RIP Archives - Page 18 of 29

Oct

30

2023

Bandits kill the only teacher in Maro community, Kaduna

MetroBandits, Crime, Kaduna State, Metro, RIP

The sole instructor in the Unguwan Dorowa Bakhira hamlet in the Maro community of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has been slain by bandits. During the early hours of Sunday, the bandits also killed a couple during their attack on the community. Mr. Sunday Akor, the elementary school teacher, is a native of Benue State. As per Maigari Ben, a community leader who verified the occurrence on Sunday, no one was abducted during the assault."They killed a man and his wife as well as Mr. Sunday Akor, a primary school teacher who was a native of Benue State," he…

Oct

28

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Police detain teenager for murdering a mother of 8 children in Gombe.

NewsCrime, Metro, Rape, RIP, Rivers State, Security

The Gombe State Police Command presented eighteen-year-old Mustapha Adamu Isa, also known as Abbati, on Friday in connection with the alleged murder of Aishatu Abdullahi Adda Damori. Unknown individuals murdered Damori, 58, a mother of eight children, in her bedroom last Friday. Speaking at the procession, ASP Mahid Mu'azu Abubakar, a spokesman for the Gombe State Police Command, stated that Muhammad Sani Abdullahi, the deceased's son, filed a formal complaint at Pantami Division, stating that his mother had been killed at 9:30 p.m. with a knife by an unidentified individual.. After receiving reliable information, the investigative team led by Assistant…

Oct

27

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Reps summon Mohbad’s manager and Naira Marley regarding his death, royalty.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Mohbad, Music, Naira Marley, RIP

Singer Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, has been called before the House of Representatives. This is an attempt to ensure that the rights of the late singer Mohbad—also known as Ilerioluwa Aloba—are respected and to address concerns about his works. The House also invited Mohbad's manager, Jiggy Adeoye, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance. In order to facilitate the parliamentarians' October 3 interactive session, Mohbad's manager has been invited. This is a brave move in the right direction to get rightful payment and royalties for the deceased music icon. On September 12,…

Oct

26

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demian paraded by the police in Port Harcourt for killing his lover.

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Rape, RIP

The police in Rivers state have confirmed reports of the murder of a 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt, Justina Otuene, by Demain Okoligwe, a 400 level student of the same institution. Parading the suspect before newsmen today October 26, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka, said on Wednesday, October 25, at about 3.30pm, operatives of Ozuoba Division received a complaint from a good Samaritan and neighbor, name withheld, of Road 20, back of NTA Ozuoba that he went to his house where one Demain Okoligwe ‘m’ a fellow tenant resides and perceived a very bad…

Sep

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abia State And The Darkness In Politics Of Acrimony – Kalu

Abia State, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Crime, Emeka Kalu, Labour Party, Politics, RIP

I condemn in totality the politics of acrimony, killings, and other forms of violence prevailing in the land with the resultant effect of beheading a 70-year-old man in Uturu, Isiukwuato LGA of Abia State. Life is meant to be preserved not to be destroyed as no man is ever gifted or capable of providing any at his will. The killing of such an elderly Labour Party Chieftain in Abia State demonstrates the level of political immaturity in the society, that people muster the zeal to stain blood in the name of politics. In every political contest, a winner must emerge…