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Former Boss Defends Actions Against Photographer Detained for 10 Months, Sparks Controversy
Former Boss Defends Actions Against Photographer Detained for 10 Months, Sparks Controversy....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Mike Oluwole, the former employer of 26-year-old photographer Nicholas Peter, has publicly addressed Nicholas’s ten-month detention at Keffi Correctional Centre, asserting that the arrest was justified due to allegations of mismanagement, theft, and defamation. In an exclusive interview with PUNCH Online on Monday, Oluwole detailed the circumstances surrounding Nicholas’s arrest, claiming that he attempted to sell a stolen camera lens.
According to Oluwole, Nicholas approached him to sell a camera lens, which later turned out to be stolen. Despite Nicholas’s initial claim that the lens belonged to a bedridden friend in need of urgent funds, Oluwole confronted him about its ownership. “I made him sign that he sold it to me. I then told him how much I needed a good photographer and photo editor, and he showed interest,” Oluwole recounted.
After passing several photography tests, Nicholas was hired on probation with a monthly salary of N70,000. Oluwole alleged that Nicholas frequently defaulted on the company’s financial assistance scheme, known as “I owe you (IOU),” which was designed to help staff manage financial burdens. After Nicholas resigned via text message, Oluwole discovered that an office phone was missing. Surveillance footage reportedly showed Nicholas disconnecting the camera before leaving the office.
Following these events, Oluwole reported Nicholas to the police, resulting in his arrest. He emphasized that Nicholas was questioned for days regarding the missing phone and ultimately confessed to stealing it, although the prosecution had already begun by that time. “When the pressure for his release was mounting, I wrote to the Upper Area Court, Mpape in Abuja, to stop the case, but my letter was rejected,” Oluwole said.
Oluwole also explained that he was initially informed that the bail fee was N20,000, which he paid through an intermediary. However, Nicholas later claimed the fee was actually N50,000, leading Oluwole to withdraw his support for the release. He noted that he still hoped to help Nicholas if he demonstrated a change in behavior.
In response to the viral social media post concerning Nicholas’s detention, Oluwole expressed shock and disappointment. He stated that the individual who tweeted about the situation did not seek his perspective before making disparaging claims about him and his business.
Funke Adeoye, founder of Hope Behind Bars Africa, who recently tweeted about Nicholas’s plight, responded by clarifying her organization’s mission. She emphasized that her team provides free legal services to those who cannot afford representation, as well as assistance with bail payments for minor offenses. Adeoye explained that she was touched by Nicholas’s situation, which was brought to her attention by a colleague from Yiaga Africa.
“Someone anonymously contributed N50,000 for his bail. My colleague facilitated his release and provided him with some support afterward,” Adeoye stated. She dismissed rumors that her organization had profited from Nicholas’s case, asserting that their focus was solely on helping him.
Nigerian journalist and publisher Segun Olawoye has raised concerns over an alleged threat to his life, stating that Minister of Works David Umahi should be held responsible if anything happens to him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Olawoye, founder of ObjecTV Media, made the claim during a press briefing, revealing that he received a cryptic WhatsApp message from a number later identified as belonging to Umahi.
The dispute stems from a secret recording Olawoye made during a meeting related to the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The meeting, held in August 2025, followed protests at the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja over the realignment of the Lagos section of the highway. Concerned that the protests might turn violent, Olawoye recorded the discussion discreetly.
Alleged WhatsApp Threat
Olawoye said that on March 8, 2026, he received a message from an unknown number, later identified as Umahi’s, accusing him of secretly recording and sharing the conversation. The message reportedly stated:
“You came to my office and secretly videoed our conversations and shared… You have no right to do that.”
The sender allegedly added that Olawoye could still apologise “on my terms.”
Fearing the message could be interpreted as a threat, Olawoye went public. He emphasized that he has no personal or financial disputes putting his life at risk, adding:
“As of today, March 12, 2026, I am in good health. I have no suicidal thoughts. If anything happens to me… Engr. David Nweze Umahi should be held responsible.”
Background of the Dispute
The controversy is linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, a major infrastructure initiative under President Bola Tinubu. Protests arose from affected communities and investors, including those connected to WinHomes Estate. Representatives were later invited to meet with the minister to discuss the matter, during which the recording was made.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of petrol to ₦1,175 per litre, hours after reducing it, Naija News reports.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The sudden increase prompted depot operators across Nigeria to temporarily halt sales. The refinery had earlier lowered the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by ₦100 on March 10, 2026, bringing it down from ₦1,175 to ₦1,075 per litre. Depot operators, who had started selling at around ₦1,100 per litre, paused transactions following the price revision.
Loading operations at the refinery have also been temporarily suspended to reconcile stock levels and adjust to the new pricing framework. The move comes amid rising global crude oil prices, with Brent crude climbing from $91 to $100 per barrel, directly affecting refining costs.
Meanwhile, the federal government has stated it will not intervene to regulate petrol prices despite volatility in global markets caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Finance Minister Wale Edun, in an interview with Channels Television, said the government plans to cushion Nigerians from rising energy costs through alternative measures, including expanding the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of 100,000 additional CNG conversion kits to help motorists switch from petrol to the more affordable alternative, which costs roughly 25–30% of petrol’s price.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed claims that he sought the support of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, during the 2023 election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Bwala, in an interview with Nigerian media personality Daddy Freeze, alleged that Obi used former President Olusegun Obasanjo to ask him to work for him in 2023, but that he declined.
Speaking on Obi’s behalf, Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) spokesman Ibrahim Umar called the allegation false and said it was necessary to clarify the matter to prevent public misinformation.
Umar emphasized that Obi consistently distances himself from transactional politics, noting that he does not pay individuals to promote a good cause. Instead, Obi focuses on persuasion and urges collective efforts to improve Nigeria. The spokesman also challenged Bwala and others to abandon greed and join Obi’s vision for a better nation.
The statement read in part:
“Peter Obi excludes individuals like Bwala from his political activities and any form of transactional politics. The Peter Obi Nigerians know will never pay people to spread falsehoods; he would rather use resources to benefit communities directly. His approach is rooted in good governance and building a better society for all. We urge Bwala and others like him to count Peter Obi out of their greed, repent, and join the quest for a new Nigeria that is POssible.”
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