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Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has denied ordering closure of churches in the state.    Though a statement was released earlier in which the police chief instructed policemen in the command to enforce all protocols by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 including the restriction of movement between 12am and 4am, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi released another statement in which he made a clarification.    Odumosu stated that he didn’t order the closure of churches but nightclubs, bars, lounges, and event centres.   The statement read;    “The command’s statement was explicit on the enforcement of COVID-19 protocols as clearly stated by the Presidential Taskforce and the Lagos State Government respectively. “For clarification, the preventive COVID-19 protocols include the use of face mask at public places, maintaining social distancing, closure of night clubs, bars, lounges, event centres; no social party, street carnivals and due en

  The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned that those extorting National Identification Number (NIN) applicants risk a 7-year jail term.    Citing Sections 14, 20 and 21 of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) Act and Sections 10 and 12 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, the NIMC which stated that the offence is punishable in accordance with the laws also affirmed that the ongoing enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) is free across the country.   Nigerians have been asked to report such cases of extortion for diligent prosecution to serve as a deterrent to others.   The tweet read;    “The punishment for extortion if convicted is seven years of imprisonment as stipulated in Sections 14, 20 and 21 of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) Act and Sections 10 and 12 of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act.  “Report extortion via actu@nimc.gov.ng or call 08157691214 or 08157691071."   Share to Fac

  American rapper, Lil Tjay has been arrested by officials of New York Police Department.   Lil Tjay who was in a vehicle with 4 others when cops pulled them over for switching lanes without signaling, was busted Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn and booked for criminal possession of a weapon, marijuana possession and grand larceny.   TMZ reported that officer smelled weed in the car, which resulted in a search and the discovery of 4 loaded handguns and a large amount of marijuana.   Everyone in the car were booked for possession charges as neither the rapper nor anyone in the vehicle took ownership of the firearms or the weed. It is however unclear why they're also facing the grand larceny charge.

  Neo Akpofure took to Twitter to reflect on his life as the year comes to an end.   The former Big Brother Naija reality star explained that earlier this year, he was struggling to pay rent for a self-contained apartment, but he's ending the year by moving into ''his own house'' in Lagos.    He tweeted: "February this year, I was hustling to pay rent for my self-contain apartment. Last day of 2020, I’m moving into my house in LAGOS.  OLUWA ON GUARD"  

  onto Dikeh took to Instagram to reveal that 2020 turned out to be the best year of her life.   She said she faced so many challenges and overcame them, but, most importantly, she said she has been "financially stable in a financially crumbled society."   She added that this year also made her appreciate privacy and minding her business.   Read her post below.  

  Weiter Ayo Sogunro has said there is no single logical reason to get married.   He said Nigerians are invested in persuading single people to get married, then added that the only argument put forward to promote marriage is "social" or "moralistic".   He tweeted: "Nigerians are inordinately invested in persuading unmarried people to get married. Every December, I have to go through this routine.   "And yet, there's no single logical reason to do so. Every argument is social/moralistic. I'll pass, please."  

  US President, Donald Trump is set to return to Washington earlier than anticipated ahead of a planned disruption by Republicans when Congress meets next week to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win according to a new report by CNN. Recall that  LIB earlier reported that  a Republican was planning to vote against Biden's electoral college vote certification next week, in another move spurred by Trump to discredit and slow down Joe Biden's electoral certification. Now, according to a report by CNN published Thursday morning, December 31, Trump is now slated to leave Palm Beach in Florida before his annual New Year's Eve party, so he can arrange last gap efforts by the Republican party to delay Trump's certification. Read excerpts of the report below. Trump is now slated to leave Palm Beach in Florida before his annual New Year's Eve party even though guests had already gathered at his south Florida club and were told Trump would be in attendance, according to

  A married Nigerian woman, Bibama Oduonyi has taken to Twitter to celebrate two years of keeping off sexual contents. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, December 30, Bibama revealed that she has not masturbated, watched porn, movies and TV shows or read books with sexual content in two years. According to her, she usually watch porn and other sexual contents but stopped for over two years. She also gave God all the glory as she states she wouldn’t do it without God. “Two years without watching porn; two years without masturbating; two years without watching any movie or tv show with a sexual scene. It can only be You, Father!!! Receive all the glory my Lord and my King,” she wrote. “Two years without reading any sexual filled book. Two years of growth in the spirit. My Hallelujah belongs to You Father.” she added.

  BBNaij star, Ozo has received a PS5 from his fans.   He shared a photo of the PS5 on his Instastories and said he got home to meet the surprise package.    

  Officials of the Kaduna State Urban State Urban Planning Development Agency (KASUPDA) have demolished the building that was to host the maiden edition of the Kaduna sex party.   The building located at Sabon Tasha a suburb of Kaduna metropolis was demolished this afternoon December 31.   On Tuesday, December 30, the Kaduna State Police Command arrested the organizers of an event tagged "Kaduna Sex Party". The event promoted on social media platforms was slated to hold last Sunday, December 27, 2020, at an undisclosed location in the state capital.  According to details on the invite, participants were expected to be completely nude at the party slated to start from 8:pm till daybreak. Some of the attractions included outdoor and indoor sex, public nude dares, games, food, movies.    

  Big Brother Naija former housemate Vee has gushed over her boyfriend and fellow ex-housemate Neo. Bee took to her official Twitter page to praise Neo for being the best and sweetest boyfriend ever. Neo and Vee met during their stay in the BBNaija house and they started dating but their relationship became serious after she left the Big Brother house. I have the sweetest boyfriend ever wtfff 😩❤️ — Vee 🔥 (@veeiye) December 31, 2020

  A young Nigerian woman has been dragged by members of a Facebook group after she warned men who don't have money to stay away from her.     She stated this shortly after another young woman was insulted on the popular group yesterday for searching for a rich man to take care of her.     'Hmm me I can't settle for less. If u don't hv money my brother back off. Nobody should come and attack me I've said my own"  

  Solomon Valentine, a public speaker and youth advocate shared photos of the woman with a bleeding face. It has been alleged that Hon Solomon Akongfe Aboh, the Cross River State media aide, has sexually molested and assaulted a woman in search of a job. Solomon Valentine, a public speaker and youth advocate told the story and shared photos of the woman with a bleeding face. He wrote:  "She was brought to Calabar by the  SA @AbohHon on the grounds that he will give her a job with cali air. "He now kept her and started making sexual advances at her when  she refused this is the result. This is not the first." Sharing a photo of the media aide's ID card, Solomon added:  "She has been sexually molested by her boss severely when she requested for money to enable her travel back to Lagos where her parents stay @AbohHon Hon.Aboh,Solomon attempted to kill her. The ID card belongs to the boss for reference purpose." Hon. Aboh is yet to respond to the allegations. S

  The unified WBA, IBF and WBO champion, Anthony Joshua has confirmed he is willing to vacate his WBO heavyweight title, if this helps secure a fight with WBC and Lineal Champion, Tyson Fury in 2021. Joshua defended his belts against IBF mandatory Kubrat Pulev on December 12, and now wants to face the current boxing golden goose Fury in an attempt to get all the belts. A potential hurdle in the way of Joshua fighting Fury is his WBO mandatory challenger– Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk was made the official challenger in June 2019 and has been waiting for his shot to fight Joshua for 18 months. The WBO previously allowed two exceptions for AJ to rematch Andy Ruiz Jr and then fight Pulev, but now insist their mandatory is now due and could take Joshua to court if he decides not to fight Usyk. This could prevent the British super fight between Joshua and Fury that everybody wants to see. Fury is undefeated in his career while Joshua has only lost once.     Now Joshua says he is willing to vacate th

  The 27-year-old is understood to have been in his car allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs pulling apart mobile phones. File photo A 27-year-old man is now fighting for his life in hospital after his mobile phone exploded. The man was holding the phone when it exploded in a car park, Daily Star UK reports. Queensland Police were called to a car park in Lutwyche, Brisbane, Australia, on Monday December 28 following reports of an explosion at around 11am. The 27-year-old is understood to have been in his car allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs pulling apart mobile phones. One of the devices is reported to have exploded in his hand while he was in the process of destroying the communication device. He is said to have suffered serious burns as a result of the explosion and was taken to Brisbane Royal and Women’s Hospital. According to The Australian, the man went into cardiac arrest on route to the medical centre and is considered in a critical condition. ***

  A suspected cultist has been killed by members of a rival cult group in Akungba Akoko commnuity, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, in what seemed to be a reprisal attack. It was gathered that the suspected cultist identified as AY Chiller, who was known for his notoriety in the community, was rounded up by the gang and shot severally on Wedneday night, December 29.    According to a source, the deceased attempted to escape from the scene but was overpowered by the opponents who left him in his pool of blood after confirming that he was dead. The source said the killing may be connected with the murder of one Babatunde Adeluka Olubasa, from Akungba Akoko community, who was shot dead by some gunmen at a hotel in Akure, the state capital on Boxing day.                                     Babatunde who was killed on Boxing Day   Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Tee-Leo Ikoro, who confirmed the latest development, however, said the clash should not be seen as

  Two young men were shot dead by gunmen suspected to be cultists at Luubara community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State.     An indigine of Luubara, Nwibani Barry, who confirmed the incident said the gunmen invaded the community at about 8pm on Tuesday, December 29, and proceeded to a beer parlour near the market square where they opened fire on the revellers.    Nwibani revealed that the victims, Timothy Baridapdo and Bariyaa, died on the spot while two ladies, who sustained gunshot injuries, were taken to the hospital by the Divisional Police Officer of Bori Division.   Sources in the community told Daily Trust that the gunmen were rival cult gangs who were on a reprisal mission.   Meanwhile friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased. See posts below...  

  It was gathered that the men of the FOU were chasing some suspected rice smugglers when their vehicle crushed the 35-year-old Mumuni, a lotto operator. File photo It was pure tragedy that struck recently in Asu village, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, Ogun State, when a man was killed by men in uniform. The incident happened on Wednesday when an operational vehicle of the operatives of the  Nigeria Customs Service crushed a motorcyclist, Juwon Mumuni, to death. Our correspondent gathered that the operatives of the Federal Operating Unit of NCS were involved in the fatal incident. It was gathered that the men of the FOU were chasing some suspected rice smugglers when their vehicle crushed the 35-year-old Mumuni, a lotto operator. A lawyer, Ganiyu kusanwo, who spoke with our correspondent  on behalf of the deceased’s family, said,  “Juwon was going to the main road on his motorcycle, which he uses as another source of income. “He was at the junction of Asu village when Custom offi

  Naira Marley took to his Twitter handle this evening to throw shade at relationship advisers. He tweeted ''You always give good relationship advice but you’re still single''  

  The Kano  Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA) has arrested one Ekennah Okechuku for allegedly transporting more than 60 cartons containing Indian Hemp into Kano State.   In a statement issued by the spokesperson of KAROTA, Nabilusi Abubakar Kofar Na’isa, Okechukwu upon his arrest was discovered to be on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), for a similar offence.   While handing over the suspect to the Commander, NDLEA, Dr Ibrahim Abdul, the Managing Director, KAROTA, Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, said his agency recently ordered the relocation of Sabon Gari Luxury Buses Park due to a report of such crimes committed using such vehicles.   He said the order was beginning to yield the intended results as some of the luxury bus companies were cooperating with KAROTA to expose persons or groups transporting prohibited items into Kano State using their services.   He warned that any company whose driver or his boys were found to be conniving with unscrupulous individ