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  • Yinka Ayefele to mark 20th anniversary of car accident

    Yinka Ayefele to mark 20th anniversary of car accident

    Popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele is set to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the ghastly auto accident that confined him to a wheel chair and changed his life forever.

    According to the musician, in appreciation of God’s mercy, he has concluded plans to mark two decades of the accident with a week-long series of activities in Oyo and Ekiti states between December 12 and December 17.

    Ayefele said he believes the incident, though a sad one, was what transformed his life and he has to reach out to people in order to appreciate God’s magnanimity in his life over the last two decades.

    Hence, on Tuesday, December 12, Ayefele and his friends will be in his hometown of Ipoti, Ekiti State, to commission a multi-million naira hall he will be donating to his alma mater, Ipoti High School. Also on that day, the musician, through his Yinka Ayefele Foundation, will be putting smile on the faces of 100 women of Ipoti stock by empowering them with various cash gift.

    Ayefele and his team will also visit various orphanages, old people’s homes and hospitals, particularly, the University College Hospital, UCH in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where he will present buses, cash gift and food items to the less privileged in the homes and patients in the hospital.

    And the climax of the remembrance will be on Sunday December 17 with a thanksgiving service, launching of the 20th year remembrance album and public presentation of his first book titled ‘You and Your Spine’.

    The event will hold at the Music House, Challenge, Ibadan.

    On December 12, 1997, Ayefele was involved in a ghastly motor accident along Ibadan/Abeokuta Road. The tragic event in which he lost the use of legs has been the motivation for many of his songs.

    Ayefele is a recipient of over 200 awards, including the Member of the Order of the Niger, MON, a recognition bestowed on him by former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.a

  • Glo gives car, Tv, others in Everyday Bonanza

    Glo gives car, Tv, others in Everyday Bonanza

    Their joy was uncontainable; their surprise profound as  the first set of winners including the winner of a brand new Hyundai Accent, in Globacom’s Everyday Bonanza,  went home with their prizes.

    The reward scheme was launched last month with the promise of specified prizes each day of the week to subscribers who recharge with a minimum of N100.  The prizes included the Hyundai car to be won every Sunday.

    After the first set of draws conducted for customers who met the daily minimum recharge qualification criteria between October 23 and November 6, over 2500 winners emerged nationwide. The first set of winners in in the Lagos environment were the ones who received their prizes yesterday.

    The star of the day was a 44-year-old indigene of Takum Local Government of Taraba State, Mr. Shishi Tanini, who  received a brand new Hyundai Accent Car. Others who won Flat Screen LED TV sets, generators, refrigerators, Microwave ovens prizes also received their prizes. A total of 60 power generating sets, 60 refrigerators, 120 microwave ovens and 30 LED television sets were received by excited subscribers  at the Lagos presentation.

    The father of three  thanked Globacom for making him a car owner, adding that he will henceforth  promote the Glo brand across the nooks and crannies of the country.  He advised other subscribers who are not on Glo network to switch over to enjoy wonderful benefits on both voice and data. Glo truly rewards”, he stated.

    Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon  Wasiu Esinlokun Sanni presented the car supported by  Chairman, Lekki Local Council Development Authority(LCDA), Barr Mukundasi O. Ogidan; and National President of the Cooperative Federation of Nigeria, Mr. Oriyomi Ayeola.

    Hon. Sanni said he was proud of Globacom for its unprecedented way of rewarding and empowering its customers.

  • Firm connects car owners with mechanics

    Mechville.com, an online platform dedicated to connecting car owners with auto technicians, has made a debut in Lagos.

    Already, over 50 certified auto technicians are on the platform, providing top-notch auto services to car owners that have signed on to the service at very competitive charges.

    Partboyz Auto Parts Limited, owners of Mechville.com, said plans are on to launch a mobile app for the service as well as expansion moves to other parts of the country. Its Managing Director,  Mr Olu Okusanya, said Mechville.com is fast becoming the first choice of discerning vehicle owners across the nooks and crannies of Lagos for its best service deals.

    “At Mechville.com, we make it easy and affordable to maintain your car by connecting you to the right professionals. With more than 50 automobile technicians across Nigeria, you can locate mechanics closest to you, call and ask for quotes to help you pick the best professional for your car repair,” Okusanya said.

    Disclosing that Mechvile.com works in three simple ways, the Partboyz Auto Parts boss said: “Mechville works in three simple steps. Simply log on to the site and describe what’s wrong with your car. Then choose a technician that is closest to you or that’s best suited for the job. Your car is fixed and you can rate and review the job done.”

    Okusanya maintained that Mechville.com has continued to grow its clientele because of the services provided by the technicians on the platform and the testimonials of satisfied customers.

    He said: “Mechville.com offers a win-win service as both our technicians and customers are daily expressing satisfaction at the values being provided by the platform. For the mechanics, who are specialised in broad areas of auto repairs and services, Mechville has been of immense benefit as customers find it easy to locate them for quick business. And for the car owners looking for urgent and immediate attention to their vehicles, all they just need to do is to log on to the platform to locate the nearest service provider to them.”

     

  • Lovers found dead inside car

    Lovers found dead inside car

    A man identified as Olowo Lukman Olayinka and his lover, Promise Nze, were yesterday brought out dead from a Toyota saloon car at Ogba, Lagos.

    The car,  in which they were found dead is marked EPE 79 CT.

    The deceased were found ‘naked’ inside the car parked  near the Area G Police Command, Ogba.

    It was gathered that the engine of the car  and the Air Conditioner (AC) were running when they were discovered.

    The incident attracted passers-by, who notified the police before the vehicle was forced open.

    The woman was said to have been married with four children.

    It was gathered that they were both naked at the time they were found.

    A witness, Hannah, who took to the social media, described it as “the weirdest and saddest thing.”

    She said: “I saw people gathered watching a car. Initially, I thought it was an accident but it wasn’t. I saw a man and a woman both naked. The engine of the car still running. Even the AC still on. The car was parked on the road.

    “I couldn’t take pictures. Still shaken by the fact that I just saw two bodies this early morning.  These two were naked. The man has a wedding ring. They decided to enjoy out in a car.”

    The mysterious death of the lovers got social media users pondering over what could have happened to them, with some saying it could be spiritual.

    Police Spokesman Olarinde Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent (ASP) confirmed that two bodies were recovered, but said they were not naked.

    He said: “They were not naked. The report I got from the Area Command is that a loosely dressed man and a woman were found dead inside a vehicle in Ogba. They were not having sex. The police forced the door open to bring them out. I do not have their names.”

  • Two men remanded for ‘attempted car theft’

    Two men- Sunday Ibrahim and Abdulwahab Usman- have been arraigned at a Minna Magistrates’ Court in Niger State for alleged attempt to steal a car.

    The defendants, however, denied the three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, attempt to commit an offence and mischief levelled against them.

    The Magistrate, Fati Auna, ordered that the defendants be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case till today for further mention.

    The prosecutor, Emmanuel Danladi, had told the court that Ogbodo Afam of Tunga Minna reported the matter at the police station on September 30.

    Danladi quoted the complainant as alleging that on the same date about 5:35p.m., the accused damaged his car in the process of attempting to steal it from where he parked it at Maitumbi.

    He said the offences contravened sections 97, 95 and 327 of the Penal Code.

    The prosecutor prayed the court for an adjournment, as investigation into the matter was on.

  • Tim Godfrey surprises crew with car gifts

    Tim Godfrey surprises crew with car gifts

    Tigerian gospel artiste, Tim Godfrey, on October 10, 2017 surprised five Xtreme crew members with a car gift each; two Venza, and three Toyota Camry cars, which he said they have earned for their dedication to the music label.

    The crew members have been with the gospel artistes for over 10 years.

    Nikky Laoye who witnessed the giveaway described it as overwhelming. “The emotions were overwhelming for me sef. I love surprises and yes, @timgodfreyworld got them real good.

    “5 cars in one day for your team members; No be beans at all. OMG!! My friend, Gospel Recording Artist, @timgodfreyworld Just gave out 2 Venza and 3 Toyota Camry to the long-standing members of his Xtreme Crew band, most of whom have been working with him for over 10 years.

    The members are, Akintunde Blessing Bunmi, Mairo Ochocho, Nana Dominic Solomon, Blessyn Austin Okocha W, and Samuel Giveson.

    One of the beneficiaries, Blessyn Okocha stated, “Oh my God. I am too overwhelmed. My Boss @timgodfreyworld has so messed me up. I never saw this coming. I give all the praise to God for this. It is only my God that will bless you my boss”.

  • Vulcaniser arraigned for car battery theft

    Vulcaniser arraigned for car battery theft

    A 28-year-old vulcaniser, Tope Ogunwa, has been arraigned at an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for allegedly stealing a car battery, valued at N35,000.

    The defendant of 16, Ona-Opemipo Street, Okitipupa, is standing trial on a one-count charge of stealing.

    The prosecutor, Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that on August 21, at old garage, the defendant stole the battery of a Toyota Picnic, property of Tade Gbadeyanka.

    He said the car, registered as Ondo KTP 601 AP, was kept in his custody, but when the owner came to pick up the car, the battery had been removed.

    Orogbemi added that the defendant was unable to explain the missing battery.

    He said the offence was punishable under Section 390 (9), Criminal Code, Cap.37, Vol.1,  Laws of Ondo State 2006.

    The defendant pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Mr Banji Ayeomoni, granted the defendant bail at N30, 000 and a surety.

    He said the surety should produce evidence of one year tax clearance.

    Ayeomoni adjourned the case till September 28 for further hearing.

  • Man in court for theft of N4.5m

    The police have arraigned Kalu Ogechi at a Karu Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a car, valued at N4.5million.

    Kalu, who hails from Ohafia in Abia State, is standing trial on a one count charge of stealing, an offence he denied.

    The offence is punishable under Section 287 of the Penal Code.

    The judge, Mr. Hassan Ishaq, granted the defendant bail at N200,000, with a surety, and adjourned the case till October 23 for hearing.

    The prosecutor, John Ijagbemi, told the court that Eunice Bob-manuel of Dawaki reported the defendant at Karu Police Station on July 17.

    He said the defendant was employed to wash and clean cars at the car washing business centre of the complainant.

    Ijagbemi said on that day, the complainant handed over her car and its key to the defendant to wash.

    He told the court that as soon as the defendant collected the keys, he ran away with the car to an unknown destination.

    The prosecutor said the car was traced and recovered in Ohafia, Abia State.

    He added that the car, a Toyota Venza, registered as BWR541PV, is valued at N4.5 million.

  • Police arrest man, 64, two others for ‘car snatching’

    The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected car snatchers, including a 64-year-old man.

    The command also recovered one suspected stolen Toyota Tacoma jeep, 25 bunches of keys, one master key, one Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) jacket, FRSC banner and two number plates.

    Parading the suspects yesterday at the police headquarters Amawbia, near Awka, police spokesperson Princess Nkeiruka Nwode gave the names of the suspects as: Monday Uche (64), Sunday Ofoekwe (42) and Joseph Chikezie (60).

    Nwode said the suspects conspired with Samuel Okowa and Johnson Okowa, who are on the run, and removed one Toyota Tacoma with registration number KGS 737 KS from where it was parked at St Michael’s Catholic Church at Amakioha in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

    The spokesperson said the police tracked down the suspects and arrested them at Nnobi town in Idemili South Local Government Area.

    She said the suspects, who have allegedly confessed to the crime, were assisting the police in their investigation.

    Nwode said the suspects would be handed over to the Imo State police command for prosecution.

    She added: “Finally, I want to call on the good people of Anambra State be security-conscious at all times and report any strange observation or suspicious movements to security agencies.”

     

  • Driver jailed for stealing employer’s car

    A Grade 1 Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, yesterday sentenced a 28-year-old driver, Peter John, to three months’ imprisonment for stealing his employer’s car.

    The convict, who lives at Gbazango, Kubwa, Abuja, was convicted for theft.

    The judge, Mohammed Marafa, however, gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine.

    He said although the convict was a first offender, he deserved to be punished, warning him to desist from crime.

    Marafa ordered that the car be released to the complainant, Christopher Josephine.

    The prosecutor, John Okpa, told the court Josephine of Pent Estate, Kubwa, reported the matter at Kubwa Police Station on July 12.

    He said the complainant employed John as a driver and entrusted her Toyota Camry car, valued at N800, 000 to him to use in taking her children to school.

    Okpa said John stole the car, adding that it was recovered from him by the police at Ankpa in Kogi State.

    He said the offence contravened Section 289 of the Penal Code.

    John pleaded guilty and begged for leniency, saying he lost his father and brother at the time he stole the car.

    He said he has a wife and children, who depend on him.