Gunmen kill four IDP-returnees in Taraba state

Gunmen on Sunday opened fire on some IDP returnees at Tor-Iorshaegh in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.

An eyewitness, Mr Donald Meer, told our correspondent on the phone that gunmen suspected to be Jukun militia attacked the village at about 10pm killing the four internally displaced persons after they had returned to the area.

Meer, who named those killed as Godwin Meer, Terlumun Mdooga Mbakpenev, Alfred Sylvanus Mchivga and Ayar Chia, said the attackers fled the scene in two vehicles before the arrival soldiers stationed in the area.

The villagers, who fled the Jukun/Tiv crisis, had returned to the area last Thursday after one year and seven months in IDPs camps in the neighbouring Benue State.

President General, Tiv Cultural and Social Association, Taraba State, Chief Joshua Ayagwa, who confirmed the attack and killing of four persons, said the incident had been reported to security agencies.

Ayagwa called on Governor Darius Ishaku to provide security for the IDP returnees.

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36 UCH nurses infected with Covid-19 – NANNM

No fewer than 36 nurses were infected with the deadly Covid-19 virus during the heat of the pandemic in Nigeria, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, University College Hospital, Ibadan, disclosed on Monday.

Making this disclosure at the Foundation Laying ceremony of the Nurses’ House at the UCH was Mrs Ronke Bello, Chairman, NANNM, UCH.

Bello described 2020 as a critical year during which the World Health Organisation challenged nurses and other health workers to face the global pandemic.

She said, “Our nurses also got infected at the University College Hospital at the peak of the pandemic in Nigeria. We have it on record.

“At least, 36 of us were infected at UCH. Some (infections) were severe, some mild, some moderate. But, to the glory of God, we all came out of it.

“We did not record any death or loss to the effect of Covid-19 despite our level of exposure to the infection. We came in contact with those who had been diagnosed and those who were yet to be diagnosed.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/36-uch-nurses-infected-with-covid-19.html

You slept with men to buy your N8m Birkin bag, fans slam actress Lilian Afegbai

Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has been slammed by her fans after showing off her N8m bag. 

She showed off the bag while telling people to always wait for their time because everything in life is a gradual step.

While preaching as she showed off the bag, fans demanded to know the kind of job she does to be able to remove N8m on just a bag, lol.

A Birkin bag costs $22k (N8m).

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Maradona fell and hit his head days before he died and was left alone ‘without help’, nurse claims

Diego Maradona fell and hit his head a week before he died - and was left alone for three days "without help", his nurse has reportedly claimed.

The Argentinian football legend, 60, passed away from "chronic heart failure" at his home in Buenos Aires last week.

But, with police probing his death over allegations of medical negligence, a lawyer for his nurse reportedly said he hit his head during a fall in his house.

According to local media, the World Cup winner was not taken to hospital or given an MRI scan for the bump on the right side of his skull.

At the time, he was recovering from brain surgery which removed a clot on the left side of his head and was receiving round-the-clock care.

A lawyer for Gisela Madrid, the star's nurse, reportedly said: "Maradona fell on the Wednesday of the week before his death.

"He fell and hit his head, but they didn't take him to the hospital for an MRI or CT scan …"

Attorney Rodolfo Baquè also claimed the former Barcelona and Napoli playmaker was left alone for three days after the tumble.

He said: "Maradona was unable to decide anything - after the fall he was left alone for three days in his room, without being seen by anyone and without being helped."

His preliminary autopsy report said Maradona suffered "acute lung edema and chronic heart failure" and died in his sleep.

On Saturday, it emerged that the iconic sportsman's nurse admitted she lied about an early-morning check-up on him.

The sensational confession added more mystery to the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.

Initial reports pointed to a 24-year-old nephew, who was living with him, being the last person to see him alive over breakfast the day he died.

He was said to have told his relative: “I’m not feeling well” before going back to bed and dying in his sleep.

However, investigators have now been told he never got up on Wednesday to eat anything.

Police found a late-night sandwich lying uneaten in Maradona's bedroom when he was discovered dead.

One night-shift nurse told cops she had seen the star "sleeping and breathing normally in bed" at around 6.30am on the morning of his death.

She then claimed she saw him alive at 9.20am - however the medic has now admitted she never went into the footballer's room and that she was "made to lie", local media reports.

It is not clear why the woman - who works for private medical firm Medidom - lied under oath.

Psychiatrist Susana Cosachov and psychologist Carlos Diaz, also part of the star's care team, found his lifeless body shortly before midday.

Two of the star's daughters Dalma and Giannina have told police they suspected the medication their father was given was not appropriate.

And at the weekend, Maradona personal doctor Leopoldo Luque had his office and home raided by cops amid reports the death is being treated as manslaughter.

On Sunday, following the 40-minute search on his home, Dr Luque, a neurosurgeon, said he did "everything he could, up to the impossible" and considered himself a "friend" of Maradona.

He also revealed Maradona was battling addiction problems when he died.

During an emotional statement, the doctor said the footballer had issues with pills and booze, adding: "He punished himself in a way I wasn’t going to allow, not as a doctor but as a friend.

"You want to know what I am responsible for? For having loved him, for having taken care of him, for having extended his life, for having improved it to the end."

Dr Luque said Maradona looked "very down" in the days leading up to his death and should have gone to rehab following the op.

"He should have gone to a rehabilitation centre. He didn't want to," he said, describing Maradona as "unmanageable".

"I am the person who has been taking care of him. I'm proud of everything I've done. I have nothing to hide. I am at the disposal of justice," he added.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/diego-maradona-fell-and-hit-his-head.html

Get a man with a big d**k and cash, Bobrisky advises

Cross dresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju popularly known as Bobrisky has advised women to get themselves a man with CASH and big D**K.

Bob revealed this while saying he will be going for a runs of N15m today.

He says he does not do cheap runs and says his runs starts from N10m.

He mocked women who do runs of N2m. She wrote;

“I want to go and do 15million runs tomorrow who wanna follow me? Shola Oremi you better let me hook u up with some billionaires dick. We don’t fuck for 2million naaaa God forbid. Our runs start from 10million and above. If you no get 10million there are cheaper girls in Lagos that can still collect 300k.” he posted. I.B

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/get-man-with-big-dk-and-cash-bobrisky.html

Federal Government warns against Christmas carol, tells Nigerians abroad to stay away

The Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 has urged Nigerians to be weary of festivities such as Christmas carols as the year winds down.

It also warned against non-essential travels just as it asked Nigerians abroad to remain wherever they are or stand the risk of being stranded in the country in the event that the government takes a decision on international travels.

The call formed the theme of the speeches of the Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha; the national coordinator, Sani Aliyu; the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire; and the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Chikwe Ihekweazu, at the weekly briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday.

Mustapaha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the PTF was escalating its surveillance and testing drive to ensure that the spread of the virus was effectively contained as the nation approaches the festive season.

“We shall continue to remind Nigerians that all non-essential trips should be put off this December. This is for your safety and good health,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/fg-warns-against-christmas-carol-tells.html

Nigerian traders in Ghana raise alarm over closure of shops

The National Association of Nigerian Traders has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action as Ghanaian authorities embarked on another round of closure of shops belonging to Nigerian traders on Monday.

The National President of NANTS, Ken Ukaoha, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, condemned the maltreatment of Nigerian traders in Ghana.

Ukaoha said that the entire process showed Ghana’s decision to undermine trade and economic integration process in the West African region.

He, therefore, urged the Federal Government to take immediate actions and urgently present the maltreatment of Nigerians in Ghana to the Council of Ministers and the Authority of Heads of State.

Hundreds of shops belonging to Nigerian traders in Ghana have been under lock and key since September, 2019.

“As at today, November 30, the Ghanaian Authorities led by Security Agencies have started another round of closure of shops belonging to Nigerian traders in Ghana.

“The notice placed above the padlocks on each of the locked shops informs owners to come to their Ministry of Trade and Industry with evidence of payment of one million dollars.

“It is indeed a complete dent on the face of ECOWAS and a bold question, perhaps asking the Nigerian Government ‘What would you do?’ or ‘Do your worst!’” Ukaoha noted.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/nigerian-traders-in-ghana-raise-alarm.html

Who rocked it better? Beyonce or Mercy Eke

Who rocked it better? The singer or the reality star? Your fav??

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I am blessed to have a happy home – MC Oluomo

Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Lagos State, Musiliu Akinsanya - MC Oluomo has said he is blessed to have a happy home. 

According to him, loving one’s family is the oil that eased friction and the cement that bound them together. He said the most important thing in the world was for one to love his or her family.

Sharing photos with one of his children and wives, he wrote;

“In life, loving your family is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.

“The most important thing in the world is loving your family.

“Being with my family means smiling for photo because am blessed with an happy home, With one of my lovely wives and daughter (Zinat Abebi).”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/i-am-blessed-to-have-happy-home-mc.html

Wanted Abdulrasheed Maina arrested in Niger Republic

Wanted former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, who jumped bail, has been arrested in Niger Republic.

The fugitive pension thief was arrested Monday evening by the operatives of Niger Republic intelligence service.

The arrest was done in collaboration with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

According to PR Nigeria, the arrest was made possible due to an existing mutual relationship and security agreement between the two neighbouring countries.

EFCC operatives had learnt of Maina’s escape to Niger about two weeks ago and had worked with that country’s security forces to effect his arrest.

Maina, along with his company, is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering, to the tune of N2 billion.

His trial continued last week in absentia.

Maina jumped bail since 29 September.

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court last week sent to jail Senator Ali Ndume, Maina’s surety. He was released on Friday.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/fugitive-abdulrasheed-maina-arrested-in.html

Police arrest suspected gunrunner in Cross River

The police in Cross River State have arrested a 52-year-old man, Cyprian Mbe, in connection with alleged arms supplies and promotion of native wars in the state.

The State Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh, who briefed journalists on Monday in Calabar, said the suspect had been a gunrunner for a long time and a promoter of native wars in parts of the state and Etung Local Government Area where he was arrested.

He said the vigilant  Etung Division patrol team on a routine stop and search assignment arrested Cyprian at the weekend at Bendeghe in Etung LGA.

Jimoh said, “During a stop and search by the  Etung Divisional Patrol team, one  Cyprian Mbe, a native of Bashia Village in Boki LGA  was intercepted with 299 live cartridges concealed in a black bag. He is a suspected gun runner and promoter of native war

“We are still investigating to get more information about his dealings and he would be charged to court immediately we conclude.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/police-arrest-suspected-gunrunner-in.html

Kiddwaya and Erica flaunt their love at the beach [video]

BBNaija’s couple, Kiddwaya and his love interest, Erica were spotted in a romantic moment at the beach.

Though they claim to be nothing but friends, they are very intimate and respect each other’s boundaries.

In a video making rounds on social media, Erica was spotted in Kiddwaya’s arms at the beach where he planted some kisses on her cheeks before they headed out into the open sea on a jet ski.

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Fight over lady’s love leaves one dead, several injured in Taraba

At least one person has been killed and several others injured in a feud that ensued between youths of two different settlements in the Water Board area of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.

The clash, which was said to have been triggered on Sunday as a result of a fight between two young men over a lady’s love at a party hall, also led to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.

This degenerated to a crisis when one of the young men hired thugs to inflict mayhem on the other, who in turn, called on friends to assist in fighting back.

Houses and worship centres were destroyed while vehicles were burnt, and shops looted in the wake of the crisis.

It took the intervention of security operatives before the tension in the area was doused.

A businessman who specialises in a bread bakery, Salihu Sale, decried that he was affected by the clash between the youth groups.

He told Channels Television that after the fight broke out, he fled for safety along with his workers only for then to return to pack what was left of his bakery.

“This incident started four days ago as a minor scuffle without notice. It then degenerated into a fight between youths of two communities over a lady.

“It later became a religious fight between Christian and Muslim youths. They broke my doors and windows, but fortunately, security operatives arrived and took control of the situation and that is why I am here to pack what is left of my bakery,” he said.

Another eyewitness, Ezekiel Ali, said he saw the lifeless bodies of two youths on the ground after the fight.

“Although I am not a specialist, from what I saw, one of the victims was hit by bullets because we saw holes in his body,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Azare, who visited the area condemned the incident.

He stated that only one person was killed during the crisis, adding that the police have made a few arrests in connection with the crisis.

“From the report gathered by my men on the ground, only one person was confirmed killed with many injured and receiving treatment at the hospital,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/fight-over-ladys-love-leaves-one-dead.html

I have uterine fibroid – Tribal mark Model, Adetutu cries out

Nigerian photo model Adetutu known for her tribal marks has disclosed that she is suffering from uterine fibroid.

Adetutu disclosed her fears in undergoing surgery and will be using the traditional form of treatment by using local herbs to treat herself.

She wrote;

''Few days after my birthday found out I have uterine fibroid (a 33 x 28mm on the left of the uterine fundus) and I am scared of ab? (surgery)

So I went to my alagbo and got some herbs that I have started using. I believe so much in herbs and roots and the herbs will help me.

Just saving this here for future reference.''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/i-have-uterine-fibroid-tribal-mark.html

Mercy Eke stuns in Beyonce’s Adidas x Ivy Park Drip 2 apparel

Dripping hot!

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Police arrest female armourer, 35 others for robbery, kidnapping

Nigerian police have arrested 35 suspects, including a woman for their involvement in cases of robbery, kidnapping and other heinous crimes in some parts of the country.

Also arrested were five jail breakers of the Oko Correctional Centre, Benin, during the ENDSARS protests.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: eight AK49 rifles, one Beretta Pistol with 6 rounds of live ammunition, three locally made pistols, 111 rounds of AK47 ammunition, 10 AK47 magazine, five live cartridges.

Also recovered from the suspects were seven Laptop computers, one anti-tracking device, one camouflage vest, eight stolen vehicles, one stolen trailer Mercedes Actros with reg. no. NNK 334 YT.

Among the jail breakers re-arrested was Onaruje Benjamin, who had earlier been convicted for conspiracy and Robbery and was on death-row at the time of escape.

There were also Adebayo Opeyemi, a dismissed soldier, Peter Felix Osas, Frank Odion Oloye and Alhaji Hudu Musa a.k.a Mai Cellular.

They were arrested by operatives of the FIB – Intelligence Response Team in Kaduna State for the offences of Armed Robbery, Car Theft and Unlawful Possession of Firearms.

Investigations reveal the suspects having escaped from the Correctional Centre, formed a new criminal gang and returned to their old criminal enterprise.

Indeed, Onaruje Benjamin, snatched a Toyota Corolla Car in Benin, 30-minutes after his escape from the Correctional Centre.

Five (5) vehicles earlier snatched from their owners at gun point in different parts of the country were recovered from the gang.

While Onaruje Benjamin is the leader of the gang and the arms bearer, Alhaji Hudu Musa is in charge of ferrying and disposing the stolen vehicles to Niger Republic.

Also arrested was one female suspect, Talatu Ibrahim, 40years old from Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State from whom six AK49 rifles were recovered.

Her arrest led to the subsequent arrest of one Duleji Alhaji Abubakar a.k.a Ori jeje residing at Ekka village, Koro LGA, Kwara State. Findings reveal that Ori Jeje has been getting arms supply from Talatu Ibrahim to carry out series of kidnapping and armed robbery in Kwara State.

The operatives also arrested one Abdullahi Mohammed a.k.a ‘Governmenti’, a specialist in car snatching.

Investigation revealed that the suspect, within 90-days, August, September, and October, 2020 snatched 18 vehicles at gun-point from their owners in Jos and Bauchi States.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has reassured citizens of the renewed commitment of the Force to their safety and security.

All the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/11/police-arrest-female-armourer-35-others.html

Borno massacre: US reacts, vows to work with Nigeria to defeat terrorism

The United States on Monday reacted to Saturday’s massacre of 43 farmers by Boko Haram at a rice farm in Borno, Northeast Nigeria.

The US condemned the brutal killing and sympathised with families of those killed.

“The United States condemns in the strongest terms the November 28 violent attack in Borno, Nigeria.

“The United States offers our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed or kidnapped,” a statement from the US Embassy in Nigeria said.

The statement said the US abhorred the attack and pledged to work with Nigeria to defeat terrorism.

“These abhorrent attacks are a stark reminder of why the United States stands with the Nigerian government and people as they fight to defeat terrorism and work to bring the perpetrators to justice,” it said.

Boko Haram terrorists had on Saturday slaughtered 43 farm workers near Maiduguri, Borno, Northeast Nigeria.

The assailants reportedly tied up the agricultural workers and slit their throats in the village of Koshobe.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/11/borno-massacre-us-reacts-vows-to-work.html

Nigerian banker behind bars since 2011 bags 5 years jail term

Justice T. B. Adegoke of the Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State today November 30, 2020, sentenced Onus Osagie Amahian, a former staff of Access Bank, to five years imprisonment.

Amahian was prosecuted by the Benin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a 25-count charge bordering on forgery and making false entry into Delta State Government payroll.

A former IT officer of Access Bank, the defendant was said to have between August and October 2011 fraudulently inserted names and account numbers of his family members and friends into the payroll schedule of Delta State government being handled by Access bank and subsequently paid monies into those Accounts and withdrew same and in the process defrauded the Bank of an aggregate sum of Nine Million, Three Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand, Nineteen Naira and Twenty Three Kobo (N 9, 344,019.23).

Amahian was first arraigned in 2011 and pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the 25-count charges preferred against him by the EFCC, setting the stage for a full trial.

However, on November 19, 2020, he changed his plea from ‘not guilty’ to ‘guilty’. This prompted the prosecuting counsel, F.O. Dibang to ask the court to convict and sentence him accordingly. Justice Adegoke convicted him on all counts but reserved sentencing till today.

In his judgment, Justice Adegoke took cognizance of the fact that a substantial amount of money was recovered from the defendant during the investigation and had been in the Nigerian Correctional Centre since 2011 and shown remorse for his actions.

He, therefore, sentenced the defendant to 5years imprisonment on each of the counts. The sentences shall run concurrently and shall commence from the date of arrest.

One of the counts read: “that you Onus Osagie Amahian between the month of August and October 2011 at Access Bank Branch Asaba within the jurisdiction of this honorable court did steal the sum of Nine Million Three Hundred and Forty-Four Thousand, Thirteen Naira Twenty Three Kono (N9,344,013.23) only from Delta State Government payroll (NEFT/ DTSG/.TCO/ ACC ) in Access Bank PLC branch Asaba and thereby committed an offense punishable under Section 390(6) of the criminal Act CAp C38 of the Revised Edition ( Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007”.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/11/nigerian-banker-behind-bars-since-2011.html

Biden to appoint Nigerian-born Adewale Adeyemo as US Deputy Treasury Secretary

US President-Elect, Joe Biden, is set to announce a Nigerian-born attorney, Adewale ‘Wally’ Adeyemo, as deputy Treasury secretary, US-based media Politico reported on Sunday.

Adeyemo, who is a former senior international economic adviser during the Obama administration, will serve under former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who Biden plans to appoint to lead the US Treasury Department.

Adeyemo’s appointment is one of many key cabinet positions Biden is expected to announce in the coming days.

Born in Nigeria, Adeyemo was raised in California where he obtained a bachelor’s degree before proceeding to Yale Law School for his legal education.

Before his appointment into the Obama administration, Adeyemo worked as an editor at the Hamilton Project, then served as senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to Jack Lew in the United States Department of Treasury.

He later worked as the chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership and also served as the first chief of staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Elizabeth Warren.

In 2015, he was appointed to concurrently serve as Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics and deputy director of the National Economic Council.

He went on to become the first president of the Obama Foundation.

According to Politico, Biden is also expected to name Cecilia Rouse, an African American economist at Princeton University, to lead the Council of Economic Advisers.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/11/biden-to-appoint-nigerian-born-adewale.html

University of Ibadan Senate appoints Ekanola as Acting VC

The Senate of the University of Ibadan on Monday elected an Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Adebola Babatunde Ekanola.

 Ekanola until his appointment was the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics.

 Five Professors had indicated interest in succeeding the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka whose tenure expired on the 30th of November, 2020.

Ekanola scored 275 votes to defeat four other rivals vying for the position.

Others who contested include Professor Olanike Adeyemo who scored 13 votes, Professor A. Oluleye who got 80 votes, Professor Adigun Agbaje who got 15 votes and Professor Gbemisola Oke who got 14 votes.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/11/university-of-ibadan-senate-appoints.html