Lokoja-Abuja Expressway Gridlock Strands Commuters, Children Amid Festive Travel Chaos

Travelers on the Lokoja–Abuja Expressway faced hours of gridlock, with vehicles barely moving over a five-kilometre stretch. Passengers, including children, were stranded for over four hours, as security agencies prioritized clearing convoys over helping ordinary commuters. The chaos is linked to ongoing road construction and absent contractors, leaving motorists frustrated and exposed to risks like accidents and fatigue. This latest traffic nightmare highlights infrastructural neglect and poor management, echoing similar standstills on the route during peak travel periods.

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Wahala Don Set for Delta! 26-Year-Old Woman Accuses Baby Daddy, Family of Brutal Beatings, Child Neglect

Wahala don sup for Delta State as a 26-year-old woman, Favour Kalamatoro, has come out with a heartbreaking story of alleged domestic abuse, assault and child neglect by her children’s father and his family.

Favour, an Urhobo indigene from Obiayagha in Ughelli South, told SaharaReporters that her nightmare began after she went to her children’s father’s house in Udu Local Government Area to check on her two kids. Instead of peace, she said she was attacked by the man, Ikovie Odephiare, his mother, Mrs Ikovie Ekaete, his elder brother, Ikovie Etabunor, and other relatives.

According to her, she has two children with the man—a four-year-old boy and a seven-month-old baby girl—and has endured years of abuse, abandonment and suffering that pushed her into street begging and menial jobs just to survive.

Favour revealed that the violence started while she was pregnant with her second child.
“I was physically assaulted by my children’s father, his mother and his elder brother, all because I went to visit my kids,” she said.

She alleged that during her pregnancy, she was constantly insulted, starved and beaten.
“The abuse started when I was seven months pregnant and living in his house. He would insult me, beat me and even starve me, forcing me to go outside and beg for food while I was pregnant,” she narrated.

Things reportedly got worse when she was eight months pregnant.
“He beat me until I fainted, threw me out of the house and locked the door. Neighbours rushed me to a clinic, and I almost lost my baby. I survived, but the next day, the beatings continued.”

Unable to cope anymore, Favour said she left the house with her first child and began hawking sachet water just to feed herself and the boy.
“I packed my things and left with my four-year-old son. I started selling ‘pure water’ just to survive,” she said.

She further alleged that after she delivered her second child, the man and his family abandoned her completely.
“When I gave birth, none of them came to see me. My father and siblings paid all the hospital bills and took care of me and my two children.”

Although the children’s father later promised her family that he would take responsibility, she said he never fulfilled it.
“Six months later, he came and told my father he would take care of the children and pay the hospital bills, but he never did.”

According to Favour, whenever she asked for money to buy baby food or diapers, she was insulted and threatened.
“He told me not to ask him for anything again and said if I was tired, I should bring the children to him. Later, he told me never to contact him again because he wanted to start a new life and family, while we had nothing to eat.”

She said she once involved the police in Warri so he could formally agree to support the first child, but after sending ₦15,000 once, he allegedly stopped.
“He told me I could do my worst, that he was not afraid of the police or anybody.”

Favour also explained that years of dependence left her without any skills or stable source of income.
“He left me handicapped. I had no handwork, no business to fall back on. The small business I tried to run was ruined because he kept borrowing money from me.”

Out of desperation, she said she eventually took the children to their grandmother’s house for care, begging her to feed them. According to her, the woman initially agreed.

But wahala really burst when she went back to visit her children on Monday, January 10, 2026.
“When I went to see my children, their father, his mother and elder brother gathered and beat me. They punched me, flogged me with a cane and even a shovel, damaged my phone, and I sustained bruises on my mouth and all over my body,” she alleged.

Favour said she reported the matter to the police, but before officers could make an arrest, the children’s grandmother reportedly fled with the kids. She added that when police contacted the children’s father, he claimed he was out of town. Officers later discovered that the mother’s shop had been abandoned, allegedly on his instruction.

As of the time of filing this report, SaharaReporters said attempts to reach Ikovie Odephiare were unsuccessful, with his phone lines reportedly switched off.

“This is my story,” Favour said. “I am seeking urgent help to protect myself and my children.”

For many Nigerians reading this, one thing is clear: domestic violence and child neglect remain serious issues, and in this case, wahala don truly set oo for Delta.

Boko Haram Attack in Adamawa Communities Kills 14, Destroys Shops and Food Stores, Residents Demand Government Action

Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched a deadly attack on Zah and Mubang communities in Yadul, Garaha District of Adamawa State on the evening of Monday, December 29, 2025. The assault claimed at least 14 lives, including elders and youths, and left two others injured. Attackers also set ablaze food stores and other properties, devastating local livelihoods.

Residents described the attack as part of a recurring nightmare, citing repeated assaults on the largely Christian farming settlements of Yadul, Garaha District, including Dabna, Kopre, Kultha, and Kinging. Many residents have been forced to live as internally displaced persons in their own land.

Community leaders called on the Nigerian government to strengthen security, close existing loopholes, and implement measures beyond relief handouts to protect lives and property. Locals emphasized that the ongoing attacks threaten food security and dignity, demanding urgent government intervention.

nightmare fuel in high fashion

UK-based Nigerian student sentenced to 10 years in jail for raping 17-year-old stranded teen.

A 29-year-old Nigerian post-graduate student Chiemka Okoronta, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping 17- year- old girl who was stranded after a night bus service ended unexpectedly in Morley, Leeds with both requiring transport home to Bradford on 25 March.

According to reports from Bradford Crown Court the 29-year-old postgraduate student tricked her into sharing a taxi before luring her into his accommodation and attacking her in a locked toilet, Bradford Crown Court heard.
Okoronta, who was convicted of multiple rape offences, was told he was likely to be deported following his sentence.

Okoronta, originally from Nigeria, must also serve three years on extended licence and register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

The court heard the teenager’s phone died after alighting the bus, with Okoronta offering to share a taxi to Bradford Interchange.

Prosecutor Graham O’Sullivan said the vehicle instead went to the defendant’s flat, with the teenager persuaded to go inside and subsequently locked inside a toilet.
Following the attack, the girl stopped a passer-by outside and use their phone to call police.

In a victim impact statement read out in court, the girl said: “This incident has turned my life upside down.
“I have flashbacks of what happened to me, I have nightmares - one minute I feel fine and the next minute it all comes back.”

Judge Sophie McKone told Okoronta: “I am satisfied that when you asked if she wanted to share your taxi to Bradford you formulated a plan that would get her back to your flat where you could rape her.
“You concocted a reason for her to come into your flat.”
She added: “You are, I am clear, a dangerous sexual predator.”

Det Con Sue Sutcliffe, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “I would like to commend the victim in this case for her immense bravery in coming forward straight away to report this horrific crime.
“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence, to please report it to us so we can take action.”

Lagos communities groan over collapsed roads, perennial flooding.

For a couple of years, residents of some parts of Lagos State have been living in pain and fear.

This is attributable to the sorry-state of the roads across some communities, a development that has also led to the blockage of drainage systems in such environments and consequent flooding, which has rendered scores homeless.

Of particular interest is the Oyadiran Estate in the Sabo axis of Yaba, Lagos, where residents live in constant fear and frustration as the once-serene neighbourhood has become a nightmare of broken roads, blocked drainages and knee-deep floods whenever it rains.

What used to be a smooth drive through the estate has turned into a stretch of gullies and craters. Deep potholes have eaten deep into the asphalt, leaving gaping holes filled with muddy water. Vehicles now struggle to navigate the dilapidated stretch, while pedestrians tread carefully on the narrow edges of the damaged road to avoid slipping into stagnant pools.

On rainy days, the situation worsens. The drainage channels, many of them clogged with plastic waste and silt overflow easily, sending torrents of water cascading into homes and shops. Residents recount how, within minutes of a heavy downpour, their streets turn into a river, with water gushing through compounds and submerging ground-floor apartments. Motorists lament the danger they face while navigating the bad road on a daily basis.

Describing what residents face on a daily basis, Kunle Adebayo described the experience as tortuous. “It is a moment of agony passing through the road every day. I have been repairing my car almost every day because of this bad road.

“Nobody is ready to fix it. The local government has made countless promises but none has produced any positive result. They would come, make promises and go and we would never see them again.”

“However, during the election, the politicians would come with their promises. They would promise heaven and earth, even to build bridges where there is no river, but at the end of the day, when they get to office, they would not remember any of those promises. We haven’t seen anything, they are all failed promises,” he told DAILY POST.

Across Nigeria today, thousands of families are trapped in a new and terrifying form of bondage – digital loan slavery. What began as a financial inclusion innovation has degenerated into an unregulated nightmare of predatory lending, harassment, and human rights violations.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in prison, Files Appeal Immediately.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years (50 months) in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of transporting women for prostitution under the Mann Act. With 12 months already served, he will get credit toward his term, and his lawyers say he will appeal.

Prosecutors pushed for over 11 years, with Christy Slavik arguing Combs “has not admitted his guilt” or “accepted responsibility,” calling his conduct “flatly inconsistent with reality” and labeling his Miami booking “the height of hubris.”

His defense pleaded for leniency. Nicole Westmoreland called him an “inspiration” who taught inmates business skills, insisting “Mr. Combs can reach so many more on the outside.” All six of his children testified, with son Christian saying, “He’s my hero … he’s still my superhero,” and daughter Chance adding tearfully, “We need our father. We cannot watch our baby sister grow up fatherless.”

Lawyer Brian Steel blamed Combs’ past violence on “untreated trauma” and a “ferocious drug addiction,” saying he had been high “every single day” from 2000 until 2024. He described harsh jail conditions, including a shank attack Combs narrowly survived.

On the eve of sentencing, Combs apologized in a letter for “the hurt and pain that I have caused others” and vowed “to never commit a crime again,” saying prison had “humbled and broken” him.

Star witness Cassie Ventura also wrote the judge, admitting she still suffers nightmares. Her lawyer hailed her “exemplary courage,” saying she “left an indelible mark on the fight for justice.”

Though acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have meant life, Combs will still serve years behind bars.

Cassie Tells Judge She Still Has “Nightmares” About Diddy Ahead of His Sentencing

Singer Cassie has written a powerful letter to a federal judge, urging a tough sentence for Sean “Diddy” Combs, ahead of his October 3 sentencing.

In the emotional letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Cassie revealed that she continues to suffer from trauma, nightmares, and flashbacks from her 11-year relationship with the hip-hop mogul, who was convicted on two counts under the Mann Act.

Cassie accused Diddy of grooming, manipulation, and violence—alleging he forced her into repeated coercive s3x acts with male escorts, controlled her through threats and drugs, and subjected her to a cycle of fear.

She also recalled the 2016 hotel beating captured on surveillance footage, describing how she lived in constant terror, anticipating abuse.

Today, Cassie says she still requires psychological care, has relocated her family for safety, and fears retaliation if Diddy is freed.

“I’m so scared that if Diddy walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up,” she wrote.

Judge Subramanian will deliver the sentencing on Friday, October 3.

Flood: Ikota, Lekki residents urge Lagos govt to enforce planning laws.

Residents of Ikota and the Lekki axis have sent a Save-Our-Souls (SOS) appeal to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging urgent enforcement of planning laws in the area to curb recurring flooding.

They described Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged.

According to the residents, the floods submerged streets, destroyed businesses, and forced families to scramble to salvage what little they could.

“This is no way to live,” a distraught resident lamented. “Every rainfall is a disaster. We are losing everything while the government watches.”

The residents blamed the flooding on man-made causes, particularly illegal structures built on canals and drainage channels notably System 156 and 157 drainage channels. They accused developers of blocking waterways and the state government of failing to enforce its own planning regulations.

“Until the government restores this area according to the original master plan, the flooding will not stop,” another homeowner said while standing in knee-deep water.

Urban planners confirm that Lagos’ master plan prohibits construction on waterways, but enforcement has been weak and sometimes selective. Many residents believe that powerful developers are shielded from sanctions, leaving ordinary Lagosians to bear the brunt of the consequences.

Beyond property damage, the flooding has displaced families, destroyed livelihoods, and posed serious health risks as stagnant water increases the potential for disease outbreaks.

Environmental advocates warn that Lagos is heading toward a major disaster unless canals are urgently cleared and illegal encroachments removed.
“Every illegal structure is a ticking time bomb for nearby communities once the rains return,” an activist cautioned.

Another Shooting Hits US State, as Shooter Shouts 'Free Palestine' before Pulling Trigger.

According to a report by the Times of Israel on Sunday 21 September, 2025, a wedding celebration turned into a nightmare Saturday evening after a shooting at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua left one man dead and two others injured. Witnesses described a scene of panic and disbelief, with some recalling the suspect shouting politically charged phrases, including “Free Palestine,” before opening fire.

Authorities have identified the man killed as 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare. Two others sustained injuries in the attack, though officials have not released further details about their conditions as of Sunday morning.

The suspect, 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau, was apprehended on the scene. Initial rumors of a second shooter were quickly ruled out by local police, who confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the public. Nadeau is facing a second-degree murder charge, with prosecutors signaling that more charges may follow.

So far, investigators say there’s no known link between the suspect and the victim. The motive? Still unclear. But New Hampshire’s Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley emphasized that authorities are digging into every angle. “We’re dealing with the facts and the information that we gather,” he said, “and once we get that facts and information, and have an actual motive that we can share, we’ll certainly do that.”

The shooting occurred during what was supposed to be a joyful gathering - a wedding. Guests were preparing to dance when the shots rang out. One attendee, Tom Bartelson, recounted the moment chaos broke out. “We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover,” he said. “We were rushed into safe spots. We were trying to keep family members safe.”

Bartelson also recalled hearing the shooter say something along the lines of “The children are safe” before yelling “Free Palestine,” though authorities have yet to confirm whether the statements were politically motivated or simply part of a more complex situation.

Another witness, Emily Ernst, who was also at the event, said the shooter wore black and had his face covered. “He had a mask on. We just saw him raise the gun, and then we ran,” she said, adding that she fled through the kitchen, fearing for her life.

Emergency responders flooded the area soon after the incident. Aerial footage captured by local media showed ambulances and police vehicles converging on the scene. A nearby hotel was turned into a reunification center as the event’s attendees were evacuated and accounted for.

Father Accuses Edo Hospital Of Infecting Toddler With HIV Through Contaminated Blood Transfusion.

The facility, identified as Safe Bliss Medical Centre, is located opposite Oliha Primary School on Siluko Road in Benin City, Edo State.

A distraught father, Praise Mumbor, has accused a private medical facility in Edo State of infecting his one-year-nine-month-old son, Jeremiah Mumbor, with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through a tainted blood transfusion.

The facility, identified as Safe Bliss Medical Centre, is located opposite Oliha Primary School on Siluko Road in Benin City, Edo State.

In an exclusive account made available to SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the aggrieved father narrated how his child—previously healthy and HIV-negative—fell critically ill on February 6, 2025. He was rushed to the hospital, where doctors claimed the boy’s blood level had dropped dangerously low.

“I offered to donate my own blood for my son, but the doctors said no one was available to test me and that the case was an emergency. They insisted on purchasing blood from a blood bank,” he said.

The father said he paid ₦40,000 for the transfusion, which was carried out immediately. The baby was discharged two days later after receiving two rounds of transfused blood.

But what was initially assumed to be a life-saving procedure soon spiralled into a nightmare.

Recurring Illness and Devastating Diagnosis

Four months later, on May 5, 2025, the boy fell sick again and was taken back to the same hospital. According to the father, the hospital again claimed the child was a “sickler” (someone with sickle cell disease) and severely anaemic, necessitating another blood transfusion.

“Just two weeks after the second transfusion, my son fell ill again. He was admitted to the same hospital where he received treatment for four to five days with no improvement,” he added.

Eventually, the hospital’s proprietor reportedly advised the family to seek advanced care at the Edo Specialist Hospital, confessing she had exhausted all options.

UK Court Fines Nigerian Woman £25,000 For Falsely Accusing Man Of R3pe.

A London-based Nigerian woman, Cynthia Chia, has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay £25,000 in damages to Idowu Ogunkanmi, a Nigerian-born businessman based in Dubai, after she falsely accused him of rape and launched a vicious nine-year campaign of harassment.

The two, having first and only once met under the circumstances of a one-night stand in 2015 at one of the Hilton Hotel, Paddington clubs, were involved in what a UK judge has now called a “horrific and malicious” smear campaign that was all based on fabrication.

Chia, who did not attend court or go through a lawyer, was convicted of harassment and libel, devoting years to spreading slander online, referring to Ogunkanmi as a “rapist,” claiming he had spiked her and fallen in love with her, impregnated her, molested her child, and even bribed police officers and hospital staff to cover up the alleged offense.

The court, however, ruled none of her claims true.

Mr. Ogunkanmi, a three-time father (aged 44) and Nigerian-born energy trader residing in Dubai and regularly commuting for work, said that he had first met Ms. Chia in 2015 on a night out at Steam Bar, Hilton Hotel, London, with his friend Prisca Okoye. They parted after a night in his hotel room and went their separate ways the following day.

But what was supposed to be one evening of adult playtime became a nightmare.
By January 2016, Ms. Chia started demanding money, asserting that Ogunkanmi had slept with her friend and would ruin his life if he did not pay her some. She called his office over 100 times in a day at one point, and he had to threaten her with the Metropolitan Police.

I did not join Bola Ahmed Tinubu
@officialABAT
in distributing heroin and cocaine in Chicago.

I did not join
@atiku
Atiku Abubakar in looting the Nigerian Customs dry.

I did not join David Mark when he stole funds meant to fix our telephones and later helped to crush our democratic hopes on June 12.

I did not join Abubakar Malami, SAN, in violating human rights and looting the treasury under Muhammadu Buhari’s watch including banning
@Twitter
.

I did not join Nasir El-Rufai
@elrufai
in massacring Shiites and fueling religious genocide in Southern Kaduna.

I did not join
@PeterObi
at the Tin Can Ports while he cleared goods for Sani Abacha when the same Abacha that was dismantling Nigeria brick by brick.

I did not join Sule Lamido and the SDP traitors who sold out MKO Abiola and the will of the Nigerian people during June 12 struggle.

I did not join
@ChibuikeRotimi1
Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi while he gambled away Rivers State funds and abandoned the mini-rail project already paid for.

I have never joined an armed robbery gang.

I have never pledged allegiance to any cult gang—no matter how popular, powerful, or fanciful.

I have only one allegiance: to the oppressed, the disenfranchised, the cheated, the silenced. I will join only those ready and willing to end this national nightmare created by these characters listed above!

Let it be known: I stand with a vanguard of justice. A coalition of truth. A revolutionary team to restore the dignity of the Nigerian people and Africans.

Nigeria must be free from these evil doers.

#RevolutionNow ✊🏾