Friday, 29 January 2016
Woman Gives Birth On The Streets In Onitsha (photos)
Ismaila Mu’azu Hassan Wins House Of Reps Rerun Election In Gombe
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner of Gombe
State’s Akko Federal Constituency rerun election conducted Wednesday 27,
January 2016.
Announcing the results in Kumo, the Returning Officer, Sofeme Jebson, said that Ismaila Mu’azu Hassan of PDP was elected with 21,094 votes while Musa Danladi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took second with 4,578 votes.
Announcing the results in Kumo, the Returning Officer, Sofeme Jebson, said that Ismaila Mu’azu Hassan of PDP was elected with 21,094 votes while Musa Danladi of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) took second with 4,578 votes.
German Arrow Cult Members Arrested In Ebonyi
The state Commissioner of Police, CP, Peace Abdallah, made this disclosure on Wednesday while parading the suspects.
Olisa Metuh Regains Freedom
Obasanjo Introduced Bribery To The National Assembly
Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi west, has described former President
Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to the national assembly as a misplacement
anger, accusing him of introducing corruption into the national
assembly.
Obasanjo had written a letter to the national assembly accusing it of insincerity for its planned purchase of 469 cars worth N4.7bn.
But Melaye, in a riposte on Thursday, said the former president introduced corruption into the national assembly in his bid to run for a third term in office.
Obasanjo had written a letter to the national assembly accusing it of insincerity for its planned purchase of 469 cars worth N4.7bn.
But Melaye, in a riposte on Thursday, said the former president introduced corruption into the national assembly in his bid to run for a third term in office.
Man Stabbed Friend Over 200 Burial Levy In Onitsha
This guy was stabbed by his friend this evening just because he couldn't complete the burial fee that was levied on him.
The total amount for the burial is 1k but guy brought 800 naira and promised to complete the money tomorrow. The guy collecting the money refused to collect the 800 insisting that he must complete it.... na from dia kasalaa burst ooo......see pic after the cut
A Maid Was Asked To Dig Her Grave In Kaduna
A reader sent in the story. Read below...
"I met this little girl who happens to be a maid for a certain family in my neighborhood here in Mahuta District, before Refinery junction, Kaduna South. This little poor girl is named Veronica Beatrice, 12yrs. She is from Bacca Local Govt in Jos.
"I met this little girl who happens to be a maid for a certain family in my neighborhood here in Mahuta District, before Refinery junction, Kaduna South. This little poor girl is named Veronica Beatrice, 12yrs. She is from Bacca Local Govt in Jos.
Thursday, 28 January 2016
January To Be Famous
January to be famous!
I decided to start with this because those whom we thought could lead us well are now gradually leading us astray just for fame. Fame has actually gotten into people's head that they do anything for publicity. At times, they arranged it, while some publicity happened naturally. But we all know the truth.
I got so irritated when my own Bros, @donjazzy and @olamide opened the stage with their publicity stunt that did not last up to 48hours.
Reports That Eritrean Law Requires Men To Marry Two Wives Are False
SaharaReporters has found that reports that the Eritrean government
issued a decree requiring all men to marry two women, or face
imprisonment, are false. This story was published by several African
media organizations, including SaharaReporters, following two days of
intense interest on news websites and social media.
According to conversations SaharaReporters had with experts and Eritrean government representatives on Wednesday, the report is now understood to be a rumor originating on social media that later became extremely popular. The rumor later found its way to news websites in Nigeria and across Africa.
On Wednesday morning, a SaharaReporters correspondent spoke with a Eritrean government representative attached to the Eritrean Mission at the United Nations in New York. The source flatly denied the rumor, and expressed frustration that hoax had gained the traction it had.
Also speaking to a SaharaReporters correspondent on Wednesday morning, Eritrean expert Awet Weldemichael, an Assistant Professor at Queen's University in Canada, stated that he believed the reports were fictitious and “started as a joke” online.
Mr. Weldemichael added that “I have not seen, read, or heard anything credible which would confirm the story.”
“I think it [such a decree] is in the realm of the improbable or impossible,” Mr. Weldemichael said.
According to the false reports, the primary justification for the mandatory marriage was intended to fill the population gap in the country following the Eritrean war for independence in 1991 and the Eritrean-Ethiopian war between 1998 and 2000.
According to conversations SaharaReporters had with experts and Eritrean government representatives on Wednesday, the report is now understood to be a rumor originating on social media that later became extremely popular. The rumor later found its way to news websites in Nigeria and across Africa.
On Wednesday morning, a SaharaReporters correspondent spoke with a Eritrean government representative attached to the Eritrean Mission at the United Nations in New York. The source flatly denied the rumor, and expressed frustration that hoax had gained the traction it had.
Also speaking to a SaharaReporters correspondent on Wednesday morning, Eritrean expert Awet Weldemichael, an Assistant Professor at Queen's University in Canada, stated that he believed the reports were fictitious and “started as a joke” online.
Mr. Weldemichael added that “I have not seen, read, or heard anything credible which would confirm the story.”
“I think it [such a decree] is in the realm of the improbable or impossible,” Mr. Weldemichael said.
According to the false reports, the primary justification for the mandatory marriage was intended to fill the population gap in the country following the Eritrean war for independence in 1991 and the Eritrean-Ethiopian war between 1998 and 2000.
ICC Petition: Falana Replies Okonjo-iweala
In my application to the Special Prosecutor of the International
Criminal Court (ICC) last week, I requested for investigation into the
allegations of crimes against humanity committed by serving and retired
military officers and their civilian accomplices. Having diverted over
$8 billion earmarked for the procurement of arms and armament for
counter insurgency operations I argued that the suspects who aided and
abetted the dreaded Boko Haram sect in the barbaric killing of over 25
soldiers and civilians including children and the displacement of 2
million people ought to be prosecuted at the ICC. However, for having
the temerity to request the ICC to investigate the crimes against
humanity committed by some former public officers who bear full
responsibility for the atrocities perpetrated by the terrorist group Dr.
Okonjo-Iweala resorted to the scurrilous attack of my person.
MOPOL And Naval Personnel Clash In Port Harcourt
There was tension and panic among motorists and pedestrians as result of
the shootings between Mobile Policemen and some Naval men around Mobile
Police, MOPOL, Barracks, off ‘Mummy B’ road, Port Harcourt, the Rivers
State capital at about 6.pm.
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Writes Senate President And House Of Representatives
January 13, 2016
Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki,
President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Senate Chambers,
Abuja.
Honourable Yakubu Dogara,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
National Assembly Complex,
Abuja.
It is appropriate to begin this letter, which I am sending to all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives through both of you at this auspicious and critical time, with wishes of Happy New Year to you all.
On a few occasions in the past, both in and out of office as the President of Nigeria, I have agonised on certain issues within the arms of government at the national level and among the tiers of government as well. Not least, I have reflected and expressed, outspokenly at times, my views on the practice in the National Assembly which detracts from distinguishness and honourability because it is shrouded in opaqueness and absolute lack of transparency and could not be regarded as normal, good and decent practice in a democracy that is supposed to be exemplary. I am, of course, referring to the issue of budgets and finances of the National Assembly.
Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki,
President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Senate Chambers,
Abuja.
Honourable Yakubu Dogara,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
National Assembly Complex,
Abuja.
It is appropriate to begin this letter, which I am sending to all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives through both of you at this auspicious and critical time, with wishes of Happy New Year to you all.
On a few occasions in the past, both in and out of office as the President of Nigeria, I have agonised on certain issues within the arms of government at the national level and among the tiers of government as well. Not least, I have reflected and expressed, outspokenly at times, my views on the practice in the National Assembly which detracts from distinguishness and honourability because it is shrouded in opaqueness and absolute lack of transparency and could not be regarded as normal, good and decent practice in a democracy that is supposed to be exemplary. I am, of course, referring to the issue of budgets and finances of the National Assembly.
Supreme Court Upholds Wike’s Election As Rivers Governor
The Supreme has uphold the election of Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor of the oil-rich Rivers State.
The court gave the ruling Wednesday but did not provide reasons for its judgment.
It said detailed reasons for the verdict would be provided on February 12.
The Court of Appeal had on December 16 affirmed the judgment of the Rivers Governorship Election Tribunal.
The court gave the ruling Wednesday but did not provide reasons for its judgment.
It said detailed reasons for the verdict would be provided on February 12.
The Court of Appeal had on December 16 affirmed the judgment of the Rivers Governorship Election Tribunal.
Bomb Blast Detonated In Chibok Market
Two suspected female suicide bombers detonated their bombs inside Chibok
market in Chibok local government area of Borno state, leaving 8 people
dead and over 30 others critically injured, a party chairman in Chibok,
Lawan Pogu told a relation in Maiduguri.
According to the report from Chibok on Wednesday, the Chibok market had since been shut down following the incident of the abduction of Chibok Schoolgirls where over 200 female students were whisked away by Boko Haram.
According to the report from Chibok on Wednesday, the Chibok market had since been shut down following the incident of the abduction of Chibok Schoolgirls where over 200 female students were whisked away by Boko Haram.
Nigerians Are Lazy
Just yesterday, there was an argument in the department between a bunch
of us. The topic was about the laziness of Nigerians. While most of my
coursemates were of the opinion that Nigerians are lazy, I was of the
opposite. They stated reasons to back up their points. From the fact
that they see beggars on the road to those who sleep under bridges. They
even went ahead to use the school and department as examples.
Why Most Marriages Never Exceed 10years
The very moment you say you are accepting a man's proposal for marriage,
you are coming under subjection. Subjection is not torment.
A man who fears the Lord doesn't take that for-granted to abuse and take due advantage of you.
Subjecting to your spouse is a command from God. Because the man is the head of the home as Christ is the head of the church, that is not the time or reason to get so proud and become fool of yourself to the extent that you cannot respect your wife and listen to her many good words and advice.
A man who fears the Lord doesn't take that for-granted to abuse and take due advantage of you.
Subjecting to your spouse is a command from God. Because the man is the head of the home as Christ is the head of the church, that is not the time or reason to get so proud and become fool of yourself to the extent that you cannot respect your wife and listen to her many good words and advice.
Court Adjusts Metuh’s Bail Condition
A Federal High Court has adjusted the conditions for bail granted the
spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh.
Mr. Metuh, who is being prosecuted for allegedly receiving N400 million arms money, has been in detention since his arrest over three weeks ago.
Mr. Metuh, who is being prosecuted for allegedly receiving N400 million arms money, has been in detention since his arrest over three weeks ago.
Bello Weeps At Inauguration, Vows To Fight Corruption In Kogi
Alhaji Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress and winner of the
Kogi governorship election was Wednesday morning sworn in as the
executive governor of the state amid tears of mixed feelings.
Bello who emerged victorious after a run-off was conducted following the death of Prince Abubakar who was earlier picked as the party’s flagbearer in an inconclusive election, took his oath of office at the Lokoja New stadium.
In his speech immediately after he inspected the guard of Honour in a motorcade, Bello who was sworn in by Justice Nasir Ajana, Chief Justice of Kogi State, wept.
He recalled that he did not grow up to know his father,having lost him at very early stage. Eulogising his mother as a young widow, he noted: “Hajia Hawawu Bello struggled to raise me up as a young widow (weeps).
Bello who emerged victorious after a run-off was conducted following the death of Prince Abubakar who was earlier picked as the party’s flagbearer in an inconclusive election, took his oath of office at the Lokoja New stadium.
In his speech immediately after he inspected the guard of Honour in a motorcade, Bello who was sworn in by Justice Nasir Ajana, Chief Justice of Kogi State, wept.
He recalled that he did not grow up to know his father,having lost him at very early stage. Eulogising his mother as a young widow, he noted: “Hajia Hawawu Bello struggled to raise me up as a young widow (weeps).
Gulak Declares Himself PDP Chairman
Former Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan on Political
Matters, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak, on Wednesday pronounced himself the
substantive chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Gulak made the pronouncement inside the National Working Committee Hall at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
He spoke in company with his loyalists, which included former Special Assistant to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe and a former Commissioner in Bayelsa State, Chief Ayakeme Whisky.
Gulak said he decided to take over the leadership of the party following the court order of December 16, 2015, which asked the party to name someone from the North-East to replace the former chairman of the party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.
Gulak told the cheering crowd, which included workers at the secretariat, that the NWC must work with him in order to move the party forward.
Details later
Gulak made the pronouncement inside the National Working Committee Hall at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
He spoke in company with his loyalists, which included former Special Assistant to ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe and a former Commissioner in Bayelsa State, Chief Ayakeme Whisky.
Gulak said he decided to take over the leadership of the party following the court order of December 16, 2015, which asked the party to name someone from the North-East to replace the former chairman of the party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu.
Gulak told the cheering crowd, which included workers at the secretariat, that the NWC must work with him in order to move the party forward.
Details later
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
How Nigeria Was Ripped-off In $470m CCTV Project – Reps C’ttee
An House of Representatives Adhoc Committee has revealed that the
country has been short-changed in the execution of the $470 million
contract for the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
cameras in Abuja and Lagos awarded to the ZTE Corporation of China by
the immediate past administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
Ahead of a public hearing organised by the committee investigating the projects slated for today, the panel noted that the naira equivalent of the money paid to the contractor was “over a trillion naira,” thereby calling for public support for a hitch-free investigation.
Ahead of a public hearing organised by the committee investigating the projects slated for today, the panel noted that the naira equivalent of the money paid to the contractor was “over a trillion naira,” thereby calling for public support for a hitch-free investigation.
Why We Can’t Hand Over Tompolo To JTF, EFCC
WARRI—IJAW elders in Delta State, yesterday, said it was impracticable
for them to hand over the former General Officer Commanding, GOC, of the
Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, Government
Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, to security agencies because they neither
have the power to do so nor know his (Tompolo) whereabouts currently.
They also said that they do not have any information that Tompolo was involved in the three-day bombing of crude oil and gas pipelines in the state, while many see the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s case against him as a form of persecution.
They also said that they do not have any information that Tompolo was involved in the three-day bombing of crude oil and gas pipelines in the state, while many see the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s case against him as a form of persecution.
Pupils Sit And Lie On Floor In Akwa-Ibom Communities’ Schools
OYOKU ASANG—PUPILS reluctantly recline and sit on the floor in
ramshackle classrooms to learn at public primary schools in Oyoku Asang
and Okisu communities, Okobo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State
because of the state government’s inability to provide them adequate
chairs, benches and other basic education requirements. Uncomfortable
parents/guardians are pulling out their children/wards in their numbers
from the ramshackle public primary schools, citing unspeakable
infrastructure decay and neglect by the state government.
Findings by Niger Delta Voice showed that pupils, indeed, sit down on bare floor to be taught at Government Primary School, Oyoku Asang, due to lack of chairs, while teachers deployed to the schools by government typically abandon their posting. We also learned that the Government Primary School, Oyoku, has only one decrepit block of four classrooms forcing primary four and five pupils to squeeze themselves into one classroom.
Findings by Niger Delta Voice showed that pupils, indeed, sit down on bare floor to be taught at Government Primary School, Oyoku Asang, due to lack of chairs, while teachers deployed to the schools by government typically abandon their posting. We also learned that the Government Primary School, Oyoku, has only one decrepit block of four classrooms forcing primary four and five pupils to squeeze themselves into one classroom.
Marry at least two wives or face imprisonment-Kenya Govt
Kenyans have received the news of mandatory polygamy by men in Eritrea with a mix of bewilderment and excitement.
Activists have posted a memo allegedly by the Government of Eritrea asking men to marry at least two wives due to acute shortage of men occasioned by casualties during the civil war with Ethiopia.
Activists have posted a memo allegedly by the Government of Eritrea asking men to marry at least two wives due to acute shortage of men occasioned by casualties during the civil war with Ethiopia.
In the statement written in Arabic assures of government support to the polygamous marriages.
The activists translate it thus, "Based on the law of God in polygamy, and given the circumstances in which the country is experiencing in terms of men shortage, the Eritrean department of Religious Affairs has decided on the following .”
First that every man shall marry at least two women and the man who refuses to do so shall be subjected to life imprisonment with hard labour.
The activists translate it thus, "Based on the law of God in polygamy, and given the circumstances in which the country is experiencing in terms of men shortage, the Eritrean department of Religious Affairs has decided on the following .”
First that every man shall marry at least two women and the man who refuses to do so shall be subjected to life imprisonment with hard labour.
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