Saturday 23 May 2015

11 kidnapped victims regain freedom in Ekiti State

11 people, including an 11-year-old boy, kidnapped across Ekiti State in the last three weeks were at the early hours of Saturday released by their captors.

Those released were a lecturer at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Folasade Alade; a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Dr. Femi Omisore; wife of a former Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Dr. Kikelomo Adegun, and a nurse with the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Margret Aladeneka, Biliaminu Abiola, Mrs. Lydia Agnes and her daughter, Mrs. Foluke Abiola, Mrs. Yemi Abiola, Mrs. Funmi Ogunlola, Mrs. Folake Adeniyi and Jimi Johnson.

After they were released Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose didn’t say if ransoms were paid to secure the release of the victims.

However, a family member of one of the victims said they were released after their families had paid some undisclosed amount of money to the kidnappers. She said the freed abductees were let go at a bush in the Esure-Ekiti area of the state.

Some of the victims have been taken to hospitals for treatment by their families after the Police arrived in the town.

However, another version of events said the victims were rescued by vigilantes at Esure-Ekiti, who then took the abductees to the palace of the Elesure of Esure-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibola.

The traditional ruler of the town, Oba Adebanji Ajibola, said local hunters had located the kidnappers’ den through a tip off from a woman, who complained that she saw a suspected armed man in the bush.

Oba Ajibola said,

“Vigilance group located the hideouts of the kidnappers and they ran away. But we were able to rescue 11 of the victims and I asked the group to bring them to my palace. Once they got to my palace we took their names and they were all rescued alive.

“We found the kidnap victims in the thick bush of Esure and Ika, Irasa and Ado roads. We started the rescue assignment since last week. The chiefs and I decided to use the local vigilance group to arrest the kidnappers.

“The government said they were sending heavily armed security operatives to invade the bush but I advised against that, saying that they should allow us to use my men first, who would first of all comb the bush and once they have a clue of anything, we would then ask the police to swing into action.”

The traditional ruler said the community and the police were on the trail of a man identified as Olumide, an indigene of Esure Ekiti and another man who was an accomplice to the kidnappers.

Punch

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Nigerians In Trouble! Beat FM, MTN & Naija FM Shut Down Due To Diesel Scarcity

MTN has issued a statement saying it’s been drastically affected by the scarcity of diesel and most of it’s base stations that run on fuel can’t keep up with the current scarcity.

Radio stations Beat 99.9 FM as well as Naija FM have shut down services very early tonight due to the ongoing fuel/diesel scarcity.

Making the announcement on social media, the radio stations stated that they will be closing at 8:00PM.

Beat FM mentioned on air that services will resume on Sunday morning but that Monday could not be guaranteed.

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Help:-Lautech Female Student Killed With Breast, V*gina And Eye Removed(See pics)

This is a Very Sad and disturbing News, a
female student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
was found Dead yesterday 20th of June 2013,, her
mutilated body was discovered behind a Popular Hotel
known Jastok Guest House around the student populated
area of Ogbomosho known as Under-G Area of the
schooling town.

The deceased, a female student of Ladoke Akintola
University of Technology, LAUTECH was yesterday found
dead around 10pm. Her brain, eyes and breasts were
removed. The hair on her private part was shaved too.
The lady now identified as Seun was before her untimely
death a 100 level student of Transport Management
Department at Lautech.She was declared missing by her
friends and room mates after she was last seen four days
ago.

Following the discovery of the body, some of her close
friends were forced to disclose that she left the hostel
days ago for a party and hadn’t returned since then, leaving
many to suggest that perhaps she was raped to death and
eventually used for some form of rituals.
As at press time, the deceased’s boyfriend had already
been arrested and handed over to the police as the prime
suspect.

As at press time, the deceased’s boyfriend had already
been arrested and handed over to the police as the prime
suspect.

Please Read And Broadcast

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NDLEA Officials Surround Senator-Elect, Buruji Kashamu’s Home

Channels TV is reporting that officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have surrounded the home of Ogun State Senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu, who has an on-going drug case with the US.

Something he has denied and even filed a case to prevent his extradition to the US.

The drug law enforcement agency is said to be set to extradite the politician to the US to answer drug related accusations proffered against him.

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Photos From The Fight At Conoil Filling Station In Ketu, Lagos This Morning

One of the staff of Conoil filling station opposite Apostolic church in Ketu, Lagos and a customer fought each other this morning.

According to eyewitnesses, the fuel attendant, while trying to chase people away from the filling station, attacked this particular customer with a big gallon, and left him with a gash on his face.

Others around had to take him to a corner to attend to his wounds as he was said to be bleeding from his nose and mouth.

What fuel scarcity is causing in Nigeria.

See More Photos Below:-

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Prisoners Who Escaped During Ekiti Jail Break Re-Arrested For Armed Robbery (Photos)

Two criminals, Banji Adedayo(40) and Tope Daramola (45) who escaped prison during the Ekiti-state jail break in December 2014 have been re-arrested by the Ondo state police command for armed robbery.

Parading the men alongside other criminals before newsmen today, the Ondo state police Commissioner, Isaac Eke, said the suspects, after escaping from prison, joined a five man armed robbery gang that have been terrorizing Akure since March this year.

They were apprehended after they robbed one Mr. Remidayo Komolafe of his Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. KJA 790 CH, valued at N1.6 million on Ondo Road in Akure.

They also forcefully collected five mobile phones from the victim, valued at N200,000 as well as other possessions.

“Upon police interrogation [the men] confessed to the crime and other robbery cases, including an Ekiti State bank robbery, and both were inmates who escaped from Ekiti jailbreak,” he said.

Also paraded are criminals who committed other crimes.

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Fuel Scarcity!! Nigerian Celebrities Now Rolling In Keke And Okada (Photos)

Nigerian multi-platinum selling and award-winning musician, Dare Art Alade -popularly known as Darey – was spotted today rolling in style in a tricycle a.k.a Keke Napep.

Maybe he was shooting or a video for a song or the fuel scarcity which has been troubling the country for months now -has gotten to him.


Meanwhile, Nigerian singer, Tekno Miles was also spotted taking a bike to the airport in Lagos to catch his flight 2 days ago.

The singer attributed his means of transportation to the traffic gridlock caused by fuel scarcity…

He even had to cover himself from being identified by his fans.

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Power Generation At All Time Low, Situation May Worsen – FG

The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja raised alarm over dwindling and epileptic electricity supply across the country.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Mr Godknows Igali, made this known after a meeting with Vice-President Namadi Sambo to State House correspondents in Abuja.

Igali, and Prof. Chinedu Nebo, Minister of Power, had briefed Sambo on the state of power generation, transmission and distribution in the country.

He said the ongoing strike by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas had further worsened the power supply situation.

The workers were protesting the transfer of the operatorship of the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 42 to two indigenous companies, claiming the move would affect the fortunes of NPDC and its staff.

“With the strike which has gone on for one or two days there is dramatic turn as of this afternoon we have gone down for the all-time low to 1,327 megawatts.

“So, if you look at it from 4,800 there is dramatic turn, the loss is terrible”, Igali said.

He said as at 12 noon May 22, 2015, Utorogu, CHEVRON ORE DO, OB EN gas plants were all shutdown while UGHELI and CNL ESCRAVOS were already isolated.

He said, “on the eastern axis Shell Gas, ALAKIRI has also been shut down. This has led to the several power plants being stranded and shutdown.

“This includes EGBIN, OLORUNSHOGO I & 11, OMOTOSHO 1& 11, GEREGU I & 11, IHONVOR and SAPELE (NIPP) on the western axis and ALAOJI on the eastern end”.

According to him, besides, pipeline vandalism which has continued to have very negative impact on the power supply situation in the country, the ongoing strike by the labour unions in the oil and gas sector has added additional toll.

“The overall effect is that power supply which had started picking up steadily since the beginning of the week following repairs of various vandalised portions of the ELP Line and the Trans-Forcados Gas Pipelines, has fallen to all-time-unprecedented low of 1,327m was at 1.00 p.m. May22, 2015.

He, therefore, warned that “situation could get worse if the strike continues”.

Igali expressed the hope that the ongoing discussion between the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and, the labour unions, would end amicably.

“Indeed, it is hoped the labour unions will help restore supply of gas to the power plants even while negotiation are ongoing”. (NAN)

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Transition: Atiku Represents Buhari At Pre-Hand Over Special Prayers, Seeks Support Of All Nigerians

FROM LEFT: FCT MINISTER, SEN. BALA MUHAMMED; CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF, VICE ADM. USMAN JUBRIN; VICE PRESIDENT NAMADI SAMBO AND FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR, AT THE SPECIAL JUMMA’AT PRAYER FOR 2015 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION AND 59TH ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIAN NAVY IN ABUJA ON FRIDAY

Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo has implored Nigerians to sustain their support and prayers for the success of the incoming administration of President-elect Muhammadu Buhari.

He gave the advice on Friday in Abuja at the 2015 Presidential Inauguration Special Jumma’at Prayers held at the National Mosque.

Buhari, who is away in London on a private visit, was represented by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the event, which is the first official transition programme ahead of the May 29 hand over date by President Goodluck Jonathan.

“We are praying for the successful inauguration of incoming administration of our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari and pray for the country for peace and development and for Allah’s guidance for the incoming administration to continue the progress and development of Nigeria”, Sambo said.

Atiku on his part expressed happiness that the special prayers went well and commended Nigerians for their supports and that they are looking forward to a successful transition and inauguration on May 29.

He said: “I am here to represent the president-elect with Governor (Aziz) Yari of Zamfara and some of the governors that accompany me. The prayers have gone on very well, we are grateful for all the support and cooperation of all Nigerians. We have prayed to have a successful transfer of power on the Inauguration Day which is on the 29th of May this year insha Allah”.

In the sermon translated into the three major Nigerian languages and English, Deputy Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, who also led the special prayers, urged leaders and all Nigerians to respect and protect the trust between them and the people who elected them.

He said their election or appointment is a contract and serious obligation which they must fulfill as they would be accountable to Allah on Judgment Day.

“Keeping trust is a noble trait and praiseworthy conduct. The attribute of keeping trust is the cornerstone of societal, political, religious and psychological well-being. Whoever tells you something in confidence has demanded trust of you. Thus, money in man’s possession is a trust. The citizens are a trust as well as human interactions as a whole”, Adam said.

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Nigerians Don’t Appreciate The Sacrifices Of Our Armed Forces – President Jonathan

The way Nigerians make negative comments about the Armed Forces and Police is a cause of concern for President Goodluck Jonathan.

Speaking on Friday, May 22, during the inauguration of the Armed Forces Radio, known as “Defence Radio 107.7 FM”, the president said the sacrifices of these security operatives is the reason some can sleep at night.

He, therefore, called for an end to the trend.

According to him, the coming on stream of the radio station will help to enhance the operations of the military.

He said, “Other nations even bring foreign media to cover some of their operations and things are exaggerated as if they even work harder than we do.

“So, today that we are launching your radio station will be a turning point, where some of our operations will be properly covered and Nigerians will know.

“If Nigerians know what you are doing and what you are passing through, Nigerians will remain grateful.

“And I use this opportunity to call on all Nigerians, both our senior citizens and ordinary citizens to appreciate the commitment and the sacrifices of our armed forces.

“We wouldn’t have been sleeping if these people are not working.

“I always feel a bit worried and sometimes angry when I read in the papers negative comments about our armed forces and the police.

“Ours is a society that sometimes doesn’t appreciate the commitment of individuals, the suffering of individuals.

“These people fight and some of them pay the supreme price, leaving widows and young children as orphans”.

President Jonathan noted that rather than commend and encourage members of the Armed Forces, Nigerians unduly criticize them.

He admitted that while it is normal for the society to criticize, it should show some level of respect for members of their security forces.

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Aliko Dangote Denies Dating MBGN 2011, Sylvia Nduka

Richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote has denied dating former 2011 MBGN winner Sylvia Nduka.

The rumor came up days ago that Dangote had stopped dating Sylvia Nduka because the former beauty queen was allegedly publicizing their relationship.

She even went to add his initials ‘A.D’ to her Instagram profile.

The richest man in Africa has denied dating Sylvia much less breaking up with her.

Sources close to the billionaire said the story is nothing but ‘arrant nonsense and total falsehood’.

“Nothing like that exists. In fact, if at all it exists, it does in the imagination of whoever cooked up the story. We are still investigating the original source of the mischievous and misleading story and will definitely take it up with them once we are done with that. We shall also issue an official statement, reb*tting the cock and bull story.“

“We just can’t understand how someone will wake up in the morning and begin to fabricate and spread falsehood aimed at tarnishing someone’s hard-earned reputation. The story is totally false. Totally false” said an insider close to Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

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NAFDAC Seals Chocolat Royal For Using Expired Food Products

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed Lagos–based confectioneries and multinational food outlet, Chocolat Royal for “unethical practices” and non-adherent to Good Manufacturing and Hygienic Practices.

Chocolat Royal, a subsidiary of AIM Group is owned by Lebanase business mogul, Amin Moussalli. The group also owns broadcast stations; Cool Fm, Nigerian Info Fm, Wazobia Fm, Cool TV, Wee TV and Wazobia TV.

NAFDAC claimed that it sealed Chocolate Royale following complaints of violation and affront of the company to NAFDAC regulations.

Director, Investigation and Enforcement of NAFDAC, Mr. Kingsley Ejiofor, while announcing the closure of the facilities located at Plot 267A Etim Inyang Crescent and the Managing Director’s residence at No 1, Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, where illegal cold rooms were operated, disclosed that six officials of the company were equally arrested for interrogation for willfully obstructing the NAFDAC operatives in the course of their duties during the exercise which lasted more than nine hours.

“The suspect will be interrogated, while the products will be sampled and taken to the laboratory for analysis, where the labels and contents will be properly analysed. And at the end of the day when the results are out, that will determine the next of action,” Ejiofor said. He also confirmed that expired products evacuated from both premises in six vans, were worth N1 billion.

“They will be investigated by the Federal Taskforce and NAFDAC. At the end of the investigations, files submitted will be reviewed and after evaluation, we will send them to the legal division which will advice on what next to do and if we have enough facts, then will proceed on prosecution,” Ejiofor who is also the Chairman of Federal Taskforce on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs, Unwholesome Processed Foods and other regulated products, said.

NAFDAC’s Director-General, Dr. Paul Orhii had since inspected the seized products at the Agency’s Enforcement office at Apapa. He assured Nigerians that the case would be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the level of violations to aid prosecution.

According to him, apart from the products being expired, they were not registered by NAFDAC therefore should not have come into the country in the first place.

He commended Nigerians for their support for NAFDAC and urged them to help to provide more information that will assist them unravel the activities of “merchants of death” promising a good reward for those who could offer information.

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Northern Elders Urge Buhari To Grant Amnesty To Boko Haram Insurgents

Some prominent northerners including the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Mohammed Uwais, have asked the President -elect, Muhammadu Buhari to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he officially becomes president on May 29.

The Islamist sect group has killed over 10,000 people and has displaced millions in its six years of violent campaign for an Islamist state.

The call for amnesty was contained in a communiqué issued after a two-day conference with the theme: “Security and Governance Challenges in Africa’s largest Democracy,” by the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development, SCDDD, as part of its “Nigeria Beyond 2015 Project,” in Abuja yesterday.

The communiqué was signed by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, founder of Savannah Centre, Major General Ishola Williams, Executive Secretary, Pan-African Strategic and Peace Research Group, PAN-AFSTRAG, Justice Mohammed Uwais (chairman of the occasion) and Ambassador Abdullahi Omaki, executive director of the Savannah Centre.

The leaders also urged the Federal Government ‘’to expedite action on the compensation of victims of Boko Haram terrorism and insurgency through the established and funded Victims’ Support Fund’’.

The communiqué also called ‘’for the establishment of a special economic programme for the affected states of the North-East, focusing on rehabilitation, resettlement and reconstruction,’’ as well as on the need for ‘’the governors of the North-East States and indeed of the entire North, on the necessity for a blueprint that addresses the issues of vocational and skills-acquisition education for the youths.’’

Among those who participated in the conference were the National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki, rtd, (represented by Ambassador C.L. Olaseinde); the Secretary, Borno State Elders’ Forum, BSEF, Dr Bulama Gubio (who represented Governor Kashim Shettima); Dr. Zakariya Ousmane Ramadene of N’djamena, Chad. Prof. Abubakar Momoh, DG, Electoral Institute, INEC, Abuja and Professor Habu Galadima, Director of Research, NIPSS, Jos, Plateau State.

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PSG Ready 91 Million Euro Bid For Cristiano Ronaldo

The French club are convinced that Ronaldo may leave Real Madrid in the summer and are already preparing a mega bid to land the three time Ballon D’Or winner.

Ronaldo has been incredible for Real Madrid this season but rumors flying round suggest that the Portuguese is far from happy at the Spanish capital and may be seeking a move as his agent,
Jorde Mendes is up and about making
negotiations over his future. Paris Saint-Germian are ready to move in and are preparing to bid about 91 million Euros for Ronaldo if Real Madrid would let him go as they on their own part might just be willing to let either Caveni, Ibrahimovic or Lavezzi go in the summer.

This might result in some serious negotiations over the next coming weeks but Ronaldo would most likely still be a Real Madrid player on the 1 of September, 2015.

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