Entertainment : I had miscarriage with twins – Banky W’s wife, Adesuwa

 

Adesua, a Nollywood actress and wife to Banky Wellington also known as Banky W, has revealed that she had a miscarriage with twins months ago.

Adesua revealed this in a video posted on Banky W’s Youtube page.

Discussing about the trying time, Adesua disclosed that it was an emotional time for her and her husband especially when they had to evacuate the twins which were dead embryos.

She said: “I had a miscarriage with twins, we saw the heartbeat and everything was okay but during a routine checkup, the scan showed no heartbeat for the twins any more.

“I started laughing after the doctor told me and I went home. I collapsed on the floor and wailed. I had a deep groaning in my chest

“I’m sharing this because not so many women go through this and talk about it because its feels like a shame. Nobody wants to talk about reproductive organs because it is like a dirty topic, but I think it’s important we talk about it.

“I and my husband prayed about this, and it was an emotional time for us. He cried when we realised we have to evacuate the dead embryos.”

Recall that the couple announced the birth of their first child in February 2021.

Entertainment : ‘No President who loves his country travels for medical checkup’ – Okey Bakassi slams Buhari

 

Popular Nigerian Comedian, Okey Bakassi has slammed President Buhari over his recent trip to the UK for medical checkup.

Recall that Buhari earlier departed Nigeria for the United Kingdom to meet with his doctors for a medical check up.

This had triggered diverse reactions from Nigerians who claimed the President’s trip is coming at a time he is needed on ground to oversee the myriad of challenges facing the country.

However, the comedian in a video via his Instagram account, noted that no President who loves his country or leading a country with substance travels to another country for medical checkup.

He also asked why the President’s doctors cannot be flown in or why the Aso Rock hospital isn’t well equipped.

“No President who loves his country or leading a country with substance travels to another country for medical checkup.

“We have never heard that Australian President, South African President or even the President of Ghana goes to another country for medical checkups.

“It hurts me so much that Nigeria which is known as a giant of Africa doesn’t have a proper medical care system.

“All Buhari does is incur more debts for. Nigeria with his incessant travels. The same money they squander in putting together his medical trip to other countries should be used to set up fully equipped hospitals in the country.

“Theres no equipment that a hospital needs that Nigerian government cannot buy. This is the same government that wants to build railway for Niger republic and refinery of 1.5 billion dollars.

“I think its high time we as individuals in this country wake up,” he said.

Death of militant leader causes controversy. Bayelsa communal clash

 

The Bayelsa State Government and the indigenes of the Bilabiri community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the State, have given different views on the death of a suspected militant leader identified as Frank Brake-Ere Seide also known as Sea Lion during the bloody dispute over the control the Community Development Committee (CDC) of the community.

While the members of the newly installed Community Development Committee (CDC) described the death of Frank Brake-Ere Seide, as “self-inflicted “ due to his unprovoked shooting with some youths in the community, the Bayelsa Government through the office of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has condemned the killing, threatening to deal decisively with any individual or groups found culpable of fomenting trouble in the community.

Speaking at separate meetings with representatives of Bilabiri community in Ekeremor and Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area on Sunday, the State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, expressed displeasure over the acrimonious manner people jostle for community leadership.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, noted that reports of rising insecurity in Ekeremor and Southern Ijaw mainly due to community elections do not speak well of the two areas, urging stakeholders of the councils to work closely with the state government to bring what he described as an embarrassing and worrisome situation under control.

But the indigenes of Bilabiri community, told , on Monday that the circumstances that led to the death of the militant leader was self-inflicted.

“The bullets fired by the militant leader and his gang cut off the two legs of one of the boys. The leader of the boys also fired back and the deceased fell down.”

 gathered that the bloody clash, according to community leaders and youth leaders, was triggered following a series of threats and refusal by the former Executive of the CDC led by David Bazighe to vacate office at the expiration of their tenure in December, 2020 and their plea for one year extension turned down by the people of Bilabiri kingdom.

It was also revealed that the deceased, Frank Brake-Ere Seide, was accused of triggering tension in the community after his kinsman from the same grandparent, St. Paul Wilson, was made the Acting Chairman of the Community Development Committee following a unanimous vote from the compound it was zoned to in the community.

While supporters of the former Executive of the CDC led by David Bazighe accused the new executive and their supporters of supporting brigandage, others allege that the deceased and his loyalists have been terrorizing the community including the abduction of two chiefs and flogging them for their lack of support in the matter.

Contacted on telephone, the Acting Chairman of the CDC, St. Paul Wilson told our correspondent that though they have met with the aides to the State Governor on Security to brief him on the development in Bilabiri community, “some claims made over the crux of the matter in Bilabiri were not true. The main issue is that the former Executive tenure expired and they are trying to intimidate everyone.”

IPOB’s ESN blew up police, prison headquarters – IGP orders arrest

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has blamed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) for the attacks in Imo.

Adamu has, however, ordered the deployment of additional units of Police Mobile Force (PMF) and other Police Tactical Squads to Imo State to strengthen security.

Imo State Police Command Headquarters and the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS) in Owerri were bombed on Monday.

Force spokesman, Frank Mba, revealed that the attackers used sophisticated weapons such as General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), Sub-Machine Guns (SMGs), AK49 rifles, Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

He said the attackers attempt to gain access to the Police armoury at the Headquarters was resisted by Police operatives on duty.

Mba confirmed the safe was intact and that the Police suffered no human casualty, apart from a Police Constable who sustained a minor bullet wound on his shoulder.

One of the operational vehicles of the attackers has been recovered by the Police and is currently being subjected to forensic scrutiny and investigations.

The Imo CP has been ordered to harness the security reinforcement squads and other operational assets at his disposal to take the battle to the doorsteps of the attackers and prevent any further attack anywhere within the state and its environs.

The IGP called on citizens to avail the Police and other security agencies with useful information that can assist in identifying and arresting the criminals.

He vowed that the perpetrators will be brought to book and assured that the Force is doing all within its powers to curb the activities of unscrupulous elements hell-bent on threatening the unity and safety of Nigerians.

News : Rededicate your life – Buhari to Oshiomhole

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole on his 69th birthday.

The Nigerian leader advised the former Edo Governor to rededicate his life to working for the prosperity of those in need.

Buhari’s message was issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu.

He joined Oshiomhole’s family and well-wishers to thank God for a life of service to the nation, good health and opportunity to commemorate the special day.

The President hailed Oshiomhole for building bridges among people of diverse backgrounds, inspiring others to be patriotic, eschewing politics of division and acrimony.

He recognised the politician’s immense contributions to Nigeria and wished him “more years of service to build a better country”.

NEWS : Suspected herdsmen kidnap five persons in Obiano’s community

 

Five persons were on Saturday night kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen close to Aguleri community, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The victims are said to hail from Aguleri, where the state governor, Willie Obiano also comes from, and were returning from Awka, the state capital, where they attended a wedding ceremony when they were taken.

A victim, who escaped abduction who gave his name as Chidi narrated his experience in an audio clip which is being circulated in social media.

“I escaped. My Aguleri brothers were captured by them. I don’t know if they were killed or not. Four men and one lady from Aguleri were taken away. There were shootings in the area but I escaped.”

Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with

He said that of the five kidnapped persons, two were rescued by police operatives led by the District Police Officer of Otuocha division, while the identity of the kidnappers was yet to be ascertained.

“It was a kidnap incident and it happened at night. Five persons were kidnapped but the operatives led by the DPO Otuocha quickly moved into action and rescued two persons. They are still in manhunt to rescue the other three. We are yet to identify those people that kidnapped them.

“The abducted persons are five in number. Four men and a lady. The lady and one of the men was, however, rescued, while three male victims are still in captivity,” he said.

News : No intermediaries appointed by Governor El-Rufai to negotiate with bandits – Commissioner

 

Kaduna State Government, on Sunday, said it has not appointed any intermediaries to negotiate with bandits

This was contained in a statement which was issued by Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, .

He said “The attention of the Kaduna State Government under the leadership of Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been drawn to reports in the media that it has appointed representatives to interface with bandits on its behalf.”

“The Kaduna State Government hereby clarifies firmly that such intermediaries have never been appointed.

“The position of the Kaduna State Government remains the same: the Government will not negotiate with or pay ransoms to bandits. Any person who claims to do so in any capacity, if found, will be prosecuted accordingly.”

“Citizens are urged to report the details of any persons posing as official government negotiators to the Kaduna State Security Operations,” the statement added.