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Many Injured, Shops Burnt as Residents Clash In Ogun. No Life was Lost – Police

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Residents of Lafenwa in Abeokuta, Ogun State, engaged one another in a bloody clash that left several people injured and shops torched.

The clash, which began Monday evening, climaxed Tuesday morning, leading to the destruction of properties worth millions of Naira.

It was gathered that trouble began after a man from the northern part of the country fought another from the South-west. The leader of the former, who was called to mediate, was attacked and injured, leading to his people to take up arms.

“The man (leader) is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ida-Aba.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident, disclosing that, the situation had been brought under control.

He added that no life was lost, contrary to the report that a resident was killed.

“I’m aware of the clash, but the situation has been brought under control and we have made some arrests. I don’t want to disclose the number of persons we have arrested, but we have made some arrests.

“But, contrary to what people are insinuating, no life was lost, but people were injured while shops were also burnt and property destroyed.”

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UNN Suspends Lecturer Over Alleged Involvement with Four Female Students

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Chigozie Odum, following allegations that he impregnated four students within four years of his appointment.

The suspension, which was officially communicated through a letter signed by the institution’s Deputy Registrar, Mrs. Achiuwa F.C., on behalf of the Registrar, comes after investigations into the matter.

While the alleged incidents reportedly occurred around 2019/2020, the university reached the decision to suspend the lecturer only two weeks ago.

The institution has not disclosed further details regarding additional disciplinary actions or ongoing investigations into the matter.

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Breaking News: Lagos Gets New Commissioner of Police

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The Police Service Commission has officially approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. The announcement was made today, Monday, 17th February 2025.

Prior to this appointment, CP Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. He hails from Kwara State and has held several key positions throughout his career, including Force Public Relations Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Airport, Deputy Commissioner of Police for Finance and Administration, and Deputy Commissioner for General Investigation.

CP Jimoh has also received extensive professional training in various areas, including Combat Operations at the Mobile Training College in Maiduguri, the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan, and Weapons of Mass Destruction Countermeasure Training in the United States.

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My children are my pillar of Life – Nollywood Actress Bukky Wright opens up on struggles with depression

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Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has opened up on her challenges and struggles with depression and how she overcame them.

Bukky Wright, during a discussion with media personality and comedian Teju Baby Face on the Teju Baby Face show, spoke about her battles with depression.

She disclosed how she was on depression medication to help curb the killing issue.

She revealed that her children had to step in and help her overcome the problem.

The versatile actress gushed on her children, calling them her first critique and pillar. She stated that she loved them all her life, and the same was reciprocated towards her.

Bukky Wright noted that her children urged her to stop stressing out and take time to have fun.

She said, “There was a time when I was depressed. Yes, I was taking depression antidepressants. But my children had to wean me out of it. They have always been my number one critique.

I don’t know if I could call my children my pillar of life and they know that I would love my life for them.

So, they tell me, hey, Iya, you have been loving your

life for us; now it is time to live for you. Enjoy yourself and have fun…”

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