The Kano State Police Command has arrested and detained popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, at her residence in Kano.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the development to The PUNCH via a WhatsApp message on Saturday.

Haruna, however, declined to provide further details, saying investigations were ongoing.

“Yes, it’s true, the TikToker is currently being detained over the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye,” he said.

Fati Cele, a native of Borno State, lives in a rented apartment in the Danbare area of Kano and has more than 32,000 followers on TikTok.

A source close to the deceased, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged that the TikTok personality raised an alarm from her residence, claiming there was a fire.

The source added that Makaye was rushed to Nassarawa Hospital for treatment but later died.

CALABAR — A young man and his girlfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Calabar, Cross River State capital, after inhaling fumes from a generator used overnight.

The incident occurred on Friday night at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the deceased had recently moved into a new apartment and brought in his girlfriend to stay with him. Due to power outage, he reportedly switched on a generator and kept it inside the room before going to bed.

A source in the area, identified as Akong, said the generator ran throughout the night, leading to the tragic deaths of the occupants.

“He packed into the house newly and on Friday night due to unavailability of power supply, he turned on his generator and placed it inside the room throughout the night. By this morning, he and his girlfriend could not wake up,” she said.

The source also said a newly purchased puppy in the apartment died from the same fumes.

According to her, the bodies of the deceased were later evacuated to the mortuary, while the dog was buried by neighbours in the compound.

Residents described the incident as tragic, lamenting that what was meant to be a peaceful night turned fatal.

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report. (Vanguard)

Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Audu Sule-Katagum, is dead. He was 69.

His death was announced on Saturday by Shamsuddeen Lukman Abubakar, who served as his digital and creative media aide.

Katagum passed away in the early hours of Saturday. His death has drawn condolences from political leaders and traditional institutions across Bauchi State.

He served as deputy governor between 2018 and 2019 under former Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar. Before that, he was Chief of Staff at the Bauchi State Government House.

“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Arch. Audu Sule Katagum, Wazirin Katagum and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State,” Lukman said in a statement.

“The deceased passed away in the early hours of today after a life of dedicated service to his community, Bauchi State and the nation,” he added.

Lukman said funeral arrangements would be announced by the family. He also prayed for the late deputy governor.

“May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen,” the statement read.

Beyond politics, Katagum held the revered traditional title of Wazirin Katagum, a position that gave him strong influence within the Katagum Emirate.

He was the son of the late Alhaji Sule Katagum, Nigeria’s first Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission, who also once held the Waziri title.