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kirajustice:
POLITICSNIGERIA.COM

Kogi West Senator, Dino jonah Melaye narrowly escaped death after unknown gunmen stormed the venue of the Governorship Primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja.

Melaye was injured during the chaos. POLITICS NIGERIA gathered that Early Wednesday morning as the exercise was being carried, hoodlums armed to the teeth stormed the stadium and started shooting sporadically. Delegates and Party chieftains scampered to safety, with many crawling on their bellies to avoid being hit by Stray bullets.

A statement released by Melaye's media team claims that the senator was the main target of the target. The statement read;

"The disruption and sporadic shootings in the early hours of today at the venue of PDP primary which led to an abrupt end of the exercise was aimed at Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye."

"The bid by Sen Dino Melaye to join the governorship race has since unsettled the camp of Governor Yahaya Bello. It is in the public domain already that Sen Dino Melaye is the only threat to the reelection of governor Bello with all capacities to defeat him."

"The gunmen came chanting different languages and forced their way into the venue with Dino Melaye as major target. We wish to equally bring to the public that Sen Dino Melaye sustained injuries from shots at the venue but now receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Doctors are still battling to stabilize him as a result of the attack."

"This is the extent to which they intend to nail their target. We thank God for his life, but surely, evil men shall be exposed. For us, election is not a war but a process where people are allowed to decide freely who run their affairs. We have it on good authority from their camp to the fact that it is only Sen Dino Melaye that can challenge them in the election ahead."

"This led to the plan to disrupt and made him target in a bid to cow him. We wish to state that distinguished Melaye remains unperturbed, strong, more determined and more focused on the project to rescue Kogi state."

"We, therefore, urge all our supporters across the state to remain law-abiding, focus and resolute as light will definitely prevail over darkness."

https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-dino-melaye-sustains-injuries-after-gunmen-invade-pdp-primaries-photos/

NgeneUkwenu:


An oil magnate and businessman, Chief David Lyon, has been declared the winner of the governorship primaries conducted in Bayelsa State through the direct method.


https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-david-lyons-is-bayelsa-apc-gov-candidate/

Details shortly…

Flashyoil1:
The Management of Shoprite Mall in Owerri, the Imo State capital, has shut the Mall to forestall possible attack by aggrieved Nigerians in repraisal to the killing of Nigerians in South Africa.

Armed Policemen have also cordoned off the premises to forestall possible breakdown of law and order.

Also heavily police were in the state capital were MTN, DSTV and GoTV offices, as well as other businesses with South African interests.

When out our Correspondent visited the Shoprite Mall, stern looking Policemen barricaded the entry gate and turned back all vehicles.

When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, a Superintendent of Police, said that the Police took the deployed officers to businesses with South African interests to prevent breakdown of law and order in the state.

He said that the condoning off was the offshoot of the protest by Nigerians following the xenophobic attacks in South Africa.



See more here https://thickmatch.com/shoprite-shutdown-owerri-police-takeover-premises/

Kingpee2:
Violence is never a solution but rather chaos .

fabinfos:
Applicants of the 2019 Ekiti state teachers recruitment exercise have expressed dissatisfaction as the state government required them to pay for the process.

According to reports verified by EkitiReporters, the state government required every applicant to pay One Thousand and Fifty Naira (N1,050), before they can sit for an examination which is a part of the recruitment process.

A check on the official site of the state government confirmed this to us.

Over 19,000 applicants had applied online for the primary school teaching jobs advertised by the State Universal Basic Education Board. With only 1,100 of them set to be given the job.

This has led to an outcry from the applicants who see the N1,050 charge as outrageous and a form of extortion.

Source: https://ekitireporters.com/ekiti-teachers-recruitment-2019-outcry-govt-bills-applicants-test/

Despirado121:
Big Brother Naija 2018 star, Ifu Ennada, has tasked organisers of Big Brother Naija 2019 ‘Pepper Dem’ edition to have the housemates do a task showing the evils of xenophobia.

Her statement followed renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa where three persons were gruesomely killed, Igbere TV reports.

The reality TV star said on Instastories on Tuesday that if the organisers of Big Brother Naija cannot have the housemates do a task on xenophobia, the show should take a 24-hour break to show solidarity with Nigerians.

“BBNaija can you get the housemates to do a task showing the evils of #XenophobicAttacks?

“You make a ton of money from us, so this is the least you can do. If you can’t do this, I suggest you go on a 24hrs break,” she said.

Ifu Ennada, a native of Abia State, was among the 20 housemates for the 2018 Big Brother Naija reality TV show.

She received a nomination in the Best Young Actor category at the Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2016 for her role in movie, O-Town.

http://igberetvnews.com/961375/ifu-ennada-tells-big-brother-naija-to-take-24-hour-break-over-xenophobia/

plaindealer:
Mother and Child Hospital.

Antoeni:
I have decent Nigerian and Ghanaian friends who have lived in South Africa forever. They have NEVER been attacked by anyone. Matter of fact the attacks don't get to where they live and do their businesses. It seems these attacks always happen in some specific locations and neighborhoods where crime, drug cartels and people involved in other vices live and ply their trade. The question I keep asking myself is what are some Nigerians doing in those crime infested hoods?

The xenophobic South Africans say their neighborhoods were peaceful and free of crimes and gangsterism before the drug cartels and other criminal elements moved in. According to them, they engage in xenophobic killings in retaliation every time a South African is killed in drug related clashes or other criminal activities which they believe are orchestrated by foreigners. They always claim that their wicked actions are a retaliation for some indiscretion perpetrated by shady foreigners mostly of Nigerian origin.

The resentment is so serious that even the police and some government officials aid and abet xenophobia. So I ask again, what are Nigerians always doing around those neighborhoods. Can't they move into more decent hoods where these crimes and vices are not common? What is the attraction in a place where your life and property are not safe?

Ziel20:
If only all Nigerians will come out in one accord and storm Shorprite with wreckless abandon.

By the time they loose good worth millions they'll call their countrymen to order.


Rubbish

Despirado121:
Former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has condemned the recent Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

Recall Igbere TV reported earlier that properties includings cars which belong to Nigerians in the country, was set on fire by South Africans. Shops belonging to Nigerians was also looted by South Africans as captured in a viral video.

President of the Nigeria Union South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, had said that recent attacks began on Sunday morning in Jeppestown area of Johannesburg.

Mr Olubajo said in a statement on Monday that the mob “looted several shops that were around the vicinity suspected to be owned by foreign nationals.”

Reacting to the development on his Twitter page, Murray-Bruce said;

“I am saddened by the stories and videos coming out of South Africa.

“I’ve also read reports that the Nigerian embassy in South Africa denied entry to Nigerians who visited to register their displeasure.

“These incidences are unfortunate. Our citizens deserve better!.”

http://igberetvnews.com/958378/nigerians-deserve-better-ben-bruce-on-recent-xenophobic-attacks-in-south-africa/

OndoFirstBorn:
Davido is set to break the Internet as he visits the family of his long time girlfriend, Chioma for a proper Introduction.

Davido, who posted a group photo on Twitter, captioned the photo "First of all Introduction" with wedding and champagne emoji at the end.

Fans have taken to his account to congratulate the A-list artist on the new development.


https://twitter.com/iam_Davido/status/1168647800663547910?s=19[/quote]this is great...really happy for the babe

his baby mamas can move on now

etcsines:
The Niger State Police Command has paraded one Bose Isaac for selling an abducted baby boy for N300,000.

The suspected child trafficker was planning her escape at the time of her arrest following a missing person complaint made by the father of the victim, Gambo Shua’ibu of Cikin-Gari village on August 24.

Niger state Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Abubakar said the suspect was arrested by a team of policemen attached to the Kagara Division. According to him, Bose Isaac confessed to abducting the boy and taking him to a woman in Ogun State who promised to give her the sum of N300,000 in return.

The suspect who claimed that she needed the money to sort out “family problems" said the buyer is yet to fulfill her own side of the bargain.

“I abducted and sold the little boy for N300,000 to a woman in Ogun State, who was desperate to have a child of her own,” she told Punch.

Asked why she sold another person’s child, she said, “It was the work of the devil and poverty in the land that made me find myself in this hopeless situation.”

The Police spokesperson further added that police is working tirelessly to arrest the buyer of the abducted boy while concluding its investigation to arraign the suspected trafficker in court.

source: https://www.titiloyeblog.com/2019/09/woman-arrested-for-selling-kidnapped.html

OEPHIUS:
https://www.thepledge.ng/why-sanwo-olus-hos-sacked-vis-boss-gbolahun-toriola/

Metrixnews:
A group, World Igbo Congress (WIC) at the weekend conferred on the Minority leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe the award of Nma Agha Ndigbo (sword) in Houston, Texas United States, ABN TV reports.

The 2019 prestigious Distinguished Service Award our correspondent gathered is in recognition of the lawmaker's courage, consistency and the defence of rule of law and the people's rights in democracy.

The leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu had earlier threatened to attack Igbo leaders sighted anywhere around the world after the attack of former senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/09/abaribe-defies-nnamdi-kanus-threat-receives-award-in-united-states/

BleedingPen:
http://saharareporters.com/2019/08/29/n17-billion-fraud-14-girls-found-locked-civil-servants-room-says-icpc

Olusharp:
According to the latest report, the All Progressive Congress APC has shifted the Primary Election in Bayelsa state to 3rd and 4th of September.

The report was confirmed via a statement issued on Friday by the party’s spokesperson, Issa Onilu, who disclosed that the postponement is in deference to a court order.

A part of the statement released read, “In deference to a court order, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the date for the Bayelsa governorship primary to Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4, September 2019.”

https://zapgist.com.ng/2019/08/31/apc-shifts-primary-election-in-bayelsa-to-3rd-and-4th-of-september/

Lukgaf:
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked: What is the ruling on congratulating people on the occasion of the Hijri new year, and how should one reply to a person who offers congratulations?

He replied:

If someone offers you congratulations, then respond to him, but do not initiate such greetings. This is the correct view concerning this matter. So if a person says to you, for example, “Happy New Year”, then you can say, “May Allaah make it a good and blessed year for you.” But you should not initiate such a greeting, because I do not know of any report that the salaf [early generations of Islam] congratulated one another on the occasion of the new year, rather the salaf did not regard the first of Muharram as the first day of the new year until the caliphate of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him.

Shaykh ‘Abd al-Kareem al-Khudayr said concerning offering congratulations on the occasion of the hijri new year:

Praying for another Muslim in general terms, in phrases that are not meant as a kind of ritual on special occasions such as Eid, is acceptable, especially if what is meant by this greeting is friendship and to show a friendly face to one’s fellow Muslim. Imaam Ahmad (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “I do not initiate the greeting but if someone greets me I return the greeting, because responding to the greeting is obligatory. But being the first to offer congratulations is neither Sunnah nor forbidden.

Source: https://islamqa.info/en/21290

Elchicolo:
A relative of one of the Ahmadu Bello University students kidnapped on Abuja-Kaduna road on Tuesday has reacted to the claim by the police that the captives were rescued.

On Wednesday, the Kaduna police command said the three students were released by their abductors after much pressure but did not say a ransom was paid.

“The Command wishes to state that, on the said date, August 26, at about 18:50hrs, armed men in military uniform intercepted some commuters near Masari village along Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, opened fire on the vehicles, in the process kidnapped six persons,” a statement issued by Yakubu Sabo, the command’s public relations officer, read.

“Due to the prompt response of the Police and other security agents to the scene, three people were later released by the hoodlums due to intensive combing within the general area.”

Bashir Ahmad, personal assistant to the president on new media, shared a report quoting the police claim, this elicited a reaction from Sadiq Ango, a Twitter user, who said the police lied and that it took the families 48 hours of negotiations and payment of ransom before the students were released.

https://www.thecable.ng/police-lied-we-paid-ransom-on-three-abu-students

Ctorch:
Oshiomhole Powerless, Empty, Only Has The Title Of ‘National Chairman’ -Tanko Yakassai


Kaduna – Worried by the lack of respect accorded to leaders of various political parties in the country, the vocal elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai has advised that powers should be given back to the elected party leaders.

Speaking with Independent, Alhaji Yakassai urged that political parties in the country must be reformed, be oriented through ideologies, programmes of what they want to do for the people so that people will begin to appreciate and respect them.

Yakassai said this can only be achieved if power is given back to elected party leaders.
According to him, “Powers of political parties must be returned to the members of the party”.

“You cannot rise to the position of even a messenger in a political party at the state or national level without the blessings or nod of your governor or the president”.
The elder statesman who frowned at the rate at which party leaders are being disrespected, blamed former President Olusegun Obasanjo whom he said, was responsible for whittling down the powers of elected party leaders and their structure.

This, as it is known, has led to the party chairmen across all platforms and at the various tiers; ward, local, state and national levels, to their being unable to control and direct the affairs of the various political parties.

“Obasanjo who made himself the leader of the party, also made governors, leaders of the party in their respective states and this has continued till now.
“You cannot become a messenger, chairman or even a secretary of the party, without the blessing of either your governor or the president. So, the party members, rather than respect party leaders, give their alleigance to the president or governors whom they feel are the only people they need.

“The first thing we should do, is to take back that power and return it to leaders of the party. With that, party members would respect their party leaders, attend meetings and this would give the party a direction and, the members sense of belonging.
Yakassai, who took a swipe at the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole said, “Oshiomhole as the APC National Chairman, cannot make you, even a member of the State House of Assembly.
“He has only the name of National Chairman. He has no powers, he s empty, the partymen know that their party leaders are empty.

“But, if Buhari says you should be this or that, automatically, you will be so, and this also applies to states where the state governors also call the shots”, Yakassai lamented.

https://www.independent.ng/oshiomhole-powerless-empty-only-has-the-title-of-national-chairman-tanko-yakassai/?utm_source=&utm_medium=facebook

Dorischuks:
The Police in Kebbi have arrested a wife, Auta Dogo, for allegedly conspiring with two others to kill her husband, Abdullahi Shaho.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Garba Danjuma, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.

The police commissioner said that the suspects allegedly conspired with her former in-laws to kill her husband.

Danjuma said: “One Auta Dago conspired with her former father-in-law Garba Hassan and brother-in-law Garba Sahabi to allegedly kill her present husband in the bush.”

According to him, the suspect, who resides in Sabongari village in Bagudo Local Government of the state, allegedly confessed to conspiring to kill Shaho of Tungar Bature village to enable her go back to her former husband, Idris Garba.

One of the suspects told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that they attacked and killed Shaho in the bush using machete and stick.

The police commissioner said all the suspects had been arrested and would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.



https://thickmatch.com/police-arrest-wife-allegedly-conspiring-former-laws-kill-husband/

Sportdab:
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez has arrived in Italy to seal his transfer to Inter Milan today, MySportDab reports.

It marks a fresh start for Sanchez and brings to an end a torrid 18 months at United.

Representatives from both clubs have been working on a deal for over a month and finally a breakthrough arrived earlier this week.

However, that Sanchez will still be United's second-highest earner despite being on loan to Inter.

It is understood that the 30-year-old pockets an eye-watering £400,000 a week, before bonuses, at United after signing from Arsenal last January.

Inter have agreed to pay close to £4.5million of the Chile international's £21m annual salary, meaning United will have to subsidise a significant portion of his wages.

Watch Video;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/08/man-utd-star-alexis-sanchez-arrives.html

Nollyzonenews:
The 32-year-old Nigeria forward is set to revive his career in the Belgian second division.

Belgian First Division B club Westerlo have announced Emmanuel Emenike is close to joining the club as a free agent.

The former West Ham striker, who last played a competitive match in October 2017, is currently training with Bob Peeters’ side.

Emenike spent the second half of the 2017-18 season on loan at Las Palmas but he never made an appearance due to a knee injury which ruled him out for the entire campaign.

After missing out on the 2018-19 season, the former Spartak Moscow star is hoping to revive his career at Westerlo, who sit at the summit of the Belgian second-tier table.

“A new face in training this morning! KVC Westerlo is in conversation with Emmanuel Emenike. In anticipation of a possible agreement, he is already training with our team,” the club tweeted.


Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/08/27/32-year-nigeria-forward-emenike-close-to-joining-westerlo/

Drinokrane:
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed its earlier interim forfeiture order on Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s assets, including funds in four banks, granted to the Federal Government, Igbere TV reports.

The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) had on July 14 taken temporary possession of several property allegedly owned by Nwaoboshi, including accounts in Zenith, Access, UBA and Sterling Banks.

Nwaoboshi represents Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo had on July 5 ordered the interim forfeiture of the assets.

The judge, however, on Monday set aside his earlier order following a motion filed on July 11 by Nwaoboshi’s lawyer, Robert Clarke.

Nwaoboshi, the Zenith Bank, Access Bank, United Bank of Africa and Sterling Bank are joined as the 1st to the 5th respondents respectively in SPIP’s ex-parte application.

http://igberetvnews.com/935747/court-vacates-forfeiture-order-on-senator-nwaoboshis-assets/

Victni:
Watch Video:
Source: https://www.gistvic.com/2019/08/fatal-accident-as-soldier-man-gets.html

ValCon888:
In as much as Nigeria may be liable, I do not think the judgment is fair. Telling a country to pay $9.6 bn as 'future profit' for work that has not been done is quite reckless and irresponsible from the judge.

If it was a Nigerian company against the British government the judge would never give such an award of almost $10bn.

If Brexit is giving them headache, they should face the EU or Trump and stop targeting defenceless 3rd world countries with stupid, reckless, and senseless judgments.

We must resist this at all cost.

State001:
The Presidency has reacted to the plan by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to attack President Muhammadu Buhari in Tokyo, Japan, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV had reported that IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, gave an order for his members to attack the Nigerian leader who is participating in the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development.

Kanu in a letter obtained by Igbere TV, had written to his Imperial Majesty of the most esteemed and revered throne of Chrysanthemum, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, informing him of the plan.

He said the IPOB will not only disgrace but also arrest President Muhammadu Buhari who allegedly died long ago in January 2017 and buried in Saudi Arabia.

According to him, IPOB planned campaign of public arrest of the “impostor” in Tokyo is directed at Jubril Al-Sudani “the fake President of Nigeria”, not Buhari who he said died long ago in January 2017 and buried in Saudi Arabia.

“The Japanese authorities we know are best placed to unravel and confirm the true identity of Jubril”, Kanu stated.

Members of the IPOB were seen flying into Japan from different part of the world, ahead of the President’s arrival, in exclusive photos obtained by Igbere TV on Monday.

Reacting, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDComm), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the plan to attack Buhari in Japan by IPOB was not only careless, but disrespectful.

Dabiri-Erewa, who spoke on Monday in an exclusive interview with Lagos FM, threatened to be be ruthless on IPOB members if they dare carry out their threat.

“The call to attack President Buhari in Japan by Nnamdi Kanu is not just careless but also disrespectful to the core. Who does he think he is? If his group tries anything in Japan, I personally will take it upon myself to see that they are dealt with this time around.

“We are yet to forgive them on the assault on Senator Ike Ekweremmadu (in Germany) and they are planning to disrupt the President’s visit in Japan”, she stated.


http://igberetvnews.com/934851/plan-attack-buhari-japan-ipob-just-careless-disrespectful-presidency/

universaltv:
Popular actress Yvonne Jegede looks radiant as she step out in a gorgeous short dress smiling as she celebrates her 36th birthday in style.

Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria on the 25th of August, 1983. She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria before processing to the University of Cyprus, where she graduates with a Bachelor's degree in International Relations. Happy birthday to her!!!

See More below

Gist From Praizenews ; http://www.praizenews.com/yvonne-jegede-step-out-in-cleavage-barring-short-dress-to-celebrates-her-36th-birthday/

Gossipninja:
Watch the videos
https://zenithnaija.com/zlatan-ibile-sweeps-a-lady-on-a-date-with-the-help-of-a-n750k-designer-bag-pix/

Made4NaijaM4N:
Big brother naija gedoni and khafi Seen trying to make out Under The Duvet Again. BBNaija’s housemates turn lovers, gedoni and khafi, were caught on camera last night. Here is the video below

Watch video

source :

https://www.made4naija.com/bbnaija-gedoni-and-khafi-seen-on-camera-trying-to-make-out-again/

Tetehjewels:
A Nigerian in Uk who happens to be an amateur photographer in London decided to send a DM to Mikes wife. Mike Edwards is currently in the Big brother house in Nigeria as one of the contestants.

Humility and simplicity seems to be a trademark of the Edwards family because this Nigerian lady could not stop talking about how humble Mikes wife is despite being a celebrity.

Mood after meeting with a world champion Olympian @shakesdrayton


Y’all can put respect on my name now ha.Yeah Mike’s wife is a celebrity, I sent her a dm 2day nd we met 2day . Y’all had to see how she was relating with me like an old friend she hasn’t seen in ages.

Here is the Lady

lagosmp3:
A big Python was killed by hunter at Osogbo.. As Seen on Facebook page of Sunday Olayemi.

His caption

Omooba77:
Four suspected kidnappers who reportedly collected N3.5m, a carton of schnapps, 30 litres of palm oil and 10 tubers of yam before their victims were released have been arrested .

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this on Wednesday .



The kidnappers were reported to have abducted three persons in Ode-Omi in the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State — a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states — on the eve of the last Eid-el Adha.



The victims who were later freed by their captors after allegedly collecting the items and N3.5m were siblings Bamidele Adams and Jelili Adams; and another individual who is a son of the Chief Imam of Ode-Omi, Abdulazeez Sanni.

Oyeyemi, in a statement, wrote, “Four of the kidnappers who abducted the three people, including the son of chief imam at Ode-Omi in Ijebu waterside on Salah day, have been arrested this morning by the police.”

Oyeyemi said operatives of anti-kidnapping unit of the Police Command had laid an ambush for the kidnappers since the incident happened.

“They were planning to relocate from the creeks. On Wednesday, we surrounded them and laid ambush for them.

“We allowed them to enter their vehicle and as they attempted to leave, we rounded them up and arrested them with their guns and other ammunition.”

When asked whether the suspects were the ones that collected the N3.5m and other items, the PPRO said “it is possible they are the ones who collected yam, oil, and money, among others.”


https://punchng.com/police-nab-kidnappers-who-took-yam-schnapps-palm-oil-as-ransom/