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PHOTO: Nigerian Police Officers Arrested For Kidnapping

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 03:10 AM PST

When some of those being paid to protect you become criminals themselves. Three police officers and a man have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and abducting people. 

According to multiple reports, the policemen are identified as Aliyu, Sani, Belli and one civilian who was allegedly given them information about victims to kidnap in Kaduna state. 

The suspects were arrested by police operatives and have been taken into custody.


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I Used To Smoke, Sleep With Married Men Until I Met Jesus – Nollywood Actress

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 02:10 AM PST

Nollywood actress, Nichola Banna, took to her page to share about things she used to do before she met Christ and became a born again. Read her story...

Am sharing this testimony because I want to honour the one behind the transformation in my life. I have always been a God fearing girl, my relationship with the Holy Spirit is one that gets stronger by the day. Am grateful for being connected to a great man of God David Ibiyeomie whom through his teachings and books have brought me closer to God.

There's a difference between having a relationship with the Holy Spirit and being religious. Am glad I can boldly say I belong to Jesus Christ because I really fear and try my best to obey all I see in His word with the Help of my Sweet Holy Spirit. Before now I was just that young girl that wanted everything some girls thought are the priorities in life.

So back then I dated married men whom will end up loving me so much and doing all I asked, thereby spending less time with their wives. Back then it felt good to be loved and taken care by someone's husband and it seemed normal.

But as God may have it i became born again. Attended WOLBI (WORD OF LIFE BIBLE SCHOOL) in Salvation Ministries. I encountered light and stopped everything that has to do with married men and all they had to offer despite the pressure. I became content with what I have and trust me God didn't lie when He said that He will provide everything I needed if I seek Him first. Letting go of that completely doesn't make me a perfect girl because no one is perfect but it felt good to go into a covenant with God, and watch Him fulfill His own part.

The transformation didn't end there cause I still had other things I was doing that doesnt glorify God. I use to smoke and mastubate a lot and that made me have less friends and because I didn't want the dirty habits known publicly. Though After WOLBI I stopped smoking and mastubating for a while, after some time ,i backslided and became worst with the habits. I smoke all the time coupled with the challenges i was going through then. In the midst of this I still loved God,kept praying and asking for mercy especially after each action. Am grateful to God because I know He has healed me completely and this is the proof that am free from that demonic influence because ...

I kept praying and asking for mercy especially after each act. Am grateful to God because I know He has healed me completely and this is the proof that am free from that demonic influence because it was a big battle for me to testify openly. I practiced this secretly because I didn't want my sister to know about it and especially the public,I didn't want to mislead my fans because everyone's grace differs.

Please this is to encourage you, nomatter what you are doing don't let go of God's hands,keep striving to be better. Again for the ones that still date married men cause of money, please stop because the consequences are generational. Same money you will get if you work hard and be content. I wish I can explain better than this but am not a pastor, am just a young girl that has surrendered totally to the Lordship of our Lord Jesus Christ. And for those struggling to stop any habit, don't be too hard on yourself. Just keep asking the Holy Spirit for help. One day you will testify like me. My testimony isn't here for you to judge me or unfriend me because the truth is bitter. I am not judging anyone as well. I believe there's hope for everyone.

If I can be better trust me you can be as well. Heaven is real, God is real. Am glad I belong to Jesus Christ and He doesn't judge me. He is your father. Go to Him however you are,He won't let you down. Please instead of castigating me,take the lesson and keep praying for every one out there. We all are in a battle field. God bless you all. #JesusisLord #mytestimony #notasaintoo #nwachinemere


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Police reveal how they arrested 2 over Shell staff’s murder using forensic science | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 02:07 AM PST

Police have recorded a breakthrough in the investigation on the murder of a staff of Shell, Mr. Cletus Onyekwele, at his office in Port Harcourt, with the arrest of one of the suspected killers, using forensic science.

The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Mr. Zaki Ahmed, who disclosed this, weekend, in Port Harcourt, said the Police relied on DNA samples and pieces of other evidence to arrest one of the alleged killers, one Nwankwor, who worked in the same Shell premises with the deceased.
Continuing, the Police chief said the alleged murderer led the Police to arrest his alleged accomplice, adding that the two were assisting the Police with further investigations on the issue.

Ahmed explained that the Police took samples of evidence found at the scene of the murder, adding that about 50 suspects were invited for questioning. He said the samples taken were later sent for analysis, adding that some of them matched the DNA of the prime suspect, who later confessed to the crime during interrogation.
His words:
"Investigation into the case commenced in earnest with the main focus on the use of forensic science. Consequently, DNA samples, pieces of physical evidence and eyewitnesses' accounts were deployed in tackling this case. "In the course of our investigation, we invited 50 suspects, made up of contract and security staff of SPDC, for questioning. "They were unconditionally released on bail after recording their statements and obtaining relevant forensic exhibits, which were later processed and forwarded to the appropriate laboratories for analysis and report. "After three months of submitting the forensic exhibits, a match was found, identified as that of Nwankor, aged 40, a staff of a sub-contracting firm with SPDC. "After being confronted with overwhelming evidence, he broke down in tears and confessed to have carried out the acts that led to the death of Cletus Onyekwere. "His confession led to the arrest of the second suspect, Francis, aged 37, who is currently helping us in our investigations."

Vanguard 

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Kylie Jenner goes to extreme lengths to conceal her 'baby bump' as fan claim she's having twins | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 01:52 AM PST

Kylie has posed for a number of snaps for her brand, Kylie Cosmetics but has cropped out everything except her face for the new snaps.Posing both on her own Instagram and her brand's feed, Kylie has showcased her new products - and nothing else.



And the snap shows barley half of her face - with a few whisps of hair crossing over her cheeks.

Another shot - on her brand's Instagram - again just shows the reality star's face, while another still showed just her eye.
Some fans continued to speculate on her current condition - with one  predicting she is pregnant with twins, writing: "She can hide her belly but she can't hide her face this girl is pregnant with twins".Mirror reports.

Another suggested the images showed a change in Kylie's face - confirming she is pregnant: "Omg y'all can see this girl pregno her face never used to be like this."


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Ifeanyi Ubah Celebrates Obiano Victory With A Party

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 01:50 AM PST

Businessman Ifeanyi Ubah joins APGA faithfuls to celebrate the victory of Willie Obiano. He recently joined the party after issues with the PDP, his former party.





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I should have let them rot in jail-Trump slams shoplifting basketballer’s father | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 01:22 AM PST

President Donald Trump on Sunday shot back at Lavar Ball, the father of one of the UCLA basketball players arrested in China, for belittling the President's role in the students' release.
"Now that the three basketball players are out of China and saved from years in jail, LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo, is unaccepting of what I did for his son and that shoplifting is no big deal," Trump tweeted. "I should have left them in jail!"
 Later Sunday evening, the President tweeted again, saying,

"Shoplifting is a very big deal in China, as it should be (5-10 years in jail), but not to father LaVar. Should have gotten his son out during my next trip to China instead. China told them why they were released. Very ungrateful!"
However Ball suggested the President had little to do with the matter.
"Who?" Ball told ESPN when asked about Trump's role in the situation. "What was he over there for? Don't tell me nothing. Everybody wants to make it seem like he helped me out."
 LiAngelo Ball, along with two other players, Cody Riley and Jalen Hill, were arrested last week on suspicion of stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store while their team was in the Chinese city of Hangzhou. Trump had said he personally asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to intervene in the case.
On Wednesday, Trump issued a call for gratitude from the players.
"Do you think the three UCLA Basketball Players will say thank you President Trump? They were headed for 10 years in jail!" he tweeted.
The President received the thanks of the players at a news conference later that day, where they also apologized for their behavior. Trump later issued a follow-up message to the students on Thursday, wishing them a "great life."

CNN

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Goodluck Jonathan Celebrates His 60th Birthday Today

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 01:15 AM PST

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (born 20 November 1957) is a former President of Nigeria, having served from 2010 to 2015. He served as Vice-President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010 and as Governor of Bayelsa State from 2005 to 2007.

He contested and lost the 2015 presidential election, upon which he conceded defeat and became the first sitting Nigerian president to do so. Jonathan's term as President of Nigeria ended on 29 May 2015, with Muhammadu Buhari becoming the new president.

Early life and education 
Jonathan was born in what is now Bayelsa State to a family of canoe makers. Jonathan holds a B.Sc. degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours. He holds an M.Sc. degree in Hydrobiology and Fisheries biology, and a PhD degree in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt. Before he entered politics in 1998, he worked as an education inspector, lecturer, and environmental-protection officer.

Personal life 
Jonathan and his wife Patience have two children. He is a Christian, and he comes from the Ijaw ethnic group.

In 2007, President Jonathan declared his assets worth a total of ₦ 295,304,420 Naira ($1,845,652 USD). However, on 9 October 2014, the richestlifestyle.com website ranked Mr Jonathan sixth on its list, claiming his net worth was about $100m (£62m). He threatened to sue the website, claiming it "was an attempt to portray him as corrupt." The page was removed, but was then published by another website which estimated Jonathan's net wealth at $10 million.

Deputy Governor of Bayelsa On 29 May 1999, Jonathan was sworn in as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa alongside Diepreye Alamieyeseigha who named in as the governor of the state on the platform of PDP. Jonathan served as Deputy Governor until December 2005.

Governor of Bayelsa 
On 9 December 2005, Jonathan, who was Deputy Governor at the time, was sworn in as Governor of Bayelsa State upon the impeachment of the current Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the United Kingdom. In September 2006, Jonathan was marred by reports released by Wikileaks claiming his wife was indicted for money-laundering by Nigeria's anti-crime agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The report proved to be false. The head of the EFCC stated that "Mrs. Jonathan was not in any way involved in any case of money laundering investigated by the EFCC".

Vice-presidency As Vice-President, Jonathan took a very low profile. While recognising the constitutional limits of the Vice-President's office, he participated in cabinet meetings and, by statute, was a member of the National Security Council, the National Defence Council, the Federal Executive Council, and was the Chairman of National Economic Council.

Vice-President Jonathan was instrumental in negotiating an agreement with many of the major militant groups in the Niger Delta, who were mostly his fellow Ijaws, to lay down their weapons and stop fighting as part of a government amnesty.

Acting president On 9 February 2010, a motion from the Nigerian Senate invested Goodluck Jonathan as acting President of the Federation because President Yar'Adua went to Saudi Arabia in November 2009 for medical treatment.[18] On 10 February 2010, during his first day as acting president, Jonathan announced a minor cabinet reshuffle. Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, who was the Labour Minister, was named Minister of Justice, to replace Mr Mike Aondoakaa. Aondoakaa was named as the Minister of Special Duties, and his counterpart Ibrahim Kazaure was named Minister of Labour.

Acting President Jonathan also promised to continue implementing the Seven-point agenda policy framework of President Umaru Musa Yar'adua.

Order of succession President Jonathan posing with other world leaders at the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit. (second row, second from the left behind Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva)

In accordance with the order of succession in the Nigerian constitution following President Umaru Yar'Adua's death on 5 May 2010, Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 6 May 2010, becoming Nigeria's 14th Head of State. He cited anti-corruption, power and electoral reforms as focuses of his administration. He stated that he came to office under "very sad and unusual circumstances".

On 18 May 2010, the National Assembly approved Jonathan's nomination of former Kaduna State governor, Namadi Sambo, for the position of Vice-President.

2011 presidential campaign and elections 
On 15 September 2010, Jonathan announced on Facebook that he had decided to run for public office on his own for the first time, in the race for the presidency of Nigeria in 2011.

In the contest for the Peoples Democratic Party nomination, Goodluck Jonathan was up against the former vice-president Atiku Abubakar and Mrs. Sarah Jubril. On 13 January 2011 the primary election results were announced in Eagle Square, Abuja. Jonathan was declared winner with a victory in two-thirds of the states of the Federation counted.

For the general election in 2011, Jonathan and Vice-President Sambo attended political events and travelled the country to campaign for the nation's highest office. Jonathan won the general election against General Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate Pastor Tunde Bakare with 59% of the votes. On 18 April, Jonathan was declared the winner of the election.
Major initiatives

Roadmap for Power Sector Reform 
On 2 August 2010, Jonathan launched his 'Roadmap for Power Sector Reform'. Its primary goal was to achieve stable electricity supply in Nigeria.

Historically, the Nigerian Power Sector has been plagued by blackouts. Economists estimate that power outages have cost Nigeria, Africa's biggest economy, billions of dollars in imported diesel for generators and lost output. In a study conducted by the World Bank, a lack of access to financing and electricity were cited as Nigeria's main obstacles to development, surpassing corruption. President Jonathan has overseen the privatisation of Nigeria's power sector with the end goal being the establishment of an efficient and reliable power supply infrastructure for the Nigerian population. The Power Holding Company of Nigeria, which acted as the nation's electricity provider, has been broken up into 15 firms, with Nigeria handing over control of state electricity assets to 15 private bidding companies. The Nigerian government contracted for the services of CPCS Transcom Limited, a Canada-based consulting firm specialising in transportation and energy infrastructure projects, to act as the transaction adviser for the handover of state electricity assets.

Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria 
On 11 October 2011, President Jonathan launched the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) Initiative which he stated would be an innovative business plan competition that harnesses the creative energies of young people between the ages of 18 and 35. The YOUWIN Initiative is expected to create between 40,000 and 50,000 sustainable jobs by 2014.

Lead poisoning incident 
In January 2013, Jonathan reportedly promised $4 million to assist in cleaning up villages that have been affected by a lead poisoning incident. Over 400 children have died and Human Rights Watch said that releasing the funds "could be lifesaving for countless children."
Transformation Agenda

In 2011, President Jonathan launched the Transformation Agenda. The Agenda is based on a summary of how the Federal Government hopes to deliver projects, programmes, and key priority policies from 2011 to 2015, coordinated by the National Planning Commission (NPC).

On 11 September 2013, President Jonathan sacked the creator and coordinator of the Transformation Agenda, Shamsudeen Usman, the Minister of National Planning, along with eight other cabinet ministers amid a rift in the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Foreign policy 
According to President Jonathan, Nigeria's foreign policy was reviewed to reflect a "citizen-focused" approach, designed to "accord this vision of defending the dignity of humanity the highest priority" and connect foreign policy to domestic policy, while placing a greater emphasis on economic diplomacy.

2015 presidential campaign and elections 
On 31 March 2015, Jonathan conceded the election to challenger Muhammadu Buhari, who was sworn in to succeed him on 29 May 2015. Jonathan said in a statement he issued on 31 March 2015 that "Nobody's ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian."


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Nigeria ranked 35th in governance | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:57 AM PST

Nigeria has emerged  35th out of 54 African countries in overall governance ranking, according to a report  released today in Dakar,  Senegal by The Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Although the 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), says Nigeria has shown significant improvement in governance in the last five years, it scores Nigeria  48.1  out of a possible 100.0, a score lower than the African average  of 50.8 and  the West African regional average of  53.8.


The 35th ranking is only a notch better than   36th position Nigeria held last year, despite improvements in some areas of governance.

Nigeria achieves its highest category score in Participation & Human Rights (52.5), and its lowest category score in Sustainable Economic Opportunity (42.3).

Nigeria achieves its highest sub-category score in Rule of Law (63.1), and its lowest sub-category score in Accountability (32.7).

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Photo: UniAbuja Staff School teacher relocates to bush on hunger strike | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:57 AM PST

A teacher with the University of Abuja Secondary School, Mr. Solo Anuli Obiagwu, was on hunger strike for five days over the plight of staff school teachers in the university.

Obiagwu, who claimed he was being owed for 11 months by the university, said teachers in the staff school have been subjected to serious emotional trauma so he protested "victimisation of secondary school teachers at the University of Abuja Secondary School."



According to Vanguard,Obiagwu, who claimed he was being owed for 11 months by the university, said teachers in the staff school have been subjected to serious emotional trauma so he protested "victimisation of secondary school teachers at the University of Abuja Secondary School."

 Also on the list of reasons are "impunity and insensitivity, emotional stabbing of teachers and students, silencing of unions and attempt by UniAbuja management to cripple me—11 months without salary."

The teacher, who sat in a bush within the duration of the exercise, refused to talk to anybody as he placed a board by his side, listing reasons for his action. According to him, the hunger strike, 6a.m. to 4p.m. daily, began on November 13 and ended November 17.


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Ashanti slammed by club owner after she called out fans for throwing money on her like a stripper | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:57 AM PST

Paris Hilton claims she and Britney Spears invented selfies(See proof) | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:57 AM PST

Millionaire heiress,Paris Hilton shared these selfies taken 11 years ago with pop princess, Britney Spears ,crediting them with inventing the selfies.

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See this lovely photo of Toolz and Tunde with new couple Banky W and Adesua | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:27 AM PST

Best-friends,Banky W and Tunder Demuren pictured with their wives, Adesua Etomi and Toolz Oniru yesterday.

Lovely couples!

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Notorious cult leader Charles Manson dead at 83 | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 20 Nov 2017 12:27 AM PST

Charles Manson, the demented cult leader who ordered seven people killed in August 1969 as part of a sadistic plot to start an apocalyptic race war, died Sunday night in California, according to a prison official.

He was 83. The cause of death was listed as natural causes.



Manson, who was surrounded by five uniformed cops, died at 8:13 p.m. local time.

Manson, one of the most notorious criminals in American history, was serving several life sentences at Corcoran State Prison when he fell ill. He was moved to the hospital for treatment.

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Alex Ekweme dies in London clinic | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:52 PM PST

Ailing second republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme died in a London clinic. He passed on late Sunday night after he battled with what the family said was a chest infection.

Confirming his death in a statement early Monday morning, Ekwueme's younger brother and traditional ruler of Oko community in Anambra state, HRH, Prof. Laz Ekwueme said in a statement

"The Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme GCON. "The sad event occurred at The London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday 19th November 2017." 

Ekwueme became the Vice President in 1979 with Alhaji Shehu Shagari as Oresident in Nigeria second republic.


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Stunning photos from Oge Okoye's 36th birthday dinner | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:52 PM PST



 Actress and mother of two,Oge Okoye turned 36 last week.However, she celebrated it with friends last night...
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Faces of Wife who Stabbed Ex-PDP Chairman's Son to Death

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:45 PM PST

The police are probing the stabbing to death of Bilyamin Muhammed Bello by his wife, Maryam, in the city of Abuja. She stabbed him allegedly due to a text message.

Bilyamin is a son of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time minister, Dr. Haliru Bello.

His wife, who is the suspect, is a daughter of former Aso Savings boss, Hajia Maimuna Aliyu, who was recently nominated into the board of the ICPC.

The couple before the weekend tragic incident had a one-year old daughter.

"The FCT Police Command has commenced investigation into the matter.

"The case has been transferred to the Homicide Section for discreet investigation," spokesman Anjuguri Manzah stated in a text message last night.

The suspect is being detained by the police while the deceased was buried yesterday after the Janazarprayer at the Central Mosque in Abuja.

Maryam was taken to her residence by homicide detectives for a search, fingerprints and forensic investigation.

She was saved from being mobbed by angry siblings and relatives of the deceased husband.

Clinging to her seven-month old baby girl, Maryam, who looked remorseful, burst into tears after being led into the flat where she allegedly killed her husband.

According to sources, the jealous wife was uncomfortable with the text messages her late husband had been receiving from some women.

It was gathered that a particular message from a banker made the wife to attack her husband.

The source added: "They were at home when the wife became berserk over some text messages, including one allegedly suspected to be from a female banker.

"After engaging in a shouting match, the wife was embroiled in fighting with her husband before heading to the kitchen where she picked a knife to stab Bilyamin three times, including on his private parts.

"Drenched with blood, Bilyamin fought hard by crawling out of the couple's flat to ask for help from neighbours.

"Upon hearing his distress call, neighbours, who had heard the exchange of words and banging of doors at the flat, ferried Bilyamin to a hospital.

"Unfortunately, the husband died in the hospital. The incident was reported to the police and Maryam was arrested by homicide detectives."

Maryam is a graduate with two degrees from British university.

In a Whatsapp message yesterday afternoon, her mother Hajia Aliyu expressed shock and feeling of loss over the sad development.

"It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of Allah that I announce the death of my son in-law, Bilyamin Bello Haliru, which sad event took place in the early hours of today.

"Prayers will be held at the Central Mosque...

"May Allah grant his soul Aljannah Firdaus as his permanent place of abode," the grieving mother in-law stated.

There had been whispers of a rocky relationship in a marriage meant to bring two prominent families together but allegations of infidelity and plans to marry another wife might have caused the insecurity in Bilyamin's Maitama home.

The patriarch of the family, Bello, is said to be away in the United States for medical attention.


"We were all sad, it was just too heavy for us to break the news to our father," a family source added.


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Gov. Obiano Reacts To Ekwueme’s Death, says "It's Painful"

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:45 PM PST

Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has confirmed the death of a former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, describing it as painful.

Speaking on the phone with Punch in Awka, through his media aide, James Eze, the Governor said the state would miss the wise counsel of the sage.

Dr. Ekwueme died on Sunday in a London hospital.

A statement issued by his brother and the traditional ruler of Oko, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, said that he died in a London clinic on Sunday, November 19.

The statement read, "Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON.

"The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday 19th November 2017."


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Woman Arrested, Arraigned For Alleged N7million Fraud

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:45 PM PST

The police in Oyo state have sued a 37yrs old woman, Oyeranti Martins, at an Iyaganku Magistrates' Court, Ibadan for allegedly obtaining N7million under false pretence.

Martins, of Plot 6, Afolabi Femi Street, All Saint Road, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, is facing a five-count charge on obtaining money under false pretence.

The prosecutor, Salewa Ahmed, said the accused committed the offences between 2014 and 2015.

He said: "Martins fraudulently collected N6 million from Osubu Adenike on the pretext of selling shares of First City Monument Bank to her.

"She also fraudulently collected N1million from Florence Oluwawemida on the pretext of selling shares to her, knowing same to be false."

Ahmed said the accused converted the N7million collected from the complainants to her use.

The accused pleaded not guilty.

The Magistrate, Mrs. M.A. Amole-Ajimoti, granted the accused bail at N500,000 with two sureties.

She said one of the sureties must be a relation of the accused and adjourned the case till December 22.


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Lagos To Get 24/7 Power Supply In 2018 – Ambode

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 11:20 PM PST

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said plans are at advanced stages to generate constant electricity for residents of the state in 2018.

He noted that the state had already devised strategies to short-circuit power generation, transmission and distribution to ensure there was "24/7 power supply to residents."

Ambode spoke at a recent interactive session with members of the business community and informal sector, a statement by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Habib Haruna, said on Sunday.

"Presently, we have less than 1,000MW in Lagos and the fundamental issues remain with generation, transmission and distribution. Transmission is still owned primarily by the Federal Government. But in Lagos State, we have become creative and we have done Independent Power Project through which we were able to generate 47.5MW which was distributed short-circuiting transmission.

"So, if it works, does it look like a template we can now use to get power freedom or what we call power security? If we say we are the fifth largest economy in Africa and we are not in control of how power is generated in an economy that wants to move from fifth to third, then something is wrong.

"So, what we are saying is, let's find a way to short-circuit them within the ambit of the law," the governor was quoted as saying.

Ambode noted that the state government was also talking with electricity distribution companies operating in the state to supply 24/7 power to residents at a higher tariff, subject to agreement of all stakeholders, while government would be the guarantor of the people.


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Alex Ekwueme Dies In London Hospital

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:55 PM PST

Nigeria's second Republic vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, is dead. The elder statesman's death was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ekwueme family of Oko, Anambra State, on Monday.

The statement, signed by his brother, and the traditional ruler of Oko, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, explained that he passed on around 10:00 pm on Sunday, in a London hospital.

The statement read...
"Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON.

"The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10:00 pm on Sunday, 19th November, 2017."

It would be recalled that Ekwueme was hospitalised in Memfys Neurosurgery Hospital, Enugu, for about two weeks before he was flown abroad for medical treatment on November 12.

The elder statesman was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at his residence in the Independence Layout area of Enugu on October 28.

It was learnt that the elder statesman was in a coma at the time he was admitted to the hospital.
Ekwueme, who celebrated his 85th birthday on October 10, reportedly suffered from a chest infection, according to his family members.

Life and times. May his soul rest in peace!


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See what this lady wore to Banky W and Adesua's wedding | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:42 PM PST

This pretty lady's outfit to Banky W's wedding has tongues wagging as many feel it is inappropriate for a wedding.Agree?

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6 Simple But Life Changing Money Habits

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:30 PM PST

We've all heard it many times: It's not how much you earn but how you spend what you earn that counts. Or how about this formula for financial success: Spend less than you make and do it over a long period of time.

So why are such simple principles so hard to live by? Why are they easier said than done?

The apostle Paul was very familiar with the struggles we face today as we attempt to wisely manage the resources God entrusts to us. Listen to Paul's words from the book of Romans: "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate" (>Romans 7:15).

Do you feel the same way when it comes to making financial decisions? Are you struggling with regrets, as you look back at mistakes and bad financial choices you have made? If so, don't despair—there really is hope at the end of the tunnel.

Acquiring sound financial behavior is a journey, and you can begin by changing one thing, one habit at a time.

Rome wasn't built in a day, and making smart financial decisions, and seeing the results of those decisions, won't happen overnight either.

So what are some simple changes you can make that will have a big impact on not only your pocket book but also on you as an individual?
  • Recognize that all you have is really…well…not yours. You are a manager of God's resources. 1 Chronicles 29:11 tells us "Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord…"
  • Understand that God expects you to manage His resources wisely. As you are faithful with little, He'll entrust you with more…as He deems appropriate. 1 Chronicles 29:12 tells us that wealth comes from Him, and Him alone.
  • Find out where the money is going every month. Track ALL of your spending for 30 to 60 days. It will be a very telling exercise. After all, you can't get to where you want to be if you don't know where you are right now. Proverbs 27:23 tells us, "Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds…" 
  • Make a PLAN. This is where you or you and your spouse sit down and decide how every dollar will be spent each month. You can use a simple Excel spreadsheet and list all of the "categories" you spend money on monthly (home, utilities, food, debt, and so forth). If you enjoy technology, the Mvelopes® budgeting system is a great free tool to help you make a plan and stick with it.
  • STOP using credit. Make a deal with yourself to wait 30 days before purchasing items that would require using debt. For some this may be a hard habit to break. It will require doing without, saying NO, and learning to be content. I promise you, the payoff is well worth it!
  • SAVE. SAVE. SAVE. There is really no way around it. If you want to break the debt cycle, you have to learn how to be a saver. If you don't, then any emergency or unexpected life event will drive you deeper into debt. So make a commitment to set aside even as little as $30 to $50 a month. "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has" (Proverbs 21:20).
Often we keep going in the wrong direction because we simply don't know what that first step in the right direction is. The financial problems may seem so overwhelming, and you may be looking for complicated solutions to solve your complicated problems.

Stop looking. Start trusting that God's simple, ancient wisdom is the solution. So here it is again, in six simple steps:

Recognize that He is the owner.
Accept your responsibility as a manager.
Track ALL of your spending.
Make a plan.
Stop using credit – apply the 30-day rule for purchases.
Become a saver.

[written by Megan Pacheco


culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog

Snake charmer loses son to snake bite | Mr Olumide's Blog

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 10:12 PM PST

A 40-year-old native doctor and snake charmer, Isah Saidu, has been remanded in Katsina Prison, for allegedly causing the death of his 15-year-old son, Kamala Isah, through snakebite.

The incident reportedly occurred on November 5, 2017 at Kuringata Village, Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Saidu was said to have allowed the boy to play with a snake.


The police, in the charge filed against Saidu before a Katsina State Senior Magistrate's Court, said the father 'indulged' his boy by permitting him to hold a snake which bit him, resulting in his death,PUNCH reports.

The boy was said to have died at Malumfashi General Hospital where he was rushed to for treatment after being bitten by a snake.

Saidu is facing one count of culpable homicide contrary to Section 222(7) of the Penal Code Law.

culled from MPNB Mr Olumide's Blog

Former PDP Chairman’s Son "Stabbed to Death" By His Wife

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 09:55 PM PST

Tragedy has hit the home of a top politician. Muhammed Bello, son of a former PDP chairman, Haliru Bello, was on Saturday night, allegedly, stabbed to death by his wife.

The wife, Maryam Sanda, is daughter of embattled former Aso Savings boss, Hajia Maimuna Aliyu.

The attack, according to report, resulted from an allegation of infidelity against him by his wife after she saw a text message on his phone.

Both families are said to be in shock over the the wife's alleged action.


culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog

Lagos Bus Conductors to wear uniforms from Jan.1, 2018

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 09:55 PM PST

The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) says that its members in Lagos will start wearing uniforms from January 1, 2018, for security and effective service delivery.

Isreal Adeshola, National President of the association, disclosed this in a chat with NAN in Lagos.

Adeshola said the operational uniform would bring sanity to the service in the state and the country.

According to him, the association has started training its members in Lagos State and educating them on the job procedures and attitudinal change while on duty.

"The association has been able to train a reasonable number of conductors on behavioural change.

"We started the registrations and training at Lagos State Drivers Institute for attitudinal and change in orientation of the members toward passengers and traffic rules.

"By Jan.1, 2018, all our registered members will be in their operational uniforms for proper identification and effective service delivery," he said.

The president explained that part of the reasons for training its members was to ensure adequate security of passengers and good customer relationship with the people they relate with.

He said that putting on uniforms with identification numbers would ensure accountability and brought sense of responsibility among the members.

Adeshola said that the association was working towards eradicating the menace of using under-age as bus conductors across the country.

He announced that persons from 18 years and above were qualified to join the association.

The president added that any minor found operating as a bus conductor should be arrested.

"We are coming out to tell Lagos residents that bus conducting is a respected profession like in other western countries where they are respected because they offered humanitarian services.

"In Nigeria, people see them as nobody which is not supposed to be so," he said.

NAN reports that Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transport had said that the introduction of uniforms for bus conductors would ensure safety and bring more development to the nation's transport sector.

Amaechi spoke at the inauguration of the official uniforms for members of the Bus Conductor Association of Nigeria (BCAN), Lagos State chapter, on Thursday August 2, at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos.

"You have to change the perception of the people; you have to create a positive impression about yourself and make yourself accessible," he said.


culled from Olu famous Mr Olumide's Blog

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