younger sister to leave the house

“I also saw my wife alone with one tall black guy in the shop I rented for her. Not that he is in for business, but he followed my wife and her sister here and there

“Following all these, I called her younger sister and gave her N2,000 transport fare to go home so that I could actually understand what was going on in my house

“But my wife got upset. While I went to bed to sleep, she poured boiled groundnut oil on me, and then started hitting me with a hammer.”

Breaking: Auxiliary Nurse Is The Prime Suspect In Mohbad’s Death — Lagos Police

 

The Lagos State Police Command has identified Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe, an auxiliary nurse, as the prime suspect in Mohbad’s death.

The Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, in a press briefing on Friday, October 6, disclosed that Ogedengbe administered “multiple and highly potent” injections to the 27-year-old singer.

Owohunwa revealed that the injections, consisting of Tetanus Toxoid, paracetamol, and Cetrazone — an antibiotic — were administered at Mobad’s residence on September 12.

The medications were said to have triggared an immediate reaction, including vomiting, goosebumps and convulsion.

According to him, Ogedengbe was unqualified to perform the role of a home nurse and did so in a non-clinical environment and professionally negligent manner

The CP also named Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy, and one other as suspects in the case.

He added that so far 26 witnesses have been identified in the ongoing investigation of the singer, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba.

“Five suspects have so far been interrogated in relation to the ongoing investigation,” he said.

He said Mohbad’s childhood friend, Ibrahim Oluwatosin Owodunni aka Primeboy, attended a show with Mohbad on September 10, which culminated in a physical fight between the two that led to the late singer’s injury.

“The management of the injury subsequently resulted in his death,” Owohunwa said.

Police Officer Dismissed For Raping 16years Old Girl In Police Custody In Benue State

 

The Police Command in Benue has dismissed one Belasa Iyangedue, a constable for allegedly raping a 16 years old girl, Nguemo Terkaa while in detention.

The State Commissioner of Police Bartholomew Onyeka confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday, October 3, in Makurdi.

CP Onyeka said the dismissed constable committed the crime at Tse Agbaragba Divisional Police Station, Konshisha LGA. He added that the dismissed officer was already facing prosecution.

Police officer dismissed for allegedly raping 16-year-old girl in police detention

The victim was detained at the Station on 15th August over a defamation offence.

While in detention, the constable allegedly removed her from her cell in the night, took her into one of the offices and allegedly raped her.

The victim, after her release on bail the next day, reported the incident to the Divisional Police officer, leading to the arrest of the constable and the case brought to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Makurdi.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, said, “The dismissed constable committed the crime at Tse Agbaragba Divisional Police Station, Konshisha LGA.

“The police is a disciplined organ and being the statutory organ responsible for crime and fighting crime and management, such people are not allowed to stay in the system.

“He was not only dismissed, he is facing prosecution.”

The alleged rape comes less than one year after Belasa Iyangedue was celebrated on Facebook by friends following his passing out parade after months of training to join the police force.

Lagos Court Remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry In Custody Over Mohbad’s Death

 

A Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State has remanded controversial singer Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, in police custody. hi

Both of them were remanded on Wednesday for 21 days after the Lagos State Police Command pleaded with the court to remand them for 30 days pending the completion of their investigation into the death of Naira Marley’s former signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

However, the police earlier on Wednesday declared singer, Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy, wanted and N1 million bounty was put on his head for his refusal to honour their invitation in connection with the death of Mohbad.

Police Declares Mohbad’s Childhood Friend, Prime Boy Wanted Over His Death, Offers N1million Bounty

 

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, declared singer, Owodunni Ibrahim, aka Primeboy wanted and offered N1million Bounty over his refusal to honour its invitation in connection with the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

The command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this on his X handle, described Ibrahim to be “approximately 1.64-m tall, male, dark-complexioned with tribal marks and Yoruba by tribe and alleged that the suspect did not honour police invitation successfully sent to him since the commencement of investigation on MohBad’s death.

According to the PPRO, Ibrahim’s last known address is 3rd Power, Oke Eletu, Ikorodu.

“If seen, contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727,” Benjamin stated.

He added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, is giving a sum of N1 million to anyone with useful information leading to his arrest.

“CP Idowu Owohunwa hereby offers a handsome reward of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only) to anyone with useful information leading to his arrest,” he posted.

Mohbad, a former signee of Naira Marley’s record label, died at the age of 27 in Lagos.

Naira Marley Has Been Arrested — Lagos Police Say

According to the Nigerian Police spokesperson, Benjamin, Naira Marley has been arrested over the death of Mohbad.

Naira Marley returned to Nigeria this night and has been taken into custody, the Lagos PPRO confirms.

He made this known via his official X platform.

He tweeted

Nigeria’s President, Tinubu Approves Additional N10,000 For Workers

 

President Bola Tinubu has approved additional N10,000 for workers for a period of six months.

This follows a meeting which the Federal Government officials had with labour leaders on Sunday to avert the looming nationwide strike.

At the meeting chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, it was agreed that the N25,000 which the president promised low-cadre workers for six months would be made available to all workers.

However, the Labour leaders reportedly rejected the offer and demanded more.

Shortly after, reports on the development were filed, the presidency issued a statement announcing the additional N10,000 increase.

“The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

The parties noted the following:

i) The Federal Government has announced N35,000 only as provisional wage award for all treasury-paid federal government workers for six months following further consultation with President Bola Tinubu.

ii) The Federal Government is committed to fast-tracking the provision of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease public transportation difficulties associated with the removal of PMS subsidy.
iii) The Federal Government commits to the provision of funds for micro and small-scale enterprises.

In light of the discussions held during the meeting, the following were the major highlights:

The Federal Government urged the Labour unions not to embark on strike action as the issues in dispute can only be resolved when workers are at work.

Labour Unions made a case for higher wage awards. A sub-committee to be constituted to work out the details of implementation of all items regarding government interventions to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

The labour delegation was led by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, Dr Tommy Etim Okon, Deputy President, TUC, NLC General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, among others.”

I Inherited N359 billion Debt From Ortom – Benue State Governor, Alia Lament

 

Benue state governor, Hyacinth Alia has disclosed on Sunday that his administration inherited N359 billion as debt from the past administration of Samuel Ortom.

Mr Alia disclosed this at an interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.

The church service was organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Benue State chapter, at the Methodist Cathedral, South Bank, Makurdi.

The governor, a Catholic priest, said that despite the debt burden, he was determined to reposition the state by providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

“What we inherited was nothing to be proud of, but we will do what will make us all proud. I inherited over N359 billion in debt,” he said.

He regretted that the state lost billions of naira worth of agricultural produce and other property to herders’ attacks on farmers.

Mr Alia said the condition of rural dwellers following incessant herders’ attacks and fuel subsidy removal had become worrisome.

He said his administration would find ways to support farmers by providing seedlings, fertilisers, and other forms of support to enable them to work effectively in the coming farming season.

“My colleagues call me the governor of the richest state in Nigeria, and I agree with them because we have numerous mineral deposits; we have the best yams and soya beans, among others.

“We will create billionaires in the state through our farms. We have everything it takes to do it, ” the governor said.

Mr Alia ordered an immediate end to illegal mining in the state.

“The foreigners illegally mining gold in Kwande, Logo, Konshisha LGAs, and other places in the state should desist from it immediately. This is an order,” he said.

He decried the spate of kidnappings and other criminal activities in the state, pledging to tackle them.

The governor said his administration was training 10,000 youths in information technology for improved digital knowledge.

Oluyinka Davids Steps Out With 'Perception: The Nigerian Narrative'

 

In celebration of Nigeria's sixty third Independence Day celebrations, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the diasporic impact of Nigeria's reputation has just been unveiled.

“Perception: The Nigerian Narrative is an epoch piece created and directed by Oluyinka Davids, "Perception: The Nigerian Narrative". The thought-provoking feature-length documentary is aimed to challenge and enrich global perceptions about Nigeria and its Diaspora community.

The documentary takes viewers on an intimate journey to dissect both the positive and negative stereotypes that have shaped Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage.

"Perception: The Nigerian Narrative" unveils the multi-faceted reputation of Nigeria through a series of candid interviews with Nigerians living abroad. The documentary delves into the various stereotypes that have dented Nigeria's image, such as corruption and fraud, while also highlighting the resilience, creativity, and invaluable contributions that Nigerians have made globally.

By taking a nuanced approach, the documentary does not shy away from acknowledging the challenges that the country has faced. Instead, it emphasizes the human stories of resilience and ingenuity that often go unreported. The film is a compelling narrative that invites viewers to explore a more balanced and nuanced understanding of Nigeria and its people.

Nigeria’s reputation has long been a subject of global scrutiny, often impacting the Nigerian Diaspora community disproportionately. "Perception: The Nigerian Narrative" aims to offer a different lens through which the world can appreciate the complexity and richness of Nigeria’s cultural, economic, and social contributions. 

See Official Teaser 'Perception': The Nigerian Narrative'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHZCsa4UbU

Jubilation As BUA Reduce Price Of Cement To 3,500, Promise More Reduction

It is safe to say this is indeed a great news to Nigerians as BUA Group has decided to bring down the price of Cement effective October 2, 2023.

According to a statement from the Cement manufacturer, the organization decided to bring the price reduction forward rather than waiting till when its new production lines were completed as it had earlier promised.

"We refer to our previous pronouncements regarding our intent to reduce cement prices upon the completion of our new lines at the end of the year, in order to spur development in the building materials and infrastructure sectors.

As per the commitment made to reduce prices and following a periodic review of our operations for efficiency, the management of BUA Cement Plc wishes to announce and inform our esteemed customers, stakeholders, and the public that effective October 2, 2023, we have decided to bring the price reduction forward. As a result, BUA Cement would now be sold at an ex-factory* price of 3,500 Naira per bag so that Nigerians can begin to enjoy the benefits of the price reduction before the completion of our plants.

Upon completion of the ongoing construction of our new plants, which would increase our production volumes to 17million metric tonnes per annum, BUA Cement PLC intends to review these prices further in line with our earlier pronouncements by the first quarter of 2024.

NOTE: all pending, undelivered orders which had been paid for at the old prices will be reviewed downwards to N3500/bag in line with the new pricing from October 2, 2023. Our licensed dealers are also enjoined to ensure that end-users benefit from this reduction in ex-factory prices as we will monitor field sales to ensure compliance.

Signed:

Management

01 October, 2023