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John Ogunsemore

I'm a University of Lagos-trained journalist, but I consider myself more of a content writer these days. I've read almost every novel written by Chinua Achebe, Jeffrey Archer and Dan Brown. I'm an expert Scrabble and draughts player who is also excellent at swimming. I know the capital cities of no fewer than 45 African countries by heart. Try me!

Metro

AK-47 wielding gunmen kill one, abduct many passengers in Osun

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2021 0

Field Commander, Amotekun Corps in Osun, Amitolu Shittu has confirmed the killing of one passenger and kidnap of many others by AK-47-wielding gunmen in the state.Shittu spoke Wednesday after visiting the scene of the Tuesday evening…

Metro

“Herdsmen” kidnap UK-returnee farmer in Lagos, get N15m ransom

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2021 0

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly got N15 million in ransom after kidnapping a UK-returnee farmer and his brother in Lagos.The farmer, who owns Ikorodu Integrated Farm, was said to have visited the farm located in Shalabo…

Crime

EFCC Arraigns Dutch Couple, Company for $330k Oil Vessel Fraud

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2021 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arraigned a Dutch couple, Peiter Borremans and Nkechi Borremans for suspected fraudulent dealings involving a marine tanker vessel to the tune of $330,000.The anti-graft…

Politics

Wike reveals why Ortom, Bala Mohammed’s reconciliation occurred

John Ogunsemore Mar 3, 2021 0

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) encouraged Governors Samuel Ortom and Bala Mohammed of Benue and Bauchi states respectively to resolve their differences so that the “inefficiency”…

Features

Intelligence report available on those profiting from insecurity – NSA

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), says intelligence reports at his disposal show that certain individuals are "making capital" out of kidnapping and other criminal acts in the country.Monguno warned…

Politics

Not all governors are like you – Kwankwaso hails Wike’s strides in Rivers

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rab'iu Kwankwaso says Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike stays back in his state to provide dividends of democracy to the populace unlike some of his colleagues.Kwankwaso stated this on Tuesday…

Politics

Those destroying Nigeria won’t give up easily – Mailafia

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia says Nigeria's enemies abhor change because the present dysfunctional system favours them.According to him, those that "have benefitted from the current…

Politics

ACF dares Matawalle to name those behind kidnappings

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has challenged Governor Bello Matawalle to name those behind the kidnapping of the 317 schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe.The pan-Northern group stated this Tuesday through a…

Business

(Video): Shoprite Workers Protest Takeover By Nigerian Mgt

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

Staff of Shoprite Nigeria on Tuesday staged a protest to call on its departing South African management to pay them off before handing the popular retailer to its new Nigerian management.The company had said in August 2020 that it…

Features

Fire erupts at Army headquarters

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

There has been a minor fire incident at the Nigerian Army Headquarters Complex in Abuja Tuesday morning, The Herald can report.Confirming the fire incident, the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima said in a…

Features

Buhari, Atiku celebrate release of Jangebe schoolgirls

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says the release of 279 schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Zamfara state filled him with "overwhelming joy".The president stated this in a statement signed by his Senior Special…

Business

Successful Africans keeping others poor – Reno Omokri

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri says majority of Africans remain poor because the successful ones among them hoard vital information that made them successful.The US-based pastor stated this in a Monday night Facebook post while…

Features

JUST IN: Zamfara announces release of Jangebe schoolgirls

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

The Zamfara State Government has announced the release of 279 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe abducted last Friday.The Governor, Bello Matawalle, announced the return of the schoolgirls in a series of tweets on…

Metro

Policeman slips into coma after Bauchi gov’s convoy accident

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

A policeman attached to the convoy of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, was on Monday rushed to hospital after losing consciousness in an accident involving the convoy.The policeman, who has not been named, was said to be in…

News

Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu’s a “nobody”, wants to put Igbo youths in harm’s way…

John Ogunsemore Mar 2, 2021 0

The Founder of Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), Ralph Uwazuruike, says the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is a “nobody” who only wants to put Igbo youths in harm's way by pitching them against the security…

Metro

DSS invites leader of Northern traders for blocking food delivery to South

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mohammed Tahir, the President of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AUFCDN), over his group's blockade of food items coming from the North to the South.…

Features

PDP “not a party of excuses” – Wike shades APC

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not seek to evade blame for failure by making excuses like the All Progressives Congress (APC).He therefore urged the APC and other political parties to…

Politics

You’re an “excellent lawmaker, fearless democrat” – PDP hails Senator…

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as an “excellent lawmaker and fearless democrat” as he clocks 66.The party stated this in a statement signed by the National Publicity…

Opinion

Food blockade of south by north – not in Nigeria’s best interest – By Fredrick Nwabufo

Fredrick Nwabufo Mar 1, 2021 0

No region in Nigeria is a self-sufficient archipelago. None is more fortunate in human and material assets than the other. Each region has its unique quality and contributes a consequential substance to Nigeria. None is greater than the…

Oil and Gas

Dangote Grooms Nigerian Engineers to Manage Refinery Complex on Completion

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The management of Dangote Oil Refinery is preparing young Nigerian graduates to take over the management of its 650,000 barrels per day single train refinery when it becomes operational in 2022.Already, the company has trained several…

News

“Grandmother” tag: Okonjo-Iweala accepts Swiss newspaper’s apology

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The new Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says she has accepted the apology offered by Swiss newspaper Aargauer Zeitung which derisively tagged her a "grandmother".She stated this in a tweet on…

Opinion

Igboho now S’West’s most popular, powerful man – Fani-Kayode

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says popular Yoruba activist is "by far the most popular and powerful man in South Western Nigeria".He stated this in a statement on Monday, urging Yoruba people to support the Ibadan,…

Features

Nigeria’s forests have become ungoverned spaces, hideouts for criminals – Lalong

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, says Nigeria’s forests have become “ungoverned spaces where criminals are using as hideouts to terrorize the people”.Lalong stated this in a goodwill message he delivered at the Inauguration…

Opinion

Nigeria failed Kagara and Jangebe schoolchildren? By Fredrick Nwabufo

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

I see the vapid and tepid response of the Buhari administration to the slew of juvenile abductions as the prodrome of elite bias. Yes, the proportion of response a challenge receives is metered by the social estate of those affected. This…

Politics

“Blanket amnesty” for bandits may produce other criminals – Ndume

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has advised against granting "blanket amnesty" to bandits, warning it could breed another form of criminals.Ndume (APC - Borno South) stated this on Sunday while weighing in on…

Politics

Attempted arrest: Why I petitioned IGP – Sunday Igboho

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

Popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho says he has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu over his attempted arrest by security agents on Friday.Igboho described the attempted arrest, which…

Politics

Yakasai: DSS denied my son access to family, lawyers – Father of sacked Ganduje aide

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

Popular Second Republic politician, Tanko Yakasai has criticized the Department of State Services (DSS) for denying his son, Salihu, access to family and lawyers.DSS picked up Salihu Yakasai, who is popularly known as Dawisu on Twitter,…

Government

Revealing those behind Zamfara schoolgirls abduction will shock Nigerians – Matawalle

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has said that full disclosure of everything he knew about Friday's abduction at Government Girls’ Secondary School, Jangebe would leave Nigerians shocked.Matawalle stated this Sunday while…

Religion

We’ll never back homosexuality – Anglican Communion in Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Mar 1, 2021 0

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) on Sunday affirmed its rejection of homosexuality, vowing to defend the gospel of Jesus Christ.The Primate, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, made the position of the church known in a statement on…

News

COVID-19: SERAP writes Adamu over ‘missing billions’ in water ministry, agencies

John Ogunsemore Feb 28, 2021 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Minister of Water Resources Engr. Suleiman Adamu, to explain the “billions” allegedly missing from the ministry and agencies.In a Freedom of Information (FoI)…