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Some Youth in Akure, Ondo State, on Friday protested and also demanded the arrest of a former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Isaacs Kekemeke, over his comment to cause violence in the October 10 governorship election.  They explained that the statement of Kekemeke had shown that the All Progressives Congress had plans to cause violence in the state during the forthcoming election.  Speaking on behalf of the youth, Mr Oluwatuyi Adekanbi, said there was a need to call Kekemeke to order to avoid violence and crisis in the state during the election.  He said, “We call on the Federal Government mostly the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to come to the aid of Ondo State.  “We won’t allow anyone to be killed in the state because of an election. We don’t want any thug to be dragged into this election.  “We won’t allow anyone to bring militant to Akure or the state to cause trouble because we won’t take it.  “We are equally using this medium...

The third crew member in the Bell 206 B3 helicopter owned by Quorum Aviation Services that crashed into a building at Opebi, Lagos State, on Friday has died. SaharaReporters gathered that he died due to complications arising from the crash at an undisclosed hospital. The Lagos State Emergency Agency had earlier confirmed that two of the crew members died in the accident. The names of two of the three victims were given as Captain Chika Prudence Ernest and Engineer Clement Ndiok. See Also Travel Accident Investigation Bureau Recovers Black Box, Says Crashed Helicopter Flew From Port-Harcourt 0 Comments 8 Hours Ago News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/2QzjfRN via EDUPEDIA

A resident of Opebi Street in Lagos, who witnessed a helicopter accident in the area on Friday, has decried the lack of empathy by some Lagosians towards accident victims. The helicopter, a Bell 206, with registration number 5N BQW, belongs to Quorum Aviation, an air transportation and logistics company. It was coming from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with two crew members and a passenger, when the accident occured. The man, who identified himself as John, told SaharaReporters that first responders, who rushed to the scene stole victims’ mobile phones and cash. He also said he lost his phone while trying to rescue them. He said, “It’s so bad we could do this to ourselves, some people rushed here pretending as if they were helping us to bring out the bodies of those involved in the accident only for them to steal their phones and money. Even my phone was taken away, I gave it to someone while trying to rescue them but the person ran away with it.” See Also Breaking News ...

Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Prize winner, has condemned violent attacks on anti-rape protesters in Liberia. Gbowee in a tweet on Thursday described the action by the Liberia Police as ‘sick, appalling and a big shame on the part of the George Weah-led administration’. She said the country was a democratic state, as such, citizens were afforded the constitutional right to engage in peaceful protests. “I woke up this morning to news of the Government of Liberia clamping down on the peaceful protest organised by young people against the pervasive rape culture in Liberia.  “This is sick, appalling and a big shame on the Weah-led administration. To teargas and use violence on a peaceful gathering led by women against a pandemic is beyond unimaginable. “I call out Minister Piso Saydee Tarr. Shame on you! Your job demands that you protect the most vulnerable population of Liberia, but you have chosen to align with your political godfather. Minister Tarr, who plays politics with ...

Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Prize winner, has condemned violent attacks on anti-rape protesters in Liberia. Gbowee in a tweet on Thursday described the action by the Liberia Police as ‘sick, appalling and a big shame on the part of the George Weah-led administration’. She said the country was a democratic state, as such, citizens were afforded the constitutional right to engage in peaceful protests. “I woke up this morning to news of the Government of Liberia clamping down on the peaceful protest organised by young people against the pervasive rape culture in Liberia.  “This is sick, appalling and a big shame on the Weah-led administration. To teargas and use violence on a peaceful gathering led by women against a pandemic is beyond unimaginable. “I call out Minister Piso Saydee Tarr. Shame on you! Your job demands that you protect the most vulnerable population of Liberia, but you have chosen to align with your political godfather. Minister Tarr, who plays politics with ...

The Saudi authorities has discharged and acquitted a Nigerian citizen, Mr Ibrahim Abubakar, of charges against him.  Abubakar was arrested in December 2018 alongside a student of Maitama Sule University, Kano, Zainab Aliyu, on allegations of drug trafficking.  Although Abubakar was released in May 2019 after being tried and exonerated by three courts in Saudi Arabia, however, the Prosecutor-General ordered a re-trial of the case.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement by it’s spokeperson, Ferdinand Nwonye, on Friday stated that Abubakar was on Thursday discharged and acquitted of all charges following a Presidential directive carried out by the ministry, Attorney-General and Consulate-General in Jeddah, who were able to establish Abubakar’s innocence.  He said, “After diplomatic and legal consultation, Abubakar was discharged in February 2020 and finally acquitted of all charges on 27 th August, 2020.”  See Also Breaking News Saudi Arabi...

Two persons including the pilot have been confirmed dead in the helicopter crash that happened in Lagos on Friday. One person was, however, rescued alive from the wreckage of the helicopter owned by Quorum Aviation. The tragedy, according eyewitnesses, happened around the Salvation Bus-stop area of the Lagos surburb. Nosa Okunbor, Head of Public Affairs of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the casualty figures to SaharaReporters. “There are three casualties. Two died. One resuscitated and taken to the hospital,” Okunbor said. VIDEO: Scene Of Helicopter Crash In Lagos https://t.co/KEv92hXQJg pic.twitter.com/tnamJ1gtmZ — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) August 28, 2020 Travel Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/34GcQML via EDUPEDIA

A helicopter on Friday crashed in the Opebi area of Lagos. The tragedy, according eyewitnesses, happened around the Salvation Bus-stop area of the Lagos surburb. SaharaReporters Media Number of casualties and other details on the incident remains sketchy at this time.   Travel Breaking News News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/3jmzTQY via EDUPEDIA

The United Kingdom has moved to confiscate proceeds of loot in the £117m worth of properties linked to James Ibori, former governor of Delta State, as he appeared in court on Thursday via video link. Ibori, who governed Delta from 1999 to 2007, had reportedly pleaded guilty at London’s Southwark Crown Court in 2012 to 10 counts of fraud and money-laundering, and thereafter, received a 13-year jail sentence. Having served half of his sentence in pre and post-trial detention, he was released from jail in December 2016 and is now back in Nigeria . According to London’s Metro newspaper, prosecuting counsel, Jonathan Kinnear, listed assets laundered by the former governor. Kinnear said the London Metropolitan Police found that Ibori used the money he stole from Delta State to buy six houses in London.  He paid £2.2m in cash for one of those mansions in tony Hampstead.  He also bought a £13m jet, a £600,000 fleet of Range Rovers, and a £120,000 Bentley. See Also Cor...

Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica recently broke down in tears while talking to her love interest in the Lockdown house, Kiddwaya. During their discussion, Erica noted that Kiddwaya’s attitude towards her doesn’t appeal to her emotions. According to her, Kiddwaya makes her more sad than he makes her happy. She further expressed that she feels very disappointed and stupid to have gotten really close to him. She said he doesn’t see her as a special person, and he treats her like anybody else in the house. Kiddwaya patted her back and tried to console her as she let out all her emotions and fears about him. Watch video below; from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/2QvhmFG via EDUPEDIA

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BBNaija: Watch The Beautiful Moment Ozo Pecked Nengi In The Presence Of Vee And Neo (Video) Ozo and Nengi never cease to show off good vibes and positive energy in the big brother Naija house, though they are not lovers, they live every day of their lives as the best couple you could ever imagine. Last night, Ozo pulled a funny stunt in the presence of his extended family (Neo and Vee). Shortly after Nengi and Vee moved into the room to have their normal talk, he walked in with Neo for some cake from the fridge. As a perfect gentleman who can’t stand the astonishing beauty of his favourite lady, he pecked her. Watch video below: from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/2QB66ra via EDUPEDIA

#BBNaija: “I really want him to win it if it is possible so he can utilise the resources” – Terry Waya reacts to reports of buying votes for his son, Kiddwaya Nigerian Billionaire, Terry Waya has reacted to reports of buying votes from the organisers of BBNaija to make his son, Kiddwaya emerge winner of the Lockdown edition. Terry Waya in an Instagram live session with Dele Momodu on Thursday night denied that he bought votes to secure his son to the finals. “The support from Nigerians to Kiddwaya as a person and judging him based on his character not my wealth is impressive. “I’ve never been impressed with Nigerians with the way they treated and judged my son on his actions. “It is because of them that Kiddwaya is there. I heard rumors that I bought votes to make him win but I’ve never done that. All the votes for Kiddwaya are from Nigerians who love him. I thank those who use their DSTv to vote for him and spend resources to keep him there.” Terry Waya reiterated that If Kidd...