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Borno on map used to illustrate the story The United Nations has said at least 110 farmers were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast. The figure nearly tripled the 43 farmers that were initially reported killed by the insurgents on Saturday.   French newswire AFP cited UN humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon as saying on Sunday afternoon that at least 110 people were killed. Earlier on Sunday, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno had admitted more bodies were yet to be recovered from the village where the terrorists attacked rice farmers. The governor led other leaders in Zabarmari to bury 43 bodies that were retrieved on Saturday.   President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack as ‘insane,’ saying the armed forces had all the resources needed to protect lives and Nigerian territory.  

Less than two weeks after his defection from People’s Democratic Party, PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has accused leaders of his former party of planning to destabilise his government. As reported by Igbere TV News, Umahi who is also chairman of the Southeast Governor’s Forum at the weekend threatened that it would be the last fight for the former secretary to the government of the federation, SGF, Senator Pius Anyim and former governor Senator Sam Egwu, if they try to destabilize his administration.   Umahi noted that he would fight them and other national assembly members if they should continue to distort the existing peace and order in the state. Umahi made this known while briefing Journalists at the Exco chambers, old government house, Abakaliki, shortly after a security meeting that involved all the security chiefs in the state. The governor however, accused the former SGF Anyim Pius Anyim and the former govern

BARELY 24 after a first-class traditional ruler was murdered in Ondo, the wife of the Chief of Staff to the Ondo state governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale has been abducted by suspected gunmen. A source said that the victim was returning from Lagos to Akure when she was abducted by the bandits who laid siege on the highway and took her into the forest.   “The case has been reported to the security agencies especially the Amotekun and army to comb everywhere and we are expecting a feedback soon.” “The governor is aware of the incident already and has also visited the house of the Chief of Staff at Alagbaka with plans to ensure the safe release of the woman. Contacted, the state police command spokesperson, Tee Leo lkoro told newsmen that he was not aware of the abduction of the wife of the governor aide.   Recall that bandits murdered a first class traditional ruler, the Olufon of lfon, Oba Isreal Adewusi on Thursday at Elegbeke in Ose council area of the state. The late monarch was returning

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Senator Ali Ndume, who was ordered on Monday to be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja for failing to produce former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrashed Maina, for who he stood surety. Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, was remanded in the prison custody after the court found that Maina has jumped bail.   In a ruling on Monday Justice Okon Abang granted the application for bail pending appeal, filed by Maina. Justice Abang said he was exercising the court’s discretionary power in favour of Ndume based on his good conduct in the course of the trial of Maina, who is being prosecuted for allegedly laundering about N2billion. Details shortly…  

Web Image BARELY 48 hours after South-South governors and leaders made a seven-point demand, including restructuring and true federalism, on the Federal Government, a coalition of nine militant groups, under the auspices of Reformed Niger Delta Avengers, RNDA, yesterday, asked the Federal Government to throw away the request until the governors start releasing 13 per cent derivation fund directly to the oil-producing communities. They also asked the governors to account for about N50 trillion derivation fund they had so far received from the federal government.   South-South governors, leaders and others at a stakeholders’ meeting, Tuesday, in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State,   with a federal government delegation, led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, tabled the seven-point demand after a botched meeting, the previous week. RNDA also accused the governors of under-developing Niger-Delta and misappropriating over N40 trillion derivation funds, saying they had no

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has described the commencement of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial at the Federal High Court, Abuja, as the beginning of his repatriation process by the Federal Government. Justice Binta Nyarko-led Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday fixed January 27,2021 as the new date for continuation of the trial of Kanu. The matter was fixed for hearing on Thursday Nov. 26, 2020, but both Kanu and his counsel, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, were absent in court. Ohanaeze said it was now very unfortunate for Kanu because Igbo leaders were no longer interested in helping him. OYC’s statement was signed and made available to DAILY POST by Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, President General; Comrade Obinna Achionye, Deputy President General and Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, Secretary-General OYC further said that it sympathizes with Senator Enyinnayah Abaribe and other sureties of Kanu, adding that “there is the possibility they might face the battle axe of the law, the same situation that befell Senator

World Bank World Bank The World Bank Group President, Mr. David Malpass, on Thursday, announced the passing of the former World Bank Group President, Jim Wolfensohn, describing it as a great loss.  Wolfensohn died on Wednesday at the age of 86.   Malpass is a statement in Washington D.C. said that the bank recorded some landmark achievements under Jim’s Presidency, which ran from June 1, 1995, to May 31, 2005. According to him, the bank under the leadership of the late group president sharpened its focus on poverty reduction and redoubled its efforts to combat investments. He said that during this period, the bank gave voice to the poor, and magnified the impact of development investments.   “Bank staff had great admiration and respect for Jim and his wife Elaine, who passed in August of this year. “ In his 10 years as President, Jim travelled to more than 120 countries, often accompanied by Elaine, to better understand the challenges facing the bank’s member countries. “In addition to

A file photo of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has an opportunity to address the demands of the people or put the country “on fire”. His comment comes two days after the federal government with leaders of the South-South region.   At the meeting, the South-South leaders demanded for the restructuring of Nigeria, in line with the principle of true federalism. “We must understand in this country that political leadership is not key,” Wike said on Thursday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. “Having the political will to implement what the people want is very serious. “I don’t want to talk about the issue of distrust or no trust in government. People have raised such issues, that they don’t think that nothing will come out of all this dialogue. I don’t agree with that. I believe that if the president does not do, given the opportunities he has now, then, he will be pu

  Armed hoodlums are currently attacking and robbing motorists along Cele-mile 2 Road. The motorists stuck in a heavy traffic congestion caused by trucks were left in fears as the hoodlums threatened to shoot anyone that refuses to cooperate with them.     More details later…  

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has given a clear hint that the country’s land borders may be reopened soon. The borders that have been closed since August 2019.   But speaking to State House correspondents on Wednesday, Ahmed said the presidential committee set up on the matter has completed its job and has recommended its reopening. She said the committee would soon submit its report to President Muhammadu Buhari, following which a formal pronouncement would be made on the matter. Ahmed however did not reveal when the report will be submitted and how soon the land borders will be reopened.   Nigeria closed its land borders last year, in a bid to curtail illegal importation of drugs, small arms and agricultural products into the country from neighbouring West African nations.  

…Brother of Adamawa State lawmaker also abducted Suspected gunmen have abducted the wife and son of a security detail of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The kidnappers were believed to have gone for the said aid to Atiku, whose name is not given but confirmed to be a police personnel, but took his wife and son when they did not meet the man.   Sources said Wednesday that the incident took place in the night of Monday in Yolde-Pate, Yola, when the target was believed to be still around after reportedly having come to town with Atiku for the weekend. “The kidnappers believed that the police personnel, being so close to Atiku, would have money, so they went for him but took his wife and son when they did not find him,” a source said. Our correspondent also learnt Wednesday morning that a brother of one of the state lawmakers was abducted about the same time elsewhere in Adamawa State.   Local sources said an elder brother of the state Majority Leader Hammantukur Yetisuri was abducte

A Nigerian man has attacked Nollywood star, Williams Uchemba accusing him of secretly being gay. The man accused Williams Uchemba of being gay The man accused Williams Uchemba of being gay   Newly married Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba has been outed and accused of being gay. The damaging accusation was made by a Nigerian man, Kosi Ugo, who is also a blogger. Recall that Williams and his bride, Brunella Oscar, recently did their Church and traditional wedding ceremonies which took place some weeks ago.   Kosi Ugo took to his Facebook page on Tuesday and alleged that Williams is a homosexual and he does not understand “ why a man who is strictly into men would pick one innocent woman and marry”. In a now deleted post, the blogger said, just like Nollywood actor, Ken Erics, that Uchemba’s marriage is dead on arrival. He also added that anyone who does not know that Williams is gay “is late to the party”. Nevertheless, reports have it that the blogger temporarily deactivated his Facebo

BREAKING: Wife of Spare parts dealer kidnapped in Calabar The Wife of a popular spare parts dealer, Mr. Longinus has been kidnapped in Calabar, Cross River State capital. PARADISE NEWS learnt that Mrs. Longinus was abducted on Tuesday night at Victory Way, Satellite Town in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area. According to a reliable source, “Mrs. Longinus was trying to remove her personal belongings from her car inside her compound, when the Kidnappers bump into the compound and whisked her away. “They bundled her and pushed her into their Audi 80 Car and drove away”. Mr. Longinus deals on car windscreens and other assorted spare parts. He is one of the many businessmen who have been victim of kidnappings in the State. Also, a water leaf seller was allegedly kidnapped few weeks ago and the Kidnappers demanding N20,000 as ransom. A bread seller was also kidnapped in Calabar – as the Kidnappers now target low income earners in the state. This takes the kidnapping tally to over 11 in

Yesterday, I raised alarm over Security Agencies Brutality in Delta State. Watch the video filmed by our intelligence department. Citizens were dehumanized by the Army, Civil Defence and the Police. Right now, citizens are ready for another mass Protest if the Government fails to address this inhumane treatment by this joint patrol team.   These Security team can be positioned in strategic locations and provide adequate security and not by stopping and humiliating road users. As the Youth Representative in the Judicial Panel of Inquiry, I have called the attention of the State Government to this and will give them time to act. Please share the video and let this be evidence that we are seeing what’s going on in Delta State.   All the Soldiers involved in brutal assault on Godson have been arrested and detained. The female soldiers inclusive. The head of Civil Military Affairs, Maj. Gen. Bature has just confirmed the ‘arrest’ of the soldiers involved in this video. We are also pushing f

Buhari is more interested in Power than Governance – Northern Elders Forum Buhari is more interested in Power than Governance - Northern Elders Forum The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being a power-drunk, saying that the President is not the country’s messiah. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Director of Publicity of the Forum, said the Nigerian leader is more interested in power than governance.   Baba-Ahmed said the forum thought the President was coming to save the nation from insecurity, bad economy, and poor leadership, but to their surprise, the President has not done anything different from the Goodluck Jonathan administration. He disclosed that it has become very clear that the administration of President Buhari needed to approach governance with a sense of emergency, to do things differently from the way it was done. The NEF spokesman said the President has failed to tackle corruption more decisively, to deal w

The brutalised boy Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta A 40- year- old house wife,  Iswat Taofeek, has been arrested by the police in Adatan area of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State for allegedly dehumanizing a 12-year- old boy living with her.   Spokesperson for the Ogun Police Command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, in a press statement said the suspect was arrested following a complaint by one of her neighbors at Adatan police station. The neighbor had gone to the Police station with the little boy whose body was full of injuries inflicted on him with a hot knife and cutlass. While the report was being lodged, the little boy fainted at the station and was quickly rushed to a hospital for medical attention.   On the strength of the report, the DPO Adatan division, CSP Samuel Aladegoroye detailed his detectives to the woman’s house where she was promptly arrested. On interrogation, the suspect explained that the little boy is a son to her brother-in-law and he has been living with her for some time. S

A hit-and-run driver on Tuesday killed a woman near Toronto Hospital, Onitsha, while she was trying to cross the Onitsha-Awka road, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Mr Andrew Kumapayi, State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra, who confirmed the incident to NAN in Awka, said that the incident occurred “around 9.20 a.m.”   “According to eye witnesses, the incident occurred around 9:20 a.m. They said the vehicle was  speeding and fled after knocking the woman down. “The vehicle zoomed off, leaving the victim who was rushed to Toronto Hospital, Onitsha by the FRSC rescue team where doctors confirmed her dead,” he said. The FRSC official warned motorists against speed limit violation, urging them to drive safely and stay safe during the ‘Ember’ months.   He also advised pedestrians to be safety conscious when using the road. “The best advice we give them is to always use the pedestrian bridges where available, to avoid accidents,” he said. (NAN)  

  Amid threats of sanction from the Federal Government over its investigative report on the shootings at Lekki toll plaza during the #EndSARS protests, CNN has released a second report on the incident. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, had last week described CNN’s report on the Lekki shootings as poor journalism, adding that the network deserved to be sanctioned. Mohammed also followed up the threat with a letter addressed to the management of CNN in Atlanta.   However, the network on Tuesday did a second report with more damning footage showing soldiers shooting at unarmed protesters on October 20, 2020. The fresh report also shows the Commander, 81 Division, Brig. Gen Ahmed Taiwo, admitting before the judicial panel in Lagos that his men indeed took live ammunition to the tollgate. The CNN report also highlights the fact that Brig. Gen Taiwo’s claim is at variance with the minister’s who had claimed last week that the army fired blank bullets. The fresh report a

Gal Pissetzky, the lawyer representing the popular Nigerian socialite, Hushpuppi has disclosed that his client is not guilty of fraud allegations leveled against him. hushpuppi arrested   Pissetzky made this known during an interview with Forbes, as he insists that his client is a businessman who operates legal and registered businesses. In his words,   “Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi is absolutely not guilty of all the charges they are accusing him of. Abass was running a very legitimate business and had a very legitimate Instagram account and did not take part in any scam or fraud. He is an entrepreneur, he has real estate business and was promoting brands, that’s how he was very legitimately making his money.” hushpuppi Hushpuppi was apprehended months ago in Dubai and extradited to the United States for allegedly being part of a network that swindled “hundreds of millions of dollars” from business email compromise frauds and other scams. Categories: Crime

According to sources and eyewitnesses on the ground, the unrest started after a prison vehicle reportedly knocked down a commercial motorcycle rider, who was said to have died shortly afterwards. There is currently tension in Ibadan, Oyo State, following a clash between Agodi Prison officials and commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada on Tuesday morning. According to sources and eyewitnesses on the ground, the unrest started after a prison vehicle reportedly knocked down a commercial motorcycle rider, who was said to have died shortly afterwards.   The failure of prison officials to handle the situation properly was said to have angered the Okada riders, who soon mobilised their colleagues to stage a demonstration in front of the correctional facility.   In videos of the incident seen by SaharaReporters, commercial motorcycle riders in large numbers could be seen moving around the gate of the prison while pedestrians ran for safety. The whole area around the prison is cu

A Delta state businessman and father of five identified as Nelson Ughoh has been killed by unknown gunmen in the state. Nelson who owns a car mart opposite St, Anthony Catholic Church, Airport Road, Warri, was shot dead at around 10.00 p.m on Sunday night.   The assailants reportedly tracked him at the gate of his compound located behind Regent International School, close to Christ Embassy in Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. Nigerian Tribune reports they shot him in the head as he drove inside his compound, killing him on the spot and fled the scene. The paper also alleged that before the deceased was killed, one of the gunmen had entered his house and made away with some items suspected to be vital business documents.  

With speculations flying around of his possible bid to return to power in 2023, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has for the first time commented on the issue. The speculations follows the recent warm relationship between the Jonathan and the Muhammadu Buhari families.   He has also been engaged in both local and international assignments by the present administration. It also follows projections that Jonathan would be the safest hand for the Hausa-Fulani oligarchy to support among eligible Southerners as a second Jonathan presidency would automatically mean power reverting to the north in 2027. The recent visit of APC governors to President Jonathan further deepened the speculations. It came as Dr. Jonathan was absent at both the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP National Executive Committee, NEC meeting and the caucus meeting that took place last week.   Reacting to the speculations for the first time through his media aide, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, he dismissed the claim that only APC governors felicitat

Babawuro Tofai, the younger brother of Sabo Nanono, minister of agriculture, has been abducted in Kano. Gunmen had whisked the victim away from his family house in Gabasawa local government area of the state on Monday morning.   One of the aides of the minister confirmed the abduction, saying the gunmen struck around 10am on Monday. Abdullahi Haruna, police public relations officer in Kano, also confirmed the incident, saying investigation was ongoing. Details later…  

A Federal High Court has ordered Senator Ali Ndume to be remanded at Kuje at Kuje Correctional Centre for failing to produce the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina. Ndume stood, who is representing Borno south, as surety for Maina’s bail, who is standing trial on alleged money laundering charges.   However, Maina has repeatedly failed to appear in court for the continuation of his trial. More to follow . . .  

A yet to be identified Roman Catholic priest has been abducted in the federal capital territory (FCT). The priest was reportedly kidnapped around Yangoji, a community around Kwali area council in the FCT, on Sunday.   Confirming the incident in a statement on Monday, the FCT police command said it has launched an operation for the rescue of the priest. Miriam Yusuf, the spokesperson of the command, urged FCT residents to be calm and report any “suspicious movements” they observe. Yusuf said the police in the nation’s capital are committed to protecting the lives and property of the residents.   “The commissioner of Police FCT CP,Bala Ciroma, has launched a manhunt to trail and apprehend the suspects,” she said in a statement. “While urging residents to be security conscious and promptly report all suspicious movements, the command wishes to reiterate its unflinching commitment to the protection of lives and property in the Federal Capital Territory.” The high level of insec

Uche Mefor has resigned as the deputy leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News reports that apart from resigning as the IPOB deputy leader, Mefor has also floated a new radio station called: “Biafra Human Rights and Freedom Radio (BHFR)“.   The development is coming after Naija News had earlier reported that there seems to be a crack in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with Nnamdi Kanu, said to be having a feud with his deputy, Uche Mefor. In the report, Naija News had stated that Mefor, who was Kanu’s right-hand man and former deputy leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), deleted his Facebook page and disappeared into the thin air. Barely two weeks after the report, Mefor has officially dumped the IPOB leader by Nnamdi Kanu and also Radio, which Nnamdi Kanu is the Director and floated his own radio station.   Mefor’s latest action and also deleting his Facebook page finally collaborate with the crack in the leadership

By Davies Iheamnachor Jibrin, PDP BoT chair, condemns alleged siege on Wike's hotel Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has imposed a 24-hour total curfew for two weeks on parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Wike stated that the curfew which takes effect from Monday, 23rd, covers the entire area around the Okoro-Nu-Odu flyover in Rumuokoro. The governor explained the decision was due to an upsurge of cult activities and related violence, warning that government would spare no efforts to deal appropriately with anyone who disturbs peace and security in the State with cult activities and associated violence and killings. Governor Wike, in a state-wide broadcast, explained that decision to impose the curfew was taken after the State Security Council meeting on Sunday in Port Harcourt.   He explained that the Rivers State Government was seriously disturbed by the recent upsurge of cult activities and related violence and k

Feared Dead Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker, Bus Collide In Anambra Many persons were feared dead on Sunday evening in an Anambra auto crash involving a bus and fuel tanker.   The accident occurred at Nkwere junction, near Onitsha, on Enugu-Onitsha Expressway reports the Punch. A source said the accident occurred around 6.30 pm. The Anambra State Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the incident.   He said, “A fatal crash involving a bus belonging to CDO transport company occurred this evening, at Nkwere junction, along Onitsha-Awka expressway. “FRSC rescue team from Nteje Unit has been mobilised to be at the scene.” The number of casualties could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.  

Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday again ambushed an advance team of Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, at Ja’alta along Gajiram to Monguno Road, killing seven soldiers and members of Civilian-JTF, security sources told SaharaReporters. The insurgents attacked the convoy on their way to Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area as a security detail to Zulum, who is is spending two days with other government officials in the town to distribute food items to newly resettled displaced persons. Sources said the governor had earlier flown by helicopter to the town with some top government officials.   “We were attacked by the gunmen who came with about six trucks and seven motorcycles. We engaged them but they have already destabilised. “We had no option than to abort the trip and returned back to Maiduguri with corpses of the deceased. About seven people died immediately but two of my colleagues (soldiers) died from gunshot injuries when we got back to Maiduguri,” a soldier attach

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said that the news making the rounds that it has suspended its eight-month-old strike in Universities, is fake and should be disregarded.   Social media was agog with news on Saturday, November 21 that the academic union had suspended its strike action and will resume academic activities across the nation on Monday, November 23. The news was started by a Twitter handle purportedly run by the association. A senior member of the association has however come out to debunk the news, stating that the association doesn't have a Twitter handle. According to the member, if the union wants to suspend the strike, it will be via a press conference and not via Twitter. Recall that last Friday November 20, the Federal government in its negotiation meeting with the academic union, accepted the demand of the lecturers to be exempted from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System. The Federal government also agreed to increase the Earned A

Tragedy strikes Osumenyi as Ikuku Oma' Loses His Wife Have you pondered and ask yourself some series of questions regarding life outside this planet Earth? Have you thought that you are nothing but sand and that one day you will close your eyes to death?   Do you not know that Mr. Death is inevitable and that it respects no one? If to say death can be averted with money, then only the rich would survive. However, death visit both the poor and the rich. So, be ye prepared for you know not the hour or day death shall knock but may God help us never to be caught unprepared in that name of Jesus, Amen.   There is this Igbo saying that "eburu ozu onye ozo, odika ebu ukwu nku" meaning, when another person's corpse is being carried, it looks as if they are carrying log of wood. If death was to be a commodity, I'm sure no one in his rightful mind will stop in it's shop to ask how much? Tragedy strikes Osumenyi in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State as one

An emerging report has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is trying to convince a former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to run for president on its platform in 2023. The report which was carried by This Day claimed that some leaders of the party have been pressuring the former president to consider the offer.   The newspaper stated that a source who spoke anonymously said governors on the platform of the APC who visited Jonathan to felicitate with him on his 63 birthday anniversary, used the occasion to subtly represent their presidential proposal to him. The report further claimed that the move to have a Jonathan presidency in 2023 is backed by Buhari’s close loyalists. According to the claims, Buhari’s allies believe that Jonathan would be harmless to their group interest and as such the right person to take over if power were to shift to the South.   A source in Buhari’s camp who didn’t want to be identified was quoted to have said: “He handed over power peacefully and

Fashola Traffic The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Saturday directed trailers parking indiscriminately at Ogere section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to immediately vacate the area to give way for ongoing construction works. Fashola, who undertook an inspection of the road from Lagos, gave the directive during a town hall meeting with stakeholders at Ogere in Ogun State on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.   After listening to the submissions of tractional rulers, representatives of the three major tribes, civil society, state government officials, contractors and traffic regulatory agencies, Fashola appealed to the trucks to vacate the highway. “My appeal to you (articulated vehicles) is for you to the leave the road today immediately,” he said. Fashola asked the task force on traffic laws newly constituted by Ogun State Government to enforce the directive, noting that parking on the highway was a violation of the nation’s traffic laws.   He said trucking and trai

Lampard Chelsea climbed to the top of the Premier League for the first time in over two years with a convincing 2-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday. Frank Lampard’s side moved above Leicester on goal difference thanks to Federico Fernandez’s first half own goal and Tammy Abraham’s strike after the interval.   Chelsea are unbeaten in nine games in all competitions and haven’t lost in their last six league matches. With five clean-sheets in their last six matches in all competitions, Chelsea’s third successive league victory was the perfect way to start a hectic period leading up to Christmas. Maurizio Sarri was in charge the last time Chelsea were in pole position in the Premier League in September 2018.   But Lampard’s squad are more formidable than his predecessor’s fragile team and a serious title challenge looks increasingly possible. Chelsea could surrender top spot before the end of the day, with both Aston Villa and Tottenham able to go above them depending on their results. The wes

Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari is celebrating her 38th birthday today, November 21th with a native yet beautiful outfit. nadia buari smiling   Taking to Instagram to share an adorable video of her children singing happy birthday songs to her, the actress captioned it, “woke up like this.” In one of the photos Nadia Buari posted, the award-winning actress simply wrote; “It’s the queen’s birthday.”   Watch the video below … See more photos of the mother of four below … nadia buari birthday nadia buari

Ahmed Taiwo, commander of the 81 division of the Nigerian Army, says Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, was misinformed about the incident at Lekki tollgate. Speaking on Saturday while addressing the judicial panel set up to probe the incident, Taiwo said it is not correct to say anyone died as a result of the shooting at the tollgate.   When he featured in ARISE TV one day after the shooting at the tollgate, Sanwo-Olu had said no one died from the incident. But hours later, he tweeted that he had received information about the death of one person. “Information reaching us now is that a life was lost at Reddington Hospital due to blunt force trauma to the head. It is an unfortunate and very sad loss. This is an isolated case. We are still investigating if he was a protester,” he posted on his Twitter handle.   One day after, Sanwo-Olu said two deaths had been confirmed among the protesters in Lekki. But while being cross examined at the panel by Olumide Fusika, a senior advocate of

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Judicial Inquiry probing the alleged killing of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate on the night of October 20 on Saturday resumed the viewing of a CCTV footage submitted by the Lekki Concession Company, operator of the tollgate. The footage showed that the scene was calm until about 6.43pm when people could be seen running towards the tollgate from the Oriental Hotel end.   Two minutes later, at 6.45pm, vehicles, with flashing headlights, presumably military vehicles, arrived on the scene. There were no fewer than seven of them. At 6.53pm, about 10 minutes after the arrival of the military vehicles, the tollgate went into a blackout. Two minutes later, at 6.55pm, one of the military vehicles drove through the tollgate to the other end where the crowd of protesters was gathered.   Details later…