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Bamise’s Murder: Police Parade BRT Driver, Expand Investigation

The BRT Driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, during the parade by police on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Police authorities in Lagos State have taken into custody the driver of the BRT Bus involved in the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole.

The driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, and another accomplice were arrested by DSS operatives in Ososa, Odogbolu area of Ogun State on Monday night. They were eventually handed over to the police.

The Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi while parading the suspect on Monday explained that following the arrest, the investigation will be expanded to bring everyone who is part of the crime to justice.

The CP assured the public and the family of the bereaved victim that justice will be served in the case.

Alabi told Channels Television that the preliminary response from the suspect has not been satisfactory, but it has been established that he is a prime suspect in the incident that led to the death of the victim.

Speaking on the allegations of sexual assault and missing body parts, the CP said police officers and family members of the victim were all at the mortuary, and there was no part of the victim’s body that was mutilated.

He added that the post-mortem process has been initiated and the result will clarify if there was any form of sexual abuse on the victim.

He warned criminals in the state to desist from evil acts or face the wrath of the law.

“No crime will go undetected, and criminals will not go unpunished. The command has strengthened its security architecture and repositioned officers and men towards providing adequate and sustainable security for all and sundry in the state. This, we are confident, will prevent future occurrence of this sad incident,” the CP explained.

Ayanwole went missing on Saturday, February 26, while returning to Ota from Ajah. She boarded a BRT bus with number 240257 going to Oshodi at about 7 p.m. at Chevron Bus-Stop.

Until her death, she worked as a fashion designer at Chevron Estate in Ajah, Lagos, but spent the weekends at Ota, Ogun state, with her sister.

Sadly, her body was found dumped by the roadside, and an unidentified man reportedly informed officials of Ebute Ero Police Station on Saturday evening.

Her body has since been deposited at the Mainland Hospital Mortuary, Yaba for autopsy.

‘What Is Nigeria Turning Into’ – Reactions As Diesel Sells For N625 Per Litre

Nigerians on social media have expressed displeasure over the current price of automotive gas oil, also known as diesel.
Naija News understands that the price of diesel has skyrocketed across the country with some filling stations now selling at N625 per litre.

According to TheCable, this is four percent higher than the N540/litre it sold last week — and about a 30 percent increase in the two weeks.

The development is coming amid fears that the United States and its European allies will ban imports of Russian crude.

Reacting to the development, some Nigerians lamented the hardship skyrocketed price would cause for the average Nigerian, while others blamed the government inability to make sustainable future plans.

One Instagram user, maestro_makeover wrote; “This is what happens when a country doesn’t plan for the future. If our refineries were all working perfectly, this wouldn’t affect us. It is well”
One the_kk_collections wrote; “Nothing in this country is working. Like nothing at all and it’s so sad
How are people expected to cope?”
liz_world25_ wrote; “Things are getting worse everyday… Nigeria my country … No wonder Nigerians in Ukraine 🇺🇦 doesn’t want to come home.”
One wrote; king_adonii wrote; ‘Nigeria is not ready for hyper inflation coming’
One majinfotek_ng wrote; ”Oh my God ! Father have your way! From food to gas to petrol now diesel”
It would be recalled that on Monday, March 7, global oil prices hit their highest level since 2008 at over $130 a barrel before pulling back to trade around $120 a barrel.

Bamise: Security Operatives Take Over Ojota Park Over Protest

Security operatives have taken over the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos to stop the protest over the murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole.
It was reported that Ayanwole, who went missing on February 26 after she boarded a BRT bus going to Oshodi in the Chevron area of Lagos state, was found dead on Monday.

Following the outrage that trailed Bamise’s gruesome murder, some youths took to Twitter and fixed a protest for Tuesday at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos by 7am.

In a flier shared on Twitter on Monday, the youths have vowed to storm the state Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja and all BRT terminals in the state.

They also called for justice for the 22-year-old lady and the prosecution of all the suspects involved in the death of the fashion designer.

As of the time of filing this report, men of the Lagos Police Command have surrounded the Fawehimi park and are not allowing anyone to enter the venue of the protest.

More to come…

Money Ritual: Jide Kosoko Blows Hot, Slams FG, Others Blaming Nollywood

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has slammed those blaming the movie industry for the increased rate of ritual killings recorded across the country.
The 68-year-old, during an interview with Channels TV, noted that it was a wrong accusation.

The veteran added that Nollywood have a responsibility to mirror the society through entertainment.

Naija News recalls that the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, recently asked filmmakers to avoid making money ritual content.

He stated that the Federal Government’s decision to sanitize social media is hinged on confessions of some money ritual suspects.

Some celebrities also blamed the industry on its influence on young people, urging movie producers to tone down on ritual contents.

Responding to these developments, Kosoko said; ”It’s a wrong accusation. A very wrong accusation. People should not forget that we have a responsibility to mirror the society and this not just by …we only try to mellow it with the entertainment.

“It is our duty to let you know what happens at the other end for it to guide you, for you to be informed so that you can be able to know what and what to do.

“We have heard of politicians embezelling money here and there. Are you saying that they learnt embezzlement in our movies too? All those people displaying money here and there, at occassions, at various functions. Are we the ones that taught them that?

“In every production we would never glorify evil. Whichever movie that idiot that says he watched a movie that made him to be kidnapping, go and see that movie. What is the end of that person that kidnapped people?

“Why did he not learn from that and desist from going into the business of kidnapping rather than saying it is the movie. So it is not right. We have our own duty to mirror the society and give it as it is. One of the things we do, we get them from the public. We try as much as possible to play down on them before dishing it out.

“So it is not right. We have our own duty to mirror the society and give it as it is. One of the things we do, we get them from the public. We try as much as possible to play down on them before dishing it out.

“I agree that the country is hot now and everybody should play down on whatever that can aggravte violence, not our industry alone. Politicians should stop displaying money everywhere that entices this negative youth thinkers.”

BRT: Sanwo-Olu Breaks Silence On Bamise’s Death, Promises Justice

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday expressed sadness over the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwole, who earlier was declared missing after boarding a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit.
Sanwo-Olu in a post on Instagram noted that the life of Lagosians is important to the government and it will not take the security of the people for granted.

He promised that no stones would be left unturned in the investigations and arrest of anyone involved in the death of Ayanwole.

The Governor of Lagos State vowed that justice will be served, adding that his prayer is with the family of the 22-year-old.

The statement reads, “Dear Lagosians, the life of every citizen of the state matters to us, and we do not take the security of our people for granted.

“We will, therefore, leave no stones unturned in the investigations and arrest of everyone found culpable in the kidnap and death of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwole.

“The driver of the BRT bus involved in this unfortunate incident has been arrested, and the management of Lagos Bus Service Ltd has been directed to cooperate fully with security agencies in their investigations so that the full weight of the law is brought down on everyone involved in this ugly incident.

“To Oluwabamise’s family and loved ones, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, may the Almighty God console you. I hereby give you my word that JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED.

“To fellow Lagosians, I assure you that I am following all the investigations closely, and will ensure that Oluwabamise gets the justice she deserves.

“I also assure you all that the BRT services remain safe, despite this condemnable act.

“Once again, my sincere condolences to the Ayanwole family. May Oluwabamise’s soul Rest In Peace. Amen.”

This is coming after the fashion designer was declared dead by a relative to the deceased.

Benin Republic Govt ‘Releases’ Sunday Igboho

The Benin Republic Government has released Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo Ighoho to Yoruba Leader, Professor Banji Akintoye.
This was made known in a statement to Naija News on Monday by the Communications Secretary to Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye.

The Activist was released on Monday to a Yoruba Leader and Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Akintoye and a French Language Expert/Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran.

Akintoye described the release of Ighoho as a Triumph of Truth over Darkness in Yoruba Land.

However, Sunday Igboho’s counsel, Mr Yomi Alliyu, SAN, told Vanguard that he was released to attend to health in a Beninese hospital.

Alliyu said: “Igboho has not been released, he was only released to be taken to the hospital. The last time we spoke, I told you that we are making arrangements to take care of his health. So, he was released based on health grounds.”

BREAKING: Police arrest Sowore again, manhandle Deji Adeyanju

A 2023 Presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore has been assaulted and arrested by the men of the Nigerian Police, at SARS Headquarters, Apo, Abuja.

Sowore alongside Deji Adeyanju, Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, and other activists were at the SARS headquarters to make an appearance, following an allegation from the Nigerian Police that he “jumped bail”, and also to inquire about charges filed against him by a former House of Representatives member, Ned Nwoko.

It can be recalled that Abubakar Marshal, Sowore’s lawyer was arrested last Friday, and has since been in remand at Keffi Prison, on the claim that his client jumped bail.

It was gathered that activists who were singing solidarity songs while approaching the gate were violently stopped as they engaged Sowore in a shouting match, asking him to ask his lawyers and supporters to go back.

But when the activist was about to explain to them that he was there to make himself available to the police to prove that he had not jumped bail and not on the run as claimed, the policemen assaulted him.

They dragged Sowore inside the facility and assaulted other activists with him including Adeyanju. Some of the activists were also arrested in the process.

The police also attacked some lawyers and journalists who were trying to film the scene.

Reactions As NDLEA Arraigns Abba Kyari, Others Over Alleged Drug Trafficking

Nigerians have commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for arraigning embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and six others over drug trafficking-related offences.
Naija News reports that the suspects were brought to the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday by officials of the anti-narcotics agency.

Others arraigned by the NDLEA include Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Sunday Ubua, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirigba, Inspector John Nuhu, Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne.

The suspects were brought into the courtroom around 8am in two batches by armed operatives of the NDLEA.

The NDLEA had filed eight counts of hard drug trafficking against Kyari, who is also wanted in the United States for his relationship with the convicted fraudster, Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abass.

Nigerians have taken to social media to express their views on the arraignment of the suspended commander of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and six other suspects.

Below are some of Nigerians’ reactions:

@BillionaireAff1 wrote: “Why are they hiding their faces? They should raise their head oh, let’s know them well.”

@Captainadey wrote: “Please why is he (are they) not in handcuffs, abi eye dey pain me ni.”

@Okenwahenry2 wrote: “They should fast hand them over to FBI.”

@ToniChukwuiwu wrote: “Let me know when they finally convict him.”

@Godseagle3ugo wrote: “Kyari must end up in jail he’s nothing but a mere criminal in a police uniform….messed up, super cop

@_chukwudi5 wrote: “Why are they putting on new clothes? Are they going to the fashion parade

@OlakunleOlaDoy1 wrote: “No handcuffs and still using expensive wristwatch and with latest native attire. Hopes this is not a seasoned film.“

BREAKING: APC reacts as Buhari reportedly sacks Buni, Caretaker Committee

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked the party’s caretaker committee and its chairman, Mai Mala Buni.

In a swift response made available to POLITICS NIGERIA, signed by Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe Phd, the national secretary of the party’s caretaker committee, the report was false. The statement read;

“Our attention has been drawn to sponsored media reports on an imaginary leadership change in the APC- CECPC.”

“The media report is fake news and should be disregarded. The APC is a progressive political party guided by rules. Leadership changes are not announced by ‘sources’ through name dropping in the media.”

“We urge our teeming supporters, members and indeed the general public to remain calm and support the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC CECPC conduct a rancour-free and credible National Convention deserving of our great party.”

United States Reveal Ukraine’s Game Plan In Ongoing Crisis

The United States has revealed Ukraine’s strategy in the ongoing crisis rocking the country.
According to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Ukrainians are ensuring continuity of government one way or another” should President Volodymyr Zelensky gets killed in the conflict with Russia.

He said this in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

Blinken praised Zelensky for his tenacity during this dire period.

According to him: “The Ukrainians have plans in place that I am not going to talk about or get into any detail about to make sure that there is continuity of government one way or another, and I am going to leave it at that.

“The leadership that President Zelensky has shown, the entire government has shown is remarkable, they have been the embodiment of these incredibly brave Ukrainian people.”