Xenophobia: South Africa sends special delegation to Nigeria, seven other countries

President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has sent out special envoys to deliver messages of solidarity to several Heads of State and Governments across Africa.

The team, comprising former minister in the presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe, Ambassador Kingsley Mmabolo and Dr. Khulu Mbatha, will visit Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.

The Special Envoys will deliver a message from President Ramaphosa regarding the incidents of violence that recently erupted in some parts of South Africa, which resulted in attacks on foreign nationals and destruction of property.


They are also expected to reassure fellow African countries that South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan-African unity and to the rule of law.

Beyond that, they will also brief governments in the identified countries about the steps that the South African government is taking to bring a stop to the attacks and to hold the perpetrators to account.

This comes days after 188 Nigerians where successfully evacuated from South Africa via an Air Peace Airline, following an order by President Muhammadu Buhari.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/xenophobia-south-africa-sends-special.html

Lagos State Taskforce explains why people were picked up at African Shrine

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) at the weekend raided all streets within Central Business District, including surroundings of the ‘African Shrine’, Alausa, Ikeja and arrested 28 miscreants and 15 illegal street traders.

The Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi said the enforcement operations became imperative following complaints from members of the public about the criminal activities of miscreants and environmental nuisance of illegal street traders around the Shrine.

Egbeyemi disclosed that 28 miscreants and 15 illegal street traders were arrested at various locations around Alausa, hinting that the raid was also initiated due to the nefarious acts within the vicinity of the African Shrine which presented a negative image to tourists and Lagosians as a whole.


According to the Chairman, “The night enforcement operation was carried out on all roads around African Shrine where sales of hard drugs like Tramadol, Codeine, Skunk, Weed, Illegal Mixed Liquor, Assorted Food and all sorts of consumable and non-consumable items are freely sold on the streets in defiance of security agencies and government authority”.

Egbeyemi maintained that the enforcement operations would be a continuous exercise in line with the vision of the present administration to rid the entire State of street urchins and criminals.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/lagos-state-taskforce-explains-why.html

Sad! 13 killed, 11 injured in Nasarawa accident

13 people have been killed in an accident near Unguwan Ciyawa in Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa state.

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in the state, Ismaila Kugu, confirmed to Daily Trust that “Ten adults, three children died while 11 people sustained injuries in the accident.”

He said, “We have evacuated the injured and moved the dead to Nasarawa Eggon Hospital.”

According to him, the accident involved three vehicles: A Truck with registration number: MSA 513 XA, a bus with registration number BDG 530 SU belonging to Benue State Transport Company, ‘Benue Links’ and a black car with registration number RBC 45 AT.


A witness said the truck and the Bus brushed each other after losing control as the black car jammed onto them and fell into a ditch by the road side.

A motorist, Jibrin Gwamna, said the accident has led to the blockade of the Road linking Eggon to Akwanga Road to Lafia, the state capital, for hours.

It would be recalled that last Monday, eleven people died, while others sustained varying degree of injuries in an accident around a hill known as ‘Many Have Gone’ just few kilometres from where yesterday’s accident took place along Lafia-Akwanga road.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/sad-13-killed-11-injured-in-nasarawa.html

29-year old fake EFCC operative arrested in Lagos

The police in Lagos have arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly paraded himself as an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The suspect was identified as Emeka Emmanuel and was arrested on Saturday by the Ojo police division.

Bala Elkana, the Lagos police spokesperson, revealed this in a statement on Sunday.

According to Mr Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, the suspect defrauded a number of people under the pretense that he would get them a job at the EFCC.


The latest victim was identified as Olaposi Semiu, a man who the suspect promised to get his son a job after collecting N51,000.

The suspect was said to possess a fake EFCC identity card with which he was able to convince unsuspecting victims.

“The suspect was in possession of a fake EFCC ID card which he uses in parading himself as an EFCC operative. The suspect duped innocent citizens under the pretense of providing them employment with the EFCC as operatives.”

Mr Elkana said that the suspect confessed to the crime and is being investigated.

In addition to the crime of false pretense, the police said the suspect was also found operating illegal medical facility in his residence.

“Other items recovered include medical equipment and fake certificates,” the statement contained.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/29-year-old-fake-efcc-operative.html

Cult clash claims 3 lives in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has confirmed that three persons were killed in a cult clash between Axe and Vikings confraternities in Onna Local Government area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Odiko Mac-Don, disclosed this while speaking with on Sunday in Uyo.

Mac-Don, said that aside the three persons who were killed, some others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the clash.

“Yes there was cult clash in Awa, in Onna Local Government area. Although nobody has been arrested for now, three persons have, however, been confirmed dead,” he said.

The police spokesperson said that investigations were ongoing to unravel the cause of cult clash in the area.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/cult-clash-claims-3-lives-in-akwa-ibom.html

Police arrest man for r-ping and impregnating teen girl

A statement from Police spokesman, Lagos state Command, DSP Bala Elkana, on Sunday said  a suspect has been arrested for raping and impregnating a 13 year-old girl.

“On 11/9/2019 at about 1920 hours, Bariga Police Station received a complaint that one Mr Kazeem Bello about 26 years of age conspired with one Dayo A Maker ‘m’ about 24 years of age and gang r-ped a 13 year-old girl.

“The survivor became pregnant as a result of the defilement and gave birth to a baby girl about five weeks ago. The suspect had earlier on threatened to kill the survivor if she tells anybody, the survivor summoned courage to narrate her ordeal to her family when the same suspect threatened to r-pe her younger sister.

“One of the suspects Dayo M. Maker, was arrested by detectives from the Family Support Unit, Bariga while his accomplice, Mr Kazeem Bello, is at large,” he said.

He added that investigation is ongoing and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the second suspect.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/police-arrest-man-for-r-ping-and.html

Meghan Markle's sweet birthday message to Prince Harry on his 35th birthday

Prince Harry is now 35, and the father-of-one has received some extra special birthday messages this morning.

His wife, the Duchess of Sussex, took to Instagram to celebrate husband Harry's birthday. In a personal message, Meghan Markle wrote, "You are the best husband and most amazing dad to our son. We love you."

Meghan also took the opportunity to celebrate Harry's incredible achievements and wrote, "Your service to the causes you care so deeply for inspires me every day."

The @SussexRoyal account posted a grid of photos for the occasion, showing Prince Harry as a young boy, with his late mother Princess Diana, getting married to Meghan, and attending his son's christening.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/meghan-markles-sweet-birthday-message.html

Two Nigerians carrying drugs die on flight from Brazil to Ethiopia (photos)

Two Nigerian men who allegedly swallowed drugs have died during a flight from Brazil to Ethiopia.
The drugs they swallowed unfortunately got burst during while still on air.

The deceased have been identified as Chigozie Pascal Aniagbado and Chijioke Chidioka Ogbuefi.

Narrating how it happened, an eyewitness who was on the same flight with them said: “I was in an Ethiopian Airline from Brazil to Ethiopia. My seat number falls at the middle of two men.

The flight was 12hrs. The young man at my right asked me to check the flight map to know how far we had gone which I did. We were already half the journey.


Then he said to me “do you speak Igbo,” I said “yes.” He said he doesn’t know if he would make this journey that it seems the drugs he swallowed must have exceeded its stay in his system.

Then my mind sank. I began to shiver. He said ‘don’t be scared, it’s not in the bag, it is inside my body.’ He said I should stand and get him water, but I refused because I was scared he might insert something in my bag.

I had to wave for the air hostess to come. She came and served him water. He demanded for food, he was given. He became calm. Few minutes later, he brought an olive oil from his bag and drank.

Then he started shivering and fell down. That was when all the doctors in the plane assembled, questioning, asking his country and tribe.

He was able to open up that he swallowed drugs. The doctors had to put him on oxygen, then the other also started shivering.

Because of them, we were to have an emergency landing. The pilots said no matter their crime, it’s their priority to keep them alive. However, eventually lost the battle.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/two-nigerians-carrying-drugs-die-on.html

Dele Momodu begs for Omoyele Sowore’s release

Media giant, Dele Momodu has begged for the release of Omoyele Sowore who has been detained by the DSS for 45 days with the backing of a court. The media guru wondered why a man who carried no weapon is still in detention while some that terrorizes others are being massaged like babies. Momodu disclosed this on twitter asking other Nigerians to join him in his plea for his release.

‘’My heart prays for OMOYELE SOWORE this morning as I find it painful that a man who carried no weapon is in detention while those who terrorize others are being massaged like new born babies. Pls join me in pleading with the Federal Government to dialogue with SOWORE like others!’’, he tweeted.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/dele-momodu-begs-for-omoyele-sowores.html

Hammerhead shark caught in Lekki (photos)

Two months after a whale was captured in Bayelsa, Nigeria, an hammerhead shark has been captured in Lagos, Ibeju-Lekki precisely. Though the whale captured in Bayelsa was so big that a saw was needed to cut it into pieces, that of Lagos will only just need cutlasses.

According to the twitter user who shared the photos, it was captured yesterday at Ibeju-Lekki. From the photos, the hammerhead shark already looks dead and well what next for people? Trust us!

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/another-whale-capturedthis-time-in.html

Festus Keyamo takes up case of APC member stabbed by a PDP member for celebrating Buhari's tribunal victory

Recall a supporter of President Muhammad Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Elvis Omoiri, was stabbed during the week by a member of the PDP and is currently battling for his life at the moment.

He was allegedly stabbed by the man who happens to be his neighbour multiple times with a broken bottle when an argument ensued between them. The incident happened in Effurun, Warri in Uvwie council area of Delta state.

Now Festus Keyamo has stepped into the case, promising to pay the man’s medical bill and also assured his neighbour will be prosecuted. See his reaction below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/festus-keyamo-takes-up-case-of-apc.html

Police arrest family friend who allegedly sedated and r.a.p.e.d 14-year-old girl

Detectives from Bariga Police Station said they have arrested a man who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl after he had laced her food with Indian hemp that made the girl become unconscious.

The suspect, Innocent Ifunayachi, 34, allegedly defiled the 14-year-old-girl in her family house.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Lagos State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, on Sunday.

Elkana said, “The suspect, being a friend to the family, visited and found the girl eating noodles.


“While she left to get him some drinks, he quickly poured some quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp in her food.

“She lost consciousness after eating the food and he took advantage of that to rape her,” he said.

Elkana said that detectives from the Family Support Unit have arrested the suspect who had also confessed to the crime.

“The victim has been taken to hospital for medical treatment and forensic examination.

“The suspect will be charged to court,” he said.

The Command said it had also arrested one Emmanuel Olatunde (aka “Pastor”), an alleged “notorious cultist.”

According to the Police, the suspect was arrested in connection with some robbery and murder cases within Bariga Local Government Area.

Elkana said that Olatunde, 31, of No. 27, Oremenunu Ibafo Street, Bariga, is “an ex-convict and a member of the Eiye Confraternity responsible for terrorising people of Bariga.”

“He is responsible for the murder of one Ahmed Karowi, an Aiye Confraternity Kingpin on September 11, 2019.

“Investigation is ongoing and the suspect will soon be charged to court,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/police-arrest-family-friend-who.html

Cute photo of DJ Cuppy and Halima Dangote

Their dads her best friends so its no surprise the two met for lunch. Cuppy shared the photo calling Halima her big sis!

''Impactful lunch with my big sis @HalimaDangoteOfficial 💕🖤 #CuppyLove'', she captioned the photo.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/cute-photo-of-dj-cuppy-and-halima.html

Spain wins FIBA world cup again after 13 years

Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006.

Earlier in the day, France took the bronze for the second consecutive year after a 67-57 win over Australia.

The United States won the last two tournaments but were knocked out by France in the quarter-final round earlier in the week. Argentina then beat France in the semi-final.

In the final game, the Spaniards scored first and never relinquished the lead.


They relied on superior defence and rebounding to snuff out the offensive threat of 2004 Olympic champions Argentina.

Point guard Ricky Rubio racked up 20 points and three assists.

Marc Gasol and Willy Hernangomez swatted three shots each as Spain pulled down 47 rebounds, 20 more than Argentina, en route to a comprehensive victory.

The 32 team tournament was hosted in China.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/spain-wins-fiba-world-cup-again-after.html

EFCC releases list of 11 Internet Fraudsters arrested in Delta (see photo)

It was end of the road for 11 suspected internet fraudsters as they were arrested at their hideout in an early morning raid in Sapele, Delta State on Saturday by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office.

The surprise raid in the wee hours of the day which was based on intelligence took the suspects by surprise and later led to a mild protest by their sympathizes several hours after the EFCC team had left the city.

The suspects arrested are: Omomua Victor, Demi Johnson, Agufure Godstime, Agboroko Precious, Anthony Omonomo, Onskharoma Julius and Freeborn Efe. Others are Akama Precious, Tagbajiemi Promise George Raphael and Stanley Agabiri


Items recovered from the suspects at the point of arrest include a lap top computer, a Mercedes-Benz car, computers, mobile Phones, flash drives and internet modems.

According to the EFCC, the suspects have made useful statements and would be charged to court as soon investigations were completed.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/efcc-releases-list-of-11-internet.html

What beef? Chris Brown and Davido performs last night in New York (see video)

Toyin Abraham wishes her partner's teen daughter a happy birthday (photos)

Today is Temitope Ajeyemi’s birthday. Temitope is the daughter of Toyin Abraham’s partner, Kolawole Ajeyemi. To wish her a happy birthday, the actress took to social media to share her photo and captioned it with prayers saying...

''Happy Birthday to my daughter @temitopeajeyemi ,you will continue to grow in wisdom and knowledge. When other's are standing, you will stand out in Jesus Mighty Name.you will be relevant in your Generation in Jesus Mighty Name. Love you so much omo mi😍😍😍''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/toyin-abraham-wishes-her-partners-teen.html

Video: Tiwa Savage walks the runway for Naomi Campbell's #FashionForRelief

...and Pastor E.A Adeboye prays

Amen in Jesus name!



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Court restrains Imo former Governor, Okorocha from selling EFCC-flagged properties

Justice J.K Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has lifted the interim forfeiture order on some the properties of Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo state, now under EFCC investigation.

But the reprieve came with some condition: Okorocha and his family must not sell or alienate any of the properties, pending the conclusion of investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The Court directed the Applicants to, on or before Tuesday, September 17, 2019 depose to an affidavit of undertaking and adjourned till September 27 for report.


The judge gave the consequential Order while vacating the July 25, 2019 Interim Order, forfeiting five properties owned by Okorocha and his family to the Federal Government.

The properties are: Rochas Foundation College, Owerri, All in 1 Shopping Mall, East High Academy, East High College and Royal Spring Palm Hotel & Apartments.

The Registered Trustees of Rochas Foundation College, All-in Limited, Royal Spring Palm Apartments Limited, Registered Trustees of Women of Divine Destiny Initiative and Uluoma Okorocha Nwosu challenged the order on August 8, through five separate motions on notice, praying the court to vacate the interim forfeiture order.

The Commission in response filed counter affidavits to the motions of the applicants on 19 August, 2019.

On 21 August, 2019 when the case came up for hearing, the applicants’ informed the court that they were served with the Commission’s Counter Affidavits and asked for an adjournment which was granted by court.

When the case came up on September 9, 2019 for hearing of the motions, the applicants filed Further Affidavits and in reply to these further affidavits, the Commission filed counter affidavits to the applicants’ further affidavit and served them same day.

However, applicants’ Counsel Okey Amechi, SAN informed Justice Omotosho that they were just served and the court adjourned the case till Wednesday, September 11, 2019 for hearing.

After the Court sitting, the applicants’ served the Commission with 2nd further affidavit at precisely 11:21 am.

On Thursday, September12, 2019, counsel to the commission informed the Court that the Applicants had served him with their 2nd further affidavits and that he would need time to respond.

The Court gave the Commission till Friday, September,13, 2019 to file its counter affidavits, failing which it will make a consequential order.

This was after counsel to the applicants had drawn the attention of the court to the nature of the properties, one of which is a school which was scheduled to resume in September.

On Friday, September 13 when the matter came up, Counsel to the Commission informed the Court that he is yet to file its counter affidavits and the court issued the consequential order vis-à-vis the nature of the properties involved.

The Commission is studying the consequential order of court.



source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2019/09/court-restrains-imo-former-governor.html