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Groups Mourn Victims of Violent Killings in Nigeria A non governmental organisation (NGO), Connected Advocacy for Empowerment and Youth Development Initiative and the Global Right, on Tuesday in Benin mourned Nigerians who lost their lives in different violent attacks across the country. To this effect, a procession was held along major roads in Benin City. The procession which was tagged, "National Day of Mourning"  saw protesters troupe out donning black Tee Shirts with inscriptions such as 'Not Just Number Nigeria Mourns, End The Killings'. The Executive Director of the NGO, Prince Israel Orekha said the 'National Day of Mourning is a citizen-led initiative to express solidarity and demand accountability for the security and welfare of all Nigerians. He said Nigerians are dying on a daily basis but no name can be placed on those who have lost their lives. He noted that the procession is to rekindle the hope of the families of the victims that they are

COUNT DOWN TO THE 2019 CIVIL SOCIETY ACCOUNTABILITY FORUM STARTS NOW Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society The Countdown to the 2019 Civil Society Accountability Forum that has held annually since 2016 started after the close of the two days meeting of civil society stakeholders held at Heartland Alliance Nigeria Boardroom, on the 2nd and 3rd of  May 2019. The meeting is scheduled to hold in Abuja in November 2019. The specific dates will be announced later. The meeting which brought together leaderships from the 15 Civil Society Networks working on HIV and AIDS in Nigeria reached a consensus that this year’s conference shall focus on accountability and domestic resourcing of the HIV response post NAIIS. The first day of the meeting was dedicated to listening and learning about the status of the national HIV response from critical stakeholders. This included discussions about the national plans on differentiated service delivery in Niger

Edo Refs bemoan the death of Coach Ogbeide By Isaac Eranga, Benin Edo State Football Referees Council has described as great shock the demise of Coach Solomon Ogbeide who died on Sunday 19th May, 2019. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Council Chairman Mr. Johnbull Okundolor and made available to News men in Benin  by the State Publicity Secretary, Dr. Isaac Eranga. The statement described the death as a colossal loss to Nigerian football. "We encourage the bereaved family, friends, Edolites and his present club, Lobi Stars to take solace, as Mr. Solomon lived a good life while on earth. "His impart on Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin when he was the team's coach, is still being felt, hence the history of the club cannot be complete without mentioning the name of Tactician Ogbeide. He is one of the best tactician Edo State has produced. "Is on record that he won the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League title with Lobi

Breaking: INEC announces new date for Kogi, Bayelsa governorship election - INEC has announced a new date for Kogi and Bayelsa governorship election - The election would be holding on November 16 as against November 2 earlier announced by the commission - According to the INEC, the change in date was as a result of various appeals for the commission to reschedule the polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Bayelsa and Kogi state governorship elections will now hold November 16. Leadership reports that the commission had earlier scheduled the process for November 2. Social Reporters News Service gathered that INEC director of voter education and publicity, Festus Okoye, said in a statement that the change in date was as a result of various appeals for the commission to reschedule the polls. Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that the the Bayelsa state government, through its deputy governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha Jonah

RCCG minister committed suicide over leaked photos not house rent yabaleftonline.ng In a new development on the story of a RCCG member who committed suicide because of his house rent, it’s being revealed that he just might have carried out the fatal act because of the aforementioned reason. A Facebook user, one Bennie Umoren, has revealed that the man, Michael was first off, not even a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, as he left the church two years ago and second, that he killed himself because of a sexual relationship he had with another lady when he was betrothed to one. She wrote, "Mike didn’t leave suicide note and he didn’t die because of financial or rent issue. No church abandoned him because of rent. If you know pastor Telena of Shepherd House, you will know he takes very good care of his members and pastors the way he takes care of himself. "Mike left RCCG 2years ago to Shepherd house church Apo, Abuja where he was a worship leader but

Kidnappers strike, abduct 5 oil workers in Rivers It has been learnt that five oil workers have been kidnapped by gunmen within the Oil Mining Lease (OML) -55 operated by an indigenous oil company in the Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development was confirmed by the Rivers police command, which said all hands were on deck to ensure the unconditional release of the workers. The report added that the police public relations officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said that gunboats had been deployed to trail the abductors, while assuring that the victims would be released unhurt. "Yes, I can confirm that five seismic workers were kidnapped two days ago. We have intensified efforts to ensure their released gunboats have been deployed. “We are working with other sister agencies, especially the Nigerian Navy and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, to ensure they are released within record time," he said. A

Transfer: Three Real Madrid players in shocking move to PSG for £180m Real Madrid stars, Gareth Bale, Isco and Toni Kroos could leave the club for Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, this summer’s transfer window. Le Parisien reports that PSG are ‘ready’ to offer Real Madrid £180million to sign Bale, Isco and Kroos at the end of the season. The French newspaper claimed that PSG have enough money in the bank to land the trio at the same time. The report also claimed that PSG manager, Thomas Tuchel is under intense pressure at the club and is eager to bolster his squad ahead of next season after his side were dumped out of the Champions League in the round of 16 by Manchester United this season. Bale has fallen out of favour since Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane returned to Santiago Bernebeu a few months ago, while Isco and Kroos have been strongly linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.

BREAKING NEWS! Barcelona Complete Signing Of Super Eagles Star Alex Iwobi We have just been informed that Barcelona have completed the signing of Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi on a four-year contract for an African-record transfer fee of £90m. According to GOALcom, Iwobi flew into Barcelona by private jet on Sunday evening to complete a medical at the club’s training base and pen personal terms. “I am delighted to be joining Barcelona this season,” Iwobi told media. “Barcelona is the biggest club in the world and I am looking forward to working with Ernesto Valverde, Lionel Messi and contributing to the team’s success at this very exciting period in the club’s history.”

Controversy over real cause of Chiamaka’s death Following the gruesome death of 24-year-old Chiamaka De-Freitas after a Caesarian Section (CS) at Medical Art Centre, Lagos (MART), an autopsy have indicated cause of death to concealed haematoma (collection of blood), which may have presented due to bladder injury sustained during the CS. The autopsy, signed by Consultant Pathologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Francis Faduyile, stated that Chiamaka died from haemorrhagic shock and concealed haematoma (collection of blood) following a CS). The report also stated that Chiamaka had sustained a large bladder injury (4cm) during the CS, which was stitched up with four vicryl sutures. “There is a horizontal laceration on the anterior wall measuring 4.0cm and is held together by four vicryl sutures. “The urinary wall is covered by haematoma. The urinary bladder contains 50ml of clotted blood,” the repot noted. On how a bladder could get such cut during

Edo Aiteo/FA Cup: Fans Hail Edo Refs By Isaac Eranga Football fans in Benin have commended members of the Edo State Football Referees Council for the way they officiated various matches in the just concluded Edo Aiteo/FA cup finals, which was played at various centers in Benin. Speaking, Mr. Emeka Obi described the performance of the referees as superlative and called for its sustenance. "I was surprised with the way the referees in Edo State officiated the just concluded FA Cup finals, their performance was superlative. I want to use this medium to urge them not to slip from this standand as the sky indeed, will be their limit", Mr. Obi said. Also speaking, a footballer in one of the football clubs that took part in the competition, Ekhator Wilson, said a new dawn has emerged in Edo Football Referees Council. He said this was made evident in the way and manner the referees officiated the just concluded Aiteo Cup in Benin. "What surprised me most was the