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Families worry over whereabouts of two kids, phone repairer in Lagos

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January 15, 2022

Parents of two children, Daniel Mudashiru, two, and five-year-old Qozeem Ayinde are currently worried over their whereabouts since November 28 and December 30, 2021 respectively.

This is just as the family of a phone repairer, Emmanuel David, was thrown into distress over the disappearance of the 23-year-old on Sunday, January 2.

City Round learnt that Mudashiru was playing with his peers outside his parents’ residence on Olayinka Street, in the Ajegunle area of Lagos when he went missing.

His mother, Mercy, told our correspondent she was inside on that day, stating that neither his playmates nor her neighbours could explain his whereabouts.

She said, “He was playing with other children outside when I went inside. About 25 minutes later, I noticed that I didn’t hear his voice again and came out but I didn’t see him. His playmates said they left him outside and went back to meet their parents.

“I looked everywhere but I didn’t see him. My neighbours also said they didn’t know his whereabouts. We reported the case at the Ajeromi Police Station. The police said they are still investigating. My husband and I have become worried since then. We are always concerned about his fate.”

It was learnt that Ayinde went missing during a commotion caused by a cult fight in the Ijora Badia area of the state on December 30.

His stepfather, Abdulafeez Owolabi, said the boy was in front of his mother’s shop on Church Street when the confusion ensued.

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Owolabi stated, “A day before he went missing, there was a cult clash on Amosun Street, Badia. The following day, around 7pm, those boys started again and everybody ran helter-skelter. He was in front of his mother’s shop on Church Street. When the commotion calmed 20 minutes later, we couldn’t find him.

“We looked for him till 12am. Some people urged us to be patient till the following day that somebody might have taken him to safe custody. We couldn’t sleep throughout the night.

“I went to Amuko and Orile police stations to make reports. Till now, we have not found him. We are praying to God to let him return safely. No one knew I wasn’t his father until the incident happened.”

Our correspondent learnt that David, a mobile phone repairer, his elder sister, Jeamine, and three other family members, had visited an amusement park at Akowonjo on January 2 and were returning home when he went missing.

Jeamine told Sunday PUNCH that they could not get motorcycles back home at the same time and Emmanuel was left behind, adding that they were nervous when his line indicated it was switched off.

She said, “We went out as a family to the park at Akowonjo that Sunday. We got there around 10pm and left around 11pm. We were five and took bikes back home. He was the last person at the bus stop. When we got home, we called him and asked him where he was. He said he was still looking for a bike.

“Five minutes after, we called him again to know if he had got a bike but his number was not reachable. We assumed it was a network problem. We tried the number again and it was switched off. Everybody was in fear.

“We reported at the Gowon Estate Police Station and wrote statements. I also visited other police stations around the area but they said he was not in their custody. He repairs phones. He never told me he had any misunderstanding with anyone.”

The state Spokesperson in the state, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, promised to get back to our correspondent with updates on the three cases but had yet to do so as of the time of filing this report.

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INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

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March 27, 2025

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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

INEC notifies Natasha, Senate of recall petition

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday got a memo from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

It is a notification to her of the receipt of petition from voters in her Constituency demanding her recall.

The same notification was sent by the electoral agency to the leadership of the Senate.

The Commission also unfolded plans to scrutinise the signatures of the petitioners to ascertain their authenticity.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed in a statement that the addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of representatives of the petitioners, which were initially not attached, had been submitted to the commission.

On Tuesday, the Commission had picked holes in the petition, pointing out that it failed to meet the standard because the addresses and phone numbers of the petitioners’ representatives were not provided as required by law.

Exuding confidence after INEC’s confirmation that that aspect of recall requirements had been met, the petitioners said the recall request was meant to correct what they described as the error of wrong choice.

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Olumekun said: “Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission, dated today Wednesday 26th March 2025.

“As provided in Clause 2(a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has been written to notify the Senator sought to be recalled about the receipt of the petition and delivered to her official address.

“The same letter has been copied to the presiding officer of the Senate and published on the Commission’s website.

“The next step is to scrutinise the list of signatories submitted by the petitioners to ascertain that the petition is signed by more than one half (over 50%) of the registered voters in the Constituency.

“This will be done in the coming days. The outcome, which will be made public, shall determine the next step to be taken by the Commission. We once again reassure Nigerians that the process will be open and transparent.”

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, is serving a six-month suspension for misconduct and abuse of the Senate rules after her seat was changed.

She went ahead to make allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

On Wednesday, Zubairu Yakubu, who wrote the petition, accompanied by former Education Minister Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, appeared before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions sitting to defend the allegations.

However, the Committee threw out her petition, saying that the matter was already a subject of litigation.

During the meeting, Dr Ezekwesili and Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North) clashed, exchanging hot words.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has been junketing between the United States and Europe, granting interview against Senate president.

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FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

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FG declares public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.

He urged Muslims across the country to use the period for prayers, reflection, and acts of kindness, emphasizing the importance of peace, unity, and national development.

In a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, highlighting the significance of the holy month in fostering self-discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal.

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Tunji-Ojo called on all Muslims to continue embodying the virtues of love, generosity, and peace, emphasising the need for national unity and religious harmony.

He also urged Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the country’s peace, stability, and prosperity.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, let us reflect on the lessons of Ramadan, embrace one another with love and forgiveness, and work together to build a more united and prosperous Nigeria,” the minister stated.

He further encouraged citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly, while extending acts of kindness to the less privileged, in line with the values of Ramadan and Eid.

On behalf of the Federal Government, Tunji-Ojo wished all Muslim faithful a joyous Eid Mubarak and prayed that the blessings of the season bring happiness and fulfilment to everyone.