Wednesday, October 31, 2012

[Photo Gallery] Recent Updates From Kaduna Bomb Blast




NEMA's update:
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) today 30th October, 2012 at about 10am embarked on rapid assessment of hospitals for the second day running to ascertain the  conditions of victims of the recent Kaduna bomb attack which occurred at the St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Ungwar Yero, Malali, Kaduna.

Gen. Yakubu Gowon, described Prof. Chinua Achebe’s latest book, There Was A Country, As “A Propaganda”.




Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has described Prof. Chinua Achebe’s Nigerian Civil War memoir in his latest book, There was a Country, as “a propaganda”.

Achebe in the book, accused the Federal Government under Gowon and the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who was then the Minister of Finance, of using hunger as a weapon of war against the Republic of Biafra.

But Gowon, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone on Tuesday, said though many books had been written about the civil war, none had been as controversial as that of Achebe.

He said the book was “written to whip up unnecessary sentiments”.

Video-Photo: Hurricane Sandy Struck Cuba, Haiti and Dominican Republic



Port-au-Prince Twenty people, including a woman and her four children, were killed in a hurricane that hit the Caribbean nation of Haiti, Xinhua reported Saturday. 

The mother and her four children died after a landslide destroyed their home in Grand-Goave city, 48 km from capital city of Port-au-Prince, reported Haiti s Civil Protection Agency. 

The storm has been named Hurricane Sandy.Congressman Gandy Dorfeuille confirmed the death of two people and damage to many plantations and roads in Saint-Louis area. Four others were found dead in Grand-Anse, Dame-Marie and Moron areas, reported Haiti Press Network. At least nine people had died


Venus and Serena Williams Land in Lagos






History was made again in Lagos on Tuesday as one of the Williams’ sisters and tennis icon, Venus Williams, finally arrived in Lagos, as widely reported in the local and international media.

Ripples Of Hurricane Sandy May Hit Lagos Within Two Weeks - Government




The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned residents of the state to prepare for the ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy in the state.

Chelsea star Mikel Obi Racially abused by Referee.





OUTRAGED Chelsea stars have given sworn statements claiming John Obi Mikel WAS racially abused by ref Mark Clattenburg. They are prepared to give evidence to the FA inquiry set up to investigate the accusations after the 3-2 defeat by Manchester United.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Update: Oyo's First Lady was not arrested - London Metropolitan Police




News filtered in today that Oyo First Lady, Mrs Florence Ajumobi was arrested yesterday by London's Metropolitan police in the UK for being in possession of £400, 000 (100 million). But the London MET has denied that any such arrest took place. They said there's no information on the alleged arrest in their police database

Florence Ajimobi, Wife Of The Oyo State Governor Arrested In London With £400,000 In Her Possession




There has been palpable anxiety in the government circles of Nigeria’s Oyo State over the alleged arrest of Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the governor, in the United Kingdom for alleged money laundering.

Reports on the web and some blogs claimed that the woman was arrested two weeks ago by the London Metropolitan Police on her 52nd trip to the UK since her husband became governor 17 months ago. She was allegedly found to be in possession of 400,000 pounds and thousands of dollars, with a combined value of N500million.

London Met Police has not issued any statement about her alleged arrest. And her name drew blank in a search of the Met Police website by P.M.NEWS.


22 year old domestic worker found dead in his boss' swimming pool



22 year old Onyeka Kingley Raphael (pictured above) was found dead in the bottom of a swimming pool in the home he worked as a domestic help. His body was removed early Saturday morning from a house on Babatunde Asimi Street, Ogudu GRA

3rd Mainland Bridge Re-Opens Today




The federal government will re-open the 3rd Mainland Bridge today Tuesday October 30th, one week ahead of the November 6th scheduled date of re-opening. The longest bridge in West Africa, which connects Lagos Island to the mainland, was partially closed in early July to allow for thorough repair works that cost the government one billion Naira.

Photos: 6 Million People Without Power, 13 Dead as Terrible Storm "Sandy" Sweeps Through The US




 America has never seen a storm like this. Over $15 billion in damages. At least 13 people killed. Homes destroyed. High-rise apartment buildings now islands. 6.5 million people in 13 states without power. Major airports in Northeast closed. Federal government offices closed. Three feet of heavy snow like concrete, storm surge 14 feet high, buildings on fire, transport in chaos. Mass transit system, schools, stock exchange, all shut down as Super Storm Sandy wrecks havoc in the US.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Terrible Winter Storm About To hit U.S




Hurricane Sandy, the storm bearing down on the US east coast, strengthened on Monday after hundreds of thousands moved to higher ground, public transport shut down and the US stock market suffered its first weather-related closure in 27 years.

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62-Year-Old Man Defiles His 10-Year-Old Stepdaughter In Abeokuta




A 62-year-old man, identified as Alabi Ibraheem, has been accused of having sex with his 10-year-old stepdaughter in Abeokuta. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPR0), Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed incident, also described it as barbaric.

Pictures Of Aba Roads.




PHOTO: 21 Cultists Arrested For Forcing Female Students To Act Lésbian Movie And Recording It





The Nigerian Army in Enugu has paraded 21 Enugu State University of Science and Technology students for allegedly torturing and forcing some female students into lésbian acts.

Video Of Luckiest Driver In The world



Jailbreak In Port-Harcourt, 2 killed 4 Escaped




Jailbreak In Port-Harcourt, 2 killed 4 Escaped
Two inmates of the Federal Prisons, Ahoada, Rivers State, were on Saturday feared dead while a prison staff was hurt during a foiled jailbreak.

Details of the incident were sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
But a source at the Rivers State Prisons command said the attempted jail break was contained, but was unaware of the death of the inmates.

“I know that a member of staff was injured in the process but I don’t know about about the death of any inmate. Actually, the inmates are those from the Bayelsa State command who are being kept in Ahoada prison. They were embarking on a riot,” the source said.

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State police command, Ben Ugwuegbulam (DSP), said the two inmates were “fatally injured,” adding that the attempted jailbreak was effectively contained by a combination of various security agencies, including the police.

He explained that the attempted jailbreak failed as there was no escape route, adding that the two “fatally injured” inmates actually tried to escape through the ceiling but were shot at to prevent their escape.
“Today, 27.10 .12 at about 1700hrs, inmates of Federal Prisons, Ahoada, attempted tounlawfully break out from custody. Ahoada police area command swiftly mobilised to the scene and together with other security agencies, cordoned off the entire perimeters of the prisons.

“Consequently, the escaping inmates retreated to the confines of the prison, but two of the inmates that tried escaping through the ceiling were shot at to prevent their escape and were fatally wounded in the process. The situation has been brought under control. No escape recorded please,” Ugwuegbulam said.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Egypt’s Mustafa Ismail AKA Popeye Reveals The Secret Behind His World Record Muscles





Crowned in September for having the biggest biceps in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, Egyptian body-builder Mustafa Ismail recently proved to the whole world that his 31-inch biceps are real.

The 24-year old Ismail, commonly referred to as “Popeye” was occasionally accused of manipulation by

“I’m A Black Girl Who Lives In The Skin Of A White”- 16 year Old Nigerian Albino Model




Diandra Forrest is probably the most popular Afro-American albino top model and she’s setting a trend that could see other albinos come out of their shell more especially in Africa.

It matters a lot to me to be here, because I want to change the way people see girls with albinism on the continent”

With a complete lack of pigment in her hair or skin, the New Yorker who grew up in the city’s mainly black Bronx community is used to sticking out a mile.

In 2010 Givenchy’s creative director Riccardo Tisci broke the style mould with a striking series of ads starring albino model Stephen Thompson but Forrest is not just about the fame. She knows that her presence at Africa Fashion Week has a much greater significance than just challenging ideas of what is beautiful.

Stunning Nigerian albino, 16 year old Happiness is already making waves as a fast rising modelwho became

Another Community Tried To Carry Out Jungle Justice



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Bomb Blast Rocks Catholic Church in Kaduna




The neighborhood of St. Rita's church Malali Kaduna was charged after a lone suicide car bomber detonated a bombed at a packed church around 8: 45 AM today. The bomber and at least 10 people dead and 145 wounded from the attack, a rescue official said on Sunday.


Photo: Prophetess, 30, Set Ablaze While Celebrating Trance





She was a paragon of beauty not long ago. She now wears a new but frightening look. But when 30 year-old Prophetess Folashade Esther Ogunseye of the Celestial Church Genesis Model Parish Agbado, Ogun state

Flood Sacks Mortuary: Attendants Pile Corpses On Roof Tops





THE  flood that  caused havoc across the country has sacked the General Hospital, Patani in Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, forcing officials to stack corpses  evacuated from the morgue on an emergency platform that had been inventively constructed  between the ceiling and roof of the endangered health institution.


Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Otumara, confirmed, yesterday, that several other government hospitals were affected by the  flood, including the one in Patani, but said he had not received

Man, 4 children die after poisoned corn meal in Enugu





A man identified as Mr. Charles Nnadi and his four children have been confirmed dead at Mbu Apochi community in Isiuzo local government area of Enugu State after taking a corn and cassava meal believed to have been poisoned.

Boko Haram Extorts Money From The Public Via SMS - JTF




The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State, on Friday said members of the radical terrorist group have started sending threatening text messages to unsuspecting members of the public forcing them to deposit large sums of money in bank accounts.

According to a statement issued by the JTF spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Sagir Musa:

“Information available to the JTF Operation Restore Order indicated that the Boko Haram terrorists have desperately resorted to anonymous

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Woman Gives Birth To Triplets As 12th Delivery In Katsina State





A 46-year-old housewife, Malama Alhaji-Ali, of Unguwar Namanda village, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Saturday [Oct. 27], gave birth to a set of triplets in her 12th consecutive childbirth.

16 Perish In Auto Crash




Sixteen people died in a motor accident, which occurred at Osin River, a suburb of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident involved a trailer loaded with bags of beans coming from the North and an 18-seater commuter bus.

Maryland Men Sentenced to Prison Terms for Roles in Identity Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme Crimes Caused More Than $90,000 in Losses



WASHINGTON—Oluyinka Akinadewo was sentenced today to 46 months in prison in connection with his participation in a scheme in which compromised identity information was used to commit bank fraud throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Akinadewo’s co- defendant, Olabimpe M. Olejiya, was sentenced on October 11, 2012, to 35 months in prison for his participation in the scheme and his attempted flight from prosecution.

The sentencings, which took place in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, were announced

Photos: UNION BANK ON FIRE IN LAGOS





I Was Told I'll Die 17 Yrs Ago - HIV Positive Nurse




Mrs. Georgina Ahamefule, is an indigene of Imo State who tested positive to Human Immuno Deficiency Virus while working as an auxiliary nurse at a certain Medical Centre in Lagos.

At first, due to her naivety, she found the whole world crashing on her, no thanks to her employer, Dr Molokwu, the Chief Medical Director of the Medical Centre who terminated her employment which began in 1989 and advised her to go back to her village and die since she had but little time.

Mikel Obi Displaying The Illuminati Hand Sign?




Many Nigerians did not believe the existence of Illuminati in Nigeria and many believe it only exit in Nigerian Music Industry. But here is another hint: A few weeks ago Chelsea star, John Mikel ventured into the music business with his younger brother Patrick Obi and launched a record label "MMM" (Matured Money Minds). Few days ago a photo surfaced showing Mikel doing the Illuminati hand sign with a big smile on his face.

Soldier’s Stray Bullet Leaves Girl Battling For Life In Port Harcourt




PORT HARCOURT— THIRTEEN-year-old Jennifer Innocent is battling to save her life at University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, after being allegedly hit in the head by stray bullet from an army rifle.

Girl, 13, Struck To Death By Lightning




Ghana – A 13-year-old primary six pupil, Laila Nuhu died on the spot after she was struck by lightning last night in an open field in the Upper West regional capital, Wa.

World Bank: 19 Million In W’Africa Face Hunger





Ghana – A 13-year-old primary six pupil, Laila Nuhu died on the spot after she was struck by lightning last night in an open field in the Upper West regional capital, Wa.

Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Honoured as Beffta Film Icon




The multiple award-winning actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been recognised with a special honorary award BEFFTA FILM ICON for her contribution to film industry in Africa, Europe and globally. BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) awards is Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating achievements of black and ethnic personalities in showbiz globally.



The Nollywood mega star who has appeared in over 300 hundred movies since starting her career at the tender age of 17 is popularly known for playing lead roles with films that smash the box office. Her recent films include Last Fight To Abuja, Amina, Ties That Bind and Ije.

Hailed as cinema box office queen, Omotola played lead role in the movie Ije, Africa’s biggest and highest earning movie in the cinemas to date. Omotola continues to appear on the screens globally with her latest movies Up Creek Without a Paddle and Blood on the Lagoon in post production .

Man Uses Witchcraft To Terrify Girls Into Sex Slavery Across Europe




A Nigerian smuggler who terrified his victims into silence through “juju” witchcraft rituals and sexual violence was convicted today [Oct. 26] of trafficking girls to work in the sex trade across Europe.

Former security guard Osezua Osolase faces jail when he is sentenced on Monday [Oct. 29] for tricking impoverished young Nigerian girls into travelling to Britain before farming them out as sex workers for up (euros) 70,000 a time to continental gangs.

Police identified flight records and forged passport records to show that he recruited 28 girls and escorted many of them abroad over a 15-month period from 2010. But Osolase boasted to his victims that he had been running the scam for more than a decade.

Osolase deliberately targeted some of the most vulnerable girls in the world - orphaned, ill-educated and homeless - and brought them to Britain where he kept them captive.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Ribadu report leakage planned to embarrass govt – Presidency




The leakage of the report of the Mallam Nuhu Ribadu-led committee that probed oil and gas transactions covering 2002 to 2012 and which uncovered widespread corruption and abuse of processes, is meant to embarrass the government.

The Presidency said this while reacting to the publication of excerpts from the report by an international news agency, Reuters, and local media outfits on Wednesday.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said the excerpts from the

Governor Amaechi Buys $50 Million Bombardier Jet, Amid State’s Flood Disaster



Governor Rotimi Amaechi's Global 5000 Bombardier Jet-Photo Credit: James Chevrier

Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has acquired a brand new Bombardier Global 5000 (N565RS) for his exclusive use, SaharaReporters has learnt.

Mr. Amaechi’s lavish new “toy” comes at a time hundreds of thousands of residents in his state are displaced by the worst flooding crisis in the state’s history.

The newly purchased jet left Montreal-Trudeau Airport in Montreal, Quebec to Dakar Yoff International Airport. And then it was delivered to the state government on October 7th 2012.

My wife wanted to run away when she discovered I was a boxer – Olu Moses, 83, Hogan Bassey’s Yaba Club teammate



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Olu Moses, who is still actively involved in boxing as a coach at 83, shares his experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN and OLUFEMI ATOYEBI
At 83, you are still involved in boxing. Why are you not retired?
Boxing is my life. It is difficult to do without it. Besides, age has not affected my passion for the sport and that is why I still train the young ones to become good boxers.  The boys I train now are preparing for the 2013 National Sports Festival, which is coming up in Lagos. I want them to be like me. I want them to make progress in the game. I believe that when we have boys and train them right from a

NDLEA Apprehended 8 Drug Suspects With 10.635kg Of Narcotics





Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Thursday arrested eight suspected drug traffickers for allegedly smuggling about 10.635 kilogrammes of narcotics at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA)Lagos.



Amongst the drug suspects apprehended was one Mr. Tembo Gideon aka Benson Okechukwu who was travelling to Thailand with about 2.522kilogrammes of methamphetamine tactically hidden inside local fabrics called Aso-Oke.

Speaking on the arrest, the NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr Hamza Umar pointed out that the suspects were arrested with various kind of drugs ranging from cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin among others.

According to Umar, the breakdown of drugs recovered included 4.460kilogrammes of methamphetamine,

Ex-Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, jailed for tax fraud



An Italian court on Friday sentenced former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to four years in jail for tax fraud in connection with the purchase of broadcasting rights by his Mediaset television company.
Berlusconi has the right to appeal the ruling two more times before the sentence becomes definitive and will not be jailed unless the final appeal is upheld, Reuters reports.

Prosecutors had asked for a jail sentence of three years and eight months.
The court also ordered damages provisionally set at 10 million euros (8.05 million pounds) to be paid by Berlusconi and his co-defendants to tax authorities.

This is What Happens To Those That Want to Die for Politicians During Election.



Governor Fashola's relationship with Okada people, during the governorship Election and after Election...




Before Election



After Election

Ex-Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, jailed for tax fraud



An Italian court on Friday sentenced former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to four years in jail for tax fraud in connection with the purchase of broadcasting rights by his Mediaset television company.
Berlusconi has the right to appeal the ruling two more times before the sentence becomes definitive and will not be jailed unless the final appeal is upheld, Reuters reports.

Rogue UBS trader, Kweku Adoboli, denies wrongdoing



Accused UBS “rogue trader” Kweku Adoboli said on Friday he did not believe his behaviour had been fraudulent.
He also said it was unfair to suggest that his previous jobs in the UBS back office had given him the knowledge and skills to commit fraud, Reuters reports.
Adoboli, 32, who worked for the Swiss bank as a trader in London, was arrested on September 15, 2011 and blamed for losses of $2.3 billion. He denies four counts of false accounting and two of fraud.

Flooding: Jonathan dismisses fears of imminent food scarcity



President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday dismissed fears of imminent food scarcity in the country in the aftermath of the recent flood disaster in some states.

Addressing a delegation led by Vice-President Namadi Sambo and Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, which came to pay him Sallah homage at the State House, Abuja, Jonathan said Nigeria has enough grains in its strategic reserves to take care of any shortfall in food supply.

Jonathan castigated “selfish persons” who had been reportedly hoarding foodstuff in anticipation of food scarcity, saying his administration would protect Nigerians from such.

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Plane crash: Taraba gov to be flown to Germany



Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, is to be flown to Germany for treatment, following serious injuries he received in a plane crash on Thursday night.
The governor and four of his aides and a co-pilot sustained serious injuries after a light aircraft he (Suntai) was flying crashed on Y in neighbouring Adamawa State.

After initial reports that the governor died in the crash, he and the others were found alive in the plane.

Road users stranded for hours as fuel tanker blocks Lagos-Ibadan Expressway



It was a harrowing experience for thousands of motorists, commuters and other road users on Friday as a fuel tanker crashed at Berger on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The tanker’s crash brought traffic inward and outward Lagos to a standstill for some hours as the police, Federal Road Safety Commission and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency battled to clear the expressway and adjoining roads.

Traffic officials had to divert vehicles away from the tanker as it was spilling its fuel contents.

Many road users, including those travelling outside Lagos for the Sallah, were trapped for hours in the traffic.

More details later.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Students Kidnap Female Colleague, Assault, Kill And Bury Her In A Forest




BENIN—TWO students of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Henry Edewo, 21 and Emmanuel Isikhuime, have been arrested by the Police for kidnapping, molesting and murdering a female student, one Mercy Peter, 21, also a student of the institution.



They were alleged to have buried their victim in a shallow grave in a forest at Ugbor village, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, after killing her.

Truth is alive



Niyi Akinnaso is saying nothing but the truth. Moreover, neither the Action Congress of Nigeria nor the Peoples Democratic Party has any moral justification to aspire to rule in Ondo State because their men ruled the state at separate times and failed to perform. Just as it happened in Edo State, Olusegun Mimiko’s victory confirms once again that truth is still alive.

Daniel Dike,

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Kubwa, Abuja, FCT.

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NACCIMA to address dearth of technical personnel



Worried by the declining vocational studies and technical education with the attendant dearth of technical personnel needed in key productive sectors of the economy, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, has announced plans to hold a national education summit soon.


City players lacked spirit against Ajax – Mancini



Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini feels his team still have much to learn at Champions League level after admitting their latest performance lacked spirit.
The Premier League champions now face a huge task to reach the knockout stages for the first time after slumping to a disappointing 3-1 loss to Ajax in Amsterdam.
The result leaves them bottom of Group D with just one point halfway through the programme.


NDLEA uncovers drug in aso oke



NDLEA boss, Ahmadu Giade NDLEA boss, Ahmadu Giade
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday said it had uncovered substances suspected to be methamphetamine inside native clothes called Aso-Oke.
A statement by the Head, Corporate Affairs, NDLEA, Mr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, said eight

Falana faults demolition of Abuja houses



Mr. Femi Falana Mr. Femi Falana
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Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN),  has faulted the position of the Federal Capital Development Authority on the demolition of 500 housing units in Minanuel Estate,  Goza, Lugbe phase 11, Abuja.

Jonathan may back Oteh against N’Assembly



Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms. Arunma Oteh Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms. Arunma Oteh
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2012 budget: FG releases N300bn for capital projects



Coordinating Minister for the economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Coordinating Minister for the economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Taraba State Governor feared dead after plane crash at Yola airport






The governor of Taraba point out, Dambaba Suntai, 51, is lying unconscious, some report say dead, moment after the small chartered aircraft he was piloting crashed at the Yola airport in Adamawa Airpot this evening. Two other passengers inside plane said to be conscious. More info later on..

Another Report From Punch Said that "Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, on Thursday night died when a small plane he was flying crashed.
The governor was said to be the only casualty of the crash at the Yola Airport while two others survived.
This is the second crash of a civilian plane recorded this year"

Taraba governor dies in plane accident



Taraba State Governor, Suntai Dambaba Taraba State Governor, Suntai Dambaba
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Taraba State Governor, Danbaba Suntai, on Thursday night died when a small plane he was flying crashed.
The governor was said to be the only casualty of the crash at the Yola Airport while two others survived.
This is the second crash of a civilian plane recorded this year.
A Dana Air plane on a scheduled flight from Abuja – Lagos crashed a few kilometres to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos on June 3, killing all 153 onboard and four persons on the ground.
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Tambuwal urges Nigerians to be law-abiding



Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to be law-abiding at all times and restore the virtues of good neighbourliness.

Tambuwal said these in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Tambuwal said for Nigeria to make progress, the citizenry at all levels must be their brother’s keeper and be more sensitive to the well-being of one another, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

According to him, all Nigerians must show commitment and readiness to make sacrifices toward the development of the nation.

He said that making sacrifice for the nation had become imperative now more than ever before, considering the numerous challenges confronting the nation.   

The speaker added that while every nation on earth had peculiar challenges confronting its people, the determination to tackle those challenges at times sets some of them apart.  

“We must face our problems with more commitment, determination, unity of purpose and the best of intentions,” he said.  

He enjoined Muslim faithful to use the occasion to reflect on their spiritual lives.

“Let me use  this opportunity to urge Nigerians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith, to use the occasion to reflect on our spiritual life as individuals and how we can contribute more meaningfully toward making Nigeria the great nation envisioned by its founding fathers.”

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Tambuwal urges Nigerians to be law-abiding



Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to be law-abiding at all times and restore the virtues of good neighbourliness.

Tambuwal said these in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Tambuwal said for Nigeria to make progress, the citizenry at all levels must be their brother’s keeper and be more sensitive to the well-being of one another, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

According to him, all Nigerians must show commitment and readiness to make sacrifices toward the development of the nation.

He said that making sacrifice for the nation had become imperative now more than ever before, considering the numerous challenges confronting the nation.   

The speaker added that while every nation on earth had peculiar challenges confronting its people, the determination to tackle those challenges at times sets some of them apart.  

“We must face our problems with more commitment, determination, unity of purpose and the best of intentions,” he said.  

He enjoined Muslim faithful to use the occasion to reflect on their spiritual lives.

“Let me use  this opportunity to urge Nigerians, especially adherents of the Islamic faith, to use the occasion to reflect on our spiritual life as individuals and how we can contribute more meaningfully toward making Nigeria the great nation envisioned by its founding fathers.”

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Mark urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria



Senate President David Mark has called on Muslim faithful to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja on Thursday.

Mark, in a goodwill message on the occasion, implored religious leaders to teach their followers on the right thing to do so that they would not deviate or depart from the truth, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Sokoto State Governor Flogs PHCN Manager With "Koboko" Horse Whip Until He Became Unconscious




Governor of Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, Aliyu Wamakko, has allegedly flogged a manager of Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, for failing to supply electricity to his community.

Premium Times, an online news portal reports that the governor flogged the manager and ordered his security officials to assault two other PHCN staff.

The management of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDC, a subsidiary of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, accused the Governor of assaulting the workers.

FG releases N300bn for 2012 budget’s capital projects



The Federal Government has released N300 billion for capital projects under the 2012 budget to Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The fund, which was released on Thursday, is for quarter four and raises capital votes released so far under the budget to N1.01 trillion.

The latest release was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant (Communications) to the Finance Minister, Mr. Paul Nwabuikwu.

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FRSC issues alert on Abuja-Gwagwalada Road, asks motorists to take Kuje exit



Federal Road Safety Corps on Thursday morning warned travellers on Abuja-Gwagwalada Road to expect some delay as a result of the unruly behaviour of some truck drivers.

In a post on Facebook at 6.35a.m, FRSC said two trailer drivers intentionally blocked the entire expressway with their trucks, causing a traffic jam on the busy road.

It advised road users, especially those travelling home from Abuja for the Sallah holiday, to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada.

The alert reads: “Sallah travelers -Abuja Exit Traffic Alert! Between Giri junction and towards Gwagwalada is blocked presently due to two trailers who refuse to abide by (the) rules.

“They intentionally used their trailers to cross the road. If you are still in Abuja, you are advised to use Kuje exit to Gwagwalada! FRSC officers and other law enforcers are there to restore traffic flow on the road.”

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Stranded commuters at Alausa...on Wednesday
Cross River lawmakers protesting the decision of the FG not to appeal the ICJ ruling on Bakassi
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