The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Habu Ibrahim, for killing his wife with poison in order to inherit her property.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, disclosed this on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, when he paraded the suspect alongside others arrested for committing various crimes in the state.
Briefing newsmen at the command headquarters, the CP said the suspects were arrested from February 1 to 27, 2024, for culpable homicide, fraud, kidnapping, vandalism, theft, cattle rustling, armed robbery and other crimes.
According to the commissioner, Habu Ibrahim gave his 35-year-old wife, Zakiya Uzairu, a bottle of poisoned drink and meat.
"ARREST OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE SUSPECT: - On 21/02/2024 at about 1000hrs, information from source revealed that one Habu Ibrahim ‘m’ 40yrs of Danadama village, S/Tankarkar LGA, applied poison in a Big Cola drink and meat, gave it to his wife, one Zakiya Uzairu ‘f’ age 35yrs of the same address, with intent to kill her and inherit her wealth,” the CP stated.
"On receipt of the report, detectives attached to Sule Tankarkar Division swung into action and rushed to the scene. They successfully arrested the suspect and brought him to the Divisional Crime Branch Sule Tankarkar for questioning.
"The suspect was also transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Dutse for investigation.
“On interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the commission of the crime," he added.
The commissioner further disclosed that one Garba Tori, was arrested for killing his female neighbour after she caught him trespassing into her room to steal.
“On 09/02/2024 at about 0800hrs, one Garba Tori ‘m’ of Gishinawu village K/Kasamma LGA, reported at Hadejia ‘A’ Division that, on the same date at about 0700hrs, one Aisha Adamu ‘f’ age 50yrs of Jibiya LGA, Katsina state was found dead in her sister’s room at Gishinawa village K/Kasamma LGA,” he said.
"On receipt of the report, detectives attached to Hadejia 'A' Division visited the scene of the crime, where a visible mark of violence was discovered in her body. Following an in-depth investigation, one Sale Samaila ‘m’ age 25yrs of the same address was arrested in connection with the case.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to have trespassed into her room with intent to steal, but she resisted, when he noticed that the deceased was trying to recognize him, he forcefully pushed her with heavy wooden frame and she fell, with a fatal injury as a result of which she died later before taken to hospital,"
In another development, on 11/02/2024 at about 1000hrs, Intel from a reliable source revealed that on 10/02/2024, unknown persons reportedly vandalized the street light along Dutse International Airport (DIS) Fanisau road Dutse LGA and stole away the armored cable wires.
Upon receipt of the report, detectives attached to Fanisau Division swiftly rushed to the scene of the crime for on the spot assessment and possible arrest of the perpetrators.
Following a tip-off, on the same date at about 1800hrs, three suspects namely; Sani Ibrahim ’m’ age 24yrs, Adamu Lawan ‘m’ age 23yrs all of Kwanar Balbelu village Dutse LGA and Usaini Munkaila ‘m’ age 30yrs of Bukka Dutse LGA, were arrested in connection with the crime. The vandalized cable wires were recovered in their possession and treated as exhibits.
On interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Dutse, the suspects confessed to the commission of the crime and further mentioned one Idris Abdurrahaman ‘m’ age 34yrs of Kachi village, Dutse LGA as their receiver, he was equally arrested. The three (3) suspects including the receiver had been arraigned before the court to face the full wrath of the law.
The command also arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Adamu Musa, who was once convicted in Kano State but pardoned by the State Government Committee on Prerogative of Mercy.
“On 12/02/2024 at about 1430hrs, operatives attached to State Intelligence Department (SID) Dutse, acted on credible Intelligence, succeeded in arresting a notorious kidnap kingpin one Adamu Musa ‘m’ age 40yrs of Rimi Gamaro village, Sumaila LGA, Kano state but residing in Yalwawa Quarters, Dutse metropolis,” the police boss said.
"The arrest was made following an Intelligence report on the suspicious movement of the suspect in Dutse and perceived intelligence that the said suspect ran away from his domain to evade arrest. He was also on the wanted list of Kano and Bauchi State Police Commands.
“On interrogation, the suspect also confessed to have been a receiver of rustled animals and vendors of such to Adamawa State. Furthermore, the information had it that he has once been convicted in Kano State, but pardoned by the State Government Committee on Prerogative of Mercy. The suspect was handed over to Kano State Command for further investigation as he is on their top wanted list,”
ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS*: On 15/02/2024 at about 2100hrs, a distress call was received at Hadejia Division that, some hoodlums attacked an Okada rider and robbed him of his motorcycle.
On receipt of the report, Patrol team attached to Hadejia Division swiftly rushed to the scene and arrested one Auwal Tahir ‘m’ age 29yrs and Samaila Mohammed ‘m’ 27yrs of Jambulo Hadejia, all of Doron Baga LGA, Borno state.
On interrogation, the suspects confessed to have attacked the Okada man and robbed him of the motorcycle. They also confessed to have committed the same offence on the 12th and 13th of February, 2024 at Hadejia LGA where they collected two motorcycles and sold them at the rate of Two Hundred and thirty six thousand naira (₦236,000.00k) to one Alin Mai ‘m’ of the same address, now at large. Suspects were transferred to SCID for discreet investigation, upon which they were charged to court on 22nd February, 2024.
ARREST OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE SUSPECT: On 18/02/2024 at about 0230hrs, one Musa Adamu ‘m’ age 40yrs of Garmaguwa Fulani Camp Guri LGA, reported at Guri Division that on the same date at about 0100hrs, the following suspects namely; (1) Idris Haruna ‘m’ age 27yrs, (2) Lawal Nura ‘m’ age 30yrs and (3) Musbahu Abubakar ‘m’ age 28yrs all of Arinjasko village Guri LGA, used a Dane Gun and shot his son one Adamu Umar ‘m’ age 17yrs of Garmaguwa Fulani Camp Guri LGA on his right leg, as a result the victim sustained a serious injury.
Meanwhile, the first suspect one Idris Haruna was arrested, and on interrogation, he confessed to the crime, and the Dane gun used in committing the offence was recovered from him. State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is investigating, while suspects will be arraigned accordingly.
ARREST OF FRAUDSTER:* - on 20/02/2024 at about 1200hrs, intelligence at the Command’s disposal revealed that, two unknown person’s suspected to be fraudsters, were using fictitious loan company named Sky Blue Limited, defrauding people millions of Naira, in Hadejia.
On receipt of the report, Detectives from Hadejia ‘A’ Division swiftly swung into action, where one Abdulsaid Muideen ‘m’ age 40yrs of Ibadan, Oyo State was arrested with fake documents. While his boss, one Musa Ibrahim a.k.a Taufeeq ‘m’ of the same address escaped to unknown destination.
The suspects was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Dutse for discreet investigation, suspect could not give satisfactory account of himself, nor the company they claimed to be working with but claimed that he was recruited by the said Taufeeq. Meanwhile, effort is intensified to arrest the fleeing suspect for prosecution.
KIDNAPPING/RESCUE OF VICTIM: On 20/02/24 at about 0230hrs, a distress call was received by the Divisional Police officer Garki Division that, unknown armed men on two motorcycles, entered the premises of one Alhaji Ibrahim Leko 'm' 70yrs of Kita village Garki LGA, and forcefully took him away.
On receipt of the report, the Patrol team alongside vigilantes, were mobilized and gave the hoodlums a hot chase, as a result of which they abandoned the victim, escaped through Kwarin Dogaji village via Ringim LGA.
The victim was rescued unhurt and has since reunited with his family, while efforts were being intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects.
ARREST OF FRAUDSTERS (YAHOO) BOYS: - On 21/2/2024 at about 1000hrs, operatives attached to Dutse Division, acting on credible and actionable Intelligence stormed at a house in Yalwawa Quarters, Dutse metropolis, where they successfully arrested the following suspects:- one Henry Chilaka ‘m’ 28yrs of Mbeise LGA Imo State, Solomon Ubah ‘m’ 26yrs, Bright Enyeazu ‘m’ 19yrs, Chigozie Duru ‘m’ 19yrs and Solomon Uchezie ‘m’ 17yrs all of Abia state and all residing at Yalwawa quarters of Dutse metropolis.The suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Dutse for discreet investigation. On interrogation, the suspects confessed to belong to a Yahoo syndicate setting up a base in the state capital, Dutse.The suspects confessed that, it was one Charles Chiemala ‘m’ now at large that rented the house, brought them to the state, and introduced them to the business. When search was conducted in the house, five (5) Laptop Computers, five (5) Handsets, a generator, two (2) inverter batteries, six (6) big solar panel battery terminals, two (2) mattresses, and household items were recovered.The suspects were charged to court for prosecution, and have been remanded to police custody while investigation continues. Meanwhile, the sum of two hundred and thirty thousand (N230,000.00k) recovered from the suspect has been taken into custody and treated as exhibit.ARREST OF FRAUDSTERS: - On 21/02/2024 at about 1340hrs one Ahmed Muhammed ‘m’ 23yrs of Hotoro quarters, Tarauni LGA Kano state, reported at B/Kudu Division that, in December 2023, unknown person called him with GSM No. 09123879973 and introduced himself as Auta ‘m’ of B/Kudu LGA, that they are herders and while rearing, they came across a box hidden in the bush, loaded with United State Dollars, and looking for someone to exchange the Dollars with Nigerian currency.The victim innocently came to the site for the exchange, while the suspect lured him to Jahun-Kwari, which is the meeting point, where he met two people on ground, and defrauded him the sum of three hundred thousand naira (N300,000.00k).Similarly, on 19/12/2023 the same suspect call him with GSM No. 09130375281 and demanded the sum of one million two hundred thousand naira (N1.2m), where they gave him two bundles of counterfeited U.S Dollars.Furthermore, on 17/02/2024, the same suspect called his friend one Mohammed ‘m’ and told him the same thing, where he reported to police at B/Kudu on the development.Police team from B/Kudu Division in company of the complainant rushed to the scene. On arrival the following suspects were met and eventually arrested Abdullahi ‘m’ age 30yrs, Bashari Umaru ‘m’ 18yrs both of Jahun-Kwari village and Ibrahim Haruna ‘m’ age 65yrs of Kakare village.The following exhibits were recovered from them; one hundred and nine (109) pieces of counterfeited USD Notes, one boxer motorcycle, one Nokia Keypad handset and a cutlass.On interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime, and that they were sent by leaders of their gang domicile in Juwan Tudu village B/Kudu LGA.
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIRE ARM: On 24/02/2024 at about 1100hrs, a distress call received that, a twelve years old Yahuza Nazifi sustained serious Injury on his hand with a locally made pistol brought by his father one Mohammad Nazifi ‘m’ 37yrs of Titin Allah Ya-isa quarters, B/Kudu LGA.The suspect was arrested, exhibit was also recovered, searched was conducted in the house and premises of the suspect and one cartridge was recovered from his house, the suspect claimed to have bought the said pistol in Rivers state from unknown person. Case has been transferred to SCID Dutse, while investigation into the case has commenced. Suspect will be arraigned after completion of investigation.
Concluding, the commissioner urged the good people of Jigawa State to remain calm, upholding law and order and to report in time any suspicious movement of persons/objects to the nearest security outlet.
“I also plead with them to continue providing useful information to aid the Command in the fight against crime and criminalities,” he added.
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Samuel Shegun, for the brutal murder of his mother, Esther Adekanla.
LIB reported that Adekanla, a restaurant owner, popularly known as Hadiza Nakowa, was found dead in her house in Dutse town on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
Her 11-year-old daughter, Christiana, was found unconscious in a locked storage room.
Briefing newsmen at the command headquarters in Dutse on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the State Commissioner of Police CP AT Abdullahi, said the suspect was arrested after detectives tracked the deceased woman’s phone number.
According to the commissioner, the suspect claimed that he was trying to rescue his sister from the deceased, who was holding a knife when they all “fell and she cut herself on the neck with the said knife.”
“On 16/02/2024 Detectives from State Criminal Investigation Department Dutse (SCID), arrested one Samuel Shegun ‘m’ age 32yrs of opposite Awajil filling Station Dutse, in connection with the case of brutal killing of his mother one Esther Adekanla ‘f’ of the same address. The suspect was arrested via tracking of the deceased phone number, which linked him to the offence,” the CP stated.
"Recall that, on 15/02/2024 at about 1600hrs, information at Command's disposal revealed that, one Esther Adekanla 'f' of opposite Awajil Filling Station Dutse, popularly known as Hadiza Nakowa was last seen on 12/02/2024, which made her neighbors suspicious of her being missing, as all efforts made to reach her phone lines proved abortive.
"On receipt of the report, detectives from Dutse Division quickly rushed to the house, on their arrival, it was discovered that the house was locked, but the door was forced open, where her body was found in the sitting room, lying lifeless in a pool of blood.
"The team also observed visible cuts on her head and neck with the body decomposing. Similarly, her young house help one Christiana Michael 'F' age 11yrs, was found locked in a store with cuts on her head alive, but unconscious.
"Photographs were immediately taken by detectives, while the corpse and the victim were rushed to Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital for further medical examination and treatment of the injured house help.
"She was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. But later, the corpse was conveyed to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) for autopsy.
"On interrogation, the suspect disclosed that, on 12/02/2024 at about 2200hrs, his mother returned back from where she sells food, and that she started fighting with the young girl, Christiana Michael ‘f’ to the extent that she held a knife. In his effort to rescue the girl, he dragged her back when they all fell, she cut herself on the neck with the said knife.
"When he realized the gravity of the offence committed and he didn't want to be called by the security operatives, he decided to steal her phones, lock the house and move far away from the area.
"He once put his SIM card inside the phone but later disposed of it to an unknown person.
“The little girl, who is recuperating from various injuries sustained, is still under medical care and responding to treatment.”
A 20-year-old admission seeker, Miss Temitope Elemide, has been reportedly raped and killed in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The victim was killed at the family residence at Bosero community, Olodo, in Odeda LGA.
Sources said the incident occurred on Sunday when hoodlums stormed the residence, raped Elemide and smashed her head.
It was gathered that the suspects took advantage of her being the only one at home to carry out the heinous act.
The victim was preparing for the next Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) before the incident.
The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Wednesday.
Odutola described the incident as a murder case reported to the police on Sunday.
She said one Jamiu Salihu, 29 years, the victim’s boyfriend, had been arrested in connection with the heinous crime.
“There was a suspected murder report on the 25th of February from Odeda. The complainant said he met a lifeless body of his sister-in-law, Temitope Elemide, 20 years, inside the room stabbed with a knife on her head and body.
“There is one Jamiu Salihu, 29 years, the boyfriend who is suspected to have committed the heinous crime. He was seen coming out from the bush on the said day of the crime while finding a clue to the murder,” she said.
Odutola said one knife, two iron rods and a Techno phone were recovered as exhibits.
She added that the body of late Tope Elemide had been deposited in a morgue.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Odeda Local Government, Dr Folashade Adeyemo, has condemned the murder, describing it as tragic and senseless.
He urged the police and other security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book.
“Her untimely demise is not only a loss to her family and Olodo community but to the entire local government.
“In the face of this appalling tragedy, I urge all people of Olodo community to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring the safety and security of our neighbourhoods.
“We must stand united against the forces of darkness that seek to disrupt our peace and harmony. It is incumbent upon each and every one of us to mind the company we keep, businesses we transact and report any suspicious activities or movements to the relevant authorities promptly.
“Security is everybody’s business. The government cannot do it alone. It is difficult for the government to provide security for all citizens without sharing relevant information.
“I therefore extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Temitope Elemide and the good people of Olodo ward,” Adeyemo said.
Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday stormed the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and to demand Certificate of Return for the Primary conducted ahead of the September governorship election.
The deputy governor also raised alarm that he was being threatened with impeachment for insisting that the right thing be done in the PDP in Edo State.
Recall that Philip Shaibu and Asue Ighodalo had emerged as governorship candidates of the PDP in Edo after parallel primaries were conducted on February 22, 2023.
Shaibu was declared the winner with 301 votes by a faction of the party loyal to him while Ighodalo, in another primary, held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, won with 577 votes.
But addressing journalists at the party headquarters, Shaibu said 28 of February 2024 was set aside for the collection of certificate of return for the winner of the primary by the guidelines released by the National Working Committee of the party.
He however said he was told “someone came yesterday and was given the certificate of Return, well, the court will decide.”
Shaibu said he was not interested in reconciliation because the other group were threatening him with impeachment and harassing him and his supporters, adding that unless he was given the certificate of return, the court will decide who is the real candidate of the party.
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), repatriated another batch of 147 irregular Nigerian migrants stranded in Libya on Tuesday.
Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge d’Affaires En Titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, disclosed this in a statement.
Musa said the evacuees who departed Tripoli International Airport on Tuesday aboard chartered flight UZ 189 were expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on the same day in the evening.
“Under the continuous evacuation exercise of the Federal Government, which is supported by the IOM in Libya, We successfully evacuated another batch of 147 irregular Nigerian migrants who were stranded in Libya.
“The evacuees included 78 males, 55 females, 13 children, and one infant.
“They departed Libya successfully and are expected to arrive at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, where they will be received by relevant officials.
“We would continue to evacuate stranded Nigerians who have expressed willingness to return to Nigeria under the IOM’s Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation (VHR) programme, in line with the ‘renewed hope’ agenda of the present administration to ensure all citizens have a better life.
“We are also pleased with the regular repatriation exercise, which shows that a lot of Nigerians are willing to return home to contribute to the nation’s development,” Musa said. (NAN)
Actress Iyabo Ojo has said that homes will be broken if she reveals the truth about her rival, Lizzy Anjorin.
The 46-year-old who is currently in a legal battle with Lizzy Anjorin over alleged defamation said this in a recent Instagram live session in which she added that the internet would crash if she told Lizzy’s story.
Iyabo Ojo claimed to have detailed evidence to back her claims but she won’t go down the route yet. She requested that Lizzy Anjorin’s husband treat his wife of any mental health issues so it isn’t used as an excuse in court.
Iyabo Ojo said:
“If I come out and tell your story, internet will crash, there is no blogger in Nigeria that will not carry this story because I go dey mention with names. That’s why I can’t come out and say your story because I think of all the homes that will be broken.
“I will come out with facts and figures, date and time, name and place. I have a book where I wrote everything down, but you know what? I don’t need to go that route with you, not yet.
“That’s why I warned your husband that he should go and treat you because I don’t want when we go to court, you’ll now start claiming you have mental health,”
Recall that Iyabo through her lawyers on November 24, accused Lizzy of referring to her as Sepeteri, a fictional character that Lizzy claimed had a threesome with her daughter.
In the letter, Iyabo demanded an apology, a retraction and N500 million as compensation for damages to her reputation, adding that the matter would be taken to court if Lizzy failed to oblige to her demands.
Lizzy in her response, laughed off the letter saying that she never mentioned Iyabo’s name in her post and videos.
Most memorable day of my life – Nigerian singer, Fireboy enjoys having a date with American singer, Madonna
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Nigerian artist Adedamola Adefolahan, also known as Fireboy DML, opens up on date with Madonna, the iconic American pop star.
In a recent interview with Billboard News, he referred to the encounter as the “most memorable day” of his life.
He recalls the moment Madonna sent him a DM on Instagram, confessing to being a fan of his.
He described the feeling of having a song with the American Pop star as something to be very proud of.
In his words:
“Madonna sent me a DM on Instagram. I think she told me she was a fan and she loved the most unlikely song on my debut album. She is so weird and funny. I just love her. That is one of the highlights of my career; having a song with Madonna is really something to be proud of because that’s the Queen of pop.
“I went out on a date with Madonna and I would say that was probably the most memorable day of my life. It was an experience.”
Recall that In 2022, Madonna remixed her 1998 song ‘Frozen’ with Fireboy.
Madonna’s last original music video was released in July 2019, for the song “Batuka” off of that year’s album Madame X.
The song ‘Frozen’ is taken from Madonna’s 1998 album dubbed ‘Ray of Light’, remixed by Sickick and YBNL star Fireboy DML.
The monochromatic flick sees the 63-year-old smoking a what we suspected to be a huge blunt, discharging her confidence as she slays in her all-black attire.
Fireboy DML dances closely to the pop icon, goes on his knees to render his catchy verse for the song.
Sickick remix version of ‘Frozen’ was released in December 2021 after the song went viral on TikTok in March. With the latest remix, assisted by Firboy DML, the song has definitely grown even bigger on the continent of Africa.
The video for ‘Frozen’ remix is yet another international win for Fireboy DML, following his duet with British singer Ed Sheeran on ‘Peru’ remix.
Bitcoin passed the $60,000 mark on Wednesday, approaching its all-time high and continuing its unbridled rise since the approval of a new type of investment indexed to the cryptocurrency.
At 1325 GMT, bitcoin traded at about $60,301, closing in on its all-time high of $68,991 — that was struck in November 2021 and which some analysts believe is now within reach.
Since their approval on January 10 by US securities regulators, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) indexed to bitcoin have theoretically enabled a wider public to invest in the cryptocurrency without having to hold it directly. The funds themselves, however, do invest in the digital currency.
The expected approval of the new investment product had contributed in recent months to a rise in its price, which had largely fallen by the end of 2022 following the bankruptcy of several crypto giants.
The US launch of ETFs or ETPs (exchange-traded products) has “injected a fresh wave of optimism, propelling trading volumes and spotlighting crypto-linked firms”, notes Mikkel Morch of specialist fund ARK36.
The instruments are comparable to stocks or mutual funds as far as accessibility to everyday investors.
Some investors eager to recoup their bets had initially triggered a wave of mass withdrawals from the GBTC (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust) fund, once it had been converted into an ETF.
But once the selling fever subsided, flows into US bitcoin ETFs, such as that of asset management giant BlackRock, increased.
Exchange-listed cryptoasset-linked investment products have attracted around $5.7 billion since the start of the year, according to calculations by asset manager CoinShares published on Monday.
– ‘Institutional endorsement’ –
As further evidence of “the growing institutional endorsement that’s fuelling this rally” in prices, Morch said, software company MicroStrategy announced on Monday that it had purchased a further 3,000 bitcoins (then worth $155 million).
The transaction brought its total bitcoin holdings to 193,000 bitcoins (about $6.09 billion).
Bitcoin is created — or “mined” — as a reward when powerful computers solve complex problems to validate transactions made on the blockchain.
James Harte, an analyst from Tickmill, notes that prices are also buoyed as major industry players invest in bitcoin ahead of the “halving” — or the dividing in two of reward for the token’s miners.
The event, which occurs about every four years, is next due in April.
It is expected to slow the speed at which new bitcoins enter the market, reducing the cryptocurrency’s potential availability for purchase, which should boost its value.
“As the issuance of new bitcoin slows down, the existing scarcity of the digital asset becomes even more pronounced, typically leading to increased demand and, subsequently, higher prices,” noted Nigel Green, head of financial advisory firm deVere Group.
He added: “Cryptocurrencies remain highly speculative, but the enormous interest in spot ETFs and the upcoming halving event… can be expected to continue to fuel the current momentum which could lead bitcoin to surpass the $69,000 mark.”
The virtual unit has also been partly boosted by hopes that the US Federal Reserve will start to cut interest rates this year as inflation eases.
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In an inspiring turn of events, Super Eagles sensation, Victor Osimhen, has extended a generous gift of N2.5 million to a young boy who captured hearts by emulating the football star’s skills and appearance.
The boy, who donned a mask reminiscent of Osimhen’s, became an internet sensation after a video showcasing his football talents went viral.
The clip, which featured the young fan skillfully mimicking Osimhen’s football prowess, was initially shared by popular Instagram blogger, Tunde Ednut, on Tuesday.
It wasn’t long before the video caught the attention of Osimhen himself, who was moved by the boy’s admiration and talent.
Eager to connect with his young fan, Osimhen reached out to Ednut, requesting assistance to locate the boy.
Through the collaborative efforts of Ednut and content creator, Eriq Morak, the search extended beyond Nigeria’s borders, eventually finding the boy in Ivory Coast.
Osimhen’s generous gesture highlights the football star’s commitment to giving back to the community and supporting young talents who look up to him.
Giving an update, Ednut wrote, “I initially thought this little man was Nigerian. You won’t believe we found him in Ivory Coast.
“#eriqmorak found him. He lives in Ivory Coast. I couldn’t see his message, so he reached out to #ogb recently_ and OGB messaged me. I spoke to the family briefly to make sure it was the boy.”
Osimhen then reached out and gifted the money to the boy, eliciting gratitude from his family, who shared a video thanking the footballer for his generosity.
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Popular Nigerian comedian cum skit maker, Abisi Emmanuel, better known as Nasty Blaq has taken to the photo and video sharing app, Instagram to share the news of his illness to his fans, stating that he needed to take a break.
He added that his fans should pray for him and shared a picture of himself getting tested.
Captioning the photo, Nasty Blaq wrote:
“At this point I can’t fight it anymore.
I need a break ..pls pray for me”
While Nasty Blaq did not mention the illness affecting his health, there’s a possibility that it stress related because he mentioned that he needed to a break.
Fans and colleagues of Nasty Blaq have stormed the comment section in their numbers to wish him speedy recovery.
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The family of the late Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, has disclosed the schedule for his burial and that of his family members, following their tragic demise in a helicopter crash in the United States earlier this month.
Alongside Wigwe in the fatal incident were his wife, Chizoba, and son, Chizi, as well as Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former group chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group), all of whom were confirmed dead shortly after the crash.
According to a programme released to TheCable, the series of events commemorating the lives of the Wigwe family will commence on March 4 with a celebration at the Eko Hotel in Lagos.
This event will honor the professional achievements and legacy of Herbert Wigwe as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s banking sector.
The burial rites will conclude with an outing service on March 10 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lion of Judah Parish in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State.
The ceremonies for Chizi and Chizoba Wigwe are set for March 5, also at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, where their lives will be celebrated in individual memorials.
A night of tributes is planned for the following day at the same venue, allowing friends, family, and colleagues to share their memories and respects.
A combined service of songs is scheduled for March 7 at the RCCG, Resurrection Parish in Lekki, leading to a Christian wake-keeping event on March 8 at Wigwe University, located in Isiokpo, Ikwerre LGA, Rivers.
THE BURIAL PROGRAMME
Celebrating Herbert Wigwe — ” A Professional Legacy”
Monday, March 4, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Celebrating Chizi Wigwe
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 10:00am
Celebrating Chizoba Wigwe
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 5:00pm
Night of Tributes
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Venue: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 5:00pm
Combined Service of Songs
Thursday, March 7, 2024
RCCG, Resurrection Parish,
1 Resurrection Drive, 1st Gate,
Jakande Estate, Km 15 Lekki
Time: 10:00am
Christian Wake-Keeping
Friday, March 8, 2024
Wigwe University, Isiokpo
6:00pm
Combined Funeral Service
Saturday, March 9, 2024
RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
10:00am
Private Interment Ceremony
Saturday, March 9, 2024
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Outing Service
Sunday, March 10, 2024
RCCG, Lion of Judah Parish, Isiokpo
10:00am
VIDEO: Reaction trail following video of retired footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor, drinking garri
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Fans of professional footballer Emmanuel Adebayor have expressed concern after a video of him drinking Garri, a popular Nigerian dish made from cassava flakes resurfaced online
The video, which was originally shared on social media several years ago, shows Adebayor enjoying a bowl of Garri while speaking to the camera.
He added that Garri was his father’s favorite cuisine, especially when combined with sugar, milk, water, and peanuts.
“This is my father’s favorite food and it is called garri. You can take it by putting water, sugar, and milk, and if you can also get groundnut to make it more delicious.
‘But if I can’t get groundnut, I will still manage it because I like the food so much and I take it always” he said.
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Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji better known by his stage name, Mohbad has hit back at his son’s widow, Omowunmi over her recent statement.
Wunmi, in an Instagram post, revealed information about Mohbad’s death, claiming that she has been prevented from speaking by bullies in the music industry over the singer’s death.
The mother of one expressed how helpless she is, as she further claimed that the bullies have been targeting her by releasing a voice note she recorded some years back.
Speaking on calls for DNA on her son, which her father-in-law was clamoring for, she stated that it brought tears and pains as the late singer never for once questioned the paternity of their son during his lifetime.
Now speaking out, Joseph Aloba slammed her for using emotional blackmail on him as a father. He stated that it is shameful, disgraceful, and embarrassing for her to constantly seek public sympathy.
He questioned if she were to be in his shoes, she wouldn’t do the same as he probed her on the people who were trying to silence her. He noted how she had the opportunity to speak out at the coroner inquest, but she kept silent.
Challenging her, he told her to tell the world what she knows about his death as he added that until she speaks up, no one is safe with her.
Read his statement below:
Popular Afrobeats singer Bella Shmurda has opened up on some of the challenges he faced in his early years, including resorting to stealing a tricycle (keke) due to financial desperation.
The video, which surfaced online, captured the artist reflecting on his journey to success and the hardships he encountered along the way.
Bella Shmurda disclosed that despite attempting various ventures, not all of them proved fruitful, leading him to make regrettable decisions.
The singer recounted a particular deal he signed in the past that did not work out as expected, leaving him disillusioned with the pursuit of success in the music industry.
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Faced with financial struggles and the pressure to make ends meet, Bella Shmurda admitted that he resorted to stealing a keke in a bid to obtain the much-needed funds.
The artist expressed gratitude to God for guiding him through those tough times and for his current position in the industry.