Bandit Kidnapped Mother Threw Baby Into Bush

A newborn baby was reportedly yanked from his mother by bandits and thrown into the shrubs in Sunday’s attack on motorists along Kaduna-Abuja highway..

Survivors who spoke to News Express on Monday said the newborn was seen abandoned by the kidnappers who abducted the mother alongside yet-to-be-confirmed number of victims of the attack.

“It was a very pitiful sight when we arrived the scene of the attack few minutes after. We sighted the baby thrown into the nearby bush crying with no body to help. We understand that the mother was among those kidnapped by the gunmen,” a military officer who also narrowly escaped the attack and who pleaded anonymous, said.

Muhammad Sirajo Hamidu, brother of the late Sagir Hamidu, former All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Zamfara State, also narrated how his brother was killed by the bandits.

Speaking in an interview, Hamidu said: “Somewhere along Rijana, my late brother and the other two occupants bumped into bandits who were operating on the highway. Realising that, his driver decided to make a U-Turn in order to head back to Kaduna. 

Unknown to them, they were already in the kidnappers’ den. Three kidnappers appeared in front of them and opened fire at the occupants of the vehicle.”

“One of the bullets hit my brother on the chest, while one bullet hit him on his leg. When passersby came to the scene after the operation, they found his lifeless body. 

“My brother’s police orderly was abducted by the bandits while his driver escaped,” Halidu stated.

Kaduna State Police Spokesperson, ASP Mohammed Jalige, did not immediately respond to calls, text message and Whatsapp messages seeking his confirmation of the number of victims abducted and the fate of the abandoned newborn.

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The Popularly Known Commedianne Baba Suwe Passes On

 One of the Nigerian artists, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe passed on this afternoon 

According to a son who broke the news on social media as a sudden death.

Baba Suwe could not survive the cocaine injection which he has been battling for years. 

May his soul rest in peace. 

Bolaji Amusan Popularly Known As Latin Got A New Car

Veteran widely known as Mr Latin has taken to social media to appreciate his wife for the huge surprise gift she gave him.

The TAMPAN President who was elated took to his verified instagram page short while ago and shared a picture of a black brand new automobile. While sharing the picture, the comic actor revealed that his wife, Ronke Solola Amusan gave it to him.

He then went ahead to pray and at the same time appreciate her for the kind gesture towards him. In his words, he said "Thank you so much my darling wife for this surprise!!! May God meet you at the point of your need. Love you so much my darling wife".

MultiChoice Nigeria Unveils Whitemoney As GOtv Brand Ambassador

Lagos, Nigeria; 15 November 2021: MultiChoice Nigeria has unveiled BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season winner, Hazel Oyeze Onouduenyi, popularly referred to as Whitemoney as its latest brand ambassador for GOtv Nigeria.

The announcement was made on Monday, November 15, 2021, at a signing ceremony held at the MultiChoice office in Lagos.

Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe stated that the choice of BBNaija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season winner as GOtv brand ambassador was in recognition of his tenacity and drive which endeared him to many.

“Having Whitemoney join the family is very significant. We saw a lot of votes from subscribers and it was clear that they all loved him as is evident with his huge fan base. We have had a lot of ambassadors in the past- Daddy Showkey, the past Big Brother winner, Laycon – who have represented the brand well and now Whitemoney, who will be the first GOtv ambassador with his own reality TV show”, Ugbe said.

He also noted that his signing is coming on the 10th anniversary of the brand and the launch of the latest package, GOtv Supa. 

“GOtv is a product that has been around for 10 years, providing technologically advanced, easily accessible, affordable and customer-friendly packages for millions of Nigerians nationwide. In line with enabling customers with quality entertainment, we recently launched the GOtv Supa package which will focus on an extensive catalogue of general entertainment channels available on DStv such as Honey, Africa Magic Urban, WWE, TLNovelas, Novela Magic, ROK, KIX, Nick Jr. and NickToons at just N5,500” said Ugbe.

The company also revealed that Whitemoney would be starring in his reality TV show on Africa Magic in the first quarter of 2022.

Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola, speaking on the upcoming reality show said: “Whitemoney has a story to tell and our platform is the best place to tell that story. We can’t wait for Nigerians to watch him on their screens. We are also excited to have him onboard and we look forward to a mutually rewarding experience.”

On his part, the elated GOtv ambassador thanked the MultiChoice family for the recognition and also the opportunity to showcase his talent to a wider audience.

“I entered the Big Brother Naija house on merit, with no connection. This is a big deal for me, coming from a background where I was written off and only recognized for my looks.

“Being the first GOtv ambassador is a big win not just for the brand but also for my fan base. They get to see the real me and all the plans I have going forward. I am grateful to God, MultiChoice Nigeria and proud to be a GOtv Ambassador’, he added

Gas Leakage Around Ikeja Axis

National Emergency & Management Authority NEMA is reporting massive GAS LEAKAGE around the Allen, Oba Akran and Anifowoshe areas of Ikeja.  

The leakages was caused by contruction workers of the current on going work in the area. The affected areas are, computer Village, Ikeja Under bridge, Awolowo way, Oba Akran axis and Anifowose area. 

It was gathered that one of the caterpillars working burst the pipeline during demolition exercise taking place in the area. 

NEMA, The National Emergency Management Authority warned residents not to open shops or open naked fire in order not to ignite explosion in the area. 

According to a source the leakage has been brought under control and people can go on their daily routine. However traffic diversion around the area are still in force.

Remembrance Service For Yeyeoba Felicia Modupe Odukoya (Nee Kajero)

Almost 24 People Died In A Collapsed Building In Lagos

Many people are feared trapped as a building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Monday.

It was learnt that the incident happened a few minutes past 2 pm.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Agency, Nosa Okunbo, confirmed the collapse, saying, “A 25-storey building collapsed by Musliu Junction, Ikoyi, Lagos. LASEMA is on top of the situation.”

Also, the Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, noted that heavy-duty equipment and life detection equipment have been deployed to the scene.

While giving an update, Oke-Osanyintolu said, “Collapsed Building at Gerard Road, Ikoyi: The agency has activated its emergency response plan to the above incident.

“All first responders are en route to secure the scene while the heavy-duty equipment and life detection equipment have been dispatched.”

Nigeria Has Never Been This Bad, Atiku Blasts Buhari At PDP Convention

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Saturday, slammed the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government for what he termed its poor management of the nation’s economy.

Atiku who stated this at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP national elective convention in Abuja,  scored the All Progressives Congress, APC government low on virtually all development indices said President Buhari simply failed to make the most of the opportunity Nigerians availed him of when he was first elected in 2015 and again in 2019.

He said: “Today, our country is going through the most trying and difficult period of its existence. I can tell you that I am 70 years plus but I have never seen this country in such a very bad shape, so disunited, so much unemployment, so much insecurity in its history. 

“The social and security challenges in all corners along with the lingering tension surrounding the very nature of our corporate existence as a nation, Nigeria is at the edge of because of the lackluster performance and  complacency of successive administrations,  culminating in the gross failure of this APC-led government. 

“As we ruminate the problems of our great country as a nation, let us consider this: we have a chance now to set the ship on the right course. We have the chance to atone for the mistake of past leadership and our collective past mistakes. 

“We have the chance to unite the country on the part towards greatness to achieve and exceed the dreams of our founding fathers who fought for independence so many years ago. A chance to seize the opportunity to steer our country towards its rightful position among the comity of nations. “We can save ourselves and the party and we can save Nigeria together. We have our differences and we will face daunting challenges along the way but we can face and overcome anything if we can only join hands and work together on this noble course.

“The PDP is not perfect, and as humans, none of us is perfect. But we continue to work everyday to learn from and correct our mistakes. The APC has proven itself to be ill-equip to lead the nation. They have shown themselves to be corrupt, in fact, the most corrupt, sectional and divisive party that was never prepared to lead this country.

“The responsibility therefore is for us to arrest the downward spiral of the Nigerian nation and save the country from even greater calamities. This is our collective responsibility. 

“We must set aside our differences. We must bring forth our brightest lights and position themselves to rescue, restore and rebuild the foundation so that  we can usher in prosperity, decency, security, economic growth, reduce unemployment and restore dignity of our country.

“I am  appealing to members of our great party and to all Nigerians to shun our past differences, to set aside political machinations and scheming and wrestle power from the APC. 

“The APC has comprehensively failed Nigerians for the past six years. This time is a critical juncture for us politicians to work together to return Nigerians on the part of growth and development.  The unity of key players in the PDP is an extension of the unity of Nigerians. 

“I believe we should return and focus the party on part of competence.  I believe we should gather our technocrats, our greatest minds to join us in charting the way forward for the party in the country.”

EXPOSED! President Buhari, Rotimi Amaechi Award Multi-Billion Naira Maritime Contract To A Medical Company

President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, have approved a huge national security-sensitive maritime contract to a medical company in a process the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) says is “embarrassing” and illegal, a PREMIUM TIMES investigation has revealed.

The development has unsettled the Buhari government, with senior officials sparring and trading accusations of bad faith and the BPP complaining of “procedural lapses” in carefully worded memos that only stopped short of directly accusing Mr Buhari and Mr Amaechi of lawlessness.

Our investigation is based on several confidential government memos and extensive interviews with insiders familiar with the matter.

The procurement agency said the contract was awarded in clear breach of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

The International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) scheme is an electronic cargo verification system that monitors the shipment of seaborne cargo and enables a real-time generation of vital data on ship and cargo traffic in and out of Nigeria, a government memo says, emphasising national security and economic benefits.