Why I hired a witch doctor – Footballer Paul Pogba

 

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, has confessed to hiring a witch doctor to help him with his injury-plagued career.

DailyMail reports that the Marabout – an African mystic who claims vague links to Islam – is said to have been paid by Paul Pogba to cast e#il sp€lls on Mbappé. 

The allegation was made by Pogba's elder brother, Mathias, and four other suspects charged with trying to blackmail the footballer  out of more than £11million.

All five suspects are now on remand and facing up to 20 years each in prison over a range of charges including 'extortion in an organised gang'.

Details : BBNaija: Evicted housemate, Diana meets with Governor Obaseki

 

One of the evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Diana Edobor, has met with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

Diana shared photos on her Instagram page with the caption, “Relocating back to Nigeria for me was to align with the Global Goals for Sustainable Development to create sustainable impact in my community, especially entrepreneurship amongst young girls. Big brother Naija has been a great platform for me to activate this dream.

”We had an interesting meeting with Edo State Governor, H.E @governorobaseki I shared my visions and projects with him and we discussed how I can use my platform to collaborate and amplify the works of the Edo State Government in specific areas.”

Credit: Instagram|diana.edobor

PRESIDENT BUHARI TO CONFER CON NATIONAL HONOUR ON GOV AKEREDOLU

 

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has been named as one of the recipients of the 2022 National Honour Award of the Commander of the Order of the Niger, CON by President Muhammadu Buhari.

This was contained in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs signed by the Minister, Senator George Akume. 

The Minister in the letter, which read in parts, said: “I have the honour to formally inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the conferment of the National Honours on you, in the rank of CON (Commander of the Order of the Niger).

“The investiture ceremony is scheduled to take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja on Tuesday, 11th October 2022 at 9:00 am”.

Kanye West Fashion style in an expensive flip flop

 

Kanye West was pictured wearing a flip flop with diamonds on it as he made an appearance at the Burberry Spring/Summer 2023 show in Bermondsey on Monday September 26th at London Fashion Week..

Nigerian actress, Lizzy Anjorin swears her husband, Lateef Lawal, has never cheated on her since they got married.

Nigerian actress, Lizzy Anjorin her husband, Lateef Lawal, has never cheated on her since they got married.

Recall that Anjorin and Lawal tied the knot in July 2020 at a private wedding ceremony that hosted friends and relatives.

The couple welcomed their first child together in May this year. They also dedicated the infant the following month in the United States. The union has, however, endured several controversies since then.

Why APC is postponing its presidential campaign kick-off indefinitely

 

The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council has postponed the kick-off of its campaigns earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, September 28.

The Director-General, of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 27.

According to him, the adjustment of the timetable and schedule of activities is in order to accommodate growing interests shown by various political tendencies in being party of the campaign council. He mentioned that a new date for the kick-off would be announced soon.

Bauchi students protest separation of boys from girls in their schools

 

Male secondary school students in Bauchi State took to the streets today September 26 to stage a protest against the decision of the state government to separate male students from their female colleagues.

The state Commissioner for Education, Aliyu Tilde, last week announced plans by the state government to separate male and female students in secondary schools.

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo on National interest

 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has met with the former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta.

Peter Obi shared pictures from the meeting on his Twitter handle on Monday saying, “I deeply appreciate the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with President Olusegun Obasanjo earlier today on arising national interest matters. As usual, the exchanges were forthright and animated. -PO.”

Credit: Twitter | PeterObi

Pictures from Alagbado of Agbado as he marries new wife

 

The Alagbado of Agbado, Oba Adedayo Ishola Sogbulu Shyllon has married a new wife, Queen Rukayat.

The traditional wedding hold today Sunday, 25th September, 2022, in Mushin, Lagos State.

The police in Bayelsa state have paraded John Ewa, the suspected kidnap kingpin recently arrested

Parading the suspect and his accomplices before newsmen today September 26, the state Commissioner of Police, said that on December 8, one Akeeb Oladele Olushola ‘m’ 48, a Manager of a new generation Bank, was kidnaped at his residence at Old Commissioners Quarters Opolo. He was released on the 12th December after paying a ransom of Eighty (N80) Million Naira.

He said similarly, Danjuma Omeje, 41, a Manager of a new generation Bank in Yenagoa was kidnaped at his residence at Okaka, Yenagoa, on  30th June 2022. He was later released on 14th July 2022 after paying a ransom of 60 million naira - thirty (N30) Million Naira cash and US Dollar equivalent of thirty (N30) Million Naira.

The police commissioner said following a detailed investigation, the ring leader of the kidnap syndicate, Emmanuel Charles Angase ‘m’ 37 years, a native of Azuzuama Community, Southern Ijaw LGA, was arrested.

The police boss said Angase operates a kidnapping camp at Sunikiri creek near Oluasiri in Nembe Local Government Area with his second in command, one Gbalipre Gamage, now at large. Police operatives recovered a brand new Toyota Avalon he bought for his wife with the proceed of ransom he collected.  

Shock in Nasarawa community as deceased man walks out of casket at point of burial

The Gidan Angalu community in Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State was thrown into shock penultimate Tuesday with the ‘resurrection’ of a native doctor at the point of burial two days after he was certified dead.

Fifty-nine-year-old Godwin Ugeelu Amadu had been confirmed dead by doctors at a private hospital at about 6 am on September 5, 2022, following which he was covered up and wheeled into the mortuary as doctors and family members awaited the arrival of his Abuja-based eldest son, Mr. Jacob Amadu.

Since the deceased native doctor was said to have left an instruction with his children that he must be buried not later than three days in the hospital before burial and he must not be embalmed with Formaline, arrangements were said to have been made for his burial two days later.

YABATECH student shot dead on campus

 

A student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Akoka, Lagos mainland, has been shot dead.

He was shot in the head around 10pm yesterday.  Nation learnt that he was killed in front of Art complex.

A student of the institution said the guy was the second person murdered during this semester.

Another student said a female student also sustained gun shot and has been rushed to the hospital.

LAWMA to shut down Ladipo, Oyingbo markets next week

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) said from next Thursday, both Ladipo and Oyingbo markets would be shut down till further notice, for reckless waste dumping, refusal to pay for waste services, and general poor waste management situation at the markets.

LAWMA's Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, noted that the unwholesome environmental practices by traders in those markets, despite repeated warnings, called for necessary and immediate sanctions.

He said: "Our attention has been drawn to the deplorable state of the environment around Ladipo Market, Mushin and Oyingbo Market, resulting from reckless waste dumping by traders. Despite serving them abatement notices, they have continued the mindless environmental violation. 

Still on the matter -Dino Melaye, FFK, tackle each other

Former lawmaker, Dino Melaye and former minister,  Femi Fani-Kayode, have taken to recording skits to tackle each other on social media.

Melaye shared his own skit first on Tuesday, which he captioned, “I will not invite FFK for dinner."

In the video, three men knelt down and begged him to "Please invite FFK for dinner."

Dino replied, “Me, invite FFK for a dinner? No no no no, I am not going to bankroll anybody oh.”

Retaliating,  Fani-Kayode posted a video on his Instagram account, telling his security that Melaye is among those not allowed in his house.

He captioned the video, “Read the signboard: pigs cannot enter!”

Both men have been at loggerheads over their political alignment in recent times.

Credit: Facebook| Dino Melaye, Instagram | real_ffk

Update on Hushpuppi Sentencing in Usa

 

U.S govt. agrees to reduce Hushpuppi’s sentence to 11yrs for helping detectives solve other criminal cases . . Prosecutors in the United States have asked a federal judge to sentence Ramon ‘Hushpuppi’ Abbas to 11 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a multinational conspiracy that earned him millions of dollars between 2019 and 2020. . . 

According to Peoples Gazette, American attorneys led by Khaldoun Shobaki in the U.S. Central District of California (Los Angeles) argued that Hushpuppi should also be asked to pay $1.7 million in restitution; $500K in fines and $100 in administrative fees, per recommendations submitted ahead of his sentencing on September 21. . . 

Nigeria FG directs flag to fly at half mast in honor of Queen Elizabeth

 

FG directs flag to fly at half mast in honor of Queen Elizabeth. Letter below 

Man k!lls his 90-year-old father in Kwara so as to have access to his bank account

The police in Kwara state have arrested a 23-year-old man, Ibrahim Hassan, pictured above for allegedly k!llling his 90-year-old father, Sabi Ibrahim, in the Ajibesin area, along Okolowo Ilorin so as to have access to his bank account.

The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Okansanmi Ajayi, who confirmed this to newsmen, said on August 5, one Aishat Ibrahim visited the police and reported that her 90-year-old dad was missing.

He said an investigation into the matter led to the arrest of Ibrahim who is the biological son of the missing old man.

Nollywood actor, Uche Odoputa, on Wednesday, cried out over the kidnap of his father

Nollywood actor, Uche Odoputa, on Wednesday, cried out over the kidnap of his father in Imo State.

The actor shared a photo of his father and stated that it has been four months since his father was kidnapped in Imo State and that the government has done nothing to address the state's security challenge.

Odoputa said, “It’s really very sad 😔 and heartbreaking 💔 how under the watch of one Government my state 'Imo' has lost more person… including my father, Mr Kenneth Odoputa, who has been taken away for four months now 😢 💔 without any information dead/alive and no one is saying anything about it hmmm #prayerforImostate.”

Credit: Instagram | ucheodoputa1

Saturdays are for OWAMBE parties .

Queen Elizabeth ll has died at 96

 

• Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, according to Buckingham Palace.
• Her death brings to a close a reign that spanned seven decades and made her the most recognized woman in the world.
• As monarch, the Queen is automatically granted a publicly funded state funeral. Details for the funeral are expected to be released by the palace soon.

Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi remarries after queen Naomi left the Palace

 

Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi OjajaII remarries Mariam Anako after Olori Naomi  left the Palace. Video of the ceremony at Ile Ife Palace as they welcome the new Olori.  #Ooni #Mariamanako #ogunwusi #adeyeye #ileife

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Artist, Ice Prince Zamani has been arrested for abduction and assaulting a Police officer

 

Nigerian hip-hop recording artist, Ice Prince Zamani has been arrested for abduction and assaulting a Police officer and set to be arraigned today, September 2.

This was made known by Benjamin Hundeyin, a Nigerian police superintendent and the incumbent Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command.

Taking to his Twitter platform, Hundeyin revealed how and when the veteran rapper was arrested.

LASPG Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, has unveiled a new uniform for his members

The Chairman of Lagos State Park and Garages Management (LASPG), Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo, has unveiled a new uniform for his members.

In trending photos on social media, MC Oluomo and some of his members wore the new uniform which comes with a jacket and the inscription ‘LASPG’.

Reverend Esther Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura, has finally reacted to the rift between herself and Prophet Oladele Israel Genesis.

 

The founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Esther Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura, has finally reacted to the rift between herself and Prophet Oladele Israel Genesis.

Recall that Genesis alleged that Iya Adura had abandoned his family when he was arrested over alleged fraud activity. 

He claimed the highly referenced prayer mother removed all his photos from their official social media pages because he was going through a though phase.

In response, Rev. Esther Ajayi during a press conference organized to mark her church’s 15th anniversary in London and one year of thanksgiving of her Lagos Cathedral, the Rev. Esther Ajayi made an intercessory prayer for Genesis.

EFCC on the arrested Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, to Abuja.

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has flown the arrested Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, to Abuja.

He was flown to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for questioning over alleged misappropriation and embezzlement of funds.

An impeccable source within the anti-graft agency confirmed the development to our correspondent on Thursday.

It was earlier reported that the EFCC arrested the Ogun Speaker at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Thursday at about 09:00 am.