Cultists Smash Colleague’s Head With Stone

Two members of a cult group in Osogbo have killed a man suspected to be one of them in a horrible manner. The two cultists, one of whom is said to be a recent jail-returnee, had tricked the victim to the back of Winners’ Primary and Secondary School located at Tinumola Estate before they smashed a big stone on his head.

The victim’s brain was said to have shattered immediately as the cultists fled the scene. The ugly incident occurred around 6:00pm on Sunday. The victim simply identified as Wale died instantly. Residents of the area had fled when the corpse of the victim was discovered at the desolated area. Police operatives from Dada Estate Police Division were said to have arrived the scene and took the remains of the victim to a mortuary in Osogbo.

 A police source who did not want his name in print told our correspondent that a phone found in the pocket of the victim had ranged few minutes after he was murdered. The source said the victim’s father had called to know his whereabout and asked him to return home.

 The source also informed our correspondent that a suspect was arrested on Monday. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Folasade Odoro, said police men on patrol received a call that some people were fighting at Tinumola Estate and moved to the scene immediately.

Dasukigate: PDP scribe, Oladipo denies collecting money from ex-NSA, begs VP to exempt him from …

The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Professor Wale Oladipo, has refuted reports that he received money from the former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki,(rtd).

 In a statement to reporters at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja, Oladipo also denied seeking soft landing with the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo by promising to return the N75m he received from Dasuki so as to prevent prosecution.

An online newspaper had reported that Oladipo allegedly wrote a letter to the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, seeking exemption from prosecution with a promise to refund the alleged N75 million he received from Dasuki which was part of funds meant for the procurement of arms for the military.

 Stressing that the report was meant to tarnish his image, the PDP scribe, however, admitted that the few monetary transactions he handled were within the ambit of his official responsibilities as the National Secretary of the party, adding that, “at no point did he collect money from Colonel Dasuki or any other government official. He said, “Before and after the elections, I have no financial dealings with the Office of the National Security Adviser or any other government official.

“The report is clearly politically motivated. I affirm that all my actions and communications are motivated by highest ideals of patriotism, transparency and commitment to national reformation, he declared.”

Akwa Ibom to prosecute 9000 workers for alleged salary scam

No fewer than 9000 employees in the Akwa Ibom civil service were to be prosecuted for alleged fraudulent drawing of salaries from more than one pay point in the state. Governor Udom Emmanuel who disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Uyo said the massive fraud was uncovered in the preliminary bio-metric exercise recently conducted by the office of the state Accountant-General.

 “It is shocking to know that a section of the employees in the state are drawing salaries from more than a pay point. “We have given the affected employees and those yet to be uncovered, the option to refund the salaries they have fraudulently taken or be prosecuted,’’ he said. The governor directed the Permanent Secretaries in Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) in the state to commence finger print verification of all employees.

 He said that employees who failed to participate in the verification exercise would have their names deleted from the automated salary paying system and nominal roll. The governor noted that more than 1,000 employees were yet to comply with the directive. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to making discipline and zero tolerance for corruption its watchwords.

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Wizkid finally honors Police Invitation

As seen on his Instagram page. He captioned the picture: "With the Hon Commissioner of Lagos state police!!! Police is your friend"

BRUTAL: Kidnappers Murder Corps Member After Collecting N1.5m Ransom

The Department of State Security, DSS, in Rivers State has arrested five suspects allegedly behind the abduction and murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Sampson Worlu, media reports reveal.

It was gathered that the suspects murdered the corps member after collecting a ransom of N1.5 million for his release. The killers have now been charged before a magistrate court in Port Harcourt. They reportedly disappeared after the abduction and collection of ransom until they were tracked by men of the DSS. Charles Worlu, a brother of the deceased hostage said the family will not rest until they get justice

 He said the kidnappers made the family pay them ransom twice, the first being one million naira and the second time, five hundred thousand naira and still murdered the hostage.

Toni Payne slams Linda Ikeji... You can't fool people all the time

Toni Payne has taken to her Twitter page to share her thoughts about the Linda Ikeji vs Wizkid vs Commisioner of Police feud. See her tweets below :

U.S. Agrees To Give Nigeria $480m Abacha Family Loot

United States has agreed to repatriate to Nigeria about $480million believed to have been stolen by the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha and his family. But the conditions for the repatriation of the cash and other details are being worked out, The Nation has learnt.

Also, it was learnt that the Department of Justice in the United States now has a Kleptocracy Unit, which will assist to track looted funds and money laundered by public officials from Nigeria and other nations. The planned repatriation is the outcome of the recent meeting between the Department of Justice and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu.

A source, who spoke in confidence with our correspondent, said: “This is the largest loot ever traced to a former Nigerian public officer in the U.S. “The DOJ, the AGF and the EFCC have concluded all the talks; we are in the process of repatriation of the $480million. “Although there are interventions from private lawyers, the DOJ prefers a government-to-government deal.
“ I can tell you that the funds will soon be repatriated. If there is anything left, it has to do with the conditions which the US will attach to the utilisation of the funds. “The US is likely to advise on specific areas to spend the funds on and the project monitoring mechanisms. It does not want the cash re-looted.” In the source’s view, there is no hiding place for Nigerian treasury looters in the United States anymore.

 “The Federal Government and the U.S. on January 14, 2003 signed the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the two nations. So, no corrupt public officers from Nigeria can hide in the US. “At the session with AGF and the EFCC boss, they told the Nigerian team that the DOJ now has Kleptocracy Unit which is closing tabs on Political Office Holders and other public officers in this country and many other nations.” The Department of Justice of the United States had in the last few years initiated forfeiture proceedings against the Abachas.

The proceedings made it possible for the Abacha family and its associates to forfeit over $550million and £95,910 in 10 accounts and six investment portfolios linked to them in France, Britain, British Virgin Islands and the United States. The Criminal Division of the Office of International Affairs of the US Department of Justice, in a letter to the Federal Government, identified the accounts where Abacha loot was hidden.

The highlights are as follows: Doraville Properties Corporation – $287 million in Account Number 80020796 located at Deutsche Bank International Limited in the Bailiwick of Jersey; HSBC Fund Administration (Jersey) – $12 million in account number S-104460 in the Bailiwick of Jersey; and Rayville International, S. A – $1 million in account number 223405880IUSD at Banque SBA in Paris, France.

Others are Standard Alliance Financial Services Limited – $144 million in account 223406510PUSD at Banque SBA in Paris; Mecosta Securities – $21.7 million in accounts 10030688 and 100138409 at Standard Bank in the United Kingdom; and HSBC Bank Plc – $1.6 million in account number 38175076.

Also listed are

 Blue Holding (1) Pte Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £6,806,900;
 Blue Holding (2) Pte. Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £21,846,983;
Blue Holding (1) Pte. Ltd/ Ridley Group Limited – £10,293,343.58;
 Blue Holding (2) Pte. Ltd/Ridley Group Limited – £56,962,996.26

 It was learnt that the Abacha family had pledged to cooperate with the Federal Government. But the EFCC is still probing the whereabouts of £22.5m (N6.18billion) loot which the late Gen. Abacha allegedly stashed away on the Island of Jersey. No fewer than three prominent Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) have been quizzed by the EFCC on the whereabouts of the records of the recovered £22.5m (N6.18billion).

According to records, the late Head of State allegedly stashed the funds through a Lebanese called Bhojwani. But when the Office of the AGF was alerted by a whistle-blower, the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan opened discussions with the Attorney-General of the Island of Jersey.
“The AG of the Island of Jersey cooperated fully with the government, leading to the repatriation of the £22.5m. EFCC is still searching for the records from those involved.

A top EFCC source said last night: “We have not closed investigation into the whereabouts of this money.”

Source: The Nation

APC to Sue National Assembly Over 2016 Budget of Controversy

Abuja — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it would avail itself of all possible legal options for a clear interpretation of the role of the National Assembly in the passage of the nation's budget.

 The party which expressed displeasure with the lawmakers' handling of the 2016 Budget, accused the national assembly of going beyond her brief by unnecessarily tinkering with the budget when its constitutional duty was mainly supervisory.

In lashing at the lawmakers, the party particularly expressed disappointment at the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Danjuma Goje and his counterpart in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin for "directly supervising and even actively abetting such debauchery."

The party's position was contained in a statement signed by its National Vice Chairman (South-South) Prince Hilliard Eta and made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday.

It described the deletion of Lagos-Calabar rail track from the 2016 Budget by the National Assembly as a display of depraved indifference to the welfare of Nigerians.

"The arbitrary removal of the Lagos - Calabar rail track by the National Assembly from the 2016 budget is a display of depraved indifference to the welfare of Nigerians. The deletion is not just arbitrary; it is a big disservice to the people of Nigeria, particularly the South South zone which the proposed railway track would have traversed.

 "Also, the total rehabilitation of the collapsed and terrible Calabar - Odukpani -Itu - Ikot Ekpene federal highway which was allotted N6bn by the federal government in the budget was doctored and almost N5bn removed and re-allocated to a non-existent project in the constituency of the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, in Kano state.

 "By these two acts, the Senate and House of Representatives displayed the astonishing contempt in which they hold Nigerians. The National Assembly exists to ensure that Nigerians get the best from their government using the instrument of purposeful legislation but the 8th Assembly by this budget padding debacle has not only brought itself to ridicule, it has also proved itself unworthy of the trust and confidence of Nigerians", the party held.

 While demanding that the budget be reverted, the APC, therefore, threatened that "we shall approach the courts of the land for a clear interpretation of the role of the National Assembly in the passing of the National Budget as it is evident that it overstepped its bounds by unnecessarily tinkering with the budget when its constitutional duty is mainly supervisory."

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Singer KCEE celebrates birthday with 1 million IG followers

KCee who is a year older today celebrates with 1 million IG followers and thanked everyone who has been there for him. Happy Birthday!

Stop Boko Haram if you are a true Man of God.. Ghana Pastor dares TB Joshua

General Overseer of the Church of Rabbi is urging Nigerian prophet, TB Joshua to stop the activities of Islamist group, Boko Haram in Nigeria if he wants his prophecies to be taken seriously.

 Prophet Kwabena Tawiah said he is baffled at how the supposed prophet did nothing and now the Boko Haram insurgents have infiltrated and carried out several bombings in Nigeria. In his view, TB Joshua who is the head of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) should concentrating on driving away Boko Haram from Nigeria and “leave Ghana alone”. Prophet Kwabena Tawiah’s comment is in reaction to TB Joshua’s prophecy of an eminent attack on Ghana and Nigeria.

Last Sunday, the renowned prophet asked his congregation to pray against the attack which could happen either on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. The Nigerian Prophet was emphatic in prophesying that, “I see Thursday, Friday. Pray for these two nations – Nigeria and Ghana – over gathering in any way; over an attack. I am seeing the attack and that will be in a foreign way. The attack will come not in a local way. So please open your lips and pray for these two nations for protection.”

 But his prophecy has been met with a lot of criticisms with many religious bodies including the Christian Council calling on security agencies to ignore it since Ghana cannot run on “the back of prophecies.” In support, the outspoken Kwabena Tawiah stressed that the prophecy must be treated with the contempt it deserves.

Describing TB Joshua’s prophecy as unnecessary, the Church of Rabbi leader said assuming without admitting that the prophecy is true, God would have revealed it to a Ghanaian prophet and not a foreigner. “What is TB Joshua saying; he should leave Ghana alone and concentrate on Boko Haram in Nigeria” he fumed.

Rather, Kwabena Tawiah called on TB Joshua to support President Buhari with his prophecies to help arrest the Boko Haram insurgents terrorizing citizens in Nigeria.

Mothers write heartbreaking letters to stolen daughters by Boko Haram

On April 14, 2014, 276 girls ages 16-18 were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents from their school in Chibok, Borno State. Fifty-seven of them courageously escaped on their own. Zero has been rescued and 219 remain in the hands of the world’s deadliest terrorist organisation whose members force grown men to swallow bullets for breakfast and utilise women as detonating weapons of war. April 14, 2016 marked two years in captivity.
 Yet, #HopeEndures.

 I am an attorney and the Founder/Executive Director of Pathfinders Justice Initiative, Inc. (www.pathfindersji.org), an international NGO which seeks justice and provides rehabilitation for survivors of child sex abuse, rape and sex trafficking in the developing world (primarily in West Africa).
 I am also an activist and an organiser for #BringBackOurGirls, the global movement demanding the rescue and rehabilitation of the Chibok Girls of Nigeria. I am Nigerian. I am a mother.

 Over the last week (April 4-9, 2016), I had the honour of walking with the families of three of the abducted Chibok Girls in an effort to document their lives over the last two years without their daughters. I am honoured that they have trusted me with their truth. The result is this photo essay entitled, “Letters to Our Daughters: #HopeEndures”.
It is comprised of photographs reflecting the hollow reality of life for mothers Esther Yakubu, Rebecca Samuel and Martha Enoch without their daughters, Dorcas, Sarah and Monica. The excerpts are captured below:

Letter from Martha Enoch to her daughter,
Monica Enoch

Life has been difficult without you these last two years. My life is in discomfort and I have been living with hypertension since they stole you from me on April 14, 2014. We miss you whenever we remember the role that you played in our family, especially your sisters. You were so kind and so special because you touched the lives of everyone that met you. Our prayers have never ended for you and we still sing your favorite choruses that you would sing in church. We sing them every morning and every evening in Hausa and we remember your voice. I always end up in tears. I wanted you to be a doctor and in fact, we have nicknamed [our other daughter] ‘doctor’ because of you. Your father had a dream where he saw you walking up a ladder to heaven. My hope is that I will see you here on earth again but if I do not, I know you are in heaven. Please serve God faithfully and I pray that God brings you back to me. I miss you, my daughter.

From your mum, Martha Enoch.

Letter from Rebecca Samuel to her Daughter,
  Sarah Samuel

You were only eighteen at the time of your abduction. By now you would be twenty years; that means it’s been two years since you were taken from me. I am suffering, I am bitter, I cry every time and I am praying and fasting. Many things are hard and we are just managing life. I know and believe in God that if there is still life, one day we will see you again. People say that the [abduction] is a lie, but it is true.
I want to tell them that if it were their children, how would they feel? The 219 children have not returned since then. If not because of God’s grace, we all would have died. Some of us [parents] got hypertension, while others got different illnesses because we were thinking about our abducted children. If you were dead, we would have cried and been able to move on. But we do not know if you are still alive or dead.
 That is why we are worried. I cry and my heart is bitter every night. I am praying that if you are alive, God should rescue you. I believe God will save you. As your mother, I am begging God for you to continue praying wherever you are. I want to tell you to be strong and continue praying. I lost everything, I lost everything when I lost you.

From your mother, Rebecca.

Letter from Esther Yakubu to her Daughter,
 Dorcas Yakubu

 April 14, 2016

 It has been long I heard from you. How are you and your friends, wherever you are? Hoping that you are doing better, or managing life, and I know that the angel of the Lord Almighty is with you, and He will continue to be with you wherever you are. You don’t know – you don’t have any idea of the plans I have been planning for you all this while. From birth, I’ve been planning for you, your life, your education, your health, before you were kidnapped.
Before marriage, I wanted you to go to the university, because I have not been there. My hope is that you will be a fashion designer as a woman. I had even bought a sewing machine for you, and a travelling bag, and some set of clothes. But up till now, for two years, I have not seen or heard anything from you.
But I would like to advise you, wherever you are, please be strong in the Lord and He will see you through. I know I miss you, but I have the heart and I have the hope that one day I will see you again. I believe that one day I will fulfill my promise to you, and I will see you again, and my happiness, my joy, my life will be complete with you and I will be a happy mother again.
 The Lord is your strength and I have that hope in me that I will see you again and I will rejoice in the Lord Almighty.

 From your mum, Esther Yakubu

Barcelona Legend, Lionel Messi reaches 500 goals milestone vs Valencia

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi tonight reached 500 goals for club and country, pulling one back for Barcelona against Valencia whilst trailing 2-0.
 The 28-year-old footballing legend ended his 515 minute goal drought, sliding the ball past Valencia goalkeeper Diego Alves from 10 yards.
 However, it wasn’t to be a night of celebration with Barcelona dropping yet more points in a La Liga title race that has been blown open over the past couple of weeks. Leo Messi didn’t even celebrate his milestone goal with Luis Enrique’s men desperately needing a positive result.
The 2-1 defeat at home to struggling Valencia leaves Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid both within a point with only five games remaining. See the best tweets on Leo Messi’s incredible goalscoring feat below. He’s still only 28!

FOOLISH: Neymar slapstick celebrating Valencia fan after defeat

Neymar could be facing a ban for his antics following the full time whistle of Barcelona’s shock 2-1 defeat at home to Valencia.

 The 24-year-old Brazilian had yet another poor game and took his frustration out on some of the celebrating Valencia players.

 In a pretty cowardly act, Neymar was filmed slapping one of his opponents before quickly running away. He received a four game ban at the Copa America for a similar incident.

STRANGE!!! Lightening Reportedly kills 2 during church prayer session in Imo State

Tragedy struck in Imo State as 25-year-old Chioma Jonathan, a native of Obiangwu in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area and Chinonye Anyanwu, aged 26, from Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, both in Imo State, died when they were struck by lightning.

According to Daily Sun, the unfortunate incident happened when the two women went to participate in the regular Holy Ghost Hour prayer session of Heavenly Sure Charismatic Church, a Pentecostal church, usually held in the premises of Comprehensive Secondary School, Emekuku in Owerri North LGA, Imo State.

 It was also gathered that the 54-year-old General Overseer of the church, Pastor Luke Nwokocha, who led the short-lived prayer session was slightly affected as he temporarily lost consciousness and was rushed to a hospital by his wife and another member of the church, where he was revived.

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OUTRAGEOUS : Husband murders wife over WhatsApp messages

A man from New Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo of Zimbabwe has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife following a row over WhatsApp messages he received from his small house (lover), police confirmed yesterday.

 According to The Chronicle, Ramafuma Khupe, 48, was arrested on Tuesday evening for allegedly stabbing his wife Sihlekeni Ncube, 42, in front of their 22-year-old daughter. The incident happened on Sunday at about 8AM at the couple's home in New Magwegwe. The wife died at the Mpilo Central Hospital on Monday morning from stab wounds to the throat.