Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to South-East Governors to ban all forms of open grazing in the region in compliance with the 1969 statutory law of Nigeria.
Friday, 29 January 2021
Sales Rep jailed for 18-months for Internet Fraud in Ekiti
Justice Babs Kwuemi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, convicted and sentenced one Adelanke Adesola Abiodun (a.k.a. Richard Lopez/ Walker Fabian Gregory) to 18-months imprisonment for impersonation.
The 25-year-old who claimed to be an Accounting graduate from Ekiti State University was a sales representative with a private company when he was arrested by the Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Crime Commission, EFCC, for internet fraud, the agency said in a statement.
He pleaded guilty to one count amended charge preferred against him and convicted and sentenced to 18-months imprisonment.
Justice Kwuemi, the presiding judge also gave a consequential order that he restitutes to his victim, one Frida Thorsdottir the sum of $1,500 (One Thousand Five Hundred United States of American Dollars), through the EFCC.
He is also to forfeit one iPad and Nokia Torch to the Federal Government of Nigeria, EFCC said.
Demi Rose strips totally naked in public display
Demi Rose, 25, left nothing to the imagination as she posed completely naked in a field.
She captioned the racy photos, "My wish is to stay always like this. Living quietly in a corner of bliss."
UNIUYO staff electrocuted while reconnecting vandalized armored cable (photos)
A staff of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, identified as Effiong Joseph has been electrocuted.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Thursday afternoon, January 28, while the deceased and his colleague, one Michael Udosen, were trying to reconnect
Burglar breaks into bar, gets drunk and falls asleep before being found by owner
A burglar broke into a pub, drank some of the supplies there and went on a wrecking spree before falling asleep.
30-year-old Marius Petrikas, also know as Algis Likso, was found hours later passed out on a sofa in the bar by the owner after he heard snoring.
Buhari writes National Assembly for confirmation of new Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly to seek the confirmation of the recently appointed service chiefs.
This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate),
Mexican footballer, Rodrigo Alain Cuevas has leg amputated after electric shock (photos)
A young Mexican footballer has had his leg amputated after suffering severe injuries following an accident in his home.
Rodrigo Alain Cuevas was a forward for Ciervos Chalco FC in the Liga Premier, the third tier of football in Mexico.
Engineering graduate drowns in a river 3 months after completing youth service
A Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Delta State Polytechnic (Delta Poly), Otefe-Oghara, Delta State, Friday Abiligo Orhomre, has drowned in a river three months after he completed his compulsory national youth service programme.
If most ladies think about their future very well, they won’t post certain things on social media — OAP Ogbolor
As Nigerians participate in the ongoing #Silhouettechallenge, OAP and actor, Uba Michael popularly known as Ogbolor has warned ladies to be wary of what they post online as it can come back years after to haunt them.
Two preachers fight over preaching spot in Lagos (video)
A male and female preacher who reportedly went separately to share the word of God at the Ikeja bus stop in Lagos state, threw caution to the wind as they fought for a preaching spot in the area.
Porn star Belle Delphine earns $1.2m on OnlyFans monthly after selling bathwater and used condoms to fans
21-year-old porn star Belle Delphine has revealed that she makes $1.2m per month from selling her bath water and used condoms on OnlyFans.
This comes just 6 months after she announced that she was planning on making a "big bag" on OnlyFans.
Northern governors to take COVID-19 vaccine in public
Chairman of the Northern Governors' Forum and Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong has announced that the 19 Northern States Governors will be publicly taking the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when they arrive in the country.
Wayne Rooney slams Chelsea for sacking Frank Lampard; says his former England team-mate deserved to be given more time
England and Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has slammed Chelsea for sacking Frank Lampard.
Lampard was dismissed by Chelsea earlier this week due to the club's slump in form before replacing him with former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund boss, Thomas Tuchel.
Actor Emeka Amakeze slams his colleagues who criticize others for posting and mourning when a fellow celebrity dies
Actor Emeka Amakeze has called out his colleagues who come online to shame other celebrities for positing and mourning when a fellow celebrity dies.
He said that people should not be shamed for mourning who they want to mourn.
Actor Akah Nnani celebrates his wife as she turns a year older
Today January 29 is Nollywood actor, Akah Nnani's wife, Claire's birthday.
He took to his social media handles to profess his love for her and also prayed for her. Posting a photo of them kissing, he wrote;
'This is an extraordinary loss' - Oprah Winfrey, Barrack Obama, Martin Luther King III, Tyler Perry and others react to the death of Cicely Tyson
Celebrities around the world are paying tribute to Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday, January 28.
"With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their privacy," her manager, Larry Thompson said in a statement.
AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine shouldn't be given to people over 65 years - German Government warns
The German Government has warned against giving AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to people older than 65 years.
The warning from Germany comes amid a bitter dispute between the European Union and the drugmaker over delayed supplies of the vaccine to European countries.
15 Corps members contract COVID19 in Niger state
Fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Niger state have tested positive for COVID19.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammed Makusidi disclosed this on Thursday January 28 during a meeting with the state governor, Abubakar Sani-Bello on measures to put in place to contain the spread of the novel virus in the state.
Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny Harris accused of drugging and sex trafficking at least 15 women and minors
At least 15 women have accused U.S. rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris of drugging and sex trafficking them.
These women came out after T.I. was called out by Sabrina Peterson who claims T.I. put a gun to her head in front of children.
Presidency slams Transparency International over Nigeria’s poor corruption rating; says it is not an accurate portrayal of Nigeria's situation
The presidency has fired back at Transparency International over its recent Corruption Perception Index which placed Nigeria 149 out of the 180 countries surveyed.
Bandits kill 4 in Kaduna
4 people have been killed in Igabi and Chikun Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State, following a bandit attack on Thursday January 28.
Thursday, 28 January 2021
Hollywood Icon, Cicely Tyson dies at 96
Hollywood icon and award-winning actress, Cicely Tyson who distinguished herself in theater, film, and television, has died at the age of 96.
According to a statement from her manager, Larry Thompson, she died on Thursday afternoon, January 28.
Nigeria has secured additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine - Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire
Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire has announced that Nigeria has secured additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Ehanire who appeared on a Channels Television programme on Thursday January 28, said the
864 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 864 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in the country on Thursday January 28.
Manchester United player Jesse Lingard agrees loan deal with West Ham till end of season
Out of favour Manchester United midefielder, Jesse Lingard has agreed a loan move to West Ham.
Negotiations between Manchester United and West Ham nearly hit the rocks on Thursday , January 28 with United asking for a £1.5million loan fee plus Lingard's £80,000-a-week wages for the rest of the season according to the Daily Mail UK.
Swiss Lawyer reveals in detail how he helped the Nigerian government recover more than $2.4bn stolen by Sani Abacha
A Swiss lawyer has revealed how he helped the Nigerian government recover billions of dollars stolen by the late General Sabi Abacha.
After looting Nigeria's reserves, Abacha who ruled from 1993 until his death in 1998, died before spending his loot, prompting an international treasure hunt that has lasted for decades.
Wednesday, 27 January 2021
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The Lagos State Government has banned trucks and trailers from plying roads in the state during day time.
The state Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, announced this when he met with various truck owners in the state in Ikeja on Wednesday, January 27.
Simi professes love to her husband, Adekunle Gold, as he turns a year older
Today, January 28, is singer Adeklunle Gold's birthday, and his wife and colleague in the industry, Simi, seized the opportunity to declare her love for him.
1861 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria
1,861 new cases of COVID19 were recorded in Nigeria on Wednesday, January 27.
According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, Lagos recorded 773 while the FCT recorded 285.
Other states with fresh cases include Oyo-138, Rivers-111, Plateau-92, Nasarawa-83, Kaduna-59, Enugu-57, Imo-57, Edo-43, Kano-27, Kwara-20, Ebonyi-19, Abia-17, Ogun-12, Osun-12, Katsina-8, Bayelsa-6, Bauchi-5, Delta-5, Borno-4, Jigawa-4 and Zamfara-1.
Nigeria now has 126, 160 confirmed cases of the disease. 100, 365 patients have been successfully treated and discharged. Sadly, 1,544 deaths have been recorded.
See a breakdown of the number of cases per states below
Sheffield United stun Manchester United with their first win at Old Trafford since 1973
Sheffield United stunned title-chasing Manchester United on Wednesday night, January 27, beating the Red Devils 2-1.
It's the first time since 1973 that Sheffield will beat United at Old Trafford.
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