Wednesday, August 5, 2015

281 victims rescued, 252 reunited with family between Jan. & June - NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other Related Matters (NAPTIP) revealed its Lagos Zonal Office has rescued 281 persons trafficked between Jan. and July.

The agency further disclosed that it reunited 252 victims of human trafficking with their families after conducting a surveillance and investigation on their families. Commander, Lagos Zone, Mr. Joseph Famakin made these known in an interview on Tuesday in Lagos.
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Photos: 4-year-old girl shot in the head in a drive-by shooting

 4 year old Martaisha Thomas, (left) was shot in the 700 block of Ridgeway Avenue in Avondale, Cincinnati last Thursday around 8:15 p.m in a drive-by shooting. She is in critical condition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and presently fighting for her life. According to the Cincinnati Police, the gunman (pictured right) Darnell Hicks, 20, was targeting someone in a group sitting outside the block but the little girl got hit. According to a news release from the police, Darnell is wanted for felonious assault in connection with the shooting. He's currently on the run.

Unknown murdered lady dumped at Olomore refuse dump has been identified as an alleged prostitute

On Sunday August 2nd, an unknown lady was found killed and dumped at a refuse dump around St. Peters' area, Olomore, Abeokuta (read here). There's now an incredible update on the story.
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Caitlyn Jenner's reality show loses half of its audience after just one episode

Guess people have had enough...or can just see through the whole...whatever! Caitlyn Jenner's reality show, 'I Am Cait' is already suffering a ratings slump just two weeks after it debuted. According to Entertainment Weekly, last Sunday's show had only 1.3 million viewers, compared to the 2.7 million that tuned in to watch the show's premiere, this is all despite the amount of buzz that had surrounded Caitlyn. Maybe she should transition back to a man and start a reality show titled 'Becoming Bruce again' - that, I will definitely watch!

Borno elders demand apology from Jonathan over killing of state residents by Boko Haram

The Borno Elders Forum have demanded an apology from former President Jonathan over the death of Borno state residents during the various Boko Haram attacks under his administration.


The Elders in a statement signed by their chairman Amb. Usman Gaji Galtimari released today August 4th, said the recent remarks by immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh showed that the Nigerian military were not adequately equipped by the Johnathan Administration in the fight against Boko Haram.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

A year later, Ebola survivor Ada Igonor shares her experience

Dr Ada Igonor, one of the doctors at First Consultant Hospital who contracted the killer Ebola virus after Patrick Sawyer was conceded there took to Twitter tonight to share how she survived the destructive infection and how Eledumare spared her. See more of her tweets bellow...
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Shocking Poll: Treason of the century! 84% of Ukrainians would trust Putin to run their country!

(Note: we are still working on getting our future SITREPs organized.  So in the meantime I am sharing this amazing story with you – this really blew my mind!  The Saker community)

Translated by Seva

Source http://peremogi.livejournal.com/10968040.html

What politician would you trust to run your country?
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5 Challenges Of Being Lanky

*A Lanky Person hardly gets the 'Target' he/she wants
A lanky guy or girl doesn't really get the person he/she wants because there is the possibility that person isnt into the he/she because of his height and lankiness .Especially for girls because boys dont like it when the 'Bae' is taller than them. embarassed

Photos from Kunle Afolayan's son's 5th birthday party...


Kunle Afolayan's son Darimisire turned 5 recently and his parents threw him a poolside birthday party. The birthday boy & his friends also took a trip to Alausa Fire Station, Ikeja for an educative & interactive session. More photos after the jump

Photos: US Judicial officials meet with Nigerian military authorities

A delegation of the United States Judicial Committee of the Congress has met with the officials of the Federal Ministry of Defence and the Service Chiefs as part of US efforts to enhance cooperation between the two countries in tackling Boko Haram insurgency.
 This is as a follow up to President Buhari’s recent visit to United States of America. It will be recalled that based on allegation of human rights abuse leveled against Nigeria by the Human Rights Organization, the United States refused to sell ammunition to Nigerian Military as enshrined in Leahy law prohibiting her from providing military assistance to foreign countries guilty of violation of human rights with impunity.

Pics: ADB President-elect, Adewunmi Adesina visits President Buhari

African Development Bank President-elect, Dr. Adewunmi Adesina visited President Buhari at the Presidential Villa today August 4th. .

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Photos: New NNPC GMD meets Pres. Buhari as he assumes office


Pres. Buhari met with Chairman/MD Exxonmobil Nigeria, Mr. Nolan O’Neal & Dr. Ibe Kachuikwu the newly appointed GMD NNPC today August 4th. Mr. Kachikwu, has assumed duty as the Chief Executive of the oil corporation. A brief handover ceremony was held at the NNPC Towers to mark the assumption of office this evening.

Kelly Osbourne practically reduced all Latinos to 'toilet cleaners'


Kelly, who not long ago threw Guiliana Rancic 'under the bus' is getting a taste of her own medicine. She is being dragged for the controversial statement she made during an appearance on The View. "If you kick all Latinos out of this country, who is going to be cleaning your toilet Donald Trump?" she said. Washing toilets is all Latinos do in the US? Lol. Latinos and other Americans really slammed her.

Michelle Obama's message to her Barack on his birthday today


 Here's Michelle Obama's message to her husband, Barack Obama, as he turned a year older today..

Amber Rose puts a huge wig on her 2 year old son (photos)

She's since taken the photo down after people started saying she dressed him like a 'transgender'

NNPC new boss assumes office

A few hours after his appointment was announced, the new Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has assumed duty as the Chief Executive of the corporation.

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Lagos seals Kanu Nwankwo’s hotel, worship centres

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a hotel owned by ex-Super Eagles player, Kanu Nwankwo, on Victoria Island.The hotel was among other hotels, churches and mosques sealed across the state on Monday over alleged air and noise pollution.
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Dangote cement: Vice P. Osinbajo commissions plant in Zambia (Photos)

VP Yemi Osinbajo commissioned a 1.5Mt Dangote Cement plant & 30MW coal-fired power plant in Ndola, Zambia today August 4. He was joined by Zambian President, Edgar Chagwa Lungu. More photographs bellow.
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OBJ Speaks On Okonjo-Iweala, How She Derailed During Jonathan's Govt

..Ex-President speaks on Jonathan, IBB, Halliburton, others Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given an insight into why former Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was less effective under the immediate past administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s tenure has turned out to be highly controversial, with the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Charles Soludo accusing her of running the economy aground.
Besides, Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole insists the former Coordinating Minister for the Economy should explain how $1.2billion Excess Crude Account cash was spent.
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OAU student president suspended over planned US trip


The leadership of the Student Union Government of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has suspended its President, Mr. Omotayo Akande, from office for allegedly seeking funds from the university authorities.

Governor of Kaduna state, El-Rufa'i sacks ADC For Insubordination


Kaduna state governor Malam Nasir el-Rufa’i last week sacked his Aide De Camp (ADC), ASP Abdullah Usman over allegations of insubordination.
Governor el-Rufa’i had particularly asked the Police authority to appoint ASP Usman to work with him after winning the gubernatorial election.
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Turai in surprise visit to OBJ


Late President Umaru Yar’adua’s wife Turai visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo weekend in his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun state for undisclosed reasons. The visit was meant to be kept secret, sources told Daily Trust yesterday, it was the main reason that by 8am on Saturday Turai was on her way out from Obasanjo’s residence in a convoy of three vehicles.

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Full Scale war against Boko Haram: Army To Set Up New Force Brigade At Sambisa Forest


The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, may have concluded plans to establish a Special Task Force Battalion to be located in the dreaded Sambisa Forest.
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Bishop Denounces Lavish Spending On Burrial Ceremonies In South East

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Grace, Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor has denounced the high cost of covering the dead in Igbo land  Cleric Ezeokafor who conveyed a sermon amid the internment of the prime priest of Umuchukwu group in Orumba south local government  area,late Sylvanus Obioma Maduka depicted as a financial waste the tremendous measure of cash the Igbo individuals spend amid the burial function of their dead ones.

Presiden Buhari appoints Ibe Kachikwu as new GMD of NNPC, Prof. Danbatta replaces Juwah at NCC



President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Dr. Kachikwu, who was the Executive Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Exxon-Mobil (Africa), will take over from Dr. Joseph Thlama Dawha.

Dr. Kachikwu, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, hails from Onicha-Ugbo in Delta State.
The statement reads: “He is a First Class Graduate of Law from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the Nigerian Law School.

“The new NNPC Chief Executive also has Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Law from the Harvard Law School.
“He started his working career with the Nigerian/American Merchant Bank before moving on to Texaco Nigeria Limited from where he joined Exxon-Mobil.
President Buhari has also approved the appointment of Prof. Umaru Garba Danbatta as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
“Prof. Danbatta, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering, takes over from Dr. Eugene Juwah whose tenure expired on July 29.

“The new NCC Chief Executive’s other academic qualifications include a Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications as well as a Masters Degree in the same field.
“He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and has had a meritorious career in which he rose to become Professor of Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Bayero University, Kano, specializing in Telecommunications Engineering and Information and Communications Technology.
“Before his new appointment, Prof. Danbatta held top management and leadership positions at different times including Head of Department, Dean Of Faculty, Director, Centre for Information Technology, Chairman of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (Kano Branch), Deputy Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor,” the statement added.