Lagos | August 5, 2025 —
A Lagos Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba has ordered the remand of alleged notorious serial killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Esho, at the Nigerian Correctional Service, Kirikiri.
The 44-year-old was arraigned on Tuesday before Chief Magistrate Mobolaji Tanimola on an 11-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, membership of an unlawful society, possession of dangerous weapons, grievous bodily harm, threat to life, and unlawful possession of multiple international passports.
According to the police, Akinwande and others still at large allegedly committed the offences between December 9, 2010 and April 5, 2025 in different parts of Lagos, including Mushin, Idi-Araba, Surulere, and Fadeyi.
Among the alleged victims was 10-year-old Aminat Lateef, killed in 2010 while running an errand. The defendant is also accused of shooting dead 30-year-old Yusuf Bolakale and 23-year-old Yusuf Ramadan in Mushin in July 2024 while in possession of an AK-47 rifle.
Police further alleged that on July 31, 2024, he killed six more people during a violent clash between rival cult groups in Idi-Araba, before fleeing to Alagbado, where he was arrested in June this year.
During the proceedings, police prosecutor Nosa Uhumwangho sought the suspect’s remand pending advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, in line with Section 264 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2015. He told the court that 13 international passports bearing different names, along with nine AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, and two pistols, were recovered from the suspect’s hideout.
Defence counsel Adejare Kembi opposed the request for police remand, insisting that his client be kept in a correctional facility for proper constitutional access.
Ruling on the matter, Magistrate Tanimola ordered the defendant’s remand at Kirikiri Correctional Centre for 30 days and adjourned the case to September 4, 2025.
![Five Key Takeaways from Trump-Starmer Meeting in the UK Aylesbury, UK – September 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented a united front on major global issues during a joint press conference at Chequers, wrapping up Trump’s three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Despite recent tensions between Washington and European allies, the meeting underscored strong transatlantic ties as the two leaders discussed Ukraine, NATO, Gaza, Afghanistan, and more. 1. Trump Says Putin ‘Let Him Down’ Over Ukraine President Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the prolonged war in Ukraine, admitting he underestimated the challenge of resolving the conflict. “I thought it would be easiest because of my relationship with President Putin, but he’s let me down,” Trump said. PM Starmer reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, vowing to increase pressure on Russia and push for a lasting peace deal. 2. Divergence on Gaza, But Unity Against Hamas While both leaders condemned Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, they differed on the broader approach to the Gaza conflict. Trump avoided criticizing Israel’s ongoing military campaign, which has killed over 65,000 Palestinians, calling October 7 “one of the worst days in the history of humanity.” Starmer's previous pledge to recognize a Palestinian state was noted as a “point of disagreement,” but Trump praised the UK leader’s strong stance against Hamas. 3. Trump Praises NATO and Increased Defense Spending Once a vocal NATO critic, Trump struck a different tone, applauding the alliance’s commitment to boost defense spending. “I want to thank NATO and our wonderful head of NATO, Mark [Rutte]… They’ve done a great job,” he said, highlighting a new pledge for members to spend 5% of GDP on defense. Trump emphasized U.S. support in supplying weapons to NATO allies, stressing that the alliance was now “paying its fair share.” 4. Bagram Airbase Back in Focus Trump hinted at possible negotiations with the Taliban for the U.S. to regain access to the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, which was vacated in 2021 during the Biden administration’s withdrawal. “We’re trying to get it back,” Trump said, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. The Taliban, however, quickly dismissed the proposal, stating they welcome engagement with the U.S. but will not allow any foreign military presence. 5. Trump Weighs in on Kimmel Firing Trump also addressed the firing of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC, following political controversy over remarks involving conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. “Jimmy Kimmel was fired because he had bad ratings… He’s not a talented person,” Trump said, dismissing concerns about free speech and framing the firing as a business decision. Conclusion: The Trump-Starmer meeting reflected a broad effort to reinforce U.S.-UK ties amid ongoing global crises. While areas of disagreement remain, particularly on Middle East policy, both leaders signaled alignment on Ukraine, NATO, and global security cooperation.](https://trendbrio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/USA-TRUMP-BRITAIN-AND-KEIR-STARMER.webp)