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| Politics › Gov. Sani Bello Appoints New SSG, Others by Slingkey(op): 1:14pm On Jun 01, 2015 |
Minna- Niger state Governor, Malam Abubakar Sani Bello, has appointed Alhaji Shehu Umar Danyaya, a retired Civil Servant, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG.) Others appointed are Mikhail Al-Amin Bmitosahi, a former member of the House of Representatives as Chief of Staff while Dr. Ibraheem Dooba, a teacher and a columnist with the Daily Trust was also appointed as the Chief Press Secretary and Haruna Mamman Vatsa as the Director of Protocol and Yusuf Waili as the senior special assistant, timekeeping and schedule. These appointments are with immediate effect. The new SSG has spent many years in the public sector both in Niger State and Abuja; while the new chief of staff was the Campaign Director General (DG) for Governor Abubakar Sani Bello. Dr. Ibraheem Dooba on the other hand worked as a member of the media team during the campaign. He has a Ph.D. in Information Technology and attended courses at Harvard University, London School of Journalism and some universities in Malaysia. Source:www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/gov-sanni-bello-appoints-new-ssg-others/ |
| Business › 10 Nigerians Compete In UK Entrepreneurship Challenge by Slingkey(op): 1:02pm On Jun 01, 2015 |
Ten Nigerian youths will be slugging it out for three slots available in the 2015 edition of University of Sussex-AIESEC Nigeria entrepreneurship challenge. Aimed at rewarding participants with best proposals to solving Nigeria’s education and unemployment challenges, the competition had been tagged; “Idea Challenge 2015″. A statement jointly issued by Tosin Adebisi, a Senior International Officer, University of Sussex, and Branda Ng’ang’a, AIESEC Nigeria representative, noted that the three successful winners are to emerge at the Nigeria Youth to Business Forum event slated for tomorrow (Tuesday) in Benin City, Edo State. “The best three ideas have the opportunity to win an all expense paid training to University of Sussex Innovation Centre in the UK for their spin-off project or business idea development as well as discount in admission fee for an AIESEC internship and mentoring from experts and corporate partners of AIESEC in Nigeria. The partners include, PWC, Impact Your World, among others,” the statement read in part. It further explained that application had been collated in the two categories of the competition, education and unemployment. “Five best ideas in each of the categories, making a total of 10 were subsequently selected. The 10 participants are expected to pitch in English in front of a jury of experts and partner organisation for the event taking place on Tuesday June 2, 2015 in Benin City,” the statement noted. It also noted that all submissions will be “evaluated by at least two thematic (Education and Unemployment) experts and experienced Business Developers from AIESEC in Nigeria partner organizations network.” “We will especially look at the novelty and uniqueness of the idea, the market and social business potential as well as the rights to intellectual property (designs, creators, business plans, among others) claimed by applicants,” the statement read. Similarly, the University of Sussex had also disclosed its intention to start awarding £3,000 automatic scholarships to eligible Nigerians starting a degree course in 2015. The awards are to be as Sussex Nigeria Scholarship. Source:www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/10-nigerians-compete-in-uk-enterprenuership-challenge/ |
| Politics › You Have Been Paid, Fayose Tells APC Lawmakers by Slingkey(op): 12:50pm On Jun 01, 2015 |
•No, It’s Not True, Says Legislators THERE SEEMS to be no end yet to the war of words between the Ekiti State government and the 19 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers as the two sides on Monday June 1, 2015 engaged each other over media report that the embargo placed by Governor Ayo Fayose on the salaries and allowances of the legislators had been lifted. The lawmakers, in a statement, accused the government of sponsoring the report, even as the government described as falsehood their position, adding that the legislators had acknowledged their payments last week. The APC lawmakers, in a statement by the Media Adviser to the Speaker, Wole Olujobi, said the report was mischievous and lacked the basic tenets of journalism. Olujobi’s reads: “It is shocking that those behind the media report chose not to believe us but overzealously believed the purported sources that thrive in falsehood, lies and propaganda while working for the government. “The reporter in one breath said his investigation revealed that the lawmakers had been paid, yet he reported that both Fayose and the lawmakers did not confirm the report as they refused to talk to him. “If this were the case, then who were the sources that confirmed to the reporter that the lawmakers had been paid? “To make matters worse, contrary to the reporter’s claim that we did not talk to him, we told him that we have not been paid. “Apart from getting this fact from us, the speaker’s media aide told him the same and so we are surprised that the reporter is claiming that he received no information from us. “In fact, as at Saturday night, the alerts we received from our bank were deficit alerts and so we wonder where the reporter got his story. “It is unfortunate that just because the reporter wanted to file an exclusive report for his paper, he went ahead to report this falsehood motivated by blackmail. “Let us even agree without conceding that we were paid our lawful entitlements, what favour does the governor do to us by that after illegally cutting short our tenure by seven months and putting us in harrowing inconveniences in addition to his brazen rape on the constitution of Nigeria? “Must payment of our legal entitlements prevent us from defending the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which we swore to protect? “Where are the indications of payment when embargo is placed on our accounts by the governor? “Even those who should know in government are wondering where the reporter got his story because there is never any payment to the lawmakers. “This is irresponsible journalism at its worst and it is unfortunate.’’ However, the government in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Finance, Toyin Ojo, said: “We would have remained silent in deference to the agreement reached at the last Monday meeting in Akure that all parties should maintain silence on the outcome of the meeting, especially because the lawmakers said they do not want their leaders to know the outcome of the meeting. “However, since the lawmakers have chosen not to abide by this agreement by first issuing press statement to deny and reveal what was discussed in the meeting, and now going to the press to say that they have not received any payment, the government does not have any other option than to tell the public the truth and set the records straight. “The government is by this press statement putting the records straight since the money paid to the lawmakers belong to Ekiti people. “The payment was made in cheques because the lawmakers pleaded that their accounts should not be credited directly so as to avoid the banks from making deductions for loans taken from the banks. “Saying that they have not been paid is quite unfortunate and unbecoming of honourable members of the State House of Assembly and this is sad. “We will want to keep our fingers crossed and we wish to caution the lawmakers to adhere strictly to the spirit of the agreements. “Governor Fayose’s good gesture, aimed at ensuring peace in the state should not be abused.” source:www.dailyindependentnig.com/2015/06/paid-fayose-tells-apc-lawmakers/ |
| Politics › Asari-dokubo Explains Why Jonathan Lost Presidential Election by Slingkey(op): 5:02pm On May 31, 2015 |
Former Niger-Delta militant leader, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, has said the 2015 general elections were the most rigged in Nigeria. He spoke on Sunday in Owerri, where he graced the Biafra Day celebration. He said figures clearly showed differnet levels of manipulation. “The elections were not free and fair. Also, the stage was set to manipulate the elections”, he said. Dokubo blamed the activities of Boko Haram insurgents on leaders from the Northern section of the country, mostly the Northern Muslims. He recalled that the elites in the zone vowed to make the polity unstable and ungovernable for ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan. He, however, blamed Jonathan’s loss on the use of card readers. “Our brother, Goodluck Jonathan refused to listen to us. To him, the life of any Nigerian was not worth his election or ambition. “For us, that was an abdication of his duties as President because we were also involved in the elections and we wanted a free and fair elections”, Dokubo said. He wondered why Jonathan, who could not vote even after four card readers were used, did not stop the election. “That was the time Dr. Jonathan ought to have taken action and stopped the fraud that INEC called an election. Source:www.dailypost.ng/2015/05/31/asari-dokunbo-explains-why-jonathan-lost-presidential-election/ |
| Politics › Boko Haram Raids Yobe Towns, Steals Foodstuffs by Slingkey(op): 4:49pm On May 31, 2015 |
The Chairman of Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State, Alhaji Baba Abare, on Sunday told journalists that the Boko Haram sect attacked two Yobe towns, Fika and Ngalda, on Saturday. Abare said the militants shot sporadically at the two towns to scare away people so as to have ample opportunity to loot. He explained that the major targets of the militants were shops in which they looted several food items as well as beverages, saying, however, that no life was loss during the attack. Fika is about 150 kilometres west of Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, and shares boundary with Gombe State to the south. A resident of the area, Ibrahim Mohammed, who spoke on the telephone, said the terrorists first launched an attack on Ngalda, which is the Yobe/Gombe border town. He said they proceeded from Ngalda to Fika town, the headquarters of Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. Mohammed said during the assault on Fika, the terrorists burnt down the local government secretariat, the magistrate court and the Divisional Police station. A policeman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to our correspondent, said the attackers invaded the two towns between 7.30 and 9am, looting several shops and cart away with several food items. He added that the militants stormed the areas in two Toyota Hilux vans and took away several motorcycles, which they stole in the area. The Yobe State Police Commissioner, Mr. Markus Danladi, declined to comment on the attack, saying the Military Joint Task Force was the only body that was authorised to speak on such matter. Fika and Ngalda communities have suffered several cases of Boko Haram attacks since the commencement of the sect’s violence campaign as the communities also share boundaries with Gujba and Gulani LGAs, which under the captivity of the militant group for so long before it was liberated few months back by federal troops. Source:www.punchng.com/news/boko-haram-raids-yobe-towns-steals-foodstuffs/ |
| Politics › Afdb: Okonjo-iweala Behind My Success, Says Adesina by Slingkey(op): 12:08pm On May 31, 2015 |
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president-elect, Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has credited his success at the poll to the tireless work of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Finance Minister. In a statement issued on Sunday, Adesina thanked outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan and the newly sworn in president, Muhammadu Buhari but showered special encomium on Okonjo-Iweala. “I would like to specially thank Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for her vital role and tremendous effort in delivering this successful outcome. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, as Nigeria’s Finance Minister, worked passionately for our campaign, and our success would have been impossible without her tireless work shepherding support among many of the esteemed Finance Ministers and Governors at the AfDB. He then thanked all those involved in the process for electing him. “I am deeply humbled and honoured to have been entrusted with the great responsibility of leading the African Development Bank (AfDB) at a time that presents such great opportunities and also profound challenges for our continent. “The AfDB campaign and election has been an incredible experience, and I am grateful to all those who supported me along the way and to each and every person with whom I’ve met and exchanged ideas and hopes for inclusive economic growth on our continent throughout this process. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria's Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s Finance Minister “I am thankful to have been given the chance to travel to so many parts of the continent – small states, fragile states, and large states across Africa – to feel the pulse of African leaders and peoples. I met with young people and women – Africa’s greatest assets, with small- and medium-sized enterprises, and with Africa’s business leaders. From rural areas to burgeoning cities, I saw vast opportunities for a greater and more inclusive Africa. I am hopeful and excited about the prospect of building on the great work of President Donald Kaberuka at the AfDB,” he said. Adding that: “Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous Africa, with smart infrastructure, energy for all, a strong private sector, new economic opportunities that will deliver quality jobs and hope for millions of youths and women, revival of Africa’s rural economies to lift many out of poverty, and regional integration for shared prosperity. “The shareholders of the AfDB from African and non-African countries gave strong support, for which I am deeply grateful. Together, we will build a new Africa with inclusive and green growth. “I commend all my colleagues who contested for the position, their countries, and supporters. They conducted great campaigns. They are all great assets to Africa. I am truly humbled by the support of many Presidents across every region of Africa. Africa is my home.” “I would like to give my special thanks to a few people in particular without whom this success would not have been possible: former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his nominating me, his confidence, and his steadfast, enthusiastic support; President Muhammadu Buhari for his strong endorsement and rallying support for us.” “Our leaders rallied behind us in a historic display of unity of purpose and common commitment. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who worked determinedly to build support behind my candidacy among African leaders.” “I would especially like to thank all the people of Africa for your prayers, your well- wishes, and your belief in me. I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support I have received from all across the continent. I promise to work hard with all African governments to deliver more inclusive economic growth across our beautiful continent,” the statement read. Source:www.pmnewsnigeria/2015/05/31/afdb-okonjo-iweala-behind-my-success-says-adesina/ 17 Likes 4 Shares |
| Politics › My Government Will Step On Toes For Good Of Abians – Ikpeazu by Slingkey(op): 11:33am On May 31, 2015 |
The newly sworn-in Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, on Saturday said that his government was ready to step on toes to change the status of the state for good. Ikpeazu said this during a thanksgiving service held in his honour at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eastern Union Conference Headquarters in Aba. He, however, enjoined persons whose “legs are on the way to remove them before his arrival, in other not to have their toes stepped on”. “I want God to make Abians to understand that if you want to eat an omelette, you must be ready to crack eggs. “I thank God that I am courageous enough to take these decisions. God being with me, I will serve Abia and the people of Nigeria with the fear of God. “I will also take decisions that may not be very palatable but will let the guiding principle be, “Is it in the best interest of the greater majority of our people?’’ The governor noted that it was time to turn things in the state around, adding that it would no longer be business as usual. “We have travelled so long on the wrong path, probably by events not caused by governments but caused by our people. “This is the time to turn around because this is not going to be business as usual. “We must change the way we think, the way we do things, the way we build our houses, we must have respect for our neighbours; in doing so, we will be more responsible,” he said. Ikpeazu said that he came to the thanksgiving service to present his plans and programmes before God, so that He could touch Abians to take necessary steps to turn the state around. He said he would report for duty in Aba on Monday and visit Umuahia on Tuesday, adding that he would take time to inspect roads in both places and in Arochukwu. Dr Bassey Udoh, the President, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eastern Nigerian Union Conference (ENUC), had earlier charged the governor to watch what he did in order not to displease God. Udoh, in his sermon titled “When God was Ready”, urged the governor to be wise, saying that he needed great wisdom to be safe in all he did. “If God has given you money and you do not have the wisdom to manage it, you will soon die. “If God has given you beauty and you do not have the wisdom to manage it, you will soon die. “If God has given you a position and you do not have the wisdom to manage it, you will soon die, so be careful what you do,” he said. Udoh added that God’s choice of an individual did not preclude such from mistakes, adding that the tendency to make mistakes should make God’s chosen ones to seek wisdom earnestly. The cleric took his reading from 1 Corinthians 1 : 25 – 29 and said that God’s choices were always different from man’s, adding that God’s foolishness beats man’s wisdom. He urged the governor not to fear because God was with him and would fight his battles for him, with no one being able to overcome him. Bishop Nathan Kanu, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Aba, Ngwa-North, urged the governor to change the things that did not suit his plans for Abians. He called on all Abia people to join hands to make the governor successful, adding that God, who had called him, would sustain and help him. While delivering his goodwill message, a notable Abia statesman, Elder Emmanuel Adaelu, noted that the task before the governor was onerous and urged all Abians should ensure that he succeeded. Source:www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/05/31/ill-step-on-toes-abia-governor-says/ |
| Politics › Nasarawa LG Chairman Slumps In Office, Dies by Slingkey(op): 8:28am On May 31, 2015 |
Chairman of Karu local government area of Nasarawa state, Godwin Chindo, is dead. It was gathered that Chindo died after arriving at his office to pick up the paperwork related to commissioning of a school built and donated to Jan Kanwa community by Venezuelan government. Chindo slumped and died while waiting for the Vice President of Venezuela, Jorge Arreaza, and the state deputy governor, Silas Agara. Amos Auta, a relative of the deceased, said he left “hale and hearty” in the morning, and that the entire family was shocked by his sudden death. Source:www.dailypost.ng/2015/05/31/nasarawa-lg-chairman-slumps-in-office-dies/ |
| Politics › Re: Eight Killed After Boko Haram Fires Rocket Launcher In Maiduguri by Slingkey(op): 12:57pm On May 30, 2015 |
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| Politics › Four Killed As Heavy Explosions Gunshots Rock Maiduguri by Slingkey(op): 11:31am On May 30, 2015 |
The heavy explosions from Rocket Propelled Launchers and grenade with sporadic gunfire that rocked the city of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, left four residents dead, several others injured and houses destroyed. The attack, coming barely 12 hours after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari and other elected state governors, was carried out by suspected terrorists at about 12:30am, Saturday in an attempt to invade Maiduguri, a situation that led to exchange of fire between them and troops of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army. Sources said, “the terrorists after realising the heavy fire power from troops, started firing their rocket Launchers into the city, which led to the killing of a taxi driver, Mallam Bukar around Borehole area of Gomari airport of Maiduguri metropolis, while the three other residents died at different locations”. Source:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/four-killed-as-heavy-explosions-gunshots-rock-maiduguri/ |
| Politics › Eight Killed After Boko Haram Fires Rocket Launcher In Maiduguri by Slingkey(op): 10:51am On May 30, 2015 |
About eight persons have reportedly lost their lives following a rocket launcher fired by the Boko Haram insurgents in Ngomari. DAILY POST gathered Nigerian troops from the 7 Division repelled the attack by the insurgents, who had attempted to take over Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in the early hours of Saturday. According to Usman Jani, the house located near EYN Church Ngomari was hit around 1:00 am when the battle was ongoing resulting in the death of eight occupants. A civilian JTF, Mohammed Sanda said they went out to support the military in repelling the insurgents, adding that the trenches dug around Maiduguri helped greatly in preventing the insurgents from advancing. “There is no way they can come into the city except through the main roads as the military has dug trenches all around the city and are being manned by troops. “When they came through Dala Kabamti, they were unable to pass because of the trenches; they started through RPG into the town. This morning we took some people to General Hospital”, he said. Source:www.dailypost.ng/eight-killed-after-boko-haram-fires-rocket-launcher-in-maiduguri/ |
| Politics › Fashola Failed Lagosians – PDP by Slingkey(op): 10:36am On May 30, 2015 |
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has accused the former governor Babatunde Fashola of being a failure, alleging that his administration was largely based on propaganda. The party, therefore, counselled his successor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, to govern the state with the fear of God in order to move the state out of its “make- belief” situation. This was stated in a statement issued by PDP state Publicity Secretary, Mr. Taofik Gani, adding that the party did not expect Ambode to act differently in terms of running his administration based on propaganda. Gani said: “While we hope the best for Lagos State, it is our objective projection that Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode may not depart from the propagandist government now institutionalised in the state by Governor Fashola. The party also advised the new governor to avoid the entrapment of ‘godfatherism’ for Lagos State to prosper. The party said: “It is, however our wish that the state prospers and so we admonish Ambode to get close to God and jettison ‘godfatherism’ in order to make any appreciable success. By upholding this tenet, Mr. Ambode will implement policies for the people and not continue in the manner that (suggests) the state economy is in the hands of a godfather. “With monthly internally generated revenue of at least N27bn, no governor should fail in Lagos State. But former Governor Fashola left office leaving the state with the highest local and international debt profile in the federation. “The former governor failed because of his overdependence on a godfather and his own self believe”, adding that so many projects were abandoned by Fashola. “Such include, lack of affordable low-cost housing, balkanised civil service with no minimum wage, unresolved Lagos State University crisis, economic and human rights violations. Others are shortage of road networks, hostile business environment, inability to bring down cost of living in the state, poor primary and secondary education standard, to mention a few,” the statement added. Source:www.dailypost.ng/2015/05/30/fashola-failed-lagosians-pdp-2/ |
| Politics › I Submitted Onu’s Name For SGF – Okorocha by Slingkey(op): 10:26am On May 30, 2015 |
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has denied having any faceoff with a former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, over the choice of who becomes the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.http://dailypost.ng/2015/05/30/i-submitted-onus-name-for-sgf-okorocha/
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| Politics › Every Lagos Residents Will Count In My Govt, Ambode Assures by Slingkey(op): 7:48am On May 30, 2015 |
The new Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Fridaytook oath of office alongside his deputy, Mrs Oluranti Adebule, promising that his administration will run an all inclusive government that will not leave any resident behind. The inauguration ceremony held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), commenced with the arrival of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and his wife, Bolanle, in a long convoy at 10:10am and the former governor of the state, Mr. Governor Fashola at exactly 10:30am. Adebule, took the oath of office at exactly 11:20am. Ambode dressed in a flowing white native and red cap took his oath of office by 11:35am. He was also accompanied by his wife. Both were administered the oath of office by the Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Funmilayo Atilade. The governor in his inaugural address said the 2015 general elections proved beyond doubt that Lagosians could not be taken for a ride anymore. According to him, “One of the instructive lessons from this last political campaign and election is for all politicians never to take our people for granted again. I would, more than ever before; take you, the good people of Lagos, along with me, in this journey of renewed hope and prosperity at all times.” Ambode also hit the ground running just as he announced the creation of a new office to be known as Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment. He explained that the new ministry was in line with his campaign promises and to specifically execute his planned Employment Trust Fund, labour exchange and entrepreneurship drive for Lagosians. Also created were the Offices of Civic Engagement and Overseas Affairs and Investment (LAGOS GLOBAL), both under the Deputy Governor’s Office. Governor Ambode commended Lagosians for the opportunity given to him to serve as the governor of the state, describing it as the fulfillment of his destiny. “My administration is prepared to take the decisions needed to promote merit and professionalism. To restructure where required, eliminate poor Human Resource practices and accelerate the pace of reforms in the spirit of good governance. Source:www.dailyindependentnig.com/2015/05/every-lagos-resident-will-count-govt-ambode-assures/ |
| Romance › Re: Miss Nairaland Contest 2015 - Final Elimination Round (SEMI-FINAL) by Slingkey(m): 11:17am On May 20, 2015 |
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| Politics › Why I’m Fighting The Elite – Ben Bruce by Slingkey(op): 11:10pm On May 19, 2015 |
May 19, 2015, By Abiodun Alade. Media mogul and senator-elect, Ben Murray Bruce has stated that he is fighting the elite because they consume the resources of the country at the expense of the poor. Bruce, who is known to champion the cause of the masses, noted that it is absurd that a few elected officers monopolise the resources of the country, living a champagne life while majority of Nigerians live below a dollar a day. “I am fighting against the elite. Definitely, I am fighting them. When they drink that champagne that can educate a child, they should know that I am fighting them. You don’t fly a first class in government while in your private life, you fly economy. I am totally against their lifestyles,” he said in an interview with Vanguard. The chairman of Silverbird Group added that the level of poverty and unemployment in the country is devastating and more worrisome is the wide gap between the rich and the poor. Ben Murray -Bruce Ben Murray -Bruce “We need to enact laws that favour the masses. The biggest problem in Nigeria today is that our consumption is on the high while production is low. Our leaders in APC, PDP, Labour, APGA and others are all guilty of one thing, which is consuming the resources of the majority of Nigerians. ”Imagine a situation where governors fly private jets, commissioners drive a twenty million naira car. Commissioners flying first class, living like kings while the state cannot pay salary of its workers. If a commissioner can have three or four policemen around him, who is policing the poor where they are being raped, maimed, robbed and killed? “The question is what do we have for the masses? There are one hundred million people living on two dollars a day, in some places, the unemployment rate is 80 0r 90% and then you have governors living a champagne life. Small wonders in some places, thieves steal N50, N200, fishing nets and destroy the lives of the people”. Bruce who said that it is illegal for elected officers to live like kings and turn the electorates to beggars, argued that the consumption behaviour of public office holders in Nigeria cannot be justified because it is against moral and ethical norms. He expressed optimism that the administration of president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, will not use the wealth of the country to service the lifestyle of the elite. Source:http://vanguardngr.com/2015/05/why-im-fighting-the-elite-ben-bruce 2 Likes |
| Crime › Delta Poly Student Arrested For Illegal Possession Of Firearm by Slingkey(op): 10:56pm On May 19, 2015 |
May 19, 2015 By Ochuko Akuopha. OLEH—SECURITY operatives have apprehended a first year National Diploma student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, Delta State, for allegedly being in possession of a locally made pistol. It was gathered that the suspect, a member of a gang of armed bandits that has been terrorizing the polytechnic, was arrested by the security team attached to the institution while trying to escape with others now at large. Sources said the security team which acted on a tip off, rounded up the hoodlums in their hideout where the suspect, who is a student in the Department of Business Administration, was found to be in position of the pistol and was later handed over to the police. It was learnt that the suspect had made a confessional statement which has been handed over to State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, for further investigation. Source:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/delta-poly-student-arrested-for-illegal-possession-of-fire-arm |
| Crime › 2 Youths Face Child Defilement, Abduction Charges by Slingkey(op): 4:03pm On May 19, 2015 |
Two men, who allegedly conspired to defile a 15-year-old girl, on Tuesday appeared before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The accused — Jamiu Yusuf, 19, and Rilwan Oduntan, 20 — both of No. 10, Onigide St., Ijora-Badia, Lagos, are facing a two-count charge of child defilement and abduction. The prosecutor, ASP Soji Ojaokomo told the court that the accused committed the offences at 8.00 p.m. on May 12 at their residence. Ojaokomo said the accused conspired to abduct the girl and forcefully had a carnal knowlegde of her. “The complainant said that she was in front of her house when the accused came to meet her to ask for direction to a street in the area. “The girl said she offered to help them not knowing that the accused had plans to abduct and rape her. “The complainant said when they got halfway the accused suddenly grabbed her hands and forcefully took her to their house. “She said they locked her up in their room and took turns to rape her,” Ojaokomo said. Ojaokomo noted that the offences contravened the provisions of Sections 137 and 267 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The accused pleaded innocence of the offences. The Senior Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, ordered that the file should be forwarded to the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Section 137 prescribes life imprisonment for child rape. The Magistrate granted the duo bail in the sum of N30, 000 each with one surety each in like sum and adjourned the case to June 18. Source:http://www.leadership.ng/news/434427/2-youths-face-child-defilement-abduction-charges |
| Nairaland General › 4 Siblings Burnt To Death In Anambra by Slingkey(op): 3:28pm On May 19, 2015 |
Four children of the same parents were on Monday burnt to death after a burning candle caused an inferno that burnt down their one bedroom apartment in Omuko village, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the parents of the deceased who hail from Ebonyi State, were not in the apartment when the tragedy occurred. The deceased identified as Ikechukwu, Chinonso, Chisom, and Chioma were rushed to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, where they were confirmed dead. Father of the children, Mr Ozoemena Nwoye, while expressing his pain over the death of his children affirmed, “I am so devastated by the fire incident. I want help from the public. My family has been suffering from one problem to another. “We do not really have any hope right now. We do not know who to run to. I am appealing to kind-hearted Nigerians to please come to our aid, with whatever they can afford to give us, so that we can bury our children and settle the hospital bills.” source:http//dailypost.ng/2015/05/19/4-siblings-burnt-to-death-in-anambra/
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