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NYSCRe: Corper Raye Buys Her First Car (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 2:11am On Oct 13, 2025
lacasera14:
She deceived Nigerians into thinking she was struggling when she couldn't afford data and a crate of egg. This is betrayal and deceit. Next time you see people complain online pay no mind to them until you visit them. Some are just using the economy and its bad state as means to an end via content creation and popularity. She got the publicity and now she's a media person.
I knew there was something totally off about that girl when that crate of egg cost complaint and more was made by her in that video. She was definitely clout-chasing and photos of her enjoying in the club in Lagos went viral, but those who were too slow to discern or were hateful fell for her gimmicks... "Virtual Assistant" my ass.
NYSCRe: Corper Raye Buys Her First Car (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 2:03am On Oct 13, 2025
azpekuliar:
She does not make content. She works remotely as a Virtual Assistant and also organizes trainings.
NYSCRe: Corper Raye Buys Her First Car (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 2:02am On Oct 13, 2025
Dogalmighty17:
Wahala. Corper buys a Benz that costs more than the entire monthly subvention NYSC secretariats across 6 states receive in a month.
Clitocurrency sure pays a lot. I was one of the few who knew from the beginning where all of this was headed.

The format they use now is create controversy, go viral and brain dead Nigerian men will start coming for them. Giving them money and buying things for them they never can afford on their own.

If she was wealthy enough to purchase this car, NYSC staff wouldn't have seen her to embarrass in the first place. Nigerian men, Una do dis one. Our mumu never do?
NYSCRe: Corper Raye Buys Her First Car (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 1:59am On Oct 13, 2025
alphonsoolajide:
Viral NYSC Member, Corper Raye, Celebrates Purchase of Her First Car — Fans Shower Congratulations




https://x.com/Raye_Hg/status/1977062134069461374?s=19

Social media personality and outspoken National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Corper Raye, has once again captured public attention — this time for a positive milestone. The vibrant corps member, known for her bold opinions and viral online presence, recently announced that she has acquired her first car, marking an exciting achievement in her personal journey. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Corper Raye’s Big Announcement

Taking to her Instagram page, Raye shared photos of herself posing proudly beside her newly acquired vehicle. In the emotional post, she expressed deep gratitude to God for making one of her long-held dreams a reality.

“I prayed for my first, not my last, and God answered. Last month, I got my very first car, and I’m still over the moon! I am forever grateful for God’s blessings and grace every day,” she wrote, accompanied by dancing and heart emojis.

The post instantly went viral, drawing thousands of congratulatory messages from fans, fellow corps members, and well-wishers across various social media platforms. Many praised her resilience, positive spirit, and determination in the face of past controversies.
From Viral Critic to Celebrated Achiever

Corper Raye, whose real name is Ushie Rita Uguamaye, became a trending figure in Nigeria’s online community following her outspoken remarks about the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration earlier this year. Her fearless political commentary quickly earned her both admirers and critics, placing her among the most talked-about NYSC members of 2025.

Her latest milestone, however, has shifted the public conversation to one of celebration and inspiration. Fans describe her story as proof that consistency, hard work, and faith can pay off — even amid criticism or public scrutiny.
“I Owe It All to Grace” – Raye Reflects

In a follow-up Instagram Story, Raye shared that the car purchase symbolized more than just financial progress — it represented divine favor and perseverance.

“Every win reminds me that God never forgets. I may have faced challenges during my service year, but His timing is always perfect,” she wrote.

Her message resonated with many young Nigerians who are also navigating the uncertainties of post-graduation life, NYSC service, and the country’s challenging economy.
Previous Controversies and NYSC Certificate Saga

Just a few months ago, Raye was in the news for a different reason. She publicly claimed that the NYSC withheld her discharge certificate after completing her one-year mandatory service. According to her, the action was allegedly linked to her online criticism of the federal government.

However, in a swift response, the NYSC management clarified that her certificate was not withheld for political reasons but rather because she failed to participate in a mandatory biometric clearance exercise held in April — a standard requirement for all corps members before final discharge.

While Raye expressed frustration over the situation at the time, she has since chosen to focus on her personal growth, content creation, and brand-building activities. Her car acquisition appears to be one of several positive steps forward in her journey beyond the NYSC program.
Raye’s NGO Controversy and Social Media Buzz

Earlier this year, Raye also made headlines after declaring that she would no longer support any non-governmental organization (NGO) for single mothers. This came after one of the beneficiaries she once assisted celebrated being pregnant again, a situation she said discouraged her from continuing such efforts.

Despite the mixed reactions to her views, the new car announcement seems to have softened public sentiment, as many social media users flooded her comment section with heartwarming messages such as “Hard work pays,” “Grace found you,” and “Congratulations, Queen Raye!”
A Rising Influencer and Voice of a Generation

Corper Raye’s story continues to mirror the journey of many young Nigerians — full of ambition, setbacks, and triumphs. From her outspoken opinions on governance to her latest personal achievement, she has proven to be both controversial and inspiring in equal measure.

As she cruises into this new phase of her life, Raye stands as a symbol of perseverance, self-belief, and divine timing — values that continue to endear her to her fast-growing fan base.

See stunning photos from her car unveiling below.

https://eyesoflagos.com/corper-raye-first-car-purchase-nysc-member-celebrates/
TravelRe: Man Deported With Wife, 3 Kids From UK After Borrowing N20m To Relocate by AlphaTaikun: 1:58am On Oct 13, 2025
EducationRe: Is The NOUN Msc Certificate Recognised/accepted For A Phd At Other Universities? by AlphaTaikun: 1:47am On Oct 13, 2025
cyberbro:
This topic has been created several times and made its way to the front page. A simple search on google would have shown you several topics on this.

NOUN is a federal university and the largest ODL institution in Africa. Of course, as a federal university, it is fully accredited by the NUC and most PG students prefer NOUN because of their vast programmes and the flexibility.
EducationRe: Is The NOUN Msc Certificate Recognised/accepted For A Phd At Other Universities? by AlphaTaikun: 1:47am On Oct 13, 2025
ritzyvic1:
If their MSc is accredited by NUC it should be accepted by other Nigerian universities as a requirement for PhD admission. You can verify from NUC website. However, MSc. obtained via online and distance learning programs are usually not suitable for certain academic jobs
TravelRe: Flood, Erosion Gully Cut-Off Popular Road In Anambra (Photos) by AlphaTaikun: 1:46am On Oct 13, 2025
FoodRe: The Tomatoes And Fresh Peppers I Harvested. by AlphaTaikun: 1:44am On Oct 13, 2025
Caaz:
These have really cut lots of cost for us as a family because i no longer buys them anymore,often times i gift some to my neighbours especially when they re ripe and I ve no need for them.

Growing these crops has really helped us.
Insightful.
FoodRe: The Tomatoes And Fresh Peppers I Harvested. by AlphaTaikun: 1:40am On Oct 13, 2025
Caaz:
The tomatoes and fresh habanero peppers i plucked from my garden
PoliticsRe: Umahi Fires Back At Makinde Over Lagos-calabar Highway Cos by AlphaTaikun: 1:39am On Oct 13, 2025
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:38am On Oct 13, 2025
Originalsly:
Not into crypto... but if Trump can just make a statement and cause it to crash then it can never be stable as long as Trump has that power. Would there be an investigation of inside trading by Trump? ...would he be quietly telling his family members get rid of your crypto ... two days from today I'll be making a big announcement.... a very big announcement that will crash crypto. Why wouldn't be?
I was thinking along that line of "insider trading" by the Trump fam as well based off of below-the-radar tips from the current POTUS.
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:34am On Oct 13, 2025
Princewill1:
Crypto is a scam

All businesses in it all you do is to speculate are the same. Examples: stock trading, sports betting, Forex trading, binary options, crypto currencies. They are all the same, nothing different, just a change of name.

Speculation is simply prediction.

It's stupidity to call sports betting gambling and crypto an investment.

Gambling means 'risking money to make more money.' Same 'risking money' that people do when trading crypto.

Crypto is bet9ja in disguise, argue with your phone.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iopSFri_bQc
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:31am On Oct 13, 2025
CaseSensitive:
Just 30 minutes before Trump made the announcement, a trader opened a leveraged Bitcoin short. After the announcement, market crashed and two hours later, the trader walked away with $192 million in profit.

Oh Baron Trump - the president's 19 year old son made about $150 million too from the crash. This is not the first time something like this happened in Trumps administration
.

Coincidence?
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:23am On Oct 13, 2025
PulaPower:
They’re telling you the truth cuz it will still rise back. There was a time btc was $3k, $5k, $10k… Now, $100k plus today..

If you sabi how to invest in the btc, it’s a very good investment! One of the best!

Btc is not something you trade by yourself, personally. It’s the dollar market that does the trading. So, if you see anybody telling you to come invest in one trading of btc, it’s a scam. Btc is something you buy and keep!

If you want to invest in btc, you’ll have to do it yourself. Download Blockchain & register. After registration, you’ll see your private wallet. Then visit Paxful website, buy, for example $50 btc. It will be credited into the blockchain ( wallet) you created… Then leave it
there.

Btc is now $112k. Let say you buy $50 today and tomorrow, it goes up from $112 to $130k, check your wallet, your $50 would have been around $80 - which means, you’ve gained $30. You can choose to sell the $30 and buyers will credit you naira into your account and you can choose to leave it for further $ grow. You can wake up another day and see that it has gone up again from $130k to $150k, your own money go grow up again..

That’s how to make money from btc..
PoliticsRe: 4 Rich Africans Reportedly Wealthier Than Half The Continent by AlphaTaikun: 1:16am On Oct 13, 2025
Baxilexi:
The anti-poverty charity Oxfam warns that growing inequality in Africa is hindering democracy. The four richest Africans have more wealth than half of the continent's population.

The four most affluent Africans hold $57.4 billion (€48.9 billion) and are richer than approximately 50% of the continent's 750 million inhabitants, according to a report released on Thursday by the anti-poverty organization Oxfam.

According to the report, Africa had no billionaires in 2000. Today, the continent has 23 billionaires whose combined wealth has soared by 56% in just the past five years, reaching a staggering $112.6 billion.

Furthermore, the top 5% of Africans possess nearly $4 trillion in wealth, which is over twice the total wealth of the rest of the continent combined.


The report also states that nearly half of the world's 50 most unequal countries are in Africa.

In January, Oxfam reported that billionaire wealth was growing faster than ever
worldwide.

Policies are biased against the poor
Oxfam contended that government policies are biased against the poor and allow the continent's super-rich to accumulate even more wealth.

"Most African countries are not fully leveraging progressive taxation to effectively tax the super-rich and address inequality," the organization's report said.

According to Oxfam, Africa's tax systems are nearly three times less effective at redistributing income from the richest one percent than the global average.

Imposing an additional 1% tax on the wealth and 10% on the income of the richest 1% in Africa could raise $66 billion annually. This amount is more than enough to close the funding gaps for free, quality education and universal access to electricity, the report said.

The continent also loses an estimated $88.6 billion annually through illicit financial flows.

Who are the richest Africans?
In its report, Oxfam named Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, the richest man on the continent.

Among the top four are also comprised of South Africans Johann Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer, as well as Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris.


The NGO cautioned that inequality hinders democracy, impedes poverty reduction, and exacerbates the climate crisis in Africa.

"Political capture" by the wealthy undermines "pro-poor government policies and the effectiveness of public institutions," the report said.

In Africa's largest democracy, Nigeria, for example, exorbitant fees demanded by political parties often price people seeking political office out of running.

Meanwhile, vote-buying is rampant in a country where tens of millions of people live in desperate poverty.

Edited by: Saim Dušan Inayatullah

Author: Dmytro Hubenko (with AFP)

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/4-rich-africans-reportedly-wealthier-than-half-the-continent/ar-AA1Ij8aM?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=fd37c414a43e46318376e50b1468c46e&ei=13
In its report, Oxfam named Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, the richest man on the continent.

Among the top four are also comprised of South Africans Johann Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer, as well as Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris.
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:12am On Oct 13, 2025
Baxilexi:
The US is trying to reduce its debt. I’m surprised people think DJT is dumb, stupid people don’t become billionaires.

Every move he has made since day 1 in office is a master stroke.

If he tanks the cost of Gold he has my absolute respect. That way the financial commitment will reduce drastically
.
InvestmentRe: $1.65 Trillion Global Crypto Wipe Out Leaves Nigerian Traders In Agony by AlphaTaikun: 1:10am On Oct 13, 2025
Uptownerd:
LAGOS, Nigeria – The cryptocurrency market, once hailed as a beacon of financial innovation, plunged into chaos on October 10, 2025, erasing a staggering $1.65 trillion from its total capitalization in a single day. Triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and stringent export controls on critical software, the sell-off rippled through global exchanges, liquidating over $19 billion in leveraged positions and affecting 1.6 million traders worldwide.

Bitcoin, the market's bellwether, nosedived 8% to $111,000, shedding $500 billion in market value, while Ethereum cratered 12% to $3,778, amplifying the pain across altcoins like XRP and Solana.


The overall market cap plummeted from $4.3 trillion to $3.74 trillion, marking the largest one-day wipeout in crypto history.

This geopolitical shockwave—rooted in escalating U.S.-China trade tensions—ignited a cascade of automated margin calls and panic selling. Coinglass data revealed $7 billion liquidated in the first hour alone, with Bitcoin longs accounting for $5.34 billion and Ethereum for $4.39 billion.


Analysts like Vincent Liu of Kronos Research attributed the rout to "institutional over-leverage" exacerbated by macroeconomic fears, as the stronger U.S. dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve policies made risk assets like crypto unpalatable.

"This isn't just a crypto event; it's a symptom of broader trade war contagion," said Brian Strugats, head trader at Multicoin Capital, warning of potential spillover into stocks and commodities.

Nowhere was the agony more acute than in Nigeria, Africa's crypto powerhouse, where digital assets have become a lifeline amid chronic naira devaluation and 34% inflation. With over 32% of Nigerians owning crypto—ranking the country second globally in adoption—the market's collapse struck like a thunderbolt, vaporizing savings and shattering dreams for thousands of retail traders.

In Lagos' bustling tech hubs and Abuja's peer-to-peer (P2P) trading circles, the news spread like wildfire, leaving a trail of frozen screens and frantic WhatsApp groups.Take Aisha Okon, a 28-year-old freelance graphic designer from Lagos. She had poured 2 million naira—equivalent to six months' earnings—into Bitcoin and Ethereum via Binance P2P, hoping to hedge against the currency's freefall since President Bola Tinubu's 2023 float.

"I woke up to my portfolio down 70%. It's not just money; it's my escape plan," Okon told reporters, her voice cracking over a glitchy video call. Her story echoes across Nigeria, where crypto volumes hit $400 million monthly pre-crash, driven by remittances and inflation-proofing.

P2P platforms like Paxful and Yellowcard, which facilitate naira-to-stablecoin swaps, saw trading volumes spike 145% during the frenzy as desperate users dumped assets for any liquidity.

For many, the wipeout compounds years of regulatory whiplash. The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) 2021 ban on bank-crypto dealings forced traders underground into P2P networks, but the March 2025 Investments and Securities Act finally legitimized digital assets as securities, spurring a brief adoption boom.

Yet, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues probing "market manipulation" via crypto, freezing hundreds of accounts in 2024 alone.

"We turned to crypto because banks charge 20% on transfers and the naira loses 24% yearly," said Chinedu Eze, a 35-year-old Abuja-based trader who lost 1.5 million naira in the crash. "Now, Trump's tariffs hit us hardest—our dollar-pegged hopes evaporated overnight."

Social media erupted with despair. On X (formerly Twitter), #NairaCryptoCrash trended, with users like @CryptoNaijaKing
posting: "From ATH dreams to zero. Nigeria's youth built this market on hope—now it's ashes. When will the pain end?"

Forums buzzed with tales of leveraged bets gone wrong: a Port Harcourt engineer liquidated after borrowing at 50% interest to chase Solana highs, or a student in Enugu whose tuition fund halved. "It's psychological torture," Eze added. "We trade for survival, not greed, but volatility doesn't care."

Nigeria's crypto ecosystem, valued at billions and employing thousands in startups like Busha and Quidax, now teeters. The Blockchain Nigeria conference in February drew 5,000 attendees dreaming of Web3 jobs, but this crash has chilled investments.
Edul Patel, CEO of Mudrex, sees a silver lining: "October corrections often precede 21% rallies. This is a dip for patient holders."

Yet, for Okon and Eze, resilience feels hollow. "Crypto promised freedom from naira woes," Okon sighed. "Instead, global politics chained us tighter."As markets stabilize—Bitcoin hovering at $112,000—Nigerian traders regroup, eyeing stablecoins like Tether for refuge.

But with trade wars looming and local regs tightening, the agony lingers. In a nation where 52% of crypto users allocate over half their assets to digital coins, this wipeout isn't just financial—it's a gut punch to a generation's gamble on tomorrow.


https://uptownerd./2025/10/12/1-65-trillion-global-crypto-wipe-out-leaves-nigerian-traders-in-agony/
CrimeRe: Woman Banished From Benue Community For Stealing Items To Feed Herself And Son by AlphaTaikun: 12:56am On Oct 13, 2025
OlujobaSamuel:
Even stealing hair attachments??
This isn't stealing to feed but a klepto.
There is one like that in my area some years ago, always stealing and even indoctrinating the children in the act. She even steal from helpers
You're very wise in your submissions.

Most of the people posting randomly here on this topic right from Page 1 are largely doing so based off of baseless emotional outbursts.
She's probably a repeat offender hence the alleged banishment from the community.
CrimeRe: Woman Banished From Benue Community For Stealing Items To Feed Herself And Son by AlphaTaikun: 12:51am On Oct 13, 2025
Babalegba:
Read what you wrote again and look for any sense in it. Can you work in her condition and does everybody have capable relatives.. If you can not write sensibly on the forum then keep quiet instead of disgracing humanity.
She should have asked for assistance instead of shamefully stealing from another person who MUST have gotten loans to stock up his or her shop! It's ALSO CLEARLY unkind to assume that because a woman is pregnant, then they have a right to do whatever they like and that's what a lot of random posters on this thread are doing... Justifying stealing. It's even possible that she might have commited some crimes in the past hence the current actions taken against her. That's the way I view things as someone with a deep knowledge of criminal investigations. Period.

I hope she's pardoned but people MUST get something doing with their lives to bring in some sustainable income instead of getting pregnant then using that as an excuse to STEAL!
CelebritiesRe: Ola Of Lagos' Car Showroom Demolished By Lagos State Government by AlphaTaikun: 12:39am On Oct 13, 2025
Truths9ja:
So Ola of Lagos’ car showroom was reportedly demolished by the Lagos State Government 💔😳

People said the car showroom is under electricity wires which posed to health risk in the area. I hope Lagos State government provides another space for him.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZdGMTWa3P4?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgfZ2AVojx4
CelebritiesRe: Ola Of Lagos' Car Showroom Demolished By Lagos State Government by AlphaTaikun: 12:38am On Oct 13, 2025
LeoThaGreat:
In Britain, the council will sue you to pay them for demolishing your illegal structure. If Lagos State government doesn't adopt this method quickly, its detractors will continue building where they shouldn't have, and will start running media campaigns to claim persecution, then hate-filled and envious people with zero idea of how governance works will ignorantly ask "Who approved the building?" as if Lagos State Building Control Agency doesn't mark illegal buildings with red paint 3 times before it's completion.

There are many people still buying and building houses at Peace Estate in Gbagada, Lagos when the buildings under and close to the powerline has been clearly marked for demolition by LASBA multiple times over the years. When the State government comes to implement it, idiots like Mrs. Kingsley Moghalu and her intellectual kin-folk will start saying rubbish like "Invest in Lagos at your own peril". FYI: Illegal structures are nuisances, not an investment. If it is permitted in whatever jungle you're from, never for a second imagine such will be permitted in Lagos. Remember you migrated to the SW for greener pastures because nobody leaves a better place for a jungle, it's always the other way round.

As a real estate agent, I'd always advice my clients against observations like this. Long term relationships and referrals matter to me more

Also, pay your Surveyors and Lawyers before buying a property
Succinctly stated.
PoliticsRe: Full List Of 175 Convicts Pardoned By Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:32am On Oct 13, 2025
DiamondsAreFore:
41. Professor Magaji Garba, aged 67. Sentenced in 2021 to seven years for obtaining money by false pretence and had spent 3 years at Kuje Custodial Centre. The prison term was reduced to four years due to good conduct and advanced age.

42. Markus Yusuf, aged 41. Sentenced in 2023 to 13 years for culpable homicide. Sentence reduced to 5 years based on ill-health

43. Samson Ajayi, aged 31 and sentenced in 2022 to 15 years for drugs. He had spent five years at Suleja Custodial Centre. The sentence was reduced to seven years.

44. Iyabo Binyoyo, aged 49. Sentenced in 2017 to 10 years for drugs and sentenced to nine years at Suleja Custodial Centre, due to good conduct.

45. Oladele Felix, 49, was sentenced in 2022 to five years without a fine option for conspiracy and exploitation. Based on good conduct and remorsefulness, the sentence was reduced to four years. Felix is spending the term at Suleja.

46. Rakiya Beida, aged 33 and sentenced in 2021to seven years, without a fine option, for theft and cheating. The sentence, being served at Suleja, was reduced to three years based on good conduct

47. Nriagu Augustine Ifeanyi, aged 44 and sentenced in 2018 to 10 years in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, for exporting cocaine. The sentence was reduced to eight years.

48. Chukwudi Destiny, aged 36 and sentenced in 2022 to six years in Ikoyi Custodial Centre for heroin import. The sentence was cut to four years.

49. Felix Rotimi Esemokhai, aged 47 and sentenced in 2022 to five years for heroin. The sentence was reduced to four years.

50. Major S.A. Akubo, aged 62, was sentenced in 2009 to life at Katsina Custodial Centre for illegally removing 7,000 assorted weapons. Following good conduct and remorsefulness, the sentence was commuted to 20 years.

51. John Ibiam, aged 39, was sentenced in 2016 to 15 years for manslaughter and served 9 years and one month in the Afikpo Custodial Centre. The sentence was reduced to 10 years after the individual showed remorse and acquired vocational skills.

52. Omoka Aja, aged 40 and sentenced in 2016 to 15 years for manslaughter, served 9 years and 1 month in Afikpo Custodial Centre. The sentence was commuted to 10 years.

53. Chief Jonathan Alatoru, aged 66, was sentenced in 2021 to seven years for conspiracy to cheat. The sentence served in Port Harcourt Custodial Centre has been reduced to five years.

54. Umanah Ekaette Umanah, aged 70 and sentenced in 2022 to 10 years in Port Harcourt Custodial Centre for forgery. Sentence reduced to five years due to old age and remorsefulness.

55. Utom Obong Thomson Udoaka, 60, was sentenced in 2020 to seven years in Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre for obtaining money by false pretence. He had served four years and two months at Ikot Ekpene. Due to his old age and good conduct, the Initial Sentence has been reduced to five years.

56. Jude Saka Ebaragha, aged 44. Sentenced in 2020 to 12 years at Ikoyi Prison and a fine of N1million for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. The sentence was commuted to six years, and the N1m fine was waived.

57. Frank Insort Abaka, 46, was sentenced in 2020 to 12 years and a N1M fine at Ikoyi Custodial Centre for conspiracy to hijack a Fishing vessel. The sentence was reduced to six years, and the fine was waived.

58. Shina Alolo, 42, was sentenced in 2020 to 12 years and a N1M fine at Ikoyi Custodial Centre for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. Like others, the N1m fine was waived, and the sentence was reduced to 6 years.

59. Joshua Iwiki, aged 50: Sentenced in 2020 to 12 years at Ikoyi Prison and a fine of N1M for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. A N1m fine was waived, and the sentence was commuted to six years in prison.

60. David Akinseye, aged 44: Sentenced in 2020 to 12 years & N1M fine for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. His sentence was commuted to 6 years, and the fine was waived.

61. Ahmed Toyin, aged 46: Sentenced in 2020 to 12 years and N1 million fine for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. The sentence was also commuted, and the fine was waived.

62. Shobajo Saheed, age 57: Sentenced in 2020 to 12 years and a fine of N1M for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. He got a similar reprieve to the others.

63. Adamole Philip, aged 52 years: Sentenced to 12 years and a N1 million fine for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel, 2020. Philip also got his term reduced to seven years and the fine waived.

64. Mathew Masi, aged 39: Also sentenced to 12 years and a fine of N1 million for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. The sentence was reduced to six years, and the fine was waived.

65. Bright Agbedeyi, 46, was also sentenced in 2020 for conspiracy to hijack a fishing vessel. Like the others in his category, he got a reprieve from President Tinubu.
PoliticsRe: Full List Of 175 Convicts Pardoned By Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:31am On Oct 13, 2025
DiamondsAreFore:
Onanuga said Sanda’s family pleaded for her release, arguing that it was in the best interest of her two children.

The plea was also anchored on her good conduct in jail, her remorse, and her embracement of a new lifestyle, demonstrating her commitment to being a model prisoner.

Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, senator representing Zamfara North, signed an undertaking to be responsible for the rehabilitation and empowerment of all convicted illegal miners granted presidential clemency.

LIST OF INMATES RECOMMENDED FOR REDUCED TERM OF IMPRISONMENT

1. Yusuf Owolabi, 36. Sentenced to life in 2015 for manslaughter. Had spent 10 years at Kirikiri. Prison term reduced to 12 years for showing remorse and learning vocational skills.

2. Ifeanyi Eze, 33. Sentenced to life in 2021 for manslaughter and had spent four years at Kirikiri. Prison term reduced to 12 years for showing remorse and learning vocational skills.

3. Malam Ibrahim Sulaiman, 59. Sentenced to life in 2022 for armed robbery and possession of illegal firearms. Sentence cut to 10 years based on good conduct

4. Shettima Maaji Arfo, 54. Sentenced in 2021 to seven years for corrupt practices. Sentence reduced to four years because of good conduct and ill-health

5. Ajasper Benzeger, 69. Sentenced in 2015 to 20 years for culpable homicide. Sentence reduced to 12 years based on old age and ill-health.

6. Ifenna Kennechukwu, 42. Sentenced in 2015 to 20 years for drugs (cocaine import) and had spent close to 10 years in Kirikiri. Prison term reduced to 12 years based on remorse and the acquisition of vocational skills.

7. Mgbeike Matthew, 45. Sentenced to 20 years in 2013 for the import of 3.10kg. Following remorsefulness and the acquisition of vocational skills at Kirikiri, sentence was reduced to 12 years.

8. Patrick Mensah, 40. Sentenced in 2015 to 17 years for drugs. Sentence reduced to 11 years.

9. Obi Edwin Chukwu, 43. Sentenced in 2017 to 15 years for drugs. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

10. Tunde Balogun, 32. Sentenced in 2015 to 15 years for drugs. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

11. Lima Pereira Erick Diego, 27. Sentenced in 2017 to 15 years or a fine of N20million for drugs. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

12. Uchegbu Emeka Michael, 37. Sentenced in 2017 to 15 years or a fine of N20million for drugs. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

13. Salawu Adebayo Samsudeen, 46. Sentenced in 2016 to 15 years for drugs. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

14. Napolo Osariemen, 61. Sentenced in 2022 to 15 years for 2 kilos of Indian hemp. The sentence was reduced to seven years.

15. Patricia Echoe Igninovia, 61. Sentenced in 2023 to seven years for trafficking in persons. Sentence reduced to five years.

16. Odeyemi Omolaram, 65. Sentenced in 2017 to 25 years in prison for drug. The sentence was reduced to 12 years based on the defendant’s remorsefulness and advanced age.

17. Vera Daniel Ifork, 29. Sentenced in 2020 to 10 years for trafficking in persons. Sentence reduced to eight years.

18. Gabriel Juliet Chidimma, 32 and sentenced in 2022 to six years for drug (cocaine). Sentence reduced to four years.

19. Dias Santos Marcia Christiana, aged 44 and sentenced in 2017 to 15 years for import of cocaine. Sentence reduced to 10 years.

20. Alh. Ibrahim Hameed. Aged 71 and sentenced in 2023 to seven years for illegal property (obtaining property under false pretence). Sentence reduced to five years.

21. Alh. Nasiru Ogara Adinoyi, 65, was sentenced in 2023 to 14 years for obtaining property by false pretence. The sentence was reduced to seven years.

22. Chief Emeka Agbodike, aged 69, was sentenced in 2023 to seven years for obtaining property by false pretence. Sentence reduced to 3 years.

23. Isaac Justina, aged 40. Sentenced in 2022 to 10 years for cannabis sativa and had spent 3 years in the Abeokuta Custodial Centre. Sentence reduced to four years.

24. Aishat Kehinde, aged 38 and sentenced in 2022 to five years for unlawful possession of cannabis. The prison term being served in Abeokuta has been reduced to four years.

25. Helen Solomon, age 68. Sentenced in 2024 to five years for cannabis sativa. Sentence reduced to three years.

26. Okoye Tochukwu, aged 43 and sentenced in 2024 to six years for cannabis sativa. Sentence reduced to 3 years.

27. Ugwueze Paul, aged 38 and sentenced in 2024 to six years for cannabis sativa. Sentence reduced to three years.

28. Mutsapha Ahmed, aged 46 and sentenced in 2022 to seven years without a fine option for criminal breach of trust. The sentence was reduced to five years.

29. Abubakar Mamman, aged 38 and sentenced in 2020 to 10 years in Kebbi Custodial Centre for Possession of firearms. Sentence reduced to seven years.

30. Muhammed Bello Musa, aged 35. Sentenced in 2020 to 10 years in Kebbi Custodial Centre for illegal possession of firearms. Sentence reduced to seven years

31. Nnamdi Anene, aged 67 and sentenced in 2010 to life imprisonment at Katsina Custodial Centre for illegal dealing of arms. Sentence reduced to 20 years.

32. Alh. Abubakar Tanko, aged 61, was sentenced in 2018 to 30 years at the Gusau Custodial Centre for Culpable Homicide. Sentence reduced to 20 years.

33. Chisom Francis Wisdom, aged 30; sentenced in 2018 to 20 years in Umuahia Custodial Centre for kidnapping. Sentence reduced to 12 years.

34. Innocent Brown Idiong, aged 60, sentenced in 2020 to 10 years for possession of 700 grams of Indian Hemp. Has already spent 4 years and 3 months at Ikot Abasi Custodial centre. Jail term reduced to six years.

35. Iniobong Imaeyen Ntukidem, aged 46, was sentenced 2021 to seven years in jail at the Uyo Custodial Centre. Prison term reduced to five years.

36. Ada Audu, aged 72, was sentenced in 2022 to seven years in Kuje Custodial Centre and had spent 2 years and 7 months in prison. Prison term reduced to 4 years because of old age.

37. Bukar Adamu, aged 40 and sentenced to 20 years in 2019 for advance fee fraud. Prison term reduced to nine years.

38. Kelvin Oniarah Ezigbe, 44, was sentenced in October 2023 to 20 years for kidnapping, which took effect in 2013. The sentence was reduced to 13 years for showing remorsefulness and attending the National Open University.

39. Frank Azuekor, aged 42. Sentenced in 2023 for kidnapping and jailed in Kuje Custodial Centre for 20 years, and had spent 12 years behind bars from 2013. The sentence was reduced to 13 years, based on good conduct and attendance at the National Open University.

40. Chukwukelu Sunday Calisthus, aged 47 and sentenced in 2014 to life at Kuje Custodial Centre for drugs. He had spent 11 years at Kuje. Sentence reduced to 13 years.
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69. Suleiman Lawal, 23. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

70. Yusuf Iliyasu, 21. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

71. Sebiyu Aliyu, 20. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

72. Halliru Sani, 18. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

73. Shittu Aliyu, 30. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

74. Sanusi Aminu, 27. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

75. Isiaka Adamu, 40. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

76. Mamman Ibrahim, 50. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

77. Shuaibu Abdullahi, 35. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

78. Sanusi Adamu, 28. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

79. Sadi Musa, 20. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

80. Haruna Isah, 35. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

81. Abiodun Elemero, 43. Sentenced to life imprisonment for cocaine hawking in 2014. Had spent 10 years plus in Kirikiri,

82. Maryam Sanda, 37. Sentenced to death in 2020 for culpable homicide and had spent six years, eight months at Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre.
PoliticsRe: Full List Of 175 Convicts Pardoned By Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:29am On Oct 13, 2025
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41. Adamu Sanni, 39. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining.

42. Abdulkarem Salisu, 30. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

43. Abdulaziz Lawal, 18. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

44. Abdulrahman Babangida, 20. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining

45. Maharazu Alidu, 22. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

46. Zaharadeen Baliue, 38. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

47. Babangida Usman, 30. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

48. Zayyanu Abdullahi, 28. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining, 2024

49. Bashir Garuba, 20. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining

50. Imam Suleman, 25. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining, 2024.

51. Abbeh Amisu, 28. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining, 2024.

52. Lawani Lurwanu, 20. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining, 2024.

53. Yusuf Alhassan, 33. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining in 2024.

54. Abdulahi Isah, 25. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining, 2024.

55. Zayanu Bello, 35. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

56. Habeeb Suleman, 22. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining.

57. Jubrin Sahabi, 23. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

58. Shefiu Umar, 28. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

59. Seidu Abubakar, 29. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining.

60. Haruna Abubakar, 24. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining

61. Rabiu Seidu, 26. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining.

62. Macha Kuru, 25. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining

63. Zahradeen Aminu, 25. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining.

64. Nazipi Musa, 25. Sentenced to three years for unlawful mining in 2024

65. Abdullahi Musa, 30. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

66. Habibu Safiu, 20. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

67. Husseni Sani, 21. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.

68. Musa Lawali, 25. Sentenced to three years in 2024 for unlawful mining.
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23. Buhari Sani, 33. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for possession of 558 grams of cannabis.

24. Mohammed Musa, 27. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for possession of 16 grams of cannabis.

25. Muharazu Abubakar, 37. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for selling Indian hemp. Already spent three years in Katsina Prison

26. Ibrahim Yusuf, 34. Jailed five years in 2022 for possession of 5.7 grams of Indian hemp.

27. Saad Ahmed Madaki, 72; sentenced in 2020 for a 419 offence. Had served 4 years in Kaduna prison

28. Michael Bawa, 72. Sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in 2005. Had spent 20 years in Kaduna prison

29. Richard Ayuba, 38. Sentenced to five years in 2022 for Indian hemp

30. Adam Abubakar, 30. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for possession of 2kg of tramadol.

31. Emmanuel Yusuf, 34. Sentenced in 2022 to four years for possession of 2kg of tramadol

32. Edwin Nnazor, 60. Sentenced in 2018 to 15 years for cannabis. Had spent six years, nine months at Zamfara prison

33. Chinedu Stanley, 34. Sentenced in 2023 to three years for fake lubricant oil.34. Joseph Nwanoka, 42. Sentenced inIkot Ekpeneve years for drugs

35. Johnny Ntheru, 63. Sentenced in 1989 to life imprisonment for robbery. Had spent 36 years in Umuahia Prison

36. John Omotiye, 28. Sentenced to six years for pipeline vandalism.

37. Nsikat Edet Harry, 37. Sentenced in 2023 to five years for Illegal possession of Indian hemp, ocaine, & heroin.

38. Jonathan Asuquo, 28. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for possession of Indian hemp & other drugs

39. Prince Samuel Peters, 54. Sentenced in 2020 to seven years for obtaining money by false pretence. Had spent 4 years, 3 months in Ikot Ekpene Prison.

40. Babangida Saliu, 35. Sentenced in 2024 to three years for unlawful mining.
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10. Adesanya Olufemi Paul, 61. Sentenced to 14 years for theft. Had served eight years.

11. Ife Yusuf, 37. Sentenced for human trafficking in 2019. Had served six years at Kirikiri.

12. Daniel Bodunwa, 43. Sentenced in 2018 to 10 years for fraudulent intent to forge a land receipt. Had served six years in jail

13. Fidelis Michael, 40. Sentenced to five years for cannabis sativa

14. Suru Akande, 52. Sentenced to five years for cannabis sativa

15. Safiyanu Umar, 56. Sentenced to five years without the option of a fine for possessing 5kg of Cannabis sativa, 2023

16. Dahiru Abdullahi, 46. Sentenced in 2016 to 21 years for possession of three pistols and had spent 10 years in jail.

17. Hamza Abubakar, 37. Sentenced to five years for selling Indian hemp in 2022

18. Rabiu Alhassan Dawaki, 52. Sentenced in 2020 to seven years for criminal breach of trust.

19. Mujibu Muhammad, 30. Sentenced in 2022 to five years, no option for a fine for cannabis.

20. Emmanuel Eze, 49. Sentenced in 2022 to five years for Heroine.

21. Bala Azika Yahaya, 70. Sentenced in 2017 to 15 years for cannabis.

22. Lina Kusum Wilson, 34. Sentenced to death in 2017 for culpable homicide, had spent eight years in jail.
PoliticsRe: Full List Of 175 Convicts Pardoned By Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:27am On Oct 13, 2025
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VICTIMS OF OGONI NINE HONOURED

1. Albert Badey

2. Edward Kobaru

3. Samuel Orage

4. Theophilus Orage

PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY

According to Onanuga, most of the beneficiaries showed either remorse or learnt vocational skills in jail.

1. Aluagwu Lawrence, 47, sentenced for selling Indian hemp in 2015.

2. Ben Friday, 60, sentenced to three years or an N1.3 million fine for marijuana in 2023.

3. Oroke Micheal Chibueze, 21, sentenced to five years (cannabis sativa) in 2023.

4. Kelvin Christopher Smith, 42, sentenced to four years for importing cocaine in 2023.

5. Azubuike Jeremiah Emeka, 31, sentenced in 2021 to five years or N3 million fine for importing cocaine.

6. Akinrinnade Akinwande Adebiyi, 47, was sentenced in 2023 to three years for dealing in Tramadol.

7. Ahmed Adeyemo, 38, was sentenced to 15 years for cannabis and has already served nine years and five months at Kirikiri.

8. Adeniyi Jimoh, 31, was sentenced to 15 years for drugs in 2015 and served nine years at Kirikiri.

9. Seun Omirinde, 3, was sentenced to 15 years for drugs in 2015. He served nine years at Kirikiri
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PoliticsRe: Kelvin Oniarah: The Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Pardoned By President Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:16am On Oct 13, 2025
[quote author=Apcs.hit post=137102111]It is finished. Tinubu is a disgrace and a drug kingpin[/quote]That a criminally defamatory and very IRRESPONSIBLE post from you!
PoliticsRe: Kelvin Oniarah: The Notorious Kidnap Kingpin Pardoned By President Tinubu by AlphaTaikun: 12:15am On Oct 13, 2025
Darkjudge24:
For those of you who do cho cho cho,ontop somebody's matter, Kelvin is our freedom fighter from agbon kingdom, we the agbonmites welcome the homecoming of our hero, they might have curtail your spirit but the ideologies lingers
Is Agbon Kingdom the same as Agbor? Is the dude from Agbor?

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