- The state government said Governor Ortom did not set the DSS after Suswam

- It said, contrary to reports, it never petitioned the secret police to go after his predecessor

- However, it confirmed that a petition was made to the DSS but said it was about killer herdsmen attacks on Benue committee

The Benue State Government has denied that Governor Samuel Ortom has anything to do with the arrest of Gabriel Suswam, an ex-governor, by the Department of State Services.

Ortom’s chief press secretary Terver Akase said in a statement sent to NAIJ.com that claims the arrest followed a petition by the state governor were not true.

The statement read in part: “We wish to categorically state that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom did not write a petition which led to the arrest of former Governor of the State, Gabriel Suswam, contrary to some media reports.

"Such reports are false, misleading and mischievous."

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The statement follows claims by an aide to Suswam that he was arrested after a petition by Governor Ortom.

The government however confirmed writing a petition to the DSS against the leaders of Miyetti Allah as a result of the killings by suspected herdsmen in the state.

“The Benue State Government has written a petition against leaders of Miyetti Allah Kautal H*re and has filed a lawsuit against the group. The State Government has evidence to prove that the socio-cultural organisation is responsible for recent attacks and killing of innocent people in the state,” the government said.

“The Ortom administration will not be distracted from its commitment to get justice for victims of mindless attacks on the state.”

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NAIJ.com had reported that former governor of Benue Gabriel Suswam, was arrested by DSS over an alleged connection with the killings in the state.

Suswam was arrested after the incumbent Governor Samuel Ortom, allegedly petitioned the DSS over the security situation in the state.

The DSS had arrested the former governor in 2017, after it said it uncovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a property allegedly belonging to him at number 44, Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama-Abuja.

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- Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored a brace each against Tunisia on Saturday as Belgium sealed their qualification in the Round of 16

- Lukakau completed his brace to see Belgium end the first stanza

-Belgium progressed to the knockout with maximum six points from two matches.

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored a brace each against Tunisia on Saturday as Belgium sealed their qualification in the Round of 16 after a 5-2 win at Spartak Stadium, Moscow.

The encounter saw the European side score the first goal in the 6th minute when Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard netted from the spot for a 1-0 lead.

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Romelu Lukaku got the second for the Red Devils in the 16 minute, but two minutes later Tunisia’s Dylan Bronn reduced the tally.

On the dot of 45 minutes Lukakau completed his brace to see Belgium end the first stanza with 3-1 advantage.

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On the commencement of the second stanza, the European side continued dominating the game as Hazard got his brace on the 51st minute before Michy Batshuayi added the fifth goal for Belgium.

However, in the added time of play, Tunisia pulled one back through Wahbi Khazri to further reduce the tally but could not stop the Europeans from claiming their second win in two matches

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Belgium on the other hand, progressed to the knockout with maximum six points from two matches.

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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that Belgium on Monday, June 18, got off the start of their campaign at the 2018 FIFA World Cup on a winning note in Group G opener.

But the Belgians had to wait till the second half to get the three goals that condemned Panama to a defeat in what was the first ever meeting between these two sides.

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Popular tourist attraction in the city of Abeokuta known as Olumo Rock is a world class destination that stands as the only one of its kind in Africa and presumably the world.

The centre consists of a fast food joint, museum, and a giant telescope to view Abeokuta, a fountain of atonement, a recreational park, and an amphitheater among others.

According to history, Olumo Rock served as a shelter and fortress to the Egba people during the Yoruba Intercity wars in the 19th century.

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The rock served as a shelter for many of the survivors, who were said to have hidden in specific areas inside the caves located inside the rocks to evade attacks from enemies.

Some of these people eventually built small apartments inside the rocks and created places where they carried out their daily activities for about three years without getting into town.

Early settlers of Egba people around Olumo Rock: Photo credit: Owulakoda

It was not until after the war that most of these people started coming out of their hiding to see the other people who survived the brutality of that period.

Since then, they regard the Olumo Rock as their protection shrine and they make annual sacrifices to its deity. People from all walks of life still go there for divine consultations.

Recall that about 2 years ago, NAIJ.com spoke to a 131-year-old woman, who has lived under the famous Olumo Rock almost all her life.

Chief Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni explained how she grew up under the rock and witnessed the coronation of about four Alake of Egbaland as well as her strong belief in the god of the rock which has been protecting her.

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"I have been here almost all my life and although it was not easy at first, there was nothing we could do other than stay here until the end of the war," Iya Orisa said.

"We were not scared of any dangerous animal attacking us at the time, despite the fact that we were surrounded by bushes then.

"The god of this mountain has kept protecting us over the years and we get everything we want from the rock. Anything you want in life, just ask.

"The rock is the protector of every Egba indigene till date and we are proud of what we have," she explained further.

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- Linda Ikeji reveals how a car dealer embarrassed all because of N350,000

- She had bought a car of N700,000 but could only pay N350,000 and when she could not pay the balance on the agreed date, he collected the car from her in 2007

- The blogger says 2012 to 2018 she has bought 15 cars worth millions for people

Celebrity blogger Linda Ikeji has every reason to thank God for how far she has come.

The expectant mother took to her Instagram page to once again count her blessings when she wrote about how she was embarrassed by a car dealer whom she bought a car from in 2007.

Linda narrated that the car had cost N700,000 and she was only able to pay N350,000 to the dealer with the promise of paying the balance after three months. Unfortunately she could not and the man came to collect the car from her. Not even her father pleading for more time could make the man give her back the car until she balanced up.

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Fast forward to the present, the celebrity blogger said she has bought 15 cars for her friends, family members and staff and none of the car was as cheap as N700,000.

See her post below:

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NAIJ.com had reported that Linda Ikeji's pregnancy generated a lot of negative comments over her preaching celibacy while she is seen as living contrary to what she was preaching.

The one time preacher on celibacy on Monday, May 21, took to her Twitter handle to reveal why she got pregnant outside wedlock. Linda added that she is beyond blessed.

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As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepare for today, Saturday June 23’s National Convention, the party’s national secretariat in Abuja has become a beehive of activities.

Politicians and some state delegates have started trooping into the party’s secretariat since Friday, June 22, giving petty traders opportunity to take advantage of the crowd to display their wares: souvenirs, ranging from branded key holders to hats, face caps and T-shirts.

The tenure of the John Odigie Oyegun-led 21-member National Working Committee (NWC) of the party expires on Monday, June 25, with 17 of them seeking re-election.

They include Deputy National Chairman (North), Lawal Shuaibu, National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, National Auditor, George Moghalu, and National Women Leader, Aisha Tijjani.

Others are National Organising Secretary, Osita Izunaso, National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, Deputy National Secretary, Victor Geidam, National Vice Chairman (South-West), Pius Akinyelure, and National Vice Chairman (North-West), Inuwa Abdulkadir.

Also re-contesting are the National Vice Chairman (North-Central), Zakari Abdullahi Ede, National Financial Secretary, Tajudeen Olawutan Bellow, National Vice Chairman (South-East), Emma Eneukwu, National Vice Chairman (South-South), PHilliard Eta, and National Vice Chairman (North-East) Hon. Mustapha.

Former governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, remains unopposed for the National Chairmanship position as Clement Ebri, a former governor of Cross River, had withdrawn from the race just like two other contestants earlier did.

However, seven aspirants are contesting for the National Organising Secretary post.

NAIJ.com is set to provide bit by bit update of the event as it unfolds.

4.30pm: President Buhari has cast his votes for other elective posts just before departing the Eagles Square, venue of the convention

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4.20pm: Voting begins for other top positions in the APC leadership after the national chairman position has been confirmed.

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4.16pm: Oshiomhole is declared winner after all other candidates chose not to oppose his election.

Jigawa state governor and chairman of the national convention committee Abubakar Baduru Mohammed mentions the names of each of the candidates before declaring Oshiomhole winner

President Buhari and new APC chairman Oshiomhole discussing at a recent party event. Photo: Channels TV

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4.12pm: President Buhari's aide Bashir Ahmad confirms the good news on his Twitter account

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4.06pm: Ex-Edo state governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is declared as the new national chairman of the APC by the chairman of the National Convention Committee Abubakar Badaru.

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4.00pm: There was a minor scuffle among delegates as President Buhari delivered his speech.

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3.53 pm: The president says the party will emerge stronger after the convention

He appealed all to all those that are aggrieved to keep faith.

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3.52 pm: Buhari makes his way to the stage. He congratulates all those who emerged as executives at the ward, local government and state congresses.

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3.48 pm: Before leaving, Oyegun appreciated Bola Tinubu; Tony Momoh, chairman of former Congress for Progressives Change (CPC), one of the merger parties that formed APC, and other party leaders for the roles they played during his time as leader.

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3.46 pm: "People thought this party was on its way to explosion but look at us," says Oyegun.

"At the end of the day the APC is a strong party."

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3.29 pm: John Odigie-Oyegun, outgoing national chairman of the party, currently making his way to the stage.

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3.27 pm: Abubakar describes the ruling party as a "beautiful bride with many suitors."

"We must use this event to showcase internal democracy," he says as he hands over the microphone

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3.23 pm: "This new executives will lead us to a resounding victory in the forthcoming elections," Abubakar says.

Meanwhile, Kawu Baraje, leader of the nPDP faction of the APC and Ali Modu Sheriff, former chairman of the PDP, are also at the convention.

Baraje was spotted in the midst of his supporters while Sheriff was seen near the state box, discussing with the party chieftains.

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3.22 pm: Badaru Abubakar, the governor of Jigawa state and chairman of the convention committee, currently giving opening remarks

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3.18 pm: President Buhari making his way into the State Box

LIVE UPDATES: Buhari making his way into the State Box. Credit: TheCable

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3.14 pm: President Buhari arrives Eagle Square.

LIVE UPDATES: The arrival of the president threw the crowd into frenzy

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3.04 pm: Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the party; Kayode Fayemi, APC governorship candidate in Ekiti, are currently seated in the VIP section

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2.13 pm: Ballot boxes ready

LIVE UPDATES: Ballot boxes ready. Photo Credit: TheCable

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2.08 pm: Adams Oshiomole, preferred chairmanship candidate, with his wife acknowledging cheers from the crowd as they arrive Eagle Square.

LIVE UPDATES: Adams Oshiomole, preferred chairmanship candidate, with his wife acknowledging cheers from the crowd. Credit: TheCable

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2.03 pm: Shittu, Osagie Enahire, minister of state for health; Ogbeh and Dambazau already seated.

LIVE UPDATES: Shittu, Osagie Enahire, minister of state for health; Lai Mohammed and Dambazau. Credit:Twitter

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Meanwhile, the convention is supposed to start by 1 pm, as seen in the programme of events. The early morning rain, perhaps, caused the delay.

LIVE UPDATES: Programme of events. Credit: Channels TV

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1. 19 pm: Lagos state APC arriving the convention centre.

Delegates from Lagos state arriving the convention centre.

More delegates are arriving at the venue of the convention as some are already seated for the event.

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LIVE UPDATES: Preparation in top gear as APC holds convention; set to elect new national chairman

LIVE UPDATES: Preparation in top gear as APC holds convention; set to elect new national chairman

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Around 12.30 pm: Accreditation of delegates from Zamfara state by the state chapter of the party led by Lawal M. Liman Kaura and his Secretary Hon. Sani Musa Mafara.

LIVE UPDATES: Accreditation of delegates from Zamfara. Photo Credit: Facebook/Zamfara State Apc Update

Akwa Ibom APC delegates have also been accredited.

LIVE UPDATES: Akwa Ibom delegates at the covention. Credit: Facebook/APC Newspaper

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Security Update: Security arrangements for today’s convention are very tight. Five thousand police personnel were deployed for the exercise along with two helicopters and six armoured personnel carrier.

LIVE UPDATES: Police deploy 5,000 officers, 2 helicopters, dogs for APC convention. Photo credit: Vanguard

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11.06 am: Some delegates are already seated for the exercise.

LIVE UPDATES: Some delegates are already seated for the exercise. Credit: Channels TV

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09.30 am: Activities have yet to pick up with the convention venue, the Eagles Square, still largely empty.

09.30 am: Activities have yet to pick up with the convention venue, the Eagles Square, still largely empty. Credit: Channels TV

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8.54 am: Media accreditation is ongoing @ Hawthorn suites by Wyndham, Area 11, before Sahad stores.

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Alert for Abuja Residents: Traffic regulations provided ahead of the APC National Convention by the FCT Administration

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Pre-Convention activities: Ahead of the convention, the chairman of APC National Convention Media and Publicity Committee, the governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the APC National Convention Committee Chairman, Governor Badaru of Jigawa, and other committee members inspected Eagle Square, the venue of the convention.

They also attended the convention committee meeting where screening certificates were presented to the aspirants.

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- Liverpool have formally tabled a €180m bid for Spain’s Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, latest reports

- The Galaticos placed release clause of about €700 million on the talented forward

- Despite the astonishing release clause, Liverpool eggheads are not put off by the figure

Premier League campaigners, Liverpool have formally tabled a €180m bid for Spain’s Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio, latest reports suggest on Saturday.

The UEFA Champions League finalists, according to the report are ready to break the bank for the 22-year-old forward after placing the bid for the Spanish international.

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According to Spanish news outlet, Mundo Deportivo eggheads are currently studying the €180 million (£158m) offer Liverpool tabled for the player whose has a contract with the Los Blancos until 2022.

The report further revealed that the Galaticos have a massive release clause of about €700 million on the talented forward, who struggled to make the Los Blancos first eleven under former boss, Zinedine Zidane.

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At the last count, Asensio featured in 53 of 62 matches for the Galaticos last season, but was in the starting lineup in 19 games last season.

In addition, the report hinted that the forward will need to step uphis game if the move sees the light of the day.

However, Anfield faithful be happy with the news coming out of the Spanish capital.

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The Champions League winner is currently with Spain’s La Roja squad at the ongoing global football fiesta in Russia but has not contributed much to the exploits of the European side at the Mundial.

Interestingly, the Galaticos only paid €3.5 million euros to sign the forward from Real Mallorca.

Initially, Barcelona were not willing to splash much on the RCD Mallorca former player and there loss is now the Los Blancos gain, as the La Roja forward’s talent has been turned around at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Last year, the Galaticos extended his contract until 2023 with an astonishing €700 million release clause, but the Reds are not put off by the figure.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported Liverpool have agreed to sign Brazil international Fabinho when the summer transfer window opens in July.

The 24-year-old will join the Premier League side in a deal worth €45 million from French League side Monaco on July 1st.

According to information on the club’s official website, the Brazilian has already completed medicals and will finalise his long term deal with the Anfield side in a couple of days.

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- Eyewitnesses said they heard a gunshot, probably from a sniper, at the rally in Bulawayo before a grenade was thrown at where the Zimbabwe president was seated

- Some people were said to have died instantly from the explosion, but the leader who was the clear target of the attack survived

- Investigations have been kicked off into the incident which may have claimed the life of the country's vice president

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has survived an attempt on his life by unknown persons, Guardian UK reports.

According to reports, the African leader was almost killed in an explosion while at a rally in Bulawayo.

The Guardian UK quotes local media as saying that security personnel, several ministers and probably the vice-president were hurt in the blast inside the White City stadium on Saturday, June 23.

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The president himself confirmed the attack in a tweet on his official Twitter handle

He tweeted:

The president expressed sadness at the event and called for Zimbabweans to continue to unite against such violence in the future.

Mnangagwa’s spokesman George Charamba, told local media that the assassination attempt is already being investigated.

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“Investigations are under way and more details will be given to the public. There have been multiple attempts on the president’s life over the past five years,” he said.

Meanwhile, videos of the assassination attempt has surfaced online, with several showing the massive explosion that nearly claimed the African leader's life.

Another video of the attack:

NAIJ.com recalls that Mnangagwa was sworn in as new president of Zimbabwe about six months ago after former leader Robert Mugabe resigned after about 37 years in power in the southern African country.

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- The fight first broke out among delegates from Imo state who used fists, brooms and party items freely

- The Delta state delegates took up the fight and several people sustained injuries in the free-for-all that ensued

- Security officials had to move to the spot to stop the fracas from degenerating further

Some delegates at the ongoing national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have engaged themselves in a fist fight.

The Cable reports that the delegates threw brooms and the party’s symbol at each other.

On its part, Channels TV reports that trouble started among Imo state delegates before spreading to the Delta state delegates.

READ ALSO: Adams Oshiomhole declared new APC chairman

According to the report, the clash between delegates from Imo was soon brought under control by security officials after some time but that among Delta delegates was more intense.

Chairs were said to have been thrown with several people sustaining injuries.

The fracas occurred despite the heavy security presence at the venue of the convention which has President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the who is who of the party.

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The Cable reports that the fight actually broke out just as President Buhari made his speech before Chairman of the convention committee Abubakar Badaru, governor of Jigawa state, took the stand to declared Adams Oshiomhole as the new unopposed chairman of the ruling party.

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com reported earlier that there were indications that there would be a fierce contest between incumbent national secretary of the APC Mai Mala Buni and his main challenger Kashim Imam, at the party's national convention holding today, June 23.

The party’s governors had yet to agree on a consensus candidate for the position of the national secretary as of the time of sending this report at 7:07pm on Friday, June 22.

A top ranking member of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity in order not to jeopardize ongoing negotiations, said governors and other party leaders had yet to reach an agreement on the matter.

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Nigeria's ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is currently holding its national convention at the popular Eagles Square, Abuja today, Saturday, June 23.

The convention which was delayed due to the slight rainfall witnessed in the Federal Capital Territory earlier today has since kicked-off.

The event is however not devoid of drama as it is the norm with any gathering of Nigerian politicians.

Earlier, some delegates from Imo and Delta states engaged themselves in a fist fight, throwing brooms at each other.

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Outside the venue, a group of party members from Zamfara state are protesting over their inability to enter the convention venue on the insistence of security agencies.

Addressing journalists outside the Eagles Square, Muhammad Bello Bakyasuwa, state publicity secretary of the Senator Kabir Garba Marafa faction of the party in the state, insisted that they are the legitimate APC faction in Zamfara.

Bakyasuwa addressing journalists outside Eagles Square over their inability to gain access into the convention venue. Photo source: Twitter

He said: “The APC faction under the state chairman, Alhaji Surajo Garba Mai Katako Gusau. We were elected in the parallel APC state congresses of 5th, 12th and 19th May 2018 in Zamfara state.

“We are here in Abuja to express our happiness, support and solidarity with our party over the national convention holding today to produce new national leaders for us.

“So, we are in Abuja to witness this convention as Zamfara state national convention delegates and supporters of Senator Kabir Garba Marafa, CON, for governor of Zamfara state in 2019 and also supporters of President Muhammed Buhari for second term in 2019.

“We are here with all our delegates and over one thousand supporters but we have been denied entry into the Eagle Square. So, we hereby appeal to our new national party leaders to be fair and recognize our faction as the legitimate APC leadership in Zamfare state.

“Our faction fulfilled all the requirements or contesting party positions. While the Abdullaziz Yari faction didn’t fulfil the requirements. The Governor Yari faction didn’t pay for the forms for contesting elections to party positions but our own faction fulfilled all the conditions including the payment for all the nomination forms.

“As you can see we are the majority but the security operatives stopped us from entering into the venue of the convention. Right now we don't know where our chairman is. We will take appropriate action to seek redress. We are duly and legitimate elected executives of APC in Zamfara state. They stopped us because some of our supporters were wearing T- shirts with the photograph of our leader, Senator Kabir Garba Marafa.”

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Bakyasuwa vowed that their faction will pursue all legitimate means of ensuring that justice and fairness is done “by giving us our due recognition as the legislate APC leadership in Zamfara state.”

You can follow the live updates of the convention on NAIJ.com here.

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- Nigerians have been clamouring for Don Jazzy to marry and start a family like D'banj

- His mother even told him to prove to people tha his thing is working

- The Mavin Records boss has promised to impregnate a girl after the Super Eagles win against Iceland in the ongoing World Cup tournament

After a successful outing against Iceland and the celebrations that followed, Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, took to Twitter to celebrate Ahmed Musa and the Super Eagles.

In his excitement, he developed itchy fingers and dropped a Twitter post about impregnating a girl.

The singer and music producer who had been tweeting as the match progressed sure tweeted this in the height of his excitement. He said that any girl he get intimate with on Friday, June 22 night will not miss pregnancy.

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Don Jazzy promises to impregnate girl on Twitter after Nigeria-Iceland match

He wrote:

“We did thissss. If I catch any geh this night. Na belle straight. #Worldcup”

His tweet prompted Davido to react by replying:

“Ginger come join guys!!!! No too do ooohh slow and steady wins d race”

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If Don Jazzy truly carried out his threat of impregnating a lady on Friday night, then his mum’s prayer has been answered. NAIJ.com had reported that Don Jazzy’s mother once told him to prove his thing is working by impregnating a lady.

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- Governor Yari says Dambazzau's condemnation of his decision to quit his CSO position in Zamfara was unbecoming of a minister

- He says the security challenges facing his people were because of the minister's inefficiency

- He also demands a public apology from Dambazzu who he accuses of trying to incite Zamfara people against him

Zamfara governor Abdulaziz Yari has lashed out at interior minister Abdulrahman Dambazau for condemning his resignation as the chief security officer of his state.

According to Governor Yari, Dambazzau has no moral justification to comment on good governance because the security challenges have lingered due to the minister's inefficiency.

The Cable reports that Yari, who defended his decision to quit as Zamfara CSO, issued his condemnation of the minister in a statement on Friday, June 22.

READ ALSO: APC convention: Protests as security prevents delegates from Zamfara state entry

The statement read: “Gov Yari wonders how a minister of the Federal Republic could expose himself in making such a public statement.

“Is the minister’s refusal to visit Zamfara as minister of interior who is in charge of internal security, to assess the situation there, listen to and address the complaints by the junior security personnel, sympathize with the people of Zamfara state and offer professional advice that is good governance?

“Is the minister’s inability to control the infiltration or influx of foreign agents with evil intentions into the country, paving ways for criminality, that is good governance? Or is it keeping soldiers with him cleaning his shoes instead of sending them to the front line that is good governance?

“It is totally misleading and insulting to the intelligence of Nigerians to blame a state governor for the failure of security when he has no power and control over the deployment of troops to fight the bandits and protect lives,” he said.

“Most of the bandits and terrorists in Nigeria are foreign nationals, how do they find themselves in the country if the ministry of interior under Dambazau’s watch is carrying out its responsibilities efficiently and effectively?

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“Is it not shameful on the part of the minister that internal security of this country under his watch become worrisome more than ever before? We are utterly surprised that the minister of interior should be blaming the victims of insecurity instead of making a case for Zamfara state for prompt and decisive action to defeat the armed bandits committing atrocities in the state.

“We should also like to ask the minister why he didn’t blame poor governance for terrorists attacks in other northern states or why he thinks state governors should be blamed when they have no power to order troops deployment.”

Governor Yari also demanded a public apology from Dambazzau.

He accused the minister of blackmailing the Zamfara state government and inciting the people against him, the chief executive officer of the state.

Meanwhile, chairman of Senate joint committees on petroleum resources Senator Kabir Marafa has said that the Federal Government has vindicated him on the failure of Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara to stop banditry in the state.

The government had through the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, during a panel session at the opening of the 67th International Press Institute Congress on Thursday, June 21, blamed the governor for the festering banditry in the state.

Marafa, an All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, in a statement sent to NAIJ.com, said his numerous calls on the governor at different fora including on the floor of he Senate fell on deaf ears.

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- Mexico have qualified for the knock out stages at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia

- They defeated South Korea 2-1 in their second Group F game on Saturday, June 23

- Germany were also beaten by Mexico in their first match in Russia

Mexico have qualified for the round of 16 stages at the FIFA 2018 World Cup going on in Russia after beating South Korea 2-1 in their second Group F game on Saturday, June 23.

The Mexicans knew a win would take them to the top of Group F ahead of Sweden who have three points, and they did themselves lots of good by winning the game.

Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela opened scoring for Mexico in the 26th minute via a penalty after Hyun Jang handled the ball in the penalty box.

Carlos Vela scores the first goal for Mexico via a penalty (photo: Getty)

South Korea players protested heavily against the decision of the referee to have given Mexico a penalty, but the referee was not interested.

The first half however ended with Mexico leading 1-0.

Ex Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scored the winner for Mexico in the 66th minute after receiving a superb pass from Hirving Lozano.

Heung-Min Son pulled one back for South Korea at the death, but there was no time for them to get the needed goal as the match ended 2-1 in favor of Mexico.

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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how defending champions Germany got their title defence off to a losing start after bowing to Mexico in their opening Group F encounter at the Luzhniki Stadium.

PSV Eindoven winger Hirving Lozano fired the south American country to their first victory of the tournament after hitting the Germans on a counter.

The 22-year-old forward dribbled past his opponents before carefully placing the ball beyond Manuel Neuer's reach in the 35th minute of the encounter having benefited from a brilliant 1-2 between Javier Hernandez and Andres Guardado.

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- Jose Mourinho is set to offload Frenchman, Paul Pogba after the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia

- The Portuguese boss is unhappy over the shoddy performance from the French international

- La Liga champions, Barcelona are among clubs reportedly considering signing the French international this summer

Manchester United Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho is set to offload Frenchman, Paul Pogba after the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia, suggest reports coming out of Old Trafford.

The former Chelsea boss according to UK Express is unhappy over the shoddy performance the French international has displayed since his mega bucks switch to the Old Trafford two seasons.

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The former Juventus midfielder was in the thick of the action as France piped Peru 1-0 in their second World Cup fixture on Friday, is linked with a move away from the English topflight-with the trio Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG been touted as possible destination.

However, most Red Devils supporters still regard the French international as one of their best going forward.

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Sadly, with both player and manager in no good terms, it is looking likely that the Portuguese boss will have his way, but time will definitely tell.

According to Spain’s sports news outlet, Diario Gol suggest the former Real Madrid boss, who is currently in Russia as a pundit, has concluded plans to offload the box-to-box midfielder this summer.

The report noted that it is no longer a hidden affair that both player and manager are not in good working terms and hardly see each other since 2018

The highly-experienced football manager was unhappy with the Les Bleus midfielder after the Red Devils were nailed 2-0 by Tottenham in February.

Subsequently, the French star stopped enjoying first eleven action in the next two Uefa champions League fixtures against Sevilla.

United boss Mourinho and Paul Pogba when the going was good at Old Trafford Photo Credit: Getty Images

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The Diario Gol report noted that the Portuguese boss insists that Pogba is not good enough for the Old Trafford dwellers going forward.

The report added that Mourinho has already advised the midfielder to start looking for new suitors ahead of the new campaign as he will be in his plans for the coming campaign.

La Liga champions, Barcelona are reportedly considering signing the French international but that are unaware how much eggheads at Old Trafford will be looking at.

In the main time, ex-Manchester United defence ace, Patrice Evra has advised compatriot, Pogba to pay more attention to his game rather than exchange banters with his club boss.

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“I was begging him to stay when he left for United,” Evra was quoted as saying on ITV.

“The problem with Paul is that his image is becoming bigger than his football. He’s got everything, he just needs to be more consistent.

“He doesn’t have any special haircut today so the focus can be on his football.”

“He’s a really shy guy, people think he’s arrogant, he’s really humble, he wants to be the best.

“When he has a good connection with his manager [Mourinho], he will go to his best.”

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that the Manchester United boss has revealed teams that are likely to progress to the round of 16.

Mourinho did not failed to look in the direction of the five teams that will be representing Africa at Russia 2018 as the Portuguese attempted to predict the winners and runners-up of all eight groups according to the UK Mirror report.

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While Nigerians are still trying to recover from the sudden death of two veteran singers Ras Kimono and Moses Ochie of Fellyx and Mozzyx fame, another singer was almost lost but for the grace of God.

Famous Nigerian artiste, Sky B, was said to have been involved in a ghastly car accident that almost claimed his life.

According to a Facebook user Angel Attah who shared photo of Sky B and the remnant of the car he was travelling in, he escaped death by the whiskers.

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Attah who shared photos from the accident scene in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, on Saturday, June 23, asked friends to pray for the quick recovery of the singer whose car was badly damaged.

He wrote:

“Breaking news SKY B Nigeria’s music star in an accident yesterday please join me in prayers…”

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Sky B was t the recently held show of Mr 2kay in Port Harcourt on June 17

Sky B was said to be one of the biggest new kid in Nigerian music in 2007. After his debut album in 2007 titled Pray For Me which allegedly sold over a million copies, nothing was heard of the singer. Tracks from his album include Pray For Me, Hard For Me, Here I am, I’m Calling My Bebe, Ogechi, You said You Need Me. He was said to have been on the same league with the likes of Psquare, 2Baba in those days.

He was said to have been a barber before going into music and later went on to start business of his own after his debut album. He is said to own at least two hotels in Port Harcourt.

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) held its national convention to elect officials to its executive positions today, Saturday, June 23.

The highlight of the event was the election of former Edo state governor and one-time Nigeria Labour Congress chairman Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the ruling party's new national chairman.

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But Oshiomhole was not the only one elected unopposed. NAIJ.com has compiled the list of 11 other national officials elected largely by voice votes on Saturday.

They are:

1. Zakari Mohammed, Zonal secretary north central

2. Tunde Bello, National Financial Secretary

3. Ibrahim Masari, National Welfare Secretary

4. Isa Azare, Ex-officio (North-East)

5. Tukur Gusau, Zonal Secretary (North-West)

6. Hassana Abdullahi, Zonal woman leader North Central

7. Nelson Abba, Ex-officio (North Central)

8. Misbahu L Didi, Representative of the physically challenged

9. Abubabakr Ajiya, Zonal Secretary (North-East)

10. Mrs Rachael Akpabio, Zonal Woman Leader (South-South)

11. Nasiru Haladu, Ex-officio (North-West)

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Sahara Reporters writes that as voting at the convention continues till late in the night, more candidates will be elected unopposed.

NAIJ.com had earlier reported in its live update that Oshiomhole was declared winner after all other candidates chose not to oppose his election.

Jigawa state governor and chairman of the national convention committee Abubakar Baduru Mohammed mentioned the names of each of the candidates who stepped down before declaring Oshiomhole the winner

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- PDP claims the voting process was heavily manipulated hence the resistance by some delegates to the convention

- The opposition party described the APC national convention as an insult to democracy

- PDP decried the exchange of blows by delegates and claimed the disagreement was because of the suppression of their right to choose their preferred candidates

Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the violence that occurred among delegates at the ongoing national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The PDP said in a statement signed by its spokesperson Kola Ologbodiyan that the exchange of blows among delegates was unfortunate.

It also claimed that the voting processes were manipulated and delegates were forced to vote as certain powerful individuals wanted. It described the entire process as an insult to democracy.

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The statement read in part: "The world observed with shock how aspirants and delegates who dared to raise questions were manhandled by thugs and intimidated by security operatives."

The party also tweeted chaotic scenes from the APC convention to back up its point.

The statement added: "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) berates the national convention of the dysfunctional All Progressives Congress (APC) as a charade, a mockery of democracy and assault on the sensibility of Nigerians.

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"Delegates and other members of the APC were horrified when aspirants to various party offices were being threatened, harassed and in some cases, paid and handed written orders to mount the stage and announce their withdrawal for aspirants listed...under heavy security presence."

NAIJ.com had reported earlier that some delegates at the ongoing national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have engaged themselves in a fist fight.

The Cable reports that the delegates threw brooms and the party’s symbol at each other. Trouble started among Imo state delegates before spreading to the Delta state delegates.

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- Argentina’s manager Jorge Sampaoli has mistakenly revealed the team's match tactics ahead of Tuesday’s all-important showdown against Nigeria’s Super Eagles

- The former Chile boss unknowingly left his tactics for the all-important fixture on Tuesday was being captured by photographers

- And the 58-year-old manager is under enormous pressure to quit the Albiceleste job after Croatia’s 3-0 pumping on Thursday.

Jorge Sampaoli, the Argentina’s manager has mistakenly revealed the Albiceleste match tactics ahead of Tuesday’s all-important showdown against Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg

The under-fire football tactician was caught off guard by photographers that attended the Albiceleste training session-few days after England faced similar circumstance.

Argentina’s coach Jorge Sampaoli mistakenly leaks match tactics ahead of Nigeria’s game Photo Credit: Getty Images

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While the former Seville and Chile boss was busy with his squad during the session, unknowingly, his tactics for the all-important Group D fixture on Tuesday was being captured by the cameras in the stands.

And the Albiceleste manger has now committed a grave error by leaving his tactical notes for photographers to feast on, thus revealing some of his tactical plans for the do-or-die showdown against Nigeria’s Super Eagles in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Sampaoli allowed photographers to feast on his tactical plans ahead of Argentina’s showdown against Nigeria Photo Credit: IMAGE EPA

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According to UK Sun report, Sampaoli’s revealed a lot of team’s secret as well as potential combinations that were not supposed to be let out to non-squad members.

Interestingly, Argentina’s sports magazine, Ole were the first to reveal the images as the Albiceleste commenced preparations for the must-win game against Nigeria’s Super Eagles.

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At the last count, the South American side can only boost of a solitary point after two group fixtures at the ongoing football global fiesta in Russia, but can still progress to the knockout rounds of the Mundial.

However, to achieve that they must overcome three-time African champions, Nigeria and equally pray that Iceland don’t get a positive result against Croatia’s Blazers who have booked passage to the Last 16 round with six points from two games.

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At the moment, the 58-year-old manager is under enormous pressure to quit the Albiceleste job after Croatia’s 3-0 pumping on Thursday.

In addition, there are reports coming out of Argentina camp that squad members are not unified, no thanks to Sampaoli’s tactics in previous match which has divided the players amongst themselves at the ongoing Mundial.

Argentina’s coach Jorge Sampaoli during a training session game at the ongoing World Cup in Russia Photo Credit: Getty Images

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously had reported that football legend Diego Maradona cried for Argentina after the South American nation were walloped 3-0 by Croatia.

According to the report, it was a nightmare for the former Argentina captain and 1986 World Cup winner, who excelled as a player, but could not hold back the tears after the Albiceleste were taught some football lessons by their European opponents.

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- Odigie-Oyegun says he was just an actor on a stage and his time has come to take his exit

- He wishes his successor Adams Oshiomhole goodluck in handling the affairs of the party

- He thanks President Buhari for being supportive of his administration

Former chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun has wished his successor Adams Oshiomhole good luck as the new national leader of the party.

Oyegun said this while delivering his final speech as the party's chairman at its national convention held at the Eagles Square in Abuja on Saturday, June 23.

Premium Times reported that Oyegun, who also hailed President Buhari's support for his leadership during his tenure, said he had done his best to keep the party strong and united and it was time to leave the stage.

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He said: "...all of us are actors on this stage, we may have had our chances and in due time, we make our exit.

“Today I am making my exit from the honour that you have bestowed on me to lead you for four year. Phase one of this party is over, phase two is about to begin and it is my hope that at the end of today we will have elected a worthy successor to carry the mantle, battle and leadership of these party."

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He added: “I wish my successor the very best of luck, and for the rest, we leave to history."

NAIJ.com reported in its live coverage of the convention that Oshiomhole was declared winner after all other candidates chose not to oppose his election.

Jigawa state governor and chairman of the national convention committee Abubakar Baduru Mohammed mentioned the names of each of the candidates before declaring Oshiomhole winner

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- Germany on Saturday, June 23, beat Sweden 2-1 in their second Group F match at Russia 2018

- Sweden will have themselves to blame for losing this match as they allowed Germany to come back into the game

- Germany are now second on the standings with three points and a win for them in their last Group game will ensure their passage in the round of 16

Defending World Cup champions Germany on Saturday, June 23, came back from a goal down to beat Sweden 2-1 to keep their hopes of reaching round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup alive.

Germany went into this match to seek redemption after losing their first encounter against Mexico, and they did themselves lots of good by picking the maximum three points.

Sweden scored the first goal in the 32nd minute through Ola Toivonen who was superbly assisted by Viktor Claessen.

Germany beat Sweden 2-1 in second Group F game at Russia 2018 (photo: Getty)

Germany fans were seriously furious after they conceded in the 32nd minute, but their boys responded in the 48th minute through Marco Reus.

Reus was given a nice pass by Mario Gomez, and he wasted no time to fired the ball inside the net in which Sweden goalie Robin Olsen had no choice.

Victor Lindelof had a great chance to score the winner for Sweden at the death, but he was denied by Manuel Neuer.

Toni Kroos scored the winner for Germany before the final whistle for them to win the match 2-1.

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Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Mexico qualified for the round of 16 stages at the FIFA 2018 World Cup going on in Russia after beating South Korea 2-1 in their second Group F game on Saturday, June 23.

The Mexicans knew a win would take them to the top of Group F ahead of Sweden who have three points, and they did themselves lots of good by winning the game. Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela opened scoring for Mexico in the 26th minute via a penalty after Hyun Jang handled the ball in the penalty box.

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- The Army says it killed the bandits during raids in a special operation in that area of Zamfara state

- The force also lists the several weapons and other properties the troops seized from the bandits

- The police in Borno state also confirmed an attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Konduga town which left four people dead

The Nigerian Army has announced that troops of 1 Division taking part in the ongoing Operation IDON RAINI Corridor II killed 20 armed bandits during a raid on their hideouts in the general area of Jambrini village in Maru local government area of Zamfara state in the early hours of Saturday, June 23.

A statement signed by spokesman of the Division Colonel Muhammad Dole reported that during the raid operations, several camps were destroyed and three more bandits were also arrested while some escaped with gun shot wounds.

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He listed the items recovered as:

a. Four AK 47 rifles.

b. One F 99 - Pistol.

c. One PTT HH Motorola Handset.

d. 111 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

e. Five AK 47 rifle magazines.

f. Two Dane guns.

g. Three mobile phones.

h. One power bank.

Meanwhile, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) is reporting that four people were killed and six others injured when Boko Haram raided Tunkushe village in Konduga local government area of Borno state on Friday, June 22.

According to the report, a male su*cide bomber also detonated an Improvised Explossive Device (IED) among group of residents sleeping in an open place in the area.

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Bukar Dalorima, a resident in the area who confirmed the attack, told NAN in an interview that the bomb blast was followed by indiscriminate shooting from the insurgents.

Dalorima said that the many residents were injured and several were killed.

Borno state police command has confirmed the attack.

Its spokesman Edet Okon said at about 0100hrs, gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked Tunkushe village in Konduga. Four people were killed in the attack.

Okon said that the Command has deployed more personnel to strengthen security while normalcy had been restored within the area.

Just weeks ago, NAIJ.com reported that insurgents in Nigeria’s Northeastern state of Borno attacked the Mandarari ward in Konduga local government area, killing seven people.

The Borno state police command said on Friday, May 5, 2017 that the seven people died after two female members of the terrorist group detonated explosive devices they were laced with.

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