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Breaking:One of the Alleged Accomplices Of Enugu Native Doctor Identified as A Succesful Business-man Who Post Religious Content On Facebook

May 31, 2025 (updated May 31, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Nigerians have been left shocked by the identity of one of the accomplices arrested alongside an Enugu native doctor who engages in kidnapping and ritual k!llings.

Food tours On May 26, a 13-year-old girl was kidnapped by three men while walking to the farm with her father.

By May 27, the cries of the girl alerted locals to the compound of Obi Obieze, a popular native doctor also known by other names such as Obu Onyeka, “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show”. There, the teen was discovered tied up to be used for ritual.

The bodies of other victims were discovered buried in a soakaway pit, including a heavily pregnant woman (read here).

Angry residents burnt the house and cars while the native doctor absconded. He has now been captured while trying to flee the country.

Meanwhile, the police released a statement that partly reads: “The operation also led to the arrest of three male suspects connected to the crime, namely: Uche Kingsley Agumba, aged 33; Ilo Nweze Onyedikachi, aged 36; and Ejike Odinwankpa, aged 38.”

Acquaintances said on Facebook that he regularly travels from Aba to Enugu to attend church programs, only for it to now be alleged that while in Enugu attending those church events, he also patronised the native doctor who engages in ritual k!llings.

He also had church stickers in his shop, cars, and house

Uche Kingsley was seen as a successful businessman who sells building materials in Ariaria, Aba, and furniture materials at Iloabuchi, Port Harcourt.

A look at his Facebook page shows him always advertising building materials or posting religious content.

What breaks my heart is the double life he was living. Reports say he was caught trying to abduct a little girl to renew his ritual charms. His arrest reportedly led to the discovery of a native doctor who was burying his victims in soakaway pits. I still can’t wrap my head around it.

I called a friend in Ariaria to confirm, and he told me it was true—Uche is the one. He also said Uche is still religious. The same church stickers are all over his shop, his car, and even his house. It’s like he never stopped pretending.

I’m not here to judge, but this has left me shaken. Someone we knew, someone we trained with, someone we thought stood for God—now exposed as a ritualist and kidnapper?

Nigerians have now gone to his Facebook account to leave comments expressing shock at his actions.

NewsBREAKING: Appeal Court overturns High Court judgment, reaffirms validity of Kano LG elections

May 30, 2025 (updated May 30, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the ruling of the Federal High Court in Kano regarding the local government elections conducted in October, 2024.

ObasEmpire recalls that the APC had filed a suit with the Federal High Court, seeking to stop the elections based on allegations that the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Sani Malumfashi alongside some commissioners were card-carrying members of the ruling NNPP.

Justice Amobeda ruled in their favor and ordered a halt to the polls but the elections were conducted regardless.

While delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Oyewumi of the appeal court stated that the Federal High Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the case, let alone deliver a ruling on it.

Consequently, the Court of Appeal upheld the appeal filed by the Kano State Government and affirmed the validity of the October polls.

As at the time of filing this report, the APC has yet to respond to the judgment and calls placed to the spokesperson of the party, Ahmad Aruwa by this reporter went unanswered.

Tension mounts over Epe/Ijebu-Ode toll as May 31 protest looms

May 30, 2025 (updated May 30, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Frustration is growing across border communities in Lagos and Ogun States following the sudden introduction of toll charges on the Ijebu-Ode–Mojoda–Epe Road by the Ogun State Government.

Stakeholders from Lagos Epe Division have expressed strong opposition to the policy, citing economic hardship, lack of transparency, and continued silence from Ogun authorities despite earlier consultations.

The discontent reached a boiling point on April 30, 2025, when a stakeholders’ meeting held at Rolak Hotel in Ijebu-Ode brought together civil society groups under the Coalition of Epe Division Groups and other concerned delegations.

While the Lagos portion of the road, from Epe to Mojoda, was rehabilitated during the administration of former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the Ogun section, stretching 14.7 kilometers from Mojoda to Ijebu-Ode, was completed under Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Without prior notice or public engagement, the Ogun State Government began tolling its section of the road, triggering widespread criticism.

The rates: N1,000 for cars and standard buses, N1,500 for mini buses, and N2,500 for trucks and trailers, have been described by commuters and residents as excessive and burdensome.

A formal communique was submitted to Ogun officials at the meeting, articulating strong opposition to the toll charges and calling for reconsideration.

Representatives of the Ogun State Government requested one week to deliberate and issue a response.

Nearly a month later, no feedback has been provided.

The Ogun State Government pleaded for time, but several weeks have passed and nothing has been heard. The continued silence is both disappointing and disrespectful,” a spokesperson for the coalition said, expressing growing frustration over the lack of engagement from state authorities.

In response to the deadlock, civil society organisations and community leaders have announced plans for a peaceful protest scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025

Protesters are expected to gather at Mojoda Garage, a symbolic location at the boundary between Ogun and Lagos, to demand fairness, transparency, and community inclusion in infrastructure-related decisions.

Multiple efforts to obtain a response from the Ogun State Government have so far yielded no results, with officials remaining unreachable at the time of reporting.

Atiku Demands Resit for Students Affected by Late night WAEC

May 29, 2025 (updated May 29, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the conditions under which students in various parts of Nigeria were forced to sit for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, calling the situation a “national disgrace” and demanding a resit of the affected examination paper.

In a statement issued on Thursday following widespread reports of students writing their exams in dark and unfit environments across the country, Atiku expressed deep concern over what he called a “damning indictment of our systemic failure to uphold the most basic standards in public education.”

He wrote, “The recent report of students sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination in appallingly dark and unfit conditions across the country is nothing short of a national disgrace. That this outrage occurred just a day after the world marked International Children’s Day only deepens the shame.

This is not merely an unfortunate incident — it is a damning indictment of our systemic failure to uphold the most basic standards in public education.

It is unacceptable, unjustifiable, and utterly indefensible that in 2025, our children are forced to write critical national exams in pitch darkness like second-class citizens.”

Atiku also demanded the retake of the affected examination paper in all affected centres, warning that anything less would be a “grave injustice to the students whose futures hang in the balance.”.

This incident must awaken our national conscience,” he wrote. “It must compel immediate and sustained investment in critical social infrastructure, with education as the foremost priority — not in rhetoric but in tangible action.”

He further stated that while students share responsibility in preparing for examinations, the authorities failed in ensuring conducive conditions, and it would be “utterly unjust to allow students to suffer the consequences of such gross institutional negligence.”

Atiku concluded his statement by urging relevant authorities to establish and enforce minimum environmental and infrastructural standards for all high-stakes national examinations to prevent a recurrence.

We must never allow such a shameful scenario to repeat itself — not under our watch,” he wrote

A similar situation was also reported at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Taraba State, where candidates narrowly escaped injury after their classrooms collapsed during a storm on Wednesday evening.

ObasEmpire reports that viral videos on Wednesday revealed candidates sitting for the 2025 WASSCE English Language examination late at night without electricity, using lanterns and mobile phone flashlights.

The West African Examinations Council, attributed the delay in the conduct of the 2025 English Language paper on heightened efforts to curb examination malpractice, particularly the leakage of question papers.

However, the National Association of Nigerian Students condemned WAEC for the delay calling the shift of the exam from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “insensitive” and a “gross disregard for the safety and well-being” of candidates, especially in rural areas.

NANS also criticized WAEC’s internal security lapses, arguing that students should not be made to suffer for the body’s failure to prevent examination malpractice.

Panicking Putin Begs Europe’s Closet ally for Potatoes as Food Crisis Unravels

May 29, 2025 (updated May 29, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Vladimir Putin is demanding urgent potato imports from Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, while he delays supplying the ally with promised notorious Oreshnik horror missiles. Putin has made the shameful admission that he has run out of spuds – one of his country’s leading food staples – amid economic meltdown during his war with Ukraine.

It now appears Belarus will not get the lethal missiles until after Lukashenko supplies Putin with new exports of potatoes which have spiralled in prices in Russia. The Minsk tyrant has even cancelled sanctions against imports from the EU to stock up to supply Russia

It was in January that Lukashenko, 70, boasted to journalists that he would have the lethal Oreshnik missiles from “my elder brother” Putin, 72, “any day now”. Oreshnik is nuclear-capable, but Putin insists it is almost as destructive with a non-nuclear warhead and “unstoppable” by the West.

Targets would be incinerated, he said, by missiles unleashing a temperature of 4,000C, almost as hot as the surface of the sun.

Putin is believed to have only used the “game-changing weapon” once – last year against Ukraine in Dnipro city, without a live warhead.

Lukashenko’s security chief Lt-Gen Alexander Volfovich revealed this week that the Oreshnik deployment has not happened and is only now expected to “by the year’s end”. This contrasts with Lukashenko insisting in January: “Any day now, we’ll have the Oreshnik systems.”

Volfovich denied speculation that the chronic delay indicates a problem with a missile that has not undergone usual tests by its makers.

“Preparations are proceeding as planned,” he claimed. “Let others think – perhaps abroad – that [Oreshnik] won’t be in Belarus. But we know exactly where it is, and how it functions.”

A deployment means the Oreshnik could hit Britain in less than nine minutes, Russia has boasted.

Having failed to meet the missile deliveries, Putin insisted he needed Lukashenko to send him potatoes.

The Belarus ruler – a Soviet-era potato farmer – told his officials: “There has been a lot of talk, especially after a meeting chaired by the Russian president [Vladimir Putin], who joked about potatoes. The issue is very serious to us. How?

We know how to grow potatoes above all things. We should grow enough for ourselves and for Russia…. We need to help our brothers, the Russians. Besides, this is not charity. This is good money, good prices.”

This came as Putin previously told a Kremlin audience: “Speaking of potatoes, my father got me into this. It’s not easy work, planting these potatoes, then weeding them. Robotics, at first glance, is more interesting….

“Yesterday, I repeat, I also met with representatives of…the agricultural sector. As it turns out we don’t have enough potatoes. I talked to Alexander Lukashenko and he said: ‘We have already sold everything to Russia.’”

Lukashenko removed his own ban on importing potatoes from the EU to boost supplies amid the new order from Putin.

Emefiele Appeal final Forefeiture Order of 753 Housing Unit Estate

May 28, 2025 (updated May 28, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to overturn a judgment granting the government full control of a substantial estate in Abuja comprising 753 housing units.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier obtained a court order to seize the estate, situated in the Lokogoma district of Abuja.

Initially, the estate was linked to another unnamed former government official. However, Emefiele, through his legal representative A.M. Kotoye, contends that he ought to have been involved in the proceedings, as he holds an interest in the property. He is now seeking the Appeal Court’s reversal of the lower court’s ruling.

I was unaware of the forfeiture,” Emefiele asserts.

He informed the court that the EFCC published the interim forfeiture notice in an obscure section of a newspaper, making it difficult to detect.

Additionally, Emefiele explained that he was simultaneously managing three criminal cases in both Abuja and Lagos, which hindered his ability to notice the publication.

He further accused the EFCC of deliberately concealing the forfeiture case from him, despite their ongoing engagement with him on other charges.

The trial court, however, dismissed his claim, ruling that the EFCC had followed due process and that the newspaper notice was sufficient.

The judge declared that the notice “could not reasonably be described as hidden.”

Dissatisfied, Emefiele lodged an appeal on April 30, 2025, requesting the Court of Appeal to: reverse the judgment delivered on April 28, 2025; annul the interim and final forfeiture orders dated November 1 and 2 December 2024 respectively; and grant his application filed on January 28, 2025.

He argued that the trial court had misconstrued his application and erroneously dismissed it without proper consideration of critical facts, asserting that the orders were founded on “hearsay, suspicion, and no proper evidence.”

Emefiele also maintained that he possessed both legal and equitable interests in the estate, despite the court’s assertion that he failed to provide proof of ownership.

The entire ruling is a miscarriage of justice,” Emefiele declared.He added, “The failure of the trial judge to properly evaluate the affidavit and documents before him is perverse and has caused a miscarriage of justice.

The orders were made in breach of the 1999 Constitution and are therefore null and void.”

Meanwhile, Emefiele’s legal team has written to the Minister of Housing, urging the government to halt all plans to sell the estate until the appeal is resolved.

We are aware that the properties may soon be sold to the public. We have already served the EFCC with a notice of appeal and an injunction,” the letter stated.

The federal government had recently announced intentions to auction the estate to low- and middle-income Nigerians.

It Will Be Impossible For Tinubu To Get Reelected’ – El-Rufai

May 28, 2025 (updated May 28, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that it will be impossible for President Bola Tinubu to get reelected in the 2027 election

This News reports that this comes barely a week after the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and that of the National Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, also expressed confidence that Tinubu would be reelected because he is the sole candidate of the party.

Similarly, the APC Governors endorsed Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate during its summit in Abuja.

However, in an interview on the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national updates, El-Rufai said anybody who thinks Tinubu can get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria.

In the short snippet making the rounds online, the former Governor said nobody would vote for Tinubu in 2027, considering the current economic and political situation in Nigeria.

El-Rufai added that he does not see a pathway for Tinubu, irrespective of the crisis in the opposition parties.

He said, “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible for Bola Tinubu to get re-elected. I don’t see a pathway for him, no matter how disorganised the opposition is. Who will vote for him? But that’s my own opinion.”

Trumps Warns Putin is ‘Playing with fire’ Amid Rising Tensions

May 27, 2025 (updated May 27, 2025) Published by viviaopar

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning about Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Putin is “playing with fire” in a comment that has reignited discussions about U.S.-Russia relations. According to a report from The Hill, The provocative remark, made during a recent public appearance, reflects Trump’s ongoing focus on his past interactions with Putin and signals concern about Russia’s current geopolitical maneuvers. As global tensions simmer, Trump’s statement underscores the delicate balance of diplomacy and power on the world stage.

Trump, who has often spoken of his ability to maintain a working relationship with Putin, suggested that the Russian leader’s recent actions are pushing boundaries that could lead to serious consequences. While Trump did not specify which actions prompted his warning, analysts point to Russia’s ongoing military activities, energy policies, and assertive foreign policy as possible triggers. The comment comes at a time when U.S.-Russia relations remain strained, with issues like Ukraine, cybersecurity, and NATO’s expansion fueling discord.

During his presidency, Trump emphasized personal diplomacy, often citing his rapport with Putin as a means to stabilize bilateral ties. High-profile meetings, such as the 2018 Helsinki summit, showcased Trump’s preference for direct engagement over confrontation. However, his latest statement marks a shift in tone, suggesting that Putin’s current trajectory may be testing the limits of diplomatic goodwill. “He’s playing a dangerous game,” Trump added, hinting at the potential for escalation if tensions are not managed carefully.

The broader context of Trump’s remark includes ongoing global challenges. Russia’s role in Ukraine, its influence in energy markets, and its strategic partnerships with other nations have raised alarms in Western capitals. Some observers interpret Trump’s warning as a critique of the Biden administration’s approach, which has leaned heavily on sanctions and multilateral pressure. Trump’s comment may also foreshadow his foreign policy priorities, should he seek office again, emphasizing a blend of strength and negotiation.

As the international community watches closely, Trump’s words highlight the high stakes of U.S.-Russia relations. Whether Putin will heed the warning or continue on his current path remains uncertain, but the statement has sparked renewed debate about how best to navigate one of the world’s most critical geopolitical relationships.

Lawyer To Face trial For alleged Attempt of Mislead AGF

May 27, 2025 (updated May 27, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The police have dragged an Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, over an alleged attempt to mislead the Attorney General of the Federation into dropping a criminal case.

Giwa and a co-defendant, identified as Bukola, are facing three counts bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation.

The charge, marked CR/150/25, was filed by the Inspector General of Police and accused the defendants of fabricating a letter purportedly from the chambers of prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Awa Kalu, to mislead the AGF into halting a pending criminal case.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on June 28, 2024, when the defendants allegedly forged and dispatched a letter titled “Urgent and Solemn Appeal to Suspend the Arraignment of Our Colleague Victor Giwa on Charge Number: CR/222/2023.

The letter, addressed to the AGF and written on the official letterhead of Awa U. Kalu (SAN), requested the suspension of Giwa’s arraignment scheduled for July 2, 2024, before Justice Bature of the High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

The prosecution alleged that the forged letter falsely claimed to be from Kalu’s chambers and argued for the withdrawal of charges against Giwa in the interest of “natural justice, equity, and fair play.”

Giwa, along with property developer, Cecil Osakwe, and others, is facing separate nine counts involving alleged illegal eviction, criminal intimidation, threats to life, and property damage amounting to N300m.

In the current case, Giwa and Bukola were charged with conspiracy to commit forgery and impersonation (punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code Act, 2004).

They were also accused of dishonest execution of a fraudulent document and false personation of a legal practitioner.

The prosecution is being led by Rabiu Usman from the Legal/Prosecution Section under the authority of the Inspector General of Police.

At the scheduled arraignment before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday, proceedings were stalled due to the absence of both defendants.

Defence counsel U.J. Udo explained that Giwa was bereaved and had travelled for his sister’s burial, requesting an adjournment.

Justice Onwuegbuzie granted the request, adjourning the matter to September 15, 2025, for arraignment.

He, however, issued a stern warning that no further delays would be tolerated.

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They’re both your members’, Davido introduces Cubana Chief Priest, Franklin to Tinubu

May 26, 2025 (updated May 26, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Singer David Adeleke popularly known by the stage name, Davido has introduced his friends, Cubana Chief Priest and Ubi Franklin to President Bola Tinubu.

Davido introduced his friends to the president at the Presidential Villa over the weekend.

He described his two friends as the president’s people and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

His words, “They are both your members, sir, they are APC.”

Also speaking to the president, Franklin, a known PR manager in the entertainment industry said he was invested in the 2023 campaign.

Franklin said, “I went to 15 states with you during the campaign in 2023.”

To this, President Tinubu responded, “Very good, we succeeded and made it to the presidency.”

In his response, Chief Priest added, “We will succeed again in 2027.”

Recall that Chief Priest had earlier met with the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

His meeting with the vice president caused some mixed reactions with many Nigerians condemning his kneeling position while greeting Shettima.

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