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Man Reveals Truth about Harrison Gwamnishu Amid Social Media Allegations: “I Removed Millions”
- A Nigerian man has made people talk non-stop on social media after he shared details of the experience he had with Harrison
- He spoke about a tense incident when his brother was kidnapped and how he was prepared to hand over millions to the kidnappers
- He mentioned what Harrison told him, what he did, and the millions he left inside the car with the popular activist, Harrison
A Nigerian man, who is an architect, spoke about his encounter with popular activist Harrison Gwamnishu amid claims that he stole money meant for ransom payments to secure the release of some kidnapped victims.
The statement from the architect comes days after a social media user, @AbdulGaniyuOse1, claimed that Harrison stole ransom money that was raised to free his sister and her husband.
Nigerian man recounts how Harrison Gwamnishu helped rescue his brother. Photo for illustration purposes obly. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Tolu Owoeye, Twitter/@billachusim
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Architect shares encounter with activist Harrison
While the issue has gained public attention, which also led to the arrest of the individual, a man who recently had an encounter with Harrison released a statement on his page.
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Man who spoke to Harrison Gwamnishu about ransom allegation shares what he observed, begs public
According to the individual, in a statement he made available on his page, @billachusim, via the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he mentioned what Harrison did when his brother was kidnapped.
In his post, he shared that Harrison met with them and, when he understood that they were scared, he told them to drive in his car with the millions of ransom they wanted to pay the kidnappers who had taken their brother.
He mentioned that a lot of money was also recovered by Harrison, who told them that the Fulani wouldn’t count the ransom. This way, they were able to save a lot of money from what they initially planned to give the kidnappers.
He mentioned that, as a result of what Harrison told him, he decided to remove some millions from the bag and left it in Harrison’s car for a very long time.
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After that, they were able to rescue his brother, and Harrison didn’t ask for anything.
His post read:
“Harrison Gwamnishu, the same man that drove me and my brother at midnight in Delta to rescue my other brother from terrorist kidnappers.”
Man says Harrison Gwamnishu recovered ransom money and never took any. Photo source: Twitter/@billachusim
Source: Twitter”This man told us to leave our ordinary car because we were scared and yet drove us in his shiny car with millions of ransom. He had rescued a Reverend Father and two others that same night.””He recovered so much money for us by telling us the Fulani mfs won’t count the ransom. I dipped my hand in the bag of money and removed many millions which I left in his car for long.””It’s a long story but TL;DR, we rescued my brother and Harrison never asked for anything. If you hear any half-baked nonsense gossip about this man, @HarrisonBbi18, just know that it is the evils he is fighting that are fighting him back.”
As he shared this story, individuals read his post and shared their thoughts in the comments.
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Reactions as man speaks about Harrison
@Otunba_Bini noted:
“Of course, Harrison has so much enemies. Some of which will see this as an opportunity to bring him down.”
@Bet_Companion stressed:
“They have been looking for a way to frustrate and nail him. I remember d last post he made when he and his team were heading to Nsukka 2 rescue a kidnap victim, mid journey those who invited him called the mission off impromptu. D good thing is that Nigerians now know VDM is evil.”
@ChykeOkonkwo noted:
“One thing you must know Nigerians do not appreciate people who sacrifice for them, this Harrison resigned his ssa appointment because Governor was not helping insecurity. HE WILL WIN TRUST ME.”
@Abisoyesheun shared:
“We appreciate questions always in this country, we never appreciate answers. And anybody that’s trying to look for answers is not a friend,”
@Skyo78 said:
“Your story just implicated him more. You have basically admitted that Harrison always takes out of the ransom money because he feels the kidnappers won’t count it. The only difference is this time he did it by himself, in the hotel room, and the kidnappers counted the money. Sad.”
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In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that Catholic priest Father Emmanuel Ehioma, popularly known as Fada Mentor, advised activist Harrison Gwamnishu on what he must do when he is released.
Doctor worries about man in kidnappers’ custody
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a UK-based doctor, Obinna Aligwekwe, expressed concern over the safety of a man still in the custody of kidnappers following the remand of activist Harrison Gwamnishu.
In a Facebook post, he hoped the man was alive and that the kidnappers would not take rash actions now that the case is in the spotlight.
Source: Legit.ng
- Gunmen attacked St. Andrews Anglican Church in Isiokwe, Lilu community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing the wife of the church priest and one other person.
- The assault occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, as congregants prepared for worship. Eyewitness accounts reported indiscriminate gunfire, multiple injuries, and extensive property damage, including the burning of vehicles, parts of the church building, and the priest’s residence.
- The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the incident on Monday, with Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu condemning the attack as a “heinous and abominable act” against innocent worshippers and the community’s values.
A group of armed men launched a brutal attack on St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe, in the Lilu community of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in two fatalities, including the wife of the church priest.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, 2025, as worshippers were preparing for the start of Sunday service. The attackers opened fire indiscriminately, also burning vehicles and partially setting fire to the church building, including the cleric’s apartment.
An eyewitness detailed the attack to Punch:
“A brutal attack occurred at the St. Andrews Anglican Church, Isiokwe in Lilu community of Ihiala LGA in the early hours of Sunday… Unfortunately, they brutally murd£red the wife of the church priest and one other person. They also injured many others, razed down the priest’s house to ashes, burnt down some church vehicles and other church properties, including a part of the main church building.”
Police Condemn “Heinous Act”
The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the attack on Monday, December 8, with the spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, relaying a statement from the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu.
The CP strongly condemned the actions:
“The CP states that this heinous and abominable act, committed against innocent worshippers, is not only an assault on the community, but a grave affront to our shared values of peace, sanctity of life, and freedom of worship.”
The Police Command extended sympathies to the families and assured the public that the Joint Security Team has been deployed and intelligence-driven operations intensified to relentlessly hunt down the perpetrators, promising that “no resource will be spared” in the investigation.
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“He must pay”- Man who claims to be Harrison Gwamnishu’s friend calls him out over nearly 5‑year debt
The ongoing buzz surrounding human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu intensifies as a man who claims to be his friend calls him out over a nearly 5‑year debt.
Earlier, GistReel reported that Harrison Gwamnishu was arrested amid claims he diverted part of a ransom payment.
The arrest was confirmed by controversial commentator, VeryDarkMan, who claimed he involved security operatives.
Man Calls Out Harrison Gwamnishu Over Debt
According to the man identified with the Facebook handle, Shine Onyebiga, Harrison Gwamnishu owed him 2 million naira, which remains unpaid after nearly five years.
In the now-viral post, he agreed that Harrison can repay the debt with a monthly payment of 100,000 naira.
Furthermore, he called for the fight against injustice regardless of the individual involved.
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If Harrison Gwamnishu asks to pay 100k monthly till he completes my 2m, I will accept it. But he must pay, not threatening or boasting to be invisible. We must stand against injustice no matter whose involved.
He used to be my friend and I have nothing against him. Matter of fact I wish him well. But as for my money he must pay it.
As for his gullible followers I have one word for you; IF E REACH YOUR TURN FORGET YOUR MONEY WITH YOUR DEBTORS.
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Johnvents Group marks strong global expansion as Ondo Government reaffirms support at 2025 End-of-Year Celebration
- JohnventsGroup hosted its 2025 End-of-Year Celebration in Akure, highlighting its growth trajectory, global partnerships, and Ondo State’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for enterprise and inclusive prosperity.
- The Governor of Ondo State commended Johnvents as a model of homegrown success, citing its impact through over ten factories, 1,500 direct jobs, thousands of benefiting households, and an ecosystem of 5,000 farmers, while reaffirming policies to attract investment and industrial growth.
- Johnvents reiterated its mission to deepen partnerships, invest in capacity, and drive sustainable agribusiness and manufacturing across Africa, positioning itself as a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic transformation and global competitiveness.
Johnvents Group, a global agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate, hosted industry leaders, international partners, government officials, traditional rulers including the Deji of Akure, and key stakeholders at its 2025 End-of-Year Celebration held at The Dome, Akure.
The evening served as a reflection on a transformative year for the Group and a renewed affirmation of Ondo State’s commitment to enabling enterprise and inclusive prosperity.
Delivering the welcome address, Tarun Chawla, Group Executive Director of Johnvents Group, highlighted the organisation’s growth trajectory, strengthened market relevance and expanding global footprint.
He expressed profound gratitude to the Government of Ondo State for providing a stable, structured business environment that enables companies like Johnvents to thrive.
“This year reshaped us as a business,” he said. “We strengthened our operations, expanded our relevance, and demonstrated what a committed team can achieve when purpose and discipline align. The stability and clarity your administration provides form the foundation on which organisations like ours continue to grow and innovate.”
Chawla also appreciated the Group’s partners, including British International Investment (BII), International Finance Corporation, AFRIEXIM Bank, and other financial institutions, for their confidence in the company’s long-term vision. He reaffirmed Johnvents commitment to nourishing Africa and the world, noting that the company is now a global value-chain participant with investments and collaborations spanning Africa, the UAE, Asia and Europe.
The Executive Governor of Ondo State delivered the keynote address. His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, commended Johnvents Group as a model of how homegrown enterprises can evolve into global powerhouses while remaining deeply rooted in their host communities.
“Johnvents stands today as a monument to what focused investment and structured institutional support can achieve,” he said. “With over ten factories, more than 1,500 direct employees, thousands of benefiting households and an ecosystem of over 5,000 farmers, Johnvents is living proof that prosperity becomes inevitable when ingenuity meets institutional support.”
The Governor outlined his administration’s deliberate policies to position Ondo State as a competitive hub for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology and energy. He cited reforms in ease of doing business, digitisation of government processes, infrastructure expansion, improved security and the work of ONDIPA as foundations for long-term private-sector growth.
He further emphasised that the success of companies like Johnvents reflects the broader vision of an inclusive, opportunity-driven economy:
“The Johnvents story assures every investor here and across the world that Ondo State is ready for investment, ready for expansion and ready for global competitiveness.”
The evening celebrated the achievements, resilience and commitment of the Johnvents workforce, as well as the organisation’s expanding impact across communities through education, youth development and agribusiness empowerment.
Johnvents Group reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity and building industries that contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation and Africa’s global competitiveness.
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The Police Command in Anambra has condemned the attack on a Church carried out by armed criminals which resulted in the death of one person and leaving several others injured.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday in Awka.
Ikenga said that the incident happened in the early hours of Sunday in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, had condemned the heinous and abominable act.
“This abominable act, committed against innocent worshippers, was not only an assault on the community but a grave affront to our shared values of peace, sanctity of life, and freedom of worship.
“The Command extends its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and to the entire Lilu community and assures the public that the Police shall relentlessly hunt down the perpetrators of this crime.
“Our community should not be subjected to such brutality as the command will not allow criminals to instill fear or destabilize the peace we are working tirelessly to maintain”, the commissioner said.
Orutugu urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with the joint security team investigating the matter by providing useful information that can assist ongoing investigations for justice to be served.
He said that the command remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and property across Ihiala and the entire state.
Former presidential aspirant and publisher, Dele Momodu, says a last-minute disruption to his planned road trip to Cotonou may have spared him from being caught in the Benin Republic’s failed coup attempt.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Momodu explained that he was originally scheduled to be inside the Benin Republic at the exact period soldiers attempted to announce a takeover of power.
He said the unexpected setback that halted his planned 5 a.m. departure “was what saved us.”
Momodu described the entire experience as surreal, noting that he had already mapped out a familiar cross-border travel route.
“Yesterday, to me, was very surreal. I was going to wake up in the morning at 5 a.m. to head straight to Cotonou, have a quick breakfast, and then head out to Lome, and then from Lome head out to Ghana. I had done that trip too many times, and it’s something I love to do, especially on Sundays, because there would be no traffic,” he said.
Trouble, however, started the night before the trip when he discovered that his driver had only a photocopy of the vehicle particulars, a detail he considered too risky for a border journey. The missing original documents triggered a frantic late-night search.
“Unfortunately, the night before I had all my international but then I asked my driver for the vehicle particulars, and he only had the photocopy. I wasn’t comfortable with that. I searched everywhere, my two offices in Lagos. I searched in the night, and maybe around 11 or thereabout, I decided that look, we must have botched the trip,” Momodu said.
He immediately called his travel partners to cancel. “I called my friend Rotimi whom we were travelling together with, along with another friend. I called everybody in the middle of the night and said I’m sorry we won’t be able to make the trip, and that was what saved us,” he added.
Momodu linked the near-miss to divine intervention, saying his upbringing in an Aladura church has shaped his belief in spirituality.
“Somehow God must have intervened because we would have been right inside the Benin Republic at the time this melodrama was ongoing,” he said, adding that their Nigerian-registered vehicle could have easily drawn attention.
Momodu expressed relief that the attempted coup was thwarted but voiced concern over what he described as democratic backsliding in West Africa.
“I thought democracy had taken root in Africa, but it seems we are going backwards, which is very unfortunate. Let’s thank God it was quickly aborted,” he said.
Benin’s government on Sunday announced that it had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers appeared on state television claiming to have removed President Patrice Talon.
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The Abia State Government, in partnership with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), has commenced the construction of a 7.5MVA, 33/11kV Injection Substation in Umuahia.
A statement on Monday also explained that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who performed the groundbreaking ceremony, described the project as a transformative initiative that will significantly boost power supply and enhance distribution reliability across the state.
He noted that the new infrastructure marks the beginning of a broader effort to modernise Abia’s power network and a major step toward strengthening electricity supply in Abia State.
Governor Otti commended the Federal Government and NDPHC for prioritising Abia in this strategic intervention. He also applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms in the power sector, which he said have expanded the national electricity framework to encourage stronger state participation, private sector investment, and global partnerships.
The governor further revealed that the state government has budgeted for an additional 7.5MVA Injection Substation in the 2026 fiscal year, which will raise the combined capacity in the Ogurube Layout area of Umuahia to 15MVA once completed.
According to the statement, the project is being executed by NDPHC under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP). It added that its scope includes the construction of a 1km 33kV line, 1.2km of 11kV line, installation of two 300kVA distribution substations, and the provision of 2km of low-tension line.
NDPHC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Jennifer Adighije, represented at the event by the Executive Director, Networks, NDPHC, Engr. Bello Babayo Bello reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding access to reliable and sustainable electricity nationwide. She said the Umuahia project reflects NDPHC’s mandate to empower communities and drive economic development.
The statement explained that the collaboration between the Federal Government, NDPHC, and the Abia State Government, stakeholders said, highlights the power of strategic partnerships in delivering critical infrastructure.
It added that when completed, the substation is expected to strengthen the electricity supply, support small businesses, promote industrial development, and ultimately improve the quality of life for residents of Umuahia and surrounding communities.
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Media entrepreneur and former Nigerian Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has applauded President Bola Tinubu, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and the Nigerian Air Force for what he described as a swift and professional intervention in support of constitutional order in the Republic of Benin.
In a statement posted on X, Murray-Bruce said Nigeria had once again shown “principled leadership in Africa,” noting that the action reflected the country’s commitment to defending democracy on the continent.
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He added that the successful operation sends a clear signal to coup plotters across Africa that unconstitutional takeovers will not be tolerated.
According to him, the operation aligns with ECOWAS protocols and international law, reaffirming Nigeria’s resolve and capacity to uphold regional stability.
He praised the armed forces for their role in reinforcing democratic governance and commended the Tinubu administration for its decisive leadership.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or the neighbouring Nasarawa State.
Kanu, represented by the Legal Aid Council, submitted an ex-parte application requesting an order that would direct the Federal Government or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to transfer him from the Sokoto facility to either the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja or the Keffi Custodial Centre in Nasarawa.
He requested a transfer to any custodial facility within the court’s jurisdiction, such as Suleja or Keffi, to allow him to effectively pursue his appeal.
However, Justice James Omotosho denied the request on Monday, stating that such an order could not be granted without first hearing from the Federal Government.
The judge directed Kanu to convert the ex-parte application into a motion on notice and serve all parties to allow fair hearing.
The case was subsequently fixed January 27, 2026, for the hearing of the motion.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has secured the conviction of one Hassan Abdullahi, a Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for offences bordering on certificate forgery and corrupt advantage.
Delivering judgement on the matter, Justice E. Okpe of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gudu, Abuja, found the defendant guilty on a two-count charge preferred against him by the Commission.
In the course of the trial, ICPC’s Prosecutor, Mr Hamza Sani had led evidence before the court on how the convict dishonestly presented a forged Nigeria Certificate in Education, NCE, of Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State, to the NSCDC in December 2010 for the purpose of career advancement.
The offense contravenes Section 366 and is punishable under Section 364 of the Penal Code Act. The court accordingly sentenced the convict to two (2) years imprisonment or a fine of N2,000,000.
On Count Two, the court found that between December 2011 and October 2022, Hassan Abdullahi, while serving as a public officer, used his position to confer corrupt advantage on himself by receiving salaries and benefits applicable to the rank of Senior Inspector on the basis of the forged certificate earlier submitted.
This act violates Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. The court therefore sentenced him to five (5) years imprisonment without an option of fine.
In addition to the custodial sentences, the court, relying on Section 321 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, ACJA, 2015, ordered the convict to refund all salaries, benefits, and emoluments received from the date he fraudulently upgraded his career until he ceased receiving salaries from the Federal Government.
The Commission welcomes this judgement as a reaffirmation of the judiciary’s support in the fight against corruption, particularly in the public service where acts such as certificate forgery and corrupt self-enrichment undermine professionalism, integrity, and public trust.
ICPC remains committed to the diligent investigation and prosecution of all forms of corruption and urges public institutions to strengthen their internal verification processes to prevent such abuses.
Security analyst, Brant Philip, has shared a video showing a Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft flying over Cotonou, Benin Republic, amid heavy gunfire sounds, during Sunday’s attempted coup in the West African nation.
The footage, which surfaced on Monday, on Philip’s 𝕏 account captured the aircraft in action as part of Nigeria’s swift military response under the framework of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Confirming the presence of the Nigerian military in Benin, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) disclosed that it was involved in the regional security operation, but clarified that the deployment was in line with ECOWAS security protocols.
In a statement released late Sunday, NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame emphasised that the air operations were conducted strictly under ECOWAS directives.
Ejodame noted that the mission into Beninese airspace was executed in coordination with ECOWAS leadership and the host country’s authorities.
“The operation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining stability in West Africa and was executed in strict adherence to international standards and regional directives,” he said.
He further explained that the deployment formed part of Nigeria’s broader regional obligation to defend constitutional governance within the sub-region.
Ejodame reaffirmed that the action taken reflects Nigeria’s role in upholding ECOWAS’ mission to prevent the collapse of democratic structures in member states.
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