The family of prominent businessman, Otunba Olanrewaju Adenuga , has petitioned the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Moshood Jimoh , over the alleged forceful takeover of their property in Ikeja by suspected hoodlums. In a petition filed through their lawyers, Brookgreen LP , the Adenuga family accused nine suspects of storming their property at No. 113, Awolowo Way, Ikeja , earlier this year. The suspects allegedly vandalised fittings valued at more than ₦2 million and carted away construction materials estimated at ₦8 million . The family further alleged that the invaders unlawfully leased parts of the premises to roadside operators and converted the site into a den for criminal activities, including the sale of Indian hemp, alcohol consumption, and cult-related gatherings. According to the petition, engineers deployed to commence development work on the site were reportedly seized by the gang, with one suspect allegedly demanding ransom for their release. The lead suspect...
Timmapur village in Gadag district, often called “Siddaramaiah’s village” for its deep-rooted loyalty to the Karnataka Chief Minister, wore a deserted look on Saturday. Most shops, tea stalls and pan beeda outlets were closed as residents trooped out to see Siddaramaiah during his public program at Kanaka Bhavan in Gadag town. By early morning, hundreds of villagers had set off in buses, tractors and two-wheelers, travelling 26 km just to catch a glimpse of their leader. Farming activities were halted for the day, with villagers describing the atmosphere as similar to a “lockdown,” as streets remained empty and shutters stayed down. The bond between Timmapur and Siddaramaiah goes back to the 1990s, when he visited the village during his Koppal Lok Sabha campaign. Though he lost that election, locals recall how he patiently listened to their problems and helped resolve many of them, earning a loyal following that cut across caste, religion and party lines. Over the years, Timmapur ...