Rivals clash as Sierra Leone poll runoff looms

Rival supporters clashed in Freetown on Saturday after early results from Sierre Leone’s presidential election indicated a runoff would be needed with no candidate set to secure the 55% required to win outright.

With incumbent Ernest Bai Koroma standing down after two terms, his All Peoples Congress (APC) candidate Samura Kamara was just leading Julius Maada Bio of the main opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP), based on 25% of returns from the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Suspected herdsmen behead man, burn houses in Plateau

Despite the imposition of a dusk to dawn curfew, a man identified as Joseph Alli, 23, has been killed and beheaded by suspected Fulani herdsmen during a fresh attack on Rotsu village, Miango District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The assailants were said to have helped themselves to the food the victim was about to eat and also taken his head away. Thereafter, the assailants were said to have set many houses ablaze.

Drake sets new streaming record in video games

Hip-hop superstar Drake has set a new record in streaming — this time in video games.

The most streamed artist on Spotify, whose latest hit “God’s Plan” has spent the last seven weeks at number one on the US singles chart, made waves this week when he joined the streaming video-game platform Twitch.

His livestream — on which he joined the shoot-’em’-up adventure “Fortnite” with players including video-game star Ninja — drew 628,000 viewers, Twitch said, far outpacing the previous record of 388,000.

15 killed in Kenya floods, scores of families displaced

Kenyan officials said Friday that at least 15 people have drowned and scores of families have been displaced across the East African nation during two days of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in urban and rural areas.

The deaths happened as flood and river waters swept through Kenyan towns that had experienced drought months earlier, officials said. Kenya declared the drought a national disaster that put thousands of people at risk of starvation last year.

Report: Emmerson Mnangagwa sacks dozens of Robert Mugabe workers

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government has sacked dozens of workers paid by the government to work on Robert Mugabe’s private properties in another setback for the former Zimbabwean president, a newspaper said Friday.

Those affected were working at Mugabe’s rural homestead in Zvimba and his Highfield farm, west of Harare.

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma to be prosecuted on 16 charges of corruption

Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, who resigned over corruption charges leveled against him, will be prosecuted on 16 charges of corruption according to the Director of South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority.

Noting the “long history” of the reinstated charges against Zuma, Shaun Abrahams, head of the National Prosecuting Authority, said charges which were thrown out by prosecutors nearly a decade ago in a contentious decision that opened the way for him to become president, will be reopened. The charges relate to an arms deal in the 1990s, when Jacob Zuma was deputy president.

How I escaped after Evans kidnapped me for 88 days– Victim

One of the victims of suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans, Chief Donatus Duru who appeared before Justice Hakeem Oshodi, disclosed how he escaped after spending 88 days in the kidnappers’ den located somewhere in Igando, Lagos, shortly after he was led into the court by the Director Public Prosecution (DPP), Ms Titi Shitta-Bey.

According to Chief Donatus Duru, his escape came after he overheard his abductors, discussing what should be done to him.

Tunji Balogun files for divorce from Tiwa Savage (New details)

Tunji Balogun aka Tee Billz, has filed for divorce from Tiwa Savage, TheCable reports.

According to TheCable, as opposed to reports suggesting that Tiwa filed for divorce, Tunji actually took the step towards ending their marriage. 

Wike appoints Chukwuma as neighbourhood watch boss

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has approved the appointment of Dr. Uche Chukwuma as the Acting Director General of the Neighborhood Safety Agency.Dr. Chukwuma, who retired as an Assistant Commissioner of Police, holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree and is a seasoned security professional.

It will be recalled that the Rivers State Governor gave his assent to the Neighborhood Safety Corps Law No.8 of 2018 passed by the Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday.

Side Chick Destroys Boyfriend’s Laptop, TV, Shoes After Finding Out About Main Chick

“Hell hath no fury like a lover’s scorn” or “hell hath no fury like a woman’s scorn”… The word lady and lover can be interchanged successfully annd would still translate to the situation this man found himself right now.

According to a Twitter User, @Senor_Sibisi, a lady who apparently was the side chick decided to wreck some havoc on her boyfriend’s property after she discovered her status as the side chick…

Kukah berates El-Rufai over comments against Southern Kaduna christian clerics

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah, yesterday berated Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, for accusing Southern Kaduna Christian clerics of using the killings of its natives by armed herdsmen to receive financial support from churches overseas.

Kukah challenged el-Rufai at the funeral mass of the late Reverend Joseph Danlami Bagobiri, who was the Catholic Bishop of Kafanchan and attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan, who was represented by former Chairman, Nigeria Christians Pilgrims Board, Kennedy Opara and Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF).Kukah strongly condemned Governor El-Rufai over his handling of the Southern Kaduna crisis.

Venus Williams hits Indian wells semifinals

Venus Williams registered a straight-set win over Carla Suarez Navarro to reach the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in California.The seven-time Grand Slam champion won 6-3 6-2 in just 71 minutes.

NSCDC arrests school teacher for writing JAMB for his brother in Abuja

Timothy Samuel, a school teacher has been arrested by officers of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja for impersonating his sibling, Samson Samuel, in the ongoing 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

Gambia Will Collapse Without Nigerian Professionals – Gambia Vice President

The Vice-President of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumata Tambajang, has said that The Gambia would ‘collapse’ if Nigerian professionals in the country withdraw their services or leave the country.

Tambajang made the remark at a dinner organised for the Nigerian delegation to the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women at the Nigeria House, New York, on Thursday night.

Man Gets His Head Stuck Inside Cinema Seat While Watching Movie

According to a report by The Sun UK, a man's head was crushed in a freak accident involving an electronic VIP seat at a cinema in Birmingham — leaving him with "serious injuries".

The movie-goer is said to have become trapped by moving a footrest at the Vue Cinema in Star City while a movie was showing.

Commotion As Aero Contractor Plane With Faulty Gear Makes Emergency Landing In Sokoto

It has been reported that an Aero Contractors airline flight operated with Boeing 737/500 aircraft made an emergency landing in Sultan Abubakar III Airport in Sokoto due to a faulty landing gear on Wednesday.

 

According to SaharaReporters, the commercial aircraft which was en route to Abuja from Sokoto struggled to make a detour back to Sokoto airport some minutes after take off to the panic of the passengers and the crew.

Many Feared Dead As Yoruba And Hausa Youths Clash In Lagos

Some persons were feared killed as Yoruba and Hausa youths clashed at Gida Panli, Kotomola, in the Ojota New Garage area of Lagos State, according to a report by Punch.

 

The sad incident took place on Thursday after a Hausa youth reportedly beat up his Yoruba counterpart over a misunderstanding.

Jega Reveals Nigeria's Biggest Problem

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said that leadership is the major problem of Nigeria.

 

Jega at a leadership summit organised by Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, on Thursday in Abuja blamed leaders of the country for the erosion of national core values.

Actress Queen Nwokoye Reacts To Controversial Nollywood Version Of Black Panther

As Nigerians are expecting to see a Nollywood version of Black Panther, since the nation's movie industry is known for duplicating Hollywood movies without a little bit of originality, the poster of a Nigerian version of Hollywood blockbuster movie, "Black Panther", has emerged online.

 

The film poster making the rounds online shows Nollywood actress, Queen Nwokoye, as well as some other stars featured in the Nollywood version of the American movie titled "Wakanda Forever."

Former Arsenal Player, Francis Coquelin Suffers Major Injury In Spain

Francis Coquelin will miss the rest of the season after the Valencia midfielder tore his Achilles during training.

 

Coquelin will require surgery on his right leg having sustained the injury during Friday's session, the club confirmed.

Residents Panic As Mysterious Fire Destroys Warehouse, N1billion Goods In Lagos

According to a report by Daily Sun, a mysterious fire recently consumed goods worth over N1 billion at the Summit Warehouse on 36, Alaba International Market Road, Ojo, Lagos.

 

It was an incident that brought sadness to the management and hundreds of employees of Ralph-C Electronics Limited as well as other companies using the warehouse.

Meet The World's Biggest Puppy That Is Taller Than An Average Human (Photos)

A nine-month-old dog named, Euphrates has been named as the world’s biggest puppy. The puppy weighs a whopping 12st (180lb) and stands at a staggering six feet tall - taller than some humans.

 

According to The Sun UK, Euphrates was bred to resemble a gigantic prehistoric monster dog. She eats eight cups of a dog food a day and prefers to play with a four by four piece of fence post than a squeaky toy.

Pavel Nedved: Juventus can cause Real Madrid trouble

Pavel Nedved believes last season’s final will count for nothing when Juventus face familiar foes Real Madrid in the last eight of the Champions League.

The two European giants were drawn against each other on Friday in Nyon, setting up a repeat of the 2017 showpiece in Cardiff.

Injured Maria Sharapova withdraws from Miami Open

Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next week’s Miami Open after suffering an injury to her left forearm, organisers announced on Friday.

The five-time Grand Slam champion has been replaced in the main draw for the Florida showpiece by American Jennifer Brady, a statement said.

Nwankwo Kanu’s wife begins ‘healthy lifestyle’ campaign for women

Amara Kanu, fitness coach and wife of ex-football superstar Kanu Nwankwo, is set to begin a ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ forum for women.

The 31-year healthy living expert and author, disclosed this on her IG page, adding that the initiative was to equip women to better balance their roles as wives, mothers and builders.