THE INTENSIFIED REPORT

Veteran singer, Prince Morroco Maduka, has died. He was 76 years old. The singer passed away on Thursday afternoon, October 29, according to a statement released by The chairman of the Anambra chapter, Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Ikeme Mazeli. He celebrated his 60th year as a singer this year. ''With heavy heart of sorrow...We the entire Anambra state PMAN announce the exit of a music Legend, Dr Prince Morroco Maduka.....Ozonweluibe. He passed on this afternoon (Thursday, October 29th, 2020). All other arrangements as regards his planting to mother earth will be communicated to all of us later.'' the statement read Rip

A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist act at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, while a man waving a gun was shot dead by police in a separate incident. Within hours of the Nice attack, police killed a man who had threatened passersby with a handgun in Montfavet, near the southern French city of Avignon. He was also shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest), according to radio station Europe 1. Nice's mayor, Christian Estrosi, said the attack in his city had happened in or near Notre Dame church and was similar to the beheading earlier this month near Paris of teacher Samuel Paty, who had used cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a civics class. Thursday's attacks, on the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, came at a time of growing Muslim anger at France's defence of the right to publish the cartoons, and protesters have denounced France in street ra

Nigerian Rapper, Ladipoe, has tested positive for Coronavirus. The rapper made this known via his Instagram story. According to him, his symptoms are mild and he his currently on isolation. ''I recently received the results for my COVID-19 test and it was positive. I have been in isolation for about 10 days now. Die to the state of affairs in the country, this Monday was the earliest I could get tested," he wrote. "My symptoms have been mild and I’m getting better every day. Please continue to take the necessary safety precautions when you’re out to protect yourself and your loved ones. Not everyone has mild symptoms. This is definitely something to be taken seriously.”

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has stated that the country's economy is too fragile to bear another round of lockdown. The president, reacting to recent surge in the number of coronavirus cases in some countries, which has led some to another round of lockdown, with France as a case study, advised that all hands must be on deck to avert a second wave of covid-19 in the country. "Looking at the trends in the other countries, we must do all we can to avert a second wave of Covid-19 in Nigeria. We must make sure that our cases, which have gone down, do not rise again. Our economy is too fragile to bear another round of lockdown," Buhari said.

Star Boy boss, Wizkid, has released the tracklist of his much anticipated "Made In Lagos" album. The album is said to drop 11:11pm tonight according to Wizkid. The album featured Stars likes of Skepta, H.E.R, Burna Boy, Tems amongst others.

Poland's President, Andrzej Duda, has tested positive for COVID-19, but is feeling good, presidential minister Blazej Spychalski announced on Twitter on Saturday. "The president yesterday was tested for the presence of coronavirus. The result turned out to be positive. The president is fine. We are in constant contact with the relevant medical services," Spychalski said.

 A 34-year-old woman has died following a failed cosmetic operation in which industrial silicone she bought herself was injected into her bottom. The fitness buff died hours after she underwent an operation at a clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Patricia Rodrigues dos Santos on 21st October visited the clinic and paid BRL 2,152 (£294) for an operation that involved injecting silicone into her butt. Reports revealed that she bought the silicone herself for the clinic to use, unaware it was an unlicensed beauty salon. It is believed her operation was carried out by a message therapist, who discharged Patricia at around 9pm on the same day. After the surgery, Patricia went home complaining of dizziness and even suffered nausea before being rushed to the A&E in the early hours of October 22. Unfortunately, the 34-year-old passed away from complications with the procedure, which police suspect was a blood clot. Investigation are now going on and autopsy is being

A 37 year old 'sick' man who had sex with his pet chickens while his wife filmed him has been jailed for three years. Rehan Baig, was arrested after a police tip-off that he had images of child abuse of children as young as six. Police also found pictures of Baig and his wife Haleema, 38, carrying out sex acts on a dog and footage of him having sex with his pet chickens including one that was dead. The video and photo clips were saved in a file called ‘Family Vids’ and were described in court as ‘first-generation, homemade movies’ featuring the couple performing bestiality. Some of them were ‘of some duration in length’. In July 2019, their home in Bradford was raided by the National Crime Agency, by which time there were no dogs or chickens in the house. Among the files they found were pictures of two dead chickens on the floor while Rehan Baig put one of the dead animals in a binbag. The chickens, all family pets, died as a result of Mr Baig’s constant bestiality.

The Nigerian Army has come out to deny Tuesday's attack on peaceful protesters at Lekki, Lagos by its men. Videos making round across various social media platforms, showed Men of the Nigerian Army shooting at peaceful protesters at Lekki, Lagos.

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the shooting of innocent unarmed protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos, by the men of the Nigerian Army. Saraki, called on the government to put an end to shooting of protesters by security agents. "I appeal to the government to put an end to this shooting of protesters by security agents. We need to exercise great patience, restraint and compassion in handling the demands of these youth," Saraki tweeted. "We must do all that is necessary to protect and engage with them on all issues. Please let the shooting stop and let fruitful dialogue commence. "Killing our young and defenceless children under any circumstances is wrong. Period. Killing our children is also killing our future as a nation. We must walk back from this. Mr. President this is what needs to be done. I appeal to you to do the right thing. "I am horrified by the use of lethal force against #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate

With the country fuming as a result of the killings of innocent Nigerians, protesting against police brutality and extra-judicial killings, Super Eagles players might boycott upcoming national assignment, should things continue the way there are. Member of the Super Eagles Team, John Ogu, called on politicians to send their wards to represent the country in upcoming games. "The Politicians should asked their children to go and represent Nigeria in the next @NGSuperEagles , @thenff upcoming games . 💔💔💔," Ogu tweeted.

The former First Lady of the United States of America, Hillary Clinton, has called on the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to put an end to the killings of innocent citizens protesting against police brutality and extra-judicial killings. The call came after the videos of the Nigerian Army shooting at protesters at Lekki toll gate made rounds across socia media platforms. Cameras were uninstalled and light were put off before and during the shooting, which has led to the death of not fewer than 7 people and many injured. "I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters. #StopNigeriaGovernment," Clinton tweeted.

Four people confirmed dead at the Lekki Toll Gate protest site after security agents open fire on peaceful protesters still on the road after the Lagos state announcement of a curfew, set to begin at 4:00 p.m. this evening. Sources on ground via an Instagram live stream confirmed this. Earlier this evening, the CCTV cameras at the toll gate and the LED panel were removed and turned off. There are no lights on in the video, which many saw as strange as the roads are usually lit. This is a developing story…

A video showing security operatives allegedly aiding thugs and hoodlums causing havoc and destabilizing the state of the nation has been making rounds on social media. This shows that the activities of hoodlums and thugs disrupting the peaceful #EndSARS protest are all sponsored. In the video, a man alleged to be one of the security operatives of a politician in the country, drove in a black S.U.V and carried hoodlums who have ceaselessly attacked peaceful protesters and destroyed life's and properties in the country. See the video below 👇👇👇👇 View this post on Instagram All their plans will be exposed. Just look at security operatives aiding thugs. #EndSARS A post shared by Mr. Nano (@official_mrnano) on Oct 20, 2020 at 8:44am PDT

  Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Tuesday Oct. 20, imposed a 24-hour curfew on all parts of the state, from 4pm. This is as a result of unrest and tension caused by criminals and miscreants under the guise of #EndSARS protesters. The governor expressed shocked at how a very peaceful protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of the society. "Nobody, except essential service providers and first responders must be found on the streets," Sanwo-Olu stated. — Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 20, 2020

As the ongoing protest to see an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings continues, Nigerians in Italy, have stormed the Nigerian Embassy in the Rome. See photos below 👇👇👇👇

The Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has stated that the Nigerian economy has lost over N700 billion to the #EndSARS protest over the last 12 days. She said that the LCCI appreciates the value of citizens’ engagement and the demand for accountability which the protest  represents, but lamented the negative impact on the economy. “These are in consonance with democratic norms.  They also form vital ingredients for good governance," president of LCCI, Mrs Toki Mabogunje stated while reviewing the economic implications of the protest. “LCCI is however concerned about the negative impact that the protracted nature of the EndSars protests has on business activities across the country. “Over the past twelve days, economic activities have been crippled in most parts of the country and has been particularly profound in the urban areas. “The Nigerian economy has suffered an estimated seven hundred billion naira (N700 billion) loss in the past twelve days.” She asse

Young Thug's personal driver for over 7-8 years is threatening to sue the rapper after he allegedly caused him to be assaulted. Derrick Thrasher claims Young Thug invited him to a party in L.A. back in May, where he got into an argument with another rapper named Lil Duke. Thrasher, according to lawyers, took the high road, and left the party to avoid a fight. However, duty called and  the driver had to go back to the party, and that's when he claims he was viciously assaulted and beaten. In the letter, sent to Young Thug, Thrasher's attorneys -- Paul M. Aloise Jr. and Ryan P. Molaghan -- say their client was held down, punched, kicked and had a liquor bottle smashed over his head. He claims he ended up needing surgery. The driver is now threatening a lawsuit against Young Thug and Lil Duke's record label, 300 Entertainment, if they can't agree on a settlement. TMZ

Nigeria reported 118 new cases of covid-19 on Monday October 19, according the data released by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC. Nigeria has now recorded a total of 61,558 cases of the virus, 56,697 recoveries and 1,125 deaths. State by State breakdown of the new cases are as follows; Lagos-51 Rivers-26 Imo-12 Osun-8 Plateau-6 FCT-5  Kaduna-4 Ogun-3 Edo-2 Niger-1

Thousands of students from the National Association of University Student Executive Bodies (BEM SI) are set to take to the streets again on Tuesday to demand that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo revoke the recently passed Job Creation Law. BEM SI coordinator Remy Hastian said on Monday that Tuesday’s rally would be held near the State Palace in the Medan Merdeka area of Central Jakarta. "The rally will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with an estimated 5,000 students from all over Indonesia joining,” Remy said in a written statement. Remy added that the students resented the government's reaction to the series of massive protests that began after the passage of the bill into law on Oct. 5. "The government challenges the public to file for a judicial at the Constitutional Court when they could, in fact, revoke the law," he said. The police will deploy 6,000 officers for Tuesday’s rally, local media outlets reported. Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat in Jakarta has been t

 A top Lebanese security official has tested positive for COVID-19 in the United States, his department said on Monday, forcing him to delay his return from talks in Washington and to cancel scheduled meetings in Paris. Major-General Abbas Ibrahim is in good health, the directorate of General Security, which he heads, added in a tweet. Ibrahim met U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien at the White House last week to discuss American citizens held in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported. A Trump administration official confirmed that a White House official traveled to Damascus earlier this year for secret meetings with the Syrian government seeking the release of two U.S. citizens thought to be held there. Last month Ibrahim held talks in Paris with French intelligence chief Bernard Emie about the formation of a new government to tackle Lebanon's grave economic crisis, a Lebanese official said. Reuters.

 The Lagos State Government has shutdown all schools in the state until further notice over tension arising from the ongoing #EndSARS protest. The Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adeisayo, issued the directive on Monday, stating that the safety of the pupils and students, parents and all staff working in schools is of immense importance at this critical period. She, however, advised parents to keep an eye on their wards and not allow them to be used as willing tools in the hands of those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society. The commissioner also encouraged schools to utilize other means of distance teaching and learning i.e radio, television and online media as they have been doing during and post the recent COVID-19 lockdown. Adefisayo stated that a new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible.

Louisiana rapper, JayDaYoungan, was arrested this past weekend on multiple felony charges, including three counts of fugitive from justice, battery and family violence. The rapper was booked on Saturday and was also denied bond. So far, no further details have been disclosed. View this post on Instagram #Jaydayoungan Was Arrested On Felony Charges This Past Weekend, Including, Fugitive From Justice & Battery and Family Violence. He Has Been Denied Bond A post shared by Kollege Kidd (@kollegekidd) on Oct 19, 2020 at 12:25pm PDT

Nigerians have called out Catholic priest and spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. While Mbaka over his continued silence as the the #EndSARS protest continues nationwide. Top Clergymen and top celebrities have lent their voices through different platforms in support of the protest, aimed at putting an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the country. Nigerians are baffled at the reason behind, Mbaka's continued silence. The outspoken priest, well known for fighting for the poor and speaking up against bad governance, has remained silent amid the protest going on nationwide. A look at some of the comments 👇👇👇

Bruno Fernandes will wear the captain's armband when Manchester United take on Paris Saint-Germain in the opening encounter of the Champions league, following Harry Maguire being ruled out for the encounter. Maguire overcame a slight injury to play and score in the 4-1 over Newcastle United on Saturday night, but he has now been ruled out of the trip to France. Solskjaer, confirmed during a press conference in Paris on Monday, that the Portuguese will captain United in Maguire's absence.  "We hope Harry will be fit for the weekend game (for the Chelsea game) but we're not sure," Solskjaer told reporters in Paris. "The captain is sitting next to me. Bruno will captain the team tomorrow (Tuesday)." A surprised Bruno said, "I was not expecting this. I know the same time as you. Of course, for me, it's an honour i will be captain for my team-mates and being captain for Manchester United is important for me. United will be without Eric Ba

 Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-olu has called on citizens to pause the ongoing #EndSARS protest in order for the government to work in meeting the demands of the Youths. The #EndSARS movement which is a nationwide call to put an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings has lingered for over 10 days now. In a statement titled, ‘Leave The Road And Let’s Dialogue, Sanwo-Olu Appeals To Protesters’, on Monday, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile swearing-in members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution at the State House in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the pain expressed and concerns raised by the protesters were genuine and legitimate. The governor was quoted as saying, “We have shown unprecedented commitment to the complete overhaul of the Nigerian Police. The inauguration of this Judicial Panel of Inquiry is only the first step in a long line of reformative actions that will lead to a thorough revamp and reorientation of the Nige

 President Donald Trump has stated that he will lift Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, following an agreement by the Sudanese government to pay $335 million to U.S. terror victims and families. Trump disclosed in a tweet on Monday, that immediate lifting of Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism, will be effected as soon as the money is deposited. "Great New! New government of Sudan, which is making progress to pay $335 MILLION to U.S. terror victims and families. Once deposited, I will lift Sudan from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. At long last, JUSTICE for the American people and a BIG step for Sudan!," Trump tweeted. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2020 Prime Minister of Sudan, Abdalla Hamdok, responded with an appreciation tweet, "Thank you so much, President Trump! We very much look forward to your notification to congress rescinding the designation of Sudan as a State-sponsor of terrorism, which has cost Sudan

 Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus while on international duty for Portugal. The Portuguese skipper, is asymptomatic and is self-isolating as regulations demand. He will play no part in Portugal's clash with Sweden. The Portugal's Football Federation said in a statement: "Cristiano Ronaldo was released from the work of the National Team after a positive test for COVID-19, so he will not face Sweden. "The Portuguese international is doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation. "Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result, and are available to Fernando Santos for training this afternoon, in the City of Football. "The game, counting for the qualification phase of the League of Nations, is scheduled for Wednesday, at 19:45, in Alvalade."

 American rapper, husband and father, Kanye West has lent his voice to the worldwide outcry and protest against police brutality in Nigeria. Kanye, stated via a tweet that he stands with Nigerians on the fight against police brutality. "The government must listen to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria," Kanye tweeted.

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, has issued a directive, banning all form of #EndSARS protests in the state. According to the statement communicated through the Commissioner of Information, the River State Government, said that there is no need to protests against a non-existent unit of the Police Force, citing the recent declaration made by the F.G. on SARS. — Gov N E Wike Information. (@GovWike) October 12, 2020 Nigerians all over the word are calling for the outright scrapping of SARS, end to police brutality and a total reform of the Nigeria Police Force. The protest has attracted important agencies as well as celebrities all over the world. 

 Nigeria recorded 164 new cases of coronavirus on Monday Oct. 12, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. Nigeria has now recorded a total of 60,430 cases of the virus, 51,943 recoveries and 1,115 fatalities. State by State breakdown of the new cases are as follows; Lagos-64 FCT-26 Enugu-20 Kaduna-11 Oyo-11 Plateau-8 Ondo-7 Anambra-4 Nasarawa-3 Osun-3 Ebonyi-2 Imo-2 Benue-1 Katsina-1 Ogun-1

As the ongoing protest for the outright end to activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in different part of Nigeria, various celebrities are lending their voices to the course, with actor John Boyega, the latest to join the #EndSARS protest. Constant harassment, brutalization and unwarranted killings by SARS, are  the main reason for the protest. John Boyega, on Friday joined the protest by posting series of tweets with the hashtag #EneSARS, on his Official Twitter page.