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The police have sealed off the Sharks Stadium, venue of the Peoples Democratic Party convention, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed this to PREMIUM TIMES, Wednesday morning.
“Yes, we have (sealed off) the place,” Mr. Omoni said. “We are just obeying the court instruction.”
When reminded that there were two conflicting court judgments on the party convention, Mr. Omoni responded, “I don’t know what you are talking about”.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that security operatives have denied delegates, journalists entry into the stadium.
A Court in Abuja had ordered the suspension of the convention, barring police and electoral officials from the event.
Another Federal High Court in Port Harcourt had earlier ordered the PDP to go ahead with the convention.
Details later….
http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/208730-breaking-police-seal-off-pdp-convention-venue-port-harcourt.html

Been wondering myself. Thanks for asking and thanks for answering.
I urge the moderator to move this to the front page for the benefit of Nairalanders like my humble self.

Buhari go ahead and give the haters nightmare. We know them and their antics.

She is now free to have sex?

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has claimed that Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is willing to renounce Biafra in exchange for his freedom. The claim was made in a statement signed by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo. According to the statement, Kanu expressed willingness to end the separatist agitation in secret, but has continued to sound defiant in public in a bid to create and impression that he wants to be dissociated from some of the concessions so far secured by MEND in the ongoing talks aimed at resolving the current Niger Delta crisis between the Federal Government and MEND.


MEND described Kanu’s agitation for the Biafra Republic as a business venture and scam, with the IPOB leader, directors, families and cronies as beneficiaries

MEND said it was shocked at the recent spate of inflammatory statements made by Kanu and brands such as hypocritical.

“The attention of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been drawn to the recent spate of hypocritical and provocative statements issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, which purport to dissociate IPOB/Kanu from some of the concessions which have so far been secured by MEND in the ongoing talks aimed at resolving the current Niger Delta crisis between the Federal Government and MEND.

“MEND hereby uses this opportunity to inform the entire world that, following the group's ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government, Nnamdi Kanu has made it clear that he is willing to renounce Biafra in secret in exchange for his freedom.

“MEND and the Federal Government have however, flatly rejected the IPOB/Kanu hypocrisy to remain defiant in public; while accepting to secretly renounce secession,” the statement said.

On account of this, MEND urged followers of Kanu and the IPOB to make a public denunciation of Biafra, so that donors and followers harbouring the dream of a Biafra Republic that seeks an annexation of the Niger Delta region as part of its territory can embrace peace.

https://secure.saharareporters.com/2016/08/15/ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu-willing-renounce-biafra-says-mend

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has claimed that Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is willing to renounce Biafra in exchange for his freedom. The claim was made in a statement signed by MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo. According to the statement, Kanu expressed willingness to end the separatist agitation in secret, but has continued to sound defiant in public in a bid to create and impression that he wants to be dissociated from some of the concessions so far secured by MEND in the ongoing talks aimed at resolving the current Niger Delta crisis between the Federal Government and MEND.


MEND described Kanu’s agitation for the Biafra Republic as a business venture and scam, with the IPOB leader, directors, families and cronies as beneficiaries

MEND said it was shocked at the recent spate of inflammatory statements made by Kanu and brands such as hypocritical.

“The attention of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been drawn to the recent spate of hypocritical and provocative statements issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, which purport to dissociate IPOB/Kanu from some of the concessions which have so far been secured by MEND in the ongoing talks aimed at resolving the current Niger Delta crisis between the Federal Government and MEND.

“MEND hereby uses this opportunity to inform the entire world that, following the group's ongoing negotiations with the Federal Government, Nnamdi Kanu has made it clear that he is willing to renounce Biafra in secret in exchange for his freedom.

“MEND and the Federal Government have however, flatly rejected the IPOB/Kanu hypocrisy to remain defiant in public; while accepting to secretly renounce secession,” the statement said.

On account of this, MEND urged followers of Kanu and the IPOB to make a public denunciation of Biafra, so that donors and followers harbouring the dream of a Biafra Republic that seeks an annexation of the Niger Delta region as part of its territory can embrace peace.

https://secure.saharareporters.com/2016/08/15/ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu-willing-renounce-biafra-says-mend

According to a shocking revelation, a Catholic Church parish priest, has been discovered engaged in a secret marriage to two women, an act that led to his being disrobed and sacked from the priesthood.

Parishioners at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, Kakuri parish, Kaduna State, are still in shock following revelation that the parish priest, Very Reverend Father Peter Zuni, 54, was engaged in a secret marriage to two women, an act that led to his being disrobed and sacked from the priesthood.

Sunday Sun gathered that one of the wives is already late, while the surviving one who blew the whistle about three weeks ago over the secret marriage is said to be nursing a child for the embattled priest.

According to the doctrine of the Catholic Church, only unmarried men are ordained into the priesthood as they are obligated to swear to an oath of celibacy and observe perfect and perpetual service for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. This, it is believed, would enable the priests to easily remain close to Christ with an undivided heart, and dedicate themselves more freely to the service of God and the congregation.

When Sunday Sun visited the premises of the Queen of the Apostles parish, some parishioners confirmed the report, which they said was initially thought to be mere rumour.

The parishioners who spoke on condition of anonymity said they were shocked and surprised to learn of a petition to the Bishop of Kaduna Archdiocese, Bishop Ndagoso Manoso, that two women had children for their parish priest, an act considered to be an abomination and grave sin against the Catholic doctrine.

They pointed out that in order to cover up the priest’s ‘sin’ from spreading to the larger public, the Archdiocese allegedly organised a send off for the embattled priest to a remote village in Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“During the send off, the priest was not allowed to make a farewell speech, and many people refused to take photographs with him. There was little or no felicitation with him because most of the time he was seen standing aloof under a mango tree without anybody going close to him.

“Nobody can say when the priest committed the alleged sinful act. If it happened before his ordination, he wouldn’t have been ordained, so probably it was after his ordination, and you know, God does not sleep, no matter the length of cover up, one day the bubble will burst. And the bubble has burst now,” the parishioner said.

However, when Sunday Sun contacted the disrobed priest on his telephone line, and sought comments on his alleged controversial transfer from the city to a remote village, he said: “Nobody is ordained to remain and work in the city. I have spent five years as parish priest of Queen of Apostles, so I can work anywhere, city or village.”

On the allegation of his involvement in secret marriage to two women who bore children for him even as a Catholic priest, he neither denied nor confirmed the allegation. Rather he said: “I find it difficult myself to believe what people are saying about me. I will not comment on it now. I will follow due process to invite you for an interview, but I am afraid, the newspaper of the archdiocese, The Cross News, may carry this story before you.”

Rev Fr. Zuni further said he is currently based in Suleja, Niger State. But Sunday Sun gathered that parishioners were made to believe that the embattled priest was transferred to Gumel village in southern Kaduna, while he was actually sacked from the priesthood.

Unfortunately, parishioners lamented that the controversial priest’s first name, Peter, reminded them of the biblical Peter who denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed.

Archbishop in tears

When contacted, the Archbishop of Kaduna Catholic Diocese, Bishop Ndagoso Manoso also confirmed the report to Sunday Sun in his office along Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna.

Read full report here:
http://www.tori.ng/news/37720/abomination-kaduna-catholic-priest-discovered-secr.html

zid82:
Haba! I see norin bad wit da joke. He nver mentioned a name. Besides what's bad with," Rand Lover"? It only gives the model a new name. Don't be surprise the company fit go by that name. Let there be no over emphases. Frank,carry on,words spoken are never meant to hurt;in comedy world.

The name is even sexier. Lol!

The guy is a jjc. Cracking jokes has become a way of life for the Ali Babas, Basketmouths, etc

The Biafrans are not serious. Let all of them pack to the south east then we will take them serious. The idea of Biafra is selfish now as it was in the 60s. It's about the Niger Delta oil. But the Niger Deltans would rather have their own country than become minorities in Igbo Biafra.
Kanu will continue to languish in jail for his stubbornness. Even if he is released he will be re-arrested if he continues his treason.

Sai Buhari!

What a tragedy! RIP to the dead.

donbenedict:




I wonder whether there is anything like police court martial..

There is. They call it "orderly room trial".

What permit do you have to teach such course in Nigeria? EFCC must hear this!

Na yigbo! Get rich or die trying!

The 7 Division of Nigerian Army on Wednesday on Wednesday court-martialed 20 soldiers, including four officers, for various offences allegedly committed within the operational area of its Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East sub-region of the country.

Inaugurating a seven-member General Court Martial (GCM) at the Maiduguri Media Centre, the Acting General Officer Commanding of the Division, Brig-Gen. Victor Ezugwu, said that the court-martialing of the men was to achieve timely and quick dispensation of justice within the framework of the statute books.

“It is when there is justice that discipline can be achieved, also discipline is the bedrock of the militaryprofession," he noted.

Brig-Gen. Victor Ezugwu advised that it was important for the prosecution and the accused, including their defence, to be mindful of that fact, calling on them to strive to shun any antics that could result in frivolousadjournments and delays in the trial process.

He also urged the President of the panel, Brig-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi and the six other members of the court to dispense the important assignment before them in accordance with the extant laws and ensure that theiropinions on all the cases brought before them are not beclouded with bias, external pressure or by extraneous factors.

He said that the outcome of the court martial must be based on careful appreciation of all of the facts of each case and the evidence placed before the court.

To the accused, Brig-Gen. Victor Ezugwu said: “Be assured that you are all presumed innocent until this honourable court finds otherwise. Your rights to fair hearing and other fundamental human rights would be adhered to throughout this trial.”

He said that the Nigerian Army will not condone violation of the laws of armed conflict in the dischargeof constitutional responsibilities, and noted that the accused persons could subsequently appeal verdictspassed by the GCM to the Appeal and Supreme Courts.

https://secure.saharareporters.com/2016/08/10/nigerian-army-court-martials-20-soldiers-including-four-officers

kossyablaze:
Exactly.... So don't expect this thrash to hit fp.... Dedicate ur time to getting details of wat will unify us

Who cares about front page? It's only jjcs and busy bodies that struggle for Nairaland front page while Seun and his team are smiling to the bank. I have passed that stage.
Since when has joke become a threat to our unity? Or is it because it's your Tribeman that is involved?

No doubt.

kossyablaze:
Stop raising tribal dust

Tribal dust ko tribal hurricane ni.

To God that community need the Odi treatment. They must have used juju to subdue these battle ready gallant men. RIP.

Lol!

soberdrunk:
CHAI! I PITY MEN LIKE ME WAY NEVER MARRY OOO! HE BE LIKE SAY WIFE DON DEY FINISH OOO! IS THAT NOT HER BRA ON THE FLOOR?

It is o! I never even notice.

babyfaceafrica:
Nairaland does not determine elections,so he won't resign!!!

I only blame Seun for allowing these born throweys to gradually turn Nairaland into a hate forum.

wite111:
I think old age has taken over him.His brain is deteriorating.Can he just resign and allow Osinbajo to pilot the affairs of the economy?As I am talking to you now,he does not understand what economic policy is all about.He is not even worried about our naira that has lost value.We don enter one chance for Nigeria.No matter how hard paid Sahara Reporters try to protect his image,we can not be fooled.He is clueless.Simple!

People like you are a mistake.

Pls what's your opinion about this dressing?

That's my Emir!
Respect for elders, whether they are rich or poor, is as paramount among the hausa/fulani as it is among the Yorubas. If you don't respect grey hair then you won't get it. It's as simple as that.

More people were feared killed in Niger State yesterday after soldiers stormed parts of Minna in search of suspects who engaged troops in gun duel Thursday.
At least 10 soldiers and seven villagers were reported to have died in the clash between the military and locals at Kpaina village in Bosso Local Government.

The military said on Friday that troops had gone on a mop up operation to recover arms and ammunition from the village when they came under fire. Many soldiers were said to have gone missing following the attack.
Yesterday soldiers stormed Kpakugu area of Bosso Local Government area of Niger State in search of missing arms that their colleagues had lost in the clash, Daily Trust on Sunday learnt.
During the operation, the troops allegedly shot dead three more people.
The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, David Umoru, confirmed that he had been informed about the killing during the raid by soldiers.
A source had earlier told Daily Trust on Sunday that soldiers had received information about a youth who escaped to Kpakugu area with one of the military rifles that went missing during the clash on Thursday clash and went to recover it. The source said there were gunshots at about 1am in the area that caused pandemonium.
He said the soldiers shot the suspect in the leg and took him away.
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Niger State Police command, DSP Bala Elkana said the command had not received any information about yesterday’s incident.
The Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Major Njideka Agwu told Daily Trust on Sunday by phone that all information regarding the face-off would be made available to newsmen at a press briefing today.
Daily Trust on Sunday reports that many residents of the affected community and neighbouring villages have fled their homes over the crisis.
A middle-aged man from the affected community who simply gave his name as Abubakar told Daily Trust on Sunday that he had to evacuate his family to the home of a relative in Minna town.
He said he had taken his sick son to a hospital around Bosso the night before the incident, when he got a call that there was crisis in the community.
“I had to call one of my wives to get the rest of the family together and wait for me at a certain spot outside the village before I went to get them,” he explained.
He said though the atmosphere is a bit calm in the community many of those who fled during the crisis were yet to return.
Meanwhile, the Senator Umaru has called for the setting up of a high-powered committee to investigate what he called an “invasion” by the military.
Speaking during a courtesy call on the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Faruk Bahago, earlier yesterday, the Senator said the committee earlier set up by the state government to ascertain the remote and immediate causes of the clash cannot do a holistic job.
The Senator pointed out that the 24 hours deadline given by the state government to the committee to submit its report was hardly enough to unravel the circumstances that led to the crisis.

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/military-villagers-clash-more-killed-as-troops-rampage-in-minna/158110.html?platform=hootsuite

Williams, a former journalist, is the owner of Kereksuk Rice Farm, the second largest commercial rice farm in Nigeria by land size. His farm, which is situated in Nasarawa state in northern Nigeria, currently sits on 45,000 hectares and employs more than 600 natives of Nasarawa.

Read full report below:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2016/06/27/meet-the-36-year-old-entre

blueto:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/boko-haram-kills-christian-burn-churches-well-slay-muslims-raze-mosques-n-delta-militant-group/

Why not go and face Boko Haram directly since you believe that the government is not doing enough despite all its doing to finish them.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday approved the immediate deployment of 22 top directors from the Budget office.
Authorities said the redeployment is part of a service-wide posting involving about 184 senior staff in various ministries, departments and agencies, in the federal civil service.
But the 22 officials were moved less than a month after the President fired the then Director-General of the Budget Office, Yahaya Gusau, and immediately replaced him with the incumbent, Tijjani Abdullahi.
Mr. Gusau was sacked February 15, following the widespread irregularities detected in the 2016 budget presently under consideration by the National Assembly.
His former subordinates have now been directed to exit with immediate effect, and to report to their new stations on Friday, March 11.
The postings, announced by the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, affected four directors, six deputy directors and 12 assistant directors in the organisation.
The names of the affected officials were not immediately available.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that 14 other senior officials have been posted from various MDAs, to replace the redeployed officials.
The redeployment of the 22 top officials of the Budget Office may not be unconnected with the directive by the President for all those identified to have been involved in the embarrassing budget padding controversy to be sanctioned.
The president had assured Nigerians recently that his administration would not spare any effort to ensure that aĺl officials involved in the budget padding controversy were not only identified, but also sanctioned.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/199953-breaking-budget-padding-buhari-removes-22-top-directors-budget-office.html