Power-drunk Lagos CP walks out PUNCH Reporter

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Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Umar Manko, on Tuesday ordered a correspondent of The PUNCH, Kunle Falayi, out of the premises of the police command headquarters, Ikeja.
Manko said a story published on Tuesday titled, ‘Guard shot by policemen in critical condition’ was an attack on the integrity of the police.

North Demands Death Penalty For Corruption

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Ahead of Thursday’s zonal constitutional conferences, foremost northern political group, the Arewa Consultative Forum, has recommended capital punishment for corruption. At present, China is the only notable country where corruption attracts capital punishment.In its proposal submitted to the National Assembly, a copy of which was obtained by one our correspondents in Kaduna on Tuesday, the ACF rued the destructive impact of corruption on the country and said that anybody found guilty of corruption should be killed.

Policemen Tortured, Shot Me Within Lagos Police HQ –Mechanic

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A 30-year-old mechanic, Oladele Adebanjo, has accused the policemen attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Lagos State Police Command of torturing and shooting him while he was in detention.
Adebanjo said he spent seven days in the SARS custody at the police command headquarters in Ikeja, over false allegations that he stole a commercial bus.

French Police Detain Nigerian Private Jet Carrying President Jonathan's Front Man

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SaharaReporters has learnt that French law enforcement officers detained a private jet conveying a Nigerian businessman, Jide Omokore, in Paris. Mr. Omokore is one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s closest business associates.The Abuja-bound plane had arrived in Paris from Monaco. A French police source who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity disclosed that the plane was detained for two days.

Video: Sexy HOT White Girl Makes Video In Her Bedroom Begging WIZKID For A Date.

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Gov.Oshiomhole Appoints Hon.Patrick Obahiagbon As His Chief Of Staff

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Honourable Patrick Obahiagbon has been appointed the Chief of Staff to the Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. He replaced Mr. Osarodion Ogie.Obahiagbon, popular for his rib-cracking grammatical expressions, was a former member of the House of Representatives.

Why Applicants Are Refused US Visas

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Vice-Consul, United States Consulate, Lagos, Mr. Christopher Richardson, says many applicants are refused American visas because they have not visited other countries.
Richardson spoke at a seminar on the ‘American Visa Regime: the role of lawyers’ organised by the Immigration Lawyers Forum in Lagos on Tuesday.
He said, “The majority of the visa applicants prefer the US as their first outing. This creates doubt, especially when the applicant has not visited any other countries before.”

BREAKING NEWS: Dr Abubakar Olusola Saraki Is Dead

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he strongman of Kwara politics and Waziri of Ilorin, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki, is dead.

It was learnt Saraki died in his Lagos home on Wednesday morning.

Saraki, the Senate Majority Leader in the Second Republic, has been in and out of hospitals in the last few years owing to symptoms associated with old age.

Haiti Joins The African Union (AU)

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The African  race is gradually coming together. Where other world groupings are primarily motivated by strategic, security, political and economic interests, Africans wherever they are can count also on their common history of being african.

California Legalizes Google's Driverless Car On Public Roads

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The state of Carlifornia has passed a bill which allows the usage of Google’s driverless car on the state’s public roads.Governor Jerry Brown rode to the signing ceremony at Google headquarters in the passenger seat of a vehicle that steered itself, a Prius modified by Google. Google co-founder Sergey Brin and State Senator Alex Padilla, who sponsored the bill, were along for the ride. An engineer for the technology company, Chris Urmson, sat in the driver’s seat, but the car drove itself.

JAMB Set To Release Exam Results 30 Minutes After The Examination

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 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Dibu Ojerinde has said that the proposed Computer Based Test (CBT) which will enable candidates write their examination on-line, will commence from 2013.

According to the JAMB registrar, who led the advocacy visit to Kaduna State Ministry of Education, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna Polytechnic and National Teachers Institute (NTI), the board will also ensure uninterrupted power supply during the examination.
He said although UTME candidates for 2013 will have options of Paper Pencil Test (PPT) and Dual Based Test (computer and paper), the board will begin full blown computer based testing by 2015.
“From now on, with the use of Computer Based Testing (CBT), candidates will get their result within 30 minutes after the examination. It will also address cases of result black out and examination malpractice.
Are we really matured for this?

Hot Shots From Africa Fashion Week In Los Angeles 2012, Day 1

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The maiden edition of the AFWLA was just a few weeks ago. The venue of the fashion showcase was the Papillion Institute of Art, S. Main Street, Los Angeles. Just like we made mention in our first report, we had crazy fun running around Los Angeles.

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Hot Shots From Africa Fashion Week In Los Angeles 2012, Day 1

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Relationships: Do You Know Your Fiance

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No one wants to be surprised to find that their new spouse has a serious drinking problem or is a complete slob. There are certain fundamental issues that need to be resolved before two people enter into a marriage.
Until you've lived with someone for a while or been in a long relationship, it's hard to know almost everything about them. Open the lines of communication and have a series of heart-to-heart talks about the things that matter most.

Stop The Fraudulent PROMOS Now! –NCC Bans Telecoms Promos

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday [Nov. 12] banned all promotions and lotteries being run by telecoms companies with immediate effect. The commission said in recent times, it had been inundated with complaints from consumers and industry stakeholders against the promotions offered by the telecommunications operators.

Kingwa Kamenchu; The 29-Year-Old Kenyan Presidential Aspirant

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The African continent in recent years, has witnessed a surge in the number of young people aspiring for political offices.In countries where these young people go on to win the elections, they are credited with good performance and accountability.

Government In Talks With Boko Haram – Presidency

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The Presidency on Monday confirmed that it had commenced dialogue with the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram. It however said that the dialogue was not the type envisaged by Nigerians. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati.

EFCC Arraigns Pastor Henry Uhunmwagho Over American Visa Scam

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, November12, 2012, arraigned Pastor Henry Uhunmwagho, 33, before Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court 2 sitting in Benin City, Edo State on a nine count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence.

Count number one of the charges read: “that you Henry Uhunmwagho on or about the 13th day of August, 2010 in Benin within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court did with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N300, 000 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) from one Odion Princewill C. under the pretence that you were going to procure a United States of America Visa for him which you knew was false and thereby committed an offence contrary to section 1(1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006 and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act”.

Obasanjo: "The Danger Ahead Is Real and Potent, Revolution Coming"

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed fears that Nigeria will witness a revolution soon unless government takes urgent steps to check growing youth unemployment and poverty.
Speaking at the West African regional conference on youth employment in Dakar, Senegal at the weekend, Obasanjo said the danger posed by an army of unemployed youth in Nigeria can only be imagined.
"I'm afraid, and you know I am a General. When a General says he is afraid, that means the danger ahead is real and potent," he said.

Salawa Abeni's Daughter, Candy, Begins Reality Show - Opolo Orin

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Salawa Abeni's 30 year old daughter, Okiki Ilori, popularly known as Candy Fabulous is set to begin shoot on her reality show titled 'Opolo Orin', which will be the first indigenous Yoruba reality based singing competition.