Lagos Senators, Remi Tinubu, Ashafa, Adeola Endorse Fashola For Minister

Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) has secured the endorsement of all the three senators from his state in his quest to be a minister in the President Muhammadu Buhari cabinet.
Senator Gbenga Ashafa, representing the Lagos East Senatorial Constituency, said this on Monday night in Abuja.

If Lagosians Are Not Civil, We Will Deal With Them – LASTMA Boss

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, has not stopped it from impounding vehicles of traffic violators.
Bashir Braimah, general manager of LASTMA, said this on Monday during the launch of `Operation Stand Strong’, a campaign to restore sanity on roads in the state.
Braimah said the programme was aimed at removing lawless road users and promoting economic activities.

Ekiti Airport Project: Oil Palm Farmer Dies Of Shock

•Govt stops work on site
Even before its take-off, the proposed Ekiti airport project has allegedly claimed its first casualty.
An oil palm plantation farmer, Tijani Hakeem, reportedly died from shock after his farm was destroyed by bulldozers.
The Nation gathered exclusively in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, yesterday that the government decided to stop the project for now, following the tension generated by the destruction of economic trees on the land.
A meeting was held with traditional rulers, community leaders and families in the five villages affected.

Alleged Libel: Lai Mohammed Sues Olisa Metuh For N500m

ALL Progressives Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary Alhaji Lai Mohammed has sued his Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) counterpart, Olisa Metuh, at the Lagos State High Court for alleged libel. He is demanding N500 million damages from Metuh for authoring and issuing a “malicious” press statement that was injurious to his reputation.

The claimant, through his lawyer, Mr. Wahab Shittu, said the PDP spokesman wrote and widely circulated a press statement on September 20, which contained libellous materials, entitled: Assault on democracy: ‘Address issues’ – PDP replies APC… Insists democracy sliding under Buhari.
In the statement, Metuh described Mohammed as “being ethically challenged” and “embezzling funds meant for fencing of an airport in an APC-led Southwest state”.

We Abducted Falae To Get Sallah, Wedding Funds – Suspect

As Police parade suspects
The Department of State Service, DSS, yesterday presented two suspected abductors of Chief Olu Falae, a former Secretary to Government of the Federation, in Abuja.
Chief Falae, was abducted on his farm at Ilado village, Akure, Ondo state on his 77th birthday on Sept. 21 by armed Fulani herdsmen and released four days later.
Presenting the suspects, Mr Abdullahi Garba, an operative of the service, said that they were arrested on October 5 at J. Zebra hotel in Lokoja.

Ministerial Nominee, Babatunde Raji Fashola ’s CV

This is an exclusive presentation of a classified document on President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees as prepared by the Senate. According to the document, some of the nominees are said to have corruption cases leveled against them.

Name: Babatunde Raji Fashola

Date of Birth: 28th June 1963

Education-;

He attended Birch freeman high school Lagos and Igbobi College

He studied law and obtained his Bachelor of laws (LL.B) at the University of BENIN

MARITAL STATUS: Fashola is married with kids

In 1988 Fashola was called to bar as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

He has a decade and half in the profession and awarded the ffg honour /achievements

Distinguished Alumnus Award from University of Benin

Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Successful containment and eradication of Ebola outbreak in Lagos

Lagos State Public Service Club (Platinum Award)

1st member of the Nigerian law school graduating class of 1988

First ever Chief of Staff to be honoured

Member , Nigerian Bar Association

Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria

Introduction of BRT (Bus Rapid Transport) to ease transportation

Recovery of Lands in Victoria Island being lost to erosion

Fashola launched an appeal to raise $1m for victims of Haiti earthquake

Chief of Staff to former governor, Bola Ahmed

Honourable Commissioner to the Governor’s Tinubu office

Secretary of the Lands Sub-Committee of the Transitional Work Groups 1999

Panel Member on allocation of houses on Member of the State Tenders Board- 2002-

Member of the State Security Council – 2002-

Chairman Ad-Hoc Committee on Review of Transitional Work Groups 1999

Mobolaji Johnson Housing Scheme Lekki 2006 2006

Asset distribution among LGs

Executive governor of Lagos State between 2007 –

2015.

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Indebted States Can’t Blame Crash In Oil Prices —Oshiomhole

BENIN—Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, said the current financial crisis that prevented many states from paying workers’ salaries was beyond the crash in the price of crude oil, saying that states needed to revisit the issue of capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure and the context of the federal character principle.
The governor, who noted that Edo State met its wage obligation to workers monthly, challenged senior public servants in the state to look inwards to ensure that the state continued to initiate and execute fresh capital projects in addition to completing ongoing ones and meeting basic recurrent expenditures in spite of the dwindling resources from the federation account.

Okonjo-Iweala Backs Buhari On Corruption War, Says President Leading By Example

A former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s effort at tackling corruption, saying graft remains Nigeria’s biggest impediment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Speaking on September 30 as a guest lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, United States, Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala said the president was confronting corruption “head on” and was setting the example that would directly help root out corruption in other sectors of the government.

Buhari’s Ministers, Critics And Wailers, By Joe Igbokwe

Immediately President Buhari released the list of his 21 ministers, I noticed a barrage of criticisms from some Nigerians especially from the opposition, PDP. To them, the long wait to get the ministers list released is not just worth it. The wailing wailers raised some questions that prompted me to write this piece:“Is this their so-called first-eleven? Where are the Buhari’s saints? Is the list worth the long wait?” Some say they are page boys of corruption. Others say: Is this the list Buhari kept to his chest? Why should the President keep this kind of list to his chest? According to them there is nothing so special about the president’s list.

It's Not Automatic That Insurgency Must End In December, Says Obasanjo

FORMER president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has observed that the three-month deadline given to the military to end the current insurgency is not inalterable as it is not cast in stone.
He told State House correspondents after leading some Colombians on a visit to President Buhari in his office on Monday that all insurgents need not necessarily be killed before the war against them is declared won.

Tribunal upholds Stella Oduah's election

The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Anambra state yesterday October 12th upheld the election of Stella Oduah as the senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District. The senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Dubem Obaze and his party had petitioned the tribunal over the emergence of the former Aviation minister as the Senator representing the senatorial zone in the March 28th election. Delivering his judgment, the Chairman of the tribunal Justice Hezekiah Solanke, dismissed the petition for lacking in merit, stressing that the petitioners failed to prove their allegation. Justice Solanke also added that the petitioners also failed to present relevant documents relating to the alleged malpractice carried out at Onitsha North, Onitsha South and Ogbaru local government areas during the election. He said the petitioners failed to prove that Oduah was not duly nominated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the poll.

Man arrested by the Police for stealing cartons of cell batteries from a truck in traffic

A suspected robber, 22 year old Timothy Ojomandu who was arrested by the police in Lagos, said his gang always sold stolen items to buyers during heavy traffic at the Tin-Can Port, Apapa.
According to Punch, Ojomandu was arrested in the Mile 2 area on Saturday at about 7pm, while allegedly robbing with 2 other gang members during the gridlock, but the other 2 escaped from the scene.
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Man brutalised and accused of armed robbery by the Nigerian Army petitions the IGP on the false accusation

A man, Mr. Daniel Owie, who was allegedly brutalised and shot in the leg by some soldiers in Benin, is crying over the inhumane treatment he is receiving from the Nigerian Army.
 In a petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, the victim appealed to him to investigate the alleged murder attempt on his life and the breach of his fundamental human rights by a group of soldiers led by a yet to be identified captain in Benin.

In the petition forwarded by his counsel, Mr. Benjamin Iluobe, Owie called on the IGP to direct the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Ezike, to thoroughly investigate the abuse of power by the Army Captain and his soldiers.

Ministerial nominees: Read Audu Ogbeh and Lai Mohammed's CVs

Read Audu Ogbeh's CV below
Innocent Audu Ogbeh born 28th July, 1947 in Otukpo, Benue State attended St. Francis Primary School, Oturkpo 1953-1960. ‪#‎AuduOgbeh‬ also attended St. Michael's Sec. School, Aliade, Benue State & King's College, Lagos btw 1962 and 1968. Ogbeh further attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Dakar, Senegal and University of Toulouse, France. Audu Ogbeh also attended the Eisenhower Institute, Philadelphia U.S.A. Audu Ogbeh worked as an Assistant Lecturer at ‪#‎ABUZaria‬ between 1972 to 1977. 

MH370 plane wreckage claimed to be found on Philippine Island

 Plane wreckage containing 'many skeletons' and painted with the Malaysian flag has reportedly been found in the Philippines, prompting speculation it could be missing Flight MH370. Police confirmed they had received reports of the discovery in thick jungle on the remote island of Sugbai in Tawi-Tawi province.

Gun battle in Festac this morning as armed robbers attack bank

Armed Robbers and police men are currently in a serous gun battle around 4th Avenue in Festac town, Lagos. Armed robbers were attempting to rob a bank in the area when police engaged them in a shoot out. Non stop gunshots have been heard for almost 40 minutes now. More details later. Update: Gunshots have stopped now. Hopefully, there are no casualties! We will also get a statement from the police on the incident. 

Photo: Woman abandons her 6-month-old baby at a refuse dump after disagreement with husband

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Delta Police Command, Mrs. Celestine Kalu has confirmed the arrest of Owhoghovo Annabel who dumped her six-month-old baby at a refuse dump after a dispute with her husband.
According to Punch, the incident began on Thursday evening, October 8, when Annabel’s husband returned from work and asked her to massage his feet. Annabel refused but instead rained abuses on her husband.

Ministerial nominees: CV's of Amaechi, Fayemi, Amina Mohammed

Below is a summary of the CV of three of the ministerial nominees 

Rotimi Amaechi: Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was born May 27th, 1965 at Umuordu - Ubima, IkwerreLG of Rivers State. ‎Amaechi‬ attended St. Theresa's Primary School, Ubima & later Govt Secondary School,Okolobiri for his WASC in 1982. Amaechi studied at the University of Port Harcourt where he bagged a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Amaechi also got a Masters in English Literature from the same University of Port Harcourt. 

To our dearest Yoruba scholars: What is the Yoruba word for Leopard ?

We are learning on Ooduarere.com.

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Today……

WHAT’S THE YORUBA WORD FOR LEOPARD?? (Pictured)

With this approach, we have learned that:

African Star Apple is Agbalumo

Ground Hornbill is Akalamagbo

Eagle is Idi

Pouched Rat is Okete

African Teak Tree is Iroko

Grasshopper is Abutata

Bumblebee is Alabonbon

Mosquito Larva is Tanwiji

Parrot is Odidere

Tangerine is Ahoboro

Guinea Pig is Emo

Lawyer is Amofin

Television is Amohunmaworan

Gecko is Omonile

Dwarf is Arara

Sand is Iyepe

Chair is Aga

Gourd is Akeregbe

Trumpet is Kaakaki

Milk is Wara

Bald-head is Apari

Cassava is Ege

Roof is Orule

Lightning is Monamona

Squirrel is Okere

Lantern is Atupa

Mountain is Oke

Sky is Oju-Orun

Gorilla is Inaki

Herbalist is Alagbo

Mud is Erofo

Pot is Ikoko

Palmwine is Emu

Freshwater snail is Isawuru

Python is Ere

Handshake is I’bowo

Mirror is Jigi

Cowrie is Owo-eyo

Garlic is Aayu

Jewellery is Eso

Mouse is Eku

Catfish is Aro

Toad is Akere

Walnut is Asala

Tortoise is Alabahun

Road is Ona

Potato is Odunku

Star is Irawo

Pin is Okinni

Tamarind is Awin

Flower is Ododo

Lobster is Okasa

Ladder is Akaba

Canoe is Oko-Ojuomi

Rabbit is Ehoro

Anthill is Okiti-Ogan

Owl is Owiwi

Cloud is Ofurufu

Scorpion is Akeeke

Tilapia is Epiya

Chameleon is Oga

Mushroom is Olu

Gold is Wura

Antelope is Etu

Canary is Ibaka

Crocodile is Oni

Cuckoo is Odere

Agama is Alangba-Adaripon

Many thanks to our members and Yoruba scholars

#NaijaGist

Boko Haram, Niger Delta Militancy Major Threats Nigeria Security – Tambuwal

The major threats to national security are the widespread cases of terrorism in the North East and the militancy in the Niger-Delta which must be tackled and addressed by all concerned.
Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, who made the disclosure said solutions must be proffered to tame the increasing religious intolerance championed by some Islamic sects in the North and the Niger-Delta Militancy towards a peaceful country.

He spoke at a Capacity Enhancement Training for Security Operatives in Two Selected Communities in Nigeria, jointly organised by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), European Union (EU), Presidential Committee on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PRESCOM-SALW), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

EFCC Chairman Lamorde sues The Sun Newspaper for N1billion

Below is a statement of claim from Festus Keyamo Chambers. Read below.. 

1. The Plaintiff is a Commissioner of Police and currently the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The Plaintiff has had a distinguished career having joined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as the pioneer Director of Operations in 2003 and by dint of hard work and integrity rose to be the Chairman of the anti-graft agency.

2.           The Defendant is the Proprietor and Publisher of a popular Newspaper called Daily Sun which enjoys wide circulation and readership in Nigeria and abroad.

Senate President To Open Another Batch Of Ministerial List Tomorrow

Abuja – President of the Senate,Senator Bukola Saraki will tomorrow open another batch of ministerial list which was submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari for screening and confirmation. Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), confirmed the submission of the list to the senate. Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu, Special Adviser on Media to the President of the Senate, also confirmed that the upper legislative chamber had received another batch of ministerial list. “The list has been received by the Senate President.

Boko Haram: Buhari’s Timeline To End Insurgency Realisable – Obasanjo

ABUJA – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday stated that the December deadline given to the military by President Mohammadu Buhari to rout out insurgency in the country was realisable.
He however stated that Nigeria does not have to wait until the last of the terrorist was killed before declaring victory.

According to him, evidence of victory comes immediately the military had exerted its authority over the terrorists.

Drama As Buhari Faults Auditor-General On Lake Chad Report

ABUJA – President Mohammadu Buhari and Auditor General of the Federation, AGF, Samuel Ukura on Monday disagreed over the environmental audit reports on the drying-up of the Lake Chad.

While the president noted that the report did not take into account the feasibility study conducted by a team under the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasabjo which cost Nigeria $5 million, the AGF insisted that that was outside his supervision, saying that Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has that responsibility.

But the president insisted that the AGF should give relevant explanations of the omission.

The development caused a minor stir in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, where the presentation was made.

Following the silence of surprise that ensued, the President requested that someone should interprete what the AGF meant, and later asked the Executive Secretary of the LCBC, Ambassador Sanusi Imran Abdullahi, to give his side of the story.

More details soon

Vanguard.

#Buhari

Obasanjo Takes Colombian Terror Experts To Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday led some Colombian security experts to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari to share their experiences in combating terror.
Obasanjo, who spoke with State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, said Nigeria needs to learn how Colombia had survived insurgency for more than 50 years.
He said: “Let me just let you know that I have come to see the President for two reasons. The first one is the one you have just seen. I brought a delegation of those of us who visited Colombia last year under the auspices of a foundation which I am the chairman.