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Lagos: NURTW Chairman condemns attack on female driver, vows justice

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April 15, 2025

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The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, widely known as Tafa Sego, has strongly condemned the recent assault on Miss Yetunde Amole, a female driver who was brutalised by a street thug in the Ajah area of Lagos.

Receiving Miss Amole at the union’s headquarters in Oko Oba, Agege, Adio expressed outrage over the incident and offered his full support.

He made it clear that the union does not tolerate violence or intimidation, especially against law-abiding drivers going about their daily work.

“The individual who assaulted Miss Amole is not a member of our union. He is a well-known area boy and not affiliated with the NURTW in any capacity,” Adio said.

Miss Amole had visited the NURTW headquarters to formally report her ordeal, a move that Adio praised as brave and necessary.

In response, he reassured her and all commercial drivers that the union is committed to protecting its members and partners from harassment.

“No genuine member of this union has any business with harassment or misconduct,” Adio stated. “Our members are trained to conduct themselves with discipline and respect.”

He lauded the swift intervention of the Lagos State Government in apprehending the suspect and emphasized that the union would continue to work closely with authorities to ensure justice is served.

“We will ensure that Yetunde Amole gets justice in this instance. This will serve as a strong warning to others not to harass any driver in the state,” he declared.

Adio concluded with a firm warning to union members: misconduct will not be tolerated under his leadership.

He also urged the public to show greater respect for commercial drivers, many of whom face daily risks just to earn a living.

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We have been unfairly blamed for insecurity in Imo State – IPOB

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April 24, 2025

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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it is being unfairly accused and blamed for insecurity plaguing Imo State, stressing that emerging information has vindicated its position.

This was contained in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful,

The group referred to a viral video in which an individual, allegedly known as “Gentle Yahoo,” claimed involvement in criminal activities in Imo State.

The statement said the individual made allegations about being influenced by certain actors with vested interests.

IPOB stated that the video supports its repeated denials of involvement in the insecurity in the region.

“We, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, once again assert that we are not responsible for the insecurity, kidnappings, or other criminal activities in Imo State.

“The video circulating online, which features a man identifying himself as part of a group previously involved in such activities, suggests attempts were made to implicate IPOB, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and our leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” IPOB said.

The group stressed that it has consistently communicated through official statements and broadcasts that its mission is peaceful and geared toward the advocacy for self-determination.

It also urged the public and media to exercise caution and conduct thorough investigations before attributing blame.

“We expect responsible media and public institutions to critically evaluate such claims and avoid hastily labeling IPOB or ESN in matters of regional insecurity,” the statement added.

IPOB called for transparency and accountability in governance and encouraged residents of Imo State to demand clarity and justice concerning the ongoing insecurity in their communities.

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Dr. Kunle Adeniji’s body was found after kidnappers’ demand met

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April 24, 2025

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Sometime in February, Dr. Kunle Adeniji, a national director of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was kidnapped alongside his brother’s family in Abuja.

Despite the kidnappers collecting a ransom, Dr. Adeniji’s life was not spared.

According to reports, Dr. Adeniji was visiting his brother’s residence in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, when armed gunmen struck.

During the abduction, Dr. Adeniji’s brother’s wife, Esther, was shot and later dumped in a community in Niger State.

The kidnappers demanded a N350 million ransom from Dr. Adeniji’s family.

50 million naira ransom was reportedly paid.

However, in a heartbreaking twist, Dr. Adeniji’s body was found after the ransom was collected, indicating that he was killed by his captors.

The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of security measures in the country and the increasing brazenness of kidnappers.

Dr. Adeniji’s brother and son were kidnapped along with him but both survived the ordeal.

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AGF assures probe of ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over corruption allegations

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April 23, 2025

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The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assured that former NNPCL Group CEO Mele Kyari will face investigation following petitions demanding his probe.

Speaking through Winifred Adekunle, a deputy director at the Ministry of Justice, Fagbemi promised that “whatever questions you have asked will be addressed appropriately” after lawyers from the “Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law” marched to submit their April 23, 2025 petition.

Protesters under “Concerned Citizens Against Corruption” also staged a two-day demonstration at the AGF’s office, calling for Kyari’s immediate investigation over alleged mismanagement and opaque transactions during his five-year tenure.

The petition accuses Kyari of facilitating questionable refinery rehabilitation deals—highlighting a $400 million investment claim by Matrix Energy despite a $1.5 billion Federal Executive Council approval—and servicing a $2 billion debt through crude allocations.

The group urged the AGF to review all agreements under Kyari’s administration, launch a fact-finding investigation to quantify losses, and establish a commission of inquiry to recover misappropriated funds and ensure accountability.