Tragedy as Nigerian woman dies weeks after relocating to UK with kids

A Nigerian woman, Olubunmi Okeniyi, has tragically passed away nearly a month after relocating to the United Kingdom with her two children.

Mrs. Okeniyi arrived in Sunderland on September 16, 2024, and her death occurred on Sunday, October 13.

The Nigerian community in the UK confirmed the news of her passing through a statement posted on the social media platform X on Monday.

In their message, they expressed heartfelt condolences to the family and announced the launch of a GoFundMe campaign aimed at covering burial expenses for the deceased.

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The statement read, “With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, who tragically passed away on the 13/10/24, at 4:30pm in Sunderland, UK.

“Mrs. Olubunmi, who arrived from Nigeria with her two sons on 16/09/24, is survived by her husband, Mr. Jacob Okeniyi.

“We are urgently seeking donations to assist with her immediate burial, as her husband cannot afford the costs.

“Please support by donating through the link below.

“Every contribution, no matter how small, will be deeply appreciated during this difficult time,” the statement said.

Tragedy as Nigerian woman dies weeks after relocating to UK with kids

(SaharaReporters)

EFCC arrests radio presenter during live programme

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a raid on Urban Radio 94.5FM in Enugu on Monday evening, resulting in the arrest of a presenter during a live broadcast.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the station expressed its apologies to listeners for the disruption of its programming.

The raid took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. during the ongoing ‘Prime Time’ show.

Urban Radio reported that EFCC operatives detained presenters and seized communication equipment, but did not provide any specific reasons for their actions.

“The Board and Management of Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu regrets the abrupt halting and disruption of our programme on Monday evening.”

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“Armed men identifying as the EFCC had barged into the studio and interrupted the live program ‘Prime – Time’, forcefully abducted our presenters and took away our communication equipment for reasons they vehemently refused to disclose.”

“Whilst we are following up with the matter, we will continue to inform our dear listeners accordingly through this medium. Once again, we apologize for the unethical break-in into our live studio and disruption of your favourite programmes and hope that the matter will be resolves as soon as possible and for whatever the reasons.”

However, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokespesman, has defended the anti-graft agency’s action, saying the agency was at the station to arrest Favour Ekoh, a presenter, over alleged involvement in a ponzi scheme in which 103 Nigerians were defrauded.

The EFCC spokesperson said only Ekoh was arrested and that operatives did not take away communication equipment.

He said operatives of the agency tracked the presenter to the station after she shunned several invitations.

EFCC arrests radio presenter during live programme

(DailyTrust)

Bobrisky: Court slams heavy fine on VerydarkMan for defaming Falana, son

The Lagos State High Court has ordered controversial social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to remove defamatory comments and videos concerning lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin.

The court also ordered him to pay N500 million to them for libel, as stated in the pre-action bundle of the judgment.

Justice M. O. Idowu delivered the ruling in suit no: ID/8584/GCM/2024 on Tuesday.

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According to him, the publications made by VeryDarkMan on his social media accounts on September 24, 2024, linking Bobrisky to Falz and his father were defamatory and injurious to their public image.

Dawodu stated, “According to the applicants (Falz and Falana), the defendant (VeryDarkMan) knew these statements (Bobrisky’s claims) were false and untrue but proceeded to publish them to injure their reputation.

“Furthermore, the defamatory statements are still trending on the defendant (VeryDarkMan)’s several online platforms and the injury to their reputation continues as long as the publication remains online.”

Bobrisky: Court slams heavy fine on VerydarkMan for defaming Falana, son