Newly Delivered Mother Accuses Ikotun Hospital Of Stealing One Of Her Twin Babies

The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday said it had commenced an investigation into the alleged disappearance of a newborn at a private hospital in the Ikotun area of the state.

The command, reacting to a viral video of a woman accusing medical staff of withholding one of her twins after delivery, said the matter was being handled with relevant stakeholders.

A statement by its spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, and obtained by PUNCH Metro  read, “The Command is aware of the trending video and wishes to inform the public that the matter is currently under investigation.

“Relevant professional bodies and associations have been contacted and are working in synergy with the Police to get to the root of the situation.”

It added that the Area Commander, Area M, was personally overseeing the case, assuring that findings would be made public.

“The outcome of the investigation will be made public in due course. Members of the public are hereby urged to remain calm, as the situation is under control,” the statement added.

The incident sparked tension after a viral video showed a woman, identified as Blessing Isioma David, accusing staff of Tip-Top Solution Hospital of withholding her second baby after delivery.

In the footage shared by AsakyGRN on X, the woman—seen holding a newborn—was filmed shouting at a supposed doctor of the facility identified as Tip-Top Solution hospital while demanding the whereabouts of her second baby.

“Produce my second baby. This is not good enough. I did not come to this hospital to be robbed of my baby,” she was heard screaming in the video.

In the background, individuals who accompanied her were also heard demanding the arrest of hospital staff over allegations of baby trafficking.

The video also displayed an obstetric scan report said to belong to the patient, identified as Blessing Isioma David, 28, dated March 2026, which indicated a twin pregnancy with two foetuses observed.

The report stated, “Twin visible. Twin 1 is an oblique cephalic while Twin 2 is a transverse presentation. Normal cardiac pulsations noted,” adding that “Gender for Twin 1 is XY, while Gender for Twin 2 is XX.”

Reacting to the allegation, the hospital’s medical director, Sunday Babajide, dismissed claims of wrongdoing, insisting that only one baby was delivered and that the scan result was inaccurate.

“The scan was wrong, and she did not do another scan in another centre. It was an error; the scan said two instead of one.

“We invited the husband to the theatre… the husband witnessed that it was one. The woman herself was not asleep; she was awake,” Babajide was quoted as saying to the Peoples Gazette.

The hospital director added that the family was also informed immediately after birth.

Corroborating his claim on the scan, Babajide asserted, “If the scan was done at the early stage… it will clearly show it. But if the scan was done at a later period, an error can occur,” he said, noting that the scan was done at about 20 weeks.

“The mistake we made was that we should have insisted on her doing another scan elsewhere to be doubly sure,” he added.

  

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NSCDC Uncovers Baby Factory In Badagry Where Babies Are Sold For N1.8 Million

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Lagos State Command, have busted a baby factory in Okuju, Ilado, Badagry area of Lagos.

In the operation carried out on Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday, the operatives rescued 18 pregnant women and 10 children, and arrested the operators of the facility, Joy Okeke and Raphael Agwu.

The victims were said to have subscribed to the facility via an offer on a Facebook platform.

The pregnant women, upon delivery, have their children sold and are paid between N500,000 and N1.8m.

The victims, between the ages of 18 and 30, were paraded at the NSCDC office, Badagry division, Ibereko, on Friday.

Some of the pregnant women had come to the centre with children and infants also up for sale to willing buyers.

At the parade, Commandant, Lagos State, NSCDC, Adedotun Keshinro, said its operatives swooped on the big flat containing many rooms that house the victims following actionable intelligence that lasted three weeks.

Keshinro said, “They are operating a baby factory where victims are made pregnant. When the babies are delivered, they are sold.

“The suspects entice the victims who are pregnant to come and negotiate with them that when they deliver the babies, the babies will be taken from them and they’ll be paid off.

“When they deliver the babies, the babies will be taken from them to be sold to their customers, and the victims will be paid off.”

One of the 18 victims rescued was said to have suffered a miscarriage.

“There are 18 victims who are fully pregnant, but one of them had a miscarriage. So, 17 of them are currently carrying pregnancies. And there are other babies there who are grown, and they are also here on negotiation to be sold to interested buyers,” Keshinro added.

Noting that the operators of the facility had committed a “grievous crime against humanity,” the NSCDC Commandant said they would be handed over to the police for prosecution, while the victims would be handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.

Among items retrieved at the facility were a pumping machine, generator set, standing fans, gas cylinders, burner, cooking pots, phones, mats, toiletries, baby skincare products, tableware and assorted food items.

On what becomes of the Badagry facility, Keshinro said, “We will hand over the place to the state government. The state government may decide to demolish the place so that they will not be able to continue to use it for that activity.”

Answering questions from journalists, Okeke, the chief operator of the facility, said she arrived at the Badagry location in January from Ikorodu, in search of a bigger apartment.

Okeke said she adopted children for those who do not have any.

She said, “We are adopting children to give to those who don’t have children. I have been doing this for some months. I moved here from Ikorodu in search of a bigger apartment. We were in Ikorodu before. We are two operating this place.”

She declined to state how much she sells a child or how they get to the facility, saying, “I can talk further when my lawyer is here. I don’t want to talk anymore.

“If you are interrogating me, my lawyer should be present.”

Speaking with newsmen, some of the victims said they subscribed to the centre after negotiating online with the operator that they would surrender their baby upon delivery and be paid.

One of the women said the agreement reached was that she would be paid the sum of N1m, while another said she was promised N1.8m.

One, named Joy, said she opted for the facility because she got pregnant with an “irresponsible man.”

She said she previously had two children who were being cared for by her mum in the village.

The ladies claimed that they were well-fed daily, were allowed to use their phones, and could request medical attention if feeling unwell, except that they were not allowed to leave the facility at will.

One of the women further stated that part of the agreement was that they could leave the centre before delivery, but would not receive a dime.

According to Raphael Agwu, who was arrested alongside the operator of the facility, the ladies come in pregnant and sign an agreement to deliver their babies and have them sold while they are paid off.

Agwu said he believed the centre offered an alternative to women considering aborting their pregnancies and helped childless couples.

He said, “There are agents on an online group who propose that instead of aborting it, you can come to us, and we will take care of you. And when you deliver the child, we’ll take the baby for ourselves.

“There are groups for adoption, abortion and unwanted pregnancies on Facebook. They are open groups. These people post that they want to give up their child for adoption, and negotiation begins.

“They were already pregnant on their own and decided to give birth for adoption. So, in order for us to be safe, because of that agreement, they gave their consent and everything.”

Agwu, who claimed he works as a housekeeper, said the women are enticed to the facility because of the promise of a compensation payment of at least N1 million for the sale of their child at delivery.

“They came on their own. Some of them were referred to us by agents. Most of them came with their children. All those children you saw are people who came with their kids.

“Some childless couples come to us seeking to adopt children. I didn’t see it as a big crime because my thinking is they are helping some childless couples,” he said.

  

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Teenager Arrested While Trying To Collect N20 Million Ransom At Ojokoro

An 18-year-old suspect arrested while attempting to collect a N20 million ransom was among 47 persons nabbed by the Lagos State Police Command in operations across the state.

Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai made this known during a press conference at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, where exhibits recovered from various crime scenes were displayed.

The arrests, he said, were linked to offences including armed robbery, cultism, conspiracy, stealing, threat to life and unlawful possession of firearms.

CP Fatai added that the Command recorded a hitch-free Easter celebration, with no major security breach, attributing the development to proactive deployment of personnel and collaboration with other security agencies and residents.

According to him, items recovered during the operations include 14 firearms, comprising 10 locally made guns and four pump-action rifles, 96 rounds of 5.2mm ammunition, 29 live cartridges and one expended cartridge, 14 vehicles, two laptops, 29 mobile phones and a flash drive.

Giving details of the suspect, Fatai said the teenager, identified as Israel Osanwuta, was arrested on March 27 during a decoy following a complaint from Ojokoro Local Council Development Area over threat to life and demand for N20 million.

“He was apprehended about 10:55pm while attempting to collect the ransom. Recovered from him were an HP laptop and a flash drive. The suspect has confessed to the crime and admitted involvement in a previous attempted burglary at a commercial bank,” the CP said.

In another operation, police arrested a suspected armed robber, Jamiu Yahaya, also known as “Elesin,” in Amukoko. A local pistol, two live cartridges and charms were recovered from him.

A 23-year-old suspected cultist, Sunday Daniel, was also arrested in Ajegunle, with a local pistol recovered. The suspect allegedly confessed to being a member of the Aiye confraternity.

Fatai further said 21 suspected cultists were apprehended at a hotel in Ajao Estate during a birthday gathering for a wanted gang member known as “Actor,” who is at large. Recovered items include a cut-to-size gun, cult-branded items, a laptop and 23 mobile phones.

The commissioner also disclosed the arrest of five members of a car theft syndicate, with a Toyota Sienna and Toyota Camry recovered, as well as three suspects involved in vehicle vandalisation.

He said a suspect, Adedayo Bello, 52, was arrested for allegedly concealing a firearm and ammunition inside a pillow, with 96 rounds of ammunition recovered.

Fatai added that three suspects linked to the vandalisation of vehicles in a Lekki estate were arrested, while four others were nabbed in connection with armed robbery in Ikotun and Egbeda.

He also announced the arrest of a 62-year-old alleged serial fraudster, Robert Smith, accused of defrauding a microfinance bank of N130 million. Six vehicles valued at over N520 million were recovered from him.

Other arrests were made in Iba, Egbin, Ogba and Ifako-Ijaiye, where suspected robbers and cultists were apprehended, alongside the recovery of illicit drugs and additional firearms.

Fatai said all suspects would be charged to court after investigations

He reiterated the Command’s commitment to sustaining the fight against crime and urged the public to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible information to the police.

  

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Lagos, World Bank And FCMB Partner To Boost Education And Health With 5 Million Dollars

The Lagos State Government, the World Bank, and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) are advancing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) programme.

The $500 million initiative is designed to strengthen the systems behind basic education and primary healthcare in Nigeria.

Backed by the Federal Government and operating across all 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, the programme focuses on improving resource management and outcome measurement.

Funding is tied not to plans, but to verified progress. For Lagos, the shift is already taking shape.

At a public presentation on the state’s progress in implementation, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pointed to early gains.

He highlighted improvements in education and healthcare delivery, driven by a shift from input-based spending to performance-led outcomes.

“For us in Lagos, this is about people,” he said. “It is about ensuring that a child has access to the right learning materials, that a mother receives quality care at a primary health centre, and that public resources are managed transparently for all to see.”

The changes are rooted in systems that are less visible but more decisive: procurement processes that work, funding that follows results, and institutions held to clear standards.

According to Akin Onimole, Senior Procurement Specialist at the World Bank, the programme addresses long-standing structural gaps in service delivery. He noted that Lagos has shown a strong commitment to strengthening its procurement and institutional frameworks. These efforts help translate reform into practical outcomes.

FCMB supports the programme’s fund flows. The bank says its role reflects a broader commitment to expanding access and opportunity.

“We are working with our partners to open up more opportunities for children and communities,” said Yemisi Edun, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FCMB.

“By supporting education and primary healthcare, we are contributing to a system where more people can participate and progress.”

Since 2025, HOPE-GOV has united government and private sector capacity around one goal: improving human capital to make public systems work better. The key results will take time to fully materialise, but the direction is clear—stronger systems, deeper accountability, and services that deliver consistent value to people.

  

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Outrage As Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere Offers Financial Inducement For Any Man Willing To Marry His Disabled Daughter

    

Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the founder of Omega Power Ministry, has sparked outrage with his announcement of financial inducement for any man willing to marry his    21-year-old autistic adopted daughter, with disability advocates raising concerns about consent, dignity, and the ethics of arranging marriages for people with disabilities .

One of those who have lent their voices to the development is actor Damola Olatunji who criticised the man of God, saying the situation “has crossed a line and must be addressed seriously”.

In a statement, Olatunji questioned whether the woman could genuinely consent to such an arranged marriage, arguing that Apostle Chibuzor should instead establish a proper care home for her.

Apostle Chibuzor had announced the plan on Facebook, offering incentives to any man willing to marry his daughter, including financial support and housing.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by Chinyere, who described the arrangement as being in the young woman’s best interests.

“I am giving out another of my adopted daughters in marriage. Her name is Chiemeka Chibuzor. She is 21 years old and has autism. She can speak and hear well,” the statement read.

Chinyere listed conditions for prospective suitors, stating that the man must be young and “physically and mentally fit in all forms.”

In exchange, he outlined a suite of benefits including lifetime financial support, free housing for life, a jointly built property in both spouses’ names, and regular unannounced visits by OPM staff to monitor the woman’s welfare.

“This arrangement is to ensure that she is properly cared for, protected, and lives a happy life,” the statement added.

But advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities say the apostle’s action would amount to buying a husband for the woman simply because she is a PWD. They argue that persons with disabilities deserve to choose their own partners, not forced to marry a man who, from all indications, would be attracted by the incentives being offered and not necessarily because of his love for her.

Actor Olatunji countered the plan, stating that people with autism deserve dignity, protection, and better support systems, adding that exploiting vulnerable individuals is unacceptable.

He wrote, “This situation has crossed a line and must be addressed seriously. Marriage is a decision that requires full, informed consent from both parties. Rather than pursuing marriage, establishing a proper care home would be a far more appropriate and compassionate solution.

“The key question to ask is: would this person genuinely choose to get married at 21 under normal circumstances, free from any external influence? If the answer is no, then that must be respected unconditionally.

“No one should exploit a vulnerable person’s condition as an opportunity for marriage. People living with autism deserve dignity, protection, and better-structured support systems, not situations that could potentially be manipulative or harmful. There are far more ethical and effective ways to provide care and support for individuals with autism”, he said.

 The announcement follows a similar and widely publicised arrangement by the cleric in which he organised the marriage of a non-verbal autistic man, widely known as Aboy, to an older woman in a ceremony held on March 29.

That wedding drew mixed reactions, with critics raising concerns about the dignity of people with cognitive disabilities.

Chinyere had subsequently responded to the backlash by gifting Aboy, now renamed Elijah, a Lexus car and a plot of land, and appointing him as an ambassador for the church’s free school for children with autism and Down syndrome.

  

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Love Has Always Been Transactional - Omawumi

Singer Omawumi has pushed back against claims that modern relationships are more transactional than past ones, arguing that the nature of exchange has simply shifted over time.

Speaking on a Pulse podcast, the singer said women have always expected gestures from partners, but the form of those gestures has changed.

She contrasted secondary school and university-era courtship, marked by simple acts like buying ice cream and popcorn, with present-day expectations such as iPhones.

Omawumi noted that the term “transactional” is often misunderstood.

“I disagree because we women have had long throat since the beginning of time, you know, but our transactional was different because if it was all those like secondary school to university days of holding hands or crushing on a girl or a boy, you know, you just stay there, buy them ice cream and popcorn. But now, it’s an iPhone”, she said.

She said some form of exchange has always existed in relationships and described mutual effort as a normal component of dating.

She added that when a partner gives her gifts, she makes a conscious effort to match that energy.

“Some sort of transaction has always existed. Therefore, the word “transactional” has a lot of power when used. If I’m dating a man who gives me presents, I always strive to equal that energy,” she added.

The singer also addressed public perception of women in relationships, stating that women are frequently viewed as only receiving while their contributions go unnoticed.

She said some men pursue what she called “shiny objects,” and often go overboard in the process.

“However, the majority of people don’t think that women have the same level of energy. They just see the women collecting. So men, they go overboard sometimes, just especially because some men tend to like shiny objects. And shiny objects, not the only person they like. So everybody is struggling to get that shiny object.”

Omawumi concluded by identifying consistency as a major problem in modern relationships.

She said effort tends to fade once initial attraction is secured, stressing that partners should maintain the same energy they showed at the start.

“And once you’ve finished obtaining it, you’ll need to cut back on all the paparazzi you were doing earlier. No, no. You must maintain your energy”.

  

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Comedian Okey Bakassi Places N5 Million Reward For The Recovery Of Phones Stolen At Ikoyi

Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi has announced a N5 million reward for information that could lead to the recovery of eight mobile phones stolen during a private football game in Ikoyi.

In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, Bakassi disclosed that the incident occurred during the group’s regular Wednesday evening session on April 15, 2026.

He explained that an unidentified individual joined the game and was permitted to participate out of goodwill.

According to him, the suspect played briefly before claiming to be injured and moving to the sidelines. While the match continued, the individual allegedly seized the opportunity to steal eight phones belonging to players and fled the venue.

Bakassi stated that the stolen devices belong to businessmen whose daily operations depend heavily on their phones, heightening the urgency of recovery.

He cautioned potential buyers to be wary, noting that the suspect might attempt to dispose of the devices quickly at discounted prices.

The comedian added that the police have been informed and are making efforts to track down the suspect, although he declined to disclose specific operational details.

He also issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the return of the stolen phones to the security post at the venue, warning that failure to comply would result in intensified efforts to apprehend the suspect.

“If you’re the one who came out this evening to play with us and you feel that the way to pay us back is to cart away phones and vanish, we will find you. It will only take time. In your best interest, you have the next 24 hours to return those phones back to the security post where you took them from,” he said.

The comedian appealed to the public for assistance, promising N5 million to anyone who can trace any of the stolen devices.

“For everyone else who knows how to track phones, contact me in my DM. There’s a five million naira waiting for whoever can track any one of those phones,” he added.

He advised second-hand phone buyers to verify sellers’ identification to avoid purchasing stolen items.

  

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Men Should Dump Marriages Where They Are Not Respected - Yul Edochie

Actor Yul Edochie has advised men to walk away from marriages or relationships where they are not respected.

In a post made on X, Edochie stated that respect for men in marriage is non-negotiable and should not be compromised.

He discouraged men from tolerating what he described as ‘nonsense’ in the name of marriage or a relationship.

The actor said men facing disrespect from their wives or girlfriends should end the relationship immediately and find partners who treat them with respect.

“Men stop tolerating nonsense in the name of marriage or relationship. If your wife or girlfriend doesn’t respect you, dump her immediately and get someone who respects you”, he said.

Yul Edochie is in a public, contentious polygamous situation. He is actively living with his second wife, Judy Austin, with whom he has children, while his first wife, May Edochie, is separated from him and has filed for divorce, citing adultery and refusing to accept the polygamous marriage. 

 Yul and Judy frequently appear together in social media videos and have continued their relationship despite online rumors of, or public demand for, a breakup. Recent reports suggest they have multiple children together.

The situation remains highly volatile, with reports of ultimatums and public warnings between Yul and May.

The actor has faced extensive social media backlash for his public proclamations about his second wife and his advice regarding marriage, which many contrast with his split from May. It is believed in some quarters that his recent admonition for men to leave relationships where they are not respected, is an attempt to correct the narrative. 

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I Once Dated A Bus Driver - Otedola's Daughter, DJ Cuppy

Disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has said she could date anyone, revealing that she once dated a bus driver. She however says she currently prefers dating working-class men who are not active on social media.

Speaking on The ZEZE Millz Show, the entertainer said she has dated men from different backgrounds but now favors partners with 9-to-5 jobs and a low public profile.

She added that she finds such men through dating applications.

She said, “I’ve dated all kinds of men—well, not every single kind, but a lot of different types. What I find is working for me right now is the 9-to-5, no social media, super-like-doesn’t-care type. I find them on apps”.

DJ Cuppy disclosed that she is subscribed to exclusive platforms including Raya and The League, stating that membership on The League costs £400.

“I’m on Raya, but I’m also on something called “The League” as well. But I love—thing is, I wanted to do like… oh no. “The League” is definitely £400 to join, I can’t lie. Yeah”, she added.

The 33-year-old, who is the daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, emphasised the importance of being open-minded when dating.

She noted that she has gone on dates with a bus driver, a man who lived with his mother, a model, and a footballer.

She described dating as an opportunity to converse and understand people.

She added, “You have to be open-minded! This is what I’m saying. Zeze, you have to be open-minded. I’ve dated a bus driver… well, okay, let me not say ‘dated,’ I’ve gone on a date with a bus driver. And there’s nothing wrong with that! No.”

“I’ve literally gone on a date with this annoying guy that lives with his mom, I’ve gone on a date with a model, I’ve been on a date with a footballer… so many! With dating, you have to be open-minded. I actually enjoy dating. I feel like we’re on a date; it’s talking and getting to know each other,” she concluded.

  

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Twin Brothers Jailed 14 Years For Armed Robbery

    Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday sentenced four men to 14 years imprisonment each for armed robbery, following a plea bargain agreement.

Amongst the convicts are two twin brothers a 34-year-old driver, Taiwo Ojomo, 34-year-old security guard, and Kehinde Ojomo.

The other convicts are 34-year-old rewire, Emmanuel Bamidele (a.k.a. “DPO”); and 27-year-old cobbler, Peter Samuel (a.k.a. “Mogaji”).

They were sentenced by Justice  Abike-Fadipe after they admitted guilt to amended two-count charges bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery.

The Prosecution told the court that the convicts while armed with guns, robbed one Sodiq Abiodun Ezekiel of Android phone, iPhone, ATM card, the sum of N15,000 and a blue-coloured 2005 Toyota Sienna with registration number LSR 771 GG.”

The court was told that the incident occurred on June 5, 2020, at about 23:30, at Oshodi Bridge, Lagos, when the convicts boarded a blue 2005 Toyota Sienna with registration number LSR 771 GG, driven by Sadiq Abiodun Ezekiel.

According to the prosecution, the men pretended to be stranded and requested a ride, but after entering the vehicle, they allegedly pulled out a gun and attacked the driver.

They were said to have dragged him to the back seat, beaten him, and robbed him of an Android phone, an iPhone, ATM card, and N15,000 in cash before dispossessing him of his vehicle.

The prosecution said the stolen vehicle was later recovered the same day at Ikeja Shopping Mall and returned to the victim.

It was further revealed that during inspection of the recovered vehicle, the complainant discovered a double-barrelled locally made pistol with four cartridges, which he immediately handed over to the police.

The convicts were initially arraigned in 2020 and pleaded not guilty.

However, they later changed their plea following an amended charge filed on April 14, 2026, which reflected a plea bargain agreement reducing the punishment exposure from 21 years to 14 years imprisonment.

Justice Abike-Fadipe confirmed that the convicts entered the agreement voluntarily.

“The court is satisfied that the defendants understood the terms of the plea bargain and entered into it without coercion,” she said.

State counsel, Director J.A. Ogunode, urged the court to adopt the plea bargain terms and sentence the convicts accordingly.

However, the judge noted that the court was not strictly bound by the terms of a plea bargain agreement.

“The court retains the discretion to ensure that sentences imposed meet the ends of justice,” Justice Abike-Fadipe held.

She thereafter sentenced each of the four men to 14 years imprisonment.

She ordered that the sentence shall take effect from the date they were first remanded in custody at the correctional facility.

  

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