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Chidinma confess to Killing Michael Ataga All By Herself

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Chidinma confess to Killing Michael Ataga All By Herself

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The Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) has watched the chilling footage of Chidinma Ojukwu confessing to stabbing to death the Chief Executive Officer of Super Tv, Usifo Michael Ataga, all by herself.

It also viewed the grim footage of Ataga’s lifeless body recorded shortly after he was found in a Lagos short-let apartment serviced apartment.

 

 

Miss Ojukwu, a 300-level, Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), is the prime suspect in Ataga’s murder.

She is standing trial for the alleged offence alongside her sister and third defendant Chioma Egbuchu, and second defendant Adedapo Quadri.

 

 

 

They have been on trial since October 12, 2021, when they were arraigned at the high court before Justice Yetunde Adesanya.

According to the Lagos State Government which is prosecuting them, the alleged murder took place on June 15, 2021, at 19, Adewale Oshin Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

 

 

 

At the resumption of proceedings, the prosecution played the video recording from a Compact Disc (CD) on a large screen in the courtroom.

It showed Ataga lying on the floor facing up with his hands spread open wearing a white singlet and boxers stained with blood. His head was close to the wall and there was blood on the floor on his right-hand side.

 

 

 

There were also large blood stains on the floor and the pillow and duvet cover.

The video also showed Ojukwu narrating how she killed Ataga during interrogation by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Olusegun Bamidele from the Intelligence and Tactical Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti, Yaba.
The defendant said she met Ataga through a friend and they started speaking to each other and that on June 13, 2021, he asked her to look for a place for them to stay, so she got the short-let apartment where they ate, drank, took drugs and where he was killed.

 

 

 

Ojukwu said: “After I got the place on Sunday, we were smoking loud, drinking, watching movies and then I went to get food. The drug we were taking got finished and I ordered another one and went downstairs to get it from the delivery guy in the morning; that was on June 14, 2021.

“Then on Tuesday, we drank and smoked loud and I added Rophynol to his drink and we had sex. I was on the bed and he was on the chair. Then later he started disturbing me for more sex. I was tired and after struggling with him, he had his way and still wanted more.

 

 

 

 

“He wanted it, he was no longer himself and I thought he was no more interested in sex, only for him to return to the bed to ask for more sex. I pushed him away, which resulted in him hitting his head against a stool that had a glass. He had a cut on his leg and he became weak.

“I got a knife and stabbed him in the neck, ribs and stomach so that he would not be able to harm me. I tied his hands with hand kerchief.

 

 

“His blood was out and I was scared. I just packed everything, my clothes were also stained with blood, I just packed my things and left.

“I took the knife and handkerchief and when I got home, I threw the knife and handkerchief away.

 

 

“Michael (Ataga) was a friend, that we just talked. I didn’t know him that deep and we did not talk regularly.”

When she was asked in the video if she was assisted in killing the deceased as she couldn’t have done it alone because of his physique, Ojukwu said: “There was nobody that assisted me, I did it alone.

 

 

Asked why she didn’t call for help, she said: “Obviously I was scared that was why I left.”

Asked what was the motive behind her killing Ataga, she said: “There was no motive behind it.”

 

 

 

DSP Bamidele, who is the ninth prosecution witness, also asked Ojukwu why she was using a foreign number and why she hid her number. The defendant responded that she already had a foreign number registered on social media that she used to chat with people.

Asked why the owner of the service apartment didn’t know her identity, she replied: “She didn’t ask for my identification. It was a text that I got. If she had said that the place was not available I would have left for another place.”

 

 

 

On why she used a fake name “Mary Johnson” in opening a bank account, the defendant said she tried her real name but the account was blocked hence her decision to use Mary Johnson.

During examination in chief by prosecution counsel Mrs Adenike Oluwafemi, Bamidele said the police recovered some items from the defendant’s house, including a small pink purse containing two syringes, eight pieces of Rophynol tablets, two sanitary pads, a small perfume, jewellery, an iPhone, a notebook, a diary and an HP laptop.

 

 

Other items were the defendant’s ID card with her name Ojukwu Chidinma Adora, Ataga’s driving licence, Ojukwu’s UBA ATM card, Super net ID card with Ataga’s name, then three other cards that had the deceased’s name and six blank complimentary cards, among others.

In a short ruling, Justice Adesanya dismissed the defendant’s objection and admitted the items in evidence.

 

 

Earlier, the witness showed the court pictures of the apartment.

The three defendants were arraigned on October 12, 2021 on a nine-count charge preferred against them by Lagos State Government.

 

 

Ojukwu and Quadri are facing the first to eight counts bordering on conspiracy, murder, stabbing, forgery, making of bank statements and stealing.

The third defendant, Egbuchu, is facing the ninth count – stealing of iPhone 7 belonging to the late Ataga.

 

 

 

The case was adjourned till October 12, for the continuation of trial.

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OurNigeria News Awards 2024: Adeosun, Mukokomani to Receive TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership

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OurNigeria News Awards 2024: Adeosun, Mukokomani to Receive TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership

 

 

The OurNigeria News Awards 2024 has announced Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun of Nigeria and Brigadier General Mike Mukokomani of Botswana as recipients of the esteemed TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership. The award recognizes military leaders who have demonstrated exceptional service, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication to peace, security, and nation-building.

 

OurNigeria News Awards 2024: Adeosun, Mukokomani to Receive TY Buratai Excellence Award in Military Leadership

 

The awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel. It will bring together distinguished leaders from government, military, business, and civil society to celebrate excellence and inspire progress across Africa.

 

 

According to a press release signed by Sir AK Peters, Chairman of the Editorial Board of OurNigeria News Magazine, Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s military landscape. Renowned for his tactical brilliance, he has played a pivotal role in addressing security challenges across Nigeria and the West African sub-region. His legacy includes modernizing military operations and mentoring future leaders in the armed forces.

 

 

The statement also noted that Brigadier General Mike Mukokomani has significantly influenced regional security in Southern Africa. As a leader in the Botswana Defence Force, he has earned respect for his professionalism, innovation, and commitment to military ethics. His leadership has cemented Botswana’s reputation as a beacon of peace and security on the continent.

 

 

 

The TY Buratai Excellence Award, named after Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), recognizes leaders who have redefined the ethos of military service. It encourages discipline, innovation, and collaboration in tackling Africa’s contemporary security challenges.

 

 

 

The OurNigeria News Awards organising committee extended heartfelt congratulations to the honourees. “Their achievements are not only a source of pride for their respective nations but also a testament to the transformative power of visionary military leadership across Africa,” Peters added.

 

 

 

The OurNigeria News Awards is an annual event celebrating individuals and organisations making significant contributions to Nigeria, Africa, and beyond. By highlighting excellence in various fields, the event fosters collaboration and inspires new achievements for sustainable development.

 

 

 

As the countdown to January 30 begins, the spotlight shines brightly on Lt-Gen. Adeosun and Brig-Gen. Mukokomani. Their stories of resilience, service, and leadership serve as an inspiration for future leaders and a call to action for fostering peace and security across the continent.

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Prophet Ikuru to attend Mahama’s inauguration

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Having prophesied the victory of the president elect of Ghana, John Mahama,the prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos , Nigeria will be present alongside our prominent world and African leaders,including the president of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Mahama tomorrow,7th of January 2025.

Mahama is set to Usher in a new era as he regained the seat he lost,he has promised to revamp Ghana’s economy as he takes the nation of Ghana to the promised land.

Prophet Ikuru who happens to be a friend to Mahama will be present on the Epoch making day because it was easy to wrestle and regain the seat of power

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday approved a total sum of N3,366,815,224,144 as the total budget of the state for 2025.

 

Breaking: Lagos Assembly Passes N3.4 Trn Budget For 2025

 

The approval followed the presentation of a report on the budget by the chairman of the joint committee on appropriation and finance, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, and the subsequent voice votes by lawmakers at a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

 

 

 

The approved budget is made of N1,295,630,197,452 as recurrent expenditure while N2,071,185,026,692 is earmarked as capital expenditure for the year ending December 31, 2025.

 

 

 

Dr. Obasa, thereafter, directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a clean copy of the passed bill to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent.

 

 

The Speaker commended his colleagues for their painstaking efforts leading to the passage of the budget.

 

 

Recall that Governor Sanwo-Olu had on November 21, presented a proposal of N3.005 trillion to the House for approval.

 

 

The Governor, during the presentation, told the lawmakers that the budget has a deficit financing of N408,902 billion adding that the deficit would be financed from external and internal loans and bonds.

 

 

Meanwhile, the House, during plenary on Monday, also passed a bill to consolidate all laws on local government administration in Lagos State.

 

 

The bill further makes provisions based on constitutional amendments as well as amendments by the National Assembly which have direct effects on the local governments in Lagos State.

 

 

Eromosele Ebhomele

– Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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