Lagos Markets Shut for Tinubu Daughter’s Installation as Traders’ Leader

Commercial activities in major markets in Lagos State were Tuesday grounded following the installation of Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, as the Iyaloja General of Nigeria.

This is just as the title of Iyalode of Lagos, which has been vacant for over 100 years, was bestowed on Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, the mother of the Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Mr. Wale Tinubu.

Ngige’s Sister Debarred in US over Alleged Money Laundering

  Senator Chris Ngige

A certain Mrs. Maryrose Ozoemena Nwadike, said to be a younger sister to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Chris Ngige, in the Anambra State governorship election was said to have been debarred from practicing law in Maryland, the United States for allegedly using her bank account to launder money for one of her elder brothers, presumed to be Chris.

EXCLUSIVE: Man Kidnaps Own Son, Demands N.35m Ransom

The Department of the State Security Services (DSS), Lagos State Command, yesterday paraded a 48-year-old man, Samson Adebayo, who masterminded the kidnap of his own son and demanded for a ransom of N350,000.

Adebayo had solicited the help of his girlfriend, one Kehinde Alonge, a hairdresser, and they kidnapped 9-year-old Emmanuel from his residence at no 2 Solomon Street, Ilu-Nla, Aradagun, Badagry.

NCAA: We’ve No Documents on Armoured Cars’ Purchase

Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah

 

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it is not in possession of documents relating to the controversial purchase of the two armoured BMW cars, worth N255 million, it was accused of buying for the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah.

The agency, in an October 23 letter addressed to Falana & Falana Chambers and signed by its Legal Adviser, E. D. Chukwuma, however, did not state who was in custody of the documents.

SIMON KOLAWOLE: Is This the Jonathan Moment?

Simon Kolawole Live!: By Simon Kolawole, Email: simon.kolawole@thisdaylive.com

I was, believe me, under no illusions last week when I asked the Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, to say “sorry” to Nigerians for her role in the outrageous purchase of two armoured cars. For the life of me, I knew she wouldn’t apologise. That would be very unNigerian. Part of the qualifications for being a public officer in Nigeria is to be greedy, arrogant and shameless. How can a whole minister apologise? How can a whole minister say it is wrong to buy two bullet-proof cars for over a quarter of a billion naira? How can a whole minister say “I was wrong to approve the transaction”? How can a whole minister say, “As the supervisory minister for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), I hereby take full responsibility for this mess”? There is too much shamelessness in public office for people to cultivate a moral conscience.

Toyosi Akerele: Stella Oduah no brain,no beauty, no conscience!

Madam Stella Oduah, in your gutter style thinking, a BMW is an assurance that you won’t die soon. You should have a conversation with Abacha. Madam, Nemesis is COLD.
It comes in the forms of Poison, Cancer etc & to pay your Bills, those BMWs will be auctioned at give away Prices. I don’t wish death for anyone but I’m hopeful that one day a handful of Nigerian Govt Officials will sleep and not wake up.

This is too much. HEAR THIS! Dear President Jonathan! If the Nigerian Masses rise against you, Stella Oduah and your other Corrupt Friends cannot save you. And President Jonathan is so silent. His Silence so sad. The sadness engulfs our Souls.

Nigeria Demands Apology from US Senator Over '419' Comments

 President Goodluck Jonathan

Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Professor Ade Adefuye, has asked United States' Senator Ted Cruz to offer unreserved apology to Nigerians over his statement that the US Affordable Care Act Exchange Website was being run by Nigerian email scammers.

Adefuye in a statement said Nigerians at home and in US were shocked to hear that the Republican Senator from Texas, who spearheaded the recent shutdown of the Obama Administration, could be associated with such a remark, which till date had not been denied.

Eddy Odivwri: My Lord Justice Ohwo, So Who Killed My Father?

Late Chief Jacob Odivwri 

I had a bad Wednesday. It took the laconic terse message of my eldest brother, Mr G.A Odivwri, to get the day spoilt. His sms read:  “We lost the case”. My body started shaking soon as I read the message. It was the case we had all looked forward to in the family. A case we thought will finally console us and assuage our pains, in a way. It is the case of the prosecution of those suspected to have kidnapped and killed my father, Chief Jacob Odivwri Edjesa, almost five years ago. The details of the case, the investigations, the dialectics of the prosecution process have all given us hope that justice would one day be done.

CANTICLES BY Eddy Odivwri: Please Leave the Princess Alone

Stella Oduah

I don’t know why you people of these days have very scant regard for royalty and blue-blooded personages.

How do you mean?

What do you mean by how? Are you not in this country? Have you not seen how our dear Princess Stella Oduah, a lady of stellar attributes, the Honourable minister of Aviation is being harangued, scandalized and even demonized? 

Aero Passengers Protest at Enugu Airport

Aero Contractors

Activities at the Akanu-Ibiam international airport, Enugu were temporarily halted Thursday as passengers of the aero contractors flight No AJ 301 who travelled from Lagos to Enugu protested over the delay in the release of their luggage more than twenty four hours after they alighted at the Akanu Ibiam international airport.

US Moves to Free Citizens Abducted off Nigeria's Coast

 Marie Harf, US State Department spokeswoman

                              

The United States Chief of Mission Security at its mission in Nigeria has commenced investigation into the abduction of two of its nationals aboard an oil supply vessel on Wednesday by pirates off Nigerian coast, near Brass, Bayelsa State. The US State Department spokeswoman, Marie Harf, disclosed this yesterday during a daily press briefing in Washington DC.

Harf expressed deep concern over the abduction of the two Americans and said that the United States government was closely monitoring the situation.

DELE MOMODU: A Plea For Mercy

The Pendulum By Dele Momodu, Email: Dele.momodu@thisdaylive.com

“We have come to your shrine to worship

We the sons of the land

The naked cowherd has brought

The cows safely home,

And stands silent with his bamboo flute

Wiping the rain from his brow;

As the birds brood in their nests

Awaiting the dawn with unsung melodies

The shadows crowd on the shore

Pressing their lips against the bosom of the sea;

The peasants home from their labours

Sit by their log-fires

BEVERLY OSU Again; I Don’t Feel Sorry About Sex In BBA House

Beverly Ada Osu

Nigeria’s representative at the last Big Brother Africa show, Beverly Ada Osu, still remains a news maker months after her infamous sex romp with South African counterpart, Angelo Collins, in the house. The lewd but down to earth star reflects on life outside BBA in this interview with LANRE ODUKOYA

LIFE OUTSIDE BBA…

My life outside BBA has been wonderful. It’s nothing I cannot handle.

Massive Onslaught against Boko Haram in Borno, Yobe

Nigerian Army

                                            

The Nigerian Army on Thursday launched a massive air and ground onslaught against Boko Haram in Borno killing 74 insurgents and destroying the deadly sect's camp in Galangi and Kawanti villages. But in neighbouring Yobe State, members of the sect launched surprise attacks on Damaturu, the state capital, and engaged the military in gun duels for several hours, forcing the imposition of 24 hour curfew on the state by the Army. The military confirmed that 21 members of the sect were killed in Yobe, bringing the total number of casualties suffered by the sect in both states to 95.

6 Die in Tanker Explosion in Kaduna

Explosion 

It was a harvest of tragedy in Kaduna when unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram terrorist group attacked policemen at a check point in Ungwan Dosa area of Kaduna metropolis, killing one police man while one other, including a passerby were injured.

The incident happened just as six people died following a petrol tanker explosion at Mararaban Jos, a suburb along Kaduna - Zaria road, at the outskirt the metropolis.

The attack on the police was said to have occurred at about 8pm on Friday when the hoodlums swooped on them at the checkpoint and opened fire.

EXCLUSIVE: African Security Summit to Tackle Terrorism, Insecurity

To tackle the increasing spate of terrorism in the continent, the joint African Security Summit has reiterated  its commitment to ensuring that such is stamped out through intensive partnership by African nations.  The President of Security Watch Africa (SWA), Mr. Patrick Agbambu, made this disclosure in Lagos, on the forthcoming SWA awards billed to hold in South Africa.

EXCLUSIVE: No Nigerian Prison Has An Underground Cell, Says CG

The Controller General (CG), of Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS),  Zakari Ibrahim, yesterday refuted claims that the service has underground cells were prisoners are locked up. The CG was reacting to recent claims which accused the service of locking up prisoners and minors in the alleged underground cells.

Abuja High Court Awards Alleged Ibori $15m Cash to FG

James Ibori

An Abuja Federal High Court Friday awarded the controversial $15million bribe money linked to the former  Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori,   to the Federal Government. Justice Gabriel Kolawole while rejecting the Delta State claim to the money ruled that the state government failed to prove that the money actually belonged to it.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had claimed to have received the money   from an alleged agent of  Chief Ibori in 2007 to influence the commission’s probe against his  administration.

Abuja High Court Awards Alleged Ibori $15m Cash to FG

James Ibori

An Abuja Federal High Court Friday awarded the controversial $15million bribe money linked to the former  Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori,   to the Federal Government. Justice Gabriel Kolawole while rejecting the Delta State claim to the money ruled that the state government failed to prove that the money actually belonged to it.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had claimed to have received the money   from an alleged agent of  Chief Ibori in 2007 to influence the commission’s probe against his  administration.

74 Boko Haram Sect Members Killed in Army Raid

Nigerian Army

No fewer than 74 members of the Boko Haram sect have been killed by the Nigerian Army in a raid  carried out in Borno State. AFP  reports that the raid which was aimed at crushing  the insurgents in their various hideouts  in the state  took place  on Thursday in two villages in the Mainok Local Government Areas, near Maiduguri, according to Army spokesman, Mohammed Dole.

Pirates Kidnap Two American Mariners off Nigeria's Coast

Barely two days after Exercise African Winds, organised by the African Partnership Station (APS) to tackle piracy in the Gulf of Guinea took off in Calabar, pirates yesterday attacked and took hostage two mariners.

EXCLUSIVE: CHOLERA HITS LAGOS, Kills 12 in 2Weeks

No fewer than 12 persons have allegedly died and several others hospitalised in different parts of Lagos State following an outbreak of the dreadful Cholera disease. Among the deceased was one Sunday Emeka, a generator repairer at Sijuade Street, Ago, who passed on at about 2am on Sunday in one of the hospitals in the area after continuous stooling and vomiting.

A check at hospitals at Isolo Local Government  and its environs revealed that the scourge started about a week ago but was not given much attention until people started dying.

Hospitals visited at Okota, Bucknor, Jakande Estate, Oke-Afa Canal, Ejigbo, Ikotun, within the last three days witnessed patients who were on admission suffering from the scourge.

Army: 37 Boko Haram Suspects Killed in Air, Land Attacks

Defence  Headquarters

 

The Nigerian Army Tuesday said it had killed 37 suspected members of the outlawed Boko Haram sect in air and land attacks in one of its camps in a village in Borno State.

This came as the federal government yesterday said the Boko Haram insurgency in the northern part of the country was externally-induced.

However, the army in a statement by its acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations (APR), Captain Aliyu Ibrahim Danja, said the onslaught was on the terrorists camp in Alagarno village.

It added that after the onslaught, about 37 suspected terrorists were killed while several others fled 

with gunshot wounds.

Jonathan Leaves for Pilgrimage, Official Visit to Israel with 'Edited' List of 6 Persons

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan will today embark on holy pilgrimage to Israel. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan will meet with President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.

House Probes NCAA’s Purchase of Armoured Cars for Oduah

Stella Oduah, Aviation Minister

The House of Representatives Tuesday ordered an investigation into the controversial purchase of two armoured BMW 760 Li cars by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah. It gave the order after debating the issue following a motion moved by the Minority Whip, Hon. Samson Osagie.

The procurement of the cars for the use of the minister has generated an outcry in the last one week, particularly in the face of conflicting reports on its actual cost and the motives for the purchase.

Plateau: Over 96 Persons Infected by Cholera, Says Govt

Governor Jonah Jang

Plateau State Government has confirmed that over 96 persons have been infected and hospitalized over cholera in Qua’npan local government area of the state, while nine persons have been lost so far  to the outbreak of the disease in the state.

The state epidemiologist, Dr. Raymond Yuryit, who disclosed this Wednesday at Namu village in a chat with newsmen, added that the nine victims died as a result of poor management of the disease by health workers.

THISDAY Foreign Editor, Ohia, Found Dead in His Car

Mr. Paul Ohia,

For reasons yet unknown, THISDAY Foreign and Diplomatic Editor, Mr. Paul Ohia, was yesterday found dead in his official car, a white Kia Optima along Marine Road, Apapa, Lagos.

According to eyewitness reports, the deceased had parked his car for several hours by the side of the road, which aroused the suspicion of passersby, prompting them to move closer to check on him.

EFCC Moves to Probe Oduah’s N255m Armoured Car Deal

 Stella Oduah, Aviation Minister

Despite the attempt by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to divert attention away from the N255 million spent procuring two armoured cars for the Minister of Aviation, Ms. Stella Oduah, her troubles refuse to go away as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have decided to probe the deal.

Sources informed THISDAY that the commission has started making preliminary investigations into the contract and could start probing the exorbitant purchase of the cars that was believed to have bypassed due process.

Again, Gunmen Kill 10 in Borno Villages

Suspected members of Boko Haram

No fewer than 10 people have been killed in Kawuri  and Fori  Local Government Areas of Borno State  by  suspected members of the Boko Haram. The victims were reported killed following an invasion of the  villages weekend by the sect members.

Things you didn't know about Femi Kayode....Read Agagu and Oduah: Moral Hollowness of a Catechist (I)

Late  Olusegun Agagu and Stella Oduah

Chris Aligbe gives insight into some of the ills of Nigeria’s aviation sector

In my spare time, I always tune in to the DSTV Channels showing Nigerian and African movies. I do so because the plots are usually abstractions from our society. They mirror the valueless times and the moral decadence in which we live and then pull us back to our value-laden past, when families and individuals prided themselves in their high moral standing. One of the movies featured a young Catechist (Francis Duru) who put an “innocent” girl acted by Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha in a family way, denied her and got her thrown into the streets. But nemesis caught up with him when the truth was discovered and he was forced to marry her in conformity with the cherished values of the Christian faith.

THISDAY: Ubah Appears Broke as Campaigns Enter Crucial Stage

Ifeanyi Ubah

Less than four weeks to the Anambra State governorship election, there are fears that one of the leading candidates in the election, Mr. Ifeanyi Ubah, may be running out of cash to successful prosecute his ambition.

THISDAY checks revealed that Ubah, who was the first among the aspirants to hop into the fray with an elaborate declaration early last month, was completely broke and searching for avenues to raise funds to complete the race slated for November 16.

Wahala o....Aero Contractors Kicks Out Arik to Emerge National Carrier

 Aero Contractors

As the Ministry of Aviation proceeds with plans to set up a national carrier that would operate international, regional and domestic services, it has emerged that Aero Contractors has been designated the nation’s flag carrier.

It was gathered that the decision to designate Aero Contractors as the national carrier was supposed to have been announced during the October 1 national broadcast to mark Nigeria’s Independence by President Goodluck Jonathan, but it was deferred for another date.

Chief of Naval Staff Assures Nigerians of Safety on Territorial Waters

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Joseph Ezeoba

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Joseph Ezeoba on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the Navy would always ensure that Nigeria’s territorial waters were safe to enhance the country’s economic prosperity. Ezeoba gave the assurance in Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra, at the ground-breaking ceremony of the permanent site of Onitsha Naval Outpost.

He said that since President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to the old outpost in August 2012, the Navy had recorded a lot of operational successes in Anambra and neighbouring states.

Two Suspected Pirates Disappear from Police Custody

Two suspected pirates allegedly caught with four AK 47 rifles along the waterways of Sagbama in Bayelsa State have disappeared  from the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the state police command. They were said to have disappeared when their family members went to asked for them at the police station only to be told that they were no longer in the custody of the police.

A family source said that the men were indeed members of a vigilante and anti-piracy group operating at the Sagbama axis when they were arrested by security operatives.

Policeman Kills Colleague, Injures Others

Police Logo

A mobile policeman attached to the Special Task Force (STF) on Jos crisis Saturday  shot dead a colleague in Jol area of Riyom local government council of Plateau State. It was gathered that two children between the ages of eight and twelve years were also shot in the fracas and are currently receiving treatment at the Vom Christian Hospital.

When contacted, the spokesman of STF, Captain Salisu Mustapha confirmed the incident, saying “a mobile police attached to STF shot dead his colleague who is also a mobile police officer in Jos Riyom LGC”.

Al Mustapha: I’m Just Learning How to Use Mobile Phone, Ipad

Major Hamza Al Mustapha

Since his release by a court weeks ago, after about 15 years in detention, Major Hamza Al Mustapha, chief security officer to late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has been striving to catch up with things that are in vogue. In this encounter with Tokunbo Adedoja, this erstwhile powerful man in the nation’s seat of power, speaks on what he has been doing since he gained his freedom and also reveals his other side that is unknown to many

It was a Wednesday evening and there was traffic snarl around the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, as I made my way to a location on a street somewhere around Garki area. On one of the plots on that street, is a storey building with a relatively high perimeter fence and a fleet of about seven vehicles, including an SUV marked NPF. Some youngmen, likely in their early 30s, were seen discussing just by the front door of the building. The main entrance leads to a room which has all the features of a reception, though finishing touches were still being put on the internal fittings.

Akinkuotu: Why NCAA Bought N255m Bulletproof Vehicles

Capt. Fola Akinkuotu

Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, Friday gave insight into why the agency procured  two bulletproof BMW 760 Li Amoured vehicle Series for N255 million.

He attributed this to their customised features, the environmental factor and the  monopolistic nature of Coscharis Auto Dealer - the sole reseller of such vehicles in the country. Akinkuotu's explanation is coming on the heels of controversy trailing the purchase of the two vehicles by the agency for the use of the minister.

Nigeria, UK, US in Joint Exercise Against Piracy, Crude Oil Theft

Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika

A joint multi-national sea exercise tagged "African Winds" aimed at showing readiness to flush out sea pirates, terrorists and crude oil thieves in the Nigerian waters was held at the Lagos Takwa Bay Beach Friday. The exercise which was jointly carried out by Spain, UK, US, Netherlands and Nigeria, was in line with the objectives of the African Partnership Station (APS) to stamp out maritime illegalities.

After the exercise, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba reiterated the Navy’s commitment to stamping out all illegalities from the nation's maritime domain, especially in the Gulf of Guinea.

Police Begin Search for Kidnappers of Ekhomu’s Wife

Police 

Security operatives in Edo State weekend began search for the kidnappers of Mrs. Victoria Ekhomu, wife of the private security expert and Chairman of Transworld Security, Dr. Ona Ekhomu, who was also shot by the gang. Initially, hours after the incident on Thursday, rumours had gone to town that it was the wife and children of the late Admiral Agustus Aikhomu that were kidnapped by the heavily armed bandits

SIMON KOLAWOLE: Aviation Whistle Blower is More in Need of the Bullet Proof cars

When he should be expressing regrets over the misuse of public funds to buy bullet-proof cars, the DG of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Folayele Akinkuotu, is threatening hell and brimstone over the information leak. Despite making a watery and illogical defence of the unnecessary expenditure, Akinkuotu went ahead regaling us with tales on the sanctity of confidential documents. The NCAA DG is even threatening the whistle-blower. Maybe it is the whistle-blower that will eventually need those bullet-proof cars...

SIMON KOLAWOLE: Stella Say Sorry or Sink......

Simon Kolawole Live!: By Simon Kolawole, Email: simon.kolawole@thisdaylive.com

Before I forget, I was at Yale University recently for a special programme organised for Young Global Leaders (YGLs). The theme was “Foundations for Leadership in the 21st Century: Strategic Impact”. The opening session was led by Professor Robert Shiller (who, by the way, was named co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics last week). Shiller is one of the most respected economists of his generation, and his studies in behavioural economics, particularly markets and assets, have seen him successfully predict the dotcom burst of 2000 and the US housing crisis of 2007, which preceded, some will say precipitated, the global economic crisis.

One Feared Dead as Policemen, Hoodlums Clash in Lagos

A yet-to-be identified man was yesterday feared dead at the Oko-Oba area, after hoodlums and policemen attached to Oko-Oba Police Division clashed in Lagos. Although the police authorities have denied this, it was gathered that the fight broke out because policemen allegedly killed a motorist in the morning of the same day.
It was gathered that the after the fight was broke up,  two policemen who were said to have sustained serious injuries were rushed to the hospital.

However, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, said although the policemen were beaten up, they refused to retaliate.

Welcome Home Ibori

President Goodluck Jonathan 

Determined to decongest their prisons and reduce the huge cost of fending for the prisoners, the United Kingdom government is concluding plans with several countries, including Nigeria, to transfer the prisoners who are their nationals, so they can serve out their jail terms in their home countries.

Towards this end, hundreds of Nigerians jailed or detained criminals will be sent home to serve out prison sentences under the deal set to be struck by the Nigerian Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, and his British counterpart, Jeremy Wright, within weeks. Talks are continuing on reaching a compulsory prisoner transfer agreement, which could see more than half of the 500 criminals from Nigeria currently in UK jails repatriated.

NAPTIP Rescues 50 Persons from Traffickers

 

The Kano Zonal Office of the National Agency against Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP),  has rescued over 50 victims of human trafficking between January and  October this year.

The Head,   Public Enlightenment unit of the agency in Kano, Malam Aliyu Abdullahi Kalli,  told reporters on Wednesday that these victims have  been made to pass  through various counseling, medical  and rehabilitation stages before being released to   their families. Kalli maintained that during the same period, the agency   recorded 32 cases of  human trafficking, child labour, child abuse, sexual abuse and other related cases.

CHAN: Keshi Invites 28 Home-based Eagles to Jordan

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, who returned from the World Cup play-off in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with hope of Nigeria qualifying for Brazil 2014 yesterday invited 28 players from the domestic Glo Premier League to report to camp ahead of the international friendly with the national team of Jordan. The match is billed for the Jordanian capital, Amman, on October 28.

While Jordan will use the match to prepare for their 2014 FIFA World Cup play-off fixture against the fifth-placed team in the South American campaign (likely to be Uruguay), Keshi will have another look at his squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) taking place in South Africa in January.

Laos Plane Crash Claims 44 Passengers

Laos plane crash

No fewer than 44 passengers, including crew,  have been killed when a Lao Airlines plane crashed Wednesday. AFP reports that the plane crashed in Champasak Province,   Southern Laos as a result of  bad weather. According to reports, the plane was carrying people  from the capital Vientiane to the Southern town of Pakse when it crashed killing the passengers and crew.

Late Night Fire Razes 100 POWA Shops in Lagos

A late night fire which started on Sunday night and smoldered until yesterday morning, razed about 100 block of shops belonging to the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA), in Ikeja, Lagos.

Bamigbetan: Police Detain Infant, Mother in Cell for Four Months

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Lagos State Police Command, has detained a nursing mother, her four-months old baby and sister-inlaw for four months in connection with the alleged kidnap of the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area Chairman, Kehinde Bamigbetan.

Although she didn't carry out the kidnap operation with the gang, it was gathered that the nursing mother, Chigozie, was arrested at her residence in Ajah after the police had killed her husband in a gun battle.

Presidency, Tinubu Exchange Hot Words Over Conference

Senator Bola Tinubu

The presidency monday took on one of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, stating that his views on the planned national conference do not represent the position of the Yoruba people.

Also, the presidency rendered an account of how it spent over N453.8 billion from the Subsidy Reinvestment Programme (SURE-P), stating that the federal government receives only 41 per cent of Sure-P funds, while the states and local governments get the balance.

Bomb in Microphone Kills Governor, 11 Others in Afghanistan Mosque

Afghan Moslem worshipers

An  Afghan provincial governor  and 11 other worshipers   were Tuesday morning  killed in Logar, near Kabul capital by a bomb which was hidden in a microphone. AFP reports the governor, Arsala Jamal,  was said to have been killed by the bomb while  he was delivering a speech after Eid prayers.