Budget padding: Fresh trouble for Jibrin as groups drag him to EFCC

A coalition of media and civil society organisations has dragged the immediate past Chairman of the House of Reps appropriation Committee, Hon Abdulmumunu Jibrin, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the controversy surrounding the alleged padding of the 2016 budget.

Driver Ran Away With Company Vehicle 24hrs He Was Employed

Suspect

Jimoh Taoreed, 30, pictured above has been arrested after he disappeared with a van used to distribute sachet water at Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, barely 24 hours after he was employed. 

According to Oyo State CP, Addressing Jimoh as a thief that he has the intention to steal “When he applied for the job, he gave his name as Saheed Popoola and said that he was an indigene of Eruwa town in Ibarapa area of the state. However after his arrest, it was discovered that his real name was Jimoh Taoreed and he hailed from Irawo Owode in Atisbo Local Government Area”

Taoreed and his assistant, a motor boy, on the day he absconded with his company bus, had gone to distribute bags of sachet water to buyers on June 30th but after carrying out the task, he deceived his assistant by telling him that he wanted to withdraw money from a bank in another location at same Bodija area. After he parked the vehicle, the unsuspecting conductor also alighted to transact business in another bank, but before his return, Taoreed drove the vehicle to an unknown place and was not seen again until his arrest, Oyebade stated further. Jimoh was arrest and the vehicle was recovered at Irawo Owode.

On recovery of the vehicle,Jimoh had removed the inscription that was originally on it and replaced it with Oga Nla  which means Big Boss. 

When interrogated, Jimoh said

 “About three weeks ago, while distributing bags of water to customers, a spirit pushed me to drive the vehicle away. The thought was countered by another spirit which told me not to do it. But at the end, I obeyed the first one that urged me to steal the vehicle. I left the person who was distributing the water bags and drove the van to my village. I went to pay for a bold sticker reading ‘Oga Nla’ (Big boss) and posted it on the van. Unfortunately for me, I was traced to my village and arrested. I was suspected by my family members that I stole the vehicle. I believe they were the ones who informed the police. I admit that my act is of the devil and I promise not to do so again.”

14 Arrested For Stealing Public School Computers

Superintendent of Police (SP) Dolapo Badmos of the Lagos State Command, on Sunday said that the police had arrested 14 suspected criminals who allegedly stole computers at a public school in Shomolu.

Badmos, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, who spoke with newsmen added that the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

She said that items recovered from them include: seven computers accessories, four mini-laptops, a LaserJet scanner, a desktop and a printer, all belonging to the school.

Kogi PrisonBreak: 6 Prisoners Re-Arrested

The General Director of the Prison, Ja’afaru Ahmed, has announced that six out of the 13 prisoners that escaped from the Koton-Karfe prison in Kogi State have been rearrested.

Ahmed noted that the six pre-trial detainees were recaptured with the assistance of other security agencies and local vigilante groups.

He said they had been returned to the prison.

The CGP made this announcement when he visited the Koton-Karfe prison on an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.

A statement on Sunday by the Prison Service spokesman, Francis Enobore quoted the CGP as confirming that 13 inmates escaped from the prison on Saturday, comprising 10 pre-trial detainees and three convicts.

He assured that appropriate measures were being put in place to address congestion in prisons, particularly among awaiting trial prisoners in line with the reform agenda of the Federal Government.

Price of Tomato Crashes from N25,000 to Just N800 Per Basket

The price of Tomatoes has reduced drastically after a prolonged scarcity due to *tomato ebola.* Sources say the price is so low in some farms at the moment that one could buy a basket for less than N1,000
We Pray for Better Nigeria

National Assembly Can No Longer Steal Our Money With Impunity

According to Abayomi who has been fighting this oddity since 2002 and has a case in court about it, there is nothing like constituency project since the National Assembly has NO power, whatever, to insert any project in a budget, the Nation reports.

JAMB Withdraws All 2016 Admission Lists Sent to Universities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has withdrawn the list of recommended candidates for admission earlier sent to universities and other tertiary institutions, it said in a statement on Sunday.

A statement by JAMB's head of media, Fabian Benjamin, reads:
“This is to ensure that the University Senate perform its statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in line with the admission criteria of merit, catchment and educationally disadvantaged states as directed by the Hon Minister of Education at the policy committee meeting.

“The earlier list was sent to help fast track the process of admission so as to allow other tiers of institutions also conduct their admission.

“Candidates should not panic because this is part of the process of the 2016 admission exercise. JAMB regrets any inconvenience this decision would have caused the tertiary institutions

“The Board regrets any inconvenience it’s proactive step would have caused the tertiary institutions.”

Lagos Based Bank Manager Manager Shoots Himself Dead Over N350m Debt

Olisa Nwakoby

Mr. Olisa Nwakoby who is a Bank manager of FCMB,  on Friday evening shot himself dead in the presence of his priest at Lekki Area of Lagos state.

Olisa, who is the father of a 10 yrs old daughter was said to have taken his own life because of an incriminating huge loan transaction he approved in his bank for a deal.

Source made it known that Olisa was the approving officer for  loans which the beneficiary is no longer servicing and the bank was on the neck of Olisa to get the money back.

REVEALED: How ₦1.2 Billion was packed in 65 bags for Obanikoro in early morning airport operation – Bank official reveals

Obanikoro

Revelations coming from a witness in the alleged diversion of that sum by former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State for the prosecution of the 2014 governor election in the state, said it took ten hours, and two aircraft over three flights.

Head of Cash-In-Trust Service of Diamond Bank, Damola Otuyalo, said in a statement of oath to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) that the money was first taken to the Ikeja Airport at dawn in 65 bags before being dispatched to Ekiti State via the Akure airport.

Army Relocates Special Forces Training School to Former Boko Haram Strong Base

The gallant Nigerian Army has moved its Special Forces Training School to Buni Yadi, a town once controlled by the heartless Boko Haram sect in Yobe State.


Giving reason why the training school was moved from Niger State to Buni Yadi, the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, said:

“We know the importance of this place – Buni Yadi. This is the route they (terrorists) passed through to other parts of the North East and even Plateau in the North Central.” 

Prison Break in Kogi As 13 Escaped

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A prison break which occurred at the Koton Karfe Medium Security Prison in Kogi State resulted to 3 prisoners escape. The incident happened at about 7.10am yesterday. About 13 inmates are said to have broken their cells and escaped through the fence.

Three of the 13 are convicts. Security sources say they are on the trail of the escaped inmates.

CONFUSION! Dead Man Wakes Up At His Burial Ceremony

 Sandeep

A 23-year-old Indian man, Sandeep, got bitten by a snake when he went to gather woods from the forest on 24th July.

He told his family about the snake bites when he returned to the village.

He was then taken to a traditional tantric practitioner in a nearby village and was assumed dead when the tantric’s treatment proved ineffective.

PDP Made Mistakes For 16 Years in Power –Dokpesi

Raymond Dokpesi

Aspiring candidate for the National Chairmanship Position of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has said the party made a lot of mistakes during the 16 years it occupied the Presidency.

He said the original idea of the founding fathers of the PDP was to lay a foundation of a party that would serve as an umbrella for all Nigerians, not minding their tribes and class.

Dokpesi who spoke last week at Abia, said selfish ambitions of some leaders of the party, retarded the vision, which led to the eventual loss of power to the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections.

10 Years Old Girl Was Chained For 2 Days For Stealing N4,000

Drama emerged as 10 years who girl been accused of stealing was chained her by aunt, Promise Udeh was chained for allegedly stealing the sum of N4,000 at Okafor’s residence at Saraki, Adigbe area of Abeokuta in Ogun State. It was learnt that Promise was chained for Two days (Wednesday and Thursday) before she was rescued.

HEART BREAKING! Photos of Nigerians Killed In Indonesia Of Being Accused Of Drug Trafficking

Three of them were executed yesterday, along with an Indonesian, by firing squad for drug trafficking in the country. 

Evils follows fast money making. Hard working pays! 

REVEALED: Femi Falana Explained How A Governor Wants To Use Him For Money Laundering

Femi Falana

Nigeria Respected Lawyer and Activist, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Femi Falana has disclosed how he declined a mouth-watering N405 million brief from an unnamed former governor to help him launder funds abroad.

Falana, whose testimonial was contained in the current edition of ALERT, a monthly pull-out by the EFCC, pleaded with his colleagues to be wary of briefs from politically-exposed persons (PEPs).

Lawyer Falana said: 

“The governor asked me to assist him in transferring money abroad, and that I should claim it to be proceeds from sale of his property in Nigeria. “And the price was extremely attractive. He was going to pay me a million pounds then, when money was money.

I Know Nigerians Are Suffering --- Buhari

Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he was very much home with the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. The president assured that government was taking deliberate steps to improve the lives of citizens. Buhari stated on Thursday when he received the Council of Abuja Imams at the presidential villa, Abuja.

According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the president told the Imams that his government is acutely aware of challenges of life facing the average citizen.

Troops Launch Attacks On Suspected Militants’ Base in Arepo, Ibafo

Confusion, Panic and fear yesterdays as massive gun shooting occurred in Ibafo, Arepo area of Ogun state as Nigeria Military launches attack on suspected militant.

According to the military head of operation, he reported that “there was no cause for alarm and that lives and properties would be protected”

A state that is not able to pay their workers’ salaries is having a problem and does not worth existing -- Amosun

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun

The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has mocked states that are owing workers’ salaries.

The governor said any state owing salary should not exist.

Amosun made this statement at a delegates’ conference organized by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, held in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.

Nigerians Would Suffer If I Stop Talking About The Current Government --- Fayose Boasted

Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti Governor

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has warned electorates in Ondo State not to vote for the All

Progressive Congress in the forthcoming guber-National election. The Governor boasted that if he stopped talking about the current governor, Nigerians would suffer.

He said “the APC government had failed the people of Nigeria in the last one year of its rule”

You Speak Like A Garage Boy --- PDP To Oshiomole

Gov. Edo State, Adams Oshiomole

The People’s Democratic Party has blast Edo state’s governor, Adams Oshiomhole for calling a governorship candidate, Osagie Ize Iyanmu a thief and requesting that he will be arrested by the EFCC.

In a statement issued by its spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, PDP said “Oshiomhole should maintain the sanctity of his office as an executive governor of the state instead of directing the EFCC  to arrest or prosecute ahead of the September 10 elections”

UN Officials Attacked By Suspected Boko Haram Members in Maiduguri (Photos)

UN Logo

Report Made it Known that A team of United Nation, UN officials were attacked by Suspected Boko Haram Members on Thursday, DailyPost Report

The UN officials’ convoy, escorted by heavily armed soldiers, came under heavy attack as they were heading to BAMA

A disclosed source reported that the officials, working for the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, were ambushed at an area close to Bama, under Konduga local government area of Borno State.

I never received N3Trillion as Governor of Rivers State, My Government Was Transparent

Rotimi Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has again reiterated that as governor of Rivers State for 8 years, he was transparent and did not embezzle money meant for the people. Amaechi said, as governor, he did not receive over N3.trillion naira as alleged by his successor, Nyesom Wike.

Amaechi made the clarification at a stakeholders' forum on corruption organised by Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja, Thursday.

Let's learn some KITCHEN tips, your kitchen is the most important room in your home.

A lot comes out from there, so let's learn some few tricks. Works wonders.

1. If you happen to over-salt a pot of soup, just drop in a peeled potato. The potato will absorb the excess salt.

2. When boiling eggs, add a pinch of salt to keep the shells from cracking.

3. Never put citrus fruits (Oranges, Lemons, limes, etc) or tomatoes in the fridge. The low temperatures degrade the aroma and flavor of these fruits.(That's why our tomatoes don't last in the fridge)

Lagos Street Hawkers And Traders Protest Peacefully Against The Ban Of Street Hawking

Street traders and hawkers were pictured this morning during a peaceful protest against the ban on street trading and hawking in Lagos. The protesters were seen at the Lagos state house in Alausa,Ikeja

Gun Men Stormed Unijos VC's House , Killed 2 Security Men

Photo file: Unijos Main Gate

Prof. Sebastian Maimako who is the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos on Wednesday escaped death as some gunmen invaded his private residence in Eto Baba area of Jos North.

According to Report; The gunmen who were said to have attacked the house at about 8.30pm on Wednesday, were however, not able to penetrate the house.

You Have No Economic Policy, Stop Deceiving Nigerians, — Junaid Mohammed tells Pres. Buhari

Junaid Muhammed

Dr. Junaid Mohammed which is the Second Republic lawmaker, has faulted the comment credited to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that Nigeria’s economy under President Muhammadu Buhari is on the right track.

Junaid said both the President and his Minister should stop deceiving Nigerians, stressing that the current administration has NO economic policy.

You are free to continue oil exploration in the North, don't try to export oil from Niger Delta --- Avengers To Buhari

photo file : Niger Delta Avengers

Niger Delta Avengers has just informed the Nigerian President, Muhammed Buhari that he is free to set up oil exploration in the North East, but should  not try export of a drop of crude oil from the Niger Delta.

Gen Mudoch, which is the spokeman of NDA in a statement said “Your drones won’t stop us” alleged that the federal government was preparing for a military offensive in the region and using dialogue as a subterfuge.

Man Divorce His Wife Over Inability To Cook Very Well And To Take Care Of The House

An Igando Customary Court in Lagos has dissolved a 21-year-old marriage over wife's poor cooking.

The judge said; “Since the petitioner has insisted on divorce after several interventions, the court has no choice than to dissolve the union despite the wife’s claim that she still loves her husband.

18 year Old Girl Sold Her Baby, Blames Poverty

18yrs old girl, Okike Ezinne hailed from Isu Mbaneze in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for allegedly selling her baby identified as Chisom Raphal for N300,000. She was arrested on Tuesday.

According to spokesman of the police in Enugu State, SP Ebere Amaraizu, Ezinne blamed her bosom friend for tricking her into selling off her baby.

Amaraizu disclosed in the statement that the girl had the baby out of wedlock and decided to keep it but was reportedly tricked to sell off the baby by her friend, one Promise Godwin, a 20-year old single mother.

Motor Cycle Rider Gets Frustrated, Hanged Him Self in Ogun State

Motorcycle rider, identified as Monday Onoja, hanged himself on Tuesday in the Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State.

Monday, 45, who had been incapacitated after an accident, was said to be dependent on his wife.

It was learnt that the father of five expressed dissatisfaction with his life the previous day and threatened to kill himself.

Nigerian businessman beaten to death in South Africa

                    South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma

A Nigerian businessman was beaten to death in Limpopo Province of South Africa, the Nigeria Union in the country confirmed on Wednesday.

Mr Collins Mgbo, Secretary of the Union`s chapter in Limpopo, said  that Ikejiaku Chinedu, 35, was killed by guards of a private security firm at about 8.00 p.m on Tuesday.

He said that the deceased was an indigene of Ogwa, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo and married with three children.

45 Years Old Man Confessed in Court, Says Hunger Made Him to Steal From FarmLand

Akinbami Ayeyemikan, 45, which works as a bricklayer on Wednesday confessed at Okitipipa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo state that it was hunger that made him to steal farm products.

Akinbami is standing trial one one-count charge of stealing three bunches of plantain valued N4,500 and cart away a log of wood valued N10,000

The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, saying that hunger made him to commit the act.

Kemi Olunloyo Blast Jide Kosoko By Saying "I hope Your Henrietta Goes Straight To Hell"

Controversy has continued to trail the death of actor, Jide Kososko’s third wife, Henrietta.

The controversial daughter of Victor Omololu Olunloyo – a former governor of Oyo State, Kemi Olunloyo, had alleged that Kosoko may have used his wife for ritual, noting that it was a rare coincidence for a man to lose three wives consecutively.

Asari Dokubo Lost First Wife in Fatal Accident

The first wife of Mujahid Dokubo Asari, named Alhaja Zainab Asari Dokubo is reported dead.

Zainab died alongside a friend in an auto crash on her way to Ibadan.

Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, chairman Oyo state Muslim community, who confirmed the death in a statement, said Zainab was already a Muslim years before she married Dokubo.

Dickson Begs Buhari Not To Use Force On Niger Delta Avengers

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against using force on the Niger Delta militants.

Dickson opined that dialogue remained the best way to stop the groups from bombing oil and gas installations in the area.

PDP Must Be Ready To Challenge APC In 2019 – Bode George

Bode George, ex-deputy chairman of people democratic party (PDP)

The conflict in your party appears intractable. Will the forthcoming National Convention bring an end to the conflict?

Let me state very clearly that it is not an intractable conflict. You know that when you have a massive organisation like ours that was in power and suddenly it lost power control, first there will be delayed shock. In the first few months, you will still be doing as if you are still there. We call it delayed shock. Later, you see a new group in power and you are empty. It takes a lot of guts.

Veteran Actor's Daughter , Oga Bello, Graduates from UK University

Oga Bello

One Of the Veteran Actor, Adebayo Salami popularly known as Oga Bello Graduates from the University of Roehampton London, U.K.
The graduate, Tobi Adebayo is also a sister to popular Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo.

Photo file: Femi Adebayo and Tobi Adebayo 

Congrats!!!

Three Left Dead, Scores Injured As Yoruba And Hausa Clashes In Lagos

There was a shootout on Tuesday between hoodlums and some officers attached to the Federal Operations Zone A, Ikeja, of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, at White Sand community in Ijora Badia area of Lagos State reportedly left three persons dead and scores, including a Customs officer injured.

Trouble started after one Ojo who was said to be on his way home, was allegedly stabbed to death by some Hausa boys.

Buhari has fulfilled promises on insecurity, economy, corruption – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was on the way to fulfilling its campaign promises to address insecurity, fix the economy and fight corruption.

Female Doctor, Nneoma, Dies In Fatal Accident

This is heartbreaking! This beautiful young doctor identified as Dr. Nneoma Uhuegbu died in a fatal accident around Umuikaa on her way to Umuahia from Aba, Abia State, last night. 

She was on her way to Umuahia to take her induction gown as a fresh medical doctor. Her induction is billed for July 28 at ABSU. According to reports, 12 passengers and driver involved in the accident survived except her. 

God Gave Us Buhari For A Reason --- Osinbajo

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has expressed hope that Nigeria will surely overcome its many challenges.

Osinbajo said there was hope for Nigeria despite the nationwide hardship being experienced under the current government.

He gave this message of hope while speaking when he received a delegation of the Muslim Lawyers Association at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday.

Feeling Unmotivated? This Should Help You

When most people just start a job, they are energetic and eager to work; meeting deadlines on time and being ready for more responsibility. However, as time goes on, they begin to lose the drive and motivation, and they start to become indifferent to deadlines, goals and gaining more responsibility in the organization. 

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