Friend’s death: Police frees US lady after 44 days in detention

The police in Lagos on Thursday released an American lady, Kari R’ouke, who was arrested and kept in custody over the death of her Nigerian host, Ayomide Michael.

R’ouke’s lawyer, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), announced his client’s release in a statement on Thursday.

The American, who was picked at the airport on February 9 while making her way out of Nigeria, spent about 44 days in the police cell in Lagos.

Her lawyer had raised the alarm over her continued detention by the police, saying he was “scared that something devastating may happen to Kari Ann R’ouke if she is not released forthwith.”

Adegboruwa said the police refused to release the American despite that the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions said there was no prima facie case against her and three others.

The American was said to have arrived in Nigeria on January 22, 2021 on the invitation of the late Michael.

She and Michael were said to have lodged in a hotel on Victoria Island on the same day, while Michael “became unconscious and lifeless” in the early hours of February 8.

After intercepting R’ouke at the airport, the police had submitted a case file to the Lagos DPP, seeking legal advice on the possibility of prosecuting her and three Nigerians for murder.

But a certified true copy of the DPP legal advice sighted by our correspondent indicated that the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs A. O. Adeyemi, on behalf of the state’s Attorney General, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), advised against the prosecution of the American and other suspects, citing insufficient facts to sustain murder charges.

Reacting to the eventual release of the American on Thursday, Adegboruwa, in a statement, appealed to the police to show greater respect for the rights of citizens.

He said, “This case has shown the intolerable level of impunity prevalent within the law enforcement agencies, whereby the police did not comply with a valid directive of the Ministry of Justice, which is the body recognised by the law for the prosecution of suspects.

“Kari Ann R’ouke was still being detained even after the police got the legal advice since March 5, 2021.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/friends-death-police-frees-us-lady.html

My house marked for demolition for political reasons, Okorocha’s spokesman cries out

The Owerri building of the spokesperson of a former governor of Imo state, Sam Onwuemeodo, has been marked for demolition by officials of the state government.

Onwuemeodo, who served Rochas Okorocha as Chief Press Secretary between 2013 and 2019 is currently the ex-governor’s Special Adviser on Media.

Onwuemeodo, who spoke with The Punch in Owerri on Thursday, said the Governor Hope Uzodinma-led administration was “politically victimizing him”.

He said that the only reason his building was marked for demolition was because he “is associated with Okorocha politically”.

He said, “They have marked the house where I have been living with my family for demolition. As of now, nobody has told me the reason for marking my house for demolition.

“On Friday, March 19, 2021, someone called and told me to be very careful, that the government has decided to demolish my house. That by Tuesday, March 23, 2021, my house would be marked for demolition. And to avoid making it look personal, they would also mark other houses around my own.

“Following this information, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, I decided not to leave the house early. By 11.22 am, two Hummer buses with tinted glasses came and parked in front of my gate. I decided only to watch them. The two buses were filled with young men I wouldn’t like to describe as thugs and about six hefty men in Mobile Police uniform, fully armed.

“In 2011, when Owelle Okorocha became governor, I applied again and in 2013, a land was approved for me and I paid all the necessary fees and my receipts are intact. In other words, the land was not donated or “dashed” to me. I applied to the Ministry of Lands as a bonafide citizen of the state.

“I got the allocation and paid the needed or demanded fees. I have been living in the house with my family. Let the governor or his government tell the world why he wants to demolish my house. But if it is because of my working relationship with Okorocha, they have lost it entirely.”

Reacting, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Oguwike Nwachuku said, “This government is not interested in any political vendetta and has never been after anybody. On the contrary, the government will protect every citizen of the state who does the right thing in line with the rule of law.

“Those who deliberately build at places in violation of the Owerri master plan should not expect government to protect them or the people to clap for them.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/my-house-marked-for-demolition-for.html

Bandits kill 20 vigilantes, soldier in Niger... SSG also confirms

Bandits have ambushed and killed 20 vigilantes in Kotonkoro village of Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State.

A reliable source close to the community also said the bandits on Wednesday night attacked a military base, killed one soldier and injured another.

The attack is coming barely three weeks after Governor Abubakar Sani Bello visited the vigilante group and assured that government would equip them with high caliber weapons to enable them take the fight to the bandits.

Commandant of the vigilantes in the local government, Abu Hashimu, confirmed the killings.

“The slain vigilantes were returning from search operation when they were ambushed. 16 of them were killed on the spot while the bandits pursued four others who tried to escape and gunned them down also.”

He said the bodies of the deceased have been recovered and buried, adding that a joint security operation consisting of military and vigilantes has begun manhunt for the bandits.

It was further gathered that the combine security team has entered the Dutse Magajiya forest.

Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, confirmed the killings of the 20.

Matane also said the military post in the area was attacked and “we lost one soldier.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/bandits-kill-20-vigilantes-soldier-in.html

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister slams Isreal Adesanya HARD over r3pe threat

UFC star Israel Adesanya has been slammed by New Zealand’s deputy prime minister for making ‘flippant comments’ about r3pe after sending a grim taunt to a rival fighter.

The middleweight champion has received significant backlash for his offensive video after hitting out at Kevin Holland by saying in a now-deleted Instagram post: “Bro, I will f***ing r3pe you.”

And the New Zealander has now been criticised by his own country’s deputy prime minister Grant Robertson, who has taken a dim view on his words and appeared to call on the UFC to take action against him.

“There is never a time to make flippant comments about r3pe. It’s just not something anybody should do.”

“I’m sure Israel understands that. I believe he has deleted the tweet in question. It will be up to the UFC as to what they do.

“But I would certainly be making clear to him, and to anybody actually, that we have to take r3pe seriously.

“It’s not an issue that anyone should be making jokes or flippant comments about at all.”

Adesanya, who was born in Nigeria but has been a New Zealand citizen since he was 10, did not respond to the comments directly but appeared unperturbed by the criticism.

He tweeted a gif alongside the words, “Incoming click bait NZ media in 3, 2, 1… This is what it’s all about…CLOUT!!”

This is not the first time the 31-year-old has landed himself in hot water for disrespectful comments.

Last February he had to issue an apology after saying his then-upcoming opponent Yoel Romero would ‘crumble like the twin towers’ against him and vowed to be ‘more careful with my words in the future’.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/new-zealand-deputy-prime-minister-slams.html

Police hunt Lagos party organiser as two men die over lover

The Lagos State Police Command has started an investigation into the killing of two friends at a party in the Mafoluku area of Oshodi, Lagos State.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police were searching for the party organiser to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of the friends.

Punch Metro gathered that 35-year-old Segun Afuye went to a naming ceremony with his friend, Sodiq Elewure, on Wednesday.

Afuye was said to have discovered that Elewure was allegedly having an affair with his girlfriend, identified simply as Kafayat.

An argument reportedly ensued between the two friends, as Afuye allegedly stabbed Elewure with a broken bottle in the neck.

The victim died on the spot.

A mob was said to have attacked Afuye and beaten him to a pulp.

The police spokesperson, Adejobi, said policemen attempted to save Afuye, adding that he died in a hospital.

He said, “There was a party yesterday (Wednesday) around the Mafoluku area of Oshodi and the two friends were there. One Segun Afuye stabbed his friend to death and immediately an angry mob lynched him.

“He was critically injured, rescued by the police from the place, but he gave up the ghost in the hospital. Preliminary investigation shows that they were fighting on the issue of girlfriend and that was what led to the hot argument before Afuye stabbed his friend.

“The two of them are dead, but the matter is under investigation. We are looking for the person who arranged the party to know if that was what led to their death or there was more to the story, to curtail any further ugly occurrence.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/police-hunt-lagos-party-organiser-as.html

Nigeria records 97 new Covid-19 cases, total now 162,275

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 97 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 162,275.

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

“97 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-50 Kaduna-12 FCT-10 Bayelsa-8 Imo-3 Kwara-3 Bauchi-2 Osun-2 Akwa Ibom-1 Edo-1 Kano-1 Ogun-1 Oyo-1 Plateau-1 Zamfara-1.”

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SARS killed my son over recharge cards – Father tells Oyo panel

Kolawole Owoade, the father of late Adewale Owoade, on Thursday, narrated how officials of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) murdered his son.

Owoade was led in evidence by his counsel, Diekola Rufai, when he appealed before the Oyo State Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality.

The father, according to NAN, said the police unit shot his son in the back with the bullet perforating his stomach and intestine.

The complainant recalled that the incident occured in January 2006 when one Lasunkanmi, their neighbour, accused Adewale of stealing recharge cards.

Lasunkanmi invited the operatives to search the house where the Owoades lived with other tenants.

“Adewale panicked, ran out of the room and was shot by an official of SARS called Kola. The SARS officials also followed us to the hospital he later died”, the father said.

The death certificate, medical report and receipt of other expenses incurred by the family were admitted as exhibits by the panel.

Owoade added that Adewale’s mother became seriously ill as a result of shock. He appealed for fairness in the matter.

The father demanded N50million damages for the surgical operation on his wife and for other payments made before the demise of his son.

The prosecuting counsel, Matthew Oje, told the panel that after the incident, SARS frustrated all efforts made by the family to get justice.

The panel chairman, retired Justice Badejoko Adeniji adjourned the matter until April 14, 2021.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/sars-killed-my-son-over-recharge-cards.html

Adamawa Poly shut as celebration turns violent

The Adamawa State Polytechnic Yola (SPY) has been shut down.

This followed violence, which resulted from what was supposed to be a celebration by some graduating students.

The students were said to have taken to the busy street along which the main campus is located in Jimeta on Thursday afternoon, causing obstruction and prompting intervention from security operatives.

The security operatives, in a joint police-military operation, reportedly fired tear gas to disperse the increasingly unruly youths who piped low only to go wild later and to destroy valuable campus structures.

Management of the polytechnic announced its closure late on Thursday “for security reasons” and asked students to leave campus.

A statement signed by the registrar of the Polytechnic, Mrs Rebecca Kinjir, instructed students who were yet to finish their examination to hold on till after easter break.

Rector of the polytechnic, Professor Ibrahim Umar, who spoke to newsmen late on Thursday, specified that the final year students destroyed a 500-seat multipurpose lecture theatre, Students’ Union Government building and a male hostel during the “unprovoked riot” sparked by revelry and celebration by outgoing students.

He explained, “Outgoing students usually celebrate what they call signing out. Each department celebrates this signing out. They usually go round the campus in celebration. The departments started this on Monday after finishing their exams, that is second semester exam.

“After their exams, Science Laboratory Technology students went to the football pitch to celebrate, but the security men reported to me that what they were doing is going to create problems because they were taking bottles of beer and smoking.

“I asked them to call the union leaders of the department. When the union leaders came, we told them that what they were doing is illegal. We asked them to stop the signing out immediately.

“The Students Affairs Division issued a circular that there should be no more signing out. But this morning when we came in, students from Crime Department also finished their exam around 10:00am and they started celebrating the so called signing out and security personnel, civil defence and the students’ union president told them to stop because there was a circular to that effect.

“They started throwing stones at the security personnel. Along the line, they damaged the car of the student union president. From there, they mobilized themselves. They went out of the school premises although security men tried to stop them.

“They became agitated and chased the security men. They came out and moved up to the roundabout. We invited security personnel of Operation Farauta who chased them back to the campus using teargas.

“They mobilized again and security men started throwing teargas at them. The students in turn threw stones at the security personnel. But unfortunately, the security men were very few so they couldn’t confront the students.

“The police sent for reinforcements but before the reinforcement came, the students started serious destruction. They damaged the school’s 500 capacity multipurpose lecture theatre, they burnt the students union building completely and burnt part of Block E, that is male hostel.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/adamawa-poly-shut-as-celebration-turns.html

Man who ‘criticized Buhari’ clocks one year in detention, presidency reacts

The Presidency has reacted to reports that a Nigerian pharmacist, Solomon Akuma, has been remanded in prison for criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari.

A report by Sahara Reporters disclosed that Solomon has been in detention for over a year for criticising Buhari.

He appeared in court on Wednesday, March 24, but was denied bail.

However, reacting, Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad said contrary to the claim, Solomon was arraigned in court for saying he would pay an assassin to kill President Buhari and his former Chief of Staff.

Bashir on his Twitter page wrote: “For criticizing Buhari? No, a few 100s criticize the President on daily, nothing has ever happened to them.

“For Akuma, it is not an issue of criticism, he publicly said that he will pay an assassin to kill the President and late CoS. We all ought to know, there is a price for that.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/man-who-criticized-buhari-clocks-one.html

Davido customizes a blanket with his son, Ifeanyi’s photo

Davido has shared a new photo of his son customized on a blanket.

In a new post he shared on his Instastory, Davido was seen covering one of his seats in his private jet with a huge blanket customized with the face of his son with Chioma, Ifeanyi.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/davido-customizes-blanket-with-his-son.html

Akiolu: My experience after taking AstraZeneca Vaccine

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu has said he felt no side effect after taking the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

He urged all Lagosians to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccination opportunity provided by the State government across 88 healthcare centres in Lagos.

Speaking after receiving the Astrazeneca vaccine, Akiolu told residents to disregard the false information about the vaccine, emphasising that the process was necessary to prevent a further spread of the deadly disease.

“I have taken the vaccine. I feel very good and there are no side effects. You can all see that I am hale and hearty.

“I encourage all our market leaders, community development associations and other elders to encourage their people to visit the vaccination centres,” Akiolu said.

The Royal Father advised that all those already vaccinated not let down their guard, but continue to observe the COVID-19 guidelines by wearing face masks, observing physical distancing, washing their hands with soap and running water as well as using hand sanitisers.

Akiolu envisaged that with the vaccination and observance of the COVID-19 protocols, the state and nation would continually witness a rapid decline of the disease.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/akiolu-my-experience-after-taking.html

Mide Martins causes a stir as she dazzles in new photo

Nollywood actress, Mide Martins has caused a stir on social media after she shared a new photo of herself.

The actress stunned in an adorable outfit as she donned a red top with matching nails and a pair of jeans. 

She advised her fans to look out for themselves as they help their friends out because some people are not willing to walk a step for you even though you have broken your back for them.

Her post attracted the attention of celebrities and fans as they trooped under her post and gushed over her.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/mide-martins-causes-stir-as-she-dazzles.html

Two brothers to die by hanging for stealing in Ondo

Two brothers, Isaac Sunday and Isaac Lucky, as well as their accomplice, Ovie Nana Friday, have been sentenced to death by hanging for stealing.

They were said to have committed the offence in December 2013 by robbing many residents of Bolorunduro in Ondo state.

The convicts were said to have used dangerous weapons to steal mobile phones, motorcycle, cash and other valuables.

They were first arraigned on a five-count charge to include conspiracy and armed robberies.

The charges were later amended to six.

The Prosecution led by Chief Legal Officer in the Ondo state Ministry of Justice, Olusegun Akeredolu, called four witnesses and tendered confessional statements of the accused which were admitted after trial within trial.

The defendants represented by Mr Samson Iluyemi testified for themselves but tendered no exhibit.

Trial Judge, Justice Yemi Fasanmi, said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubts.

He sentenced the two brothers and their accomplice to death by hanging.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/two-brothers-to-die-by-hanging-for.html

Customs officer drowns in boat accident while chasing smugglers

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, on Wednesday, said it lost an officer in a boat mishap on Monday.

The Public Relations Officer, Idaho Sulaiman, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos.

He said the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on March 22, while operatives of the command, Akere Surveillance/Monitoring team under Idiroko Outstation, were acting on credible information along Vawhe-Isalu creeks.

Mr Sulaiman said the team, led by Inspector of Customs (IC) Ajayi A.S., had the mishap while trying to intercept a boat suspected to be carrying smuggled items.

“The accident resulted in the death of Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) Aliyu AA by drowning.

“The body of the deceased was found underneath the river with the assistance of villagers around the axis.

“The body was taken to General Hospital Badagry and later deposited at the mortuary, having been certified dead by the doctor on call.

“The corpse was transported by air on-board MAX air airline to Kano on March 23, on the request of the family of the deceased,” he said.

He said the deceased, who hailed from Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina, was born on July 10, 1987.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/customs-officer-drowns-in-boat-accident.html

Lazio midfielder, Guerini dies at 19 after car accident in Italy

Lazio midfielder Daniel Guerini has tragically died at the age of 19.

Italian media reported on Wednesday night that the teenager had passed away following a car accident in Rome.

Guerini played for Lazio’s Primavera youth team after joining from Torino in January, while he also previously spent time with SPAL and Fiorentina as well as representing Italy at Under-15 and Under-16 level.

“Still incredulous and shocked by pain, the President, the men and women of the Lazio Sports Club gather around the family of the young Daniel Guerini,” Lazio tweeted on Thursday.

Fiorentina posted: “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Lazio youngster Daniel Guerini, a member of the Fiorentina youth academy in 2018/19 and 2019/20.

“The thoughts of President Commisso and everyone at the club are with the Guerini family at this extremely difficult time.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/lazio-midfielder-guerini-dies-at-19.html

Chrissy Teigen deletes her Twitter account due to ‘negativity’

TV personality and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen has deleted her Twitter account after being left “deeply bruised” by “negativity” on the platform.

Teigen is known for her colourful social media presence and often shared intimate details of her life with her millions of followers.

The 35-year-old wife of award-winning singer John Legend was widely praised for sharing details about the loss of the couple’s baby during her pregnancy last year.

She announced her departure from Twitter with a thread on Thursday, telling fans it was “time to say goodbye”.

Teigen said she had “killed herself” over mistakes on social media and urged her followers to “never forget that your words matter”.

She has deactivated her account, which had 13.7 million followers.

Teigen said: “Hey. For over 10 years, you guys have been my world. I honestly owe so much to this world we have created here. I truly consider so many of you my actual friends.

“But it’s time for me to say goodbye. This no longer serves me as positively as it serves me negatively, and I think that’s the right time to call something.

“My life goal is to make people happy. The pain I feel when I don’t is too much for me. I’ve always been portrayed as the strong clap back girl but I’m just not.”

Teigen, who has two children with Legend, 42, said she has “learned an incredible amount” from her time on Twitter, telling her followers: “Please know all I ever cared about was you!!!”

She said “one thing I haven’t learned is how to block out the negativity,” adding she was “sensitive”.

Teigen said: “I don’t wanna be this way! I just am! But I love you guys and I cherish our time together, I truly do. I also hate you.

“I encourage you to know and never forget that your words matter. No matter what you see, what that person portrays, or your intention. For years I have taken so many small, 2-follower count punches that at this point, I am honestly deeply bruised.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/chrissy-teigen-deletes-her-twitter.html

Reactions as Nigeria is listed 2nd Happiest Country In Africa

Lmaooo.... Nigerians have reacted has Nigeria is listed as the second Happiest Country in Africa.

According to Africa Facts Zone on Twitter, Mauritius is the only country where its citizens are happier than Nigerians. 

This made many kick against the list, calling it inaccurate.

The list and reactions below.... 

However, some Nigerians completely disregarded the list and disagreed with Africa Facts Zone that they are a happy nation as some of them cited various sufferings the citizenry is going through.

See some reactions below;

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/reactions-as-nigeria-is-listed-2nd.html

Buhari’s son Yusuf set to marry Kano princess, Zahra Bayero

Yusuf Buhari, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Zahra Bayero, the daughter of Emir of Bichi in Kano State Nasir Bayero, are set to tie the knot.

Daily Nigerian reports that the wedding ceremony will take place “in the next two to three months”.

“Preparations are on top gear for the grand event. As the tradition provides, the parents of the groom have met with the parents of the bride to express Yusuf’s interest in marrying Zahra,” Daily Nigerian reported.

It was also reported that the event would have taken place earlier but for the absence of the groom’s mother, Aisha Buhari, who recently returned from a six-month trip to Dubai.

“Now that his mother returned a few weeks to Ramadan [Muslim holy month], it is clear the wedding will take place after Sallah holidays.” a source said.

Zahra is currently a bachelor’s student in the United Kingdom, studying architecture, while Yusuf is a 2016 graduate of the University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/buharis-son-yusuf-set-to-marry-kano.html

“I still kneel before my husband” – Tanzanian President says

Recently sworn–in President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu, has noted that she is submissive and kneels before her husband when she was even vice president and nothing will change as President.

Samia Suluhu became the first female president of the East African country after the death of President John Magufuli.

According to her, her gesture of kneeling before her husband is not out of inferiority, but out of love, affection and respect.

She stated that this tradition should not be discarded, as it strengthens the family bond and ensures that children are brought up with good manners.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/03/i-still-kneel-before-my-husband.html

Video: Lateef Adedimeji twerks for his alleged lover, Mo bimpe

It was Mo Bimpe's birthday yesterday and her alleged lover, Lateef Adedimeji twerked for her.

Well we are free to call them best friends, it's how they refer to themselves even tho we know the koko, lol. To brighten up her day, the actor decided to twerk for her.

Watch the video of the actor twerking for his girl below. Oh I said that? Lol.

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