Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has opened up on why he disobeyed his lawyer’s advice and pleaded guilty to spraying naira, an offense that earned him a six-month jail term. In a recent YouTube interview, Bobrisky revealed that he wanted to tell the truth and take responsibility for his actions, despite knowing it might not work in his favor.
Bobrisky also surprisingly expressed that he had a great time in prison, describing it as a “vacation” and stating that he would love to go back for a short term. He claimed that he was treated with care and kindness by the inmates and officials at the male correctional facility where he was held.
The cross-dresser’s comments have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising his honesty and others criticizing his seemingly cavalier attitude towards the law. Bobrisky’s experience in prison has undoubtedly been a unique one, and his story continues to fascinate and intrigue the public.
A dispatch rider was confirmed dead, and two others were rescued following a multiple-vehicle accident along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The accident occurred near Chevron, heading toward Ikota, along the expressway.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a high-capacity ‘T&M’ bus (AKD 952 XZ) lost control due to brake failure while speeding, colliding with an oncoming ‘KIA RIO’ vehicle (BDG 853 DA). The impact caused the KIA RIO to crash into a dispatch motorcycle (KTU 695 QK) at opposite direction.
The dispatch rider was pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained serious fractures and were rushed to a nearby hospital by a good Samaritan who was driving along the expressway.
Police officers from Ajiwe and Ilasan Police Stations provided security during the rescue operations conducted by LASTMA personnel and other emergency responders.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists, particularly high-capacity bus drivers, to ensure their vehicles are in proper working condition, especially the braking system, before embarking on any journey within or outside the state.
Barely 24 hours after a truck rammed into a vehicle and a pedestrian in the Lafenwa, Abeokuta area of Ogun State killing four persons and injuring two, another truck has crushed two persons to death in the Papalanto area of the state.
The accident according to the spokesman for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, Babatunde Akinbiyi, happened in the early hours of Friday. Akinbiyi attributed the cause of the accident which involved an Iveco Truck with number plate KJA 166 XJ and a Tricycle with number plate TRE 627 VP, to dangerous driving by the truck driver. He added that four people including two males and two females were involved in the accident with the two females crushed to death.
While narrating the accident, the TRACE spokesman added that the truck driver allegedly fled the scene after causing the damage.
He narrated, “According to an eyewitness account, the truck in an attempt to overtake the tricycle while both were in transit inbound Abeokuta, around Papalanto, dragged the tricycle along with it by the side in the process with the tricycle falling in its front before running over it, killing a grandmother and her granddaughter, who were the only occupants in the tricycle on the spot. “Regrettably, the truck driver escaped from the scene before being arrested.”
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has launched a scathing critique of the retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, describing his tenure as the worst in the country’s judicial history.
According to HURIWA, Ariwoola’s leadership was marred by allegations of nepotism, corruption, and a blatant disregard for fairness and justice, severely damaging the judiciary’s credibility.
The association pointed to several instances of nepotism, including the appointment of Ariwoola’s brother to a key position at the National Judicial Council and the judicial appointment of his son to the Federal High Court.
HURIWA warned that these actions have set a dangerous precedent, influencing other judicial leaders to engage in similar behaviour, and undermining the integrity and independence of the Nigerian judiciary.
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is now the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
President Bola Tinubu who returned to the country at the early hours of this Friday, administered the oath of office on her at the council chamber of the state house.
The 66-year old who emerges the second female CJN, succeeds Olukayode Ariwoola who retired from the position yesterday Thursday after berely two years.
The National Judicial Council (NJC) had recommended the appointment of Justice Kekere-Ekun, the next most senior justice of the apex court, as the next CJN.
Justice Kekere-Ekun was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria as the 5th female Justice of the Court and was sworn in July 2013.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello must be made to face the law as he is currently charged with money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion, during his time as governor.
The anti graft agency made this known on Thursday, during an interview on News Central TV.
Speaking at the interview, Spokesman for EFCC, Dele Oyewale said they had declared Bello wanted after multiple attempts to arrest him were unsuccessful and are unaware of his current location.
THE WHISTLER had reported that the Court of Appeal, Abuja on August 20, 2024, ordered Bello to appear before it for arraignment on corruption charges brought against him by the EFCC.
Reacting to the judgement, Oyewale said “the court of appeal is just to amplify the position of the commission and also to establish the fact that we are focused concerning his matter”.
“We are collaborating with both local and international law enforcement agencies to ensure Bello’s arrest.
“As it is now, Yahaya Bello cannot come into the open. He cannot make himself available anywhere because he has become a fugitive, and we all know the instruments of the law.
Anywhere he is sighted, he would be arrested,” Oyewale said.
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has instituted a N500m soft loan scheme for artisans and traders across the state.
The governor, who announced this at the 2023 International Community Day and World Trade Day celebration held at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, said the soft loan, which would be tagged “Oko’wo Irinse Dapo,” would be given to traders and artisans within 30 days after modalities had been worked out.
Abiodun acknowledged the contributions of traders and artisans to the economic development of the state, adding that his administration would not neglect them, as they had been worthy partners in realizing the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda
He said: “In fulfilment of the promise I made in the year 2022, which was to provide N500 million in soft loans for the artisans that we call Okowo Irinse Dapo, I have instructed the Commissioners for Finance, Trade and Investment, as well as Community Development and Cooperative, to work out the modalities for disbursement of this loan.
“The N500 million is available for disbursement. However, we need to work out the details of how this disbursement will be made, and I have given them one month to ensure that our artisans and trade unions begin to benefit from this disbursement.”
The governor also announced the disbursement of grants and subventions to community development associations and area, zonal, and senatorial development committees across the state.
“Today, over 200 Community Development Associations will receive grants ranging from N200,000 to N5 million.
“Additionally, subventions and administrative grants will be allocated to 437 Area Development Committees, as well as 20 Zonal Development Committees and three Senatorial Community Development Committees, namely the Ogun State Community Development Council and the Ogun State Trade Council,” the governor added.
He disclosed that the revolving loan is part of his administration’s initiative that will soon be unveiled to have an Ogun Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneur Scheme tagged OG-YES, adding that it would enable the government to provide loans and grants to various individuals in the State.
The initiative, the governor noted, is part of his government’s contribution to support the efforts of the Community Development Associations and to acknowledge their selfless services in ensuring that communities across the State receive the desired infrastructure for development.
Governor Abiodun maintained that the occasion provided the government with the opportunity not only to recognize the invaluable contributions of communities and other valuable stakeholders but to appreciate them for their communal efforts, which have led to increased economic and social activities in their areas.
“Your support for government programs and activities reflects a strong sense of belonging and a strong sense of partnership in our shared relations to advance the development of the State in line with the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda.
“Today’s occasion is not just to celebrate your efforts and dedication to serving your various communities but to acknowledge your commitment to bridging the gap between the government and the people,” he said.
While assuring that the government would continue to strengthen the community development associations, trades, and artisans for improved service delivery, the state helmsman also assured that his administration’s policies and programs would continue to be people-oriented and community-driven in terms of project selection, implementation, and maintenance.
Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperative, Alhaji Balogun Ademola, in his welcome address, lauded the state government for its supportive role in the development of the communities, imploring the community development associations to continue partnering with the government to make life better for all.
The Chairman, Community Development Council, Chief Taiwo Lucien, noted that communities are built on mutual respect between the government and the people, appreciating the governor for granting the CDAs a marching grant, as well as providing palliatives to the people to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy withdrawal.
He applauded members of various communities for making this year’s celebration the best, assuring that the CDAs will continue to work with the government for the development of the state.
The highlight of the celebration was the conferment of Grand Patron and Patron on the governor and the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo.
A 20-year-old construction worker identified as Adeshina Adewale has been accused of raping a woman in the Itori area of Ewekoro Local Government, Ogun State.
The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, while the woman was suffering from abdominal pain.
According to reports, the victim’s mother, Abiodun Odunlami, who runs a food business in the area, had left her daughter in charge of the shop while she was away.
Due to late sales that night, the lady decided to spend the night in her mother’s makeshift room near the shop.
Adewale, a regular customer, had earlier come to the shop to buy food but was informed that it was sold out. Later that night, he returned, claiming that his company’s gate was locked and he needed a place to sleep.
The lady, trusting him as a longtime customer, gave him the key to a nearby shop.
However, at around 3 am, Adewale allegedly entered the room where the woman was sleeping and raped her.
Four days after the incident, he reportedly returned and apologised, expressing remorse for his actions.
Odunlami said, “He came to our shop to buy food, but my daughter informed him that it was sold out, so he left. Much later that night, he returned, telling my daughter that his company’s gate was locked and he needed a place to sleep.
“Since he had been a longtime customer, my daughter gave him the key to a shop near where we sleep. We had no idea he harboured ill intentions towards her. He left the shop and, at around 3 am, entered my room and raped my daughter.
“He didn’t show up until four days later and began apologising, saying he didn’t know what came over him and expressing remorse for what he had done.”
The victim’s mother further revealed that the suspect tossed her daughter with ₦2,000 after committing the crime.
A 58-year-old man who embarked on 19 days of spiritual fasting has died.
The death of the yet-to-be-named man was confirmed by the Police Command in Lagos State.
Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin who serves as the spokesperson of the command on Tuesday, August 20, said the incident happened in Alagbado axis of Lagos State.
According to Hundeyin, the religious man died at about 6:00 am on Monday, August 19.
The Police spokesperson also stated that the younger brother of the deceased reported the incident at the Alagbado Police Division at about 7:00 pm on the same Monday.
From an account of the younger brother, the deceased died while allegedly undergoing 19 days of dry fasting.
“No foul play suspected, family demands to convey the corpse for burial,” the Lagos Command spokesperson said.
The Oyo Hospitals Management Board has announced that it has concluded its first stage of recruitment process by announcing the shortlist of a total of 1,250 candidates from the 5,000 applications received for an forthcoming Computer Based Test.
According to the Board, the decision to announce the shortlist follows a comprehensive review process involving representatives from the Head of Service, Civil Service Commission, Ministry of Establishment and Training, and the Oyo Hospitals Management Board.
The shortlisted candidates are set to sit for the MCQ on Thursday, where their professional competence and knowledge of current affairs will be assessed. From the initial pool of applicants, 1,000 were deemed professionally qualified for the examination.
Dr. Akin Fagbemi, in his chat with Correspondent of Oduduwa News had affirmed that the delay in conducting the exam was for administrative convenience and to ensure that the most qualified are recruited.
“We are ensuring that not only qualified applicants are selected, but that the entire process adheres to the necessary protocols, especially considering the critical nature of healthcare,” he stated.
Dr. Fagbemi also expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for his continuous support throughout the recruitment process.
He urged all applicants to check their email addresses and mobile phones for important updates regarding the examination details.
