No one can question First Lady’s role again, Tinubu says

A national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Thursday said the concerns by some individuals that the constitution did not recognise the role of First Lady had been “forever laid to rest” by the performance of the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari.

Tinubu said this in his remarks at the public presentation of Aisha’s biography, “Aisha Buhari: Being different,” written by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Administration and Women Affairs, Dr Hajo Sani.

The APC leader, who is the chairman of the occasion, said, “Given the First Lady’s achievements, no one can reasonably question the role of a First Lady any longer.

“Remember there were those who argued that the constitution does not assign an official role to the First Lady.

“Because of Dr. Mrs. Aisha Buhari, their concerns have been forever laid to rest.

“The First Lady has played an uplifting, unifying role both in symbol and substance.

“She has been a voice of conscience calling us to be our better selves for the good of the nation and for the betterment of the weakest, most vulnerable among us. 

“As such, she has been a strong pillar of support not only to the President but also to the Nigerian people whom they both serve with such patriotic commitment and high purpose.”

Tinubu said role of the First Lady was instrumental to the society and to how a great number of people relate to government. 

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Just In! Eight abducted Kaduna RCCG members freed

Eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) kidnapped in Kaduna State have been released.

It was reported the eight members were abducted on the Kachia-Kafanchan highway Friday evening while travelling in the church’s bus.

RCCG’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye confirmed their release on Thursday afternoon.

Adeboye, through his official Twitter handle said: “Today I got the exciting news that our brethren who were in captivity of kidnappers have all been released and taken to the Hospital for checkup and tests. Glory be to Jesus.”

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Meghan Markle and Harry had police called to their US mansion 9 times in 9 months

Police have been called to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Southern California mansion nine times in as many months, official figures reveal.

Since Harry and Meghan moved in to their Montecito home with one-year-old son Archie in July last year, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office has responded to calls listed as phone requests, alarm activations and property crimes.

The data, obtained under Freedom of Information laws by the PA news agency, was released after the couple shared their security fears in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Officers were called four times in July last year after Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito from Los Angeles, where they had been temporarily living since leaving Canada at the start of the pandemic.

One call is listed as a phone request while the others are labelled "alarm activations" and all occurred in the early hours of the morning.

An August request is listed as "Misc Priority Incdnt", while there was a further alarm in November.

At 4.13pm on Christmas Eve, sheriff's deputies were called to the property after a man was alleged to have trespassed.

Officers returned to the mansion on Boxing Day at 2.54pm for a call listed under "Property Crimes".

Nickolas Brooks, 37, was booked in to jail on a misdemeanour trespassing charge and later released, the sheriff's office said.

The most recent call was at 2.21am on February 16 this year and is listed as an alarm activation.

The couple's security arrangements hit the headlines following the interview with chat show host Winfrey in March.

The duchess, who is pregnant with a daughter, said she sent letters pleading with Harry's family not to take away his personal protection officers, warning he was facing death threats.

The duke said he never thought he would have his UK taxpayer-funded security detail removed upon deciding to step back from royal duties.

He said: "I was born into this position. I inherited the risk. So that was a shock to me."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/meghan-markle-and-harry-had-police.html

Imo monarch Eze Charles Iroegbu, chiefs kidnapped

Eze Charles Iroegbu, the traditional ruler of Umuezie community of Nguru Mbaise in Aboh Mbaise LGA of Imo State, has been kidnapped.

He was kidnapped with some of his cabinet chiefs.

 Their three vehicles were abandoned on the road.

The victims were coming from a traditional wedding at Mbano when they were kidnapped by gunmen.

Eze Iroegbu, is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of All States Mass Transit.

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AAUA ex-lecturer found dead in car

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, was thrown into mourning on Wednesday as one of its former lecturers, identified as Dr Olatunde Adegbuyi, was found dead in his car.

The don, who was said to be a lecturer at the Department of Earth Sciences of the university, was reportedly hale and hearty when he was last seen.

According to a source, the deceased was discovered dead by residents of Akungba Akoko, who noticed that he was in his car parked on the Permanent Site Street.

A source said, “It was a passer-by who first noticed that he was in the car and his head had dropped and his body was not moving. The person quickly raised the alarm to call the attention of the other residents of the area. On getting there, it was discovered the lecturer had gone.”

The cause of the death could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the incident and said investigation had commenced into the matter.

“When our men got there, it was discovered that there was no sign that the deceased was touched. But it is the doctor’s report that can reveal the actual cause of death. The deceased was over 70-year-old,” Ikoro stated.

The Head of Media and Protocol, AAUA, Mr Victor Akinpelumi, who also confirmed the incident, said the deceased was a former lecturer and had retired from the institution.

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Cardi B's 2 year-old daughter poses with her new $4,212 Dior handbag and Chanel earrings

She spent more than $26,600 on the tot during a 'crazy' designer shopping spree on Tuesday.

And Cardi B's two-year-old daughter Kulture posed with her new Dior handbag and Chanel earrings in a collection of sweet snaps shared to Instagram on Wednesday.

The rapper, 28, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, captioned the photos with: 'Made in Belcalis. @kulturekiari my girly cheetah girl.' 

In the snaps, Kulture looked adorable in a leopard print furry gilet, white polo neck jumper and flared jeans.

The two-year-old sweetly held up her new white Dior quilted handbag, which cost $4,212, and UGG boots.

Kulture's hair was styled into a sleek bun fastened with a lavish Chanel bow and wore matching $439 designer earrings. 

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/cardi-bs-2-year-old-daughter-poses-with.html

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.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/ibadan-man-ahmed-saka-burns-ex-lover-2.html

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