Chinenye Ogbonna
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Pointing out a stun gun to another individual constitutes an offence – Lagos Police boss speaks on Pastor Adefarasin’s video
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has clarified that using a stun gun to threaten or instill fear is a criminal offense under Nigerian law. Speaking on Channels TV on Thursday, June 18, Jimoh addressed the case involving Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church, who was recently questioned over a viral video showing him with a gun-like object. Jimoh confirmed that the item was a stun gun, not a lethal firearm, but emphasized that it is classified as prohibited riot equipment and its use to intimidate others is illegal. “Nothing is an offence under the law,…
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Police response to crime in Lagos is less than 10 minutes — Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh says
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, has announced that the police command now responds to robbery and other public order crimes within five minutes of receiving a distress call. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, June 19, Jimoh stated that the command has improved its crime response time from under 10 minutes to just five. “Once you call us, under five minutes, we are there,” he assured, emphasizing that Lagos is secure and that police often prevent crimes before they happen. When crimes do occur, quick response helps deter further offenses. He also maintained that violent…
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”When very sad incidents like this turns to campaign or festival, our Nation is Losing Its Soul” – Peter Obi condemns the funfare displayed during President Tinubu’s visit to Benue state
Peter Obi has strongly criticized the celebration and fanfare that accompanied President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, following a massacre that claimed over 150 lives. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi expressed deep disappointment over the lack of compassion shown during what should have been a solemn moment of mourning. He shared a video of schoolchildren standing in the rain to welcome the President, questioning the appropriateness of the event’s tone. He wrote; ‘’What has happened to our compassion as a People ? We pleaded that the President should show Leadership and visit…
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Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo dumps PDP for APC
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sambo, Nigeria’s Vice President from May 2010 to May 2015 and Governor of Kaduna State between 2007 and 2010, is the latest prominent political figure to switch allegiance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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It would have been better if the President didn’t visit Benue – Dele Farotimi
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has said it would have been better if President Bola Tinubu had not visited Benue State on June 18. Speaking on Channels TV the following day, Farotimi criticized the red-carpet welcome Tinubu received, saying it was inappropriate amid the ongoing attacks in the state. He noted that the only meaningful statement during the visit came from the Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, who described the violence as a “calculated, well-planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land grabbing campaign” by herder terrorists and bandits. “I must say very quickly that it would have been better if the…
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”How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals” – Tinubu queries IGP
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to track down and bring to justice those behind the recent deadly attacks in Benue State. He gave the directive on June 18 during his visit to the state, following the resurgence of violence in the North-Central region. “Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals,” Tinubu said at the Benue Government House in Makurdi, the capital, during a stakeholders meeting. ”Christopher (the…
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Benue killings: ‘Tinubu has failed us’ – Comedian Koboko
Popular comedian and content creator Koboko, along with his team, braved a heavy downpour to stage a protest against the recent killings in Benue State. During the demonstration, Koboko criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to safeguard Nigerians’ lives and property. He called on citizens to vote against Tinubu in the 2027 elections. The protesters carried placards that read, “Benue Is Bleeding”, “Is Benue Not Part Of Nigeria?”, “StopBenueKillings”, “May Tinubu Not Happen To Us In 2027”, among others. Sharing photos from the protest via his X handle on Tuesday, he captioned them: “Tinubu has failed us.”
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That husband or wife that wakes you every midnight for s3x but never wakes you for prayer is a witch – South African prophet says
South African prophet Overflow Dube has sparked reactions with a controversial statement, comparing spouses who wake their partners at midnight for sex but not for prayer to witches. In a Facebook post on June 18, he wrote: ”That husband/wife that wakes you every midnight for sex but never wakes you for a prayer has no difference with a witch.”
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Stop mocking Benue people – Comedia Efe Warriboy reacts as Alia declares public holiday to welcome Tinubu
Popular comedian Efe Warriboy has slammed Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for declaring Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu, despite the state mourning the recent Yelewata massacre. In a video shared on Instagram, Efe described the governor’s decision as insensitive and a mockery of grieving citizens. The holiday was announced in a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Deborah Ambe, urging residents to turn out en masse for the president’s visit. He said, “I’m trying my best not to be rude while making this video, but given this scenario, it would be difficult.…
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Saying “Amen” to prayers without a transformed life from immorality, iniquity and unrighteousness is spiritual armed robbery – Actress/evangelist, Eucharia Anunobi
Actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has stated that responding with “Amen” to prayers without genuine repentance and a transformed life is equivalent to spiritual armed robbery. In a video posted on social media, Anunobi asserted that individuals who engage in immoral or sinful lifestyles, such as prostitution, fraud, corruption, false prophecy, extortion, gluttony, paedophilia, homosexuality, lesbianism, gossip, murder, or adultery, yet continue to pray without striving for change through Christ, are spiritually robbing God.
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”It is a blessing for a woman to carry her baby in her womb, that’s how God wants it” – Comedian Arole knocks ‘woke’ healthy women who choose surrogacy over being pregnant
Comedian Woli Arole has criticized women who opt for surrogacy despite being physically capable of carrying a child themselves. In an Instagram post, Arole emphasized that it is a special blessing for a woman to conceive and give birth naturally. He argued that unless there are valid medical reasons, women should embrace the opportunity to carry their own children.
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Hypocrites everywhere – APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, accuses Igbos of keeping mute on killings in South East while shedding tears for Plateau and Benue victims
APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has called out what he describes as hypocrisy among people from the South East regarding their calls for justice over killings in places like Plateau and Jos. In a Facebook post, Igbokwe stated that since 2015, there have been ongoing cases of Igbos killing fellow Igbos within the South East, yet many in the region remain silent about the violence at home while being vocal about tragedies in other parts of the country.
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