Oluwasegun Adesuyi, Author at SocietyGazette.com

Barca president hoped Messi would ‘play for free’ before leaving for PSG

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he hoped Lionel Messi would stay at the club and “play for free”.

Messi, 34, left for Paris St-Germain in August after Barcelona were unable to renew his contract because of La Liga’s salary limits.

The Argentine, who won 10 league titles with the Catalan giants, had to leave despite agreeing a deal worth 50% of his previous contract.

“There was disappointment on both sides,” Laporta said.

“I hoped Messi would do a U-turn and he would say he would play for free,” he added in an interview with Catalan radio station RAC1.

“I would have liked that and I would have been all for it. It is my understanding La Liga would have accepted it. But we cannot ask a player of Messi’s stature to do this.”

Laporta reiterated that Messi signing a new deal would have put the club “at risk”.

Messi famously broke down in tears at a news conference as his departure was announced.

Laporta also backed under-pressure manager Ronald Koeman, with Barcelona down in ninth in the La Liga table.

“I asked him if he trusted the team and he said, ‘Of course I trust them. I need to get the injured players back’. He wants to continue at all costs and show this team is competitive.”

BREAKING: ‘Chinwetalu Agu in DSS custody’ – BBC Journalist

Nigerian writer, Chiagozie Fred Nwonwu who writes under the pen name Mazi Nwonwu, has claimed that veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu is still not a free man.

According to Nwonwu, Agu is presently in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

He is with DSS now. Colleagues say they are looking for a top lawyer to bail him,” Nwonwu wrote on his known Facebook page on Friday.

Recall that there were widespread reports on Friday that Agu had been released by the Nigerian Army, following his arrest on Thursday, for wearing Biafra regalia.

Agu was arrested in Onitsha, Anambra State. His manhandling and subsequent seizure was strongly condemned by majority of social media users. The army came out to say it arrested Agu for soliciting support for the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

A statement put out by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu had said: “Troops of Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

“Dressed in a very well known attire of the proscribed group, Chiwetalu Agu was picked up for questioning while inciting members of the public to join the proscribed group. Though he attempted puting up some resistance when troops made effort to take him into custody, he was not assaulted or subjected to brutalization.

“While the NA recognizes the inalienable rights of the citizenry to freedom of movement and expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is apparently a violation for any individual or group to incite the public to cause mayhem or break down of law and order. It is therefore pertinent to state that while exercising such freedoms, it must be done within the confines of the law, bearing in mind the imperative for peace, and national security.”

But now, a top media practitioner has claimed the entertainer has still not regained freedom.

Bomb Blast Kills 50 Shiite Members During Friday Prayers

No fewer than fifty members of the Shiite group have been reportedly killed in a bomb blast that happened on Friday (today).

According to Naija News, the Muslim worshippers were observing their Jumma’at prayers when the bomb exploded.

No group is yet to claim responsibility for the attack, but the Islamic State group, Arch-rival of the Taliban, has claimed similar recent atrocities, it was observed.

A yet to be confirmed number of persons were said to have sustained degrees of injuries in the blast which occurred at the Shiite mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz.

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The incident is observed to be the bloodiest assault in the region since United States forces left the country. There are submissions that the attack could be a design to further destabilize Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.

A medical source at the Kunduz Provincial Hospital who reportedly gave an insight into the incident said that 35 dead and more than 50 wounded had been taken there, while a worker at a Doctors Without Borders hospital reported 15 dead and scores more wounded.

Meanwhile, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid had earlier said an unknown number of people had been killed and injured when “an explosion took place in a mosque of our Shiite compatriots” in Kunduz.

AFP reports that residents of Kunduz, the capital of a province of the state, bitterly lamented the incident which happened in the most important of the week for Muslims.

Zalmai Alokzai, a local businessman who rushed to Kunduz Provincial Hospital to check whether doctors needed blood donations, described horrific scenes. He said: “Ambulances were going back to the incident scene to carry the dead.”

“Hundreds of people are gathered at the main gate of the hospital and crying for their relatives but armed Taliban guys are trying to prevent gatherings in case another explosion is planned,” said an international aid worker at the MSF hospital who expressed worries over the death toll rise.

Source: Naijanews

When Last Did You Thank Your Wife After S3X- Nigerian Pastor Tackles Married men

Nigerian evangelist, Rev. Funke Felix-Adejumo, has queried married men who do not appreciate their wives after having intercourse with them.

According to Rev. Funke during a mid-week sermon at Agape Christian Ministries, which is headquartered in Akure, Ondo State talked about ingratitude and how it has hindered so many people from getting their deserved blessings.

Speaking further, she queried married men who never show appreciation to their wives, requiring when last they have thanked their wives for marrying them. She also noted that such attitude from men makes them frigid and not excited about s3x.

In her own words, she said; “Ingratitude is a killer And you know it’s so disturbing that some people show it not only to God but to men.

“As a man, when last did you thank your wife for marrying you? When last did you thank your wife after having s3x with her,

“When a woman gives her body to you, it’s a lot. Don’t tell me we enjoy it together. To a woman, s3x is more than pleasure. what did you do after s3x? Sleep? and then you wonder why your wife is frigid and why she is not excited about your s3x life.”

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Nigerians React To Video Of Lawmakers Dozing Off During Buhari’s 2022 Budget Presentation

The video of multiple lawmakers caught on camera dozing off during President Muhammadu Buhari’s presentation of the 2022 appropriation bill to the National Assembly on Thursday has stirred reactions on social media.

In a live video presentation broadcasted by Channels Television and monitored by FIJ, no fewer than three lawmakers were caught sleeping on duty.

However, the identity of the lawmakers has not been obtained due to the mandatory mask worn by all attendees.

Naija News earlier reports that Buhari submitted a N16.39 trillion 2022 budget proposal to the joint session of the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives for consideration. This includes appropriations for government enterprises.

With a crude oil benchmark price of $57 per barrel and a daily oil production estimate of 1.88 million barrels per day, the proposed total expenditure for the coming year is put at N16.39 trillion.

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Some of the reactions below;

ecolime wrote; “Presentation from a boring old man to the worst assembly in the history of Nigeria. So, what do we expect?” They should rubber stamp it as usual.

ATEAMS wrote; “They still get paid and would still be hailed as honourable members regardless…”

drizslim wrote; ‘‘On Judgement day the Angels will be found sleeping during buhari judging hours”

DropsMic wrote; “We are not patriotic enough to run our own countries… But let’s just continue deceiving ourselves.”

Source: Naija News

Tiwa Savage sextape: ‘I am that crazy that I can put it out myself’, Singer Tells Blackmailer [VIDEO]

Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed that a blackmailer is currently in possession of her intimate moment with her current lover.

Tiwa said this during a recent interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1.

According to her, the sex video was accidentally posted on Snapchat by her lover who deleted it immediately when he realised the error. However, it was too late. Now, someone wants to extort her.

“No part of me wants to pay the person. That is what is getting me angry. If you want to put it out, put it out. I am that crazy that I can put it out myself. You are not making any money from me. This was an intimate moment with someone I am dating. The person I am dating is not famous, he is a regular guy and his whole business is about to be out,” Tiwa Savage said.

“He is more concerned about me because he knows that I am going to be more affected. My mother and my son having to see it. I am going to talk to my son about it.

“For me, it is when he is older at about 15 and someone is rude to him at the playground and they make reference to the tape. I have to brace him up.”

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‘‘There Is No Biafra Flag On My Cloth, It Is Only Rising Sun’’ – Veteran Actor Tells Soldiers (VIDEO)

Society gazette reports that arrested veteran nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu has defended the outfit which he was arrested for by men of the nigerian army.

A video making rounds yesterday showed him being brutalized by soldier for wearing a Biafra flag outfit in public.

The Nigerian army made it known that he was inciting people to join IPOB despite the fact that the group has been proscribed as a terrorist group.

However, he was seen in another video telling the soldiers that he isn’t wearing a Biafra flag outfit but a rising sun imprint

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Agu’s Detention: Arrest Gumi, Miyetti Allah Members – Reno Omokri Charges Army

A former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has reacted to the arrest of Nollywood veteran, Chiwetalu Agu by the Nigerian Army for canvassing for Biafra.

Naija News had earlier reported that the popular actor was molested by the military for wearing Biafra clothing.

Omokri in his reaction called on the Nigerian Army to arrest controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi and Miyetti Allah organizations for threatening Nigerians.

The Nigerian Army on Thursday arrested the actor while walking around the Upper Iweka Bridge in Anambra.

Agu was arrested by two soldiers while he was reportedly sharing food with the less privileged persons in the environs.

The spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, while speaking on the incident said, Agu was arrested for inciting members of the public and soliciting support for the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Omokri, however, said the arrest of Agu while Gumi and Miyetti Allah members are free shows a lack of justice in Nigeria.

The former presidential aide in a post on Twitter wrote, “Miyetti Allah hold press conferences to threaten violence on Nigerians and make provocative statements to the effect that Southern Nigeria belongs to them.

“Soldiers and DSS don’t arrest them. Chiwetalu Agu wore a Biafran flag and was arrested. Where is justice?

“Sheikh Gumi campaigns for terrorists and sings their praises. Even telling them on camera that Christian soldiers are the ones killing them, thus they should not kill Muslims.

“He is free while Chiwetalu Agu was arrested? Nigeria can’t have peace without justice!”

No Plans To Restore Back Disbanded SARS – IGP Debunks Trending Report

The Inspector-General of Polic, Usman Alkali Baba has debunked rumours that he has restored the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Police Force.
The IGP added that there is no plan to bring back SARS under any form or guise as the unit has been disbanded for good.

IGP Baba made the clarification in a statement on Thursday signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba and made available to Naija News.

The clarification follows some earlier reports that the IGP had brought back the notorious SARS unit and released new terms and conditions on the operation of SARS officials.

But Mba in the statement said another special unit has already taken over the responsibilities of SARS and with the reforms going on in the force, it will be wrong to go back to a unit that has been disbanded for allegations of brutality, extrajudicial killings, and human rights abuses.

He urged members of the public to ignore and disregard the rumours that SARS has been restored.

The statement reads: “The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a false news report making the rounds online and offline suggesting that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered the re-establishment of the defunct Special Anti – Robbery Squad (SARS).

“The Force wishes to categorically emphasize that there is no plan whatsoever to bring back the disbanded SARS. SARS is gone for good and will not resurrect under any guise whatsoever.

“The IGP notes that the Force has since reorganized its operational structure to fill the vacuum created by the disbandment of SARS. Currently, the leadership of the Force is focused on efforts at deepening reforms within the Police and bequeathing Nigerians a Police Force that will be more effective, efficient, technology-driven, humane and Rule of Law-compliant.

“The IGP, therefore, calls on members of the public to disregard the report which is absolutely false and deliberately intended to disinform and misinform members of the public.”

INEC Releases Final List Of Candidates For Anambra Guber

Ahead of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of qualified candidates.

The electoral body also released the final register of voters for the election at the headquarters of the commission in Awka, the capital on Thursday.

In a statement by its spokesman, Festus Okoye, the commission has uploaded the list of the candidates to the Commission’s website and social media platforms.

Okoye noted that the list has also been presented to the 18 Registered Political Parties participating in the election for verification.

He revealed the commission leadership will on Friday, 8th October 2021 hold an emergency consultative meeting with the leadership of all the registered political parties in Nigeria at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja.

The Commission assures the people of Anambra State of its commitment to conduct a free and fair election, adding that their right to vote in a safe and secure environment will be guaranteed.