Police Arrest 53 Cultists In Abeokuta On Their Way To Perform Night Rituals

The Ogun State police command  said on Tuesday  that it has dislodged  no fewer than 53 student cultists of Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta,while on their way  to the venue of a nocturnal ritual ceremony in Abeokuta.
It was gathered that the state branch of the National Association of Seadogs, popularly called Pyrates’ Confraternity, hinted  the police who  laid an ambush for the suspected student cultists at about 11:30pm last Friday around Lafenwa/Rounda area of the state capital.
Confirming the development, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi said that the police received information that some suspected student cultists were planning to hold a ceremony in a suburb of the state capital.

Jonathan Kick-starts N162.9bn Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday kick-started the N162.9 billion Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Project in Niger State.
Mr. Jonathan in his speech, said that the hydro dam project, when constructed, would generate 700 mega watts of electricity for the country.
He said the Zungeru Hydro Electricity Power Project was conceived in 1982, but due to constraints of funds the construction work could not commence and that his administration had now solved the financial challenge by making funds available to build the dam.

Emir of Bungudu Dies at 95

The Zamfara State Government on Tuesday announced the death of the Emir of Bungudu, Ibrahim Ahmad, at the age of 95 years.
A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Birnin-Magaji, said the monarch died on Tuesday at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, after a brief illness.

Cook Arrested For Stealing N21.9m From His Master

A professional cook, Celestine Emmanuel, who allegedly stole cash and property valued at N21.9 million, on Tuesday appeared at a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
Mr. Emmanuel, 29, who resides in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, is facing charges of conspiracy and stealing.
The prosecutor, Felix Ifijen, told the court that the accused stole gold jewellery, shoes, wrist-watches, camcorders, cameras, designer sunglasses and cash.

Pirates Kidnap Oil Tanker Crew in Nigeria

Armed pirates attacked an oil products tanker off the coast of Nigeria and abducted an unknown number of crew, security sources said on Tuesday.
The Nigerian-flagged MT Matrix was boarded by gunmen in the early hours of Saturday about 40 nautical miles off the coast of oil-producing Bayelsa state, two security sources said, in a stretch of water often targeted by pirates.
There were 12 Pakistani and five Nigerian crew aboard the vessel when it was attacked, one of the sources said.

Deaf, Dumb Bus Driver Arrested

A deaf and dumb commuter bus driver has been arrested at Apongbon area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria for driving on BRT lane.
Officials of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit arrested the 33-year old driver, Sunday Ogunola on Monday with passengers in his bus who were unaware that he was deaf and dumb.

Pasuma Loses Range Rover Sport To Armed Robbers

Orobokibo crooner, Pasuma Wonder, according to recent reports,was dispossessed of his metallic silver colour Range Rover Sport by armed robbers.

The car with registration number MUS 830 AP, was snatched from the leading Yoruba musician yesterday night around his neighborhood.