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Vanguard source learned that the current defections of some non-political office holders into the All Progressives Congress, APC, were largely driven by the promise of election tickets by some influential members of the party.
Also, while those currently occupying public offices have their reelection tickets almost 100 per cent guaranteed, there is, however, growing discontent among stakeholders in some states about the possibility of being dislodged from a party they said they had worked for several years to build into what it is today.
Multiple party sources told Vanguard that the ruling party is also interested in getting more defectors in Kano and Kaduna, as well as states considered very strategic in the South-South zone.
“There are two ways to look at this issue as a politician. People will defect for many reasons. Nobody is defecting because his friend is on the other side. Politicians will defect because of what they can get.
“Some have said it is due to fear of prosecution by anti-graft agencies, but I do not think that is true. Have you not seen the number of party chieftains being investigated and even being prosecuted by the EFCC?” one of the party sources queried.
According to him, the APC has a policy of treating new entrants equally with the old timers in the party. He said the party would not shy away from giving its tickets to those who had electoral value.
The party source said: “Somebody can be in the party for 10 years and yet the party has never won an election in his area. If a new member has the political capital and electoral value that can secure us victory in such areas, then why should we shy away from putting out our best foot forward?
‘’Yes, many of them have ambitions, but you know that where they are coming from, they could easily have got the same reelection tickets there. For us, we believe that those who are occupying public offices and are joining our party are doing that because of the good things they have seen the president doing for the nation.”
Another source said as opposed to contracts, some of the defectors wanted to remain relevant in the political landscape of their areas by being able to attract federal government projects to such areas.
“In international politics, experts would tell you that when you are not at the table, then you are on the menu. While that may not be a very fitting description of what is happening here, the truth is that there are things or projects you can only get for your people when you are close to the decision makers. Those who make decisions are not ghosts.
“They are not everywhere. But when you are close to them, you can divert their minds to certain areas and get some things done. That way, you remain politically relevant in your area, while also adding value to your party”, the party leader told Vanguard in confidence.
He, however, expressed fears of a possible leadership crisis in some of the states, following the movement of political bigwigs into the APC.
“It is a possibility, but when we get to the bridge, we will cross it. Under President Bola Tinubu, the APC has a solid reward system. I believe something can be worked out by the national caucus in subsequent meetings before the general election.”
APC scribe keeps mum
National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Basiru, did not immediately respond to calls or messages seeking clarifications on how the party intended to handle potential negative fallouts in various states as a result of the defections.
Only political sinners are joining the ruling party — Dalung
However, former Minister of Sports in the Muhammadu Buhari administration, Mr Solomon Dalung, told Vanguard that only “political sinners” are leaving their parties for the APC.
While noting that the defectors had no electoral value, Dalung, now a chieftain of Social Democratic Party SDP, said the masses have refused to follow their leaders into the APC.
He said: “The defections have been clearly defined by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. So, I don’t think we should bother much about it. The defection is a political confession for political sinners who are afraid of being prosecuted by the EFCC.
“So, once you join the EFCC, your sins are forgiven. But all those defecting to the EFCC have no impact.
“In many places, most of these people, who did not even win elections, are very unpopular people. In the National Assembly, some of them have never visited their constituencies since they came to Abuja and they are now defecting to the APC. Who will go with them? Did you see any of them moving with any crowd? No.
“So, the defection is more or less a political confession where grave sinners, looters of the national treasury, political bandits and so on go. So that is it. It has no impact on the political situation.”
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has said a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was nearing completion and that users would have to pay a toll starting from December.
Umahi made the revelation in an interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary, yesterday.
He said: “By December, we will toll Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. We project a 10-year return on investment.
“The road has solar-powered lighting and CCTV infrastructure, and offers carbon credit advantages.
“It is more than a road; it is an economic corridor and a catalyst for regional growth.
“We have completed 30 kilometres of Section 1 and are on track to complete an additional 10 in Section 2. These are six-lane, concrete-paved highways.
“Just days ago, we flagged off Sections 3 and 3B—65 kilometres in total—covering 38 kilometres in Cross River State and 27 kilometres in Akwa Ibom. The host communities’ excitement speaks to these projects’ transformative impact.”
On the Sokoto-Badagry superhighway, the Minister said: “The Trans-Saharan trade route dates back to colonial-era planning. President Tinubu is now bringing these long-abandoned visions to life.”
He also spoke on 2027 presidential election, saying that all the South-East governors were supporting and working for the re-election of President Tinubu.
He also said plans were underway to organise a summit that would bring together leaders from the South-East, including the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, to endorse President Tinubu for the 2027 elections.
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, says the Nigerian Army lacks the requisite equipment to fight terrorists.
Speaking in an interview on News Central on Wednesday, Zulum said terrorists are now deploying sophisticated technology in their operations.
The Borno governor said the bureaucratic bottlenecks attached to the procurement of military equipment should be removed.
Zulum urged President Bola Tinubu to listen to the army on what it requires to end insurgency in the north of the country.
“We must prioritise security. National and subnational governments must pool resources together to procure equipment,” he said.
“The army does not have the necessary equipment on ground to fight the insurgency. Right now, the insurgents are using drones to fight soldiers on the ground.
“A few days ago, I visited the chief of army staff. He said he is looking for about 32 drones and he would end the insurgency.
“My plea is that let us deal with this matter decisively. The president of Nigeria should listen to those that can distinguish between the right and wrong. Those that can tell him the right thing and not sycophants.
“He needs to understand what is happening on the ground.
“A few days ago, I said there is an insurgency in Borno state. I commended the federal government for doing very well and that we should come together to resolve the issues.
“Some people said there is no insecurity in Borno state. We should not politicise insecurity.”
On the state police debate, the governor said the existing security apparatus should be strengthened rather than create a new policing system.
Borno state is the epicentre of the Boko Haram insurgency, which has led to the death of more than 50,000 people, and the displacement of millions from homes since 2009.
There have been renewed terrorist attacks in Borno in recent times.
Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, has been named in the inaugural 2025 TIME100 Philanthropy list.
The list, published by TIME Magazine on Tuesday, is an annual recognition that highlights the 100 most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy across the world.
The billionaire is the only Nigerian on the list, according to a statement.
The list features Dangote, also founder of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), alongside global philanthropists like Michael Bloomberg, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffett, and Melinda Gates.
TIME said the ADF spends $35 million annually on programmes across Africa, approximately over N50 billion yearly on “Giving Back to Africa”.
ADF ONGOING PROJECTS
According to the magazine, the foundation’s ongoing efforts include a $100 million multi-year initiative to combat severe childhood malnutrition.
“Furthermore, an earlier vaccine programme in Nigeria, developed in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and others, contributed to the World Health Organisation’s 2020 declaration that polio had been eradicated from Africa, Nigeria being the most populous country in Africa and the last country to eradicate the disease,” TIME said.
“Education is another area where Dangote is making a significant impact. He recently announced a $10 million donation to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, based in Kano State. The conglomerate has provided a wealth of infrastructural support to the country’s tertiary institutions.
“In 2019, the Federal Government revealed that the N1.2 billion hostel donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was the largest donation ever made by an individual to a university in Nigeria’s history at that time.
“As a member of The Global Business Coalition for Education, the Aliko Dangote Foundation has also focused on early childhood education. Through the Mu Shuka Iri (Let’s Plant a Seed) programme, local women – affectionately known as “Aunties” – are trained in Montessori-style education to become community educators in Kano.
“The foundation’s investments in education include providing vocational training and providing scholarships at the secondary and tertiary levels, in addition to offering annual fellowships through the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders programme.”
Reflecting the foundation’s core priorities, Dangote said investing in nutrition, health, education, and economic empowerment is “their contribution to setting Africans up for success”.
He stressed the need to create the next generation of African leaders, saying it underscores his commitment to long-term societal change.
“My mother instilled in me the ethos of giving back, which inspired my philanthropy 30 years ago,” he said.
“I trust my three daughters will continue this legacy, just as they will continue to grow our business and impact.”
The billionaire expressed his desire to be remembered as Africa’s biggest philanthropist, not just its richest person.
BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, has uncovered 11,122 projects valued at N6.93 trillion inserted by the national assembly into the budget.
The organisation, in a statement posted on its social media platform on Tuesday, said the practice, which began as an “isolated irregularities has, over the years, evolved into a deeply entrenched culture of exploitation and abuse by top-ranking members of the national assembly”.
On February 28, the president signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 appropriation bill into law, marking a 99.96 percent increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion.
The national assembly approved the bill on February 13, after revisions to Tinubu’s initial budget proposal of N49.7 trillion.
The key breakdown of the 2025 budget includes a total expenditure of N54.99 trillion, statutory transfers of N3.65 trillion, and a recurrent (non-debt) expenditure of N13.64 trillion.
“Our analysis reveals that 238 projects valued above N5 billion each, with a cumulative value of N2.29 trillion, were inserted with little to no justification,” BudgIT said.
“984 projects worth N1.71 trillion and 1,119 projects within the range of N500 million to N1 billion, totalling N641.38 billion, were indiscriminately inserted, raising questions about their relevance and alignment with national priorities.
“These insertions, far from promoting development, appear tailored to satisfy narrow political interests and personal gains rather than the citizens’ interests.
“A closer look shows that 3,573 projects worth N653.19 billion are assigned directly to federal constituencies and 1,972 projects worth N444.04 billion to senatorial districts.
“Categorically, some of the most glaring anomalies include: 1,477 streetlight projects worth N393.29 billion; 538 boreholes totalling N114.53 billion; 2,122 ICT projects valued at N505.79 billion; and N6.74 billion earmarked for ‘empowerment of traditional rulers’.”
BudgIT further said 39 percent of all insertions, such as 4,371 projects worth N1.72 trillion, were forced into the ministry of agriculture’s budget, inflating its capital allocation from N242.5 billion to N1.95 trillion.
“The Ministries of Science and Technology and Budget and Economic Planning also saw bloated allocations of N994.98 billion and N1.1 trillion, respectively, from insertions alone,” the firm said.
“Even more concerning is the targeted misuse of agencies like the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (Lagos) and the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, as dumping grounds for politically motivated projects.
“These agencies lack the technical capacity to execute such projects, leading to rampant underperformance and waste. For example, the Federal Cooperative College, Oji River, a training institution, was saddled with N3 billion for utility vehicles to support farmers and distribution agents; N1.5 billion for rural electrification in Rivers State; and N1 billion for solar street lights in Enugu State.
“These are examples of agencies operating outside their mandates, managing projects unrelated to their statutory functions, and adding zero value to national development.”
‘PRESIDENCY HAS REMAINED SILENT’
Despite the findings, BudgIT said the presidency has remained “conspicuously silent”.
It added that no response was received from any of the institutions after several letters, and not a single institution has taken responsibility for the anomalies
BudgIT, therefore, called on the president to “exercise stronger executive leadership and reform the budgeting process to ensure alignment with the medium-term national development plan (2021-2025) and other national priorities”.
“We urge the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to seek a constitutional interpretation from the Supreme Court regarding the extent of the National Assembly’s appropriation powers, particularly its authority to unilaterally introduce new capital projects without Executive concurrence,” the organisation said.
“We hope that the anticorruption agencies, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), will also take action to track these projects and ensure Nigeria gets value for money.
“We also call on citizens, the media, civil society organisations, and the development community to speak out and demand reform.
“This is not merely about financial mismanagement, it is a matter of justice, equity, and the future of accountable governance in Nigeria.”
BudgIT said it is imperative that the 2025 budget “serve the interests of the Nigerian people, not a privileged few”.
Photographer, Firm Sue Jennifer Lopez $300k For Posting her Photos Online ‘without permission’
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Jennifer Lopez, the US actress and singer, is being sued for $300,000 for allegedly posting copyrighted images from the 2025 Golden Globes without permission.
On January 5, Lopez turned heads on the red carpet at the prestigious awards ceremony, wearing a stunning white gown paired with a white faux fur coat.
She shared five photos from the event on her social media accounts with the caption: “GG Weekend Glamour”.
The images were widely reshared by fans and media outlets.
However, photographer Edwin Blanco and his agency Backgrid have filed a lawsuit against Lopez, claiming she violated copyright laws by posting two of the pictures without authorisation.
The plaintiffs are seeking $150,000 per image, totaling $300,000 in damages.
In the lawsuit, Blanco and Backgrid argued that Lopez used the photos for commercial self-promotion, including highlighting her fashion and jewelry designers to boost her brand partnerships.
“Ms Lopez’s unauthorised use of the Images is commercial in nature, intended for the purpose of self-promotion,” the lawsuit reads.
“For example, Ms Lopez used the Images to spotlight the designer of her clothing and jewellery, leveraging the publicity from the event to promote her fashion affiliations and brand partnerships.”
According to the lawsuit, Backgrid and Blanco previously contacted Lopez’s representatives, who agreed to a deal and payment, but the singer has yet to sign the agreement.
This isn’t Lopez’s first legal battle over photo rights. She faced similar lawsuits in 2019 and 2020 for sharing images taken by other photographers without permission
The Oyo State Government has said that the father of the student killed by a stray bullet in Ibadan was driving against traffic when the incident occurred.
According to a statement issued Tuesday by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, the tragic event happened during a routine traffic enforcement operation along Alakia Road, Ibadan.
The student, who was on his way to write the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), was reportedly hit by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer aiming at the vehicle’s tyre.
This newspaper gathered that the student was riding on a motorcycle with his father and twin brother when the shooting occurred.
Eyewitnesses said a police officer, involved in a joint task force with officials from the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), opened fire while attempting to stop the vehicle.
One witness, identified only as Ajani, said, “A police officer opened fire while chasing a fleeing vehicle. One of the bullets reportedly hit the student.
The student was riding on a motorcycle with his father and twin brother.
The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.”
Another witness corroborated, “The deceased was on his way to the examination centre alongside his twin brother when the tragedy happened.”
The incident sparked outrage among residents and youths, who took the boy’s body to the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi to demand justice. The body was later deposited at Adeoyo Hospital morgue.
Providing clarification on the incident, Olanrewaju said the operation was part of efforts to curb one-way driving violations on the Alakia Old Road, which had been reported to cause multiple accidents and injuries.
He explained that the student’s father was driving a tinted black Honda Accord with registration number FST 639 JU against traffic when he was intercepted by the enforcement team.
In an attempt to stop the vehicle, one of the police officers fired at the tyre, but the bullet missed and struck the student instead.
“The state government clarifies that contrary to claims that the incident occurred while the police were chasing a suspected Internet fraudster, the incident occurred during a routine operation against traffic infraction, carried out by men of the Oyo State Road Traffic Maintenance Authority,” Olanrewaju said.
“According to the government, OYRTMA officials, in conjunction with a team from the police, embarked on the traffic operation on Alakia Old Road following complaints from residents over constant one-way traffic violations that have led to deaths and life-threatening injuries on the axis.”
He added that the police officer involved has been identified and is currently under investigation by the Oyo State Police Command.
The state government has extended condolences to the bereaved family and assured the public that it will work closely with the police to ensure justice is served. Olanrewaju also urged citizens to remain calm and to obey traffic regulations.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded an independent probe into the incident. In a statement, NANS National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, condemned the killing, describing it as a “reckless and senseless violation” of human life.
“We call for an immediate, thorough, and independent investigation into the incident to uncover the truth and ensure that justice is served without fear or favour,” Adeyemi said.
“The officer responsible for this heinous act must be apprehended without delay and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Accountability is non-negotiable, and we will not accept anything less.
Furthermore, we demand that the bereaved family be adequately compensated for their irreplaceable loss. While no amount of compensation can replace the life taken, it remains a crucial step toward acknowledging the family’s pain and holding the responsible parties accountable.”
He also urged the Oyo State Government to act swiftly to prevent any potential unrest, warning that unchecked brutality by law enforcement continues to threaten public safety.
“We appeal to all students and members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as we collectively pursue justice for the deceased and his family,” Adeyemi concluded.
“Together, we will ensure that this tragedy does not go unanswered, and we will work tirelessly to prevent future occurrences.”
A protest has erupted in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University, Wukari, by police personnel.
Emmanuella was allegedly shot dead last Friday morning by unidentified police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while riding in a vehicle coming from the Gyado Villa area of the town.
The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, has drawn protesters, mostly youths to the streets, led by prominent gender rights activist, Ukan Kurugh.
The demonstrators gathered in large numbers at the Wurukum roundabout, wielding placards with inscriptions such as “End Police Brutality” and “Justice for Emmanuella.”
The protesters are demanding a thorough investigation and immediate action from the authorities
A man simply identified as Esosa Imasuen has reportedly killed his wife named Chinwedu Nnadozie in Benin City.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened at Oza street in the Ogbelaka area of the Sakponba road axis of the state capital.
It was gathered that the man assaulted the mother of three and inflicted injuries on her following a misunderstanding between them.
A source close to the family said she was rushed to the hospital for treatment when she was diagnosed by the doctor of having internal bleeding as a result of the beating.
Speaking of the incident, the father of the deceased Everistus Nnadoze said he was called that his son-in-law, Esosa Imasuen had beaten her daughter and left her with serious injuries.
“They said he took her to the hospital where a doctor was said to have carried out some tests on her, and the result showed that she has internal bleeding”, he said.
He said she later gave up the ghost at the hospital before he could reach her, adding that he was not able to see her corpse.
They said Imasuen took her corpse to an undisclosed mortuary alone. ”I went to his house, they said he had absconded”.
He said he had been calling the son-in law to come and show him the mortuary where his daughter’s corpse, but he has not showed up.
When contacted the Edo command’s spokesperson said he has contacted many police stations in Benin and none of them had received such a report
As part of activities marking the second year anniversary of the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has earmarked 19 days for projects commissioning.
This was part of the decisions taken at the 14th Executive Committee meeting of the FCTA, which was chaired by the Minister.
According to a statement by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, “the commissioning of projects will commence on June 10, 2025 and will go on for 19 days.”
Some of the projects scheduled for commissioning are; the newly renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, Bus Terminals in Kugbo and Mabushi as well as Apo – Wassa road.
Others are N16 interchange and roads to connect Maitama through Katampe to Jahi, Inner Nothern Expressway from Ring Road 3 (Idu to Kubwa Road), CN8 from N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to Court of Appeal, N20 Flyover Onnex Kubwa Road and Life Junction to Ring Road III.
Also to be commissioned are Kabulsa-Takushara Access Road, Kabusa-Ketti Access Road, access road in Giri District,15km Road from A2 Junction Abuja-Lokoja Road to Pai in Kwali Area Council, as well as the Ushafa, War College, and Army Checkpoint roads in Bwari Area Council.
Also, the FCT Executive Committee has approved the award of contract for the upgrade of streetlights on Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway (Ring Road I).
Mr Richard Dauda, Acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said that the project was among the seven approved memos submitted by the FCDA for consideration.
He explained that the project involves the upgrade of the obsolete streetlights on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, a 14-kilometer 10-lane expressway from Maitama to Gudu.
“If you pass there in the night, you will realise that most parts of the road are in darkness. Because the streetlights have been there for close to 15 years now.
“The project was completed between 2005 and 2006, and the lights have become obsolete and no longer bright enough to lighten the road,” he said.
He said that the upgrade became necessary following available new technology in street lightning.
He added that a hybrid street lighting system would be deployed to brighten the road and make it more secure and more motorable in the night
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The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, arraigned two employees of Premium Trust Bank, Kehinde Odeyemi and Matthew Adeniyi Damilola, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Odeyemi and Damilola were arraigned alongside three other defendants: Samson Latshin Dakup, Bolaji Omotosho Yinka, and Sunday Badeniyi Okunola. The five individuals face a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit cyber-related theft.
According to the EFCC, the defendants allegedly conspired to compromise the bank’s IT infrastructure by manipulating its server and domain login credentials in a plot to unlawfully access the bank’s internal systems and siphon customers’ deposits.
The agency, however, intercepted the attempted breach before any financial loss could occur.
One of the charges reads: “That you, Kehinde Odeyemi, Samson Latshin Dakup, Bolaji Omotosho Yinka, Sunday Badeniyi Okunola, and Matthew Adeniyi Damilola, along with individuals identified as Humble (at large), Wasiu (at large), Isa Ismaila (at large) and another referred to as Victor Joshua Ilemona aka Oracle, (at large), conspired unlawfully between April and May 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, to manipulate the access code (this included the bank’s server IP and domain credentials) of Premium Trust Bank Limited in a bid to gain unauthorised access to the entire database of Premium Trust Bank Limited for the purpose of committing an offense to wit: stealing from the bank’s funds, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 27 and 28 (1) (b) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 (as amended, 2024), which is punishable under Section 28 (2) of the same Act.”
All five defendants pleaded not guilty to the allegations brought against them.
Following their pleas, prosecuting counsel Zeenat B. Atiku requested that the court set a date for the commencement of trial and remand the defendants at a Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.
Adeleke Adepoju, who represented the first defendant, pleaded with the court to consider bail for his client under liberal terms, citing a lack of time to file a formal bail application. Other defence counsel made similar oral pleas for bail on behalf of their clients.
Justice Owoeye, however, declined the oral applications and directed that all bail requests be made formally through the proper legal channels.
He subsequently ordered the remand of Kehinde Odeyemi at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while the four other defendants were remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre
Days after he was declared missing, the body of a Lagos banker, Osemudiamen Idemudia, has been discovered at a morgue in the Yaba area of Lagos State.
DAILY POST had earlier reported that Idemudia, 26, who worked in the Point-of-Sale department of a commercial bank located in the Ikota area, was last seen on the evening of May 9 around CMS, Lagos Island.
A family member identified simply as Segun confirmed that the deceased was found on Sunday following an exhaustive search through several hospitals and mortuaries across the state.
“We have found Osemudiamen’s body. He was murdered. We found the body on Sunday in a morgue at Yaba with machete cuts on his head, face, and legs. I’m so sad,” Segun said.
According to him, the nature of the injuries strongly suggests the young banker may have been brutally attacked and killed.
Segun also disclosed that morgue attendants informed the family that the body had been deposited by police officers.
However, attempts to obtain further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, including the precise location where his body was recovered, have so far been unsuccessful, as the officers involved were not identified.
“The staff members of the morgue claimed that the body was brought in by the police but when we asked where they brought the body from, they could not provide an answer.
“They said they did not have details of the policemen who brought the corpse to their facility. That made the discovery more complicated.”
Meanwhile, the remains of the deceased had been buried by the family on Tuesday
Nigerian actress Grace Bassey, formerly known as Belinda Effah, has joined the United States Navy.
Grace Bassey officially left acting for military stripes, after a successful U.S. Navy boot camp that earned her citizenship.
Speaking in an Instagram post, she stated that despite being raised in Nigeria, America has challenged her to stand strong and more determined.
Sharing photos of video of her new career, Grace Bassey dedicated the feet to her late father, “Naval CDR Asido Bassey Effah”.
DAILY POST reports that the 35-year-old actress made her Nollywood television debut in 2005 TV series Shallow Waters. And changed her name from Belinda Effah to Grace-Charis Bassey after an encounter with God.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says operatives have commenced a manhunt for seven inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state, early Tuesday morning.
Abubakar Umar, NCoS spokesperson, said the inmates escaped at about 2am after heavy rainfall damaged the facility’s perimeter wall.
Umar said Sylvester Nwakuche, the service’s controller general, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.
The spokesperson added that the NCoS is collaborating with other security agencies and community leaders to recapture the fleeing inmates.
“The NCoS is committed to ensuring the escapees are returned to lawful custody,” he said in a statement.
“We are also working to reinforce the facility’s security to prevent further occurrences.”
Umar urged the public to provide credible information that could aid the recapture efforts.
He listed the NCoS response desk lines as 07087086005, 09060004598, and 08075050006.
In March, about 12 inmates fled the federal correctional centre in the Koton Karfe area of Kogi in an early morning jailbreak.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, blamed the negligence of some officers for the prison break.
Last year, 118 inmates escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger state.
Adamu Duza, spokesperson for the federal capital territory (FCT) command of the NCoS, said the inmates escaped after heavy rainfall weakened parts of the prison, leading to a collapse.
Duza cited old infrastructure as the reason for the collapse