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Sad tale of female banker murdered over POS in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson
Tears flowed uncontrollably as news of the gruesome murder of the 28 year old female banker, Nofisat Adetutu Ibrahim, spread like wild fire across Akure in Ondo State and beyond.
Nofisat was a graduate of Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, AAUA
She was a contract staff with the First Bank, Plc, Oja Oba branch in Akure, in Ondo State and was in charge of the Point of Sale, PoS, ordering. She was murdered because the bank she worked with turned down the request of issuance of PoS to a big time business woman because of the location.
The business woman transferred the anger on her until her life was cut short abruptly last week Wednesday at about 7:15pm. Sadly enough, the business woman, who had been in police custody with two other suspects since the banker was killed, was said to have physically assaulted and publicly embarrassed the deceased few days before the killers finally snuffed life out of her.
When the threat to her life was becoming unbearable, she, in company of the bank manager, went to plead with the big time business woman.
Reliable sources had it that the business woman insisted after the visit by the deceased and some bank staff to deal with the deceased for daring to refuse to issue the POS to one of her younger sisters, she stood for in the bank.
All efforts to explain the bank’s policy on POS to the businesswoman fell on deaf ears. Also, the deceased boyfriend reportedly called the business woman to plead on her behalf.
Sensing that the threat was getting more ferocious, the deceased reportedly informed her manager but when nothing was done, she lodged a complaint with the regional manager of the bank.
Family members wade in When she discovered that the bank was trying to protect the customer at her detriment, she reportedly told her family members. While the family members were determined to take up the matter officially, the deceased stooped them for fear of losing her job. While they were still thinking of the next line of action, since the two top officials of the bank felt unconcerned about the threat to her life by the business woman, the killers struck few minutes past 7pm.
Killers strike The deceased, who operated the Point of Sales service at Oke Ogba area of the metropolis, was trailed there by the killers after closing from work. Hot bullets were pumped into her heart as she tried to escape from the grip of two killers, who stormed her shop on a motorbike, when they tried to strangle her.
Her killers succeeded in breaking her neck but while she struggled to escape from the kiosk, she was shot close to her breast. A sympathiser reportedly rushed her on a motorbike to the state specialist hospital only to be confirmed dead by doctors on arrival.
The gunshots made shop owners and residents at Oke- ogba area in Akure metropolis to scamper for safety thinking it was a robbery operation. By the time normalcy returned, Nofisat was met in the pool of her blood.
Nofisat’s bosses arrested A Police source said that the regional and branch manager of the bank were arrested and quizzed for not protecting the deceased by reporting to their head office for quick intervention despite several complaints of threat to her life.
The deceased was a daughter of a former Principal Officer of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO. She obtained a National Diploma (ND) in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic and a BSc from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA. She joined the bank after her Youth Service.
Family seeks justice Meanwhile, the family of the deceased, speaking through her elder sister, Mrs. Aminat Ibrahim, said that the lackadaisical attitude of both bank manager and the regional manager caused the untimely death of her younger sister. She, however, promised that justice will be served. Aminat said:
“All we want is justice and we don’t want the police to sweep the matter under the carpet. Adetutu told us that she (the businesswoman) promised to deal with her over the issuance of PoS. She reported the matter to her bosses in the office but they did not take any action to protect her.
“Her immediate boss even told her to go and beg the woman at her shop because she is a customer, which she (Adetutu) did but right inside the shop, the woman assaulted Adetutu, calling her all sorts of names. In spite of that, she still insisted that she will deal with her.
On the day we planned to go and beg the woman, some boys went to her (Adetutu) shop and murdered her. “We want the Ondo State government to investigate this matter properly; the perpetrators must not escape justice. We are begging the government to assist us. Justice must be done.”
Her fianceé, who spoke in confidence, said that his life was equally threatened by her killers for trying to intervene in the matter. He said: “I was told on the phone that my fiancée would be beaten, and also stripped naked in the open market. “She was attacked in the evening on Wednesday. The killers strangled and broke her neck. She tried escaping to (an) open space but unfortunately for her, they shot her in the heart and she died.”
Three suspects arrested— the police spokesperson, Femi Joseph confirmed the arrest of three suspects but declined their identities. Joseph said: “We have three people in our custody and they are helping us in our investigation, we will surely arrest the perpetrators. We are investigating and we want to assure that we will leave no stone unturned to make sure the perpetrators are brought to justice.”
Entertainment
Elie Kamano’s Anthem Amplifies Pan-African Reparations Call with Striking New Music Video
Guinean artist and activist Elie Kamano has released a powerful new music video for his single, “Ils veulent l’Afrique sans les Africains” (“They Want Africa Without Africans”), delivering a bold artistic statement that fuses political resistance, cultural memory, and Pan-African solidarity.
Filmed on the sacred grounds of the Thiaroye mass graves in Dakar, the video honors victims of one of colonialism’s most heinous massacres. Kamano’s visual tribute transforms the site into a defiant stage, linking Africa’s historical trauma to the modern reparations movement. With raw lyricism and symbolic imagery, the video makes a clear demand: “Africa will reclaim what Europe stole.”
The release arrives at a pivotal moment. The African Union has declared 2025 as the Year of Reparations, providing institutional momentum to cultural and civic efforts across the continent. In Dakar, a recent high-profile conference reignited demands for justice surrounding the Thiaroye massacre, leading Senegalese authorities to launch archaeological excavations to document the scope of the 1944 French military crime—evidence that may substantiate formal reparations claims to France.
The reparations conversation has visibly moved to the streets. Dakar’s walls now feature bold graffiti murals demanding €50 trillion in reparations from former colonial powers—vivid calls for justice that cannot be ignored. In Bamako, Malian scholars and policymakers echo the urgency, calling for strategic frameworks that link historical redress with sustainable African futures.
Kamano’s work stands at the intersection of music and movement—galvanizing Pan-African youth, scholars, and policymakers alike. His anthem doesn’t just commemorate the past—it ignites the future.
“This is not just a song,” says Kamano. “It’s a voice for the voiceless. A call for dignity. A battle cry for what is rightfully ours.”
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of music icon, ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha, saying the legend had created a void that would be too difficult to fill.
Mbah described Ejeagha as an unassuming and easygoing personality, whose fanbase spread across international boundaries.
Recall that the news of the passing on of the ‘Gwo gwo gwo ngwo’ crooner at age 95 filtered into public space Friday evening.
Reacting to the sad development, the governor, who had celebrated the folklorist during his lifetime by reconstructing the popular Obinagu Road and the adjoining Chief Mike Ejeagha Crescent leading directly to his residence in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, a long wish of the icon left unfulfilled by successive administrations in the state, and by renaming Obinagu Road as Chief Mike Ejeagha Road in his honour, assured that his government would further immortalise the legend in death.
Taking to his verified social media handles, @PNMbah, the governor paid a heartfelt tribute to the Enugu-born musician
“I’m profoundly saddened by the death of music icon, Gentleman Mike Ejeagha.
“Mike Ejeagha was a legend, a cultural ambassador and a revered son of Enugu State.
“He was one of the finest musicians of his generation with an easygoing personality and humility that belied his towering celebrity status.
“I will always cherish fond memories of the time spent in his company – the warmth and wisdom he radiated; the joy he found in the ordinary.
“This is a loss not only for his immediate family; it’s a big loss for Enugu State, the entire music community, and the country as well.
“Ejeagha’s immense talent and genius lay in how he took simple indigenous folktales and turned them into unforgettable songs that resonate across cultures.
“Ejeagha’s fan-base transcended boundaries. He was easily one of the most recognizable voices in music.
“His death leaves a huge void that will be difficult to fill. But the legacies he has left behind will last a lifetime.
“On behalf of the Enugu State government, I offer heartfelt condolences to the Ejeagha family, and assure them of our support.
“As a government, we would ensure that his memory is duly immortalized.
“Above all, I pray that his family experiences the comforting grace of God’s love, and the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Culture
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Bags Ugosimba Chieftaincy Title in Enugu
…Says ‘I love your state’
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 Enugu” (Jewel/Eagle from another kingdom)by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.
She received the title on Tuesday during her two-day working visit to the South East state.
Conferring the title, alongside other officers, patrons, and members of the Council, the Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, said the honour was in recognition of her love for Enugu State and service to the nation and humanity.
“Our First Lady served in the senate for three consecutive terms and was honoured with the Commander of the Order of the Niger, CON. Nobody could say you were silent at the parliament.
“The good news is the humanitarian part of you. We looked at the way you love Enugu State. We are thanking you for what you do for the midwives, for the nurses. Personally, I am a nurse too. I appreciate it when it comes to the less privileged, healing the sick, clothing the naked, feeding the hungry. So, we are here to recognise and appreciate all these good works you are doing. It’s only God that can pay you for your good work,” he said.
An evidently elated Mrs. Tinubu, thanked the Government and people of the state for their overwhelming acceptance and love.
She described Enugu as a peaceful state, saying that she felt inner peace since she arrived in the state capital on Monday.
While also appreciating the royal fathers, she described the title as a special honour, not only to her, but also her husband, President Bola Tinubu, and the entire family.
“Thank you so much for all the support you have given. Today is indeed a great honour to me personally and also to my family. I love your state; it is such a very peaceful state and a very peaceful ambience.
“I want to thank Your Majesties for this honour done to me and also to my husband as well; and I know he will be very delighted and I believe the children too will be delighted.
“It is not that I have not been given titles, but this one is quite special and I believe it is God-ordained. And as you have honoured me today, Enugu State will know it for good.
“This moment will remain special in my heart and I will always remember your people for good and for the honour you have done for me. And this is not the end because our tomorrow is here already,” she said.
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