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APC In Confusion Over Fr. Mbaka Transfer From Parish

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The All Progressive Congress on Sunday condemned the transfer of the founder of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, to a new parish by the Enugu Catholic Diocese.

Mbaka was moved from the Christ the King Parish, G.R.A, in Enugu metropolis, which he presided over as parish priest for over 20 years, to Our Lady Parish, in Emene, a suburb of the Coal City.

It was gathered that Mbaka, who was the parish priest-in-charge at the CKC Parish, G.R.A, will serve as an assistant parish priest in the new parish.

In a statement made available to journalists in Enugu, the APC South-East Caucus spokesman, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, said “it was wrong to punish the fearless priest for his prophecies which has proved to be from God”.

Bursted: Buhari Went To Iran To Watch Cow Sport

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Mbaka Pictured, Moving Out Of Adoration Ministry Yesterday

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We gave you an exclusive report that Mbaka has been transfer out of his default Adoration Ministry, if you missed that, you can read it here: Father Mbaka Thrown Out of His Parish

Yesterday, our reporters pictured the embattled priest moving out of his parish. More photos after the cut...

Boko Haram Returns To Embarrass My Government - Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday raised the alarm that having lost the war to the nation’s armed forces, insurgents are desperately seeking ways of returning to the society to wreak havoc.

Buhari therefore called on all Nigerians, especially those that are resident in areas previously ravaged by terrorists, to be more vigilant and ready to work with security operatives in ending the war against insurgency.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President made the submission while reacting to the spate of suicide bombings in Chibok market, Dolari Internally Displaced Person’s camp in Borno State and the Gombi market in Adamawa State.

He said the insurgents’ gradual return was meant to embarrass his government and that was why they chose

Account For N3Trillion - Governor Wike Tells Amechi

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Rivers State government has asked the Minister for Transport, Rotimi Amaechi to account for funds received in his eight years tenure as the governor of the State.

The Commissioner for Information in the State, Dr Tam George yesterday told newsmen in Port Harcourt that the State was still reeling from “the catastrophic legacy of the former governor” despite receiving over three trillion naira in revenue in 8 years.

“Amaechi left the most abandoned projects in the history of Rivers State since 1997,” he said.
“Thousands of workers were without their salaries for four months and thousands of teachers were not paid for nearly 12 months.

“We have so many abandoned projects which huge sums have been paid but projects are yet to be

Breaking News!!! Boko Haram Rain Bomb In Gombe Market More Than 20 Dead

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A boy on Friday detonated a suicide vest at a crowded market in Gombi town in Adamawa State, Killing many according to witnesses.

A vigilante leader confirmed ‎the incident to our source in a telephone interview saying more than 20 persons

Woman Died In A Fatal Accident In Ondo State This Morning (Graphic Pics)

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An eyewitness sent in this report....

Today January 29th 2016, A bike man popularly know called Okada Man and his passenger who is a woman , identity no disclosed were hit by a car at New Garage, Okitipupa, Ondo state this morning. The bike man survived (he's the one sitting on the floor). His passenger wasn't that fortunate. She was crushed to death at the spot by the car, the driver is now at the hospital receiving treatment why the passenger who was killed is yet to be delivered to the mortuary at the time of filling this report

Graphic Photos from from a horrific fatal accident in Ondo state this morning below.

More photos after the cut...

My Life Is In Danger - Sunday Oliseh Cries Out

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The Super Eagles to the CHAN 2016 in Rwanda returned to Nigeria last night but without the team’s helmsman Sunday Oliseh who returned to his base in Belgium.

His decision not to return home according to the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) is to enable him continue with treatment for the flu he has been battling with since last year.

However Oliseh’s decision not to return with the team is beginning to raise questions on why he is afraid of home.

Very dependable sources hints that the former Super Eagles defender and captain confessed that he is afraid for his life. Our source hinted that Oliseh had confided in a close associate that some people are after his life

Panic As 1-Million-Boys Robbery Gang Writes Ojo, Badagry Residents

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Within three days, residents of Ojo and Badagary local government areas have not slept following a recent letter purportedly written to the residents by the dreaded and ruthless robbery gang called One Million Boys in Lagos State, western Nigeria.

According to some residents, the letter was written to them following the arrest of four members of the gang after their recent operation in the area that left many residents injured, with many losing their valuables to the gang.

In what seemed to be a reprisal attack, the letter reportedly informed the residents of their coming and asked them to keep money for them or be prepared to die.
The threat has left the residents in fear and they have resorted to self help by keeping vigil.

When our reporter visited the area on Thursday, some residents, who confirmed the recent attacks and the threat letter sent by the gang, said they are afraid and had to mobilize themselves to be awake all night.

The Woman Who Killed And Dumped Her 4-Year-Old Daughter Inside Well In Benue

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As reactions continue to trail the gruesome murder of a 4-year-old girl by her mother in Gboko area of Benue State, IDOMA VOICE has obtained the image of the face behind the cruel act.

The victim whose identity was given as Mercy was until the ugly incident a resident of Tomamyiin, Akaajime,

Naira In Another Free Fall; Now N306 To A Dollar

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The naira, yesterday, fell further on the parallel market, with projections of huge loss of value soon unless drastic efforts are made to increase foreign exchange liquidity.

The Central Bank of Nigeria had on Tuesday, defied pressure and speculations for the currency to be

Teenager Impregnated and Battered By EFCC Operatives

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There was a show of shame recently at the premises of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, after one of the operatives allegedly battered a 19-year old canteen attendant he allegedly impregnated in Lagos State, western Nigeria.

The teenager was allegedly assaulted at the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos where the operative works as exhibit keeper.

The victim, Blessing Nwokpa, who was a canteen attendant at the EFCC premises was allegedly impregnated by the EFCC operative identified as Okeke Edward, who refused to take responsibility for the

Akpabio Refuses To Apologise To Goje In The Senate Over Comment

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There was a mild drama on the floor of the Senate yesterday when the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio refused to apologize to his colleague, Danjuma Goje over uncomplimentary comments and, what was described as an attack on his integrity and personality.

The drama started when the Senate Minority Leader accused Senator Goje of not doing enough in his state in the area of infrastructure when he held sway as governor between 2003 and 2011.

Senator Akpabio who took his turn to contribute to the 2016 budget, turned the heat on his colleague when he described the 2016 budget as “uncommon “, but

I Am Not Going To Wage War Against Federal Government - Tompolo

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Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), seems to have backtracked in his face-off with the law, as he has now indicated his preparedness to appear before the court to answer to multibillion naira corruption fraud accusation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

He said “I will appear in court at the appropriate time.”

Tompolo, in a statement early Thursday morning, disclosed that his legal team is finalising moves towards his day in court.
A statement by Comrade Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo’s media aide, denied his involvement in the January 15 bombing of oil facilities in Warri.

He also denied reports credited to his erstwhile colleague and comrade in arms, Mr Africanus Ukpasia that

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High Tension Wire Kills Carpenter, Wife In Lagos

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There was calamity in the Mushin area of Lagos State after a 51-year-old carpenter, Muritador Ajayi, was electrocuted by a live high-tension wire.

Source hints that the deceased was working on the roof of a building under construction on Bamigboye Street, when power was suddenly restored to the area.

Muritador’s hammer was said to have touched the wire as he raised it to drive in a nail, which led to his electrocution.
He was rushed to a general hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

It was gathered that his wife, Taiye, on getting the sad news, collapsed and was taken to a private hospital

Man Dips Fingers In Private Part Of 8-Month-Old Pregnant Woman In Broad Daylight

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a diploma holder, Samuel Onochie, for allegedly sexually assaulting a pregnant woman, Esther (pseudonym), in Jakande, in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state.

It was learnt that the woman, said to be eight-month-old pregnant, was passing through the area on Sunday at about 6am, when Onochie ambushed her.

The 34-year-old suspect, who told the police that he bagged a diploma in law from a university in Benin, Edo State, reportedly threw Esther on the floor and stripped her wrapper.

Our correspondent gathered that he had dipped his finger into Esther’s private parts and was about to penetrate her when a man was drawn to the scene by the woman’s wailing.

The man was said to have held Onochie, who is also a cobbler, while Esther rushed to the Ilasan Police

I Will Respond To Your Letter Formally - Saraki To Obasanjo

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki,Wednesday, acknowledged receipt of a letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, drawing his attention to alleged corruption in the National Assembly. But Saraki,who said he was still studying the letter hinted that he would formally write a reply to the former president in no time. This came as the Senate spoke man, Aliyu Sabi, feigned ignorance of the presence of the letter in the Red Chamber just as he said he would not comment on it until his attention was drawn to the letter.

The Senate President,responding to inquiry on whether he was in receipt of the letter, confirmed that the said letter was presently on his table. Speaking through his Special Adviser,Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki, insisted that he would officially communicate the former

An Expectant Mum Suffers Womb Rupture In Lagos Police Cell

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Expectant mother, Mrs Tosin Taiwo, is battling to save her unborn baby after allegedly suffering a womb rupture following her collapse in police custody on Tuesday.

Mrs Taiwo who claimed to have bled for two days in police cell, said she was rushed to Randle General Hospital in Surulere, where it took doctors two hours to revive her.

She said she spent four days in detention at Surulere Police Station and was denied bail by the Investigating Police Officer (IPO). Mrs Louisa Njoku, who claimed to be acting on “orders from above”.

Mrs Taiwo, who is in hospital at Agbado Ijaiye, a Lagos suburb, said she was arrested last Saturday at

Congratulate Governor Wike: Bruce Urges Buhari

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After the Supreme Court upheld the elections of governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers state election, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has called on the President to congratulate the governor over the success of his battle.

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan Switzerland

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Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan is being honoured in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique) is celebrating the former president Goodluck Jonathan for his democratic governance.
Jonathan is presently addressing a world press conference which is being covered by United Nations correspondents and Swiss journalists.
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Supreme Court Upholds Wike’s Election As Rivers Governor - Premium Time

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The Supreme court has uphold the election of Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party as governor of the oil-rich Rivers State.
The court gave the ruling today, Wednesday but did not provide reasons for its judgment.
It said detailed reasons for the verdict would be provided on February 12.
The Court of Appeal had on December 16 affirmed the judgment of the Rivers Governorship Election Tribunal.

The appeal court had ruled that Mr. Wike was not validly elected.
The Rivers Tribunal had earlier on October 24 nullified Mr. Wike’s election.

Bomb Blast Rocks Chibok In Borno State, Scores Dead

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Two suspected female suicide bombers detonated their bombs inside Chibok market in Chibok local government area of Borno state, leaving 8 people dead and over 30 others critically injured, a party chairman in Chibok, Lawan Pogu told a relation in Maiduguri.

According to the report from Chibok on Wednesday, the Chibok market had since been shut down following the incident of the abduction of Chibok Schoolgirls where over 200 female students were whisked away by Boko Haram.

” The market was only open today, and the suicide bombers hit their target at exactly 12:54 pm. Eight people died at the spot while over 30 were rushed to the General hospital, Uba in Askira local government with two

Obasanjo Writes House Of Representatives And Senate - Premium Time

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Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki,
President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Senate Chambers,
Abuja.
Honourable Yakubu Dogara,
Speaker, House of Representatives,
National Assembly Complex,
Abuja.
It is appropriate to begin this letter, which I am sending to all members of the Senate and the House of Representatives through both of you at this auspicious and critical time, with wishes of Happy New Year to you all.

On a few occasions in the past, both in and out of office as the President of Nigeria, I have agonized on certain issues within the arms of government at the national level and among the tiers of government as well.

Jobless Husband Battered Pregnant Wife Over Failure To Remit Monthly Salary

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A 33-year-old man, Ekwere Alex was Wednesday arraigned at an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly assaulting his pregnant wife, Ekwere Esther.

According to the prosecutor, Sgt. Ihiehie Lucky, the complainant, Esther, had lodged a complaint that her husband, ‘an applicant, collects her salary every month end.’

The prosecutor alleged that the accused assaulted and battered his wife on January 14, because of her refusal to part with her December salary.

He said that Esther, whose delivery date was near, was paid her December salary and preceded on her vacation.

“The accused chased her with her pregnancy around the house premises and beat her up.

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Kogi Govnor Elect: Yahaya Bello Weeps At Inauguration, Vows To Fight Corruption

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Alhaji Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress and winner of the Kogi governorship election was Wednesday morning sworn in as the executive governor of the state amid tears of mixed feelings.
Bello who emerged victorious after a run-off was conducted following the death of Prince Abubakar who was earlier picked as the party’s flag bearer in an inconclusive election, took his oath of office at the Lokoja New stadium.

In his speech immediately after he inspected the guard of Honour in a motorcade, Bello who was sworn in by Justice Nasir Ajana, Chief Justice of Kogi State, wept.
He recalled that he did not grow up to know his father,having lost him at very early stage. Eulogising his

More Than 40 Villagers As Cameroonian Troops Chases Boko Haram Into Borno Village

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At least more than 40 villagers in Gwadale border community under Gwoza local government area of Borno state were feared killed on Monday as soldiers of the Cameroonian national allegedly opened fire on fleeing Boko Haram believed to have ran over to Nigerian, witnesses said.

This is the third time troops of the Cameroonian Armed forces manning the borders shared by both countries are being accused of reckless cross border activities that had so far claimed nearly 200 lives – mostly innocent civilians.

Muhammad Abba, a former ward secretary of Ashigashiya, received a chilling call from his relatives who are still trapped in the border community.

He was informed that bullets from the shootings killed many innocent persons by Cameroonian troops who claimed they chased suspected Boko.

“I still have my family, including my eldest son, there in Gwadale. But those that called me yesterday using the

A Soldier, 2 Men Caught In Lagos Engaging In Anal Sex Inside A Jeep

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Two men, who allegedly had anal sex inside a jeep, were on Tuesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The accused – Innocent Egbuna, 33, and Jide Ajayi, 21 – are being tried for a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and act of gross indecency. Egbuna, who claimed to be a soldier, lives at No. 22, Support Regiment, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun, while Ajayi, an unemployed, is a resident of No. 28, Owoduni St., Onipanu on Ikorodu Expressway.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Joseph Ajebe, told the court that the offences were committed on Jan. 18 at Ajao Road, Ikeja. According to him, the accused were caught by an anti-crime patrol team at Ikeja. “The accused were found inside a parked Nissan Jeep with registration no. KSF 914 AC having anal sexual intercourse.

“Ajayi said Egbuna accosted him and told him to have sex with him, promising to give substantial amount of

Buhari Jets Out Of The Country On 3-day-visit To Kenya

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Muhammadu Buhari left Abuja this morning for a 3-day official visit to Kenya .

On arrival in Kenya, President Buhari will join his host, President Uhuru Kenyatta and other dignitaries at a memorial service for Kenyan soldiers who were killed by Al-Shabaab in Somalia on January 15.

After the memorial service in Eldoret, President Buhari will proceed to Nairobi for bilateral talks on

Why I Visited Rauf Aregbesola – Ayodele Fayose

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Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said that he visited Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, on Tuesday, as part of his efforts to foster unity among Yoruba leaders.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, when he visited Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Tuesday, January 26, 2015
The governor, who said that he was not in Osun for any political reason, pointed out that he was not ready to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Governor Fayose stated that against all speculations from some quarters that he was coming to Osogbo to

OAU Suspension 3 Students Union Leaders For 14 Semesters

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Authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, have suspended three student union leaders for allegedly assaulting a professor.
The students are the President of the student body, Omotayo Akande who bagged six semesters (three years); PRO, Emmanuel Ojedokun – four semesters (two years); and Secretary General, Seun Oketooto – four semesters (two years).

The trio are all final year students and they would have started their examinations in the next two months.
Students of the university, however, argued that the suspension of their leaders have to do with their recent agitation for better welfare conditions on campus.

It would be recalled that students of the OAU had staged a day peaceful protest, lecture boycott and later media campaign against the poor state of infrastructure in the university.

Lassa Fever: Family Abandons Victim’s Corpse In National Hospital Mortuary

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More than two weeks after his death, the corpse of the patient that died of Lassa fever is still at the National Hospital in Abuja and yet to be buried.

Although the details of the delay for the burial were still sketchy, a source in the hospital said that the family might have abandoned the corpse “because of the manner of the death.”

The 33-year-old newly-married man lived in Jos, Plateau State, but came to see a relative in Kubwa because of his illness.

He, however, died within 24 hours of admission at the National Hospital, Abuja.
When one of our correspondents visited the hospital on Tuesday, many of the hospital employees were not ready to volunteer information concerning the corpse.

But an employee who pleaded anonymity said, “The information we got was that the family of the deceased

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85-year-old Farmer Kidnappers Abduct In Ekiti, N40m Demanded As Ransom

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Some suspected kidnappers have abducted an 85- year-old farmer, Gabriel Oloro, in the Ikere Ekiti area of Ekiti State.

It was gathered that the kidnappers, who had contacted the family, demanded N40m as ransom.

The victim was said to be driving home with his wife around 9pm last Wednesday when the gang barricaded the road and hijacked his vehicle.

After dropping off the wife by the roadside, the men were reported to have driven the victim into their den and returned to give his wife the car key around 2am on Thursday.

One of the children of the victim, Adedayo, said the incident had left the family in panic, adding that their

Photos Of 59-yr-old Landlady Arrested For Connecting Water Well To NNPC Pipeline

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See link for earlier report on the issue: http://dinformants.blogspot.com.ng/2016/01/59yrs-old-woman-in-police-net-for.html

Mrs Floyinka Ayinda has been arrested and detained at Idimu division on charges of vandalism of NNPC

Lady Threw Her One-day-old Baby From Two-storey Building Few Hours After Birth

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Residents of Ezeani in New Haven, Enugu State were on Tuesday treated to a horror as a young lady threw her one-day-old baby from a two-storey building few hours after she was delivered of the baby.

It was gathered that the police have already arrested the nursing mother for killing the male.

The lady whose, identity could not be immediately ascertained by press time, according to eyewitnesses, was impregnated by unknown person but had been concealing the unwanted pregnancy for quite sometime.

She was said to have successfully delivered the baby boy at her Ezeani street residence, New Haven, Enugu on Tuesday unknown to her neighbours.

But ironically, she wrapped the child and the placenta and thew him from a two storey building in a bid to do

Traffic Police Fought And Removes Motorists's Teeth In Lagos

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There was pandemonium at the Omole bus stop on Oba Ogunnusi Road in the Ojodu area of Lagos State on Tuesday after a traffic warden, Sunday Charles, engaged in fisticuffs with a motorist, identified only as Kingsley.

It was learnt that Kingsley, who was stopped by a team of traffic wardens at the junction, was allesgedly beaten up by Charles for refusing to part with N50.

The motorist lost three front teeth during the brawl.

Our correspondents gathered that Kingsley and some people in the bus manhandled Charles and

Sex Workers Thought A Nigerian Policeman A Bitter Lesson In Lagos

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Two sex workers were yesterday arraigned before an Apapa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly beating up a policeman.

Dominica Paul, 22; and Chioma Aneka, both residents of Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos are standing trial on a three-count charge of breach of peace, unlawful damage and assault.

According to prosecuting Inspector Tony Elibeh, the accused beat up a policeman simply identified as Sergeant Usang and also tore his uniform while performing his duty.

He said the accused committed the offences on January 20 at New Road, Olodi-Apapa. The complainant

Lassa Fever: `Kill All Rats` Rivers State Government Declares

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Government of Rivers State has declared an emergency on Lassa fever. It is tagged ‘Operation kill all Rats’. Five persons and a medical doctor have died of the virus.

The Ministry of Environment declared the emergency to create awareness on the disease and the need to keep rats off homes and environments. Commissioner of Health Dr. Theophillus Odagme, said its sister ministry is undertaking the step to consolidate on the efforts of the Health ministry in the fight against Lassa. Odagme said the three suspected cases, which were admitted to the Port Johnson Borokri treatment centre, including a nursing mother and her baby (index case), tested negative and have been discharged.

He noted that over 400 persons have been placed under watch following the deaths but none has tested

APC Is Broke -- Chief John Odigie-Oyegun

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National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has said the party is suffering from “strains of funding,” but it does not intend to bother President Muhammadu Buhari as raising funds for the party is not part of his national assignment. Oyegun, who stated this at an interactive session with newsmen at the APC headquarters in Abuja, said the party was working to raise funds within itself. “The party is suffering from the strains of funding. “We are working to raise resources within the membership.

We have not asked for rescue from the president because it is not part of his national assignment,” he said. Oyegun also commented on the general state of the nation, lamenting that the present government inherited a prostrate economy. “Buhari inherited a collapsed economy. What we are doing is to clear the debris. There will be plenty of good news in the next few months. We have to put up with the present

Friends, Supporters Abandon Metuh In Court

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In what appeared to be a dramatic turn of events at the Federal High Court Abuja, the typically large crowd of political supporters and associates of the embattled Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh, were conspicuously absent.
The scene was in stark contrast to the large number of his supporters who have previously gathered in front of the court. Even his entourage of political associates, who typically accompany Mr. Metuh to the court, were conspicuously absent.

The PDP Public Secretary is currently facing charges for his alleged collection of N400 million from the former National Security Advisor (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki. He has been unable to meet the bail condition granted to him by both Federal High Court and FCT High Court.

The PDP spokesperson has remained in prison since the first day of his trial when the court ordered that he

NSCDC Officials Broke My Arms, Legs – Lawyer Laments

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A legal practitioner, Mr. Olalekan Adedeko, has accused officials of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for being responsible for his broken arms and legs after they allegedly pushed him down from a storey building.

According to Adedeko, men of the NSCDC injured him while trying to arrest him for not producing client he

I Refuse To Beg In Jesus Name -- Be Inspire

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So long your mind is made up to become someone in life, you surely achieve your desired goals and objectives. No matter your physical condition, the sky will be your starting point.

Be inspire today in Jesus Name. Amen

Remi Tinubu Criticizes Buhari: "Expected Change Is Not Being Experienced"

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Wife of the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Remi Tinubu has mocked President Muhammadu Buhari’s government during the Senate plenary today, January 26.

Tinubu’s wife said that the change now experienced by Nigerians is not what was expected.

The senator also stated that the Buhari’s administration will incur the wrath of women if something is not done to improve the allocation to the women’s affair ministry.

Mrs.Tinubu also accused the government of abandoning women in IDPs.

Buhari’s ministerial list of 36 nominees has only six women. Five are from the North and one from the

GEJ Rail Rehabilitation: First High-speed Rail Arrives Nigeria

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Nigeria’s first ever high speed train service will open for service in March 2016. It is the double-track, standard gauge between Abuja and Kaduna that runs at 120Km and 150 Km an hour. Come March, travelers will be able to journey from Abuja to Kaduna (and vice-versa) in less than an hour.

The project which was just completed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) cost $849 million. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Adeseyi Sijuwade while

CBN Forex Restriction: Nigeria Loses 50% Cargoes To Cotonou Port

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The Shippers` Association Lagos State on Tuesday said 50 per cent of cargoes meant for Nigerian ports were being diverted to Cotonou port as a result of the Central Bank `s forex restriction on some imported items.

The President of the association, Mr Jonathan Nicol made the disclosure while speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

He said that many Nigerian shippers had diverted their cargoes to the ports in the Republic of Benin since the policy started, adding that there were less restrictions on imports in the West African country.

Nicol said the development had deprived Nigeria a lot of revenue, urging the Federal Government to ease the policy to boost revenue.

“When the CBN forex restriction policy came into being, we appealed to the Federal Government to review

59yrs Old Woman In Police Net For Connecting Water Well To NNPC Pipeline

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A 59-year-old landlady, Mrs Floyinka Ayinda has been arrested and detained at Idimu division for her alleged role in vandalising NNPC pipeline in Isheri Olofin area of Lagos State, western Nigeria.
Ayinda allegedly connected a pipe inside her water well to NNPC pipeline and has been siphoning petrol illegally for the past three years.

The incident happened at KML 1, LASU Road, Iyana Odo bus stop in Isheri Olofin, a suburb of Lagos.
The incident was discovered by officers of the Anti-Vandalism Intelligence Unit Team B set up by Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase. They acted on tip-off.

Ayinde allegedly admitted after her arrest that for the past three years, vandals has been operating in her house and she reported to the NNPC officials but they did not do anything about it.She denied her

Halliburton Fraud: Buhari To Try IBB, Abdulsalami, Jubril Aminu

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The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami has disclosed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government may soon initiate probe into the Siemens and Halliburton bribery scandals.

The scandal involves a number of prominent Nigerians, including former military Heads of State, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Senator Jubril Aminu, who were accused of collecting bribes to award multi-million dollar contracts to the two foreign companies.

Speaking in Abuja, Malami revealed, that the current government had not closed any criminal case being investigated in the country.

He also refuted claims that Buhari was afraid of taking up the Halliburton and Siemens cases because the key suspects were top military leaders. Malami stated that the President was not afraid to do what is right in the interest of Nigerians. The AGF while noting that the President had zero tolerance for corruption,

My Fiancee Confessed She Has One Fallopian Tube - Man Lamented

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I have been in a relationship with a lady since March last year and all has been going smooth until a revelation popped out earlier today via our chat on whatsapp and it has been troubling my mind. We had a discussion about our past and after sharing series of experiences, she started begging me to forgive her for not telling me this earlier. She claims the month of February has always been a terrible month for her as it brings back some bad memories.

After persuading her for a while about what the issue is, she said she was pregnant for her EX in 2013 and she didn't know until it resulted in a terrible sickness which led to her been rushed to an hospital where the doctor confirmed she is 5 months pregnant. She said the doctor recommended surgery to terminate the pregnancy because the baby was in her right Fallopian tube instead of her womb.

She confirmed to me that her right Fallopian tube has been removed while all she has now is her womb and

Photos: Man Survives Fatal Accident After Car Falls From Bridge

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A man who was a victim of a fatal accident that took the life of his elder sister -is all filled with nothing but praises to God for surviving the horror. The victim who lives in Jos, Plateau state -had the accident on 19

Cameroon Government Slams MTN With $160 Million Corruption Charges

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The force is definitely not with MTN. Despite the fact they are still struggling to pay a negotiated fine of $3.9 billion slammed on them by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) for failing to disconnect subscribers with unregistered SIM cards.

The Cameroonian governemnt fined MTN $160 million yesterday in a move that might demoralize them. The fine, which was incurred for failure to pay taxes on games and gambling services, was equally extended to other telecommunications firm, including Orange and other companies. This came off the heels of an investigation into the sector, leading to a total fine of $283 million, that included Camtel and Viettel which were also in violation of the regulations.

In the report written by CONAC, the Cameroonian anti corruption commission, MTN and Orange were

FG To Earn N2.5b Daily From N50 Bank Stamp Duties - Guardian

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Over 50 million active accounts in the banking sector will be enlisted in the new revenue drive of the Federal Government with the takeoff of the N50 stamp duty on financial transactions.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has already communicated the commencement of the N50 stamp duty deduction on receipt of financial value of N1000 and above from bank accounts to financial institutions.

However, only transfers from personal account to another personal account, both at the same bank or another bank are exempted from the charge.

With the act already in force, there are projections that the total number of direct cash lodgements in various accounts in banks, the transfer of cash arising from Point of Sale, Automated Teller Machines and mobile money transactions, among others, may hit 50 million in volume per day, with an estimated value of about

Mandatory Polygamy: Marry At Least Two Wives Or Life Imprisonment --- Eritrea Government

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Kenyans have received the news of mandatory polygamy by men in Eritrea with a mix of bewilderment and excitement.

Activists have posted a memo allegedly by the Government of Eritrea asking men to marry at least two wives due to acute shortage of men occasioned by casualties during the civil war with Ethiopia.

In the statement written in Arabic assures of government support to the polygamous marriages.

The activists translate it thus, "Based on the law of God in polygamy, and given the circumstances in which the country is experiencing in terms of men shortage, the Eritrean department of Religious Affairs has decided on the following .”

First that every man shall marry at least two women and the man who refuses to do so shall be subjected to

You're Now One of Us - Northerners Thanks Amaechi for Cancelling Proposed Maritime University In Delta

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Honorable Minister for Transport, Rt. Hon Rotimi Amaechi, we are really pleased with your continuous exceptional kind gestures towards the North, in spite of the attacks on your person and ideology from some sections of the country as a result of that.

We first took cognizance of your extreme love for the North when you courageously supported the then Jega-led INEC creation of additional 30,000 polling units, at a time that Southern Leaders led by former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, Chief Edwin Clark, Senator Femi Okuronmu and Bishop Bolanle Gbonigi, were strongly against it for favouring the North against the South. You boldly and openly criticized the then president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan for halting it because it favored the North.

Honorable Minister Sir, we also appreciate the pivotal role you played in the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari as the APC presidential candidate as well as his victory at the polls. Even though it was totally against

Buhari’s N600k Gift: D’tigers Registered Their Displeasure

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The national basketball team players have expressed shock and great disappointment over the largesse Buhari gave national athletes last Thursday in Abuja. One of the players said the players had discussed at

Lassa Fever: Lagos State Gov. Massacre 4,400 Rats In 6 Markets

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The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Lagos State chapter, on Monday, said that it killed no fewer than 4,400 rats at six major markets in the state under its de-rat market programme.

Its president, Mr Samuel Akingbehin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that his association carried

Burial Arrangement Of Nollywood Actor "Dede Oneday"

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Everything have been put in place for burial comedian and actor Peter Onwuzurike Onyehidelam popularly known as Dede Oneday, the burial procedure for kick start with a condolence music festival at his residence city of Aba, with the venue at CS Park (former st Georges Park) Market Road Aba, on Saturday 6th of February 2016.

Then there where be a christian wake keep at his home Friday 12th of February while the burial proper will take place on 13th in his home town Umuarusilam Umuagwuru in Obi Mberi Autonomous community Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State by the eternal sacred order of the cherubim and seraphim.

*Click on photo to enlarge. RIP to Dede Oneday...

How Bet9ja Ruined My Life --- Man Confesses

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As it was written and sent in by one of our reader...

I beg you all to read this to the end, it might be of use to you!

I am actually a Young blogger and i started it in 2014 after i left secondary school... i worked for one person or another and i end up getting stories or getting scammed.. i then decided to stay on my own but nothing worked out because i bought several AdSense which got disabled... just when i got an AdSense account from a genuine source and i made my 2 months earnings $1300+ i got disabled again while waiting for my pin! that was in August 2015.

I never loved betting, in fact i hated people who do it i never knew i would fall a victim. in September 2015, my schoolmates introduced me to Bet9ja sport betting and the very first day i attempted it, i played with 1k and won N14,000 Little did i know that it was a welcome Notice! I used half of the money to buy a new pair of shoe.... and i took the rest the next day.
within 1 hour everything was taken away from me, I felt bad that day and i went back to my hostel. i kept on

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