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  Arrested BRT driver, Andrew Nice Omininikoron, has been filmed giving a statement that contradicts his previous statement about what happened to Oluwabamise Toyosi Ayanwole.  In a statement televised on Monday, March 7, Andrew had claimed that he picked up 22-year-old Bamise at Chevron Lekki then later picked up three other young men. He claimed the men showed him a weapon during the course of the journey and ordered him to park on Carter Bridge.  They then got down, dragging Bamise with them. He said he was too afraid so couldn't do much to help. He didn't have a coherent answer when asked why he didn't report the incident immediately. Now, a video has shown the initial interview Andrew granted following his arrest. In it, he made no mention of three men with guns.  He claimed in the video that Bamise threw herself out of the moving bus. He added that her actions had to do with the "dirty acts" he had done. "She was crying...

Officials of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a 22-year-old ex-convict for traffic robbery three months after he was released from prison.  The suspect, Rilwan Sodiq, was arrested on Sunday, March 5, at Abiola Garden, Ojota after dispossessing a lady driving Sienna space bus of a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone in Ojota Bridge traffic. Rilwan, with a fractured left arm was working with an accomplice, identified as Sodiq, when he dispossessed the lady of her mobile phone.  He disclosed that Sodiq distracted the lady while he slipped his hand through the passenger's side of the car to pick the smart phone. Alhaja disclosed that her shouts attracted the attention of the RRS officials monitoring the other side of the road. "“A chase to retrieve the phone from him ensued. The officers, with the support of some good samaritans caught up with him in Abiola Garden.  The phone was recovered from his pant after denying he had stolen something," she narrated. ...

  Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, has publicly returned to the presidential palace in Kyiv the first time he has revealed his location since the invasion by Russia .   Since February 24, the location of Zelensky has been a tightly kept secret and he has revealed he is the number one assassination target of the Russia regime. Speaking to ABC news on Monday night, March 7, Zelensky, 44, warned the West that Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine was just the beginning, saying he wasn't afraid hence he returned to the presidential palace. He warned the West that Vladimir Putin will not stop once he has conquered Ukraine, telling a U.S. television channel: 'We will come first. You will come second. Because the more this beast will eat, he wants more, more, and more.'  'The more this beast will eats, he wants more, more, and more' Zelensky, described Ukraine as a 'zone of freedom' that needed to be preserved. 'And when the limits...

  Actress Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi has taken to her Instagram page to react to the abduction and murder of a 22-year-old lady, Bamise Ayanwole, who went missing and her body discovered after taking a BRT ride.   In a post shared on her IG page, Toyin wrote; ''It is sad enough that Nigeria is not safe but to think that a place or thing considered as property like BRT is now considered a dangerous place should all get all of us concerned.  But I have few questions for Lagos State Government, why are the BRT buses not fitted with CCTV cameras? What measure have you put in place since this incident that made you assure Lagosians that the BRT buses are now safe? Are we truly safe or your speech is just government rhetoric, telling us what we want to hear?   Lagosians, please be careful, we cannot move about like everything is okay. Things are not okay if we are not safe inside government buses. And to the family of Ayanwole Oluwabamise I sympathize with you...

  A transgender man, Ryan Sanderson has revealed how he gave birth to a son, 'surprisingly' as he never thought he would get pregnant. Sanderson, a drama student, from Rochdale, Manchester, has been in the process of transitioning from female to male and taking hormone treatments for years. He also believed his now-ex partner was infertile. But despite all this, nine weeks into hormone treatments, Ryan, 24, discovered he was pregnant in 2019. Now, he has a son, Hendrick. ‘I didn’t believe I could get pregnant when on testosterone, until I found out that I was,’ said Ryan to Metro UK. ‘I think more trans men need to understand that they can get pregnant. ‘My ex-partner was under the impression that he was infertile, but that wasn’t the case.’ Ryan says he is now overjoyed to have given birth to his first child. ‘I knew instantly that I wanted to have the baby,’ said the dad. ‘I believed it to be fate, I’ve never been a devout follower of religion, but I...

  Armed military personnel and members of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of the Lagos State Police Command have takeover the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, as youths planned to protest the abduction and murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer who was killed after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, on February 26. In an earlier flier distributed, some youths had threatened to storm the state Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, and all BRT terminals in the state. They also demanded justice for the deceased, the family and the prosecution of all suspects in the death. In a bid to maintain law and order, security operatives have cordoned-off Fawenhimi Freedom Park in order to prevent any form of gathering in the area.  As early as 7 am, the heavy presence of security personnel, including Police, Army, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, deployed, were seen around Ojota Bus Stop and environs at strategic points.

  New York Jets owner, Woody Johnson is reportedly set to make a bid to buy Premier League club, Chelsea.   Blues owner Roman Abramovich is selling the club in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent threat of financial sanctions. And according to ESPN, the American businessman - a long-time ally of former US President Donald Trump - is set to capitalise on the situation and make an offer.   The 74-year-old billionaire, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical company, has reportedly already spoken to Raine Group, who are organising the bidding process. Johnson is thought to have a good understanding of both Chelsea and the Premier League, having lived in London during his time as United States ambassador to the United Kingdom under Trump.  Johnson would become the fourth NFL owner in the English top-flight, after Arsenal's Stan Kroenke, the Glazer family at Manchester United, and Jed York, who has a minority shar...

  The girl who was rescued from a child trafficker has been identified as 3-year-old Fatima Idowu. She was abducted from the Agege Oke-Oba area in Lagos while her family was attending a naming ceremony on Tuesday, March 1.  Fatima was in her mother, Rashidat's care at the time of the incident, a family member told LIB today. However, since it was her brother's event, Rashidat had to join other relatives in serving food. She left Fatima with other kids playing inside the compound while she went to serve the guests seated outside.   Later in the evening, after all the guests had been attended to, Rashidat returned to discover her daughter was no longer with other kids. She called the child's father Idowu Kamir to ask if he left with their daughter, but he didn't.   They began searching for their child, going from the police station to the Oba's Palace but nothing positive came out of their search. Meanwhile, the kidnapper had taken the chil...

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, today March 8, sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC.   The judge held that the total number of 393, 042 votes governor Umahi polled during the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Ebonyi state, belonged to the PDP and cannot be legally transferred to the APC. According to the court, having defected to the APC, both Umahi and his deputy, not only jettisoned the PDP but also the votes that belonged to it.  The court ruled that going by the outcome of the governorship election, the office of the governor and deputy governor in Ebonyi state, “belong to the Plaintiff and no other political party”. “There is no constitutional provision that made the ballot transferrable from one party to the other”.   It held that the PDP is bound to retain the...

  MoMo, the best friend of American rapper Yung Miami, has received heat on Twitter after she threw shade at women who pay for their things by themselves. She said such women are ugly so they have no choice but to pay for things by themselves. MoMo tweeted: "Y'all be so proud to say y'all bought y'all own shit... when u ugly, u have no choice." This didn't go down well with Twitter users and they are dragging MoMo for her tweet. Miami Young Miami

  At least five men have died while excavating sand at Bichi local government area, about 40 kilometers away from the Kano metropolis.   The men became trapped under a heap of sand at Yanlami village, the Kano state fire service confirmed. A statement issued to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the fire service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, on Sunday, March 6, in Kano said the tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning, March 5.   "We received a distress call from Bichi Fire Station that puddle trench has covered five people. We sent our rescue team to the scene at about 11:05a.m.,’" Abdullahi said in the statement. He added: "The victims were trapped while working in a puddle trench to get sand with the intention to help their friend who was about to marry build a house.   Part of the sand collapsed and covered them and they died subsequently." He gave the names of the victims as Alasan Abdulhamid, 22, Jafaru Abdulwahabu, 3...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is in charge whenever he is out of the country.   Before departing Abuja on Sunday March 6 for his routine medical checkup in the UK, the President told state house correspondents that he has capable hands to run the government in his absence.   He said; “Well, I cannot claim to be doing the work alone. The government is fully represented; the vice-president is there. Constitutionally, when I’m away, he’s in charge. And the secretary to the government and then the chief of staff.  So, I have no problem." Buhari however didn't disclose if he sent a letter to the national assembly as required by the constitution.

  . Russia has fired a total of 600 missiles since its invasion of Ukraine began, US defense officials have revealed. A senior US defence official speaking to Reuters said that as at Sunday, March 7, Russia has committed approximately 95% of its amassed combat power inside Ukraine. There was fighting in Kherson and Mykolaiv on Sunday and Russian forces are still trying to attack Kyiv, Khakhiv, Chernihiv, and Mariupol. But the Russian advances have been met with strong Ukrainian resistance backed up by weapons and aid supply from NATO countries which has slowed down the Russian assault. Russia has fired 600 missiles at Ukraine with 95% of amassed combat power now in Ukraine - US says The US says the skies above Kyiv remain contested, with Ukrainians and Russians retaining a significant majority of their air combat power, a stark contrast to Vladimir Putin's claim that Russia has destroyed almost all of Ukraine's Air-force and missile defence systems. “We bel...

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hpe Uzodimma attended the Opening Mass for the First 2022 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria Plenary Mass at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja. The theme of the Conference this year is Fratelli tutti: path to Building Human Fraternity and sustainable Peace in Nigeria.  The conference brought together Catholic Bishops from around the country to pray for the purification of the Church and for the country’s rebirth. 

  Ukrainian actor and TV host, Pasha Lee has been killed while defending his country. Lee, 33, joined the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine last week to defend his country from Russian attacks which have been ongoing since February 24. He was killed on Sunday in Irpin, under shelling by Russian forces occupying the city located west of Kyiv, according to local reports. The actor had been sharing pictures of himself in military uniform on social media. In a post to his Instagram account on Saturday, Lee wrote “For the last 48 hours there is an opportunity to sit down and take a picture of how we are being bombed, and we are smiling because we will manage and everything will be UKRAINE. WE ARE WORKING !!!”. The actor’s credits include the 2019 comedy Meeting Of Classmates, 2017’s sports action film The Fight Rules, 2016 action comedy Selfie Party and 2012 comedy/drama Zvychayna Sprava. He also was a host on the DOM channel and did d...

  The Federal Government has said it will not tolerate the recruitment of Nigerians as fighters in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.   According to a statement signed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Francisca Omayuli, and released on Monday, March 7, the government is in talks with Ukraine to prevent Nigerians from being used as mercenaries in Ukraine.   The statement comes after Nigerians trooped to the Ukrainian Embassy in Abuja to volunteer following the Ukrainian President's call for people around the world to join the fight. The statement reads: "The attention of the Federal Government of Nigeria has been drawn to an alleged ongoing registration of Nigerian volunteers into the fighting force of Ukraine at the Ukrainian Embassy in Abuja.   "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted the Embassy to verify the speculation. The Ukrainian Embassy refuted the allegation but confirmed that a number of Nigerians had approached the E...

  Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister has fuelled speculation by liking a post on Instagram suggesting the forward is not injured after Manchester United interim boss, Ralf Rangnick disclosed that he was injured According to him, 37-year-old had a hip flexor injury and was ruled out of Sunday's Manchester showdown.   Ronaldo then decided to fly out to Portugal rather than support his side as they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat. His absence has come under intense speculation after his sister, Katia Aveiro, liked an Instagram post before the match which claimed Ronaldo that was not injured and had been dropped by boss Ralf Rangnick.   The post, which was published by a popular Ronaldo fan account, read: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is not injured and he is not ill. The man is 100 percent. 'Good morning to you who, like me, are sad and angry because Rangnick decided to ruin our Sunday by taking CR7 out of the derby against Manchester City simply for tactical reasons, t...

Sophia Esperanza, 28, is speaking against introducing foreign substances into one's body as she removes her breast implants after years of having them. The Nuclear Family actress said introducing "foreign and synthetic substances/objects" into her body made her develop a "long list" of issues. She said her body has had it rough and she is grateful to be alive. The model then announced that she will be removing her breast implants. "The issues I developed from putting foreign objects in my body is a long list" Actress Sophia Esperanza says as she undergoes surgery to remove implants and return to her natural state The breast explant surgery was successful and she took to Instagram to share a clip of the breast implant removed from her body. "The issues I developed from putting foreign objects in my body is a long list" Actress Sophia Esperanza says as she undergoes surgery to remove implants and return to her n...

  Bobrisky has given his followers an update on his personal life. The crossdresser claims the man he loves is married but he is waiting for him to get a divorce so they can be together. He then called on his followers to join him in praying that the divorce happens sooner. See below.

  Video of a Russian fighter being blown out of the sky by Ukrainian forces has been shared online.  The country which has been in a bloody conflict with Russia for 11 days now has also claimed that it has destroyed 285 Russian tanks and 88 jets. Russian fighter blown out of sky as Ukrainian forces claim they Despite initial concerns Ukraine would quickly fall to Russia, power is instead said to be draining from the Kremlin as the botched invasion drags on. The clip painting a picture of Putin's failures appears to show a Russian Su-25 fighter jet being destroyed as it soared over Kharkiv. The plane transforms into a fireball as it plummets to the ground, much to the delight of Ukrainians watching below. Russian fighter blown out of sky as Ukrainian forces claim they Regional governor of Kharkiv, Oleg Synegubov, said his city's Air Defence Forces subdued the target with two surface-to-air missiles. The aircraft can be seen erupting over Ukraine's second city as people cheer...

  The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Taskforce) has carried out raids on blackspots at Maruwa Beach, around Brassal Mall on Admiralty Road and other adjoining areas in Lekki phase 1, Lekki.   The operation was carried out on Friday night to curb the incessant crimes committed by miscreants in the axis. The police said the two places are known to be den for criminals where all sorts of hard drugs are being sold.  They also hang around and break wind screens of vehicles parked around and steal their valuables The operation which was in collaboration with the Maroko Police Division was led by the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye and it lasted for several hours in the night, leading to the arrest of 39 suspects who are known for terrorizing motorists and dealing in illicit drugs. CSP Jejeloye in his response to the incident at the Headquarters of the Agency at Oshodi said that he had received series of c...

  Suspended Nigerian police officer, Abba Kyari and six others are to remain in custody of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency till March 14.   Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja gave the ruling on Monday March 7 following the arraignment of Kyari, 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.   While Mr Kyari pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the eight drug trafficking-related counts brought against him by the NDLEA, four senior police officers also pleaded ‘not guilty’ to charges brought against them. The two civilians in the trial, Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne pleaded guilty to counts five, six and seven. Shortly after the defendants entered their plea, the NDLEA, through its Director, Prosecution & Legal Services, Joseph Sunday, applied for trial date and...

  The Federal Government on Monday March 7, inaugurated a seven-person committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreement reached with the Academic Student Union of Universities (ASUU).   Recall that members of ASUU who are currently on one month warning strike which began on February 14, are seeking improved welfare, revitalization of public universities, and academic autonomy among other demands.   The committee to renegotiate with the union is chaired by Pro-Chancellor, Alex Ekweme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Emeritus Professor Nimi Briggs. Other members are Pro-Chancellor, Federal University, Wukari, Arc. Lawrence Patrick Ngbale, who represents North East; Pro-Chancellor, Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Prof. Funmi Togunu-Bickersteth, representing South West and Pro-Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, Senator Chris Adighije, representing South East.   Also on the team are Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Olu...

  Russian gymnast, Ivan Kuliak is facing disciplinary action after wearing his nation’s ‘Z’ war symbol during an event and medal ceremony which included a Ukrainian athlete. The 20-year-old won bronze in the parallel bars at the Doha World Cup over the weekend, while Ukraine’s Illia Kovtun took home the gold medal. During his routine and in the medal ceremony alongside his Ukrainian rival, Kuliak had taped a white ‘Z’ over the Russian Olympic Committee logo on his leotard. Russian gymnast, Ivan Kuliak to face disciplinary action for wearing ?Z? war symbol The same symbol has been seen painted on Russian military vehicles which have been used to invade Ukraine.It’s understood that the symbol is used to help Russia’s army identify its own vehicles, and it also represents the Russian phrase ‘for victory’.    Kuliak, who received training from the Russian army in November, will face now face discliplinary action over his decision to wear the symbol.     The Interna...