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  • Gunmen abduct Nigerian journalist in Ogun state

    Gunmen abduct Nigerian journalist in Ogun state

    Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TMC News, Oshibanjo Oluwatosin, who is a journalist and human rights activist, in Ogun State.

    According to reports, the armed men reportedly stormed the journalist’s residence in Ijebu-Ode on Tuesday and whisked him away.

    A source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that his phone had been switched off. Efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

    “A formal complaint has been filed with the Police Area Commander and Igbeba Police Station, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

    “Please contact the nearest police station or call 08078608667 with any information,” the source said.

    Confirming the abduction, the state police command Public Relations Officer, SP Odutola Omolola, said, “Preliminary investigation has commenced.”

  • Sad! Popular Nigerian journalist dies in his sleep

    Sad! Popular Nigerian journalist dies in his sleep

    Ajibade Owefose, a Nigerian journalist working with Trust TV has reportedly died  in his sleep.

    The Imo State correspondent, was discovered by his neighbours on Saturday morning, September, 7 after they broke into his apartment, when they noticed he had not responded to several knocks on his door.

    Ajibade had recently buried his father-in-law in Imo State, with various associations, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapter, showing solidarity before his untimely demise.

    He was survived by his wife and three children.

    Reacting, Ibrahim Shehu Adamu, the Chief Operating Officer of Trust TV, described the late Ajibade as a dynamic and passionate reporter whose energy and dedication brought life to every story he covered

    Adamu said, “His sudden passing is a profound loss to all of us at Trust TV, and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Ajibade’s journalistic excellence and engaging reporting style made him a valuable member of our team

    “His stand-ups brought stories to life, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. We mourn his untimely passing.” 

    The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma in his condolence message, described the deceased as a hardworking, committed, dutiful and God-fearing journalist who plied his trade responsibly, ensuring that he did not compromise on the ethics of the media profession he belonged to.

    The governor extended his sincere condolences to the young family and aged mother at this challenging time in their lives.

  • Richard Akinnola Foundation empowers widows, children of late journalists, activists (PHOTOS)

    Richard Akinnola Foundation empowers widows, children of late journalists, activists (PHOTOS)

    The Richard Akinnola Foundation has distributed food items and money to widows and children of late journalists and activists.

    Akinnola is a Nigerian journalist, author, lawyer, and activist. He was the editor of the Vanguard Newspaper and is an executive director of the Centre for Free Speech organization.

    He noted that it was the first phase of the end-of-year party/empowerment for the widows of journalists and activists, which is its 12th-year episode.

    In his words: “To God be the glory, we successfully held the first phase of the end-of-year party/empowerment for the widows of journalists and activists. This is our 12th-year episode. The second phase would be for those outside Lagos. This is the only activity we make public. The rest are done behind the scenes. We give God the glory.”

    Some of the food items distributed include bags of rich, indomie, toiletries and cash tokens.

    Speaking during the presentation of the items in Lagos, Mr. Richard Akinnola said the gesture, which started about 13 years ago, will be extended to widows of late journalists and activists outside Lagos.

    Akinnola said: “This year’s empowerment is special because we have decided to extend the gesture to widows and children of late journalists and activists outside Lagos. It has not been easy sustaining the programme, especially with the economic hardship in the country but we will continue to do our best to put a smile on the faces of widows and children of late journalists and activists in the country.

    “Everyday journalists and activists struggle to beat deadlines to keep ahead of their job. They rarely find time to rest, which is not good. Stress and exhaustion is now major killer, and we advise that every journalist and activist must find time to rest.”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Widows of journalists, who were killed in a ghastly auto crash on Ilesa- Ife expressway on August 2, 2013, during a Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, assignment, yesterday, received the cash sum of N200,000 each from the Richard Akinnola Foundation.

    See the photos below:

    Richard Akinnola Foundation empowers widows, children of late journalists, activists (PHOTOS)

  • If you don’t produce the receipt of the gun you claim I purchased, Kemi run- Tonto Dikeh

    If you don’t produce the receipt of the gun you claim I purchased, Kemi run- Tonto Dikeh

    Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has advised Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, to run, if she does not produce the receipt of the gun she claimed the former purchased.

     

    In her words: “So if you don’t produce your imaginary friend’s name, or the receipt of the gun you claim I purchased? Kemi runnnnnnnnnnnnnn.”

     

    Kemi, in a reaction, had said: “I supported Tonto Dikeh when she was going through extreme domestic violence and purchased a gun in Ghana attempting to kill Churchill her ex-husband. As she was laying curses on another journalist Azuka Ogujuiba, I counselled Azuka on how to handle a dirty bitter divorce of public figures.”

     

    The controversial celebrities began exchanging words on social media after Kemi’s Instagram live session with Tonto Dikeh’s ex-lover Prince Kpokpogri on Wednesday, where they talked about his demolished house and the actress’ alleged involvement.

     

    Kemi pointed out that Tonto was not responsible for the demolition of Kpokpgri’s property, saying that she was only ‘chasing clout’.

     

    She also accused Tonto of trying to feed the public with a “power image.”

     

    Displeased by the journalist’s claims, the actress threw shades at Olunloyo on her Instagram story on Wednesday.

     

    She also threatened to launch a new GoFundMe for Olunloyo because “she’s probably going back to jail”.

     

    Reacting to the actress’ threat in a Facebook post, Olunloyo said Tonto cannot take her to jail because she knows her secrets. She also alleged that the movie star was in possession of a gun and had been using hard drugs.

     

    The journalist claimed the actress purchased the gun in Ghana, in an attempt to kill her former husband Olakunle Churchill.

     

    With things spiraling out of control, Tonto was forced to respond to the accusations in an Instagram post on Thursday, the 36-year-old dared Kemi to reveal the names of the people who claimed she was in possession of a gun.

     

    In another post, she threatened to “run her up on the streets” if she doesn’t back up her allegation with proof.

     

    “Madam Kemi please mention the name of this person, let’s confirm!! They already told me that you’re men#t&l challenged but I may just be your cure,” she wrote.

     

    “Na Ogun true true go help me put you back in prison. Agbaya mummy, if you don’t mention the name of that person then you have bought the biggest bad market ever.

     

    “I will help you cure this your vile mouth. M@t k*ll you there. I don’t believe in suing you or police case mba’nu.. 2022 I’m running up on you b*****s on them streets and that’s on God.”

     

     

  • “I would have given you up for adoption if I gave birth to you”– Kemi Olunloyo tells Tonto Dikeh

    “I would have given you up for adoption if I gave birth to you”– Kemi Olunloyo tells Tonto Dikeh

    Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has told Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, that she would have given her up for adoption if she gave birth to her.

     

    In her words: ” If I gave birth to you, you would have been given up for adoption a long time ago.

     

    Their rift started when Olunloyo asked Tonto Dikeh if she knows about the demolition of the residence of her ex-lover in the Federal Capital Territory.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that the question did not sit well with the actress who claimed that she would send the journalist back to prison.

     

    Olunloyo in her reaction to Tonto Dikeh’s statement accused the actress of purchasing a gun to kill her ex-husband, Churchill.

     

    The journalist wondered why Tonto Dikeh, who once donated to help her when she was in jail, is calling for her to go back to prison.

     

    Kemi, in a statement on her social media, wrote, “I REALLY WANT TO HELP TONTO DIKEH. I’m concerned about the businesswoman whose office she visited last week and her bag fell on the ground with a crack pipe dropping out.

     

    “I’m aware that she contacted the NDLEA on her post wanting to be an ambassador and requesting to be tested but have no idea of her dealings with the agency.

     

    “I don’t work for them. I’m just an advocate with my own campaign against the war on drugs, something I did in America 30 yrs ago.

     

    “We must never STIGMATIZE recovering addicts or those who have won the addiction battle and want to help others.

     

    “I’m an award-winning pharmacist and was once the outpatient pharmacy director of the addiction clinic at the world’s most prestigious hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine. But why was she still carrying drug paraphernalia?? She’s the mother of a small child.”

     

    Kemi pointed out that she has the right to ask why Tonto was bragging about her ex-boyfriend’s mansion demolition.

     

    “I supported Tonto Dikeh when she was going through extreme domestic violence and purchased a gun in Ghana attempting to kill Churchill her ex-husband.

     

    “As she was laying curses on another journalist Azuka Ogujuiba, I counseled Azuka on how to handle a dirty bitter divorce of public figures.

     

    “This is what I’m teaching my journalism interns @2222mediaschool now. After leaving Port Harcourt prison, Singer Dencia fed me, bought me new clothes and bought me a ticket to travel home to Ibadan,” she asserted.

     

    Kemi added: “My daddy, late Alabo Graham Douglas, housed me for 30 days in his hotel and took me to meet Pastor Ibiyeomie who I’ve never asked a single Naira from till today.

     

    “Dencia started the fundraiser, Yele Sowore the 3rd donor sent me money from New York and promoted the fundraiser heavily on Sahara Reporters. Tonto was the second donor with 200K, I can’t believe it’s the same person that is professing Ogun to help her send me back to prison.

     

    “Did she rush to donate that money for clout in one of the most controversial clout fundraisers known to man? Hushpuppi wanted me to beg Linda Ikeji first, Emenike contacted me lashing out at all these “small children insulting my wellness” and paid it off disgracing all the donation clout chasers.

     

    “May my life never go that low again. Tonto has no regard for humanity. She rejoices over other people’s demise. A narcissist who has a foundation possibly to prove to the world she’s doing her part.

     

    “Those praising her are beneficiaries of her giveaways. What you are today does not determine what you are tomorrow. You may be the one in prison tomorrow. May God forgive Tonto Dikeh.

     

    “Ms Tonto Dikeh pls don’t step on my toes. Remember you and my oldest son are the same age. If I gave birth to you, you would have been given up for adoption a long time ago. I won’t revisit this matter. Good luck and be a good citizen.”