Photos: 5 confirmed dead, 3 critically wounded in land dispute crisis between two communities in Cross River and Ebony States

Five people have died while three are seriously wounded following renewed land dispute crisis between neighbouring Adadama in Abi LGA of Cross River State and Amagu in Nko LGA of Ebonyi state.

According to CrossRiverWatch, four persons from Abi were killed when some Adadama women went to their farms to harvest cassava on Tuesday, June 21.

"The women were chased and driven from their farms by the Amagu youths, when they reported their ordeal, the youths of Adadama went on rescue mission and a fracas ensued that led to the death of four Adadama youths while four persons were rushed to UCTH with bullet wounds and one, Mr. Ikor Anali, later died at UCTH on Wednesday. While it was not yet possible to get information from anyone in Ebonyi state, some of the Adadama people on the ground allege that, though policemen from Nko police station who were on ground to maintain peace were still trying to intervene, before they knew the Amagu youths commenced attack on us."

The Director-General of Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu, visited to the victims identified as John Edward (16), Emmanuel George (20) and Lebo Linus (17) who are currently receiving treatment at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH. Dr. Edu sympathized with the victims and made cash donation of an undisclosed amount to them.

In a chat with the State Security Adviser SSA, Mr. Jude Ngaji told CrossRiverWatch that relative calm has returned to the community.

"Immediately the crisis broke, I called my colleague in Ebonyi State because we have been talking. There is a joint boundary committee between Ebonyi and Cross River to resolve that crisis you know. The Cross River Police Commissioner also called the Ebonyi Police Commissioner and a detachment of mobile policemen were immediately moved in there to calm the situation and relative calm has returned and we intend to keep the police there for some time to ensure that the peace is not disrupted while the talking is ongoing. But the truth is that the long term solution to that problem is for the National Boundary Commission to return there and do the needful."  Mr Jude said.

Source: CrossRiverWatch

Photo: APC & Labour Party Senators pass vote of confidence on Pres. Buhari, denounce PDP senators

At a press briefing at the National Assembly yesterday, PDP senators announced that they will cease to cooperate with the APC led Federal government after the continuous victimization of its members by the EFCC. Responding to them in a press briefing today June 23rd, APC and Labour Party joint caucuses in the Senate passed a vote of confidence on President Buhari and denounced PDP senators. 
More photos after the cut.

Photo Credit: Sumner Shagari Sambo

Yakubu Dogara calls for evidence against 3 lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct in the US

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called on the US government to provide evidence against the three lawmakers that were accused of sexual misconduct in the US.

Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom), Mohammed Gololo (APC, Bauchi) and Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue), were accused by the US government of sexual misconduct while they were on an official assignment in Cleveland, USA in April this year. In a series of tweets, Dogara argued that until they is an evidence to prove they are indeed guilty and also tried in court, the accused lawmakers are still innocent. See the tweets after the cut...

Dogara stated the only thing he has received from the US government was the letter indicting the three lawmakers which according to him is not sufficient to use to indict them. See more of his tweets after the cut...

Ronaldo misses from the spot as portugal settle for another frustrating draw

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty on the night he became his country's record appearance holder as a hugely frustrating match for Portugal and their captain in Paris ended goalless to leave Group F wide open.

Ronaldo struck the base of the post with his spot kick after Austria defender Martin Hinteregger had wrestled him to the ground and later headed home only to be denied by the offside flag.

But huge credit for Austria's point must go to keeper Robert Almer, who made a string of sensational saves

.Ronaldo lets a fan approach him and take a selfie at the end of the game

He stopped a crisp low strike and a header from Ronaldo as well as blocking from Nani, who struck the post with a first-half header as Portugal looked to pick up their first win of the competition.

Portugal dominated large swathes of the first competitive meeting between the sides since 1995 but were almost caught out several times, in particular when Stefan Ilsanker forced a good save with a crisp low strike shortly after the restart.

The result means that Hungary top Group F with four points, Portugal and Iceland both have two and Austria one - a situation which leaves all four in with a shout of reaching the last 16.

What next?

Group F concludes on Wednesday, with both games kicking off at 17:00 BST. Portugal finish their group campaign with a match against Hungary in Lyon. Austria face Iceland at the Stade de France in Paris, which is obviously pretty handy for their fans.

Birkir Saevarsson's late own goal denied Iceland a famous victory as Hungary edged towards the last 16 of the European Championship with a draw.

Gyfli Sigurdsson gave Iceland the lead in the first half when he converted a penalty after a foul.

Hungary dominated possession from then on but found themselves repeatedly frustrated by the Iceland defence.

However, Saevarsson turned Nemanja Nikolic's cross into his own net to hand Hungary a point.

The result means the Hungarians are top of Group F with four points and can clinch first place with victory against Portugal in their final group game on Wednesday.

Iceland's defence a tough nut to crack

Cristiano Ronaldo was critical of Iceland's defensive style of football earlier this week

The point for Iceland means they are second in the group and remain in the hunt for a place in the last 16, but it will feel like a defeat after they frustrated Hungary for so long.

They had won plenty of new fans by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their first game on Tuesday, a result that prompted some scathing comments from Cristiano Ronaldo, who descried the Icelanders as having "a small mentality" and playing only to defend.

Iceland, though, are simply playing to their strengths. They conceded only six goals in 10 games during qualifying, earning wins by making the most of limited opportunities.

On Saturday, the Hungarians found themselves continually frustrated by a well-organised and disciplined backline and their task got harder six minutes before half-time. Veteran goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly fumbled a cross, Gunnarsson was sent to the ground by Kadar inside the area and Sigurdsson kept his cool to send Kiraly the wrong way from the spot.

From then on, it was all Hungary but it looked as if Iceland's defence would triumph again until Saevarsson, under pressure from Hungary substitute Daniel Bode, poked beyond his own goalkeeper.

It continued a run of late drama at Euro 2016, with Saevarsson's unfortunate goal the 13th to come after 85 minutes.

Kiraly can play better

Gabor Kiraly kept a clean sheet in Hungary's opening game, but produced a few nervous moments against Iceland

Hungary ended a three-decade run of missing out on major tournaments by qualifying for Euro 2016, and they made up for lost time with an impressive 2-0 win over Austria in their opening group game.

Having beaten Iceland in each of their past five meetings, they will have gone into the game confident of securing successive wins at a major tournament for the first time since the 1966 World Cup.

Gabor Kiraly caught the eye against the Austrians, both for his attire and his saves, as he became the oldest player to play at European Championship finals at the age of 40 years and 75 days,

However, he was less impressive on Saturday, putting his defence under pressure with poor passes before flapping at the ball to add to the panic that led to Iceland's penalty.

It was a nervy performance by the former Crystal Palace man, who will need to improve when facing Ronaldo and colleagues in Hungary's final group game against Portugal.

TF!!!! Can't believe this...must see!!

Found this on psychologist Joro Olumofin's IG page. This is one of weirdest things I've ever heard. Thoughts?

Tiny Harris’ 20 year old daughter arrested with gun at ATL airport

T.I's wife, singer /songwriter Tameka 'Tiny' Harris' daughter Zonnique Pullins was arrested on Thursday June 16th at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on gun charges...

From CBS News

Zonnique Pullins, daughter of Tiny Harris, was arrested and charged for carrying a weapon or long gun through security at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

A source tells CBS46 News Investigative Reporter Karyn Greer exclusively that Pullins, 20, was transported to Clayton County Jail for trying to carry a gun through airport security. Records indicate Pullins was charged around 10 p.m. Thursday and released later at 2:09 a.m. on Friday.