If the Government charges Sowore, some of them will have to be in court as witnesses - Falana

Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says the government will be making a mistake if it files charges against Omoyele Sowore.

Sowore, who is the convener of #RevolutionNow movement, has been detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) since Saturday.

The DSS had accused him of threatening public peace and safety with his planned nationwide protest.

But speaking at an event organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday, the senior lawyer said Sowore had briefed him from detention that in the case he would be charged, his first witness would be someone in government who in 2011 also called for a revolution.


Sowore, according to Falana, refused to write a statement, insisting the DSS allow him to speak with his lawyer.

“I do hope that the government will not be stupid to charge Sowore. In fairness to them (DSS), they gave him a telephone to phone me. Of course I knew they were monitoring the phone, and I told him I hope they won’t charge you, because if they do, some of the people in government will be our witnesses,” he said.

“You know why? One of them, I won’t mention his name. In 2011, he asked Nigerians to learn from the Egyptian revolution and be ready for a revolution in Nigeria. So, he will be my first witness.

“The late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and four other people were charged with treasonable felony by the Ibrahim Babangida junta. I was one of them. We were detained in Kuje prison for two months. We were taken to the court, and what was the offence? I think we went beyond Sowore. We posted thousands of posters across the country, that Babangida must go. That was the treasonable felony.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/if-government-charges-sowore-some-of.html

Busola Dakolo talks to UK newspaper, says police forced me at gun point to sign letter countering r*pe

Busola Dakolo has alleged the police forced her at gun-point to sign a document countering her r-pe allegations against Biodun Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) church.

Busola, in an interview with UK Guardian , narrated how she was forced into a van by some armed men who mandated her to speak with their superior officer in Pidgin language.

She also recounted how she was handed a document containing allegations of “criminal conspiracy, falsehood, mischief and threat to life” to sign.

According to her, the contents of the letter were not levelled against Fatoyinbo but against she and her husband.


“One was holding a gun and the second, a letter. They told me they were from IG’s (inspector general of police) office in Abuja and that I needed to sign this letter and acknowledge it,” Dakolo said.

The incident, she said, occurred after a tinted mini bus followed her while she was driving into her home in Lagos.

On July 23, Dakolo and her husband were invited by the special tactical squad of the inspector general of police (IGP) for questioning over allegations of “falsehood and criminal conspiracy,” albeit, without extending the gesture to Fatoyinbo.

“Our culture doesn’t allow speaking of these sorts of things against anointed men of God. They’d rather hide it, and the party that is being victimized tends to live with that self-blame,” she said.

“The damage on the survivor is extremely terrible but the society, the church, keeps sweeping things under the carpet.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/busola-dakolo-talks-to-uk-newspaper.html

Zimbabwe legalises growing of hemp

Zimbabwe will change its laws to allow farmers to grow industrial hemp for export, cabinet ministers said on Tuesday, adding that the government saw the plant as a future substitute for tobacco, the country's biggest export earning crop.

Industrial hemp is a strain of a cannabis species that is grown specifically for industrial uses of its derived products. Its fibre is used in textiles and paper, and it also produces edible seeds.

The southern African nation's laws only allow cultivation of cannabis for medical and scientific uses.

Authorities said last year in April that Zimbabweans could apply for licences to grow cannabis for medical and research purposes, but the process has been slow as authorities try to put in place laws to ensure cannabis farms are secure.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/zimbabwe-legalises-growing-of-hemp.html

Plane carrying management team of US singer Pink crash-lands & burst into flames (photos)

A small plane carrying the management team for US singer Pink has crash-landed and burst into flames in Denmark.

No-one was hurt in the incident.

Danish police confirmed that the incident took place on Monday night, though they did not mention Pink by name.

Pink, who performed in Oslo Monday evening, was not on the flight.


"I have been told that it was part of Pink's team which was onboard the plane and that everybody is unharmed," Rune Lem of Live Nation Norway told Reuters.

The Cessna 560XL reportedly caught fire as it descended and crashed into turf, after which DR claimed fire crews arrived on the scene to put out flames.

According to police, the plane had flown from Oslo and that those on board included seven passengers - four US citizens, two Australians and one British national.

Police said they could not comment on the circumstances or possible causes pending an investigation.

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US citizens ban Trump from visiting El Paso and Dayton after mass shootings

The grief and sorrow in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso have begun to give way to anger and frustration in advance of President Trump’s planned visits Wednesday, with local leaders and residents increasingly vocal in their assertions that presidential condolences, thoughts and prayers will not be enough.

People are signing petitions, planning protests and, in Dayton, organizing a demonstration featuring an inflated “Baby Trump” to express their discontent with a president whose anti-immigrant rhetoric was echoed by a gunman who killed 22 people in El Paso. And while the motive of the man who killed nine people in Dayton remains unclear, Trump’s silence on the issue of guns has been criticized by local officials who want action to prevent future massacres.

“He’s made this bed and he’s got to lie in it. His rhetoric has been painful for many in our community,” Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley (D) told reporters Tuesday, adding that she supported the planned protests against Trump. “Watching the president for the past few years over the issue of guns, I don’t think he knows what he believes, frankly.”

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Brazillian gang leader who tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his teenage daughter found dead

A Brazilian gang leader has been found dead in his prison cell three days after a bizarre masked jailbreak plot was foiled. Clauvino da Silva was caught by guards as he tried to walk out of the Rio de Janeiro prison disguised as his teenage daughter on Saturday.

Prison authorities said it appeared the convicted drug dealer hanged himself and have opened an investigation into his death. Da Silva was 42 and serving a 73-year sentence for drug trafficking.

He wore a creepy rubber mask, a wig and a pink t-shirt as he tried to escape prison dressed as his teenage daughter, who visited him that day.


A video showing officers removing his disguise bit by bit went viral. Authorities said his plan was to leave his 19-year-old daughter behind and walk out of the prison’s main door in her place. However, his nervousness as he tried to walk out of the main entrance gave him away.

After the failed escape bid, da Silva was transferred to maximum-security in prison and was set to face disciplinary sanctions. He was a leader in the Red Command, one of the most powerful criminal groups in Brazil. His daughter and seven other visitors were detained over the foiled breakout.

The death of Da Silva will come as an embarrassment to Rio’s prison authorities.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/brazillian-gang-leader-who-tried-to.html

Two arrested for currency counterfeiting in Benue

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday said it had arrested one Moses Adukwu, 33, and Iorlumun Reuben, 27, for currency counterfeiting and fraud in Benue.

Its Zonal Head, Public Affairs Department, Mrs Nwanyinma Okeanu, told newsmen in Makurdi that the case was transferred to the commission by the Benue Department of State Security Service (DSS).

Okeanu explained that Reuben, who hails from Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue, was first arrested by DSS officials who rescued him from being lynched at a public place.

“He had purchased airtime from a woman who noticed that Reuben had paid her with fake currency and alerted people around.


“When interrogated, Reuben stated that he was introduced to the business by another man still at large who also introduced him to a supplier called Moses Adukwu.

“He also confessed to still be in possession of about N18,000 fake currencies which he was unable to spend before his arrest.”



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/two-arrested-for-currency.html

Serena tops Forbes list of highest paid female athletes

Serena Williams tops Forbes' list of highest-paid female athletes for the fourth year in a row.

The 23-time grand slam singles champion earned 29.2 million US dollars (approximately £24million) for the 12 months to June 1, only 4.2million dollars of which was in prize money.

Naomi Osaka became just the fourth woman to earn more than 20million US dollars in a year after Williams, Maria Sharapova and Li Na.

Full list
1. Serena Williams - $29.2 million (Tennis)
2. Naomi Osaka - $24.3 million (Tennis)
3. Angelique Kerber - $11.8 million (Tennis)
4. Simona Halep - $10.2 million (Tennis)
5. Sloane Stephens - $9.6 million (Tennis)
6. Caroline Wozniacki - $7.5 million (Tennis)
7. Maria Sharapova - $7 million (Tennis)
8. Karolina Pliskova - $6.3 million (Tennis)
9. Elina Svitolina - $6.1 million (Tennis)
10 (equal). Venus Williams - $5.9 million (Tennis)
10 (equal). Garbine Muguruza - $5.9 million (Tennis)
12. Alex Morgan - $5.8 million (Football)
13 (equal). P.V. Sindhu - $5.5 million (Badminton)
13 (equal). Madison Keys - $5.5 million (Tennis)
15. Ariya Jutanugarn - $5.3 million (Golf)

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/serena-tops-forbes-list-of-highest-paid.html

Shina Peller holds remembrance prayers for father

Shina Peller on Sunday held remembrance prayers for his dad, Professor Peller, a magician in the city of Ibadan who was assassinated 22 years ago. She shared photos from the remembrance ceremony saying;

''Yesterday at the Remembrance Prayers for my Dad. It’s been 22 years since he was cruelly taken away from us. May his soul continue to rest in peace.''

More photos below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/shina-peller-holds-remembrance-prayers.html

Bride cancels wedding in savage email after guests refuse to pay $1,500 each

A bride has cancelled her wedding in savage email. The reason Susan has had to cancel her wedding is because her guests refused to pay  $1,500  towards it EACH.

In a Facebook post shared to Mumsnet, details of Susan's demands emerge, and, to put it mildly, it's all a bit too much.

"Dear friends," it begins, "it comes with great sadness that I am announcing the cancellation of the wedding. I apologise for cancelling only four days beforehand.

"Unfortunately, [fiance] and I have broken up due to some recent and irreparable problems. We have decided to end our relationship and not go forth with any future proceedings."


The issue was a cashflow problem, with guests refusing to stump up hundreds of pounds to bankroll her "exclusive" day.

She continues: "I specifically, I mean specifically asked for cash gifts. How could we have our wedding that we dreamed of without proper funding?

"We'd sacrificed so much and only asked each guest for around $1,500

"My maid of honour pledged $5,000 along with her planning services. We tearfully thanked and accepted. My ex's family offered to contribute $3,000."

Frankly, we're amazed anybody person coughed up, nevermind eight.

"So our request for $1,500 for all other guests was not f*****g out of the ordinary. Like, we made it clear. If you couldn't contribute, you weren't invited to our exclusive wedding. It's once and a life time party [sic].

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/bride-cancels-wedding-in-savage-email.html

12 Nigerians arrested in Ghana for holding woman hostage

12 Nigerians have been arrested at Weija in the Greater Accra Region for holding a 20-year-old woman hostage.

The suspects were arrested after the father of the victim lodged a complaint with the police after his daughter went missing for days.

The suspects, according to reports, all live in the same apartment close to Weija STC.

Tentative investigation reveals all the 12 suspects do not possess the requisite documents to be in the country and were also suspected to be engaged in cyber fraud.


They are set to be arraigned before the court on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, while the Ghana Immigration Service has since been notified in order to repatriate them.

According to a report the names of the suspects are Ose Winner, Oladide Ola Promise, Algbe Joseph, Edogiawerie Aisosa, Osazee Benjamin, Elis Imasuen, Emmanuel Daniel, John Miracle, Emulankpa Godwin, Osaro Kelvin, Oso Kenny and Oghneyerhowa Nelson.

According to the victim, she was also sexually molested by one of them who through social media lured her to the location under the guise of dating her where her movement was restricted thereafter.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/12-nigerians-arrested-in-ghana-for.html

Two days after going missing, South African female lecturer Sakina Grimwood is found dead (pictured)

Sakina Grimwood, a lecturer at Varsity College in Cape Town, South Africa has been found dead two days after she went missing.

Grimwood's body was discovered at the bottom of a Gorge on Table Mountain on Friday afternoon. She was last seen leaving Newlands home on Wednesday at 13:30.

Her father, Muhdni Grimwood, told Netwerk24 foul play could not be ruled out yet, and the family found it hard to deal with their death.

Speaking about her death, her sister, Zahira, said they were "devastated" because of Grimwood's "the darling of the family".

Missing person's group the Pink Ladies announced Grimwood's death on its Facebook page on Sunday, which saw scores of condolences pouring in for her.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/two-days-after-going-missing-south.html

Inside Meghan Markle's former Los Angeles home listed for $1.8m (photos )

The Los Angeles home where Meghan Markle lived during her time as an actress and blogger before cementing her place in the British monarchy has now gone up for sale for a cool $1.8 million.

The Suits star-turned-Duchess of Sussex lived in the 2,262-square-foot colonial-style Hancock Park home with her former husband Trevor Engelson, who she was married to from 2011 to 2013.

It may not be quite as regal as the grounds of Windsor Castle, but the super modern four-bedroom, three bathroom humble abode has a stunning open-plan format and is just a stones-throw away from the center of Tinseltown.

The sprawling downstairs comes accented with a quaint fireplace, elegant white moldings and high ceilings - trappings certainly fit for a king...or duchess.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/inside-meghan-markles-former-los.html

Real Sapphire Vs NFF: Francis Ogete jets to Europe in pursuit of International support

The sport director of Real Sapphire football academy, Francis Ogete has left the shores of the  country in pursuit of international support in the club’s challenge against the NFF.

Ogete explained on his way to Europe that Real Sapphire has made it clear that the illegal transfers of five of their players must be a battle the academy must win.

This trip will ensure that we make progressive moves in stopping these players and the personalities that helped them in the NFF.


One of the players was transferred with a fee of $500,000. Can you imagine what that kind of money can do for an academy like ours. We will get to the root of this and hopefully the TMS manager, Mr Nasiru Jibril will be able to explain to the world how he has been issuing out illegal ITC.

Ogete also insisted that this is a fight for all academies in the country.

‘It is the academies that produce 75% of the players playing for the Super Eagles, most of these players hardly play in the league before they move out to Europe yet some people are bent on killing these academies because of personal selfish gains’ Ogete said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/real-sapphire-vs-nff-francis-ogete-jets.html

Son of kidnapped Port Harcourt woman appeals to social media users to help find his mom (photos)

The son of a woman, Mrs Stella Nwanjah kidnapped around 10pm in Port Harcourt by four armed men have taken to twitter to appeal to Nigerians to please help him find his mom.

He made the appeal explaining she was snatched by four armed men around Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt. His appeal below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/son-of-kidnapped-port-harcourt-woman.html

Ubi Franklin's 3rd babymama, Nicola Siyo takes son to church for baptismal (photos)

Ubi Franklin's son with his 3rd babymama and former staff Nicola Siyo, has had his first baptism at a Catholic Church in South Africa.

Nicola resides in South Africa with her son and she took him to church for his first baptism.
Ubi Franklin was absent at the occasion. The joyous mom took to instagram to share photos from the christening and wrote;

My son may you walk after God, fear Him, keep His commandments and obey His voice. My God, may Shiloh always serve you o’ Lord and hold fast to you. My heart is filled with gratitude, I thank you Father for this blessed day.Thank you to my family for all the love and support you’ve given me and Shiloh. Shiloh Langa, I pray you will follow your name, my sunshine and peace. Mommy loves you so much my son...to many more milestones together my boy. Gods grace and mercy all the days of your life. I love you. #Shilohsbaptism. One more photo below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/ubi-franklins-3rd-babymama-nicola-siyo.html

The very impressive moment a thirsty monkey drinks water from a tap (video)

Fascinating footage has emerged of a monkey properly using a outdoor tap to drink water in northern India.

The thirsty primate was spotted chugging fresh water before turning off the tap after quenching its thirst.

The incident was filmed on camera near a railway station in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on July 30. It is believed that the tap was still running when the small animal approached it.

The video shows the monkey having climbed onto a small ledge to get up to the water source.


After checking the coast was clear, the monkey took several large swigs from the tap.

As the person filming the monkey approached however, it looked straight at the camera and decided it was time to head off. Pretty cool!

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/the-very-impressive-moment-thirsty.html

Tonto Dikeh and two other Nigerian women explain why they opted for cosmetic surgery (video)

Kim looks different in new KKW Beauty ad as followers ask if it was Aliyah, Toni Braxton or Lady Gaga?

Kim Kardashian posted a heavily doctored image of herself on Monday. The 38-year-old beauty was hardly recognizable with a thinner nose and larger pout. Her 145M Instagram followers noticed right away as they asked 'Is that you?' and 'What happened to your face?'

The TV star had her hands resting on her head as she wore very heavy black eye makeup and a nude lip while hawking her new '90’s inspired collection of all matte formulas' called The Matte Smoke & Matte Cocoa Collections.

The wife of Kanye West had her black hair stick straight and down. And she was wearing a black leather Versace top.


Her nose definitely looked different, but that just could have been thanks to very strong contour.

And her lips appeared bigger than usual.

Some fans liked the look, saying 'JESUS' and 'you look beautiful' but others were not so sure.

Brookeposeyy commented, 'ily but that does not look like u.'

Another said she looked like the late singer Aaliyah who passed in 2001 in The Bahamas.

Abieley said she looked like Toni Braxton.

'So photoshopped you don’t even look yourself anymore, Kim,' wrote another commenter.

Nalzzmlks wrote, 'Am I the only one who didn’t recognise sis for like a good 10 seconds?'

'Lady Gaga, is that you?' joked another user.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/kim-looks-different-in-new-kkw-beauty.html

El-Zakzaky has not been released- Femi Falana

Femi Falana, lawyer to leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky said the man has not been released yet.

He was reacting to reports that the religious leader, who has been held by the DSS since December
2015, has been allowed to go, based on the Kaduna court decision today, allowing him and his wife, Zeenat to embark on a medical trip to India.

“He has not been released yet”, Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria, said. When asked the DSS would allow the religious leader to travel, the senior lawyer, said: “As soon as possible”.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/el-zakzaky-has-not-been-released-femi.html