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The man that was shot dead in Enugu state on Sunday evening has been as Justice Stanley Nnaji.

The former Enugu State High Court judge was shot multiple times beside the Enugu Diagnostics Centre, by Ebeano Tunnel, after he was dragged out of his Mercedes Benz Jeep. The shooters then drove off in Nnaji’s car.





A statement by the spokesperson of the Enugu State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, stated that the victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty and deposited in the mortuary for autopsy.





The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mohammed Ndatsu Aliyu, has ordered a full-scale manhunt for the gunmen.

More graphic photos here ........ https://janefblog.com/16521-2the-man-killed-by-unknown-gunmen-in-enugu-identified-as-justice-stanley-nnaji/

Army has arranged the burial proceedings of the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and six other senior officers for 12:30 PM on Saturday.

See more photos of the ongoing burial proceedings of the late COAS and six other officers here..... https://janefblog.com/16510-2photos-as-nigerian-army-buries-coas-attahiru-six-others-in-abuja/

Nigerian Army have changes the time of burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General. Ibrahim Attahiru to 12:30p.m. today, Saturday.

Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, Director of Army Public Relations announced the adjustment in a statement.



Also, the Church Service venue was moved from National Christian Centre to Nigerian Airforce Protestant Church, Bill Clinton Drive, Airport Road Abuja.

Brig. Gen. Abdulkadir, Brig. Gen. Olayinka, Brig. Gen. Kuliya, Maj L. A. Hayat, Maj. Hamza, Sgt. Umar, died in the mishap.


The crew members were Flt. Lt. T.O. Asaniyi, Flt. Lt. A.A. Olufade, Sgt. Adesina, ACM Oyedepo.



Meanwhile, a former Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman (rtd), has expressed shock over the accident

He called the death of Attahiru “heart wrenching, devastating, and a monumental loss to the nation”.

Usman extended his condolences to the families, the Armed Forces, and the officers and men of the Nigerian Army.

See more photos here ....... https://janefblog.com/16506-2coas-i-attahiru-nigerian-army-adjusts-burial-proceedings/

Flt. Leut. T.O Asaniyi, NAF pilot, who died in the Kaduna crash on Friday, May 21, was planning his wedding.

He had his wedding introduction two months ago, according to his friend who was to serve as his best man at his wedding.

See post here ...... https://janefblog.com/16502-2naf-pilot-who-died-in-the-military-plane-crash-was-planning-his-wedding/

On Thursday Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade defected to the ruling part from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

He formally declared for APC at the Cross River State Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office in Calabar after a two-hour meeting with seven APC governors led by the party’s interim chairman and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni.

Speaking on why he was joining the APC, Ayade highlighted the character attributes of President Muhammadu Buhari and the realisation that Cross River, which has been emasculated economically following the ceding of its oil wells, needed to be in sync with the party at the center, as the main reasons for moving.



According to the governor, “having seen and known the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his commitment to this country, his nationalistic disposition and all the efforts he has made to bring Nigeria to where we are today, it is obvious that at this point, we needed to join hands with him to build a Nigeria that we can be proud of.

“We need all governors to recognize that it is not party that matters. It is character, it is honor, it is commitment to the vision of this great nation. We all need to as a team, work ahead of the president by working towards building a prosperous country that the succession worries of 2023 will come without the fears and the worries the international community has for us.

“I believe that ........... https://janefblog.com/16499-2it-is-character-that-matters-ayade-reveals-why-he-joined-apc/

Nigerian sensational singer and mother of one, Simi has reacted to reports of mocking Davido after Wizkid won his first Grammys.

Simi was called out by Davido’s fans for shading the singer after Burna Boy and Wizkid won their first Grammy award.

Simi a now deleted tweet while congratulating Wizkid and Burna Boy wrote: “Starboy and Burna, E Choke!”

Some fans on Twitter came for her, accusing her of shading Davido.

A fan wrote: “Simi ending that tweet with e choke doesn’t really make sense sha. E be like shade.”



Responding, Simi said she ............... https://janefblog.com/16197-2grammy-award-simi-denies-mocking-davido-after-burna-and-wizkids-win/

Vicar of Newcastle has blasted Meghan Markle over her claims that she and Prince Harry had a private wedding in their garden 3 days before their royal wedding.



Recall that during Megahn’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, the The Duchess of Sussex told Oprah that she and Harry had a private wedding before the televised wedding. In her words: “You know, three days before our wedding, we got married. No one knows that.”





Later on in the show Harry said it had been just them and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby present.



However, Rev Mark Edwards, who contacted the Archbishop of Canterbury’s office, over Meghan Markle’s claims that she and Prince Harry married secretly in their garden says ............. https://janefblog.com/16194-2no-private-garden-wedding-took-place-vicar-slams-harry-and-meghan/

Nollywood comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh, better known as Okon Lagos, has gone on Instagram to express worry for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s relationship.



He said he hopes what his mind is telling him doesn’t manifest in their relationship.



He also wondered what will happen if Meghan divorces Prince Harry.




He said Meghan is “older was married before, street wiser, more experienced.”



He added that Meghan is the “river” and Harry is the “log”.



He went on to advice people not to fall in love with someone who “stands to lose nothing” when they themselves stand to “lose everything. ”

See his full post here..... https://janefblog.com/16187-2love-and-commonsense-cannot-stay-together-okon-lagos-shades-prince-harry/

According to the Presidency, Buhari is not a talkative and so he is not expected to speak on every matter that comes up in the country, including the herdsmen crisis.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday.



Nigerians are yearning to hear the position of the President on the lingering crisis being caused by herdsmen across the country.


Just few days ago, elder statesman, and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka called on Buhari to address Nigerians before it’s too late.

Also, the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, among many other Nigerians, had called for the enactment of a law to abolish the movement of cattle by herdsmen from the Northern part of the country to other parts.



Asked about the reaction of the President on this, the presidential aide said, “When you have knotty issues like this, many ............ https://janefblog.com/16057-2herdsmen-crisis-buhari-not-talkative-president-he-mustnt-speak-on-everything-presidency/

Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the immediate unfreezing of accounts belonging to some promoters of the End SARS protest.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed, who gave the ruling on Wednesday, ordered all affected banks to “immediately defreeze the affected accounts of End SARS promoters.”

Justice Mohammed proceeded to strike out the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1384/2020 filed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Recall that the ex-parte order to freeze the accounts for 180 days was made on November 4, 2020.

The court’s decision was reportedly informed by the withdrawal of all processes filed in relation to the suit by lawyers to all parties.

At the commencement of proceedings, former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), who appeared for ............. https://janefblog.com/16054-2just-in-court-unfreezes-accounts-of-end-sars-promoters/

19-year-old secondary school student of Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, have been arrested by the Osun state police command for reportedly beating the school principal, Mr Ademola Sanusi to coma on Friday February 5.



Though why the student attacked the principal with his “gang members” is unknown, it was however learnt that teachers in the school fled the scene to avoid being beaten alongside the principal.



The student who is said to be the ............ https://janefblog.com/16045-2secondary-school-student-arrested-for-beating-principal-to-coma-in-osun/

Nollywood Veteran actor, Nkem Owoh popularly known by his stage name Osuofia has taken to Instagram to celebrate his 63rd birthday.



The actor in his Instagram post, wrote;

Happy Birthday to ME. Join me in this celebration by saying a word of prayer

See more photos of the actors here........... https://janefblog.com/16040-2nollywood-actor-nkem-owoh-osuofia-celebrates-63rd-birthday/

Boko Haram terrorists detonated bombs at war front killing some Nigerian soldiers and many terrorists.

An unspecified number of troops were also injured in the battle that occurred on Boko Haram bases.



The locations are Kidari, Argude, Takwala, Chowalta and Galdekore.



The major operation involved Nigerian troops from Sector 1 and 21 Brigade, as well as the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

The contingent stormed battle grounds and opened massive fire despite stiff resistance by the terrorists.

In desperation, some of the insurgents resorted to suicide bombings. They triggered ............. https://janefblog.com/16035-2many-soldiers-and-terrorists-killed-as-boko-haram-detonates-bombs-during-battle/

Some men putting on Nigerian army uniform were nabbed in Abuja after one of their victims called for help.



According to reports, a named Paschal Oshi was kidnapped by the uniform men and took him to an unknown location in Abuja, where he was beaten and forced to transfer N220K to one of their accounts.



Paschal was later dumped in the middle of a bad road in Kubwa, Abuja, but he raised alarm before his abductors could go far.



Locals rushed after the car that couldn’t zoom off fast enough due to the poor state of the road and they were able to apprehend some of the “soldiers” while others got away.





The uniformed men were taken to a police station where their car was searched and another victim named Jacob was found in the trunk of the car.



A relative of one of their victims shared video and photos to Twitter while alleging that the Army is now “compromised”
Watch video and photos here........... https://janefblog.com/16028-2soldiers-nabbed-for-kidnapping-and-extorting-a-man-only-for-another-man-to-be-found-in-the-trunk-of-their-car-videophoto/

Professor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has relieved the state’s commissioner of health, Dr Salihu Kwayabura, of his position.

The Governor’s Special Adviser on Public Relations and Strategy, Malam Isa Gusau, who announced this on Tuesday in Maiduguri, noted that Governor Zulum’s directive was part of necessary measures to reposition the ministry.



Gusau said in a statement that Governor Zulum expresses gratitude to Dr Salihu Kwayabura for his immense contributions to the development of Borno’s public health sector in nearly two years of the current administration, and the years he had served under the previous administration.


The spokesman announced that Governor Zulum has directed his ........... https://janefblog.com/16020-2borno-state-gov-zulum-sacks-health-commissioner-dr-kwaya-bura/

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Uche Secondus, has rebuked President Muhammadu Buhari for snubbing the National Assembly.

Secondus said Buhari has proven that nobody is in charge and the current federal government is broken.

President Buhari who was scheduled to address a joint session of the National Assembly yesterday had snubbed the lawmakers.

The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami had disclosed that the National Assembly had no constitutional powers to invite the President over issues of insecurity.



However, Secondus while addressing journalists in Abuja, yesterday said:

“President Muhammadu Buhari who was scheduled to address the nation’s parliament today (Thursday) backed out after confirming to them he was coming.

“This back and front from the President on vital issue of security that is overwhelming our............. https://janefblog.com/15725-2buhari-just-proved-hes-not-in-charge-pdps-secondus-blows-hot/

Reality TV star, Nengi, has revealed how she got the lead role in Davido’s single ‘Jowo’ video

Davido featured Nengi alongside Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo in Davido’s Jowo video, which got Nigerians talking on social media.

Giving details, The former BBNaija housemate, Nengi on Tuesday took to her Twitter page disclosing that Davido sent a personal message, informing her that he wanted her on a project, not the other way round.

According to her, she had no idea what she was going to do specifically, but the Fem crooner asked her to contact his manager for further details.

In a thread on Twitter, she wrote, “Fun fact about Jowo Video when Davido............. https://janefblog.com/15721-2jowo-nengi-gives-details-on-how-she-got-the-lead-role-in-davidos-video/

The UK Parliament will today debate a petition on End SARS protest.

It seeks sanctions against the President Muhammadu Buhari administration and security agencies.

The request was created by Silas Ojo.

It sought to get 100,000 signatures, the required number for lawmakers’ attention but garnered more than 220,000 signatures.

The debate will touch on the excesses of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the October 20 Lekki shooting by the Nigerian Army





It would be led by Theresa Villiers at the Westminster Hall between 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm.

A statement on the House of Commons Library website said audiences will be able to watch online on the UK Parliament YouTube channel.

It explained that the restrictions will.............. https://janefblog.com/15563-2end-sars-uk-parliament-to-debate-sanctions-against-fg-nigerian-army-police/

No fewer than seven Nigerian soldiers were on Saturday November 21, killed in a landmine ambush in the northern axis of Borno state.



Channels Television reported that the soldiers were on escort duty en route Baga, when they came upon the landmines planted by suspected Boko Haram members.



The convoy which consisted of truckloads of food heading to Baga town of Kukawa local government and meant for returning Internally Displayed Persons, was attacked with heavy gunfire by the insurgents.




Relatives of some civilians who escorted the food, reportedly confirmed the attack and also revealed that some of them were maimed in the explosion and have been evacuated from the scene of the attack to a hospital in Maiduguri.



Soldiers who survived the attack said the terrorists............. https://janefblog.com/15560-2seven-soldiers-killed-in-ambush-attack-in-baga-borno-state/

An eight-year-old marriage was on Friday dissolved by a Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan.

The marriage between Julius Akintola and his wife, Ejide, were separated on grounds of adultery and lack of love, NAN reports.



Julius, a Lotto agent, told the court that he was completely frustrated because Ejide shared what should belong only to him with other men outside.

The resident of Oke-Labo area in Ibadan said he never knew that he took an adulteress as a wife when things were rosy for him.

“I gave Ejide all she requested in excess. In fact, I dashed her N1 million when I won a lottery. However, Ejide became a harlot when my business went bad, sleeping about with men,’’ he regretted.

Julius recalled that a “male concubine” usually picks his wife early in the morning and returns her late in the night.



He added that Ejide sometimes describe her romantic time while discussing with the man on phone.

“I used to see her.............. https://janefblog.com/15556-2my-wife-shares-what-belongs-to-me-with-men-ibadan-man-tells-court/

Nigerian Police Command of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has denied reports that its personnel attached to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, fired the stray bullet that killed a newspaper vendor in Abuja on Thursday, November 19.

A statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, preliminary investigation shows that the security agent who fired the shot was not a policeman as it has been widely reported.



The statement reads

“The FCT Police Command wishes to unequivocally refute the allegation making round sections of the media that a Police officer attached to the convoy of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shot at a newspaper vendor within the Three Arm Zone on Thursday 19th November,2020.

“Contrary to the misleading information, preliminary investigation into the unfortunate incident reveals........... https://janefblog.com/15553-2our-officer-did-not-shoot-newspaper-vendor-dead-in-abuja-nigerian-police/

On Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that only 12 political parties met the commission’s requirements to take part in the forthcoming Bayelsa West Senatorial District by-election.

Bayelsa West Senatorial District is among the rescheduled by-elections holding on the 5th December, 2020.



According to a statement issued to DAILY POST, on Friday in Yenagoa by INEC’s HOD Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Wilfred Ifogah, the 12 political parties cleared for the election include Accord, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, African Democratic Congress, Action Democratic Party, Allied Peoples Movement, Action Peoples Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party, National Rescue Party, Peoples Democratic Party, Social Democratic Party and Young Progressive Party.

In the statement, Ifogah further explained that, “the exclusion of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in ............... https://janefblog.com/15550-2breaking-bayelsa-by-election-inec-clears-pdp-11-others-excludes-apc/

Angry motorcyclist popularly known as Okada riders agitating against the seizure of their motorcycles by the Lagos State Task Force is lingering.

The uproar comes three weeks after Lagos witnessed large-scale turmoil after the End SARS protest went awry.




The demonstration started on Tuesday at the Second Rainbow area on Apapa-Oshodi expressway.



The operators set fire to objects as they accused authorities of high-handedness. Hoodlums joined them to attack Task Force officials.

According to, DAILY POST, the protest was spreading to other locations in Nigeria’s commercial city.

The chaos has now entered the second day. There is civil disorder at Ikeja along.



Fears that it may extend has caused panic in the state government, security agencies and among residents.



The police are scrambling to put the situation under control. It is not yet clear if the military would be called in but human and vehicular movement have been halted.

Adebayo Taofiq, Head of the Task Force Public Affairs Unit, had explained that they received several complaints about Okada operators using their bikes to rob.

He said the unrest started after operatives went out for enforcement.
“They damaged beyond repair 2 of our vehicles with one of our trucks. A paramilitary officer attached to the agency (Ganiyu Mustspha) was wounded with broken bottles and cutlass because he mistakenly ran into the mob.”

The spokesman complained that since the End SARS protest, motorists including Okada riders operate with impunity and cause traffic gridlock.

Video:..................... https://janefblog.com/15542-2ikeja-under-tension-as-okada-riders-clash-with-task-force-enters-day-2-video/

Muhammad Adamu, Nigerian Inspector-General of Police, said that the Force will need N24.8bn to fuel its fleet of vehicles and motorcycles in a year.



Muhammad Adamu, who disclosed this when he presented the 2020 budget performance and defended the 2021 budget proposal before the House of Representatives Committee on Police, said they are being bogged down by the low envelope budgetary provisions.




The Police Chief said;

“The implication is that under an ideal situation, the amount that has been reviewed cannot meet up with the requirement of policing the country.

“If you take for example,.............. https://janefblog.com/15512-2we-need-n24-8bn-to-fuel-vehicles-and-motorcycles-igp/

South-West Governors and their monarchs have supported the plans by the Federal government to regulate social media in the country.

This was revealed in the meeting the governors and monarchs had in Lagos state on Sunday, November 8, with a Presidential delegation, following the crisis that engulfed many states in the region in the wake of the EndSARS protest.





After the meeting, the governors and monarchs released a communique lamenting about the negative effect of fake news peddled on social media during the recent EndSARS protests and the ensuing violence.

“We recognise the damaging and negative impact of fake/false news and worry about its destructive and dangerous potency of fake news. We call on the federal government to use the instrumentality of existing laws and those regulations bench-marked from other countries to provide safeguards against the spread of fake news. 2015 Cyber Act will also be fully used.



Federal Government should ensure that technology is used effectively for the advancement of the Nigerian Security and not its destruction by working with the technology cum social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The regime of checks and gatekeeping should be fully employed.” the communique read in part



Present at the meeting were Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State.



Monarchs in the region who attended the meeting were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba .................. https://janefblog.com/15505-2governors-and-monarchs-from-south-west-back-fgs-plan-to-regulate-social-media/

#EndSARS frontliner, Eromosele Adene, who was arrested over the weekend by the Nigerian police has allegedly been moved from Lagos to Abuja.



Recall that the news of the singer and civil rights activist, arrest by 15 policemen at his home located in Ikeja area of Lagos went viral on Saturday, the 7th November. He was first taken to the office of the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti and then to Area F in Ikeja.



According to Punch, Eromosele’s sister, Onomene Adene said her brother was............. https://janefblog.com/15502-2arrested-endsars-frontliner-eromosele-adene-allegedly-moved-from-lagos-to-abuja/

Nigerian singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has debunked the marriage rumour that went viral few months ago. The singer also expressed displeasure over the way some Nigerian women deceive men with waist trainers and edited pictures on social media.

He stated this during a recent Instagram Live session with his fans, noting that the events of the past few months had helped him to restructure himself.
He said, “This has been a time of sober reflection. I have been vulnerable and I have decided to be true to myself. I have been a victim of circumstance. Most times, they (women) are not what ............... https://janefblog.com/15498-2my-eyes-are-opened-now-i-cannot-be-caged-flavour-denies-marriage-rumour/

Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, First Lady Ondo state who hails from Imo state visited her Imo state counterpart, Barr. Chioma Uzodinma at the Imo State Government House, Owerri on Saturday November 7,2020 .



Both first ladies had ample time to share experiences and compare notes on topical issues bordering on the wellbeing of women, girls, the vulnerable people and governance generally. See more photos from the meeting here........... https://janefblog.com/15489-2ondo-state-1st-lady-betty-akeredolu-visits-imo-1st-lady-barr-chioma-uzodinma/

Nigerians on social media have criticised the federal government over the conviction of six Northern Nigerians by an Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over an alleged funding of Boko Haram.

Daily Trust had reported on Monday that Surajo Abubakar Muhammad and Saleh Yusuf Adamu were sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of the act.



Meanwhile, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, AbdurRahman Ado Musa, Bashir Ali Yusuf and Muhammad Ibrahim Isa, got ten-year imprisonment each.



See also: #Boko Haram: Bamgbose reveals those who want Borno Governor dead




The Court’s documents showed that between 2015 and 2016, the convicts were allegedly involved in cash transfers totaling $782,000.00 to Boko Haram.

This conviction has generated reactions from Nigerians who called out the Buhari-led government for the delay in identifying and persecuting sponsors of Boko Haram.



The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN was also called out for not investigating the accounts yet so bothered about freezing accounts of End SARs promoters.

Below are some of the reactions........https://janefblog.com/15486-2nigerians-attack-fg-cbn-as-uae-convicts-6-boko-haram-financiers/