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  • John Eni-Ibukun: Meet cultural practitioner redefining artistic production, curation

    John Eni-Ibukun: Meet cultural practitioner redefining artistic production, curation

    Lagos-born artist, John Eni-Ibukun is a Nigerian musical artist and writer, with his works across visual art, music, writing, and curation. 

    His work spans multiple creative disciplines, including visual art, music, writing, and curation. Much of his output is informed by his experiences growing up in urban Nigeria and often references themes such as religion, cultural memory, and everyday life.

    Eni-Ibukun began his practice as a self-taught artist and digital creator. His work frequently combines different media formats, resulting in projects that incorporate sound, text, and visual elements. 

    One of his recent projects, Memories With Nostalgic Flaws, brings together music and digital art to explore recollections associated with growing up in Nigeria during the 2000s.

    In addition to his personal creative work, John Eni-Ibukun, is involved in curatorial and industry-related roles. He currently serves as Head of Curation for Afrobeats and African Gospel at Audiomack. In 2023, he curated an exhibition at the Stanbic IBTC FUZE Festival, featuring works by emerging Nigerian artists.

    Eni-Ibukun has been active in the creative sector for several years and continues to work across artistic production and curation. His activities contribute to ongoing discussions around contemporary Nigerian art and music.

  • BREAKING: Ibadan explosion: Fayose releases documents, insists Makinde got N50bn from FG

    BREAKING: Ibadan explosion: Fayose releases documents, insists Makinde got N50bn from FG

    Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has released what he described as documentary evidence to support his claim that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, received N50 billion from the Federal Government as a special intervention fund following the January 2024 explosion in Ibadan.

    Fayose made the documents public on Sunday in a statement accompanied by a memo from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. 

    He said the disclosure followed a challenge by Makinde to substantiate his earlier claim that the Oyo State Government received the funds.

    “Two days ago, I stated on national television that Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Federal Government as intervention for the Ibadan explosion. Yesterday, the governor asked me to provide evidence, and here is the evidence he requested,” Fayose said.

    The former governor further alleged that only N4.5 billion was disbursed to victims of the explosion, accusing Makinde of diverting the remaining funds for personal political ambitions.

    “Only N4.5bn was paid to victims of the Ibadan explosion. The rest, alongside other intervention funds, was diverted to fund his presidential ambition. This, in part, explains the crisis in the PDP and his frequent attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration,” he alleged.

    Fayose further said he was compelled to release official documents, despite his reluctance to do so, in the interest of transparency and public accountability.

    “Even though it is not in my character to go public with official government documents, I had to do this so Nigerians will know who is saying the truth and who has not been sincere with the people of Oyo State,” he said.

    The former governor said that Makinde’s alleged disclosure of detail from private meeting with President Tinubu made fuller public disclosure necessary.

    He challenged the governor to take legal action if he believed the allegations were false, insisting that he had sufficient proof to defend his claims.

    “I challenge Governor Seyi Makinde to sue me on this. There are also proofs of other intervention funds received from Tinubu’s administration by the Oyo State Government which the governor refused to disclose to the people,” he said.

    He further claimed to have documentary evidence of Oyo State’s actual Internally Generated Revenue, contrary to figures publicly stated by Makinde, noting that he would release the details at a later time.

    “There are documentary evidences on the actual Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of Oyo State, as against Governor Makinde’s claim, but we will keep our gunpowder dry for now.

    “My name is still Ayo Fayose. I don’t say what I can’t prove,” he said. 

  • Radda flags off 2024/2025 bursary, scholarships, reaffirms commitment to education in Katsina

    Radda flags off 2024/2025 bursary, scholarships, reaffirms commitment to education in Katsina

    Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, has described bursary awards and scholarship schemes as critical tools for supporting students at various levels of education and as sustainable pillars for growth and development in the education sector.

    Radda made the declaration at the Katsina State Scholarship Board while officially flagging off the disbursement of the 2024/2025 bursary and awards programme, describing the exercise as another milestone in the state’s commitment to educational advancement.

    The governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to invest in education as a cornerstone for sustainable development and human capital growth, noting that bursary, scholarship and award schemes were designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families, while promoting academic excellence across the state.

    Earlier, the Chairperson of the Katsina State Scholarship Board, Hajiya Mairo Muhammad, expressed appreciation to the state government for its consistent support to the board. 

    She described the programme as a clear demonstration of Governor Radda’s commitment to building the future through inclusive and quality education.

    Also speaking, the Executive Secretary of the board, Dr. Aminu Salisu Tsauri, outlined the various interventions being implemented to support students at different levels. 

    He said the 2024/2025 exercise covers bursary allowances, scholarships for students with special needs, awards for academic excellence and other targeted educational support initiatives.

    The Commissioner for Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Adanan Nahabu Daura, commended the board for its transparent and people-oriented approach, urging beneficiaries to justify the government’s investment by remaining focused on their studies and contributing positively to society.

    The Nation recalled that Governor Radda had approved the release of ₦677,572,815 for the payment of bursary allowances, academic excellence awards and special needs scholarships to Katsina students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Of the total amount, ₦283,521,639 was disbursed as bursary allowances to newly admitted Katsina students nationwide.

    Since assuming office, Radda has prioritised education through sustained investments in scholarship and bursary programmes. Previous disbursements include ₦637,924,516 for 47,935 students in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 sessions, ₦544,207,748 for 37,802 students in the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 sessions, ₦744,102,352 for 50,438 students in the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 sessions, and ₦372,051,176 for 2024/2025 continuing students.

    With these interventions, Katsina State’s total investment in student support has reached about ₦2.6 billion, benefiting tens of thousands of students and reinforcing the administration’s Building Your Future Agenda, which places human capital development at the centre of governance.

  • Group hails Tinubu for youth inclusion, Southeast development drive

    Group hails Tinubu for youth inclusion, Southeast development drive

    The Southeast Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for what it described as deliberate and commendable inclusion of young people in his cabinet.

    The National Coordinator of SERHA, Belusomchukwu Enwere, made the commendation in Enugu at the weekend during the group’s Christmas food items and palliatives distribution exercise.

    Enwere noted that it was heart-warming to see youths under the age of 40 actively participating in the administration of President Tinubu, stressing that the era where young people were merely tagged “leaders of tomorrow” had given way to a new reality where they now occupy positions of responsibility.

    According to him, the president’s decision to entrust governance to young Nigerians reflects confidence in their capacity and signals a positive shift in national leadership.

    The SERHA national coordinator also applauded the president for initiatives targeted at the Southeast, particularly the establishment of the Southeast Development Commission, which he said demonstrated commitment to inclusive development.

    “We commend the president for engaging young people in his cabinet. Youths under 40 years are part of his administration, and it is a thing of joy that young people are now taking charge,” Enwere stated.

    He further praised the president for efforts that have led to a reduction in food prices, explaining that the palliative distribution was designed to complement the administration’s drive to ease the burden on Nigerians during the festive season.

    Enwere said SERHA decided to key into the president’s Renewed Hope initiative by distributing food items, wrappers and other essentials to bring relief and happiness to families at Christmas.

    “We are here to celebrate with our people because food is essential to every family. The president wants Nigerians to be happy, and what we are doing today is massive,” he added.

  • Six easiest countries to get citizenship

    Six easiest countries to get citizenship

    Securing a second passport is becoming increasingly attractive for enhanced global mobility, expanded business opportunities, and long-term security. While citizenship laws differ from country to country, some nations offer relatively simple pathways through investment or ancestry.

    Based on accessibility, processing speed, and overall requirements, here are six of the easiest countries to obtain citizenship:

    1. Dominica

    Dominica runs one of the world’s most affordable and efficient citizenship-by-investment programmes. Applicants can qualify by making a contribution to the government’s Economic Diversification Fund or by investing in approved real estate projects.

    Processing is usually completed within a few months. Dominican citizenship grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 140 countries, including the Schengen Zone. There is no residency requirement, and dual citizenship is allowed.

    2. Ireland

    Ireland offers a straightforward citizenship route for people with Irish ancestry. Individuals with an Irish-born parent qualify automatically, while those with an Irish-born grandparent can apply through the Foreign Births Register.

    An Irish passport provides full European Union rights, including freedom of movement across EU member states. Ireland permits dual citizenship and does not require a language test for applicants applying by descent.

    3. Turkey

    Turkey provides a fast-track citizenship option through investment. Foreign nationals who purchase qualifying real estate valued at a minimum of 400,000 dollars can obtain citizenship within a few months.

    The programme does not require residency or renunciation of an existing nationality. Turkish passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to many countries, with the government continuing efforts to expand travel agreements.

    4. Portugal

    Portugal’s Golden Visa programme remains one of Europe’s most attractive residency-to-citizenship routes. After five years of legal residence and compliance with programme requirements, applicants can apply for citizenship.

    Eligible investments include venture capital funds and other approved assets. Successful applicants gain an EU passport, access to the Schengen Area, and the right to hold dual citizenship, subject to passing a basic Portuguese language test.

    5. Vanuatu

    Vanuatu operates one of the fastest citizenship programmes globally. Through its Development Support Programme, qualified applicants can receive citizenship in as little as two months after making a required financial contribution.

    The country offers visa-free access to more than 100 destinations and imposes no tax on global income or capital gains. With minimal residency obligations, the programme appeals to those seeking rapid citizenship with limited bureaucracy.

    6. Italy

    Italy grants citizenship by descent to individuals with an Italian parent or grandparent, following a 2025 legal update that tightened eligibility rules. Applicants must submit official documentation proving a direct family link to an Italian ancestor.

    Italian citizenship provides full EU rights, broad visa-free travel, and the ability to pass citizenship to future generations. Dual nationality is permitted, and no language test is required for descent-based applications.

  • Police foil bandits’ attempt to block highway in Zamfara, arrest suspect

    Police foil bandits’ attempt to block highway in Zamfara, arrest suspect

    The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled an attempt by armed bandits to block a major highway in the state.

    The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Balarabe Maikaba, said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, led by ASP Aliyu Bilyaminu Koko, were on routine patrol along the Tsafe–Yankuzo axis when they received credible intelligence that armed bandits, wielding sophisticated weapons, had blocked the Tsafe–Yanwarin Daji Road.

    He explained that upon swift response and arrival at the scene, the bandits opened fire on the police team, leading to a fierce gun duel.

    “During the exchange of fire, some of the bandits fled into the bush with possible gunshot injuries, while others jumped into a nearby riverside and escaped,” the police said.

    In a statement, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the arrest of one suspected bandit identified as Umar Alhaji Buhari, popularly known as “Bingil.”

    According to him, the suspect surrendered and was arrested and is currently in police custody.

    “Umar Alhaji Buhari ‘Bingil’ is in custody and will be subjected to thorough investigation, after which appropriate legal action will be taken,” DSP Abubakar said.

    CP Maikaba commended residents of Zamfara State for providing timely and useful information that aided the prompt police response.

    He reassured the public of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

  • Reporter’s Diary: How underage street urchins posing as beggars, hawkers steal car parts in Lagos traffic

    Reporter’s Diary: How underage street urchins posing as beggars, hawkers steal car parts in Lagos traffic

    In what appears to be a disturbing and recurring trend which portends danger for the Centre of Excellence — Lagos State, underage street urchins especially on the prime highbrow areas in Ikoyi, Victoria Island (VI), and Lekki — posing as beggars or hawkers, lurk around unsuspecting motorists to steal car parts in traffic. ALAO ABIODUN chronicles some horrific experiences of motorists which were as fear-driven, as they posed mental health issues.

    It was 1:45 p.m on a Saturday; the sun was vengefully reclaiming its place in the sky after a dark cloud. A section of the expressway were lined with road users, selling everything from handkerchiefs to tripod stands. The row of traders is interrupted at intervals by cars.

    Driving through the Lekki-Epe Expressway on this fateful Saturday afternoon for an owambe, this reporter, in his dashing native attire, was immediately apprehensive when saw a group of underage children — some with scars, chipped teeth — circle his car. They looked unkempt.

    “Baba o, happy weekend sir, drop something for us sir….Alaye, filee!!!”. The boys chorused. This reporter could have cared less, but while observing from his tinted glass, he watched how the boys peered into the car, while others fondled with his side mirror. One other had his hand on the car wiper. It took persistent honking, and the waving of the horse whip on his dashboard to scare them away.

    About 1.8 million vehicles used Lagos roads in 2022. The city has 226 vehicles per kilometre. The global average is 11 cars per km and the Nigerian national average is 16. The population of Lagos is estimated to be nearly 16 million, making it the largest city in Africa. It sits on a small area of land, resulting in unending traffic gridlock.

    This reporter’s experience isn’t different from what a handful of motorists have experienced over the past months. Very common in Lagos are urchins positioned virtually everywhere on major roads and highways. While some other underage choose to harass motorists, some others choose to wash cars in the gridlock.

    In the past, this occurred mostly at night. But it appears things have changed. These days, attacks in traffic occur at any time of the day.

    Many unsuspecting car owner have been dispossessed of their belongings once these louts see that they are not ready to willfully give them money. It gets more tragic when ones car breaks down on the roadside, and worse on lonely roads.

    “From Ajah to the entire stretch of Lekki-Epe Expressway and Lagos Mainland, just pray that your car does not break down. Once you stop on any of the highways in Lagos, you’re in trouble”, a motorist, Kunle Aina told this reporter.

    According to Section 157{1(b)and(e) of the Criminal Law, 2015, nuisance is described as any person who prevents the public from having access to any part of a highway by excessive and unreasonable use of it or does any unlawful act which causes inconveniences or damage to the public.

    The horrific tales of motorists who have fallen victim to street urchins while driving in traffic has been unending. It was popular lawyer Muhammed Adam also known as Egi Nupe, who raised an alarm on popular social networking site X (formerly Twitter).

    He said: “What is LASG (Lagos State Government) doing about these small boys on Lekki-Expressway? Is it until they become highway robbers before they are seen as serious security threats?

    “We have raised concerns about those boys on Lekki-Epe expressway and the government seems unbothered about it.

    “Until these boys turn to full blown terrorists and armed robbers. You see them lurking around during the day scouting from Ikate down to Ajah.”

    Suffice it to add that the problem of the underage street urchins is neither new nor unique to Lagos. This army of street urchins has found a home in Lagos and all over the junctions of many expressways.

    Anywhere you look in Lagos, you will see them meandering through lines of vehicles crawling in the traffic. They look for cars that catch their fancy, with determination to either beg for alms or carry out their quick operations. These urchins operate daringly in traffic stops. Commuters waiting at bus stops are not spared by these brigands.

    Some weeks ago, another commentator, Dr Toks said: “If you drive the RX 350 2017 – 2022 model, you are a target at night on Lekki – Epe. You will replace side mirrors and that black cover behind the mirrors every other month.

    “One mirror costs over a 100k, and it’s in high demand. They disguise as beggars or hawkers.”

    Motorists lament ordeals

    Car owners plying the major expressways in Lagos have raised the alarm over what they described as persistent threats posed by street urchins operating with aggressive tactics who disguise as beggars at every strategic stops along the expressway.

    Snatching phone and valuables in traffic while avoiding a ditch or potholes along the expressway has become more rampant.

    At the Lekki Phase II, Jakande Roundabout, coming out from Shoprite Road, car owners are also confronted by these boys who circle cars, especially those with luxurious vehicles.

    Other locations include: Victoria Island, Akin Adesola, Adeola Odeku. These underage louts are operating from dusk to dawn; Ikate axis of the Lagos-Calabar coastal road, Abraham Adesanya are not left out.

    “When I said those boys including the beggars in Ajah and Lekki Epe entirely should be bundled and put in a live-in farm facility in Epe, people said I’m a slave master. Oya naw.

    “Between working and earning a living via a government-owned farm facility and constituting nuisance on the road and stealing car parts, which one is better?” Another motorist, Babajide queried.

    For Oluwaseyi Omo-Akin, he expressed worries over the inaction of authorities who are responsible for nipping this perceived security threat in the bud.

    He said: “They used to beg for cash, now they go around with Opay account number written on a piece of paper.

    “One time I was in Lagos around lekki, these boys tried to open the boot of our uber while it was in motion.

    “I wonder what the next step in the progression will be when people still don’t give them money. A ticking time bomb.”@

    Fisayo Fosudo, a tech and finance YouTuber, visual storyteller, and one of West Africa’s most influential content creators, was a victim of this unfortunate situation, not once but four times.

    Embittered Fosudo lamented saying: “Today makes it the fourth time that these boys on the street will steal my car’s parts in Lagos traffic.

    “This one has been common for me. This time it’s the entire windshield cover they yanked off. It was quite violent and bystanders asked me not to pursue the person. As if I could. I was locked in traffic.”

    Another motorist, Anuoluwapo told this reporter that: “One time I ran into a pothole just at the traffic light before 1004 along Lekki Expressway and my tyre busted. I pulled over and in less than 2 minutes, about 10 guys had surrounded me.

    “I was speaking pidgin to them until I overheard one of them saying in Yoruba that “did he not tell them with what he put in that hole, almost every car that enters will lose their tyre”. Before I left there, three other cars had the same issue, two did not stop as soon as they saw my car and another one parked.

    ‘This guys really need to be taken off the road. I paid them 20k asides the extra 8k I spent on changing to my spare tyre.”

    Police vow action, intensify patrols

    The Lagos State Police Command had some months ago, assured residents that its tactical units have been directed to intensify vehicular patrols across the state to make the streets safer for all road users.

    The assurance had followed complaints of harassment of motorists by street urchins, especially those whose vehicles break down on the road. The hoodlums reportedly demand money before allowing victims to continue their journey after fixing their cars.

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    The incidents have become increasingly frequent in areas such as Iyana Ipaja, Abule Egba, Oshodi, Ile Epo, Agege, Third Mainland Bridge, and Ojodu Berger, among others.

    The Police Command, through its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, explained that the Commissioner of Police had ordered all tactical units across Lagos to intensify both foot and vehicular patrols to ensure the safety of residents and commuters.

    “The Commissioner of Police has directed all tactical units across the state to intensify both foot and vehicular patrols in order to make the streets safer for all residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and useful information that can assist ongoing security operations,” the command stated.

    In a similar development, to ensure hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebrations in Lagos, the state Police Command said it has deployed 5,000 traffic officers.

    Commissioner of Police (CP) Olohundare Jimoh revealed that the command has intensified security across worship, recreational, and public centres in the state to ensure safe usage for legitimate residents and visitors.

    Noting the high patronage of beach resorts and islands during this period, the Police chief said a special marine squad created recently had been on patrol in Lagos riverines in addition to existing marine command personnel.

    Jimoh assured residents that the police were in firm control of the security situation, urging those visiting Lagos for end-of-year activities to go about their business without fear, as adequate measures have been put in place to ensure a peaceful yuletide and beyond.

    ‘We are doing this for survival’

    Fourteen-year-old Segun had just finished running at the pace of a moving vehicle to meet up with his alms begging. He admitted that there were miscreants who were taking advantage of their alms begging plight to get at unsuspecting motorists.

    Segun had left his family house in Ilorin to hustle in Lagos. This situation, however, compounded the sad reality that had forced young Segun to become a beggar on the highways of Lagos.

    At the traffic along the Ajah end of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, no fewer than five underage children were seen circling aimlessly as they pace the corridor of the road, hastening up to catch up with different vehicles. Due to their age and body frame, most of these child beggars who spoke with our correspondent, explained that they have been exposed to a series of hazards, including road accidents.

    Like some other states, the Lagos State Government has criminalised child labour, child beggars, street hawking, especially by minors. But nothing has changed, as underage beggars still line the expressway to make ends meet.

    Aside from being victims of road accidents, these child beggars have also been victims of kidnapping, while some of them have ended up being assaulted and raped.

    ‘Lagos public spaces cannot be allowed to degenerate into zones of disorder’

    The Lagos State Government has cleared beggars and other individuals causing nuisance along the Lekki-Epe corridor as part of its ongoing environmental sanitation and urban order campaign.

    Officials of LAGESC and the Kick Against Indiscipline brigade have increased patrols along major highways and bus stops in recent months to discourage such activities.

    The operation builds on earlier initiatives by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, which in 2021 began removing beggars and destitute persons from streets, markets, under bridges, uncompleted buildings, and other unfit areas for human habitation.

    The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, noted that the state will continue to sustain these operations across the State.

    Wahab said: “Beggars constituting environmental and public nuisance were arrested yesterday along the Lekki–Epe Expressway and other surrounding areas.

    “These enforcement actions are part of our ongoing efforts to restore order, protect public spaces, and ensure a cleaner and safer Lagos. We will continue to sustain these operations across the State, as no one is above the law.

    “Lagos must work for everyone, and public spaces cannot be allowed to degenerate into zones of disorder.

    #CleanerLagos – Call for intensified government action

    As the situation escalates to a climax, it transcends a mere nauseating dilemma, posing a significant threat to the peace and security of motorists. This revealing incident has since unfolded, symbolising the daily challenges many Lagosians endure and spotlighting a deep-rooted problem in the state.

    Child rights advocates opined that much as Lagos is home to various people for diverse reasons, it should not accommodate the nuisance of all.

    But some critics, however, argue that the state government must have a comprehensive plan to assist the beggars and destitute people by providing accommodation and jobs for them, because they often return to the streets days or weeks after the Lagos government carries out their evacuations.

    An advocate, Sola Akindele said: “The excesses of these urchins have protracted for too long and constitute cause for sociological concern.

    “This menace deserves the urgent attention of the state government due to the recurrent nuisance on the expressway of the state’s highbrow area.

    “We also call on the police to do more in curbing miscreants’ activities, especially in traffic-prone areas.

    “The community policing personnel, like the state Neighbourhood Watch and LASTMA, should be deployed along with police personnel so that they can boost the capability of the police in terms of numbers and to detect crime in progress and possibly make arrest.”

  • Military operatives killed 438 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in 7 months – Official

    Military operatives killed 438 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in 7 months – Official

    The Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has, in seven months of operations, killed 438 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.

    Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander, OPHK, North-east Sector 1, who made this known on Saturday at the Christmas Luncheon in Maiduguri, said the operations were coordinated between May and December.

    Abubakar said the operatives have also recovered 254 assorted weapons, 300 units of Starlink communication devices and rescued 366 civilians from various terrorist enclaves.

    “The surrender of 881 JAS/ISWAP fighters and their families, among other accomplishments, further underscores the progress made,” he said.

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    The army general said that the Christmas celebration coincided with their dry season operations in the Theatre.

    He, however, assured the Chief of Army Staff of the unwavering commitment of their gallant forces to maintain the tempo of operations.

    Abubakar also attributed the successes recorded in the Joint Operations Area (JOA) to the Chief of Army Staff’s interventions.

  • Police confirm explosions in Zamfara, many killed

    Police confirm explosions in Zamfara, many killed

    The Police Command in Zamfara, on Saturday confirmed that some objects suspected to be Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) exploded along the Magami–Dansadau Road in Maru Local Government Area of the state.

    According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, confirmed the incident via telephone conservation.

    Abubakar, who declined further comments, said that the information available to command was sketchy.

    He said the command was investigating to ascertain the cause of the incident.

    The officer, however, promised to provide details of the explosion in a compressive statement.

    An eyewitness, Malam Yunusa Isah, who was part of an escorted convoy travelling along the road, in a separate interview, confirmed the incident to newsmen via telephone interview.

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    According to him, suspected bandits planted triple explosives along the road between Maikogo and Mai’ayaya communities.

    He explained that the explosions occurred while the convoys of vehicles were accompanied by security personnel along the road to Dansadau Emirate.

    The eyewitness said the convoy was passing through the area when the blast reportedly destroyed two motorcycles and resulted in the death of four people.

    “A second explosion later affected some trailers on the road, leading to the death of about five additional persons.

    “ The convoy was lengthy, and the point where the explosion occurred was towards the rear of the vehicles,” Isah added.

    He further disclosed that security operatives attached to the convoy engaged the attackers in a gun duel and pursued them into the nearby bushes.

    The eye witness further told NAN that  a woman reportedly fell off a moving vehicle in panic following the incident and was accidentally run-over by another vehicle, leading to her death.

    He confirmed that security agencies had been reinforced in the area to ensure the safety of road users.

  • Tributes pour in as Nollywood mourns Allwell Ademola

    Tributes pour in as Nollywood mourns Allwell Ademola

    Tributes have continued to pour in for the Nollywood actress and producer, Allwell Ademola, who passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

    The actress passed away at the age of 43 .

    She was said to have died at the Ancilla Hospital Agege, Lagos, after suffering a heart attack at her residence

    Reacting to her death, Faithia Williams, a fellow actress, expressed her shock on social media, writing, “Haaaa. This hit me so bad. Eniobanke. Allahu Akbar..Allwell”.

    Mide Martins, another colleague, shared a photo of Ademola on Facebook, saying, “Kabiosi Eledumare. Our ever playful, joyful, cheerful, lively all well is gone!! God this is too heartbreaking!!!!”

    Another colleague, Damola Olatunji, posted a candlelight image with the caption:

    “Life is a mirage.”

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    Actress, Bidemi Kosoko, expressed disbelief at the reports, saying: “No way. No, no,, no. Ko possible ooo. This isn’t true. God forbid, in Jesus’ name.

    “I refuse to accept this one Lai Lai God forbid. Olorun oni je. Just reply to my message, abeg Oremi/ aunty mi. I will wait patiently for your reply.”

    Ademola was a respected figure in Nollywood, known for her work in films like “You or I” and “Omo Emi”.

    She was also a talented singer and scriptwriter, and her production company, Allwell Ademola Production, produced several hit movies.

    The cause of her death has not been officially confirmed, and an investigation is ongoing.

    Allwell-Ademola was one of the grand-daughters of the late Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, a respected Nigerian lawyer and chief justice.

    She  helped stirred the careers of several actors, including Rotimi Salami.