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Usifo Ataga: Court Orders Chidimma’s Co-Defendants To Open Defence

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Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya, gave this order after dismissing the no-case submission of the second and third defendants in the case.

The Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on Thursday, ordered Chidimma Ojukwu’s co-defendants to open their defence.

Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya, gave this order after dismissing the no-case submission of the second and third defendants in the case.

The second and third defendants are Adedapo Quadri and Chidinma’s sister, Chioma Egbuchu.

The judge then adjourned the case till February 20, 2025, for continuation of trial.

The first defendant in the case, Chidinma Ojukwu, is charged with the murder of the Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Michael Usifo Ataga. She was charged alongside Adedapo Quadri and Chioma Egbuchu for Ataga’s murder.

Ojukwu and Quadri are facing the first to eight counts bordering on conspiracy, murder, and stabbing while her sister, Egbuchu, is facing the ninth count of stealing an iPhone 7 belonging to the late Ataga.

Ojukwu and Quadri were alleged to have conspired and murdered Ataga on June 15, 2021, by stabbing him several times with a knife in the neck and chest.

The incident occurred at No. 19, Adewale Oshin Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

At the resumed hearing of the trial on Thursday, the second and third defendants who had earlier filed a no-case submission, challenging the trial, asked the court to dismiss all charges against them insisting that no case had been made against them to warrant their making a defence.

Through their lawyers, Babatunde Busari, for the second defendant and M.I, Otuaka for the third defendant, they argued that the prosecution had failed to establish any material evidence against their clients.

The state’s prosecution counsel, Yusuf Sule, in his response raised objections to their submissions and asked the court to dismiss the no-case submission applications.

He said, “The prosecution has put forward material evidence linking the second defendant to the charges against him. We call upon him to enter his defense.”

“In response to the third defendant’s application, the prosecution filed a response on November 27, 2024, as per argument in response to this case. We urge the court to dismiss the application for a no-case submission as the prosecution has established material evidence of a stolen phone in the case.

“We, however, call upon the third defendant to enter her defence.”

After listening to the arguments of all counsel in the matter, Justice Yetunde Adesanya dismissed the no-case submission of the second and third defendants.

She ordered them to open their defence and adjourned the case till February 20, 2025, for the second defendant tomorrow start his defence in continuation of trial.

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Deacon Famous Discovers Love in Ghana

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Content creator, actor, and friend Udaya Chidiebere Awesome, popularly known as Deacon Famous, has found love in Ghana. Deacon Famous recently took to social media to announce his engagement to Mawusi Faith, a lovely Ghanaian woman from the Volta Region.

In a heartfelt post, Deacon Famous expressed his joy and gratitude, saying: “Mawusi Faith, it’s an absolute delight to embark on this lifelong journey with you. I waited patiently for the right one, and now I’ve found my perfect match.” He also hinted at a possible Ghanaian wedding celebration, exclaiming, “Ghana, we’re coming again!”

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My daughter planning wedding to pharmacist before murder – Mother of corper beheaded by gospel singer

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Mrs Ojomachenwu Adaidu, mother of Salome, a 24-year-old corps member who was murdered by an Abuja gospel, Timileyin Ajayi, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her daughter’s ambition before she met her untimely death, and asks for justice to be done in matter

What is your relationship with the slain corps member?

I am Mrs Ojomachenwu Adaidu, the mother of Salome Eleojo Adaidu.

Where are you from?

I am from Ogodu in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State.

How old are you?

I am 52 years old.

What do you do for a living?

I am into a small business.

Which tertiary institution did your late daughter attend before going for her youth service?

She graduated from Kogi State University.

How would you describe Salome’s personality and values?

Salome was a wonderful child, hardworking and responsible. Every morning, before I even woke up, she would sweep and tidy the house. Among all my children, she was the most hardworking.

Salome was serving as a youth corps member before the incident. Did she ever talk to you about her plans?

Yes, she told me she wanted to become a doctor after her service year.

What went through your mind when you heard the news?

I felt like my world had ended. It’s a painful experience, and it still feels like a bad dream. People tried to console me, saying I have other children, but no one should go through something like this. It has been extremely difficult. What I want is justice for her. (Sobbing) I am currently very ill.

The suspect claimed Salome was his girlfriend. Can you clarify this?

That’s a lie. Salome was not his girlfriend. He didn’t even know her name. You can see in the video that the killer has a beard. My children don’t like men who keep beards, and Salome had no relationship with him. She already had someone she was dating; a pharmacist. I told her we would do the necessary wedding introduction after her service year.

What do you want the police to do as the investigation continues?

I want the police to thoroughly investigate this case and make him confess what happened. He should face justice for what he did. The way he cut my daughter’s body into pieces is the same way I want him to be dealt with. They should cut him too into pieces; I want to see it done.

How many children do you have?

I now have five children, four girls and one boy. I used to have six before losing Salome.

 Aside from being hardworking, what other qualities did Salome have?

She was very kindhearted. Every time, she received her alawee (youth service allowance), she would buy me drugs, foodstuffs, and provisions. She was so generous, and I miss her deeply. Since her father passed, she promised to stand by me and take care of me.

When did Salome’s father pass away?

He died on May 16, 2024. Now, I’ve lost both my husband and my daughter, two people so close to my heart.

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EFCC officer shot dead, as Yahoo Boys Open fire on anti graft in Anambra.

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An officer of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been shot dead, and another was critically injured during a violent encounter with suspected internet fraudsters in Anambra State.

The incident happened on Friday, January 17, 2025.

The operatives, who traveled from the EFCC’s zonal office in Enugu, were on a mission to apprehend the suspects, commonly referred to as Yahoo Boys.

However, the operation turned deadly when the suspects opened fire on the officers.

One officer, identified as an assistant superintendent who recently passed a promotional exam, was shot dead at the scene.

Another officer sustained severe injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition as of Friday night.

A male suspect was arrested during the operation, but his identity has not yet been disclosed.

It remains unclear whether he has legal representation.

As of the time of reporting, neither the EFCC spokesperson nor the Anambra State Police has issued an official statement on the matter.

Further investigations are ongoing.

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