JUST IN: ‘My NGO Account Has Been Hacked And N180Million Stolen’ – VeryDarkMan Cries Out
Controversial activist and social media commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has revealed that over N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked. Edum News reports that the social media critic made the revelation in a post on his official Instagram account on Wednesday. Recall that in October, Verydarkman […]
Tears As Jigawa Governor Loses Son 24 Hours After Mother’s Death
Jigawa State and the nation at large have been thrown into mourning as Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, the eldest son of the Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has died in a fatal car accident. Edum News reports that the tragedy occurred barely 24 hours after the governor lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi. According to reports, […]
BREAKING: Dele Farotimi Released From Prison After Meeting Bail Conditions
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been released from the correctional centre in Ekiti state after meeting his bail conditions. Edum News reports that Farotimi was released on Tuesday morning. Recall that a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti had granted Farotimi N30 million bail with two sureties. In his ruling, Abayomi Adeosun, the magistrate, had held […]
‘Sharia Laws Will Never Be Allowed In Southwest’ – Yoruba Nation
A group, Yoruba Nation Youths, has rejected plans to plans to introduce Sharia law or establish Sharia courts in the South-West. Edum News reports that the group in a statement by its leader (Diaspora) and Homebase Leader, Messrs Ayodele Ologunloluwa and Oyegunle Omotoyole, said they are prepared to defend their ancestral land against any form […]
Three Students Of OOU Die In Fatal Accident
Three students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State have lost their lives in a fatal accident that occurred along the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye road on Friday, Edum News reports. Their tragic demise was disclosed by the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on […]
BREAKING: Many Feared Dead As Another Stampede Hit Anambra During Christmas Rice Distribution
Another stampede tragedy has struck the nation as over 20 persons have reportedly died during rice distribution in Okija, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. Edum News gathered that the tragic incident happened early morning of Saturday (today) at the residence of Chief Earnest Azudialo Obiejesi, popularly known as Obi Jackson. The victims of […]
BREAKING: 10 Killed, Others Injured In Palliative Stampede In Abuja
Ten persons including children have reportedly died in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. Edum News gathered that the incident occurred as thousands of residents scrambled to receive palliatives distributed by the church. The event which was organised to provide relief to struggling residents, had over 3,000 […]
Ibadan Stampede: Ex-queen Naomi Hospitalised, IG Heads Probe
Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife has been hospitalized following the death of 35 children during a stampede at a christmas funfair she organized in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Edum News also learnt that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has taken charge of investigations into the tragic incident. […]
BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting Bail Conditions
Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State has been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre after meeting the bail conditions set by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja. The former governor is said to be back home and have reunited with his family. His release was made public by the […]
Husband, Wife And Their Grandson Killed In Fire Outbreak In Ibadan
A man and his wife together with their grandson have been killed in a fire outbreak which affected a storey building at Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan. Edum News gathered that the fire incident occurred in the early hours of today (Friday). According to the General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka, who […]