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The police in Indianapolis, in the United States have launched a search for the murderer of Oluwadayomisi Epenusi, a Nigerian pastor.



Mr. Epenusi, 66, was shot to death at an apartment complex near 10th Street and I-465 on the city’s west side during the weekend.



Kristina Teague, one of the late pastor’s neighbors disclosed that “I heard about 15 gunshots. It was nuts,” said Teague.



Teague later called 911, but before police arrived, the victim had run back to his apartment and a roommate drove him to Eskenazi Hospital where he died without explaining to his roommate what happened.


“The roommate said when he was on the way he asked him what happened and why he got shot, but the man couldn’t say nothing because he was still in pain,” said Moshood Kafaru.
“He was just a nice person who would go to work and come home and go to church. He didn’t talk to nobody. He never bothered nobody,” Kafaru added.






Kafaru believes the pastor died from a robbery attack, when the pastor refused to give them his purse.


“He was holding a purse. He refused to let it go. They thought he had money in the purse, but he didn’t want to let it go,” said Kafaru.



A group of Nigerians in the same apartment complex and those that knew the deceased, said he had been working hard to move his family to the United States.



“They just got a visa. That why he was working, so his family can come over here,” said Kafaru. “He was just an innocent man and it just upsets me that he’s gone just like that”.

http://www.eyereport.com.ng/nigerian-pastor-killed-in-usa/

The United States embassy in Nigeria in memory of Usman John-Paul, has instituted a $20,000 grant.
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The U.S embassy also donated books worth about $20,000 to the university’s library.



John-Paul is a final-year student of the University of Ilorin who died during a visit to the U.S.





Mr. John-Paul while on Washington Fellowship in the United States, drowned in a water fall on June 25, 2016.







The late Mr. John-Paul was a student of Information and Communication, ICS, department in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences. He was in 400 level when he died.


Aruna Amirthanayagam, embassy’s councelor on public affairs, who disclosed the grant during a visit to the university, said the books were for young Nigerians.



The diplomat described Mr. John-Paul as a young man who spent meaningful life having been a child parliamentarian, a model student and a UNESCO prize winner, who was on the Mandela fellowship at the time of his death.



Diran Adegoke, the embassy’s coordinator of Mandela Fellowship, condoled with the family of Mr. John-Paul and the university.



The Vice-Chancellor of the University, AbdulGaniyu Ambali, said the demise of Mr. John-Paul was a divine call, and every soul has to answer at the appointed time.

http://www.eyereport.com.ng/united-state-of-america-immortalises-unilorin-student/

A High court in London has awarded former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, a damage of £1( about N400) over unlawful detention by British Home Secretary Amber Rudd.



Justice Cheema-Grubb agreed that Ibori was unlawfully held for one day, 18 hours and 10 minutes between December 20 and 21 last year.



She also said the Home Secretary “failed to have regard to her limits to detain” as attempts were made to claw back millions from the fraudster.



Ibori who had claimed £4,000 in damages was awarded a nominal £1 of the sum he had claimed.


The judge ruled: “There is no compensatory loss to Mr Ibori and I fix nominal damages at £1.”



Ibori was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment after being found guilty of 10 serious charges in April 2012 at Southwark Crown Court.



Having spent some time in custody in the United Arab Emirates, he was due to be conditionally released from prison on December 20 2016.



But the Home Office disclosed that there was no intention to deport Ibori to Nigeria until he handed over at least £57m “proceeds of crime”.



An email stated: “we cannot deport Mr Ibori until the confiscation matter has been resolved”.


High Court Mrs Justice May on December 2, 2016, the day after his due release date, ordered Ibori to be freed on conditions, describing the attempts to detain as “quite extraordinary”.



The judge noted: “You don’t hold someone just because it is convenient to do so and without plans to deport them.”



The judge rejected a Home Office application that Ibori be electronically tagged and subject to strict curfew conditions, after the judge accepted arguments that the Home Secretary was attempting to abuse her immigration and deportation powers.



Ibori left the UK on February 3 2017, but launched his claim for damages for false imprisonment and breach of his rights under the 1998 Human Rights Act.



Ibori was detained in the context of awaiting the making of an assets confiscation order, and likely subsequent efforts to recoup a sum at least £57m.



The judge ruled:


“In this case, the secretary of state has been wrong-footed by the failure of the prosecution to achieve determination of its confiscation proceedings against Mr Ibori prior to his release from prison on licence”.


http://www.eyereport.com.ng/london-court-awarded-ibori-1-n400-damage/

Softorgasm:
very poor numbers of followers from our celebs....
This shows you that we need a lot of work and improvements to do in our entertainment industry..

this is why we must appreciate wizkid for the improvements he is bringing to Africa entertainment industry..
even an ordinary American model has more than 10 million instagram followers.

My dear you are funny.

Is ur father and mother on instagram?
Do you know the number of Nigerians using instagram?
Stop saying trash.
Almost people from 12 to 60 in US uses instagram.
Here in Naija only few uses instagram. It has nothing to do with what you just mentioned.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has kicked against uncalled spending of funds several times during the time of Goodluck Jonathan as president and now when he is a former president, he still make references to Jonathan stupid spending.
Looking back at the maritime university issue, he wanted to stop the project on the excuse that the money used to procure land for the university establishment amounting to N13 billion is enough to develop lagos.

A man who says N13 billion can go a long way has been exposed by his own wardrobe.

He was seen wearing a multimillion naira LouisVuitton and Gucci jackets.

At a particular point in time, one wonders if we are being ruled by truthful personalities.
They speak more to deceive the masses while they are like lions devouring preys

Where can the value of the both jackets develop this time?


http://www.eyereport.com.ng/amaechi-caught-wearing-multimillion-naira-jackets/

Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa (10 October 1941 – 10 November 1995), 54 years, was a Nigerian writter, television producer, environmental activist and winner of the Right Livelihood Award and the Goldman environmental prize.
He was the son of Jim Wiwa and Mrs Widu, and he hails from Bori and from the minor ogoni tribe located in Niger Delta area of Nigeria and brought up in a large supportive family with strong tribal links.

He was educated at Government College Umuahia and University of ibadan in the 1960s. He became a graduate assistant at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and then an assistant lecturer at University of Lagos.

In the late 1960s, he was appointed administrator for Bonny, River State. He had spells at the Commissioner for works, land and transport, education and information, and home affairs.

In early 1980’s he turned to writing and in 1983 he published his first novel. His very first successful TV series, Basic and Company, ran from 1985 to 1990. His most highly respected work was Sozaboy. A satirical portrait of the corruption of Nigeria’s military junta.

Basi and company ran for 150-odd episodes and was Africa’s most watched soup opera with an audience of up to thirty million.
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an outspoken critic of the Nigeria government – he accuses them of genocide – and of the international oil companie, notably SHELL, which he holds responsible for the ecological destruction and terrible industrial pollution of his homelands. Yet, despite a brutal government campaign against the Ogoni, he always advocate peaceful and non violent protest, eventually Ken Saro-Wiwa was released as a result of intense international pressure, but in May 1994, he was arrested again in prison.

In May 1994, after the deaths of four moderate Ogoni elders, political activist and writer, Ken Saro-Wiwa, together with eight others , was arrested for their murder following a trial on 2 November 1995, he and his Co defendant were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Despite massive international publicity the executions were carried on 10 November.

At eleven thirty in the morning on 10 November 1995, he was hanged in a prison in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on the orders of General Sani Abacha, the Military Leader of Nigeria as at then. He was fifty four years old and an innocent man.

Here is the list of some of his works;

The Transistor Radio – 1987
Basi and Company – 1987
Sozaboy – 1985
Genocide in Nigeria.
A month and a day
A forest of flowers – 1986
The singing Anthill – 1991
Mr. B’s Mattress – 1992
Four farcical plays – 1989
Lemona’s Tale
The Bride for Mr. B
Mr. B again – 1989
Similia – 1991
Mr. B goes to Lagos – 1989
Segi finds the Radio – 1991
Mr. B – 1987
Prisoners of Jeb – 1988
On a darkling plain – 1989
Songs in a time of war – 1985
Adaku and other stories – 1989
A shipload of rice – 1991
Nigeria – 1991
Mr. B is Dead – 1991
Tambari – 1973
Lemonas Geschichte
Pita Dumbrok’s prison – 1991
Letter to Ogoni Youths – 1983
Lemona: roman
Die Stein e dort unten
Nigeria: The Brink of Disaster – 1991
Sozaboy: Roman
An Eye witness Account


Ken Saro-Wiwa (was) the bravest man I have known…. One of the last letters I received ended in this way. “Pin in good spirits…. There is no doubt but hopeful for the best, I think I have the moral victory. “You have, Ken. Rest In Peace. - William Boyd


http://www.eyereport.com.ng/the-man-called-ken-saro-wiwa/

Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa (10 October 1941 – 10 November 1995), 54 years, was a Nigerian writter, television producer, environmental activist and winner of the Right Livelihood Award and the Goldman environmental prize.
He was the son of Jim Wiwa and Mrs Widu, and he hails from Bori and from the minor ogoni tribe located in Niger Delta area of Nigeria and brought up in a large supportive family with strong tribal links.

He was educated at Government College Umuahia and University of ibadan in the 1960s. He became a graduate assistant at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and then an assistant lecturer at University of Lagos.

In the late 1960s, he was appointed administrator for Bonny, River State. He had spells at the Commissioner for works, land and transport, education and information, and home affairs.

In early 1980’s he turned to writing and in 1983 he published his first novel. His very first successful TV series, Basic and Company, ran from 1985 to 1990. His most highly respected work was Sozaboy. A satirical portrait of the corruption of Nigeria’s military junta.

Basi and company ran for 150-odd episodes and was Africa’s most watched soup opera with an audience of up to thirty million.
Ken Saro-Wiwa was an outspoken critic of the Nigeria government – he accuses them of genocide – and of the international oil companie, notably SHELL, which he holds responsible for the ecological destruction and terrible industrial pollution of his homelands. Yet, despite a brutal government campaign against the Ogoni, he always advocate peaceful and non violent protest, eventually Ken Saro-Wiwa was released as a result of intense international pressure, but in May 1994, he was arrested again in prison.

In May 1994, after the deaths of four moderate Ogoni elders, political activist and writer, Ken Saro-Wiwa, together with eight others , was arrested for their murder following a trial on 2 November 1995, he and his Co defendant were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged. Despite massive international publicity the executions were carried on 10 November.

At eleven thirty in the morning on 10 November 1995, he was hanged in a prison in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on the orders of General Sani Abacha, the Military Leader of Nigeria as at then. He was fifty four years old and an innocent man.

Here is the list of some of his works;

The Transistor Radio – 1987
Basi and Company – 1987
Sozaboy – 1985
Genocide in Nigeria.
A month and a day
A forest of flowers – 1986
The singing Anthill – 1991
Mr. B’s Mattress – 1992
Four farcical plays – 1989
Lemona’s Tale
The Bride for Mr. B
Mr. B again – 1989
Similia – 1991
Mr. B goes to Lagos – 1989
Segi finds the Radio – 1991
Mr. B – 1987
Prisoners of Jeb – 1988
On a darkling plain – 1989
Songs in a time of war – 1985
Adaku and other stories – 1989
A shipload of rice – 1991
Nigeria – 1991
Mr. B is Dead – 1991
Tambari – 1973
Lemonas Geschichte
Pita Dumbrok’s prison – 1991
Letter to Ogoni Youths – 1983
Lemona: roman
Die Stein e dort unten
Nigeria: The Brink of Disaster – 1991
Sozaboy: Roman
An Eye witness Account


Ken Saro-Wiwa (was) the bravest man I have known…. One of the last letters I received ended in this way. “Pin in good spirits…. There is no doubt but hopeful for the best, I think I have the moral victory. “You have, Ken. Rest In Peace. - William Boyd


http://www.eyereport.com.ng/the-man-called-ken-saro-wiwa/

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, FRN, Muhammadu Buhari introduced the Whistle-blowing policy to eradicate corruption from the country.

The policy has recorded exceptional success since its introduction by the President. It has led to the recovery of looted funds. The Ikoyi $43m is a good example.



The President requires the cooperation of Nigerians in the process of wiping out corruption from Nigeria.



The Question now is, Can you blow the whistle against your loved ones?

Reward awaits you!

- See more at: http://www.eyereport.com.ng/can-you-blow-the-whistle-against-your-loved-ones/#sthash.hSr0QGtx.dpuf

OZAOEKPE:
only atiku can do it...

you are so funny dear. Atiku do what? Atiku cannot bench buhari. just accept it and forget that campaign.

Tosinayoko:
My Jagaban would never work with that alagidi Nyesom Wike

politics is mutuality!

why won't he when that makes south west no 1 among all the regions

Bola Ahmed Tinubu / Nyesom Wike.





Atiku being a northerner cannot wrestle power from APC in the North because Buhari has won majority of the north with the war against corruption and the general likeness they have for him.


Tinubu will get the votes of South west and Muslims in north central. Nyesom Wike on the other hand will get the votes of south south and South east being political allies and also the votes of Christians in north central and core North by promising their security against boko haram and to end militancy to boast oil revenue.

A northern ticket is a waste!

this will make Buhari to be left with North West and North east.


Oke Uje.

This is for only travellers like me.

People who are expose to all regions of the country and not those that uses TV or Pictures to know about places.

No setiments
No tribalism.

We already know that South is more developed and Urbanized than North.

Now this is the question.

Which is more urbanize and developing among this four

1. NORTH.
2. SOUTHWEST
3.SOUTHEAST
4.SOUTHSOUTH.


give your answers with proof of the states in those regions


Notes: Don't use only a place in the region to give your answers. Use the whole state in the region to compare the rest.