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Man arrested for reportedly killing wife after child’s birthday in Auchi

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Police operatives in Edo State have arrested a middle-aged man identified as TJ for allegedly murdering his wife, Queen, in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area.

 

The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, September 30, after the couple had celebrated their two-year-old son’s birthday. TJ was said to have attacked his wife with an axe and fled the scene afterward.

 

A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the couple showed no sign of disagreement before the incident.

 

“There was no sign of a quarrel between them. We all went to bed that night, but by morning, neighbours didn’t see them come out and assumed they were still asleep.

It was their little boy who later came out of the room with bloodstains on his body. When people saw the stains and noticed he wasn’t injured, they rushed into the room and found the woman lying lifeless in a pool of blood, her throat slit,” the source said.

 

The witness added that the suspect had disappeared from the area immediately after the killing, prompting neighbours to alert the police.

 

The case was subsequently reported to the Auchi Police Division, which launched a manhunt that led to the suspect’s arrest.

 

Confirming the development, CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson for the Edo Police Command, said the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further interrogation.

The suspect has been apprehended and moved to the State CID for proper investigation,” Yamu said.

Kidnapping: NBA warns lawyers to steer clear of 9 LGAs in Kebbi

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kebbi Branch, has advised its members to avoid travelling to nine local government areas in the state identified as high-risk zones for kidnapping.

 

Branch Chairman, Aminu Hassan, announced the directive in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday.

 

According to him, the affected local governments are Bagudo, Suru, Kamba in Dandi, Bunza, Kangiwa in Arewa, Dirin Daji in Sakaba, Ribah, Kanya and Augie.

 

Hassan said the resolution followed an emergency meeting convened on Saturday after the abduction of a member of the association, Mr. Isyaku Muhammad-Danjuma, who was kidnapped on Wednesday along the Ibeto–Birnin Kebbi road in Magama Local Government Area of Niger State.

 

The chairman said the association condemned the incident and expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity nationwide.

 

He added that the branch had resolved that its members would boycott court sessions from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10 to protest their colleague’s abduction and draw attention to the worsening security situation.

 

“Upon the expiration of the boycott period, members are also urged to suspend handling of terrorism-related cases, including those involving kidnapping, abduction, armed robbery or unlawful possession of firearms, until further notice,” Hassan said.

He assured that the association would engage relevant authorities to secure the safe release of the abducted lawyer and urged the government and security agencies to act swiftly to restore peace and public confidence.

 

Hassan further said the branch would collaborate with the judiciary to create alternative venues for court proceedings to reduce travel to unsafe locations.

 

He commended members of the Bar, the judiciary, the media and the general public for their solidarity, calling for unity in the pursuit of justice and peace.

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By Ebinum Samuel

PSC Sends Strong Delegation To POLAC As Screening Commences..

Justice Galumje, DIG Lakanu In Wudil 

The Police Service Commission has sent a strong delegation to Kano to supretend over the screening and processes for the 2025 Police Academy (POLAC) admission, which begins in Wudil Kano today, Monday October 6th 2025.

Justice Paul Adamu Galumje, retired Justice of the Supreme Court who is representing the Judiciary in the Commission and DIG Taiwo Lakanu, fdc, who is representing the Police and Chairman of the PSC standing Committee on Police Matters are leading the strong delegation.

The Commission, few days ago, unveiled a Policy, on whistle blowing on recruitment processes and vowed to ensure that offenders are brought to book.

The Commission has warned that it will use the Polac admission processes to test run this Policy and will deal with any person or persons no matter how highly placed who falls victim of the dictates of the Policy.

Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni appeals to all parties participating in the ongoing Polac admission screening to play by the rules to avoid facing the wrought of the Commission.

The PSC Chairman said the Commission is poised to sanitize Police recruitment in the country, which includes admission into Polac so that the Police will be proud of the products that will be sent to them.

He assured that the Commission will continue to carry along all relevant stakeholders in the search for a clean and credible recruitment process.

DIG Argungu advised state governments to show more interest in the ongoing Polac admission processes so as to protect its quota. He noted that the Commission will continue to stand for inclusivity in its management of Police personnel and called for understanding as it rejig the system for better results.

Game-Changer: Dr. Francis Toromade, others bag Professor of Practice from Omniversity ‘s Recognition of Competence 

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By Ayo Baje

 

 

History was recently made in Nigeria’s decades of chequered academic landscape, with the epochal, game-changing conferment of Doctor of Practice and Professor of Practice degrees on some multi-talented, highly resourceful, erudite and impact -making innovators

by the Professor Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale-led Omniversity Imperial College, Missouri,USA as the President, Chairman Board of Trustees of the Governing Council.

 

 

The landmark event which took place on October 3, 2025 at the De Rembrandt Hotel and Suites, in Ikeja, Lagos was tagged: ‘2025 African Education Roundtable and Qualifications Confirment’. It

had as its thought-provoking and telling theme: ‘Recognizing Competence: Practice -Based Qualifications, Accreditation of Prior Experimental Learning ( APEL ),Skill Recognition ( SR ) & ISO-Certified Credentials (ICC) as Tools for African & Economic Revamp.’.

 

 

In his welcome speech, the highly distinguished Prof. Akeredolu -Ale who happens to be a professor of artificial intelligence powered marketing communications, leadership, organization and risk management highlighted the vision of the University as that of creating platforms where knowledge, leadership and practical experience converge to inspire excellence. The event therefore,goes beyond a mere gathering of intellectuals to that of a call to action for educational reform, economic advancement and the recognition of Africa’s unique contribution to global development.

 

 

That brings to the public sphere the importance and imperative of the new narrative of what true knowledge should entail, outside the four walls of the citadels of theoretical knowledge to that its practical demonstration and more so, the impact such makes on the human development index or the quality of life of the beneficiaries and eventually the Nigerian nation and the society at large.

 

 

Incidentally, these defined the core values and prime objectives of the Omniversity which includes to promote the recognition of competence and experiential learning. Others encapsulate the advancement of ISO-certified educational practices across Africa, fostering discussions on leadership, certification and of course, innovation in education. Not left out are that of creating opportunities for professional recognition through honorary awards and practice based titles, as was brilliantly done on that day. And the larger picture is to contribute to Africa’s economic and educational revamp through competence validation.

 

 

Interestingly, all the awardees successfully went through a rigorous evaluation process as conducted by the Accreditation Committee that verified the educational quality and equivalency, through the required framework for quality evaluation and assessment assurance. And good enough, they were able to defend their new qualifications with brilliant submissions and empirical evidence.

 

 

For instance, Dr. (now Prof.) Francis Toromade, with over 35 years experience of Senior Leadership, including being Group Head, Policy and Strategy,Amo Byng Nigeria Ltd and Director General Agribusiness Acadeyand FIPAN has left indelible footprints in the world of academic. Apart from teaching Strategic Management, Logistics, Supply Chain and Agribusiness Innovation to Masters degree students at Rome Business School, Italy he also leads Nigeria Poultry and Soybean Value Chain Analysis and directed USSOY programs. In fact, he has trained over 300,000 farmers and improved agricultural infrastructure, demonstrating the research, policy and practical execution,; aligning with Omniversty’s mission

was deservedly honored with Professor of Practice in Strategic Management.

 

 

In a similar vein, others who bagged Professor of Practice include Dr. Anthony Abiola Allen in Forensic Criminology and Investigation, Dr. Happiness Ndidi Obioha in Cybersecurity,, Dr. Priscilla Ndu in Management Finance, and Ladi Akeredolu-Ale in Broadcast Journalism.

 

 

On their part, Celestine Achi bagged Doctor if Practice in AI-powered Public Relations; Samson Sokoya in Integrated Marketing Communications; Oginaike Adedayo in Security Administration and Management; Adedamola Olubode in Environmental Management and Water Innovation Jerome Obada in AI ,Data Science, Enterprise Systems and Strategic IT Management and Daisy Ibalafa Jaja in Global Business Leadership and Decision Making.

 

 

In all of these, Omniversity has turned out to be a trailblazer not only in changing the narrative in the field of academics but de-emphasizing classroom certificate in favour of experimental learning. Emphasis is therefore, shifting to skills acquisition, increasing learning ability and the willingness to learn new things in tandem with academic dynamics as the likes of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg have done globally outside the classroom and our own Akeredolu-Ale, Francis Toronade, Abiola Allen, Ndidi Obioha and Priscilla Ndu as the bright beacons in the long,dark tunnel of ignorance and apathy.

Big kudos to Omniversity, the true game-changer in the global academy sphere.

‘My wife is a pastor, I’m a Muslim’ – President Tinubu says as he asks Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance

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President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, October 4, appealed to Nigerians to embrace religious tolerance. According to him, religion should be a unifying factor and not one used to cause division.

 

The President said this at the funeral service of Lydia Yilwatda, mother of Nentawe Yilwatda, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

 

He shared a personal reflection on religious coexistence within his own family, explaining that while he practises Islam, his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, is a pastor and that their religion never gets in the way of them living happily as a married couple.

I inherited Islam from my family. I didn’t change. But my wife is a pastor. She prays for me. No conflict. And I never did, at any single time, try to convince her or convert her. I believe in the freedom of religion. We are praying to the same God. We are answerable to the same Almighty God. We will answer to Him, our deeds, our character, and our love for our fellow beings are what truly matter, not the method or faith of our being.”he said

 

He offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Lydia Yilwatda, who died in August at the age of 83, describing her as a woman of deep faith and service.

UNN Denies Awarding Degree To Minister Uche Nnaji

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    The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has officially refuted claims that it awarded a degree to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji.   The institution has stated unequivocally that its records confirm the minister never completed his studies, directly contradicting the academic credentials he has long presented to the public.   The clarification came in an official letter from the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, addressed to Premium Times.   The letter confirmed that while Nnaji did gain admission to the prestigious university in 1981, he did not fulfill the requirements for graduation.   “From every available record, we are unable to confirm that he graduated in July 1985,” Prof. Ortuanya wrote, adding with definitive emphasis, “The university DID NOT and COULD NOT have issued the purported certificate.” This statement leaves no room for ambiguity, presenting a direct institutional rebuttal to the minister’s claimed educational background.   This disclosure follows a meticulous investigative report by Premium Times, which initially uncovered serious discrepancies in the minister’s documentation.   The investigation raised red flags not only about his UNN degree certificate but also about his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate.   The newspaper alleged that the NYSC certificate was signed by a director who was not in office at the time it was supposedly issued in 1986.     Furthermore, the certificate indicated a 13-month service period that, perplexingly, appeared to have begun before his claimed graduation date—a chronological impossibility. According to university officials who spoke with the investigators, the root of the issue lies in Nnaji’s academic performance. They reported that he failed core courses in the Biochemistry and Microbiology programme and was subsequently advised to withdraw. His name is conspicuously absent from the official list of graduates for the class of 1985.   These findings collectively suggest that the academic and national service credentials presented by the minister were forged, fundamentally undermining his long-standing public claim of holding a combined degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology from UNN.   As of the latest updates, neither Minister Nnaji nor his ministry has issued an official response to the university’s damning statement, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over his position and qualifications.

NDLEA smashes cocaine cartels behind 6 UK-bound shipments, arrests arrowhead, 5 others

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By Ebinum Samuel     Uncovers 20.5kg cocaine in walls of cups, body cream, hair gel containers; destroys 24,897kg skunk in Edo, Osun forests   In series of intelligence led operations that lasted over three weeks across Lagos, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled two major drug cartels behind six different consignments of cocaine concealed in walls of stainless cups, body cream and hair gel containers, leading to the arrest of five suspects and ultimately the arrowhead of the syndicate, Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode who parades as a businessman and real estate developer. The beginning of the end of the criminal syndicate’s operations began on 16th September 2025 when NDLEA operatives at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos intercepted 174 parcels of cocaine weighing 13.40 kilograms concealed in walls of cocoa butter body cream containers. A cargo agent was promptly arrested. Further investigations revealed Alhaji Hammed Taofeek Ode as the mastermind of the shipment and after weeks of intelligence, it was established that the drug baron had reported a dispute at the Zone 2 headquarters of the Police in Lagos, after which the Agency sought the cooperation of the police to get the suspect into custody. During his preliminary interview, Alhaji Hammed Ode admitted ownership of the consignment which he claimed he bought at over N150 million. He claimed to be a businessman and estate developer following his return from the United Kingdom in 2024. He had lived for over 27 years in many European countries including Austria, Netherlands, France, Germany, and Saudi Arabia before settling in the UK. In like manner, five other desperate attempts by another criminal syndicate to export cocaine consignments to the United Kingdom were also thwarted by operatives of the MMIA Strategic Command of NDLEA. The unravelling of the gang started on 26th September following the seizure of 2.10kg cocaine concealed in walls of hair cream containers at the export shed of the Lagos airport. The apprehension of a cargo agent led to the arrest of the consignor, Smith David Korede, a furniture maker, on Tuesday 30th September at his 3 Arowojobe street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos base where another consignment of 1.40kg cocaine meant for export to the UK was recovered from him. Same day, another consignment of 1.00kg cocaine with similar mode of concealment also going to the UK was also intercepted at the export shed of the airport. The cargo agent arrested in connection with the 1.00kg cocaine also identified Smith David Korede as the consignor, bringing to three the number of seized cocaine consignments linked to the suspect. Two other cocaine laden consignments going to the UK were also intercepted by NDLEA operatives at the export shed of the MMIA on Thursday 2nd October. Two suspects: Ogunbiyi Oluseye Taiwo and Popoola Francis Olumuyiwa linked to the seizures were promptly arrested. One of the consignments contains crayfish, and 12 pieces of stainless cups used to conceal 1.00kg cocaine while the second consignment also contains crayfish, and 36 containers of hair cream used to conceal 1.60kg of cocaine. The bid by another criminal gang to smuggle into Lagos 6.3 kilograms of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis concealed in bedsheet and hibiscus flower from Thailand was equally thwarted by NDLEA operatives attached to some courier companies, while a joint operation between NDLEA officers and Customs Service personnel at a check point along Danbatta-Daura road, Kano, on Thursday 2nd October led to the arrest of 38-year-old Sa’adu Ali and seizure of 290, 450 pills of tramadol 250mg and pregabalin capsules. In Lagos, a notorious drug dealer John Igbe, operating under the nickname: SammyBless to distribute illicit drugs in Lekki and Ajah axis, was on Tuesday 30th September arrested at Admiralty road, Lekki. At the time of his arrest, 550 grams of Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis, packaged in retail plastic cups, were recovered from him. Three other suspects: Idris Lukman; Fuad Abdulsalam and Mobolaji James were nabbed same day in Mushin area of the state, with 109kg skunk, 20 bottles of codeine syrup and 2kg of nitrous oxide seized from them. At the Trade Fair Complex, Alaba area of the state, 3,700 bottles of codeine syrup and 550,000 caplets of expired 225mg diclofenac were recovered. While a total of 27,700 pills of tramadol 100mg/225mg were seized from a suspect Salisu Abubakar, 25, at Bode Saadu, Morro LGA, Kwara state on Monday 29th September, Blessing Ovaka, 50, was caught with 498.5kg skunk at Kudandan, Chukun LGA, Kaduna, same day, just as Dahiru Salisu, 27, was arrested in possession of 34,180 capsules of tramadol at Gwargwaje along Kaduna – Zaria road on Thursday 2nd October. In Ogun state, NDLEA operatives on Monday 29th September raided Isheri, Obafemi Owode LGA, where a suspect, Abubakar Audu, was arrested with 112kg skunk and 16grams of tramadol. Three suspects: Chuimieze Shedrack, 28; Sunday John, 25, and Solomon Okopko, 27, were nabbed by NDLEA officers on Thursday 2nd October at Owena/Ijesha forest reserve, Osun state where they destroyed 14,000kg skunk on 5.6 hectares of cannabis plantation and recovered 142kg of same psychoactive substance. In Edo, NDLEA operatives on Wednesday 1st October intercepted a Toyota Sienna vehicle marked KUJ 47 NW loaded with 22 bags of skunk weighing 244.5kg at Igbanke, Orhionwon LGA and a suspect Ineh Excellent Obindi, 28, arrested. A total of 10,897.35kg skunk was destroyed on four farms measuring 4.358938 hectares at Ugbodo forest, Ovia North East LGA, on Friday 3rd October, with two suspects: Michael Ayang, 40, and Bernard New Year, (a.ka Don), 47, arrested. Not less than 223.5kg processed cannabis and seeds were recovered from the farms. Operatives on patrol along Okene/Lokoja highway intercepted a waybill parcel coming from Lagos to Abuja containing 3.272kg Loud and a sachet of Colorado. A follow up operation at Gwagwalada park in Abuja led to the arrest of the owner, Tobi Odubote, 34, while another suspect Ismail Abdurrahim, 32, was arrested in possession of 25.5kg skunk along Abaji- Abuja expressway on Thursday 2nd October. In like manner, Commands and formations of the Agency across the country continued their War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitization activities to schools, worship centres, work places and communities among others in the past week. These include: WADA sensitization lecture to students and staff of Government Day Secondary School, Hammawa Toungo, Adamawa; Government Day Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina; Day Secondary School, Unguwan Nasarawa, Kontogora, Niger; and traders at Ladega market Ikorodu, Lagos, while the Imo state command of NDLEA paid a WADA advocacy visit to the State First Lady, Barr. Chioma Uzodinma at Government House, Owerri, among others. “We’ll continue to target and dismantle every identified drug cartel at every level of their operations; from the mules to the dealers in between and up to their leadership. These successful operations should serve as a warning that NDLEA will not relent until the threat posed by the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is eliminated because every arrest, seizure and assets forfeited by the criminal syndicates signifies innocent lives saved and communities protected either here in Nigeria or in other jurisdictions”, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) stated while commending the officers and men of MMIA, DOGI, Kano, Edo, Kwara, Kaduna, Ogun, Osun, Kogi and FCT Commands as well as their compatriots across the country for their tenacity, professionalism and balanced approach to the drug control efforts of the Agency.

Prostitution: Diddy bags 4-year jail term after emotional court hearing

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American music icon Sean “Diddy” Combs has been handed a 50-month prison sentence following his conviction on prostitution-related offences.

 

Prosecutors had sought an 11-year term, but Judge Arun Subramanian settled on just over four years after an emotional hearing that lasted the entire day on Friday.

 

Combs’s legal team had argued for a lighter punishment of 14 months — roughly the time he has already spent in custody at a Brooklyn facility.

 

Before the sentence was announced, the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul addressed the court and expressed regret for his actions.“I am truly sorry,” he said. “I ask your honour for mercy. I beg your honour for mercy.”

 

In July, a jury cleared Combs of the more

serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering but found him guilty of two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.

 

His former partner, singer Casandra Ventura, popularly known as Cassie, wrote a powerful victim impact statement urging the court to consider “the many lives that Sean Combs has upended with his abuse and control.”

 

Ventura described years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, recounting harrowing experiences she endured during their relationship.

 

Alongside another woman identified only as Jane, Ventura said she was forced into “freak-offs” — sexual encounters with hired men that Combs arranged and occasionally filmed.

The entire courtroom watched actual footage of Combs kicking and beating me as I tried to run away from a freak off in 2016,” she revealed.

 

She added that she continues to battle nightmares and flashbacks “on a regular, everyday basis.”

 

Prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court that Combs had yet to show genuine accountability.“His remorse was qualified. It’s as though he thinks the law doesn’t apply to him,” she said, noting that he had scheduled speaking engagements in Miami, seemingly anticipating a lighter sentence. She described this as “the height of hubris.”

 

In defence, attorney Nicole Westmoreland portrayed Combs as “an inspiration” and a “social justice crusader.”“No, Combs is not larger than life. He’s just a human being. He’s made mistakes,” she said, insisting that he was remorseful and that “it’s of no benefit to anyone to warehouse him in a prison.”

 

Combs’s six adult children also made emotional pleas for leniency. His eldest son, Quincy Brown, described him as “a changed man,” while one of his daughters, D’Lila Combs, told the judge, “Please, please give our family the chance to heal together. Not as headlines but as human beings.”

How I felt when some Christians refused to accept 2023 presidential election results – Tinubu’s wife

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has opened up about her emotional struggles following the 2023 presidential election, revealing that the refusal of some Christians to accept the outcome left her feeling fearful, isolated, and doubtful about her readiness for national service.

 

In her newly released 52-page memoir, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, published to mark her 65th birthday, Mrs Tinubu said she battled feelings of betrayal and uncertainty in the tense weeks before her husband’s inauguration as President.

 

The five-chapter book, which chronicles events from 2021 to 2025, features a foreword written by Dr. Folashade Olukoya of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries.

Reflecting on her state of mind at the time, the First Lady admitted she felt unprepared for the demands of her new role.

As for me, I had a lot of mixed feelings, questioning my readiness and capability to function effectively and optimally as the First Lady of so great a nation as ours.A nation with over 240 million people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages, religions, etc.For days, I isolated, pondering on my ability to play the supportive and complementary role without messing up,” she recounted.

 

Mrs Tinubu said the days after the election were particularly difficult, marked by tears and disappointment over perceived betrayals by friends and allies.

 

“After all the elections in 2023, preceding the inaugural day of May 29, 2023, healing of the hearts began. Some Nigerians from various spheres, especially Christians, continued to refuse to accept the Presidential results.Despite the victory, I felt alone, weeping behind closed doors and wondering why I was betrayed by some of those I considered friends and spiritual family, many of whom I had opened up my home and my family to.While for some, God used them to comfort and reassure me of God’s purpose in all of this,” she wrote.

 

She also admitted to moments of self-pity and doubt about her spiritual strength.

 

“If you say, occasionally, I had a pity party, you are right, I really did. I thought about who to reach out to for support and counselling.It is good to have a spiritual guide, parent, teacher, mentor, as the case may be. I had one, who is a teacher and a mentor, who constantly reminds me of God’s promises and purpose for my life.”

 

The First Lady said the voices of critics briefly shook her confidence until she was reminded of her divine purpose.

Somewhere along the way, I forgot because the drowning voices of some naysayers clouded my reasoning for that moment. Until I was reminded of all God has spoken over my life, all over again,” she added.

 

Her reflections come nearly three years after one of Nigeria’s most contentious elections, in which President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress secured 8.79 million votes to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

 

Although the results were upheld by the courts, the First Lady disclosed that the political battle took a personal toll, leaving her to confront isolation within her church community and strained friendships.

 

“One of such decisions was the unpopular ‘Muslim/Muslim ticket’. My being a Christian did not matter. My local Assembly, Redeemed Christian Church of God, was split,” she recounted.

 

She said the episode exposed the diversity of political views within the church.

 

“I later realised that we are a church like other churches with members of all political parties in attendance.I experienced this during my campaign in 2011 for the Senate, when I took my campaign posters to the church, and it was rebuffed. After that, I never tried again.But my husband’s bid for the Presidential Office was different, a bitter pill for them to chew.”

 

Mrs Tinubu wrote that despite the challenges, she chose to focus on her responsibilities ahead of her husband’s swearing-in and the creation of her own social initiative.

 

“It was now time to move on and start planning what to do that would benefit our people; also, to prepare for the inauguration and mend body, soul and spirit,” she wrote.

 

According to her, the Renewed Hope Initiative was conceived to complement her husband’s agenda through programmes in five key sectors: agriculture, economic empowerment, education, health, and social investment.

 

She also revealed her attention to personal details for the inauguration day, recalling her preference for traditional royal fabrics like Alari and Etu.

 

“Most of the ones made were not what I wanted; I wanted a traditional fabric worn by royalty in the day (Alari or Etu).A good friend of ours brought me a set just barely a week before the Big Day.My dressmaker swung into action, and in a few days, I had the outfit I wore. For the remaining activities, old clothing from my closet came in handy,” she stated.

5 killed as Dangote truck loses brakes, crushes tricycle

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Tragedy struck on Friday night in Ogun State when a Dangote Cement truck lost control and crushed five people to death along the Alapoka axis of the Papalanto–Ilaro Road in Yewa South Local Government Area.

 

The incident, which occurred around 8:30 p.m., was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi.

 

According to Akinbiyi, the accident happened after the truck “lost its brakes and rammed into a tricycle conveying the five victims.”

 

He identified the vehicles involved as “an unregistered tricycle and a Dangote truck with the number plate GRZ 767 XA.”

Akinbiyi added that upon receiving the report, “the Acting TRACE Head, Adedayo Omonayajo, and the Ilaro Divisional Commander, Salako Idowu, led a rescue team to the scene.”

 

It was gathered that the officials faced resistance from angry residents before the intervention of the Amotekun Corps helped to restore calm.

 

“The presumed dead were taken to the morgue by Federal Road Safety Corps officials,” Akinbiyi said.

 

In a separate incident earlier that day, several lives were feared lost after a fuel-laden tanker caught fire along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway.

 

TRACE spokesperson Akinbiyi confirmed the development, explaining that the blaze started around 1 a.m. on Friday.

In

his statement, he said, “The case of an inferno caused by a 30,000-litre fuel-laden tanker which fell on its side and spilled its contents around 0100hrs today.”

The crash, which occurred “along the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange stretch of the PMB Expressway, due to excessive speed and loss of control,” also led to the destruction of other vehicles and a PHCN power cable supplying electricity to Mowe and nearby communities.

Although the exact number of casualties was yet to be determined, Akinbiyi said rescue operations involving TRACE, the Ogun State and Nestlé PLC Fire Services, FRSC, and the Police were ongoing to restore normalcy after putting out the fire and conducting decantation.