The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, on Tuesday cautioned the Muslim community against the consumption of monkey delicacies and bush meat to avoid contracting the dreaded Ebola virus. The Sultan noted that since it was first confirmed medically that the disease was discovered in monkeys and fruit bats, it would be reasonable for Muslims to avoid such, including other bush meat. A statement on behalf of the Sultan by the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI’s Secretary-General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar, in Kaduna on Tuesday said, “As confirmed by medical experts, the disease was first discovered in monkeys and contacted by…
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Nasarawa State House OF Assembly MEMBERS IN SESSION Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly yesterday attributed their failure to resume sitting almost a week after their recess ended to alleged threats to their lives. Recall that the two-month long recess by the House ended on August 4, but the lawmakers, who are mostly members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are yet to resume sitting. Speaking with Daily Trust on the matter, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Mohammed Baba Ibaku (PDP, Udege/Loko) said: “The House is not sitting; we have chosen not to sit and we…
The Federal Government will soon order telecom companies in the country to effect a nationwide switch-off of over 12.6 million counterfeit phones from networks by using the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number. This was disclosed by Dr. Joseph Odumodu, Director General Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). Speaking during an interactive forum with Phone Brand Owners in Lagos, the Son boss pointed out that in 2013 alone, over N5 billion was spent in Nigeria on the importation of substandard mobile phones, adding that as at April this year, Nigeria currently has a GSM subscriber base of 126,958,904; and 10 percent…
Three security men, were on yesterday, brought before an Igbosere Magistrate’s court, for stealing properties worth N10 million from their employer. 36-year-old Benedict Abah, David Abah, 26 and Asukwo Aniekpeno Effiong, 28, are facing a two count charge, bordering on conspiracy and stealing, preferred against them by the police. The security men however pleaded not guilty to the two-count charge against them. The prosecutor, Michael Kokoye, told the court that the defendants conspired amongst themselves, with others still at large, to commit the alleged offence. He said the incident took place on July 26, 2014, at about 2am, at 15,…
Former Lagos State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has expressed doubts about the commitment of the federal government to rescuing the abducted Chibok girls, who have been taken since April 14, 2014. Reacting to the ultimatum served the president by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), which said President Goodluck Jonathan should forget about the 2015 election if by October the girls are still not rescued, Tsav said; “The order given to Jonathan is very good because if Jonathan can not provide security which is the primary function of government, he has no business being in office. “These girls were abducted…
Nuhu Ribadu is set to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reports Vanguard. The presidential candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in the 2011 election is said to be switching party for the governorship ticket of Adamawa state in the coming election. Vanguard sources in Yola and Abuja confirmed that necessary steps had been put in place to enable the the former Economic and Financial Crimes Commissioner (EFCC) boss to actualise his ambition of ruling the state on the PDP platform. His defection, according to one of the sources, will be…
Thus year, the highly-anticipated Encomium Black and White Ball season five wasn’t as highly advertised due to the current state of affairs in the country, but the occasion still held. The party honored 25 personalities on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at Ruby Gardens, Kilometre 11, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of Trinity House was named most stylish man at 50s and the most stylish leader of the faithful while Nollywood Celebrities Chidi Mokeme and Rita Dominic won the most stylish entertainer and most elegant entertainer respectively. The first lady of Lagos, Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola was also decorated as the…
Good way to keep the money coming into the family, train you kids from a tender age to start working on their gifts and talents. I present to you, Edwin Saint Brown – The 12-year-old first daughter of gospel singer turned politician ‘Kenny Saint Brown’. The child actress began her romance with the camera as a 3 year old girl making cameo appearances in music videos and now she’s just made her official debut as an actress by staring in a MNET sponsored movie titled ‘Life Begins’. In an interview with NET, she narrates her experience on set of the…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki has denied the rumors that he signed the report of the Senate Committee on Finance investigating the alleged un-remitted $49.8bn oil revenue by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Advocacy, Mr. Bamikole Omishore, the former Kwara State governor admitted that though he is a member of the committee and also participated actively in the investigation, he did not sign the report as reported by a national daily. According to him, the published names are just members of the committee and not signatories to the report. Omishore said,…
The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Idrissa Timta, who was abducted a week after his town was attacked and captured by Boko Haram insurgents has resurfaced after escaping from his abductors. The emir, it was learnt, was held hostage at one of the mountains of the hilly Gwoza by the insurgents with some of his subjects. The emir was said to have escaped captivity with some of his subjects on Sunday night due to heavy rainfall which allowed for relaxed watch from their abductors. According to sources, the emir and one of his district heads also held captive were able…
President Goodluck Jonathan has called for strategic collaboration among West African countries to control and contain the Ebola Virus, with a view to checking its spread and further threat to human lives. The president made the call on Tuesday, when he received the new Ambassador of Guinea to Nigeria, Mr. Gaoussou Toure, who presented his letters of credence to the president at the Presidential Villa. Jonathan commended the containment measures so far taken by West African countries that have been affected by the disease. “A problem that affects one of us affects all. We may need to come together as…
CP AMINCHI SAMAILA BARAYA BEING DECORATED WITH HIS NEW RANK BY THE IGP The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, Monday, decorated three (3) newly promoted Commissioners of Police namely: CP Aminchi Samaila Baraya, CP Alkali Baba Usman and CP Dan Bature. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, the short but colourful ceremony was the first since Mr. Abba came on board as acting IGP. While congratulating the newly promoted Commissioners of Police, Abba enjoined them to see their elevation to the new rank as a clarion call for higher dedication to duty,…
PRESS RELEASE The European Union Election Monitoring on Sunday tasked the Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, to use all legal instruments available to challenge the alleged arbitrariness by the security agencies drafted to the state by the Federal Government. The EU Election Monitoring Group Coordinator, Paul Edwards, gave this advice when his team paid a courtesy visit to the Governor at his residence after the announcement of the election results. In his congratulatory remark to Mr. Aregbesola, Mr. Edwards said the most dependable way to deepen democracy in Nigerian is by strict adherence to the rule of law. Mr.…
Almost a month after it carried out the impeachment of Adamawa State governor, Murtala Nyako, the state House of Assembly has finally notified the Independent National Commission (INEC) of the vacancy in the state’s Government House. However, the assembly, in a bid to cover up some of its illegalities, informed the electoral umpire that the former deputy governor, Barrister Bala James Ngilari, submitted his resignation to Nyako before he was impeached and that he accepted his deputy’s resignation. The House of Assembly in a letter dated August 5, 2014, with reference number ADHA/GEN/S/12), asked INEC to fill the positions of…
The Osun State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in last Saturday’s governorship election, Senator Iyiola Omisore, have rejected the results that produced the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, incumbent Governor Rauf Aregbesola as winner. Consequently, they have declared their readiness to challenge the outcome of the election at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The state Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa, in a statement issued in Osogbo, the state capital, yesterday, said the PDP would challenge the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said the party had met and resolved…
A Man believed to be training female suicide bombers was arrested weekend in Kano State. The man, identified as Ibrahim Ibrahim, was arrested alongside 16 other girls, who security agents said were being trained as would-be bombers. Sources in Kano said the teenage girls were arrested when security operatives swooped on the place where they were being trained at Dala quarters, Dala Council, following a tip-off. The arrest comes on the heels of the wave of suicide bombings by teenage girls usually dressed in hijab. Also, last month, a 10-year -old girl was arrested along with a man – both…
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State, has urged politicians not to use youths as instruments of violence in the pursuit of their political ambitions. The governor, who made the plea at the maiden security summit organised by Ilorin Emirate Descendants Union (IEDPU) at the weekend, said youths needed jobs and not guns. “Our youths need jobs and a secure future. What they do not need and, therefore, do not deserve, are guns and machetes that will blight their lives and abridge their future”, he said. On how to ensure security of life and property, Governor…
Na wa ooh, white people sha. I came across this news on this tiny and adorable girl called Pixie. She has turned a celebrity overnight on Instagram where she has hundreds of photographs showing off her lavish lifestyle. In one she sits dressed in shades and a sun hat, perched posing by an empty pool at a luxury villa sipping at a non alcoholic cocktail with the air of a millionaire actress. Other images include her relaxing on a private jet, showing off her bling and shopping at some of the finest luxury stores money can buy. Her mother, Roxy…
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State yesterday dismissed the reported endorsement of the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, for the state governor’s seat in 2015 by maverick politician, Senator Arthur Nzeribe, as a sign of failure. According to him, Nzeribe has never supported a credible candidate for elective position. The governor, who was reacting to some media reports of the endorsement of Ihedioha by the Oguta-born politician, said he did not wish to be endorsed by him as it would be a sign of failure. Recall that Senator Nzeribe had vowed to ensure that Okorocha does not return as…
Abubakar IBN GARBAI (LEFT); CARDINAL John ONAIYEKAN; YAHAYA ABUBAKAR; President GOODLUCK JONATHAN, MATTHEW KUKAH, SA’AD Abubakar III, AMINU TAMBUWAL, GARBA UMAR AND SULEIMAN ABBA, DURING THE INTER-FAITH CONFERENCE ON MONDAY President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday faulted those condemning the massive deployment of security personnel during the recent governorship elections in the country, saying the move was to ensure credible elections and not to manipulate the process. He also declared that certain individuals, who have been prophesying doom for the country during and after the 2015 general elections, would be disappointed as the poll would come and go without incident. The…