Fans of Big Brother Naija housemates clashed on Saturday in Lagos.
The fans were campaigning for their favourite candidates at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.
Lmao clash of fans #bbnaija https://t.co/EVggeymDTA
— StarGirl (@Everett_CNA) September 21, 2019
A 30-year old man, Godstime Ogechi, who specialised in robbing prostitutes in Ugbiyoko, Egor local government area, has been arrested by men of the Edo State Police Command.
Ogechi is a one-man gang that uses a rod-like gun to rob call girls under the pretence of paying them to spend the night with him.
When he takes them to a dark street, he would bring out the rod and the girls thinking that it is a gun would give him their phones and money including the one he paid them.
Luck ran out of him when one of his victim ran away when they got to a dark street at Ugbiyoko area and when Ogechi went back to collect the money he paid her for the night, some girls recognised him which led to his arrest.
Speaking to newsmen when he was paraded at the police headquarters, Ogechi said he has lost count of the number of girls he has robbed.
According to him, “I don’t have any gang. I operate along Ekenwan road. I pick street girls at night and rob them. I will chat with them and tell them I want to take them for daybreak. When we get to a dark corner, I will bring out this thing like a gun and threaten them.
“They will give me their phones. I cannot remember the number of girls I have robbed. I was caught when one of the girls ran away after I have paid her. I went back to the spot I picked her from and demanded for my money. She raised alarm.”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated his conviction that Nigeria has great hopes towards development as its success is key to Africa’s development.
Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement in Abuja, said that the Vice President delivered the 8th Convocation Lecture of the Osun State University on Saturday in Osogbo.
Osinbajo spoke on the topic, “Six Decades of Chequered Nationhood: Nigeria Still Holds the Key to Africa’s Development”.
The Vice President told the audience that there was hope that Nigeria would achieve its potential.
“This country is bound to succeed; we will get there.
“Our founding fathers were all right, even though they had not even then seen Nigeria’s true potential Nigeria.
“And indeed as Nigeria grows, so does Africa,” he said.
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has lauded the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, for his benevolence towards evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the management of Air Peace, in collaboration with the Federal Government, evacuated 187 Nigerians from South Africa on Sept. 11.
They also evacuated another set of 320 that arrived Nigeria on Wednesday.
NUSA President, Adetola Olubajo, said in a statement that the gesture was an act of absolute humanity to nationhood displayed by Air Peace.
According to NUSA, the umbrella organisation of Nigerans in South Africa, the gesture came at a point when all hope seemed to have been lost in a far-away nation.
“It was great and humbling to hear Allen Onyema say he would do whatever it took to rescue the situation.
“He emphasized his disposition to make a difference in the society for national interest and for this, we say he is a rare breed in our generation,” N said
Olubajo also added that Onyema had constantly been a source of inspiration to people who appreciate philanthropic gestures.
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Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Saturday confirmed the passage of one of the prominent traditional rulers in the state, the Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti, Oba Ademola Ajakaiye, Oyinyosaiye Uyin II.
Fayemi, describing the monarch’s demise as a huge loss to the state, said that the state had lost a great and highly respected ruler.
Oba Ajakaiye, the 17th Oluyin, a lawyer and judge, before ascending the throne, was the pioneer Chief Judge of Ekiti.
He was also a former Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, (NJI), Abuja.
The governor said in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, that he received the news of the Oba’s passage from the royal family.
Fayemi, however, expressed his condolence to the late monarch’s family, the people of Iyin-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government area and the entire citizens of Ekiti.
The governor said that the state had lost one of its “most cerebral and colourful royal fathers, who combined brilliance with admirable traditional flamboyance”.
Fayemi, also described the late monarch as a successful lawyer and respected bencher during his years in the legal profession.
He said the late Oluyin was ever willing to avail the government his wise counsel on issues of development and social justice.
The governor said that the late monarch was committed to Christianity, and the rich cultural heritage of the ancient town, which was flourished under his leadership.
He said that Iyin-Ekiti witnessed unprecedented level of development, peace and prosperity during the reign of the late monarch.
The governor said that the late oba would be remembered as “one of the patriots, whose commitment led to the creation and successful take off of Ekiti in 1996”.
Fayemi recalled how the late monarch vacated his official residence as the Chief Judge of Ekiti for the Military Administrator of the newly created Ekiti, while he travelled to Ado-Ekiti daily from his personal residence in Iyin-Ekiti.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti, I commiserate with members of the immediate and extended families of the late monarch.
“I also condole the Oluyin-in- Council, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the entire people of Iyin-Ekiti, on the passage of our highly revered Kabiyesi, Oba Ademola Ajakaiye. Oyinyosaiye Uyin II.
“Kabiyesi, indeed fought a good fight, made his mark in his chosen profession and in the traditional institution.
“He left a legacy of honour and good name. We shall miss his wise counsel and intellectual input to traditional and developmental issues,” Fayemi said.
Meanwhile, traditional rites, signalling the passage of the traditional ruler had begun in the ancient town, especially with the cutting of some sacred trees.
This came, even as many residents, who spoke to NAN, expressed sadness over the death of their king, describing him as highly influential Oba, who used his position to bring development to Iyin-Ekiti.
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A Bernardo Silva hat-trick helped Manchester City to secure the joint second biggest English Premier League (EPL) victory in history on Saturday.
They thrashed a bewildered Watford 8-0 at the Etihad Stadium, in an immediate response to their first league defeat since January at Norwich City last weekend.
They blew Watford away by becoming the first side to score five goals in the first 18 minutes of a Premier League game.
David Silva got Manchester City up and running after finishing off a delightful pass from Kevin De Bruyne in the first minute.
Sergio Aguero’s 100th Premier League goal doubled the hosts’ advantage from the penalty kick spot thereafter.
Riyad Mahrez curled a brilliant free kick into the net in the 12th minute, with a Bernardo Silva header and a Nicolas Otamendi tap-in completing the 18-minute rout.
Watford brought on an extra defender just after the half-hour mark to try to stem the tide, seeing themselves through to half-time without further damage.
Bernardo Silva added a sixth goal three minutes into the second period.
He completed his first top-flight hat-trick with a close-range finish to make it seven.
De Bruyne hammered home a superb eighth as Manchester City came up one short of Manchester United’s record 9-0 victory over Ipswich Town in 1995.
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The Abia State House of Assembly (ABHA) will on Monday, September 23 begin live broadcast of its legislative activities, through its social media handle.
This is even as it has invited all the 24 commissioner nominees to the Assembly Complex on Monday for screening by lawmakers.
Notable persons on the list were former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hon. Cosmos Ndukwe, Former Commissioner of Works and one-time member House of Representatives for Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo federal constituency, Hon. Eziuche Ubani, immediate past commissioner for Education, Prof. Ikechi Mgbeoji, Dr, Hagler Okorie, former immediate past Accountant-General of the State, and Gabriel Onyendilefu.
Other commissioner nominees include Honorable Chimaobi Ebisike, Chief John J. Okoro, Honorable Ugbaja Theophilus Odionyemfe, Onyema Wachuku, Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu, 11. Honorable D. K Uduma, Barr Ekele Nwaohanmuo, Mrs. Ukachi Amala, Honorable Prince Ezekwesiri Ananaba, Dr. Solomon Ogunji, Chief Ikpechukwu Onuoha, Prince Dan Okoli, Barr. Suleiman Ukandu, Dr. Aham Uko, Honorable Chijioke Paul Madumere, Dr. K. C. K Nwangwa, Chief (Mrs.) Uwaoma Olenwengwa, Dr. Joe Osuji, Engr. Emma Nwabuko.
Uzoma Okoro, Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji in a chat with The Nation in Umuahia, the Abia State capital said that the essence of the live transmission of the plenary is to ensure that Abians in the State and elsewhere can be able to follow the activities of the House regardless of their locations.
Okoro stated that with the live streaming, constituents can be able to monitor the contribution(s) of the lawmaker representing their area in the House of Assembly.
The legislative aide who debunked the report that the current leadership in the Assembly was on a witch-hunt mission said “It takes a leader who has class and taste, one who is pragmatic and visionary to be able to know what he wants and when he wants it.
“This is 21st Century where everything has gone digital. You will agree with me that just as the Senate and House of Representatives, people now have the privilege of watching the contributions of their National Assembly lawmakers from the comfort of their homes either using their phones or through their Television sets.
“If Abia State is not the first, it is definitely going to be the second among the 36 States of the federation since 1993 when that House was built. As a journalist, you will agree with me that before now, the only time people hear about the sitting of the Abia State House of Asssembly is when someone has been impeached or when someone resigned.
“But now, people will have the opportunity to watch the day-to-day activities of the Abia State House of Assembly. The main purpose of the streaming is to bring business of the Abia State House of Assembly to the grassroots.
“Before now, people think that lawmakers go to the House of Assembly for jamboree or going there to sleep and at the end of the month, they will be paid their salaries. But this time, the Speaker who is media friendly, one who knows that this is 21st Century where people are moving away from the analogue to the digital state
“It will impact positively on the House. The people will be the ones to judge. By the virtue of the streaming, you will have the opportunity to know how many bills that have been passed into law.
“People will know how many motions that were raised and the people that sponsored them. It will help the constituents to know the contribution of their lawmakers and by so doing, help to build democracy in Abia State because the world is following what is going on in the House and there won’t be any need for someone to be afraid, unlike what we used to have before where.
“A lot of people are having suspicion that the current House is there for a particular mission. If the house is on a mission, would they introduce live streaming; where everything going on there is being recorded live.
“If not the cost implication, I am sure that the present leadership of the house would have invited some national television stations to come and cover its activities periodically.
“Members of the public will also be privileged to interact with their lawmaker through a channel that we are going to create soon.”
Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), has vowed to dismiss its officer who was arrested alongside others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over alleged Automated Teller Machines (ATM), Fraud, if found wanting.
Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the EFCC according to a statement issued last Wednesday by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren arrested six fraudsters who specialize in defrauding innocent Nigerians by using bank details obtained through sim swaps and Automated Teller Machines (ATM).
The suspects include Urulo Ikenna Henry, an Inspector with the Enugu Command of Nigerian Correctional Service. Others are Ugonna Nelson Owete, Ugonna Samuel Okafor Obinna, Chigbo Paschal Chidiebere, Oha Chukwujekwu Kingsley, Ahamefula Francis Izuchukwu
They were arrested in separate operations, sequel to a petition by a customer of Access Bank, alleging that monies were illegally transferred from his account without his authorisation.
According to the petitioner, sometime in February, 2019, he opened an account with Diamond Bank (now Access Bank) which he funded to the tune of N5m and instructed the bank to open a fixed deposit account, with the sum of N1m from the earlier account, as opening balance.
NCS spokesman, Francis Enobore who spoke with our correspondent on the development assured that the said officer will not be speared adding that the Controller General (CG), NCS, Ahmed Ja’afaru, has zero tolerance for corruption and criminal activities.
Enobore said: “As it is now, it is an arrest that has just been made. Investigations I believe have not been concluded to ascertain if they are guilty or not. If it is found that there is merit in the allegations and found guilty of cause there is a provision in the public service rules of actions that could be taken. And that is a purely criminal offense and so it will be treated as such.
“But I do not want to jump the gun. Let’s wait for the outcome of the investigation. If they are guilty they will be shown out of the service. The Controller General (CG), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Ahmed Ja’afaru, has zero tolerance for corruption.
“The CG has also that if you do not have that attitude and integrity that will distinguish you above those that are suppose to be under your control to be corrected you have no buisness in the correctional service.”
The report said upon arrest, items recovered from Urulo Ikenna Henry included a Toyota Camry, documents of 2 plots of land, 2 Nigeria Housing Fund Passbook (one belonging to him and the other bearing Ani Wilfred Ochechukwu), 17 ATM cards of different banks bearing different names, 2 Nigerian Correctional Service Identity Cards, 2 smart phones and 2 Nokia phones, 1 NHIS card, 1 voter card, 26 Starter Packs and 15 SIM cards of various networks.
Two sachets of Cannabis Sativa, 8 ATM cards bearing different names and banks, 6 Starter Packs, and 4 SIM cards of various networks, One empty ECOWAS Passport, 1 NDA dependant ID card and a voter card were also recovered from Francis Izuchukwu.
The Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2019 general election, Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu against Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Governor Abdulahi Sule and the All Progressive Congress (APC)
The Tribunal presided over by Justice Abba Bello Mohammed in a nine-hour judgment said, “the petition lacks merit and so thereby dismissed”.
According to him, the petitioner was supposed to prove his case beyond reasonable doubt for alleged over voting, disruption of votes, falsification of results among others.
He said, petition was not in compliance with the provision of the 2010 electoral Act, so failed to establish acts for his claim.
The Judge further added that none of the witnesses who testified for the petitioner were able to establish facts or tendered any documents that can substantial the allegations made.
Reacting to the tribunal judgement, counsel to the Petitioner, Affiku Gambo, said they will make consultation before taking any further decision.
Also speaking on behalf of the State Governor, the Deputy Governor, Emmanuel Akabe, commended the tribunal for the judgement, stressing that the ruling has affirmed the people’s votes count.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the November 16 governorship election in Kogi state Saturday received a boost with Former Governor Ibrahim Idris accepting to chair the campaign council.
Also, Senator Tunde Ogbeha who represented the Kogi West senatorial district from 1999-2007 has been appointed deputy chairman of the Council. Another grassroots politician, Badamasuyi Abdulrahaman will serve as secretary.
The Kogi PDP chapter had suffered a hitch a few days ago when the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, turned down the offer to lead the party’s governorship campaign.
Melaye has since been replaced with a serving member of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Yusuf who represents the Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency.
Expressing optimism about PDP’s chances in the election, Yusuf said the party has got a trump card in the Musa Wada/Sam Aro ticket to win the election.
Describing the PDP candidate as experienced and properly educated personality, Yusuf said Wada rose to the top of his public service career through diligence, dedication, commitment, competence and integrity.
“He has the administrative capacity, organizational capabilities as well as tremendous goodwill to positively turn around the fast-dwindling fortunes of our dear state.
“More importantly, with our faith in Almighty God, we are confident that our Creator will give us victory come November 16, 2019, Yusuf added.
Stressing the collective desire of the people of Kogi State for genuine change, Yusuf said the Musa/Aro ticket would bring about meaningful growth and development as well as the resuscitation of the Kogi dream.
He said, “The present state of economic squalor, abject poverty, societal degeneration, developmental disequilibrium, infrastructural decay, moral decadence, inexplicable suffering and gross hopelessness experienced by Kogites, truly inspired the keen collective desire for genuine change, meaningful growth and development as well as the resuscitation of the Kogi dream.
“The capacity, competence and capabilities of experienced members of our campaign team and the dynamism, passion and creative abilities of our vibrant youths in the team are pointers to impactful mobilization at the grassroots”.