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  • JUST IN: Ogun varsity student Christiana Idowu reportedly murdered

    JUST IN: Ogun varsity student Christiana Idowu reportedly murdered

    A 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Christiana Idowu, who was kidnapped along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road in August has been murdered.

    Christiana left her home in the Itaoluwo area of Ikorodu heading to the University of Lagos in the Yaba where she was observing her industrial training before she was abducted by the kidnappers.

    The suspect has since been arrested after combined efforts from security agencies.

    He reportedly confessed to security agencies that he killed the victim and buried her in their house.

    His gory action drew the ire of many Nigerians on social media.

    Outraged by the incident, many Nigerians on Twitter, demanded justice for the victim, asking relevant stakeholders to ensure justice is served.

    They trended the hashtag — #JusticeForChristianah.

    An insider account by @Letter_to_Jack on “X” said: “On the 19th of August 2024, Christiannah Idowu was declared missing after her parents were contacted by her abductors using her own WhatsApp contact.

    “The first contact with the parent was established around 8:49pm after which they sent photos of the victim in captivity to them using the WhatsApp ‘view once’ feature.

    “The abductors requested for a ransom fee of N1,500,000. Christiannah’s parents raised N350,000 immediately. The abductor then requested that the money be sent to a bet account through a bank deposit channel. (Info reserved for now)

    “After receiving the money, on the 22nd of August, the abductor requested that bank statement of the sender be forwarded to his email (withheld).

    “On the 23rd of August, family complied. Immediately after that, the abductor stopped communicating with the parents.

    “Meanwhile, on the 22nd of August, some amount was sent to the GTB account of Christiannah and the amount was then withdrawn into the wema bank account belonging to the main suspect ( Name withheld for now).

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    “Investigation by intelligence operatives began on the 26th to unravel details of the account number.

    “By the 29th, intelligence operatives had confirmation from the bank that the BVN linked to the masked Betting account allegedly belonged to the account owner (name withheld for now) who also operates the Wema Bank (account no withheld for now)

    “Further investigation revealed that he was able to withdraw the sum of 100,000 from the betting account before agents got the bet company to lock the account.

    “Armed by these information, operatives began investigation into the suspect whom they observed to have a mutual relationship with Christiannah Idowu, especially judging by Instagram posts as they both commented on each other’s pages.

    “The crazy thing is: the same account number used to launder some amount directly from Christiannah’s account has been posted on Twitter once to “beg for a give away free money”

    “With all these information at hand, the operatives began to track down his cell phone activities and text messages. The cell phone tracking led them to his parent’s house, somewhere in IKORODU.

    “Operatives then got confirmation of his presence in the building through active tracking of his mobile device. Immediately, gallant personnel of the Nigerian army 174bn swooped in on the suspect to conduct arrest.

    After the arrest, damning evidences were seen with the suspect and this includes the victim blue ITEL A56 with IMEI:35230.

    “Also, in his phones are details of the money moved and also details confirming he owns the Betting account that was locked. It was registered with his phone number.

    “On his phone, they found an interaction between his personal email and the email address that has been interacting with the family of the deceased.

    “After reviewing the evidence, the suspect was then taken into custody to enable the operatives conduct further investigations. Upon reviewing this evidence, suspect was successful taken into custody for necessary action.

    “On September 3, the suspect reportedly confessed to the father and the soldiers that he killed the girl and buried her in their house.

    “There is also a new story awaiting further confirmation that in 2018, the suspect’s ex-girlfriend was killed in same manner. Also that in 2020, the suspect’s own biological sister met the same fate, and the same thing has happened to Christiannah in 2024.”

  • Senior ‘Science Student’

    Senior ‘Science Student’

    Senior ‘Science Student’

    You do not tarry under the first Obalende Bridge, the one near the Postal and Telecommunications (P&T) building in Lagos. There is no bus stop there.

    But some do. They wait for the commercial minibuses or tricycles making a turn around the canal.

    If the driver is fearless or is in the traffic police’s good books, he slows to a trot and the passengers hop in. Otherwise, the warden swings his cane – whack – on the conductor’s back.

    Last Tuesday afternoon, I did not tarry. I crossed the road and made for the Lagbus Park a few metres away.

    “Bros,” someone said, tugging at my shirt.

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  • ‘Science Student’ thrives online despite NBC ‘ban’

    ‘Science Student’ thrives online despite NBC ‘ban’

    Despite the recent ‘No To Be Broadcast’ clamp down on Olamide’s ‘Science Student’ by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, the song has continued to garner momentum on social media.

    Reports had it that the NBC notified all radio and television stations across the country of the proscription.

    But on Sunday, Olamide took to his Instagram page to share a video of a female boxer dancing to ‘Shaku Shaku,’ the dance steps associated with the song.

    Recall that on January 20, 2018, filmmaker and communications expert, Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki had made an online video asking the NBC to ‘ban’ Olamide’s song saying it promoted drug abuse. He also called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commisison (EFCC) and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to confront Olamide because he termed the song ‘vulgar.’

    “The NDLEA can’t fight drug abuse if Olamide Adedeji’s “SCIENCE STUDENT” (Kosewe Kosegbo) is celebrating drug use,” wrote Obaseki.

    “Let’s say #NoToDRUGS. Pls if you have a Child, a conscience, a Young One, SHARE TILL THEY HEAR!”

  • Olamide speaks against drug abuse as critics bash ‘Science Student’

    Olamide speaks against drug abuse as critics bash ‘Science Student’

    Despite the fact that some people have dissed his new and trending song, ‘Science Student,’ saying it promotes the use of hard drugs, hip hop act Olamide has called on all to support the fight against drug abuse.

    He took to his Instagram page to declare his stance against drug abuse, urging others to emulate him.

    “Since the release of #ScienceStudent, the support has been massive,” he wrote.

    “As you are all sharing, dancing, singing along to this relatable music of mine, I want you all to take some time to reflect on the subject, say no to drug abuse.

    “Don’t abuse alcohol; stop mixing what you don’t know about. Live responsibly and drink responsibly. Don’t aspire the ‘highness state’ but a state of purpose fulfilment and passion discovery. Together let’s put an end to drug abuse and save as many lives as possible. The video will be out soon and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

    While several of Olamide’s lyrics have been the subject of condemnation, the singer continues to thrive.

    Following the release of ‘Science Student’, a filmmaker and communications expert, Don Pedro Obaseki, had called for the banning of the song in avideo which went viral, saying it ‘eulogised’ the use of hard drugs.

    Also, actress Kemi Lala Akindoju also condemned the trend of promoting and encouraging hard drugs and substances in the name of dance and music.

    Though Lala did not mention any particular artiste, it is likely she was referring to Olamide’s ‘Science Student.’

    Despite these and other criticisms, ‘Science Student’ is still trending online as many dancers upload their efforts at trying to produce the perfect one minute video that aptly depicts the lyrics of the song.

  • Ban Olamide’s ‘Science Student’, says Don Pedro Obaseki

    Ban Olamide’s ‘Science Student’, says Don Pedro Obaseki

    Notable filmmaker and communications expert Don Pedro Obaseki has asked the authories to ban the trending song, ‘Science Student’ by Olamide, claiming the song ‘eulogises’ drug abuse.

    The celebrated filmmaker made this assertion in a recent video which has also been circulating on social media.

    “My name is Don Pedro Obaseki and I’m driving on Third Mainland Bridge now, just coming from work in Lagos,” he said, beginning the video.

    “I just came across a video that is trending stupendously online and it is a video by Olamide. Olamide Adedeji, you know, Badoo. And this one is called ‘Science Student.’

    “I want to beg the Nigerian government, I want to beg the National Broadcasting Commission that if we have any sense of decency left. I’m driving and I can’t help it in this traffic when I heard that song. A song, that ‘Science Student’ song is encouraging our children to mix all forms of drugs. He’s speaking in Yoruba, yes, so you may not really get the import of what he’s talking about. He’s encouraging the children to take Tramadol. He’s encouraging the children to do ‘Monkey Tail.’ That is, he is eulogising all forms of illicit drugs and making it trendy.

    “Our nation is a nation on its knees. So, for us to now have a boy as popular with a huge followership,  a huge opinion moulder like Olamide aka Olamide Badoo or Olamide Adedji, to put up a song that will be to a large extent, be an opinion moulder to the way children see themselves. We must ban this song. This song must not be allowed to hit the airwaves or any kind of wave.

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    “Not stopping there, for his so much celebration of what is bad about drug abuse, we should, the Nigerian government or the authorities, NDLEA, EFCC, whatever, should please save the minds of Nigerian kids. It’s enough that they walk the streets, every one of them proteting against the system in one way or the other. They do that with Rastafarian hair, Hare Krishna skull, Marxist beards, turning their fez caps the wrong way round and sagging trousers. For them now to be celebrating the use of codeine, he use of Tramadol, Skoochie – all are embedded in Olamide’s song.”

    He also urged Nigerians desirous of a positive change for the country to share his video.

    “I beg you, if you are a parent, share this. If you’re someone with a conscience, share this. If you’re someone interested in the future of this country, where our youths are already a beggarly bunch, share this because Nigeria cannot right now be at the end of the devil’s spoon. My name is Pedro Obaseki and I beg Nigerians to do the right thing.”

    He however added that Olamide’s star appeal be harnessed for the good of the youth.

    “We should get hold of Olamide and make him the ambassador of good behaviour for children because we cannot be buying his record and clicking on his links only for our children to be the ones at the receiving end of his apostate pronouncements and crusade,” he said.

    “This is enough. Enough is enuogh. I don’t only speak as a Nigerian, I speak as an investor in the Nigerian entertainment content sector. God bless Nigeria and please let’s beg Olamide to pull that video down and change that song. That is a song that is going to be a nail on the coffin of the future of our children. God bless Nigeria.”

    While no ban is yet out, Olamide’s song has continued to trend as the artiste has continued promotion of the song.