In Nigeria we travel in bulletproof cars – Billionaire Femi Otedola’s kids talk about life Read (Photos)

Daughters of billionaire Femi Otedola have been featured in the DailyMail.They talk about not been influenced by their father’s wealth and why they prefer to live in London than Nigeria.

They’re heiresses to a billion dollar fortune and currently lead a jet-set lifestyle enjoying all the trappings of wealth.But the daughters of one of Africa’s richest men say they are not content being rich and famous in his shadow, and instead want to work hard to make names for themselves in their own right. Cuppy Otedola, 23, and her sister Temi, 19, are well-known in their home country of Nigeria because their father is energy tycoon Femi Otedola, worth an estimated £650million.

He was listed as the 16th richest man in Africa by Forbes in 2015 and has million pound properties in New York, Dubai, London, Abuja and Lagos.

His wealth has enabled his daughters to attend expensive private schools in England, have designer wardrobes and be waited on by ten members of staff.

REVEALED: Keshi was hypertensive and broken-hearted

Stephen Keshi died with a broken heart, as confirmed from family.

“Since the death of his wife, Kate, in December 2015, his life had changed dramatically,” a family member said on Wednesday morning hours after the football icon passed on.

He said Keshi, 54, had become hypertensive “but was managing it very well… always taking his medications and checking his blood pressure very regularly”.

Another family member said that since the former Super Eagles’ coach lost his wife, he had become so lonely that he was practically soliciting phone calls from friends.

“After the burial of his wife, people practically left him to himself. The calls and visits became fewer, and he felt the pain the more. They were married for 35 years and he watched the love of his life battle bravely with cancer for three years. He was inconsolable,” he said.

It was understood that Keshi, who was due to travel to the US later in the day, started complaining of excruciating pains in his legs a few minutes to midnight.

He was rushed to the hospital when the pains would not subside, but we couldn’t confirm if he died on the way or on arrival.

In a statement issued by his family, the preliminary cause of death was given as “cardiac arrest”.

Respected sports journalist, Kayode Tijani, who was very close to Keshi, said that he spoke with the former international last weekend.

“He asked about me from a mutual friend, so I immediately called him. He was so appreciative. You would think I gave him something he did not have. He kept thanking me profusely for calling him,” Tijani said.

When his wife died, Keshi had said: “She was ill for a while now and I’m still in shock of this great loss.

“She is more like a sister to me and was the rock behind me and everything I do. My love for her was at first sight.”

They had four children.

Also Mr. Emmanuel Attah having asked as one of his close friends who walked together with Stephen Keshi during AFCON, said he spoke to him 2 days and even talked about his new coaching job in South Africa. Mr. Emmanuel said Coach Keshi sounded very well and fine, that he was still in shock about the news.

We have lost an Iroko in the sports industry just days after we lost Muhammed Ali. It's so sad but he will be missed, may His gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

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Former Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi Is Dead

Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin City, Edo state, Naijaloaded was briefed.

The former international football player and coach had lost his wife of 33 years, Kate, last year after a prolonged battle with cancer.

NL confirmed his death from a member of his family as well as one of his close associates.

“He was not ill at all, never showed any signs of illness, but we suspect he never got over the death of his wife,” a friend said.

He is survived by four children and his mother.

MEND warns against habouring NDA members

MEND commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the clean up of Ogoniland ravaged by oil exploration.  It warned residents habouring Niger Delta Avengers to be ready for the consequences. 

It criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan saying even though he is from the Niger Delta, his six years in office did not benefit Ogoni Amid heightened tension in the Niger Delta, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has warned communities harbouring members of the Niger Delta Avengers to immediately desist from it.

Niger Delta militants

The group also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for taking a first step in the clean up of Ogoniland ravaged by oil exploration. Daily Post reports that the former militant group made this demand and commendation in a statement by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo. The group criticized former President Goodluck Jonathan saying even though he is from the Niger Delta, his six years in office did not benefit Ogoni.

For those habouring militants in the area, MEND warned them to realise that they are not protected by the extant principles of international and or municipal law during a conflict. The statement from the group said: “The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) notes with grave concern the recent renewed spate of unprovoked and persistent attacks on Nigeria’s oil installations by the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

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Shocking! Raymond Dokpesi Escapes Assassination in Abuja, Police Detail Shot Dead

Popular broadcaster, High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, Chairman Emeritus of Daar Communications just two days ago barely escaped assassination attempt which took the life of his police detail. 

High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, Chairman Emeritus of Daar Communications

High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, Chairman Emeritus of Daar Communications on Saturday barely escaped assassination attempt on his life. But his police detail, Sergeant Den Gaius of the FCT Police Command, was not so lucky as he was murdered in cold blood by the armed assailants.

 

According to reports, the suspected assassins, numbering four were sighted in a Honda Accord car after they overtook the car thought to be conveying Dokpesi in front of Child Care and Awareness Clinic at No 7, Fez Street, Off Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2 Abuja at 2.30am on Saturday, June 4, 2016 and shot dead its occupants. But, Dokpesi was not in the car.

 

According to details made available by the office of the Chairman of Daar Communications Plc, it said:

 

“The Managing Director of Africa Independent Television, Dr Mrs Oluwatosin Dokpesi who had arrived from Lagos complained of serious stomach cramps and was rushed to the Child Care and Awareness hospital in Wuse 2. 

 

"She was accompanied by her cousin Ms Abolore Sode and an aide, Ms Aisha Adamu. They were escorted by the deceased sergeant. They were trailed by the Honda Accord and as soon as Mrs Dokpesi alighted from the car and entered the hospital, the assailants attacked them.

 

"They were asking the driver and sergeant about Mrs Dokpesi’s whereabouts. They collected the handset of the driver and shot the sergeant thrice and made away with the AK47 of the sergeant. They did not go with the Prado vehicle No APP 577DK nor did they collect any items.

 

"The driver said that the assailants said in Hausa that, "He is not there. Bastard! We will still get him.'"

 

"They shot thrice at the sergeant and sped off. He died on the spot.” 

Muhammad Ali’s body arrives his hometown ahead of friday funeral (Photos)

Muhammad Ali’s casket arrived in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday ahead of his Friday, June 10, funeral and public memorial service.

Ali, 74, died in a hospital on Friday, June 3, after being admitted for respiratory issues.

On Saturday, his family spokesperson Bob Gunnell announced plans for Ali’s memorial service,

which will be held on Friday at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center at 2 p.m. local time and open to the publice. Former President Bill Clinton, Billy Crystal and Bryant Gumbel will give eulogies.

There will also be a procession throughout Louisville and fans will be able to stream the service online.

“Muhammad’s extraordinary boxing career only encompasses half his life. The other half was committed to carrying a message of peace and inclusion to the world. Following his wishes, his funeral will reflect those principals and will be a celebration open to everyone,” spokesman Bob Gunnell said Saturday.

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Gundogan becomes Guardiola’s first signing at Manchester City

Manchester City have announced the signing of Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal.

He becomes Pep Guardiola’s first recruit at the Etihad and City will pay around £20million plus add-ons for the 25-year-old.

The Premier League have taken the decision to sign the German midfielder, despite the fact he is still recovering from injury. Gundogan dislocated his kneecap in May.

“I’m thrilled to have signed for Manchester City,” he told City’s official website.

“When I learned of City’s interest my heart was set on coming here and things have moved very quickly.

“I have loved my time with Borussia Dortmund and I would like to thank the club and the supporters for the five very happy years I spent there.

Biafra killings: We acted in self defence, Nigerian military says

The Nigeria Army has given reasons for the killing of some protesters commemorating Biafra day in some parts of the country. Those killed are members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). The Army claims they acted in self-defence when their intervention to restore law and order was resisted  The deputy director of Army public relations, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Colonel Hamza Gambo has shed more light on the recent confrontation between the Army and Biafra agitators which resulted in the loss of lives.

A typical Biafra protest

Giving an account on what transpired yesterday, May 31, Gambo alleged that the protests were organised by the agitators to rubbish the Democracy Day celebrations held nationwide on Sunday, May 30.

According to him, the incident that led to the drafting of soldiers to quell the protests left five members of the agitators dead, while several others were injured on both sides. His words: “Instructively, troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army as the lead agency of the security agencies had to invoke the extant Rules of Engagement (ROE) to resort to self-defence, protection of the strategic Niger Bridge, prevent re-enforcement of the pro Biafran members apparently surging ahead from the far side of the strategic Niger Bridge at Onitsha.  “In the aftermath of the fire fight that ensued, many of our troops sustained varying degree of injuries. The injured troops are currently receiving treatment at our medical centre.