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May

20

2024

Grandfather of kidnapped 10-yrs-old Oloko boy, Onwuso lauds Sen. Akobundu proactive role

CRIME, Featured, METRO, NEWS, SECURITY#Abduction, #Col.AustinAkobundu, #Oloko, #Osinachichukwu

...Calls for constituents' support. The grandfather of Osinachi Chukwu, the 10-years-old boy from Oloko, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, and Vice president of Oloko Development Union, (ODU), Chief Onwuso Joseph has commended the Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Austin Akobundu, for his unhesitant intervention over the sudden disappearance of his grandchild. It would be recalled that little Osinachi was forcefully whisked away from Oloko, by some suspected kidnappers, in the early days of April, 2024, by some suspected kidnappers, on his way to a certain shop, where his young mother had sent him to buy…

May

19

2024

By Famous Reporters

ISSAN Seeks Closer Collaboration with EFCC on Cyber Security

Featured, METRO, NEWS

The Information Security Society of Africa – Nigeria, ISSAN), has called for stronger and closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in safeguarding the cyber space for more effective fight against internet fraud and other financial crimes in Nigeria. This call was made in Abuja by ISSAN’s Vice President, Dr. Martin Ikpehai when he led a three-man delegation on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s headquarters. According to him, the EFCC is doing a great work in putting a stop to cybercrimes. He called for a more sustainable approach towards taking over cyberspace from internet fraudsters. “Now, every business is…

May

19

2024

By Famous Reporters

Shocking Story How Man Ends Up Dead Relaxing In Lagos Bar

METRO#Alcohol, #death, #Lifeless, #NAOSNP

Shocking Story How Man Ends Up Dead Relaxing In Lagos Bar, A case of sudden and unnatural death has been reported by the Elere Division of Lagos State Police Command on 15/05/2024. National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP gathered that the man had visited the bar to relax and ended up lifeless on the chair without any mark of violence. In a brief press statement granted National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP indicated: 'On 15/05/2024 at about 1900HRS, the owner of a bar located along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway reported at Elere division that at about 1815HRS of same…

Apr

01

2024

By Famous Reporters

Chaos, as Man, teenage son beat neighbour’s wife to death*Police accused of cover up

METRO#ChizokeObiadada, #Murder, #OgunStateMurder

Chaos, as Man, teenage son beat neighbour’s wife to death*Police accused of cover up Catastrophe erupted in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state, as one Chizoke Obiadada aged 54 and his 17-year-old son, Micheal allegedly beat up their neighbour’s wife, Tope Owoade to death. According to Ogun State Police Command said its officers at Ogijo have arrested the suspects following the horrible incident. SP Omolola Odutola, the State Command's spokesperson revealed this in a statement made available to newsmen, on Saturday. The incident was said to have happened on Thursday, March 28, 2024. According to the release, the suspects…

Mar

31

2024

By Famous Reporters

Ten year old boy strangles mate on football pitch in Lagos

METRO#death, #Footballpitch, #Strangulation

Ten years old boy identified as Evbota Ezekiel, has allegedly strangled his age mate, Israel Ogunleye, in March 28, during an argument in Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Meanwhile , the Lagos state police command says it has commenced investigations of horrible incident which occurred on Thursday, March 28, 2024, is currently being investigated by According to the police, the father of the deceased reported that his son was playing football with some boys at Oluwole Street, Powerline in Ejigbo where his mother's shop is situated. The bereaved father told the police that the boys had an argument and in…

Mar

31

2024

By Famous Reporters

Man eats 3 children’s placentas, as wife seeks divorce

METRO#Divorce, #Pharmacy, #Placentas

Man eats children's placentas, as wife seeks divorce A mother of three has urged the court to terminate her marriage with her husband, accusing the latter of feeding on their children's placentas. This horrible incident was shared on the social media buy a Tiktoker, @itzz__joygray, who claims to be neighbour to the couple, the mother recently found out that his lovely husband had been eating their children's placentae, as she sought a means to end their marriage. The mother of three beautiful kids, without further hesitation, took to her heels in search for a way to break loose from the…

Mar

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba

METRO#Parade, UnitedEvangelicalChurch

21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba 21 members of United Evangelical Church, Abayi International, in Aba, Abia State have been lying unconsciously in the hospital, shortly after they were knocked down by a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle. The ghastly automobile accident occurred on Thursday's evening, along Aba Owerri road, in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, during a road parade held by the church. The women and some members of the church’s Boys Brigade band were, as gathered, were doing a sensitisation road walk about International Women’s Day Celebration. The…

Mar

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos)

METRO#AbiaPoly, #death, #MaryOgechiEzekiel, #Tanker

BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos) A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, was yesterday, crushed to death shortly after her clearance in preparation for NYSC. Miss Mary Ogechi Ezekiel was on Tuesday, March. 5, crushed by a fast-moving tanker in front of the institution. Ogechi had reportedly graduated with a first class from the department of accounting in the Polytechnic. She then visited the school for academic clearance, in preparation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. While leaving the school after carrying out the clearance, she exchanged pleasantries with her colleagues…

Feb

29

2024

By Famous Reporters

AGEGE RENEWED HOPE MOVEMENT: This Is ‘My Agege Story’

METRO#Nigeria, AgegeRenewedHopeMovement

AGEGE RENEWED HOPE MOVEMENT: This Is 'My Agege Story' By Oki Samson It is highly unlikely that when a roll call of the historic towns in Lagos is made, Agege will not come within the first five (5). Agege didn't use to be part of Lagos at the Independence of Nigeria in 1960, it was under the defunct Western region. However, with the creation of Lagos State in 1967, it effectively became a city in Lagos. Alongside its historic significance, the conurbation is also notable for being a cultural melting point for Nigerians of all tribes and religions. First, being on…

Feb

28

2024

By Famous Reporters

Pandemonium, as man shoots dead teenage son over food in Abia

METRO#AbiaState, #death, #MarcelUdeh, #Murder, #Umunneochi

Pandemonium, as man shoots dead teenage son over food in Abia The entire atmosphere of Eziama Lokpaukwu village in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, turned chaotic, as a man, identified as Marcel Udeh shot dead his teenage son over food. It was gathered that the man who returned home from his day's activities, was stunned to realise that his son had consumed the remnant of food in the pot without permission. Filled with indignation, Udeh made for his room, and reappeared with a loaded gun which he, without emotion, pulled the trigger and gunned down his son. Mazi…