The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, has rescinded his decision to renounce his royal title, Ogiame, as well as abolish some ancient Itshekiri cultural practices. The Itsekiri Monarch bowed to the wishes of his people after days of protests. His people asked him to either rescind his decision or abdicate. His decision was made public this afternoon Tuesday September 10th at the Kings Palace by one of his High Chiefs, Rita Lori Ogbebor, who read from a statement that was issued by 22 Palace Chiefs
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Olu of Warri rescinds choice to renounce Tittle
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, has rescinded his decision to renounce his royal title, Ogiame, as well as abolish some ancient Itshekiri cultural practices. The Itsekiri Monarch bowed to the wishes of his people after days of protests. His people asked him to either rescind his decision or abdicate. His decision was made public this afternoon Tuesday September 10th at the Kings Palace by one of his High Chiefs, Rita Lori Ogbebor, who read from a statement that was issued by 22 Palace Chiefs
Ibori recommended Waziri for EFCC job – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the appointment of Mrs. Farida Waziri as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission slowed down the fight against corruption in the country.
Obasanjo, in an exclusive interview he granted Zero Tolerance, a magazine published by the EFCC, said Waziri was a wrong successor to Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the pioneer chairman of the anti-graft agency.
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Politician Ra*pés Girl To Déath In Goodluck Jonathan's Village
The personal assistant to the former chairman of Otuoke Community Development Committee (CDC) in Ogbia Local Government Part of Bayelsa State has been arrested for allegedly raping to death an 18 year old girl. Otuoke may be the hometown of President GoodLuck Jonathan.
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*** Speech Of The Year: Obama called "war criminal" & "hypocrite of the century" in Irish Parliament (Video)
This just might be the speech of the year. Clare Daly, an Irish Lawmaker tells it like it is during Irish parliament which was captured on video. Daly goes onto say, “is this person going for the hypocrite of the century award? Because we have to call things by their proper names, and the reality is by any serious examination, this man is a war criminal.” This was in response to Obama's speech on peace to children in Northern Ireland. See what else Daly had to say about Obama in this MUST watch video below:
Photos: Asaba based Nollywood location manager allegedly killed by Chinese slimming tea
Asaba based Nollywood location manager Chinedu Epeagba (pictured above) died last week after a brief illness. Chinedu may have died from drinking too much Chinese slimming tea, if that possible.
According to Nollywood comic actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu, who posted on his Facebook page, a doctor who treated Chinedu said his death was as a result of complications triggered by slimming tea
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Russia proves photos and videos of Syrian chemical attack were faked
"A press briefing was held at the 24th session of the UN Security Council's Human Rights Council in Geneva on September 9 which dealt with human rights and armed conflicts, the US threat to use force against Syria and international law. International experts, Syrian public and religious leaders, and Rossiya 24 correspondent Anastasia Popova who has worked in Syria for a long time, presented their reports," it said in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday.Continue after the break.
Jordanian MP opens fire in parliament
A member of Jordan’s parliament is reported to have opened fire today at his colleague, the al-Arabiya channel says. No one was injured as a result of fire exchange inside the parliament, local media say. There have been no details on the reasons behind this shooting incident.
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GEJ meets Babangida, Ciroma in counter-offensive
President Goodluck Jonathan – faced with the G-7 governors challenge and the uprising in the ruling party – has launched peace drive, reaching out to key Northern leaders.
The President has met secretly with former Finance Minister Adamu Ciroma, who is also the Chairman of the Northern Political Leaders Forum(NPLF), and the ex-Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.
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PDP Crisis Update :Rebel lawmakers may try to impeach Jonathan
The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party may reach a critical point next week as federal legislators belonging to a faction of the ruling party may have concluded plans to initiate a move to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.
We gathered that the lawmakers loyal to a faction of the party led by a former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, were said to be planning to get more lawmakers into their fold before the National Assembly resumes from its recess.
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Monday, September 9, 2013
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Kaduna PDP chiefs dump Tukur, join Baraje faction
Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party led by a former Chairman of the PDP in Kaduna State, Alhaji Audi Yaro-Makanma have joined the Abubakar Baraje faction of the party.
Yaro-Makanma was the state party chairman between 2001 and 2007 under the Ahmed Makarfi administration in the state.
A statement signed by Yaro-Makanma and a former member of the State House of Assembly(1999-2007), Mr. Gideon Morik, in Kaduna on Monday, said the decision to join the New PDP was to save the party from destruction.
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“I disagree with the view that Fashola is the best governor in Nigeria". says PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olisa Metuh
The Peoples Democratic Party has said that the Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN), is not the best governor in Nigeria.
The PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr. Olisa Metuh, who said this in an interview with journalists in Abuja, said there were PDP governors who had done better than Fashola.
“I disagree with the view that Fashola is the best governor in Nigeria. There are PDP governors who did better than Fashola in terms of delivering dividends of democracy to their people. Have you been to Akwa Ibom, Jigawa, Cross Rivers and some other states that are being ruled by PDP governors?” Metuh said.
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Man accused of defiling 5-yr-old pays 5 Naira after act
A 28-year-old okada rider, Mr Tope Daisi, currently being held by the police in Oyo State over the alleged defilement of a five-year-old girl, was said to have offered the girl N5 which the girl used to buy sweet after the act!
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Suspected spiritualists nabbed by Nigerian Police command. (Graphic Photo)
When three young farmers of Gwari extraction in Niger state conspired to source for human head in their neighbourhood for money-making rituals purposes, hardly did it occur to them that the long arm of the law might soon catch up with them. The three suspects, whose names were given as Saleh Ibrahim (35), Usman Lashi Sarki (30) and Dantala Doma, a.k.a. Operator, (25) years had conspired with other people which included a Fulani man simply identified as Gajere, now at large, who had allegedly given them a dried human skull to go and grind.
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32-Year-Old Cultist apprehended by Nigerian Police For 10 Murders
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old man, Adigun Muda, in connection with some murders in the Mushin and Fadeyi areas of the state. He was arrested at South Africa Visa Application centre on Billingsway, Ikeja. According to police authorities, the suspect, who is also an alleged leader of Black Axe cult, has been linked to the killings of over 10 youths between 2010 and 2013. The suspect had, in the past, been declared wanted by the police, charged for murder and remanded at Ikoyi Prison for over a year but with the help of some influential members of his community, was able to obtain a motion for bail application and was released under controversial circumstances.
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8-year-old Bride Dies After having $-ex With 40-years old Hubby On Wedding Night.
An eight year old bride in Yemen died from internal injuries on her wedding night, bleeding to death after deep honeypotl tearing caused by sex with her 40 year old husband. The girl, identified only by the name Rawan, died in Hardh in the governorate of Hajjah in northwestern Yemen, according to a report issued by UPI on Sunday, Sept. 8. Activists in the region want to put an end to the practice of marrying young girls, and have called for police to arrest the girl's husband and family.
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The Opportunity Cost Of Tompolo’s Private Jet – By Kikiowo Ileowo
The aim of this article is not to rubbish the person of Tompolo, [what is there to rubbish anyway] but to address inter alia; the scenarios that continue to play out in favour of his ilk, institutions and systems that perpetually endeavour to make his likes overnight celebrities. I would also analyse the opportunity cost of his latest toy.
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Chai : Female rep. receives a dirty slap from Nairobi governor after meeting with Pres Jonathan (Video)
President Goodluck Jonathan recently concluded an official trip to Kenya and by all accounts it was a successful one. President Jonathan reportedly signed several bilateral agreements with Kenya’s president, Uhuru Kenyatta, and became the first foreign head of state to address the country’s parliament.
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