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  • Okada rider beat, burn man to death over N100 Balance

    Okada rider beat, burn man to death over N100 Balance

    A young man, simply identified as David, has been lynched and burned to death in Lekki Phase 1, by a group of Hausa men, over #100 balance altercation with a commercial motorcyclist, popularly called Okada rider, over N100 balance.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learnt that things got heated up and resulted in a fight between David and one of the commercial motorcyclists.

     

    According to sources, the #100 balance issue soon degenerated as more motorcyclists allegedly pounced on David and his friends, beating them till they became unconscious.

     

    David, who was said to be a sound engineer, was on his way home from a club when the incident occurred at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, a few days ago.

     

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the deceased was beaten alongside yet-to-be-identified men, said to be David’s friends.

     

    David’s friends, Frank (saxophonist) and Philip (keyboardist) are said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.

     

    A tweet by Ufuoma (@thecoloredpen), said, “#JusticeforDavid killed in Lagos over #100 change #JusticeForDeborahSamuel killed in Sokoto #JusticeforPhillipandFrank fighting for their lives in the hospital.

     

    She added, “A group of musicians in Lagos had “regular” to play at Beer-bar along Admiralty road that evening. The sound engineer and keyboard player who mounted the same bike had an argument with the okada man (an aboki guy) which resulted in what became a cold-blooded night.

     

    “The other okada riders (that were of the same tribe) came out and tried to avenge their “brother”. To cut the long story short, try were beaten to a pulp and the sound engineer lost his life right there. “As if that was not enough, the sound engineer was burnt right there on the road. To make matters worse, the saxophonist that was to play for the night heard about what was happening while the fight just ensued and he went to try to settle not having a full grasp of what was really going on.

     

    “On getting there, he was also beaten to a pulp. The saxophonist (Frank) and the keyboardist (Philip) had to be taken to the emergency unit of the hospital where they were later admitted. Philip plays for D’banj Frank plays for Phyno.”

     

    This incident was also confirmed by someone who described himself as a friend of the deceased.

     

    The friend also wrote, “My friend was beaten and set ablaze at Lekki phase 1 two days ago. A father of 2 children was beaten into a coma and burnt. No to Jungle justice. A father of 2 little children died like that.

     

    “He was the sound engineer in my church. See how his life ended because of N100 change. Sometimes I wonder if the country Nigeria even started.

     

    “What exactly is going on in this country? Just see how Dave was set on fire over N100 change argument/fight with a Hausa Okada man. Two of Dave’s friends who were with him are currently in ICU. They were all lynched to a pulp. This happened in Lekki 1 oh, not Sokoto oh.”

     

    Meanwhile, the commercial motorcyclist, who had a disagreement with David before the matter degenerated further, has been arrested by the police.

     

    10 persons have been arrested in connection to the gruesome murder of David.

  • Singer Timaya speaks after being arrested by Police

    Singer Timaya speaks after being arrested by Police

    Plantain boy crooner, singer Timaya has spoken after what seemed to be his arrest surfaced on the internet. He was allegedly accused of hitting a lady at Lekki in Lagos.

    On his Twitter page on Thursday, the singer stated that he didn’t have bad intentions towards anybody.

    “Me no get no bad mind for nobody,” Timaya tweeted.

    In the video, the singer was seen explaining to the policemen while pointing to the car parked outside the building.

    An Instagram user, identified as Osinubi Omowunmi, had raised the alarm on Wednesday, stating that the victim involved was her sister.

    Omowunmi alleged that the singer hit her sister’s car and when he was confronted, he did same to her too

    She wrote on her Instagram page, @whyte_26, “These celebrities and how they behave. Timaya nearly killed my sister this morning. He hit her with his car and run at Ikate a few hours ago.

    “He hit my sister’s car and she came down to ask him to look at what he did. This heartless human was asking for number and she told him he would block her. Instead of @timayatimaya to do the needful, he hit my sister with his car and ran away.

    “She is at the hospital right now in serious pain and the funniest part is that I messaged him on Instagram to do the needful, but this wicked fellow blocked me after reading my message.”

  • ACCIDENT: People were busy recording me instead of helping out – Burna Boy

    ACCIDENT: People were busy recording me instead of helping out – Burna Boy

    Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, who survived a ghastly car accident with his Ferrari on Saturday, has wondered why people brought out their phones recording him, instead of helping out.

    It was gathered that the accident occurred in the Lekki area of Lagos.

    The ‘African Giant’ crooner shared a video to douse fears over his safety after the incident.

    According to the 30-year-old singer: “Yes it’s true. I had a bad accident in my Ferrari today. My leg just hurts a little but I’m fine.

    “It is funny how everyone came out with their phones recording me instead of helping out (I guess they were too excited to see me regardless of the situation lol) but I love you all. Gambo got me.”

    Burna Boy confirmed he had a “bad accident” in his Ferrari on Instagram.

    He said he only sustained a minor leg injury.

  • El Magna, another architectural masterpiece in Lekki axis

    El Magna, another architectural masterpiece in Lekki axis

    …built by De Castle Gardens

    …showcases magnificent structures to accommodate Nigerians

    The Lekki axis of Lagos State is fast becoming the city of angels as De Castle Gardens Ltd launches El Magna, another architectural masterpiece in the Government Reservation Area, GRA in Lekki-Epe axis of the State of Excellence.

    El Magna by De Castle Gardens is an architectural masterpiece that incorporates luxury and comfort defined in a new style.

    De Castle Gardens Limited a subsidiary of Tonini Group Limited is a household name in the Abijo corridor after delivering two magnificent structures De Castle Gardens Phase 1 and Villa De Castle in record time without compromising on standard, bringing breathtaking designs to reality.

    These two projects were house seekers choice when completed, more interestingly, Villa De Castle was fully booked before 80% completion. De Castle Gardens Phase 1 and Villa De Castle is within 3 Km radius of El Magna.

    The secrets of men are in their stories, speaking at the Ground Breaking Ceremony of El Magna on 3rd of January, 2022,

    The Group CEO, Mr Anthony Eferhirhie Abugu took the audience through the record strides of the Group over the past few years hinging the success on Dedication, Prowess and Integrity. In his speech, he said, “He believed that action speaks louder than voice yet most importantly viable and established facts remain the conqueror of the day, we are not promising perfections that are enshrined in Eldorado and Utopias of perfectionism yet I am guaranteeing you of 100% return on investment, quality and comfortable house that stands distinct among others in this axis.”

    El Magna is a tastefully finished block of flats compromising of 2 bedroom units, luxurious in size, stylish and elegant in its overall finishing while at the same time maintaining government construction standards and compliance from foundation to roofing phase.

    A premium block of 2-bedroom flats that qualify for both real-estate investments and a house to call home.

    Abijo GRA is fast becoming a cynosure of investors in the Lekki-Ajah property strip, the reasons are not far-fetched, the acronym GRA (Government Residential Area) bears for itself prestige, honor and class after the likes of Ikeja GRA, Magodo GRA, Omole GRA and a host of others.

    Proximity to Lekki-Epe Expressway – Abijo GRA is rightly just by the expressway giving it the accessibility edge.

    The rate of appreciation of properties in Abijo GRA is second to none in the Lekki Corridor, hovering around 20%-30% per annum thereby giving a ripple effect on the rent rate of the area, as currently a standard 2-Bedroom Apartment is tenanted out for between 950,000 NGN – 1,200,000 NGN
    GRAs are known for serenity, good road network and Government amenities priority, as they are carefully and properly planned, Abijo GRA is not an exception.
    El Magna is right in the heart of Abijo GRA, less than 700 meters away from the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

    El Magna seeks to achieve two purposes a place to call a home for home seekers
    A place to call a good investment for real investors.

    El Magna features includes but not limited to CCTV, Wifi, Minimum of 15 hours Power Supply, 24/7 treated water supply, automated access control, secured premises, electric perimeter fencing, intercoms to be delivered within a space of 14 months.

  • #EndSARS: Why I ordered my men to fire teargas at protesters in Lekki – Police Commissioner

    #EndSARS: Why I ordered my men to fire teargas at protesters in Lekki – Police Commissioner

    Lagos Commissioner of Police Hakeem Odumosu has said he ordered his officers to fire teargas at the #EndSARS Memorial protesters in Lekki because they went against the promise that the procession will start by 8 am and end by 10 am.

    Odumosu said the action would prevent a breakdown of law and order.

    According to him, any demonstration beyond the agreed time constitutes a nuisance and will not be tolerated.

    He said: “The protest was between 8 am and 10 am, anything, after 10 am, is a nuisance.

    “I discussed with them and they said they will end the protest by 10 o’clock. Other people doing it now are just causing a nuisance. some with machete, hammer, are they protesters or miscreants?

    “The protesters are free; they have done their thing and left. Any other persons remaining are the miscreants, hoodlums that want to capitalise on that to attack innocent people and start robbing people. We will not allow that.”

  • BREAKING: EFCC declares Lekki hotbed of cyber crime in Nigeria

    BREAKING: EFCC declares Lekki hotbed of cyber crime in Nigeria

    …arrests 402 suspects in three months

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Lekki, the fast-developing upper middle class area of Lagos metropolis as a hotbed of internet-related fraud in Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports data from the investigation activities of the Lagos Command of the EFCC for the second quarter of 2021, indicates that Lekki District is the preferred location for all manner of cyber fraud syndicates.

    Between April and June, 2021, the Advance Fee Fraud and Cyber Crime Sections of the Command recorded a total of 402 internet-related fraud arrests. While the Advance Fee Fraud Section was responsible for 243 arrests, the Cyber Crime Section executed 18 sting operations which resulted in 159 arrests, from which 13 convictions have so far been recorded.

    Of the 159 suspects arrested by the Cyber Crime Section, 70 are from Lekki, comprising communities such as Ajah, Badore, Victoria Garden City, Sangotedo and Oniru.

    Ajah accounted for 24 suspects, while Oniru and Sangotedo had 14 and 13 suspects respectively. Badore had 8 suspects. Neighbouring Ikoyi and Eko Atlantic had 2 and one suspect each. Ikorodu and Alagbado on the Lagos Mainland make up the remainder.

    The suspects are mostly millennials, with 82 of them aged between 25-34 years, which speaks to the fact that most of the individuals arrested are either still in school, recent graduates or university drop outs.

    Analysis of the data from the Cyber Crime Section further shows that the dominant form of internet crime is Dating Scam/Online Dating Scam/Romance Scam. Sixty Four percent (64%) of individuals arrested are involved in romance scam, followed closely by “Middle Man Scam” and “Picking” which account for 8% and 7% respectively of those arrested.

    The 64% involved in the dating scam benefitted to the tune of N8, 310,000; $349,290 USD; £ 900; €10 and Cryptocurrency 0.17513.

    Other typologies of fraud identified include forgery, possession of fraudulent documents, spamming, credit card fraud, impersonation, rental scam, loan fraud, Business Email Compromise, Hacking, stealing, cheque scam, phishing, and money laundering.

    The data also reveals gift cards, at 39%, as the prevalent method employed by the suspects to access their illicit funds. It is followed by bank transfers at 27% and Cryptocurrency at 21%.

    A total of $12, 512.49USD was recovered from the e-wallet accounts of four suspects within the period.

  • Kidnapping: Be vigilant, Lekki alerts residents

    Kidnapping: Be vigilant, Lekki alerts residents

    As the security situation in the country deteriorates with growing cases of abductions and killings, the Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association has warned residents of the area to be watchful as they go about their lawful activities.

    LERSA, which is an association of “over 80 estates and communities” in the area, also urged the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to accelerate his planned ban of all passenger motorcycles, especially within the Lekki axis.

    This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and co-signed by Olorogun Emadoye and Gbemi Adelekan, President and Secretary General of the association respectively.

    The statement directed to residents and stakeholders in the Lekki area was titled, ‘Re: Update On The State Of Security Affairs Across The Lekki Corridor’.

    The statement read, “The Association has received various calls from residents expressing deep concern on the general insecurity in the Lekki axis.

    “While acknowledging the efforts of the Police in trying to maintain peace and security, the Association is calling on the Government and the Security authorities for a broader and stern response to the activities of various criminals in the community and the State in general.

    “In the light of the security challenges, we wish to commend the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the planned ban of Okada in the state. We believe that such a policy, if effectively implemented will reduce insecurity to a reasonable extent.

    “We also wish to call on the Nigeria Police to declare a total war on people roaming the streets with dangerous weapons to curb the indiscriminate activities of some criminals.

    “The Association wishes to admonish residents to take extra precautions against kidnappings following news of deteriorating security in the country.”

    LERSA, therefore, advised residents to:

    “Avoid late night outing, be always watchful and vigilant.

    “Be observant, watchful and ensure that you are not being followed. If you suspect strange movement, drive to the nearest Police Station.

    “Keep the discussions of your financial dealings away from strangers especially while in public places or while talking on your mobile phones. Always keep a low profile.

    “Keep vehicle doors locked and windows rolled up, especially in traffic jams or traffic lights.

    “Do not use ATM Machine at remote locations at night to avoid robbers and kidnappers.

    “Do not stop to help strangers on the road, especially at night unless you are sure.

    “Exercise precaution when walking at night. Do not jog at night, if you can avoid it.

    “Ensure that you report any security incident to the Police. Be a friend to the Police.”

    The Association also said it would seek audience with the state government and the Lagos State Police Command to discuss the security problems within the axis.

     

  • FG says Lekki deep seaport will change Maritime economy

    FG says Lekki deep seaport will change Maritime economy

    The Federal government says the Lekki Deep Seaport will be a significant game-changer in Nigeria’s Maritime economy with corresponding benefits to the West and Central sub-regions of Africa.
    The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Dr Magdalene Ajani disclosed this in a statement by Anastasia Ogbonna, Assistant Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, in Abuja.
    Ajani made this known when she led a Ministerial Team on a quartely inspection of progress of work on the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos.
    According to her, the Port is designed to be the deepest port in West Africa.
    The inspection comprised of an audio-visual briefing by the management of Lekki Port Enterprises, the contractors (China Harbour Engineering Co. Ltd) and the Project Managers (Louis Berger Intl.) as well as a physical inspection of the works on site.
    Ajani said the developers were working assiduously to meet the deadline of fourth quarter 2022 for commencement of commercial operations as directed by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
    The permanent secretary was accompanied on the inspection by the Director, Maritme Services, Awal Suleiman, Director, Legal Services, Pius Oteh, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Hassan Bello.
    Others include the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala- Usman, Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Bashir Jamoh and other technical officers from the Ministry and the Agencies.
  • Lagos Police reacts to viral video of attack on policemen in Lekki

    Lagos Police reacts to viral video of attack on policemen in Lekki

    The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has described the rumoured attack by okada operators on police personnel in Lekki area of Lagos State as captured in a viral video as false and mischievous.

    The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that the Command after carefully studying the video, noticed that the originators of the video distorted the fact and raised false alarm.

    “This was in order to cause confusion and create fears in the minds of the general public for reasons best known to the originators or sponsors as the case may be.

    “The command wishes to set the record straight that on Monday, April 26, at about 09:30am, the Divisional Police Officer in Maroko, Lagos State, was informed that some okada riders were on rampage by resisting the police from impounding their motorcycles at Lekki Phase 1 Gate.

    “The area falls within the restricted areas for okada operations in the state. The Divisional Police Officer then called for reinforcement and ordered his policemen to race to the place to take charge and restore normalcy.

    “The policemen were able to curtail their activities and chased them to their hideout where 31 of their motorcycles were impounded and one of the leaders, one Mohammed, was arrested. Normalcy has been restored to the area.” he said.

    The PPRO said the command will always maintain law and order across the state, especially on the enforcement of the restriction order and traffic law on operations of okada in the state.

    He added that the Commissioner of Police (CP) urged the general public to disregard the viral video and perceive the originator and his peddled rumour as baseless and mischievous.

    “The CP enjoins Lagosians to go about their lawful businesses and support the police command in its bid to maintain law and order across the length and breadth of Lagos State.

    “In conclusion, the originator of the video is being traced for necessary investigation.” he said.

    Recall that the Lagos State Government has made a series of pronouncements on the ban on commercial motorcycle operations in some restricted areas/routes, including Lekki axis.

  • Lagos police open up on viral news of kidnapping on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge

    Lagos police open up on viral news of kidnapping on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge

    The Lagos State Police Command has allayed the fears of the general public, particularly residents of Lekki-Ikoyi axis on the viral news that Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge has become a kidnappers’ den and security threat to people who live in the area as well as those plying the route.

    A statement signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi (Mnipr), Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, noted that the Command was taken aback with the viral news on social media platforms that the Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge is dangerous and should be avoided because many innocent citizens have been kidnapped and ransom paid.

    CSP Adejobi stated categorically that nothing is further from the truth, stressing that there was never any kidnapping or information relating to such incident in the area according to the records of the Command, either on the 12th March, 2021, as being speculated, or before the date. He said the rumours are being peddled by mischief makers for reasons best known to them.

    The Public Affairs Officer asserted that the link bridge is being safeguarded by the Rapid Response Squad’s team and Police operatives attached to Ikoyi Division on 24-hour basis, in addition to having a makeshift structure as an operational room at a strategic location along the bridge, as well as the deployment of one serviceable Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) to complement the security arrangement in the area.

    Adejobi said, “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has appealed to the general public to disregard the news and move freely on all roads and in all areas of Lagos State as no road or area has been declared a ‘No Go Area’ in the State”.