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Sports / Police Beat And Laid Enyimba Player In Hot Sun For Trying To Access The Camp by semasir: 3:25pm On Oct 02, 2019
The Nigerian Police Force is at it again for the wrong reason in the news as an Enyimba forward narrated how he was beaten this afternoon in Aba, Abia State.

The 24 year old forward, Stephen Chukwude, shared his experience while trying to access the Camp.

Below are his updates:

https://twitter.com/alanzaki2004/status/1179391303697797126?s=19

https://twitter.com/alanzaki2004/status/1179389822215041024?s=19

This is "becoming too much and not funny anymore @PoliceNG #youthsarenotthiefs." Stephen concluded.

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/10/police-beat-and-laid-enyimba-player-in-hot-sun-for-trying-to-access-the-camp/
Politics / Buhari’s Third Term Bid: Presidency Debunks Rumors by semasir: 12:22am On Oct 02, 2019
The Presidency has denied that the president is seeking to amend the constitution which will allow President Buhari run for a third term in office.

In a series of tweet by the spokesperson for the president, Garba Shenu, he shared as follows:

https://twitter.com/GarShehu/status/1179135722315345920?s=19

"The Presidency wishes to correct internet-based gossip and un-informed media commentary regarding presidential term limits, given credence by so-called support groups, staging street demonstrations asking President @MBuhari to do a third term." 

"There are no circumstances – nor set of circumstances – under which President Buhari may seek to amend the Constitution regarding the two-term term limit on holding office as President."

"President Buhari intends to serve his full second elected term in office, ending 2023 – and then there shall be a general election in which he will not be a candidate."

"There is not even the faintest possibility that this will change."

"It is important to note that there was a past attempt to change the Constitution to allow for the-then incumbent president to stand for a third term. That attempt was wrong, unconstitutional - and rightly rebuffed."

"No such attempt will happen under this President."

"President Buhari is a democrat. He respects the Constitution. Any activity aimed at altering the two-term limit will not succeed and shall never have his time nor support." Shehu explained.

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/10/presidency-debunks-buharis-3rd-term-bid/

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Sports / Brief Profile Of Super Eagles’ Dennis Emmanuel Bonaventure Who Shone At Real Mad by semasir: 12:04am On Oct 02, 2019
Super Eagles debutant and former Kwara Football Academy star, Dennis Emmanuel Bonaventure made headlines at the Bernabeu grabbing a brace in his Champions League game against Real Madrid thus becoming only the third Nigerian ever to find the net against Los Blancos in the Champions League.

Dennis made his National team debut in the 2-2 draw with Ukraine last month and opened the scoring tally in just 9 minutes before completing his brace half an hour later.

The 21-year-old mimicked Ronald's 'siuuu' celebration for his second goal.

He had extended his stay with the Blue and Black until 2022 after turning down several offers from Europe in the summer after joining the Jan Breydel Stadium outfit in 2017 from Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk, and has been a consistent performer for the Blue and Black.

Bonaventure scored 21 goals and had 9 assists in 78 games across all competitions since teaming up with the side.

Bonaventure was born on 15th November 1997 and wears shirt number 42 for Club Brugge. He is 174cm tall and weighs 67kg.

The right footed striker went on twitter to share his happiness after the match:

The Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, too eulogised the youngster as well as other Nigerians.

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/10/brief-profile-of-super-eagles-dennis-emmanuel-bonaventure-who-shone-at-real-madrid/

Politics / 59 Amazing Things You Should Know About Nigeria by semasir: 5:56pm On Oct 01, 2019
Nicknamed the " Giant of Africa," Nigeria is home to hundreds of different ethnicities, languages and butterfly species.

As Nigeria celebrate her 59th Independence Anniversary, below are 59 Facts O'News feels you should know about the largest black nation in the world.

The Nigerian National Anthem is an awe-inspiring, passion-rousing melodious 2-stanza poem. Pa. Benedict Odiase, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Director of Music in the Nigeria Police Band at the time, took the words of the anthem and organised them in a song which we know today as the “Arise, O Compatriots”. The phrases and lines of five different authors were used in the song. The authors are: Eme Etim Akpan, John A. Ilechukwu, B. A. Ogunnaike, P. O. Aderibigbe and Dr. Sota Omoigui.  The other preceeding anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was composed by Lillian Jean Williams and Frances Berda composed the music.
Prof. (Mrs) Felicia Adebola Adedoyin, à Princess from the Iji ruling house in Saki, Oyo State wrote the national pledge in 1976. Her inquisitive children made her compose it because they were familiar with the tradition at an American school and during studies at Accra Ghana. This inspired her to write beautiful and patriotic words and they were published in the Daily Times in July 1976 titled “Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge”. Barrister Adewusi, a friend of Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo and the author read it before Obasanjo and in August 1976, Obasanjo decided to introduce the pledge being the head of the state at that time.
Nigeria is a Federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate [109]; House of Representatives [360]).
Travel Visa was not required to travel to the United Kingdom up till 1984.
The Nation's population is 200,788,000 (2019 est.) ranking the 6th largest as of 2018 and by 2030, the population is projected at 263,839,000.
The total area (square kilometre) is 923,769
Like her other African countries with lower life expectancy usually due to poverty index, the average male lives up to 56.9 years and females 60.6 years (2017)
The Urban-Rural Population as of 2018 is Urban: 50.3% and Rural: 49.7%
68.9% male are literate over 49.3% of the female. This percentages is for the population aged 15 and above. (2015)
Nigeria's movie production industry, nicknamed "Nollywood", is the second-largest in the world by volume. About 200 movies are produced every week, which means that Nollywood produces more than 10 000 movies per year!
About 75% of the total population of Nigeria uses social media on a regular basis and majority uses a smartphone rather than a computer or laptop.
There are 521 languages spoken in Nigeria making her the fourth most in the world. Some of the major languages are Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba but English is the official language.
There are over 250 ethnic groups with a distinct culture and traditions.
One out of every 5 African is a Nigerian.
The ancient Benin Kingdom had Street lights before the emergence of Street lights in Europe. The street lights were fueled by palm oil.
The Yorubas, predominant in the West of Nigeria, and their bloodlines worldwide have the highest rate of twinning (having twins) in the world.
The town of Igbo-Ora is known as the nation's home of twins. Many of the local Yoruba people believe their consumption of yams and okra leaves to be the cause of their high birth rate of twins. While some fertility experts believe that certain yams contain a natural hormone that could cause multiple ovulation, there is no scientific evidence of this phenomenon.
A Fulani man, Malam Umaru Altine, was the first elected Mayor of Enugu, in the Eastern part of Nigeria, and was even re-elected for a second term.
Crispin Curtis Adeniyi-Jones (1876-1957) whose named after a street in Ikeja, ‘Adeniyi-Jones’ was a medical director from Sierra Leone (a Saro). He was also a co-founder of NNDP and won one of the Lagos 3 legislative council seats in 1923 hence represented for 15 yrs.
Like in other African countries, some Nigerians consider the left hand to be unclean and using it to be a sign of disrespect. Those that believe this do not eat, shake hands or receive items with their left hand.
The major drainage areas in Nigeria are the Niger-Benue basin, the Lake Chad basin, and the Gulf of Guinea basin.
The northern-dwelling Hausa, one of the most numerous groups in the country, have become integrated with the smaller Fulani group, whose members conquered Hausaland in the early 19th century; the great majority of both are Muslims. Town-dwelling Fulani intermarry freely with the Hausa and other groups, and they continue to control the administration of the Hausa towns. The cattle-herding rural Fulani, who generally do not intermarry, speak the Fulani language, Fula, rather than Hausa. (Britannica)
The Igbo of South-Eastern Nigeria, lives in small decentralized and democratic settlements. The largest political unit is the village, which is ruled by a council of elders (chosen by merit, not heredity) rather than by a chief.
Hausa was an official language of the northern states from 1951 to 1967. It is the most widely spoken language, although English is the official language of Nigeria. In addition to English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fula, and English Creole are widely spoken. Many of the languages exist in written form. (Britannica).
A first Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi hid former South African President, Nelson Mandela, for six months in Nigeria to evade his arrest by the apartheid regime.
In 1984 under the disciplinary Buhari/Idiagbon government, there was a sophisticated attempt to kidnap and repatriate ex-civilian regime minister of transport, Umaru Dikko from the UK, anesthetized in a freight crate, for the embezzlement of $1bn under the Shagari regime.
The idea of international law in Nigeria was generated in Badagry when Richard Lander, one of the first British explorers, was tried in 1825 by a jury of elders through the means of  the customs and traditions at the Vlekete Slave Market. Lander’s trial for treason, a crime punishable by death, became the first trial of an alien in Nigeria. He was, however, set free on account of his innocence.
The first European slave merchant that ever stepped on Nigerian soil touched down in Badagry in the 1660s; his grave lies at the palace of Akran of Badagry till today. Badagry, through the inglorious activities of slave trade, became the first major slave port in Nigeria.
The Adubi war in 1918 was a major uprising by 30,000 Abeokuta Ebga warriors against the colonial government for colonization, taxation and slave labor. One British was killed and rail and telegraph lines destroyed. The British rewarded their soldiers with medals for quelling the uprising. Awape Adediran a Molashin/ Kingmaker was imprisoned for his active involvement.
The first Teaching Training College in Nigeria was established on Topo Island by the Roman Catholic Missionaries in 1893. Earlier in 1876, they had established the first Agricultural School in Nigeria on the same island.
The British Government hoisted its flag in Badagry in 1842 to stop slave trade, which had been globally abolished since 1817.
The gospel of Jesus Christ was first preached in Nigeria in 1843 just as the first Christmas celebration held in Nigeria was observed in December of the same year in Badagry.
Western education in Nigeria took root in Badagry with the establishment of the first Elementary School called the ‘Infant of the church’ in 1843. It later metamorphosed into St. Thomas Anglican Primary School, Badagry.
The (Western) architectural evolution in Nigeria also started in Badagry in 1845, when the first ever storey building was built by the missionaries; (it still stands today).
A brand new car sold for ₦2000 in 1975 while the ticket to London was less than ₦100 in 1975.
In 1976, 75 kobo exchanged for one British Pound and 60 kobo for one US dollar.
Nigeria is home to 5 of the 10 richest pastors in the entire world, with net worth’s according to Forbes, from $10-150 million. These pastors imclude, David Oyedepo, E. A. Adeboye, Chris Oyakhilome, Mathew Ashimolowo and Temitope Joshua.
The designer of the famous car, Chevrolet Volt is a Nigerian - Jelani Aliyu from Sokoto State.
The world's fastest computer was designed by renowned Scientist and Inventor, Philip Emeagwali.
On May 7 2016, 43 of 96 graduands for Doctor of Pharmacy in Howard University, Washington DC were Nigerians. More so, 16 of the 23 awards for the day went to Nigerians.
There are over 180 million Nigerians worldwide and 0.14% of them (250,000) have traceable criminal records - this is less than 1% but the global media credit Nigeria with negatives more often.
The Dufuna Canoe is the second oldest water going vessel ever unearthed and the oldest in Africa. It was between 8000 to 8500 years old when it was uncovered in Northern Nigeria.
Nigeria is home to the largest single monument in Africa, the Sungbo Eredo - this was the largest city in the medieval world. It took over a million more man hours to build than the great pyramid of Giza.
The Walls of Benin (800-1400AD) in present day Edo State, are the longest ancient earthworks in the world, and probably the largest man-made structure on earth. They enclose 6500 square kilometers of community lands that connected about 500 communities. At over 16000km long, it was thought to be twice the length of the Great Wall of China, until it was announced in 2012 (after five years of meticulous measurement by Chinese surveyors) that the Great Wall is about 21,000km long.
The Niger-Delta (second largest delta on the planet), has the highest concentration of monotypic fish families in the world, and is also home to sixty percent of Nigeria’s mangrove forests. You should know too that Nigeria’s mangrove forests are the largest in Africa and third largest on earth.
The Anambra waxbill, a small bird of many beautiful colours, is found only in Southern Nigeria and nowhere else on earth.
Sarki Abdullah Burja of Kano (ruled 1438-1452 AD), the 18th ruler of Ancient Kano, created the first Golden Age in Northern Nigeria and ushered in a period of great prosperity. During his reign, Hausa became the biggest indigenous language spoken in Africa after Swahili. He is on the list of 50 Greatest Africans in Robin Walker’s wonderful book, “When We Ruled”.
According to the World Resources Institute, Nigeria is home to 4,715 different types of plant species, and over 550 species of breeding birds and mammals, making it one of the most ecologically vibrant places of the planet.
Nigeria has the highest paid legislators in the entire world.
Based on amount squandered, of an income of $81 billion per year, Nigeria is the most corrupt nation in the world.
Cross River State: The Ejagham (Ekoi) people in the Southeast are believed to have originated the Nsibidi (Nsibiri) writing system which later spread to the Efik, Igbo, Ibibio, Efut, Banyang and Annag people.
Seven percent of the total languages spoken in the world are spoken in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Third Mainland Bridge is the second largest bridge in Africa. The Third Mainland Bridge works in conjunction with 2 other bridges - the Carter and Eko bridges) connect Lagos Island with the mainland. It was commissioned in 1990 by General Ibrahim Babangida, being the longest bridge in entire the Africa which later was throned by the 6th October Bridge in 1996. The bridge spans 11.8 kilometers from Owonronshoki to the Adeniji Adele Interchange located in Lagos Island.It's official name however is Ibrahim Babangida Bridge.
Lord Lugard estimated in 1904 that there were 170 walled towns still in existence in the whole of just the Kano province of northern Nigeria. He described Kano: ‘Commercial emporium of the western Sudan.’ Of its wall, he said, ‘I have never seen, nor even imagined, anything like it in Africa.’
Confusing evolution scientists, the 13,000 yr old Iwo-Eleru cave skull in Ondo, the oldest human fossil remains found in West Africa, has ‘ancient’ (140,000 yr old Laetoli) features, yet lived in more modern times.
Ancient Greeks appear to have Nigerian roots as supported by the Benin Haplogroup or Haplogroup 19. According to Jide Uwechia, ‘The Benin Haplotype (which originates from Nigeria, West Africa) accounts for HbS associated chromosomes in Sicily Northern Greece.’
The Obasanjo military regime converted Nigeria from a Parliamentary system to a Presidential system of government.
Nigeria along with Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda and Mauritania are the nations with 6 coups.
The city of Lagos’ population is more than all of the eastern United States combined

Full compilation via: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/10/59-amazing-things-you-should-know-about-nigeria/
Crime / Police Confirms Arrest Of Officers For Extorting Software Developer by semasir: 8:48pm On Sep 29, 2019
Four police officers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for extorting money from a software developer whom they accused of Internet fraud.

According to Punch Online, the cops are now being interrogated for the act.

The police spokesman, Bala Elkana, noted that three other civilians suspected to have been involved in the incident were also arrested.

"We have four of them in custody. We have three other civilians arrested as well. Investigation is ongoing,” he said.

The software developer, Toni, had tweeted on Saturday and gained traction from Nigerians and notable persons who also had promised justice for him.

https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/police-confirms-arrest-of-officers-for-extorting-software-developer/

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Celebrities / Re: Video: Rapper Blaqbones Calls Wizkid, Davido And Burna Upcoming Artists by semasir: 5:07pm On Sep 29, 2019
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Celebrities / Video: Rapper Blaqbones Calls Wizkid, Davido And Burna Upcoming Artists by semasir: 5:02pm On Sep 29, 2019
Rapper Emeka Akumefule, also known as Blaqbonez has called Wizkid, Davido and Burna upcoming artists.

He says he wants to give them a chance to blow on the remix of his song.

Blaqbonez signed to 100 Crowns, was earlier this year profiled by the The New York Times alongside Teni (singer), Odunsi (The Engine), and 3 others as the new guards of Nigerian music.

The Guardian Nigerian also described him as 'carrying the torch of Nigerian rap' and on 2 January 2019, was listed by the same as one of the top 10 artists to watch in 2019.

See video here: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/video-rapper-blaqbones-calls-wizkid-davido-and-burna-upcoming-artists/
Politics / Re: Stanley Nwabia, Former Nairaland Moderator And Social Commentator Dies At 43 by semasir: 2:05pm On Sep 29, 2019
His profile is here: https://www.nairaland.com/therealmrstan

zealousB:
What was his moniker/handle on Nairaland at least that of Twitter we know na undercover for Nairaland?
Politics / Stanley Nwabia, Former Nairaland Moderator And Social Commentator Dies At 43 by semasir: 11:51am On Sep 29, 2019
Stanley Nwabia, a potent voice against the Buhari, is dead.

The social cum political commentator was reported to have died in the early hours of Sunday, 29th September 2019 following an unsuccessful blood transfusion procedure in Lagos. He was 43.

Stanley Nwabia is popular amongst supporters of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, which he used his Twitter handle (@MrStanleyNwabia) to champion and also a former moderator on Nigeria's largest forum - Nairaland.

Some of his associates have speculated a kidney failure as the cause of death and his admiration of the PDP has earned him tremendous respect amongst the opposition commentators online.

The Presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2019 Elections, Atiku Abubakar while mourning him described him as "a patriotic Nigerian and forthright supporter of our great party."

Nwabia was born in Lagos but from Abia State and is survived by a wife and four children.

Read more via: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/stanley-nwabia-political-and-social-commentator-dies-at-43/
Crime / Twitter User Narrates How SAS Arrested Him And Demanded ₦1million Ransom by semasir: 10:53pm On Sep 28, 2019
A twitter user Toni Astro recalled how the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SAS, arrested him and estorted money from him after initially demanding ₦1 million from him noting that he is a software developer.

Toni narrated that he boarded one of bike hailing service from Abiola gardens to Ketu (a journey less than 20 - 30 minutes) for him to get a BRT from there back home.

His ordeals are shared below:

"About getting to Ketu, two men in police like uniform stopped the bike, and told me to get down. I immediately did with the mindset that the bike guy did something wrong."

"They asked for my phone and I unlocked it and gave them. They told the bike guy to end the trip and go. So they gave me my phone to pay the guy from the mobile app. After 20 seconds they said I’m going with them to the station.

And I was like what station?"

"Next thing they pointed guns at my leg, telling me to enter another bike they stopped and go with them to their station. I entered and one of the men asked for a million naira and he’d let me go."

"And I’m like 1 million?? Where would I get that from. I told him I’m no what you think. I’m a software developer at this company. He said everything na yahoo yahoo still. He physically harassed me on the bike still. To every onlooker on the street, I was a criminal or some sort."

"We got to the station, if I remember well ogudu area H command. We walked in to the extreme back of the station. More like some messed up rooms or something."

"They collected my bike which contained my laptop, watch charger, phone chargers and office jotters. As soon as they saw the laptop, the other policemen there said you’re the one spoiling the economy. They told me to open it and immediately I did."

"About 4 other policemen were there, making a total of 6. Next thing was slaps and punch, here and there. All I could hear was confess you’re and internet frauster or not? I kept saying I’m not a fraudster, im a developer for a company and all."

"These guys took off my hoodie, and dragged me to the cell, locked me up with no proof or evidence that I was what they claimed me to be. I asked that I make calls, and they said that would be after I write my statement. One of them came to me and asked that I pay 500k."

"And I’m like 500k? From where? I said my student ID card is in my wallet, you could check it and see. They said they ain’t checking any ID Card. They went through my emails and WhatsApp conversations and found nothing."

"The beatings continued from about 4 police men, I requested that I called my relatives or anyone and they didn’t let me, One said I’d sleep in that cell till Monday except im ready to confess what I do for a living."

"So they went through my emails and saw my account balance, next thing was you’d go to the bank to withdraw every dime in this account now and pay us. Money I worked for ?? What did I do?"

"I already told them my dad was sick, and I was on my way home to help out . I told them 80% of the money was for dads treatment and the rest for my transport to work everyday. I explained the whole case to them. They said they don’t care about his health. I must pay them."

"So they started threatening me with guns, and one said we’d take you to kiri kiri tonight. Another said we’d call EFCC .Even after they found no evidence or trace of fraud? They went out to talk after 1 hour of threatening conversations and physical harassment."

"They requested I bring half of the money in my account for them, stating (man must chop). I just wanted to leave there, and I didn’t want it to be dark. It was about 5pm already. I then asked if I could just transfer instead of going to the bank to withdraw."

"And they said so you’d come back to trace us. The other ones started the beatings again. They told me to take a bike to a bank close to the station at ogudu, and get the money."

"I left, went straight to the station to get the money. It was late, I couldn’t tell anyone to lend me a phone when I looked all battered. I got to the ATM, I couldn’t even think straight to get the correct pin. I got the money and took the bike back to the station."

"As soon as I got back, they took me back to the cell and counted the money. Then they said you can check all your things if they’re complete. All that was in my head was remote job isn’t it. I have to leave this country at the end."

"I packed all my things, collected my watch and left the station at about 6pm. I’m home and safe now, but today still feels like a dream. I was physically harassed for no reason and paying someone or a group of people for no reason out of the money I worked for."

"I’ve been hearing people’s experiences and most of them complaining about not having an ID card. I had an ID card but they chose not to see it. All they wanted to hear was me accepting their accusation of what I wasn’t."

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/twitter-user-narrates-how-sas-arrested-him-and-demanded-%e2%82%a61m/
Politics / Re: Four Notable Times Buhari Has Flouted Court Orders by semasir: 5:46pm On Sep 28, 2019
Thank you... That'll be added to make a list of 5 then but the four mentioned are still in detention unlike Kanu.
austinsmat:
Your list is not complete Nnamdi KANU case nko
Politics / Four Notable Times Buhari Has Flouted Court Orders by semasir: 5:29pm On Sep 28, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has repeatedly flouted court orders and directives, making a mockery of his promise to uphold the rule of law.

Below are four (4) times court orders have been ignored:

Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife

Both have been in DSS custody since December 2015.

In 2016, Justice Kolawole ordered their release within 45 days and awarded them ₦24 million each as general damages.

Till date, however, they are still in detention.

Former NSA, Sambo Dasuki

He is facing multiple charges on illegal firearms possession and $2.1bn arms scandal.

He has been granted bail by several court orders, yet he is still in detention.

SERAP Nigeria

A nonprofit advocacy organisation that  is devoted to promoting transparency, accountability and socio-economic rights in Nigeria.

The group led a lawsuit against the FG for its failure to respond to their FOI request for names of looters and monies recovered in 2016.

In 2017, Justice Hadizat ordered the FG to make the names public. 2 years after, this court order is yet to be obeyed.

Omoyele Sowore

He was granted bail on the condition that he deposits his international passport within the court premises within 48 hours.

3 days after the judgment and meeting the bail conditions, he is still being held in DSS custody.

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/four-notable-times-buhari-has-flouted-court-orders/
Crime / Re: Ogwashi Uku Prison Accused Of Negligence leading to Death of Inmates by semasir: 5:04pm On Sep 27, 2019
Thank you for corroborating the story. Such a pity this is happening in the country

PastorDannie:

I was at d general hospital when that guy was brought in with chains. If u had seen him u would kno he had no chance for survival. Many people hav died in that prison due to negligence. Some times i wonder is those prison official are humans.
Crime / Ogwashi Uku Prison Accused Of Negligence leading to Death of Inmates by semasir: 12:09pm On Sep 27, 2019
Prison Authorities in Ogwashi Uku Prison, Delta State are being accused of negligence which has led to the death of almost 10,000 inmates since 2013 as explained by Ada Mazi.

One Smart Ohuzu, a prisoner awaiting trial, was reported to have died on 25th September owing to the fact that the officers ignored pleas from other inmates to take Smart to the hospital.

The young man was remanded in Prison by a Delta State Magistrate Court and two months while in custody, he has been sick.

In the morning, Smart Ohuzu collapsed and Prison Authorities called on the cell leader to gather ₦5000 from cell mates so they can transport him to Ogwashi Uku General hospital.

The poor prisoners contributed money and some even contributed ₦10 while others contributed ₦50 and they were able to raise a total of ₦3,500 eventually and now left with an outstanding ₦1,500 which then got the prison officers angry and refused to take Smart Ohuzu to hospital.

Inmates who saw Smart Ohuzu on the floor struggling, rush back to the cell and one inmate was said to have given out the ₦1,500 to enable officers take Smart Ohuzu to the Hospital and was later rushed to Ogwashi Uku General hospital after they have collected the money contributed.

Upon getting to the hospital, the doctors treated him and referred them to Federal Medical Center or Okwe General Hospital and complained that they will stop accepting inmates from Ogwashi Uku Prison as they are always bringing inmates for treatment at the point of death.

The officers, instead of taking Smart Ohuzu to the hospital the doctor referred them, with chains on his leg they led him into the Green Maria (Black Maria) and took him back to the prison yard complaining of man-power.

Smart Ohuzu was then chained and left in the cold, struggled and died with tears in his eyes, three hours after he was forcefully brought back into the prison yard.

The inmates could not complain because if they do, they either change their cell or punish them.

A group of Young Nigerians which is made up of ex-Awaiting Trial Prisoners, Behind Bars Intervention, are now demanding that health centers be built in all the prison especially Ogwashi Uku Prison, Delta State and that Minister of Interior and/or the Controller General of Prisons to write/sign and put up a sign post in each prison in Nigeria stating "VISIT IS FREE" just the way they have "Bail Is Free In Police stations and Court amongst other demands.

They however recommended that the top prison officers who uses this prison to enrich themselves and put innocent prisoners to death be sacked and the Minister of Interior/Controller General partner with other stakeholders to decongest the prison, declare Health Emergency in all the Prisons now or Shut down Ogwashi Uku Prison.

If nothing is done, the group has promised to lawfully gather 4,250 families of those in Delta Prison for a Nationwide Peaceful protest and if the allegations are considered false, the mouthpiece for the group, Prince Gwamnishu Harrison asked to be taken to the court.

Credits: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/prison-authorities-in-ogwashi-uku-prison-delta-state-accused-of-negligence-for-the-death-of-inmate/

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Education / Re: Buekor Nyornebari Grace: RSUST Best Graduating Student Begs Wike For Employment by semasir: 6:02pm On Sep 20, 2019
I can't get your email... I've checked through my spam too and sent you a pm as well! Please respond or kindly mail me via semasaopeolu@gmail.com.

Thank you.

infogenerator:
I haven't seen the mail sir.... Would really appreciate your effort
Education / Re: Buekor Nyornebari Grace: RSUST Best Graduating Student Begs Wike For Employment by semasir: 6:47pm On Sep 19, 2019
Thanks... I'll respond to your mail now.

infogenerator:
Please does anyone know how I can contact this grace or anyone close to her.... I need her CV urgently... Any ideas are welcomed.. God bless you all
Education / Re: Buekor Nyornebari Grace: RSUST Best Graduating Student Begs Wike For Employment by semasir: 3:48pm On Sep 19, 2019
Can I reach you via email please or any contact number? Thank you.

I'll get you her details because I shared the story. Thanks once again.
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Who has link or contact of her should send it to me pls
Education / Buekor Nyornebari Grace: RSUST Best Graduating Student Begs Wike For Employment by semasir: 9:18am On Sep 19, 2019
Buekor Nyornebari Grace, a first class graduate of Applied and Environmental Biology (Microbiology Option) at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, UST has cried out to the Governor of the state, Nyesom Wike to come to her aid in securing employment at the University.

The 2016 first class graduate who is also an indigene of the state graduated with a CGPA of 4.95 and is supposed to work as an assistant lecturer based on her status as first class graduates before her were usually retained but Grace's case seems to be peculiar as she is not been that lucky.

According to Jonathan Oyim, a colleague of her at UST, she has been knocking on doors of opportunities but these are not opening since their convocation on 1st April 2017.

Below are her transcript:
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"On the day of the convocation, when the governor came, he didn't make any pronouncement because there was embargo on recruitment in Rivers State" Jonathan said.
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"That convocation produced 5 first class students in the full school of which 3 are non Rivers indigenes while only 2 are Rivers and she was the best graduating student for the year" he continued.

"During service, she started making moves on how the process of retaining will be but she was told to hold on due to the embargo that was on and she should pray that the governor uplifts it so the process can commence" Jonathan concluded.

It would be recalled that Buekor Nyornebari Grace was among the 7 students awarded in 2014 with a laptop for their academic excellence after her Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at 100-Level was 5.00 in 100 level scoring As all through.

Currently, Grace is teaching in a primary school and earning ₦18000.

Source: https://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/3-years-after-ust-1st-class-graduate.html

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Science/Technology / Re: Woman Holds Down A Live Python, Cuts It Open To Remove Goat (Photos, Video) by semasir: 2:49pm On Sep 07, 2019
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Pets / Re: How A Big Python Was Operated On After Swallowing A Goat (sensitive Video) by semasir: 2:35pm On Sep 07, 2019
Lalasticlala please let's locate this snake and get our share for dinner
Pets / How A Big Python Was Operated On After Swallowing A Goat (sensitive Video) by semasir: 2:34pm On Sep 07, 2019
A sensitive video has been trending on twitter showing how some residents in an unidentified community captured a big python and operated it to discover a missing goat.

The python had become weak after the event and a woman is seen holding tight to it while another man cut open the python to bring out the dead goat.

See video from the link below (viewers discretion please):

http://www.onews.com.ng/2019/09/see-how-big-python-was-operated-on.html?m=1

Religion / Pastor Heals Man Of 15 Years Madness In Port Harcourt by semasir: 9:07am On Aug 31, 2019
A popular mad man in Choba area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State was cured of his insanity on Friday, 30th August 2019 by an unnamed pastor.

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The healing was made after the yet to be identified pastor conducted a deliverance session within the area.

It was also gathered that he has been mad for over 15 years and is mostly seen around the Choba roundabout.

He was also reportedly a drug dealer in the neighbourhood just like his brothers.

The man is also a native of Port Harcourt and from the Ogbakiri (Ikwerre) extract.

Source: https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/man-cured-of-insanity-of-over-15-years.html?m=1
Business / CBN Directs All Bad Naira Notes Deposited On/before September 2nd by semasir: 2:40pm On Aug 30, 2019
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised all that have overused or mutilated Naira notes to deposit such monies at the nearest bank on or before Monday, September 2, 2019.

This notice was shared by respective banks as directed by the apex bank.

"As part of its efforts to improve the overall quality of the Naira notes in circulation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced the Clean Note Polity and Banknotes Fitness Guidelines", a statement reads as shared by one of the leading banks in the country - Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB).

The statement reads further: "Please note that overused notes include any Naira note that is now weak to such an extent that it could easily tear at further handling or processing. Mutilated notes include any Naira note that has been partially or permanently damaged, but which clearly still has more than half of its original size together."

"As Nigerians, it is our patriotic and collective responsibility to handle the Naira with care, and as your Bank, we urge you to comply with this directive in order to improve the quality of our national currency." the statement concluded

Source: https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/cbn-directs-all-bad-naira-notes.html
Sports / Former Barcelona/spain Coach, Luis Enrique, Looses Daughter To Cancer by semasir: 10:48am On Aug 30, 2019
So sad �...

The loss of a child can not really be put into words let alone the unparalleled sorrow for the parent.

Former Barcelona coach, Luis Enrique has lost his 9 year old daughter, Xana, to bone cancer.

The 49 year old Enrique had stepped down as the Spanish team manager two months ago in order to spend time with his daughter who was battling osteosarcoma (bone cancer) for the last five months but lost her in the battle for survival.

Football lovers and the world at large have continued to pay tribute to the the ex-player and his family.

https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/former-spanish-barcelona-coach-enrique.html?m=1
Sports / Re: Amazing Stats For 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player Of The Year - Virgil Van Dijk by semasir: 3:50am On Aug 30, 2019
Lalasticlala, semid4lyfe, how far?
Sports / Amazing Stats For 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player Of The Year - Virgil Van Dijk by semasir: 11:52pm On Aug 29, 2019
It is no longer news that Virgil van Dijk has been crowned UEFA's 2018/19 Men's Player of the Year but how much do you know about him?

VVD as codenamed is defender who plays for Liverpool Football Club and the Netherlands. He was born on the 8th July 1991 and is 193cm tall.

So far so good, he has 133 appearances in the Premier League with 9 goals, 2 assists and 45 clean sheets so far.

In a pool by Sky Sports when he was transferred to Liverpool, some fans were of the opinion that his move was a waste of £75m from Southampton but he has proved his worth having won 164 tackles, blocked 23 shots and had 244 interceptions.

2018/19 season was such a success for him and he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Men's Best Player award, PFA Player of the Year, Liverpool fans' Player of the Year, Liverpool players' Player of the Year, Premier League Team of the Season, Champions League Team of the Season and December Player of the month.

Despite loosing 315 duels, he has a 72% tackle success and 447 headed clearance loosing 207 aerial battles and winning 589 and committed only 1 error leading to goal.

To win the award for the UEFA Player of the Year he polled 305 points over his nearest match Lionel Messi.

Below are the votes:

1. Virgil van Dijk – 305 points

2. Lionel Messi – 207 points

3. Cristiano Ronaldo – 74 points

4. Alisson – 57 points

5. Sadio Mané – 51 points

6. Mohamed Salah – 49 points

7. Eden Hazard - 38

8. Matthis de Ligt - 27

9. Frenkie de Jong - 27

10. Raheem Sterling - 12

https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/amazing-statistics-on-virgil-van-dijk.html

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Jokes Etc / May God Punish Every Girl That Ever Slept With A Married Man - Epic Replies by semasir: 4:32pm On Aug 29, 2019
In a "turning-o-ni-on" tweet � that has gotten people throwing banters at each other, a user with the username: freakyFadey wants God to punish girls who sleeps with married men.

As usual in the way of the tweeters, some came for her telling her God will immensely punish the married men who rather cheated despite vowing to love and cherish their women.

Some even call it a "waste of prayer" while another wanted ogun - the Yoruba god of iron to rather deal with them because God is gentle.

Others even said the lady is partial and dodging the prayers while ending up collecting MFM prayer points and another even cautioned her not to insult her since they are not friends "if u think my tweet is rubbish say yours that's not rubbish. Some married men remove rings and these girls ain't prophets." SibbsJojo (the username said)

Enjoy the discussions here:

https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/may-god-punish-every-girl-that-ever.html?m=1

Cc: lalasticlala, dani1luv
Nairaland / General / Python Gunned Down Trying To Swallow Goat In Badagry by semasir: 5:40pm On Aug 28, 2019
A python was gunned while trying to swallow a goat it had strangled to death.

In a viral video shared by the popular social media feed - Instablog9ja, the event happened in Badagry yesterday - 27th August 2019, the video is shown below:

While some are of the opinion that it may be a sign that an evil trying to swallow destiny, another user was furious that the food for the snake was disrupted and wondered why it was so when the snake could have been allowed to enjot its meal in peace.

Credits: https://talkofthedayng..com/2019/08/python-gunned-down-trying-to-swallow.html?m=1

Cc: lalasticlala snake is here oo

Webmasters / Re: I'm In Need Of Nigerian Emails For Marketing by semasir: 4:11pm On Aug 24, 2019
Available from me. Can we please talk via 08098002051 on the phone/WhatsApp
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