Super Eagles moves up to 32 in FIFA ranking

Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles are now rated as the 32nd best football playing nation in the world.

The 2013 African champions climbed four places in April’s rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association on Thursday.

In the month under review, Nigeria garnered 1487 points to become the third-best team on the continent after overtaking Algeria and Morocco.

This leap is not far- fetched from the country’s impressive results during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Lesotho.

Paul Onuachu’s last-gasp header helped Rohr’s team silence the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo. Three days later, they defeated Thabo Senong’s Crocodiles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Despite dropping two places, Senegal are ranked first in Africa and 22nd in the world with 1542 points while Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles – who are unmoved – remained 26th globally and second in Africa after accruing 1512 points.

Guinea Bissau are the biggest mover in April – moving a massive eleven places to the 108th position in the world while Nambia are ranked 111th with a 10-place move.

For Africa Cup of Nations debutants Comoros, losing 4-0 to Mohamed Salah’s Egypt on the last day of their Afcon qualification drop a place in the ratings – to be ranked no. 36 in Africa and 131st worldwide.

The order of the top six has not changed, with Belgium leading the pack while France, Brazil, England, Portugal and Spain follow in that order

European side Armenia (90, +9) are the most improved side in terms of points thanks to a gain of 40.28 points, while African side Malawi (115, +8), Cape Verde (73, +7), and Ethiopia (140, +6), also made significant progress.

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Ibadan man, Ahmed Saka burns ex-lover, 2 children to death

A man, identified as Ahmed Saka, has killed his ex-lover, Mutiat Oladele and her two children by setting her room ablaze.

The incident happened on Wednesday night at Shogoye, Idi-Arere area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

It was gathered that Mutiat and Saka, had been lovers before the woman broke up the relationship.

Saka had allegedly threatened to end his life and that of Mutiat for ending the relationship with him and later carried out the act at midnight.

It was further gathered that three other children also sustained varying degree of injury as a result of the fire.

The children are currently receiving treatment at Anglican Diocese Hospital, Molete.

The man later died in the aftermath of the arson.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the incident on Thursday.

“They are concubine; the man went to set the house of his ex-lover ablaze because the woman said she was no longer interested in the relationship.

“The woman and her two children died as a result of the incident.

“The man that set the house ablaze died later while three other children sustain injury and are being treated at the hospital.

Fadeyi said that further investigation was going on the matter.

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Davido’s lawyer talks about Chioma blocking him on Instagram

Davido's lawyer, Bobo Ajudua has addressed issues concerning Chioma blocking him on Instagram.

He took to his Instagram page to answer some questions ‘troubling’ his fans about his relationship with his clients, some issues about his personal life and his experience on the job.

A fan then asked him about the relationship with Davido’s estrange girlfriend Chioma and why he thinks might be the reason why Chioma blocked him on Instagram,

 “Why did chioma block you??? Y arent you guys friends again“

In his response to the question, Prince revealed this won’t be the first time Chioma is blocking him on social media. He said every time they fight or argue, she stands to block him, but this one seems to be very strange as he knows he is cool her the mother of one. He stated;

''You see why I say I’m afraid of people. Uhm, she’s blocked me before like 2 to 3 times. We argue a lot but I come with brother/sister relationship. She’s legit like a sister to me (when we are not fighting). This particular one, I’m not sure. Let’s hope I find out soon.''

He also went on to revealed how Davido always tries to involve himself with him and Chioma knowing the kind of relationship that exist between as a brother and sister affair.

''The funny thing is whenever we fight and I report to David, he’s like ‘I beg you people shouldn’t involve me in your wahala. Sha find way settle am, she’s your younger sister''

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/davidos-lawyer-talks-about-chioma.html

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde dazzles in PINK [photos]

So gorg! One more photo below...

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Woman with the world's longest nails cuts them after nearly 30 years

A woman who held the Guinness World Record for the world's longest fingernails has cut them short after almost 30 years of growing.

Ayanna Williams from Houston, Texas, entered the Guinness World Records in 2017, for the 'longest nails on a pair of hands'. 

At the time, her nails measured a combined 18ft in length. Before the trim they were 24ft long, with the longest individual nail measuring 38in. 

Ayanna, who needed to have professional cut the nails with an electronic rotary cutter due to the scale and thickness, admitted it was a 'relief' to have the nails gone.

It also means she will be able to do every day tasks like wash the dishes and change the bed for the first time in years.   

Speaking to Guinness World Records, Ayanna said: 'The last time I measured my nails the longest one was 38 inches.  

'I get so many different kinds of reactions from growing my nails, it's unbelievable. The majority are good, people are excited and they don't know what to think or say actually because it's something you don't see on the norm.

'I'm going to always be the queen with or without my nails because my nails don't make me, I make my nails.'

Ayanna joked that her mother thought her nails were long when they were just 2in at the beginning of her attempt to grow them.

She admitted that she was worried about breaking a nail before having them cut and that she will miss having them - despite taking more than 20 hours and two bottles of nail polish to manicure.

The nail artist said she would encourage others who wants to grow their nails because everybody should be allowed to be themselves. 

'If you want to grow your nails long, do it. Why not?,' Ayanna said.

'It's your life do it. The main thing is don't worry about what people say because people are going to talk at the end of the day, if you're doing good or doing bad.

'If you want to grow your nails do it. I'll encourage you, hit me up. You know where to find me.' 

She used an electronic device to trim each of Ayanna's nails. 

Ayanna said she felt 'relieved' to have her nails cut, saying: 'My knuckles seem like they just loosened up.'

The great-grandmother added that she's excited to see her nails on display, and is happy for Guinness and Ripley to own them because it's history for her children.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/woman-with-worlds-longest-nails-cuts.html

Final year Uniport student reportedly collapses, dies days after writing exam

A beautiful final year student of the University of Port Harcourt has been confirmed dead.

The lady whose name was simply given as Gloria died a few days after writing her first-semester exam.

 She was a student of the Faculty of Agriculture of the university and before losing her life, she initially collapsed in her room.

At the time of this report, the actual cause of death wasn’t known however, posts and comments by fellow colleagues suggested that she died as a result of school stress.

See posts made by her colleagues below;

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/final-year-uniport-student-reportedly.html

12-year-old boy dies after jumping from 15-story apartment building

A 12-year-old boy jumped from the roof of an Upper East Side building in New York City on Tuesday, killing himself.

The unidentified boy landed on a parked car when he leapt from the roof of the 15-story apartment building at 1045 Park Avenue. 

The NYPD tells DailyMail.com they responded to the scene following a 911 call around 3:45pm. 

The NYPD won't reveal more details while it investigates.

While the police haven't released details, the apparent suicide comes at a time when mental health professionals have expressed worry over the effects of a year's worth of lockdown - and no school - on younger people. 

Officers came across an unconscious and unresponsive male with body trauma atop of a car.

The boy landed on a parked car, shattering the front window of the vehicle according to the New York Post.

EMS was called to the scene and transported the boy to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to the police. A medical examiner will determine cause of death. 

The NYPD did not officially reveal the age of the victim as the investigation is ongoing. 

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/12-year-old-boy-dies-after-jumping-from.html

Piers Morgan slams Khloe Kardashian for 'blowing scam' after leaked unedited photo

Piers Morgan has taken aim at the entire Kardashian clan, with Good American entrepreneur Khloe Kardashian first in the firing line.

The former Good Morning Britain star, 56, has accused the mum-of-one, 36, of blowing the family's "scam" after her unedited picture was leaked online.

Over the weekend, a picture of Khloe in a bikini was shared online without her authorisation, only for her team to request the image be removed.

Depicting Khloe in a leopard print bikini by the poolside, the reality star looked naturally radiant in the unedited snapshot.

In his latest column for MailOnline, Piers suggested the sharing of the candid image would have "horrified" Khloe, claiming her other images have been heavily edited.

"The photo of Khloé Kardashian in a leopard print bikini that's gone viral this week is truly jaw-dropping," he wrote.

"Because it's real. No filters, no airbrushing, little make-up, hair scraped back in a ponytail - just a picture of how Ms Kardashian actually looks."

Piers then went to compare the image to the other bikini photos shared on her social media, saying "her waistline is significantly less defined, her curves less dramatic and her skin not so impossibly smooth".

The broadcaster suggested the picture was "refreshingly normal" compared to her other bikini photos, which he claimed were "substantially worked on".

"With one carelessly released genuine photo, the scam's been blown," Piers added.

Khloe's team requested the picture be taken down after it was posted online, explaining it had been shared with the public "unlawfully".

Khloe's grandmother MJ Shannon had taken the picture during a private family gathering.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/piers-morgan-slams-khloe-kardashian-for.html

We didn’t detain or torture Buhari’s late official driver – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied it tortured Sa’idu Afaka, the President’s official driver to death.

Public Relations Officer, Department of State Services, National Headquarters, Dr Peter Afunanya, said this in a statement late Wednesday evening.

It reads: “The Department of State Services (DSS) denies the misleading news by saharareporters that it tortured Sa’idu Afaka, the President’s official driver to death.

“While the said driver was never arrested or detained by the Service, it is a known fact that it does not torture suspects.

“Itss suspect handling method is usually in compliance with the tenets of criminal justice administration system and democracy.

“It may be recalled that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, had on 6th April, 2021 announced the passing of Afaka after a prolonged illness as well as the condolences of the President to his family.

“The public should, therefore, disregard the fake news spewed by the online platform.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/we-didnt-detain-or-torture-buharis-late.html

Tuface Idibia and Pero Adeniyi celebrate their son as he turns 9

Tuface Idibia and Pero Adeniyi's youngest son is 9 today.

And the proud parents took to their respective Instagram pages to celebrate him.

See their posts below...

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PDP moves to reconcile Fayose,Governor Makinde

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has plans to organise a South West stakeholders meeting towards resolving the crisis in the zone, ahead of its zonal congresses.

PDP said this in a statement submitted by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja.

Ologbondiyan said the NWC had scaled up reconciliation processes in the South West after an extensive meeting.

“Consequent upon this, the NWC further resolved that a meeting comprising of the national chairman, deputy national chairman, national secretary, Sen. Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation and strategic committee, Gov. Seyi Makinde and former Gov. Ayo Fayose, be held immediately for urgent resolution of all issues concerning the South West,” he said.

In recent times, PDP is faced with a leadership crisis over the authentic party leader in South West.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/pdp-moves-to-reconcile-fayosegovernor.html

Prince William ‘auditioned’ Kate Middleton to be his wife and working royal

Prince William 'auditioned' Kate Middleton before asking her to marry him, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke reportedly wanted to make sure she'd be a right fit for the Royal Family and be prepared for the highs and lows of royal life.

Before the pair married in April 2011, William had known Kate for almost 10 years after they met as students at St Andrews.

Royal expert Robert Lacey claimed he felt he had to 'audition' his wife before he proposed while appearing on The Day Will and Kate Got Married on ITV.

He said he was 'auditioning' her for her future role as Duchess.

He explained: "It's been said that William was auditioning Catherine for her future role.

"And I think there's a truth to that. William is the future King of Britain and the Commonwealth and, like it or not, part of his job was to choose a consort who would do the job well."

After the couple dating for four years, they briefly split up in 2007, which royal expert Katie Nicholls says the prince initiated.

"It was William who instigated that split," she said. "Kate wanted a sense of commitment and at that point in time, William wasn't able to give it to her."

Mr Lacey also claimed in his 2020 book, the Battle of Brothers, that Prince William dumped Kate over the phone while she was working as an accessories buyer for Jigsaw.

However, they got back together after a couple of months.

The Queen is reported to have advised Kate to get involved with charities and the Duchess started working for Starlight, which works with terminally ill children.

Addressing their break-up in their 2010 engagement interview, William said: "We were sort of both finding ourselves as such and being different characters and stuff, it was very much trying to find our own way and we were growing up."

Additionally, Kate Middleton said it was difficult not to be "consumed" by the relationship at first.

Giving insight into how she dealt with the split, she added: "At the time, I wasn't very happy about it but actually it made me a stronger person.

"You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn't realised, or I think you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you are younger and I really valued that time for me as well although I didn't think it at the time. Looking back on it."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/prince-william-auditioned-kate.html

Pregnant mother of eight stabs husband to death in Delta

A pregnant mother of eight children, identified simply as Dada, has been arrested for stabbing her husband, Jonathan, to death in the Otomi community, Uwheru, in the Ughelli Local Government Area of the Delta State.

It was gathered that the suspect returned late from work on Monday, April 5, 2021, when an argument ensued between her and her husband.

Punch Metro learnt that the argument degenerated into a fight and the woman allegedly stabbed the deceased with a knife.

An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the deceased had warned the woman against coming home late.

The eyewitness stated, “The wife used to come home late from work and the husband had warned her to stop. On the date of the incident, the wife came home late as usual and the husband accused her of flouting his instructions.

“They started arguing on the matter, but all of a sudden, the wife took a knife and started chasing the husband till she stabbed him to death.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/pregnant-mother-of-eight-stabs-husband.html

Breaking: Again, gunmen attack Imo police station, kidnap cop, injure others

Fear continues to pervade the atmosphere in Imo State as gunmen in the early hours of Thursday attacked the Mbieri Divisional Police Headquarters situated in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state.

Punch correspondent gathered from an indigene of Mbieri that the fleeing gunmen struck around 1am and immediately released the suspects in custody in the police facility.

The gunmen also took away the phones belonging to suspects and the police operatives at the Division.

But a police source at Division told punch correspondent that the gunmen were repelled by the policemen on duty.

The police source said “We resisted them but they overpowered us. They had more sophisticated weapons. They took all the phones they saw, released the suspects when they gained access and vandalised the police building.”

The source confided in punch correspondent that the attackers kidnapped one police officer and injured two other cops.

A community leader, Nokey Ebikam, said  the police divisional headquarters was not burnt.

According to him, the gunmen didn’t raze the police facility but freed the suspects in detention after vandalising the Division.

Another indigene of the area, Darlington Irobi, confirmed the attack on the police facility to punch correspondent.

He also disclosed that the suspects were freed by the rampaging gunmen.

Police spokesperson in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the attack on the police station when he was contacted by The Punch on Thursday morning.

He also confirmed that while one police officer was missing, two others where injured owing to the resistance put by the policemen on duty.

Ikeokwu, also confirmed that some suspects detained in the police facility were freed by the attackers.

He, however assured that the police authority in the state had commenced investigation into the attack, immediately.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/breaking-again-gunmen-attack-imo-police.html

PSG star, Neymar banned for two games

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has been suspended for two matches, following his red card against Lille last Saturday.

This means the Brazilian international will not feature for PSG when they tackle Strasbourg this weekend and Saint-Etienne on April 18, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has announced.

Neymar was sent off during PSG’s 1-0 home defeat following an altercation with Lille defender, Tiago Djalo, who was also dismissed.

Neymar and Djalo were given three-match bans, but with one of those games suspended.

PSG’s defeat against Lille means Mauricio Pochettino’s men are now three points behind Christophe Galtier’s side on the Ligue 1 table.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/psg-star-neymar-banned-for-two-games.html

Buhari’s 74 year-old minister Nanono marries 18 year-old girl

Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono, the 74 year-old minister of agriculture has reportedly married an 18 year-old lady from Kaduna.

The secret wedding happened on Saturday in Jere town of Kaduna State, with few people as witnesses, reported Daily Nigerian.

The young wife, identified as Rakiya, has just left school and has already settled in the minister’s Tamandu Close residence in Kano.

The newspaper said Nanono’s family kicked against the wedding on account of the 56 year-gap between them.

Little is known about Nanono’s family.

But according to his biography published by his ministry, he is married and has many children.

He was born in Tofai, Gabasawa Local government area of Kano State on 11 April 1946.

He is now the village head of Tofai.

He attended Zakirai and Gwarzo primary schools, Birnin kudu Secondary school, Government College Kano from there he proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1972.

In 1977, he obtained his Master’s Degree in public policy and Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison USA.

Nanono attended an Advanced Management Course at Harvard Business School, Boston Massachusetts in 1994.

He was a University lecturer, civil servant, a banker who rose to the position of Managing Director of African International Bank

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/buharis-74-year-old-minister-nanono.html

Body of missing Nigerian student Richard Okorogheye found in UK lake

The London Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the body found in a lake in Essex was that of a 19 year-old Nigerian student, Richard Okorogheye.

The teenager went missing from his home in Ladbroke Grove on Monday, 22 March.

Richard’s mum Evidence Joel, a nurse, reported him missing on Wednesday, 24 March to Met Police.

She was stunned by the initial indifference shown by the police.

One officer was quoted to have said “if you can’t find your son, how do you want the police to do so”.

On 5 April, at approximately 14:01hrs, the Met said they were informed by colleagues from Essex Police that the body of a man had been found in a lake in Epping Forest.

“Formal identification has now taken place and the body has been confirmed as that of 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye”, Met Police said on their website.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

“Richard’s death is being treated as unexplained and police do not believe, at this stage, that there was any third-party involvement”, the Met Police said on their website.

“A forensic post mortem took place on Wednesday, 7 April.

“The cause of death is pending whilst further investigations are carried out, however it found no evidence of physical trauma or assault.

Detective Superintendent Danny Gosling, Head of the Met’s Central West Public Protection Unit, said:

“My deepest sympathies go out to Richard’s family at this incredibly difficult time. This was not the outcome that any of us had hoped for and we will ensure that his grieving family are well-supported by specially trained officers”.

The investigation into the circumstances of Richard’s death is ongoing.

Richard was the only child of her mother.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/body-of-missing-nigerian-student.html

Oshoala undergoes surgery on injured leg

Super Falcons skipper Asisat Oshoala will be out of action for some time due to injury, her Spanish club Barcelona have confirmed.

The surgery was to correct the defect on her right foot.

“The player had been suffering from discomfort for a few weeks, which had caused her to miss a game, such as the one at Santa Teresa. The intervention was given by Dr. Dalmau, under the supervision of the Medical Services of FC Barcelona.

“The evolution of the player will mark her return to the field of play,” the club said in a statement.

Oshoala last played for Barcelona Femino in their UEFA Women’s Champions League match against Manchester City last week.

The former Arsenal and Liverpool Ladies striker scored all the important away goals in the 2-1 defeat to the English side as Barcelona cruise to the semifinal 4-2 on aggregate.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/oshoala-undergoes-surgery-on-injured-leg.html

Osinbajo decorates new IGP

Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has decorated Usman Alkali Baba with the rank of Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police.

The appointment which was announced by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, took immediate effect.

The Acting IGP replaced Mohammed Adamu whose tenure expired February 1, 2021, but had it extended for three months.

Until his appointment, Baba was a Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police.

In attendance at the decoration ceremony which took place at Vice President Conference Hall are the former IGP, Mohammed Adamu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu and his colleague in the office of the Vice President, Laolu Akande.

Also present is the Permanent Secretary, State House, Tijjani Umar and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/osinbajo-decorates-new-igp.html

Covid rule-breaker DIES after Philippines police 'made him do 300 squats as punishment'

A Filipino man has died after allegedly being forced to do 300 squat thrusts by police as punishment for breaking Covid rules in his home country.

Darren Manaog Penaredondo, 28, died in General Trias city, on the outskirts of the capital Manila, on April 3 - two days after he was caught by police buying a bottle of water from a local shop after the 6pm curfew. 

Partner Reichelyn Balce said he and a group of other curfew-breakers were forced to do 100 squat thrusts - but had to repeat the exercise if they failed to do it in unison.

By the time Mr Penaredondo arrived home the following morning, Ms Blace said he had performed 300 of the exercises and was barely able to walk. 

'When he came home on Friday, around 8am, he was assisted by a fellow quarantine violator who was arrested with him,' Ms Balce told local news site Rappler.

'I asked if he was beaten up. He just smiled but it was obvious he was in pain.'

Ms Blace said he was unable to stand for the rest of the day, and was crawling across the floor because his legs and knees hurt so much.

Then, while trying to use the bathroom, Mr Penaredondo began suffering seizures and had to be revived by a neighbour using CPR.

He regained consciousness for a short time afterwards, but eventually passed away around 10pm without ever reaching hospital.

Cousin Adrian Lucena announced the death on Facebook, writing: 'We love you so much. We will not allow those responsible to escape justice. 

'Sorry I can't go home because of these times. I love you so much.'

Rodolfo Cruz Jr, head of local village guard units, confirmed that Mr Penaredondo was arrested for breaching curfew on the night of April 1 - but said he was handed over to municipal police shortly afterwards.

Lieutenant Colonel Marlo Solero, head of the local police force, denied that squats are used as a punishment for curfew violators and said officers are supposed to give lectures to rule-breakers.

If police are found to have ordered Mr Penaredondo to do squats then it will not be tolerated, he added.

Mayor Ony Ferrer released a statement on Facebook as news of the death spread, pledging to carry out a full investigation.

'We want to know what really happened for the family’s sake,' he said. 

He added that he had been in contact with Mr Penaredondo's family to offer his condolences.

It comes as Rodrigo Duterte extended a lockdown by another week after an alarming spike in coronavirus infections in the Philippines.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/covid-rule-breaker-dies-after.html