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07/08/2021

Adijat Idris lost 0-10 to Ukraine’s Oksana Livach on Friday in the women’s freestyle 50kg event of the wrestling competition of the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games. The 19-year-old Idris was completely overwhelmed in the round of 16 match at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo, losing due to technical superiority. The News Agency of Nigeria reports… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/team-nigeria-end-tokyo-games-participation-after-another-loss-in-womens-wrestling.html

Adijat Idris lost 0-10 to Ukraine’s Oksana Livach on Friday in the women’s freestyle 50kg event of the wrestling competition of the ongoing 2020 Olympic Games. The 19-year-old Idris was completely overwhelmed in the round of 16 match at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Tokyo, losing due to technical s...

07/08/2021

One year after her husband, Mr Sunday Okoro, has been allegedly detained by the Nigeria Police, a Sapele-based housewife in Delta State, Mrs Rose Okoro has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman, alleging unlawful detention of the husband since September, 2020. The housewife linked the… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/delta-housewife-alleges-abba-kyari-involved-in-husbands-illegal-detention-petitions-agf-igp.html

One year after her husband, Mr Sunday Okoro, has been allegedly detained by the Nigeria Police, a Sapele-based housewife in Delta State, Mrs Rose Okoro has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman, alleging unlawful detenti...

07/08/2021

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 9,066 with 565 additional cases confirmed on Friday. The NCDC made this known via its verified wedsite on Saturday morning . The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the country’s new active case indicates an increase from 9,033… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/covid-19-infections-surge-as-nigeria-records-over-9000-active-cases.html

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control says the number of active COVID-19 cases in Nigeria increased to 9,066 with 565 additional cases confirmed on Friday. The NCDC made this known via its verified wedsite on Saturday morning . The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the country’s new active case...

07/08/2021

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a lady, one Loretta Anoh, over the alleged murder of 36-year-old Chikoka Henry in the state. The lady was arrested on August 4, 2021 by the operatives of the ‘B’ division, Ewet Housing, who also recovered a black-coloured car from the suspect after a report was lodged… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/police-arrest-woman-over-alleged-murder-in-akwa-ibom.html

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a lady, one Loretta Anoh, over the alleged murder of 36-year-old Chikoka Henry in the state. The lady was arrested on August 4, 2021 by the operatives of the ‘B’ division, Ewet Housing, who also recovered a black-coloured car from the suspect after...

07/08/2021

Actress, Yvonnne Jegede, has recounted how a fan ‘blocked’ her on social media after she (Jegede) gave her some money. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live chat monitored by Saturday Beats, the mother of one said, “I don’t do giveaway online because I know how much I try to reach people physically. A woman once… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/how-fan-blocked-me-after-giveaway-on-social-media-yvonne-jegede.html

Actress, Yvonnne Jegede, has recounted how a fan ‘blocked’ her on social media after she (Jegede) gave her some money. Speaking during a recent Instagram Live chat monitored by Saturday Beats, the mother of one said, “I don’t do giveaway online because I know how much I try to reach people p...

07/08/2021

Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Bagudu, has declared Monday, 9th August, 2021, which is equivalent to 1st Muharram, 1443 AH, as a public holiday. The declaration as contained in a statement signed by the Acting Head of Service, Sufyanu Garba-Bena, and issued to newsmen on Friday, said, the noble gesture is to enable the Muslim Ummah… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/bagudu-declares-monday-1st-muharram-as-public-holiday.html

Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Bagudu, has declared Monday, 9th August, 2021, which is equivalent to 1st Muharram, 1443 AH, as a public holiday. The declaration as contained in a statement signed by the Acting Head of Service, Sufyanu Garba-Bena, and issued to newsmen on Friday, said, the noble gest...

07/08/2021

Exclusive: How I stood up to Benin Republic govt, defended Nigeria against land encroachment (2) Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/video-exclusive-how-i-stood-up-to-benin-republic-govt-defended-nigeria-against-land-encroachment-2.html

[VIDEO] Exclusive: How I stood up to Benin Republic govt, defended Nigeria against land encroachment (2) Read More

07/08/2021

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant hailed his team for overcoming adversity Saturday after pouring in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 for a “beautiful” fourth straight Olympic men’s basketball gold medal. The Americans started slowly but earned a 22-18 lead after the first quarter and were 44-39 ahead at halfway,… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/olympics-us-beat-france-to-win-fourth-straight-gold-in-basketball.html

NBA All-Star Kevin Durant hailed his team for overcoming adversity Saturday after pouring in a game-high 29 points to lead the United States past France 87-82 for a “beautiful” fourth straight Olympic men’s basketball gold medal. The Americans started slowly but earned a 22-18 lead after the f...

07/08/2021

The Arewa Youths Advisory Forum has called on the Federal Government to ban the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, describing it as a calamity. The National President of the forum, Yerima Shettima, made this known while speaking to newsmen on Friday, August 6, 2021. Shettima said, “It is a calamity for me. I never… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/arewa-youths-call-for-ban-of-bbnaija.html

The Arewa Youths Advisory Forum has called on the Federal Government to ban the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, describing it as a calamity. The National President of the forum, Yerima Shettima, made this known while speaking to newsmen on Friday, August 6, 2021. Shettima said, “It is a calami...

07/08/2021

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command on Thursday rescued six girls and a boy who were allegedly being trafficked to Cote d’ Ivoire and Libya. The victim are, Innocent Godfrey (male) 20, Success Okogbowa 17, Gift Osabuohien 18, Endurance Edigho 18, Gift Edigho, 17, Oghayero 19, and Happiness Oliver 16, all female. The girls… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/police-rescue-seven-trafficked-persons-in-edo.html

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command on Thursday rescued six girls and a boy who were allegedly being trafficked to Cote d’ Ivoire and Libya. The victim are, Innocent Godfrey (male) 20, Success Okogbowa 17, Gift Osabuohien 18, Endurance Edigho 18, Gift Edigho, 17, Oghayero 19, and Happiness ...

07/08/2021

Saga’s team, which includes Emmanuel, Liquorose, Cross, Jackie B, Saskay, and Niyi, has won the first token challenge of the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. The results, which were announced on Friday, also revealed that the team has won 200 BBNaira each. The Head of House, Boma, read the results, “Congratulations to the… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/bbnaija-s6-sagas-team-wins-first-token-challenge.html

Saga’s team, which includes Emmanuel, Liquorose, Cross, Jackie B, Saskay, and Niyi, has won the first token challenge of the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. The results, which were announced on Friday, also revealed that the team has won 200 BBNaira each. The Head of House, Boma, read the r...

07/08/2021

A group, Citizens’ Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security, said on Friday in Abuja that Nigeria and its citizens are too strongly united to be disintegrated. The group which is under the aegis of the National Institute for Public Relations, after its National Planning Committee meeting, said from a national survey it conducted, a… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/nigeria-too-strong-to-disintegrate-nipr.html

A group, Citizens’ Summit for National Integration, Peace and Security, said on Friday in Abuja that Nigeria and its citizens are too strongly united to be disintegrated. The group which is under the aegis of the National Institute for Public Relations, after its National Planning Committee meetin...

07/08/2021

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, has declared interested in Beatrice, after Maria made it clear to him that she didn’t like him. Pere called Beatrice to the corner of the garden for a private discussion and declared that he likes her, African Magic reported. The 36-year-old ex-soldier started the conversation by telling… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/bbnaija-s6-pere-declares-interest-in-beatrice-after-maria-dumped-him.html

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, has declared interested in Beatrice, after Maria made it clear to him that she didn’t like him. Pere called Beatrice to the corner of the garden for a private discussion and declared that he likes her, African Magic reported. The 36-year-old ex-soldi...

07/08/2021

The newly appointed Force Commander, Multi National Joint Task Force, Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, has taken over the command of the force from erstwhile commander, Maj.-Gen. Jeleel Ogunlade. The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ndjamena Chad and made available to newsmen in Abuja on… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/insurgency-ibrahim-takes-over-command-of-mnjtf.html

The newly appointed Force Commander, Multi National Joint Task Force, Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, has taken over the command of the force from erstwhile commander, Maj.-Gen. Jeleel Ogunlade. The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, disclosed this in a statement i...

07/08/2021

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Boma, has revealed that he plans to date Jackie B after the show, describing her as an ‘outside project’. Boma made this known this known in a conversation with Cross after the whirlpool bath Party on Friday night, where they discussed his (Boma’s) friendship with Jackie B. Cross told… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/bbnaija-s6-boma-plans-to-date-jackie-b-after-show-calls-her-outside-project.html

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Boma, has revealed that he plans to date Jackie B after the show, describing her as an ‘outside project’. Boma made this known this known in a conversation with Cross after the whirlpool bath Party on Friday night, where they discussed his (Boma’s) friendship...

07/08/2021

Exclusive: How I stood up to Benin Republic govt, defended Nigeria against land encroachment (1) Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/video-exclusive-how-i-stood-up-to-benin-republic-govt-defended-nigeria-against-land-encroachment-1.html

[VIDEO] Exclusive: How I stood up to Benin Republic govt, defended Nigeria against land encroachment (1) Read More

07/08/2021

Over 5,000 schools in Kaduna State remain shut following ongoing military operations to flush out bandits from the state. This is based on a directive by the state government announcing the suspension of resumption of both public and private schools across the state. According to the Annual School Census Report 2018/2019/February 2020 by the state… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/insecurity-over-5000-kaduna-schools-remain-shut-amid-military-operations.html

Over 5,000 schools in Kaduna State remain shut following ongoing military operations to flush out bandits from the state. This is based on a directive by the state government announcing the suspension of resumption of both public and private schools across the state. According to the Annual School C...

07/08/2021

When the team handling a Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ contestant, Maria Benjamin’s social media accounts revealed that they had received death threats, many felt it was a stunt to gather empathy for the housemate. However, Gift Amadi, one of Maria’s representatives, told Saturday Beats that the threats were real. She said, “After we… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/bbnaija-death-threats-real-not-publicity-stunt-says-marias-handler.html

When the team handling a Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eye’ contestant, Maria Benjamin’s social media accounts revealed that they had received death threats, many felt it was a stunt to gather empathy for the housemate. However, Gift Amadi, one of Maria’s representatives, told Saturday Beats t...

07/08/2021

The bail perfection of 12 detained aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has suffered a setback as the Federal High Court in Abuja demanded 24 sureties. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the development was in contrast to four sureties earlier demanded by the court. A member of Igboho’s legal team, Pelumi Olajengbesi,… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/afenifere-kicks-as-court-demands-24-sureties-for-igbohos-associates-bail.html

The bail perfection of 12 detained aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has suffered a setback as the Federal High Court in Abuja demanded 24 sureties. Saturday PUNCH learnt that the development was in contrast to four sureties earlier demanded by the court. A member o...

07/08/2021

Since the recent public reconciliation between Augustine Ahmedu, popularly known as Blackface, and his former friend and collaborator, Innocent Idibia, aka 2baba, some fans have opined that the reconciliation was too spontaneous to be genuine. The duo, together with Faze, were members of the defunct music group, Plantashun Boiz, before they went their separate ways…. Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/my-reconciliation-with-2baba-not-fake-blackface.html

Since the recent public reconciliation between Augustine Ahmedu, popularly known as Blackface, and his former friend and collaborator, Innocent Idibia, aka 2baba, some fans have opined that the reconciliation was too spontaneous to be genuine. The duo, together with Faze, were members of the defunct...

07/08/2021

John Alechenu examines the recently concluded All Progressives Congress ward congresses and posits that although the judicial hurdle has been surmounted, the bigger task of regaining the confidence of aggrieved members has just started. The governing All Progressives Congress won the hearts of many Nigerians prior to the 2015 general elections. This translated into massive… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/rancorous-congresses-apc-battles-to-win-hearts-of-aggrieved-members.html

John Alechenu examines the recently concluded All Progressives Congress ward congresses and posits that although the judicial hurdle has been surmounted, the bigger task of regaining the confidence of aggrieved members has just started. The governing All Progressives Congress won the hearts of many....

07/08/2021

An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ogueri Vitalis, 52, lost his life alongside other policemen during an operation to repel an attack by some hoodlums on Essien Udin, Akwa Ibom State. The 23-year-old son of the slain cop, Akachukwu, speaks to GODFREY GEORGE about the family’s grief What is your name? I’m Akachukwu Vitalis. I am… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/to-ensure-dad-died-painfully-hoodlums-broke-his-skull-set-him-ablaze-son-of-asp-killed-in-akwa-ibom-attack.html

An Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ogueri Vitalis, 52, lost his life alongside other policemen during an operation to repel an attack by some hoodlums on Essien Udin, Akwa Ibom State. The 23-year-old son of the slain cop, Akachukwu, speaks to GODFREY GEORGE about the family’s grief What is you...

07/08/2021

A newly-launched joint report by the International Committee on Nigeria and the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice has asserted that Nigeria is currently experiencing genocide, describing the nation as “a failed state.” The report, titled, “Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter,” stated that no fewer than 43,242 Nigerians have been killed by Boko Haram and… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/nigeria-experiencing-religious-genocide-under-buhari-report.html

A newly-launched joint report by the International Committee on Nigeria and the International Organisation for Peace Building and Social Justice has asserted that Nigeria is currently experiencing genocide, describing the nation as “a failed state.” The report, titled, “Nigeria’s Silent Slau...

07/08/2021

Mr Ekerete Friday, 35, tells GODFREY GEORGE that his family is in search of his younger brother who was arrested in Akwa Ibom State by military since March What is your name? My name is Ekerete Friday. I am 35 years old. I am the brother of Jackson Friday, who was arrested by military men… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/how-soldiers-at-checkpoint-ordered-my-brother-another-male-out-of-commercial-bus-took-them-away-since-march-akwa-ibom-man.html

Mr Ekerete Friday, 35, tells GODFREY GEORGE that his family is in search of his younger brother who was arrested in Akwa Ibom State by military since March What is your name? My name is Ekerete Friday. I am 35 years old. I am the brother of Jackson Friday, who was arrested by military men… […]

07/08/2021

Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, in defiance to a threat of expulsion, have headed to court to challenge the conduct of last Saturday’s ward congresses of the party. A Bauchi State chieftain of the party, Alhaji Sani Sanin Mallam, in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, in Abuja, on Friday said he and… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/rancorous-congresses-aggrieved-members-dare-apc-head-to-court.html

Some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, in defiance to a threat of expulsion, have headed to court to challenge the conduct of last Saturday’s ward congresses of the party. A Bauchi State chieftain of the party, Alhaji Sani Sanin Mallam, in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, in Abu...

07/08/2021

A father of six, Sunday Julius, is currently in police custody in Lagos over alleged defilement of four of his daughters aged seven, 10, 11 and 15. Julius, who lives with his family in a room apartment in the Alimosho area of the state, was reportedly arrested on Monday following a complaint lodged by his… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/police-nab-father-over-alleged-defilement-of-four-daughters-in-lagos.html

A father of six, Sunday Julius, is currently in police custody in Lagos over alleged defilement of four of his daughters aged seven, 10, 11 and 15. Julius, who lives with his family in a room apartment in the Alimosho area of the state, was reportedly arrested on Monday following a complaint lodged....

07/08/2021

The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on motorcycle operations in the state, noting that any violators, including policemen and military officials, caught will be arrested and prosecuted. The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, was said to have directed officers and men as well as tactical… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/police-to-arrest-cops-military-men-riding-okada-on-lagos-highways.html

The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on motorcycle operations in the state, noting that any violators, including policemen and military officials, caught will be arrested and prosecuted. The state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, was said...

07/08/2021

Rivers gov boasted he singlehandedly sponsored Sheriff’s removal I haven’t told anyone I’m running for second term –Secondus •BoT, govs, NWC, others meet in Abuja Tuesday More facts emerged on Friday about how the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, and the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, clashed at… Read More

https://witnesta.com/2021/08/07/pdp-crisis-how-secondus-wike-clashed-at-bot-meeting.html

Rivers gov boasted he singlehandedly sponsored Sheriff’s removal I haven’t told anyone I’m running for second term –Secondus •BoT, govs, NWC, others meet in Abuja Tuesday More facts emerged on Friday about how the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uche Secondus, and...