Monday, May 23, 2016
Japan's PM Abe Faces Mounting Pressure as Exports Falls on Stronger Yen
Showdown: Battle for Aleppo May Put End to 'Erdogan’s Imperial Designs'
Currently, Aleppo is part of the silence regime in Syria, a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US. However, the situation in the city remains complicated.
Arab Spring 'Inspired Erdogan to Support Islamists' in 4 Muslim Countries
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has continuously been in power in Turkey since 2002. He has won elections six times as president and prime minister. Since the death of Kemal Ataturk, Erdogan is of course the most notable Turkish politician.
Secret Weapon: Russian Special Forces’ New Kalashnikov Rifle
The new rifle known as the AK-400 can be equipped with a scope of any type, a flashlight or a laser target marker. The rifle can also be adjusted depending on the shooter’s physiological parameters or the assigned task.
Protest In ATBU Over Lack Of Accommodation
There was a protest at the Main gate of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi which lasted for about 1hour. beautifularewa was informed that the protest was organised by newly admitted student of the university (mostly male) one student said they were asked to vacate the boys hostel and was locked on key as at the time of reporting this news. we are yet to get official statement from the school authority..............more details
My Experience As A Corp Member In Benue State.
I remember the first time I saw my call up letter,I felt like the whole world had trembled on my feet. I felt sad and angry, ready to pour out my anger on anybody who came my way.
I remember not being serious about the whole camp thing anymore. I remember buying all my things a day before leaving.
At first,I was a bit confused on how I was going to get to the camp in Benue state. I remember going to the NYSC section on NL searching for corp members who were posted to the same state. Luckily for me, I found a bunch of then and I was added to a whatsapp group which was created by one of the monikers.
Ifeanyi Ubah Donates N150m To Anambra FA & N100m 2 Ifeanyi Ubah FC
Nnenna Nwabueze's Husband, Okonta, Is Dead
Man Jailed For 20 Years In Indonesia
A Nigerian national identified as Arinze Eneh has been sentenced to 20 years in jail and fined Rp1.2 billion for facilitating narcotic drug distribution.
"Arinze was proven to have conspired to commit an evil act by becoming a facilitator in the distribution of Category I narcotic drug," chief judge of the West Jakarta district court, Bambang Mursito, said while reading out the verdict on Wednesday, May 18.
Court Defers Metuh’s Application Asking For His Passport To Be Released
Metuh through his counsel, Onyeachi Ikpeazu, SAN, had on May 16, 2016 filed a motion praying the court to allow him travel to the United Kingdom for proper medical attention.
“Missing” N30Trillion: Okonjo-Iweala Rebuts SERAP, Takes Legal Action
Abuja. May 23, 2016
NEWS RELEASE
“Missing” N30 Trillion: Okonjo-Iweala Rebuts SERAP, Takes Legal Action
Our attention has been drawn to media reports regarding a court judgment alleged to have been entered against the Federal Government of Nigeria and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in respect of an action by the Socio-Economic Rights Agenda (SERAP) pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
The High Court, according to the media reports, ordered the Federal government and Dr. Okonjo Iweala to provide information relating to N30 trillion Naira allegedly unaccounted for.
NEWS RELEASE
“Missing” N30 Trillion: Okonjo-Iweala Rebuts SERAP, Takes Legal Action
Our attention has been drawn to media reports regarding a court judgment alleged to have been entered against the Federal Government of Nigeria and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in respect of an action by the Socio-Economic Rights Agenda (SERAP) pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
The High Court, according to the media reports, ordered the Federal government and Dr. Okonjo Iweala to provide information relating to N30 trillion Naira allegedly unaccounted for.
What To Do If Someone Throws Acid At You
Suicide Attack On Kano Market Aborted
Desmond Mgboh , KANO
A major suicide attack on the city of Kano was Saturday night aborted after a primed female suicide bomber, regained consciousness and escaped from the captive of suspected Boko Haram agents, who were driving her to her target.
The female escapee, Hajia Khadija Ibrahim, a mother of three, was kidnapped and drugged in Maiduguri and was driven to Kano, strapped with improvised explosive device, when their vehicle developed faults on transit.
A major suicide attack on the city of Kano was Saturday night aborted after a primed female suicide bomber, regained consciousness and escaped from the captive of suspected Boko Haram agents, who were driving her to her target.
The female escapee, Hajia Khadija Ibrahim, a mother of three, was kidnapped and drugged in Maiduguri and was driven to Kano, strapped with improvised explosive device, when their vehicle developed faults on transit.
Agatu Residents Take Up Arms After Fulani Herdsmen Attacks
Blessing Joseph lies on a sofa, her eyes fixed on the butt of a rifle that she says she won’t hesitate to use if Fulani herdsmen come back to her remote village in central Nigeria.
The 19-year-old student isn’t the only one. Teenagers and even young boys carry machetes and daggers in villages in the Agatu area of Benue state.
“My father told me not to go out without holding a cutlass with which I can defend myself if attacked,” David Inalegwu, a nine-year-old primary school pupil, told AFP.
The 19-year-old student isn’t the only one. Teenagers and even young boys carry machetes and daggers in villages in the Agatu area of Benue state.
“My father told me not to go out without holding a cutlass with which I can defend myself if attacked,” David Inalegwu, a nine-year-old primary school pupil, told AFP.
15-yr-old Murder Suspect Escapes From Edo Custody (photo)
Alexander Okere, Benin
A murder suspect, identified as Gift Edosomwan, who was arrested for allegedly killing a mother and her three-year-old daughter, has reportedly escaped from a juvenile welfare home, where he was being detained in Benin, the Edo State capital.
It was learnt that Edosomwan escaped last Saturday morning from the welfare home at Upper Sakponba.
A murder suspect, identified as Gift Edosomwan, who was arrested for allegedly killing a mother and her three-year-old daughter, has reportedly escaped from a juvenile welfare home, where he was being detained in Benin, the Edo State capital.
It was learnt that Edosomwan escaped last Saturday morning from the welfare home at Upper Sakponba.
OkoPoly Three Storey Building Collapses At The Permanent Site
Femi Fani-Kayode: The Sack Of Sheriff, A Breathe Of Fresh Air For Our Party..
By Femi Fani-Kayode
The sack of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, came to me as a very big relief.
The sack was long overdue as we had always maintained that Sheriff had no business being the chairman in the first place. Although we were maligned by some party members and citizens alike for insisting that Sheriff must go as he was bad news for the PDP, his sack at the Port Harcourt convention has justified our stand.
The sack of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the chairman of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, came to me as a very big relief.
The sack was long overdue as we had always maintained that Sheriff had no business being the chairman in the first place. Although we were maligned by some party members and citizens alike for insisting that Sheriff must go as he was bad news for the PDP, his sack at the Port Harcourt convention has justified our stand.
Fayose Bans Cattle Grazing In Ekiti, Says; “cattle Farmers Must Own Ranch
Governor Fayose, who made this known when he visited Oke-Ako in Ikole local government area of the State that was invaded last Friday by Fulani herdsmen that killed two residents of the town and injured others, warned that government will henceforth confiscate any cattle seen anywhere in the State apart from ranch created for them by their owners.
Ahmed Makarfi Visits Shehu Sani
Hajiya Fatima Abubakar Sani died on Saturday at her Tudun Wada residence in Kaduna on May 21 2016. She was aged 75.
Late Fatima, who has since been buried according to Islamic rites, left behind five children including Sen. Shehu Sani and 20 grandchildren.
Nigerian man and woman arrested for possession of cocaine in South Africa
One of the women’s bags was searched by a constable who discovered five small packets concealed in a pair of socks, wrapped in black pieces of plastic.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Amazing stuff on Russian state TV
Boris Johnson gives the Russians a case of hysterical laughing
When I first heard that the ex-Mayor of London Boris Johnson had won an anti-Erdogan insult competition I was not too interested. But when I saw that this was reported on the hyper-official “Weekly News with Dmitri Kilesev” I was quite amazed. But when Kiselev then visually showed the original English language limerik I was amazed. Kiselev was careful to specify that he was acting according to the letter of the regulations of the Roscomnadzor, the Russian media regulatory agency he then showed the original English text full screen.
Ukrainian Army losses in ATO (“anti-terrorist operation”) according to the IISS’s Military Balance
by Colonel Cassad
Translated by Seva
One of the readers sent a comparative analysis of UA losses in the war in Donbass based on the data of the Military Balance for 2013 and 2016, with the emphasis on the lists of official personnel of the UA (Ukrainian Army) units.
Not by Jets Alone: This is the Secret to Russia's Success in Syria
Some have called this holistic approach "hybrid warfare," even though this term does not accurately describe Russian activities in the war-torn country.
These Six Facts Expose the American Military’s Coming Collapse
According to The National Interest, the gradual decrease in military spending by a whopping 25 percent over the last five years has led to erosion of the American armed forces. The news outlet made a chart of six top revelations by military authorities that point to the horrifying scale of problems the nation’s army is now facing.
Putin Has Made Strong Leadership a 'Trend' Across the Globe
Since Putin's election, international policy has seen a return of strong and powerful leaders such as Xi Jinping, Erdogan and Orban, the columnist noted in his piece for The Financial Times.
Although many fail to take Trump seriously, his rise is simply a consequence of a global tendency following Putin, Rachman believes.
Tinsel Star Joju Muse 'April' Shares Pics Of How She Was Assaulted By Her Younger Brother
Tinsel actress Joju Muse, fondly called April, took to her Facebook page today to reveal shocking photos of how she was battered by her younger brother, whom she has now cut ties with. So sad! Sharing the horrifying experience, April wrote;
Police Officer Allegedly Beats Bus Driver To Death For Refusing To Bribe In Igando, Lagos
A police officer has allegedly beaten a bus driver to death in Igando. The scene is still on as I type this. According to the LL reader who sent in the photos (network so bad, I will have to upload later), he said it’s currently happening and it happened opposite Igando BRT Park. According to him, the officer asked the bus driver for bribe which he refused, he then jumped into his bus dragged him down and started beating him. As the man was defending himself, the officer kept on to beat him and he landed in a nearby gutter.
Why US Rejected Russian Offer for Joint Airstrikes Against al-Nusra Front
Russia on the Way to Breakthrough in Developing High-Speed Helicopter
The next stage of flight tests slated for later this year will see attempts to reach an all-time speed record of 500 km/h.
High-speed helicopters are also being tested in the US and Western Europe. Not everything is going smoothly there, of course, but their helicopters can fly at stable speeds of around 400 km/h and Russia can’t afford to fall behind.
Housemaid Who Accused Lebanese Boss Of Rape Gives Birth To A Replica Of The Boss
The 17-year-old housemaid, Rhoda, who accused her Lebanese boss, a chef with a prominent Lagos hotel, Hassan Ali Husseini, of molesting her while working for him, has put to bed.
The teenager, who is in custody of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, reportedly put to bed in a hospital at the Police College, Ikeja.
A source at the agency told Punch that the baby, a girl, has the features that make it incontrovertible
that the child was fathered by Husseini.
It will be recalled that Husseini had denied that the he raped Rhoda, but that the sexual contact they had was consensual.
The teenager, who is in custody of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, reportedly put to bed in a hospital at the Police College, Ikeja.
A source at the agency told Punch that the baby, a girl, has the features that make it incontrovertible
that the child was fathered by Husseini.
It will be recalled that Husseini had denied that the he raped Rhoda, but that the sexual contact they had was consensual.
The Turkish “Hitler”?
by Uncle Vania
translated by Vox Populi Evo
On May 22nd, Turkey will have a new Prime Minister instead of the current leader of the Cabinet of Ministers — Ahmet Davutoglu. On May 5, 2016 he was forced to resign his post as a head of the ruling Justice and Development Party under pressure from Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As a result, he steps down as Turkish Prime Minister.
We must move towards establishing an African passport, says AfDB president
At the Africa CEO Forum in March, Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote shared how a misplaced visa at O.R. Tambo International Airport almost resulted in him being refused entry to South Africa.
Barber Drinks To Death In Lagos Over N10,000
Thursday, May 12, 2016, started like any other day for Prosper Oyinfade, a 34-year-old native of Abeokuta, Ogun State. A professional barber and part-time bodyguard at social events and major night clubs within the Lagos metropolis, the young man worked tirelessly to support his small family – a wife and two sons. Waking up very early each morning in search of ‘bread’ for the entire household, the Abeokuta native barely enjoys maximum sleep as a result of his workaholic nature. The upkeep and survival of his family occupied a prime position on his mind.
940m Grazing Reserves For Herdsmen:lawmakers Fault Buhari
N940m grazing reserves for herdsmen: Lawmakers fault Buhari
May 21, 2016
About 350 federal and state lawmakers from the Southern part of Nigeria have vowed to resist any move by the Federal Government to acquire land by force from their territories for grazing reserves.
The lawmakers said they would rather support the establishment of private ranches for cattle owners in the Northern parts of the country.
May 21, 2016
About 350 federal and state lawmakers from the Southern part of Nigeria have vowed to resist any move by the Federal Government to acquire land by force from their territories for grazing reserves.
The lawmakers said they would rather support the establishment of private ranches for cattle owners in the Northern parts of the country.
NBS: 1.5m Nigerians Became Unemployed In 2016
The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says another 1.5 million Nigerians became unemployed in the first quarter of 2016.
In its unemployment and underemployment report released on Friday, NBS said the country’s unemployment rate grew from 10.4 percent in the last quarter in 2015 to 12.1 percent.
In the third and fourth quarter of 2015, Nigeria saw about the same number of people become unemployed.
PDP Governors In Closed Door Meeting, Parallel Convention In Abuja [PHOTOS]
Accreditation of delegates is yet to commence at the PDP National Convention scheduled to hold on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Reports available indicate that PDP governors and party leaders are locked in a closed door meeting as consultations continue over decisions to proceed with the convention or cancel it, paving way for a Caretaker Committee that will unite the party.
Benedicta Daudu In Examination Malpractice Scandal
The Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, headed by prominent law professor and civil rights campaigner, Itse Sagay, and made up of mainly university professors, is the intellectual wing of Mr Buhari’s anti-corruption war.
PDP National Convention Has Been Suspended!
This is to inform our supporters nationwide, all the delegates to the National Convention in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State that the National Convention has been suspended. This is due to the numerous court cases and the directives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to supervise elections into some offices. The 2016 Natonal Convention is suspended to allow time for the cases in court to be resolved. The Party regrets any inconveniences arising from this suspension.
Ubong Assam Delivers In Kidnappers’ Den
The wife of the traditional ruler of Esit Eket in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Ubong Assam, was delivered of a baby girl on Friday, May 13, while in custody of her kidnappers.
A family source, who pleaded anonymity, said in Esit Eket, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Saturday that the monarch’s wife gave birth to the baby in an unknown hideout of her abductors.
The kidnappers abducted the traditional ruler’s wife and her four children in the Akpautong neighbourhood of Esit Eket on April 29.
The source said that the kidnappers quickly released the woman and her four children due to the birth of the baby in their den.
Reacting to the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom, ASP Cordelia Nwawe, said that the command expressed appreciation to God for the safe delivery of the monarch’s wife.
She, nonetheless, said that the command had yet to receive any information about the release of the kidnapped woman and her four children.
The traditional ruler’s wife and her four children were released on May 14. (NAN)
http://dailypost.ng/2016/05/21/monarchs-wife-gives-birth-to-baby-in-kidnappers-den/
A family source, who pleaded anonymity, said in Esit Eket, Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Saturday that the monarch’s wife gave birth to the baby in an unknown hideout of her abductors.
The kidnappers abducted the traditional ruler’s wife and her four children in the Akpautong neighbourhood of Esit Eket on April 29.
The source said that the kidnappers quickly released the woman and her four children due to the birth of the baby in their den.
Reacting to the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom, ASP Cordelia Nwawe, said that the command expressed appreciation to God for the safe delivery of the monarch’s wife.
She, nonetheless, said that the command had yet to receive any information about the release of the kidnapped woman and her four children.
The traditional ruler’s wife and her four children were released on May 14. (NAN)
http://dailypost.ng/2016/05/21/monarchs-wife-gives-birth-to-baby-in-kidnappers-den/
PDP Sacks Sheriff, Appoints Makarfi Interim Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party has fired its national chairman, Modu Sheriff, and has appointed an interim party executive led by a former governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi.
A former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, was also appointed interim secretary of the party.
The caretaker committee will pilot the affairs of the party for three months, our sources said.
The PDP took the decision on Saturday as part of efforts to resolve the crises the party is facing, party officials told PREMIUM TIMES.
Ghanaian Who Slept With 42 Women Used Juju To Catch His Victims
Information gathered by Ghana's DAILY GUIDE indicates that Daniel Ofosu aka Junior, 22, who allegedly filmed his sexual encounters with some 42 women in Ghana and circulated them for a fee of GHC5.00. was using a charm he collected from Dahomey called "Adani" to lure the ladies.
Jonathan’s Loss Triggered Biafra Agitations, Says Adesina
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in this interview with OLALEKAN ADETAYO, speaks on the various allegations of dictatorial tendencies levelled against President Muhammadu Buhari among other sundry issues.
This government promised Nigerians a better life but in the last one year, all what they have experienced is suffering. Was the change mantra about a change for the worse or for the better?
Four FUTA Students Die In Accident In Ondo
Four students of the Federal University of Technology Akure, (FUTA) on Saturday lost their lives in an accident which occurred at Ibule community along Akure-Ilesha expressway in Ifedore local government area of the state.
Ibule community is about few meters away from FUTA.
The victims, whose identities were still unknown as at the time of filing this report, were said to be on their way to Ibadan, Oyo state for a religious programme.
Saturday, May 21, 2016
We Are Detaining Fani-kayode With A Valid Remand Warrant - EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday said it was detaining Femi Fani-Kayode with a valid remand warrant. The Commission was reacting to reports indicating that the former Minister of Aviation was still being detained despite meeting administrative bail conditions by the EFCC.
Lagos Government Dismisses 100 LASTMA Officials And Demotes Many
CBN Security Guard Arrested For Stealing Specimen Naira Currency Notes In Abuja
Central Bank Of Nigeria SecurityGuard Arrested For Stealing Specimen Naira Currency Notes In Abuja
Vatasama Danladi, a security guard attached to the
Central Bank of Nigeria has been arraigned for stealing specimen Naira currency notes.
Danladi got into trouble after he deposited the stolen specimen naira notes amounting to N299,000 at GTB ATM deposit machines in Karu and Mararaba sometime in January 2016.
He got into legal trouble when the bank found the
299 pieces of N1000 marked “specimen” during a
process of cash count sometime in January.
He appeared before Justice Kolo of Abuja High
Court yesterday where he pleaded not guilty.
In view of his plea, counsel to EFCC, Andrew Akoja,
urged the court to remand the accused and fix a
date for trial.
Anambra Opens Material Testing Laboratories (Photos)
The laboratories are equipped with modern civil engineering materials testing equipment and manpower to carry out tests and other civil engineering services in the following areas:
Diezani’s Slush Cash: Wike Ordered Me To Collect N700m From Bank – PDP Scribe
But while Okpoko will soon be charged to court, the anti-graft agency might put the invitation of the governor on hold because of constitutional immunity.
Nigeria Can Generate 12,000 MW Of Electricity — Fashola
Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola as disclosed that once the current challenges confronting the power sector are fixed, Nigeria will be able to generate 12,000 megawatts of electricity.
The minister said in spite of the challenges, the country’s power sector still possessed the capacity to advance its power generation, transmission and distribution potentials through other energy supply sources.
Apc’s Failings Will Boost PDP Victory In 2019 – Onuesoke
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has predicted that PDP will defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the federal level come 2019.
Onuesoke who gave the prediction while addressing a group of journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said the signs on ground were enough evidence that the masses have lost confidence in the government of the day.
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