UK minister under scrutiny for attacking Nigeria over P&ID court case

United Kingdom’s secretary of state for the home department,Priti Patel,has come under scrutiny over her comments on the $10 billion arbitration fine case between Nigeria and the Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID).

Following last week’s UK court ruling in favour of Nigeria, a current affairs news magazine in Britain published an article on the involvement of Patel in the case.

P&ID had sued Nigeria for allegedly breaching the terms of a gas supply and processing agreement contract it reportedly signed in 2010.

In January 2017, a UK tribunal ordered Nigeria to pay P&ID $6.6 billion as damages, as well as pre- and post-judgment interest, all of which amounted to about $10 billion.

But the country initiated legal proceedings to challenge the ruling, alleging that the contract was fraught with corrupt dealings.

In an article criticising Nigeria for taking step to appeal the arbitral award, Patel had said the country must “shape up and honour its obligations” if it wants to take part in global markets.

“In Nigeria, the unhappy experience of the firm founded by two Irishmen, Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) … demonstrates the risk that businesses will face in Nigeria,”she had written in the City A.M.

She had also accused Nigeria of flouting international law and convention, adding: “Investors must consider this long-running scandal and weigh this obstinance against Nigeria’s mishandled economic potential.”

However, in a turn of events last week, a UK court granted Nigeria an extension of time and relief from sanctions in the $10 billion fine after ruling that it is “necessary to consider a considerable amount of the material to decide firstly, whether, as Nigeria contended, there is a prima facie case of fraud and how strong that case is, and secondly, the steps Nigeria took to investigate the alleged fraud from late 2015.”

According to TheCable yesterday, “Patel was too busy to explain to the Eye how she became involved in this crucial development issue – but her words sit uneasily now given last week’s commercial court ruling in favour of Nigeria,” it wrote.

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BBNaija 2020: Laycon, Vee mock Ozo, Nengi

Vee and Laycon were caught on camera last night busy mocking fellow housemates, Ozo and Nengi.

Vee believes what Ozo and Nengi are parading as a relationship is “bullshit.”

According to her, there was no content in their so-called being around each other during the day while they (Ozo and Nengi) sleep in different beds at night.

Ozo is always following Nengi about in the house, with both housemates usually seen together.

And talking about them last night, Vee began the conversation by saying, “This is bullsh*t that Ozo is doing…”

In response, Laycon said, “They can’t stay away from each other for one hour.”

Vee added, “It’s bullshit.

“They can’t stay away from each other during the day but they still sleep on different beds during the night.” Laycon and Vee burst into laughter.

#Vee and #Laycon say what #Ozo and #Nengi are doing is bullshit ... they mock and laugh at them #BBNaijia2020 #Ozone #NengiStaysWinning # pic.twitter.com/nWJf7Z8JbV

— Nwachukwu John Owen (@johnowen99) September 10, 2020

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Zimbabwe nurses call off strike after three months

Thousands of striking nurses on Wednesday called off their strike over pay and protective gear, three months after walking out of public hospital wards, their leader said.

Enock Dongo, president of the 15,000-member Zimbabwe Nurses Association, said they had decided to end the strike to allow the newly-appointed health minister an opportunity to attend to their complaints.

The country’s vice president, retired general Constantino Chiwenga, was last month appointed health minister.

He replaced Obadiah Moyo, who was sacked after being charged with corruption over the illegal awarding of a $20-million contract for coronavirus testing kits and protective gear.

“We have encouraged our members to return to work and give the new minister a chance,” Dongo told AFP.

“He wants us to start negotiating while going to work. We hope he will reciprocate by addressing our grievances,” he said.

The nurses downed tools in June over low pay amid galloping inflation – now hovering over 800 percent – which has eroded wages and salaries as the economy of the southern African country totters.

They also complained about inadequate protection equipment and being forced to recycle surgical face masks.

They were later joined in the strike by senior and junior doctors, who are still not back at work, leaving hospitals thinly staffed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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BBNaija 2020: ‘You are rude’ – Nengi, Vee engage in argument

Big Brother Naija housemates Vee and Nengi, on Wednesday night engaged in an argument.

It all started after Vee blamed Nengi for losing ‘Patricia task’.

According to her, Nengi and Ozo did not concentrate during group tasks, adding that she was fond of taking out time to be with Ozo which led to their team’s loss.

Nengi disagreed with her and got angry about her statement.

Neo and Ozo said it was sarcasm but Nengi didn’t see it that way.

She said: “There are certain things you don’t joke with and it didn’t sound nice to me.

“You are rude and I know that was not a sarcastic joke. It was not nice, nobody wants to fail any task intentionally.

“All she said was unnecessary.”

Vee, however, said she didn’t mean no harm, adding that it was just a sarcastic joke.

Since then both housemates have not spoken to each other.

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“We are suffering” – UNICAL lecturers protest

Members of the University of Calabar chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) protested non-payment of their allowances at the university premises on Wednesday.

Addressing the protesters, the Chairman of the chapter, Dr John Edor, said the allowances had been owed for several years.

“We are demanding full payment of our entitlements from the management of the University of Calabar.

“Some of the entitlements include promotion arrears, fellowship and conference allowances, and other entitlements.

“Some of the arrears have been owed for more than five years, depending on the individual and all efforts to make the management pay the arrears have failed.

“So, we have no option than to embark on a peaceful protest. When this fails to yield the desired results, we will carry our mats and pillows to occupy the University of Calabar. It is our common heritage.’’ 

Edor accused authorities of the university of being insensitive to the plight of lecturers even in the face of the current face-off with the Federal Government over the IPPIS issue.

“Even when the Federal Government has refused to pay our salaries, the management could not help us.

“We can no longer meet our family obligations. Lecturers are suffering in the midst of plenty,’’ he said.

However, no principal officer of the university was available to listen to the protesting lecturers.

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We prefer India hemp to cigarette to avoid health problem, suspected armed robbers tell court

Three suspected armed robbers yesterday told a Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State that they prefer Indian hemp to cigarette so as to avoid health problems.

The suspects, Samson Lucas, Ayo Olamide and Olalekan Omoniyi were arrested by police for terrorising Orile-Owu community.

They were apprehended when they caused panic in the community on 3rd of September, 2020 at about 1:00am by openly brandishing charms and dangerous weapons after smoking Indian Hemp.

Some residents of the community said Olalekan who is 22-year-old joined the gang of Olamide and Samson, both 25, and that the trio caused confusion in the town.

They were arraigned for attempted robbery, unlawful possession of arms, charm and wraps of weed suspected to be Indian hemp.

The Police Prosecutor, Inspector Elisha Olusegun told the court that the accused persons attempt to commit armed robbery in the community.

The accused persons pleaded not guilty to the offence leveled against them as they explained that they smoke the weed because they prefer Indian hemp to cigarette because cigarette is injurious to their health.

The their Counsel, Tunbosun Oladipupo applied for the bail.

In his ruling, Magistrate Ishola Omisade granted them bail in the sum of N300,000 with one surety in like sum. He adjourned the case till 8th of October, 2020.

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They sold us like yam, used us like machine — Lebanon returnees

No fewer than 25 women of Osun state origin have been rescued from Lebanon where they claimed that they were enslaved for over a year.

Recounting their ordeals on arrival at the state ministry of women affairs in Osogbo on Wednesday, the returnees said that they had been traded like yam and used like machines by their Lebanese masters.

The ladies said they were lured to Lebanon under the pretext that they would get decent jobs and earn good salary.

One of the returnees, Miss Ibukun Ayobami told Daily Trust that their agents traded them like food stuff and that those that bought them used like like machines for domestic house work.

Ibukun said her agent sold her to a family and that she was working 21 hours everyday and only have three hours for herself.

She said when she demanded for her salary after few months, the master became angry and returned her to the agent and demanded refund from the agent.

She said the agent was furious and beat her mercilessly and also locked her in a room for two weeks without food.

“When the agent open the door after two weeks and asked if I’m ready to work, i had no option. That was how i was sold to another master and i was working there until i escaped to the Nigerian embassy in Lebanon. I’m grateful to Osun State Governor for bringing me back home.”

Another returnee, Mariam Adedolapo also gave the same account, saying that her slave master in Lebanon always threaten to kill her.

“The man the agent sold me to in Lebanon always remind me that he bought me and that he can do anything he likes with me because he paid for my life. He always tell me that he can kill me if he likes”, Maryam said.

The returnees were received on behalf of the State Government of Osun by the Commissioner for Women, Children and Social Affairs, Mrs Olubukola Olaboopo, and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, Titi Fadahunsi-Ajayi.

Olaboopo said the state government has put necessary measures in place for their reintegration into their communities and the State entirely.

In her words: “You are safe in your State now. The government will do all that it can to ensure that you have a good life going forward.

“There is no harm in trying. The fact that you went abroad to hustle does not mean that you should be stigmatized. We as a state are very proud of you for taking a bold step and trying something new.

“You have had the experience first hand, and you are going to be the state’s ambassador on issues of trafficking. The State Government expects you to put in diligence in serving your motherland. You have seen the other side of life, and of course, you can see that there is no greener pasture anywhere, but home.

“We have organised an empowerment Programme for you, and your resource persons are on ground to take you through the training”, Olaboopo stated.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/they-sold-us-like-yam-used-us-like.html

Nollywood actor’s wife, Liz Black survives autocrash

Liz John Black, the wife of popular Nollywood actor Yomi Black has narrated how she survived a car accident at Elegushi Junction, Lekki, Lagos.

The event planner in an Instagram video explained that the incident occurred on Tuesday night, when she was coming from Chevron and heading home in Ikoyi.

According to her, she feared she could have died, adding that she sustained injuries on her hand, back, neck, and chest.

Liz thanked movie director Moses Inwang alias Sneeze and comedian AY Makun for being the first responders and staying with her up until 5 am.

“I just want to thank God for saving my life last night after being involved in a ghastly accident…. For a second I thought this was the end, I thought I was gonna die, I’ve never been in this sort of accident, last night was a life changing experience for me,” she said.

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I just want to thank God for saving my life last night after being involved in a ghastly accident.... For a second I thought this was the end, I thought I was gonna die, I've never been in this sort of accident, last night was a life changing experience for me... Thank you Mr. Ugo @ugo.eze who miraculously recorded the incident and chased the guy who ran the traffic light that cause my accident. Thank you 🙏@aycomedian and @sneezemankind for being the first responders and stayed with me till 5am to make sure I was safe... Thank you @yomiblack for coming through 🙏 Thank you @ememinwang and @somtofrb for your constant calling for support. God Bless you all and may He come to your aid as you did for me in time of need.... Thank God for life, so many life lessons learned in one night. #thankGodforlife #Godsavedmylife #thankyouGod⁸

A post shared by LizJohnBlack (@lizjohnblack) on Sep 9, 2020 at 1:31am PDT

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Gridlock as motorcycle runs into BRT, mini bus in Lagos

Road users on Ikorodu road are currently experiencing serious traffic gridlock following a multiple autocrash involving a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), a mini bus and a commercial motorcycle.

The incident occurred at about 7.27am at Idi-Iroko inward Maryland.

Details later…

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Kim Kardashian and sisters Kourtney and Khloe stun fans with identical snap

Kim Kardashian called in a favour from her sisters Kourtney and Khloe for her latest KKW Fragrance collection.

The Skims CEO - who juggles a gazillion other businesses she owns - announced the release of her Diamonds II Collection which she and her sisters worked on.

All three bombshells took to each of their Instagram accounts to announce the collaboration, but fans seemed to be taken aback by just how difficult it was to tell them apart.

Each rocking the exact same brunette bob hairdo, the Kardashian sisters looked sensational as they even matched their makeup looks for the promotional photoshoot.

What's more, the girls each wore very similar silk outfits for the shoot, only differing in colours.

The striking similarities between the trio had fans in disbelief.

One shocked fan penned: "Not sure about the hair...but omg they look the same."

Another wrote: "This is sum powerpuff girls type of energy."

A third added: "Is it me or did anyone else need to double take ???"

While a fourth agreed, writing: "Yup. The hair threw me off."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/kim-kardashian-and-sisters-kourtney-and.html

Doctors get three-month suspension for baby’s death

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has found two doctors – Iyoha Joseph and Mukaila Oyewumi Oladipo – guilty of negligence in the management of a baby, Oluwole Johnson Peace (now deceased).

In a seven-count charge, the tribunal noted that the doctors were manifestly incompetent in the management of the three-month-old baby and failed to administer the right treatment on the patient.

Delivering judgment in Abuja, tribunal Chairman Prof. Abba Hassan Waziri said Dr. Joseph, who was found guilty of three count charges, did not exhibit reasonable diligence when he prescribed and caused to be administered on the three-month old baby, oral chloroquine, Fansidar and several other drugs.

The chairman said he thereby exposed the baby to multiple anti-malarial and other drugs when the baby had been placed on Artemether injunction.

It also said Oladipo, who was found guilty of a two-count charge, even though he found the patient to be asphyxiated and in obvious respiratory distress, wasted time by taking the patient’s history for more than 30 minutes, rather than attend to the clear case of emergency.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/doctors-get-three-month-suspension-for.html

Meghan Markle and Harry 'worth $1m per speech' as leaked document unveils demands

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly worth $1 million a booking as virtual speakers, while a leaked document outlines the strict control they're allegedly demanding over such engagements.

Before even sending the Duke and Duchess of Sussex an invitation event organisers must specify the fee as well as full sponsorship details, it has been reported.

The four-page 'Virtual Event Request Form' issued by the Harry Walker Agency (HWA) and seen by the Daily Telegraph also asks to know what "connection format" will be used and what the contingency plan is in case there is a technical failure.

The couple - who stepped down as senior royals in March and now live in LA - also reportedly want the final word on who introduces and moderates during their speeches. The Sussexes were reported to have signed up to New York-based speakers' bureau HWA in June, following in the footsteps of the Obamas, Clintons and Oprah Winfrey.

It comes after they signed a reported $150 million deal to produce projects for streaming service Netflix and are said to be able to earn $1 million per engagement.

As part of their divorce settlement with the royals, Harry and Meghan agreed not to engage in commercial activities that might embarrass the Queen.

As such, the form says they require details of all sponsors, regardless of whether they are directly involved with any particular presentation.

"If you were to lose one or more of the above sponsors, would your organisation still be able to move forward with this event?

"What will the audience see on screen? Will you incorporate any branding? What will the speaker see on screen prior to and during their presentation?" it adds.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/meghan-markle-and-harry-worth-1m-per.html

BBNaija: Ozo turns watchman, admires Nengi while sleeping

Big Brother Naija housemates Nengi and Ozo are the next pair many Nigerians have their eyes fixed on after Erica was kicked out of the house leaving her love interest, Kiddwaya all alone to himself.

Ozo has on more than countless occasion reaffirmed his true feelings for Nengi but Nengi has established she can’t date a person too ‘perfect’ like him.

They have been playing cat and mouse with their feelings for the past three to four weeks now and we are wondering what their friendship will become in the next four weeks.

Well, in the latest developments, Ozo took up the post of a watchman as he was captured on tape watching Nengi sleeping while he stares and admires her.

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Ozo admiring Nengi while she's far away in dream land. 😂😂 Housemate turned watchman.

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Joe Exotic says he is being s3xually assaulted by prison guards

Convicted “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic says he was sexually assaulted by prison guards and that’s just one of the reasons President Trump should pardon him, according to a report Tuesday.

The former zoo owner and star of the Netflix docuseries who is serving a 22-year sentence after hiring a hit man to kill a big-cat rival -- wrote a 257-page treatise to Trump on why he deserves to be pardoned and freed from custody in Texas, TMZ said.

“I have been sexually assaulted by jail staff, beat up and tied in a chair to the point the skin came off my arms,” claims the gay 57-year-old prisoner, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage.

“please be my hero,” Exotic, the fallen star of  “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness,” implores Trump.

“my hands are damaged from the abuse in jail so I’m sorry for the soppy (sic) writing and spelling.”

Prison sources insisted to TMZ that “there was no such assault.”

Online records show Exotic who also was accused of shooting five unwanted tigers in the head to make room for other big cats at his zoo is currently being housed at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth.

He has previously publicly pleaded for Trump’s help.

Exotic repeated some of his reasons in his latest missive, including that he has severe health problems, while maintaining his innocence.

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Kanye West's marriage to Kim Kardashian 'still needs work' after stinging comments

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 's marriage is on the mend but still needs "lots of work", insiders say. 

The couple, who married in 2014, have been embroiled in much public drama lately.

It all started when Kanye made a string of controversial comments and cutting remarks about his wife and her famous family during and after his presidential rally.

The rapper said he and Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim had considered aborting their eldest daughter North, said he had been trying to divorce Kim for years, that the movie Get Out was about his life and compared his mother-in-law Kris Jenner to Kim Jong-un.

It was reported that Kim, 39, and Kanye, 43, were having "crisis talks" after that and Kim was pictured breaking down in tears during a tense chat with her husband in Wyoming.

After speaking out about his mental health issues and bipolar diagnosis, the couple have been working on their relationship behind the scenes, and insiders say while Kanye is in a much better state of mind, there's still a lot of work to be done when it comes to his marriage.

A source told People : "Kim and Kanye are doing well. Kanye is in a better mental state. Their marriage still needs work, but Kim is getting across to him. He is not shutting her out and wants to be with his family."

They added: "Kim continues to be incredibly patient and understanding about Kanye's desire to run for president.

"She just wants to get through the next few months peacefully. She is kind of standing back while Kanye does whatever makes him happy."

Kim and Kanye spent the weekend together in Atlanta, Georgia with their kids North, seven, Saint, four, Chicago, two, and Psalm, 15 months, for Kanye's Sunday Service.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/kanye-wests-marriage-to-kim-kardashian.html

Footballer slumps and dies during match in Osun [photo]

A football player in Osun State, identified only as Damilola, has passed on after he slumped during a football match in the Ido area of the state.

According to an eyewitness, Damilola slumped while playing for his club, Premier Football Club Ofatedo, on Monday.

Punch correspondent also learnt that immediately the incident happened, the player was rushed to a private hospital for treatment.

“But the hospital did not admit him and he was rushed to LAUTECH, where he was confirmed dead. During the second half of the match, when a free kick was about to be played, he just slumped and couldn’t stand again.

“He never showed any sign of illness. He was a regular player for his team,” a friend of the deceased, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.

He added that the deceased was buried in Ido Osun on Tuesday.

The Coordinator of the Osun Grassroots Football Coaches Association, Mr Leke Hamzat, confirmed the incident.

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US to block key exports from China's Xinjiang region

The US is to block key exports from China's Xinjiang region due to allegations that they are produced using forced labour.

The proposed bans include cotton and tomato products which are two of China's major commodity exports.

The Trump administration has been ratcheting up pressure on China for its treatment of Xinjiang's Uighur Muslims.

In recent years China has massively increased security in Xinjiang, citing a threat of separatism and terrorism.

By some estimates up to a million people have been detained without trial for minor infractions, in what China says are re-education camps.

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Kiddwaya doesn’t need N85m prize money – Terry Waya

Terry Waya, father of Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Kiddwaya, has said his son does not need the N85m prize money.

The Benue-born billionaire said part of the prize money would be given to charity if Kiddwaya emerged winner of the reality television show.

He disclosed this yesterday during an Instagram interview with veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, while reacting to Erica’s disqualification from the show.

“My son does not need BBNaija money, we will give it to charity if he wins,” Terry Waya said.

Recall that Terry Waya had promised to ensure his son split the prize money with Erica if he wins the reality television show.

Erica was disqualified from BBNaija show for repeatedly flouting house rules.

Among other offences she was found guilty of, Erica poured water on the Head of House bed in order to stop Prince, her deputy, from sleeping on it.

However, Mr Waya commended Erica for having his son’s interest, adding that she was disqualified for trying to defend Kiddwaya.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/kiddwaya-doesnt-need-n85m-prize-money.html

Social gatherings above six now banned in England

Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday - with some exemptions - amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases.

A law change will ban larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors, the government said.

But it will not apply to schools, workplaces or Covid-secure weddings, funerals and organised team sports.

It will be enforced through a £100 fine if people fail to comply, doubling on each offence up to a maximum of £3,200.

Several exemptions apply to the new rules - which come into force on 14 September, with households and support bubbles bigger than six people unaffected.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give further details at a Downing Street news conference later on Wednesday.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/social-gatherings-above-six-banned-in.html

Police arrest Anambra Evangelist for r.a.p.i.n.g 12 year-old girl

The Police in Anambra State have arrested an Nnewi based acclaimed evangelist for allegedly r.a.p.i.n.g his neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter.

The suspect, who gave his name as Chukwudi Ndubuisi, was said to have lured the girl and also had canal knowledge of her.

SP Haruna Mohammed, spokesperson for Anambra State Police Command, who disclosed this to Daily Post, said the 38 years old self-acclaimed evangelist had confessed to the crime, just as the girl had also been tested and confirmed to have torn hymen.

Haruna said, “On the 28/8/2020 Police operatives attached to Nnewi Division arrested one Chukwudi Ndubuisi ‘m’ aged 38 years of Ekpunegbu village in Nnewi LGA of Anambra State.

“The suspect who claimed to be an evangelist allegedly lured his neighbour’s daughter a 12 years old girl and had unlawful carnal knowledge with her.

“Police detectives took the victim to the hospital for medical examination where penetration and laceration of her hymen was confirmed by the medical doctor.

“Meanwhile, the suspect has voluntarily confessed to the crime and case transferred to the State criminal investigation department for discreet investigation as directed by the Commissioner of Police CP John B. Abang. The suspect would be charged to court for prosecution as soon as investigation is concluded,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/09/police-arrest-anambra-evangelist-for.html