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Serial Entrepreneur and Chancellor of Nigerias foremost private higher institution, Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe, has redeemed his pledge to boost the first edition of Abia State Under 21 Female Inter Local Government Football Completion, being organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in conjunction with the ministries of Women Affairs and Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Igbere TV reports.

This he did by delivering a total of 408 branded jerseys complete with hose to the organizers of the competition. Handing over the different hues of jerseys to the Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu, the Chancellor, who was represented by the Vice Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Augustine Uwakwe stated that the donation is in fulfillment of the promise he made to dress budding participants at the sports meet.

Emphasizing the social relevance of sports to nation building, he lauded the Governor of Abia State Dr Okezie Ikpeazu for his commitment to youth development, signposted by his support to the premiere edition of the Under 21 Female Inter local Government Football Competition.

Pledging sustained partnership with the state government at different levels, Prof Ibe enjoined the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development not to relent in initiating proactive activities that not only engage Abia youths but also empower them to become better citizens.

Speaking while receiving the donations, Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports development, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu appreciated the Chancellor for the overture, stressing that he is further encouraged by the magnanimity of Prof Ibe to propose the organisation of a special sports fiesta specifically for tertiary institutions in the state, using the modern sporting facilities available in Gregory University Uturu.

Igbere TV reports that Prof Ibe had offered to kit all the teams from the 17 local Government Areas participating in the Under 21 Inter Local Government Female Football Competition.

“Happy birthday to my fun angel @cuppymusic � May God give you moral strength to not disobey your parents lol,” he joked.

“I told my daddy I don’t need him no more,” with a music symbol indicating it was a line from a song.

Dear Funke Adejumo,

Saying a man not prospering after marriage ,means the wife is a witch, is wrong.

The Bible says he that finds a wife finds a good thing and obtain favour from God. It means women are good things.

Now it is left for a man, to enjoy that good thing, by the way he treats his wife.

A man that Maltreats his wife, will end up miserable and that is not the wife's fault, it is the fault of the man, for not treating the wife well.

A man that wants to prosper in life, must learn to take care for his wife and children.

Please always complete your message, so that it will not lead to more problems in homes.

In one of your message you said a woman that can not give her husband 500 thousand naira and above is a colossal disgrace.

My question is, in Nigeria of today, how many women have such money? How will you call them colossal disgrace?

Please always complete your message, in other for people not to be misled.

Imagine a man not prospering, after listening to your message will start calling his wife a witch.

Because Pastor Funke said so.

The Executive Director of Women of Inestimable values foundation calls out pastor Funke Adejumo, on her message of a woman being a witch if her husband is not prospering.

Kenechukwu Okeke, a self-acclaimed rights activist recently dragged Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Falz, Banky W, Aisha Yesufu and a host of others to court over the #EndSARS protest.

Little is known on the internet about Okeke but it has been gathered this is not the first time he is suing people for different public matters.

Mr Okeke gained popularity on Tuesday when the news media reported he filed a suit against 50 persons he claimed fuelled the #EndSARS protest in October, Igbere TV reports.

On his Twitter handle @HumanRightsNG, Okeke describes himself as a human rights activist, advocate, master of jurisprudence, messenger of God, “eze nri” and radical defender of human rights.

Okeke is the national coordinator of Good Governance Initiative a civil society NGO.

Igbere TV recall that in May 2020, he said he would sue the Nigeria Police Force after news broke that a policeman’s stray bullet killed 16-year-old Tina Ezekwe in Lagos.

He also sued the governor of Anambra State Willie Obiano because of the way his government presented the state budget for 2019.

In that same year, he dragged the Anambra State Government to court for banning the use of tricycles in the state.

Okeke filed his latest criminal complaint before a magistrate court in Abuja.

He said his property were destroyed and the defendants who promoted the #EndSARS protests must be brought to justice.

The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu recently paid a condolence visit to Senator Victor Ndoma-egba at his Abuja residence over destruction and looting of his property by hoodlums, Igbere TV reports.

The house of the former Senate Majority Leader in Calabar, Cross River State was attacked by hoodlums as a fallout of the #EndSARS protest.

The Senator who was not in the country at the time of the incident said in a statement that the sponsored hoodlums broke into his house and looted it to the ground leaving only the bare floor

According to him , “All the toilets, baths, pumps and indeed every imaginable fitting were removed as were items of furniture, clothing, a huge collection of mainly rare, out of print books, documents and historic photographs.

“They also removed all the windows, railings, family pictures and burglary proofs. Even my private chapel was not spared.

“They set the cars ablaze and parts of the building after more than four hours of interrupted operations in my house. It was methodical. Among the intruders were obviously electricians, plumbers, carpenters, motor mechanics, panel beaters and other tradesmen,” he said.

The Chief Whip of the Senate whose friendship with Senator Ndoma- egba dates many years ago had earlier in a statement condemned the destruction and called it unpleasant.

He condoled with the entire family of Senator Ndoma-egba over the huge loss and urged them to forgive everyone and continue their good work in the society.

“Don’t flatter yourself. Seems you have not been reading your file on Nigeria. You really must be desperate to go down the shitty hole!” she wrote.

“At about 6:30am today, our officers on patrol along 3MB came across this little girl, Aisha Yusuf, wandering. She could barely give any other information asides her name. If you know her relatives, she has been taken to Adekunle Police Station,” the tweet read.

True as it may be, it is difficult to believe!!

My Big brother Sani Emmanuel has passed on.

He was more than a gem...a year older than me but right from when we were kids, we were inseparable...people even thought we were twins!! He protected me, he shielded me, he supported me.

On Friday 30th of October, we received the most devastating news ever and it has been the most difficult time for my family.

Showki was a great man...loved by many, revered by all, he made an impact everywhere he went, a thoroughly humble guy, he was always happy and wanted everyone around him to be same, that infectious smile has been lingering in my head for days as I am sure it would continue to linger for a long long time.

Nothing can prepare one for a loss, how much more a brother but we take consolation in the fact that he lived a great life, he lived a happy life and fulfilled life!!
I know he is resting now with the Heavenly Father!!!
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We will all miss you Showki, you have touched our lives in ways we didn’t even think possible, achieved things we didn’t think possible and we will not forget your legacy!!!

Rest on BROTHER❤️

Aliyu Musa wrote; “Beauty will fade, curves will sag while character & modesty will remain forever. So why posing semi nude @Rahma_sadau”.

Jibrin wrote; "[Quran 7:26] "O children of Adam, we have provided you with garments to cover your bodies, as well as for luxury. But the best garment is the garment of righteousness. These are some of God's signs, that they may take heed."

Shams wrote; “Are you trying to make heaven like this.”

Lawal wrote; “Look like Nicki Minaj. Innalillahi wa Inna alaihin raji'un. as a Muslim concerned Shame of u @Rahma_sadau.”

Safiyanu; “Dear Arewa Twitter, Rahama Sadau isn't the reason people were killed in Niger state, Katsina and Zamfara.

“Rahama Sadau isn't the reason Kaduna is becoming kidnapper's den.

“Rahama Sadau isn't the problem we're facing in Nigeria. Concentrate on the main problems.”

Reina wrote; “Rahama Sadau keep doing the good work you will keep shining in duniya. Stay beautiful.”

Abba wrote; “Why do people of Arewa always hate those that are successful, wallahi 80% of those who are criticizing Rahama sadau are sinners, how many of you have a hiding agenda way way better than hers, you're just not into it because you don't have the opportunity, stop these hate already.”

Khal wrote; "Some women in the north are busy indulging themselves in adultery and all sort of things, but na only Rahama Sadau dress wuna carry put for head. Even you sef get mouth abi? You wey your boyfriend get your nude for phone. sha I don’t want to @ you but continue saying nonsense.”

He wrote; “Wizkid’s #MadeInLagos is a brilliant end to what has been a long and eventful month for all of us. Currently vibing to my favorite track on the album ‘#Grace.’”

Saraki replied: “Over the years, @Davido has been like a son to me. He, Wizkid and other young Nigerian artistes keep pushing the boundaries in our entertainment sector and making all of us proud!

“I also can’t wait for David’s album to drop next month! Let’s all celebrate #NigeriaToTheWorld!”

“PlayNetworkStudios presents Rattlesnake: the Ahanna Story, directed by Ramsey Nouah In cinemas nationwide November 13th, 2020,” she wrote.

He wrote; “My people I have no words people ... I want to talk but only ‘THANK YOU JESUS’ keeps coming out of my mouth! Somebody died in this accident! I saw my life flash before my eyes! I already accepted my fate but GOD SAID NO!!! This song says EVERYTHING for me! THANK YOU JESUS

“PS: Thank you to everyone reaching, I’m okay just a dislocated wrist, neck and bruises but I’m ALIVE!”

Some Nigerians on Twitter have expressed concerns over an allegation that the Lagos State Government made the youth representatives on the judicial panel for #EndSARS matters swear an oath of secrecy, Igbere TV reports.

The panel is expected to begin sitting on Tuesday after Rinu Oduala and Temitope Majekodunmi were sworn in.

A note alleged to be the oath of secrecy has been shared multiple times on social media.

Part of it reads: “I solemnly swear/affirm that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal any matter to any person which shall be brought under my consideration or shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of my official duties, except as may be required for the discharge of my official duties or as may be officially permitted by the governor. So help me God/Allah.”

Some Nigerians say the alleged oath of secrecy makes them doubt the government’s sincerity in handling concerns about police brutality.

“Na now I sabi say the youths na the problem of the youths, some protest for the betterment of the country while some loot for the bitterment of the country,” Charles said in the video.

The comic actor captioned the post saying, “The youths na the problem of the youths. Politicians dey use some dey fight against the majority wey get better intention for the future.”

She tweeted; “Well it’s supposed to be my dad’s burial today. But his own brothers and kinsmen just hijacked his corpse:

“It’s literally the third grave that has been dug. Just to bury one man.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enBblnyYzKg

“For two months I haven’t been able to talk about my dad’s death or grieve because I’ve been busy fighting or quarreling or going for village meetings because of little things that should not matter. Because girls like me should not have opinions about things like this.

“For two months I haven’t been able to talk about my dad’s death or grieve because I’ve been busy fighting or quarreling or going for village meetings because of little things that should not matter. Because girls like me should not have opinions about things like this.

“Because why would someone with a vagina hold the mortuary tally. Because after my dad’s brothers abandoned his corpse and left it lying there in my living room I took him to the mortuary. Because his wife and children should not have a say when it comes to burial plans or where.

“He is to be buried. After my recent experiences, I almost wish I wasn’t a woman. Because now my mum, my siblings and my late dad are suffering because of it. Previously, people have asked me why I hate Igbo culture and people, this is why, people who constantly make you feel..

“I don’t have words anymore.. Igbo tradition is sick. Being from the same bloodline does not make you family. And all you see in Igbo movies are true, in fact it’s worse actually. I take solace in the fact that that’s not really my dad, just his earthly home/host.

“Imagine refusing to bury my father on his own piece of land. Because it’s a virgin land, against his wishes, against his wife & children’s wishes. Imagine the effrontery! Telling people how to use their own property. Hijacking a man’s burial to preserve land that’s not yours

“Hopefully the end of this thread. In 2020. I’m actually fine, I promise.

“The heart of man is truly wicked, who can know it? Worst part of all of this is they fooled me. They apologized and they begged my mum in the presence of the DPO and Rev. Father and we foolishly forgave them. I let them fool me into releasing the corpse.

“They just used me for the parts they could not do. Pretended, made me believe they actually wanted a “peaceful burial” Convinced me to drop legal action, to come back home, to carry his picture around the village and to go ahead with the burial in spite of the police situation.

“I feel a fool. Before you marry Igbo men, learn about their cultures, once you marry traditionally you cannot escape them. If you have daughters,I honestly don’t know what to tell you, because lawyers or the police can’t really save them. You have to, make sure you save them

“My dad never believed his family hated us, he always tried to unite us. But we always felt the hate, out of 7 sons he was the only one with biological children, 2 girls & a boy. It did not sit right with them and all our lives we’ve had to deal with the utter dislike.

“I really hope there’s a God, and he’s listening.”

In a tweet, he wrote: “I HAVE NOT SLEPT since 20/10/2020. I close my eyes and all I see is Lekki toll gate.

“I’ve seen a lot of Violence and death in my Life but this is the one that has traumatized me.”

President Buhari Keeps Mum On Lekki Shooting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday during his nationwide broadcast left out the shooting of protesters in Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday, Igbere TV reports.

He also said some Nigerians mistook as weakness, the swift response of his administration to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

“I condemn in the strongest possible terms, attacks launched by the Nigerian military on unarmed young people, who have been peacefully protesting police brutality over the last 12 days as #EndSARS protests,” Adeboye said.

“The condemnable actions of the military risks driving the agitations of the young people underground, thereby making the situation unmanageable.

“I call on the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the tragic events at Lekki and other parts of the country, give justice to all victims even as it engages the #EndSARS protesters to reach a common agreement to end police brutality.”

To the youth, Adeboye said: “I am also appealing to the youths to allow peace reign & stop any form of action that would give the military any other form of excuse to attack. May the peace of God come upon our nation, now more than ever in Jesus name (Amen).”

“Fake news to cause panic during this period needs to be avoided at all costs. There have been reports of illegal arrests across Lagos that have turned out to be lies,” he tweeted.

“The @rrslagos767 team took action to verify these reports and we have not found any one that was true.

“If you have any verified claim of unlawful arrests last night in Lagos, please share with me and the state team will get involved to resolve. Let’s protect each other by not spreading fake news. Thank you.”

“Got to Alausa a while ago but hijackers had left. Continue the fight!” he wrote.

“Sorry the THUGS had been chased away. Well done,” he wrote.

He wrote: “It’s the protest of the youths. Only cause thugs were sent. It’s a peaceful protest no room for intimidation.”

The 31-year-old shared her story on her Instagram page saying, “22 years ago I lost my dad to a stray bullet from a police officer, 20 years later I lost my elder brother to a gunshot in front of my parents’ house from the police too.”

'l“I believe that we might want to look at the problems of Nigeria in a slightly different manner. Some people feel that all our problems will be over if Nigeria should break up. I think that is trying to solve the problems of Nigeria as if it is a Simple Equation. The problems of Nigeria will require quite a bit of Simultaneous Equation and some of them are not going to be Linear either – forgive me I am talking as a Mathematician.

“Why can’t we have a system of government that will create what I will call the United States of Nigeria? Let me explain. We all know that we must restructure. It is either we restructure or we break, you don’t have to be a prophet to know that one. That is certain – restructure or we break up.

“Now, we don’t want to break up, God forbid.

“Without any doubt, we must restructure and do it as soon as possible. A United States of Nigeria is likely to survive than our present structure, this will help across every strata from the police force, military, customs, civil service as a whole. Without any doubt the present system has just made things difficult for Nigerians young and old and I’m glad to see the new era that we are entering. As we continue to pray and take actions, Let somebody shout hallelujah!

#endpolicebrutality #endkillings”

Igbere TV reports that at least five mobile policemen have been involved in a fatal accident along Oba Ile Road, Akure, Ondo State capital on Tuesday.

The policemen, it was gathered, were heading to the airport in a Toyota Hilux when the incident happened.

An eyewitness told Igbere TV that the accident occurred as a result of speeding at a sharp bend of the road.

Ondo police spokesman Tee-Leo Ikoro has confirmed the incident.

“I will have to go to the hospital where they (victims) were taken to, to ascertain the number of the casualties,” he said.