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42-year-old man was killed over land in Akwa Ibom

A 42-year-old man, identified as Edidiong Joseph Effiong was, on Wednesday, murdered in cold blood over a lingering land dispute between two families in Ibiaku Itam in Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State.   DAILY POST gathered that the deceased was severally cut around his neck region by his suspected assailant, Ambrose Bassey Jeremiah, before he gave up the ghost. According to the father of the deceased, Chief Joseph Effiong, who is also the family head of the greater Ikamaenyin family of Ikot Efaha Itong community, “The land belonged to my late father since the 30’s and when I grew up I inherited the land at his death. Part of the land is where I am building this house and shops here as you can see. “But along the line, precisely in 2010, this boy of over 35 years old started laying claim to the land, saying someone in the community showed him the plot as belonging to them. “The matter has been in court since 2010 and the case was to be decided on August 8, when he

Notorious serial killer sentenced to death in Kano

A notorious criminal and serial killer, Umar Yakubu, has been sentenced to death by a Kano State High Court.    The High Court found Umar Yakubu, alias Baban Mage of Tukuntawa quarters guilty in the case of culpable homicide and adjudicated death sentence on him. The Kano High Court Presiding Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, sentenced Baban Mage to death by hanging for killing one Ibrahim Adamu with a pair of scissors. The prosecution counsel, Lamido Soron Dinki told the court that Baban Mage fatally stabbed Ibrahim Adamu on June 29, 2018. Mr Soron Dinki presented six witnesses before the court while the accused Baban Mage said he was not guilty in the case. The accused Person, however, did not say whether he will appeal the judgment or not as he shunned the media after he was sentenced.

Full WWE Extreme Rules 2019 results:

Universal  Championship Match Brock Lesnar cashes in Money in the Bank and def. Seth Rollins - NEW CHAMPION Extreme Rules Winners Take All Mixed Tag Team Match for the Universal and Raw Women’s Championships Seth Rollins (c) & Becky Lynch (c) def. Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans

Nigerians react to MURIC’s call on Buhari to stop BBNaija

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has come under attack over its call on President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the airing of Big Brother Naija reality TV show.     MURIC had, in a statement sent to DAILY POST, attacked the government of President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the BBNaija show to go on. The Islamic group labelled the show being aired on national television as immoral, dangerous and Bohemian. However, Nigerians on social media have opposed MURIC’s call for the banning of the reality show, arguing that the show is rated 18. Here are some reactions gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter:

You are a Xenophobe – EX-BBA contestant attacks AKA over comments on Bafana Bafana’s defeat

Ex-BBA housemate, Akintayo Faniran has blasted South African musician, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, alias AKA, over his comments on Bafana Bafana defeat at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final match played on Wednesday.     DAILYPOST recalls that AKA reacted to Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Bafana Bafana AKA, who was angry over the outcome, took to his Twitter account to express sadness over South Africa’s defeat to the three-time African champion, asking why his country always lost against Nigeria at everything.

Buhari govt told to stop BBNaija 2019 reality show immediately

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has attacked the government of President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the Big Brother Naija reality TV show go on. The Islamic group labelled the show being aired on national television as ‘immoral, dangerous and Bohemian.’ BB Naija, is currently making waves in Nigeria featuring some romantic scenes among the housemates. The group’s objection was contacted in a press statement made available to DAILY POST by its Founder and Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday.

Super Eagles to get N27m from Nigerian billionaire businessmen Dangote and Otedola for every goal scored from semi-finals AFCON 2019

Nigeria's senior national team have received a host of financial pledges following their exploits at AFCON 2019.   The Super Eagles of Nigeria will get N27m ($75000) for every goal scored from the semi-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from Nigerian billionaire businessmen Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola.  

These are the tough conversations you will need to have during your relationship

Y ou may have to have some difficult talks at some point of your relationship.   Looking at happy relationships from outside in, it may be so easy to assume that all that goes on is sunshine, roses, cute talks and endless cute photo sessions. But even the happiest, most peaceful couples will tell you that before the peaceful, smooth and hitchless phase of their relationship, there have been necessary, awkward conversations and tough speeches that needed to be had in order that a perfect understanding might be reached between both partners. And if your goal is to have a relationship that runs smoothly and is devoid of repeated squabbles, misunderstanding and conflicts, you, too, may have to have these difficult talks at some point of your relationship.

South Africa Waives Visa Requirement For Ghana, Others, Says More “Homework” Needed Before Adding Nigeria

S outh Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi, says his country needs to do more “homework” before adding Nigeria, India, and China to its list of countries that can visit the country visa-free.     SaharaReporters obtained the list of countries released by the department on the Home Affairs’ Twitter handle. The following countries will now be able to enter South Africa, visa-free: Qatar, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Ghana, and Sao Tome and Principe. “Out of the 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations, the Department has granted visa-free status to 75 countries. Of these 16 are in our continent and are SADC members and 59 are from all over the world.

Girl goes missing during RCCG thanksgiving service

T he family of a four-year-old girl, Aisha Taiwo, has become distraught after she went missing during the monthly thanksgiving service at the national headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ebute Meta, Lagos. PUNCH Metro gathered that Aisha and her nine-year-old brother, Malik, accompanied their 60-year-old blind grandma to the church. According to Aisha’s uncle, Abdulwasiu Esuola, the church had a combined thanksgiving service in the main auditorium.

Never use saliva as lubricant during lovemaking —Doctor

A medical doctor, Victor-Bryan Nwala, has shared a medical tip on Twitter, warning against using saliva as lubricant during sexual intercourse because it might lead to infection.   Nwala tweeted this on his social media page monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria  on Wednesday.

Jay Jay Okocha Disappointed about Musa substitution.

N igeria legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has admitted that he was a bit disappointed after Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, substituted Vice-captain Ahmed Musa in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over South Africa at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, quarter-final on Wednesday.   Ahmed Musa came off for Levante star, Moses Simon in the second half of the match, but Okocha noted that the former Leicester City forward was a big threat to the Bafana Bafana defence with his pace.

EFCC nabs 17 ‘Yahoo boys’, seizes exotics cars [PHOTOS]

O peratives of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, have arrested seventeen suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideout in Warri, Delta State. A statement by EFCC spokesman, Tony Orilade, said they were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation. The suspects are: Jolomi Jemide; Suo Ajorbuku; Wilson Chukwuma; Faith Umukoro; Felix Fimber; Isaac Boro; Emmanuel Etanoma; Aghogho Ovuakporaye; Tokoma Mbabov; Tom Wisdom; Elvis Imannivwie; Chinedu Chukwu; Okojikoko Presley; Nyore Arkoro; Godwin Etanoma; Morris Victor and Elvis Okorare. Their arrest followed series of intelligence report linking them with alleged fraudulent activities ranging from love scam on numerous dating sites, obtaining money by false pretences and other fraud still being investigated.

Nicki Minaj cancels Saudi Arabia concert following backlash

P opular hip hop star, Nicki Minaj has canceled her scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia next week     This is following backlash by social media users and call by US Human Rights Foundation for Minaj, One Direction’s Liam Payne, Steve Aoki, and others scheduled to play at the Jeddah World Fest on July 18 to pull out of the festival over the country’s record of human rights violations.

Airtel lists 3.7 billion shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange

A irtel Africa Plc has listed 3,758,151,504 ordinary shares on the main board of the Nigerian Stock Exchange . The NSE said the shares were listed at an offer price of N363 per ordinary share. It added that the listing of the company’s shares added N1.36tn to the total market capitalisation of the Exchange, further deepening the market. “It will also increase the visibility of Airtel Africa to investors on the continent and across the globe,” the NSE said in a statement. The Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Africa, Mr Raghunath Mandava, said the company was delighted to be listed on the main board of the Exchange.

5 signs you’re ready to be a relationship after being single for so long

There’s really never a time when time when people in relationships do not bring their love stories to consciousness and their romantic activities flashed right in our faces.   Especially on social media where the tension and everything seems to be double, it can really be difficult for single people to cope sometimes. You may be forced into thinking you are ready when you actually aren’t. On the flipside, that could just be a reminder you need to actually get back into the dating game again.

3 home remedies to get rid of dark knuckles

Here are easy and permanent ways to remove dark knuckles   Women with dark knuckles lack the confidence to wear fashion accessories due to public ridicule and stigmatization.

Why do guys still masturbate when they have girlfriends?

It's not always about selfishness and addiction to sex.   Get paid to share your links! What will your reaction be if your partner still masturbates even though you have an active sexual life?