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1 killed as Fulani, Hausa communities clash in Sokoto community

An elderly man was on Friday killed following a clash between Fulanis and Hausa people at Kasuwan Wawuri in Tangaza Local Government of Sokoto State. It was gathered that the fight started around 1:30pm in the afternoon when a Fulani man allegedly stabbed a sugarcane seller over a minor misunderstanding. Sokoto State police spokesman, ASP Ibrahim Abarass confirmed the incident to newsmen in the state. Abarass said, “the crisis started when the sugarcane seller asked the Fulani man for his money after he had taken his sugarcane. “The Fulani man was later arrested and detained by the police before he was forcefully seized by the relatives of the victims who unleashed terror on him.” The spokesman, however, refuted the rumour making the rounds that both the suspect and the victim have died, saying they were all responding to treatment at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.

Lil Kesh reacts to Reekado Banks’ claims that he’s a better musician than him

Nigerian singer, Lil Kesh has reacted to Reekado Banks claims that he is a better musician than him. Reekado Banks had made a statement during his Thank You Concert in Ibadan in which he said that he was better than Lil Kesh and that there was no basis for comparison. It should be recalled that the two artistes had a ‘beef’ at the 2015 Headies Awards. Reekado Banks took home the award for the Next Rated Artiste, which came with a new SUV and this caused a stir as some people had thought Lil Kesh would win the award. Lil Kesh in an interview with Saturday Beats, said: “I saw the video online where Reekado Banks said that he was better than me, but I have nothing to say about that. I don’t care what anybody says, and I don’t have any feelings regarding what he said because I am just in my own world.” “I was not scared when I took the step to leave Olamide’s record label. I am never scared; I just knew it was the right move, so I was never scared. So far, I think the steps have

'Pep's made us aware of poor record'-kyle walker

Kyle Walker has revealed Pep Guardiola has told his players about Manchester City’s poor record at Liverpool in the Premier League. City have lost 14 of their 20 meetings at Anfield with their only victory coming in May 2003 - when Walker was just 13 years old. But City head to Liverpool this season unbeaten, 15 points clear at the top and having already defeated Liverpool 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September. Speaking to Andy Hinchcliffe on Sky Sports Matchzone, Walker, when asked whether Guardiola had made the players aware of their woeful record at Anfield, said: "Yes, yes. The gaffer's made us well aware of that [record]. "He has said to us that sometimes, if you've not been winning there for all these years it needs to be something that is coming from within us and we need to change that." With City favourites to win the Premier League and going strong in the three cup competitions, Walker will be hoping to carry any success into this summer w

Today's Gossip Column

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in January, saying the 29-year-old would be a "good investment". (Telegraph) Tottenham are ready to drop their interest in Bordeaux winger Malcom because the French club want £45m for the 20-year-old, although Arsenal are still interested in signing the Brazilian. (Mail) Tottenham are ready to start pay talks with striker Harry Kane, 24, and extend the deals of midfielder Christian Eriksen, 25, and forward Son Heung-min, 25. (Times - subscription required) Manchester United plan to start contract negotiations with keeper David de Gea which would see the 27-year-old become the joint-highest earner at the club on £300,000-a-week. (Sun) Manchester United are unlikely to follow up their interest in Leicester's 30-year-old England striker Jamie Vardy. (Leicester Mercury) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says talks over a new deal with playmaker Mesut Ozil, 29, are "very much alive" a

See The List Of Countries Your Nigerian Passport Can Get You Into Visa-Free

Your international passport is an essential travel document that identifies you as a citizen of your country and provides some basic information about you. Depending on how powerful the passport of your country is, you may not require a visa to visit a certain number of countries. Henley & Partners, a global leader in residence and citizenship planning which helps with immigration around the world ranks the Nigerian passport as the 89th most powerful in the world. This is shown in its Henley Passport Index. So, which countries can you enter visa free if you hold a Nigerian passport. See the list and regions of the world next: List of Countries You Can Enter Visa-free with a Nigerian Passport: 1. Asia Bangladesh Maldives Timor-Leste 2. Africa Benin Burkina Faso Cameroon Cape Verde Islands Chad Comores Islands Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Djibouti Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Liberia Madagascar Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mozambique Nige

Separate us or my wife will beat me to death one day – husband tells court

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Friday reconciled a couple, Mr Olawale Jaiyeola and his wife, Olatayo, whose 28-year marriage was on the brink of collapse. The court’s President, Mr Akin Akinniyi, resolved the differences between the estranged couple after several adjournments and interventions. Mr Jaiyeola had earlier told the court that his wife, Olatayo, was fond of beating him like a baby. “My wife will beat me to death one day if I continue with the marriage. “I have scars all over my body as proofs of her abuse. I have been living every minute of my life in fear. Save me from the cruel hands of my wife. “I had suffered so much from her in silence in the past. Anytime we had misunderstanding, she would beat the hell out of me,” he said. According to him, the marriage has been turbulent and fraught with fights and quarrels. “I have not been at peace since l married my wife; she is so quarrelsome. “I brought her to court in 2013 for the dissolution of the ma

Fulani herdsmen: Fayose releases emergency lines

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has released telephone numbers to call to report any strange movement of herdsmen in the State. This is contained in a terse statement on Friday by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka. “Members of the public should endeavour to call any of the numbers or send SMS in the event of strange movement of herdsmen and other suspected criminal elements in the State. “The phone lines will be on 24 hours. 08104780752; 09070769294; 09038122504; 08104730482”, it reads. Recall that on Wednesday, the governor met with Ekiti hunter over herdsmen menace. Fayose warned that the state will fight anyone who attempts to create anarchy and bloodletting. “On the issue of protection of the lives of Ekiti people, I’m not one that will want to be politically correct (sic). Protection of lives must be done anyway which way. “The message is simple: Don’t take laws into your hands, but defend Ekiti and its people,” he said.

Davido wins big at 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards [See Full List]

Davido swept three awards in eight nominations at 2017 Soundcity MVP Awards on Friday. The ‘OBO’ crooner was the big winner of the night as he scooped three awards: African Artist of the Year, Song and Video of the Year. The awards hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The awards was graced with performances from top artistes ranging from Tuface, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nvoyest, Maleek Berry, Seyi shay, among others Here is the full List of winners at 2017 Soundcity MVP Awards. AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Davido Hide quoted text BEST MALE MVP: Diamond Platinum BEST FEMALE MVP: Tiwa Savage BEST HIP HOP: Cassper Nyovest BEST POP: Maleek Berry BEST COLLABORATION: ‘Pain Killer’ Sarkordie ft Runtown DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR: Wizkid VIDEO OF THE YEAR: ‘If’ Davido BEST GROUP OR DUO: Distruction boys SONG OF THE YEAR: ‘If’ Davido BEST NEW ARTISTE: Maleek Berry VIEWERS CHOICE: Mad over you by Runtwon LISTENER

Benue killings: Lalong may be mad – PDP blasts Governor over comments against Ortom

The People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in Plateau State has lambasted Governor Simon Lalong, over his comments on there killings in Benue state. PDP also condemned Lalong for attacking Governor Samuel Ortom ​over the anti-grazing law which became effective November 1, 2017. Joan Akans, PDP publicity secretary in Plateau, in a strongly-worded statement, expressed shock at Lalong’s description of the killing of innocent people in their homes as “clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers”. The opposition party noted that “impress his ‘oga at the top’ and State House Press, Governor Lalong said he restored peace in the state within three months of his coming to office, dismissing the recent killings that took place in the last three months In Barkin Ladi, Ryom and Bassa local government areas.” ”Rather than proceed to Benue State on his return from vacation abroad to commiserate with our brothers and sisters following the massacre of innocent lives and the rendering of thousands h