Shiite Members Storm National Assembly, Shoot Security Operatives

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, otherwise known as Shiite, have on Tuesday wreak havoc in the National Assembly complex, gunning two officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The Shiite members who had in their hundreds stormed the complex, resorted to violence when security operatives shot gas-cannisters to disperse them.

Aside from the attack, the group destroyed three vehicles and other assembly properties.

As at the time of filing this report, Assembly gates have been locked, movement restricted.

Buhari Suspends Ruga Settlement Project

After a meeting with the governor's forum, President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Ruga settlement scheme.

The settlement proposal which has met vehement rejection by Nigerians the past few days was, according to the government, intended to settle the recurrent clash between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria.

The suspension, President Buhari said, remains until a more nationally acceptable approach is provided.

Senator Elisha Abbo In Trouble As Senate Sets Up Committee To Probe Him Over Assault

A Nigerian senator who assaulted a sales girl might be in trouble following the decision of the senate to probe him. 

Senator Elisha

 

Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday set up a committee to probe the alleged assault of a young lady by Senator Elias Abbo.

 

The senator was seen in a video that has gone viral, assaulting the lady.

 

The committee has two weeks to submit its report.

 

It was not clear whether Abbo, who has promised to give a comprehensive response to the video today, will still go ahead, in view of the committee set up to probe the incident.

Biodun Fatoyinbo Takes Pulpit Break

Following rape allegations and consequent protests, senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, who in recent times have been a household name on the news for speculations about his character, is set to take a leave of absence from the church's pulpit.

Biodun who made the disclosure on his official Instagram handle, said that having sought counsel from the church's leadership and other Christian mentors of his, it is his decision to take a break from ministry in the capacity of a pastor.

Although it breaks his heart to take a break from the role, Biodun added, he assures of his faith in God while encouraging other Christians of the COZA congregation to remain steadfast.

Allegedly Hired Crowd Counter Protest Against COZA Senior Pastor

In reaction to the protest by the #ChurchToo movement demanding justice for Busola Dakolo allegedly raped by the COZA senior pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo over a decade ago, a counter protest sprung up in Abuja.

Reports have it that the counter-protesters were hired by the church to stop the action of protesters, as one of the young men allegedly hired told newsmen that they were paid N10,000 each for the project. "Money is talking," he exclaimed on camera.

While Fatoyinbo yet denies the allegation, the separate protests in Lagos and Abuja have further fueled debate on the issue, especially online.

Protest in Abuja Over Rape Allegations Against COZA Senior Pastor

Protests have begun in the FCT, Abuja, following rape allegations against the COZA senior pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, by Busola Dakolo, the photographer wife of inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo.

Adorned in white, in solidarity to rape victims, the protesters who converged at the NNPC fueling station in Guzape, had placards with inscriptions condemning rape, and others stating that the church should be a place of safety.

Meanwhile, reports have it that some protesters have been arrested by unidentified law enforcement agents and taken away in a black Mercedes Benz car.

COZA Senior Pastor Reacts to Rape Allegations

Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has reacted to a recent rape allegation by Busola Dakolo, the wife of sensational singer, Timi Dakolo.

The pastor, in a statement, dismissed the allegations as false, as they are intended to soil his reputation and bring down the church. Against the usual decision to stay quiet in the face of false accusations, the pastor disclosed that the church will this time take legal action.

It would be recalled that Timi Dakolo had in the recent past made general remarks about supposedly men of God who involve themselves in rape activities. This, it is believed, inspired the interview of his wife indicting the pastor on YNaija.

Man Utd Reject Pogba And Neymar Swap Deal

Both Pogba and Neymar are reportedly seeking a move away from their respective clubs. 

 

Paul Pogba and Neymar Jr

 

Man Utd executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward turned down the possibility of swapping Paul Pogba and Neymar, reports The Independent.

 

The French champions approached the Manchester club about a proposed swap deal, but Woodward rejected the idea.

 

Both Pogba and Neymar are reportedly seeking a move away from their respective clubs.

 

Romelu Lukaku will not force through a move away from Manchester United this summer, reports ESPN.

 

The Belgian striker is being linked with a switch to Serie A side Inter, but he is prepared to stay at Old Trafford if the Red Devils block a path to the exits.

 

Manchester United will demand at least €60 million (£54m/$68m) from any sale of Romelu Lukaku, claims Gazzetta dello Sport.

 

The Red Devils are reluctant to make a loss on the Belgian striker, but may dip to that figure as Inter step up their efforts to put a deal in place.

 

Arsenal have been told that they must break Celtic's club record in order to sign Kieran Tierney.

 

The Gunners have already had two bids rejected for the Scottish international and, according to the Evening Standard, must break Celtic's transfer record if they are to have any hope of signing the left-back this summer.

 

AC Milan have started talks with Arsenal over Uruguay international midfielder Lucas Torreira.

 

Sportmediaset say that the Serie A club would like to take the Gunner, who only signed for the club last year, for an initial two-year loan period, with an option to buy.

 

The loan fee would reportedly be up to €8m with the full transfer costing around €38m (£34m/$43m).

Revealed! This Is Why Burna Boy's Mother Picked BET Award On His Behalf

Burna Boy has given the reason why his mother picked up his 2019 Best International act award at the BET award on his behalf. 

Burna Boy

 

Burna Boy missed the moment to collect his award for the 2019 Best International act at the 19th BET awards and the reason has been revealed.

 

The singer himself revealed why his mum collected the BET award on his behalf despite attending the awards ceremony.

 

In a tweet shared by the music star on his Twitter page on Monday, June 24, 2019, the singer said he was out to get himself a drink when his category was announced.

 

“Funny enough I went to Get a drink! I would have collected this one,” the singer wrote while responding to why his mum got the award on his behalf.

 

 

Burna Boy was among the list of artists who went home with awards at the BET Awards which took place on Sunday June 23, 2019, in the United States of America.

 

Burna Boy was announced the winner of the Best International Act category at the 2019 edition of BET Awards. Burna Boy was nominated alongside Teni Makanaki and Mr Eazi in the category.

 

The award was received by Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy's mum and manager, who also attended the award ceremony. In her acceptance speech, Burna Boy's mum said the message from the singer to every African in the diaspora is 'remember you were first an African before any other thing.'

 

The music award show, which is in its 19th year, saw Cardi B kicking off performances at the Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.

6 Young Children Crushed To Death As School Wall Collapses On Them

As many as six young children have been killed after a school wall fell on them while they were sleeping. 

File photo

 

No less than six street children who were sleeping in a storm drain next to an elite school in the Ugandan capital have been killed.

 

According to the Agence France Presse, AFP, the police on Monday said the kids were killed after a wall fell on them.

 

“Due to a heavy downpour part of the perimeter wall of the school gave way, collapsed on the kids, killing six of them on the spot and two were injured,” Kampala’s deputy police spokesman Luke Owoyesigire told AFP.

 

“The police rescue team is on the scene to check if any person is buried under the debris.”

 

The spokesman said police were trying to establish the identities of the children and track down their families, adding that they had been sleeping in the storm drain for a while.

 

According to Owoyesigire, it was the second such incident recently, after five family members were killed last month as they slept in a mud and wattle house when a wall collapsed on them.

Oyo State Abolishes N500 Examination Fee, Declares Education Levy Illegal

The Head of Service admonished teachers and principals of the secondary schools to comply with the education policy of the present administration in the State. 

 

Governor Seyi Makinde

 

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has abolished N500 examination fee in all secondary schools across the state.

 

The Head of Service, Mrs. Ololade Agboola, who made this disclosure, urged principals in secondary schools to comply with the free education policy of the state Government.

 

Agboola spoke during a meeting of the Permanent Secretary School administration with the principals in public secondary Schools held at comprehensive High School Oke-Bola Ibadan.

 

The Head of Service admonished teachers and principals of the secondary schools to comply with the education policy of the present administration in the State.

 

Agboola said (Five Hundred Naira) examination fee across the secondary schools in the State have been abolished, warning that no Principal should send student away from the school.

 

She said, “I have the directive of His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde to discuss with you today, the school principals on how we can move the secondary school education forward in Oyo State”.

 

She said the present administration in the State under Governor Seyi Makinde has put an end to the Education Development Levy for all secondary School students, declaring it as illegal.

 

She opined that the State Government will create call centers where parents and the general public will report school that refuse to stop collecting illegal fee, just as she advised Principals of Secondary Schools to stop collecting fees that have not been approved by the State Government.

 

She then appealed to teachers to always stay in their duty posts, saying that the present administration will not tolerate lateness and absenteeism in the school, just as she solicited support for the state government in carrying out its education policy in the state.

Burna Boy's Mother Receives Loud Cheers as She Delivers Powerful Speech to Receive His BET Award

Burna Boy has emerged BET Awards' Winner for Best International Act, video category, in the event's most recent edition.

Speaking to the audience while receiving the award on behalf of her son who could not be found at the time the announcement was made, Bose Ogulu, who described her son as restless following his sudden disappearance from the hall, delivered a powerful speech to the cheer of the audience.

"Thank you very much BET," she said. "Thank you Africa. Because that's the constituency for which we got noticed in the first place. And the message from Burna, I believe, would be that every black person should please remember that you were Africans before you became anything else."

This is not the first time the artiste's mother, who doubles as his manager, would impress the audience at an event.