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Gunmen Abduct Anglican Archdeacon in Anambra State
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted Ven. David Arinze Ajaefobi, the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of St. James’ Parish in Awkuzu, located in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, near the gate of the church.
As of the time of this report, no contact has been made by the abductors. The Anambra State Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the command has not yet received a formal report on the incident. However, a senior police official confirmed the abduction to journalists on Sunday.
Ven. Ajaefobi, who was inducted as the vicar of St. James Parish on April 10, 2022, serves within the Diocese on the Niger of the Anglican Communion. Authorities are expected to initiate an investigation into the incident to locate and secure his release.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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