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 EndSARS: SANWO-OLU CALLS FOR HARMONY …Invites youths for Peace Walk to herald 'healing of Lagos’ Lagos State deserves true healing after the disturbances that trailed last year’s protests against police brutality, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Tuesday. He said only sustenance of harmony can guarantee the realisation of aspirations of all residents. Sanwo-Olu spoke in a live broadcast held at the State House, Alausa, on the State Government’s position on the recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on EndSARS submitted a fortnight ago. The Governor said the State currently faced the hard choice of restoring harmony or doing itself a great harm, urging residents to join his administration in strengthening harmony and put the State on the path of peace. Sanwo-Olu asked residents to reject those fueling anarchy and suspicion, clinging to unsubstantiated belief that carried no weight of verifiable evidence, while choosing emotion over facts. His administration, he said, i

 Saudi-bound businesswoman excretes 80 pellets of Cocaine at Abuja airport A businesswoman heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja for ingesting 80 pellets of cocaine. A statement released by NDLEA spokesperson, Babafemi Femi, says the 46-year-old Mrs. Adisa Afusat Olayinka who lives in Ibafo, Ogun state hails from Ilorin, in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara state. She was arrested on Wednesday 24th November at the boarding screening area of the airport during an outward clearance of Qatar Airways flight 1418. She was subsequently taken into custody where she excreted 80 pellets of the illicit drug between Wednesday and Saturday, 27th Nov. ''She claimed during interviews that she saved N2.5million over a period of one year to buy the drugs in bits from six different people at Akala, Mushin area of Lagos. The suspe

  Married nightclub owner and his ‘bride-to-be’ sidechic found dead inside a car The police have identified a man and a woman both found d*ad in a compromising position inside a parked car in Kano State. They are Steven Ayika, who was a married father of two and popular nightclub owner, and his alleged mistress, Chiamaka Emmanuel.  According to a statement by the state Police Public Relation Officer  (PPRO) DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa: “On the 23/11/2021 at about 0450hrs, a report was received that a car was sighted along Katsina Road, Fagge LGA, Kano State, with two occupants, a male and a female, motionless. On receipt of the report, police detectives rushed to the scene. The victims, inside the back seat of a Sienna vehicle, were removed and rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano, where a medical doctor confirmed them de*d.” He added that investigations were in progress to unravel the cause of their de*th. However, a neighbor revealed that Chiamaka was billed to wed in

 Baba Suwe Is Dead Yoruba comic actor, Babatunde Omidina is dead The exclusive news reaching goldmyne.tv has confirmed that a veteran comic actor, Babatunde Omidina better known as Baba Suwe is dead. The announcement was made a few minutes ago when his son, Adesola Morenikeji Omidina took to his Instagram page to announce the sad news.  Early life He was born on August 22, 1958 in Inabere Street in Lagos Island where he grew up but hails from Ikorodu local government area of Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. Omidina had his primary education at Jamaitul Islamial Primary School in Lagos and Children Boarding School, Osogbo before he proceeded to Adekanbi Commercial High School in Mile 12, Lagos state but obtained the West African School Certificate from Ifeoluwa Grammar School in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State,  Omidina began acting in 1971 but came into limelight after he featured in a movie titled, Omolasan, a film produced by Obalende.He became more popular after he featured in I

 YULETIDE SECURITY STRATEGY: Lagos RRS Arrests Five in Ajah with Guns, ammunition Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested 5 suspects in connection with a pump action gun, a locally made revolver and 21 live cartridges just as it deploys Security Strategy for the festive period. The suspects: Ayomide Adeolu (24), Quam Olanrewaju (19), Oladele Giwa (16) Basit Adams (17) and Ayinde Abibat (20), were heading to Langbasa after a rendezvous at Alpha Beach, Lekki. The suspects were arrested in the early hours of Saturday, when operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) acting on credible  intelligence intercepted a RAV4, 2018 model, with a customized number plate 'TEPAOJE' in Ajah, Lekki, Lagos. The officers after interrogating the suspects thereafter searched and recovered a pump action gun, a locally made revolver and 21 live cartridge from their vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Ayomide Adeolu, has made useful statement that would assist the police in the arrest of m

  Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, commended ace Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his philanthropy in dedicating N250million to be shared among orphanages in the country.  Frank in a statement in Abuja, described the gesture as laudable and worth emulating. He urged Nigerian celebrities to emulate Davido’s action by always giving back to society especially the less privileged.  Frank, who is the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Ambassador to East Africa and Middle East, said the spirited move by Davido should serve as a wake up call on the Nigerian government as to what they ought to be doing if they are serious about poverty alleviation and eradication in the country. “Davido threw a N100million Challenge to mark his birthday and raised N200million. He decided to add N50million to make it N250million.  “Now he has set up a Committee of five to distribute

A lecturer identified as Ahmed Saheed and an undergraduate student of Michael Otedola College of Primary Health Education (MOCPED) in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State have been murdered.   The lecturer was said to have been killed around Poka town in Epe, while the student identified as Razak Bakare was shot dead on campus.     A police source told our correspondent that both incidents, which he described as unfortunate, occurred within 48 hours interval.   The deaths of the lecturer and the student were confirmed by lawmakers and traditional rulers of the communities.   They said while the student was trailed and killed on Wednesday, the lecturer was shot dead on Friday.   Presently, there is uneasy in the academic community of Poka, according to the Aladeshoyin of Odo-Noforija, in Epe Division.   Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the traditional ruler of the community, has expressed sadness over the incidents.   He said the peaceful nature of Noforija town had been shattered by the unf

  Rahmon Adedoyin, the ‘educationist’ and business mogul who was arrested over the strange death of Timothy Adegoke in his hotel, may be enjoying VIP privileges at the headquarters of the Osun State Police Command. A source close to the deceased’s family told FIJ that Adedoyin does not spend his night in a cell as the police made the public believe. “We have it on good authority that Rahmon Adedoyin does not spend the night in police detention where he is supposed to be till the police conclude their investigation,” the source said. “He does not sleep in the cell. He spends the night at a special quarters inside the command and then returns to detention in the morning.” FIJ placed several calls to Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson of Osun police, but they were not answered. A text message sent to her was also not responded to. On Wednesday, FIJ reported that Adedoyin was arrested and detained by men of the Osun State Police Command in connection with Timothy’s death. Subsequently, relat

  First Bank Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of a fully automated self-service branch, the FirstBank Digital Experience Centre. A statement by the Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said the automated branch was built to ease customer transactions. “The branch is a reinvention of digital banking solutions in the country as customers are exposed to a seamless world-class banking experience. “The self-service branch is built with a wide range of phased modern banking facilities which include humanoid robots equipped with Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking on the role of friendly branch staff; Teller Cash Recyclers (TCRs); Self-Service kiosks for nonfinancial transactions such as account update; Fast Track (Contactless) ATMs; Interactive Smart Screen to ensure effective and comprehensive consultation with bank sales staff via remote video connection. “Other services include paperless/electronic forms designed to promote t

  Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates, has yet again announced a suspension of flights to and from Nigeria until November 30. The airline in a statement on its website said customers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai. “Affected flight bookings have been cancelled,” it stated. In June, the airline announced a suspension of flights to and from Nigeria from June 21. “In line with government directives, passenger flights to and from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) are suspended with effect from 21 June 2021 until further notice,” the airline said at the time. The directive came barely two days after the airline had announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria after weeks of suspension. The UAE authorities had initially fixed June 23, 2021, for the resumption of flights to Nigeria. Flights had been suspended in March over a diplomatic row on COVID-19 protocol In its new directive, the airline advised cu

NFF: We have not sacked Gernot Rohr   Nigeria’s football –governing body, the NFF says there is no truth to reports that it has sacked Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr.   The name of the Franco-German has played widely in both local and international media in the course of Thursday, with most platforms stating authoritatively that the 68-year old has been given the heave-ho by the Nigeria Football Federation, his employers.   However, President of the NFF, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick, said that no such decision has been taken.   “The Board of the NFF is studying the report of the Technical Committee, which it submitted after the match against Cape Verde in Lagos on Tuesday. There are a number of possibilities but we have not taken a decision to sack Gernot Rohr. I want to assure that whatever decision is eventually taken will be one that will please the generality of Nigerians.   “Mr Rohr has a contract with the NFF and there is a procedure for disengagement. If we get to that bridge,

Ogere Tanker Inferno: We'll hold contractor responsible, says Abiodun  The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the contractor handling the Lagos-Ibadan expressway would be held accountable for his failure to provide safety signs on the road which had in recent times led to the unfortunate but preventable loss of lives and carnage on the country’s busiest route. Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of Ogere toll gate on Wednesday while commiserating with families of those who lost their loved ones in the inferno that claimed five lives.  Gov. Abiodun said he would take the issue up with the Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, so as to ensure expeditious completion of the rehabilitation works that has been on for decades. "I am going to take this up with the Minister of Works. This contractor has to be held accountable; we cannot continue to pussyfoot around a project that is so important, particularly around this corridor. "I

 ZULUM IN KADUNA, RELEASES N20m TO FAMILY OF GENERAL KILLED BY ISWAP Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, led a delegation on condolence visit to the bereaved family of late Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkushu.  The Governor met the family at Ribadu Cantonment in Kaduna, during which he directed the immediate release of N20m as support to the General’s family and the directive has been effected, Zulum’s spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau confirmed in a statement. Gusau added that support will be made to families of soldiers who died alongside General Zirkushu.  Zulum was received at the airport by Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, and Garrison Commander of the Nigerian Army’s One Division, Brigadier General T. Opuene.  The Governor visited General Zirkushu’s family alongside Borno’s three Senators, Kashim Shettima, Mohammed Ali Ndume and Abubakar Kyari; the State Chairman of APC, Ali Bukar Dalori, and two Members of

Why I Beat Up My Lecturer To Coma - UNILORIN 400 Level Student Reveals Captain Walz, a Unilorin final year student of the Department of Microbiology, who bruised a female lecturer, Mrs Zakariyau, has explained the reasons for his action. He alleged to have gone to the office of the lecturer to beg her to help wave the required SIWES course which he missed due to an unexpected event. He claimed to have met Mrs Zakariyau numerous times, but all led to negative responses before the last Thursday assault on the lecturer. Salaudeen Waliu, while speaking to University Campus Journalists, UCJ-Ilorin, claimed that ” months before the last Thursday incident, he was arrested and locked up for two months, thereby warranting his inability to attend SIWES duties.” He said he had gone to Allen Avenue in Ikeja, Lagos State, to meet a friend for the first time. He was waiting for the friend when according to him, he “felt the impulse to urinate.” Salaudeen said he urinated near a car parked by drainag

Lagos Panel Report Reveals Names Of Peaceful Protesters Shot Dead By Nigerian Army At Lekki Tollgate The panel was inaugurated on October 19, 2020, to look into complaints of citizens against human rights abuses by the police. The Lagos State Judicial Panel on #EndSARS has revealed the names of nine peaceful protesters who were shot dead by the Nigerian Army at the Lekki Tollgate last year. Following the incident at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020, the Terms of Reference of the panel was expanded to cover that incident. The panel sat for well over one year and took testimonies of petitioners, witnesses, experts and lawyers. In its report obtained by VERYCONCERN on Monday, the panel listed names of nine people (all male) who were shot dead at the scene of the protest last year. Their names are; Victor Sunday Ibanga; Abuta Solomon; Jide; Olalekan Abideen Ashafa; Olamilekan Ajasa; Kolade Salami; Folorunsho Olabisi; Kenechukwu Ugoh and Nathaniel Solomon. Four others: Abiodun Adesan

TROOPS NEUTRALISE SCORES OF ISWAP TERRORISTS, DESTROY EQUIPMENT IN ASKIRA UBA COUNTER OFFENSIVE  As COAS' Pays Condolence Visit to Fallen Heroes' Families Troops of Joint Task Force, North East(NE) Operation HADIN KAI(OPHK) have neutralized over 50 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and destroyed several of their combat equipment in a fierce counter offensive in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. In the counter offensive, troops eliminated top commanders of ISWAP as well as foot soldiers. The gallant troops also unleashed massive destruction on the terrorists' Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and several Gun Trucks.   It would be recalled, that 115 Task Force Battalion had an encounter with ISWAP terrorists in Askira Uba on 13 November 2021, during which the troops aggressively defended their location and followed up with a ferocious counter attack. Unfortunately, the Commander 28 Task Force Brigade along side three of his s

Many feared dead as gunmen conduct house to house raid in Katsina. Many are feared dead after gunmen carried out fresh attacks in five communities in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack reportedly began on Tuesday evening and lasted into the early hours of Wednesday November 10. It was reported that dozens of houses including government structures and vehicles were set ablaze. The number of people injured or killed in the attack is yet to be ascertained. An eyewitness told Daily Trust;  “In each of the communities invaded, the gunmen fired sporadically into the air to register their presence before going from house to house, looting victims of valuables and harassing residents." It was alleged that those who sustained injuries were attempting to escape from the gunmen.  Member representing Batsari in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Jabir Yauyau told the publication that he heard about the unfortunate incidents, but is still gathering information ab

 Ikoyi Building Collapse: It Will Be Tough To Find Survivors At This Time - Sanwo-Olu Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that it would be tough to find survivors at this time from the rubble at the scene of the Ikoyi building collapse, IgbereTV reports. The governor said this when he visited the site last night. He was asked by newsmen what the chances are to find survivors since the last time a survivor was brought out was more than 48 hours ago. Responding, he said ''It would be a tough one. It would be really really tough. It would be extremely extremely tough to imagine that we could probably still have survivors at this time."

Obi Cubana Did not Take Photo with EFCC Staff The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has been drawn to fake news trending on social media with the caption, “EFCC Crew poses for quick photograph with billionaire socialite and businessman Obi Cubana”. The caption is as fake as any fake news can ever be because, at no time during his ongoing investigation, period in custody or release did Obi Cubana pose for photographs with EFCC staff. Deji Adesogan a.k.a Uncle Deji, a popular security analyst using his social media handle, has further debunked the fake news, saying:  “This post is deliberately misleading, this picture was taken 7th October 2021 during a book launch of Colonel Chukwu Obasi at Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja in which Obi Cubana attended as a guest”. Members of the public are strongly advised to ignore the fake news and misleading imputation which has been traced to the social media account of Sabi Radio (sabiradio), which first went to

 ‘ONLY 19 FAMILIES REPORT MISSING PERSONS; 32 BODIES RECOVERED SO FAR’ - SANWO-OLU …Governor back at site of Ikoyi building collapse …Emergency teams ramp up recovery operation For the third time within 72 hours, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was at the site of the Ikoyi building collapse to see how the search and recovery operation was being conducted, and also to boost the morale of the emergency responders on site. The Governor expressed satisfaction with the rescue operation, commending the first responders for their efforts. He also met with some of the distressed family members at the site, cheering them and raising their hopes, while the rescue efforts progressed. Sanwo-Olu was in company of his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, at the site for over three hours. The actual number of persons trapped in the collapsed 21-storey building remains unclear as at Thursday afternoon, but 32 fatalities have been recorded, the Governor confirmed. Sanwo-Olu, while giving an update to th

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained a popular socialite and entrepreneur, Obinna Iyiegbu, widely known as Obi Cubana. Sources who have knowledge of the case told newsmen that the Anambra-born business tycoon arrived at the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja at about 12 p.m. on Monday. As of the time of filing this case, he was still being interrogated by operatives of the commission, according to the sources who asked not to be named because they had no authority to talk to the press about the case. Though allegations against the socialite were sketchy as of press time, the sources disclosed that his case borders on alleged money laundering and tax fraud. When contacted, the spokesperson for the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said he had yet to be briefed on the development. Mr Iyiegbu held a lavish funeral for his mother, Ezinne Iyiegbu, in Oba, Anambra State in July. Since the talk-of-the-town burial, Mr Iyiegbu has become an inspirational grass

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe into the collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The building under construction, collapsed on 44BCD Gerrard Road, Ikoyi on Monday afternoon with people still trapped, some dead and some rescued. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the governor ordered an investigation into the incident. Omotoso also said the Lagos Rescue Unit (LRU), Lagos State Fire Service and Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) were on the site, battling to save the lives of those under the rubble. “Three persons have been rescued, even as the operations to save more lives continue. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation into the incident,” he said. He added that the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has visited the site in the company of other officials, including the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Sala