In CALABAR Gunmen, weekend, shot the Head of Department of Public
Administration, University of Calabar, Mr. Felix Akpan, an Associate
Professor, at a relaxation joint and also killed the gateman while
escaping.
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
News: Lamido’s Son Arrested By EFCC Over Money Laundering
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
Wednesday morning, arrested Aminu Lamido, eldest son of the Jigawa
State Governor, Alh. Sule Lamido over money laundering allegations.
He was arrested at the Aminu Kano International Airport at about 12.30 am on his way to Cairo, Egypt.
EFCC’s spokesman Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest to
Vanguard, just as the Kano State Command of the agency is holding a
press briefing on the arrest in Kano
Entertainment: New DStv Channel - VoxAfrica Channel
DStv has launched the much awaited Afro-centric TV channel, VoxAfrica.
The channel is available on the DStv Access, Family, Compact, Compact Plus (where available) and Premium bouquets.
DStv viewers will not be the only people celebrating the launch of great African programming on the small screen. GOtv audiences will also be sharing in the good news with VoxAfrica due to launch to GOtv Plus consumers on channel 16 in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda from this December.
Focused on putting the African continent and its talented and diverse peoples at the heart of its line-up, VoxAfrica’s line-up includes news, commerce, sports, music, movies, sitcoms and lifestyle series. Among the key programmes audiences should look out for are the twice daily London produced news programme, Vox News, the culture and entertainment round-up, Afrobuzz, the action packed Sports 360 and the powerful female panel show, Ladies Talk.
The channel is available on the DStv Access, Family, Compact, Compact Plus (where available) and Premium bouquets.
DStv viewers will not be the only people celebrating the launch of great African programming on the small screen. GOtv audiences will also be sharing in the good news with VoxAfrica due to launch to GOtv Plus consumers on channel 16 in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda from this December.
Focused on putting the African continent and its talented and diverse peoples at the heart of its line-up, VoxAfrica’s line-up includes news, commerce, sports, music, movies, sitcoms and lifestyle series. Among the key programmes audiences should look out for are the twice daily London produced news programme, Vox News, the culture and entertainment round-up, Afrobuzz, the action packed Sports 360 and the powerful female panel show, Ladies Talk.
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
News: Soldier Killed By Kidnappers And Abduct Lebanese Engineer In Delta
There was security scare in Delta State, Tuesday, as four dare-devil
kidnappers, armed with AK 47 rifles, allegedly shot dead a soldier and
abducted a Lebanese staff of Setraco Construction Company at Ughelli,
Mr. Harry Fadi.
In addition, a judge of the Delta State High Court, Justice Marshal Umukoro, miraculously escaped death, along Warri-Ughelli Road at Okuokoko community, when another set of gunmen numbering four riddled his KIA SUV with bullets along Warri-Ughelli Road.
In addition, a judge of the Delta State High Court, Justice Marshal Umukoro, miraculously escaped death, along Warri-Ughelli Road at Okuokoko community, when another set of gunmen numbering four riddled his KIA SUV with bullets along Warri-Ughelli Road.
News: Wife Of Brig-Gen Oluwole Rotimi Kidnapped
Unknown gunmen have abducted the wife of Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi, (rtd), Titilayo Rotimi in Ibadan.
We gathered that the kidnappers, numbering four abducted her Monday evening, when she was about entering the premises of her company, AOK Logistics Limited. She was reportedly whisked away in a green Nissan Primera car.
We gathered that the kidnappers, numbering four abducted her Monday evening, when she was about entering the premises of her company, AOK Logistics Limited. She was reportedly whisked away in a green Nissan Primera car.
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News: Mali Prime Minister Resigns And Arrested By Soldiers
The Malian Prime Minister, Cheick Diarra, resigned on Tuesday, hours
after he was arrested by soldiers while trying to leave the West
African nation.
Diarra’s arrest and subsequent resignation will complicate efforts to stabilise Mali, where soldiers and politicians remain divided since a coup in March and where the north of the country is occupied by al Qaeda-linked fighters.
Diarra’s arrest and subsequent resignation will complicate efforts to stabilise Mali, where soldiers and politicians remain divided since a coup in March and where the north of the country is occupied by al Qaeda-linked fighters.
Monday, 10 December 2012
News: Another Clash Over Property Tax Law In Benin
There was commotion at the ever busy Kings Square in Benin, capital
of Nigeria’s Edo state Monday afternoon, following a clash between
supporters of the newly introduced Property Tax law and those against
it.
Witnesses said those against the law under the auspices of Edo Youth Congress and led by one Adebame Eichie had converged at the State House of Assembly-end of the Kings Square to commence a protest against the property tax law signed by Governor Adams Oshiomhole last Friday. But another group in support of the law led by Tony Kabaka emerged and descended on them.
It was learnt that supporters of the Property Tax and the leadership of ‘Edo is in Safe Hands’ group gathered at the premises of the State House of Assembly after chasing away the opposition protesters, brandishing banners with inscriptions such as ‘The rich must pay tax’, ‘It is time for the rich to work for the poor.’ ‘The rich must pay for the poor to enjoy.’ ‘Stop organising people against tax payment.’ ‘We support Property Tax. It is for development.’
Witnesses said those against the law under the auspices of Edo Youth Congress and led by one Adebame Eichie had converged at the State House of Assembly-end of the Kings Square to commence a protest against the property tax law signed by Governor Adams Oshiomhole last Friday. But another group in support of the law led by Tony Kabaka emerged and descended on them.
It was learnt that supporters of the Property Tax and the leadership of ‘Edo is in Safe Hands’ group gathered at the premises of the State House of Assembly after chasing away the opposition protesters, brandishing banners with inscriptions such as ‘The rich must pay tax’, ‘It is time for the rich to work for the poor.’ ‘The rich must pay for the poor to enjoy.’ ‘Stop organising people against tax payment.’ ‘We support Property Tax. It is for development.’
News: President Jonathan As PDP Party Leader In Bayelsa
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa on Monday adopted a
resolution appointing President Goodluck Jonathan as the leader of the
party in the state.
The decision was reached at an expanded caucus meeting of the party in Yenagoa.
The resolution followed a motion moved by Gov. Seriake Dickson, who declared total support for Jonathan as leader of the party in Bayelsa.
The motion was seconded by a former Governor of the state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, and was subsequently adopted by 28 members of the party’s caucus after an overwhelming voice vote.
Dickson said the meeting heralded a new beginning in the state’s PDP, devoid of “mindless acrimonious divisions” between Bayelsa-based politicians and those at the national level.
The decision was reached at an expanded caucus meeting of the party in Yenagoa.
The resolution followed a motion moved by Gov. Seriake Dickson, who declared total support for Jonathan as leader of the party in Bayelsa.
The motion was seconded by a former Governor of the state, Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, and was subsequently adopted by 28 members of the party’s caucus after an overwhelming voice vote.
Dickson said the meeting heralded a new beginning in the state’s PDP, devoid of “mindless acrimonious divisions” between Bayelsa-based politicians and those at the national level.
News: In Oyo, 10 died In Auto Crashes
The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) in Oyo said on Monday that 10 people died in 20 road crashes in November.
The casualty figure was contained in the Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) report released on Monday in Ibadan by the Oyo State Sector Commander, Mr Godwin Ogagaoghene.
The FRSC boss said that the crashes, which involved 159 commuters, occurred at various road points across the state.
He said that no fewer than 67 people were injured in the road mishaps, some of whom were still recuperating in various health institutions.
Ogagaoghene said the data, however, reflected a drastic improvement from the number of auto crashes data collated in previous months.
The casualty figure was contained in the Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) report released on Monday in Ibadan by the Oyo State Sector Commander, Mr Godwin Ogagaoghene.
The FRSC boss said that the crashes, which involved 159 commuters, occurred at various road points across the state.
He said that no fewer than 67 people were injured in the road mishaps, some of whom were still recuperating in various health institutions.
Ogagaoghene said the data, however, reflected a drastic improvement from the number of auto crashes data collated in previous months.
News: In November 116 houses were gutted by fire in Lagos
At least, 116 houses were gutted by fire in Lagos State last month,
says the Director, Lagos State Fire Services, Mr Rasaq Fadipe.
Speaking when he received delegates of Southwest Emergency Management Agencies, Fadipe disclosed that the fire service received 167 fire calls in November, alone out of which 51 calls were false, leaving a balance of 116 true fire calls.
He also disclosed that there were 14 rescue calls from incidents such as tanker fire and other disasters while eight people died and three others rescued alive last month, adding that four cases of fuel spillage and two collapsed buildings were recorded.
Speaking when he received delegates of Southwest Emergency Management Agencies, Fadipe disclosed that the fire service received 167 fire calls in November, alone out of which 51 calls were false, leaving a balance of 116 true fire calls.
He also disclosed that there were 14 rescue calls from incidents such as tanker fire and other disasters while eight people died and three others rescued alive last month, adding that four cases of fuel spillage and two collapsed buildings were recorded.
News: N1.5m Fake Drinks seized By Police In Aba
The Police and officials of two distilling companies on Monday raided
the Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia and seized some adulterated drinks
worth N1.5 million.
The drinks were being produced in the name of the two distilling companies.
Mr Isaac Agbana, the Sales Manager for East 1 Region of Intercontinental Distillers Ltd., told journalists in Aba that the adulteration had affected the companies’ sales.
Agbana said that the drinks were faked in the name of Intercontinental Distillers Ltd. and Grand Oak Ltd.
According to him, the brands are Seaman’s Schnapps, Chelsea Dry Gin, Squadron Dark Rum, Lords Dry Gin, Calypso, Bacchus, Eagle Majesty Aromatic Schnapps, Veleta Fruit Juice and Dark Sailor.
“A lot of traders in the market are faking ours products, using the genuine names, confusing the traders and consumers.
The drinks were being produced in the name of the two distilling companies.
Mr Isaac Agbana, the Sales Manager for East 1 Region of Intercontinental Distillers Ltd., told journalists in Aba that the adulteration had affected the companies’ sales.
Agbana said that the drinks were faked in the name of Intercontinental Distillers Ltd. and Grand Oak Ltd.
According to him, the brands are Seaman’s Schnapps, Chelsea Dry Gin, Squadron Dark Rum, Lords Dry Gin, Calypso, Bacchus, Eagle Majesty Aromatic Schnapps, Veleta Fruit Juice and Dark Sailor.
“A lot of traders in the market are faking ours products, using the genuine names, confusing the traders and consumers.
Entertainment: A Destined musicial Woman
Mrs. D.A Fashoyin, a member of the acclaimed singing
group, Good Women’s Choir, tells Entertainment Cafe the story of their
mega-hit, Odun Nlo S’opin, and explains why church titles are of little
importance
How do you feel about the enduring nature of Odun Nlo Sopin?
It’s been great. The fact that it has touched so many lives gives us great joy. More so, the demand for the song hasn’t stopped till date and I’ve lost count of the number of copies that we’ve sold.
You must have made a lot of money from the sales of the album.
It doesn’t work that way. The money from the albums belongs to the group and that’s what we use for movement here and there.
How do you feel about the enduring nature of Odun Nlo Sopin?
It’s been great. The fact that it has touched so many lives gives us great joy. More so, the demand for the song hasn’t stopped till date and I’ve lost count of the number of copies that we’ve sold.
You must have made a lot of money from the sales of the album.
It doesn’t work that way. The money from the albums belongs to the group and that’s what we use for movement here and there.
Entertainment: 8 Years Old Girl Wins Got Talent show
Amarachi Nyanne: winner of Nigeria Got Talent show
News: Fuel Scarcity, Why?
THE Managing Director of Matrix Energy Limited, Alhaji Abdulkabir
Aliu has stated that petroleum product scarcity would continue unless
the Federal government allows market forces to determine product prices.
He also appealed to the Federal Government to remove subsidy as it has no business getting involved in subsidy payment, just as he called on the government to properly investigate the subsidy scam and bring any dealer found culpable to book with immediate effect.
He also appealed to the Federal Government to remove subsidy as it has no business getting involved in subsidy payment, just as he called on the government to properly investigate the subsidy scam and bring any dealer found culpable to book with immediate effect.
News: In Yobe 3 Suspect Boko Haram Killed
A policeman and at least three suspected Boko Haram gunmen died
Monday following an early morning bombing and shooting raid on a police
formation in northeast Nigeria, a military spokesman said.
Suspected Boko Haram Islamists launched an attack with explosives and rifles on a regional police headquarters in the town of Potiskum in Yobe state around 2:00 am (0100 GMT), leading to a shootout with police and troops, Lieutenant Lazarus Eli said.
“The (military) was promptly alerted and reinforced the police in repelling the attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the police area command,” he told AFP.
Suspected Boko Haram Islamists launched an attack with explosives and rifles on a regional police headquarters in the town of Potiskum in Yobe state around 2:00 am (0100 GMT), leading to a shootout with police and troops, Lieutenant Lazarus Eli said.
“The (military) was promptly alerted and reinforced the police in repelling the attack by Boko Haram terrorists on the police area command,” he told AFP.
News: 5 Houses Swallowed By Gully Erosion As 2 Feared Dead
TWO persons were feared dead and no fewer than five houses swallowed
by gully erosion ravaging four communities in Ekwusigo Local Government
Area of Anambra State.
Mr. Ignatius Igwemadu from Urumabiam, Egbema Ozubulu in Ekwusigo and his brother allegedly died when their bungalow fell into the gully erosion, which was first noticed in the village about five years ago.
Other houses swallowed by the erosion were at Egbema and Uamuokpanilo in Ozubulu, as well as in Ibollo Oraifite.
Mr. Ignatius Igwemadu from Urumabiam, Egbema Ozubulu in Ekwusigo and his brother allegedly died when their bungalow fell into the gully erosion, which was first noticed in the village about five years ago.
Other houses swallowed by the erosion were at Egbema and Uamuokpanilo in Ozubulu, as well as in Ibollo Oraifite.
News: Do Not Privatise Prisons, Decentralise Them
A NOVEL controversy has joined the queue in the public arena: the
Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) intends to invite the private sector
to manage Nigerian prisons.
Abba Moro, the Hon Minister for the Interior, disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the African National Congress (ANC) ofSouth Africa in his office.
The same delegation had visited Bamanga Tukur, the National Chairman ofNigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who indicated the readiness of his Party to embrace the idea of turning the management of correctional facilities into a profit-making venture in Nigeria.
To many Nigerians the very notion of privatising prisons is shocking. It is yet another sign that our government these days is tired of governing.
They just want to be in power, award contracts, make big money and keep on being in power without the vision, sweat and sacrifices that true leadership entails.
I would have equally been shocked if I had not stumbled upon a feature in the New York Times during my recent trip to the US. It painted the picture of the private prisons system as a dominant part of American law enforcement and correction.
Abba Moro, the Hon Minister for the Interior, disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the African National Congress (ANC) ofSouth Africa in his office.
The same delegation had visited Bamanga Tukur, the National Chairman ofNigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who indicated the readiness of his Party to embrace the idea of turning the management of correctional facilities into a profit-making venture in Nigeria.
To many Nigerians the very notion of privatising prisons is shocking. It is yet another sign that our government these days is tired of governing.
They just want to be in power, award contracts, make big money and keep on being in power without the vision, sweat and sacrifices that true leadership entails.
I would have equally been shocked if I had not stumbled upon a feature in the New York Times during my recent trip to the US. It painted the picture of the private prisons system as a dominant part of American law enforcement and correction.
Sunday, 9 December 2012
News: 6 Died In Ibadan Road Crash
No fewer than six persons including a young lady were feared dead in
an auto crash in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, in the early hours of
Saturday.
According to an eye witness account, the victims just left a relaxation point at Ajeigbe area of Ibadan metropolis and were heading towards Mobil Filling Station when they met their death. We gathered that the driver of the Toyota Camry in which they were, was driving recklessly and, in the process, lost control and skidded off the road.
According to an eye witness account, the victims just left a relaxation point at Ajeigbe area of Ibadan metropolis and were heading towards Mobil Filling Station when they met their death. We gathered that the driver of the Toyota Camry in which they were, was driving recklessly and, in the process, lost control and skidded off the road.
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