NIGER DELTA campaigners, on the platform of 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta and Agitators with Conscience, who called off the subsisting seven-month ceasefire with the Federal Government penultimate Wednesday, rescinded its decision, weekend.
However, the group and Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders, NDRC, another agitating group, which challenged restarting of hostilities by the former, continued with their bickering, with the demand that NDRC “stop using the sobriquet WO1 Izon and find another title to use in signing its press releases.”
Sunday, August 12, 2018
...as Orbih accuses him of ballooning state debt to N300bn
EDO State chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of ballooning Edo State debt profile from N4 billion in 2008 to over N300 billion and $245 billion in 2018.
Chief Orbih, who addressed a rally at Oghomere in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, however, commended Obaseki for his courage to admit that his government was failing because of the huge debt profile his government inherited.
Chief Orbih, who addressed a rally at Oghomere in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, however, commended Obaseki for his courage to admit that his government was failing because of the huge debt profile his government inherited.
Edo govt not burdened with inherited debts—Obaseki
GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has denied reports that his administration was being bugged down by huge inherited debts.
A statement, yesterday, by his Special Adviser, Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie said the reports were false and should be regarded as fake news and mere fabrication with no basis.
A statement, yesterday, by his Special Adviser, Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie said the reports were false and should be regarded as fake news and mere fabrication with no basis.
Farmer punches mother-in-law dead over child custody in Ondo
Ondo State Police Command, weekend, declared a 29-year-old farmer, Segun Daniel, wanted for punching his mother-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Lajuwomi, to death over custody of his child.
The incident happened at a farm settlement in Igbotako, Okitipupa council area of the state on Saturday.
The deceased, mother of the child, Olamiotan Lajuwomi, and her child had been living together in the farm settlement, while the suspect lived separately.
The suspect insisted that her daughter should be living with him and not the mother-in-law in the farm settlement and an argument ensued, which degenerated into a scuffle.
The issue, according to reports, had been unresolved for months until the suspect insisted on taking the girl into his custody.
The incident happened at a farm settlement in Igbotako, Okitipupa council area of the state on Saturday.
The deceased, mother of the child, Olamiotan Lajuwomi, and her child had been living together in the farm settlement, while the suspect lived separately.
The suspect insisted that her daughter should be living with him and not the mother-in-law in the farm settlement and an argument ensued, which degenerated into a scuffle.
The issue, according to reports, had been unresolved for months until the suspect insisted on taking the girl into his custody.
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has confirmed the death of a female Nigerian pilgrim in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Head of the Medical Team of NAHCON, Ibrahim Kana, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Makkah, yesterday.
Head of the Medical Team of NAHCON, Ibrahim Kana, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Makkah, yesterday.
Sex worker found dead by roadside in Benin
We heard cries of 'please take the bag at 4a.m.’—Resident
THE lifeless body of a young woman identified as Precious, said to be a commercial sex worker, was yesterday morning discovered at the roadside in Upper Mission Extension, around Imuetinyan Junction, on the outskirts of Benin, the Edo State capital.
A resident of the area claimed they heard a noise around 4a.m., around where the body was found and only heard “Please, please take the bag,” but that they could not come out because the area was dark.
THE lifeless body of a young woman identified as Precious, said to be a commercial sex worker, was yesterday morning discovered at the roadside in Upper Mission Extension, around Imuetinyan Junction, on the outskirts of Benin, the Edo State capital.
A resident of the area claimed they heard a noise around 4a.m., around where the body was found and only heard “Please, please take the bag,” but that they could not come out because the area was dark.
Couple sells 4-month-old son, 2 others for N600,000 in Imo
Parading the couple alongside 17 other suspects at the Imo State Police Headquarters, Police Commissioner, Mr. Dazuki Galadanchi, said: “Suspects were arrested by operatives of Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command at Umuokai Owerri-Nta in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State.
“They lured one Jovita Aloka of Irette in Owerri West Local Government Area to Naze Owerri North Local Government, all in Imo State.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Decomposing bodies of 8 family members found in C-River
Tragedy struck yesterday, when eight decomposing bodies of a Cameroonian family were discovered in their room at Abico Junction in Ikom Local Govern-ment Area of Cross River State.
The incident caused panic as neighbours did not know that fellow occupants had passed on days before, until stench from the apartment alerted them.
The incident caused panic as neighbours did not know that fellow occupants had passed on days before, until stench from the apartment alerted them.
23-yr-old drug addict kills father, sister, injures six neighbours
lHusband of attacked woman shoots him dead
IT was a sad weekend at Ifelemenu, Ekpaomaka in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as a 23-year-old man, Julius Nwigboaka, went berserk, killing his father, Chief Nwode Nwigboaka and his sister (name withheld).
The suspect also inflicted machete cuts on six other residents of the area, before he was gunned down by the husband of one of his victims.
A source, who simply identified himself as Ekoyo, said the suspect had taken hard drugs when he came into the house and killed his father, who asked him where he had been since.
IT was a sad weekend at Ifelemenu, Ekpaomaka in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as a 23-year-old man, Julius Nwigboaka, went berserk, killing his father, Chief Nwode Nwigboaka and his sister (name withheld).
The suspect also inflicted machete cuts on six other residents of the area, before he was gunned down by the husband of one of his victims.
A source, who simply identified himself as Ekoyo, said the suspect had taken hard drugs when he came into the house and killed his father, who asked him where he had been since.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Bus driver, conductor, passenger die in Ojuelegba Bridge truck accident
*The bus driver had not collected his change after eating—Food seller
THREE persons, a commercial bus driver, his conductor and a passenger, died when a truck loaded with boards and plywood tilted on the Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere, Lagos State, late Tuesday night.
General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, said two other persons were injured in the accident, which occurred at 8.p.m.
THREE persons, a commercial bus driver, his conductor and a passenger, died when a truck loaded with boards and plywood tilted on the Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere, Lagos State, late Tuesday night.
General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu, said two other persons were injured in the accident, which occurred at 8.p.m.
Kogi LG boss appoints 200 aides
*130 SSAs, 30 media aides, 38 c'ttee members
*...SSA Movement, SSA Tricycles, SSA Farm Produce, SA General
THE newly-appointed Administrator of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Prince Ishaq Okolo, yesterday, announced the appointment of 198 aides, besides his two other aides, to serve the council in various capacities.
Of the 200 aides, 130 are Senior Special Assistants; 30, media aides; while others are to serve in various committees.
The appointment, signed by the administrator’s Personal Secretary, Alhaji Lampex, said the appointment was in line with the New Direction Agenda of Governor Yahaya Bello to reduce unemployment in the state.
*...SSA Movement, SSA Tricycles, SSA Farm Produce, SA General
THE newly-appointed Administrator of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Prince Ishaq Okolo, yesterday, announced the appointment of 198 aides, besides his two other aides, to serve the council in various capacities.
Of the 200 aides, 130 are Senior Special Assistants; 30, media aides; while others are to serve in various committees.
The appointment, signed by the administrator’s Personal Secretary, Alhaji Lampex, said the appointment was in line with the New Direction Agenda of Governor Yahaya Bello to reduce unemployment in the state.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Gunshots rock Delta community as Police, youths clash
EKU—THERE was pandemonium yesterday afternoon, at Eku community, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, following a clash between youths of the community and security operatives said to be attached to Presco Oil Plc.
Speaking on the incident, a security source in the community disclosed that youths from the community had tried to attack a team of policemen, who were having a confrontation with a youth from the community.
Speaking on the incident, a security source in the community disclosed that youths from the community had tried to attack a team of policemen, who were having a confrontation with a youth from the community.
3 policemen dismissed for spraying tear-gas on asthmatic man
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed three policemen— an inspector and two sergeants— for spraying tear-gas on a man at Chinese Town, Ojota, causing him to collapse in an asthmatic fit, last Friday.
The officers are Inspector Momoh Sulaiman, Force Number 220957; Sergeant Emmanuel Monday, Force Number 429659, and Sergeant Adamu Usman, 434246.
The officers are Inspector Momoh Sulaiman, Force Number 220957; Sergeant Emmanuel Monday, Force Number 429659, and Sergeant Adamu Usman, 434246.
Rub-a-dub master, Ras Kimono passes on at 60
Ras Kimono was said to have concluded plans to travel to the United States last Friday before complaining of feeling funny.
According to reports, the legendary reggae artiste suddenly slumped and was rushed to a hospital in Ikeja, from where he was taken to Lagoon Hospital on the Island and later confirmed dead.
Kimono was initially married to Cybil, who had a set of twins in Nigeria, before they later separated in USA.
Kimono, a revolutionary singer, last public outing was at Sir Shina Peters 60th birthday celebration at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island.
Family of 7, one other die in Enugu auto crash
NO fewer than eight persons, yesterday, died in a motor accident along Ugwuonyeama, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Enugu State with four sustaining severe injuries.
According to Enugu State Police Command, seven members of a family were killed in the accident that occurred at about 8a.m., on the Enugu axis of the expressway.
According to Enugu State Police Command, seven members of a family were killed in the accident that occurred at about 8a.m., on the Enugu axis of the expressway.
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Lagos can be world tourism destination —UNWTO
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation, UNWTO, has expressed confidence in Lagos becoming one of the tourism destinations in the world, noting that Lagos would play a pivotal role in the organisation’s quest to promote new world tourism destinations.
Secretary-General of UNWTO, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, said this yesterday, when he led a delegation, consisting eight ministers of tourism and representatives from 44 countries across Africa, on a courtesy visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.
Secretary-General of UNWTO, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili, said this yesterday, when he led a delegation, consisting eight ministers of tourism and representatives from 44 countries across Africa, on a courtesy visit to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State.
Monday, June 04, 2018
No position on 2019 presidential polls yet— Ohanaeze
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said it is yet to take any position on 2019 presidential election.
According to a statement issued yesterday by Chuks Ibegbu, a spokesman for Ohanaeze, “we will consult widely among Igbo stakeholders before taking a decision on 2019.
“Anybody who is parading himself, claiming that Ohanaeze Ndigbo is supporting him is wasting his time.
According to a statement issued yesterday by Chuks Ibegbu, a spokesman for Ohanaeze, “we will consult widely among Igbo stakeholders before taking a decision on 2019.
“Anybody who is parading himself, claiming that Ohanaeze Ndigbo is supporting him is wasting his time.
40 hospitalised, 89 under watch as Cholera hits Kaduna secondary school
A cholera outbreak has been reported in Government Girls Secondary School, Kawo, Kaduna, with about 40 students reportedly hospitalised at the General Hospital, Kawo, while 89 students are under watch.
At press time, there was no official statement from the state government, but health workers had been deployed to the school to manage the situation.
At press time, there was no official statement from the state government, but health workers had been deployed to the school to manage the situation.
Herdsmen abduct Delta monarch, demand N15m ransom
TENSION is mounting in Ogodor Kingdom, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, following the abduction of the traditional ruler of the kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Sunday Olisewokwu, by herdsmen.
The monarch, who is in his 40s and is the Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Traditional Rulers’ Committee, was kidnapped by herdsmen numbering about seven between Ezi and Onicha-Olona communities last Sunday evening.
The monarch, who is in his 40s and is the Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Traditional Rulers’ Committee, was kidnapped by herdsmen numbering about seven between Ezi and Onicha-Olona communities last Sunday evening.
Ogun lawmakers clash: Mafe is after my life—Adeleye
I'm shocked; it's cheap blackmail—Majority leader
ABEOKUTA—THE member representing Remo North constituency in Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebiyi Adeleye, has raised the alarm over alleged “threats and attack” on his life by a fellow lawmaker, Adeyinka Mafe, who is the Majority Leader of the House.
Adeleye also alleged that suspected hoodlums sponsored by Mafe, attacked him physically during the coronation of the Odemo of Isara, Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe, on May 24.
The lawmaker said this at a briefing, yesterday, in Isara, Remo North Local Government Area of the state, explaining that he had arrived at the venue of the ceremony in company of his supporters, when some hoodlums led by one Segun Agabi, started to hit them and eventually prevented them from sitting at the main arena of the ceremony.
ABEOKUTA—THE member representing Remo North constituency in Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebiyi Adeleye, has raised the alarm over alleged “threats and attack” on his life by a fellow lawmaker, Adeyinka Mafe, who is the Majority Leader of the House.
Adeleye also alleged that suspected hoodlums sponsored by Mafe, attacked him physically during the coronation of the Odemo of Isara, Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe, on May 24.
The lawmaker said this at a briefing, yesterday, in Isara, Remo North Local Government Area of the state, explaining that he had arrived at the venue of the ceremony in company of his supporters, when some hoodlums led by one Segun Agabi, started to hit them and eventually prevented them from sitting at the main arena of the ceremony.
He refused to pay after service; tried to kill me—Commercial sex worker
She asked for more than we bargained for—Suspect
A commercial sex worker has revealed how a client almost killed her after he had sex with her and refused to pay in her hotel room in Ajagbandi area of Lagos State.
According to the ‘worker,’ 18-year-old Faith Nuel, the incident happened on May 24, 2018.
According to the ‘worker,’ 18-year-old Faith Nuel, the incident happened on May 24, 2018.
Six out of 10 cultists in Lagos 're minors, says CP
THE Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Edgal Imohimi has disclosed that six out of 10 arrested suspected cultists in the state were between 12 and 15 years.
Imohimi, who said this at a town hall meeting with residents of Surulere area of the state, took a swipe at parents of such children, saying that it was an indication of a drift from their responsibilities.
Imohimi, who said this at a town hall meeting with residents of Surulere area of the state, took a swipe at parents of such children, saying that it was an indication of a drift from their responsibilities.
NSCIA scribe faults CAN on Leah Sharibu
Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, yesterday, said the idea by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, that there might be a religious war in the country if the abducted Leah Sharibu was not rescued from Boko Haram captivity was uncalled for.
Oloyede, who also is the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, spoke on 'Achieving Peace, Stability and Good Governance in a Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Religious Society: The Islamic Perspective', at the first Ramadan Lecture of the Point Newspapers in Lagos.
Oloyede, who also is the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, spoke on 'Achieving Peace, Stability and Good Governance in a Multi-Ethnic and Multi-Religious Society: The Islamic Perspective', at the first Ramadan Lecture of the Point Newspapers in Lagos.
NNPC rejects Falana’s request for fuel importation information
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has declared that it has no obligation to respond to the Freedom of Information, FoI, request made by human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana(SAN), on fuel importation and sundry matters.
In a letter by NNPC’s lawyer, O. B. Omale, addressed to Falana, it stated that the law that established NNPC, precludes it from one of the government’s body under obligations to disclose information under the FoI Act.
In a letter by NNPC’s lawyer, O. B. Omale, addressed to Falana, it stated that the law that established NNPC, precludes it from one of the government’s body under obligations to disclose information under the FoI Act.
Don't do things the Nigerian way, President Buhari tells Red Cross
President
Muhammadu Buhari has said he hopes Red Cross Society, NRCS, will not
do things the Nigerian way, even as he promised to assist the
organisation secure a permanent office accommodation in Abuja.
President
Buhari stated this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during his
investiture as Grand Patron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, NRCS.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Lagos NYSC member slumps, dies 5 days to passing out
Tragedy struck at Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, when a National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, member, identified as Ibukun Arowolo, allegedly slumped and died five days to completion of his one year service.
Vanguard gathered that Arowolo was deployed to the state Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget before he passed on last Thursday.
It was learned that the deceased became uncomfortable after taking a meal and allegedly slumped, forcing staff in the ministry to rush him to Folarin Coker Hospital.
Vanguard gathered that Arowolo was deployed to the state Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget before he passed on last Thursday.
It was learned that the deceased became uncomfortable after taking a meal and allegedly slumped, forcing staff in the ministry to rush him to Folarin Coker Hospital.
General pulls gun on electricity officials over disconnection
A retired Army General who allegedly pulled a gun and threatened to shoot some staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, would be prosecuted for assault and attempted murder.
The company’s GM, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, told journalists in Lagos, yesterday, that the retired general, on May 24, allegedly forced EKEDC staff who disconnected electricity supply to reconnect power to his Ikoyi, Lagos residence, at gunpoint.
The company’s GM, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, told journalists in Lagos, yesterday, that the retired general, on May 24, allegedly forced EKEDC staff who disconnected electricity supply to reconnect power to his Ikoyi, Lagos residence, at gunpoint.
Mubi cholera update: 434 cases recorded, with 13 deaths
The Adamawa Ministry of
Health has confirmed that the cases of cholera outbreak in Mubi have risen to
434 with 13 deaths.
The Information Officer of
the ministry, Mr. Abubakar Muhammed, who confirmed the number in a statement
yesterday in Yola, said: “Total number of cases reported from Mubi North and
Mubi South Local Government areas as at May 26 stand at 434 cases, with 13
deaths.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
How Africa’s richest woman, Alakija, was defrauded by 3 siblings
The suspects are Vincent Ayewah, Florence Ayewah and Emmanuel Ayewah.
Alakija told the court, presided over by Justice Hakeem Oshodi, that on November 13, 2012, she received a call from the Treasurer of the Foundation informing her that a cheque presented at a bank for payment by Florence Ayewah, a sister to Vincent Ayewah, who works as a Clerk/Administrative Officer of the Foundation, had an irregular signature and was rejected.
I don’t know what came over me, says man that defiled his 4 daughters
The 41-year-old man, Michael Akpan Isaiah, who defiled his four daughters has told a magistrate’s court sitting in Port Harcourt that he does not know what came over him.
Isaiah, a school gardener, is accused of forcibly having carnal knowledge of his four daughters, who are between the ages of two and 17.
He is said to have committed the crime within the premises of a private school around Borokiri Sand Field area of Port Harcourt, where he was given accommodation.
When the three-count charge was read to him, he admitted to have committed the crime, but told the court that he does not know what came over him.
Isaiah, a school gardener, is accused of forcibly having carnal knowledge of his four daughters, who are between the ages of two and 17.
He is said to have committed the crime within the premises of a private school around Borokiri Sand Field area of Port Harcourt, where he was given accommodation.
When the three-count charge was read to him, he admitted to have committed the crime, but told the court that he does not know what came over him.
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Monday, December 18, 2017
That was the last time I posted something. Too far. Anyway, I never got around to doing what I wanted to do with this blog. Someday, maybe I will.
Meanwhile, I will just keep the blog alive by posting anything thing I feel is "good."
Meanwhile, I will just keep the blog alive by posting anything thing I feel is "good."
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