After the declaration by the speaker, the State’s Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, described the decision as a step in the right direction.
Sunday 17 May 2015
4 Bayelsa Legislators’ Seats Declared Vacant After Defection To APC
The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon
Kombowei Benson, has declared the seats of four members, who defected to
the All Progressives Congress (APC), vacant.
The decision was taken by the speaker on Friday, after the four lawmakers declared their decision to join the APC.
After the declaration by the speaker, the State’s Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, described the decision as a step in the right direction.
After the declaration by the speaker, the State’s Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson, described the decision as a step in the right direction.
Female Suicide Bomber Kills 7 In Damaturu, Injures Several
Seven people have been confirmed dead after a female suicide
bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the entrance
of the Damaturu Central Motor Park in Yobe State Capital, north-east
Nigeria.
A witnesses, who spoke off-camera, told Channels Television that the female suicide bomber came to the gate of the park at about 11:45am and detonated the IED close to the security checks, injuring several people at the scene.
Several residents besieged the Damaturu Specialists’ Hospital to sympathise and also find out the whereabouts of loved ones who might have been affected by the blast.
The Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Garba Fika, told reporters that 37 injured persons were brought in from the scene of the blast for treatment.
He confirmed that out of the 37 persons brought to the hospital, seven have been confirmed dead while 27 were being treated.
Dr. Fika also said seven persons out of the of the 27 being treated were critically injured and may be referred to either the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru or Azare in neighbouring Bauchi State.
The State’s Governor, Mr Ibrahim Gaidam, who also visited the hospital, sympathised with victims. He said those injured would be treated with the free drug procured by the state government.
Governor Gaidam condemned the act and stressed that his administration would foot the medical bills of all the victims.
He also directed the authorities in the hospital to speed up the treatments and work out modalities for the referral cases for urgent medical attention
The Governor condoled the families of those killed in the blast and called on residents to be more vigilant in assisting security agents in the fight against terrorism.
A witnesses, who spoke off-camera, told Channels Television that the female suicide bomber came to the gate of the park at about 11:45am and detonated the IED close to the security checks, injuring several people at the scene.
Several residents besieged the Damaturu Specialists’ Hospital to sympathise and also find out the whereabouts of loved ones who might have been affected by the blast.
The Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Garba Fika, told reporters that 37 injured persons were brought in from the scene of the blast for treatment.
He confirmed that out of the 37 persons brought to the hospital, seven have been confirmed dead while 27 were being treated.
Dr. Fika also said seven persons out of the of the 27 being treated were critically injured and may be referred to either the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru or Azare in neighbouring Bauchi State.
The State’s Governor, Mr Ibrahim Gaidam, who also visited the hospital, sympathised with victims. He said those injured would be treated with the free drug procured by the state government.
Governor Gaidam condemned the act and stressed that his administration would foot the medical bills of all the victims.
He also directed the authorities in the hospital to speed up the treatments and work out modalities for the referral cases for urgent medical attention
The Governor condoled the families of those killed in the blast and called on residents to be more vigilant in assisting security agents in the fight against terrorism.
Thursday 2 April 2015
Jonathan, Hero Of 2015 Election – Olisa Agbakoba
Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa
Agbakoba, believes that President Goodluck Jonathan should be commended
for the peaceful conduct of the election.
In a session with the media in Lagos, Agbakoba commended President
Jonathan for giving room for free and fair elections and for conceding
defeat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and
new President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari.
Another Nigerian Sentenced To Death In Indonesia For Drug Trafficking
The media in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia is reporting
that another Nigerian, a certain Mr. Simon Ezeaputa, has been sentenced
to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking.
The district court in Tangerang, near Jakarta on Wednesday found Mr. Ezeaputa guilty of controlling a drug transaction from his prison cell, where he was serving a 20-year jail term for drug offences.
The report says the transaction involved 350 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
The district court in Tangerang, near Jakarta on Wednesday found Mr. Ezeaputa guilty of controlling a drug transaction from his prison cell, where he was serving a 20-year jail term for drug offences.
The report says the transaction involved 350 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
PDP Congratulates General Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
commended the winner of the Presidential Election, General Muhammadu
Buhari, saying it will respect the outcome of the election, “if it truly
reflects the wishes and aspirations of our citizens”.
In a statement, the chairman of the party, Mr Adamu Mu’azu,
congratulated the President-elect, flag-bearer of the APC for his
resilience and victory and wished him success in the onerous task of
leading Nigeria once again.
Heroic Act
He also commended the PDP flag bearer, President Goodluck Jonathan, for his heroic act in conceding to the voice of the people, an action that stands him out as a true democrat and a statesman.
“On the same note, we wish to also commend the electorate for the peaceful manner with which they conducted themselves in the course of this election,” the PDP chairman said.
Heroic Act
He also commended the PDP flag bearer, President Goodluck Jonathan, for his heroic act in conceding to the voice of the people, an action that stands him out as a true democrat and a statesman.
“On the same note, we wish to also commend the electorate for the peaceful manner with which they conducted themselves in the course of this election,” the PDP chairman said.
I An Not On Twitter - Asari
Foreign Journalist James Schneider who is in Nigeria to cover the
election rung Niger Delta Militant Asari Dokubo yesterday and this is
how their conversation went:
"Yesterday evening I spoke with Asari Dokubo on the phone. He said that "the elections were rigged by INEC" & the "card readers were a fraud"
I asked Asari Dokubo what he thought of GEJ's concession & call for his supporters to accept,
"Yesterday evening I spoke with Asari Dokubo on the phone. He said that "the elections were rigged by INEC" & the "card readers were a fraud"
I asked Asari Dokubo what he thought of GEJ's concession & call for his supporters to accept,
Asari Dokubo "Jonathan cannot speak for our people"
Sunday 22 March 2015
Man Kills Daughter’s Lover, Connives With DPO To Bury Corpse At Night
Some neigbours who were physically terrified and only managed to talk to CrossRiverWatch about the incident, after begging not to be named said, Mr. Elewana is a very dangerous man and that they have seen Douglas on a few occasions coming to check on his daughter and that they have seen the daughter accompanying Douglas when he is leaving.
Mexican Professional Wrestler Drops Dead In Ring
Mexican professional wrestler Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, who wrestled under the ring name Perro Aguayo Jr, died on Saturday after an in-ring maneuver went wrong in Tijuana, Mexico.
He was 35 years old,Aguayo, who wrestled for the Mexico based Asistencia Asesoríay Administración, was in a tag team match with Manik against former World Wrestling Entertainment star Rey Mysterio Jr and Xtreme Tiger.
FULL TEXT: Rivers Deputy Governor, Ikuru’s Defection Speech
A CALL ON THE CONSCIENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF RIVERS STATE AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY ENGR TELE IKURU. DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE IN RESPECT OF 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS.
My dear People of Rivers State, I bring you honest and sincere greetings.Today, I address you out of the fullness of my heart. Recall that in December 2013, out of extreme loyalty to my Boss and friend, I joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) along with other then disillusioned Rivers People.
Ever since, as the true nature and motives of APC are unveiled, I have continued to twist and turn in extreme mental and emotional agony.
Ogun State Police Command Discovers Kidnappers Den In Ijebu-Igbo
The Ogun State Police Command has discovered a den belonging to kidnappers in a neighborhood in Ijebu Igbo Area of the State
Five suspects including a serving councillor in the State have been arrested by the police in connection with the discovery.
From a distance, the uncompleted building in 7, Egbe Road, Ijebu Igbo Area of Ogun East Senatorial District would pass for any other building where people live and earn their legitimate income.
Gunmen kill 8 in Port Harcourt
No fewer than eight persons were killed and many injured last Friday night, at different locations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when gunmen went on the rampage in the city.
Five persons were shot dead and scores wounded, when armed men stormed a popular bar before Amadi-Ama roundabout, in the Rivers State capital, and shot sporadically at the customers. The incident occurred at 11:30pm. Among those killed were a lady and military personnel. The clear identities of the victims could not be ascertained at press time.
A source, who lives in the area, said residents were awakened by heavy shooting at the drinking spot, which opens day and night. She said three corpses, which were not identified that night, were kept outside the bar till morning, and expended bullets littered the place.
Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia
A Nigerian
studying at a private college in Malaysia was sentenced to death by hanging
after the High Court Shah Alam on Friday found him guilty of trafficking 725.4
gm of methamphetamine three years ago. Luke Nnaemeka Ugwu, 29, was said to have
committed the offence at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrival hall in
Sepang at 9.45 pm on May 15, 2012.
Traditional Rulers Strip Dr. Alex Otti Of Royal Blessings, Honour
In an apparent twist of fate, the traditional rulers of Isiala Ngwa South Abia State have withdrawn their royal blessings, honour and support which they gave to the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) guber candidate in the state, Dr. Alex Otti, mid last year. They said that the royal blessings and support were made "out of deceit or in error".
Saturday 21 March 2015
I WAS OFFERED N30K TO CARRY KIDNAPPERS
A 24-year-old commercial motorcyclist who confessed to being a member of a kidnap syndicate that specialised in abducting their victims from Ogun and Lagos states, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Special Anti Robbery Squad. The suspect, Taiwo Akilo, was arrested at the weekend while on the verge of taking the syndicate’s female victim to their hide out inside a bush around Imodi- Ijasi, along Ijebu-ode/Ikorodu road. The captive, one Mrs Abosede Adenuga, was reportedly abducted at about 10.50pm, around Ikorodu area of Lagos, last Sunday.
POLICE
BOSS SPEAKS
Explaining how the suspect met his Waterloo, Ogun State
Commissioner of Police, Mr Val Ntomchukwu, said: “The Ogun State Police Command
has intensified efforts to tackle challenges of kidnapping in the State,
particularly, in Ijebu axis as the Special Anti Robbery Squad of the command
ambushed and arrested a member of a kidnap gang that abducted one Mrs Abosede
Adenuga, from Lagos State on 16th March 2015 at 1050pm. ‘’The SARS operatives
of the command deployed to police the Ibefun/Ikorodu road where some suspected
kidnappers operate and hide their captors, were informed of the kidnap case by
some informants. They said the gang was heading to Ijebu axis to hide their
captor.
The kidnappers met their waterloo when they were ambushed by the police
at Imodi -Ijasi along Ijebu Ode/Ikorodu road ‘’On noticing the presence of
policemen, the kidnappers jumped on a motorcycle to escape. They were given a
hot chase by the operatives who used another motorcycle to pursue them. During
the process, one of them, Tunde Akilo, was arrested while the woman was
rescued. The following items were recovered from the gang: one locally- made,
cut-to-size double barrell gun loaded with one live cartridge, four live
cartridges, a Volkswagen car with Reg No MUS 471 AU used by the kidnappers and
assorted charms.”
Gunmen Abduct Emir Of Bukuyum In Zamfara
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Emir of Bukuyum,
Mohammed Usman, from his palace in Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria.
The commissioner for information in the state, Ibrahim Magaji, confirmed the Emir’s abduction on Saturday.
Mr Magaji said the incident took place on Friday.
The commissioner for information in the state, Ibrahim Magaji, confirmed the Emir’s abduction on Saturday.
Mr Magaji said the incident took place on Friday.
Court Suspends Proceedings Of Suit Challenging Use OF Card Reader
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an order of stay of proceedings in a suit challenging the plan by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use the electronic card reader machine in Nigeria’s forthcoming general elections.
The trail judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola, said the order of stay of proceedings is to subsist pending the determination of an appeal by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and some other defendants challenging a March 13 ruling of the court.
The APC had appealed against the decision of Justice Ademola abridging the time within which parties are to respond to the suit.
Apart from the APC, other respondents in the suit are the Civil Empowerment and Rule of Law Support Initiative and the Fiscal and Civil Rights Enlightenment Foundation.
Justice Ademola held that it was appropriate to grant the order of stay of proceedings since the APC, through its counsel, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, had shown proof that it had filed its appeal and application for stay of proceedings before the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
Court Reserves March 23 To Rule On Buhari’s Eligibility Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved ruling till March 23 to decide whether it has jurisdiction to hear the suit filed by one Chukwuwike Okafor and Donald Daunamigba challenging the eligibility of retired General Muhammadu Buhari to contest the 2015 general elections.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola would also rule on a request by the plaintiff to consolidate all the applications in the law suit.
the resumed hearing of two suits filed by Chukwunweike Okafor and Donald Daunamigba, their lawyer Mike Ozekhome (SAN) told the court that he had received a number of preliminary objections and applications for joinder in the suit.
He, however, asked the court for accelerated hearing in view of the fact that the general elections are barely a week away.
Ekiti Vigilante Group Arrests 3 Suspected APC Thugs
The Ekiti State Vigilante Group has arrested three suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs with gun and axe, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
One of the suspected thugs was identified as Soji Onigbinde while three ladies were arrested with them.
The suspected thugs, who were riding in a Mazda 323 bus branded APC House of Assembly candidate for Ado Local Government Constituency 1, Sola Olofin, were arrested at Omisanjana Junction, Ado Ekiti at about 11:30 pm local time.
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