Muslim groups raise money for the victims of the San Bernardino shooting

Muslim groups raise money for the victims of the San Bernardino shooting

A coalition of Muslim-American groups has raised more than $165,000 to benefit the families of victims of last week's mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.

The crowdfund campaign was launched by Faisal Qazi, a Pomona, California-based neurologist, and Tarek El-Messidi, founder of the Muslim nonprofit CelebrateMercy, on Dec. 3 — one day after the shooting that left 14 people dead and more than 20 injured.
It has since earned endorsements from dozens of Muslim organizations and public figures. 

 "We wish to respond to evil with good, as our faith instructs us, and send a powerful message of compassion through action," Qazi wrote on the campaign website, which is hosted on the Muslim-oriented crowdfunding site Launchgood.  

Through the crowdfunding campaign, El-Messidi is aiming to change the negative perception of Muslim-Americans. 

“This united American Muslim campaign aims to reclaim our faith from extremists by responding to evil with good, by rebuilding what they destroy," he said in a press release.

The crowdfund campaign, titled "Muslims United for San Bernardino," is one of many fundraisers created in the week since the shooting. San Bernardino Mayor R. Corey Davis created a crowdfund campaign on Friday, and several of the victims have had campaigns created in their names.

Source: Business Insider

Father of Paris attacker said he would 'have killed' son if he knew of plot

Father of Paris attacker said he would 'have killed' son if he knew of plot

The father of the third gunman in the attack on the Bataclan concert hall in Paris said Wednesday he would "have killed" his son had he known what he was planning.
Said Mohamed-Aggad told AFP he only found out on Wednesday, with the rest of the nation, that his 23-year-old son Foued was among the three gunmen who sprayed concert-goers with assault rifles, killing 90 people in the worst attack of the November 13 carnage.

"Of course I'm surprised," he told reporters outside his home in Bischheim, a suburb of the northeastern city Strasbourg.
Had he known his son was planning to take part in the jihadist rampage that killed 130 people in total, "I would have killed him myself beforehand," he said.
Mohamed-Aggad said he was aware his son had travelled to Syria in 2013 with a group of youths from the Strasbourg area, "but not that he had returned".

"The last time I saw him was two years ago when he left. I have no words, I only found out this morning. I have to pull myself together."

Foued Mohamed-Aggad was the last of the three Bataclan assailants to be identified, all of them French. 
The two others, Omar Ismail Mostefai, 29, and 28-year-old former Paris bus driver Samy Amimour, had also been in Syria.
Two of the gunmen blew themselves up with suicide belts packed with explosives after the Bataclan attack. The third was shot by police who stormed the venue with hundreds of people still inside.

Source: AP

Nicki Minaj is engaged? Meek Mill finally put a ring on it?

Nicki Minaj is engaged? Meek Mill finally put a ring on it?

Nicki Minaj who celebrated her 33rd birthday yesterday shared this photo on her page with the caption "Now this is what I'm talking about baby. Lol. Love u @meekmill". There have been several rumours of their engagement, hopefully this is real this time or just another birthday gift? Another photo after the cut....

Police arrest security guards for impersonating soldiers in Lagos

Police arrest security guards for impersonating soldiers in Lagos

Two security guards, Richard Adamu, 25; and Musa Mohammed 26, attached to an estate in Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos were arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad for allegedly impersonating men of the Nigerian Army. It was learnt that the guards were arrested in the community in military camouflage.

A handcuff, two jack knives and a Nigeria Police Force crest were said to have been recovered from the two bags found with the suspects, who hail from Adamawa State.

It was gathered that the police team had stormed the neighbourhood on November 24 around 6am for an operation and had detained the guards after they could not give satisfactory explanations to the items recovered from them.

The source said:

“A team of SARS operatives, led by one Sergeant Emmanuel, embarked on a patrol within Area M Command, as a proactive measure to stem bank robbery in the state. The team intercepted two young men in military camouflage with two bags.

“They claimed to be members of the Nigerian Legion. A handcuff, one Nigeria Police Force crest and two jack knives were found in their bags. They were brought to the command for interrogation, but they could not give satisfactory explanations.”

One of the guards, Adamu, told the police that he bought the army uniform in a market, adding that he had never used the uniform to rob or oppress anybody.

He said:

“I bought the uniform in the market. I was walking along the road one day when I found the police crest. I have never used it to rob or harass people. I am a security guard.”

Mohammed said it was Adamu who gave him the clothes. He also denied using same to perpetrate any unlawful act.

They were consequently arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on three counts of impersonation by a police prosecutor, Inspector Benson Emuerhi.

The charges read in part:

“That you, Richard Adamu and Musa Mohammed, on November 24, 2015, at about 9.30am, at Akowonjo area, Egbeda, in the Lagos Magisterial District, did conspire to commit felony to wit: impersonating yourselves as members of the Nigerian Army by putting on camouflage vests and green combat trousers; thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 79 (1b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, Nigeria, 2011.”

“That you, on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned magisterial district, did unlawfully have in your possession; one Nigeria Police crest, a handcuff and two jack knives ─ the items you could not give a satisfactory account of, and thereby committing an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 327 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, Nigeria, 2011.”

The accused pleaded not guilty to the alleged crime before the presiding Chief Magistrate, Mrs. O.A. Olayinka.

They were granted bail in the sum of N200,000 each with two sureties each in like sum, while the case was adjourned till January 28, 2016.

 

 

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Gov. Oshiomhole reveals that they uncovered fraud in pensions payment in Edo state

Gov. Oshiomhole reveals that they uncovered fraud in pensions payment in Edo state

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State stated that the state government has uncovered fraud in pension administration in the state and ordered the scrapping of the state’s Pensions Board, saying that a bureau would be created to look into the payment of pension funds to pensioners.

He promised that within two weeks, local government pensioners will get paid as steps have been taken to ensure that going forward,there will be provision made for payment of council pensioners.
Oshiomhole said:

“Government is aware that quite a number of our senior citizens, particularly the ones who were in the employment of the local governments, covered by the Local Government Pensions Board, for some reasons have not received their pension for a couple of months.

“I need to make the point clear, because when I see their comments, they seem to indicate that the state government is responsible for the payment of their pensions. It is true that the state government has some level of responsibility to supervise and watch over the conduct of local governments. However, the local governments remain the 3rd tier of government and their roles and responsibilities are fully spelt out in the Constitution.”

“Since I assumed office, Edo State Government under my stewardship has never and will never interfere with the funds of local governments. However, following the recent sharp drop in the revenue accruing to the local governments from the federation account, many of our councils found out that after providing for payment of teachers salary, which we consider first line charge, what they have left was hardly enough to meet their salary obligations.”

Donald Trump's Anti-Muslim plan disqualifies him from Presidency - White House

Donald Trump's Anti-Muslim plan disqualifies him from Presidency - White House

The Republican front-runner on Monday released a statement calling for the U.S. to refuse entry of foreign Muslims. His proposal was met with widespread criticism, including from several candidates in his own party, and now White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest says such a statement disqualifies him from serving as the President of the United States Of America.

"The fact is what Donald Trump said yesterday disqualifies him from serving as president," Josh Earnest said in Tuesday's press briefing. "For Republican candidates for president to stand by their pledge to support Mr. Trump, that in and of itself is disqualifying," Earnest said. 
"The question now is about the rest of the Republican Party and whether or not they're going to be dragged into the dustbin of history with him. And right now the current trajectory is not very good. The Trump campaign for months now has had a dustbin of history-like quality to it," Earnest said.

Secretary of State John Kerry also rebuked Trump's comments.

"I would simply say that nondiscrimination and equal treatment are a pillar of not just American values but of our immigration and our admission policies in this country and the State Department remains totally committed to treating all religions with respect and without discrimination," Kerry said during a press briefing in Paris. He added, "As I travel around the world, it is clear to me and how both our friends and our adversaries watch and listen to the discourse in the U.S., and I believe that comments such as those that we just heard are not constructive - and I would say that is putting it diplomatically

Before reducing minimum wage, remember you will meet the masses 4 years after now- Ben Bruce to Govs

Before reducing minimum wage, remember you will meet the masses 4 years after now- Ben Bruce to Govs

Well said!

Photos: Kogi governor-elect receives certificate of return

Photos: Kogi governor-elect receives certificate of return

Kogi state governor-elect, Yahaya Bello received his certificate of Return from INEC today Dec. 9th.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Arbeloa hit back at Gerard Pique over twitter mockery

Cristiano Ronaldo and Arbeloa hit back at Gerard Pique over twitter mockery

Real Madrid was last week expelled out of the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player, Cherishev and Barcelona player Gerard Pique, known to cause controversy in Spanish football, went on Twitter to show his happiness at Madrid's woes. Pique posted laughing enoji on Twitter last week just after news filtered in that Madrid will be expelled from the tournament.

And just yesterday, Real Madrid Players Ronaldo and Arbeloa hit back at him. What they said after the cut...

"Pique seems obsessed with us,” said Alvaro Arbeloa after Real Madrid's 8-0 win over Malmo. “We’ll leave our wounds open and we’ll respond at the opportune moment." 

“Maybe one day I’ll pop The Comedy Club on and he’ll be on there talking about Madrid.” Ronaldo replied:“the thing with Pique’s tweet is that it doesn’t even deserve a comment. It doesn’t merit the publicity. I don’t talk about these things because it’s a waste of time.”

The Adolf Hitler of our time

Photo: Donald Trump is being compared to Adolf Hitler

The Republican candidate is being compared to Hitler but apparently he doesn't care or so he claims in an interview with George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday. When asked if the comparisons doesn't give him any pause at all, he responded: "No, because what I 'm doing is no different than what Franklin Delano Roosevelt...FDR's solution for Germans, Italians, Japanese many years ago are reviled."

Floyd Mayweather reacts to Chrissy Teigen's tweet saying she hopes his pet tiger eats him

Floyd Mayweather reacts to Chrissy Teigen's tweet saying she hopes his pet tiger eats him

Last week boxer Floyd Mayweather shared a photo of a rare and exotic tiger from India he said he received as a gift. A lot of people had something to say about it...PETA, Social Media users and of course, Chrissy Teigen who kinda suggested that she hopes Floyd gets eaten by his pet tiger..lol

"I 'm okay with people having pet tigers because it increases their chances of being eaten by a tiger" she tweeted.

In an interview with Fight Hype, Mayweather was asked about what Teigen said about him on Twitter. He claims not to know who she is. What he said after the cut...

"The thing is I’ve never had anything negative to say about John Legend," he said. "I really don’t even know what his wife does, whoever she may be. I’ve never seen John Legend’s wife in my life. If I did, I probably just don’t remember it. But the thing is this: I’m pretty sure she has a lot going on in her life, but you know, I’m something to talk about, so that can be something else. I am something to talk about. You see, when she spoke on me, she got her name in the public eye, so that’s kind of cool of her. I said this many, many, many years ago. I’m not perfect, I can contradict myself, but I think that people spend too much time worried about what other people are doing."

Decomposing bodies of 6 women found inside canal in Lagos

Decomposing bodies of 6 women found inside canal in Lagos

The Lagos state police command says it has discovered the decomposing bodies of six women inside a canal in Ikorodu Lagos State. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Joseph Offor said the decomposing bodies of the yet to be identified women ‎were found in a canal at Anibaba area, off Akele Street, Ikorodu, at about 3.30 p.m. on Sunday December 6th. He added that Lagos State environmental agency officials have since removed the corpses to a public mortuary for autopsy. No arrest had been made in connection with the deaths.
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We will replace Faleke as Kogi deputy governor-elect if the need arises- APC National Chairman says

We will replace Faleke as Kogi deputy governor-elect if the need arises- APC National Chairman says

Chairman of APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says the deputy governorship candidate of Prince Audu Abubakar will be replaced as deputy governor-elect should the need arise.‎ Odigie-Oyegun said this while speaking to newsmen in Abuja, today December 9th. Faleke, who was the running mate to late Abubakar Audu in the November 21 gubernatorial elections in Kogi State, rejected the same position after the party replaced Audu with Alhaji Yayaha Bello, who was runner-up in the party’s primaries.

"On the Faleke issue, it is rather a straightforward and easy issue; we have replaced a governorship candidate. If the need arises and subject to what the law says, we will also get a deputy governorship candidate, but we will cross those bridges as they arise but they have not arisen yet."he said

Reacting to a statement credited to Faleke that he will not be available for swearing-in on January 27, Odigie-Oyegun said

"As a political party, we simply understand the frustration that emanated from the death of Abubakar Audu. However, it is normal for us to accommodate the immediate reactions coming from the people involved. They were at the gate of victory but the gate was shut in their faces because of the unfortunate death of their mentor, Abubakar Audu, who would have been our governor in the state. So, a lot of things which normally we would not have accepted happened but we have to accept them so long that everybody will simmer down as time pass by. Wielding the big stick in a situation like this might not be appropriate, but there will be a timeline to it, enough will be enough at a certain time."he said

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Outragee from the Nigerian police

Outrage From Nigerians As Female Police Officer Fans Ooni of Ife’s Wife

BY ABIYAMO 2 · DECEMBER 9, 2015

Nigerian have expressed their outrage at the ridiculing of the Nigerian Police Force with a female police officer pictured fanning the Olori Adebisi Adebukola Ogunwusi, wife of Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) the 51st Ooni of Ife. The event happened during the coronation of the Yoruba monarch. 

Check out this Australian millionaire's fleet of cars...and women!

Check out this Australian millionaire's fleet of cars...and women!

Australian millionaire, Travers Beynon aka The Candyman is one of the most flamboyant millionaires in the world. As if his fleet of Mercedes, Ferraris, and Rolls Royce aren't enough, he recently added a gold plated Lamborghini, said to be worth about $7.5 million and imported from Dubai. The former AFL player turned playboy lives with his wife Taesha and four children at the $3.7 million six-bedroom luxury pad in an exclusive riverside residence. 

The playboy courted controversy when a picture of his wife, Taesha and then girlfriend, Engelmann on all fours and on leashes was posted online. In case you're wondering where all his money comes from, he is a tobacco retail tycoon. See the photos after the cut..

Fashion Statement or Social Responsibility? #SworteTalks

Fashion Statement or Social Responsibility? #SworteTalks2

In today’s society community service can often be misused as a tool to boost ones standing in society … the camera’s rush in to capture videos of the philanthropist giving the kids new clothes or toys. But what happens after the cameras are gone, after the videos are over, after the clothes are worn? What happens? Fashion Statement or Social Responsibility? 

That is the question that 4 awesome individuals will attempt to answer in this controversial but brilliant dialogue amongst some of Nigeria’s top community service heroes. From Otto Orondaam founder Slum2School building schools in Makoko, to Misan Rewanefounder West Africa Vocational Education tackling youth unemployment in Africa via their training and job placement models. 

Other speakers include Udo Okonjo leader of the WOW DIVAS empowering and inspiring strong women to find a place and purpose in life andBunmi Otegbade co-founder of StrategyQ, an SME advisory company working to stabilize and deepen the roots of small African businesses. 

Listen to them speak this Saturday December 12th at the Muson Center Agip hall when you RSVP for FREE at http://swortetalks2.eventbrite.com/ 

But note … this will not be your regular sit-down and listen event. As the audience will be able to challenge and ask questions to our speakers … think of it more like a town hall meeting with some of Nigeria’s smartest minds including yourself.

RSVP for the event is free at SWORTEtalks2.eventbrite.com

Charity donations will also be collected at the door of the MUSON center in the form of clothing items to benefit the Green Pasteur Kiddies led by Yewande Olufinro. We would be gathering up the clothing items at the event and presenting to the kids at a later date. Looking forward to seeing youthis Saturday!

SWORTE Talks
10 minute story or series of stories from real life experiences from SPEAKERS that inspire and drive positive change. The building blocks of SWORTE are in the stories … we believe in the power of stories … building communities one story at a time. Find out more about us at facebook.com/swortetalks

Conductor kills man a week before his travel date to the US over N50

Conductor kills man a week before his travel date to the US over N50

Babatunde Omoyeni, a web designer who planned to travel on the 10th of December to spend his Christmas and New Year holidays  in the United States of America, has been killed in Lagos over N50.

After obtaining all travel documents, he boarded a bus on Saturday and gave the conductor N500, but the conductor told him he didn’t have N450 change, because the fare was N50. When they got to the bus stop, Omoyeni  demanded his change and a fight ensued.

An Alfa in the bus intervened and the fight ended. But the conductor, who was still upset by the incident followed the victim to his house unbeknownst to the victim.

It was learnt that the conductor identified as Eletu, armed with a broken bottle, banged on the gate of the victim's house.

A source said:

“As the deceased opened the gate, Eletu stabbed him. Babatunde took to his heels, but the conductor chased him. Unfortunately, he fell down and the conductor stabbed him repeatedly,” he added.

The victim's younger sister, Blessing Omoyeni, said his brother would not have died if he was rescued on time.

She said he spent over one hour in a pool of his own blood before he was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba.

She said:

“Nobody was ready to assist him to the hospital. A man had to throw himself in front of a commercial bus and asked the passengers to disembark, before he could get help. “He was rushed to LUTH, but they were turned back at the gate by a doctor who pronounced him dead on arrival around 12am.

“People started beating the conductor and almost killed him before he was rescued and taken to the Aguda Police Division.”

It was learnt that the victim’s corpse was deposited at the Isolo General Hospital mortuary.

 

His girlfriend, Temiloluwa Ogundayo, said Babatunde was preparing for their engagement and recounted the bizarre encounter she had with him after his death.

She said: “We have dated for over one year and he told me to meet my sister to ask for the requirement for our engagement. He said we would go there on Monday.

“On that Saturday he called me around 5pm to prepare food for him that he would soon be home. I had done everything and was waiting for him in the house till 11pm when I drifted off into sleep.

“Around 1am, he came in and slept beside me. He rubbed my head with his hand and I asked him if he had eaten his food, but he said I should not bother, that he was fine.

“I went back to sleep and it was around 6am that somebody called me and asked if I knew he was dead. I jumped up and looked around the bathroom and kitchen to know if he was there, but I couldn’t find him.”

 

The conductor said the victim attacked him first.

He said:

“I am also a driver and I had parked my bus at about 7pm when I saw a co-driver who offered to take me home. “It was along the way that he decided to pick passengers and there were eight of them in the bus.

“I collected money from seven of them, but he refused to pay and said he knew me on the street.

“It was at the bus stop that he broke a bottle and stabbed me in the forehead and cheek. I also got the same bottle, but unfortunately I stabbed him in the neck and he died.”

The case is still ongoing.

My source is from Punch 

$2.1bn arms scandal: FG Files money laundering charges against Dokpesi and DAAR communications

Wednesday, December 9, 2015
$2.1bn arms scandal: FG Files money laundering charges against Dokpesi and DAAR communications

The Federal Government has filed a six-count charge of alleged N2.1billion money laundering against the former chairman of DAAR Communications Plc owners of AIT and RayPower, Chief Raymond Dokpesi.‎ Daar Holding and Investment Limited was filed as co-defendant in the suit. Dokpesi and his company are being accused of violating the Money Laundering Act, the EFCC Act and the Public Procurement Act.

He is expected to appear before Justice Gabriel Kolawole‎ of the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Dokpesi alongside the former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (rtd) were arrested on December 1st over the same allegation. ‎Dokpesi had in a statement last week said that the N2.1 billion he got from the Former NSA was for PDP media campaign during the general election and not for the purchase of arms.

The Education Conference 2015 & Overseas Travel Loan Product Launch

The Education Conference 2015 & Overseas Travel Loan Product Launch

Quality education is the number one recipe for socio-economic advancement of any nation and we believe that every individual who has the willingness to pursue quality education should be supported. 

To this end, we have put together a stakeholders’ conference to assess the major impediments to pursuing quality education, especially funding. Quality education may be expensive but it is achievable!

 

This conference will afford stakeholders to offer valuable suggestions to both the general public and decision makers. 

We are also using this conference to launch our education travel loan product, our aim is to help young Nigerians live their dreams of obtaining quality education abroad without finance being the constraints.

Studying abroad, especially in developed economies, gives an individual the opportunity to see the world, gain new knowledge and import such knowledge to make their country a better place.

There are 161 accredited Universities in Nigeria comprising Federal, State and Private universities but none is in top 1000 in the world ranking. This conference will also provide an avenue to discuss the constraints hampering the development of the Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to world class standards and also provide actionable intelligence to decision-makers in the education sector and the Government.

Come prepared… join the discourse!

Register for Free at:https://bit.ly/educationconference2015orwww.zedvance.com/travel-loans

You can also call Ebele to book a place: 08122045404, 07032235868

Date: Tuesday, December 15^th, 2015

Venue: De-Renaissance Hotel, 172 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Beside Ikeja City Mall, Alausa Ikeja

Time: 9AM Prompt

There is gift for the first 100 people!....Lots of fun, refreshments& side attractions….Don’t miss it!

Suspected burglar hiding from the Police gets attacked, eaten by alligator

Suspected burglar hiding from the Police gets attacked, eaten by alligator

Authorities say a man who may have hidden as officers investigated reports of two suspicious men in a Florida community targeted by recent burglaries was killed by an 11-foot alligator.

Brevard County Sheriff's Maj. Tod Goodyear says 22-year-old Matthew Riggins told his girlfriend he would be in Barefoot Bay to commit burglaries with another suspect. Authorities received calls Nov. 13 about two suspicious men in black walking behind homes and investigated. Riggins was reported missing the next day.

Goodyear said sheriff's divers recovered Riggins' body 10 days later in a nearby lake and the injuries were consistent with an alligator attack. Authorities said Riggins had drowned and the alligator, which behaved aggressively toward divers, was trapped and euthanized. They also claimed that parts of Riggins' body were found inside the alligator.

Florida Today reports a second person has been taken into custody.