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Video:How MKO Personally Drove Abiola Babes For Hours In Zambia


Down memory lane: How MKO personally drove Abiola Babes for three and half hours in Zambia.

Watch video below:


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Obaseki should go and apologise to Tinubu If he really wants to win.

He should seek for Tinubu blessings because he is the one that pulls the shot in all these states.

Uwa’s Pastor paid us N1.5 Million to kill her because she is pregnant for him – suspect alleges
One of the suspects arrested and detained over Uwaila Omozuwa’s Rape and death has accused Uwa’s Pastor of being responsible for her death.
According to a Journalist, Ayo Ademokoya, the suspect allegedly confessed that Uwa had gotten pregnant for the RCCG clergy and refused to abort it, as against his order. This made him contract the hoodlums whom he paid 1.5million, as planned together with his wife, to have her killed so as to cover up his sins.
He said: “The arrested suspect Mr Chibuzo confessed to DSS that, it was the RCCG pastor that paid them 1.5 million naira to kill the year one UNIBEN student. According to our source, the pastor impregnated the girl and asked her to abort the baby, but the girl refused.
“So, the made arrangement for them to meet at their usual hangout spot which is the church, that was where the pastor set her up. He paid some hoodlums 1.5million and told them where to meet the girl.”
“So, instead of seeing the pastor in the church, The girl met the hoodlums. After hitting her head with fire extinguisher, the hoodlums decided to have a taste of her before she died, so, they took their turns. The pastor did that to cover his sins but it has backfired.
“Both the pastor and his wife are on the run because they planed dastardly act together!”, Ayo Ademokoya reported.


https://www.nasoweseeamonline.com/2020/06/11/uwas-pastor-paid-us-n1-5-million-to-kill-her-because-she-is-pregnant-for-him-suspect-alleges/

Edo State: I bought kiss Condom but only use one out of it.


Man reacts angrily in Benin.


https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=864402597386475&id=475203649639707&anchor_composer=false

Breaking Ondo Youths commission road on behalf of the Governor..

According to the youths, they commissioned the road 'due to the busy schedule of the Governor'.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZGZY0l3S7U

Source: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=864598924033509&id=475203649639707&anchor_composer=false

Ray Hushpuppi (born Raymond Igbalodely on June 14) also called “Aja Puppi” a.k.a Aja 4, is a Malaysian International fraud gangster.

Hushpuppi is best known for the luxurious lifestyle he lives both at home and abroad. The young man has a taste for good things as he is highly fashionable.
Hushpuppi reviewed that he used to be a heavy gambler. One of the most favoured ways of betting was playing online casinos in Nigeria, Hushpuppi has revealed.

The pictures he shares on his social media handles show the kind of life he lives as he believes highly in living large and having fun to the fullest. He scams others of their hard earned money for his luxurious lifestyle.


Also, it's not a secret that he buys the most expensive drinks (worth up to millions of Naira) in clubs. One time, in Quilox Club, it was reported that this party lover spent 11m Naira!
Ray prefers Gucci's clothes and shoes, and he can cartainly afford them. So clearly, he must have billions of Naira at his disposal from his proceed of crime.

https://www.informationng.com/2017/06/read-full-biography-net-worth-lagos-big-boy-hushpuppi.html

Nigeria did not make the list of top 13 African countries with the best roads in Africa as Namibia ranked first

- Seychelles, Eswatini, and Cape Verde ranked 11th, 12th and 13th respectively on the list

- South African is number six, while Senegal and Kenya made the seventh and eighth positions

African countries with the best roads according to 2019 WEF Quality of Road Infrastructure has been published by Africa Facts Zone.

Namibia led the top 13 countries on the continent that can boast of good roads. Egypt, a country that has been making recent lists for other social amenities, took the second position.

Others in the top five position on the list are Rwanda, Morocco, and Mauritius. Countries like Kenya, Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, and Tanzania also made the cut.

Below is the full list of the top 13:

1. Namibia

2. Egypt

3. Rwanda

4. Morocco

5. Mauritius

6. South Africa

7. Senegal

8. Kenya

9. Tanzania

10. Algeria

11. Seychelles

12. Eswatini

13. Cape Verde


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IPOB, SELF-PROCLAIMED JEWS, USING CHRISTIANITY TO WAGE WAR AGAINST THE NIGERIAN STATE
The Presidency wishes to draw the attention of all citizens and the international community to a most misleading campaign spearheaded by the so-called Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) using false allegations of persecution of Christians against the Nigerian State.
A very deep and wide investigation by an agency of the Nigerian government, working with international partners have made us become aware that there are two, interconnected campaigns being run concurrently by the IPOB in this regard.
Both are using the cover of Christianity – and calling for a US Special Envoy to be appointed to stop the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria. But the real purpose is to drive a wedge between the Nigeria government and its US and UK/European allies.
IPOB leadership of course self-proclaims as “Jewish,” a position not shared by the generality of the members.
For reasons of convenience, he claims to have an interest in the welfare of Christians – but this is a ruse: the case for independence, the leader believes, is strengthened by “proving” the government of Nigeria is “autocratic”, engaged in a “silent slaughter” of their own citizens along religion and ethnic lines – and that therefore the only viable option for the unique religious and ethnic minority is a sovereign Biafra separate from Nigeria.
Nigerians and the international community are advised to be wary of this divisive campaign, which available evidence shows is being funded with a monthly spending of $85,000 USD since October 2019, with no records of the source of this largesse.
The campaign consists of producing articles in the names of the alleged Christian NGOs’ leaders (of campaign groups created at the time this PR contract with a US lobbying firm was signed) and letters to and from members of Congress to the White House.
Unfortunately, some Members of Congress have clearly been persuaded there is indeed a “Christian persecution” underway in Nigeria – and do so quoting the campaign – and they are known to be taking up the case directly with the White House to appoint the special envoy.
The American charity secured a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and has made presentations to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom.
There is also a UK and European angle of the Campaign, which is more opaque than its US sister campaign – given there is less legal requirement for public filings – but what is known of this at the moment is that their Budget is sufficient to hire four PR firms in the UK, Belgium, France and the US (the latter additional to the above).
They have founded an “NGO/Charity” and a linked web-based campaign named “Stop the Silent Slaughter” which is well designed and complete with video “evidence”-completely concocted.
Members of the alleged Christian NGO have had multiple Op-Ed articles in conservative news websites promulgating their message of a “Christian Genocide”. Some of those articles have also been used as “evidence” in the sister US campaign.
Two of those conservative news websites were co-founded by the owner of the UK PR firm they have hired to generate their publicity as well as an OP-Ed article in the name of a British MP who may have been convinced by their campaign under false pretences.
They have secured additional coverage in France, EU and Germany.
They secured a MPs debate on the “Christian Genocide” in the House of Commons in which staff member of the UK PR was referenced as the “private secretary” to the leader of the UK-based Charity.
It is clear from all of the above that the IPOB’s extraordinarily and dubiously well-funded campaign in the US and UK/Europe is misusing the issue of the welfare of Christians purely to further their own political ends, and it seeks to damage inter-religious dialogue in Nigeria as well as to damage the international reputation of Nigeria.
Nigerians and the international community are hereby advised to ignore this campaign as they have disregarded similar past campaigns originated by this group which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the Nigerian State.
International groups and societies are welcome to send representatives to Nigeria and give a lie to the false claims made by these terrorist groups who are duping them of their money and involving them in conduct and activities disguised to destroy the harmonious relationships existing between their home countries and Nigeria.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
June 7, 2020

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2631728833707858&id=1636468759900542&anchor_composer=false

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The Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has described as fake, a letter purportedly written on his behalf by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Nelson Ayewoh.

The letter, which started circulating on the various social media platforms since Sunday morning, was allegedly written by the Clerk on Omo-Agege’s behalf to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu.

Omo-Agege, according to the discredited letter, allegedly urged the EFCC boss to commence investigation on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over allegations of corruption levelled against him.

The National Assembly is currently probing allegations that the Interim Management Committee of the NDDC, allegedly mismanaged N40bn in three months and had demanded written explanations from Akpabio, whose Ministry supervises the activities of the intervention agency.

But Omo-Agege, through a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, on Sunday, denied asking the Senate Clerk to write any letter to the EFCC Chairman.

Describing the document as fake, the DSP insisted that he never instructed the Clerk or any other person to contact the EFCC to investigate any individual.
Part of the statement read, “The attention of the Office of the Deputy President of the Senate has been drawn to a letter dated 7th May, 2020, purportedly written by the Clerk of the Senate acting on behalf of the Office of Deputy President of the Senate requesting the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate and monitor the Honourable Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and one other.

“This Office hereby states that the said letter is false, fake, malicious, mischievous and vexatious.

https://punchng.com/n40bn-scandal-i-didnt-ask-efcc-to-probe-akpabio-says-omo-agege/

Senator Christopher Ekpenyong represents Akwa Ibom North West in the 9th Senate on the plank of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The former deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, in this interview speaks on many national issues, how Nigeria has fared 21 years into civil rule, the nation’s economy and the situation of the Niger Delta region among others.

This is 21years of Nigeria’s return to civil rule. In your assessment where are we?

Nigerians of good conscience have to evaluate each administration on what they have done to sustain the democratic government. It is not how many years but what each administration has done to improve standard of living, job creation, poverty eradication, good roads and transportation system, food sufficiency, quality and functional education, etc. For me, we had 16 years of effective democratic rule by the party I belong to, that is the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. But then Nigerians said they wanted change. And when the All Progressive Congress, APC, government took over power they promised us that we were going to be taken to the next level. We are still looking forward to getting to that next level.

In terms of improving the economy, they told us that they were going to make sure that the exchange rate component, dollar to naira rate is reduced. People were thinking that magic would be done by President Muhammadu Buhari but unfortunately their hope was dashed because as at today naira is exchanging for nearly 500 naira to one dollar in the black market. They said PDP was borrowing too much, and today Nigeria is still borrowing, and even more.

Now the president is seeking approval for a fresh loan of $5.5billion from international development banks and financial institutions, the IMF, World Bank African Development Bank and the Islamic Bank to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic. So what has changed?

Nigeria is still a mono-product economy, that is why we are always borrowing. It is surprising. Surprising in the sense that we had thought that with the emergence of the APC Government and the change they promised Nigerians that issues of diversification of the economy would have been put into practice, that the Agriculture sector, solid minerals sector would have been vigorously pursued, that corruption would have been a thing of the past. We were told that if we didn’t fight corruption, corruption would destroy us, but it looks to me like the president has allowed corruption to fight back. And today we see cases of some individuals, when they were in the PDP and served as administrators of either states or government institutions, they were alleged to have misappropriated or mismanaged resources, but when they move to the ruling APC they become angels. Is that a proper thing? It is a food for thought. And we don’t even know how long it will take the EFCC to investigate such individuals.

Yes, it is 21years of democracy, how effective has the practice been ? Democracy is defined as government of the people, for the people and by the people. So let us look at the level of inclusion by this government. Has this government included all sections of the country or is there derailment of the consideration on nepotism?

I believe that Nigeria belongs to all of us, so we must ensure that there is no section that is denied the right of participation in nation building. Obasanjo did well during his administration. Jonathan, my brother also did well. Obasanjo even gave Secretary to the Government of the Federation slot to Akwa Ibom State. Since this government came I am yet to see somebody who is from this section of the country that is in the kitchen cabinet of the president.

Also, a lot of people thought former president Jonathan didn’t know what he was doing on the problem of Boko Haram; and that president Buhari would deal with Boko Haram insurgency the same way he dealt with Maitatsine when he was a military head of state. But today Boko Haram has overrun the resources of the nation.



All said and done, 21years of democracy is better than being in 21years of dictatorship. In a democratic government the freedom of speech must be properly practised or allowed.

For those of us that believe in the doctrine of pure democracy, the views of the elected and the non elected should be respected.

I am happy that we have reached 21years of democracy, and we will continue because it is the best form of government. In a democratic process people change those who run the affairs of the nation based on their philosophy or ideals. So if the ideals of this APC government do not take Nigeria to the next level they promised Nigerians we will look for alternative, that means we will return to the PDP in 2023.

What do you think could be done to salvage the economy of the country?

We need the right people to re-position our economy instead of putting square pegs in round holes. Because of political sentiment we always throw away our best brains like Okonjo Iweala that could help re-position the economy. And the president must be someone who is focused and able to chart a direction for the nation. So the president should to tell us, where are we going in education, Agriculture, industry, etc? We have not seen that happening yet. He is supposed to give us direction where to go.

Nigerian government must be honest and holistic in its approach in ensuring that during the post COVID-19 era we are be able to re-position our economy. And the diversification of our economy is important. Agriculture is important. Also, we have to define mining, and not to continue to talk about the hypothesis of mining everyday. We must in practice ensure that mining is conducted and the proceeds brought to the national coffers instead of depending only on crude oil and VAT.

So we should think of the gold in Zamfara, the Tin Ore in Plateau state; the Uranium in Borno. We must also ensure that we start now to harvest the Bitumen that was found in Ondo for many years. Also we must ensure that states are given the opportunity to develop at their own pace. For instance Akwa Ibom wants to develop its seaport, why are you not giving it the authority? A state wants to build a refinery you don’t give them the opportunity. All they are doing is killing the desires of any state that wants to get up, it is wrong. States must be encouraged by the Federal Government.

In America, the Federal government intervenes based on quantum of jobs that they are doing. But in our situation everything is being handled by the centre. The centre is taking charge of Agriculture, Health, and that is why we are unable to handle COVID-19 pandemic. If we had allowed the states to develop their healthcare system ranging from Primary Health Care centers, while we are fighting community infractions on this COVID-19, people would have gone to their Primary Health Care centers to be tested, to be educated.

There should be diversification. Apart from diversifying the economy the Federal government should devolve power with corresponding resources. Allow the states to generate the money and bring part of the money they generated to the centre. The centre should just manage few things, like Foreign Affairs, the Army, and then in managing Education, federal government should prescribe the form, how it should look like, the minimum standard that each state should develop educationally.

The essence of government is to provide security, food, and opportunities for the citizens. Security is not about marching the Army against criminal elements, security is about knowing how many people you are governing. I thought that by now this Government led by President Buhari would have have conducted a true census.

By World Bank projection, we are about 220 million people in 2020. Where are they situated? The demographic entities of Nigeria should be well established to know bonafide Nigerian citizens. From there we should be able to know how many are educated, what are they doing? How many are farmers, what kind of farming are they doing? What is their income? Then for those that are unemployed, what do we do to mitigate their suffering? It would have been very easy for you to give palliatives like what we are doing now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And how can you for instance give palliative like we are doing today to people you don’t know, and the population you don’t have?

As a prominent leader in this country, do you agree with the opinion that without crude oil, there will be nothing like Nigeria?

I think we should have learned our lessons from what has just happened in this Coronavirus pandemic; the more reason our governors should look inward and think something beyond oil. That is why I love Governor Okowa of Delta State, Wike of Rivers State, and former governor of Bayelsa who just left office, Dickson, they are always thinking of something outside oil. My own governor, Udom Emmanuel, as an investment banker has never relied on oil. He is always preaching that this oil will dry one day, so he is already thinking ahead. And I love what he is doing.

And I am believing that one day God will be so annoyed that He gave oil to the people here but they have been subjugated, marginalized in the sharing of the proceeds and, in the management of the resources. When God’s annoyance comes there will no way you can stop God. The oil resources are gotten from here, but people over there that do not suffer from the effect of acid rain, people somewhere that don’t suffer from the devastation of the environment are benefiting more from it. Look at Ogoniland, they said they were going to clean up Ogoniland since 2015. Has it been done? Has Ogoniland been cleaned? Is there any restoration of our environment? So when this whole area has been completely destroyed as a result of oil drilling, is that when they will now go? So it is a cohesion because of oil resources, it is a false marriage, where they say you must remain with me until whenever I say I am tired of you. But I say God will decide things very soon.

Recently the United States repatriated $311m of Abacha loot to Nigeria and the Federal Government listed some road projects the money will be used for. Do you agree with some prominent Nigerians that the money should have been shared among the states?

You said they listed road projects, but did they mention Calabar- Itu road? Port-Harcourt Ikot Ekpene Road, the uncompleted East-West Road? They did not. So is the President fair?

That is one of those things that we are talking about. And I am not also in support that the money should have been shared because Abacha didn’t loot from the proceeds of Kano, Abacha looted the money from oil sales. The people who suffered from the negative impact of oil exploration, acid rain as a result of flared gas, what is their benefit? So the president has to show statesmanship by ensuring that equity prevails in spreading such money that he has recouped. But then, is the Abacha loot the only one that people have looted in this country?

When Mr. President came in in 2015, he said he was going to fight corruption, that if we don’t fight corruption, corruption will destroy Nigeria, but then what happened? I think the government should define the rights of everybody, define the rights of the citizenry, the rights of the operators of government, and also provide good governance for the people.

Do you see the lessons from COVID-19 bringing about the restructuring of Nigeria’’s economy?

A lot of people are afraid of restructuring. They think that when we talk about restructuring it is to dismember Nigeria. Even if it comes to that level, why should we be afraid? The Heavens will not fall. Most nations of the world that did that like Ukraine, today are they not surviving? Ukraine came out of Russia, Republic of Croatia from Yugoslavia. So why is it that in Nigeria we are so afraid? If you want to restructure Nigeria now based on regions, some people will not allow that. For instance South-South, South-East were together before independence.

It was in 1967 that they brought the issue of state creation. And the essence of state creation was to give you strength to live your life, grow at your pace as a state. But I have not seen the states living their lives, they still carry plates to Abuja to be fed. So if we are talking about restructuring, let every state grow at its own pace using whatever available resources that it has. For instance if you can produce potato and Onions, go into such production, produce them well to grow your economy.

How would you assess the security situation in the country lately?

Well this is two months now since I came back to my state and I have enjoyed relative peace. Since the state governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel came to power in 2015 there has been peace in Akwa Ibom unlike in 2007 to the time he took over power, when you could not sleep in your house and closed your eyes.

But are you not also worried about the herdsmen attacks in some Niger Delta communities in recent times. What have representatives of the region in the Senate done about this?

Those of us from the South South, South East regions have been talking about that. Initially, before the emergence of COVID-19, the issue of farmers/Herdsmen was in the front burner, and that had precipitated the formations of the regional security apparatus where the West came out with Amotekun, and the South East were thinking of something. The South South governors also met and were planning of something about establishing regional security. That was at the level of governorship.

But whether we like it or not we have to sit down and talk about Nigeria. We are saying people should not take us for a ride. You see, it is one thing to be in the Senate talking about how to make laws for good governance, but the issue is that we make these laws but if the implementation is faulty, what should be done? What should be done is that we should sit down and think about our marriage, our affinity, our consanguinity. Is there any love still existing? Or has the love collapsed?

So it will be absolutely wrong for herdsmen or anybody,in whatever guise herdsmen come to the South South states and attack the unsuspecting citizens. I don’t think we will fold our hands and close our eyes and be subdued, we won’t, we will resist it.

What challenges do you face in engaging people of your constituents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Serious one. The challenges are enormous. When I came in here on 21st of March, after I returned from a retreat in London I was told to go on self Isolation. (The retreat that took me out, I was not even paid the Duty Travelling Allowance but People would be thinking you went there to enjoy) And I asked myself ,where should I go on self isolation? Should I go to my House in Lagos which I built in 1990; or should I go to Akwa Ibom, my home where I was elected as a Senator ? And the answer was yes that I should go to Akwa Ibom. So I flew in.

Actually I thought that I would go back to Abuja, before the federal government had declared a lockdown. The state government also announced a lockdown. So while I was here I received so many phone calls , text messages from my constituents, I had to think of what to do to assist them. Mind you I went through two elections, first election on 19 February 2019 and then the second one was on 25th January 2020. And I said let me use the opportunity to again to show gratitude to my people.

And I asked the leadership of each of the 10 local governments to provide one person per ward for me to impact on their lives and that was done. So I went to bank and borrowed money. I gave one hundred thousand naira to one person per ward. We have 108 wards. And told them that the money is for them to use to start up venture like poultry. I even demonstrated to them practically with chicks.

And in April I said okay, let me repeat the gesture. So I asked the leadership of the wards to send me one person again, and they did, and this time it was held at the Ikot Ekpene hall and I gave them N100,000 each. Even those who could not come there, they were directed to come to my Hotel Eemjm and sign for the one hundred thousand. So I have been able to touch my constituents. The lock-down as a result of COVID-19 really caused serious hardship on the economic life of the people especially people that make a living on daily basis.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/why-are-nigerians-afraid-of-a-break-up-senator-ekpenyong/?fbclid=IwAR3NmF58GWXz6cqcSUIr7A2AuwqPVSsPzSchERhAyg52l1jXNqxj24BleB8


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SOME top officials of Ebonyi State Government have tested positive to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

This is as the state government on Thursday expressed worry over the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the state, which it said had climbed to 75 out of the over 3,000 sample tests conducted.

The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, who doubles as the acting Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Uchenna Orji, said that 26 COVID-19 cases had been treated and discharged, while 49 cases were still receiving treatment and were in stable condition.

Although Orji, who spoke through a statement issued in Abakaliki, had hinted that some Executive Council members had contracted the virus, did not give their names, investigation by The PUNCH revealed that a top government functionary at the Ministry of Finance and a close aide to Governor Dave Umahi had tested positive to the disease.

Umahi was said to be disturbed about “the way and manner some members of his cabinet were infected.”

According to Orji, the cabinet members, who tested positive were currently receiving treatment and were in stable condition.

Orji said in order to ensure effective contact tracing, Umahi had directed that all government offices be shut down from Thursday, June 4, 2020 and resume on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

“All civil servants shall work from their respective homes within this period, but shall leave their phones open to respond to official imperatives.

“In view of this development, the state governor passionately appeals to all sons and daughters of Ebonyi State, who are living outside the shores of the state to avoid the risk of returning to the state, as records have shown that the positive cases hitherto recorded in the state were those who returned from the epicentre states.

“The governor further pleads with our people to take seriously the NCDC COVID-19 protocol, especially all precautionary measures such as hand washing, use of hand sanitisers, use of face masks, social distancing and avoiding of crowded places, more so as we have entered into another phase of spread of COVID-19 called community transmission,” the statement read.


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The terrible state of Irepodun High School, Ipao Ekiti Ikole LGA, Ekiti State

Credit: @TrackaNG

Dear Gov @ekitistategov

This is the terrible state of Irepodun high School, Ipao, Ekiti Ikole LGA, Ekiti State

Needs: Renovation and furniture

We URGE you to direct the relevant authorities to do the NEEDFUL.
@kfayemi

#CommunityChampions

https://mobile.twitter.com/TrackaNG/status/1268803220480176129

A 22-year-old suspect has narrated his role in the kidnap of the daughter of a magistrate in Rivers State sometime in April.
Gift Tasie, was one of the hoodlums that attacked the home of the magistrate at Rumuagholu, abducted his daughter and then demanded N10m ransom.
Tasie, who is presently in the custody of the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT), said his role on the day of the attack was to act as a lookout while others stormed the magistrate’s apartment
The suspect said he took to crime because he needed to survive.
Tasie, who described himself as an orphan, said he dropped out of school after his parents’ death.
He said:
“It was because I needed to survive that made me join the gang led by Ihekazi Igwe. He initiated me into the Icelander cult group. On the day of the incident, I joined them at an agreed location at Omagwa. When I got there, Ihekazi, Ibuchi, Bright and Sampson Aaron were already on the ground with their guns. We drove to the house. I was given a machete and instructed to watch out for vigilante boys. After about an hour, they drove out with another car and inside the car was the magistrate’s daughter.
“When we got to the bush, they shared all the valuables stolen from the house. I was given N10,000 and a wrapper. I was asked to go home because I live with my sister, and if she doesn’t see me in more than 24 hours, she could raise the alarm.
“When I called them the next day, they told me that they asked the family to pay N4 million. I was waiting to be called to collect my share when Ihekazi called to say that the lady had escaped. I wanted to use my share to start a business. I am sorry, it was poverty that led me to crime.”
The attack on the magistrate’s home was carried out by five young men, including Tasie. The other suspects are still at large.
The gang robbed the victim’s house and then abducted his daughter. She later escaped from her kidnappers.
The IRT operatives, who had been investigating the matter since the invasion of the magistrate’s home, tracked Tasie to his home and arrested him.
The operatives are still on the trail of other fleeing members of the gang.

http://community.thenationonlineng.net/forum/i-was-the-lookout-says-22-year-old-arrested-over-kidnap-of-magist?fbclid=IwAR0d6UO9ga1XPgqiED1urR07442ja3XOjlm5ApNbMVy_GyGCFUUW7dHC8z0

Peter Obi's wife is from Akwaibom and she was first lady for 8 years and nobody complained in Anambra state even when she employs her own people.

This actually shows who are more tolerant to each other than all these media tolerance they are always claiming.

All through his 8 years nobody heard that Anambrarians were angry because Dame employed someone from her state.

Tribalism has eaten deep in them complaining of Akeredolu appointment because they play politics of tribe.

Tribal bigots are gradually showing themselves off in Ondo state.

SUPREMACY BATTLE: I have proof I am the custodian of Yoruba race — Oba Akinrutan, Olugbo of Ugboland



Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Frederick Akinrutan, appears to have renewed his position that he is the number one monarch in the South-West region, as he says the issue of supremacy has been settled in his favour. Akinrutan also speaks on Covid-19.

As a major player in the oil and gas industry, are you not concerned about the survival of the sector in the face of COVID-19?

Yes, I am concerned. I am concerned about the fact that the current prices of oil in the international market cannot even sustain the cost of production. I am concerned that almost all the consumer-countries of the world are on lockdown. I am concerned that consumers, local and international industries, are not working.

I am concerned that the aviation industry, also a major consumer of oil and gas, is down. There is also a restriction on human economic activities globally. Is that not a great concern? Recently, the DG of LCCI, Dr. Muda Yusuf, put the global economic loss to lockdown at trillions of dollars. In the international market, the price per barrel is less than the cost of production. I am not only concerned, but I am also disturbed.

I must not fail to commend the President. He has shown leadership and direction. It is quite commendable to see the President not politicizing such a national emergency health issue as COVID-19. It takes a man who loves his people and their welfare to be so open-minded on the issue of palliative as the President has done



and individuals on the palliative issue as commendable. In my kingdom, I also distributed food items and cash worth millions of naira to the sons and daughters of Ugboland.

What do we all do as we await a vaccine or cure for the disease?

As we await vaccine or cure eagerly, let us begin to do partial opening of the sensitive aspects of the economy, particularly the formal sector. In the formal sector, back to work protocols like social distancing, regular hand washing, wearing of face mask and avoidance of crowded places will be easy to observe. However, we should try hard to avoid the Germany experience of rise in cases during relaxation of lockdown. Our testing capacity must increase while more isolation and treatment centres must be built.

Enlightenment campaign must be localized using the traditional and religious leaders to drive it. With the several clinical trials of vaccines ongoing across the world and the recent emergency approval of Remdemsivir drug for use to treat COVID-19 in the US, I am optimistic that in no time, it will be a thing of the past. We must also encourage our local researchers so as to join Senegal and Madagascar for home-grown solutions to COVID-19.

Where do you see Nigeria after this COVID-19 pandemic?

As a natural optimist, I see a beautiful Nigeria and indeed the world after COVID-19. Although it took the world a while to bounce back after the Great Depression of 1930s, I do see the world nay Nigeria experiencing rapid recovery after COVID-19. I say this on the basis of the fact that today’s financial and economic spectrum is more technologically-driven and intellectually focused.

As for us in Nigeria, the CBN should make funds available to SMEs at a very low interest or no interest at all. The manufacturing industry and other income earning industries should be granted bail-out and tax exemption. Farming and agricultural practices must be made attractive. Cost of governance at all levels and across MDA should be reduced substantially. We should also patronize locally made goods and live less ostentatiously.

Is the dust raised among the Obas in the South-West concerning who is supreme settled?

I would have loved not to talk about this matter on a forum such as this. But because you are curious, I will say a few words. There has never been any dust raised on account of who is supreme among the Obas in the South-West.

What you have been witnessing is a drama badly rehearsed and badly staged. I say this because all the historical facts available in the local and international archives are clear on the issue of who is supreme. My style has never been that of noise making. I draw my inspiration and confidence from the numerous historical books that support my position as the custodian of the Yoruba race. None of these books was written by me.

The books were written by local and international scholars who have no pecuniary benefits in the matter. In fact, a good number of books were written long before I became king. I challenge anyone who has contrary facts to the position of Olugbo of Ugboland on this issue to come forward. I wish to tell you that all the manipulators in this matter know the truth but are adamant not to embrace it because it suits their political and economic ambitions. I would like to see how far those manipulators of history can go.

Your condolence message to Mr. President on the demise of his Chief of Staff, Malam Abba Kyari, was very elaborate. What informed it?

I have always been an admirer of someone who is dedicated, conscientious, patriotic and loyal in the discharge of his duties and to the cause of his master.

This is the story of Mallam Abba Kyari. One needs to have a disloyal and undependable partner to appreciate the worth of the man Mallam Abba Kyari. What you described as elaborate is a celebration of the uncommon hard work and trust that Mallam Abba Kyari brought to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

I beseech the Almighty Allah to grant the deceased aljanahfidau and grant the President, government of Nigeria and the deceased’s family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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If you are having a soiree and the compere mentions the name Emeka Okonkwo popularly known as E-Money, every attendee’s attention would be diverted to catch a glimpse of his fashion combinations, gait, and his dandy looks. Emeka connotes respect among all and sundry, most especially, for his financial war chest and philanthropic deeds.

The sophisticated music label executive has his hands across many business chains from music to agriculture, maritime, cargo, hospitality, procurement, transport, and oil and gas. Anywhere he saunters into, his exotic automobiles and security details are always flashy.

A few weeks ago, the Five Star Group boss was thrown off balance as the Inspector General of Police received a petition questioning E-Money’s source of income, flamboyant lifestyle, and unofficial use of Police security details.

While the investigation was ongoing, the police escort details attached to him were immediately withdrawn as he was invited for questioning. This generated mixed reactions among his fans and friends.

Immediately after the questioning, which proved him innocent, his security details were restored. Taking a new leaf, the socialite deleted all pictures showing his security details opening his car door for him on his Instagram page. He also vowed to stop posting pictures of his security details on social media.

An insider however insisted that E-Money is a law-abiding citizen and not the only one flaunting his wealth on social media as well as his security details. The insider insists that it has a political undertone.

“Some people think he would be contesting for a political post in his native state. They want to clip his growing influence before it gets out of hand. Since he threw the doors of his palatial country home in Imo open, he has become a threat to many people. The truth is that Emeka is not even delving into politics anytime soon,” the insider insisted.


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Africa is a blessed continent with a lot of creative minds from different ethnic groups. Legit.ng brings you list of the most populous ethnic groups in Africa.


Below is the list of 10 most populous ethnic groups in Africa courtesy of Africa Facts Zone

1. Hausa - 78 million

The Hausa has 78 million people in different countries.

2. Igbo - 45 million

With 45 million people, the Igbo is the second most populous ethnic group in Africa.

3. Yoruba - 44 million

Trailing the Igbo is the Yoruba tribe, which has 44 million people.

4. Oromo - 40 million

The Oromo has 40 million people.

5. Fulani - 35 million

The Fulani has 35 million ethnic group, making it the fifth most populous ethnic group in Africa.



6. Amhara - 20.2 million

The sixth most populous ethnic group in Africa is the Amhara.

7. Akan - 20 million

Akan is the seventh most populous ethnic group in Africa.

8. Somali - 20 million

Trailing the Akan is the Somali, which has 20 million people.

9. Hutu - 18.5 million

Number nine on the list is the Hutu, with 18.5 million people.

10. Ijaw - 15 million

The Ijaw is the tenth most populous ethnic group in Africa with 15 million people.

In other news, there are interesting facts about the Hausa tribe. The tribe is the largest ethnic group in Africa with 78 million people.

The Hausa language is the second most spoken indigenous language with 120 million speakers.

Those who speak the language can be found in Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Benin, Cameroon, Togo, Central African Republic, Ghana, Sudan, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Senegal, and The Gambia.



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DANGOTE WRITES OHANEZE OVER INFLUX OF ALMAJIRIS TO SOUTHERN NIGERIA.
By Wale Odunsi
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has refuted claims assertions that his company’s
trucks were being used to transport Almajiris from the Northern part of Nigeria to the
South.
His reaction was contained in a letter dated May 27 and addressed to the President
General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo.
It was released to DAILY POST Wednesday night by Emeka Attama, Nwodo’s media
assistant.
The letter entitled, ‘Allegation of illegal haulage against Dangote Industries Ltd’, was
signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Communications Officer.
Nwodo and other Southern and Middle Belt leaders recently expressed concern
about the influx of Almajiris to the Southern States.
Dangote Industries denied the “spurious and misleading allegations”, and appealed
to the public to expose those carrying out illegal haulage activities.
Dangote insisted that its trucks are permitted to transport only cement, limestone,
high grade gypsum, sugar, salt, seasoning and branded sacks/bags.
The letter urged Ohanaeze and the general public to report any Dangote truck driver
involved in such with evidence.
The company urged citizens to forward details such as truck type, content, colour,
plate number, location and if possible, photographs.
The company also released phone lines for complaints: 08131768000,
08131771111, 08131770999 and 08131771000


©Daily Post

Meet Emzor of the Household name in Pharmaceutical Industries

Meet An Igbo Businesswoman Who Is Worth 180 billion Naira.

She is Dr. Stella Chinyelu Okoli, an entrepreneur, industrialist, and a Pharmacist. She is the founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a popular pharmaceutical company that has produced drugs for over 30 years.
Stella was born in Kano State into the family of Felix Ebelechukwu and Margaret Modebelu, who are natives of Nnewi in Anambra State. She completed her primary education in 1954 at All Saint Primary School, Onitsha, before proceeding to complete her secondary school education in 1964 at Ogidi Girls Secondary School, Ogidi.
Stella attended the University of Bradford where she studied Pharmacy, and graduated in 1969. She later bagged an M.Sc certificate in Biopharmaceutical from the University of London, Chelsea College in 1971.
Before she established Emzor Pharmaceutical, Stella had worked in several pharmaceutical firms such as Pharma-Deko, Boots the Chemists Limited, and Middlesex Hospital, London.
After working in various Pharmaceutical companies and gathered relevant experiences, she started Emzor Chemists Limited as a small retail shop in Shomolu, Lagos, before it later grew to become Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd in January 1977.
Emzor Pharmaceutical has since grown to become one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria with over 50 products since its incorporation.
Dr. Stella Okoli is the fourth richest woman in Nigeria according to 2019 Forbes rating and is worth over $500 million. She came only fourth behind Folorunsho Alakija, Bola Shagaya, and Princess Fifi Ekanem Ejindu.

Some Nigerian netizens have taken to social networking platform, Twitter to remember and celebrate Nollywood legend, Sam Loco Efeeimwonkiyeke.


Prominent Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt kicked off the late actor’s celebration on Twitter yesterday.

The DJ who presumably woke up thinking about the late movie icon shared his photo and wrote,

“Rest on Sam Loco #SamLocoDay. How many retweets can this veteran get?”

Sam Loco Efe, until his death, was a renowned Nigerian comical actor and director.

Although Sam Loco died August 11, 2011, yesterday May 26, Twitter was buzzing with the hash tag “#SamLocoDay”.

While some people only shared photos of the late actor in memorial, others uploaded hilarious throwback videos of Sam Loco Efe.

Here is how some Nigerians took to twitter in celebration of the late veteran actor,

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[VIDEO] I started # RUGA in Rivers state during my time as Governor, # Wike came in and stopped it - Chubike #Amaechi


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COVID-19 Response: Anambra/Delta States Government Officials Meet Over Bridgehead Barricade[s][/s]
Officials of Governments of Anambra and Delta States met today, Tuesday, 26th May, 2020 to streamline and strategize on the barricading of Onitsha bridgehead, as part of COVID-19 response.
Recall that the government of Anambra state erected iron bars to inhibit passage of non-essential service providers.
Secretary to the government of Anambra state, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu and his Delta State counterpart, Mr Chiedu Ebie including Commissioners of police of both states, as well as task force teams from both states participated in the meeting.
At the end of the Physical meeting, the two states agreed on a number of measures including; processing points within both states, should be shifted backwards, the two states should stick to the definition of essential services provided by the presidency.
Other decisions reached are that the two states should swap personnels, among others.
Fredrick Whizer of Julius Berger Plc who was also part of the meeting said that the Federal Controller of Works had already written a letter expressing concern over the integrity of the bridge as a result of accumulation of heavy traffic on the bridge.
The two teams afterwards, jointly checked a few vehicles to ensure compliance.