Gang Leader Kidnaps 10 Victims To Raise Money For His Father’s Funeral (pic)

 
The menace of kidnapping for ransom in the country took a more frightening twist when 31-year-old Chibuike Okoroafor, brought a new dimension to the crime.

Okoroafor resorted to raise money for the burial of his late father and uncle, by going out with his gang to kidnap 10 victims in Imo and Anambra states.

The first abductees were 30-year-old Chigozie Ekwegbara and his two sisters, who were kidnapped about 8.00pm at Ornage Fastfood, opposite Asutel, Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

Tony Nwoye Wins Anambra APC Governorship Primaries -

The election conducted at Prof. Dora Akunyili Woman Development center saw 12 aspirants fiercely battle for the party's ticket.

The Chairman, APC Committee on Anambra governorship primary election, Alhaji Shettima, the chairman APC governors forum who presided the event ensured transparency of the process, with over 4000 votes cast from 12persons from each ward throughout the 21 local governments in the state which began with Aguata and ended with Uyi LGA,

BSS: Biafra Secret Service, Salaries, Oath - Inside Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘Secret Army’

Clutching a hand fan bearing the Biafra insignia and clad in all white Jewish attire, a skull cap and a pair of white shoes, the bespectacled, light-skinned, harmless-looking, slender leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu took measured steps. With arms akimbo, Kanu inspected what could be regarded as a guard of honour mounted by members of his Biafra Secret Service (BSS).

That was on Tuesday, August 17, during Kanu’s inauguration of the BSS at his father’s residence in Isiama Afara in Ibeku clan, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. Kanu’s father, His Highness, Eze Israel Kanu is the traditional ruler of their community.

President Buhari reveals why he invited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to the UK when he was there

President Buhari today revealed why he invited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to visit him in London while he was there on medical leave. Osinbajo who was acting president at the time, left Nigeria for the UK on July 11th and was back the next day. According to President Buhari, he invited Osinbajo over to thank him for managing the affairs of the country very well in his absence. President Buhari disclosed this when he met state governors in Aso Rock, Abuja earlier today.

Paul Chukwuma Accused Of Sharing Money To Delegates

Anambra Gubernatorial Election Aspirant, Mr Paul Chukwuma has been on hide zone since a Facebook User shared a photo of him at a local tour ahead of tomorrow's primaries.

According to the photo and Facebook Post, the aspirant shared some money to Akwa South Ward Chairman while he assure delegates that he shall settle them in a good way once they vote him in as the flag bearer for the All Progressive Party in the forthcoming Anambra Gubernatorial Election.

While the delegates repealed that he said he has been endorsed by APC National Party in Abuja after due consultation and payment. 

Nigerian Yahoo Boys, Others Arrested In Ghana, Laptops & Phones Recovered.

Some internet fraudsters popularly known as 'Yahoo' boys have been apprehended by the Madina Divisional Police Command on Friday in Ghana. According to multiple online reports from Ghana, about twenty six of them including Nigerians are suspected to be engaged in cyber crime.

The suspects, whose ages range from 19 to 35 were picked up at a suburb of Ashale Botwe near Madina in the La-Nkwantanag/Madina municipality of Greater Accra.

The Police seized 33 laptops, 26 mobile phones, and a number of pen drives from the suspects.

'I Make N8,000 Daily' - Fake Blind Beggar Apprehended In Lagos Confesses

A fake blind beggar, Abdullahi Abbas, who was apprehended in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state yesterday August 21st, has confessed to making between N5,500 and N8,000 daily just by disguising as a beggar.

37-year-old Abdullahi who is always led by a 12-year-old boy (name withheld), begged for alms every day at the First Gate and Odogunyan area of Ikorodu.

He was apprehended yesterday after an inquisitive resident of the area, Adeoye Baliks, engaged him in a conversation that made her raise an eyebrow. According to Vanguard, she raised an alarm and the man was examined by passersby and it was discovered that he was not blind.

Kidnapper Caught In Lagos,almost Killed By Mob(photos,video)

A suspected kidnapper was caught yesterday in Orile,Lagos.He was almost killed by mob before Hon. Otunba Ishola Ibrahim Obanla intervened.

The suspected kidnapper wore 3 different cloths together with a black Toy Gun, 2 different ID CARDS, a yam & bread in a black sack.

The little boy he was alleged to have kidnapped was rescued from a big sack where he kept him. Residents of the Street named “OSHODI STREET” in Orile, Lagos State were alerted by passers-by when they noticed the suspicious movement of the alleged kidnapper. He was searched and all the above listed items were found in his custody including the kidnapped boy in a big sack.

Businessman Stripped Unclad For Killing 10-Year-Old Boy In Anambra (Photos)

There was pandemonium in Awka-Etiti area of Anambra state after a businessman simply identified as Ebuka, was humiliated and disgraced after being accused of killing a 9-year old boy who in the region. According to reports, the boy was said to stolen biscuits from the accused shop in the company of his younger brother. According to a report by Eyewitness, trouble began when his skin and that of his brother began to rot. The parents made some attempts to inquire the root the problem through spiritual means and it was gathered that accused was alleged to have a hand in it.

Dolapo Osinbajo, Abia Firstlady, Churchill At Elfreeda Foundation Launch

The Elfreeda Foundation is an open shelter for homeless women and children. It was founded by Mrs Uloma Rochas Nwosu, the daughter of the incumbent governor of Imo State.

With a mission to "strive everyday to create a safe haven where homeless women and children find stability and access to the basic needs of life", the Elfreeda Foundation launched its open shelter on the 11th of August 2017. In attendance were dignitaries such as: the wife of the vice president of Nigeria, Her Excellency Mrs Oludolapo Osinbajo; the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha (OON); wife of the governor of Imo State, Mrs Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha; wife of the governor of Enugu state, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi; the chief of staff of the Imo State Government, Honorable Uche Nwosu; publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor amongst others.