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Friday, June 19, 2020
745 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Nigeria, Total Now 18,480
A total of 18,480 confirmed cases in Nigeria. The breakdown;
Facebook removes Trump’s re-election messages
The leading social network, which has drawn fire over its hands-off approach to political speech in recent months, said in a statement the campaign messages violated a policy against “organised hate” and were taken down as a result.
“We don’t allow symbols that represent hateful organisations or hateful ideologies unless they are put up with context or condemnation,” Facebook head of security policy Nathaniel Gleicher said at a House of Representatives committee hearing.
“That’s what we saw in this case with this ad, and anywhere that that symbol is used we would take the same actions.”
Facebook’s move against the ads targeted when the contended are dangerous far-left groups comes amid heated debate between social platforms and political leaders on what content may be allowed or banned.
In a tweet from a “Trump War Room,” the campaign contended the upside-down red triangle symbol at issue was “widely used” in reference to left-wing activist group Antifa.
Watchdog group Media Matters replied with a tweet saying that is certainly not the case.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/facebook-removes-trumps-re-election.html
German politician dies after he was struck by lightning while peeing
Local politician Nico K., 44, who belonged to the Christian Democratic Union Party and was a member of the local council, died in the tragic accident during a garden party in the village of Hoehnstedt in the northeastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt.
Local media report a group of friends were having a barbecue in the area when Nico K. walked away to relieve himself.
He was reportedly standing under a high-voltage power line when a lightning bolt struck him.
Onlookers tried to revive the 44-year-old but he died at the scene.
Police spokesperson Ralf Karlstedt said: "They tried to reanimate him, but it didn't work."
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/german-politician-dies-after-he-was.html
One of Britain's top pole dancers dies suddenly aged 27
Jess Leanne Norris, from Bolton in Lancashire, was a two-time winner of Miss Pole Dance UK.
Details of how Ms Norris died have not been revealed, but last year she launched a fundraising drive in aid of mental health charities.
In April she also put up an emotional post on Facebook saying she was finding lockdown 'so so hard' and that a lot of us are feeling 'stressed, lost and lonely'.
The post on April 4 read: 'I myself am finding this so so hard...it always takes me time to adapt to 'change' mentally as I'm one to need structure to cope with mind!
'A lot of us are all feeling stressed, lost & lonely... but please don't feel alone... We're all in this together.'
Ms Norris also has a separate 'health and wellness' Facebook page called 'You Matter' where she posted about her depression and anxiety as well as sharing quotes about mental health.
Friends said she had a huge influence on the pole dancing industry, setting up her first pole dancing studio at the age of 15.
She won her first Miss Pole Dance UK title in 2011, and claimed the crown for a second time in 2015.
People from across the pole dancing and fitness community have been sharing the impact Miss Norris had on their lives.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/one-of-britains-top-pole-dancers-dies.html
Police release Instagram celebrity, Cubana Chief Priest
Okechukwu, known for his lavish lifestyle, was invited for alleged misuse of police escorts and weapons as well as unexplained wealth.
He arrived at the Force Headquarters Annex, Lagos around 10 am and was detained for hours.
A top police source said the investigation was sequel to order from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police who had expressed shock over the abuse of police personnel.
However, the Police later released Okechukwu. He was at his house in Banana Island as of 10 pm on Thursday night.
In fact, he held an Instagram Live session and gave out N200,000 to controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/police-release-instagram-celebrity.html
Ajimobi not dead, he is stabilising
Nigeria’s rumour press had announced the former Oyo governor’s death, without the confirmation of the family.
But Bolaji Tunji, his media adviser asked people to ignore the rumours.
“Kindly disregard all the rumours, just rumours. In all, we remain prayerful”, Tunji posted on Facebook.
Some of Ajimobi’s close political allies also told P.M.News that the former governor and APC deputy chairman is still alive.
“His condition is stable, the doctors said”, said one of the top leaders of the APC.
“He is not dead. But his condition is bad”, another APC stalwart said.
Ajimobi, 70, has been treating a serious COVID-19 illness at the First Cardiology Consultants Hospital in Ikoyi Lagos.
He slipped into coma and has been on the ventilator for close to two weeks.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/ajimobi-not-dead-he-is-stabilising.html
Man Utd star Pogba’s Rolls-Royce seized
The Manchester United’s midfielder was pulled over for driving with a French number plate.
Officers clocked Pogba driving his car on the M56 and stopped him when he exited near Manchester Airport.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/man-utd-star-pogbas-rolls-royce-seized.html
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Your Best Not Good Enough - Buhari Knocks Service Chiefs
Disclosing this to State House Correspondents on Thursday, after a security briefing, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.), said the President had charged managers of the nation’s security to redouble their efforts.
According to Monguno, the President said, though the security chiefs had been doing their best, their best had not been good enough for the challenges facing the nation.
He has therefore declared that excuses will no longer be tolerated, even as he said he expects everyone to live up to expectations.
He also expressed displeasure over the lack of synergy amongst security forces and charged the various aspects of the security architecture to work together to solve the nation’s security challenges.
Buhari charged the office of the NSA to meet with governors of the Northwest states and that of Niger State, for briefing and strategic organisation of a response to the Banditry problem in their domains.
Plot To Bring Back Obaseki To APC With The Suspension Of Oshiomhole
Two top chieftains of the party yesterday claimed to be its acting chairman following the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
The chieftains represent two key camps of the party who are out to grab the leadership position.
The upholding of the suspension of Oshiomhole by the Court of Appeal had created a vacuum in the leadership of the party.
To fill the vacuum, the National Working Committee (NWC) had named a former governor Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi as the acting national chairman of the party. However, at the party’s secretariat around 10:00 am yesterday, the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Chief Victor Giadom declared himself as the acting chairman of the party, puncturing the announcement by the NWC of the party.
While Ajimobi’s camp has the backing of the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Giadom, party sources said is of the camp of some serving and former governors. The camp is tagged ‘Amaechi/ El-Rufai camp.’
However, some sources in Progressives Governor’s Forum told Daily Trust that there were moves to bring back Obaseki to the party in view of the new developments.
One of the sources said, “Oshiomhole had been the stumbling block and he is out of the equation for now. “We strongly feel that we have to work for our colleague, Governor Obaseki who did nothing wrong.
“Now that he is gone, even those who claim to be national leaders or whatever have been checkmated. “Governors would have their way because they are with the people at the grassroots.
“They would not allow the interest of few individuals to hold Nigeria to ransom,” he said. Giadom’s claim Citing a court order, Giadom said he is the acting national chairman of the party and announced that a fresh screening would be conducted for all aspirants who intend to seek for governorship tickets of the party in Edo and Ondo states.
Describing Ajimobi’s appointment as illegal and unconstitutional, he cited a subsisting court order issued on March 16, 2020, by Justice S.U. Bature as basis for his ascension to office.
“That order could not immediately come to effect at that time because of the temporary reprieve Oshiomhole got from the Court of Appeal,” Giadom said.
“However, having removed the temporary reprieve yesterday (Tuesday) by the Court of Appeal and considering the fact that we cannot allow for a vacuum, I most humbly inform you that I have assumed office as acting national chairman of our great party in compliance with the order of the court,” he said.
Uneasy calm in Tinubu’s camp
Daily Trust gathered from reliable sources that the unfolding drama in the national secretariat of the APC is causing uneasy calm in the camp of the Tinubu.
Tuesday’s sack of Oshiomhole reportedly jolted the supporters of Asiwaju who is believed to have the ears and the eyes of Oshiomhole. But the confirmation of Ajimobi by the NWC of the party was seen as a relief to the camp of Asiwaju.
The APC leader who is rumoured to be nursing 2023 presidential ambition and Ajimobi are close political associates. In fact, the emergence of Ajimobi as the deputy national chairman (South) of the party was said to have the strong backing of Tinubu.
“We are relieved that at the end of the day, it is a win-win for the Asiwaju’s camp with the confirmation of Ajimobi,” a source said.
Buhari Sacks His Security Details Over Aso Rock Crisis
Those fired by Buhari on Wednesday included his Chief Personal Security Officer, Chief Detail to President, ADC to the First Lady, Escort Commander, ADC National Defence Council, and 37 others from the villa.
SR gathered that President Buhari decided to take the step after Mamman Daura, his nephew and one of his closest confidants, was seen weeping as he made his way to his office.
Daura was said to have informed Buhari that his security aides were not only after Yusuf’s life but his own as well.
Buhari gave the nod for all persons involved in the alleged threat to the lives of the two men to be removed.
The crisis started with Yusuf's refusal to embark on a 14-day isolation period after returning to Abuja from a trip to Lagos last week.
This led to the arrest and eventual redeployment of the Aide De Camp to Mrs Buhari and other security details attached to her after it was claimed that they threatened to kill the President's Assistant in the process of trying to get him out of the Villa.
Inside sources say the latest step by the President could further stir the bad blood among different power blocs in Aso Villa, especially with the First Lady vowing to take a pound of flesh for being embarrassed by Yusuf and other 'cabal' members.
Nigerians Have Right To Complain About Insecurity - Sultan Tells FG
The JNI also blasted security agencies over what he described as lackadaisical attitude in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country, saying they seemed to be overwhelmed by the problem.
Its statement came against the backdrop of attacks on the convener of Northern Elders Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi and some Arewa youth groups who expressed reservations over government’s inability to stop the orgy of killings in the north earlier this week.
JNI’s position was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, titled ‘’Nigeria’s perilous security challenge: Enough of condemnations, government must take decisive action, stop the rhetoric.”
The statement read: “The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, under the leadership of His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and JNI’s President-General, is in utter shockwave over the unfortunate repeated incidents of loss of precious lives and wanton destruction of property arising from well-coordinated attacks of armed bandits, Boko Haram terrorist groups and rapists.
“These repeated calamitous scenarios would have been avoided had the government risen to the occasion. We, nonetheless, as always, condemn the repeated brutal acts in their entirety; especially the lackadaisical attitude of relevant security agencies that seemed to be overwhelmed, despite repeated calls by concerned and well-meaning Nigerians for a decisive action.
What govt should do
‘’We implore government to take all genuine calls, concerns so raised and recommendations proffered so far, even from perceived and/or alleged antagonists in good fate, in order to move the country on the path of glory – human security, as development in whatever guise, is utterly incomplete without security.
‘’Government should also note that citizens have a right to be listened to, over their feelings on insecurity challenge in Nigeria. The repeated massacres of people, as well as the senseless burning of houses and livestock that do ensue in Borno, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger states and, indeed, other states such as Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba, should give governments and its functionaries at both federal and state levels sleepless nights.
‘’By now, an instantaneous pronouncement, followed by robust actions should have been made by the government of the day, not verbal warnings and condemnations dished out to the perpetrators of the murderous acts.
‘’JNI also notes with dismay the lack of symbolic gestures to affected communities by those in authorities. They remain in their comfort zones as their subjects are subjected to arson and killings of the highest degree.
‘’This has thrown the affected areas into despair and the bandits are emboldened, seeing that the government seems not much bothered, resulting from its action about the plight of the people so affected.
‘’We are, however, not oblivious of the fact that security matters are not often for public consumption, but not in perilous situations. Citizens’ confidence need to be strengthened, with resounding reassurances. Government should not reduce itself to just issuing light press statements on security upheavals.
“As stakeholders, we strongly believe that the repeated killings are blameworthy, and no one found culpable in this gross act of negligence should be spared. In all honesty, all erring personnel would have been dealt with decisively by now or they themselves should have honorably resigned, as oftentimes seen in other climes."
President Buhari allegedly sacks security details over Aso Villa crisis
Those fired by Buhari on Wednesday included his Chief Personal Security Officer, Chief Detail to President, ADC to the First Lady, Escort Commander, ADC National Defence Council, and 37 others from the villa.
SaharaReporters had on Tuesday exclusively reported that President Buhari, who was deeply angered by the embarrassing crisis in Aso Villa, was preparing to fire his security details and some top aides for the roles they all played in dragging the Presidency into the mud.
It was gathered that President Buhari decided to take the step after Mamman Daura, his nephew and one of his closest confidants, was seen weeping as he made his way to his office.
Daura was said to have informed Buhari that his security aides were not only after Yusuf’s life but his own as well.
Buhari gave the nod for all persons involved in the alleged threat to the lives of the two men to be removed.
The crisis started with Yusuf's refusal to embark on a 14-day isolation period after returning to Abuja from a trip to Lagos last week.
This led to the arrest and eventual redeployment of the Aide De Camp to Mrs Buhari and other security details attached to her after it was claimed that they threatened to kill the President's Assistant in the process of trying to get him out of the Villa.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/president-buhari-allegedly-sacks.html
Singer Azadus reveals he just defeated covid-19, shares story
He spoke to them about how real the virus his and said it was horrible.
He also shared photos... see all that below...
''My Survivor story with Covid-19
Glory be to God I just got discharged of Covid-19.
Half bread is better than puff-puff
That garri in your house is far better than the good meals you won't be able to eat at the hospital
My Advice,
If you must go out, see everyone as that COVID-19 itself and wash your hands for 40secs at the least.
Meanwhile, if you insist that Covid-19 is not real, Covid-19 is not in Nigeria or Africa, haaaaaaaaaa well, don't be shy to ask me questions.
Please kindly say a word of prayer for @lagosstategovt
Under the our super caring Governor @jidesanwoolu
God bless''
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/singer-azadus-reveals-he-just-defeated.html
Lady who accused D'banj of r.a.p.e arrested, interrogated and released by the police
Ms Babatayo’s lawyers, Ojoge, Omileye, and Partners, confirmed her arrest.
“They arrested Seyitan this morning in Lagos. They arrested our client but somebody is already there to facilitate her release on bail,” her lawyers revealed.
“This matter is coming to Abuja by tomorrow; we are petitioning. The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is taking up the petition tomorrow. That is all I can say about it for now,” he said to Premium Times.
Recall D’banj, through his lawyers, Mike Ozekhome Chambers, has asked Ms Babatayo to pay N100 million as compensation for falsely accusing him of r*pe.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/lady-who-accused-dbanj-of-rape-arrested.html
Super Eagles player, Ogenyi Onazi buys multi-millionaire mansion in Lekki [video]
The 27-year old bought the mansion at the prestigious and opulent part of Lagos -- Lekki.
Catch a video of the mansion below...
Check out @NGSuperEagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi's incredible mansion in Lekki, Lagos - is this the ultimate dream house? pic.twitter.com/0StZNaaw6z— Shina Oludare 🇳🇬 (@sportingshina) June 17, 2020
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/super-eagles-player-ogenyi-onazi-buys.html
Troy Deeney says there may be at least one gay or bisexual player in every team
The Watford captain thinks it just needs one big star to be the ‘face’ of LGBT in football to trigger a wave of players revealing they are gay.
Deeney, 31, said he could not understand why players kept it under wraps until their careers were over.
“I feel like it must be a really heavy load to carry throughout all your whole sporting career,’’ he said.
“I think there is now a bigger platform than ever to be a gay athlete of any nature.”
Deeney told the Grounded With Louis Theroux podcast on BBC Sounds and Radio 4 that he was ‘100%’ sure many footballers were gay.
But they did not want to have to ‘shoulder the responsibility of being the first’.
“I think once the first comes out there would be loads," he said.
Host Louis asked what would happen if a star of the magnitude of Ronaldo had been gay.
Deeney, a divorced dad-of-two, replied: “I don’t see that as an issue.
“But if he came out and said it I genuinely believe you would get in the first week at least a hundred people that went ‘me too’ just because they don’t want to be the face of it.’’
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/troy-deeney-says-there-may-be-at-least.html
Lion bones used in Chinese medicine could risk a fresh pandemic, wildlife experts warn
Trading the bones of captive lions to be used in Chinese medicines could risk a fresh pandemic, wildlife experts have claimed.
Lord Ashcroft, the former deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, has been a vocal opponent of lion farming and warns that the squalid conditions the big cats are kept under in South African farms could spark a new global health crisis similar to the current coronavirus pandemic.
The 74-year-old has campaigned to expose the practice of lion breeding at 333 South African farms where the animals are butchered and their skeletons sold for Chinese medicine, wines and jewellery.
He has condensed his findings in a new book titled Unfair Game which also investigates the filthy conditions farmed lions live in.
His book claims lions are ‘deboned’ while still alive to give the bones a lucrative “pink colour” due to blood remaining in the bones.
He alleges that the dirty conditions the animals live in risk the animals contracting fatal diseases including tuberculosis and botulism which can then be passed to humans.
Lord Ashcroft writes: "So are we sleep-walking straight into a new major public health crisis with the lion bone industry at its core? I fear we are.
"It could be a surge in a disease that already exists, or it could be a new and frightening infection, just like Covid-19 was."
There is no evidence to support Lord Ashcroft's claims that lion bones could spark something on the same scale as the coronavirus pandemic.
In a discussion with The Sun, Dr Peter Caldwell, a wildlife vet, said he shares Lord Ashcroft’s concerns of diseases spreading from animals to humans.
He highlights botulism as a concern as the disease, which attacks the nervous system, could spread to people via infected bones and skin.
He said: “If that lion dies from botulism, the people who bred it won’t waste that animal by burying it or burning it. Instead, they will put it into the lion bone and skin trade.
“And the toxin remains in the body, so the people who utilise that lion can die a miserable, painful death.”
Lord Ashcroft’s book suggests 12,000 lions are bred in captivity in South Africa, while just 3,000 exist in the wild – while the bones of the beasts are believed to be worth up to £3,200 when sold.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/lion-bones-used-in-chinese-medicine.html
Actress Faithia Williams calls on Nigerians to stop glorifying fraud, denounces fake page
The Instagram page, @gra_ce657 which is currently making use of the actress’s image as its profile picture continuously posts pictures of the actress and her giveaway transactions in order to impersonate her and defraud people of their hard-earned money.
Reacting to this, the actress took to her Instagram page to speak on fraud, the negative impact on victims and also denounce knowing the account using her page to perpetuate this evil act, she wrote;
“I have been informed of @gra_ce657 using my image to scam people all their hard-earned money, let me state this clearly that I do not have anything with this account, scheme or anything that tells people to bring their money. Please beware of this account or any other account using my name or face for any illegal business. Let me state this unequivocally, I know the country is hard and I know a lot of us are trying to survive but please we need to stop doing fraud, encouraging fraud and defending those who do fraud simply because they flash money or they have talent. Fraud is a fraud, it is illegal and it hurts other people. Many have been sent to early graves because of some people’s fraudulent activities, it is bad when we use celebrity image or status to scam people. Please note that fraud has consequences and let us not encourage it.”
Faithia Williams is a talented Nollywood actress who is well known for her amazing role interpretation skill and for her impact on taking Nollywood to the next level.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/actress-faithia-williams-calls-on.html
PDP Leadership Decides On Obaseki As Candidate Today
Sources in the main opposition party said that the meeting will consider the reports from the various leaders of the party that the governor has met with in the last five days.
Obaseki met with Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers) and Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom) at the weekend before announcing his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) which disqualified him from participating in its primary.
His deputy Phillip Shaibu also resigned and lowered the APC flag in the Government House in Benin.
Obaseki has also reached out to PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, the PDP governors’ forum chair.
How the party will give him the ticket after the completion of the process leading to the primary without a backlash will be the main issue for discussion, it was learnt.
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