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Inside Lagos: Confusion As 7-Yr-Old Disappears In Mushin

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The parents of a seven-year-old boy, Adam Afolabi, have been thrown into panic after he disappeared while running an errand in the Mushin area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that Adam and his siblings were at their parents’ residence in Mushin when his sister, Zainab, told him to help her buy biscuits at a shop located close to where they live.

Things, however, took another turn when the minor, who left his sister to buy the biscuit, did not return home.

Bothered by the development, Zainab, while trying to ascertain why her younger brother had yet to return, traced him to the shop and discovered that he was nowhere to be found.

She, however, raised the alarm over her missing brother, and a search party was set up to locate Adam’s whereabouts.

Zainab, who spoke to our correspondent on Sunday, said shortly after her brother went missing, people in the neighborhood claimed they saw him running to a destination but never knew that his whereabouts were unknown as of then.

She said, “I was inside the house when I sent him to buy biscuits and go for his extra lessons. Someone said while on his way to buy the biscuits, he went down the street because a mallam sells biscuits down the street but I don’t know if that was where he went.

“It is only his lesson class that is inside the compound. People said they saw my brother on Tuesday night when we were looking for him, and that he was just running. They didn’t know that we were looking for him at the time.”

Adam’s father, Kazeem, while lamenting over the incident, said he had yet to locate the whereabouts of his son since he went missing on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.

Kazeem said, “I was not around when it happened; I was at work and when I returned, I was told that he was sent to buy biscuits.

“I have searched everywhere for him. I have searched the place he usually goes for lessons and the store where he was sent to buy the biscuits but we discovered that he didn’t even get to the store.

“We reported the case at the Alakare and Olosan police stations in Mushin. I was still at one of the stations yesterday and was told that they had not seen anything.

“Even when I heard that they saw some children, I rushed down to the station but the police said the children were girls and no boy among them.

“They said any time they see a boy, they will call me; they have my phone number. I’m not okay. I’m still running up and down because of the situation.”

The distraught mother, Kafayat, urged the Lagos State Police Command to help her locate the whereabouts of her son.

“I’m very sad. I don’t know how to explain myself but I’m sad. I’ve not seen my son for five days. We also alerted neighbors and they are assisting us to check around for him,” she said.

Contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said, “I don’t have any information on that because the case is yet to be brought to my notice.”

Earlier reports had it that six children went missing in Idi Araba in the Mushin Local Government Area of the state in 2021.

The missing children were identified as Abdullahi Mohammed, Umairah Umar, Abubakar Sadiq, one Shittu, Abdullahi Olanrewaju, and Abdulahad Ibrahim.

A similar situation had plunged the community into panic after four children went missing in the community about two years before the 2021 incident.

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My Only Regret In Life Is Bleaching My Skin — Toke Makinwa

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Toke Makinwa, famous Nigerian media personality, has revealed that bleaching her skin is her only regret in life.

Toke made this known during a recent interactive session with her fans on the X (formerly known as Twitter) platform.

A fan had asked, “If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?”

In response, the media personality noted that regret is exhausting and bleaching her skin was the ‘dumbest’ thing she ever did.

She, however, said she is grateful for her good genes and money, which suppressed the side effects of the skin bleaching.

Toke said, “Nothing. Regret is so exhausting! Wait, maybe bleaching my skin. It was the dumbest thing ever and I’m just so thankful for good genes and money cos….”

Meanwhile, Toke Makinwa has disclosed that she underwent surgery to remove 13 fibroids from her body.

Makinwa explained that she had always known something was wrong because she had a very big tummy, irregular periods, and a bulge when she lay down.

She narrated that fibroids affected the majority of women in her family and some had to remove their wombs.

Makinwa made the revelation following the release of Stephanie Coker’s documentary titled “Where the Heck is My Period.”

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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Ohanaeze Distances Self From Peter Obi’s Vilification Of Umahi

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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Sunday condemned the unfair slander that Peter Obi and other opponents had perpetrated against Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.

Obi and his backers had publicly blasted Umahi for overseeing the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, claiming it was a waste of tax dollars.

In a statement released by its Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze stated that the organisation remained unwavering in the face of a barrage of unjustified criticism and unfounded insults directed at Umahi’s visionary efforts and the Lagos Calabar Coastal Road.

It said the cacophony of disparagement and negative fervour surrounding these transformative initiatives raised eyebrows and prompts reflections on the true motives behind such aggression; clearly not in the interest of the Nigerian people.

“In response to the recent controversies clouding the Lagos Calabar Coastal Project, Ohanaeze Ndigbo unequivocally denounces the unjust vilification aimed at Senator Dave Umahi by Peter Obi and other detractors.

“Setting the records straight, Ohanaeze calls for private dialogue and constructive engagements rather than resorting to public confrontations that could impede the much-needed infrastructural development in the Southeast.

“The recent expressed interest by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in reconstructing major federal highways in the Southeast is a monumental step towards remedying decades of neglect, exemplified by ongoing projects like the Markudi-Nsukka-Nightmile-Enugu,the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, the Aba-Ikot Ekpene-Calabar Expressway and others, enabled by innovative Cement Technology,” the body said.

Ohanaeze urged Obi to seek diplomacy and engage privately with Umahi to gain firsthand insights into critical national development projects.

The organization stressed the importance of fostering respectful dialogue and discouraged actions that could sow discord among the Igbo community and Nigerians at large.

The body said it is privy to intelligence reports debunking the baseless arrest rumours swirling around Obi, dismissing these as spurious fabrications propagated by malicious elements seeking to undermine the transformative infrastructure strides led by the Tinubu administration under the able stewardship of Umahi.

“It is imperative for Peter Obi to refrain from public acrimony towards Senator Dave Umahi, a stalwart of progress and development in Nigeria and the Southeast, in recognition of the monumental efforts by President Tinubu and Umahi to rectify longstanding infrastructural deficits in the region.

“The Southeast craves an infrastructural revolution that transcends political affiliations, cherishing progress over petty opposition accolades,” Ohanaeze stated.

Ohanaeze emphasised its clarion call for unity and mutual understanding and reiterated support for the contentious Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, asserting that the shoreline falls under the Federal Government’s Right-of-Way jurisdiction.

“Ohanaeze reaffirms the unwavering solidarity of Nigerians and the Igbo community in championing President Tinubu and Senator Umahi’s laudable efforts in advancing national infrastructure, exemplified by the recent allocation of a 2.75 billion compensation fund for affected property owners along the project’s Right-of-Way.

“In conclusion, Ohanaeze Ndigbo remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering harmonious dialogues, unity, and progress for all Nigerians. The organization echoes a clarion call for collaborative advancement to ensure a prosperous and united Nigeria,” the body said.

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AY Makun, Seyi Law, Others Grace Dedication Of Ali Baba’s Triplets In Lagos [PHOTOS]

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Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, had a dedication ceremony for his triplets, and in attendance were celebrities like AY Makun, Seyi Law, Chi Girl, MC Lively, and many more.

Gathering Ali Baba’s friends, family, and business associates, the celebration was held on Sunday at Lagos.

An event at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ The Lord Central Parish in Lekki, served as the kickoff for the dedication.

At an event centre on Hakeem Dickson Street in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, there was a reception held after the service.

Other guests at the event included Chigul, Bunmi Davis, Ajebo Comedian, and Adebola Williams.

Ali Baba had on April 1 announced that his wife, Mary was delivered a set of triplets.

Many, however, did not believe the information which they tagged April Fools’ message.

 

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