David Okoye, Author at OHAFIATV

Jan

23

2024

CAN Leaders Congratulate and Support President Tinubu

NewsMetro, Nigeria

Leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) paid President Bola Tinubu a visit at the State House on Monday to congratulate him on his election triumph. Following the meeting, the delegation's leader, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, pledged fealty to Tinubu's administration in a news conference. While acknowledging the difficulties the nation has, Okoh made clear that the visit was an act of support for Tinubu's government. "The general elections of 2023 have come and gone," he declared. By the grace of God, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the president we currently have." While recognizing the longstanding issues in Nigeria, Okoh urged…

Jan

23

2024

By David Okoye

Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Phone Snatcher

NewsKaduna State, Security

The Kaduna police command has successfully captured Yusuf Abdullahi, a 22-year-old gangster known as "malam Y'M," in the Danmagaji area of Zaria LGA. Abdullahi, hailing from Kofan Kibo in Zaria LGA, was apprehended during a routine patrol on Monday at around 1430hrs. The police command's spokeswoman, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed Abdullahi's detention and said he is well-known for stealing phones and forcibly taking away people's possessions from the streets. At the time of his arrest, the suspect—who had been placed on the police wanted list—was discovered to be in possession of potentially hazardous weapons. Prior to Yusuf Abdullahi's court appearance…

Jan

23

2024

By David Okoye

Siblings Face Theft Charges: Twins Accused of Stealing N365,000 from Employer

NewsCrime, Lagos State

The 22-year-old twins Taye and Kehinde Taiwo, together with their brother Israel Taiwo, 20, appeared in the Ikeja Chief Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. They were accused of stealing N365,000. Regarding an incident that occurred on November 11, 2023, at 18, Ogooluwa St., Iju-Ishaga in Lagos State, there are accusations of conspiracy and theft. The prosecutor, ASP Raji Akeem, claims that Taye, a hairstylist, took N365,000 out of his employer Jumoke Oreofero's account by stealing her ATM card. After the heist, Taye ran away, but when he was caught, he accused his brothers of being involved in the crime. The charges…

Jan

23

2024

By David Okoye

FCT Minister Wike Dismisses Kidnapping Surge as Political Ploy

NewsSecurity

Concerning the increasing number of kidnapping instances in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed them as political propaganda carried out by opposing groups. During a press conference, Wike downplayed criticisms aimed at President Bola Tinubu and him, claiming that the critics were politicians trying to topple the government. Wike emphasised the need to comprehend the political dynamics at play when he said that some alarms raised about security incidents were exaggerated for political reasons. Declaring, "Like something just happened here, they tell you it has happened 25 times," he criticised the use of sensationalism. You have to…

Jan

19

2024

By David Okoye

INEC Assures Security and Credibility in Katsina Re-run Election

NewsElections, Katsina state, Security

Voters in Katsina State's Kankara/Faskari/Sabuwa Federal Constituency are expected to be given sufficient protection and a credible rerun election on February 3, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Yahaya Makarfi, the state's resident electoral commissioner, gave this promise at a stakeholders' meeting in Katsina. Following a Court of Appeal order for new elections in 20 voting places spread over two registration areas in the local government regions of Faskari and Kankara, the election will be rerun. According to Mr. Makarfi, the impacted polling units are 16 in the Garagi registration area of Kankara Local Government Area and 4…