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Monday, September 6, 2021

Dylan Rich, Young Footballer Collapses, Dies During Match – FA Mourns

 


The Football Association, FA has mourned a young footballer who collapsed and died while playing for his club side.

The incident is said to have happened last Thursday evening.

The deceased, Dylan Rich was playing for his team, West Bridgford Colts against Boston United during the evening hour of the day when he suddenly slumped.

Tests reportedly carried out on Rich revealed he suffered a suspected cardiac arrest and was treated with a defibrillator before he later gave up the ghost.

With great expression of sadness in a statement following the incident, West Bridgford Colts wrote: “It is with great sadness that, following the events of Thursday evening, we have to announce the tragic passing of Dylan Rich.

“This news has left everyone involved with our club devastated and heartbroken.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents Mike and Anna, his sister Lucy and Dylan’s family, friends and teammates.

“The club would like to thank everyone within the Colts and wider football community for the hundreds of heartfelt messages and thoughts that we have received over the past few days.

“The club will provide all the support it can to those players and club officials impacted by this tragic event, but for now there are no further words possible, and we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy at this incredibly difficult time.”

It was reported that Emergency services were called out to the Regatta Way Sports Ground after the player started showing unwellness. The development leads to the immediate suspension of the match.

Sympathizing with the family of the deceased, the FA said, “We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and everybody at the club at this very difficult time.

“We would like to recognize the courageous response of all those who reacted quickly to the situation at the FA Youth Cup fixture on Thursday evening and we thank the emergency services for their efforts.

“We ask that the privacy of both his family and the club is respected at this time.”

‘I’ve Accepted My Fate’—Yoruba Nation Agaitator, Sunday Igboho Speaks From Beninese Prison

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, says he has accepted his detention at a prison facility in the Republic of Benin as his “journey in life between me and God.”

On July 20, Igboho and Ropo, his wife, were arrested at the Cadjèhoun Airport in Cotonou by Benin Republic’s security forces while he was trying to flee to Germany.

Sunday Igboho

He was detained at the request of the Nigerian government, who had declared him “wanted” after raiding his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

A week later, a Benin court blocked the immediate extradition of the self-determination activist to Nigeria while ruling that Igboho be remanded in prison pending further judgement.

Speaking in a leaked audio obtained by SaharaReporters, the Yoruba activist said he wasn’t afraid of being extradited to Nigeria.

He said in Yoruba, “My journey in life is between me and my God, I have accepted my fate where I’m currently. I’m not afraid of anything again, except my God. Even if taken before the Judge, I’ll tell him I’m not afraid of him except God. He can do anything to me.

“Even if it’s Nigeria they want to take me to, I’m not afraid. At least Nnamdi Kanu is there, we are both fighting for the same cause. If they want to take me back to Nigeria, then no problem. I have been winning my cases in Nigeria, even (Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar) Malami was forced to appeal some of them. It got to a stage he claimed he wasn’t aware of DSS (Department of State Services) attack on my house. He claimed he didn’t send them.

“It wasn’t the power of the Beninese government that made me to be here, it was because God wanted it like that. And I’m sure God will soon release me from prison even if all lawyers say they are not ready to defend me again. I’m not afraid of anything or anybody again. If it’s Nigeria, let them take me there. My father was very powerful when he was alive, but he died. He and my mum were very poor. But look at me today, I’m rich.”

Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Drags DSS To Court, Demands ₦50m

 BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu To Appear In Court On Monday

One of the lawyers for the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has dragged the Department of State Services, DSS, to court.

It was reported that Maxwell Opara, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1018/2021, sued the secret police for allegedly violating his fundamental human right

The IPOB leader’s counsel is demanding compensation of ₦50 million for the infringement on his right to dignity of the human person.

While praying the court to compel the DSS and its Director-General to issue a written apology and publish same in two national daily newspapers, Opara accused the agency of violating his rights during a visit to his client who is being detained in the DSS facility.

He also asked the court to restrain the security agency from interfering with his right to dignity of the human person and freedom of movement during his routine visit to his client.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer prayed the court to declare that the DSS whilst in the execution of their duties must respect the fundamental rights of citizens and accordingly abide by the provisions of Chapter 4 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and the provisions of the Africa Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.

Opara also sort “a declaration that the actions of the men, operatives and officers under the command commission of the Respondents on the 30th of August, 2021 during the Applicant’s visit to see his client in their detention facility, wherefore they commandeered the Applicant to a particular room within their facility; for purposes of alleged bodily search, wherein they forced him to remove his medicated eye-glasses, wedding ring, belt, jacket and shoes and accordingly left him shabbily dressed, harassed, intimidated and humiliated, amounts to a gross violation of the Applicant’s right to dignity of human person as guaranteed under Sections 34 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and Pe0ple Rights (Ratification and enforcement) Act Cap A9 Vol. 1 LFN.

“A declaration that the actions of the men, operatives and officers under the command/commission of the Respondents on the 30th of August, 2021 during the Applicant’s visit to see his client in their detention facility, wherefore they commandeered the Applicant to a particular room within their facility; for purposes of alleged bodily search, wherein they forcibly removed his belt, medicated eye-glasses, wedding ring, jacket and shoes, and subjected him to the humiliation of holding his trousers with his hands, wearing a bathroom slippers meant for awaiting trial inmates and exposed to Air Conditioner inflicted cold for 3 hours, amounts to a gross violation of the Applicant’s right to dignity of human person as guaranteed under Sections 34 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic_ of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and People Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act Cap A9 Vol. 1 LFN.”

Also joined in the suit is the Director-General of the DSS. No date has been assigned yet for the suit.

#BBNaija: “Work on yourself” – Daddy Freeze condemns Boma for being a kiss-and-tell

 


Media personality, Daddy Freeze has advised recently evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma to work on himself.

The 34-year-old actor, Boma Akpofure while in the Big Brother house constantly came under fire on social media for his demeanor in the house.

However, following his eviction last night Boma took to Twitter to apologize to Nigerians for his actions in the house. According to him, he has realized his mistakes and takes full responsibilities for his actions.

“I take full responsibilities for my actions and I’m sorry, it only get better from here”, his tweet read in part.

Reacting to Boma’s public apology, Daddy Freeze advised him to work on himself while noting that he can’t get over the “gossiping, snitching and the kissing and telling”; some of the attitudes Boma portrayed in the house.

“What I can’t get over is the gossiping, snitching and the kissing and telling.... Work on yourself bro”, Daddy Freeze wrote.

See his post below,

Gunmen Kill Security Operatives, Kidnap Council Chairman's Father In Bayelsa

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have shot and killed two security operatives attached to a Bayelsa State Joint Task Force, codenamed Operation Doo Akpor. 

The attack took over the weekend at Okarki junction, a Rivers state community neighbouring Bayelsa

Similarly, armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night abducted Chief Gbalipre Turner, father of the Chairman of Ogbia Local Government Area of the state, Ebinyo Marvin Turner.

Meanwhile, confirming the death of two security personnel in a statement on Monday, the state command public relations officer, SP, Asinim Butswat said the duo died after sustaining bullet wounds in a duel with the gunmen. 

He said: “Operatives of a Joint Task Force codenamed Operation Doo Akpor, repelled an attack by unknown gunmen at a nipping point at Okarki Junction, Yenagoa. 

"On 5 September 2021, at about 2030hours, operatives of Operation Doo Akpor at Okarki Junction came under heavy fire by unknown gunmen, the gallant operatives engaged the hoodlums in a shoot-out and repelled them from attacking the nipping point. Unfortunately, a Police Sargent and an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps sustained fatal gunshots wounds, which led to their death. 

In the other incident, the unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the residence of "Turner on 5th September 2021, at about 2200hours, at Samphino Road, Yenagoa, and abducted him to an unknown destination". 

Butswat said, “Policemen responded swiftly and pursued the kidnappers to Onuebum waterfront, where they abandoned the vehicle used in the kidnap and whisked away the victim in a speedboat.”

“The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Echeng E. Echeng has ordered for a manhunt to rescue the kidnapped victim and arrest the fleeing gunmen. The CP further appeals to members of the public to volunteer useful information that will assist the Police in their investigation." 

Culled from sahara reporters.

Usifo Ataga: Chidinma’s Trial Moved To High Court

 


The main suspect, Chidinma Ojukwu in the murder trial of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Super TV, Usifo Ataga is to continue her trial in a High Court.

This is as the Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court presided over by Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo on Monday said it would no longer handle the case but Chidinma and some others have a case to answer regarding Ataga’s death.

Naija News reported the decision of the lower court is based on legal advice from the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Also, based on the legal advice issued by DPP Director, Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi, 11 suspects were cleared of complicity in the murder of the Super TV boss while Chidinma and four others are to be tried in a high court.

Others set for trial alongside Chidinma include Adedapo Quadri and Egbuchu Chioma.

More details later…

65-Year-Old Woman Chops Off Husband’s Head After Heated Quarrel

 

Mumbi said that the mother-in-law has on several occasions threatened to kill her husband.

“Earlier in the year, Wanjiru had attacked her husband, hitting him on the forehead, and he sustained serious injuries,” Mumbi revealed.

Police have taken up the matter for further investigations.

A Kenyan elderly woman, Margaret Wanjiru, 65, has beheaded her husband John Ndung’u, 99, on Sunday morning after a domestic quarrel.

According to reports, the residents of Kagumo-ini village in Kandara, Murang’a, Kenya were left in utter shock after a 65-year-old woman cut off her husband’s head after a domestic quarrel

Betty Mumbi, a daughter-in-law to the deceased disclosed that Wanjiru woke up in the morning and started throwing insults at her husband, who at the time was in the kitchen taking his breakfast.

She woke up and started insulting the husband and included me because I was the one serving him breakfast. The husband tried to calm her down, but it was in vain, as she dashed for the panga and slit his throat. I tried saving him, but she also started attacking me,” Mumbi said.

With blood oozing from her father-in-law’s throat, Mumbi immediately raised the alarm to alert her neighbours who rushed to the scene, but it was too late.

He was lying outside the house as he tried to escape, but she overpowered him and cut off his head,” she added.

A Kenyan elderly woman, Margaret Wanjiru, 65, has beheaded her husband John Ndung’u, 99, on Sunday morning after a domestic quarrel.

According to reports, the residents of Kagumo-ini village in Kandara, Murang’a, Kenya were left in utter shock after a 65-year-old woman cut off her husband’s head after a domestic quarrel

Betty Mumbi, a daughter-in-law to the deceased disclosed that Wanjiru woke up in the morning and started throwing insults at her husband, who at the time was in the kitchen taking his breakfast.

She woke up and started insulting the husband and included me because I was the one serving him breakfast. The husband tried to calm her down, but it was in vain, as she dashed for the panga and slit his throat. I tried saving him, but she also started attacking me,” Mumbi said.

With blood oozing from her father-in-law’s throat, Mumbi immediately raised the alarm to alert her neighbours who rushed to the scene, but it was too late.

He was lying outside the house as he tried to escape, but she overpowered him and cut off his head,” she added.

#BBNaija: “I take responsibilities for my all actions in the house” – Boma apologizes for his actions with Tega in the house

 


Newly evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma has in a now deleted tweet, tendered an apology to viewers and fans of the reality TV show over his escapades with a married woman, Tega during his time in the house.

The actor was among the four housemates who were evicted on Sunday’s eviction. It’s no news that during his time in the house, viewers had consistently aired their disappointments over his relationship with married woman, Tega.

From time to time, the duo were spotted kissing and engaging in hot romance indiscriminately during their time on the show and this was so much to the displeasure of viewers.

Following his eviction, the actor says he takes responsibility for his actions… he has however, as at the time of filing this report, deleted the tweet.

The tweet reads…

“You have to make mistakes to find out who you aren’t. You take the action, and the insight follows: You don’t think your way into becoming yourself.” I take full responsibility for my actions and I am sorry it only get better from here.#BBNaijia”

… and a screenshot is shared,

Friday, September 3, 2021

TuFace Marital Saga: She Is No Longer My Sister – Annie Idibia’s Brother Disowns Her [VIDEO]

 

Uduak, the brother of TuFace Idibia’s wife Annie Idibia, has distanced himself from anything concerning his sister.

It was reported that Annie Idibia and the music legend 2baba have been in the news recently for the wrong reasons.

This escalated on Thursday when Annie took to her Instagram handle to accuse the ‘African Queen’ crooner of sleeping under the same roof with his baby mama, Pero Adeniyi.

She claimed that the music star family does not like her and his brother has house TuFace and his ex-girlfriend.

Official2baba!!! What kind of man takes his kids to Disney n spend nights in the same apartment with his kids n their mother!? How many times have u gone to see your kids with pero! N she stay with u n the kids under the same roof for nights! 

“Or is it when your brother @hi.idibia house u, your kids n pero under the same roof??! I can go on n on!” Annie had written.

Responding, TuFace brother, Charles, slammed the Nollywood actress for bringing her family issues to social media.

While stating that his brother his dying inside, he asked Annie to reveal whatTuface extended family did to her.

Also reacting in a video on his Instagram page, Annie’s brother asked the public to stop associate or messaging him about his sister.

His post read: “This is for mutual friends and family, I just want to announce the entity and actress known as ‘Annie Idibia has seized to be friend, family, sister

“Don’t hit me up, don’t DM me about her I have nothing connected with Annie or that brand whatsoever.”

Thank God For Buhari Govt, Security Is Better In Nigeria – Adesina

The special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina has declared that the current administration has made remarkable progress in fighting insecurity in Nigeria.

According to the presidential media aide, a lot of challenges still remain but for those who think and see objectively, things are a lot better, he observed.

Mr. Adesina made the observation on Thursday during an appearance on a Channels TV interview programme where he submitted that Nigerians should be thankful to God for what the Buhari administration has done so far.

“As challenging as security is, even now, we are still not where we were.”

“You would look at some areas of security, if you are true and dispassionate and you will have cause to thank God that things are better in this area,” he said.

Comparing the current government with past administrations, Mr. Adesina said many things have improved and there is hope that pending issues will also be sorted out.

“There are some areas of security where things are a lot better than they used to be. There are still some challenging areas but there is assurance that those areas will be sorted out within the lifespan of this administration,” the media aide said.

Meanwhile, five students out of the 73 earlier kidnapped by bandit terrorists from their Secondary school in Kaya, Maradun LGA of Zamfara State, have escaped from their captors.

Naija News had recalls that terrorists on Wednesday morning abducted students from the school located in Governor Bello Matawalle’s hometown.

The gunmen who came on motorcycles stormed the school shooting sporadically.

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