Two arraigned for manhandling corpse in Ibadan

Two men identified as Isah Abdulkabir and Daniel Emmanuel have been arraigned before an Oyo State Magistrates’ Court at Iyaganku, Ibadan, by the police for allegedly manhandling corpse of one Patrick Alexandra.

The defendants who were arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy and misconduct in form of ‘manhandling of a corpse’, committed the alleged offence around 2pm on September 19, 2022, in the Odogbo area of Ibadan.

Prosecuting counsel for the police, Foluke Adedosu, said the suspects indecently and improperly interfered with the corpse by dumping it in a shop, an offence contrary to sections 516 and 242 (1) (b) of the Criminal laws of Oyo State, 2000.

After the suspects pleaded not guilty to the charge, the magistrate, O.A. Enilolobo, admitted them to bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety each in like sum.

The case was adjourned till February 21, 2023 for hearing.

Gospel singer, Sammie Okposo dies at 51

Gospel singer Sammie Okposo, has died at 51.

He sadly passed on today, November 25.

The singer had been in the hospital for some days where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment.

He was said to have been recuperating but unfortunately, his health deteriorated this morning leading to his death.

The singer is survived by his wife, Ozioma, and his children.

Osinbajo and Wife Mark 33rd Wedding Anniversary

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, are marking their 33rd wedding anniversary on Friday.

Mrs Osinbajo revealed this in a post on her Instagram page on Friday.

She shared a photo from their wedding day and a recent one of them gazing at one art design which says ‘Family is the greatest blessing.’

Man jailed for attempted trafficking of three Nigerian girls to Libya

A Kano State high court has sentenced a 53-year-old man, Hycinth Uchechukwu Enekwechi to two years imprisonment for attempting to procure the illegal entry of three girls from Oyo and Osun to Libya through Niger Republic.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

According to the statement, Enekwechi was convicted on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

“The convict – a 53years old Male of No. 59 Abeokuta Road, Sabon Gari Quarters, Kano State was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with an additional fine of N250,000 for attempting to procure the illegal entry of 3 Females to go from Oyo and Osun State respectively to Libya through Niger Republic.” the statement read.

Lagos Police PRO tackles lady who demanded a refund from the police after a 10k bail was paid

Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokepserson of Lagos police command has slammed a female Twitter user who demanded a refund after some police officers allegedly took N10k bail from a person she reported to them.

@_peesee revealed that the bail was paid at Isheri police station, even after telling the police officers there that bail is free.

Benjamin who reacted to the claim, noted that the lady’s tweet shows she was never forced, harassed or bullied. He also stated that she is “part of the problem” for not calling the DPO or DCO.

The lady responded by saying that she withdrew the case after the police demanded for money. She also asked why the police would demand for money before doing their job.

Responding to this, Benjamin wrote; Why shouldn’t the DPO be called? Every organization has reporting/complaint channels in case you’re not satisfied with their service. You refused to take advantage of that. They report to a superior. And you were a call away.

7 year old killed by suspected ritualist in Ogun

A seven-year-old girl was murdered by a suspected ritualist at Kilani street, Iyana Iyesi in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday, November 24.

According to residents of the area, the victim was sent on an errand by her mother’s neighbour, to get her something from the house, when she was killed.

It was gathered that when the girl entered the house, the suspected ritualist, who had hidden somewhere in the building, attacked her and smashed her head with a pestle.

The girl’s cry for help attracted the neighbour’s attention, but she was dead before anybody could arrive at the scene.

The residents claim the suspect who is a ritualist had been hibernating in an empty building in the area.

“When we searched further, we discovered that the man had charms and a goat hidden in an empty building close to his victim’s house.

When we got there, we saw the charm and a goat. The goat attacked one of us, but it was later killed.

This is a sad occurrence” a resident of the area said The state police command is yet to comment on this development.

Lagos state reinstates ban on night boat trips

The Lagos State Government has reiterated that the law which banned boat operators from plying the state’s waterways beyond 7.00 pm every day remained in force.

This was disclosed in a joint statement issued by the Director-General of the Lagos Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, and the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority, Mr Damilola Emmanuel, made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday.

The statement also advised boat operators to adequately fuel their vessel tanks for their journeys, adding that fueling mid-sea was an unsafe practice.

It read partly,

“In line with the waterways’ safety code developed by all waterway’s regulators and stakeholders, boat transport, activities are to take place between 5:30 am and 7.00 pm every day. It is an offense for boat operators and passengers to be seen on inland waterways outside of these hours.

“Therefore, all waterways’ users are advised to strictly observe this time restriction in order to avoid boat mishaps. On no condition should anyone get on board a vessel after or before the stipulated operational hours likewise no passenger or operator can board a vessel without wearing a life vest with a standard buoyancy factor.

“This is very important because, in event of an accident, the user will be able to stay afloat for a few minutes before emergency responders arrive. In addition to using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, boat operators are mandated to have onboard safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid boxes, pool float (life buoys), and so on.”

LASTMA Recover Gun Inside Impounded Vehicle

A gun has been recovered from an unregistered vehicle which was impounded by men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority for driving against traffic in the state.

This was made known in a press release by the general manager, Bolaji Oreagba and signed by the Director, Public Affairs Department, Adebayo Taofiq on Thursday.

Oreagba disclosed that the impounded unregistered vehicle; a black Honda was apprehended by the patrol team of the agency while driving against traffic around Sangotedo inward Abijo G.R.A along Lagos-Epe Expressway.

Governor Uzodimma sacks Imo varsity VC

Governor Hope Uzodimma has sacked the Vice Chancellor, Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Prof Patrick Ekezie Egbule.

In a statement signed on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, by the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmas Iwu, the Governor approved the appointment of Prof Christopher Chiedozie Eze, as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution.

“The Executive Governor of imo state, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma has approved the immediate removal of Prof Patrick Egbule as the Acting Vice Chancellor of imo state University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences,Umuagwo,” the statement read.

“Consequently, in accordance with the law establishing the university, His Excellency has approved the immediate appointment of Prof Christopher Chiedozie Eze as the Acting Vice Chancellor of imo state University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo.

“While His Excellency wishes the former acting Vice Chancellor well in his future endeavours, he charges the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Chiedozie Eze to apply himself to the highest standards in the administration of the young institution.”

Fuel scarcity lingers in Lagos state

Fuel scarcity has hit Lagos state as residents have returned to queuing at various petrol stations to purchase fuel.

Most of the filling stations in the state have been under lock and key for a few days due to the unavailability of the product.

Petrol stations with the product have witnessed long queues as residents of the state scamper to purchase fuel for their vehicles.

Residents claim some of the petrol stations sell as high as N250 per liter. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has attributed the recent scarcity to the limited availability.

Speaking to The Cable, IPMAN coordinator, Mike Osatuyi, said;

“We don’t have fuel. If there is fuel, then we have something to sell. The little that’s available, we are buying at N205. When you add up transport, that’s about N213 before you can add your profit. That’s the truth.

Even if you want to buy at N205 now, you won’t even see to buy. NNPC said the fuel is available but we don’t see it. If we are able to see the fuel, that’s the only way we can confirm that the product is available. Let’s wait and see for the next few days.”he said

The leadership of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Company NNPC is yet to comment on this recent scarcity.

CBN To Impose Restrictions On Large Cash Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, has said that restrictions will be imposed on large cash withdrawals.

He said this on Wednesday at the unveiling of the newly-redesigned Naira notes at the State House.

“We will go forward to insist that cashless will be nationwide. We will restrict the volume of cash that people will withdraw over the counter.

If you need to withdraw large volume of cash, you will fill uncountable forms,” Emefiele vowed.

Buhari Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on Wednesday, unveiled the new redesigned Naira notes at the State House in Abuja.

Buhari alongside the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Minister of State Finance Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, Managing Director of Nigerian Security, Printing and Minting, Ahmed Halilu, Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye and the chairman, Economic Financial Crimes Commission.

Abdulrasheed Bawa were in attendance.

Police uncovered Baby factory in Nasarawa state

Men of the Nasarawa state police command have bursted St. Bridget Orphanage Homes allegedly used as a baby factory and arrested six young girls, a six month-old baby and three others at New Karu area of the state.

The alleged baby factory located at Ado Kasa is being operated by one Eze Ezeogu Norbert ‘M’ of New Karu and three others.

Confirming the discovery and arrest, Nasarawa police spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel said;

“On 17/11/2022 at about 1400hrs, Police Detectives attached to Area Command, New Karu, acting based on a tip off, bursted a suspected Baby factory located at Ado Kasa and rescued six young girls and a baby of about six months at St. Bridget Orphanage Home being operated by one Eze Ezeogu Norbert ‘M’ of New Karu and three others.Consequently, the following suspects were arrested: Eze Ezeogu Norbert ‘m’, Nnaemeka Eze ‘F’, Okechukwu Ogechi ‘F’ and Obiagheli Chidi ‘f’”.

The police spokesperson stated that preliminary investigation has revealed that the operator of the Orphanage Home abducted under-aged pregnant girls, hold them hostage till they give birth, and then sells their children to the highest bidder.

”Further Investigation also revealed that the Orphanage home was not registered. Suspects and Victims have been handed over to National Agency for the Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for further investigation and prosecution”.

He added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Maiyaki Muhammed Baba has warned all criminals and those who may be nursing ambitions that are inimical to the safety of the State to desist from such acts as the Police will not relent in mobilizing all resources at its disposal to confront and render their operations fruitless.

He further urged parents/guidance to take proper care of their children and also appeal to members of the public to continue to avail the Police with credible information that will assist in taming the aggression of criminals in the state.