Court sentences man to death for stealing N1,705 and milk
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A Federal High Court in Jos, the Plateau state capital has sentenced a 26-year-old man, Obinna John, to death by hanging for robbing a woman of N1,705.

The convict was also said to have robbed his victim, Mrs Dorothy Olaniyi, of two rolls of sachet peak milk, valued at N400.

The prosecution counsel, Mr. G. D. Fwonyon, of Plateau State Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, had told the court that John, in company of an accomplice, also named John, now at large, on November 18, 2005, robbed the woman, a resident of Gada Biu, in Jos, in her shop, at gunpoint.

In a 60-page judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Yargata Nimpa said the evidence before the court had shown that the accused committed the offence and sentenced John to death by hanging.

“The accused is hereby sentenced to death by hanging, but the judgement is liable to an appeal” he ruled

Counsel to John, Mr. Tobechukwu Kekemeke, said they will head to the Court of Appeal to seek a reversal of the death sentence. “The convict has the right to appeal against the judgment. It is not a judgment that we are satisfied with, so we are definitely going to appeal at the Court of Appeal,” he vowed.

Lawan: Well, first of all, I think it is important to note that I have been a member of the House of Representatives in the last 13 years and, of course, together with several of my colleagues, past and present, we have done so much to build the House of Representatives as an institution that should enjoy the respect and confidence of Nigerians and whatever the decision taken by the House of Representatives. I believe it is meant to ensure the credibility of the institution, because as members, we must at all times recognise that the institution is bigger than each and everyone of us.

“It is an institution that belongs to this country; it is an institution which Nigerians look after for good legislations, for oversight responsibilities, for quality representation and it is an institution that must continue to give hope and confidence to the Nigerian people, so whenever any issue comes to question on any particular member, it is important to recognise that the institution itself is bigger than each and everyone of us. And so, the decision of the House of Representatives is a collective decision of an institution and I have absolutely no problem with that decision.

“As far as the issue relating to me is concerned, I believe ultimately that I will be vindicated. I just urge Nigerians to continue to be patient.

I have not spoken on the issue for strategic reasons, but I believe that at the end, Nigerians will come to believe and to see that for the 13 years that I have invested in championing good governance, accountability and probity in this country, that this last trial is a trial from God and I believe in the end we shall prevail.”

Tales by moonlight...

Qus: Farcoork did you take bribe?
Farcrook: Institution this..Institution that.. blablablablabla. Institution this..Institution that..

On Jan 2012, Farcrook's a$$ (.)
By Jun 2012, Farcrook's a$$ ( o )

awwww @ the baby face.

I find it hard to believe these stories, esp with no solid evidence.

visionsen:


http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/front-page-news/42971-3m-bribe-scandal-lawan-sneaks-into-house-chamber-says-his-ordeal-is-from-god-yet-to-report-at-force-headquarters-well-not-join-issues-with-otedola-reps

its only in Nigeria that something like this would still be able to enter the house of representatives

Integrity Group my foot!

Maybe he used the dollars to clean his a$$.

dont8: Integrity Group my foot!

Ask Mrs. Etteh.

Criminal minded lawmakers,each one of them.FOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ileke-IdI:
awwww @ the baby face.

If babies look like that where you come from, then I don't wanna see the adults.

logica: If babies look like that where you come from, then I don't wanna see the adults.

[color=#990000][/color][i][/i]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[/b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.

[color=#990000][/color][i][/i]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[/b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.

Bellow are the excerpts of Lawan's encounter with the newsmen:

Reporters: Sir, you've not been around for the past three days, where have you been?
Lawan: (Silence)

Reporters: What happened to your voice sir?
Lawan: (Silence)

Reporters: What has the experience been like?
Lawan: (Silence)

Reporters: What is your take on your suspension sir?
Lawan: (Silence)

Reporters: Are you relinquishing your position as the leader of the Integrity Group sir?
Lawan: (Silence)

Reporters: Sir, you are not talking.
Lawan: (Silence)

Gaddem! Okon!! Agbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! Oti o!
The weight of dollars in his cap has welded his mouth tight!

[color=#990000][/color][i][/i]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.[/b]THIS INFORMATION IS VITAL.. FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE, LAWAN FAROUK AND SOME KEY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REP. INCLUDING THE SENATORS USE FAKE CERTIFICATES TO CONTEST ELECTION. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE QUALIFICATION THEY PRESENTED TO ELECTORAL COMISSION.. REMEMBER THE FIRST SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP, MR. SALISU BUHARI OF TORONTO CERTIFICATES,HE'S FROM THE SAME KANO LIKE LAWAN, STATE SECURITY,PLZ TAKE NOTE AND SWING TO ACTION TO VERIFY THE CERTICATES OF ALL THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER AND WE SHALL SEE MORE REVELATIONS OF FAKES CERTIFICATES HOLDER IN OUR LEGISLATIVES HOUSES. ACTION PLZZZZZ.

Beaf:
The weight of dollars in his cap has welded his mouth tight!

He probably still had some stuffed in his mouth; and accidentally deep-throated some Benjamins.

logica: He probably still had some stuffed in his mouth; and accidentally deep-throated some Benjamins.

Lol!

Naija and sensationalism. Wetin be sneaked into House Chambers again . . . na boju boju?

A thief in the national assembly.