Black Xmas: Gunmen attack ex-militant leader, Ogunbos in his Bayelsa country home

Some yet-to-be identified gunmen have attacked the residence of Eris Paul, a former ex-militant leader also known as Ogunbos, at his country home in Peremabiri Community in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, burning down his mansion. 

According to reports, the attack occurred in the early hours of Friday, Christmas Day. 

It was learnt that armed men stormed the community in speed boats, shooting indiscriminately before setting buildings on fire.

It was learnt that Paul was able to escape without being injured or killed, though narrowly.

 A source in the family said Paul (Ogunbos) was attending a burial in the community when the incident occurred. 

”He is still in the community, doing fine. It is only that some properties were destroyed,” the source said.

Valuables worth millions of naira were burnt along with Paul's home. 

Confirming the incident, Butswat Ansimi, State Command Public Relations Officer, told SaharaReporters that though normalcy had been restored, several properties were damaged and no life was lost.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/black-xmas-gunmen-attack-ex-militant.html

Ighalo celebrates Christmas with beautiful family pictures

Former Super Eagles player and Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has shared adorable photos of himself and his three children on social media.

Christians all over the world always celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on every December 25 which is always a colourful ceremony everywhere on earth.

In the photos shared by the former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo and his children dressed in red attires while posing beside the flowers.

Post below:

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XemFFtMr2b

— Odion Jude Ighalo (@ighalojude) December 25, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/ighalo-celebrates-christmas-with.html

Blow for Man City as Jesus, Walker test positive for COVID-19

Two Manchester City players, Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus have both tested positive for coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday.

Two members of the club’s staff have also tested positive, but the club chose not to reveal their identities.

Defender Walker and striker Jesus will now miss their Premier League matches against Newcastle, Everton and Chelsea.

The duo is likely to return for City’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United on January 6.

“All four personnel will now observe a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK Government protocol on quarantine,” City said in a statement released on Friday morning.

“Everyone at the club wishes our colleagues a speedy recovery over the Christmas period ahead of their return to work, training and competition.”

The positive tests come as the UK experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases, with the 39,036 confirmed on Thursday marking it the second-highest daily total since the pandemic began.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/blow-for-man-city-as-jesus-walker-test.html

Megan Thee Stallion puts her assets on display in new IG pics

She's been the talk of the town ever since WAP, her suggestive collaboration with Cardi B, dropped.

And Megan Thee Stallion continued to make tongues wag when she donned items from her new Fashion Nova line for an Instagram post on Wednesday.

'B***h you kno I’m fire you can’t drag a dragon,' the 25-year-old rapper captioned the images, in which she put her ample assets on display.

The photos showed the Savage hitmaker displaying her peachy posterior in a pair of white, ripped jeans.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/megan-thee-stallion-puts-her-assets-on.html

Girl, 15, raped in 5-hour ordeal after being attacked while walking

A 15-year-old girl has been r.a.p.e.d during a five-hour ordeal after being attacked while walking on a common in Hampshire.

The victim was s.e.xually assaulted in the early hours of the morning in Southampton on December 12.

Detectives investigating the rape of the schoolgirl have appealed for witnesses who may have been on or near Southampton Common at the time of the incident to contact them.

An investigation was launched after receiving reports that the girl had been attacked.

Police said that officers had been carrying out inquiries in the local area and were keen to speak to anyone who was on the Common between 10pm on December 11 and 5am on December 12.

They were also conducting CCTV inquiries and would like to hear from anyone who lives on Marshall Square, Barkshire Court, Hulse Road, Northlands Road and Cemetery Lane in Southampton.

Officers said the victim was today being supported by specialist officers.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/girl-15-raped-in-5-hour-ordeal-after.html

Nigeria records 1,041 new COVID-19 cases, total now 81,963

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,041 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 81,963.

The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Thursday.

“1041 new #COVID19 cases Lagos-316 FCT-210 Kaduna-83 Plateau-70 Gombe-56 Oyo-56 Katsina-47 Nasarawa-35 Kano-33 Ogun-21 Rivers-17 Niger-14 Imo-14 Delta-12 Kwara-12 Edo-12 Benue-9 Anambra-8 Taraba-4 Ekiti-4 Ebonyi-6 Bayelsa-1 Sokoto-1.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/nigeria-records-1041-new-covid-19-cases.html

Beautiful photos of Linda Ejiofor Suleiman and her family

Too cute!

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Nigerians ranked third highest users of G.a.y dating app Grindr

Grindr, a social networking and online dating application for g.a.y.s, bis.e.xuals, transgender and queer people has ranked Nigeria its third top user.

In the list of the top five users of the app, Morocco and India rank first and second above Nigeria.

Chile ranked fourth and Israel fifth.

Ranked as the top five lowest users are Vietnam, Sweden, Thailand, Peru and South Africa.

The app, however, offered a caveat stating that the data only represents a subsection of users.

Grindr also noted that its community is only a subsection of the global queer community.

According to Grindr, the report is only an informal way to help their users get to know each other better, serve as an ice-breaker for conversations in the app.

“Instead, it’s meant as a fun and informal way to help our users get to know each other better, serve as an ice-breaker for conversations in the app, and provide some insights into Grindr activity trends from the year.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/nigerians-ranked-third-highest-users-of.html

Christmas Eve tragedy: Four dead, many injured in Edo multiple crash

No fewer than four passengers travelling for the Yuletide celebration on Thursday lost their lives in a fatal multiple road crash along the Benin -Ekpoma-Abuja highway, in Edo State.

The crash which occurred near Obagie community, in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the state, involved an 18-seater commercial bus, an articulated truck and a Toyota Sienna car.

Other passengers were said to have also sustained varying degrees of injuries in the process.

According to a passenger who was travelling in the Toyota Sienna car behind the Ekpoma-bound bus, the bus driver was trying to avoid a pothole on the road when it had a head on collision with an articulated truck laden with baskets of tomatoes, coming from the opposite direction.

He explained that following the crash, the bus fell on the road, while the Sienna ran into it.

When contacted, the Edo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Henry Benemesia, confirmed the incident.

He attributed the crash to over-speeding and dangerous overtaking on the part of the commercial bus driver.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/christmas-eve-tragedy-four-dead-many.html

Nollywood producer Chico Ejiro dies on Christmas Day

Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro is dead.

He died in the early hours of Christmas day from a seizure. He only just concluded directing his new movie on Christmas Eve.

His remains have been deposited at the morgue.

Born Chico Maziakpono in Isoko, Delta State, Ejiro is a movie director, screenwriter, and producer.

Prior to his death, he held the record of the Nollywood director with the highest number of released movies. He says he has produced and directed over 85 movies in his career in the span of three decades. 

RIP legend.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/nollywood-producer-chico-ejiro-dies-on.html

Gunshots as hoodlums attack traders, others in Osogbo

Suspected hoodlums on Friday morning laid siege on Sabo area of Osogbo and injured some traders and others in the vicinity.

Although policemen had been deployed to the scene when our correspondent visited the area, gunshots fired by the hoodlums were still heard a few metres away from where the policemen were stationed.

A resident, simply identified as Amusa, told punch correspondent that the attack started late Thursday.

Amusa said the hoodlums had claimed to be mourning a colleague with a candlelight procession before they suddenly launched attacks on traders.

He said a yet-to-be-identified trader was killed in the process, adding that the hoodlums also, on Friday, continued their onslaught and attacked more people in the area.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/gunshots-as-hoodlums-attack-traders.html

Budweiser sends a bottle of beer to EVERY goal keeper who has conceded a goal from Lionel Messi

After 20 years, one club, 644 goals, the most goals scored for one club, Budweiser has personalised bottles for the 160 goalkeepers Messi scored against.

Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak and Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon are some of the goaltenders that got bottles.

The record-breaking 644th goal was Messi’s 65th-minute strike against Valladolid in his 749th outing for Barcelona.

Pele had held the record at 643 goals until that game of Tuesday, December 22, when Pedri’s backheel to Messi left four defenders helpless and keeper Masip’s twisting fruitless.

Some statements buy Budweiser celebrating the feat include: “We’ll never see another like him”, “Kings aren’t made overnight”, “The Messi mentality”, “644 goals = 644 moments of Messi magic”;

“And yes, we’ve created a custom bottle for every single goal to send to the keepers to toast their part in history. Kings recognise Kings.

“What makes 644 even more special? The fact @leomessi scored against the best keepers in the world to break the record.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/budweiser-sends-bottle-of-beer-to-every.html

BBNaija buzz doesn’t last forever - Reality star Tobi Bakre says

Big Brother Nigeria 2018 celebrity, Tobi Bakre revealed on social media that the buzz amassed from being a part of the show has a timeline.

The actor and TV show host revealed this piece of information during a question and answer session on his Instagram page.

Tobi had given fans the opportunity to ask him questions as he promised to answer them as honestly as possible.

A curious fan identified as @Remarlicious asked the reality show star if his participation in the previous BBNaija show was still paving ways for him.

The young man then responded that the show was no longer really paving ways for him. He explained further that the buzz gotten from BBNaija usually had a timeline and that people had to maximise it early and that they should always stay true to themselves.

In his words:

“Not really. Bbn buzz has a time line. Maximize it early. Always do you”.

See their exchange below:

Not really. Bbn buzz has a time line. Maximize it early. Always do you https://t.co/4ZLwcZUj7e

— Tobi Bakre (@tobibakre) December 24, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/bbnaija-buzz-doesnt-last-forever.html

FIFA cancels World Cups in 2021

FIFA has cancelled the U-17 and U-20 World Cups that were to hold in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The U-17 World Cup was scheduled to take place in Peru and the U-20 World Cup in Indonesia.

FIFA, in a statement has confirmed both countries will now host the respective competitions in 2023.

“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges for the hosting of international sporting events and to have a restrictive effect on international travel.

“FIFA has therefore regularly consulted the relevant stakeholders, including the host member associations as well as the confederations involved in both tournaments originally scheduled to take place in 2021.

“In doing so, it became clear that the global situation has failed to normalize to a sufficient level to address the challenges associated with hosting both tournaments, including the feasibility of the relevant qualification pathways,” the statement read.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/fifa-cancels-world-cups-in-2021.html

BBNaija ex-housemate, Gifty Powers welcomes second child on Christmas day

Ex BBNaija housemate Gifty Power has given birth to her second child today December 25th, Christmas day.

Three years after bringing her first daughter, Alisha to the world, Gifty Powers announced the birth of her first son as she wishes her fans a merry Christmas.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote;

“Dear Son, words can not express how much in love I am with you.

You made me a mother again, you gave me a reason to love and to be happy again.

You mean a lot to me and I will never stop loving you, Son.

I love you beyond words and we are proud to have you as a beloved Son, little brother and grandson.

Merry Christmas from my son and i.

Love Mom.

**** Alisha’s little brother.

who could ever imagine that my 3 years old daughter would become a big sister. This life.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/bbnaija-ex-housemate-gifty-powers.html

Simi gifts N200K to lady who thanked her husband for buying Christmas chicken

Popular ‘Duduke’ singer, Simi has surprised a lady with an amount of N200k after she thanked her husband for bringing home a Christmas chicken.

One Aribisala Blessing had taken to social media yesterday to shower praises on her husband for being the best after coming home with a live chicken.

In reaction, Simi announced that an anonymous individual offered to credit the lady in question N200k as a token of appreciation.

Quoting Blessing’s tweet, Simi wrote;

“Someone had sent 200k as a donation for #aSmileForChristmas before I had announced it wouldn’t be holding this year. I was going to send it back, but just asked now if it would be okay to send it to you instead. He said yes. So Merry Christmas.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/simi-gifts-n200k-to-lady-who-thanked.html

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah sparks controversy for celebrating Christmas

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah sparked controversy on social media after he joined Christians to celebrate Christmas.

The Liverpool star posted a photo of his family in front of a Christmas tree.

The Liverpool star shared the picture of himself, his wife, and daughter on Instagram.

The post has garnered widespread attention and had been commented on more than 24,000 times on Wednesday, Egyptian Streets reported.

A quick scroll through the comments immediately reveals a bitter divide. Many of Salah’s fans reacted with overwhelming support for the Premier League football star, commending him for promoting unity across religious lines.

But others have attacked him on religious grounds, citing the Islamic view that it is impermissible to celebrate the Christmas holidays.

See reactions below:

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/liverpool-star-mohamed-salah-sparks.html

Rabiu Kwankwaso loses father

Former Governor of Kano state Rabiu Kwankwaso lost his father, Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso, in the early hours of Friday 25th of December 2020.

Alhaji Musa Saleh Kwankwaso, the Majidadin Kano/Makaman Karaye, died at the age of 93.

He left behind 2 wives, 19 children, and many grandchildren.

However, Kwankwaso’s Private Secretary, Muhammad Inuwa Ali noted that the late Makaman Karaye will be buried by 3 pm on Friday at Miller road, Bompai, Kano.

The family, however, urged sympathisers to offer prayers for the soul of the deceased from home and pleaded that no one should travel from other states due to the security alert raised by security agencies.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/rabiu-kwankwaso-loses-father.html

For unto us a Child was born! Merry Christmas darling LLBers

For unto us a child was born

The Messiah who saves the world

May your Christmas be great as ever in the light of the Savior’s love! AMEN!!

Merry Christmas my lovely LLBers

Merry Christmas Nigeria!!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyy!! 💃💃💃

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/for-unto-us-child-was-born-merry.html

Oyo lawmaker’s sister, kidnapped in Ibadan

Jumoke Oludele, the younger sister to Sunkanmi Babalola, the Deputy Majority Leader in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has been reportedly kidnapped in Ibadan by suspected gunmen.

The lady was said to have been kidnapped on Monday night around Oniguguri junction, beside Lion of Judah, Iyana Church, Monatan area of Ibadan, the state capital on Monday, while coming from her shop.

A report said that Jumoke was on a commercial motorcycle when the suspected gunmen swooped on her while her brother alleged that she was kidnapped while driving her car.

A family member, who pleaded anonymity, said the suspected kidnappers had reached out to the family and demanded ₦20 million ransom for her release.

Her elder brother, who said the family had reported the incident, added that his sister was kidnapped at about 8:20 p.m.

He said, “According to information, three gunmen in a white Toyota Camry kidnapped her. I was told that the abductors shot into the air twice and forced her from her car into theirs.

“I have not heard anything, but we are still hoping to get a positive response from them; they contacted a member of the family but the terms and conditions are yet to be agreed upon.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, Olugbenga Fadeyi, said he had yet to be briefed on the abduction as the police station where the incident happened had been razed during the #EndSARS protest in the state.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/12/oyo-lawmakers-sister-kidnapped-in-ibadan.html