Bandit Attacks Empty Kogi Community, Turn Okunran Into Ghost Town

Residents of Okunran in Yagba West LGA, Kogi State, have abandoned their homes following rising insecurity, leaving the community deserted. A video obtained by SaharaReporters shows empty streets, abandoned houses and no signs of daily life, with locals describing the area as a ghost town. The development follows recent bandit attacks in the region, including the abduction of over 30 worshippers from an ECWA church in nearby Aiyetoro Kiri Bunu. Although some victims were later released after negotiations and ransom payments, fear has driven residents of Okunran to flee their homes.

N11.9 Million Disappear, Mawogi Health Centre Na Ghost Town – Residents Shout “Wahala oo!”, Call EFCC, ICPC Make Dem Enter Matter

Residents of Mawogi community for Abaji Area Council, FCT, don dey shout tori as N11.9 million wey suppose build Primary Health Care Centre vanish. Civic tech organisation, MonITNG, report say facility dey overgrow with weeds and total neglect, even as community don provide sand, wood, labour and open special account to make project transparent. According to the report, after fund release, Head of Department of Health, Dr. Mansur Ashafa, allegedly tell project committee make dem transfer all money go private company, Shamgaj Integrated Service Limited. People talk say dem pressure dem to sign documents, but construction stop sharply, leaving health centre incomplete. MonITNG dey call ICPC and EFCC make dem investigate, warn say na human right matter be this as Mawogi residents dey suffer despite all their sacrifice. Wahala oo, who go answer this one?

Bauchi Audit Exposes Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges, and Parastatals: How Did ₦Billions in Public Funds Go Unaccounted For, Why Were Revenues Unremitted, and Who Will Be Held Legally Responsible?

How did institutions meant to uphold discipline, transparency, and public trust become hubs of financial disorder? An audit investigation by WikkiTimes reveals widespread financial mismanagement across Bauchi State’s universities, polytechnics, colleges, hospitals, agencies, and parastatals, raising urgent questions about accountability, oversight, and the future of public finance in the state.

The Auditor-General’s report shows a consistent pattern: payments without documentation, unretired advances, missing revenue, inflated costs, forged or incomplete records, and expenditures without approval. These violations were not isolated to ministries or Government House—they extended deep into educational institutions and public agencies that are supposed to set standards in record-keeping, training, and ethical governance.

At Sa’adu Zungur University, the state’s flagship institution, auditors recorded ₦63.5 million in payments without supporting documents, ₦12 million in unretired advances, ₦48 million in vouchers not presented for audit, ₦9.1 million in receipt discrepancies, ₦14.5 million in inflated diesel costs, and ₦84.2 million in unremitted tax deductions. Another ₦101 million was not posted to the cash book, making the trail of funds impossible to trace. An institution named after a symbol of moral discipline now stands accused of systemic financial indiscipline.

At Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, auditors uncovered what they described as one of the most detailed cases of financial breakdown: ₦21.4 million in government revenue with no evidence of remittance, ₦13.4 million in undocumented payments, ₦15.1 million in vouchers withheld from audit, ₦28.6 million in store purchases not entered into ledgers, and multiple unretired advances and imprests. Additional red flags included ₦32.8 million in unauthorised payments, ₦5.7 million paid without documentation, and ₦5.2 million in soft loans without proof of recovery.

Other institutions followed the same pattern. A.D. Rufa’i College of Legal Studies recorded millions in undocumented, unauthorised, and unacknowledged payments, alongside major store ledger discrepancies—echoing earlier reports of student exploitation. At the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences, auditors flagged bank reconciliation gaps, voucher irregularities, and cash-book discrepancies. Health agencies, including the Specialist Hospital Board and Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, were cited for diesel payments without retirement records and funds disbursed without approval.

The audit further exposed revenue losses in parastatals. At Yankari Express Corporation, auditors recorded a staggering ₦165.5 million gap between revenue collected and bank lodgements, alongside missing vehicles, undocumented spare parts purchases, and multiple unsubmitted vouchers. At Yankari Game Reserve, findings included unauthorised payments, ghost beneficiaries, unaccounted revenue, undocumented diesel purchases, and unexplained bank withdrawals—suggesting deep-seated weaknesses in financial controls.

Perhaps most alarming is what did not happen. According to the audit, missing vouchers remained missing, unremitted revenue was not accounted for, advances were not recovered, and disputed sums were not refunded. Explanations submitted by institutions failed to resolve the issues, leaving large portions of public funds in limbo.

The report also outlines the legal consequences. Under the 1999 Constitution, all public spending must be authorised by law, with the Auditor-General empowered under Section 125 to refer violations to the House of Assembly. The ICPC Act criminalises abuse of office, while the EFCC Act classifies tax non-remittance and fund diversion as economic crimes—offences that remain prosecutable even after restitution.

This investigation forces urgent questions: How did so many institutions operate for years without basic financial controls? Why were revenues collected but never remitted? Who authorised payments without records? And will the ICPC, EFCC, and lawmakers move from exposure to prosecution? As billions of naira remain unaccounted for, Bauchi’s audit report is no longer just a financial document—it is a test of whether public office will finally be matched with public accountability.

Transport Fares Spike By Up To 50% Across Enugu As Christmas, New Year Rush Catches Commuters Off Guard

Transport fares across major routes in Enugu State have surged by as much as 45 to 50 percent less than 12 hours to Christmas Day, leaving many commuters shocked and frustrated as they struggle to travel for end-of-year festivities. SaharaReporters checks conducted on Wednesday revealed that commercial transport operators abruptly increased prices across both inter-city and intra-city routes, citing festive traffic imbalance and rising operational losses.
On the popular Old Park–Eke Obinagu route, fares that previously ranged between ₦400 and ₦500 now cost between ₦700 and ₦800. Similarly, commuters traveling from Old Park to Abakpa, who usually paid ₦400 to ₦500 depending on the time of day, were forced to part with as much as ₦800. Passengers using the Holy Ghost–Agbani Road axis also experienced sharp increases, with fares jumping from ₦500 to ₦900.
Intra-city transportation has not been spared either. Short-distance trips that once cost ₦150 now attract ₦300, while routes previously priced at ₦200 have doubled to ₦400. The sudden hike has disrupted travel plans for many residents, particularly low-income earners trying to reunite with family members during the festive season.
Commercial drivers defended the increase, explaining that the Christmas travel pattern has created a one-way passenger movement, leaving them stranded without return passengers. According to several drivers at Old Park, vehicles often return empty after dropping passengers in residential or rural areas, forcing operators to factor return costs into outgoing fares to avoid running at a loss.
“This festive period is different,” one driver explained. “People are traveling mostly in one direction to their villages. If we don’t adjust fares, we won’t be able to cover fuel and maintenance costs.”
However, commuters have strongly criticised the development, describing it as exploitative and poorly timed. Some passengers argued that with fuel prices lower than in previous months, transport fares should not be increasing. Others accused drivers of taking advantage of the Christmas rush to make excessive profits.
Calls have grown louder for government agencies and transport unions, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), to intervene and regulate fares during festive periods. As of the time of reporting, efforts to get responses from union leaders were unsuccessful.
With Christmas and New Year celebrations fast approaching, residents say they are left with little choice but to bear the burden of higher transport costs, adding further strain to an already difficult economic season.

COPS HUNT 12 GUNMEN AFTER TAVERN MASSACRE IN SOUTH AFRICA

A squad of killers rolled up to a packed tavern in Bekkersdal, opened fire, and vanished before anyone could blink.

Now police are chasing ghosts. The shooters came in a white kombi and a silver sedan, shot into the crowd like it was target practice, then kept firing as they drove off.

According to the SAPS, at least 9 people were killed and 10more hit.

Cops say the tavern was fully licensed. And the motive? Still a mystery.

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A Canadian man won a $3.6 million lottery but had to claim it through his girlfriend’s bank account because he didn’t have an active one. Days later, she ran off with another man and 'ghosted him.'

He escaped prison, hijacked a plane… and vanished for 40 years.

The Outlaw Who Refused to Be Caught — George Edward Wright

New Jersey.
A 19-year-old makes a terrible decision — a robbery that ends in a man’s death.
The court gives him 30 years.
George Edward Wright walks into prison with his entire youth already stolen.

But Wright isn’t built for cages.

Eight years later — 1970 —
he pulls off a daring prison escape, disappearing so completely
his guards only find an empty cell where he once slept.

America’s search begins.
No clues.
No sign.
Just silence.

Until the silence explodes.

The Hijacking That Shocked the World

September 1972.
A Delta DC-8 lifts off with 86 passengers…
and five members of the Black Liberation Army on board.

Wright is one of them.

Mid-air, they take the plane.
Hostages cry.
The crew freezes.
The hijackers demand $1 million —
but with one bizarre twist:

The FBI agent delivering the ransom
must show up in nothing but a swimsuit
so he can’t hide a gun.

The world stares, stunned.
The authorities obey.

Under the nose of the FBI,
the hijackers escape to Algeria —
and for the second time,
George Wright slips through America’s fingers.

The Ghost Life

One by one, his partners are caught.
Wright?
He becomes a shadow.

New country.
New name.
New life.

He drifts across borders, unseen —
until finally settling in Portugal,
married, a father, living in a quiet seaside town
where neighbors know him simply as the man who tended his garden.

Four decades.
No arrests.
No trials.
No spotlight.

Just a fugitive life lived in calm daylight.

The Final Twist

In 2011, the FBI finds him.
Handcuffs click shut —
the United States demands him back.

But Portugal looks at the case, the paperwork, his citizenship…
and says no.

No extradition.
No return to prison.
No undoing the life he built.

George Edward Wright walks free.

He spent 40 years outrunning the law…
and somehow, the law finally stopped running after him.

Army Withdraws Soldiers From Ondo Tantita Coordinator After Allegations of Illegal Escort, Intimidation

The Nigerian Army has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all soldiers allegedly serving as personal escorts to Chief Idowu Asonja, the Ondo State coordinator of Tantita Security Services. The directive, issued by the Chief of Army Staff, follows reports that soldiers accompanied Asonja to nightlife outings, palace confrontations, and political events without official approval.
The decision comes amid rising tension in Okitipupa, where protesting Tantita workers accused Asonja of diverting salaries for two years and inflating payrolls with ghost names. Youths also alleged arson, assault, and disrespect toward traditional rulers, including the Jegun of Idepe-Okitipupa. They demanded withdrawal of soldiers, relocation of Tantita’s office, a public apology to the monarch, and a full corruption probe. Evidence of alleged payroll fraud is set to be submitted to Tantita’s Delta headquarters.


#OndoState

#NigerianArmy

#TantitaSecurity

Tantita Security Boss in Ondo Accused of Salary Diversion as Workers Protest Two Years Unpaid Wages

Tension is rising in Okitipupa, Ondo State, as Tantita Security workers protest two years of unpaid salaries and accuse the state coordinator, Chief Idowu Asonja, of payroll manipulation, salary diversion, and abuse of office. Aggrieved workers stormed the palace of the Lisa of Idepe-Okitipupa, pleading for intervention and alleging falsified staff lists and ghost workers. Youth groups in Ikale land also accuse Asonja of leading armed men to destroy a chief’s residence and disrespecting traditional authority. They are demanding a full probe, withdrawal of soldiers, relocation of Tantita's office, and an apology to the Jegun of Idepe. Community tension remains high as calls for Tompolo and federal authorities to intervene intensify.

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Trump’s threat: Whoever wrote your October 1 speech doesn’t like you, Pastor Adeboye tells Tinubu.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has criticised a section of President Bola Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Day speech on security, saying whoever wrote the speech for the president “does not like him.”

Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City Campground, Adeboye said, “I almost spoke last month when I heard the speech of my in-law (Tinubu), particularly that section that spoke about security. I heard him saying all is well now, that displaced people have returned to their villages. I almost said the one who wrote that speech does not like him. Somebody wrote it, but it was the President who read it. There are several people around Tinubu who are not telling him the truth. The following day, we read that a traditional ruler was killed in Kwara or Kogi.”

Adeboye noted that while the President inherited Nigeria’s security challenges, the focus should now be on taking decisive action to resolve them.

“Our President inherited this problem. I am an applied mathematician; I am only interested in getting the problem solved.”

He also urged the Federal Government to move wisely, diplomatically, and decisively in addressing insecurity and the alleged killings of Christians in some parts of the country.

“If I am asked to make suggestions, I will say quietly to the governments to move wisely, diplomatically. I have cousins. There were times in Nigeria when Christians and Muslims were living together. I have families that are Muslims till date. When I was little, I ate sari with them, and I still eat my breakfast, but the issue of religion started when politics came into religion.”

The cleric said he had privately advised past presidents on the security crisis but noted that his role was limited to offering counsel.

“All the presidents who were around when this trouble started, whatever I discussed is top privacy. I have done my best behind the scenes, but as I have always told you, you can only advise a Commander-in-Chief; you cannot command him. But I have tried. God is my witness.”

Don’t expect Russia or China to save Nigeria if the U.S. invades; they’ll just condemn America in strong terms and do nothing, says Pastor Adeboye.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s service chiefs to act swiftly against the rising wave of killings across the country.

Speaking during the November Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp, Adeboye said terrorists and their sponsors must be eliminated “no matter how influential they may be,” and called on the President to seek diplomatic support from the United States.

On current action, he said:
“When giving orders to the service chiefs this time around, we should make it clear to them that they are not only to eliminate the terrorists they should eliminate their sponsors, no matter how influential they may be.”

Warning against reliance on foreign powers, Adeboye added:
“If America should attack us, China is not coming to defend us. Russia will not come to defend us… Britain is not going to come and help us.”

He stressed the urgency of the situation:
“This is not the time for joking. This is not the time for drama… The point is, people are dying. Innocent people are dying.”

Critiquing a recent presidential statement, he said:
“I almost spoke last month when I heard the speech of my in-law, the President… where I heard him say, ‘All is well now, displaced people have returned to their villages.’ I almost said, ‘The one who wrote that speech for my President, my in-law, does not like him.’”

Adeboye concluded:
“Do you think I asked you to fast for 100 days for fun? Didn’t I share with you, my children, that God said this would be a remarkable year? Didn’t I share with you that God said the wind that started blowing last year would be more violent this year?”

Nnamdi Kanu: Umuahia locked down as shops, schools, banks close.

Abia State capital on Monday was totally locked down as residents decided to withdraw from their daily businesses and operations in solidarity with the #FreeNnamdiKanu march being championed by rights activist Omoleye Sowore.

The roads were virtually empty except for the occasional movement of tricycles and a few vehicles.

Economic and commercial activities were totally paralysed as shops, markets, banks, petrol stations, motor parks did not open for business.

Similarly, schools, both private and public, did not open for studies.

It was gathered that some of the schools had, over the weekend, sent messages to parents asking them not to bring their children and wards to school on Monday because of the #FreeKanu protest.

A convoy of joint security patrol vans was sighted along Uwakala Road, probably monitoring the situation.

Traders at the popular Isigate market did not show up for business, as their wares and tables were all covered.

Most of the major streets, including Post Office/Abia Tower Junction, FMC/Bank Road Junction, and Umuahia, visited by our correspondent, were a ghost of themselves.

Nigerian Institute Budgets just ₦1.3 Billion For Fence Construction In Abia Schools As Group Demands ICPC, EFCC Probe.

Civic accountability group MonITng has raised alarm over a ₦1.3 billion Zonal Intervention Project in Abia State, accusing officials of misplaced priorities and possible fund diversion.

In a petition to the ICPC, EFCC, and FMARD, the group questioned Project Code: ZIP20250570, titled “Construction of Perimeter Fence in Selected Schools in Bende Federal Constituency”, being executed by the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike.

MonITng faulted assigning an agricultural research institute to handle school construction, saying it lacks the technical capacity, which “undermines transparency and quality delivery.”

It decried the absence of project details, noting that “selected schools” were unnamed, calling it “a breeding ground for corruption, inflated contracts, and ghost projects.”

The group criticised the project’s priority, stressing that schools in Bende lack classrooms, furniture, and roofs, adding, “What is the value of a fence when pupils sit on bare floors?”

MonITng urged @icpcnigeria and @officialEFCC to investigate the project and ensure accountability for every kobo spent, while demanding the Ministry of Agriculture publish the list of schools involved.

It concluded that ₦1.3 billion could have been used to improve classrooms, water, and learning facilities instead of fences, describing the project as “a distortion of purpose.”

When I Die, No One Will Find My Body, I Will Fly Away — Prophet Odumeje

Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, and General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, has sparked reactions with a dramatic prophecy about his death.

During a recent church service, the controversial preacher revealed that his time on earth is short and that when he passes, his body will not be found.

“I am the strongest spiritual man in the world after Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are only two. One has completed his mission and returned home; now it’s just the Lion himself, the dead man. My assignment is not about living long — nobody will ever see my corpse,” he declared.

Odumeje explained that his calling is to prove the reality of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his message of “one God and one power.”

“Our mission is to clear people’s doubts about Jesus Christ. There is only one God and one power, and that power is Jesus Christ,” he said.

Odumeje Declares Nobody Will See His Corpse, Sparks Reactions

Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred controversy after declaring that when his life ends, his body will not be seen.

Speaking during a recent service at his Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry in Onitsha, the flamboyant preacher said his mission on earth is almost complete.

“I’m the strongest spiritual man in the world after the general, Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are not many—just two. One has finished his assignment and returned home. Remaining is the Lion Himself, the dead man. I don’t have much time to spend here. Nobody will see my corpse,” he said.

Odumeje stressed that his calling is not about longevity but about fulfilling a divine mandate, noting that his ministry exists to clear people’s doubts about Jesus Christ.

“Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. Our mission is one God and one power, and that man is Jesus Christ,” he added.

Known for his dramatic style, controversial prophecies, and unconventional approach to deliverance, Odumeje has consistently divided opinion among Nigerians—attracting both staunch supporters and fierce critics.

Nobody will see my corpse, I’m the strongest spiritual man after TB Joshua’ – Odumeje predicts own death.

General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred reactions with a new revelation about his life and ministry.

During a recent church service, the preacher declared that his time on earth is limited and that when his journey comes to an end, no one will ever see his body.

“I am the strongest spirtual man in the world, after the general ‘Emmanuel’ TB Joshua. We are not many, we are just two. One has done the job and has returned home, remaining the Lion Himself. The dead man. I don’t have much time to spend here. Nobody will see my corpse,” Odumeje said, stressing that his earthly assignment was not about longevity but about fulfilling a divine mandate.

According to him, his ministry was established to “clear people’s doubt about Jesus Christ,” pointing out that his central message is anchored on the supremacy of one God and one power.

“Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. Our mission is one God and one power, and that man is Jesus Christ,” he added.

The Onitsha-based cleric, who has gained nationwide attention for his unorthodox style of preaching and deliverance, is no stranger to controversy.

His dramatic demonstrations on the pulpit, bold prophecies, and unconventional statements have earned him both staunch supporters and strong critics.

Odumeje has often described himself as the “liquid metal,” “the war,” and “the indaboski bahose,” titles that have become catchphrases among his followers and online audiences.

EXCLUSIVE: Ekiti State To Spend N12.7bn On ‘Cash Transfers’ In Three Years, Beneficiary Details Unclear

A review of the Ekiti State Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) shows the state will spend ₦12.7bn on cash transfer programmes between 2025 and 2027.

The breakdown: ₦4.05bn (2025), ₦4.2bn (2026), and ₦4.5bn (2027) under the Ekiti CARES Cash Transfer Delivery Unit.

However, the number of targeted beneficiaries remains unspecified.

Past reviews show Ekiti awarded ₦1.074bn in seven contracts (2021–2022) for similar transfers. At the federal level, officials recently announced plans to reach 2.19m Nigerians this month alone under the National Social Investment Programme.

Critics say the scheme risks the same accountability and corruption issues that have plagued past cash transfer programmes, including ghost beneficiaries and diversion of funds.

#Ekiti #Nigeria #Accountability

CBN Orders Geo-Tagging Of PoS Terminals In Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the country be geo-tagged within 60 days to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments.

In a statement dated August 26, 2025, the apex bank said terminals operating outside their registered locations would be flagged, while non-compliant devices risk deactivation.

The policy aims to eliminate cloned or “ghost” terminals, ensure real-time monitoring, and enhance consumer protection. New PoS devices will feature native geolocation technology, with operators required to provide precise merchant coordinates.

The deadline for compliance is October 20, 2025.

#CBN #PoS #DigitalPayments

24 year old Porn star Lina Bina found dead in Florida home days after undergoing third BBL surgery

Adult film star Lina Bina, also known as Miss John Dough, has died at the age of 24 — just days after hinting online that she was struggling.

The OnlyFans creator and influencer died Tuesday, according to the Polk County Medical Examiner. MissJohnDough, allegedly underwent a third BBL before reportedly suffering a fatal blood clot in her heart and neck, according to friends

On August 1, she posted on X, “Sorry I’ve been so ghost I’m going through a lot of s–t rn

Bina had more than 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she shared content that made her a well-known figure in the adult entertainment community.

Her cousin, Miguel Santiago, described the loss as “tragic” in a TikTok tribute, saying, “Keep your family close because you don’t know when’s the last time you’re going to speak to them. I just can’t believe that she’s gone. It’s crazy.”

Fans also expressed shock and sadness. One wrote, “She was so young, so beautiful. She was perfect the way she was. I wish she knew that.” Another, identifying as her cousin on her father’s side, said, “The whole family is shattered right now. Praying that her mom and dad can get through this.”

Bina’s death comes just weeks after fellow adult-industry star Kylie Page died from an overdose.