The YNaija Cover this evening &#8211; the 3rd of November

‘Police discover truck company belonging to Evans’

Men of the Nigerian Police attached to the intelligence response team (IRT) of the Inspector-General have reportedly uncovered a truck yard belonging to suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwumadike, known as Evans. Highlights (Report from The Sun): One Ngozika Ezeokoye, believed to be the secretary of the company, is currently in police custody. Evans was said to... Read More

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September 30, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 30th of September

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: Has Evans the kidnap kingpin truly repented? “Nnamdi Kanu is not in the custody of the military” – Defence Spokesperson ‘Lectures to begin October 3’ – LAUTECH

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August 30, 2017

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans faces life imprisonment with guilty plea

Alongside five others, the Lagos State government Wednesday arraigned Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans, and he pleaded guilty to a two-count charge of “conspiracy and kidnapping”. Evans and the five others, Uche Amadi, Ogechi Uchechukwu, Okwuchukwu Nwachukwu, Chilaka Ifeanyi, and Victor Aduba, according to the government, had conspired on February 14 at about 7.45 pm... Read More

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August 30, 2017

The week so far in 10 photos from around the world

It’s only Wednesday but so much has happened already all over the world. Swipe through our gallery to see photos of some photos from around the world.

Thinking Through

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August 16, 2017

Court dismisses Police arguments against Evans’ N300m suit

The Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday, dismissed the objection of the police to the hearing of the N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans. The proceeding in court: Justice Abdulaziz Anka dismissed the argument by the police that the case was not ripe for hearing... Read More

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August 15, 2017

Court to rule on Evans N300m suit against IGP, others on Wednesday

A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided by Justice Abdulaziz Anka has fixed Wednesday, August 16, to rule on a suit filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, suing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for N300 million. The sequence of events: Evans filed the suit to challenge his continued and unlawful detention... Read More

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August 13, 2017

Police arrest ‘associates’ of Evans the kidnapper

The ongoing police investigation has revealed that billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans was involved in crimes in South Africa. According to The Nation, the police spokesman, Moshood Jimoh, said the investigation has also led to the arrest of more associates of Evans who were found to be probably wealthier and living bigger than... Read More

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July 13, 2017

Police reportedly foil attempt by man who wanted to imitate billionaire kidnapper, Evans

The police in Ogun State have foiled the attempt of Mukaila Alatunse, to kidnap his neighbour, Precious Ogundiran. According to Punch, Alatunse discussed his plan to abduct Ogundiran with a vigilante in the neighbourhood, telling him that they could get as much as N5 million ransom from her parents. The vigilante reportedly played along with the... Read More

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July 12, 2017

Are you going to watch this Nollywood movie supposedly about Evans the kidnapper?

Nollywood is set to release a movie, perhaps drawing inspiration from the “activities” of suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans. ‘Evans: The city of crime’ will have been written, shot, edited and produced in record time — if its story line is centrally about the man described as the “most notorious kidnapper in... Read More

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July 8, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of July

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: Flooding: Is the Mega-sea-ty ready to handle an epidemic? Kidnapper Evans still in our custody – Police Ivanka’s life would be much easier if she wasn’t my daughter – Trump

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July 8, 2017

Kidnapper Evans still in our custody – Police

The Police has denied reports that billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike had disappeared from its custody. A daily newspaper on Saturday had reported the story, stating that he had ‘vanished’ just weeks after the kngpin was arrested. Police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood has however described the report as a lie. “Evans is intact in police custody,”... Read More

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July 8, 2017

‘Billionaire kidnapper Evans moved from police cell’

Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwuduneme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans has been moved from the Lagos police command headquarters cell by about 30 heavily armed men at midnight few days ago to an undisclosed destination, The Sun reports. According to The Sun, senior police officers confirmed that he has been moved. “He has not been returned since he was moved out.... Read More

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July 6, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. ‘PANEL IDENTIFIES POLICE OFFICER WHO RELEASED BILLIONAIRE KIDNAPPER EVANS IN 2006’ The Policewoman who has been accused of aiding the release of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans in 2006 has been identified. 2. ROB KARDASHIAN AND BLAC CHYNA ASIDE, KENDALL AND KYLIE JENNER ARE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE TOO Rob... Read More

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July 2, 2017

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans denies knowledge of lawsuits filed on his behalf

Notorious kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike known as Evans, has denied knowledge of the lawsuit slammed on the Inspector General of Police for violation of his human rights. Two fundamental Human rights lawsuits were filed on his behalf by one lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, against the IGP and three others. The lawyer had approached the Federal High Court... Read More

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July 1, 2017

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. 2017 BET Awards The awards held on Monday, 26, Nigeria’s Wizkid won Best International Artiste, Africa, for the second time in a row. You can check out the full list again to see the other winners for this year’s edition of the awards.... Read More

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June 30, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. KOGI WEST CONSTITUENTS FILE SUIT TO STOP DINO MELAYE’S RECALL PROCESS The Concerned Kogi Registered Voters (CKRV) have filed a law suit at a Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from commencing verification of signatures collected... Read More

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June 30, 2017

We can detain Evans for three months – Police react to lawsuit by the billionaire kidnapper

The police have said that they have power to keep the arrested kidnap baron, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, in their custody. A senior police source said that some people who felt that their interest was being threatened were the ones behind the move to get the court to release Evans, Daily Trust reports. A... Read More

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Is Bill Cosby the goal for Evans’ lawyers?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Just in case you need a reminder, Bill Cosby is the American comedian and actor whose trial on the charge of non-consensual sexual assault resulted in a mistrial. Cosby was a long-standing darling of American TV for more than half a century, but always had skeletons in his cupboard with his... Read More

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Don’t freak out when Evans, the billionaire kidnapper hires your favourite SAN

by Alexander O. Onukwue When money talks, anything bold and serious works, regardless of whether a kidnapper is involved or not. After the coverage eased off for some days, Evans has come back in the news. He has taken the fight to the Police by filing a suit on the basis of unlawful detention. “Filing... Read More

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Evans Suit: What’s the worst that could happen?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It’s only a suit asking for him to either be tried now or untied, but could Evans really be up to something here? He may have nothing sinister in mind. After all he has confessed, it could be that Evans wants to suffer everything at once rather than have to spend... Read More

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Evans Headache: How will the Police swallow this bitter pill?

by Alexander O. Onukwue While Evans the billionaire kidnapper waited for his Nollywood adaptation, photoshop geeks went to work and turned up with the ‘Evans Paracetamol’. The byline to the comic image is that all headaches will be kidnapped, thanks to the swiftness and efficiency of the Evans Paracetamol. After the glorious mission of the... Read More

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Advantage Evans! The billionaire kidnapper is not going down without a fight

by Alexander O. Onukwue Evans, the billionaire kidnapper, has asked the Inspector General of Police to release him. This became public knowledge on Wednesday, 28th June, with reports that Evans has filed a suit against the IGP for unlawful detention. Arrested on the 10th of June by officers of a special unit of the Nigerian... Read More

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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, sues Police IG again, demands N300m in damages

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, has again dragged the Inspector General of Police, and three others before a Federal High Court in Lagos over his alleged illegal detention. In the new suit filed on Thursday, Evans is claiming N300 million as general and exemplary damages against the police for alleged illegal detention and unconstitutional media trial, NAN... Read More

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June 26, 2017

How a policewoman aided the release of billionaire kidnapper, Evans, when he was arrested for robbery

Chukwudumeje Onuamadike, the kidnap baron, known as Evans, was allegedly arrested for armed robbery in 2006 but a policewoman helped him circumvent justice. According to NAN, the police source who gave this revelation on Sunday, disclosed that seven members of Evans’ gang died while sharing their loot in Lagos state. After attacking a commercial bank... Read More