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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Manchester United left-back Alex Telles tests positive for coronavirus

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?Manchester United left-back Alex Telles tests positive for coronavirus

Manchester United left-back Alex Telles has tested positive for coronavirus, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

Telles, who recently signed from Portuguese club Porto for £15.4m, was not involved in Wednesday's 5-0 Champions League win against German side RB Leipzig at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old was also missing in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.

Solskjaer confirmed the Brazil international returned a positive test.

"Telles has tested positive for coronavirus so he's been out for a few days," Solskjaer said. "No symptoms though, so he'll be fine. Back soon."

The defender becomes the second player to have tested positive after Paul Pogba contracted the virus in September

BBNaija star, Khloe celebrates 27th birthday with sultry photos

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BBNaija star, Khloe celebrates 27th birthday with sultry photos

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Khloe is celebrating her 27th birthday today, October 29, and she took to her Instagram page to share these sultry photos of herself posing in a white bodysuit which showcased her curves.

BBNaija star, Khloe celebrates 27th birthday with sultry photos

Looter's motorcycle reportedly stolen after he went to an Osun store to steal a freezer

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A looter reportedly got more than he bargained for after driving to a store in Osun state to steal a deep freezer.

The man who has been identified as Abdullahi from Ede community in the state, had his motorcycle stolen after he went into the store to steal the freezer. He was let off the hook after the home appliance was recovered.

@AdabanijaQomaru tweeted;

This guy Abdulahi from Ede went to steal a deep freezer at SRJ store,but unfortunately for him b4 he could come out from the store where he went to steal freezer,his motorcycle Bajaj had been stolen by another thief. The deep freezer had been recovered & he was left off the hook

Looter

Incredible! this guy Abdulahi by name went to steal a deep freezer of less than #100k at senator @DrSRJ_ store but unfortunately before he came out of the store,his motorcycle Bajaj of #250k had been stolen by another thief.
Though he had been left off the hook after retrieval pic.twitter.com/qLFg7NyLsk
— HON ADABANIJA Qomarudeen Idowu. (@AdabanijaQomaru) October 28, 2020

Hanan Buhari shares loved up photos with her husband, Turad

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Hanan Buhari shares loved up photos with her husband, Turad

President Buhari's daughter, Hanan who tied the nuptial knots with her husband Turad in early September has shared loved up photos with him

The photos Hanan shared came with the caption "The Hamads". See the photos below;

Hanan Buhari shares loved up photos with her husband, Turad

Many inmates were killed in last week’s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison - Journalist Fisayo Soyombo alleges

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Many inmates were killed in last week?s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison - Journalist Fisayo Soyombo alleges

Nigerian journalist, Fisayo Soyombo has alleged that last week’s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison had some fatalities.

The journalist in a tweet he shared, alleged that many inmates were killed in the attempted jailbreak at the Lagos prison. He also told Nigerians to check up on their loved ones who are being held at the prison.

Fisayo tweeted;

Just confirming that many inmates were killed in last week’s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison, even though it escaped the notice of mainstream media. If you have loved ones at Ikoyi Prison, you’d do well to physically check on them to confirm if they’re dead or alive.

Many inmates were killed in last week?s attempted jailbreak at Ikoyi Prison - Journalist Fisayo Soyombo alleges

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s nominee for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s nominee for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has emerged winner of the competitive race.

The first African and the first female to hold the position

Big congratulations to her👏👏

FG declares Thursday public holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the government, congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion.

He enjoined them to imbibe “the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him),” adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, by the spokesman, Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga, titled, ‘FG declares Thursday, October 29, 2020 public holiday to mark Eidul Mawlid celebration.’

It stated, “The minister admonished Muslims to follow the teaching of the Holy Quran in Chapter 4 Verse 59 which says: “O you who believe! Obey God and obey the Messenger, and those from among you who are vested with authority; and if you are to dispute among yourselves about anything, refer it to God and the Messenger, if indeed you believe in God and the Last Day. This is the best (for you), and fairest in the end.”

Aregbesola enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, at this moment, to abhor violence, lawlessness, wantonness and robbery as witnessed across the country most recently, stressing that “Nigeria is the pride of the black race and should provide responsible leadership for the greatness and development of the African continent and all black people.”

While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the minister urged all Nigerians and the youth in particular, to embrace peace and cooperate with the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), “in its effort to build a virile nation, which all citizens can be proud of.”

Ogbeni Aregbesola, who described the youth as the hope and future of the nation advised them further to deepen democracy and not dampen it.

“For him, it is with more democracy that we can overcome our challenges, noting that the challenges of nationhood that we face are surmountable if we work through the democratic process.

“He wishes all Muslims a happy Eidul- Mawlid celebration and all Nigerians a happy holiday,” the statement said.

Papers containing fraud charges filed against Tinubu and Alpha Beta were burnt in Igbosere court — Lawyer

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Mr. Tade Ipadeola, the lawyer to former Managing Director of Alpha Beta Consulting firm, Dapo Apara has disclosed that court papers containing fraud charges filed against former governor of Lagos, Bola Tinubu and the tax consultancy firm were reportedly burnt after the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere was set on fire in the wake of the #EndSARS protests.

Speaking to Punch on Tuesday October 27, Ipadeola disclosed they will have to file the case afresh at the Ikeja High Court where the case was moved to.

He said;

“Everything in Igbosere High Court got burnt including the registrar’s copy of our application. In fact, the whole building was burnt to ashes. So, we will have to file again. The registry has been moved to Ikeja.

“We may have to file the case afresh at the Ikeja High Court but we have not yet been instructed to do so.”

Apara in the lawsuit marked LD/7330GCMW/2020, alleged that Tinubu controlled the company which was receiving 10 per cent of the taxes collected on behalf of the state. He also alleged that after he began looking into the finances of the company, he made many startling discoveries such as mysterious transfers of over N20bn to various companies.

He aid;

“N550million payment to Ocean Trust Ltd vide payment instruction dated the 15/5/18 N850million payment to Ocean Trust Ltd vide payment instruction dated the 14/3/15.”

Asides revealing that N960 million was spent on purchasing HITV’s 300,000,000 shares, the former managing director alleged that he got demoted and exited the company after Tinubu allegedly found out that he was looking into the finance of the company.

Alpha Beta Tax consultancy firm has however the denied allegations and further accused Apara of diverting about $5m during his time as managing director by inflating a contract which was worth about $300,000 and then diverted a separate N6bn to personal use.

The firm which described Apara’s allegations against Tinubu as specious and diversionary, further stated that he has been reported to the appropriate authorities but he refused to show up and rather remained in Dubai.

NSCDC dismisses officer who partook in the looting of COVID19 palliatives in Abuja

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have dismissed one of its officers, Corps Assistant Illiya Ibrahim of the Gwagwalada Division Abuja, for partaking in the looting of Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

On Monday, a mob stormed the warehouse and carted away the palliatives. A video that made the rounds on social media, showed the officer grabbing his own palliative.

In a statement released on Tuesday night October 27, Ekunola Gbenga who is the Media Assistant to the Commandant General NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, said Ibrahim was dismissed for joining the hoodlums in looting Covid-19 palliatives discovered in a warehouse in Gwagwalada, Abuja.

''The recommendation was given after the officer was charged under the public service rule which is related to unbecoming conduct of officers.

“This disciplinary measure was taken after series of investigations and deliberations by the junior disciplinary committee and recommendations were made to the management,” Ekunola said.

The CG appreciates officers and men of the Corps including members of the public for providing useful information that has continue to assist the Corps in identifying unfit individuals within the ranks for appropriate action. He tasked the personnel to remain committed, resolute and firm in the discharge of their duties'' the statement read

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu and his entire board of directors resign

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Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu and his entire board of directors have resigned following increasing pressure from fans and his public fall-out with the club's striker, Lionel Messi.

Bartomeu, who became president in 2014, was set to receive a vote of no confidence as fans tried to push for his removal.

At a press conference on Tuesday evening, October 27, in Nou Camp, he announced the decision to walk away following a board meeting on Monday in Catalonia after the 3-1 El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.

President Josep Maria Bartomeu announces the resignation of the FC Barcelona Board of Directors. pic.twitter.com/Xr9pBoUzHM
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 27, 2020

After the Monday meeting, Bartomeu had insisted that he would not step down, despite an impending vote of no confidence.

He said: 'There is no reason for me to resign. 'It's not an appropriate time to hand in my resignation. No one will be able to make the decisions if I decide to resign.

'The idea of stepping down has never crossed my mind. Never.'

An interim board will now take over and prepare for presidential elections.

Bartomeu was the centre of Lionel Messi's criticisms when he announced his shock transfer request to Barcelona earlier this summer.

The Barcelona captain accused the president of not keeping his words, saying: 'I told the president and, well, the president always said that at the end of the season I could decide if I wanted to go or if I wanted to stay and in the end he did not keep his word.'

18-year-old student of AAU allegedly kidnapped on her way to Kogi

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A student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) was allegedly kidnapped on her way to Kogi state on Monday, October 26, and her kidnappers are asking for 100 million Naira.

Adebayo Oluwatomiyin Oyiza, 18, is a 200 level Human Nutrition and Dietetic Student of AAU.

According to friends of Oyiza, the teenager was kidnapped in Okene. They took to Twitter to call on concerned authorities to help secure her release.

Below are tweets from friends.

18-year-old student of AAU allegedly kidnapped on her way to Kogi

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for COVID-19 for the third time, ruling him out of Champions League clash with rival Lionel Messi

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Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League match against Barcelona after testing positive for coronavirus for the third time.

The Portuguese international, 35, has been self-isolating since he tested positive while on international duty with Portugal on October 13. He returned another positive result last week, and was made to take another test ahead of Juventus' clash against Barcelona on Wednesday

According to Sky Italy, Ronaldo failed to test negative 24 hours ahead of kick-off, as required by UEFA in order to play, meaning his potential reunion with Lionel Messi will not happen tomorrow.

The arch-rivals, who both have 11 Ballon D'or titles between them (Ronaldo, 5, Messi, 6), have not faced each other in the Champions League since the semi-final between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the 2011-12 season.

144 suspected looters arrested in Kwara, items recovered (photos)

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144 suspected looters arrested in Kwara, items recovered (photos)

144 male and female suspects have been arrested for participating in the looting and destruction of Ilorin Airport Cargo warehouse, Kwara Agro Mall and Kwara Mall popularly called Shoprite over the weekend.

In the wake of the crisis that erupted following the EndSARS protest, hoodlums in several states seized the opportunity to vandalize and loot both public and private businesses.

On Monday, October 26, the Kwara state police command paraded 144 of the suspected looters with many looted items recovered from them.

The state Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, while parading the suspects, thanked the good people of Kwara state for cooperating with the Command in its effort in arresting the suspects and recovery of the looted items.

He advised other suspects who are yet to surrender any of the stolen items with them to do so and avoid been traced and arrested.

Egbetokun said the paraded suspects will soon be charged to court.

144 suspected looters arrested in Kwara, items recovered (photos)

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete anarchy - Davido

Monday, October 26, 2020 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEWS No Comments

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete anarchy - Davido

Davido has spoken up against the hijacking of the #EndSARS protest to unleash mayhem across the country.

The singer who noted that turning of the peaceful protest into a complete anarchy is a disrespect to those that lost their lives in the struggle, wondered the gain in burning and looting private businesses.

He also wondered why police stations are burnt down when one of the demands of the protesters was better police welfare and training. Davido averred that we need a Country where there is law and order for us to make any real change.

The singer tweeted;

We need a Country where there is law and order for us to make any real change !!! Please stop!

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete Anarchy, in total disrespect to those that lost their lives during the Peaceful protest. This is def not the way to honour those that lost their lives while protesting peacefully.

What is there to gain from burning and looting private businesses that provide employment to our own people?? Or burgling or burning houses belong to innocent citizens?! Or burning Buses that our own people depend on for transport to go to work and go about their lives???

Why burn police stations, when one of our demands was better police welfare and training??? Please stop stop stop stop! It all makes no sense whatsoever !! If you know anybody partaking in this, tell them to stop!!

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete anarchy - Davido

Former footballer, Ronaldinho tests positive for Coronavirus

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Former footballer, Ronaldinho tests positive for Coronavirus

Brazil and Barcelona legend, Ronaldinho, 40, has tested positive for coronavirus.

The World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner shared a video to his Instagram story revealing his diagnosis.

Ronaldinho was set to attend an event at Belo Horizonte's famed Minerao stadium, but told his followers that he is asymptomatic and is now self-isolating in a hotel in Belo Horizonte.

"I have been in [Belo Horizonte] since [Saturday], I came to participate in the event ... I tested positive for COVID.

I am well, asymptomatic, but I will not attend. We will be together soon, big hug," Ronaldinho said.

Earlier this year, Ronaldinho and his brother and manager, Roberto Assis, were jailed in Paraguay in March after entering the country with fake passports.

The two brothers were moved to house arrest in a Paraguayan hotel in April after serving 32 days in prison and released in late August after reaching a plea deal that included fines of $90,000 and $110,000, respectively.

Spain declares state of emergency until May 2021 over massive coronavirus spike

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Spain declares state of emergency until May 2021 over massive coronavirus spike

The Spanish government has declared a second nation-wide state of emergency and ordered a nationwide curfew over a massive coronavirus spike.

This comes after Spain became the first European country to record more than a million cases of the virus. Last Friday, 19,851 cases were reported along with 231 deaths. Some 20,986 positive tests were also confirmed on Thursday.

Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez on Sunday afternoon said his cabinet had approved a state of emergency that is set to remain in force until 9 May 2021.

"The reality is that Europe and Spain are immersed in a second wave of the pandemic," the prime minister said after a meeting with Cabinet colleagues.

"We are living in an extreme situation...it is the most serious in the last half-century," he told a news conference.

The new decree will allow Spain’s regional governments to order an overnight curfew to run from 11 pm to 6 am across the whole country. Social gatherings and travel between autonomous communities will also be restricted.

The state of emergency also permits Spain’s regional governments to imposed full or partial lockdowns and limits public and private gatherings to six people.

“We have to protect our economic and work activity and preserve, as far as we can, the rhythms of our lives,” Sánchez.

“Sacrifices will be indispensable. No one, not the government of Spain nor its regional governments, want to impose a single restriction that isn’t necessary to flatten the curve and protect public health,” he added.

However, the decree will not see the closure of Spain’s borders as there are also exceptions on travel, with the Canary Islands exempted from the restrictions on travel between regions in a bid to aid the tourism sector.

As of Sunday, Spain had recorded 1,046,132 coronavirus cases and 34,752 related deaths.

Davido's fiancee, Chioma, gets tattoo of their son's name (photo)

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Davido

Singer, Davido's fiancee, Chioma Rowland, has gotten a tattoo of their son, Ifeanyi's name on her hand. She showed off the tattoo on her Instastories.

Chioma and Davido welcomed Ifeanyi in October 2019.

'These people don't rate us'- Nigerians react to Fashola's discovery of a secret camera at the Lekki tollgate

Monday, October 26, 2020 NEWS No Comments

On Sunday, October 25, former Lagos state governor and now Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, alongside some southwest governors and Ministers from the region, paid a condolence visit to Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the recent crisis that rocked the state.

It was during the visit that Fashola found a secret camera at the lekki tollgate. He immediately took the camera and said it will be useful in the investigation of the shooting that took place at the tollgate on Tuesday, October 20.

Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the discovery of the camera. While some are indifferent about it, others said they feel insulted by the discovery.

See their reactions be

Gov Ayade orders house to house search of looted items in Cross River state

Monday, October 26, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Governor Ben Yade of Cross River state has ordered security agencies in the state to embark on a house to house search to recover all items looted from public and private business places in the state.

Over the weekend, looters broke into over 35 government and private properties, looted several items, and set some buildings ablaze.

Reacting to the incidents, Governor Ayade in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, gave the security agents a marching order to begin house to house search for the stolen items.

“Following the deployment of more soldiers to Calabar to help quell violence, Cross River Governor, Sir Ben Ayade has asked security agencies in the State to take legitimate actions to halt the arson and carnage witnessed in some parts of Calabar.

The governor also wants the security agents to carry out a house to house search for looted property and arrest everyone involved in the looting of both public and private property in the state” the statement in part read

He wants to have all the facts which will be made public - Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare explains why Buhari did not talk about Lekki shooting

Saturday, October 24, 2020 NEWS No Comments

Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has explained why President Buhari did not speak on the Lekki toll gate shooting in his speech yesterday October 22.

The Minister in an interview on Arise TV said the President has ordered an investigation into the incident. Dare added that Buhari wants to have all the facts which will be made public.

He said;

“For sure, the president has ordered an investigation. He had a national security meeting yesterday. I can tell you that this is already ongoing because the president wants to have all the facts which will absolutely be made public.

“It is important to get all the facts right before we go forward, in this case. It’s going to be difficult to hide these facts because we live in a multimedia world and we have pieces of evidence and corroboration and I think it is important to get the facts right.

“I think that’s the part the president has towed and I am sure that when the facts are made available, this president – because he has integrity – will level with the Nigerian people about what happened on Tuesday in Lekki.

“Previously, we just had lip service that SARS scrapped. For the first time, you have a presidential pronouncement that SARS has been dissolved followed by the inspector-general and then we saw quick steps thereafter.

“And I think when you look at what has happened in the past and the level of responsiveness and concrete steps, the whole five demands of the youth were wholeheartedly accepted by the president and he set up a process.”