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Facts have emerged on how the three victims of Kidnapppers in Ode-Omi in the Ogun waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State were released from their captors. A family source told our correspondent on Monday that the Kidnapppers collected a sum of  N3.5m, a cartoon of schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil and 10 tubers of yam before the victims were released. The police in the state had last Friday said they  had rescued  the son of the Chief Imam of Ode-Omi, Abudulazeez Sanni and two others _ Adams  Bamidele and Jelili Adams - who were abducted last Sunday. The trio where reportedly kidnapped  on the eve of the Eld-el Adha in Ode -Omi, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states. The state commissioner of police, Bashir Makama,  had said no ransom was paid. The source siad, "The Kidnapppers collected  N3.5m, cartoon of  schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil, 10 tubers of yam and a five -litre  keg of  vegetable oil". The ...

Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known by is stage name D'Banj, is one of the few artists  that has come a long way in the Nigeria music industry and has managed to stay relevant since his debut in 2005. D'Banj is now making  his debut in Nollywood with Jade Osiberu's  "Sugar Rush " set for release this Christmas! The music  star  is also the executive producer of the project. Bisola Aiyeola, Omoni Oboli, Toke Makinwa, Tobi Bakare, Nkem Owoh, Adedimeji Lateek, Zack Orji and Bimbo Ademoye are also included in the cast list.

Nigerian stylist CEO  Luminee  has reacted to a viral video which showed one of her maids kneeling down under the sun and people claiming she maltreats them. Posting a video of herself  with all her maids, Luminee denies the allegation. According to her,  "it's has come to my notice that a post was made about myself and the Luminee brand about unfair treatment of my assistant was instructed to kneel outside my house. "First of all, i will like to let everyone know that i wasn't the one who told her to kneel outside, under the sun. "Secondly, she was punished by her Uncle who introduced her to me because of integrity issues. "I always treat my workers like family members; we hang out, take pictures and do a lot together and i will never ask any one of them to kneel in the sun. Even if they offend me badly, i will rather punish them like i can punish my own daughter _ Anjy. "Those who know me closely know that it is not in my character to ...

The  economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to arraign one Mrs Isabella Oshodin today, Monday, for allegedly receiving the sum of ₦22.9 billion  from former  National security adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki. Oshodin will be arraigned alongside a company, Bob Shodin organization limited before a Federal high court sitting in Abuja for fraud and money laundering. A statement in Abuja on Sunday by the acting  EFCC spokesman  Tony Orilade, disclosed that Oshodin and her firm allegedly received  $57.3m and ₦2.3bn from Dasuki. According to the statement, the defendants were said to have on 16 occasions received the money in the sums of ₦500m; ₦125m;₦350m; ₦170m; ₦85m; ₦60m; ₦50m; and others totaling ₦2.366bn. It further said that the  defendants also on eight occasions received $57.2m  in escrow accounts of Bob Oshodin organization Ltd, in contravention of section 15 (2) (b) of the money laundering (pro...

Chigul has in the last few years built a career as a comedienne, actress and singer. Born Chioma Omeruah, the multitalented entertainer  who became a viral sensation after her funny  voice notes spread rapidly on social media, said she doesn't not lead her life trying to stay out of controversy. Speaking during an encounter with SUNDAY SCOOP, Chigul said, "I am just working on being the best  me at every point of my journey. I don't lead my life trying to stay out of controversy, neither do i go courting controversy. I am all about bringing value to every salutation and living peaceful with  everyone. I have strong opinions about things that matter; everything  else is 'nice and easy'. Chigul, who has featured in movies such as The wedding party and Banana Island Ghost, said she constantly looks for roles that challenge her. She started, "I am constantly looking for roles that challenge and require me to bring something different. I am satisfied w...

There are reports that Hamisu  Wadume, the wanted kidnap  kingpin in Taraba has called from his hideout, asking for prayers. Myyoungstarnews reports a source  close to the case saying that the suspected kidnapper  called someone on the telephone, asking for prayers. This is coming as the panel set up by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incidents extended its sitting in the state from three days to two weeks. The senior aide to a  stakeholder in the ongoing investigation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "The panel assured that it would do its work professionally and that the public would be surprised by the shocking revelations  that wouldn't follow after interrogation those involved Wadum's network".  "He called a resident close to my house and told him in Hausa, 'Ku i mana Adua',  meaning, 'you people to pray for me'. "And since then, he has not called again. The p...

Hundreds of women took to the streets on Friday in the Mexico city's  centre to protest violence against women. The demonstrations came after two young women had seperately claimed to have been raped by police in Mexico city overthe past two weeks.  According to dpa reports, fires broke out in several locations, including a police station and a monument to Mexican independence. Masked women also destroyed a bus stop and damaged several police cars with several people  sprayed with paint. A man punched a television reporter during a live broadcast.  Seventeen people were injured, including 14 police and two journalists, according to media reports. The demonstrators were demanding justice for two teens, who were reportedly victims of sexual assault. On the evening of August 3, a 17 year old girl was allegedly raped by several police officers  when she was on her way home. In the second case, a 16 year old girl said a police of...