Goods worth millions destroyed as fire guts plaza in Bauchi

Good worth million of naira were destroyed in the early hours of Saturday as fire gutted Bababa Shopping Plaza, located inside the popular Wunti Market in Bauchi metropolis.

Daily Post gathered that the fire incident started on the top floor of the one-storey plaza at about 12:45am.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Bauchi State Fire Service, Abubakar Babanyaya Bala, disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed that the fire outbreak occurred as a result of power surge in one of the over 100 shops.

According to Bala, as of the time traders were closing on Friday, there was no power supply to the plaza, adding that the power surge leading to the fire outbreak happened when public power was restored.

“We received a call from someone that there is a fire outbreak in the market. The fire started in the midnight at the Bababa Shopping Plaza in Wunti market in Bauchi,” the fire service spokesman said.

He added that operatives of the service were mobilised immediately and deployed to the scene of as soon as the incident was reported.

“On their arrival at the scene, our men discovered that the top floor of the plaza had been engulfed by fire.

“The fire had spread to all the shops in the floor by then. Our men were able to put out the fire within 30 minutes of their arrival at the scene,” Bala said.

He said that no life was lost in the fire, adding that nobody sustained injuries in what he termed “unfortunate incident”.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/goods-worth-millions-destroyed-as-fire.html

Makinde shuts Shasha market indefinitely, imposes curfew

Oyo state government has imposed 24-hour curfew on Shasha market.

The market has also been ordered shut down indefinitely.

The decision, according to Governor Seyi Makinde, follows the continued killings and destruction of property in the market.

The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Taiwo Adisa confirmed the development on Saturday.

The clashes rocking the market continued Saturday morning with youths unleashing mayhem on one another in the area.

Residents said they had fled the entire area and could not pass the night in their homes on Friday night for fear of overnight attack from any of the warring groups.

Sources said despite the deployment of police and security agencies in the area, yet to be identified groups razed the Shasha market overnight by burning down some shops, kiosk and wares of some traders.

The source said security operatives deployed to the area could not do much as they were only stationed by the main road while clashes and burning of the market was ongoing in the interior.

Another source said people in the area woke up to another round of clashes as both youths from the Yoruba and Hausa extractions vowed to square it out.

The Yoruba youths, who were said to be hellbent on avenging the death of a cobbler after being reportedly hit with charm by a Hausa cart pusher.

The source accused the security operatives on the ground of only standing guard to protect the Seriki Shasha while the house of the Baale Shaha was left unattended to.

Another unconfirmed source said the angry youths from extractions in their hundreds are already engaging in free- for- all.

Amid the fear of an ethic uprising, many residents of Shasha community on Friday relocated from their homes to neighbouring communities to avert being caught in the web of a reprisal attack by conflicting groups.

The peace in the community was stalled in the wake of the crisis that ensued between some hoodlums and the Hausa traders following the death of one cobbler in the market.

The clash between the two groups in the market reportedly degenerated towards the evening on Friday.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/makinde-shuts-shasha-market.html

NANS gets compensations for families of varsity students killed by Dangote Truck

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has secured commitment from Dangote company for compensations for the students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, killed during a road mishap.

Six students of the university and nine others were killed on January 23, 2021, when a truck belonging to Dangote Group rammed into a shopping complex in Akungba Akoko.

Shortly after that incident, the National President of NANS, Com. Sunday Asefon had promised to seek justice for the victims, assuring that their deaths would not be in vain.

Asefon in a statement entitled: “Our Colleagues Must Get Justice”, in Ado Ekiti, on Saturday, said the compensation pact was reached with Dangote group after a meeting with the management of the conglomerate, on Thursday.

Th NANS’ leader, said the meeting was attended by himself, the NANS’ Senate President, Com. Chuks Okafor, Vice President National Affairs, Com. Yasiz Tanko, Com. Samuel Kappo, NANS Zone D Coordinator and other elected Executive of NANS, as well as the Leadership of NANS JCC in Ondo State.

Asefon added that with the tragic way with which the auto crash occurred and the attendant pains it had inflicted on the victims’ families, it was imperative for the company to compensate the deseased students.

The NANS President said aside financial compensation, Dangote Group was mandated to give employment to qualified members of each of the bereaved families.

“And we made it clear that where there are no qualified family members for employment, Dangote should award scholarships up to the university level to a member of the family.

“We requested that Dangote through tax arrangements with Federal Government fix the Isua-Akungba Akoko road where the carnage happened.

“That as part of the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibilities, a project should be executed for AAUA or Akungba metropolis and should be named after the victims of the 23rd January, 2021, truck crash to immortalize all, including our fallen students,” he said.

He added that an all -inclusive committee was set up to ensure that the agreements reached at the meeting were executed within the stipulated time.

“NANS under my leadership will do everything possible to ensure improved welfare and adequate protection of the interest of Nigerian students,” he added.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/nans-gets-compensations-for-families-of.html

Nigerian govt does not want peace – Falz reacts to Macaroni’s arrest

Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana ‘Falz’ has slammed the Nigerian government over the arrest of Mr Macaroni and other End SARS protesters at Lekki tollgate.

Macaroni was arrested alongside some protesters at the Lekki toll gate.

Falz, reacting, described the arrest as a shameful behaviour and oppression of Nigerians.

According to him, the Nigerian government had shown they don’t want peace by using threat on citizens.

On his Twitter page, he wrote: “What is this shameful behaviour? Are these people insane? Citizens are peacefully protesting and you are arresting.

“How is this supposed to solve the problems that they have already caused?

“Macaroni has been picked up, the Nigerian government basically saying they do not want peace ohI am tired of just coping. I am tired of just managing. This is a fu*king shithole we are living in and we simply cannot continue like this.

“They are using this threat of force and violence because they expect that we would naturally fear for our lives, but the life we dey live no kuku get meaning before.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/nigerian-govt-does-not-want-peace-falz.html

Lekki tollgate: Peaceful protest is our right – Charly Boy supports End SARS protesters

Charly boy, on his Twitter page, joined in condemning the reopening of the toll gate, even as he insisted that Nigerians have right to protest and should not be stopped.

His tweet read, “I know these animals have turned Nigeria into a Jungle but peaceful protest is still our human right.

“Animals cannot dash us human right. Say no to #lekkitollgate reopening.

“A history of rape, history of rejection, Tribalism, Terror, Corruption, nonentities in governance and Docility but enough is enough. Say No to #lekkitollgate reopening.”

Recall that the agitation for another protest commenced after the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry handed over the possession of the tollgate to its operators, Lekki Concession Company.

While the chairman, Justice Doris Okuwobi and four others ruled in favour of another application by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC), four members of the panel, including a youth representative, Rinu Oduala, kicked against the decision.

Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has said Nigerian youths have every right to protest at Lekki toll gate.

Charly boy said this on Saturday as police officers and security operatives mount up at the toll gate.

Protesters tagged #OccupyLekki have refused to shelve planned protest against the reopening of Lekki toll gate despite the presence of armed police officers and warnings from the government.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/lekki-tollgate-peaceful-protest-is-our.html

Police arrest Mr Macaroni at Lekki tollgate [Video]

Popular comedian Debo Adebayo aka Mr Macaroni has been picked up by Police operatives at Lekki toll gate.

Macaroni joined the protest against the planned reopening of the Lekki toll gate following alleged killing of protesters on October 20, 2020.

He was seen in a video he posted in a police van.

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Woman burns matrimonial house after husband marries second wife

A middle-aged woman from Baraton Location in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya has set her matrimonial house on fire after her husband allegedly married a second wife.

Edina Ng’eno set the house alight at 9:30am when her husband, Elijah Nandwa Lomeni, was at work and their children at school.

K24 Digital understands Edina had been putting up at a friend’s place after falling out with her spouse over his interest in marrying a second wife.

On Wednesday night, Edina spent the night at the pal’s house.

“She returned home early Thursday, when her children were at school and husband at work, and torched the house. However, neighbours and fire fighters from Trans Nzoia County managed to put out the inferno before it could consume the entire property,” said a source, who requested to speak in confidence.

The whereabouts of the spurned wife remains unclear, police say.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/woman-burns-matrimonial-house-after.html

Police beat, arrest 10 #OccupyLekki protesters – Coordinator

No fewer than 10 protesters have been arrested by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate, one of the coordinators of #OccupyLekkiTollgate has said.

Kunle Ajayi told Punch correspondent that the protesters were detained in a black maria and are about to be taken to an unknown location.

“Police have just arrested 10 protesters – Four ladies and six guys. They were beaten mercilessly and injured,” he said.

In a video, one of the arrested protesters said, “We have been arrested. Over ten of us. We are kept in a black maria stationed at the toll gate now.”

The Federal Government and the police had earlier warned youths who planned to protest at the Lekki tollgate on Saturday (today) to have a rethink and shelve the protests.

But the young Nigerians, under the aegis of #EndSARS Season 2 and #OccupyLekkiTollgate, vowed to defy the government’s order.

The other group, #DefendLagos withdrew from the protest, noting that it was in accordance with the government’s directives that no protest should hold.

The #EndSARS Season 2 and #OccupyLekkiTollgate said their action was informed by the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry allowing the Lekki Concession Company to reopen the Lekki tollgate.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/police-beat-arrest-10-occupylekki.html

Man and his wife escape from hospital, leave behind their newborn child

A middle-aged man from Nyangena Village in Kisii South Kenya has been arrested after he conspired with his wife to escape from hospital, leaving behind their newborn child.

Jacob Onsare’s wife, Victoria Wambui, had just delivered a son on Thursday, though prematurely, when the two escaped from the private medical facility, where the new mother had been admitted to.

Confirming the incident, area chief Edward Moenda suggested the couple could have run away to avoid footing the accrued medical bill.

Onsare was later Thursday arrested and taken to Gesonso Police Station, where he is being detained.

Wambui’s whereabouts remain unclear.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/man-and-his-wife-escape-from-hospital.html

Police DPO shoots Amotekun operative for arresting Fulani herdsmen who destroyed farm in Oyo

The Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ile-Igbon Division, Surulere Local Government Area of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Adepoju Ayodeji, on Friday shot an operative of Amotekun for arresting Fulani herdsmen who allegedly destroyed a cassava farm.

The Amotekun commandant in the state, Col. Olayanju Olayinka (retd.), who confirmed this to reporters in Ibadan on Friday, said the police boss shot the victim at close range.

SaharaReporters learnt that Amotekun operatives received a distress call from farmers to come and arrest some Fulani herdsmen who had destroyed their farms.

After the Fulani herdsmen were arrested, the DPO ordered the arrest of the operatives of Amotekun who made the arrest.

It was gathered that when the leaders of the Amotekun group, led by Olatunji Mayowa and Jenyo Isiaka, got to the station to secure the release of the arrested Amotekun personnel, the DPO said they had no business in arresting anybody.

According to a source, while one of the Amotekun operatives was speaking with the police officer on duty at the station, the DPO came out of his office, shot at them, and chased them away.

The source said, "As one of the leaders of the Amotekun was discussing with the police station guard, the DPO rushed out from his office, snatched an AK 47 rifle from one of his officers, and sprayed the Amotekun operatives with bullets.

"One of the men of Amotekun, Job Adewale, was hit at close range in the right leg and the bullet also broke his right ribs. The DPO reloaded the rifle and released more gunshots at other personnel while they were trying to carry the wounded Adewale."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/police-dpo-shoots-amotekun-operative.html

Four reportedly killed as herdsmen attack Ogun communities

There was tension in Ogun State as suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded some villages in Yewa North Local Government area of Ogun State on Friday night.

Four persons were said to have been killed, and many, including children sustained varying degrees of injuries.

The attack came barely 24 hours after many were said to have been killed in Owode Ketu, an incident that was described as a reprisal to the burning of Fulani settlement during the visit of Sunday Igboho to Eggua.

A source told Daily Post's correspondent that the suspected herdsmen stormed Orile-Igbooro to shoot and set houses on fire.

“Presently at Orile-Igbooro, Fulani headsmen are attacking the people of the community. They are burning the houses and shooting the villagers presently,” the source said anonymously on Friday night.

The lawmaker representing Ketu constituency at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Haruna Egungbohun, said the situation was getting out of hand.

Egungbohun said, “it’s true, the killer herdsmen have attacked again this night. This is becoming unbearable.”

Egungbohun said “we have called the police to come to our aid but we have not got help yet.”

The lawmaker disclosed that he has also contacted the Ogun State Government for help.

“We are calling and begging Mr Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to use his good office to strengthen security measures in Ketu land,” it was said.

It was gathered that the attackers also went to Oja-Odan, all in Yewa North to attack residents.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/four-reportedly-killed-as-herdsmen.html

Biodun Okeowo surprises Ijebuu with a Range Rover [video]

Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo Sofuyi- Omobutty has gifted comic actor , Olatayo Amokade better known as Ijebuu  a Range Rover.

Although the reason she gifted him a new Range Rover wasn’t disclosed but Ijebu looked excited as he broke down in tears of joy. 

Ijebuu was elated to see the car as he thanked Omobutty profusely for the gift.

Sharing the video, he wrote;

''Tell me this is a dream 😳😳😳😳😳 @officialomoborty pls tell me it’s a joke before I faint o.

She just surprised me with this TEAR RUBBER RANGE OMG!

God 😭💃💃💃💃

Guys please thank her on my behalf 😳👿💃''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/biodun-okeowo-surprises-ijebuu-with.html

Kim Kardashian' planning a Valentine's Day celebration without Kanye West' amid 'divorce'

Kim Kardashian West is reportedly planning a Valentine's Day celebration without Kanye West after being seen stepping out without her wedding ring.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is said to have very little contact with her musician husband, 43, and is to spend the day of romance with their kids, North, seven, Saint, five, Chicago, three, Psalm, 21 months, and other family.

An insider told PEOPLE: 'Kim is great. She has a Valentine's Day celebration planned with her kids and family. She likes to make it special for the kids. 

'She doesn't have any contact with Kanye. It's obvious that she is just focused on the future.'

It was recently claimed that Kanye is 'less than thrilled' that his divorce from the reality star, 40, will be broadcast on TV. The final series of KUWTK airs on March 18. 

The trainee lawyer will reportedly discuss the end of her marriage on the last series of the family's E! reality show and the Bound 2 star is not impressed.

A Page Six insider claimed that 'the Kardashians intend to go out with a bang. They've filmed Kim discussing her marriage problems. But everybody involved is on a nondisclosure agreement, because the finale won't screen until later in 2021.'

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/kim-kardashian-planning-valentines-day.html

Oyo leads, as Nigeria posts second highest Covid-19 deaths

Nigeria posted its second highest single day COVID-19 deaths on Friday, with Oyo State reporting the highest number of deaths.

According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, 24 deaths were recorded on Friday, the second highest in a single day since the pandemic broke in Nigeria in February 2020.

The highest single day deaths was 27, which was reported on January 29, 2021.

Oyo posted 10 COVID-19 deaths, the highest it has recorded in a day since the pandemic broke out. This takes Oyo’s total deaths to 104.

Lagos, the epicentre, recorded five deaths, taking its total to 362 deaths, while the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja posted three deaths, with its total now 137.

Taraba State recorded two deaths, taking its total to 17. Kaduna, Rivers, Ondo and Kwara reported one death each.

Total COVID-19 deaths in Kaduna stand at 58, Rivers, 87, Ondo, 56 and Kwara,44.

With Friday’s 24 new deaths, the nation’s total COVID-19 deaths now stand at 1,734.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/oyo-leads-as-nigeria-posts-second.html

Police arrest vulcanizer for r.a.ping, killing teenager in Yobe

The Police Command in Yobe on Friday said it arrested one Sani Sale, a vulcanizer, for allegedly raping and killing a 15-year-old girl in Gadaka town, Fika Local Government Area of Yobe. 

The Command’s Spokesman, ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu.

He said the incident occurred on February 10 at about 7 am, when Sale, 38, lured the teenager, a bean cake seller, into his residence under the pretext of buying the cake. 

Abdulkarim said Sale assaulted, abducted and r*ped the victim, who was later found dead in the suspect’s residence on February 11.

 “Immediately he committed the alleged crimes, Sale fled to Gombe and it was there our detectives trailed and arrested him.

“Preliminary investigation also shows that the suspect had divorced his wife. He took advantage of her absence to perpetrate the crime,” the spokesman said. Abdulkarim said the case would be transferred to the state CID, Damaturu, for discreet investigation and subsequent prosecution.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/police-arrest-vulcanizer-for-raping.html

Rare photo of BBN's Venita and her daughters

So rare and lovely!!!

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My life is in danger - Billionaire Ned Nwoko cries out

Billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko has raised an alarm over plans to assassinate him.

The former house of Representatives member made this known during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

According to him, the assassination plot had a connection with a piece of land in his community in Delta where he was building a university.

He also stated that a tussle about who becomes the next traditional ruler of his community was also another significant factor.

Nwoko disclosed that the assassination plot was exposed by one Mr. Ossy Bosah who was serving a jail term at Kuje Prison in Abuja.

His wife, Daniels was among those present at the briefing.

The former federal lawmaker said that Bosah was privileged to get wind of the plan from fellow inmates.

Following the exposition of the plot, Nwoko said that Bosah’s life was threatened via text messages, regretting that shortly after he was released from the prison, he died mysteriously.

According to him, an autopsy was being carried out to ascertain the cause of Bosah’s death.

 ”Bosah was able to get the information on social media and the attention of my wife, Regina, was drawn to it. I then reported the matter to the police and Department of State Security (DSS) and they went and interviewed the inmates involved,” he said.

The inmates mentioned the name of one businessman who deals in the oil and gas sector as the master minder.

Speaking further, he said the family of the late inmate would have been at this conference but due to fear for their lives, they refused to come.

He said though security around him and his family had been tightened, the press conference was necessary to let the world know of the threat.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/my-life-is-in-danger-billionaire-ned.html

No hardworking man gives his woman 24 hours attention – Muma Gee's ex, Prince Eke says

Lmao.. Nollywood actor and Muma Gee's ex, Prince Oluebube Eke has told women that no hardworking man can give them 24 hours attention and then, they shouldn't let jobless people make them feel their man loves them less. LOL.

He disclosed this on his insta-story.

He wrote; ”No hardworking man gives his woman 24 hours attention, don’t let jobless people make you feel like your man doesn’t love you.” 

But i think this is a known fact now. 24 hours attention kwa? Lmaooo.. My friend go and work for 24 hours jare, lol.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/no-hardworking-man-gives-his-woman-24.html

Twitter user expose cheating girlfriend after overhearing her conversation with friend in a taxi

 A man known as Sean Kessie took to his twitter page to reveal the conversation of a cheating girlfriend and her friends which he overheard in a taxi.

From his tweet, it was noted that the boyfriend works with GTBank marian branch in Calabar.

He overheard the girl telling her friend she sleeps with her boyfriend's friend once the boyfriend goes to work.

The man from the conversation, gathered the names of everyone involved in the scandal and shared it on twitter: 

Another Twitter user who went to the New Generation bank branch, informed Emeka about his alleged girlfriend's conversation in a taxi and this led to a breakup. 

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/02/twitter-user-expose-cheating-girlfriend.html