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Dispatch Rider Absconds With $45,000

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Dispatch Rider Absconds With $45,000

 

 

Sadly, a trusted dispatch rider, Philip Samson, who has worked with the company for more than 13 years, stunned and disappointed his boss and colleagues when he took $45,000 meant for the operation of the company and ran to Kogi State from Lagos State, hoping he would not be found and caught.

Dispatch Rider Absconds With $45,000

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Hundeyin, revealed this development to newsmen..

 

 

Hundeyin explained that the suspect was tracked and trailed to Anpka area of Kogi State where he was arrested and had since been charged to court.

 

 

According to Owohunwa, on July 20, 2023 at about 1:40pm, a complaint was received that a company’s dispatch rider absconded with a parcel containing $45,000, money meant for office use.

“Investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, one Philip Samson, aged 40, who had been in the employ of the company for 13 years, and recovery of the stolen money, at Anpka Area of Kogi State where he ran to. The suspect has been charged to court,” said Owohunwa.

 

 

 

In another development, the state Police busted two suspects who allegedly specialised in stealing engines and selling the same to their criminal receivers.

 

 

 

The Command on June 24, 2023 at about 2am said a fisherman at Yaba waterfront woke in the morning and discovered that his boat engine had been stolen.

 

 

 

Upon receipt of the complaint, Police operatives embarked on an investigation that led to the arrest of 41-year-old Felix Ylonfu and 35-year-old Alpha Gerard.

 

 

The CP said that efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen boat engine and to arrest the criminal receivers, adding that the suspects will be arraigned as soon as the investigation is concluded

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From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

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From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

By George Omagbemi Sylvester

 

Once hailed as the “Giant of Africa,” Nigeria now limps on broken legs — economically battered, politically rudderless, and morally bankrupt. It is no longer just the brain drain that should worry us; it is the soul drain. Nigerians — students, professionals, entire families — are fleeing not just to Europe or North America, but to Ghana, a nation we once dismissed as “small brother.” This is not just ironic. It is humiliating. And it is a direct consequence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) taking power in 2015.

 

From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

The APC’s takeover, starting with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, marked the beginning of a free-fall. What followed was a decade of despair, capped now by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — another APC patriarch — who has inherited and worsened the crisis. The result? Every airport terminal has become a departure lounge for the talented, the young, and the fed up.

 

From Giant to Beggar: The Tragic Collapse of Nigeria Under APC Rule

 

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Pro-democracy group tells Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity, political repression

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Pro-democracy group tells Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity, political repression

Pro-democracy group tells Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity, political repression

 

 

 

The United Democratic Coalition (UDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in Zamfara, citing worsening insecurity and a breakdown of democratic order in the state.

 

Pro-democracy group tells Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity, political repression

 

The demand was contained in a statement on Friday signed by Abdulrahman Danladi, president of the coalition.

 

Danladi described Zamfara as “a state under siege,” accusing the state government of abandoning its constitutional duty to protect lives and uphold democratic principles.

 

“The situation in Zamfara has gone from troubling to terrifying. Armed groups operate freely, citizens are at the mercy of bandits, and yet those elected to speak up are being silenced,” the statement read.

 

He was referring to the recent suspension of 10 lawmakers in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, whom he said were punished for raising concerns about insecurity and illegal mining in their constituencies.

 

“What we are witnessing is not just lawlessness — it is executive tyranny. These lawmakers were elected by the people and have a duty to speak out. Instead of listening to them, the state assembly, clearly acting on orders, has shut them down,” Danladi said.

 

He likened the political tension in Zamfara to the recent situation in Rivers state, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara governed with just four lawmakers after a split in the House of Assembly — a scenario that prompted calls for federal intervention.

 

“If Rivers with four lawmakers sparked talks of emergency rule, how is Zamfara with 10 suspended lawmakers and spiraling violence, not a national concern?” Danladi asked.

 

“The same standard must apply. Democracy is being murdered in Zamfara in broad daylight. If the federal government could consider intervening in Rivers, it must not turn a blind eye to the breakdown in Zamfara.”

 

“We are calling for a six-month state of emergency in Zamfara to allow security forces to take control, restore peace, and return the state to constitutional order.”

 

The group also demanded the immediate reinstatement of the suspended lawmakers and an investigation into what it called “executive interference” in the legislature.

 

“This is not the time for political correctness. It is the time for leadership. The people of Zamfara are under siege — both by bandits and by those who should be protecting them,” the statement added.

 

Zamfara, one of Nigeria’s most troubled states, continues to face persistent attacks from armed groups, with thousands displaced and dozens killed in the past year alone.

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Ariya247 Exclusive : I Got Inspired Through Prayers, Says Ugochukwu Obi

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Ariya247 Exclusive : I Got Inspired Through Prayers, Says Ugochukwu Obi

Ugochukwu Innocent Obi was born into the family of Obi Okereke, originally from Uhuolugho Ngodo Isuochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. He was born in Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, and later moved to Lagos, where he spent a significant part of his early life.

In 2010, he relocated to the United States to further his career in government contracting, earning multiple certifications in the field. Currently, Mr. Obi is a contracting professional for the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as a preacher, author, and gospel artist.

His faith journey began in 1995 when he became born again, leading him to serve in pastoral roles across various countries. As a gospel artist, he has released several songs, including You Alone, Holy One, Elohim, Let Me See You, Let It Flow, The Light of Your Presence, Arise from the Wings, Spirit of the Living God, and I Give You Praise.

Speaking on his inspiration for gospel music, Mr. Obi shares, “My motivation comes from God. Whenever I pray, I hear the sounds of heavenly music and find myself singing new songs. My desire is to bring these divine melodies to life here on earth.”

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