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A 50-year-old man, Fatai Busari, has been remanded in prison for allegedly causing the death of his 48-year-old concubine, Sadiat Adejuwon, during sex. The Punch reports that Busari had taken a herbal aphrodisiac before proceeding to have sex with Adejuwon. The matter was taken to an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting at Ibadan on Tuesday, November 1 and Busari was arraigned on a one- count charge of causing death.

The prosecutor, Cpl. Salewa Hammed, told the court that Busari on October 10, at about 3.00p.m. at Asaka area, Ibadan, unlawfully caused the death of one Sadiat Adejuwon. Hammed said the death of Adejuwon happened while Busari was having carnal knowledge of her in his house.
He said: “Busari and the deceased woman worked as casual workers cleaning the street and they were dating. On the fateful day, Busari drank herbal concoction to boost his manhood before sleeping with her. It was afterwards that he realised that something was amiss when he noticed blood flowing out of her private part. She later died at the spot and he raised alarm.” Hammed said that the offence committed contravened section 316 and was punishable under section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 38, Vol. II, Laws of Oyo State, 2000. Busari was however remanded at the Agodi prison. According to the Chief Magistrate, Mrs Abiona Richard, he will be in the prison pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. And if he is found guilty of the offence, he will face the death sentence.
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just Google his name and check him on "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lekan_Babalola"

About 2 weeks ago, I was watching CNN African Voices and their main feature was a man called Lekan Babalola. I didn’t pay much attention until I saw him perform on stage with popular masked musician Lagbaja and then the narrator mentioned that he had won not one Grammy award, but two!

My first thought was that CNN was lying. A Nigerian with two Grammy awards? When did it happen? And why is it that most people do not know about this? It’s not my fault that I was having these thoughts. When the Grammy’s are mentioned, most people begin to wonder whether Femi Kuti will win that year or if Sunny Ade will ever be recognized as the true performer he is. No one really gives much thought to it. Except those that occasionally remember that 9ice had promised to bring home one even though we are still waiting.

But after researching Lekan Babalola extensively, I found out that it is true that he has won two Grammys amongst other things. Here are some previously unknown facts about him:
1. His foray into music began in the church at the age of six. He started a band with his friends and he paid them with “sweets that he bought with the money his mother gave him.”
2. His instruments of choice are the Conga and Bongo Drums
3. He initially wanted to become a pilot and he even went on to study automobile engineering at Chelsea College of Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering, London.
4. He realized that music was his true passion so he dropped out from engineering school to study filmmaking at Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design where he studied filmmaking. He later proceeded to the Northern Film School where he completed his master’s degree
5. He won his first Grammy in 2006 for his work on the album In The Heart Of The Moon by legendary Malian guitarist, Ali Farka Toure. His second came in 2009 for his work on Cassandra Wilson‘s album Loverly.
6. He has worked with notable acts including Prince, Ernest Ranglin, Branford Marsalis, African Jazz All Stars, Roy Ayers, David Byrne, Damon Albarn, Tony Allen amongst others. He is also the founder of the Eko Brass band.
7. He is an ordained Ifa priest and is currently working on a tribute album for Ogun, the god of iron.
8. He is happily married to Kate Luxmoore a Jazz musician like himself and they are blessed with 3 children. The family is currently based in England.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1029124-8-unknown-facts-lekan-babalola-nigerias-first-grammy-award-winner.html

– Troops on clearance operation in Borno state were attacked by Boko Haram terrorists – Some soldiers lost their lives and were evacuated while those injured are received treatment – The army vowed to capture the fleeing terrorists A Boko Haram ambush on troops on clearance operation has led to the death of nine security operatives The attack was carried out in Talala and Ajigin area of Borno on Sunday, October 30 as the troop engaged in clearance operation.

In a statement by Colonel Kukasheka Usman who is the army spokesperson, he said 5 soldiers, 3 vigilantes and 1 civilian (Joint Task Force) JTF lost their lives. 19 soldiers and 1 Civilian JTF also sustained injuries. However, Daily Trust reports that a civilian JTF put the number of those that died at 30. Read the statement below by the army below:

Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops carrying out clearance operations on suspected Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in Talala and Ajigin, southern part of Borno State, were ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Ugundiri village, Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State, while returning to base after clearance operations yesterday. Unfortunately, 5 soldiers, 3 vigilantes and 1 Civilian JTF lost their lives during the ambush, while 19 soldiers and 1 Civilian JTF sustained various degrees of injuries.

The bodies of the late soldiers and civilians have been evacuated to Maiduguri while the injured are receiving commensurate medical care and are in stable condition. The troops destroyed the terrorists Gun truck and recovered 2 Anti-Aircraft guns, 2 spare Gun barrels, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade, 1 AK-47 Rifle and 320 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. Troops have been mobilized into blocking positions to further neutralize fleeing Boko Haram terrorists.

Please recall that another set of troops had earlier cleared Zira, Abulam, Dusula, and Buk villages before returning to base in Bulabulin. In a related development, based on information received about gathering of some suspected Boko Haram terrorists around Bori village, which is 16 kilometres away from Mainok, outskirts of Maiduguri, troops swung into action and neutralized them.

The troops recovered 3 Motorcycles, 1 hand Grenade, 1 round of 7.62mm ammunition, Solar panel, a pair of Niger Republic military camouflage uniform, 1 Gionee mobile telephone handset, 1 Wet Cell battery and half bag of groundnut. The civilain JTF said: “They opened fire from every angle, but we repelled and killed more than a dozen of them as well as cleared the whole area. Eight among us were injured, including two soldiers, five vigilantes and one Civilian JTF and immediately, a helicopter came to Damboa and airlifted the injured to Maiduguri for treatment at the military hospital.” “We lost eight soldiers and six vigilantes during a fierce operation at one of the strongholds of insurgents in Golgiri, Damboa LGA. The area has tick forest and we were lucky to have been prepared, if not they would have recorded more success over us.”
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1028404-boko-haram-terrorists-ambush-nigerian-soldiers-9-dead-photos.html

The household of the famous traditional ruler, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji is in mourning.
Oba Adetunji’s daughter, Princess Mujidat Adejoke Adetunji-Alagbada has died in a car crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Vanguard reports. The late princess has since been buried according to Islamic injunctions in Ibadan.
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for ghastly car crashes that has killed many Nigerians in the past. Successive governments in the country have failed to fix the road which has practically become a dead trap for Nigerians plying the road. The appointment of former Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola as the minister of works is President Muhammadu Buhari’s attempt to fix the road. A fortnight after his assumption of office, Julius Berger PLC and Reynolds Construction Company (RCC) started work around Redemption Camp and Arepo areas at the Lagos end of the road. Julius Berger is handling section one of the project, which stretches from Shagamu Inter-Change to Lagos, while RCC is in charge of section two, stretching from Shagamu Inter-Change to Ojoo, Ibadan. The project is expected to be completed by July 3, 2017. READ ALSO: Dangerous Lagos bridges claim over 300 lives in a decade Oba Adetunji was recently the guest of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo at his Ake palace in Abeokuta.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1028905-tears-olubadan-daughter-dies-car-crash.html

– The federal government’s bid to borrow $29 billion from external sources may be stalled – This is due to some institutional lapses and the absence of a substantive federal auditor general
– The office of the auditor-general of the federation is still vacant The efforts by the federal government to borrow $29 billion from external sources may not see the light of the day.

This is due to some institutional lapses in the processes and more importantly the vacant office of the auditor-general of the federation. At the moment, Nigeria has no substantive federal auditor general since the retirement of Mr Samuel Ukura in May. The tenure of Mrs Florence Anyanwu, who replaced him in acting capacity has since expired. Standards set by global financial institutions, such as World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and African Development Bank (ADB) require a confirmation report from a substantive auditor general before funds are disbursed to recipient countries. The chairman of the Senate committee on Appropriation Senator Danjuma Goje was the first to bring the issue to light.

He made the observation during an interactive session with the minister of finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her counterpart in the budget planning ministry, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma last week. “I just hope that the Federal Government will succeed in obtaining these loans with the situation on ground,” a concerned Goje told his audience. Mrs Adeosun, however, assured the Goje-led committee that steps were being

It is not clear why the federal government has not appointed a new auditor-general. The office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), in May, directed the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to prepare to appoint a federal auditor-general. In response, in July, the FCSC shortlisted and forwarded names of three candidates for the position to President Muhammadu Buhari. The candidates were Christopher Nyong, Nabasu Bako and Omoniyi Adeyeye. The president is said to have since forwarded their names to a seven-man committee to determine the best man for the job. Media reports however say the seven-man committee submitted its report and recommendations for approval by the president, but the report has not been acted on.
Meanwhile, crisis is brewing between the between the executive and the federal legislature over the federal government plan to borrow more money. Media reports suggests the main problem is the refusal of the Buhari government to indicate if part of the loans would be used to finance zonal intervention programmes otherwise known as constituency projects by federal legislators. The legislators are also believed to be agitated over a separate request by Buhari for a virement of N180.8bn from the 2016 budget.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1028708-panic-federal-governments-bid-29billlion-loan-comes-threat.html

– APC has described Governor Mimiko’s visit to President Buhari as shameful
– The opposition party in Ondo state says Mimiko should take a queue and learn from its management The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed Dr Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state following his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Recall that Mimiko had visited Buhari after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, October 28, confirmed Jimoh Ibrahim as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate.

But in a statement by Abayomi Adesanya, the APC state publicity secretary said: “The mission of Governor Mimiko to Mr. President, on the crisis rocking the Ondo PDP over the party’s governorship candidature, cannot be understood by many. “Has Governor Mimiko gone to complain to President Buhari as the leader of PDP? Now, if he has gone to complain to the President what does he (Mimiko) want the President to do against the (INEC) and the courts that ordered INEC to recognize Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim as the authentic PDP governorship candidate in the 2016 November 26th election?
“Is Governor Mimiko portraying that the president is the one directing and controlling INEC and courts by going to report to him? “When has the President become the appellate Court to the High Court that he (Mimiko) has to report to him, on a matter already ruled-on and decided by court of competent jurisdiction? “If, Governor Mimiko, as the Chief Security Officer of the State, has gone to the President on security matters, is he (Mimiko) saying the entire Ondo state police command, Department of State Security (DSS), National Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) and the Military Command in the state cannot curtail the crisis? “Is it not shameful, Mr. Governor that, you being the leader of PDP in Ondo state, and the chairman PDP Governors’ Forum in Nigeria, cannot abate little misunderstanding in the state chapter of his party? We advice you take a queue and learn from Ondo APC in party management.” Meanwhile, there are indications that the PDP faces the imminent danger of massive defections of its loyalists in Ondo state, following the cloud of uncertainty surrounding Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s preferred choice for the governorship ticket, Eyitayo Jegede. According to reports, PDP leaders concerned to the plight of Mimiko are currently parleying with chieftains of the APC in the state with a view to forming an alliance that may displace other political parties whose candidates are in the race in the forthcoming governorship poll.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1028773-apc-knocks-mimiko-visit-buhari.html

The Shi’ite group alleged that southern Muslims and Christians in the north will be killed by security operatives – The group claimed this is part of the plan to disrupt their own religious trek – It called for the unconditional release of its leader, El Zakzaky who is in detention The Islamic Movement in Nigeria known as Shi’ites have claimed that they have uncovered a plan by security operatives to massacre southern Muslims and Christians. The religious sect that has been outlawed in Kaduna and some other states said there was also plan to disrupt its religious trek. Daily Post reports that Ibrahim Musa who is the media forum president of the religious sect in a statement said its planned trek was purely religious which should not be a problem as people have trekked for political reasons without causing any problem.

The statement read: “It has come to our notice that security agents have perfected plans to cause mayhem during our annual symbolic Arbaeen trek, commemorating a similar trek the Umayyad ruler Yazid subjected family members of Prophet Muhammad (AS) to, from Karbala to Damascus in the year 680AD. “This trek is a religious duty, which the faithful embark on, as a mark of answering of the call to help of Imam Hussein (AS) on the plains of Karbala, which many quotations of our Prophet (S) enticed faithfuls to answer, even if it were to be by crawling. It is purely symbolic and is done by millions of faithfuls worldwide. “In Nigeria however, opponents who do not want anything of that tyranny against the family of our Prophet (AS) remembered and exposed had always used various plots and evil schemes to demonize the symbolic trek and even stop it by hook or crook means and the use of force “We have observed that the idea of trekking to mark or celebrate an event is not alien or new after all. Several people trekked much longer distances to celebrate the victory of President Buhari at the polls last year with pomp and pleasantries. “That was a political trek. Ours is a solemn trek and a religious duty. We never force anyone to embark on it, we never molest anyone from start to finish and we must be allowed to exercise our religious obligation. “This year however, credible sources have confirmed to us that they plan to attack the trekkers in various guise at multiple locations and also burn residences and business premises of the trekkers back in their towns while they are away on the trek.

“This evil plot involves the use of thugs along all the routes, who would attack especially at night while the trekkers take a rest in camps, kill as many as possible and raze their temporary shelters. Transporters will also be threatened with destruction of their vehicles if they allowed them to be used in anyway for the symbolic trek. “Part of the plot also involves telling hospitals not to accept victims of their planned attacks for treatment. “A list of very prominent members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has also been drawn, and the later are to be targeted for assassination in this devilish scheme. “It has been arranged that southerners both Muslims & Christians that reside in the north will be killed in order to create an influx of refugees from North to Southern part of the country. All these are what the exposed plot called measures to be taken in the short term. “The long-term plans involve the continued use of paid preachers, who would intensify the hate preaching against IMN, and these will be availed with various facilities to ease their assignment. “Furthermore, it was also agreed that more civil organisations will be bankrolled to keep denting the image of IMN in and outside the shores of this country. This they said must be taken seriously because the IMN is garnering sympathy and support from unexpected quarters in and outside the country, which they resolved to halt and reverse by all means possible. “The Islamic Movement in Nigeria would however once more like to assure the general public and well-meaning Nigerians as well as the international community that the annual symbolic Arbaeen trek, which comes up in few weeks time, remains a peaceful religious duty to be conducted by faithfuls as have been done in the last five years since it was started. READ ALSO: Again! Shi’ite, youth clash in Kaduna, 2 confirmed dead “It is on record that not even last year, when security agents under the cover of Boko Haram detonated a bomb killing 32 persons along the Kano axis, was the trek even disrupted talk less of turning violent. In spite of the spurious allegations of blocking roads, an unjustified charge, we do not prevent motorists and other road users from using the roads. It is also on record that we lost quite a number of persons in previous years who were knocked down by reckless drivers during the trek, which would not have happened if we blocked the roads or prevented others from using the roads. “IMN is being vigorously persecuted by all levels of government, using all coercive apparatus of state, clearly in flagrant violation of our right to religious gathering and association.
These efforts by security forces to scuttle the annual symbolic Arbaeen trek must be seen in that light. We therefore draw the attention of the public and the international community that whatever happens to IMN members during the trek, the Nigerian authorities must be held responsible. “Lastly, we still demand for the unconditional release of our incarcerated leader, Sheikh Zakzaky and all those in detention since the December 2015 Zaria massacre by the Army.”
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1026767-grand-plan-massacre-southern-christians-muslims-shiites.html

– The Nigerian government seems tired of the struggle in the Niger Delta and has now decided to act in the interest pf peace – Dr Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for Petroleum, has revealed what government plans to do in the region The federal government under President Muhammadu Buhari is planning a $10 billion infrastructural investment programme in the Niger Delta, Premium Times has reported. The report quoted Buhari as revealing this in Abuja while unveiling the Seven Big Wins roadmap, a short to medium term strategy framework to grow Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
To ensure the project is successful, as well as bring peace to the oil-producing region, the president said he would soon meet with leaders from the Niger Delta area. Buhari said his government was tired of the terrible situation in the Niger Delta which involves violent attacks on oil installations by militants and agitators. He said the region must now be secured and that the people must live in peace and enjoy prosperity through positive investments and infrastructural development. Dr Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for Petroleum, also reportedly said: “Niger Delta security is key to our development priorities,” Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, said at the unveiling. “On Tuesday, the president we will be meeting with the Niger Delta stakeholders of oil producing areas. It is important we continue to sustain the institutional engagement and negotiations that are key to do this work. “Our target is zero militancy by middle of 2017, and an incident reduction in the region by 90 percent by 2018. “Whatever shutdown experienced by middle of next year, we expect it to be production stoppages and not militancy issues. We must resolve current militancy problems ad bring back oil production to 2.2 million barrels per day. “We are working with the oil sector players to begin to find solutions to our cash call problems. We need to create stability incentive schemes, jobs and investment opportunities in the Niger Delta zone. “We are targeting 30 per cent cost savings, which we can link to transparency.” He said the fund meant for the Niger Delta will not be part of the budget, adding: “What is most important is not the amount of the fund; it’s the conceptualization of that funding. Governors will have to come together as a regional block to look at cross-state investments in roads, railways, town facilities or specialist hospitals. “We are going to pool in energy and ensure we look at cross border investments to strengthen the region.” He further revealed that the government was taking a look into the amnesty programme to include absorption of some of the trained former militants and funding for those who want to start up their own businesses. The minister said: “My vision is to encourage private sector to go into Lake Chad basin and find oil. We are targeting to raise over $5 billion in short term funds for this, and over $20 billion in medium to long term funds. “We need to cut contractual times for average of two years to average of three to six months. We need to reduce government stronghold on the oil sector, so that the private sector can flourish grow in leaps and bounds.”
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1026444-good-news-buhari-prepares-10b-develop-niger-delta-video-militants.html

– Governor Ayo Fayose banned the activities of herdsmen in Ekiti
– The Ooni of Ife applauded the move but called for caution
– He noted that this can generated into crisis if not properly managed Following the ban on the activities of herdsmen in Ekiti, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has called for caution in the handling of the case. Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti had banned grazing in the state after reports of herdsmen attack and even encouraged the people to be ready to defend themselves against the herdsmen. Vanguard reports that the Ooni of Ife who visited the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe on Thursday, October 27 said care must be taken so that the issue of herdsmen in Yorubaland will not degenerate into a major crisis. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Governor Ayo Fayose greets Ooni of Ife Oba Ogunwusi noted that Fayose’s anti-grazing law was a welcomed development but advised that it be handled diplomatically. He expressed delight at the number of people that had trooped out to receive him at Aramoko, at the palace of the Alara, and at Ijero, at the palace of the Ajero and thanked them for their cooperation. Oba Adejugbe expressed joy at the visit and commended the Ooni for the meeting of traditional rulers held in Osun state. “I am happy because the visits are not at close intervals and prayed for long life, unity and cooperation among the people of Yorubaland.” Governor Fayose, his deputy, Dr. Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola, Speaker of the House of Assembly, Pastor Kola Oluwawole were among the top government officials who received the foremost ruler. Meanwhile, Oba Ogunwusi explained that the fact that he recognises the place of deities does not mean it is a sin. The Ooni who has identified as a Christian caused a stir when he was pictured kneeling in a church. Daily Post reports that the Ooni told people to stop misinterpreting the essence of festival and deities as they were part of nature. He said: “Those who keep sensitizing people against us that we are worshipping idols are not kind to history. I am proud to be associated with nature. Ife has 201 out the 401 deities and they are all relevant.‎ “These deities are divine messengers of God sent for different purposes. One of them is ORANFE, the god of fire being celebrated here today.”
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1026152-fulani-herdsmen-yorubaland-ooni-ife-sends-message-fayose.html

KWALEEE WEED na him that guy smooke

A self-acclaimed wizard was found in a river in Sapele – The man claimed he was flying to UK when his fuel finished – He blamed the current recession for the problem A man who claimed to be a wizard has blamed the recession in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for why he crashed into Sapele River. Vanguard reports that the man who was discovered in Ajogodo River in Sapele, Delta State said he was flying from Benin airport to attend a meeting in the UK using Plantain Leaf. READ ALSO: See pictures of the man who had surgery to get horns He said he was also supposed to watch a football match in the UK when the fuel in his jet finished. He said: “I was flying in with what is known in the physical realm as ‘Plantain Leaf,’ but it is actually my expensive private jet in the coven realm. “It crashed me into this bridge, when the fuel in it finished. My members will be here tonight to refuel it for me, so I can continue my journey to the UK.
“I have to be in the UK to watch football, because there is economic recession, unemployment and inflation in Nigeria.” In a similar situation, Apostle Chukwusom Okoli challenged witches, wizards and spiritualists all over the world to a spiritual contest. Vanguard reports that the apostle who is the founder of New Covenant Christian Fellowship which is located in Nnobi in Anambra state said he wants to use the contest to re-enact the feat of Prophet Elijah in Mount Carmel, where he challenged the prophets of Baal to determine whether God or Baal was supreme. READ ALSO: Mother kills daughter trying to exorcise Satan out of her body The 83-year pastor said: “For a long time now a lot of people believe in occultism, charms, witchcraft, wizardry and all sorts of satanic manipulations instead of believing in the Almighty God. I want this contest to determine who is supreme: God or all those witches, occults and their likes. “All these groups should come together against the Apostle of Christ. From 12 noon they can do everything. After then, the Apostle will do his own to bring down the power of God. “This challenge has gone into internet and social media; it involves the universe: India, United States of America, Europe, China, among others. I insist that there must be a clear demarcation of who the Supreme Being is.”
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1024382-wizard-flying-benin-uk-crashes-sapele-river-blames-buhari-photo.html

– The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign some of the arrested judges today, October 27 – The judges would be arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory – The judges were arrested by the DSS after a raid at their residence in various states across Nigeria

The department of State Service (DSS) is expected to arraign the judges arrested over corruption allegations. Pulse reports that the judges would be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja today, October 27. Although it is yet unclear how many of the judges would take their plea today, a number of judges are currently being held by the DSS in its headquarters in Abuja. The judges were arrested on Friday, October 7, following the secret police’s raid at the residence of these judges in Abuja, Kano, Gombe, Enugu and Port Harcourt. READ ALSO: Why Buhari must sack Amaechi, others from his cabinet, Yoruba group reveals Among the judges arrested include two Supreme Court judges, Sylvester Ngwuta and Inyang Okoro. Others are Justice Adeniyi Ademola and Nnamdi Dimgba both of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The judges, the DSS said kept huge sum of money both in local and foreign currencies.
However, one of the judges, Okoro has in a petition accused the former governor of Rivers state and now the minister of transport Rotimi Amaechi of making attempt to bribe him to influence the judgement of Akwa Ibom state gubernatorial elections in favour of Umana Umana. Amaechi has also denied Okoro’s allegations. Meanwhile, another judge, Ademola in his statement, indicted the chief judge of the Federal High Court, Ibrahim Auta. Ademola in his statement said Auta channeled some lucrative cases to him and expected a kickback after the persons in the matter have paid.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1024502-indicted-judges-arraigned-today.html

– The latest report by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed that almost half of girls in Nigeria are impregnated before they clock 18 years.
– The report noted that Nigeria alone accounts for 47 per cent of out-of-school girls. The out-of-school rate differs between boys and girls The latest report by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed that almost half of girls in Nigeria are impregnated before they clock 18 years. The report titled “State of the World Population 2016”, noted that Nigeria alone accounts for 47 per cent of out-of-school girls. The out-of-school rate differs between boys and girls. The report sought to ensure girls get adequate care and support they need from their parents, society and government to enable them become successful in future. Deputy country representative of UNFPA, Mr Eugene Kongnyuy, said while giving the overview of Nigeria’s portion of the report: “If we look at data from Nigeria, we find that 43 per cent of girls get married before 18, and 17 per cent of them even before 15. “We notice that for girls that are not in school, the percentage is even higher, it is 82 per cent. They will get married before 18. But, this varies between states. “In the South-East states, it is just 10 per cent. In the North-West, it is 75 per cent. You see how things happen in geographic variations. “For children who have completed secondary school, only 13 per cent of them get married (immediately) after secondary school. This is disastrous, we have to change this. We must change. We cannot achieve the SDGs if these figures remain the way they are.” Kongnyuy explained that more than half of 10 years old girls are living in countries with highest level of gender inequality, and that if countries of the world do not tackle discrimination, the expected rate of growth would not be achieved. “Nigeria alone accounts for 47 per cent of out-of-school girls. The out-of-school rate differs between boys and girls. “There are more boys in school than girls, although the out-of-school is still high for both. “We equally noticed that even in some areas, like in the north, two-third of girls participate in generating household income. “Less than one percent of them have a bank, which implies that they are working for other people, they are not paid for what they are doing.’ “Almost 11 million of children in junior secondary age are out of school. And, almost five million children of primary school age are out of school. “Now, this is what we do concerning child labour when we do analysis of data from different countries. “We realize that child labour rates are higher in countries with the highest proportion of 10 year old population. “What does this imply? It implies that when there are many children, and this is because in a family, you have 10 children, and you are not ready to feed those 10 children. They have to work. So, there must be child labour somewhere. Dependency ratio here is high. In those countries, they force children to work,” he added.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1022876-shocker-43-nigerian-girls-pregnant-18.html

In case you missed it (ICYMI), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says the protection of consumers is an inalienable right of every Nigerian citizen.

In a bid to also protect those rights, the NCC has intensified efforts on consumer education, which it sees as a driver of consumer protection.

Speaking at a town hall meeting in Warri Abudullahi Maikano, NCC director of Consumer Affairs Bureau, said the NCC toll free line 622, was one of its initiatives to protect every Nigerian consumer.

“Consumer education is identified by the Commission as one of the most cost effective mechanism that provides and guarantees consumer protection,” he said.

“Besides serving as a pro-active way of protecting consumers from making wrong choices, it also serves as a preventive measure that protect consumers from being exploited and against fraud.

“To ensure that the telecoms consumer is well Protected, Educated and Informed, the Commission has developed series of initiatives with the main goal of empowering Consumers with appropriate information that will ensure that their rights are not only protected but their choices provide them with value for money.”

He said the initiatives include:

Organising Outreach programmes (TCP, COP & CTM) across the country.
Consumer education via factsheets.
Information dissemination via Consumer web portal.
Interaction via Social media like Twitter handle, face book etc.
Responding to enquiries via NCC Call centre on a toll free number – 622.
Participating on Radio programmes that educate consumers on their rights and privileges.
“The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria expressly provides for a number of rights, which are recognized as inalienable to every citizen of the country,” he added.

“In the same direction, the Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC), the regulator with the mandate of regulating the telecommunication industry and the protection of the telecom consumers; also recognize that the rights of every telecoms Consumer must be protected; one of the fundamental rights of the telecom consumer is the right to be informed and educated.”

“These rights include but not limited to the right to receive correct information on services they subscribed to; information provided should be clear, complete, and accurate and in a language that will be understood.

NCC said it is the responsibility of the Service Providers to:

Communicate information to consumers in a plain and simple language.
Ensure that information provided to consumers is relevant, current, accurate and timely.
Ensure that consumers can reliably and easily have access to information that can assist them in making an informed choice.
Give consumers the choice of receiving information in a language they can understand.

Information available to NAIJ.com shows that the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), Ekpo Nta, has been been ordered to embark on compulsory leave. The Eagle reports the Vanguard as confirming that Nta was asked to proceed on leave giving the impression that he may have been subtly fired by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Reports say the presidency is not comfortable with the way the ICPC under Nta had handled corruption cases against some high-profile Nigerians. Staff of the anti-graft agency have also complained about poor management causing disaffection and inefficiency. The report said a letter to that effect from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, asked Nta to proceed on compulsory leave beginning from October 26. The report said Nta, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2011 and confirmed in 2012 by the Senate, had earlier ignored two previous letters from the office of the SGF asking him to embark on comlsory leave.. Vanguard reports that Nta had argued before President Buhari recently that his tenure would end on November 17, 2017, while the president said records available to him showed that he was to leave office as ICPC chairman on November 17, 2016. The report said Nta would inform staff of the ICPC today, Wednesday, October 26 of his leave.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1022916-breakink-buhari-fires-chairman-anti-corruption-agency.html

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter has been pictured with her husband to be as they posed for pictures.

President Buhari’s second daughter, Hajiya Fatima has been seen in loved-up photos with her husband-to-be. READ ALSO: Buhari’s daughter, Fatima set to wed Fatima will be wedding her heartthrob, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo, who is a former managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. Kumo is 57 years and was recently disengaged alongside 25 Head of federal parastatals and agencies as the MD of FMBN.

The marriage will hold on Friday at her father’s home in Daura, Katsina.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1022333-meet-57-year-old-man-marrying-one-president-buharis-daughters-photos.html

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Daily Post reports. Yusuf made the disclosure on Monday, October 24 in a chat with reporters right after a meeting with the NFF president Amaju Pinnick.


According to him, he has been awarded with a contract which he satisfied with. He said: “I have been offered a contract as Super Eagles Chief Coach and I am pleased with it. “I don’t have problem with the NFF or the technical adviser and other officials of the Super Eagles, so I am happy to continue with the job. “The NFF president promised that the contract will be made to me and he has lived up to his promise, and I must thank him for the gesture. On my part, I Salisu Yusuf who has been working without contract for months stated will do my best with the other members of the technical crew to ensure that the a Super Eagles qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.” Yusuf took over as Super Eagles coach from former Under-23 team handler, Samson Siasia, before Gernot Rohr’s appointment. Before his appointment as chief coach, he has been working and hoping to sign the deal which is reportedly worth N5m .
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1022420-breaking-nff-appoints-new-super-eagles-chief-coach.html

– The founder of Covenant University and Living Faith Church David Oyedepo has advised the federal government on the sale of national assets
– Oyedepo encouraged the sale of Nigeria’s intellectual resources rather than its national assets
– He also assured that the Covenant University would continue to set a benchmark in the deployment of Information and Communication Technology, financial efficiency and good governance

The founder of Covenant University and Living Faith Church David Oyedepo has added his voice to the controversy trailing the sale of Nigeria’s assets, the Nation reports. Speaking over the weekend in his address at the seventh inaugural lecture series for Covenant University, themed: “Deconstructing the national development agenda: The role of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs)”, Oyedepo said rather than sale national assets, the government should look inward. The Bishop said Nigeria has massive intellectual resources that can the sold globally. The lecture, a part of the activities for the institution’s 14th anniversary was presented by a professor of Computer Science and immediate past vice chancellor of the university Charles Ayo. The lecture also formed part of activities marking the university’s 14th anniversary. Oyedepo said: “Sell intellectual capital, not national asset.
”He also said Nigerians love for foreign good will continue to grow until except both the leadership and the masses remain committed to the Nigerian project. “I have been to Ghana. Many of the schools they have there are glorified secondary schools; but Nigerians still go there because many have lost interest in our education and government is not helping matters,” Oyedepo said. “We must admit that we have problems from education to health to governance. However, problems are like a sore, which keep enlarging if they are not attended to. “The problems are obvious but God has deposited adequate resources to deal with them. Let us see these challenges as potentials to leap into the future that we all anticipate,” he said. He called on leaders to open greater opportunities for Nigerians to thrive through Open Distance Learning. He said, an educated citizen can always add value to the nation’s economy. “Even if government does not have up to N40 billion, let’s know what they have. But if they claim they have nothing, then there is no value because every developed society thrives on education that is well-funded,” he said. He also assured participants that Covenant University would continue to set a benchmark in the deployment of ICT, financial efficiency and good governance.
“Nigeria produces less leaders, but mass produces miscreants,” Oyedepo added. Meanwhile, since news broke on the sale of national assets, the presidential in a move has also put up two out of its ten presidential jets for sale. From an estimate based on the market value, the federal government is expected to realize N20 billion from the sale of the two presidential jets.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1020159-bishop-oyedepo-dismisses-planned-sale-nation-assets-advises-fg.html

– A Catholic Bishop, Most Reverend Felix Ajakaye has called on the Nigerian to desist from media prosecution of alleged corrupt individuals
– Ajakaye said such media prosecution would stall development in Nigeria
– He also said that indiscipline which has led to corruption is Nigeria’s

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Reverend Felix Ajakaye has urged the federal government of Nigeria to desist from prosecuting Nigerians in the media, Daily post reports. Ajakaye said media prosecution would not lead to any form of development in Nigeria. Speaking at the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Ado-Ekiti at the public presentation and launch of his book titled: “Beyond Ideas”, Ajakaye said the major problem facing the nation is indiscipline. He also said, indiscipline gave birth to corruption in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Bishop Oyedepo dismisses planned sale of nation assets, advises FG on what to do Ajakaye also urged the Nigerian government to revisit the 2014 Confab report to ensure sustainable growth within the country. “We need to re-visit it; the report would make our country, Nigeria a better place,” Ajakaye said. Explaining the need for his new book, the cleric said positive and concrete actions must be drawn for a better Nigeria.

“Nigeria must not fail; if Nigeria fails, we have fallen and failed as a people,” he said.
Speaking during the occasion, the minister of mines and steel Kayode Fayemi said Ajakeye’s book was laden with creativity, knowledge and reflection. Also, the Archbishop of Ibadan and the metropolitan of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, Most Reverend Gabriel Abegunrin called on all Nigerians to be positive in all their endeavours. Meanwhile, the founder of Covenant University and Living Faith Church David Oyedepo has also warned the federal government against sale of Nigeria’s assets. Oyedepo speaking at the 14th anniversary of the Covenant University called on the government to work on selling Nigeria’s intellectual resources to the global market rather than its national assets.

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Tears stream down Buhari's face as little girl begs him
– President Muhammadu Buhari determination to rebuild the Northeast region is not in doubt – The president’s determination may have been fueled by a particular encounter with a little orphan – The emotional encounter was documented in the president’s recently launched biography A little girl in one of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Adamawa state made tears stream down the eyes of Buhari earlier this year when the president visited the IDPs.
According to Professor John Paden, President Buhari was inspecting the IDP camps in Adamawa state when the little girl, who is an orphan, approached him. This was revealed in Paden’s recently launched biography of the president titled: “Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria.’’ In page 226 of the book, Paden wrote: “When President Buhari had inspected some of the camps; tears were seen to stream from his eyes. “On one occasion, a two-year old orphan girl ran up to him and begged, “Take me with you.’’
Paden painted the picture of an average IDP camp when he wrote that, “The Nigerian government and the international community would have to act quickly to prevent mass starvation and a refugee crisis of major proportions. “The security situation as far from settled. Yet with 3 million IDPs in camps – including both government camps and some of the informal zawiyas run by Muslim Sufi organisations – and many more stuck without resources, major assistance was required.’’ A compassionate president, President Buhari has contributed his own quota to the welfare of IDPs as seen in the video below
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1020305-take-little-girl-idp-camp-begs-president-buhari-photos-video.html

6. Oba of Elegushi
The Oba of Elegushi is married to Olori Sekinat Aramide Elegushi.

5. Oluwo of Iwo
Oba Abdul Rasheed Adewale Akanbi (Ilufunmiloye 1) of Iwo, Osun State is married to a lady of Jamaican descent, Marion Morgan.

4. Emir of Kano

Emir Sanusi has 4 beautiful women by his side.

3. Alaafin of Oyo

Anywhere the Alaafin goes, expect to see his very pretty wives with him.

Now that the coronation of the Oba of Benin has come and gone, Nigerians are still basking in the halo of royalty. One stand out point of the ceremony was when we saw the wives of the Oba up-close. Who knew Oba Ewuare 11 had such beautiful women?
Well, it is said that kings enjoy the finer things in life. And judging by their wives, these kings sure know how to chop life!
1. Oba of Benin
The king of Benin has 3 wives; Queen Iroghama, Queen Iyayiota, and Queen Ikpakpa.

2. ONNI Of Ife
Kabiesi Ojaja of Ife is married to Olori Wuraola Otiti.

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– Pastor Tunde Bakare has faulted the economic policies of Mr Buhari which he said have failed to yield the desired results in the past 18 months of his administration

– Pastor Tunde Bakare has faulted the economic policies of Mr Buhari which he said have failed to yield the desired results in the past 18 months of his administration
– Mr Bakare said the recession currently experienced in Nigeria “is an opportunity for the church to take responsibility for the destiny of Nigeria”

President Muhammadu Buhari’s vice presidential candidate at the 2011 election , Pastor Tunde Bakare has faulted the economic policies of Mr Buhari which he said have failed to yield the desired results in the past 18 months of his administration. Speaking in Abuja at a lecturer at the 14th year anniversary of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Asokoro, Abuja on the topic: “Church and economic recession”, Mr Bakare said the recession currently experienced in Nigeria “is an opportunity for the church to take responsibility for the destiny of Nigeria”.
“In the past 18 months, attempts at salvaging the economy have not yielded lasting results. While the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrunk by 0.36 percent as at the first quarter of 2016, production dipped by 2.06 percent as at the second quarter. Evidently, Nigeria’s recession is largely self-inflicted and could have been avoided,” the pastor was quoted by Sun.

He recalled that price of oil peaked at $145 per barrel around 2008 and, after a brief fall, rose and, subsequently, hovered around $100 until December 2014, when it began to crash. But, the biggest oil boom experience, he said, fell into the hands of an unprepared leadership. “Hence, with our revenue unaccounted for in the preceding boom era, and with reported massive looting through oil subsidies and diverted defence budgets, the present government inherited a Nigerian economy in dire straits. Mr Bakare who is the convener of Save Nigeria Group (SNG) said he never regretted occupying the street in January, 2012, following the fuel subsidy removal by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

“I have no single regret about my action in 2012. If I have another opportunity, I will do it again. Save Nigeria Group (SNG) campaign was not about fuel subsidy, but against corruption. We insisted on ‘kill corruption and not Nigeria’. It was corruption in that government that we fought. “We simply made the then government to understand that sovereignty belongs to the people and we demonstrated it through our actions. And we will do it again and again if time demands for it,” he said. Meanwhile, Niger Delta Avengers says it will resume bombing of oil facilities if government made any further mistake to enter into negotiation with selfish leaders in the region.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/1019801-tunde-bakare-attacks-buhari-failed-economic-policies.html