Friday, February 28, 2020
The driver of the UBER and the Rapid Response Squad (Lagos State Police Command) should be commended for their quick intervention to prevent another suicide, barely 10 days after Daibo Toju Davies plunged himself into the lagoon.


The police in Lagos on Thursday rescued a 28-year-old man, Princewill David, who jumped into the lagoon at Third Mainland Bridge in a suicide attempt.

The incident occurred around midnight, less than two weeks after another young man jumped into the lagoon for yet -to -be ascertained reasons.

It was gathered that David, a resident of 42, Tajudeen Balogun Street, Igando, took the dive after his lover broke up with him.

The Foreign Exchange (FOREX) dealer was said to have requested a hailing taxi service only to tell the driver to stop midway through the bridge for him to urinate.

The Nation gathered that the driver turned down his request following recent trend of passengers on suicide mission, asking drivers to stop for them to pee only to jump into the water.

It was learnt that the driver increased his speed until he sighted operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on pin down operation towards Adeniji before he slowed down.

As soon as the driver slowed down, David was said to have jumped off the car and into the lagoon where he landed on logs of wood.

It was gathered that the policemen quickly went after him, rescued and rushed him to the hospital.

David was said to have fractured his legs and sustained other body injuries as a result of the jump.

According to a source, the driver said David insisted he should pass Third Mainland Bridge after he picked him up at Igando.

“He asked the driver if they were on Third Mainland Bridge when they got there and he said yes.

“The man then said the driver should stop the car so he can pee but the driver refused and sped off.

“The driver said the man was forcing him to wait but because of reports of people jumping into the water after lying that they want to pee, he increased his speed and only slowed down when he saw RRS.

“But before the driver reached where the policemen where to complain, the man ran off the vehicle and jumped into the water.

“One of the policemen saw him approach the railings and pleaded with him not to jump but the guy went ahead. Fortunately, he landed on logs of wood and the policemen with the help of local fishermen rescued him.

“He broke his legs and sustained other injuries. He was rushed to the hospital where he is still being treated.

“They asked why he wanted to kill himself and he said it was because his girlfriend said she was no longer interested in him,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, police spokesman Bala Elkana said the victim was responding to treatment at the hospital, adding that he said heartbreak led him to attempt suicide.

Friday, February 28, 2020
As Nigeria confirmed first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, the Federal Ministry of Health said it has already started working to identify all the contacts of the patient since he entered Nigeria.

The ministry also cautioned against the abuse of social media and spread of misinformation that causes fear and panic.

Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, in a statement, said that most people who become infected may experience only mild illness and recover easily, adding that it can be more severe in others, particularly the elderly and persons with other underlying chronic illnesses.

The case which was confirmed on the 27th at February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020.

According to the minister, “the case is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and returned from Milan, Italy to Logos, on 25th at February.

“He was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network at the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms and is being managed at the lnfectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Logos.”

Nigeria is now the third African country to confirm coronavirus, after Egypt and Algeria.

Recall that the World Health Organisation (WHO) had identified Nigeria and 12 others as high risk countries in Africa, and nine states, including Lagos as high risk states in Nigeria.

However, the ministry of health has reaffirmed that it has been strengthening measures to ensure an outbreak in Nigeria is controlled and contained quickly.

According to the minister, “the multi-sectorial Coronavirus Preparedness Group led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has immediately activated its National Emergency Operations Centre and will work closely with Logos State Health authorities to respond to this case and implement firm control measures.

“I wish to assure all Nigerians that we have been beefing up our preparedness capabilities since the first confirmation of cases in China and we will use all the resources made available by the government to respond to this case.

“All Nigerians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families.”

He therefore advised Nigerians to “Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Maintain at least 1.5 metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

“Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in crowd. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue or into your sleeve or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

“Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call NCDC toll free number, which is available day and night. For guidance: 0800 970 40-0010. Do not engage in self-medication.

“Stay informed on the latest developments about COVlD-l9 through official channels on TV and Radio, including the Logos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health,”

Friday, February 28, 2020
Another young man attempted to commit suicide in the early hours of yesterday February 27, after he alighted from a cab and jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on the Third Mainland bridge.

According to RRS who shared photos from the scene, the young man who tried to kill himself by jumping into the lagoon, however landed on floating logs of wood beneath the Third Mainland Bridge.

The victim was rescued but sustained varying degrees of injury. He was then rushed to the Lagos State Teaching Hospital, where he was later referred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

The cab driver when interrogated by RRS officials, said he picked the yet-to-be-identified man from Igando, a suburb of Lagos.
“I carried him (the passenger) from Igando and he insisted I pass through the Third Mainland Bridge. On getting to the bridge, he asked me whether this was Third Mainland Bridge and I answered yes. He told me that he was pressed and that I should wait for him to ease himself. I was curious. At this time, he was forcing me to wait. I stylishly drove him to the point where the RRS men were standing inward Lagos. I told him I was no longer interested in the trip before I approached the police officers leaving him inside the car.” the cab driver said

The incident is coming less than two weeks after a 22-year-old graduate of the Lagos state University, Daibo Toju Davies, alighted from a vehicle and jumped into the Lagos Lagoon.

Another young man comes down from a cab, jumps off third mainland bridge into Lagos Lagoon (photos)Another young man comes down from a cab, jumps off third mainland bridge into Lagos Lagoon (photos)

Saturday, February 22, 2020
Shocking details leading to the gruesome murder of Ms. Dagan Laetitia Naankang, an Assistant Director, Administration at the State House, Abuja, has emerged.

It was revealed that Naankang, 47, was subjected to the agony of a slow death by fraudsters, popularly called Yahoo Boys, because she reported their activities to the police.

She was murdered in her apartment on Monday by yet-to-be identified killers.

According to Guardian.ng, the deceased discovered that her neighbourhood in Lokogoma area in Abuja was populated by Yahoo boys, making her uncomfortable in the vicinity.

She confided in her close friends and told them of her plans to relocate. Concerned for her safety in the meantime, she reported them to the police.

How Yahoo Boys subjected Aso Rock Director Dagan Laetitia Naankang to a slow death before burning her body

However,  it was revealed that the police later freed the suspects after questioning them. 

The identity of the person who reported them to the police was allegedly leaked by police operatives to the suspects and they resolved to make Naankang pay for reporting them to the police.

On Monday, February 17, Naankang worked in her office till 8pm. She then returned home but was attacked and killed by 11pm.

The assailants are said to have first tied Naankang in her apartment where she lived alone. They then subjected her to all manner of indecent acts before strangling her to death and setting the body ablaze.

It was further leant that her gateman, who was suspected to be an accomplice, was arrested by security operatives and he provided useful information that could help in tracking the killers.

The publication also revealed that one of the killers took the victim’s mobile phone, having mistaken it for his and left his own phone at the crime scene.

It is believed that the telephone will assist the police in tracking down the killers.

Saturday, February 22, 2020
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 13-year-old SS1 student who allegedly committed suicide after being accused of sexual assault in school.

Juwon, a student of Foldemi Private School located at Ola Farm area of Abaranje, Ikotun, Lagos, was suspended from school after he was accused of touching the butt of a female classmate, named Chinaza.


The incident was reported to the school management and they questioned him. However, he denied the accusation.


The school found him culpable, according to PM Express, and he was suspended for two weeks to serve as a deterrent to other students. 


The publication adds that when the boy got home his parents were not home, so he ingested the Sniper insecticide.


His parents returned home to find him unconscious with a bottle of Sniper insecticide beside him. He was taken to a hospital where doctors certified him dead.


His corpse was taken to the cemetery and buried immediately.


Juwon's death sparked a protest in the area as his classmates and other youths in the area stormed Chinaza's home to attack her since they blamed his death on her.



However, sensing danger, Chinaza's parents snuck her out of the compound. She's remained in hiding since then.



The publication adds that the school has remained locked to avoid reprisal attacks. The school's management directed the students to embark on a midterm break to calm the tension resulting from the death of Juwon.

Saturday, February 22, 2020


A serving corps member in Benue state, Iyanuoluwa Moyinoluwa, was gifted 80 tubers of yam by members of Pila community in the state after she funded a borehole water system for them.

Iyanuoluwa who is currently serving in the state, pulled up resources and erected the water system in the community that has experienced water shortage for so many years.

The water system was commissioned on Thursday February 21st and the community members gave her what they had as a token of their appreciation. See more photos below
Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)
Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)Benue community gifts 80 tubers of yam to serving corps member who erected a borehole water system for them(photos/video)

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 1, 393 bags of rice concealed in gas cylinders within Ogun State. 

Parading the smugglers before newsmen on Wednesday February 19, the Acting Controller of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A in Ikeja, Usman Yahaya said 625 cartons of frozen chicken, 187 jars and 66 drums of vegetable oil were also seized when the suspects were arrested between 5th and 17th February, 2020.

Customs seizes 1,393 bags of rice hidden in gas cylinders

The items conveyed in 12 different vehicles, had a cumulative duty paid value (DPV) of N40.14 million.

Yahaya said; 

“Barely two weeks after the Comptroller-General of Customs’ working visit to Lagos where he showcased various seizures made by FOU A worth over N10 billion, we have again intercepted 1,393 bags of smuggled foreign parboiled rice, 187 jerrycans/66 drums of foreign vegetable oil and 625 cartons of poultry products from unapproved routes within Ogun State between 5th -17th February 2020 based on surveillance and routine patrol.
“This desperate act by these dare-devil smugglers concealing edible items in a gas cylinder further justifies the hard chase by operatives of Customs. DPV of each type of seized items include rice, N27.86 million; vegetable oil, N6.28 million, and frozen poultry N6 million."

Customs seizes 1,393 bags of rice hidden in gas cylinders

He also urged members of the public to support the service’s fight against smuggling activities by providing intelligence that could assist the unit achieve more monumental seizures.

Thursday, February 20, 2020
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan zonal office, has arraigned an ex-banker, Akinwole Dosunmu, alongside his wife, Motunrayo, before an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan for the alleged theft of N2,740,300.92 from Sterling Bank Plc.

Akinwole, a staff member of the bank, and his wife, a customer and beneficiary in the bank’s third party acquirer scheme, were arraigned on Tuesday, February 18.

The bank’s third party scheme is a marketing strategy through which relatives and friends of the marketing agents are awarded commission for bringing new customers to open and operate new accounts with the bank.

According to the bank, Akinwole, a marketer, was appointed to coordinate the third party scheme.

The bank said, “Apart from the commission on account opening, the referral also enjoys a certain percentage on the saving made through the accounts every month.”

However, while reviewing activities under the scheme in 2016, the bank allegedly discovered that some of the accounts appropriated to Motunrayo as a third-party acquirer, were fraudulently tagged to her by her husband.

Investigation revealed that the accounts were not sourced by the couple, but by other third-party agents.

According to the petition filed by the bank, the couple dubiously benefited N2, 740,300.9292 as commission paid to Motunrayo through the scheme.

The couple were arraigned on 16 counts bordering on stealing, contrary to Section 390 (9) of the Criminal Code Laws Cap. 38, Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

Count one of the charge read, “That you, Akinwole Dosunmu and Motunrayo Dosunmu, between July 2015 and April 2016 in Ibadan, within the jurisdiction of this court, did commit an illegal act, to wit, stealing of the aggregate sum of N1,280,554.38 property of Sterling Bank Plc under the guise that the account of one Odediran Oluwafemi and An Nee (a corporate account) were generated by Motunrayo Olanike Dosunmu, thereby, committing an offence.”

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.

Counsel for the EFCC, Ifeanyi Agwu, applied for a date for trial.

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Omasan, the sister of Toju Davies Daibo, a passenger who allegedly plunged into the Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge last Saturday, has said she does not believe the 21-year-old jumped into the water.

She said they both had great plans for the future, wondering why he would kill himself.

Toju, a resident of Sosanya Street, Soluyi, in the Gbagada area of Lagos, had ordered a cab from Gbagada.

On getting to the Third Mainland Bridge around 11am, he was said to have pretended that he had a stomach upset and begged the driver to stop so he could relieve himself.

In a jiffy, he reportedly climbed the pavement of the bridge and jumped into the water.

A combined team of state emergency management workers, Marine Police and local divers had yet to find the suicidal man, while the cab driver, Idowu Badmos, was taken to the Adekunle Police Station, along with his car.

Omasan, in an interview with Channels Television, urged government agencies to find her brother.

She said, “Toju on his normal self will never jump into the Lagoon because we spoke and he told me that he could not wait to go and serve in Abuja. I told him that I would come and see him there because I school at the University of Abuja.”

The mother, Kemi, said her son had no previous record of depression or drug abuse, adding that he recently graduated from the Lagos State University, where he studied Quantity Survey.


She said, “Toju is a wonderful boy, kind-hearted, who does not want to hurt anybody, he is easy-going and brilliant and above all, he loves everybody around him.

“He studied Quantity Survey at the Lagos State University and just graduated; the plan his father has for him was to further his study in Canada after his NYSC. He does not do drugs or touch substances or cracks.

“We have not heard anything from the police. His body has not been found and I want them to find him; everybody is just keeping quiet as if he does not have people. Toju is somebody; he has a family. They should find him, where is he? What happened to him? Where is Toju?”

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said the command had commenced investigation into the matter.

He said, “Investigation is ongoing and we are trying to unravel the circumstances that led to the young man jumping into the Lagoon. There are some questions that need to be answered.”

A source at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency told our correspondent that the search for the victim’s body had not recommenced.


He said, “The body has not been found and the search has not recommenced; we are waiting for the Marine Police to help in the search.”




Culled from Punch

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Fraudsters in Nigeria popularly called 419 guys have started to device new methods to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. One of the ways is to send reset codes to phones and calling the owners of the lines to send them the reset code sent to them. DO NOT GIVE OUT THAT CODE TO ANYONE, I REPEAT, DO NOT GIVE OUT THE CODE. If you do, your bank account will be cleared and emptied. Just ignore the text message or delete it from your phone.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Men of the Lagos State Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department (SCIID), Panti Street, Yaba have arrested 53-year-old owner of a drinking bar, Obioma Dennis, for allegedly stabbing one of his customers to death.



Dennis who is waiting for his arraignment in court, told newsmen that he regrets his actions and believes he was under a spell cast on him by his enemies. Dennis said the deceased and two of his friends had come to his shop located in Alausa and were about to smoke banned substance, Indian Hemp, when he challenged them. The argument that ensued degenerated into a fight that led to him stabbing the deceased.



“In rage, I grabbed hold of the chair they were sitting on, which is mine and threw it inside my shop. While I was inside my shop, one of the guys who I later identified as Emeka started destroying my electronic appliances.

He smashed my television. To save what was left of my belongings, I pushed him out of my shop. The next thing I saw was that Ifeayi grabbed a bottle of beer and smashed it on my head. I ran into the inner part of the shop where we prepare food. I grabbed one of the kitchen knives and stabbed Ifeanyi on his chest. He fell down in a pool of blood holding his chest.

“I regret my action now because Ifeanyi is like my younger brother. I contributed cash when his father died three years ago. If I was not gripped by anger, I don’t think I would see myself killing anyone” he said


 The police said the suspect was arrested and detained at Alausa Police Station but that the case was later transferred to SCIID, Panti for elaborate investigation.

“It is a clear case of culpable homicide. The case would be charged to court at the end of investigation’, the police said.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020


Neighbors of 22-year-old man, Daibo Toju Davies, who jumped from the Third mainland bridge into the Lagos Lagoon on Saturday February 15th, have spoken about his life before his unfortunate demise.

Recall that the deceased boarded a cab last Saturday from a hospital to his residence, on Number 17 Sosanya street in Soluyi area of Gbagada. Shortly after the cab driver ascended the thrid mainland bridge, he asked the car be stopped as he was having stomach upset. What happened next was quite shocking to the driver as late Toju opened the car, came down, crossed the rail on the bridge and jumped into the Lagoon. 


The Cable visited his home in Gbagada where his neighbors described him as quiet person who rarely interacted with anyone and was mostly about church functions.

Mr David, one of the neighbors of the deceased, said Toju was a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

“I saw Davies last week Sunday. You know this is a like a ‘mind-your-business’ kind of area. I know that he stayed with his aunt. We don’t really interact except for church things. He attended the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
I do see him because my own balcony faces theirs, so anytime I am standing there, I do see him with his aunt. He was very quiet. I will say that he didn’t come out like that other boys in the area.” he said

Another neighbor, Mustapha said he met with the deceased on a few occasions. He said the deceased was an ally of his co-worker who was transferred months ago.
He used to come out once in a while maybe when he wanted to get things. When I first learnt of his death, I didn’t know he was the one people were talking about. But when I saw his picture, I recognised him immediately,” he told TheCable.
He didn’t really relate with people around here, except one of our workers whom he got along with very well. However, that friend of his has been transferred out of here. While he was here, Davies visited frequently and they discussed about church programmes. They also go hang out very well unlike with rest of us.
I knew him basically on the street. He was such a quiet fellow. I never saw him discussing or arguing with anyone. He went about gently not like some who did as if they owned the street.” Mustapha said

The search for Toju's body which was suspended over the weekend, continues today February 18th. 

Sunday, February 16, 2020
It was reported yesterday of a young man who boarded a taxi from Gbagada.

He had complained of stomach trouble and asked to relieve himself only to jump into the lagoon.

A search has been carried out by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) who in turn had engaged local divers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV2I2h60trk

Chances of getting him alive is slim, as the search has been suspended for two days as a result of exhaustion and the opposing water-currents.

However, Idowu Badmos, driver of the cab, and his car has been taken to Adekunle Police Station, Yaba, Lagos.

The identity of the young man has been found to be Daibo Toju Davies, 22 years old and lives at 17 Sosanya Street, Gbagada, Lagos State.

Sunday, February 16, 2020



A tragic incident occurred on February 15, as a 22-year-old man identified as Daibo Toju Davies plunged into the lagoon from the Third Mainland bridge in Lagos state.

Davies said to be a resident of 17 Sosanya street in Soluyi area of Gbagada, engaged the services of a taxi from a hospital before the sad incident.

It was gathered that he stopped halfway through the journey and pretended that he was having a running stomach before jumping into the lagoon.

The public affairs officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Nosa Okunbor said they've intensified efforts to rescue Mr Davies. 

Okunbor said; 

“He should be in his mid-twenties. He ordered a car-hailing service from Gbagada to the Island. He deceived the cab driver that he had a running stomach after which he jumped into the lagoon. 
“As I speak with you, the marine unit of the Lagos central zone has been searching for the victim since 11:30am, but we have not found the body.”

The means of identification found in the vehicles were two luggage containing his personal effects and a sworn affidavit with Lagos High Court.

Here is a video from the scene of the incident below; 

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
A Nigerian DJ was found murdered in his home in Turkey.

Emmanuel ?feanyi Okonyia, a Nigerian man who worked as a DJ at night clubs in Turkey, was found dead in his apartment at ?i?li Mecidiyeköy with his hands and feet tied from behind. A knife was also found near his body. It is believed that he was tortured before being killed.

Nigerian DJ found murdered in his house in Turkey (photos/video)

In a video shared online, police officers are seen at the building after a yellow tape was used to seal the crime scene. The forensic and ambulance team also arrived later.

Nigerian DJ found murdered in his house in Turkey (photos/video)
Nigerian DJ found murdered in his house in Turkey (photos/video)

Loved ones of the slain Nigerian man can be seen arriving the scene. At first, only one friend was at the scene with police officers. His hands were shaking and he was crying as he made a call. Soon, other loved ones arrived and when they were informed of the death of Emmanuel, popularly known as EmmyJay, one of them broke down crying uncontrollably.

According to local media, the incident occurred in Mecidiyeköy Mahallesi Ahu Sokak. The owner of the apartment where Emmanuel ?feanyi Okonyia lived had been calling EmmyJay for a couple of days and asked for help from the real estate agent when she could not reach him.

Opening the door with his own key of the apartment, the real estate agent saw Emmanuel Okonyia motionless in the living room with his hands and feet tied behind with a cable.

Nigerian DJ found murdered in his house in Turkey (photos/video)

The real estate agent came out and explained the situation to the landlady who then alerted the authorities.

Health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. The medical teams, who entered with the police, confirmed that Emmanuel ?feanyi Okonyia was already dead.

In an early police investigation statement, it was understood that Emmanuel Okonyia, who had a knife next to his body, was tortured before he was killed.

The body of Emmanuel ?feanyi Okonyia was removed from the Forensic Medicine Institute Morgue after the investigation.

Nigerian DJ found murdered in his house in Turkey (photos/video)

Chinedu Jimmy - one of the friends of the deceased who arrived at the scene - reportedly said: "I don't know anything. I have no idea. I was asleep, a friend called me and I came here in disbelief. We last met 3 days ago. I called him many times today but I couldn't reach him. Now I came to see him dead."

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The Police in Delta state have arrested a school proprietor in the state for allegedly raping a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in his house.

Disclosing this to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Mohammed, said the command apprehended Michael Anigholor, owner of Grace Life International School, Oghara-Efe in Ethiope East Local government area,  after a female youth corps member reported the case.

The police boss said the suspect allegedly took advantage of the youth corps member when she reported at the school for her primary assignment.

On 14/01/2020 at about 1100hrs, the complainant, a Youth Corper posted to Grace Life International School, Oghata-Efe alleged that on 9th January 2020, she went to report at the school for her primary assignment. After her documentation, the suspect Michael Anigholor, who is the proprietor, took her to his house in Sapele and had carnal knowledge of her without her consent.” CP Mohammed said.

The police boss added that the suspect has been charged to court with charge sheet No. MS/MUSC/02c/2020.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
A 12-year old boy has committed suicide in Agboala Ishiala Umudi autonomous community in Nkwerre council area of Imo State following the death of his parents.

The boy, identified as Kasarachi Odurukwe, was until his death last Wednesday, a primary six pupil of Practicing School, Umudi.

He committed suicide by hanging himself on a rope on an Indian bamboo tree.

According to village sources, the boy and two younger siblings had lost his parents and had been living with their mother’s sister in that village.

It was gathered that the deceased had been complaining of how boring the world had been to him.

One of the villagers said the boy would “jokingly tell his mates that he wants to die and meet his mother in heaven”.

It was gathered that on that Wednesday, Kasarachi had led his two siblings and two other kids to a nearby stream to fetch water.

On arrival to the stream, Kasarachi was said to have assisted the other children to fill their cans while he used a long stick to check the dept of the stream.

One of the sources told The Nation, “Having not been satisfied with the shallow dept of the water, the deceased was said to have taken a rope and tied it up to a bamboo tree. But his first and second attempts to kill himself failed while the other kids were begging him to stop.

“It was the third attempt that on a stronger Indian bamboo tree that the rope strangled him to death.

“That action jolted the other kids, who ran back to the village to report the incident to the family and villagers elders”.

When the elders quickly thronged the scene, they called in the police who assisted in bringing down the corpse and deposited same to the morgue.

It further gathered that one of the things found on the deceased were four batteries, which some villagers said he might have intended to drink as poison.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Nigerian Army Arrests, Detains Officers Over Intercepted Weaponised Drones Discovered At Lagos Airport After SaharaReporters’ Story

SaharaReporters had on February 5, 2020 exclusively reported how the items were discovered in a carton at the cargo section of the local wing of the Lagos airport and military officers arrested a man named Kelechi for being in possession of the two highly weaponised drones.

The Military Intelligence has arrested and detained personnel on duty on January 28, 2020 when two weaponised drones were intercepted at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos.

SaharaReporters had on February 5, 2020 exclusively reported how the items were discovered in a carton at the cargo section of the local wing of the Lagos airport and military officers arrested a man named Kelechi for being in possession of the two highly weaponised drones.

Investigation revealed that the following day the man was asked to write a statement after which he was detained.

Upon interrogation at the National Air Defense Corps, Ikeja, the suspect claimed to be working for the Kaduna State Government.

Further investigation revealed that, Commander of NADC, Air commodore U.K Abdullah, later received a call from some unknown persons, who ordered him to release the man and drones.

Abdullah, it was gathered, later released the suspect and drones on January 30, 2020.

The commander, who only assumed duties in December 2019 at the NADC, was said to have instructed his officers to drop further investigation on the matter.

However, in the latest twist to the matter as discovered by SaharaReporters, out of the military personnel arrest over the incident, all those from the Northern part of the country have been released by the authorities, leaving only one ACM Chike Mba, an Easterner, in detention.

The soldiers were all held for three days during, which period they are interrogated over the incident before the others except Mba were released.

SaharaReporters gathered that authorities of the NADC are currently conducting an internal investigation to identify those responsible for leaking photos of the weaponised drone.

The officers could face a court martial and be sentenced to time in prison if found guilty of any offence by military authorities.

Recall that in May 2016, the Nigerian Government placed a ban on launching Remotely Piloted Aircraft or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) in its airspace without a permit from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority as well as the Office of the National Security Adviser.

According to the rule, drones weighing more than 250 grams (.55 pounds) must be registered with the NCAA.

Though the Kaduna State Government has denied having anything to do with the intercepted drones, findings by SaharaReporters indicated that it is among states that had made moves to deploy drones to tackle bandits, kidnappers, and killer herdsmen within its territory in recent times.

Saturday, February 08, 2020
IgbereTV reports that an undentified man has died from what appears to be drug/health related issue, shortly after having sex with a young lady who identified herself as Precious from Akwa-Ibom State. Some drugs, including one which looks like an energy giving drug were found in his bag, after the incident.

In the video, the lady (Precious) said she was into prostitution and was introduced to the deceased by a friend who told her that a man who just 'came back' needed a lady to spend the night with.

Precious met the man and they finally lodged in a hotel. After taking their meals, they slept off. The man woke up around 5am and they had sex. One hour later, Precious woke up to leave. She tried waking the man up but the man didn't wake up. That was when she alerted others.

See video below:



According to IgbereTV, as at the time of this report, efforts were being made to contact the deceased's family before evacuating the corpse.


Thursday, February 06, 2020
Police in Anambra State have arrested a man who used a nude picture of a pregnant woman to blackmail her into accepting to sleep with him.

The man who is said to be an Anambra politician and simply identified as Igwe was arrested at Aroma Junction in Awka on Tuesday, after the pregnant woman whom he was demanding sex from lured him to the junction, where undercover police officers were already lying in wait for him.

A source who witnessed the arrest said the unidentified woman narrated that she was in a relationship with the man before she got married and decided to end the relationship after marriage.

“She said the man who used to be her boyfriend called her recently and asked her to come to Awka for them to have a nice time.

“She told him she was already married and was no longer interested in the relationship, and that besides, she was pregnant for her husband and didn’t wish to be involved in extramarital affair. But the man insisted that she must come, and when she refused, he now sent her a nude picture of her, which he took while they were dating, and threatened to publish the picture on the internet if she refused to come see him one last time.”

The eyewitness narrated further that the lady confided in her husband who reported to the police, while the politician was lured by the lady who arrived Awka from Enugu and called him to come so they can move into a hotel.

“It was after he came and met the lady that undercover policemen came out and arrested him,” the eyewitness narrated.

Attempt by journalists to speak with the victim after he was taken to ‘B’ Division police station was not granted.

Anambra State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Haruna Mohammed when contacted said the matter has not been reported to his office. He promised to speak with the DPO of the station and get back to our correspondent.

When asked if he could let the officers on duty allow journalists to speak with the victim, Haruna said doing so may jeopardize investigation.

“I will get further information on the matter and brief you people much later,” he said.

Thursday, February 06, 2020
A corps member serving in Kaduna state was praised in front of his colleagues after he returned the excess allowance paid into his account.

The youth corps member was paid 66,000 Naira instead of his 33, 000 Naira allowance in January and he promptly alerted his superiors to the error.

His act of integrity was lauded and he was brought out in front of his colleagues as an exemplary corps member.

Thursday, February 06, 2020
Many were killed today after some dare-devil robbers stormed two banks in Ile Oluji town, the headquarters of Ile Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday February 6. 

Eyewitnesses who confirmed the attack, said the robbers gained entry into the bank with dynamites. Policemen, a bank security guard and customer were shot dead in the attack. 

Here are some tweets below; 

Policemen and others killed as robbers storm banks in Ondo State (graphic photos)Policemen and others killed as robbers storm banks in Ondo State (graphic photos)Policemen and others killed as robbers storm banks in Ondo State (graphic photos)

Thursday, February 06, 2020
Mr. Monday Omo-Etan, a Chemistry lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University has been suspended by the institution's management and handed over to the police over an alleged sexual molestation of a 19-year-old student.



Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju who confirmed the development stated that the institution's management is committed to the total eradication of any form of sexual harassment, molestation or other social vices.



Omo-Etan was suspended and handed over to the police for prosecution, three weeks after another OAU lecturer in the Department of International Relations, Mr. Olabisi Olaleye was also suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a female student.



Recall that in a voice note which has already gone viral, the female student he allegedly raped was heard crying as she confronted the lecturer for sexually abusing her. A male voice suspected to be that of the lecturer was heard trying to pacify her, and he did not deny the crime she accused him of.



The  Osun State police command on Thursday February 6, also confirmed the arrest of the OAU lecturer on charges of indescent assault. The state's Police Commissioner, Johnson Kokumo, who confirmed the lecturer’s arrest said he is in custody of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) where is being questioned on the matter.



Kokumo told Vanguard that a fresh investigation has commenced on the allegation and the suspect will soon appear in court.

Thursday, February 06, 2020
Friends have gone on Facebook to mourn a woman who was stabbed to death by her 23-year-old son in Ejigbo, Lagos.

Mrs Toyin Okhide and her husband Barr. Clement Okhide, 60, were stabbed to death at their home on Tuesday evening, February 4, 2020. Their daughter Mary Okhide was also stabbed and is in the hospital fighting for her life.

According to neighbours, they were stabbed by their son Michael Okhide, 23. Neighbours claim Michael has always been problematic and frustrated all efforts by his parents to mould him into a better man.

He was also reportedly addicted to drugs and this was a source of concern to his father who was a known disciplinarian in the area.

After the death of Mrs Toyin, Friends took to Facebook to mourn her.

Joke Kujenya wrote: "With heavy heart, I'm still struggling to grasp your sudden departure my dearly beloved, very gentle and pleasant sister, Mrs #Toyin #Okhide. You were a truly beautiful personality inside-out. I'm grateful to GOD you lived for our LORD JESUS CHRIST! Do rest on in perfect peace in the blossom of our FATHER GOD!"

Friends mourn woman who was stabbed to death along with her husband by their son in Lagos
Friends mourn woman who was stabbed to death along with her husband by their son in Lagos

And Kolawole Omotayo Shodipe wrote: 

May her soul rest in perfect peace, sister this is too sudden for us all to bear, that death took you so soon, God will give us all, the heart to bear your sudden death. The Lord will comfort the remaining member of your family. It is well. Shalom.
May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. We all love you but whatever God allowed, what can we do but to stand strong and keep up the good fight on our knees praying for our children that they will not fall into the hands of the wickedness of this world. Amen. We all will miss you Sister Toyin Okhide


Friends mourn woman who was stabbed to death along with her husband by their son in Lagos

Thursday, February 06, 2020
A man has gone viral on Twitter after he revealed that he got a salary increase after passing an integrity test at work.

The Ghanaian man said his January salary was overpaid and he informed HR about it, only to be told that it was a test. Due to his integrity, he was given a raise.

He tweeted: "My January salary was overpaid. I wrote to my employers about the anomaly. Today, they informed me it was a test of my integrity and because I passed the test, it ll be my new salary monthly. Lord."

His tweet caught the attention of thousands of Twitter users including that of actress Kate Henshaw.


Man gets a salary increase after he passed an integrity test when his salary was overpaid
Man gets a salary increase after he passed an integrity test when his salary was overpaid

Thursday, February 06, 2020
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has taken to Instagram to slam a former friend and colleague.

Though Iyabo didn't mention a particular name, she however dropped enough hints to make it clear who she was referring to.

In the post, Iyabo stated, "After all I did for you 2 years ago to celebrate your bday in Turkey, you still snitched on me giving media fake news that I was in coma for 3 days."

Well, Fathia's 49th birthday was celebrated in Turkey in 2018 and Iyabo Ojo was present.

Fathia Balogun turns 51 today and most celebrities have been sharing her photo to celebrate her. But not Iyabo Ojo, instead she took to her page to call out "one agbaya in Nollywood." and of all the female celebrities celebrating their birthday today, Fathia is the one who is a Nollywood star.

Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch

Iyabo Ojo went ahead to accuse the said lady of a number of other things and she called her a "terrible person" and a "witch".

She wrote:

You never cease to amaze me & I'm not surprised bcos you remain number one agbaya in Nollywood ... no self respect @ all, you envy the young ones and pretend to Love the ones that you benefit from somehow at the end you still anit loyal o ku ku si ma tun te bo ni be ni ishhhhhhhhhhh
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After all I did for you 2 years ago to celebrate your bday in Turkey, you still snitched on me giving media fake news that I was in coma for 3 days you wish  bcos you knew about my surgery, I knew you hoped & prayed I died .... that’s why you never came to see me afterwards but guess what my God pass you, he is mighter than you, my God disappointed you & your team
.I'm still living girl
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You are a Witch!! Yes O!! O gba enu ni but guess what I'm that lioness who will always come out victorious no matter how hard you try to pull me down or destroy my name spiritually..... Darkness & Light can never be on the same page & I make bold to say you are a terrible person ........ Back off witch
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Enjoy your birthday

Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch
Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch

Iyabo Ojo's followers also named Fathia Balogun as the person Iyabo Ojo was directing her post at and Iyabo made no effort to stop them. 

See some comments below.


Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch

Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch
Iyabo Ojo slams former friend on her birthday, calls her a witch

Thursday, February 06, 2020
A man said to be in possession of two highly weaponised drones was reportedly arrested by officials of the Nigerian Army Department of Military Intelligence. 

The suspicious package which was concealed in cartons, was intercepted on January 28, 2020 at about 5:00pm. 

Weaponised drone allegedly intercepted at Lagos airport

Upon being interrogated at the National Air Defense Corps in Ikeja, the suspect allegedly revealed he works with the Kaduna State Government. 

According to Sahara Reporters, the Commander of NADC, Air commodore U.K Abdullah later received a call from some unknown persons to release the drones and the suspect who was being interrogated, and he did on January 30, 2020. Abdullah also allegedly told military officials under his command to drop further investigation into the case. 

Weaponised drone allegedly intercepted at Lagos airport

Kaduna State's Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan however reportedly denied the involvement of the state government in importation of the drones when contacted. 

The importer identified simply as Kelechi did not deny his involvement in procurement of the drones but he refused to comment on it. He also said the relevant body behind the importation will speak at the right time. 

He said; 

“It is confidential. At the appropriate time the appropriate body will speak on this. That is all I have to say.”
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