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  • Man lynched for allegedly consuming human faeces

    A mob has lynched an unknown man, believed to be in his 30s, at Odo Ado area in Ado Ekiti, the state capital for allegedly consuming human faeces.

    The suspect was paraded at different parts of the state capital, including Okeyinmi, Matthew Street, Ijigbo and others before taking him to Odo Ado, where he was lynched.

    A source, who confided in our reporter, claimed that the man was killed allegedly for consuming faeces.

    When the journalist got to the scene of the incident, the victim had been partly burnt, lying dead on the street in a part of Odo Ado called Red Roof Junction.

    Residents claimed the man had earlier been paraded in parts of the state capital, including the palace of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, to report the incident.

    The Nation gathered that the man was sighted by an unidentified elderly woman, who raised the alarm which prompted youths of the area to arrest him.

    They stripped him naked and while beating him, the sources added, the victim sought help by mentioning some clergymen he claimed to know in the town.

    The mob had followed him to a white garment church at the Odo Ado area but when they couldn’t get the clergyman the victim had named at home, he allegedly took to his heels but the pursuing mob caught up with him at the Red Roof Junction.

    The mob pulled down the roof of the church and destroyed its property, including all they found at an adjoining room neighbours had described as “the church office.”

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    None of the witnesses at the neighbourhood could identify the victim.

    The witnesses at the Red Roof had dispersed when newsmen arrived at the area, refusing to speak and claiming they could be victims of police raid when the security agents arrive to investigate the incident.

    All the witnesses could give as reason for the killing was “they said he as gathering faeces into a bag at Matthew area, and they said it was an elderly woman that spotted him and raised the alarm.”

    The witnesses further claimed that the man was stabbed with broken bottle but it didn’t enter but later lynched on the suspicion that he was a member of a ritual gang.

    The Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State police command, Mr. Caleb Ikechukwu, could not be reached for comments as his mobile was switched off.

  • Atiku’s visit to U.S. an attempt to score cheap political point -APC UK

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter, says Abubakar Atiku’s visit to the United States would not change Nigerians perception about him.

    Mr Ade Omole, Leader, APC UK chapter stated this while reacting to the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja.

    Atiku’s visit to the U.S was the first in 12 years, following an alleged corruption case.

    Mr Paul Ibe, his media adviser, in a statement said Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, left Nigeria on Thursday for the U.S.

    He was accompanied by the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation and President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki.

    Ibe claimed that Atiku in the course of his trip would hold meetings with U.S officials, the business community and the Nigerian community.

    But Omole faulted the claim, describing the visit as a kangaroo trip meant to score cheap political gain, adding that Nigerians are wise enough to read between the lines and could not be hoodwinked by such untoward arrangement.

    “Abubakar Atiku certainly has reasons for not visiting the U.S in the past years, especially because of corruption allegation against him,” he said.

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    He recalled that records at the U.S congress had it that Atiku engaged in money laundering through his wife who was resident in the country.

    Omole maintained that Atiku’s entry into the U.S. is a mockery of President Bush’s Presidential Proclamation 7750 which affirmed denial of entry VISA to foreign officials involved in corrupt practices by the congress.

    He, however, said that Atiku’s visit to America would not absolve him of the corruption allegation which had been hanging on him.

    Omole stressed that he does not object to Atiku or any Nigerian gaining entry into the U.S., especially when he meets the entry VISA requirements.

    He, however, maintained that the visit of the former Vice President, more or less made a mockery of him and the PDP.

    “Whether he visits U.S., or outer space, it doesn’t change anything in Nigeria, the electorate have already made up their minds to re-elect President Buhari for a second term come Feb. 16,” Omole said.

    He added that the questionable character of an individual no matter how highly placed he may be, does not evaporate by a mere visit to America.

    Omole said an individual with questionable character remains so no matter where he visited at any given time, especially if such visit is to score political point.

    He noted that while Atiku is busy trying to prove himself clean from corruption allegations with his U.S visit, Buhari is busy campaigning to Nigerians on why he should be re-elected.

    He added that the APC had continued to use its scorecard and achievements in all sectors to campaign to Nigerians on why Buhari deserves a second term in office to consolidate on his achievements.

  • Times Multimedia, CNN partner for news, entertainment

    times Multimedia, a media, digital publishing and technology company, is partnering the Cable News Network (CNN) to create a premium news and entertainment platform – Folio.ng.

    This exclusive affiliation will bring global expertise in content creation and digital publishing to Nigeria with localised context, working with an experienced on-ground team and a network of the country’s top business and creative talents.

    The platform, expected to be launched by early 2019, will reach the residents of Nigeria, as well as millions of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

    Cataloguing and showcasing the best of Nigeria and its people, the core team will be headquartered in Lagos and supported by auxiliary news teams and content partners from all over Nigeria.

    The partnership with CNN, established by CNN International Commercial (CNNIC), will enable Folio to access and use CNN reporting and journalism from across the world.

    CNN will also provide a full suite of consultancy, training and expertise services in areas from content production and distribution to journalistic standards and practices as Folio prepares to launch.

    “By launching this CNN affiliated digital publishing platform in Nigeria, we plan to raise the bar for premium news production, quality editorial, immersive video content – thus helping change the narrative of Nigeria in the global context and offer engaging, credible, and in-depth news and  entertainment, current affairs, education, and other Africa-focused content verticals. In developing this exciting new venture, we are partnering with content creators, technology companies, creative professionals and media experts with great experience and backgrounds leading both local and global companies. Suffice to say, we believe this movement will inspire a new generation of editors, content creators and brands to leverage our current cultural equity on the world stage,” said Zubby Emodi, Managing Director of Times Multimedia.

    “An important part of CNN’s mission and strategy is to empower innovative news organisations around the world with the tools and capabilities to launch exciting new services,” said Roland Nikolaou, Senior Director, Content Sales & Partnerships, EMEA, CNNIC.

    “Folio epitomises the spirit and ambition that we look for, and we are excited to exclusively partner with Times Multimedia in its plans to bring a fresh source of news to Nigeria, its diaspora and the wider continent.”

  • Ekiti warns against indiscriminate dumping of refuse

    The Ekiti Government on Thursday warned the people of the state to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse to avoid sanctions.

    The General Manager, Ekiti State Waste Management Authority, Mr Femi
    Osasona, gave the warning while addressing newsmen in Ado Ekiti.

    Osasona complained about the way people littered the streets with refuse.

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    The general manager said that the state government was working conscientiously to clear the refuse and ensure that the people of the state lived in clean and hygienic environment.

    He said that henceforth, anyone caught dumping refuse indiscriminately would be arrested.

    Osasona urged the people of the state to support the administration by
    keeping their environment clean to prevent an outbreak of disease.

  • Court jails two restaurant bosses over girl’s allergy death

    A British court on Wednesday sentenced two restaurant bosses to prison after they were convicted of causing the death of a 15-year-old girl who suffered an extreme allergic reaction to traces of nuts in a takeaway meal.

    Manchester Crown Court convicted restaurant owner Mohammed Kuddus, 40, and takeaway manager Harun Rashid, 38, of “gross negligence manslaughter’’ in the death of Megan Lee.

    The court acknowledged that Megan suffered a fatal asthma attack caused by the allergic reaction in December 2016.

    It, therefore, sentenced Kuddus to two years and Rashid to three years in prison.

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    Karen Tonge of the Crown Prosecution Service said ahead of the sentencing that Lee died because the men had “failed to protect her as their customer.’’

    “Their manifest failures and complete disregard for the safety of customers was astonishing.

    “No appropriate systems or conditions were in place to protect Megan or any customer with a known allergy,’’ Tonge said.

    Another restaurant owner was sentenced to six years in prison in 2016 after the death of a 38-year-old man in a similar case in North-Eastern England.

  • Herbalist nabbed for defiling teenage patient

    A 51-year old herbalist identified as Francis Aju has been arrested for allegedly defiling a teenage patient that was brought to him for treatment.

    Francis was to treat the girl of alleged ailment suspected to be mental illness but the girl told her parents she was defiled.

    Speaking in a chat with newsmen when he was paraded, Francis who denied defiling the victim said the allegations was a ploy by the parents not to pay him the balance money he charged them to treat the girl.

    Francis said he was shocked when he was accused of defiling the girl after the father has agreed that her sanity has returned.

    He said he admitted to the allegations because of the severe punishment he was given.

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    His words, “I am 51 years old. I am an herbalist in Uromi. A man called Clement came and told me his daughter is having problems in her head. He brought the daughter and I gave her medicine. We settled for N80,000. He gave me half and promised to bring the balance.

    “He later came and said the daughter was getting better. I gave him another medicine. The next day, they came back and said their daughter claimed I raped her.

    “There was no time I was left alone with the girl. I only bath the girl the first day they brought her. I didn’t do anything with her. It was the father that is now accusing me. It was the beating I received from the police that made me to confess to the crime.”

    Meanwhile, about 88 persons suspected to be involved in various crimes such as cultism, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder and defilement were paraded by the Edo State Police Command.

    Police Commissioner, Babatunde Kokumo, said the suspects have made confessional statements and that they would soon be arraigned in court.

    He warned criminals to flee from the state.

    Items recovered included 22 assorted rifles and cut to size barrels, 77 Love cartridges and three vehicles.

  • Nigerian Navy hosts Prince of Wales in Lagos

    The Nigerian Navy hosted the Prince of Wales in Lagos on Wednesday in continuation of his three-day business and cultural tour of Nigeria.

    The News Agency of Nigeria  reports that the Prince of Wales, who arrived the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island at 1:46 p.m., was received by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas.

    After being ceremonially received by the Naval chief, The Prince of Wales was taken on a tour around Lagos waters on the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) EKULU.

    The prince was piped on-board by the Commanding Officer NNS EKULU, Commander Andrew Zidon.

    Speaking with journalists after the departure of the prince, Ibas said that the visit was an encouragement for the navy.

    “The Nigerian Navy is an offshoot of the Royal Navy and he is also here to see by himself the progress being made with the cooperative support the royal navy has been giving Nigeria,” he said.

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    NAN reports that Prince Charles and his entourage had earlier arrived Lagos aboard a B737 aircraft with registration number CS-TFY, which landed at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport at 12.08 p.m.

    He was received by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Idiat Adebule, officials of the United Kingdom Consulate and security chiefs.

    The prince’s three-day business and cultural tour of Nigeria is also to mark the 75th Anniversary of the British Council in Nigeria.

    Charles had arrived Nigeria on Tuesday alongside his wife, Camilla and were received by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja.

    The prince also met with notable traditional rulers as part of efforts to build peace in the Middle Belt and other parts of the country.

  • Buhari Mourns Sunny Odogwu

    President uhammadu Buhari has described the late Ide Ahaba of Asaba, Chief Sunny Odogwu as an accomplished business man and industrialist whose contribution to nation development serves as a source of inspiration to several Nigerians.

    In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said the President is pained by the exit of Chief Odogwu and commiserated with the Odogwu family on the death of Chief Sunny Odogwu.

    The President also extended his heartfelt condolences to the good people of Asaba and the Government of Delta State on the passage of their illustrious son and respected elder statesman.

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    The Presidenr sais he also joined the and the people of Delta State in honouring the memory of the versatile businessman, who remarkably contributed to the socio-economic development of his immediate community, state and the nation, drawing from his extensive experience as an accomplished industrialist, entrepreneur, publisher and philanthropist.

    The President affirmed that through his vast business networks, range of skills and perspectives, the late Chief Odogwu demonstrated deep understanding and commitment in empowering indigenous businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship and creating thousands of employment opportunities for Nigerians.

    He prayed the almighty God to comfort the family, friends and business associates of the deceased, and grant his soul eternal rest.

  • Gunmen kill father, abduct daughter in Katsina

    Unknown gunmen on Tuesday shot and killed one Alhaji Nasiru Maimasara before kidnapping his daughter at Gachi quarters in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

    Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria, that the incident occurred at about 2 a.m., on Tuesday.

    “When the gunmen invaded the area, they started shooting sporadically, while moving to the victims’ residence at Gachi quarters,” the source told our Reporter, pleading anonymity.

    “The bandits shot the victim when he attempted to run, and went away with his daughter.

    “The victim was later taken to Kankia General Hospital where he was confirmed dead,” the source said.

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    Meanwhile, Maimasara’s corpse has been buried, while the house was filled with sympathizers when a our Reporter  arrived there at noon.

    Mr Gambo Isa, spokesman of the Police Command in Katsina, who confirmed the incident, described it as unfortunate.

    Isa said that the command was making efforts to apprehend the bandits.

    “We have deployed personnel from the State Investigation Bureau (SIB), and Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad(FSARS) to track down the culprits,”.