Morning recap: Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure, Kogi chief impregnates teen, other top stories

A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure while on holiday in Thailand, with a UK coroner ruling that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism.

Meanwhile, the family of a teenager has accused the head of the Igala Community in Lagos, Muhammed Salifu, of defiling the girl and allegedly causing damage to her womb, while the suspect said he planned to marry her.

Elsewhere, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon after suffering a groin injury, while INEC and the police have vowed to crack down on politicians issuing threats and inflammatory statements ahead of the 2027 elections.

Below are these and other trending stories at this time:

Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure in Thailand

A 43-year-old Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a holiday in Thailand. According to the Daily Mail, a UK coroner ruled that the cosmetic procedure caused a fatal pulmonary embolism.

Read here: https://punchng.com/nigerian-british-businessman-dies-after-penis-enlargement-procedure-in-thailand/

Kogi chief allegedly impregnates teen, damages womb

The family of a teenager has accused the head of the Igala Community in Lagos, Muhammed Salifu, of defiling their daughter and allegedly damaging her womb. The family said the incident, which began in December 2023, had left the teenager’s life devastated. The 58-year-old suspect, however, said he planned to marry her.

Read here: https://punchng.com/kogi-chief-allegedly-impregnates-teen-damages-womb/

• Osimhen treatment ends today, eyes return in UCL
• Stay away from politics, Makinde tells Oyo monarchs
• Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure in Thailand

Osimhen treatment ends today, eyes return in UCL

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is hopeful of returning to action for Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting Lisbon next week after suffering a groin injury in Friday’s 3-2 victory over Istanbul Başakşehir. The Nigerian forward was substituted in the 33rd minute after picking up the injury.

Read here: https://punchng.com/osimhen-treatment-ends-today-eyes-return-in-ucl/

Threats, intimidation: INEC, police vow crackdown on politicians

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Police Force have vowed to take action against politicians issuing threats against opponents as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The two institutions spoke on concerns over rising inflammatory rhetoric by political actors across the country.

Read here: https://punchng.com/threats-intimidation-inec-police-vow-crackdown-on-politicians/

I am confident I will become Lagos governor next year – NDC gov candidate, Doherty

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has expressed confidence that he can defeat the dominance of the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 governorship election. Doherty also discussed his decision to join the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress.

Read here: https://punchng.com/i-am-confident-i-will-become-lagos-governor-next-year-ndc-gov-candidate-doherty/