Liberians abandon their dead in hospital, as hospital threatens mass burial

Authorities at Liberia's largest hospital have announced they will bury 15 unclaimed bodies by Friday unless they are claimed.

They died between March and June this year at the John F Kennedy Memorial Medical Center but have not been claimed by relatives, the hospital's chief administrator Dr Jerry Brown told state radio on Wednesday.

"We are planning to dispose of the bodies through a funeral home," he said, adding that they may not all be dumped into a single grave.

Dr Brown said those who died between the end of June and August are being excluded from the planned mass burial to give their relatives more time to collect them.


The rapid economic decline in Liberia has resulted in rising costs of living. Many Liberians cannot afford the expense of funerals.

The hospital is unable to preserve bodies for a long period of time because of limited capacity and lack of proper refrigeration in the 46-year-old morgue, Dr Brown said.

He added that the hospital now lacks many essential things and relies on local vendors for drugs supplies.

According to Dr Brown, the hospital currently owes vendors $50,000 (£41,000) in payment for drugs supplied to the hospital.

The John F Kennedy Memorial Medical Center was opened in the early 1970s and at the time was an iconic health centre for West Africa.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/liberians-abandon-their-dead-in.html

Police begin mass arrest of foreigners in South Africa

At least 600 foreign nationals were arrested by police on Wednesday, South African media reports.

In the targeted search operation carried out in the main city, Johannesburg, police also confiscated firearms and a "large consignment" of counterfeit goods in various buildings.

David Makhura, premier of the Gauteng province which surrounds Johannesburg, tweeted that the operation is a part of a clean-up operation:

He said the authorities were happy with the number of suspects arrested, according to South African newspaper the Citizen.


“The main issue have [sic] been with people who are driving taxis without licences and these taxis are not supposed to be on our roads," the paper quotes the premier as saying.

The operation, known as O Kae Molao, is trending on social media, where some people raised concerns that it might encourage xenophobia:

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Togo passes new law banning rallies on roads, near government offices or early hours of the morning

MPs in Togo have passed a law which puts further restrictions on demonstrations following a wave of opposition rallies.

The government says the law is to make the country safer but the opposition sees it as an effort to stifle growing dissent fuelled by the fact that one family has held the presidency since 1967.

Under the new law, no protests will be allowed on main roads, in city centres or near government buildings.

They can not take place before 11:00 or after 18:00.


As has happened in recent years, the Togolese authorities may ban them anyway for other reasons.

The threat from terrorists is the reason the government has given for the new law.

But there is clearly an effort to keep a lid on growing dissent.

In a country where one family has been in power for so long, it is not surprising that people are becoming increasingly frustrated.

A tweaked constitution allows President Faure Gnassingbé to stay on until 2030 - by then the Gnassingbé family would have been in charge for 63 years.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/togo-passes-new-law-banning-rallies-on.html

Khloe Kardashian reveals she invited Tristan to True's first birthday party because he 'is a great person

Khloe Kardashian just wants to give her daughter the best memories. The 35-year-old reality star was a guest on the Divorce Sucks! podcast in which she opened up about the ongoing drama between her and her ex-boyfriend, Tristan Thompson - who cheated with Jordyn Woods in February - and explained why she invited him to True's first birthday party in April.

'I didn't do it because I thought she was going to remember this first party. But there will be pictures,' she said of inviting her daughter's dad to the celebration.

'I know she's going to want to look back at her childhood memories, like we all do, and I want to give her the same thing. I know her dad is a great person. I know how much he loves and cares about her. So I want him to be there. It was civilized, and we did it.'


In the latest Keeping Up With the Kardashians trailer, her sister Kim Kardashian seems to be speaking about their encounter at the party with her friend.

'He doesn't even speak to Khloé. Like, Khloé invited you! Be f**king cordial.'

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/khloe-kardashian-reveals-she-invited.html

US releases 300 out of 680 arrested in massive immigration raid at Mississippi

US immigration officials say they have temporarily released about 300 people who were arrested in a massive raid in Mississippi on Wednesday.

Nearly 700 workers from seven agricultural processing plants were arrested for allegedly not having proper documentation to be in the US.

The raids sparked condemnation from Democrats as stories emerged of children separated from their parents.

Officials say they took steps to ensure any children were properly cared for.


Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said "approximately 680 removable aliens" had been detained during the operation, which saw agents arriving in buses to question and arrest workers at the plants.

President Donald Trump had announced an immigration crackdown in June, saying "millions of illegal aliens who [had] found their way into the US" would be removed.

ICE spokesman Bryan Cox told the BBC that, of the 680 people arrested in Wednesday's raids, more than 300 had been released with notices to appear before immigration judges.

"They were placed into proceedings before the federal immigration courts and will have their day in court at a later date," he said in an emailed statement.

Those who were not released will be moved to an ICE detention facility and held there, Mr Cox said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/us-releases-300-out-of-680-arrested-in.html

Police parade man who impregnated 12-year-old Benue IDP

The Benue State Police Command, on Thursday, paraded 15 suspected criminals arrested for various crimes in the state.

Among those paraded was 18-year-old Terna Taga, who allegedly raped and impregnated a 12-year-old girl at an Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in the state.

The victim was delivered of a baby girl last Sunday in Makurdi.Taga confessed that he was responsible for the girl’s pregnancy, adding that he slept with her twice and accepted that he was the newborn baby’s father.

“Yes, I slept with her twice in December last year. She consented to it; it wasn’t a rape,” Taga told journalists.


Speaking on the 12-year-old girl, the state Commissioner of Police, Mukaddaa Garuba, said, “The victim, who is an orphan and living with her uncle, one Iorja, was allegedly raped by one Terna Taga, 18, of the North-Bank area of Makurdi.

“The victim became pregnant and has been delivered of a baby girl. Investigation revealed that the uncle was making arrangements to marry her out to a blind old man when he discovered that she was pregnant.

“The uncle is currently at large. The suspect will soon be charged to court.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/police-parade-man-who-impregnated-12.html

20 lions and tigers found dead in a freezer in S. Africa

Twenty lions and tigers have been found dead in a freezer in a horrific surprise inspection at a ‘hunting’ farm.

A harrowing video shows two fatally ill lion cubs locked inside a metal crate on Pienika Farm in South Africa.

The young cats were found to be suffering from neurological conditions and had to be euthanized at the scene, according to IOL.

Spurred to investigate further, inspectors from the NSPCA discovered the lifeless bodies of 20 other lions and tigers of varying ages in a freezer. Five carcasses were removed for post-mortem examinations to determine the cause of death.

The NSPCA has said they will be laying further animal abuse charges on the farm owners.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/20-lions-and-tigers-found-dead-in.html

Regina Askia celebrates her daughter as she graduates from High School

Former beauty queen and actress, Regina Askia’s daughter, Teesa Williams has graduated from High School. And she will be going to College. Her proud mum took to her instagram page to celebrate her. Captioning the photo,  Regina wrote;

''My heart is joyful as Mommy’s darling Ms T, wraps up in high school and gets ready to begin a new journey in College to study Business Administration as Pre Law.
God bless your efforts dearest!
Congratulations 🎈🎉 Mommy loves you'

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/regina-askia-celebrates-her-daughter-as.html

See first photo of Gideon Okeke's Son, Ezra plus that of his proud parents

Here's the first photo of Gideon Okeke's osn, Ezra. The happy dad shared his photo saying now meet Ezra with the rest of the caption as;

My PEACE.
Pushed with no Epidural.
An evidence of Strength.
His nickname ? EZE-UDO!
King - of - PEACE.
Thank God. Thank you DERA.

In another post, he posted the second photo above and said himself and wife no longer reign and now work strictly for Ezra.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/see-first-photo-of-gideon-okekes-son.html

Twitter user claims he met a charm in front of his door and used it to make a MEAL (photo)

You people should take it easy on the lies o,  lol. Haba who dares the devil, lol. His claim...

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Court orders EFCC to detain ex-INEC chairman, Marurice Iwu shortly after his arraignment

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to detain former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Maurice Iwu who appeared in court this morning till Friday for hearing of his bail application.

Iwu was arroagned over an allegedly N1.2billion fraud.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/court-orders-efcc-to-detain-ex-inec.html

It's goodbye! Sonia Morales announces she is now officially divorced from Ik Ogbonna

Sonia Morales has announced she is now officially divorced from Nollywood actor, IK Ogbonna. She made the announcement on social media saying it is hard from her, but a step she needs to take. Her announcement below…

This is a hard letter to write as i am pretty sure I will cry my way through this post. I know i should have said all these a long time ago, but back then, i was just weak and could not think straight because i was busy struggling to make things right the best possible way within and even beyond my capacities.

A friend of mine asked me the other day if I had written a goodbye letter to my former life, my memories, my ex. When she brought the idea up, I got immediate chills and a touch of anxiety. I wonder why that is.


I used to have a very different life. I had a husband and a family. I had someone who lived here and i felt loved me full time. I had a future I was counting on. A lifetime of companionship, family vacations, milestones, laughter, and love but all to no avail as i felt deflated for many years and now its all gone.

In the past, I have blogged about stuff as it comes up, but no real goodbyes yet.

Many times i felt miserable on the inside and cried my life out day and night in my room alone but as time went on, i outgrew the my reality i was passing through the years.

I want to use this medium to thank my ex-husband for not prolonging the hardship and now i have to face the world on my own. Our son will forever be a representation of you in my life.. Thank you for the lessons you taught me over the years. I wasn’t sure what to write, who to write to or what my angle would be.

But I know who I need to say goodbye to now with certainty.

Lastly, without hate or animosity, i look back at the past five years and all i can do is thank you. Thank you for the good times, for the hard times. Thank you for helping to shape the strong person I am today and for being a part of my life for a small slice of time. 😊😊😊

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/its-goodbye-sonia-morales-announces-she.html

Dapo Abiodun talks being a proud Redeemed church member as he commissions ICU Centre (photos)

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun this morning stormed The Redeemed Christian Church of God to commission the Enoch and Folu Adeboye ICU centre. Abiodun spoke about his proud relationship with the General Overseer of the church saying he prayed for him during and after the elections and every time he prayed he knew it was well.

Abiodun who says he worships at one of the RCCG parishes also promised to testify to the goodness of God wherever he goes. More photos below…

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/dapo-abiodun-talks-being-proud-redeemed.html

Jordyn Woods gets new ink on her forearm

Jordyn Woods was spotted leaving a local tattoo shop in Los Angeles after getting some new ink on Wednesday.

The 21 year old Woods was spotted leaving a private tattoo parlor sporting some fresh ink on her left forearm.

She also took to her Instagram story on Tuesday night, seemingly showing off the same tattoo though it appeared to be on her right forearm.

While it's impossible to make out the tattoo design since it's covered up, it appears to be a quote of some kind written in cursive down her forearm.

Woods was sporting a casual look for her tattoo shop outing, rocking a grey tank top with matching grey stretch pants.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/jordyn-woods-gets-new-ink-on-her-forearm.html

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott arrive in Italy with family members ahead of her birthday

Claims of an imminent wedding were put to one side as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott enjoyed their first full day in Italy with daughter Stormi on Wednesday.

The couple arrived in Positano on the Amalfi Coast after flying to the country by private jet from their native California the previous day.

Despite enduring a long flight, there was no sign of jet-lag as Kylie, 21, cradled their 18-month daughter shortly after arriving in the picturesque fishing town.

The self-made billionaire, who is in Italy ahead of her 22nd birthday on August 10, looked typically stylish in a striped shirt dress with a cinched waist as she strolled past Positano's range of boutiques, bars and beachfront cafes.


Joining Kylie, rapper Travis caught the eye in a colourful printed T-shirt as he took his turn holding their daughter, the couple's only child.

They were also joined by Scott Disick, 36, and his girlfriend Sofia Richie, 20, along with 'momager' Kris Jenner, 63, and her boyfriend Corey Gamble, 38.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/kylie-jenner-and-travis-scott-arrive-in.html

Ex-INEC Chairman, Iwu arrives Court for arraignment over N1.2bn fraud

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Maurice Iwu, has arrived the Federal High Court, Lagos for arraignment over alleged N1.2bn fraud and money laundering.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had said it would arraign Iwu over alleged money laundering on Wednesday without announcing the date for his arraignment.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/ex-inec-chairman-iwu-arrives-court-for.html

Court orders DSS to detain Sowore for 45 days

A Federal High Court in Abuja today granted the Department of State Service (DSS) an application to detain the convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore in their custody for 45 days. They had earlier filed for it, and has now been granted.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/court-orders-dss-to-detain-sowore-for.html

Protest rocks Idimu as policeman ‘kills’ miscreant

Some residents of Idimu in Lagos State on Wednesday protested, following the alleged killing of a popular ‘land owner’s child (omo-onile), Ahmed Segun by a policeman.

The alleged killing was said to have occurred around 9:30pm on Tuesday at Council bus stop, but violence erupted on Wednesday morning, with youths burning tyres and vandalising belongings.

Trouble was said to have started after Segun, 32, and yet-to-be identified policemen disagreed over the sharing of the money extorted from commercial drivers, tricycle operators and motorcyclists.

But the police command said findings from sources alleged that Segun, alias Iron Body, was shot by a mobile policeman, whose whereabouts was yet to be ascertained.

It added that it received a distress call around 9pm that some hoodlums attacked a car shop and attempted to set it ablaze.

The deceased, said to have earned the nickname Iron Body for always fighting, it was gathered, felt displeased at the action of the policemen and obstructed further attempts to seize some motorcycles.

He was said to have brought some of his friends, who resisted attempts by the police to seize the motorcycles, and in order to get out of the situation, one of the policemen fired shots and stray bullets hit Segun.

A witness told The Nation that the policemen were from Idimu Division, saying they fired the shots to escape from the angry miscreants.

He said: “The issue was between the agbero (motor touts) and the police. They fought because of the money they usually collect from danfo (mini bus) drivers and okada riders (commercial motorcyclists).

“When the policemen attempted to forcefully seize some motorcycles, some agbero challenged the police officers and in order to move out because of the crowd, the police officers started shooting and stray bullets hit one of the leaders of the agbero.

“It was in the night and there was no way I would have seen the name of the policemen who shot. It happened around 9:45pm and there was traffic.

“The police officers were shooting anyhow. They are from Idimu Police Station. I don’t know how many police officers were involved, but I can tell you that some of the agbero sustained injuries.”

The hoodlums disrupted activities in the area for several hours yesterday and attempted to burn down public facilities.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/protest-rocks-idimu-as-policeman-kills.html

Man drowns after suffering cramp in his foot while swimming in a lake

A British man has drowned in Austria after suffering a cramp in his foot while swimming in a lake.

Police said the 33-year-old man was in the water in the Schwarzindien beach area in Mondsee, less than 20 miles east of Salzburg, on Wednesday when the incident took place. 

Officers confirmed that the man was with a 36-year-old woman, also from the UK, when he complained on the pain and went below the surface. 

Police added: 'When he did not come back to the surface of the water, she screamed for help.' Other bathers tried to help but the man's body was recovered at around 4.30pm local time, officers said.

It is not yet known whether the man was on holiday in the region and what relation to him the woman he was with was.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/man-drowns-after-suffering-cramp-in-his.html

Hilarious! Abdulmumin Jibrin takes a swipe at APC as he babysits after suspension (photos)

All Progressives Congress chapter in Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State last week suspended a House of Reps member, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Jubrin has now said that his exclusion from the House Committee chairmanship list has made him found a new job – babysitting lol.

Sharing photos on social media and taking a big swipe at APC, he wrote;

‘’Chairman Committee on babysitting and Member Babysitters party. Make una no blame me o..na condition make crayfish bend. When you no get Committee and somebody say "u no be your party member", you have to look for job to survive o.. NB, my baby Farha have grown so fast’’ More photos below…

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/08/hilarious-abdulmumin-jibrin-takes-swipe.html