Fuel subsidy fraud: FHC denies Uba, others bail

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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday denied a motion ex-parte filed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of  Capital Oil and Gas Ltd., Mr. Ifeanyi Uba, and four others, seeking their release on bail.

Mr. Joseph Nwobike (SAN), counsel to the applicants, in the bail application, argued that the action of the police Special Fraud Unit in detaining his clients since October 9 was a violation of their fundamental rights.

According to him, the action of the respondents is reprehensible, barbaric and a clear contravention of Section 36 (4) (5) (a) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Uba, Nsika Usoro, Godfrey Okorie, Chibuzor Ogbuokiri, and Joseph Orji,, were on October 11 arraigned by the SFU over an alleged N43.29 billion fuel subsidy fraud.

The SFU had accused the men of economic sabotage, obtaining money by false pretences, stealing of N43.291 billion, property of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, money laundering and forgery.

The four other defendants are employees of Capital Oil and Gas.

The defendants, who appeared before Magistrate Martins Owumi of a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, were ordered to be remanded in SFU custody for 14 days.

In his ruling, Justice Okon Abang declared that the order sought by the defendants was not possible in law.

According to him, it will be just to hear the respondents before taking any decision on the issue of bail.

Citing Order 26 Rule 10 of the Federal High Court Procedure Rules, Abang also converted the ex-parte application to a Motion on Notice, and ordered that hearing notices be served on the respondents.

Abang also ruled that the respondents were at liberty to file their responses to the converted motion on or before 12 noon Oct. 16, and that the application would be argued without fail on that date.

The case was adjourned to October 16 for continuation of hearing.

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NLC, TUC back Mimiko’s re-election bid

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Chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mrs. Bosede Daramola, said in Akure on Monday that workers and artisans across the state would lead the rally for the second term bid of Governor Olusegun Mimiko.Daramola told journalists in Akure that on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, both NLC and TUC would “celebrate Mimiko for flying the Labour Party flag higher and for making the workers proud in terms of workers’ welfare which is unprecedented in the history of Nigeria.”

She said the NLC would lead over 120 leaders of all industrial unions under its congress while the TUC would lead over 38 leaders to the rally which would hold simultaneously with the LP mega rally in Akure at the same venue.

She enjoined all workers’ unions in the state, artisans and lovers of democracy and good governance to come out and join the rally for Governor Mimiko’s re-election.

The rally will be the third to be held in support of Mimiko by workers in the last three months.

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Five clubs in chase for Ashley Cole

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Ashley Cole is prepared to begin contract talks with up to five interested foreign clubs in January if an agreement is not reached to end his contract deadlock with Chelsea.

Cole, 31, is hoping that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich can be convinced to change his policy of only offering one-year deals to players over 30, with the England defender having already rejected the prospect of a short-term extension, ESPN reports.

There are no new talks planned imminently, but the two parties will meet again before Christmas in a bid to end the stand-off.

There is no fall-out or rift between Cole and club chiefs over the negotiations, with the former Arsenal star remaining “calm and collected” over discussions and viewing the option of talking to other clubs as a last resort.

Cole would like to end his career at Stamford Bridge and could be convinced to settle for a two-year-deal if it was offered.

If an agreement cannot be reached, Cole may reject the opportunity to sign a pre-contract agreement in January and wait until the summer before finalising his future in a bid to convince Chelsea that he is deserving of his demands.

Didier Drogba adopted a similar approach last season before quitting for Shanghai Shenhua

A similar situation faces Frank Lampard, 34, but while the midfielder might be tempted to stay on a year-to-year deal rather than take up a lucrative offer in the MLS, Cole is not willing to consider such an option.

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Ekiti shuts131 substandard schools

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Ekiti State Government on Monday directed the closure of 131 private schools which, it said, were substandard.
The order, which was given by the state Ministry of Education, affected both primary and secondary schools.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the directive followed the expiration of the six-month ultimatum given to their proprietors to regularise their operations and upgrade their facilities.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Eniola Ajayi, who made this known while addressing newsmen in Ado Ekiti, said that owners of the affected schools had been warned severally to properly register them.
She said the schools were given six months deadline to meet the standard set by the state government for the running of private schools.
Ajayi, however, said that the proprietors of the affected schools remained indifferent to the directive.
She reiterated the commitment of the government to the provision of a conducive learning environment that would enhance the performance of students.
The commissioner said that government would not compromise the future of the children in the state under any circumstance.

Canada condemns Kaduna killings

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The Government of Canada on Monday condemned the killing of over 20 villagers in Dogon Dawa, Kaduna, North central Nigeria.
Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada; John Baird in a statement sent via electronic mail described the attacks as a “heinous act” which Canada condemns.
He said, “I’m troubled and shocked by reports of today’s deadly attacks on Muslim worshippers in the Nigerian village of Dogon Dawa. Canada strongly condemns these heinous acts.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those killed, and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

PENGASSAN asks FG to stop casualisation in petroleum sector

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Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria on Monday urged the Federal Government to stop casualisation in the petroleum sector.

PENGASSAN National Industrial Relations Officer, Chika Onuegbu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Port Harcourt.

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Vettel wins in Korea, takes lead

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World champion Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two finish to take the overall Formula One lead from Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso with four races remaining.

Vettel’s third win in a row, fourth of the season and 25th of his career, left him on 215 points with third-placed Alonso now on 209.

Australian Mark Webber, who had started on pole position but was overtaken by his team mate off the grid into the first corner, finished second to anchor the first one-two of the season by any team.

South Korea’s ‘Gangnam Style’ rapper Psy waved the chequered flag as Vettel crossed the finish line and thanked his team for a “great race, great job on the pit wall” before screaming in delight.

VIDEO: Girl Stripped & Molested For Stealing At Shoprite

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This is very disturbing. I struggled with whether I should post up the video I just watched or not, and decided not to post it. It’s a bit too much.

Apparently a lady was caught stealing at shoprite, and after she was caught she was stripped, and molested by a crowd of men. They were all tearing her clothes, grabbing her in inappropriate places, and fondling her.

At some point in the video they picked her up, spread her legs and it looked like they tried to insert something in her private area, or were taking pictures. Whatever it is, it’s very bad.

Now I’m not exactly sure what she stole, but please Nigerians, this is not the way forward. Just because this young lady stole something doesn’t mean it’s grounds for stripping her and molesting her. This is not the first time such stories have come up and it’s very sad.

Sexually molesting someone is not the punishment for stealing. Please Nigerian men in particular, let’s stop this backward thinking. We’re barely getting over the aluu 4 killings, and this one pops up. Which way Nigeria?

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VIDEO: Girl Stripped & Molested For Stealing At Shoprite

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2013 budget: Implementation, bench mark controversies

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By UDEME CLEMENT
President Goodluck Jonathan, after the disagreement with the National Assembly on the budget bench mark of $75 per barrel (bpd) of crude oil, presented a financial document of N4.92 trillion as aggregate expenditure for 2013 fiscal year. The document shows an increase of about 5 per cent over the N4.7 trillion appropriated for 2012, which is made up of N380.02 billion for Statutory Transfers, N591.76 billion for Debt Service, N2.41 trillion for Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure and N1.54 trillion for Capital Expenditure.The appropriation bill increased spending by 5 percent from this year’s N4.697 trillion but shrunk the deficit and cut the

Soldiers killed my blind father – Woman

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My husband still missing –Victim
From TIMOTHY OLA, Maiduguri
The early morning wintry weather last Monday gave no inkling that tragedy loomed in the restive city of Maiduguri. As usual, a few residents, including university students and staff of the adjoining teaching hospital (UMTH) were already on the Lagos Street, the major road that leads to the two federal institutions. It was few minutes past 7 O’clock and the earlier cloudiness suddenly dissolved into a sunny morning in the Sahel Sahara and then, a loud, deafening sound.

“Wayo Allah!” (Oh, my God!) exclaimed little Amina, a primary school pupil, who appeared terrified and confused as she stood in the middle of the road around the popular Lagos House. Hell was let loose as residents ran helter-skelter, while motorists made U-turn or drove like bats out of hell, suggesting that all was not well with Yelwa, the city now known more for woes than reprieve in recent time.

Sad Story Of Nine Year Old Hemp Smoker And Professional Burglar

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His father, Pa Yekini Amusa, is 72-year-old, while his mother, Muinat Azeez is 25. Lekan Yekini who is now nine years old is an adept hemp smoker and a professional burglar.

He revealed to OLUWATOYIN MALIK how he began his journey into the world of crime and drug.
A nine-year-old boy, Lekan Yekini, recently made a revelation that was both shocking and bizarre. Lekan disclosed to Crime Features that he was already into hemp smoking and was adept at burglary.

The torrid lifestyle of the young boy was exposed when he was rescued by members of the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Ikire from a man, Biodun Oladejo, who allegedly abducted him from Ibadan to use him for alms.Oladejo was pretending to be blind with Lekan acting as his eyes and guide. Lekan was thereafter

Planes prevented from landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja due to ‘Very Important Persons’ movement

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For over three hours on Saturday evening, planes were prevented from landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja due to ‘Very Important Persons’ movement and bad weather.

Man, 20, arrested for molesting two teenage sisters

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A 20-year-old man, Samuel Olamilekan has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s court for having canal knowledge of two teenagers from one family.

The suspect said to be undergoing a pastoral training in one Cherubim and Serafim Church was said to have had canal knowledge of the little girls without their consent.

The police prosecutor, Inspector Rachael Williams, told the court that Olamilekan had a vision for  the girls that they had unfamiliar spirit (Emere)  and asked them  to see him so that he can cast out the spirit from them Grin.

On getting there, Olamilekan  allegedly assaulted the two young girls by beating them with broom and palm tree in order to cast out the unfamiliar spirit in them. Grin Olamilekan was also accused of obtaining the sum of N4,000 from them on the pretext of using it to buy candle to pray for them in order to cast out the unfamiliar spirit finally. Grin

Sullivan Chime, Enugu State Governor Is Critically Sick!

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Feelers from the Enugu State Government House on Friday indicated that all might not be well with Governor Sullivan Chime’s health. Chime’s last public appearance was at the meeting of South-East Governors Forum on September 9, 2012 in Enugu and since then, he was yet to be seen by journalists in the Government House and public functions.
The Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, has been acting in the governor’s capacity, but his aides are reportedly not pleased with Chime’s directives, that Onyebuchi should not approve more than N500,000 for any project, no matter the circumstance.

Our correspondent exclusively gathered from insiders within government circles that the governor left the country about two weeks before the October 1 Independence anniversary.
“He was not in a very good condition before he left the country for London. We noticed it. Although they didn’t want to make it open, maybe because of journalists,” an insider at the Enugu State Government House, who pleaded not to be mentioned, reliably told Newsmen.

Animal Kingdom By Pelumi Olatinpo

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I am afraid. I am deeply afraid. You see, when you are young, somewhere in your teen years, the world allows you a level of ignorance, a level of naïveté in most things.

Canada: Staff at XL Foods shocked by layoffs

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Staff and union officials attached to the embattled XL Foods meat processing plant in Alberta expressed shock after the company said Saturday it is temporarily laying off almost all of its employees

— 2,000 out of approximately 2,200.
"The employees have a fear, they don't understand what is going on," said Abdi Nasir Guir, a worker at the Brooks, Alta. plant which remains at the centre of an international beef recall because of E. coli contamination. "So many people today were crying because they have car payments,

How Single Mother, 4 Other Drug Suspects Swallowed 398 Wraps of Narcotics.

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A 28 year old single mother and four other suspected drug traffickers have been apprehended over alleged ingestion of 398 wraps of narcotics. The drugs weighing 7.1kg consist of 1.1kg of methamphetamine and 6kg of cocaine. The suspects were caught by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja.

NDLEA Commander at the Abuja Airport, Mr Hamisu Lawan gave the names of the suspects as Udoka Peace Egbuchelam, 28 year old single mother who ingested 73 wraps of methamphetamine weighing 1.1kg; Ezechi Chinedu Nwabueze, 45 years old who ingested 95 wraps of cocaine weighing 2kg and Uzoukwu Uzomba Joel, 54 years old who ingested 85 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.5kg.Others are Obiora Boniface Okechukwu 36 years old who ingested 91 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.6kg and Eze Onyebuchi Everest 32 years old who swallowed 54 wraps of cocaine weighing 900 grammes.

NDLEA Nabs Man Who Concealed 2.4 Kg Of Cocaine In Female Belts

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Oluigboka Chukwuemeka Emmanuel thought he had cleverly concealed about 2.4 kilogrammes of cocaine in pendants and female belts.But his luck ran out when he was intercepted by Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement officials.The 33-year old suspect had just disembarked from a flight from Brazil when he was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed international airport in Lagos, southwest Nigeria.

Illegal Donk Injections Leave Woman With No Legs!!

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Teased by her family and friends about her flat “pancake” Donk, Apryl Michelle Brown had always been insecure about her backside. Once she got enough money, she told herself, she’d buy herself a better one. “I didn’t know if I wanted to look like Janet Jackson or J. Lo,” the Los Angeles cosmetologist, 46, says in an exclusive interview featured in the November issue of ESSENCE magazine.