EMIR OF ZAZZAU IS DEAD

The Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, is dead. He died at the age of 84 on Sunday morning.

“It is confirmed. He had some health issue on Friday and was taken to hospital where he died. His body would soon be transported to Zaria for burial,” said a family source.

El-Rufai tweets "VERY SAD: It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing of the father of our state, His Highness Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR. He died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. Janazah prayer in Zaria is scheduled for 5pm in Sha Allah."

 

SCHOOL BUILDING COLLAPSES IN EJIGBO LAGOS

 

A three-story building belonging  Excel College, which is located at 15, Ansarudeen Street, Ile-Epo Bus-Stop, Ejigbo area in Lagos state collapsed on Saturday, September 19. So far, there are no reports of casualties recorded.

According to eyewitnesses, the privately-owned building belonging to Excel College had previously shown signs of distress and the school was planning to renovate the structure before the collapse.

 

 

UNITED STATE PLACED VISA BAN ON OSHIOMOLE AND Co.

 Ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole,Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello, are  among top Nigerians slammed with a visa ban by the United States Government on Monday, SaharaRepoters reprted..

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna on the other hand had his own visa ban extended.

He has been banned from entering the US since 2010 over a graft case.

According to US officials, more Nigerian politicians may be included on the visa ban list after the Edo governorship election if they are involved in electoral malpractice.

Those affected by the latest visa ban have received notification by email and or text messages, it was learnt.

A statement by spokesperson for the Department of State, Morgan Ortagus, on Monday said those issued visa bans received the sanction for undermining democracy in Nigeria.

 It reads, “In July 2019, we announced the imposition of visa restrictions on Nigerians who undermined the February and March 2019 elections. Today, the Secretary of State is imposing additional visa restrictions on individuals for their actions surrounding the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa states elections and in the run up to the September and October 2020 Edo and Ondo states elections.

“These individuals have so far operated with impunity at the expense of the Nigerian people and have undermined democratic principles.

“The Department of State emphasises that the actions announced today are specific to certain individuals and not directed at the Nigerian people. This decision reflects the Department of State’s commitment to working with the Nigerian Government to realise its expressed commitment to end corruption and strengthen democracy, accountability, and respect for human rights."

 

OMO BABA OLOWO: FEMI GIFTED HIS THREE DAUGHTERS NEW FERRARI EACH

Femi Otedola, Nigerian  businessman has gifted his three daughters, Tolani Otedola, Temi Otedola, and Florence Otedola (DJ Cuppy) with new Ferrari vehicles.

The photos of the new Ferrari vehicles were shared by Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy on her Twitter handle.bShe wrote, “Papa took us shopping and bought one of each.

 

NIGERIAN MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDERING HIS FRIEND OVER $40 IN USA

 Ofon Phillip Idiong,22, has been charged for killing his 22-year-old friend, Brian Njoku.on Monday, September 7,2020,Houston,USA.

 

The deceased was owing the suspect $40(N15k) and had reportedly been trying to pay via an online banking platform but the money kept reversing into his account. 

 

According to reports, "Ofon picked up Brian and they went to a mutual friend’s house at 8811 Gustine Lane, to watch a basketball match on Monday, September 7,2020.

 

"The suspect asked for his money but Brian tried to explain the situation. An argument ensued and Ofon brought out a gun and shot him .”

 

According to City of Houston News, Houston Police Department patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the crime scene and found Brian suffering from gunshot wounds. They administered first aid and quickly rushed him to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

 

The suspect initially fled the scene but returned and was interviewed by Houston police detectives. He was subsequently charged for his role in Njoku’s death. 

 

Nigerian man arrested in Houston for murdering another Nigerian man over $40

The Houston Police Department wrote in a statement posted on its website: "Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 8811 Gustine Lane that occurred about 10:30 p.m. on Monday (September 7).

 

"The suspect, Ofon Phillip Idiong (b/m, 22), is charged with murder in the 337th State District Court.  A booking photo of Idiong is attached to this news release.

"The victim, Brian Njoku, 22, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. 

"The security guard stated that prior to the shooting Njoku and another man were overheard arguing in front of the apartment. " the state read

 

AFRICAN WITH CORRUPTION AS LAMINE DIACK JAILED AFTER FOUND GUILTY OF CORRUPTION

Lamine Diack  ,87,  a Senegalese businessman, sports administrator, and former athlete.the former head  of the International Association of Athletics Federations from 1999 to 2015 has been jailed after being found guilty of corruption in the Russian doping scandal. 

 

Lamine was convicted in France on Wednesday, September 16, and sentenced to two years in jail after he was found guilty of accepting bribes from athletes suspected of doping, to cover up test results and let them continue competing, including in the 2012 London Olympics.

 

The court also found Diack guilty of accepting Russian money to help finance Macky Sall's campaign for the 2012 Senegal presidential election, in exchange for slowing anti-doping procedures.

Prosecutors said Diack had solicited bribes totalling 3.45m euros (£3.15m) from athletes suspected of drugs cheating. The presiding judge said the former long-jumper's actions had "undermined the values of athletics and the fight against doping".

 

The court handed Diack a four-year prison sentence, two years of which are suspended. It also imposed the maximum fine of 500,000 euros (£457,000).

 

Diack was once one of the most influential men in the sport, leading the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from 1999 to 2015. The IAAF is now known as World Athletics.

 

POLICE BRUTALLY BEATEN AND TORTURED A LADY TO DEATH IN NASARAWA STATE

Bilikisu Isa,20, a resident of Aso Mararaba, in Karu LGA, Nasarawa, has been reported dead after she was brutally beaten and tortured by a police man in Karu LGA, Nasarawa State.

According to online reports, the deceased was arrested on Monday, August 31,2020, alongside her friend, Rukayya Muhammed at Calvary Road by Bola Police Outpost in Maraba area of the state.

The ladies were arrested after Bilikisu’s Ex-boyfriend, Abdul ran away after he stole N1.4 million in the Car Dealership Center where he was working for a Lebanese Man, Jafar in Maitama, Abuja. Bilikisu’s name was mentioned by Abdul when he was being tortured for stealing.

Bilikisu’s brother, Zakariya Isa disclosed that the police arrested, tortured his sister for a whole day and later called her parent to take her when it was realised that she was fainting. Meanwhile the deceased’s friend, Rukayya Muhammed,said Bilkisu was forced to remove her hijab (head covering) and repeatedly beaten with wire.”The inspector slapped, flogged and hid Bilikisu, but he gave me his number that he likes me and spared me from torture. She fainted in the station. He poured water on her,” She said.

Rukayya added that the deceased was no longer in any relationship with the suspect since last year, still the police picked her up and harassed her publicly by calling her a prostitute. According to relatives, Bilikisu arrived home and began to bleed and vomit and later died.

Speaking to the deceased’s mum, Hadiza Isa, she said her daughter was sick before she was arrested and pleaded with the police to leave her which fell to deaf ears. She appealed that those involved in Bilikisu’s death, face the full weight of the law. Reacting to the incident ,the spokesman of the Nasarawa police command, Ramhan Nansel, denied the allegations and said Bilikisu was released “unconditionally” and was “not tortured.”