Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Stop Blaming PDP For Your Failures, Sheriff Tells Buhari
I Didn’t Reconcile With Fayose, Aluko Cries Out
It was reported in the media on Sunday that Aluko who revealed the fraud that characterised the governorship election in Ekiti State and other irregularities against Fayose had reconciled with the governor.
However, Aluko at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, said he agreed to a purported peace meeting organised by two members of the party because of the respect he has for PDP, not knowing that it was a set up by Fayose.
LASTMA Experience Is A Proof That State Police Will Succeed -Ambode
Amobode spoke at the 6th Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)Annual Lecture in Abuja with the theme“ `State Road Traffic Management Efforts: the LASTMA’s Experience’’.
He said , LASTMA was established as a traffic management agency in the state to curb traffic issues and carry out the required enforcement responsibilities..
#PanamaPapers: Toyin Saraki’s Lawyers Disagree With Husband, Say Secret Assets Belong To Her Alone
Lawyers to Toyin Saraki, the wife of the embattled Nigerian Senate president, Bukola Saraki, have said the controversial hidden assets the politician failed to disclose, tucked away in secret offshore tax havens, belong solely to Mrs. Saraki, and not her family estate.
A trove of internal data from the Panama-based offshore-provider, Mossack Fonseca, obtained by the German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung and shared by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) with PREMIUM TIMES and over 100 other media partners in 82 countries, revealed that the properties were part of the assets belonging to the Senate President’s immediate family.
You’re A Threat To Democracy, Rivers PDP Tells Amaechi.
While the APC was calling for a fresh conduct of the legislative elections rerun in the state, PDP was accusing the leader of the party of fomenting artificial crisis and tension so that a state of emergency could be declared in Rivers.
PDP To Amaechi: Wike Not A Threat To Democracy
The PDP Chairman notes that former Governor Amaechi is only struggling to divert attention from his abominable atrocities, rebellious activities and breach of public peace and security in the State and the nation at large, stressing that it is he (Amaechi) that has become a threat to democracy and peace in the country.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Syrian Fighter Jet Downed Near Aleppo - Source
Militants have downed a Syrian Air Force warplane to the south of Aleppo, according to the source.
A representative of the command of the Syrian Armed Forces confirmed to RIA Novosti that a Su-22 warplane had been downed in Aleppo.
"The Syrian Air Force plane was shot down by militants in the Aleppo province during a combat mission. At the moment, we are trying to find out the fate of the pilot," the Syrian military told RIA Novosti.
Russia Faces High Demand for Su-34, Su-35 Jets After Success in Syria
After their successful use during the Russian military campaign in Syria potential buyers are standing in line for the aircraft, military analyst Konstantin Sivkov told Sputnik Radio.
Indonesia, India and Malaysia have expressed interest in buying Russian-made Su-34 and Su-35 jets.
Su-34 jet fighters/bombers were deployed to Syria from the first day of the operation. They destroyed terrorist infrastructure facilities and command points. Su-35s were deployed to Syria later. They provided protection for the striking force.
#PanamaPapers: What They Didn't Tell You About Putin's True Wealth
The latest figure provided in the Panama leaks places Putin's wealth at no less than $2 billion. Well, not Putin's personal fortune, to be exact. This is what a close friend of the Russian president is alleged to own. No direct links to the Russian leader were offered.
Army Establishes Camp For Repentant Boko Haram Members
Monday, April 4, 2016
Graphic Images: Young woman who died in an accident at Cele Mile 2, Lagos, needs identification!
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Friday, April 1, 2016
Man Steals Formula To Feed His Baby, Gets Jailed In Kirikiri
The 28-year-old suspect, Nurudeen Sulaimon, allegedly stole the formula to feed his crying new born baby.
There were different accounts on the circumstance that led to the act. A version said his wife was delivered of a baby last week Saturday, but had difficulty in breast feeding the baby, as her breasts were not bringing out milk. Though the baby was reportedly given water to drink but he kept crying, apparently yearning for milk that could sustain him.
Fashola Settles EEDC And Geometric Power Dispute Over Supply To Aba
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said in Abuja where the companies signed an agreement that the settlement of the dispute was a historic achievement in the sector.
He said that it was important that two former ministers in the country, Prof. Barth Nnaji and Mr Tokunbo Kayode, were on different sides of the dispute.
I Never Said Fuel Scarcity Will End By April 7th - Kachikwu
Chineme Okafor in Abuja with agency report
In its bid to reduce fuel importation in the foreseeable future, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that nine companies have submitted bids for the co-location of new refineries within the complexes of its three existing refineries in Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt.
This is just at the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has clarified that he never informed the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) last Tuesday that the fuel shortages will end between April 5 and 7, but assured THISDAY in a phone conversation that concrete measures had but put in place to end them soon.
This is just at the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has clarified that he never informed the Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream) last Tuesday that the fuel shortages will end between April 5 and 7, but assured THISDAY in a phone conversation that concrete measures had but put in place to end them soon.
Nigeria's First 'Frozen Egg' Baby
*First in West Africa, 5,001st in the world
By Sola Ogundipe
LAGOS — Nigeria has recorded the first successful birth of a baby conceived from frozen egg of a 44-year-old woman, who had suffered infertility for eight years, making it the first in the country and West Africa.
The birth and conception of the baby, named Tiwatope, which is the 5001st in the world, were carried out by Nigerian fertility specialists at The Bridge Clinic, a Lagos-based fertility treatment centre, where the mother had her eggs frozen using the vitrification (flash-freezing) process.
LAGOS — Nigeria has recorded the first successful birth of a baby conceived from frozen egg of a 44-year-old woman, who had suffered infertility for eight years, making it the first in the country and West Africa.
The birth and conception of the baby, named Tiwatope, which is the 5001st in the world, were carried out by Nigerian fertility specialists at The Bridge Clinic, a Lagos-based fertility treatment centre, where the mother had her eggs frozen using the vitrification (flash-freezing) process.
Bola Tinubu: My Life As A Cab Driver And Security Guard: PM News
Some rumours also have it that his parents were very wealthy, so he practically worked for nothing in his life but that is also not true.
The diminutive Nigerian politician had to work his way up the ladder. He was once a cab driver and even a security guard who worked very hard to reach where he is today.
In a special publication by TheNEWS magazine, Tinubu detailed how he worked has a cab driver and a security guard. Here are excerpts from the interview.
Another Colour Revolution In Brazil: Brazilian Unrest Sign of US Maintaining its Sphere of Influence
Russia has done it beautifully back home..
I think Brazil need an empire of over 1 million pro-goverment loyalists to counter this puppetry sponsored colour revolution.
Driver And Conductor Rape Lagos Job-Seeker (Photo)
Olaleye Aluko
The police in Lagos have arrested a commercial bus driver, identified only as Akeem, and his conductor, Sodiq, for allegedly robbing and raping a 22-year-old lady in the Costain, Iponri area of the state.
PUNCH Metro learnt that Akeem and Sodiq, along with two others still at large, had picked the victim, Mercy (pseudonym) from the Obalende area, and were supposed to head for the Victoria Island where the victim reportedly had a job interview.
Our correspondent gathered that Mercy, who hails from Otupko, Benue State, and holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education, on March 10, had been called by a friend to attend the job interview.
The police in Lagos have arrested a commercial bus driver, identified only as Akeem, and his conductor, Sodiq, for allegedly robbing and raping a 22-year-old lady in the Costain, Iponri area of the state.
PUNCH Metro learnt that Akeem and Sodiq, along with two others still at large, had picked the victim, Mercy (pseudonym) from the Obalende area, and were supposed to head for the Victoria Island where the victim reportedly had a job interview.
Our correspondent gathered that Mercy, who hails from Otupko, Benue State, and holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education, on March 10, had been called by a friend to attend the job interview.
Stock Market Shareholders Lose N1.15trn In Q1
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), which stepped into 2016 on an unfavourable note, finished the first quarter with a loss of N1.146 trillion.
Available statistics show that activities on the floor of the Exchange skewed downward, as the market, which opened high at N9.850 trillion in capitalisation and 28,642.25 in index at the beginning of trading last January, closed yesterday at N8.704 trillion and 25,306.22 index points, representing a loss of about N1.146 trillion or 11.63 per cent year to date.
Diesel Tanker Rams Into School Wall In Lagos (Photo)
A diesel tanker rammed into the walls of Corona School Gbagada, Lagos at about 10 last night. But thankfully, none of the staff or students were around when it happened.
Photo credit: Nike Adeyemi
FG Declares Emergency Over Fuel Scarcity
In a desperate move to end the recurrent fuel shortages, particularly of premium motor spirit, PMS (petrol) being experienced in the country, the Federal Government has declared a state of emergency for petroleum products distribution.
This comes even as private operators in the country now have the responsibility to bring in 60 percent of the scarce commodity in the second quarter, Q2 import allocations.
A very competent source told Vanguard in confidence yesterday that for Q2, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA 44% allocation to Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association, DAPPMA; 40% NNPC/PPMC; and the balance of 16% to Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN.
How Police Killed My 6 Months Pregnant Wife: Widower Cries Out (photo)
Widower, police bicker over woman’s death
A row has broken out between the police and the widower of an expectant mother, who died after her release from custody.
Mr Solomon Wilfred is claiming that his wife, Vivienne, who was six-week pregnant, died from “emotional stress” after her ordeal.
But the police denied that she was kept in custody, saying she was “released immediately her husband said she was pregnant and has health challenges”.
A row has broken out between the police and the widower of an expectant mother, who died after her release from custody.
Mr Solomon Wilfred is claiming that his wife, Vivienne, who was six-week pregnant, died from “emotional stress” after her ordeal.
But the police denied that she was kept in custody, saying she was “released immediately her husband said she was pregnant and has health challenges”.
Russian Hero Who Died Liberating Palmyra Is Dad-to-Be Alexander Prokhorenko
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