SERAP fumes as NBC fines Channels, AIT, Arise TV N9m

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has “condemned the unconstitutional and illegal fines of N9m reportedly imposed by the National Broadcasting Commission [NBC] on Channels TV, AIT and Arise TV [N3m each] purportedly over their coverage of the #EndSARS protests.”

The acting Director-General of the NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, announced at a press conference in Abuja today that the agency has fined Channels Television, Arise Television and Africa Independent Television for what it termed “unprofessional coverage” of the #EndSARS protests.

Reacting, SERAP in a statement by its deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare said: “This action by the NBC is yet another example of Nigerian authorities’ push to silence independent media and voices. The NBC should drop the fines and uphold Nigerian constitution and international obligations to respect and protect freedom of expression and media freedom. We will sue the NBC if the unconstitutional fines are not rescinded within 48 hours.”

The organisation said: “This is a new low in Nigeria’s protection of freedom of expression, and the ability of independent media to function in the country. The fines are detrimental to media freedom, and access to information, and the NBC must immediately withdraw the decision.”

The statement, read in part: “Media freedom and media plurality are a central part of the effective exercise of freedom of expression and access to information. The ability to practice journalism free from undue interference, to cover peaceful protests, and critical views are crucial to the exercise of many other rights and freedoms.”

“The media has a vital role to play as ‘public watchdog’ in imparting information of serious public concern and should not be inhibited or intimidated from playing that role. The NBC should stop targeting and intimidating independent media and voices.”

“President Muhammadu Buhari should caution the NBC to stop intimidating and harassing independent media houses and to respect the Nigerian Constitution 1999 [as amended] and the country’s international human rights obligations, including under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/serap-fumes-as-nbc-fines-channels-ait.html

Nigerians drag Desmond Elliot for allegedly supporting anti-social media bill

Nigerians on twitter have dragged actor turned politician, Desmond Elliot, for allegedly supporting an anti-social media bill in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Several people tweeted the lawmaker is allegedly working on a bill to regulate and control speech on social media.

This however got them angry has many dragged him.

One user said, Desmond Elliot is a clear example of power will change people.

Another said; I thought he was one of us. See some of the tweets below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/nigerians-drag-desmond-elliot-for.html

#EndSARS: We have identified barracks where soldiers who shot protesters came from – Femi Falana [video]

Human Rights Lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has said the barracks where soldiers of the Nigeria Army who shot protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate came from have been identified.

Femi Falana who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, disclosed this on Monday, October 26, while speaking as a guest on Arise TV.

According to him, based on the investigation gathered so far by ASCAB, a group he oversees, facts have shown that shots were actually fired at the tollgate and people died from those shots.

In his words, “We have already identified the barracks where the soldiers left for Lekki, we have already identified the barracks.

“the President was likely to have been told, soldiers were ordered so I want to believe that’s why it was not addressed and they said it was a rumour but I think the facts are emerging now, that indeed soldiers went to Lekki, indeed they fired at protesters and indeed some of the protesters at least two have been officially acknowledged to have died from gunshot wounds.”

Watch video below:

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-we-have-identified-barracks.html

Uche Elendu invites senior actresses, Eucharia Anunobi and Monalisa to her looted store to rain heavy curses on Doris Ogala, others [video]

Nollywood actress, Uche Elendu has invited her senior colleagues, Eucharia Anunobi and Monalisa Chinda, to rain curses on Doris Ogala and her other haters who have said photos of  a looted shop she shared isn't hers.

In the video, the lead by Deacon Anunobi, she rained heavy curses on Uche's haters, and said the curses will remain with them forever.

Watch the very disturbing video below;

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Eucharia Anunobi blasts Doris Ogala for saying Uche Elendu's store wasn't looted. . . Follow @mediagist for more exclusive updates.

A post shared by @ mediagist on Oct 26, 2020 at 6:18am PDT

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/uche-elendu-invites-senior-actresses.html

Comedian Crazeclown celebrates his wife on her birthday

Popular Instagram comedian, Crazeclown is celebrating the birthday of his wife, Jojo -- a wig dealer, as she turns a year older today, 26th of October, 2020.

Penning lovely notes to her and declaring he already paid her bride price in full, the comedian wrote this on his page.

See post below...

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... 😍 It’s my Wife’s birthday today 😍 NKEM ❤️ OBIM I look forward to your birthday more than any birthday in the world ❤️😍 My BEST PERSON in the whole wide world! I Love you sooooo much @jojowigs You’ve made me a Better person for myself and for the world in general ❤️ You’ve totally changed my life, taught me how to be the best version of myself. I can’t thank you enough TaTa, like I will always say please always teach me how to love you better coz I love the way you love me and I pray to God everyday to help me love you the best! You deserve everything best in this life ... You’ve always been a good person, like your default settings is to be loving, caring and a sweet person. You have me more meaning to life and I love loving you 😫❤️ Dr Joan Otanohigbe Iwueke Thank you for saying Yes to me and thank you my Wife for always teaching me to be better 😍i know you are going to be a great mother to our kids because literally you’ve been like a mother to me in a lot of aspect ❤️🌹 My QUEEN! I wish you the Happiest birthday of all your life and looking to many more years with you ❤️😍 #JojoDay #BridePricePaidInFull

A post shared by Dr Craze 🇳🇬🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@crazeclown) on Oct 26, 2020 at 6:24am PDT

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/comedian-crazeclown-celebrates-his-wife.html

Gunmen kidnap local government chairman in Oyo State, driver

Gunmen have kidnapped Olayiwola Adeleke, Chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo State and his driver.

The duo were kidnapped along the Okeho-Ado Awaye Road leading to Ibadan for a meeting scheduled with Governor Seyi Makinde.

Olugbenga Fadeyi, spokesperson for the police in the state,Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident, saying, “Information reaching me reveals that he was kidnapped along the Ado-Awaye-Iseyin Road.

“Efforts are being intensified to get him released and arrest the culprits.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/gunmen-kidnap-local-government-chairman.html

Rescued Lekki Toll Gate victim allegedly steals nurse phone at hospital he is receiving treatment [video]

One of the victims of Lekki toll gate shooting currently admitted at a hospital has been accused of stealing. 

According to a video shared online, the patient who was shot in the leg stole a nurse's phone and hid it in his pant.

The patient who is still recuperating with his leg still bandaged was however caught before he could make away with the phone. We don;t know if his treatment has been discontinued or not, lol. 

Watch the video below;

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/rescued-lekki-toll-gate-victim.html

Civil Defence officer joins residents to loot covid-19 palliatives in Abuja [video]

Eni eleni, lol. A Civil Defence officer was spotted joining residents to loot stored Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

In the video shared online, the man was seen allegedly taking away what he grabbed.

But has he did that, the youths around where heard screaming, “Officer of the law! Civil Defence officer”, but the man ignored them as he gentle moved away with his 'loot'.

Watch the video below…

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/civil-defence-officer-joins-residents.html

Governors deny hoarding CACOVID palliatives; explain storage of looted food items

Nigeria’s 36 governors have denied hoarding the food items donated by the organised private sector to ease the economic hardship imposed on the poor by the COVID-19 lockdown.

A group of Nigerian businesspersons and corporate organizations, which calls itself Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), contributed billions of naira to help the country fight the rampaging coronavirus which has now killed 1,130 citizens and infected 61,992 others.

A part of the contribution was used to build medical facilities and procure equipment and drugs across the states and Abuja.

Another part was then earmarked for the provision of food items to the country’s poor and underprivileged to help lessen the economic suffering triggered by the pandemic.

The food items were delivered to state governments which held them in warehouses as it planned the logistics for their distribution.

Some of those warehouses have now been raided and looted in the violence that trailed the #EndSARS protest called to push for an end to police brutality.

As hoodlums looted the warehouses across the country, some Nigerians accused the governors of hoarding the food items even as millions of citizens starved.

But in a statement sent to Premium times early Monday, the governors deny charges they deliberately delayed the distribution of the items. They also explained why the foodstuffs remained stored until they were looted.

The statement, titled “Governors and the CACOVID Palliatives” was signed by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, the head of the media and public affairs unit at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/governors-deny-hoarding-cacovid.html

Abdulrazaq relaxes curfew from 8am to 6pm in Ilorin

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has reviewed the curfew on the people of Ilorin, the state capital from 24 hours to 12 hours.

A statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, late last night said the Curfew will now be between 6 pm and 8 am as from today (Monday), October 26, 2020.

Ajakaye in a statement titled, ‘Update on curfew in Ilorin Metropolis (Kwara State)’, said the governor held a security council meeting with heads of the security agencies in the state on Sunday evening.

“A review of the situation in the Ilorin metropolis suggested a relative calm. The meeting observed that the objective of the curfew has largely been achieved as the misguided elements who looted and vandalised public and private properties have been pushed back and normalcy restored.

“Consequently, the security council resolved to relax the curfew from 24 hours to between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. daily until further notice. This means members of the public can move around between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily within the metropolis”, he said.

Ajakaye said that government would continue to review the situation and take decisions that are in the best interest of the state.

The governor announced the imposition of 24 hours Curfew on the people of Ilorin metropolis following massive vandalisation and looting of government and Private properties and businesses in the state capital on Friday and Saturday.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/abdulrazaq-relaxes-curfew-from-8am-to.html

Abandoned baby: Outcry as Qatar ‘forcibly examines’ women at airport

Female passengers flying from Qatar were subjected to invasive searches after a premature baby was found abandoned in an airport bathroom, in procedures the Australian government on Monday described as “grossly disturbing” and “offensive”.

A number of women including from Australia were removed from their flight and examined for signs of childbirth after the baby was found in a bathroom at Hamad International in the Qatari capital.

Australia’s government on Monday condemned the October 2 incident, which only came to light after Australian passengers spoke out, and said concerns had been lodged with Qatar.

“This is a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events. It is not something that I have ever heard of occurring in my life,” Foreign Minister Marise Payne said.

“We have made our concerns very clear to the Qatari authorities at this point,” she said, adding that the matter had also been referred to Australian Federal Police.

A source in Doha briefed on the incident told AFP that officials “were forcing women to undergo invasive body searches — basically forced Pap smears,” an internal examination of the cervix.

Passenger Wolfgang Babeck told AFP women returned to his flight from Doha to Sydney in a “shell-shocked” state, having been told to remove clothing from the lower half of their bodies for an examination by a female doctor.

“All of them were upset, some were angry, one was crying, but basically nobody could believe what happened,” the commercial lawyer said, adding he thought the incident could be “a violation of international law”.

That flight, Qatar Airways’ QR908 to Sydney, was four hours late departing Doha as a result, according to air traffic website Flightradar24. It is not clear how many flights were involved.

In an official statement, Doha’s Hamad International airport confirmed a broad outline of events, without providing details of the procedures, or the number of women and flights involved.

“Medical professionals expressed concern to officials about the health and welfare of a mother who had just given birth and requested she be located prior to departing,” the statement said.

“Individuals who had access to the specific area of the airport where the newborn infant was found were asked to assist in the query”.

It is understood that in addition to the Australians, one French woman was also affected, according to one official.

Some of the group received assistance and mental health support while spending the last two weeks in quarantine, under rules put in place by Australian authorities to contain the spread of coronavirus.

A report from the Qatari authorities about the incident is “imminent” according to Payne, who admitted Australian officials were made aware of the situation by passengers “at the time of the flight”.

The incident could damage Qatar’s reputation as it prepares to host tens of thousands of foreign visitors for the 2022 soccer world cup.

Qatar practices a strict form of Islamic law, with stiff penalties applied to women who fall pregnant or bear children outside marriage.

Doha airport on Sunday launched an appeal for the child’s mother to come forward, suggesting that the checks undertaken at the time were inconclusive.

“The newborn infant remains unidentified, but is safe under the professional care of medical and social workers,” it said in its statement, and requested that anyone with information come forward.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/abandoned-baby-outcry-as-qatar-forcibly.html

Ronaldinho contracts Coronavirus

Brazil icon Ronaldinho confirmed on Sunday that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Ronaldinho posted a video to his Instagram story revealing his diagnosis.

The former Barcelona superstar revealed he is asymptomatic and is self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, after arriving in the city on Saturday.

“I’ve been here in BH since yesterday, I came to participate in an event,” Ronaldinho said.

“I took the test and tested positive for COVID-19. I’m fine, asymptomatic, but we’ll have to leave the event for later. Soon we will be there together. Big hug!”

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Parabéns ao único e incomparável, o REI! Toda saúde e felicidade do mundo pra vc. Obrigado por tudo que vc fez e representa, não só no futebol, mas também fora dos gramados. Vida longa ao rei @pele 🤙🏾

A post shared by Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (@ronaldinho) on Oct 23, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/ronaldinho-contracts-coronavirus.html

EndSARS protests: Buhari orders ministers to meet constituents

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a marching order to members of his cabinet to relocate to their home states for the purpose of dousing the tension created by the #EndSARS protests and the destruction of property by hoodlums hiding under the protest.

The directive to the Ministers, Vanguard learned, was given at last Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by the President at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The ministers were directed to meet with stakeholders to explain federal government’s efforts to meet the demands of the youths.

A source privy to the directive said that the cabinet members were told to “go to our states to solicit the support of political, traditional, religious and community leaders against the violence that emanated from # EndSARS protests.”

One of the Ministers had in a meeting with his state governor, said: “President Muhammadu Buhari is soliciting the support of all other political leaders in the state to properly address the people of the state on the need to dispel any rumour that is tantamount to creating disunity among Nigerians and also throw the nation into crisis.”

The Minister of State for Power, Prince Jedy Agba, who confirmed this to Vanguard yesterday, said he had already scheduled a town hall meeting with his constituents to inform them efforts President Buhari-led government has made to carry the youths along.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-protests-buhari-orders.html

Lady reveals what she ordered vs what she got

Quite painful. Her words says it all..... Below....

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/lady-reveals-what-she-ordered-vs-what.html

Hidden palliatives prove Buhari not our problem, Zahra Buhari-Indimi's reshared post reads

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi has reshared an Instagram post that suggested that the discovery of Covid-19 palliatives locked away in warehouses nationwide is proof that the President is not the country’s problem.

“Now that people confirmed Buhari distributed enough palliatives nationwide. it is clear Buhari is not our problem,” the post reshared by the President’s daughter read.

Residents across states have been uncovering and looting warehouses said to be holding palliatives meant for distribution during the Covid-19. The exact post below....

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/hidden-palliatives-prove-buhari-not-our.html

Schools remain shut as Lagos state reviews curfew

The Lagos State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed on the state as restriction now begins from 8 pm to 6 am.

The State Government had imposed the curfew to restrict movement following the unrest witnessed in the State.

According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, all public and private schools are to remain shut till further notice.

Lagosians were also enjoined to plan their journey times as they go about their lawful businesses.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/schools-remain-shut-as-lagos-state.html

The horrors that have been unfolding in our country have left me filled with sadness - Otedola

Billionaire Femi Otedola is also speaking out about the unrest in Nigeria and the many death of individuals in the past few days.

The business man in an Instagram post, broke his silence saying what has been happening in Nigeria is indeed an horror and commiserated with families who have lost their loved ones.

He also pointed out that he is with the youths and referred to how he joined a protest at the age of 16 in this same Nigeria that was staged -- Ali Must Go.

He promised to keep helping Nigerians in need.

Recall violence and destruction of properties started the morning following Tuesday, October 20th shooting of protesters in Lekki, Lagos.

 His words;

"The horrors that have been unfolding in our country have left me filled with sadness. I deeply commiserate with those who have lost their loved ones and as a father, I share the sentiment of my three daughters who protested in Lagos and London.

"As a young boy of 16, I participated in the ‘Ali Must Go Protest’ of 1978, so I understand the determination of our youths who rightly want our country to be better.

"We must all do our part to make Nigeria great! I will continue to do my own quota in providing for those who are most in need of support in our country in these tough times .…F.Ote."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/the-horrors-that-have-been-unfolding-in.html

Oyetola gives Osun looters 72 hours to return stolen goods

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola today gave looters in his state 72-hour ultimatum to return properties they stole from private and government organisations.

Oyetola said this during on-the-spot assessment of the properties looted by hoodlums and residents across the state.

The Governor visited Tuns Farm international, Osun Mall, Omoluabi Garment Factory, National Silo, APC secretariat Osun and Ileri Oluwa campaign office among others.

Speaking to newsmen after assessing the Omoluabi garment factory, he lamented all the sewing machines in the facility have been stolen.

He said all the machines in the factory have serial numbers through which they can easily be traced.

He issued 72-hour ultimatum to looters to return all they stole.

He said anybody, who returns the properties within the given time will be pardoned but those who failed to do so shall be prosecuted.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/oyetola-gives-osun-looters-72-hours-to.html

Former Speaker Dogara’s residence attacked in Jos

A mob on Sunday looted the residence of former Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara at Lamingo quarters in Jos, capital of Plateau.

The Commander, Operation Safe Haven, Major General, Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, said the suspected looters were apprehended during an operation.

According to him, 13 males and 17 females were arrested at the former Speaker’s residence.

He said Items recovered include five grinding machines, three grinding machine heads, two unassembled Keke NAPEP, 1 Keke NAPEP Engine, and one bundle of clothing material.

Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) had paraded 118 persons suspected to have participated in the invasion of a warehouse in the Plateau State Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) in the early hours of Sunday.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/former-speaker-dogaras-residence.html

Four feared dead in Kogi stampede for palliatives

Four persons were feared to have died on Sunday afternoon in Kogi as hundreds of residents stormed a warehouse in Lokoja in search of COVID-19 palliatives.

The warehouse, located along the Murtala Mohammed Way, close to Kpata the market was reportedly invaded as early as 7am on Saturday through Sunday, mostly by the women.

The fatalities, it was gathered, resulted from stampede by residents who rushed at the government warehouse.

The State Government had last week commenced distribution of COVID-19 palliatives to the 21 local government areas.

Each local government area got at least one trailer load of palliative items, including rice, semovita, indomie noodles and pastas in 10 kilogram packs.

The siege on the warehouse, it was gathered, might not be unconnected with an order by Governor Yahaya Bello the remaining items be distributed to people.

A source, who claimed to have been at the scene, told The Nation the casualties were recorded despite warnings by security personnel deployed to the area the residents should maintain the peace and avoid anything that may lead to stampede.

Some of the women,who spoke with TheNatio correspondent, confirmed they were there in response to the Governor’s directive that the remaining items be distributed to them.

Meanwhile, the government has expressed appreciation to residents who turned out to share in the palliatives.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement on Sunday said: “Report at our disposal showed that local government authorities ensured the palliatives reached the masses and helped in ameliorating the hardship visited on our nation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We urge our people to continue to stand tall in public conduct as government will always put their welfare on the front burners.

“The Government of Kogi State also wishes to sound a note of warning to miscreants that all constitutional efforts will be geared towards protecting shop owners in the state as any violation of law and order will be met with superior resistance by law enforcement agencies.

“Our people should go about their normal businesses as Kogi State remains safe.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/four-feared-dead-in-kogi-stampede-for.html