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Lawyer Who Filed Case Against Pastor Adeyemi, Davido, Falz, 47 Others Is Fake – NBA

9Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Breaking News, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Youths

Lawyer Who Filed Case Against Pastor Adeyemi, Davido, Falz, 47 Others Is Fake – NBA

A lawyer, Kenechukwu Okeke, who filed a criminal complaint before an Abuja Magistrate Court over the actions of 50 persons, including celebrities during the October 2020 EndSARS struggles, has been confirmed to be fake and never called to the bar. The Nigerian Bar Association confirmed on Monday that Okeke was fake and not on the list of directory of lawyers in Nigeria. SaharaReporters learnt that the NBA reported Okeke via an official letter to the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa. At the hearing of the matter on Monday, the case was called up and there were introductions from the celebrities, others and applicant, Deji Adeyanju’s lead counsel, Samuel Ihensekhien and Kenechukwu Okeke, who appeared as the first defendant, and as a counsel for himself. The NBA Abuja C...

Osimhen Scores against Bologna to mark Napoli Return

8Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Scores against Bologna to mark Napoli Return

Victor Osimhen scored on his return from injury to help Napoli secure a 3-1 victory over Bologna in Sunday’s Serie A match. The 22-year-old has been out of action since February 21 when he suffered a head trauma against Atalanta in a league game. The Nigeria international landed awkwardly and hit his head on the turf following a collision with Cristian Romero in the encounter. The forward was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he spent the night, but after undergoing several tests, he was cleared of any serious injury but advised to rest before playing again. Subsequently, Osimhen missed the Parthenopeans’ last seven games, including last Wednesday’s draw against Sassuolo. On Sunday, the Super Eagles forward made his much-awaited return in style at Diego Armando Mara...

Sokoto Polytechnic Student hacks Roommate to Death

6Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Violence, Youths

Sokoto Polytechnic Student hacks Roommate to Death

Tragedy struck in the Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State as a second year National Diploma (ND) student of the institution, Miss Zainab Bisola Owoade, was allegedly stabbed to death by her course mate and roommate. The suspect, Nafeesat Yekini, reportedly ended the life of Owoade untimely by stabbing her with a knife during an argument in their hostel. The deceased was in the Public Administration Department of the institution until her death. According to eyewitness accounts, Owoade was rushed to a nearby hospital after she was stabbed. She was however pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. “She was stabbed while fighting with her roommate. She didn’t immediately seek medical help after the stabbing as the two continued their disagreement while Owoade was bleedi...

Police Raid Cubana Night Club, Arrest over 200 Clubbers

1Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, Law Enforcement, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria, Youths

Police Raid Cubana Night Club, Arrest over 200 Clubbers

Over 200 clubbers and workers were arrested on Saturday night at popular Cubana Night Club, Lagos for alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols. Detectives attached to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Team at the wee hours of Saturday, raided the venue following a tip-off on large gathering in the club house. Saturday’s raid was the third, since last year, that the state and Federal Governments announced temporary closure of relaxation spots in order to minimise the spread of the coronavirus disease. Although hotels, eateries, churches and some beaches have since resumed businesses following the ease of the lockdown, club houses have remained closed. To minimise losses, the government earlier permitted club houses with open bars and restaurants like Cubana to resume ...

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

28Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

Nigeria social media space was awash with video clips of musician Davido who stepped out with another lady in St. Maarten where he is currently vacationing with his crew. The singer is yet to react but video evidence shows the moment he walked down the stairs holding hands with American model Mya Yafai. Immediately the news was broken by an American disk jokey who tagged the viral video "Davido in the house," Nigerians took to various social media platforms to condemn the singer's action having previously spoken of his commitment to his longterm girlfriend and mother of his son, Chioma. It will be recalled that in 2019, singer Davido released a song titled "assurance" where he described the passionate love he feels for his girlfriend Chioma. The music video which also featured the yo...

Policemen Flee as Hoodlums set Station ablaze in Imo

26Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Violence, Youths

Policemen Flee as Hoodlums set Station ablaze in Imo

There was panic in Imo state Thursday night as hoodlums set the Aboh Mbaise Divisional Police Headquarters ablaze. It was gathered that the policemen on duty fled as the hoodlums who were mobile carried out the arson on the facility. On arrival, the hoodlums who, according to sources were carrying inflammable objects, threw them at the police formation and ignited the environment. The development caused panic in the area, as the policemen on guard, suspects and residents ran into nearby bushes. Investigation revealed that though no riffle was lost in the incident, some policemen and suspects sustained minor injuries. It was gathered that all the files and documents belonging to the police were lost in the inferno. According to the report, he attackers did not bother gaini...

22Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Interview, News, Nigeria, Youths

NDDC to train Niger Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) at the weekend said it would soon begin the training of Niger Delta youths at the Innoson Kiara Academy, a technical and vocational institution affiliated to the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company. NDDC Interim Administrator Mr. Efiong Akwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Youths, Udengs Eradiri, spoke after inspecting the facilities at the Innoson factory in Nnewi, Anambra State. He was accompanied by the NDDC Deputy Director (Commercial and Industrial Development), Daniel Ajunwa. Akwa said NDDC already had a partnership with the motor manufacturing company for the training of youths in automobile maintenance, adding that the visit was to firm up the partnership. He said: “There are lots of skills that our young ones can g...

Kagara Students Yet to be Released — Niger Governor

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

Kagara Students Yet to be Released — Niger Governor

Governor Sani Bello of Niger State has debunked speculations that about 42 persons kidnapped by bandits from the Government Science College, Kagara, in the state have been released. Speculations on Sunday night suggested that the schoolchildren have been set free. In his reaction, the governor in a press conference in Minna said efforts were at top gear to rescue the students safely. Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits had raided the school on Wednesday, kidnapping 27 students and some staff members. Meanwhile, the passengers who were abducted last week Sunday by bandits allegedly affiliated to the Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, have been received at Government House, Minna. The victims who walked into the governme...

Gunmen Kill Okowa’s Aide, Four Policemen, Cart-Away Rifles

21Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Nigeria, Security, Violence, Youths

Gunmen Kill Okowa’s Aide, Four Policemen, Cart-Away Rifles

Unidentified gunmen in a white Venza car have killed the Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Youth Development, Okiemute Sowho, also known as Daddy K. On Saturday evening, he was killed along Crudas axis by Akintola Road, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Sources said the killing might have been carried out by assassins as nothing was stolen from the deceased after being shot dead. Giving details of the killings of the governor's aide and the four mobile policemen, a source, who does not want his name mentioned, told SaharaReporters that the governor's aide, who is in his early 40s, was shot at a close range. "Okiemute was rushed by sympathizers to a private hospital in the area where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. His corpse was immediately de...

Kagara Abduction: Govt Plans to Swap Schoolchildren for Arrested Bandits

20Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

Kagara Abduction: Govt Plans to Swap Schoolchildren for Arrested Bandits

Speculations are rife that the government might cave into releasing some arrested bandits as part of the deal to secure the release of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College, Kagara, in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. Reports on Friday say the bandits that perpetrated the abduction of the schoolchildren on Wednesday are demanding for the release of their gang members in custody of security agencies as a swap deal to free the abductees, Punch reports. The bandits had raided the school in military uniform around 2am on Wednesday, and captured their victims while killing a Senior Secondary School 3 student who raised the alarm in the process. They took their victims to a nearby spot around Attahiru Secondary School where they had reportedly parked their...