2016 Headies hosts, Falz The badguyz and actress, Adesua Etomi
Friday 23 December 2016
Funke Akindele & Husband, JJC Skillz Hit Headies Red Carpet Hand-In-Hand (Pic)
Actress Funke Akindele and her husband, singer JJC Skillz are among the first names on the red carpet at the ongoing Headies award which is currently holding at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
The award will be hosted by, popular comic rapper, Falz and ace Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi
Woman Beats 10-year-old Girl To Death in Lagos
A middle-aged woman, Linda Alapa, has been arrested in Lagos State for allegedly beating her 10-year-old housemaid, Joy Mbafan, to death.
Alapa, before beating the minor to death, was said to have also starved her severally.
The Punch reports that Mbafan lived with the suspect on Bolanle Oduniyi Street, Okegbegun, in the Ikorodu area of the state.
According to the report, the suspect was flogging the girl as punishment for an offence, in the wee hours of Tuesday.
The victim was said to have passed out and died afterwards.
Some residents, speaking on the incident, said they warned Alapa many times to desist from assaulting the victim to no avail.
A neighbour identified only as Ellen said, “She usually beats the girl for messing up their apartment.
“Around 3am on the day the girl died, I heard her crying as Alapa flogged her. I woke my husband up to intervene. He said he was tired of the woman’s insults.
“After a while, she stopped crying. It was when I came back from work that afternoon that I saw a crowd in our premises in tears. They said Mbafan was dead and the woman’s husband was not at home that day.
“It was the landlord that told him about the incident on the telephone,” Ellen added, noting that Mbafan’s father was late while her mother was ill and Alapa had brought her to Lagos from a village in the eastern part of Nigeria.
“But she used to beat up and starve the girl of food. On several occasions, the girl would come to me to eat, saying her aunty did not give her food.”
At the Ikorodu General Hospital morgue where Alapa had gone to deposit Mbafan’s corpse, a doctor on duty was said to have noticed marks of violence on the body and alerted the police at the Sagamu Road Division.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Dolapo Badmos, said, “I confirm the case. The suspect is under investigation while the corpse has been deposited in a morgue for autopsy.
“She will be charged to court soon,” she said.
Stealing From IDPs Is One Of The Worst Sins Ever
Quran 4:10
(As for) those who swallow the property of the orphans unjustly, surely they only swallow fire into their bellies and they shall enter burning fire.
Proverbs 22:22-23
Don’t steal from the poor, because they are poor. Don’t oppress the needy in the gate. For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them.
Mathew 18:6
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Quran 107:1-3
Have you considered him who calls the judgment a lie? That is the one who treats the orphan with harshness, And does not urge (others) to feed the poor.
Quran 4:2
And give to the orphans their property, and do not substitute worthless (things) for (their) good (ones), and do not devour their property (as an addition) to your own property; this is surely a great crime.
Exodus 20:17
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
Quran 107:4-7
So woe to those praying ones, Who are careless of their prayers, Those who (want but) to be seen (of men), But refuse (to supply) (even) neighbourly needs.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Proverbs 21:26
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!
Proverbs 28:27
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
Quran 2:177
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces to the east and the west [in prayer]. But righteous is the one who believes in God, the Last Day, the Angels, the Scripture and the Prophets; who gives his wealth in spite of love for it to kinsfolk, orphans, the poor, the wayfarer, to those who ask and to set slaves free. And (righteous are) those who pray, pay alms, honor their agreements, and are patient in (times of) poverty, ailment and during conflict. Such are the people of truth. And they are the God-Fearing.”
Al-Bukhari Hadith
A Makhzoomi noblewoman (from the tribe of Makhzoom) stole at the time of the Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) and Usaamah Ibn Zayd, may Allah be pleased with him, wanted to intercede for her. The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam (may Allah exalt his mention) became angry and said: “Do you intercede concerning one of the Hadd set by Allah? Those who came before you were destroyed because if a rich man among them stole, they would let him off, but if a lowly person stole, they would carry out the punishment on him. By Allah, if Faatimah Bint (daughter of) Muhammad were to steal, I would cut off her hand.”
Quran 2:191
…and oppression is worse than slaughter!
By Dr. Peregrino Brimah
Buhari, Ministers Bow To IPOB Threat, Fail To Show Up in Enugu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday stayed away from the maiden South-East Economic and Security Summit in Enugu, which started about 48 hours after some pro-Biafra agitators warned him not to set foot in Igboland.
Recall the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB had warned the president not to show up at the event.
Buhari was meant to be the Chief Guest of Honour at the summit, which held in the Enugu State Government House, according to the programme of the event.
Although the President was expected at the event, as noted by several speakers who spoke during the event, he did not show up, neither was he represented.
Also, ministers from the South-East, who were slated to make presentations at the event, all stayed away.
A pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, had in the build up to the summit, issued a statement, warning Buhari to stay away from the South-East, in his own interest.
IPOB, whose leader, and director of pirate radio channel, Nnamdi Kanu, is being held by the Federal Government, accused Buhari of ‘persecution’, and threatened ‘a breakdown of law and order’ should the President attend the summit.
While no mention of the IPOB warning was made throughout the opening session of the summit, Buhari’s absence was a major talking point as several speakers expressed surprise, and confusion, at the development.
Thursday 22 December 2016
Jonathan Disowns Comment on 2019 Elections
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked an online report which claimed that he spoke about 2019 elections in a meeting with his kinsmen in his hometown, Otuoke, Bayelsa state.
A statement issued by Jonathan’s media aide, Mr.Ikechukwu Eze, dismissed the claim as lies, stressing that the former President was neither in his home state on the stated date nor met with his “kinsmen who paid him an end of year visit”, as claimed in the false report.
The statement said further: “Our attention has just been drawn to a fabricated online publication alleging that the former President Goodluck Jonathan made comments on the 2019 elections, while hosting his kinsmen in Otuoke last Tuesday.
“Those reports are false and bear no truth whatsoever. The former President was not in Otuoke on Tuesday, neither did he make the comments attributed to him. In fact, he has only just returned to his community to spend Christmas having been away for two weeks, so he could not have been hosting anyone there last Tuesday.
“Of what good is it to our national development efforts if some people spend so much energy spreading falsehood about fellow citizens and our nation?
“The former President wishes his fellow compatriots a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year in advance, and advises all to always channel their efforts towards working to attain the nation of our collective dreams.”
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal’s Daughter, Aisha Set To Wed
Aisha, one of the daughters of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, will on Saturday December 31st, get married to her fiance, Muhammad Dikko Dahiru, in Sokoto state.
Congratulations to them.
HIV Positive Lady Vows To Infect 400 Men Before She Dies (Photo)
A lady living with HIV virus in Ghana, Naddy Obeng, has vowed to infect more than 400 men before she dies since a man infected her with the disease.
The lady in a WhatsApp chat with one of her friends, alleged that she has infected eight men already and would not die alone as she embarks on a nationwide tour of spreading the disease to randy men because one of them infected her same way.
A screen shot of the leaked message shared on social media by the friend with the handle @emmanwandud, shows Obeng boasting that she has successfully gotten eight men and is on a mission to infect at least 400 men before her time is done.
Another 21 Chibok Girls Released in Adamawa
Another 21 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from their school in 2014 have been reportedly released.
The girls, according to Vanguard Newspaper were brought to Yola International Airport in Yola, Adamawa State capital around 3pm on Thursday.
Developing:
Vanguard misquoted Mr. Garba Shehu, who was referring to the previous 21 Chibok girls release on his social media platform.
Mr. Shehu had stated that: “Today, the DSS took the 21 Girls already secured to Yola, Adamawa State on their way home to celebrate the Christmas with their families”.
Biafra: Release Nnamdi Kanu If… – Ekweremadu
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has asked the government to release detained leader of the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu if the court has so ruled.
Ekweremadu stated this at the South East Economic and Security Summit held at the Government House, Enugu, on Thursday.
He frowned at the government’s disobedience to court orders.
He said: “If the court says someone should be released from detention, government must do everything possible to respect”.
Ekweremadu also expressed serious reservations over the exclusion of some parts of the country in some key areas of governance and security architecture of the country.
“Today, as I speak, there is no Igbo man in the commanding heights of our security sector and so they do not attend Security Council meetings. In the top echelon of the governance of this country, the Igbos are absent”.
How We Stopped President Buhari From Coming To Enugu – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has claimed victory over President Muhammadu Buhari’s scheduled visit to Enugu state.
IPOB in a statement circulated on Thursday, December 22, said the group succeeded in preventing president Buhari from attending the South-East Economic and Security Summit (SEESS) in Enugu.
“The indigenous people of Biafra IPOB worldwide and it’s leadership commend the people of Biafra over their supports towards stopping the president Muhamadu Buhari not to attend the economic summit in Enugu today been 22nd December 2016.
“We thank everybody who participated in making these efforts a reality because the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other leadership have drafted 2020 men to Enugu who are ready to die with Buhari today in Enugu.
The IPOB spokesperson Powerful Emma said the global community would have had the opportunity to justify the killings and illegal arrest of its members by the Nigerian government had the president visited.
One-legged Man Carries Bag of Cement With Teeth (Photo)
The photo posted on Nairaland shows a one-legged man carry a bag of cement with his teeth. According to the photo source, the man displayed his skills after placing a bet on his ability.
Friday 16 December 2016
Ugandan Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Wizkid, Manager
Ugandan Face TV, through its lawyer, Fred Muwema, has obtained a warrant of arrest for Nigerian musician Wizkid and his manager.
Wizkid was alleged to have failed to honour a US$60,000 contractual obligations to perform at a concert in Uganda on December 3.
Part of the reasons for the cancellation of the planned concert was due to health concerns. Wizkid in a series of tweets apologized for annulling concerts he was billed to perform in December and January as advised by his doctors.
See a copy of the warrant below:
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Monday 21 November 2016
WWE Survivor Series 2016 results: Goldberg shocks by dominating Lesnar
A good show overall, 2016 Survivor Series provided one of the most shocking endings in recent memory as Goldberg, out of big-time professional wrestling since 2004, beat down WWE's top box office draw Brock Lesnar in just 84 seconds.
This is literally all that happened in the match: Lesnar lifted up Goldberg. Goldberg pushed Lesnar to the ground. Goldberg then speared Lesnar twice in a row and opted not to attempt a pinfall either time. Goldberg finished it by lifting Lesnar into the air, hitting the Jackhammer and earning the 1-2-3.
The finish was absolutely shocking considering the expectation Sunday was that Lesnar, who is on a massive contract with WWE, would get his revenge on Goldberg after falling 12 years ago at WrestleMania XX. Goldberg was believed to be on a one-match contact with WWE as he promotes the WWE2K17 video game, though that may not necessarily be the case considering the finish of this match.
The development leaves a lot of questions hanging out there, most notably the future of Lesnar -- who has run through the entire WWE roster and even handed The Undertaker his lone WrestleMania defeat -- and whether Goldberg will wind up wrestling again.
Check out two-thirds of the match below and the rest of your WWE Survivor Series results:
Full results
Women's 5-on-5 Elimination Match -- Raw (2 survivors) def. SmackDown: The women's match was relatively formulaic for Survivor Series with each team alternating eliminations until Raw pulled away at the end. Before the match began, Nikki Bella was found down hurt in the backstage area, so SmackDown "coach" Natalya took her place. (Of course, a video shown Tuesday on SmackDown will likely prove that Natalya was behind the attack, starting a feud.) Sasha Banks found her way out of the match earlier than expected, as did Nia Jax, who had the spot of the match with a double single-arm suplex on Alexa Bliss and Becky Lynch. Ultimately, it was Raw that prevailed as Jax -- after her elimination -- took Lynch out at ringside, giving Raw a two-on-one advantage to first pin Bliss and then eliminate an injured Lynch. Bayley clinched the victory by pinning Lynch, only to be attacked by Charlotte after the match.
Survivors: Charlotte, Bayley (Raw)
Order of elimination: Carmella (SD) --> Alicia Fox (Raw) --> Naomi (SD) --> Sasha Banks (Raw) --> Natalya (SD) --> Nia Jax (Raw) --> Alexa Bliss (SD) --> Becky Lynch (SD)
Intercontinental Championship -- The Miz (c) def. Sami Zayn via pinfall to retain the title: The stipulation on this match was that the IC title would flip over to Raw should Zayn claim the belt from Miz. There was some good action in this one with Zayn eventually gaining the upperhand via a Blue Thunder Bomb. When Zayn attempted to submit Miz via the Figure Four Leg Lock, Maryse (Miz's real-life wife) ran over to the scorekeeper's table and rang the ring bell. This led Zayn to believe he had won via submission. Instead, while Zayn was confused, Miz rolled him up from behind to earn the 1-2-3 and retain the title. The championship will stay on SmackDown, which is the best booking decision WWE could make.
Tag Team 10-on-10 Elimination Match -- Raw (1 survivor) def. SmackDown: While most of the early eliminations were not much of a surprise, New Day going out so early was confusing at first. Eventually it became obvious that WWE was trying to use this as a spotlight for some of its newer teams, which it accomplished. The Usos continue to look really strong as heels, and they should absolutely be the team to take the SmackDown titles off Slater and Rhyno when that time comes. The finish was also solid. Cesaro had Jey Uso locked in the Sharpshooter, and just as Jimmy Uso was about to interfere, Sheamus stepped in with a Brogue Kick to allow Cesaro to get the submission victory.
Sole survivor: Cesaro & Sheamus (Raw)
Order of elimination: Breezango (SD) --> The New Day (Raw) --> The Hype Bros (SD) --> The Shining Stars (Raw) --> American Alpha (SD) --> Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson (Raw) --> Heath Slater & Rhyno (SD) --> Enzo Amore & Big Cass (Raw) --> The Usos (SD)
Cruiserweight Championship: The Brian Kendrick (c) def. Kalisto via disqualification:The stipulation on this match was the entire cruiserweight division would move to SmackDown if Kalisto won. Kendrick dominated the early going and locked in the Captain's Hook submission finisher not once but twice on Kalisto, only for the challenger to eventually find the ropes. Kalisto then took over by hitting the Salina Del Sol, though he was unable to capitalize with a splash as Baron Corbin jumped into the ring to attack both men. Corbin, who is on SmackDown, cost Kalisto the title and his brand the division.
Men's 5-on-5 Elimination Match -- SmackDown (2 survivors) def. Raw: Credit to WWE for booking an interesting classic Survivor Series match with big names eliminated early and a finish that most likely did not expect considering the competitors involved in the contest. Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles were each eliminated, in large part, due to attacks from one another that Raw took advantage of through the match. Braun Strowman, after taking a flying elbow drop on an announce table via Shane McMahon, was counted out when SmackDown "mascot" James Ellsworth grabbed Strowman's foot from under the ring apron and did not allow him back into the ring. Owens was actually eliminated via disqualification for entering the ring without a tag and using the List of Jericho. It only took moments for Chris Jericho to follow him out of the ring as he was distracted by gathering the discarded papers of the List strewn across the ring and prey for an RKO outta nowhere from Randy Orton.
The highlight of the match, of course, was McMahon, who received some spotlight as he beat on Reigns and Rollins one after another. McMahon set up for a Van Terminator on Reigns but was thwarted when Reigns stood up and speared McMahon. The referee began counting but did not get to three; he declared McMahon eliminated and trainers entered the ring to help him out. It was unclear as to whether there was a legitimate medical concern for McMahon, though WWE said after the match that he was OK.
The aforementioned attack by an eliminated Ambrose led to a temporary reformation of The Shield, which powerbombed the world champion through the Spanish announce table. Styles was rolled back into the ring and pinned, leaving Rollins and Reigns against Orton and Bray Wyatt. Orton just hit an RKO on an airborne Rollins, who jumped from the top rope hoping to splash Wyatt. Just as it looked like Reigns was taking the upperhand, Orton shoved Wyatt out of the way of a spear, taking the brunt of the hit and allowing Wyatt to hit Sister Abagail for the 1-2-3 and final elimination.
Survivors: Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton (SmackDown)
Order of elimination: Dean Ambrose (SD) --> Braun Strowman (Raw) --> Kevin Owens (Raw) --> Chris Jericho (Raw) --> Shane McMahon (SD) --> AJ Styles (SD) --> Seth Rollins (Raw) --> Roman Reigns (Raw)
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Saturday 12 November 2016
Meet Kellyanne Conway, the first woman to run a victorious presidential campaign
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign manager is now the first woman to lead a winning presidential campaign in the United States.Kellyanne Conway moved up from Trump’s senior adviser and pollster to campaign manager in mid-August when the previous campaign manager was dropped by Trump.
With more than 20 years of polling and research experience, Conway worked for congressional candidates and, more recently, as president of the Keep the Promise I, a PAC that advocated for former Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz.
Conway is a mother of four young children, Conway was Trump’s third campaign manager, and the first woman ever to run the campaign of a GOP presidential nominee.
She said:
“I wasn’t hired because of my gender. But it’s a special responsibility,” Conway told CNN. “I want to do right, apart from my gender — I want to do right as a campaign manager.”
The Trump campaign was “very confident” about the election, Conway said on NBC after Trump’s victory.
“Trump is a problem-solver. He’s a builder,” she continued. “When you are a businessman, you are accountable. You can’t run your business with $19 trillion worth of debt like the federal government does somehow.”
Nigerian footballer and Fulham FC foward, Omatsone Aluko named English Championship Player of the Month
Nigerian and Fulham FC winger, Omatsone Folarin Aluko, has been named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the month for October. The 27-year-old scored a solo effort against Barnsley, then had a hat-trick of assists in a memorable display against Huddersfield.
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic said:
“I am very happy for Sone getting this award as he has worked hard for the team over the past months, so it is a good reward for him.
“We have seen an improvement to our results of late, so it is also a reflection on the whole team, and I want that hard work to continue so that many of my players will be eligible for this award in future months.”
Aluko said it’s a great feeling to be recognised with this award.
“It’s a nice feeling to be publically rewarded for your efforts. Ultimately I think it’s a team award. I wouldn’t get this award if the team weren’t winning and it’s a credit to my team-mates and all the staff who have provided me with a platform to play well on. The results have gone our way recently and because of this I’ve been able to show my best form.”
Sky Sports’ EFL pundit Don Goodman said:
“It’s great to see Sone doing so well under Slavisa Jokanovic at Fulham after he was so unlucky with injuries at Hull.
Born in England, Aluko was capped by England at all levels up to under-19 before accepting an offer to play for Nigeria. His sister, Eniola Aluko is also a professional footballer who plays for Chelsea Ladies and England Ladies.
Source: Sky Bet Championship
Taliban Militants Attack German Consulate In Afghan City, Four Killed
Taliban militants stormed the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif, ramming its outer wall with a truck bomb before battling security forces in an overnight attack that killed at least four people, officials said.
The explosion caused extensive damage to the building, a NATO spokesman said, but Germany indicated on Friday this would not deter it from continuing its work as part of the international mission in Afghanistan.
Triggered by a suicide bomber, the blast shattered windows as far as 5 km (3 miles) away, NATO said. A local doctor said it and the subsequent firefight also wounded 120 people.
Friday 11 November 2016
Trump allegedly erases threat to deport Nigerians from website
The media team of US president-elect Donald Trump’s team has reportedly removed the statement on his website to deport Nigerians from the country if he becomes president.
This comes even as his team also deleted the statement on his website to ban Muslims from entering the US.
It was gathered that the page now redirects to another page encouraging voters to donate to his campaign, New Telegraph reports.
Trump and his allies had consistently defended the ban, insisting the measure was about Americans’ “safety” and not about discriminating against religion.
The said post was made on December 7, 2015 on his website.
Recall there were reports earlier this year that Trump had sent a subtle warning to the Nigerian Community in the US, after he said all Nigerians would be made to leave the country if he becomes President.
He reportedly made the ‘threat’ during a rally at Wichita, Kansas, saying Nigerians and Mexicans have taken all the jobs meant for honest hard working Americans.
He was quoted to have said: “We need to get the Africans out. Not the blacks, the Africans. Especially the Nigerians. They’re everywhere.
“I went for a rally in Alaska and met just one African in the entire state. Where was he from? Nigeria! He’s in Alaska taking our jobs. They’re in Houston taking our jobs. Why can’t they stay in their own country? Why? I’ll tell you why. Because they are corrupt.
“Their governments are so corrupt, they rob the people blind and bring it all here to spend. And their people run away and come down here and take our jobs! We can’t have that! If I become president, we’ll send them all home. We’ll build a wall at the Atlantic Shore. Then maybe we’ll re-colonize them because obviously they did not learn a damn thing from the British!”
Doctors to stop helping people if government won't pay salaries
Bayelsa doctors are in despair as their autumn salaries are yet to be paid
The protesting medics demand the federal government to pay them as soon as possible
They even said they are considering MMM as an option to feed their families
Last week hundreds of doctors took to the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, to protest against unpaid four-months salaries owed them by the federal government.
The desperate medics even threatened to stop providing medical care to patients giving November 15 as the last date to repay all the debts.
The Association of Resident Doctors have recently met the Federal Medical Centre authorities to discuss the issue, however, the results left a lot to be desired.
The doctors led by Dr. Nonso Okoye, their chairman, were seen carrying placards saying “Our families are hungry”, “FG pay our salaries” and “We are hungry, MMM is becoming an option”.
10 Die Of Diarrhoea In Abuja, Nigeria
No fewer than 10 lives have been lost to the recent outbreak of diarrhoea in Wassa community, Abuja Municipal Area Council of the Nigerian capital, FCT.
Rilwanu Mohammed, the Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Healthcare Development Board, said this at the flag-off of the third round of polio outbreak vaccine response on Friday in Abuja.
Mr. Mohammed also disclosed that the disease affected 38 people in the community.
He said the incidence happened at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in the area.
The executive added that the disease broke out on November1, and that the victims were being treated by the board, stressing that the situation is under control.
He said all the children in the community have been vaccinated and the two boreholes in the area decontaminated with chlorine gas.
Mr. Mohammed said people the in the community were encouraged to avoid open defecation and embrace healthy and hygienic life style.
He added that the board had trained the community on the best way to wash hands using soap and ash.
According to him, hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings.
“Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community,’’ he said.
The scribe said the flag-off campaign in Wassa was to ensure that all eligible children in the area were vaccinated.
“We observed that there was an influx of new people from Monguno and Gwoza in Borno state with their children that were previously vaccinated,’’ he said.
He added that third round campaign will commence on November 12 and end on Tuesday November 15.
He said the exercise targets 900,000 children across the Federal Capital Territory.
“We have trained 1,688 personnel to conduct the exercise and we have the support of 75 additional people from the National Primary Healthcare Development Board; we also have 78 supervisors and 37 monitors,” he said.
Muhammad Bello, the Abuja minister, assured that the FCT administration was committed to elimination and eradication of polio in Nigeria.
Mr. Bello, represented by Alice Ojey-Achu, acting Secretary, Human and Health Resources Secretariat, said there would be adequate support to the programme to ensure effective implementation of the exercise in the FCT.
“With the coverage below the minimum acceptable 90 per cent in September round of the immunisation, increasing to 98 per cent in the October round.
“FCT has demonstrated progressive improvement in quality of the implementation of the sub-national immunisation plus days,” he said.
Robbers Kill Bank Manager, Security Man In Ekiti
Robbers invaded the rustic town of Otun-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Thursday and killed four persons in simultaneous attacks that included two banks.
It was learnt that policemen at the scene fled from the firepower of the armed robbers who laid siege to the entire town for about an hour.
The victims of the attacks were the manager and cashier of a commercial bank, a security man at another commercial bank and the night guard to the town’s monarch, Oba Adedapo Popoola.
A Punch correspondent gathered that the security man was to get married in two weeks’ time before he met his untimely death.
The Oore Otun, Oba Popoola, said the attack was akin to a war against the community, with gunshots and explosives deployed all over the town.
“It happened around 6pm on Thursday evening. I was relaxing with my chiefs in front of the palace when we heard what first sounded like some fireworks and we dismissed it as some of the children’s antics as a result of the festive period.
“But later, we heard heavier and more shocking sounds that resembled gunshots and explosives. That was when we realised that it was no child’s play.
“Gunshots and explosives were all over the place and heard from all corners. I couldn’t situate the incident, as we ruminated whether it was robbery, Boko Haram’s attack or some kind of war happening.
“We later learnt that the robbers mounted their men at the four entrances into the town: the roundabout at Orimope Road; outside Moba LGA secretariat; in front of my palace and in front of the Technical College outside the town on the way to Kwara.
“The sporadic gunshots and explosives lasted for about an hour before the dust settled. And by that time, four people had died.
“They manager and cashier of a bank, a security man at another bank and my night guard who had just resumed for night duty and wanted to close the gate.”
The king said he quickly contacted Governor Ayodele Fayose, who immediately mobilised security agencies to the town, but the robbers had left before their arrival.
When contacted, the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Alberto Adeyemi, confirmed the report.
He said the Police had deposited the remains of the victims at Usi-Ekiti General Hospital, while investigation had begun.
Skye Bank Takes Over Olugbo of Ugboland’s Obat Oil
Skye Bank Plc has taken over control of the assets of Obat Oil in Apapa Business District of Lagos State on Friday.
Obat Oil is owned by flamboyant business magnate and Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo State, Oba Fredrick Obateru-Akinruntan.
This follows an October 28, 2016 ruling of a Federal High Court in Lagos over an outstanding debt to the Bank in excess of N1.5 billion by Obat Oil.
US Judge Rules Against President-Elect Donald Trump
U.S. Federal judge, Gonzalo Curiel, on Thursday in San Diego, California, largely sided with plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump over the defunct Trump University.
The case is scheduled to go to trial later this month and Trump is expected to testify in his own defence against allegations that Trump University for-profit business seminars were a hoax and hundreds of individuals were charged large sums of money for courses that were essentially worthless.
Judge Curiel ruled against Trump’s legal team seeking to ban testimony relating to Trump’s conduct during the presidential campaign.
Mr. Curiel also ruled against Trump’s request to ban testimony about Trump University’s “F” rating by the Better Business Bureau and the fact that it has since gone bankrupt.
He also denied a request by Trump’s lawyers to ban discussion of the financial condition of students, many of whom described themselves as poor, and what impact the seminar fees had on their lives.
Mr. Curiel ruled in favour of allowing Trump’s defence team to call students who would tell “success stories” about how the courses improved their understanding of business and real estate.
The trial is scheduled to begin Nov. 28.
Actor Robert Vaughn is Dead
Veteran actor Robert Vaughn, is dead, aged 83.
The iconic actor died after a battle with acute leukaemia on Friday morning in New York, his manager, Matthew Sullivan, said, according to BBC.
He is best known as the secret agent Napoleon Solo in The Man from UNCLE.
He was also famous for his role as Lee in the Magnificent Seven, and television roles in Hustle and Coronation Street.
Family of Lagos traditional ruler paid N15.1m ransom to kidnappers for his release
The traditional ruler of Iba Town, Oba Goriola Oseni admitted that his family paid N15.1 million to free him after the kidnappers initially demanded N500 million ransom.
The monarch stated this on Friday, November11th, while giving evidence before the Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere as the trial of four suspects, who kidnapped him begins.
The defendants, Duba Furejo, Ododowo Isaiah, Reuben Anthony and Yerin Fresh, who were first arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on October 24, are standing trial on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, robbery, armed robbery, stealing and kidnapping preferred against them by the Lagos State Government.
The defendants and others still at large, murdered a security guard, Sunday Eniola Okanlawon and a commercial motorcyclist, Joseph Okeke and also attempted to murder the traditional ruler’s wife, Olori Abosede Oseni.
Led in examination by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem (SAN), who led a team of lawyers for the state, the 73-year-old monarch narrated how he was kidnapped by nine heavily armed men at his palace while watching TV oat about 8pm, on July 16th.
“This is the king,’ the gunmen said. I asked them, ‘what can I do for you?’ Then they grabbed me. I was in only a boxer because I was preparing to take a bath. My Olori (Queens) came in and asked them where they were taking me to but they fled when the gunmen released some bullets in the decking of the room,” Oseni told the court.
He further narrated how the gunmen dragged him out of the palace and shot sporadically, in the process, killed his security guard and a motorcyclist. They also shot at one of his wives.
“They started pushing me and shouting ‘trek, trek’, till I fell and injured my arm. Mt toe was also forcibly removed, so they carried me,”
The suspects took him to a speedboat where he was driven away to a riverine camp with about 50 militants. The next day, he was taken to a bigger camp with six buildings and more of the militants. He said they demanded N500 million ransom but his family paid N12 million and then another N3.1million to another group of the kidnappers, totalling N15.1million after he was released.
The Oba’s son, Prince Kazeem, who testified as the second prosecution witness, said he delivered both ransom money of N12m and N3.1m to the abductors at a canal near Igbehinadun in Iba, adding that they negotiated the ransom from N500m to N40m but they couldn’t raise that amount, especially after the government refused to pay any ransom. The militants gave him directions to the drop off point on phone after warning him not to tell anyone.
Justice Taiwo adjourned the case till November 18, following a request by the prosecution for time to present more witnesses.
Michelle Obama stuns for Vogue magazine…(photos)
Michelle Obama is featured on the cover of December 2016 issue of Vogue Magazine. The 52-year-old American First Lady, looking absolutely stunning in the photos shot by Annie Leibovitz, discusses her final days in the White House, life after, daughters, fashion choices, etc.
Photo: Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, returns to Nigeria
The governor arrived Nigeria yesterday evening following rumours he had died abroad, which his aides denied. He is pictured at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
Headies 2016: FULL LIST of Nominees
Check full list comprising of 21 categories below:
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
EMERGENCY – D’BANJ
PRAY FOR ME – DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR
LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
ORENTE – ADEKUNLE GOLD
SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
DJ COUBLON – ‘GOOD TIME & RABA’
PHEELS – ‘PICK UP & LAGOS BOYS’ – OLAMIDE
LEGENDURY BEATS – ‘FINAL – BABA NLA’ WIZKID
YOUNG JOHN – ‘MAMA’ – KISS DANIEL
MASTAKRAFT – ‘FADA FADA’, ‘CONNECT’ – PHYNO
OSCAR HERMAN-ACKAH – ‘PRAY FOR ME’ – DAREY
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
EMERGENCY (D’BANJ) – UNLIMITED LA
MARY (SEYI SHAY) – MEJI ALABI
SOLDIER (FALZ THA BAD GUY) – CLARENCE PETERS
MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
BAD – TIWA SAVAGE FEAT. WIZKID – SESAN
BEST R&B/POP ALBUM
NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
WANTED – WANDE COAL
KLITORIS – BRYMO
NAKED – DAREY
SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY
BEST R&B SINGLE
LOVE DON’T CARE – SIMI
MADE FOR YOU – BANKY W
SUPER WOMAN – WANDE COAL
PRAY FOR ME – DAREY
ADUKE – TJAN
SMILE – SHAYDEE
BEST POP SINGLE
MAMA – KISS DANIEL
FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA, OLAMIDE, KCEE
EMERGENCY – D’BANJ
FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE
MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR
BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE
1. NO KISSING’ – PATORANKING FT SARKODIE
BODY HOT – PRAIZ FT. JESSE JAGZ & STONE BWOY
JAGA LOVE – JESSE JAGZ
OLOWO – CYNTHIA MORGAN
PAM PAM – KETCHUP
TIMAYA – I LIKE THE WAY
BEST RAP ALBUM
EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE
POWERFUL – ILL BLISS
STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ
LIL’ KESH – YAGI
BEST COLLABO
SOLDIER – FALZ FEAT. SIMI
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT. OREZI, IYANYA, OLAMIDE, KCEE
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
WAIT – SOLIDSTAR FEAT. TIWA SAVAGE
NO KISSING – PATORANKING FEAT. SARKODIE
MONEY – TIMAYA FEAT. FLAVOUR
BEST RAP SINGLE
EYAN MAYWEATHER – OLAMIDE
ASAMALEKUN – REMINISCE
JAGABAN – YCEE
CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI – ILL BLISS
AGU JI NDI MEN – A-Q
SHOW YOU SOMETHING – BOOGEY
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE(MALE)
BRYMO – SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING
DAREY FEAT. SOWETO CHOIR – PRAY FOR ME
SHAYDEE – SMILE
WANDE COAL – SUPER WOMAN
RIC HASSANI – GENTLEMAN
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
SIMI – LOVE DON’T CARE
SEYI SHAY – RIGHT NOW
ARAMIDE FEAT. ADEKUNLE GOLD – LOVE ME
OMAWUMI FEAT. ANGELIE KIDJO – PLAY NA PLAY
NEXT RATED
YCEE
TEKNO
MR. EAZI
HUMBLESMITH
ARAMIDE
HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
KISS DANIEL – NEW ERA
SEYI SHAY – SEYI OR SHAY
LIL’ KESH – YAGI
RUNTOWN – GHETTO UNIVERSITY
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
ILL BLISS – CHUKWU AGOZI GOGI
REMINSCE – ASALAMALEKU
YCEE – JAGABAN
BOOGEY – SHOW YOU SOMETHING
A-Q – AGU JI NDI MEN’
MODENINE – NO MATTER WHAT
BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
OLAMIDE – WHO YOU EPP
AJEBUTTER FEAT. FALZ – BAD GANG
KOKER – KO LE WERK
YCEE – JAGABAN
SMALL DOKTA – GBERA
2T BOYS – CUSTOMER DADA NI
BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
SOMETHING GOOD IS HAPPENING – BRYMO
YOU SUPPOSE KNOW – BEZ
WAIT FOR ME – JOHNNY DRILLE
GENTLEMAN – RIC HASSANI
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
STORIES THAT TOUCH – FALZ
NEW ERA – KISS DANIEL
WANTED – WANDE COAL
SEYI OR SHAY – SEYI SHAY
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
WIZKID
TIWA SAVAGE
FALZ
YEMI ALADE
OLAMIDE
SONG OF THE YEAR
FINAL (BABA NLA) – WIZKID
OSINACHI – HUMBLESMITH FEAT. DAVIDO
PICK UP – ADEKUNLE GOLD
REGGAE BLUES – HARRYSONG FEAT.
FADA FADA – PHYNO FEAT. OLAMIDE
AFRICAN ARTISTE
SAUTI SOL
CASPER NYOVEST
DJ MAPHORISA
STONEBWOY
SARKODIE
Richard Branson – What Message Does Trump’s Victory Send to Young People?
Founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson has written a reflective piece on Donald Trump’s victory at the US Polls.
Read Piece below:
Watching the US election results come in, I couldn’t help but think of my grandchildren. As so many parents and grandparents must be thinking, what kind of world do we want our children to grow up into?What type of message does Trump’s victory send to young people about the behaviours, principles and attitude to others required to succeed in life?
My biggest concerns include the possibility of an increasingly reactionary Supreme Court, while hard-earned progress on equality, women’s rights, immigration and climate change are at risk.
The last 12 months have shown just how divided Americans are on nearly any social and economic issue today. The tone of the campaign trail has reinforced that division. The vicious personal attacks and stinging barbs have made me wonder if political discourse can sink any lower than this.
However, now is not the time to create more division. We do so sadly, but have to accept the outcome of the election. We must hope that some of Trump’s rhetoric was just that and common sense and the checks of the democratic system will prevail. American leadership in this multipolar world has never been in greater demand – whether to fill the vacuum of power gradually devastating Syria and Iraq and forcing more refugees to flee their countries. Or to help move the world’s leading economies from climate talk to climate action and to conserve the ocean from irreparable damage – perhaps two of the most daunting challenges the world has ever faced.
Yet America can only rise to the challenge if she stands united. A divided nation cannot lead, nor can it inspire. My parents often talked with great admiration of the “Greatest Generation” of World War II, a generation that came together as one in a time of great crisis, harnessing its fantastic strength for the greater good, setting aside differences and seeking common ground across the entire political spectrum.
“It became the America that was greeted as a liberator and moral authority the world over; the America that welcomed the world’s refugees, the “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” with open arms. It took on those humanitarian duties and seized the tremendous economic and social benefits of an open and positive society for decades. It was America that put a man, twelve men in fact, on the moon, demonstrating that a shared vision and purpose can move mountains.
At its best, America is a democracy that thrives on constructive discourse and functioning checks and balances; not on misinformation, hate, and stubborn obstruction. It is a country that has prospered by welcoming the world to shape their lives there and follow the American dream. The words of two great American leaders come to mind:
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“‘And this, too, shall pass away.’ How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! – how consoling in the depths of affliction! ‘And this, too, shall pass away.’” – Abraham Lincoln.
Momentous challenges lie ahead to heal the divide and reinvigorate the belief and faith in the political system. This election has undoubtedly caused lasting damage, both to America’s collective psyche and to the political will of its leaders to collaborate. But there is much to be done: to protect democratic processes, to stand up to intolerance, and to support each other in these challenging times. After all, it is not up to one man to shape the world we live in – it is up to all of us.”
Brad Pitt Cleared in Child Abuse Investigation
Actor, Brad Pitt was cleared of abuse allegations by the L.A. County Dept. of Children and Family Services, (DCFS) on Wednesday, which now gives him a big advantage in his custody battle with his soon to be ex wife, Angelina Jolie.
Authorities say they would close the investigation involving an incident in Sept. between Brad and Maddox on a private jet. Adding that after thorough investigations and interviews by social workers, they have concluded Brad did not commit any form of child abuse during the argument that ended with physical contact.
No further action will be taken.
Angelina is asking for sole physical custody of their 6 children as part of their divorce but Brad wants joint custody.
Naira Appreciates Against Dollar at Parallel Market
The Naira on Wednesday appreciated against the dollar at the parallel market, due to low demand for the greenback.
The Nigerian currency gained N5 in Lagos to exchange at N460 to a dollar from N465 recorded on Tuesday.
Also, the Pound Sterling and Euro closed at N560 and N500 respectively.
At the Bureau De Change, BDC, window, the dollar was sold at N385, being the Central Bank of Nigeria controlled rate.
Also, the Pound Sterling and Euro traded at N560 and N503 respectively.
Why Buhari Met Saraki, Ekweremadu Behind Closed Doors
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.
It would be the second time in 7 days the trio would be meeting behind closed doors- they also met last Friday.
According to a report from The Nation, the trio met over the $29.9bn loan the president wants approval for at the National Assembly.
– The Nation
Photo: Yoruba, Egun Youths Clash In Lekki
No fewer than 200 structures were burnt on Wednesday in Otodo Gbame, an Egun community in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, during a clash between some Egun and Yoruba youths.
Punch Metro learnt that the crisis started on Sunday, when the Yoruba youths demanded that the residents should relocate from the area.
It was gathered that the Egun community insisted that residents would not leave their houses, tagging the youths as hoodlums and land grabbers.
A Punch correspondent gathered that the crisis came to a head on Wednesday when the Yoruba youths set fire to the structures in the area at about 8am.
The action was said to have triggered a clash between the youths of the Egun community and their Yoruba counterparts.
Two persons were said to have been injured during the clash, while the area was quickly deserted as the fire raged. Some residents reportedly salvaged their property from the fire and fled.
It was learnt that policemen from the Rapid Response Squad, the Maroko division and the Area J Command, Ajah, went to the area to restore normalcy.
A policeman on the team said an abandoned two-day-old baby was rescued from one of the burning structures.
He said, “When the structures were set ablaze, the mother and the father of the baby fled. It was the cry of the baby that drew the attention of policemen to that room. The baby was locked inside the house. The baby was rescued and reunited with her parents.”
“Nobody was killed, but about three persons were injured. The entire community was razed.”
A resident, who identified himself only as Hunsu, said, “The crisis started on Sunday. Some people came and said they had bought our land and we should relocate. We did not know that the hoodlums would go to this extent.
“The crisis escalated on Wednesday when they invaded the community and set fire to our property. All my belongings are gone. My wife and children are homeless.”
A Punch correspondent learnt that the state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, went to the area around 2pm and held a peace meeting between the leaders of the two groups.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said five suspects were arrested in connection with the crisis.
She said, “The command received a report that the Egun and Yoruba communities were engaged in a serious brawl over land issue. Upon receipt of the information, the command operatives from the RRS and men of the Area J Command moved in. Some shanties being occupied by the residents were set ablaze by the warring factions.
“A baby was rescued from the one of the houses. Five suspects were also arrested in connection with the fracas. The CP visited the scene and promised that everyone involved in the clash would be duly prosecuted.”
President Obama Speaks: I am Rooting for Donald Trump’s Success
United States President Barack Obama has promised to ensure a smooth transition of power from him to president-elect, Donald Trump.
The differences between Trump and him will not affect the transfer of power, he said.
“It is no secret that the president-elect and I have some pretty significant differences. But remember that eight years ago, President Bush and I had some pretty significant differences.
“The presidency and vice presidency are bigger than any of us.
“We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading this country. The peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy.”
He also described Hillary Clinton’s candidacy as historic.
“I could not be prouder of her… I am proud of her. A lot of Americans look up to her… Her candidacy and nomination were historic..
“Everybody is sad when their side loses their election. But the day after, we have to remember that we’re actually all on the same team…. we’re patriots first.
“That’s what I heard when I spoke to [Trump] directly, and I was heartened by that. That’s what our country needs. … I hope that he maintains that spirit throughout this transition and I certainly hope that’s how his presidency has a chance to begin.”
Cristiano Ronaldo Signs €24m a Year Deal With Nike That’ll Last Through His Life Time
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo, just days after signing a new massive deal with Real Madrid has signed a new improved deal with Sports Wear giant Nike worth €24m a year, and according to the Real Madrid and Portugal legend the deal with Nike is ‘for life’.
Ronaldo has been with Nike since 2003 and is the most famous and marketable athlete right now with Forbes listing him as the top earning athlete of 2016, as he raked in a staggering $88M from 2015-2016.
Now Nike have confirmed their new deal with Ronaldo in a statement saying:
”In 2003, a young Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Nike. In the years since, he has worn more than 60 different Nike Mercurial boots, scoring goals, breaking records, and amassing trophies along the way.’ “The successful partnership between Nike and Ronaldo will continue well into the future with a new, long-term contract.”
Ronaldo issued a video statement saying the contract is for life;
“I have a great relationship with this brand, I have great friends here in the company.” “We work as a family too” “This is my brand” This is for life.”
With this new deal, Ronaldo becomes the third athlete to sign lifetime deals with the Sports Wear giants, after Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Chrissy Teigen pretty as she takes baby Luna shopping in Los Angeles
Chrissy Teigen was seen shopping in Los Angeles on Wednesday with her daughter, Luna. She looked stylish and beautiful.
Read President Buhari’s Congratulatory Message To Trump
“On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President-elect, Donald Trump, on his victory in the United States presidential election.
“President Buhari also congratulates American citizens on the outcome of the election, which was keenly observed by all true lovers of democracy and those who believe in the will of the people.
“The President looks forward to working together with President-elect Trump to strengthen the already established friendly relations between both countries, including cooperation on many shared foreign policy priorities, such as the fight against terrorism, peace and security, economic growth, democracy and good governance.
“As Mr. Trump prepares to assume the position of the President of the United States, President Buhari extends his good wishes to him on the onerous task of leading the world’s strongest economy.”
Student Jailed 10 Years For Cultism
A Kwara High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday sentenced a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Fatai Olasile, to 10 years imprisonment for belonging to a secret cult.
The court presided over by Justice Sikiru Oyinloye also fined the convict N50,000.
The judge said the student was sentenced for his involvement in cult-related activities in the state and for being in possession of firearms.
Mr. Olasile was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on membership of the Eiye secret cult, contrary to Section 2 of Secret Cult and Secret Societies Law of Kwara.
He was also sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol, an offence punishable under Section 3 (1) of the Robbery and Firearms Act, 2004.
The prosecution led by Kamaldeen Ajibade, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, called three witnesses and tendered exhibits to prove its case.
One Mohammed Kehinde and two others were also arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, initiation of new members into a secret cult and membership of a secret cult.
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Nigerian Senators Threaten to ‘go on Strike’
Senators of the federal republic of Nigeria have threatened to boycott sittings if the Independent Electoral National Commission, INEC, doesn’t conduct National Assembly Elections in Rivers and Anambra states.
Rivers currently doesn’t have any representative in the Red Chamber and the Anambra Central senatorial seat is also vacant.
The elections in the areas were previously conducted but were marred by violence INEC had to declare them inconclusive.
The senators gave INEC until December 10 to conduct the elections.
Senate Deputy President, Ike Ekweremadu introduced the motion during plenary on Wednesday.
After the motion was passed, Senate President Bukola Saraki said INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, was duty-bound to justify his words during his screening before the Senate.
Governor Oshiomhole Jnr Poses With His Father & Dangote At His Graduation In Canada (Photo)
Congratulations are in order for Adams Oshiomhole Jnr, son of Edo state governor, who recently graduated from a university in Ontario, Canada. His father Adams Oshiomhole was present for his graduation ceremony alongside Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Nigerian Government Approves 8 New Private Universities. See Their Names
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved eight new private universities across the country.
The approval was granted, Wednesday, during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, which held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister of State for Education, Anthony Onwuka, who briefed State House correspondents, said the ministry “submitted a memo seeking approval for eight private universities after recommendation by the NUC”.
He said the eight approved universities include Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos; Arthur Jarvis Akpabuyo University, Calabar, Cross River; Clifford University, Owerinta, Abia; Coal City University, Enugu; Crown Hill University, Kwara; Dominican University, Ibadan, Oyo; Kola Daisy University, also in Ibadan; and Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State.
Mr. Onwuka said the new universities were given three years provisional license.
He also said all the new universities are to be mentored older ones.
He said Anchor University will be mentored by the University of Lagos, Jarvis University by the University of Calabar and Clifford University by the University of Agriculture, Umudike.
Coal city University will be mentored by the University of Nigeria Nsukka; Crown Hill University by the University of Ilorin; while the two new universities in Oyo State, Kola Daisy and Dominican universities, will be mentored by the University of Ibadan.
Legacy University, Okija, will be mentored by the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
EFCC Grills Ex Attorney General, Aondoakaa Over $182m Halliburton Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday grilled a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), for his alleged role in the $182m Halliburton scandal.
It was learnt that Aondoakaa, who served as AGF under the late President Umaru Yar’adua, arrived the office of the EFCC around 10am and was grilled for about eight hours.
As of 7pm, he was still in EFCC custody, an indication that he may spend the night at the commission.
A source at the anti-graft agency said, “Aondoakaa has been in our custody since morning and has been answering questions on his alleged role in the Halliburton scandal. More details will be revealed later.”
Aondoakaa’s alleged involvement in the scandal could not be immediately ascertained as of press time.
However, he had been accused of frustrating investigations into the case during his time as the AGF between 2007 and 2010.
The Halliburton case relates to an alleged $182m contract involving a four-company joint venture to build a liquefied natural gas plant on Bonny Island.
Earlier in 2009, KBR, a former subsidiary of Halliburton, agreed to pay $402m after admitting that it bribed Nigerian officials, and Halliburton paid $177m to settle allegations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission without admitting any wrongdoing.
In mid-December 2010, the case was settled when Nigeria agreed to drop the corruption charges against the company’s former boss, Dick Cheney (and former US Vice-President); and Halliburton in exchange for a settlement of over $200m settlement.
However, no Nigerian official involved in the scandal has been jailed.
The Office of the AGF under the leadership of Mohammed Adoke (SAN) set up a team of five lawyers which would ensure the swift recovery of the funds.
However, $26m was said to have been paid to the lawyers as legal fees to the lawyers under controversial circumstances.
The lawyers include a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Joseph Daudu (SAN); Emmanuel Ukala (SAN), Chief Godwin Obla (SAN), Mr. Damian Dodo (SAN) and Mr. Roland Ewubare, who have all been quizzed by the commission.
APC South East Begs Senate To Approve Buhari’s $30bn Loan Request
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South-East has urged the Senate to revisit its decision to reject the $30bn loan request by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government.
Recall that the Senate had yesterday rejected the government’s N9.61trillion loan foreign loan request.
Reacting to the lawmakers’ decision, the Publicity Secretary of South East APC, Hyacinth Ngwu, described the Senate’s rejection as an “ill wind that would blow no one any good”.
In the statement made available to journalists in Enugu, Hyacinth said, “The All Progressives Congress in the South-East geo-political zone, has appealed to the members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to rescind their rejection of the $29.680bn loan planned for the three fiscal years of 2016-2018.
“The rejection of the request by the Senate is ill-advised and an ill wind that blows no one any good.”
Billionaire Alakija Rejoices With Couple Who Welcomed Twins After 18 Years (Pics)
It was a moment of joy for the Aguns’ who welcomed a set of twins after 18 years of marriage. Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija, was present at the children’s church dedication in Lagos to celebrate with the family. See pictures
Ondo Election: Another Governor Mimiko’s Aide Resigns
As the current Crises rocking the PDP especially in Ondo State continues over its governorship candidate, an aide of the state Governor, Mrs Oladun Aderonke Morolayo from Odigbo local government has resigned her appointment as Special Assistant to the governor on political matters.
It is currently unclear whether Mrs.Morolayo plans to defect to any other political party in the state.
Versatile Reporters shall monitor her political moves and report accordingly.
Recall that this latest resignation is following several others including commissioners in the Mimiko administration ahead of the crucial November 26 governorship election in the state has previously resigned too.
Senate Passes Petroleum Industry Bill for Second Reading
Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to second reading.
The Bill, seeks to split the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into two independent entities, passed the stage, and was referred to the committee on petroleum (upstream and downstream) for more legislative work after a brief debate on it.
Leading the debate on the bill, Tayo Alasoadura, a senator from Ondo central and chairman senate committee on petroleum (upstream), said the PIB was first introduced in 2008, but that it was not passed in previous administrations of the National Assembly.
He said the objective of the bill was to create efficient institutions, and to promote transparency in the administration of petroleum resources in the country.
Alasoadura said the bill was the first in a series of its kind to reform the petroleum industry, adding that it would cure some of the ills in the sector.
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