Massive crowd storms Tinubu’s residence in London [Video]

Nigerians demanding the end to police brutality and bad governance in line with the #EndSARS tagline storm the London residence of APC National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday.

According to the video posted by African Independent Television, only a few of them carried placards with many chanting derogatory words as they stormed Tinubu’s residence at Duchess Mews, Portland Place.

This is coming after the APC leader was accused of ordering security forces to open fire on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate area of Lagos State – a claim he has denied.

Tinubu responded by stating he will never be part of any carnage.

“Why will they use live bullets?

“I will never, never be part of any carnage. I will never be part of that.”

The former Lagos state governor also denied having any investment in the Lekki Concession Company, the firm which manages the tollgate.

He said: “I have no dime, no kobo investment in the tollgate.”

“We are about 13 to 14 days into the protests now. Before now, I was being accused and reported to the Presidency that I was behind the protests, that I was a sponsor of the protests.”

Tinubu had also “appealed to the youths” and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to respond to the demands of the protesters.

“That was why he (Sanwo-Olu) set up the Judicial Commission of Inquiry. The governor has gone to the home of one of the victims to appeal to them.

“He has put N200m together as part of restitution and compensation for those attacked,” he added.

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Breaking: #EndSARS protesters storm London residence of APC National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Duchess Mews, Portland Place pic.twitter.com/NWVbFsxUUB

— AIT (@AIT_Online) October 24, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/massive-crowd-storms-tinubus-residence.html

Madrid thrash Barcelona in El-clasico

Champions Real Madrid have thrashed Barcelona 3-1 at the Nou Camp to emerge winner of Saturday’s El-clasico.

The win takes Madrid to the top of La Liga table. It was an embarrassing defeat for the Lionel Messi-led Barcelona.

It was a sweet win for Madrid who have lost their last two games at home.

Madrid opened scoring on five minutes of play through Federico Valverde.

Karim Benzema produced a great pass that found Valverde inside the penalty area, who took advantage of the situation to rifle a shot into the top left corner.

Barcelona responded swiftly to make it 1-1 through Anssumane Fati on eight minutes, who found himself some space inside the box to get on the end of a pass from Jordi Alba, then sent the ball into the bottom right corner.

On 61 minutes, Sergio Ramos broke into the box and went over after a challenge from an opposition player, but the referee signaled no penalty, but VAR overruled the referee’s decision and awarded a penalty to Madrid.

Ramos won the battle of wills and sent an unstoppable penalty past Neto into the bottom left corner.

On 70 minutes, a sweeping move ended with a pass to Jordi Alba inside the box. He let fly towards the right side of the goal, but Thibaut Courtois was watching it all the way and made a comfortable save.

Madrid made it 3-1 on 90 minutes through Luka Modric, who made a great solo run and pulled the trigger from inside the box, beating Neto with a strike under the crossbar.

It was a great win for Madrid, who had 15 shots attempt on goal, with nine of such shots hitting target, with four off target and two blocked by the keeper.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/madrid-thrash-barcelona-in-el-clasico.html

Horror! Thai woman is bitten by python while using the toilet

A 7ft python bit a woman on the bottom while she used the toilet in Thailand and she was rushed to hospital.

Boonsong Plaikaew, 54, was about to finish using the toilet at her home in Samut Prakan, central Thailand, when she felt a searing pain on her bottom on Sunday.

Blood gushed through her legs and underwear before the snake bit her again on the finger.

She pulled the python off her fingers and ran out of the toilet screaming for help.

Her husband locked the bathroom door and called animal rescuers who arrived with paramedics.

They gave her first aid treatment after checking on her wounds before rushing her to the hospital.

Speaking at the hospital, Mrs Plaikaew said she had just finish urinating when the python struck.

She: 'I did not see the snake hiding inside the bowl, so I was just doing my stuff when I was attacked.'

Mrs Plaikaew was allowed to go home after having a health check up since the snake was not venomous. 

She was given antibiotics for any potential infections from the snake's teeth.

The animal rescuers captured the python while it slithered on the bathroom floor. 

They placed the wild animal on a sack and took it with them to be released in the wild later.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/horror-thai-woman-is-bitten-by-python.html

Osun re-imposes 24-hour curfew indefinitely

Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Saturday afternoon, imposed a 24-hour curfew across the whole state with immediate effect till further notice.

The state government had on Friday lifted a 24-hour curfew earlier declared in the state to forestall the breakdown of law and order to protect the lives and property of citizens and residents.

However, Oyeola said after an Emergency Security Meeting on Saturday afternoon, where the whole situation was reviewed and assessed, the state government came to the inevitable conclusion to declare a curfew.

The Governor, while speaking, said it is unfortunate that hoodlums and criminals have taken advantage of government’s action to wantonly loot government and private property, including private business premises and homes in several parts of the State this morning.

Oyetola described the act of looting as unacceptable and it stands condemned.

“This inevitable conclusion was reached to avert the continuation of this irresponsible act, especially now that the genuine protesters have suspended their protest earlier today.

“My fellow citizens, the declaration of a 24-hour curfew, which will be indefinite until further notice, is to prevent the current state of anarchy from degenerating into large-scale breakdown of law and order.

“For the avoidance of doubt, there shall be no vehicular (including Okada) or human movement during this period. Only those on essential duties will be permitted to move around. These persons too must carry with them proper identification to allow access.

“Violators of the curfew rules shall be prosecuted in line with the extant laws of the State.

“I enjoin all our citizens and residents to return home and remain in their homes until further notice,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/osun-re-imposes-24-hour-curfew.html

New motorcycles, freezers looted as mob invades Oyo senator’s residence

Mob invades residence of Teslim Folarin, the senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district.

The mostly angry youth looted several new motorcycles at the Oluyole home of the lawmaker. Other materials carted away are freezers, grinding machines and other valuables.

Earlier today, some hoodlums looted materials at the home of a former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuff, in Osun State.

The Iwo Local Government Secretariat was also set ablaze.

More to come…

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/new-motorcycles-freezers-looted-as-mob.html

EndSARS protest: Akwa Ibom Police parade 10 suspected looters, recover items

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, on Friday evening paraded about ten suspected thieves under the guise of End SARS protesters, who on Thursday, broke into some government and private establishments in Uyo, the State capital and looted property valued hundreds of Millions of Naira.

The places vandalized included: De Choice shopping Mall, LG Showroom, Access Bank, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation Office and the items the command was able to recover presently were: Fourteen (14) Deep Freezers, Six (6) Refrigerators, Eight (8) flat Screen Televisions.

Others were Four (4) water dispensers, Sixteen (16) bags of rice, Four (4) Air conditions, A printer, chairs, and other items.

The recovery according to the Commissioner of Police, CP Amiengheme Andrew, fdc, while parading the suspects and the recovered items during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters Ikot-Akpanabia, said the arrest was effected less than 24 hours after the looting.

Amiengheme who explained that he has visited all the affected places with his team, promised to ensure that more looted items are recovered and urged members of the public to avail police with useful information that could achieve this.

He commended the State government and the sister agencies, such as the Army and DSS for their collaborative efforts in restoring normalcy to Uyo, as well as Akwa Ibom people for their peaceful disposition.

The Statement reads in parts, “It is with a heart full of pains that I address you today. The events of the last 24 hours have given me and every concerned Akwa Ibomite a great course for concern.

“Yesterday, some youths with evil intentions in the guise of #ENDSARS went about vandalizing, looting and burning some Government and private property including the Akwa Ibom State Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC), Anchor Insurance, De Choice Shopping Mall, L.G showroom, and Access Bank Plc. I have visited all the said places today with my Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, *DCP Auwal M. Mohammad* , and have made an on-the-spot assessment of damage done.

“I commend the State Government’s timely intervention through the imposition of curfew as I today went round to ensure strict compliance, and we will continue to do so.

Gentlemen of the press, I am however delighted to inform you that our quick deployment of Anti-Riot Policemen in conjunction with the efforts of sister security agencies such as the Army and DSS, and the efforts of the State Government has restored normalcy in Uyo and the State in general.

“However, the Command’s efforts have yielded positive results leading to the arrest of the following persons: Victor Udoeka Effiong ‘m’, Emediong Michael James ‘f’, Imedimfon Ime James ‘m’, Isaac John Udoh ‘m’, Sunday Michael James ‘m’, Wisdom Godswill Reuben ‘m’, Ntiefon Ime Robbert, Akaninyene Abraham Livinus ‘m’, Imoh Enobong Sunday, Isaac Sunday Udo ‘m’,

“The recovery of stolen property worth millions of naira, as you can see here displayed.

They include the following; Fourteen (14) Deep Freezers, Six (6) Refrigerators, Eight (6) flat Screen Televisions, Four (4) water dispensers,

Sixteen (16) bags of rice, Four (4) Air conditions, A printer, chairs, and other items.”

The CP also called on the perpetrators to desist from the dastardly act and toe the line of peace or face the full weight of the law.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-protest-akwa-ibom-police-parade.html

Edo jail break: Nigerians mock Obaseki over ultimatum to 2,000 escaped inmates

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Friday extended the ultimatum issued to inmates on the run.

Last Monday, amid the violence that erupted after End SARS protest went awry, two correctional facilities in Edo were attacked.

The next day, the federal government confirmed that rampaging youths breached the Custodial Centres in Benin and Oko.

The Ministry of Interior, in a statement, said at the last count, 1,993 inmates in legal custody had escaped.

The figure has reportedly exceeded 2,000.

The government added that the assailants looted weapons after pouncing on officers on guard duty.

After an initial warning return, Obaseki postponed the deadline to Friday, October 30.

“The new window is to allow more prisoners to return to the centres willingly,” his spokesman, Crusoe Osagie noted.

In reaction, Nigerians are wondering how the Governor expects the escapees to turn in themselves after regaining freedom.

They noted that it would be a miracle if a good number of the (ex)inmates go back on their own volition.

Many say for a country deficient in record-keeping and data management, tracking 2,000 people successfully may be a pipe dream.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/edo-jail-break-nigerians-mock-obaseki.html

TVC resumes operations after mob attack

The headquarters of Television Continental popularly known as TVC in Ketu, Lagos which was attacked by hoodlums earlier this week, is now back on air.

Hoodlums had vandalised and set ablazed the station on Tuesday during violence that broke out from #EndSARS protests in Lagos.

Findings on Saturday revealed that the station is still battling technical glitches.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the head office of Nation newspaper which was attacked by the hoodlums resumed operation.

The recent attacks on private and government-owned properties in the state were triggered by the shooting of unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki tollgate on Tuesday.

The two media establishments have been linked to the former Lagos state governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu who is believed to be the target of the attacks.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/tvc-resumes-operations-after-mob-attack.html

Hoodlums discover, loot COVID-19 palliatives in Jos

Hoodlums on Saturday discovered and looted a warehouse full of COVID-19 palliatives in Jos, Plateau state.

Same incident happened in Lagos, Oyo, Kwara, Osun, Calabar, Edo and many other states.

Some of the items carted away include beans, noodles, sugar, salt, garri, rice and pasta.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/hoodlums-discover-loot-covid-19.html

People reveal the worst things their best friends have ever done to them

It can be difficult to know who to trust wholeheartedly, as proven by these confessions from people who've had to end friendships.

People from around the world took to the secrets sharing app Whisper, to reveal the worst ways a friend has disappointed them - and it will make you think twice about who you keep close.

Many people revealed their former friends had affairs with their significant other and in some circumstances even worked tirelessly to break up their relationship in order to steal their spouse. 

One man said his ex-wife is now married to his therapist friend and they have two children together, after growing close when he treated her for anxiety.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/people-reveal-worst-things-their-best.html

Girl topping her class academically kills herself after becoming overwhelmed by stress of her course

A talented university student who was ‘top of the class’ killed herself after becoming overwhelmed by the stress of her course. 

An inquest heard how first-year psychology student Keana Dippenaar, 18, was found hanging in her halls of residence after fearing she was ‘not good enough’. 

Her brother, Drake Dippenaar, told the hearing in Winchester this week, that his sister was ‘very, very smart’ but ‘hard on herself’. ‘I always said to her that it was not about what people expected of her but just what she could do,’ he said. ‘She was very hard on herself but even so she always pushed through it and aced all her exams.

‘One of the teachers at her uni said she was doing exceptionally well; that she was top of the class.’ 

Keana’s body was discovered in her room at Southampton University by friends who became worried when she didn’t show up for a Christmas dinner on December 8 last year.

After knocking on the door a number of times just before midnight and receiving no reply, they forced their way in and found her dead.

Emergency services were called to the Russell Group university accommodation but Keana was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police officers said she had left five suicide notes. Coroner Jason Pegg recorded a conclusion of death by suicide. 

Keana’s devastated mum Carlene described her daughter as ‘the most gorgeous, bubbly, friendly and caring daughter’. She said Keana loved Korean pop music, films and culture, and had even taught herself the language.

The teen, originally from Southend in Essex, loved reading and always wanted to write a book.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/girl-topping-her-class-academically.html

Despite Doris Ogala calling her out, Uche Elendu allegedly set up GoFundMe account for looted store

Despite her colleague Doris Ogala calling her out that she is not the owner of the store looted in Lekki, 

Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu has reportedly set up a GoFundMe account for financial support following the looting of a said store.

The actress had shared photos of what is left of her vandalized shop after thugs hijacked the #EndSARS protest and broke into private properties.

She is now pleading to well-wishers for financial support in restoring her business back.

”They took all my years of struggle and hardwork from me.. everything.. I thank God for life. Posterity will judge all of you. E shock me ooooo #endsars #endbadgovernance ??????????????????????????????????,” she wrote.

The page was set up with the business name -- Killer Curves believed to be owned by the actress.

They used photos from the damaged store to ask for financial assistance.

“20-10-2020 #ENDSARS Protest was disoriented by thugs which lead to loss of lives and properties, small businesses have been looted and shops destroyed in Lekki, Lagos Nigeria. Let’s help these affected families and small businesses before we loose more families to suffering and depression. God Bless you and God Bless our home Country Nigeria. #NewNigeria.” they wrote.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/despite-doris-ogala-calling-her-out.html

''We see you, we cannot imagine the pain'', Arsenal FC sympathizes with Nigerians

English football club, Arsenal, has sympathized the fans in Nigeria saying they see them, hear them and feel their pains.

The club also added that they have seen the footage and can not imagine the pain.

They concluded asking their fans to stay string and safe saying their thoughts are with everyone in Nigeria. Too emotional! We don't need this if we have leaders that can take action, damn! 

The club’s message reads, “To our Nigerian fans, we see you, we feel you. We have read our replies, we have seen the footage. We cannot imagine the pain. Our thoughts are with everyone in Nigeria. Stay strong, stay safe.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/we-see-you-we-cannot-imagine-pain.html

Calabar residents sing National anthem after emptying Covid-19 palliatives warehouse [video]

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment Calabar residents sang the national anthem at the top of their voices after looting covid-19 palliatives DRY.

After the looting of the Lagos one and Osun state, Calabar people were also hinted where theirs were stored. They rushed down, broke down the door and alas the looting began.

After emptying the place they decided to sing the national anthem at the top of their voices in a way of saying thank you to Nigeria!

Watch video below;

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source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/calabar-residents-sing-national-anthem.html

Respect the throne, return staff of the Oba of Lagos, his shoe– Shehu Sani pleads

Shehu Sani, a Human rights activist and pan-Africanist, has appelaed to hoodlums who stole the Staff of Office of Oba of Lagos, to return it.

This is coming after Princes from the Ruling house in Lagos asked those who stole it to return it or face the consequences.

In reaction to the staff that is still missing, Shehu Sani pleaded with the hoodlums to return it and the Oba's stolen shoe.

He wrote: “Whoever carted away the staff of the Oba of Lagos and his shoe should please respect the throne and return it.”

Whoever carted away the staff of the Oba and his shoe should please respect the throne and return it.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 23, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/respect-throne-return-staff-of-oba-of.html

Why Buhari did not speak on Lekki toll gate shooting in nationwide address – Presidency

The Presidency, on Saturday disclosed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not mention the Lekki toll gate shooting in his nationwide speech addressing the issue of EndSARS.

Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina disclosed that his principal did not mention the shooting because it would be “premature and presumptuous.”

Adesina, while appearing on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today, explained that the shooting was being investigated by the military.

He said: “The Defence Headquarters issued a statement to say that it was investigating the matter. Lagos State Governor has also set up a probe panel to investigate what really happened.

“So, the President couldn’t have said anything because it would be premature and presumptuous while investigation is ongoing

“It is after investigation has been concluded that he can speak on the matter.”

Buhari had received some backlash from Nigerians over his silence on the Lekki shooting recorded carried out by soldiers.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/why-buhari-did-not-speak-on-lekki-toll.html

You have no store, nothing was looted from you! Doris Ogala calls out Uche Elendu

Oh dear! Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has called out her colleague, Uche Elendu over a certain looted store.

Uche had posted on her Instagram page lamenting how hoodlums had broke into her store, saying they took all she has ever worked for.

Doris whoever says she knows the owners of the store, openly called Uche out, asking her to edit her post and include the names of the real owners, else she will EXPOSE her. She says it's bad enough that Nigerians are feeling pains, and someone trying to take advantage of the situation to enrich herself won;t be acceptable. TOOR!

She wrote; “Thank your stars say someone I know told me to pull it. @Ucheelendu I give you 1 minute to edit your post and out the rightful owners of that shop. Or I’ll post it to expose it.

“This is not nice, I know the owners of those shops. This is pure deceit. People should stop taking advantage of the situation. Ah ah. We lost a lot of people. Kindly mention the shop owners if not I will repost and expose it.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/you-have-no-store-nothing-was-looted.html

EndSARS: Alicia Keys urged Nigerians not to give up

Alicia Keys has urged Nigerians not to cease making effort in their quest to knock out injustice and other systems designed to oppress them.

The award-winning artiste sent the strong movitavational message to Nigerians after widespread reports of brutality and extrajudicial killings before and during protests against bad governance and poor policing system in Nigeria.

However, after the protests was hijacked by thugs and what was described as “lack of empathy from Aso Rock”, some Nigerians took to social media to express their desires to seek greener pastures in other countries.

But Alicia Keys recently used her platform to tell them not lose focus and stay hopeful of a better Nigeria that they desired.

Here is her message to Nigeria;

My love goes out to Nigeria, America and everywhere in the world that is fighting to change the systems designed to oppress! #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality

#BlackLivesMatter

Don’t give up

Stay hopeful

We are needed

You light is needed

Your love is needed

We are who we need…

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-alicia-keys-urged-nigerians-not.html

More police stations burnt in Anambra, DPO, station officer killed

Four more police stations have been reportedly burnt down in Anambra State, while a Divisional Police Officer and a station officer were also reportedly killed by rampaging youths.

The burning and killing of the policemen happened on Friday, even while the curfew imposed by the State governor, Chief Willie Obiano was still on.

Reports said that police divisions in Amichi, Osumeyi, Ezinifite and Ukpor, all in Nnewi South Local Government Areas were burnt, while the DPO of Osumenyi and two others were fatally wounded in the process, resulting in his death and the death of one other.

This was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Command’s PRO, SP Haruna Mohammed.

Mohammed said, “On the 23/10/2020 between 8:30am and 6:30pm hoodlums in large number under the guise of “END SARS” protesters attacked Amichi, Osumeyi, Ezinifite and Ukpor Divisions all under Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State. Suspects also attacked Oraifite Area Command/ Division, vandalized and set the facilities ablaze carting away exhibits but NOT Arms and ammunition.

“Meanwhile, the DPO Osumeyi Division and two others were fatally wounded during the attack. The injured police officers were rushed to the hospital for medical attention after which the DPO and the Station officer Osumeyi were confirmed dead by the medical Doctor, while the other police Constable is responding to treatment. Corpses photographed and deposited at the morgue for autopsy.”

He added that, “Consequently, the hoodlums equally torched part of Awgbu Division but were later repelled by the police in collaboration with members of the Communities.”

“However, six suspects were arrested in connection with the recent attack on 3-3 Police Station and effort is being intensified to arrest other fleeing perpetrators in order to bring them to book,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/more-police-stations-burnt-in-anambra.html

EndSARS: Buhari reveals regret over ex-IG of Police, Arase

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his regret at not working longer with a former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase.

This was revealed by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, in his weekly article.

Arase was appointed by former president, Goodluck Jonathan, in 2015 and worked under Buhari until 2016 when he retired.

He was the 18th IG of Police.

Adesina said Buhari, who has always had it in mind to reform the police, was impressed with Arase’s performance and wished he worked with him “to birth the police of his dreams”.

He added: “Talking of reform of the police, I know the mind of the President on that issue. Sometime in the early days of the first term of the administration, I had dropped into the house one night. And it was a few days to the exit of the then Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, who was going into retirement.

“The President told me how much he had been impressed with Arase and how he regretted that the man spent just about a year with him. He then told me of the police of his dreams.”

There has been unrest across Nigeria over police brutality which triggered the #EndSARS campaign.

Amid the protests, there were calls for the resignation of the current IG of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-buhari-reveals-regret-over-ex.html