The Lagos state Government set to establish mobile courts, devices strategies to tackle cybercrime

The Lagos state Government set to establish mobile courts, devices strategies to tackle cybercrime

The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced plans to establish functional Mobile Courts in the State to facilitate prompt trial of violators of the law, especially environmental and traffic offences.

According to the press statement:
Lagos Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, who disclosed this at a media parley with Judiciary Editors and Correspondents in Alausa, said the Mobil Courts will operate in full compliance with the rules of natural justice, equity and good conscience.

He said more importantly, the citizens appearing before the Courts would be afforded their constitutional rights and fair hearing.

Specifically, Kazeem said the Mobile Courts will, among others, address the prosecution of violators of the State Environmental Law and Traffic Offences, among others.

While observing that cybercrime had become a menace in the State as more criminals are exploiting the convenience of the internet to commit diverse range of criminal activities, Kazeem said his Ministry has devised strategies to work closely with the Police and other stakeholders to tackle cybercrime cases.

Kazeem also pledged to introduce the use of information technology to enhance judicial reforms in order to accelerate dispensation of justice.

 He said: "Crime is a serious issue that the State is set to tackle headlong through the creation of crime data that would also assist the Police, the lawyers and other stakeholders in fighting crime effectively and I want to assure Lagosians that the State Government is committed to touching their lives, especially the common man, through enhanced access to justice."

Kazeem, however, solicited for the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the Judiciary, Police, Prisons and the Media to work in harmony as partners in progress with the Ministry.
 

BOLA AKINGBADEDEPUTY DIRECTOR, PRESS & PUBLIC RELATIONSLAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

A Moral Question for Prof. Woke Shoyinka - by Rivers State commissioner for Information

A Moral Question for Prof. Woke Shoyinka - by Rivers State commissioner for Information

Piece below written by Dr. Austin Tam-George, the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rivers State..

Prof. Wole Soyinka’s reaction to the scandal of the 82 Million Naira dinner held in his honour by the Rotimi Amaechi government in Rivers State is at once disappointing and depressing. Soyinka has said he didn’t know about the cost of a party held in his name, in a State where 90 per cent of the people live in insufferable poverty. But now that official documents show the cost of his three-hour dinner, where is his moral outrage? 

Why does his statement not include a condemnation of such unconscionable misuse of public funds in his name?

In a country full of villainy, Soyinka is often held up as a moral titan.  The Nobel Laureate cements this perception by conducting himself in the manner of someone who suffers from a god complex, someone who does no wrong.
 

But Soyinka’s unbridled support for Rotimi Amaechi invites close moral scrutiny. 

Rivers State is reeling from the catastrophic legacy of the Amaechi years. Despite receiving over 3 trillion naira in revenue in 8 years, Amaechi left the most abandoned projects in the history of Rivers State, since 1967.
 

Thousands of workers went without their salaries for 4 months, aged pensioners faced starvation without their pensions for 8 months, and the salaries of thousands of teachers were not paid for nearly 12 months.
 

Everywhere you looked in Amaechi’s Rivers State; there was this stark, almost synonymic connection between poor governance, corruption and fiction. 

A physical tour of the Greater Port Harcourt City in Rivers State on which Amaechi had spent over one hundred billion Naira, revealed only a putrid landscape of corruption, broken dreams and wasted resources.
 

How could Wole Soyinka be indifferent to such atrocious legacy?

During her 80th birthday in 2011, the American Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison had a hearty laugh over coffee with friends at her home in Ohio. No State dinner was held in her honour at tax payers’ expense by the State of Ohio.
 

Can Soyinka reasonably claim to be indifferent to the exemplary moral contrast provided by Toni Morrison?
 

The 82 million Naira dinner for Soyinka is a financial crime against the people of Rivers State.

Did the Nobel Laureate receive cash gifts during that bibulous night? 

Will Soyinka condemn this pornography of waste and excess by Rotimi Amaechi?

That is the moral question.

PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh in More Trouble; EFCC Gets Order to Detain Him, His Agents on the Run

PDP spokesman, Olisa Metuh in More Trouble; EFCC Gets Order to Detain Him, His Agents on the Run

A court has approved the detention of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Olisa Metuh. He was arrested on Tuesday in respect of investigation of about N1.4billion “suspicious” funds in an account of a company which has been traced to him.

About N400m meant for arms purchase from the Office of the National Security Adviser was paid into the account of Destra Investment Limited where Metuh has a high stake.

Economice and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) approached the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2 for an order to detain Metuh – about 30 hours after his arrest in Abuja.

EFCC decided to seek an order to detain Metuh because some of his accomplices are on the run.

Moving the application at about 2.34pm, the EFCC counsel, Mr. C.O. Ugwu, said: “Your Worship, we have a remand proceeding brought by way of ex parte motion pursuant to Section 293 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015.

“The application is supported by Form 8, which is the stipulated form for an application of this nature. It is of 16-paragraph affidavit deposed to by Junaid Saidu, a detective officer with EFCC.

“We place reliance on the entirety of the deposition in the said affidavit, especially paragraphs 4-15. In a nutshell, we have brought this application because the investigation involved in this case is a bit complex and there are also persons reasonably suspected to be involved in the fraud who are yet at large.

“We need the suspect in the custody so as to aid us in our investigation. So, we have come with this application to respectfully apply for an order of this Honourable Court authorising us to keep him in custody.

“By the provision of Section 296(1) of the ACJ Act, Your Worship is enjoined to grant an application of this nature for a period of 14 days.

“May I conclude my submission by referring this Honourable Court to the case of Lufadeju v. Jonhnson(2007) 8NWLR Pt 1037 at Page 535.

“This is a case where the Supreme Court held that it is constitutional to detain a suspect so as to aid investigation and to ensure that the right of the suspect is protected.

“This is because we have approached the court to justify his detention by operation of law. So, there is no way we can detain him unnecessarily since the court is in the picture.”

In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Okeagu Azubuike said: “This court has read carefully the affidavit in the Form 8 to support this application as well as the legal authorities submitted thereto.

“This court has found merit in this application and hereby allows the applicant to detain the respondent (Metuh) in their custody from the 6th of January to 13th of January, 2016..."

Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) members nabbed with police guns

Odua Peoples Congress (OPC) members nabbed with police guns

    

The suspects

Policemen attached to the Anti-Robbery Squad, State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba, have arrested three members of the Odua People’s Congress with two police guns.

The suspects ─ Gbadamosi Azeez, aka Agarasha; Salami Raufu, aka Orobo; and Waheed Oseni, aka Oosa ─ were apprehended with a pump-action rifle and an AK-47 rifle after a tip-off that the men were allegedly planning to rob Mushin residents during the Yuletide.

It was learnt that the police had first arrested Azeez, who allegedly used his tricycle to ferry ammunition for the group.

The suspect was said to have led the police team to Folarin Street, Mushin, on December 29, where Raufu and Oseni were arrested.

Azeez, an indigene of Ogun State, denied knowledge of the guns, saying he had been called by a leader of the OPC, Olori, to drive him to meet a friend.

He said, “I am a member of the OPC and I drive a tricycle. I have been doing this for two years now. Sometime in December, 2014, I had finished working and parked my tricycle by the roadside.

“Orobo (Raufu) called me on the telephone that our leader, Olori, wanted to see me. When I got to his house, he said I should start my tricycle and take him to Ojuwoye to meet a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, called No Case.

“When we got there, he asked me to excuse them. After I returned, he said he was done and we could go back. It was last week Tuesday that the police suddenly arrested me and said the meeting between our leader andNo Case was to sell police guns. I have never carried a gun and don’t know about it.”

It was learnt that Azeez, however, took police detectives to meet Raufu, who had called him on the night of the incident.

Raufu, while also claiming innocence, said he only acted on instructions.

The 32-year-old motorcycle rider said Olori had instructed him to contact Azeez so they could take a gun to No Case.

He said, “Olori took a gun inside the tricycle that night and we went to Ojuwoye, where he had a discussion with No Case. He took another gun into the tricycle, and when we arrived, he handed the guns to Oseni. I have never robbed or done anything with the guns.Olori, who is at large, can explain better.”

Oseni, a baker, said after he collected the guns, he kept them in his ceilings and didn’t do anything with them until the police came and asked for them.

The 29-year-old Oyo State indigene said he collected the guns because of the respect he had for his leader.

A police source said the Force got a tip-off that the men were planning to rob with the guns, adding that they also traded in ammunition.

The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer said he would get back, but he had yet to call back as of the time of filing this report.

The killing of NFF Man's: ‘Policemen ignored distress calls’

The killing of NFF Man's: ‘Policemen ignored distress calls’

    

Abubakar's assignment

The Chairman, Security Committee, Kado Estate, Umar Kotangora, says policemen on duty at the estate failed to respond to his distress calls during an attack on the estate.

The head of protocol at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Abubakar, and his gateman, Umar Saidu, were killed during the attack on Wednesday.

Kontagora stated on Thursday that he called the policemen at the security post on the telephone during the attack, adding that the officers ignored his phone calls while the attack lasted.

“During the attack at Abubakar’s house, I called the policemen, but they didn’t respond. We had to walk down to the police post where we found two policemen – one was sitting while his colleague was sleeping,” he said.

Kotangora explained that the estate had recorded many attacks by armed assailants, adding that it was the reason a police post was established by the entrance to the estate.

Kotangora said two houses were attacked about five months ago, adding that a resident was stabbed in the neck during the incident.

He stated that a vigilance group that was set up to complement the police’s effort was disbanded following the refusal of the residents to pay security fees.

He said, “We set up a vigilance group to stem the incessant armed attacks, but we had to disband it because the residents refused to pay them. Some people have been calling for another vigilance group.”

Asked if he suspected insiders’ connivance, the estate security committee chairman said it was not possible for criminal gangs to carry out attacks in the estate without collusion of some residents.

He stated that a meeting had been fixed for Sunday with the Life Camp Divisional Police Officer to discuss new ways of securing the estate.

Our correspondent gathered that Abubakar was shot in the head through the window after the gang had broken the glass windows in the house.

It was learnt that the hoodlums also killed the gateman, Saidu (Umar), who approached them after they had scaled the fence into the compound.

A resident said, “It seems Saidu recognised one of the assailants because we heard him saying, ‘you again?’ Some minutes later, we heard a gunshot. It was after killing him that they went for Abubakar. They could not gain entrance into his apartment, so they broke all the glass windows and shot him.”

A former tenant of the estate, Akose Aigbodeni, said she was shocked to learn of Umar’s demise, saying she had known him for about 15 years.

She said, “Umar (Saidu) used to be a teacher. He had been a security man in the compound since 2004. I moved out of the compound in 2014, but I still maintain my relationship with him and everyone that had lived in the house I rented.”

It was learnt that the gateman, who hailed from Plateau State, had two wives and 11 children.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Anjuguri Manzah, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Wilson Inalegwu, had ordered the arrest and detention of the two policemen on duty during the attack.

“I just drew the CP’s attention to the allegation and he has ordered the arrest and detention of the personnel on duty.

“He has also asked the command’s provost to investigate the allegation,” he said.

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As Fire guts Alaba market, kills Octogenarian in Ikorodu

As Fire guts Alaba market, kills Octogenarian in Ikorodu

A recent Ikorodu fire incident Photo:Nigeria realestatehub.com

The electronics section of the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos State, was engulfed in flames on Thursday, destroying goods estimated at millions of naira.

This is just as an octogenarian, Michael Olabode, was killed in a midnight inferno which affected a bungalow in the Ikorodu area of the state.

Our correspondent gathered that the Alaba market fire, which started around 6am, consumed nine shops.

The fire was said to have started after power was restored in the area.

After traders tried in vain to put out the flames, they were said to have resorted to salvaging their goods.

As the fire aggravated, a resident was said to have called officials of the Lagos State Fire Service to the scene.

It was learnt that firefighters from the Ojo and Sari Iganmu fire stations responded with 10,000 litres of water each.

An official said, “The fire would have spread to other shops in the market which would have escalated the loss, but for our prompt intervention. The fire was only able to affect nine shops where they sell electronic products.

“We gathered that the fire started after power was restored to the area, so it is possible that one of the traders forgot to switch off an electrical appliance before going home the previous night.”

In the Ikorodu fire, PUNCH Metro was told that a passerby was the first to notice thick smokes billowing out of the building.

It was learnt that a lady and three men, including the deceased, were in the house.

A source said, “They didn’t know what was happening until the passerby raised the alarm that the house was on fire. The men tried to save the old man, but when they saw that they were also getting trapped in the building, they had to let go and save themselves.

“The man was burnt to death. It is possible that the fire was caused by a lit candle because there was no electricity when the incident happened.”

The corpse of the victim was said to have been deposited in a morgue in Ikorodu by policemen from the Ikorodu division.

The Director of the Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe, who confirmed the two incidents, decried the level of carelessness of residents.

He said the agency had responded to 64 fire calls from January 1 to 6, adding that fuel stored in residential buildings usually made their job difficult.

He said, “Fire incidents are on the increase. It is important to stress again that people should turn off their electrical gadgets that are not in use. Power is becoming stable and it is risky to leave any electrical appliances that are not in use on.

“Secondly, there is now enough fuel at filling stations. People should therefore desist from the habit of storing fuel in their homes.”

Aubameyang beats Toure to African Player award

Aubameyang beats Toure to African Player award

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Gabon and Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has won the 2015 Glo-CAF African Footballer of the Year award, ending the dominance of Cote d’Ivoire and Manchester City Star Yaya Toure.

Toure had won the award for four straight years before ending up behind Aubameyan on Thursday in Abuja.

Ghana and Swansea City Star, Andre Ayew was the second runner up.

Ghana and Swansea City Star, Andre Ayew was the second runner up.

Aubameyang has been in phenomenal form for Dortmund this season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions in as many appearances.

Born in 1989, he started his career at Milan before joining Saint Ettienne in 2011 after four loan spells with clubs in France.

The 26-year-old joined Dortmund in 2013 and has since made a mark on the German club, winning two DFL Supercup in 2013 and 2014.

Although Dortmund has no desire to sell the player, several top clubs are interested in signing him with reports emerging on Thursday that Arsenal may bid for him.

With a transfer fee expected to be as high as £60m, long-term admirer Arsene Wenger may opt to look elsewhere for talent.

Lagos cancels NURTW BRT agreement

Lagos cancels NURTW BRT agreement

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode

THE Lagos State Government has terminated the franchise it issued to the National Union of Road Transport Workers to operate a Bus Rapid Transit scheme between Mile 12 and CMS corridor of the state.

The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, on Thursday said the government decided to terminate the franchise agreement because of non-compliance with operational plans stipulated in the franchise by the First BRT Cooperative (FBC), owned by the NURTW.

He said, “The termination of the franchise agreement with the operator is sequel to breaches of the BRT Service Level Agreement (SLA) it signed with the state government. We have been talking with FBC for years to ensure the SLA was adhered to, all to no avail.

“Though the SLA requires a one-month notice prior to its termination, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, custodian of the agreement, gave a three-month notice, which the operator failed to honour.”

He added that the government’s decision had been communicated to the operator, saying the FBC lacked the ability to offer good public transport services to commuters on the BRT corridor.

“This has led to incessant complaints by members of the public over poor services provided by the operator and the deployment of vehicles not safe for use.

“The failure of the FBC to comply with the terms of the franchise agreement has led to passengers experiencing poor service quality typified by extensive waiting time and having to endure use of dilapidated and unsafe buses,” he added.

The commissioner said that the breaches, which the operator had indulged in and failed to remedy despite being notified of them, had made the state government to decide to order the operator out of the corridor in the interest of the public.

The NURTW, however, pleaded with Ambode to prevail on LAMATA to rescind its decision.

It stated in a letter addressed to the governor that the action could lead to the loss of jobs for 1,000 workers involved in the BRT operation.

The letter, which was signed by the NURTW state Chairman, Mr. Tajudeen Agbede, also noted that the union would find it difficult to fulfill a N1.6bn loan agreement it entered into with Ecobank in 2014 to facilitate the purchase of 100 buses for the scheme.

It read in part, “Sir, we are pleading for your understanding on this situation. We are ready to work with other operators on that corridor for the benefit of Lagos commuters.”

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office for the Nation Content (ONC) writes VP over foreign computer procurement

Office for the Nation Content (ONC) writes VP over foreign computer procurement

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo

The Office for the Nigerian Content in Information and Communication Technology has written to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on the contravention of the nation’s local content policy by Ministries, Department and Agencies of government through their preference for and procurement of foreign computers and other ICT equipment.

In the letter dated December 9, 2015 and entitled: ‘Enforcement of the Nigerian ICT local content guidelines through the annual budgeting process’, the National Coordinator of the ONC, Mr. Inye Kemabonta, said a significant number of the MDAs had in their 2016 budget proposals indicated plans to purchase foreign brands of computers in contravention of the local content policy of the Federal Government.

In the letter, which was copied the Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency, Kemabonta described the contravention of the local content policy as an economic crime and sought the prosecution of all the MDAs that continued to indulge in the act.

Kemanbonta wrote, “The Office for Nigerian Content Development in ICT has observed with dismay that a significant number of the MDAs have in their 2016 budget proposals specified foreign brands of computers, IT equipment and infrastructure that local Original Equipment Manufacturers have capacity to produce locally.

“This action not only negates the job and wealth creation thrust of the government, but is in direct contravention of the guidelines for Nigerian Content Development in ICT, a regulation that came into force on December 3, 2013.

“The contravention of the regulatory guidelines is a crime under sections 17 (4) and 18 of the NITDA Act of 2007. Apart from that, we are moved to urgently bring this worrisome development to your attention by the following facts:

“Statistics show that every imported foreign computer or purchase of foreign ICT equipment is an unfortunate export of potential jobs out of Nigeria; such imports, in spite of local capacity, puts pressure on the naira and makes our country a perennial consumer nation; local content in ICT, especially, is directly relevant to the drive to diversify the economy and make it knowledge-driven.

“The infringement of the regulatory guidelines is indeed an economic crime against our nation and should be so treated.”

He added, “In view of the foregoing, we earnestly and urgently request your excellency to direct that the Ministry of National Planning and Budget and the Bureau of Public Procurement to assist in the implementation of the Local Content Guidelines with regard to the purchase of indigenous ICT products through the annual national budgeting process; all MDAs to clear their ICT projects with the NITDA in line with extant service-wide circulars;

“The relevant law enforcement agencies begin the prosecution of cases of contravention of the local content guidelines as economic crimes.”

The ONC is a Special Purpose Vehicle established as a sustainable institutional framework to enforce compliance with the regulatory guidelines on Local Content in ICT under the NITDA Act of 2007.

It was established by the then Ministry of Communication Technology in collaboration with NITDA and the Nigerian Communications Commission.

The National Assembly may cut $38 oil benchmark

The National Assembly may cut $38 oil benchmark

Senate President, Bukola Saraki

Sunday Aborisade, Abuja

The National Assembly is likely to reduce the crude oil benchmark price of $38 per barrel proposed by the executive for the 2016 budget, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Saabi Abdullahi, has said.

The price of oil in the international market as of Thursday was slightly below $33 per barrel, leaving a deficit of $5 per barrel from the $38 in the budget estimates.

Abdullahi told journalists in his office that both chambers of the National Assembly were being realistic in coming up with the decision to cut the benchmark price going by the alarming rate at which oil price was falling daily in the international market.

He said, “We are going to be as realistic as possible by reviewing it in line with realities on the ground as regards the proposed parameters like the oil price benchmark, with a barrel of crude oil in the international market today far lower than the projected benchmark figure of $38 per barrel.

“So, what I want to assure you is that when we resume from recess, the budget will be a top priority and we are going to give it expeditious attention.

“The issues of oil benchmark and exchange rate are issues that are dynamic and I’m sure that by the time we come to deal with that, we will look at what the realities are, and in tandem with the executive, I am sure we will come up with what we believe is realistic.”

He added that in considering the budget, the National Assembly would pay attention to the critical issue of revenue diversification.

Abdullahi stated, “If you look at the budget, you will see that we are giving more emphasis to non-oil revenue and by the time we block the leakages and ensure value for money, we should be able to do those things that will add value to the economy.

“Remember, the IMF boss was advising the financial sector to look at borrowing to the real sectors, agriculture, SMEs and all the likes, these are the areas of growth and I want to assure Nigerians that if we get it right in these particular sectors, our economy will be able to stay afloat.”

He commended the Central Bank of Nigeria for what he described as an effective management of the foreign exchange system.

The senator said, “If you look at the forex market, today it will gain, tomorrow it will drop; so, these are dynamics that we are not sure how it will play out, but with the management of the forex, I want to believe that the CBN is doing a very great job.

“We should encourage them and give them the necessary support so that at the end of day, we will continue to do those things that are in the interest of Nigerians.”

However, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, urged the CBN to relax its strict foreign exchange policy as it was doing more harm than good to the economy.

Saraki, in a statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said small businesses, in particular, were being made to suffer unnecessarily as a result of the CBN’s strict forex policy.

He called on the central bank to introduce a more flexible foreign exchange regime and reduce the present restrictions on the autonomous market, which were not allowing business owners to bring in foreign exchange or utilise what they had in their accounts.

The Senate president noted that he had canvassed a similar view at a private meeting with CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.

He was said to have implored the CBN chief to consider the effects of the present forex regime on small businesses, many of which he noted were dying.

A Nigerian tennis’ Beauty killed by police for burial

A Nigerian tennis’ Beauty killed by police for burial

Late Beauty

The remains of Beauty McLeod, mother of Nigerian tennis junior champion, Angel, will be laid to rest on Friday at Ogbunka Town, Orumba South LGA of Anambra State.

The 37-year-old, who was also an active tennis player, was killed last October in Lagos during an altercation with a mobile policeman attached to a Victoria Island, Lagos hotel in which she had lodged.

Beauty had relocated to Nigeria from Dubai in 2014 and was preparing for the Governor’s Cup among other domestic tournaments before the tragic incident. Her last major tournament was in May last year when she featured in the CBN Open in Lagos.

The Nigeria Tennis Federation in a tribute by its president, Sani Ndanusa, commended the deceased for the great role she played in the blossoming career of her daughter, who has been identified by experts as a global star prospect.

“It’s very clear to all that she (Beauty) wanted her daughter to succeed as a tennis player. She laid a very good foundation by making sure that she provided everything Angel needed both in material and human support.

“Beauty has been a reference point of how a parent-child synergy helps bring out talent in sports. She sponsored her daughter to tournaments within and outside the country. She also travelled with her everywhere just to give her the psychological support for her to excel,” he said.

Ndanusa pledged that the federation would strive to make sure she attained professional status in the coming years to fulfill her mum’s dream

Rest in Peace

Mechanic remanded in Kirikiri prison for defiling, impregnating 15-year-old girl

Mechanic remanded in Kirikiri prison for defiling, impregnating 15-year-old girl

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a 30-year-old mechanic, Soliu Arolu, who allegedly defiled and impregnated a teenager.

The Magistrate, Mrs T.O. Shomade ordered the accused to be remanded in Kirikiri Prison and adjourned the case till Jan. 27 when the bail application would be entertained.

Rape

Arolu, a mechanic, who lives at 2, Adewusi Lane, off Ajegunle St., Ilupeju, Lagos is facing a two-count charge bordering on defilement.

The prosecutor, Insp. Benedict Eigbokhon, told the court that the offences were committed sometime in September 2015 at the residence of the accused.

According to the prosecutor, the accused stays in the same compound with the victim, a 15-year-old.

“It was when the victim’s mother discovered that she was pregnant that she told her that it was the accused that defiled her,” he said.

The offence, according to the prosecutor, contravened Sections 137 and 263(1) (2) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Faleke should accept Deputy Governorship’

Faleke should accept Deputy Governorship’

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State and former Senatorial candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Adewale Abel has implored the Deputy Governor-Elect, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke to accept his new status in the interest of the Okun people.

Abel disclosed this in Lokoja in an exclusive chat with Vanguard, saying it will be unpardonable for Okun to lose out in the political scheming going on in the state.

It would be recalled that Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives and running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu had refused to be Deputy Governorship to the Governor-Elect, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, insisting that he was the right replacement to the late governorship candidate.

Reacting to the stance of Faleke, Adewale Abel said it is high time Faleke aligned with the aspirations of his people for power shift.

“I quite understand the position of my brother, Hon. James Faleke but he must stop fighting now and embrace the new power structure in the state.

As a party man, Faleke should show example to those behind him on party discipline.

“It is inappropriate to fight his party, the party that made him politically. He should think of the Okun interest before we lose out to the Igalas because I am aware a lot of politicking is going on”.

And now Cossy Orjiakor ready to settle down?

And now Cossy Orjiakor ready to settle down?

Queen of boobs,  Cossy Orjiakor is at it again. The controversial actress who is  known for flaunting her boobs indiscriminately has revealed that she will be getting married this year.

*Cossy repentant

Cossy took to her Instagram  handle Wednesday, to declare her intention to walk down the aisle this year. She shared a close-up picture of her face and captioned it “Hello 2016…I started this year with work… Helping out… Almost like charity…. That’s when I know It’s gonna be a good year…. This year I will finally become Mrs. Cossy Ojiakor…” Recall that last September, Cossy spoke about her ideal man in an interview.

According to her, “I love hot men, really hot…” The question  is,  whether Cossy is ready to settle down?

EFCC arrests Buhari’s associate, APC chieftain, Jafaru Isa.

EFCC arrests Buhari’s associate, APC chieftain, Jafaru Isa.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday night arrested a former military governor of Kaduna State under  military regime of General Sani Abacha ,and  APC chieftain, Lawal Jafaru Isa.
Premium Times reports ,Mr. Isa is the first chieftain of the APC arrested by the EFCC regarding the $2.1 billion arms purchase scandal.

Mr. Isa, a close friend of the embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and  a close political associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, was arrested at his Abuja residence located at Ajayi Crowther Street, Asokoro.

The retired brigadier general,alleged to have received over N100million from Mr. Dasuki,was invited last week to appear before the commission on Wednesday (yesterday) to clear the air,rather than honouring the invitation,Mr. Isa wrote a letter to the EFCC through his lawyer, seeking a postponement of his appearance date on the grounds of death of a relative.

Apparently dissatisfied with his excuse, the EFCC however arrested him to clarify the “questionable receipts”.

This is what you get when you alter Gods creation. See what happened to lady who tried to get Kylie Jenner lips

This is what you get when you alter Gods creation. See what happened to lady who tried to get Kylie Jenner lips

A young woman who had £50 fillers injected at a Thai clinic after finding a cheap deal was horrified when her lips turned blue and lumpy.
Amelia Greville, 24, who lives in Bangkok and works as a teacher, saw a deal for Juvéderm lip fillers online and purchased it, delighted as this is the brand Kylie Jenner uses.

The 24-year-old,was not concerned about the cheap price - in the UK Juvéderm fillers normally cost up to £400 - as she believed Groupon was a 'trusted site'.After having the injections in April last year she was initially happy with her new look, as her lips were much plumper.But within months she was devastated when hard, wart-like lumps formed on her mouth.

She told MailOnline:

 'I looked in the mirror and looked horrific. I cried to my boyfriend at the time, but I didn't tell anyone back home.'Your lips are right there on your face, the first thing that people look at.'Mine looked grotesque. The word I always say is my lips look mangled.'Now I try to never smile with my mouth open because I’ve got these massive three lumps.'Whenever I meet someone new I’m self-conscious, I think "they must be looking at my lips".'

 Miss Greville added she felt so unconfident that her unsightly lips put a strain on her relationship, eventually contributing to the couple breaking up.

: 'I really didn't want to be kissed, and I still shy away from it.’

When Miss Grenville returned to the clinic two months later, staff injected her with another fluid they claimed would rectify the problem.

Instead, to her horror, her lips started to swell and turn blue. Later, more yellow, painful lumps formed on top of the initial lumps that already protruded from her mouth.
Now, she is desperately fundraising to have an operation to fix her appearance.

Miss Greville told MailOnline: 

Before the lipfillers

'I'm not the type that would have cosmetic surgery done. I'm not unhappy with my lips. But my friends had lip fillers and they looked good.

'I'd researched Juvéderm loads, it's what Kylie Jenner had, it's what everyone gets. Because it's non-permanent, I saw it like having your hair dyed.'

Federal high Court grants former PDP Chairman Haliru Bello & his son N600m bail

Federal high Court grants former PDP Chairman Haliru Bello & his son N600m bail

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N600 million bail to the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Haliru Bello and his son, Abba. The two are facing a 4-count criminal charge‎ bordering on alleged N300 million fraud‎.

Delivering judgement on their bail application, the presiding judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed ordered the duo to pay N300million each as well as produce two sureties each, in like sum.

One of the persons to stand surety for the former PDP chairman must be a Director under the employment of the federal government or any of its agencies while the the son was asked to produce someone not below grade level 12 to stand surety for him.

Justice Mohammed ordered that the second surety must be an owner of landed property in Abuja the value of which must not be below N300m, adding that the title deed of such property must be verified and surrendered to the court registrar throughout the duration of the trial.

The accused persons were also asked to surrender their international passports to the court. Pending the perfection of the bail terms, the court ordered that Abba should be remanded in prison custody, saying the ex-PDP boss should remain in hospital but placed under police watch.Hearing on the fraud charges begins on February 16.

A 27-year-old woman found mutilated and burnt in Soweto, boyfriend confesses to have murdered her

A 27-year-old woman found mutilated and burnt in Soweto, boyfriend confesses to have murdered her

Zestah September (pictured above) was found mutilated and burnt on New Year's Eve in an open veld near a military base in Soweto, South Africa, two days after she was declared missing.

A suspect identified as her boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the murder after he made a verbal confession. Details yet to be made public. The hastag #JusticeforZestah is currently trending on SA twitter.

In a tribute to Zestah on Instagram, one of her friends @ditjhaba has this to say about her:

"I will forever Remember & Miss this Happy, Beautiful, go getting, Energetic , Loving Soul. Zestah every moment I spent with you, you managed to always remind and teach Me that every moment should lived to the fullest. There was never a dull or less animated moment with You. We are heartbroken beyond measure. I will Always Remember and Miss You "Shebadem"

HELP ME! Mother and Daughter Want Me To Sleep With Them

HELP ME! Mother and Daughter Want Me To Sleep With Them

Believe it or not, I am a virgin at the age of 25. My problem now is that my boss and her daughter are both trying to get me into bed. After I finished at the law school, my mum arranged for me to work in her friend’s chambers to gain experience. Sadly, my mother recently lost her battle against breast cancer. She died, leaving me devastated and my boss said if I ever needed anyone to talk to, she would always be there for me.

Then, she invited for meals. She’s a single mother of two and lives with her daughter who is my age-mate. I was leaving her house one night, after a meal when she asked me to wait. She shut the door...

and started kissing me, but she stopped when her daughter arrived home. The next day at work, she started sending me saucy e-mails, saying, “I think you have a hot body.”

Now, she’s confessed she has feelings for me and she wants things to get sexual between us. I’ve never had s*x before, so I don’t think I’d be much good to her.

I’ve also been spending time with her daughter. She’s single and I’ve introduced her to my friends because she wants to meet a man. This had taken my mind off things and got me socializing again. My boss’ daughter is very pretty and I thought she’d find a man quickly, but it hasn’t happened, so, I asked her why. She said it was because the person she would really love to be with is me. 

Then, she asked me to come up to her bedroom. I was shocked and a bit lost for words. Why has this happened? I don’t know what to do. It’s stressing me out. I’m worried one of them will say the wrong thing to the other at home and it’ll all blow up in my face. What should I do?

- A young man Bayo sent this by e-mail to Aunty Bunmi. Read the reply he got...

Dear Bayo,
You seem like a sweet guy and I fear you’re letting these two women take over and dictate your life. You’re 25 and still a virgin and, judging by the female attention you’re getting, I’m guessing you’re an attractive man. So, it’s fairly safe to presume there is a reason other than lack of opportunity as to why you’ve hung onto your virginity.

If you were eager to put the proverbial notches on your bedpost, you’d have slept with the mother and the daughter, instead you resisted the mother and while you were attracted to the daughter, the attraction faded when she tried to lure you into bed. You are obviously not out for s*x, you are out for a real connection. But, it is okay to be. You have lost your dear mum and are feeling lost and vulnerable. The last thing you need is a weird mother/daughter s*x triangle. If you can find another legal firm to work with, do so. If not, let the mother realise that as much as you’ve appreciated her support, you’re not interested in having a relationship that is more than maternal.

As for the daughter, I think you should steer clear. it’s going to be very messy if you date her. Hell has no fury like a woman scorned, but mother losing out to daughter is something even more dastardly. You deserve to be with someone, who really cares about you, who’s willing to take it slow and lets you initiate s*x when you feel ready to have it. 

So, go back to socialising and simply enjoy yourself until you feel truly ready for a relationship.

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See how Truckloads of Petrol are Smuggled Out of Nigeria into Cameroon (Photos)

See how Truckloads of Petrol are Smuggled Out of Nigeria into Cameroon (Photos)

A guy on Facebook, Yunusa Hanidu took these pics secretly of how petroleum products are being diverted into Cameroon through Mambilla border. Mambilla is between Taraba State and Cameroon. These are petrol that Nigerian government would have paid subsidy on. Read what he wrote:

"This is how petroleum is diverted into Cameroon from Mambilla border. Our customs and other security agents are just there to collect bribe from these dealers and things like this to be happening. This thing has to be stopped. This is what make the product to be sold here at #220 per litre. This is because they make much money to sell it in cameroon than in Nigeria. And the we people are paying the prices of all these rubbish."

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I will not return the Millions I collected – Northern Leader Yakasai

I will not return the Millions I collected – Northern Leader Yakasai

Controversial politician and Northern leader, Tanko Yakasai has stated why he would not return the money he collected from the former PDP Board of Trustees chairman, Chief Tony Anenih.

Yakasai, an octogenarian, was reportedly implicated by Chief Anenih for receiving N63million out of the N250million he had received from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Yakasai, who said the question of asking him to return the money does not arise, however said he collected only N53m from Anenih and not N63m as the PDP strongman had claimed.

He told Premium Times on telephone that he had not committed any crime as the money given to him was not meant for his personal use.

“I think your questions of whether I will return the money is like jumping the gun, because at the first instance nobody gave me money on my personal capacity. As I told you, the money is for that group.

“And we had, as part of the assignment, visited Borno and Yobe and even met with two traditional leaders. So we have carried out our assignment diligently.

“I am ready at any given time to respond to invitation by EFCC. I am ready to clear my name," he said.

The EFCC is handling cases of the diversion of funds by the office of the NSA into PDP campaigns.

Davido Shouldnt Be Your ATM Because of Baby, Go Get A Job; Sophie Warned

Davido Shouldnt Be Your ATM Because of Baby, Go Get A Job; Sophie Warned

Respected movie maker and musician, Dr. Ola Balogun, has waded into Davido and his baby mama saga. The veteran film maker, via a letter, addressing the love-child drama, expressed disappointment and condemned in totality, the role played by Ovation magazine boss, Dele Momodu.

He said those involved should be ashamed in cases of love-child rather than celebrating it in the media. He has therefore charged Sophie to go and look for a job to do to support her lifestyle, and not turn the young man, Davido, into an ATM for free money just because of a baby.

The letter sent to The Nation, reads in part: [b]“I was heartbroken to read about what young Mr. Adeleke has been going through at the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Dele Momodu and their neice (or cousin?).

“If Davido’s account is true, the activities of the Momodus deserve to be roundly condemned by all right-thinking Nigerians.

“Shouldn’t the baby’s interests be paramount? As for the mother of the baby, she should be thoroughly ashamed of herself for having inflicted so much pain and suffering on her child as a result of her alleged drug habits.

“If I understand rightly, the young lady is able-bodied. Why doesn’t she go and seek gainful employment, instead of partying all over the place and expecting the father of her child to pick up extravagant bills?

“Why must she consider Davido a personal ATM that is there to cough up money on demand at each instant? It is really too bad!”

“In conclusion, one must congratulate Davido for the deep maturity, sense of responsibility, decency, forbearance and manliness he has displayed all through this terrible ordeal.

“Unknown to him, he has proved himself to be more than old enough and mature enough to be equal to the task of being a father. I hope and pray for Imade’s good health and future happiness and well-being.”

Nigerian Big Boy, Alexis, Caught With Drugs In Malaysia Airport, Sentenced to Death

Nigerian Big Boy, Alexis, Caught With Drugs In Malaysia Airport, Sentenced to Death

Owner of a car rental business in Nigeria, Alexis Zogbelemo was on Wednesday given the death penalty by the the Shah Alam High Court of malaysia for trafficking drugs into the conservative country.

Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir sentenced Alexis Zogbelemow after finding him guilty of the offence involving 824.1 grammes of substances that tested positive for Methamphetamine.

The judge ruled that Alexis' defence statement was fabricated and merely a denial.

Alexis was nabbed at the main arrival hall of Kuala Lumpur Int'l Airport since February 28, 2012 but the case dragged on due to his denial until Januray 6, 2016, when he was finally sentenced.

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Nigeria court in Kano sentences cleric to death for blasphemy

Nigeria court in Kano sentences cleric to death for blasphemy

Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage captionThe Sharia courts have their own police force in Kano

An Islamic court has sentenced a Nigerian cleric to death by hanging for insulting the Prophet Muhammad in the northern city of Kano.

Abdulazeez Dauda, popularly known as Abdul Inyass, was convicted after a trial held in secret to avoid protests.

Five of his followers were also sentenced to death last year.

These are the first death sentences for blasphemy handed down by a Nigerian Sharia court; those delivered for other offences have not been carried out.

Mr Inyass is a preacher at a local faction of the Tijaniya sect, founded in Senegal by Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, which has a large following across West Africa.

He was reported to have said that "Niasse was bigger than Prophet Muhammad" during a lecture at an event in May, leading to violent protests in the city.

The BBC's Yusuf Ibrahim Yakasai in Kano says he then fled to the capital, Abuja, and nine of his followers were arrested for their alleged part in organising the event.

When they were arraigned in court, there were further clashes and the courthouse was set on fire, he says.

Analysis: Muhammad Kabir Muhammad, BBC Hausa, Abuja

Anyone who is not satisfied with the judgement of a Sharia court can appeal to the Sharia Court of Appeal in the state within three months. From there the case can be taken to the federal Court of Appeal, which is secular and, finally, to the Supreme Court.

There are judges of the Court of Appeal who are learned in Islamic law and who would be convened by the court's president to hear the case.

The Sharia courts only try Muslims. If a case involves a Muslim and a non-Muslim, the non-Muslim will be given the option of choosing where he/she wants the case to be tried. The Sharia court can only hear the case if the non-Muslim gives written consent.

Amina Lawal, who was found guilty of adultery in 2002 and sentenced to death by stoning, was acquitted by a Sharia Court of Appeal.

Four of the followers were acquitted and the five sentenced to death are appealing against their conviction at the state's high court.

Kano has a predominately Muslim population and Islamic courts operate alongside secular courts.

Mr Inyass, whose five-month trial was held in secret for security reasons, will also be able to appeal against the verdict at the high court.

Several states in northern Nigeria introduced Sharia after the country returned to civilian rule in 1999.

Tijaniya at a glance

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The Sufi sect of Tijaniya was founded in Algeria in 1784 by Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Tijani.

It spread all over the world, with large following in North and West Africa. It also has followers in South Africa, Indonesia and other parts of the world.

There are other Sufi sects in Islam but Tijaniya is the largest.

They have three main daily practices: Asking the forgiveness of God; sending prayers to the Prophet Muhammad and affirming the Oneness of Allah.

Senegalese-born Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse was credited with reviving the sect in the 20th Century. People travel from across the continent to visit his shrine.

They have several factions including the Haqiqa (Realist) group, whose members were convicted of blasphemy in Kano.

Davido vs Babymama: Popstar storms NAPTIP office, says it’s a family affair

Davido vs Babymama: Popstar storms NAPTIP office, says it’s a family affair

There are indications that the Hip-Hop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his Babymama, Sophia Momodu,  are already working with the National Agency for the Prohibition in Trafficking of Persons, NAPTIP,  in order to resolve the feud over the custody of their baby, Imade.

Davido and Sophia

A source from the agency told Vanguard,yesterday, that the warring parties are cooperating with the agency to end the face-off as soon as possible.

This is coming on the heels of the 23-year-old pop singer’s visit to the Lagos State office of NAPTIP, yesterday. His father, Dr. Deji Adeleke was said to have stormed the NAPTIP office earlier in the week. So also were Dele Momodu and Sophia.

Though the details of Davido’s meeting with the officials of the agency are yet to be ascertained, it was, however, gathered that the pop star arrived the office of NAPTIP at 11:07a.m., yesterday.

When contacted on the telephone, Davido, who was recently hospitalised due to stress, declined to comment on the outcome of his visit to the NAPTIP office, insisting that it was a family affair and a personal problem.

However, speaking on a condition of anonymity, a source from the NAPTIP office, told Vanguard, yesterday, that the agency is still investigating the matter.

“I cannot tell you the outcome of the meeting because the agency is still investigating the matter and the parties involved are cooperating with us. We are talking about the future of a child here, and everything has to be done to protect the child,” the source said.

It will be recalled that Sophia, through her lawyers, yesterday, requested the original copy of the alleged medical report that Davido published during the week from Clina Lancet laboratory.

The singer had alleged that a pathology test was conducted, in which it was determined that his daughter, Imade, was fed with breast milk contaminated with cannabis.

Meanwhile, in a series of tweets, Monday, Sophia, who is also a relation of the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, challenged both Davido and his family to publish the alleged medical report, stating that she took cannabis which had infected her seven-month old baby.

Davido, last Sunday, rebuffed claims by his estranged lover, Sophia Momodu on the circumstances surrounding the removal of their daughter, Imade, from Sophia’s custody.

In a statement released, yesterday,  by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, the body urged the parties to sheathe their swords and use constructive and private means to find lasting resolution so as to respect and edify the constitutional dignity and fundamental human rights of the little baby.

“We have observed with considerable trepidation and disappointment the media brickbats and unnecessary spat between the highly successful celebrity musical performer known by his stage name of Davido and the high profile publisher and respected columnist/political activist, Chief Dele Momodu, over a child’s custody disagreement involving the musician; his erstwhile female companion, Ms Sophie, who is reportedly the cousin to Dele Momodu over a child, little baby of seven months, called Imade.”

Who says you cant loose that weight in no time ?

Unbelievable! See Lepacious Bose’s weight-loss wonder

Top female stand-up comedienne is known to be a very fat woman, but one who has used her huge weight to good effect by using her body as a vessel to sell her jokes across. Even her name ‘Lepacious Bose’ is a mockery of her figure.

Bose seemed so much at home with her huge weight and so thought many of her fans but she was secretly ashamed by it and working to shed them off!

For two years now she has been on a strict diet and it looks like it is paying off for her. She celebrated her success on Instagram with a couple of pictures and surely Lapacious Bose as we used to know her is fast disappearing!

“These days I just love taking pictures, it’s amazing how far av come from acting like I love the camera, and actually loving it. The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step, make a choice, start today, a little walk, a little exercise, a conscious healthier eating habit….it all comes together slowly but surely, you too can loose that weight, let’s enjoy this journey together. Almost 2yrs on this journey and I can’t stop smiling. #lovinglife” she gleefully posted.
But the question on the lips of her fans and those who know her well is, will she continue to bear the name, Lepacious Bose? Lets wish her luck and see what comes out of it.

80th Birthday Dinner: Soyinka replies Rivers govt over refund of N82million

80th Birthday Dinner: Soyinka replies Rivers govt over refund of N82million

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has described as ‘abominable distractions,’ statement by the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Dr Austin Tam-George, that the state would demand refund from him (Soyinka) if he collected cash from the  N82 million allegedly spent by immediate-past Governor, Rotimi Amaechi on a dinner to honour him.

Soyinka, who reacted in a statement on Wednesday night, said it has never been his business to probe into the “catering and logistical implications” of the hundreds of recognitions he had enjoyed worldwide and wondered why the Ameachi gesture has become an issue under the ‘insecure’ incumbent of the Rivers State government lodge.

Although he said the allegation has made him saddened and ‘truly despair”, he added that he was indifferent  to it.

Soyinka in the statement entitled, “Those who flounder in the sewage of corruption,” said: “This morning, I saw only the headlines in one or two print media regarding the 80th Birthday dinner to which I was hosted by the former governor of Rivers State, the Honorable Rotimi Amaechi, now Minister of Transportation. I ignored them. It was not, and remains not my business to probe into the catering and logistical implications of the hundreds of institutions and governments all over the world to whom I acknowledge an immense debt of unsolicited recognition over the years.

“Since then however, I have learnt of some unsavory statements by the insecure incumbent of the Rivers State government Lodge. These included a loose invitation to anti-crime agencies to investigate the potential crime of being honoured through any occasion. The unprecedented call by this governor is prescient of a warning I recounted in my recent pamphlet publication THE REPUBLIC OF LIARS, and was taken from my address to an anti-corruption global conference that took place in Tunisia two years ago. Those words were: CORRUPTION STRIKES BACK. In this ongoing instance, that expression translates most vividly as “Those who are neck deep in the sewage of corruption ensure that they splatter sewage in all possible and improbable directions.”

“I do however fully support the Wikeleaks call for multi-directional probes. I recommend further that he involve the services of INTERPOL to guarantee its extension to all international organisations and governments to whom I owe uncountable events of recognition – including birthday luncheons, dinners, cultural receptions and events of real, fictitious, or simply opportunistic flavoring – to which I have submitted myself.

“The descent to this present level of abominable distractions makes one truly despair. It is one that even I did not envisage when I warned – CORRUPTION STRIKES BACK! Whether it brings honour or dishonour to the nation is another matter – I am saddened, but indifferent.

“EFCC and company – over to you! You all know where I live,” noted The Nobel laureate.

Police grant amnesty to 12 repentant cultists in Ogun

Police grant amnesty to 12 repentant cultists in Ogun

ABEOKUTA—Ogun State Police, yesterday, publicly granted amnesty to 12 cultists after they had denounced their membership of various cult groups in the state.

The state Police Commissioner, Abdulmajid Ali presided over the amnesty programme organised in Ewekoro local government area of the state.

There was a mild drama during the programme as four more cultists joined eight members who had been taken to the venue in handcuffs by policemen.

All of them who were residents of Ewekoro local government were then granted amnesty and asked to shun any cult activities.

The Police arrested eight cultists few weeks ago and paraded them at the state Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Vanguard gathered that, some prominent people in the state prevailed upon the Police to give them amnesty which was granted.

The twelve cultists were made to swear by two holy books; Qur’an and Bible and then signed an undertaking against going back to cultism.

In his remarks, the state Police Commissioner said the amnesty programme was going to be held in all the 20 local governments in the state for cultists that renounce their membership.

He said after the exercise, the Command would no longer grant amnesty to anyone caught for cultism.

He said “ I want to warn that, I will not come back to this local government again for this programme. It is the last chance for any cult member to come out an renounce their membership.

“This programme will hold in all the local government areas of the state and after that, there will not be amnesty for anyone again.”

Janet Jackson says she's recovering, denies she got cancer

Janet Jackson says she's recovering, denies she got cancer

Janet Jackson said she doesn't have cancer, but she isn't specifying the illness that interfered with a concert tour that she postponed.

On her Twitter account Wednesday, Jackson posted a two-minute clip from her song "The Great Forever," followed by a personal message in which she said she's recovering but offered no further details. She said her doctors have approved her concerts as scheduled in Europe.

She wrote:

"The rumors are untrue. I do not have cancer. I'm recovering," she posted, an apparent response to online reports that she was suffering from throat cancer.

Her announcement came less than two weeks after Jackson said she was postponing her "Unbreakable" tour to have an unspecified surgical procedure. Jackson had been next scheduled to perform Saturday in Denver. She's scheduled to perform in Europe in March.

How 23-yr-old model born without legs makes N220, 000 daily

How 23-yr-old model born without legs makes N220, 000 daily

Most women regard their legs as part of their sex appeal. But not Kanya Sesser, the stunning 23-year-old lingerie model. Kanya was born without legs, abandoned at 1 week old, and brought up in a foster home, but even all that has not held her back.

Kanya-Sesser

It has not enough to take the edge off her ambition for success because Kanya now makes an average of N220,000 (US$1000) per day as an underwear model.

Kanya is breaking down the barriers of the modelling world by showing that just because she is different, that doesn’t mean she isn’t sexy.

She defies traditional beauty standards by working as a model, and hopes to prove that “different” is sexy.

No medical explanation is given for Kanya’s condition, but she is believed to suffer from an extremely rare disease condition described as “Amelia”  that presents as complete absence of an arm or leg in as a result of the limb formation process being either prevented or interrupted very early during development as a foetus in the womb.

It is believed that the Amelia syndrome appears to have a recessive pattern of inheritance—that is, the parents of the affected person each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.

In a few cases, amelia may be attributed to health complications during the early stages of pregnancy, including infection, failed abortion or complications associated with removal of an Intrauterine Device after pregnancy, or use of Thalidomide.

From a young age, the young California girl was determined to overcome her disability and started modelling for sports brands at 15.
After shooting for a number of outlets—as well as being featured by Billabong—the beauty was soon scouted by underwear and bikini brands.

Now she combines her modelling career with motivational speaking and her love of sports—she’s currently training for the 2018 Winter Paralympics.

“I was mainly doing athletics shoots then as I got older I got into lingerie modelling,” said Sesser, who lives in Los Angeles. “It’s something fun and it shows my story—I’m different and that is sexy, I don’t need legs to feel sexy.

“I enjoy making money from it and I love showing people what beauty can look like. These images show my strength.”
Sesser didn’t always dream of modelling.

Kanya-Sesser

“It just happened for me and I got used to it,” she said. “I like expressing myself in a different way than people usually see.

“I’m very honest, I’m real—I’m never going to behave different to anyone. This is just who I am.”

Sesser was adopted from an orphanage in Thailand when she was 5 and moved to Portland, Oregon, with her new family.
Instead of a wheelchair, she uses a skateboard to get around and learned to walk on her hands.

Sesser loves extreme sports and hopes to compete in mono-ski in the Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018.

One of her biggest fans is her new boyfriend Brian, whom she has been dating for the past month.

“Brian is awesome—he is very supportive of everything I do,” she said. “He recently saw me modeling for first time and told me he thought it was beautiful and unique.”

Despite her work as a model, Sesser admits she prefers her natural looks. She is also working on a book about her incredible journey through life, set to be published in 2016.

I am thrilled readers.

Why we collected N53m from Anenih – Yakasai

Why we collected N53m from Anenih – Yakasai

By AbdulSalam Muhammad
KANO – Elder Statesman, Tanko Yakasai Wednesday confirmed that Chief Tony Anenih gave him and 8 other prominent northerners N53 million for advocacy visit to northern traditional rulers to mobilise their subjects for 2015 general election.

Yakasai in an exclusive chat with Vanguard said that “yes, myself and 8 others collected N53m from chief Tony Anenih to pay advocacy visit to prominent northern emirs to mobilise their subjects for a hitch free 2015 general elections”.

The former President Shehu Shagari Special Adviser stated that the development followed a request by the PDP stalwart to make available to him list of “9 apolitical but respected individuals from the north”.

He declared that the N53m disbursed to his team by the Benin High Chief catered for the group members’ allowances, transportation and hotels accommodation on a tour that took them to 18 states in the north.

Yakasai who vehemently denied links between the fund and campaigns for former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, listed former minister of state, foreign Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Anka, Barrister Bitrus Gwada and Alhaji Suleiman Lawal as beneficiaries of the money.

Other beneficiaries includes, Dr Bahago, Chief John Macklink from Plateau, and Senator Sodangi.

Yakasai had last week denied ever rrcieving financial patronage from Jonathan administration during a star interview with Vanguard.

The former political aide to second Republic NPN President had in the interview said “I want to make it categorically clear that no officials of the last regime either Mr. Jonathan, his lieutenant, agents, contractors or person having links or relationship with the last administration gave me cash on behalf of that regime for a reason.”

Yakasai, who celebrated his 90th birthday last year disclosed that they visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, the emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris and the emir of Gwandu.

The list of other first class chief visited by Yakasai’s team also includes, The emir of Anka, emir of Ilorin, emir of Nassarawa, Minnie, Bauchi, Zuru, Kebbi, Katsina, Dutse, Hadejia and representatives of emir of Daurawa.

Other prominent rulers visited further includes, The Tor Tiv, the Gwom Gbom Jos, Ohimege Igu, Kotonkarfe, Etsu of Abaji, Etsu Nupe and Atta Igala.

Yakasai further revealed that his team were rescued from Gombe while on scheduled visit to the Emir when insurgents attack the city.

The Elder Statesman said “I want to make it abundantly clear that I didn’t received money from Chief Anenih in my private capacity as Tanko Yakasai but to a patriotic individuals who are interested in the peaceful coexistence of the polity”.

Lira Galore confirms split with Rick Ross

Lira Galore confirms split with Rick Ross

In an interview with Global Grind, 22 year old Lira Galore who was engaged to rapper, Rick Ross, confirmed that she's no longer with him. She said they decided to go their separate ways.
She said:
According to Lira, Rozay was the first famous person she'd ever been involved with, and it was also the first time she'd been in love.
She said:

"This was my first time in a public relationship, so I was happy about putting it out there," she said while speaking to Global Grind. "But people on social media don't like to see that type of stuff, so they dug up old stuff that didn't matter."

Later in the interview, Lira confirmed she and Ross actually did split a while back but eventually reunited. The reason for the initial break up? It had to do with a photo people kept posting of Galore and Meek Mill.

"I'm not worried about the picture with Meek," stated Lira.

"It was just a picture that I posted on my Instagram. I was at work. I used to dance, and it was just a picture. I think the initial breakup was a combination of everything from people digging up tweets when I was 17 years old tweeting about different people, to the picture of Meek."

"Everybody just kept posting it and I felt like as a man, he just couldn't handle it when it was just nothing. I feel like during that time apart he realized he was tripping, so we got back together," she added.

Galore also mentioned that she still carries deep feelings for the MMG chief. She added:

"We just decided to go our separate ways," explained the popular model. "I'm 22 and this was my first time in love, and I put it out there. I'm still in love with him, but some things don't go as you would like them to go."

Campaign for Democracy gives Pres. Buhari 7-day ultimatum to release Kanu, Metuh, Dasuki

Campaign for Democracy gives Pres. Buhari 7-day ultimatum to release Kanu, Metuh, Dasuki

Campaign for Democracy, South East Zone, yesterday, called for the immediate release of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, the Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisah Metuh and the former National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

In a statement in Onitsha, Anambra State, CD expressed concern that Pres. Buhari had formed the habit of cracking down on Igbo leaders at any slight provocation.

In the statement by its chairman, Dede A. Uzor, CD said it wasn't fair that the Pres. refused to release Kanu despite being granted bail, just as he also refused to obey the court order which granted Dasuki bail to travel abroad for his medical check-up.

The statement, gave Buhari a seven-day ultimatum within which to release Kanu, Metuh and Dasuki from detention or else CD would mobilize more than 70 million Ndigbo, both home and in the Diaspora, to carry out a mass protest against their continued detention.

The statement noted that CD was not against arresting any corrupt public officers, but reminded Buhari of the need to obey the sanctity of court orders or rulings, which he swore to uphold.

He said:

“Buhari should tell us how many All Progressives Congress, APC, members he has arrested for corrupt practices or does it mean that APC members are all clean, including the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, who allegedly spent over $16 billion on power sector reform without anything to show for it?”

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Gobe! Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore orders ban on same-sex marriage

Gobe! Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore orders ban on same-sex marriage

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore issued an order Wednesday informing the state’s probate judges of their “ministerial duty not to issue any marriage license contrary” to Alabama’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision overturning such state bans, Moore maintains Alabama’s law is still valid, and that as chief justice he is empowered to “take affirmative and appropriate action to correct or alleviate any condition or situation adversely affecting the administration of justice within the state.”

Wonders will never end, Husband and wife sell son 5 month old son for N400,000

Wonders will never end, Husband and wife sell son 5 month old son for N400,000

The Lagos State Police Command arrested 28-year-old Okwuchukwu Ibekwe, who lived in Iyana Iba area of Lagos, for allegedly selling his five-month-old son to a child trafficker in Anambra State for N400,000. He said he sold his son because he was having difficulties in his trade and allegedly decided with his wife to sell him.

According to PUNCH Metro the Ibekwes sold their son to one Chinelo, who stayed in Ihiala, Anambra State and is still on the run, on December 17, 2015.

 

It was learnt that Chinelo gave the infant's Dad N250,000 while the mother of the baby's mum was supposed to get N150,000.

 

However, when Mr. Ibekwe returned from Anambra state, he refused to give the wife her share, so she reported the matter to the police and fled the house after making the report.

 

Okwuchukwu was subsequently arrested and detained at the Police Gender Unit, Ikeja, while police operatives also arrested Chinelo’s husband in Anambra State. The baby and Chinelo are yet to be found.

 

While being paraded on Wednesday, Okwuchukwu said he collected N400,000 from Chinelo in exchange for his son with his wife's consent.

He said:

“Chinelo was to give me N400,000 for the baby. My wife was the one who suggested that we dispose of the baby to meet our business needs.

“But Chinelo gave me N250,000 for the baby when I went to deliver him to her in Anambra State.

“When I returned, my wife and I quarrelled and she ran away for three days. I did not know that she went to report the matter to the police. She was concerned with her own share of N150,000.

“I sell vehicle spare parts in Ladipo market. “It was a lawyer who called me that my wife had reported me to the police, and that I should come and see her. When I went there, I was arrested.

“I do not know the whereabouts of my son. I did not know Chinelo would run away with my child.”

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, who paraded the suspect, said the case was undergoing intense investigation and efforts to recover the baby and arrest Chinelo.

 

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