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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!

Law

EFCC Arraigns ‘Mama Boko Haram’ On Fresh N41.7m Fraud Charge

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The Maiduguri Zonal Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ on a fresh three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretense to the…

Metro

2 kidnappers caught with N1.5m ransom collected from victims

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The Niger State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects from different parts of the state over alleged armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of Indian Hemp.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed…

Ticker

Gambia: Goodluck Jonathan’s mission yields massive dividends

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The supporting role being played by former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan towards reviving the stalled constitutional review process in The Gambia has begun to bear fruits.This is as the political parties and parliamentarians have…

Politics

Why we endorsed Makinde as South-West PDP leader – Lagos chapter

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has reiterated its support for Gov. Seyi Makinde, as the leader of the party in the South-West.The Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, said in a statement on…

Religion

Boko Haram: “No Christian will carry those weapons to kill fellow humans” – CAN…

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disagreed with a comment by the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, that Christians are among members of Boko Haram.Zulum stated this in an event in Lagos, where he also claimed…

Features

Christians in Boko Haram: “It’s a lie from the pit of hell” – Fani-Kayode…

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has lambasted Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for claiming that Christians are among members of Boko Haram.Zulum stated this in an event in Lagos, where he also claimed that…

Security

2 suspected bandits arrested after shooting at fishermen in Kaduna

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

Nigerian soldiers have arrested two suspected bandits, Ibrahim Muhammad and Muhammad Badamasi.The duo was said to be part of a gang that shot at some fishermen at Kungor village river bank, in Damakasuwa District, Kauru local government…

News

Nigeria must abolish state of origin to develop – Bishop

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

A Bishop of the Methodist Church, Dr. Sunday Onuoha, says the inclusion of state of origin biodata in Nigeria is one of the stumbling blocks to national cohesion and development.Onuoha, who is a co-chair of the Interfaith Dialogue Forum…

Ticker

How soldiers aided Fulani herdsmen to terrorise us – Ogun monarchs petition Nigerian Army

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

Some traditional rulers in Ogun State have accused soldiers of conniving with Fulani herdsmen to terrorise their subjects.This was contained in a petition forwarded to the Brigade Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala,…

Metro

Bandits abduct Kaduna prof from home, kill son

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

A Zaria, Kaduna State-based professor, Aliyu Kuregu, has been abducted and his son killed by bandits.The incident reportedly occurred when the assailants raided the professor's home on Sunday night.The Senator for Kaduna Central in…

Metro

Nigerians react as techie David gets robbed, shot dead in Lagos

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

A young IT expert, David Ntekim-Rex, was on Friday robbed and shot to death on the streets of Lagos.It was gathered that the victim was returning home when the incident occurred in the Jibowu area of the stateThe Jibowu axis is a…

Metro

Policemen watched, did nothing as herdsmen attacked us – Oyo farmer

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

Seun Isaiah, a victim of a Friday attack by Fulani herdsmen on four farmers in Igangan in Ibarapa North LGA of Oyo State, has blamed the police for not stopping the attack.Isaiah was rumoured to have died in the attack in which the…

Metro

IGP reacts as policemen fight off Kaduna bandits attack

John Ogunsemore Jan 18, 2021 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has commended personnel attached to Police Mobile Force – 9 Squadron, Kano, for repelling an attack on their convoy by bandits in Kaduna State.The Force Public Relations Officer…

Politics

PDP loses former chairman

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is heartbroken over the death of its former Zonal Chairman, North East and paramount Ruler of Mbamnga Chiefdom in Taraba State, Amb. Emmanuel Quiltomi Njiwah.In a Sunday statement signed by its…

Videos

(Video): Latina develops ‘magic spell’ to stop men from ever cheating again

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

A Latino woman who claimed to have discovered a magic spell to stop men from ever cheating has given a video demonstration of how the spell is cast.In the video, the woman who goes by the moniker @yourtarotgodmother on Instagram placed…

Ticker

Photos: Wike, wife storm wedding of lawmaker’s daughter

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Wike on Saturday graced the traditional wedding ceremony of the daughter of Hon. Kenneth Chikere, the member representing Port Harcourt 1 Federal Constituency in…

Tribute

Buhari mourns ex-minister Martins-Kuye

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family, friends and associates of former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sen. Jubril Martins-Kuye, who died early Sunday in Lagos.The president’s condolence message was conveyed in a…

Politics

Stop Buhari from selling public properties to fund 2021 budget – SERAP tells Lawan,…

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila to urgently review the 2021 appropriation legislation to…

Government

FG directs foreign diplomats to obtain NIN

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

The Federal Government has mandated foreign diplomats to obtain the National Identity Number (NIN).In line with the directive, the Federal Government said it has approved the setting up of an enrolment centre for members of the…

Tribute

Updated: Ex-Minister Martins-Kuye Dies In Lagos

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

Former Minister of State for Finance and Minister of Commerce and Industry, Senator Jubril Martins-Kuye has died aged 78.It was learnt that the Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State-born ex-minister died in his Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos…

Tech

WhatsApp: Threat To User Privacy Started In 2016 – Report

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

WhatsApp's updated terms of use and privacy policy which set tongues wagging last week may just have awoken users to a practice that dates back five years.Many users expressed misgivings about how much data the messaging app would…

Metro

Husband beats Nigerian wife to death in Italy

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

An Italy-based Nigerian lady identified simply as Temitope has been beaten to death by her husband.The victim's brother who identified himself as Seye took to Twitter to disclose this Sunday morning.He disclosed that Temitope and…

Politics

Those against restructuring don’t understand it – Odigie-Oyegun

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun says most critics of restructuring are against the idea because they do not understand it.He said that restructuring of the federation, if…

Politics

2023: S’Easterners should contest on merit, not zoning – Ex-Adamawa governor

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

Former Governor of Adamawa State, James Bala Ngilari, says the South-East stands a better chance of producing the president on merit than relying on zoning.He said that the geopolitical zone is populated by many competent persons that…

Government

School resumption: Reps oppose Jan 18 date, give reasons

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

The House of Representatives has opposed the Federal Government's announcement of January 18 as the date for resumption of schools across the country.The lawmakers also demanded an extension of resumption for at least three months,…

Politics

2023: We’ve no objection to Southern presidency – ACF

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says it will not support any candidate or particular region but will also not object to the South producing the president in 2023.National Publicity Secretary of ACF, Emmanuel Yawe stated this while…

Metro

Suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ caught trying to dump dead girlfriend’s body

John Ogunsemore Jan 17, 2021 0

A suspected internet fraudster popularly called 'Yahoo boy' has been arrested by the police after he was caught trying to dump the lifeless body of his girlfriend in a bush in a community in Delta State.Although the identity of the…

News

Scores of bandits neutralized in Kaduna

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2021 0

The Nigerian military has eliminated scores of bandits at Farin Ruwa area of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State.The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a security…

Politics

2023: Nnamdi Kanu being used to thwart quest for S’East presidency – Igbo group

John Ogunsemore Jan 16, 2021 0

The coalition of South-East Professionals Network in Nigeria and Diaspora (CSEPNND), an Igbo professional group, says Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is being used by desperate politicians to scuttle the region's…