South-South States Are Solidly Behind Jonathan – Uduaghan

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Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, weekend, assured President Goodluck Jonathan that the South-South states are solidly behind him, saying: “We are giving him all the support we can and by the grace of God, he will succeed.”

The governor, stated this in Asaba the state capital when he hosted the Good Governance team, led by Minister of Information and Communication, Mr. Labaran Maku, to a dinner party.

Uduaghan said Delta State was behind Jonathan and will do its best to support the policies and programmes of the Jonathan administration.

NDLEA Apprehends Police Corporal With 5.1kg Of Indian Hemp

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The Kogi State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a police corporal with 5.1kg of substance suspected to be cannabis sativa, known as Indian Hemp. The command also said it had seized over 2,020kg of the suspected substance this year.

This was made known by the state commander of the NDLEA in Kogi, Alhaji Idris Bello, while he was speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. According to Bello, the suspected policeman was a serving corporal and was arrested in a Peugeot J5 bus with a sack and black polythene bag full of the suspected substance weighing 5.1 kg. The suspect (name withheld) was reported to be on a special assignment in Damaturu, Yobe State.

Unknown Gunmen Kill Kano State MOPOL Commander

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The Officer-in-Charge of Kano Mobile Police Force, Dahiru Ibrahim Majia, was Monday night shot dead by unknown gunmen at his private residence located at Sabo Gandu quarters of Kano State

The Public Relations officer of Kano Command, ASP Magaji Musa Majia confirmed the incident thus:  “I have lost my brother to gunmen at his private residence in Sabo Gandu this evening and we are making arrangement for the burial that will likely come up tomorrow (today)” an emotional Majia said.

The victim was the elder brother to the Kano Police Command image maker

PDP Does Not Need Merger, They Already Merged With The Police, INEC, Judiciary, NNPC, Etc. – Buhari

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Former Military Head of State and National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said Nigeria is in the grip of bad government. According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party wants to retain power by hook or crook.

Speaking in Abuja on Monday at an interactive session with the party’s elected representatives, Buhari said that the events of the last 13 years had shown that the PDP did not possess the capacity to lead the country. He said while other political parties were merging and planning alliance, the PDP was busy aligning with the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies and the judiciary in order to remain in power.

Goodluck Jonathan has given approval for sacking Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court

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President Goodluck Jonathan has given approval for the compulsory retirement of Justice Charles Archibong of the Federal High Court, Lagos, as recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC).

This approval was stated by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke yesterday in Abuja while addressing State House correspondents.

“This is to inform you that President Goodluck Jonathan is in receipt of a recommendation from the National Judicial Council recommending the compulsory retirement of Justice Charles Archibong and Mr. President has approved that it should take immediate effect” Adoke said.

UNIMAID Don Abducted In Error, Captors Reduce Demand To N5m

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Abductors of Dr Abba Kagu, an associate professor of Geography at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), are demanding a ransom of N5 million for his release.

The don was picked on Saturday evening at the Federal Low cost housing estate in Maiduguri by kidnappers who mistook him for someone else.

A source close to the family said: “The abductors mistook him for a brother in law of a prominent politician in Borno State.

“Initially, they demanded for N100m but when they realized that they picked the wrong person, they demanded for N5 million…insisting he cannot go free,” the source, who pleaded anonymity said.

Meanwhile, Kagu’s family have intensified their prayers for his safe return and urged their acquaintances to also join them in praying for his return.

Nigeria Police Has Lost Over N600 Million To Court Cases

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It has been revealed that the Nigeria Police Force has lost over N600 million as a result of various court judgments, but most especially those related to breach of fundamental human rights.

This revelation was made by the Nigerian Tribune which also added that the development is seriously affecting the finances of the force. The Police had raised the alarm on January 1, over litigations emanating from human rights violation by policemen.

PROTEST: Militants Set Cars On Fire As They Protest Non-Payment Of Salaries In Bayelsa

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Militants under the federal government subsidy scheme have launched a protest in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State capital. Eyewitnesses say the angry militants are setting cars on fire as they protest the government’s refusal to pay their allowances.

The militants are reportedly owed over two months’ salary, and their peaceful way of expressing their grievances to the government seemed to be ineffective. The militants seen on Otiotio road, towards Yenezue gene in the state capital are setting up barricades as they continue their protest.

One Killed, Vehicles Vandalised As Youths Clash In Mushin

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A 29-year-old man identified simply as Bode was killed after members of rival groups clashed in Mushin, Lagos State on Sunday and Monday.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Bode’s death was as a result of a reprisal on a youth, identified as Joseph Odebowale.

Our correspondent, who visited the scene of the clash at Adeyemi Street, Olosha, learnt that Odebowale, an 18-year-old boy, was beaten up by some youths on the street (Adeyemi) few weeks ago following an allegation of r*pe.

A resident, who craved anonymity, said, “A few weeks ago, Joseph (Odebowale) was accused of defiling a young lady and some youths in Adeyemi Street then came after him and beat him up.

Mass Exist: 1 000 PDP Members Defect To ACN

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Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria in Enugu State, Maj.-Gen. Josef Okoloagu (retd.), on Monday said no fewer than 1,000 Peoples Democratic Party members had defected to the ACN in the state.

Okoloagu stated this at a press briefing in Enugu. He said the defection would further embolden the ACN to wrest power from the PDP in the 2015 general elections in the state.

According to him, the defection followed the merger of the opposition parties in the state.

The retired Army General said while the opposition parties planned the sacking of the PDP-led government at the federal level on the auspices of the All Progressives Congress, the ACN would root out the PDP at the state level.

Kidnapped man found in the garage of a Police Officer - NYPD

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A New York City police detective was suspended without pay after a suspected forger was kidnapped and found tied in his garage in Queens, New York, sources said yesterday.  Ondre Johnson, a 17-year veteran assigned to the gang unit of North Brooklyn, was questioned and released, and four others, including his cousin roommate, were charged.

Johnson however, was forced to surrender his gun and badge pending the outcome of the investigation. His cousin, Hakeem Clark, an alleged forger of credit cards and could have done business with the victim 25 years of age, Brian Karikari, who was abducted in the street early Friday, police sources told the news media.

One of Clark’s gang members, Jason Hutson, approached Karikari. When Karikari tried to enter his vehicle, Hutson pointed a gun and said, "Do not try anything funny or I will shoot you," according to court documents.  Karikari was taken to the detective's house and Hutson demanded a ransom, sources said. 

SHOCKING: Mourning parents find dead baby alive in the mortuary

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A couple didn’t know how to respond after finding their dead baby alive in a hospitalmorgue.  Five doctors at Perrando Hospital, in northern Argentina have been suspended for the declaration of a stillbirth and having the baby nailed inside a coffin and placing it in a cold room in the hospital morgue for 12 hours, the Argentina news media reported.

The boy, who was named Luz Milagros, or "Light Miracle", was found in a coffin in the hospital in Chaco, a half a day after his birth.  "We were told the baby had hypothermia and that this may have weakened her heart, which was already low before birth," said the baby's father, Fabian Veron, who is 31 years old.

Son admits cutting mother into pieces, spreading her parts around

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A schizophrenic South Bronx man confessed Tuesday to dismembering his mom and scattering her body parts in garbage bags across the South Bronx, police sources said.  Deranged suspect Bashid McLean, 23, implicated himself in the gruesome death after investigators recovered a saw inside the apartment where he lived with victim Tanya Byrd and his 7-year-old brother, Nasyr.

Top Female Judge accused of having s*x with Prisoner half her age inside Prison

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A top female judge had s*x with a prison inmate half her age in an interview room, authorities have said. Lisa Traylor-Wolff, 52, is accused of having a "physically intimate relationship with a 26-year-old client" at the Miami Correctional Facility in Peru, Ind.  The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications claims Traylor-Wolff, who is also a defense lawyer, began the affair before her lover was jailed.

The Indianapolis Star says the relationship then continued and that she represented him as he appealed his  conviction. The commission has filed three disciplinary charges against Traylor-Wolff.  She has 20 days to respond to them, before the case goes to the Indiana Supreme Court. Traylor-Wolff is formally accused of violating four rules of professional conduct, including having s*x with a client and undermining the integrity of the position of judge.

Top Female Judge accused of having sex with Prisoner half her age inside Prison

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A top female judge had sex with a prison inmate half her age in an interview room, authorities have said. Lisa Traylor-Wolff, 52, is accused of having a "physically intimate relationship with a 26-year-old client" at the Miami Correctional Facility in Peru, Ind.  The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications claims Traylor-Wolff, who is also a defense lawyer, began the affair before her lover was jailed.

The Indianapolis Star says the relationship then continued and that she represented him as he appealed his  conviction. The commission has filed three disciplinary charges against Traylor-Wolff.  She has 20 days to respond to them, before the case goes to the Indiana Supreme Court. Traylor-Wolff is formally accused of violating four rules of professional conduct, including having sex with a client and undermining the integrity of the position of judge.

Touching: Woman killed after saving husband from being hit by drunk driver

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She gave her life so that her husband might live. Out for their regular Sunday morning stroll in Wissinoming, Pa., Teresa and Albert Marquard were suddenly staring down death.  A suspected drunk driver had lost control of his minivan and had suddenly swerved over the curb, and came speeding right at that couple.  Teresa, 58, had just enough time to push her husband of 42 years out of the way of the oncoming vehicle, but was struck and killed.

 “She pushed my dad out of the way,” Denise Hirschman, one of the Marquards’ daughters told Action News. “She saved my dad. That was what she cared about. She cared about us more than anything.” Albert Marquard was unharmed in the incident, while the driver of the minivan, identified as 33-year-old Eric Luciano, remains in critical condition at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Police say Luciano was drunk at the time of the accident.

 Jimmy Berry, one of the Marquards’ neighbors, said he was not surprised to learn of Teresa’s selfless actions.

Woman Delivered Of 2 years and 1 Month Pregnancy

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If you describe Mrs Oluwakemi Adeoye as the Biblical Deborah, you won’t be mistaken. She told us how she got a revelation and the names of her baby three days after marriage but did not see the manifestation until 14 years after.

Oluwakemi was born into a Baptist family and is very conversant with the word of God. Maybe her greatest assets are that she truly believes in God.  Fortunately also, her husband, Gbenga, belongs to the same Baptist denomination. She and her spouse are from Abeokuta, Ogun State. Their positions in their various families, however, before coming together in holy matrimony on Saturday, April 3rd 1999, seemed to add to the pressure of the need to have children soon after marriage.

Homos*xual Men In The Catholic Church

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An openly gay former Dominican friar insisted today that homos*xuality is the ‘ticking time bomb in the Catholic Church’ and that homos*xual men are ‘massively over-represented’ within the Church.

Mark Dowd, who is now a journalist, said research for his 2001 Channel 4 documentary Queer and Catholic suggested that at least half of people attracted into seminaries in the priesthood are gay.

His comments came as the former leader of Roman Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, said the scandal-hit Catholic Church must undergo renewal and reform.

Mr Dowd told CNN: ‘When you have this culture of secrecy and guilt and repression, you have conditions which foster the potential for blackmail and for manipulation.

SHOCKER: Teenagers Had Threesome s*x With Corpses Of Men They Murdered

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An 18-year-old woman with a necrophilia fetish had three-way s*x on the corpses of two men who she and her s*xual partners strangled, it was claimed today. Joshua Miner, 24, piled the bodies of Eric Glover and Terrence Rankins, both 22, together and placed a beige sheet across them so he and his longtime girlfriend, Alisa Massaro, could lie together on top of them at Massaro's home in Joliet, Illinois, according to police reports.

Miner told police he remembered 'years back' that Massaro had told him she 'wanted to have s*x with a dead guy,' so he hoped to fulfill part of her fantasy, according to documents.

Akeem Sodeinde Has Shut Down Night club as he battles diabetes

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Akeem before                                                  Now

The Movida nightclub front man has shut down his highly patronized night club as he battles with diabetes and kidney related diseases. The club was being run by his brother while Akeem tried to get better, but for reasons not made public, the club was shut down last week Friday...prompting the death rumour.
"I am alive, hale and hearty,' the once bulky businessman said 'Though I have been sick for sometime now and that's known to people. Death is not my portion'.

Akeem has lost a lot of weight since falling sick and now supports himself with a walking stick to move around. Close friends believe he will get better soon as he is currently undergoing comprehensive medical treatment