Tuesday, 31 March 2015

President Jonathan Releases Statement On 2015 Presidential Election Result!

President Jonathan Releases Statement On 2015 Presidential Election Result!

Official statement by president Jonathan after the announcement of the results of presidential election

Fellow Nigerians,
I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections.
I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.
Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.

OMG! See What Edo State Government Did to Celebrate Buhari

OMG! See What Edo State Government Did to Celebrate Buhari

The Edo State Government has declared a work-free day in the state on Wednesday. This is to celebrate the historic victory of General Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 presidential election. 

The state Governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, has invited the people of the state to a victory party, which will hold at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin City, starting from 3pm on Wednesday. 

Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph and Young Bolivia will perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.



President Jonathan Congratulates Buhari

President Jonathan Congratulates Buhari

It has been reported that President Goodluck Jonathan has called his major challenger and the likely-winner of the 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC to congratulate him.

According to a source, the president spoke with Muhammadu Buhari on the phone and will address the country after rounding off his meeting with his cabinet.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/jonathan-congratulates-buhari/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter
Joyous Photos: Nigerians Celebrate Buhari's Win + Jubilation at APC Headquarters

Joyous Photos: Nigerians Celebrate Buhari's Win + Jubilation at APC Headquarters


After three previous failed shots at the presidency, Muhammadu Buhari is finally moving into Aso Rock, Nigeria’s presidential palace,as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He had polled a total of 15,416,221 votes to defeat the incumbent and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan, who got 12,853,162 votes. Nigerians are super excited! Eyewitnesses say there's been dancing and singing at the APC headquarters in Abuja. Photos continue after the cut.
Fayose Imposes Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Ekiti

Fayose Imposes Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday declared a dusk to dawn curfew in the state what he said is to avoid crisis that might arise from the declaration of the result of the Saturday's presidential election.

Also, the governor urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of the Saturday's presidential election in good faith.
He described the result as the will of God.

The results so far announced by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) indicates that the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Retired Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is cruising to victory. Only two states are now left for the election to be called.
Fayose said the curfew effective with immediate effect is between 7.30pm to 6am.
He said those who would like to celebrate the victory should do so within the confines of their rooms.


Source: www.dailytrust.com.ng/daily/news/50900-fayose-imposes-dusk-to-dawn-curfew-in-ekiti
"I Am So Proud Of My Husband" – Aisha Buhari

"I Am So Proud Of My Husband" – Aisha Buhari



“I am so proud of my husband and the team who have worked hard to make this happen. Nigerians are aware now more than ever that the people have the power to sway the fate of a nation. We must see this as a triumphant show of democracy, a change for the better. I am excited for the future of this nation as We now have a mandate for Change.I too have watched with bated breath as the results have been announced. It has been a gripping day for democracy in Nigeria.” – Buhari’s Wife “Aisha Buhari” tweets
Fayose Salutes Buhari, Begs Nigerians To Accept Presidential Poll Result

Fayose Salutes Buhari, Begs Nigerians To Accept Presidential Poll Result

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has hailed President Goodluck Jonathan and the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), for their fighting spirit in the ongoing presidential poll.

In a statement on Tuesday, Fayose, however, stopped short of congratulating the APC candidate for his likely victory in the poll.

Fayose’s statement by his Special Adviser on Communication and New Media, Lere Olayinka, reads,

PDP Accuses Jega Of Being Bias

PDP Accuses Jega Of Being Bias

The representative of the Peoples Democratic Party at the Presidential Collation Centre, Mr. Godday Orubebe has accused the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attaihiru Jega of bias over his failure to investigate the party protest letter on the election in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa.

Mr. Orubebe noted that while Jega set up a committe to investigate the protest letter of APC on Rivers election, he rejected the letter of PDP on Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and Kadunna.

“Jega threw our letter at us, saying that he will not investigate. Jega cannot be selective, he cannot be tribalist”.

He also shown a collated result across the 36 states and the FCT, which he noted was compiled by Jega and the APC. He added that the result were the same as the one announced by the electoral umpire, questioning how APC got the result when they have not be announced.



Teenager Kills Boyfriend For Attempted Rape

Teenager Kills Boyfriend For Attempted Rape



The police in Lagos have arrested an 18-year-old lady, Kafayat Olawale, for allegedly stabbing to death her boyfriend, Ojo Ijabike, 32.

The incident happened on Friday on Olutola Adebayo Street, off Idimu Road, in the Alimosho area of Lagos State.

Investigations by PUNCH Metro revealed that Ijabike, an indigene of Owo, Ondo State, had attempted to forcefully have carnal knowledge of the suspect when there was a scuffle between them.

Olawale, who hails from Osun State, was said to have stabbed the deceased in the heart region, while the 32-year-old victim inflicted injuries on her.

Husband Beats Wife To Pulp Over Disagreement On Election Results

Husband Beats Wife To Pulp Over Disagreement On Election Results

A commercial motorcyclist, Raphael (surname withheld), yesterday, allegedly beat his wife, Bose, to a pulp over disagreement on the outcome of the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the couple, who live in Igangu area of Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara State are members of different political parties.
According to reports, the result of the elections, which was widely believed to favour a particular party in the area, was said to have created frosty relationship between the husband and wife.

Monday, 30 March 2015

APC Rejects Rivers State Pesidential Results

APC Rejects Rivers State Pesidential Results

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has rejected the results of Saturday’s fraudulent elections released Monday by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Mrs. Gesila Khan.

In the released results, President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner of the election in Rivers by a wide margin, while all the Senatorial and House of Representatives’ seats in the state, according to Khan, also won by the PDP’s candidates, in spite of the non-availability of original result sheets during the elections.
Presidential Election Results So Far: PDP In Early Lead

Presidential Election Results So Far: PDP In Early Lead

INEC has announced results for 8 states and the FCT, Abuja - (total 9) and so far PDP is leading with 2,332,734 votes while APC has 2,302,978 votes, though APC won five states and PDP four states.

The states whose results were announced are Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Kogi, Enugu, Nasarawa, Abuja FCT.

Meanwhile, PDP won FCT, as against the earlier result posted.

Results so far.

Ekiti: APC – 120,331 ; PDP – 176,466

Ogun: APC – 308,290 ; PDP -207,950

Enugu: APC – 14,157 ; PDP – 553,003

Kogi: APC – 264,851 ; PDP – 149,987

Osun: APC – 363,603 ; PDP – 249,929

Ondo: APC – 299,889 ; PDP – 251,368

Oyo: APC – 528,620 ; PDP – 303,376

Nasarawa: APC – 236,838 ; 273,460

FCT Abuja: APC 146,399 ; PDP – 157,195

INEC would reconvene by 8pm tonight to allow sufficient time for other states to bring in their results

Sunday, 29 March 2015

Jega And APC Fault Fani-kayode’s Pdp’s Victory Claim

Jega And APC Fault Fani-kayode’s Pdp’s Victory Claim

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, and the All Progressives Congress have faulted the claim by the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, that his party is leading in 23 states out of the 36 states in the country in Saturday’s presidential election.

While Jega said he was miffed by the comment and does not know the source, the APC said it was a way of laying the ground for the rigging of the election by the PDP.

Jega also described the comment as that by someone partisan.

Jega said during a press conference on Sunday: ”I don’t know the sources of such information.

The results have not been collated in 23 states.

“Fairly very few states have actually collated.

“In fact, only two states have been collated.

“There is the need to be careful about the information being put there by people who are clearly partisan.”
Wizkid Smashes Fan’s Iphone 6 In Dubai Club While Smoking Weed

Wizkid Smashes Fan’s Iphone 6 In Dubai Club While Smoking Weed



Samuel Ajayi, a disgruntled fan of Afro pop sensation Wizkid took to his Instagram page to blast the artiste for allegedly destroying his expensive iPhone. 

According to Ajayi, all he wanted to do was to take a photo of Wizkid smoking a joint at the Dubai club where they were all having fun and cooling off, when the artiste turned violent, attacked him and then smashed his phone into pieces. 

Women Give Birth To Babies In Bush Fleeing Attack By Insurgents

Women Give Birth To Babies In Bush Fleeing Attack By Insurgents

Alkaleri (Bauchi) – Two pregnant women gave birth to babies in the bush Sunday morning while fleeing from suspected Boko Haram insurgents that attacked Gunti Gumi village of Alkaleri Local Government area in Bauchi state.

An eye witness, Malam Bala Kurba, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the insurgents stormed the village, forcing the residents to take to their heels.

“The pregnant women were among those who fled the village. I was also in the bush when I saw a group of women battling to assist the two pregnant women deliver their babies.

#NigeriaDecides Jonathan Wins Ekiti With 176,474 Votes - Vanguard

#NigeriaDecides Jonathan Wins Ekiti With 176,474 Votes - Vanguard

President Goodluck Jonathan won in all the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State in Saturday’s presidential election

The PDP candidates equally cleared all the three senatorial seats and  6  House of Representatives
seats in the state
Briefing newsmen at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office ,Ado Ekiti Sunday,the Chief Returning Officer for the Presidential election for Ekiti State and Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology,(FUTA), Akure, Prof. Biyi Daramola  said the president and other PDP candidates won in all the 16 local government areas of the state

According to Daramola ,Jonathan scored  a total of 176,474 votes to defeat his close opponent, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressive Congress,(APC) who polled 120,332 votes.

He thanked the electorates for conducting themselves peacefully during the election exercise.



We Voted APC Because Of Unpaid Salaries – Benue Workers

We Voted APC Because Of Unpaid Salaries – Benue Workers


Many civil servants in Benue State voted massively for the leading opposition All progressives Congress (APC) and other minor political parties because of the salaries owed them by the state government, LEADERSHIP has gathered.

The state workers have insisted that there is no need voting the ruling PDP even as it is the leading party in the state.

Breaking News: INEC Office Set Ablaze In Rivers

Breaking News: INEC Office Set Ablaze In Rivers

The Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC) in Emohua local government area has been set ablaze by unknown political thugs.

Vanguard gathered that the building located at Emohua, the Capital of the council which houses the electoral body was Sunday morning engulf in fire.

The development may not be unconnected with the irregularities recorded in Saturday’s election in the state.

As at press time, none of the election results has been announced

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/breaking-news-inec-office-set-ablaze-in-rivers

Saturday, 28 March 2015

#NigeriaDecides Breaking! Jonathan loses at Presidential Villa polling units

#NigeriaDecides Breaking! Jonathan loses at Presidential Villa polling units

In the final result announced at the two polling units at the Presidential Villa Saturday night, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan lost to the All Progressive Congress candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari as he polled a total of 595 votes to General Buhari’s 613 votes.
The election which was conducted peacefully saw the All Progressive Congress Senatorial and House of Representatives candidates also defeating the Peoples Democratic Candidates.
While the APC candidate for the senatorial election polled a total of 597 votes, the PDP candidate won 567 votes from the two polling units in the Villa.
The APC candidate for the House of Representatives also polled 589 votes to defeat the PDP candidate who got 495 votes.
A total of 1,345 voters were accredited in the two polling units.
The announcement of the final result sparked a wide jubilation from APC supporters.
President Jonathan won the election at the two polling units in 2011.

#NigeriaDecides Ballot Box Snatched In Rivers

#NigeriaDecides Ballot Box Snatched In Rivers

In Rivers State, election observers say a ballot box has been snatched.

The ballot box was snatched at Ward 7 Unit 7 in Bugama.

It was forcefully taken away by unidentified persons.

Rivers State had been identified by many civil society organisations as a flashpoint for violence.
The pre-election period was embroiled in pockets of violence culminating in an allegation by the State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, that he was shot at.

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/179697-ballot-box-snatched-in-rivers-2.html

BREAKING!  INEC Announces That Elections Will Continue Tomorrow

BREAKING! INEC Announces That Elections Will Continue Tomorrow

INEC just announced via its newly created Twitter account for alerts @INECAlert that elections will be postponed till tomorrow in some polling units. This affects areas where accreditation has been slow or impossible due to card reader errors.

Accreditation will be suspended in some polling units to the next day in accordance with the 2015 general elections guidelines where card readers fail to work and cannot be replaced

#NigeriaDecides Senator Ndume Broke Down In Tears After Voting In Maiduguri

#NigeriaDecides Senator Ndume Broke Down In Tears After Voting In Maiduguri

A Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Sen. Ali Ndume, wept after casting his vote at the Internally Displaced Persons’ camp located in Government College, Maiduguri, on Saturday.

Ndume, a native of Gwoza, said his burst of emotions was caused by the suffering his people are going through at the camps, saying the experience was horrible.

“Any time I come to this camp, I always break into tears because of what I see. I always try to pull myself together but my emotions always failed me.

“I can’t control my emotion because I see people that were wealthy that were now suffering. People who used to give out to other people had now become beggars. This is the failure of leadership in our country and I hope this election will give us the desired change that we yearn for,” Ndume said

#NigeriaDecides INEC restores website

#NigeriaDecides INEC restores website

The website of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been restored after it was hacked by Nigerian Cyber Army earlier in the day.
It will be recalled that the website of the Independent National Electoral Commission was hacked by a group that parade itself as Nigerian Cyber Army. The hacking was confirmed by INEC on its Twitter handle,  @inecnigeria

Ekiti Deputy Gov escapes death by whiskers

Ekiti Deputy Gov escapes death by whiskers

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Dr Olubunmi Olusola-Eleka,Saturday escaped death by whiskers as people suspected to be political thugs ambushed him at Odo Oja area ,Ikere Ekiti
Prior to the incident,Eleka was said to have received a distressed call by his people that card reader machines in some polling booths in his ward were not functioning.
The Deputy Governor was said to have decided to visit the polling booths based on the reports, but at Odo Oja Area, some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs apparently stationed there to cause violence welcomed Dr Eleka’s convoy with stones and other dangerous weapons
But for the prompt response from his security operatives who piloted him out of the area it could have been another story
Reacting to the incident,Eleka traced his attack to the doorstep of the opposition APC.
“The APC people had stationed the thugs to the area ,there intention was to cause mayhem, but we thank God for His intervention’
More details soon

President Jonathan and General Muhammed Buhari Casts Votes

President Jonathan and General Muhammed Buhari Casts Votes

Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has cast his vote in the 2015 presidential and National Assembly election

President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cast his votes for the presidential and National Assembly polls.

Jonathan casting his vote
He cast his vote some minutes after 4:00PM.
There were hitches during his accreditation that demanded that he filled an Incident Form.

Explosion rocks Anambra polling unit

Explosion rocks Anambra polling unit

Less than an hour that a bomb exploded at a polling unit in Enugu, a similar incident has occurred in Awka, Anambra State.
The Anambra explosion took place at Atom a polling unit at Umuokpara Primary School, Awka ward one.
Details later…

Source:
http://www.punchng.com/news/explosion-rocks-anambra-polling-unit/

#NigeriaDecides Amaechi Refuses Accreditation, Says Result Sheets Missing

#NigeriaDecides Amaechi Refuses Accreditation, Says Result Sheets Missing

Port Harcourt: Governor Chibuike Amaechi Saturday morning refused to be accredited for the elections in his Ubima ward, Ikwerre local government area saying result sheets were missing.among items the Independent National Electoral Commission came with for the exercise.

Former governor of Rivers state, Dr Peter Odili also lamented the failure of card reader machines in Ward 14, Unit 25, Ogba Egbert Ndoni local government area.

Former Chief of Staff, Government House and candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Obio Akpor federal constituency, Rivers state said result sheets were missing in all the 17 wards in the local government area.
#NigeriaDecides. INEC Suspends Election In Delta Community Over Insecurity

#NigeriaDecides. INEC Suspends Election In Delta Community Over Insecurity

The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended election in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State after the police said they could not guarantee security in the area.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Anidi Ikowak, said in Agbor that some stakeholders in the area did not allow electoral officers to move voting materials to polling units.

He said the initial complaint was that they wanted to see the constituency collation form.

He said, “But even when the form was brought, they did not still want the materials moved.

“So the police had to advise that for security reasons, the election should be suspended.”


source: http://www.punchng.com/news/inec-suspends-election-in-delta-community-over-insecurity/

The Card Reader Failure. One Solution Found. Share This

The Card Reader Failure. One Solution Found. Share This

Card readers were apparently failing often at a polling booth near an Accenture staff's home. And the guy couldn't understand why...because the readers were all new. So he approached the INEC woman. Inspected the reader. Only to find the protective film on the lenses of the reader had not been removed. After a protracted argument he convinced the woman to remove it. The reader not only read the prior rejected cards, it was reading with even faster response time. Please share n let's reclaim Naija together.

BREAKING NEWS! Boko Haram Attacks Gombe Polling Stations

BREAKING NEWS! Boko Haram Attacks Gombe Polling Stations

At least two people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents and an election official told AFP.

The attacks happened in the villages of Birin Bolawa and Birin Fulani in the Nafada district of Gombe state, which has been repeatedly targeted by the Islamists.

An election official, who requested anonymity, said: “We could hear the gunmen shouting, ‘Didn’t we warn you about staying away from (the) election?'”

UPDATE!On the Bomb Explosion that Rocked Polling Booth in Enugu

UPDATE!On the Bomb Explosion that Rocked Polling Booth in Enugu


A car bomb explosion at the WTC Primary School polling booth in Enugu North LGA at about 7:38 Saturday has just been reported.  No casualty recorded. Bomb disposal experts dismantled the second bomb which was timed to explode during the voting and detonated it at 8:45. As shocking as it might be, there was a third device which detonated at 9:05. Although journalists are unable to gain entrance to the place, a source said the bomb was laden in a Honda Baby Jeep.
BREAKING NEWS!  Bomb Explosion Rocks Enugu Polling Unit.

BREAKING NEWS! Bomb Explosion Rocks Enugu Polling Unit.

A bomb explosion has reportedly rocked a polling unit at the WTC Primary School, Enugu, Saturday morning. WTC Primary School is located at Enugu North, one of the municipal local government areas in the Coal City State.

The Anti-bomb disposal unit just detonated one of the bombs as at the time of filling this report.

Although journalists are unable to gain entrance to the place, a source said the bomb was laden in a Honda Baby Jeep.

More Details Soon.

Friday, 27 March 2015

Police List 15 Major Electoral Offences Voters Must Avoid

Police List 15 Major Electoral Offences Voters Must Avoid

The Nigeria Police Force has issued a statement warning members of the public, particularly those going to vote, to beware of some 15 electoral offences on Election Day.

In a statement Thursday, Force Public Relations Office, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said
anyone who commits any of the offences would be arrested and prosecuted.

The offences are listed below.

Breaking News: INEC Postpones Elections In 11 Federal Constituencies In Jigawa

Breaking News: INEC Postpones Elections In 11 Federal Constituencies In Jigawa

DUTSE – The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has announced the postponement of election in seven out of eleven federal constituencies in Jigawa state.

The resident electoral commissioner in charge of state, Alhaji Halliru Aliyu Tambawel announced the development while briefing news men yesterday night at INEC headquarter in Dutse, said the postponement was due to the short-fall of Sensitive materials including ballot papers and results sheets from the central Bank of Nigeria.

4 Ways To Identify Fake Policemen

4 Ways To Identify Fake Policemen

SAFETY TIPS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY FAKE POLICEMEN
AT A GLANCE.
In the time we live in; we must learn to deal with it.
1. Number tag of a real policeman must be six digits,
less than six, is fake.

2. Only female police officers have their numbers
begin with "0", any policeman with number beginning
with "0" is fake.

3. Every policeman's name tag is woven to the shirt,
no more removable name tags.

4.A distinction between the normal policeman and
the SPY (supernumerary) police personnel, is that a
SPY number must be either three or four digits with
the word "SPY" boldly inscribed on their uniform
shoulder. Please, at night be vigilant, always roll-up
your windows in traffic,central lock your doors, be
double sure they are true policemen, if they are not,
be strong and speed off. Never get frightened. Be
watchful, they are everywhere; educate your family
members,neighbors, and friends. GOD Almighty will
continue to protect us.

SENT BY THE NIGERIAN POLICE. Remember elections
is coming. Beware of fake police

If Buhari Wins, APC Will Jail Me – Patience Jonathan

If Buhari Wins, APC Will Jail Me – Patience Jonathan

While speaking On Wednesday March 25th at the PDP women presidential campaign rally in Oyo state, the first lady Patience Jonathan is quoted by Thecable.ng to have said that the APC and its presidential candidate plan to jail many people, including herself if they win the 2015 election.

“I want to tell you the people of Oyo state, you don’t need to listen to APC. APC is a spare drug; they don’t have material to quantify PDP material.

You should know that they have been in government before; they were there before PDP, before Goodluck administration.

If they come to Oyo, ask them, what do they have for you, not ‘I will, I will’. You were there; when you were there, what did you do for the people of Oyo state? “All what they did for you people when they were there was to send your fathers and your children to prison.

That’s all what they have for you people, and I want you to remember. Some of you were still small by then when your fathers were sent to prison by this very APC people. Some of them died in the prison; you know them.

You want me to call one of them that died in the prison – don’t you know Adelabu? Haven’t you heard that name before in Oyo? He was the leader of NPN then. He was imprisoned by this APC, by this very people that want to enter there and he died there.

They are coming again to jail your fathers and your mothers and even me, but God would never allow them – Holy Ghost fire, Holy Ghost fire, Holy Ghost fire.

They would never succeed, because they have nothing to offer. Their own is ‘I will, I will’; that’s all what they have to offer.

“PDP has come to liberate the people. After this one, when they fail, they won’t have any name to bear again. The last time they failed, they changed their name to APC – not knowing APC is a spare drug

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

11-year-old Boy Accused Of Stealing N200 Commits Suicide In Benue

11-year-old Boy Accused Of Stealing N200 Commits Suicide In Benue

Achusa, a small village in Makurdi local government of Benue State has been thrown into confusion after an 11-year-old boy identified as Terkula Botwer committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree.

Tekula, who was accused of stealing N200 by his guardian, allegedly committed suicide to prove his innocence.

An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity noted that,“It all happened on Sunday morning when Mrs. Nadoo Hember, the boy’s guardian, was alleged to have complained that her only N200 was missing in the house she lived with the late boy.

“She confronted Terkula who denied taking the money, but as she was leaving for church, she allegedly warned the boy that if the money was not found, she would be forced to return him back to his parents in the village.

“Unfortunately, when she got back from church later in the day, she got into the house and discovered that the boy was nowhere to be found. But after a search, the lifeless body of the boy was seen hanging on a tree at the back of the house.

“It was at that point that she raised alarm that attracted neighbours who gathered at the scene to rescue the boy who was already dead.”

Confirming the incident the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Austin Ezeani disclosed that the incident was reported on Sunday at the ‘B Division’ police station in the State.

Ezeani further stated that officers attached to the Division were despatched to the scene where the body was recovered and deposited at the Makurdi Federal Medical Centre.

The PPRO further stated “we are carrying out serious investigations into the matter in order to unravel the mystery of the bizarre death,” though no arrest has been made.

http://dailypost.ng/2015/03/25/11-year-old-boy-accused-of-stealing-n200-commits-suicide/

Civil Servant Charged With Rape Of A 15-year-old Girl

Civil Servant Charged With Rape Of A 15-year-old Girl

Lagos – A 34-year-old civil servant, Segun Oluyara, on Tuesday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Oluyara, who resides at No. 36, Oduntan St., Ketu, Lagos, is facing a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse.
The prosecutor, ASP Godwin Anyanwu told the court that the accused committed the offence on March 18 at about 2.00 p.m. at No.114, Ogunmefun St., off Pedro,Lagos.
He said the accused and the victim met at a restaurant and promised her job.
“The accused took the victim to a guest house and claimed to be the owner.
“The accused took the victim to a room and pushed her on the bed before he forcefully had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
“The accused gave the victim a soft drink and a drug ‘postinor 2′ to prevent pregnancy.
“The girl told her mother, who reported the case to the police and the accused was arrested,’’ he said.
“The victim was taken to the hospital for medical checkup and treatment.”
Anyanwu noted that the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
The accused may be sentenced to life imprisonment on conviction.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Chief Magistrate, Mrs A.O. Soladoye, granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum.
She said the sureties must show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government as part of the bail conditions

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/civil-servant-charged-with-rape-of-a-15-year-old-girl/

3 Ghanaian Students Sweep WAEC International Excellence Awards

3 Ghanaian Students Sweep WAEC International Excellence Awards



Three Ghanaian students on Tuesday in Lagos cart home all the three West African Examinations Council (WAEC) International Excellence Awards for the best candidates that sat for the school examination among the five-member body.

The council at its 63rd Annual Council meeting in Nigerian held at Multipurpose Hall, WAEC International Office, Ikeja, the council honoured the three candidates from Ghana with WAEC International Excellence Awards including cash as well as plaques.

Jega Announces Procedures For Voting, Release Of Results

Jega Announces Procedures For Voting, Release Of Results


The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Tuesday released the processes and procedures for the elections as well as the processes of releasing the results during the polls by the presiding officers.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ summit with political parties, Jega informed those present that accreditation of voters would take place from 8a.m. till the last person to join the queue at 1p.m. is accredited, while voting would commence at 1.30p.m. and would end when the last person on the queue has voted.

Monday, 23 March 2015

Bishop Oyedepo Orders Members To Bring Their Pvcs To Church For Prayers

Bishop Oyedepo Orders Members To Bring Their Pvcs To Church For Prayers



Churches in Lagos State yesterday dedicated time to seek the face of God concerning next Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections.
They prayed for peaceful and non-violent exercise, as the pastors cautioned members on how to behave during and after the elections.
Many of the services monitored involved special prayer sessions for peace to reign before, during and after the elections.
At Global Harvest Church, Maryland, Reverend Victor Adeyemi led members to pray for peaceful polls and the enthronement of the will of God over Nigeria.

General Overseer & Wife Fight Dirty Over Church Ownership, Wife Floors Hubby

General Overseer & Wife Fight Dirty Over Church Ownership, Wife Floors Hubby

Prophetess (Mrs) Car­oline Okebu has won the first round of the legal battle with her husband, Pastor Ralph Okebu, over the control and/or own­ership of their church, Victory Pentecostal Ministries Inter­national Incorporated, Enugu.

For about a year now, Pastor Ralph and his wife, Prophetess Car­oline (aka Mummy Victory), who are blessed with two teenage daughters have been having a running battle over the ownership of the church and its assets.

Following allegations of violence, philandering, greed, money mon­gering, deceit and quest to convert church auditorium into a warehouse, the pastor and his wife fell apart. Thus, the church became factional­ized, as it were. Some of the mem­bers became loyal to Pastor Ralph while some others pitched their tent with his wife, Caroline.

Just Few Days Left For APC To Take Over Power – Tambuwal

Just Few Days Left For APC To Take Over Power – Tambuwal

APC Tambuwal
As the nation gets set for yet another general election in few days, the speaker, House of Reps and Sokoto State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has assured Nigerians of victory for the APC in the Presidential and other elections.
Tambuwal, who spoke in Wamakko local government area during the party’s zonal rally held over the weekend, said, only six days left for APC to record overwhelming electoral victory at the polls.
Nigerian Universities Will Rank Among The Best In The World In Next 4 Years – Jonathan

Nigerian Universities Will Rank Among The Best In The World In Next 4 Years – Jonathan

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President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed optimism that Nigerian universities would rank among the best universities in the world in the next four years, as a result of the ongoing transformation of the education system.
He made the statement when he featured in the Presidential Debate organised by the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) yesterday in Abuja.
Man, 32, Rape(defiles) 10-year-old Niece In Lagos

Man, 32, Rape(defiles) 10-year-old Niece In Lagos

LAGOS — The Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Yaba, is currently investigating the defilement of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by her uncle in Lagos State.

Vanguard gathered that the 32-year-old suspect, identified as Uwem Femi Asuquo, allegedly took the victim (names withheld) to where he lived along Lagos-Abeokuta road, to help ease the burden on her family after his brother died in 2012.
Unknown to the victim’s mother, Iya Tope, that while her brother-in-law was taking care of her daughter between 2012/2013, he was allegedly having carnal knowledge of the little girl. As fate would have it, the victim began to live with her grandmother in Okunola area in Egbeda.

Two Chadian Army Helicopters Bomb Boko Haram Locations In Nigeria

Two Chadian Army Helicopters Bomb Boko Haram Locations In Nigeria

Two Chadian army helicopters bombed Nigerian Boko Haram positions on Sunday, killing several dozen militants near a village on the border with Niger, a senior Niger military official told Reuters.
Niger and Chadian soldiers have been fighting the insurgents in a joint mission with Nigeria and Cameroon since March 2, in a bid to end Boko Haram’s six-year insurgency in northern Nigeria that is threatening regional stability.
The helicopters destroyed several vehicles and motorcycles carrying fighters in the Nigerian village of Djaboullam, which lies east across the border from the Niger town of Diffa, the Niger officer said.

Fresh nationwide strike looms in varsities

Fresh nationwide strike looms in varsities

UNILAG main gate

Workers in Nigerian universities under the auspices of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over what they described an ‘obnoxious circular’ by the National Universities Commission.
The union therefore gave the Federal Government till Wednesday April 28, 2015, apparently one month within which it should address the issues or face industrial action in all the federal and state universities across the country.
The union said the circular was a mischief to obliterate the sanctity of its agreement with the Federal Government.
Two killed as hoodlums clash over N1m gift

Two killed as hoodlums clash over N1m gift

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Two people have been killed, while at least 14 others injured after some hoodlums went on the rampage in the Idi Oro, Mushin area of Lagos State.
A source told PUNCH Metro the fight started on Wednesday after a man gave N1m to the hoodlums for the protection of a piece of land he newly acquired in the area.
He said the sharing of the money brewed bad blood among the groups, as they resorted to shooting and unleashing mayhem on one another.
Our correspondents learnt that the first victim, identified simply as Eniba, was shot dead on Wednesday, while another yet-to-be-identified person was killed on Saturday.
Amaechi’s Deputy Defects To PDP, Says “APC Is A Party Of Rebels, Founded On.."

Amaechi’s Deputy Defects To PDP, Says “APC Is A Party Of Rebels, Founded On.."

The Deputy Governor of Rivers state, Tele Ikuru has described the All Progressives Congress, APC as “a party of rebels”.

Ikuru also said the APC was a party found on falsehood and propaganda.

The Rivers state Deputy Governor made the declaration during his address to the people of the state. Ikuru who has been Amaechi’s Deputy Governor since 2007 in the address said he had joined the APC out of “extreme loyalty” to Governor Amaechi. According to Ikuru “Today, I address you out of the fullness of my heart. Recall that in December 2013 out of extreme loyalty to my boss and friend, I joined the APC along with other disillusioned Rivers people.

Singapore's Founding Father Dies at 91

Singapore's Founding Father Dies at 91



Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew has died at the age of 91.

Lee passed away at the Singapore General Hospital early on Monday, March 23.

He had been admitted into the hospital over a month ago and had been receiving treatment for severe pneumonia and a subsequent infection.

Lee became the architect of Singapore's prosperity after he transformed the nation from a small port city into a wealthy global hub