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  • Obiano arrest: Anambra women send strong warning to EFCC

    Obiano arrest: Anambra women send strong warning to EFCC

    Anambra women under the aegis of Anambra-North Women Empowerment Movement have sent a strong warning to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), threatening to go naked at the national headquarters of the Commission if former Governor Willie Obiano is not released from detention immediately.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Chairperson of the group, Mrs Uju Ifunanya Edochie gave the warning on Monday in a statement released to journalists, while also condemning an online video showing Obiano drinking water in the EFCC custody.

    The Anambra women accused the antigraft agency displaying “unruly acts”, stressing that “the EFCC facility is not safe, if they could humiliate an ex-governor, made a video of him in their supposed protective custody and sent to social media for the public to mock”.

    The statement reads: “The Anambra-North Women Empowerment Movement hereby issue stern admonitions to EFCC for its reckless and unprofessional behaviour towards handling the case of the Obiano.

    “We the women of the state strongly condemn the vile trending online video clip of Obiano while in EFCC custody. It is quite obvious that the particular video was taken without his knowledge nor consent and as such, this premeditated brouhaha by the EFCC seems to veer into a caricature and witch-hunting which is a mockery of Nigeria’s judicial due process.

    “The former governor was one of the leading performing governors in Nigeria, as he had profound achievements in agriculture, health, education, infrastructure, commerce and trade, security, employment rate, civil service as well as state economy.

    “Anambra ranked lowest in poverty index, the unemployment rate dropped drastically, three jumbo rice mills were established in different parts of the state, 17 iconic bridges and flyovers were constructed with numerous standard roads throughout the state, functional street and traffic lights were mounted on all roads, built the first Anambra Airport and so on”.

    The group threatened to “protest at EFCC Abuja office naked if EFCC doesn’t release urgently” the ex-governor.

  • Viral video: Lagos govt to probe use of petrol as souvenir at party

    Viral video: Lagos govt to probe use of petrol as souvenir at party

    The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso said on Saturday that the state government would probe the use of petrol as souvenir at a party.

    Omotoso said in a statement that government’s attention had been drawn to a viral video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an events centre in Lagos.

    He said there was no doubt that the action was dangerous and could lead to loss of lives and property, and it was against all safety measures in such places.

    According to him, the Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission, is investigating the matter and will ensure that all parties to the reprehensible action are made to account for it.

    “The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to government.

    “We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided,’’ Omotoso stated.

  • Federal poly Ede denies students’ death in viral video

    Federal poly Ede denies students’ death in viral video

    Management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, on Saturday debunked a story which said that two of its students were killed.

    The Media and Public Relations Officer of the Polytechnic, Sola Lawal, said this while addressing a press conference at the institution’s premises in Ede.

    Lawal said that the two gory pictures of a young man and a lady, purportedly shot dead, are not students of the institution.

    He described the story as a mere imagination of the author.

    Lawal warned members of the Polytechnic community to desist from any act of misinformation capable of causing avoidable tension in the academic community.

    He said the press conference is to allay the fear of parents and guardians and the Polytechnic community at large.

    “Since Thursday, the social media has been awash with two gory pictures of a young man and a lady, purportedly shot dead in an unknown place.

    “To put the record straight, the said persons in the picture are not bonafide students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede.

    “The report is a figment of imagination of the author, baseless without any iota of truth.

    “Members of the Polytechnic community in particular, are hereby warned to desist from peddling unfounded rumour and guard their utterances capable of causing unnecessary tension both within and outside the campus,” he said.

    The institution’s spokesman urged the staff and students of the institution to remain calm and avoid unnecessary nocturnal activities while in the town.

  • Nigerian Breweries reacts to viral video of boy drinking Star Radler

    Nigerian Breweries reacts to viral video of boy drinking Star Radler

    Nigerian Breweries has reacted to a viral video of a little boy drinking a bottle of its product, Star Radler.

    According to reports, the video had first surfaced on the internet in 2020.

    Reacting on its official Twitter handle @star_radler said: “Our attention has been drawn to a video of a child drinking Star Radler. We are disturbed by this video as it promotes the wrong values. #SayNoToUnderageDrinking.

    “We strongly condemn this action, as it is clearly stated in all our communications that this product contains alcohol and is not for anyone under 18 years.

    “We had reported the video on Twitter when it was posted two years ago and it was taken down. We have reported it again.”

  • 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.

  • ‘You’re my honey… lori iro’ — street evangelist reveals relationship lies in viral video

    ‘You’re my honey… lori iro’ — street evangelist reveals relationship lies in viral video

    Visuals of an evangelist revealing common misleading words and phrases used by parties involved in a relationship has surfaced online and gone viral.

    In the short video, the evangelist who appears to be operating along Sango axis of Ogun state, could be seen informing the public against falling victim to such a relationship.

    “You’re honey, lori iro, my biscuit, lori iro, my chocolate, lori iro, my tomato, lori iro, my onion, lori iro, my puff puff, lori iro, my sugarcane, lori iro… they’re lies. Lie lie lovers are not now rampant. Too much lies,” he could be heard saying in a mixture of English and Yoruba.

    ‘Lori iro’ is a Yoruba expression which means “on top lies” in English.

     

    The video, which comes days before this year’s Valentine’s Day, has started to spark mixed reactions on social media platforms, with many reflecting on all the common relationship lies addressed by the preacher.

    Some Nigerians on Twitter also jumped on the trend to remark on other deceptive phrases generally used by people including politicians.

    “APC in 2015: Buhari will handle security while Osinbajo will handle economy. Lori Iro,” a user wrote.

    “Best friend forever… Lori Iro Love of my life… Lori Iro Irreplaceable… Lori Iro Forever is the deal… Lori Iro My ride or die… Lori Iro You or Nobody… Lori Iro I can’t wait to make you my wife… Lori Iro,” another user wrote.

    Another user, @royy wrote: “Dj Cuppy: I go take you to Italy, I go take you to America, take you to London. Zlatan: Lori Iro

  • FRSC reacts to viral video involving personnel in Edo

    FRSC reacts to viral video involving personnel in Edo

    Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered the prosecution of a tricycle operator that attacked its personnel and vehicle in Edo.

    The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Mr Bisi Kazeem disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

    Recall that a video of public harassment of FRSC personnel and damage to FRSC patrol vehicle by tricycle operator in Benin, Edo State had gone viral.

    Oyeyemi noted that offenders who take undue advantage of unarmed personnel would not be spared any longer.

    He noted with dismay the “unruly, defiant and rebellious attack“ that resulted into an unprecedented degree of damage to FRSC personnel by a tricycle operator in Benin, Edo State

    “The tricycle rider who was arrested in Benin, along Benin/Sapele road for driving against traffic, went berserk at the point of arrest.

    “He stripped himself naked, and started throwing obstacles on both personnel and the patrol vehicle while at some point, even dragged the patrol operatives in uniform.

    “During the attack, the man tore the staff’s uniform and not only damaged the windscreen of the patrol car, but disfigured the bonnet and other body parts with mud and stone, ” he said.

    Oyeyemi however, registered his displeasure at the incessant abuse of the personnel and damage to property across FRSC formations nationwide by unruly people.

    “After going through the viral video, the Corps wonders why a section of the motoring public has continued to abuse unarmed personnel whose only fault is to ensure the safety of lives and property on the road

    “The Corps has therefore resolved never to condone such barbaric acts and damage to either its personnel or patrol vehicles any longer.

    “The Corps is prepared to use this case to serve as a deterrent to others who are fond of molesting law enforcement agents.

    “It is also disheartening that a section of the motoring public could criticize the Corps personnel who in self defence, applied some commensurate force on the criminal in question.

    “This was in order to restrain him from further attack on the unarmed personnel and damage to the patrol vehicle, ” he said.

    The FRSC boss warned the motoring public to desist from attacking the Corps, noting that the FRSC was civil in nature and discouraged physical attack on offenders.

    This he said, does not mean members of the Corps should watch and allow physical damage on its property and personnel in the course of their legitimate duty.

    He commended the patriotic citizens that assisted in arresting the criminal and condemned his actions, adding that it shows that some Nigerians would always stand by the truth.

    The Corps Marshal reminded members of the public that law enforcement agents serve the common interest of the general public and deserve to be respected in the course of their duty.

  • IGP reacts to viral video of ‘policeman’ standing on civilian’s neck

    IGP reacts to viral video of ‘policeman’ standing on civilian’s neck

    The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has disowned a trending video where a man dressed as a policeman is seen stamping on the neck of a civilian.

    In the video credited to @NigeriaDream, the policeman, dressed in a blue shirt and black trousers, is seen standing on the back of the civilian lying on his stomach on the road with one leg pressing down his neck.

    Adamu, in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, DCP Frank Mba, on Monday, said fact-checking on the video showed it was not in Nigeria.

    He said: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a viral video credited to “@NigeriaDream”, showing a security officer meting out inhuman treatment to a man in clear violation of his rights, dignity and freedom.

    “In the video, the security officer was seen stamping his feet on the neck and head of a man lying helplessly on the floor. The Force condemns the act.

    “It has however painstakingly fact-checked and examined the video and hereby states that the incident did not take place anywhere or at any time in Nigeria.

    “A critical look at the video indicates that – the vehicles on the scene are neither common vehicles used in Nigeria nor are the number plates of Nigerian pattern; Although the man in uniform looks like a private security guard that can be found anywhere, he is certainly not a personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. Also, the background language in the video is not any of the known Nigerian languages.

    “Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni calls on citizens to discountenance the video as a clear mischief ostensibly orchestrated to stir up ill-feelings towards security agencies in Nigeria. He assures of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to always respect and uphold the rights of the citizenry.”

  • Imo gov, Uzodimma adopts nine-year-old boy singing catholic hymns in viral video

    Imo gov, Uzodimma adopts nine-year-old boy singing catholic hymns in viral video

    Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has adopted an Mbaise-born nine-year-old Imo wiz kid singer, Master Joseph Oluomachi Opara.

    The governor promised to personally sponsor him from primary school to Catholic priesthood.

    Master Opara made waves in the internet at the weekend with a video of his catholic hymn songs, which marked him out as a specially talented kid singer. This attracted instant applause and commendations from the public.

    Announcing the good news to the Opara family home at Nekede Mechanic Village in Owerri on Sunday, Information and Strategy Commissioner Declan Emelumba said the governor sent him to inform the family that he had adopted their son as his own child and will personally take over full responsibility for training him until he becomes a Reverend Father, his ambition.

    “His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, was so excited after listening to the video of Master Opara that he directed me to locate you and inform you that from today (yesterday), Joseph is now his child and that since he wants to become a Catholic priest, he (governor) will take up the responsibility of training him from his present primary four class until he is ordained a priest,” Emelumba told the family. Joseph’s father, Berneth Opara, said he was grateful to the governor for his magnanimity.

    “Please, thank our performing governor, ONWA Oyoko for me. God has used him to bless my family,” Mr. Opara said.

    Joseph also expressed gratitude to the governor.

  • LASU undergraduate kissing three-year-old step sister in viral video arrested [Photo/Video]

    LASU undergraduate kissing three-year-old step sister in viral video arrested [Photo/Video]

    The police command in Lagos has arrested a young man, Adeyeye Oluwatosin Babatunde, who was captured kissing a minor.

    Adeyeye recently went viral and triggered the wrath of so many Nigerians after a video of him sucking the lips of his three-year-old step-sister surfaced online.

    He, however, apologized. But that is definitely not enough for a 23-year-old undergraduate expected to know better.

    However, the police spokesman in Lagos, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed that Babatunde is a student of Lagos State University (LASU), studying Botany.

    Elkana disclosed that the incident happened on Tuesday, June 2, in the culprit’s residence at Shagamu, Ogun state.

    He was arrested on Friday, June 5, after a close analysis of the video by a team of detectives deployed by the Lagos police commissioner, CP Hakeem Odumosu.

    Babatunde is now cooling his heels at the state criminal investigation department in Yaba.

    Lagos police commissioner, CP Hakeem Odumosu, however, expressed gratitude to Lagosians for helping the police with needed information that led to the arrest of Babatunde.

    Odumosu said: “Together we can stop rape, stop child abuse and a crime against our women and children.

    “For complaints on rape, child abuse or domestic violence call any of the following numbers 08175899289, 09062887858, 09062887856, 09062887849, 09062887841, 09062887870, 08023532283, 09062887864, 09062887861 and 09062887860.”

    Watch Adeyeye explaining himself to the police below: