Ajah Cult Clash: Police Arrest Chief

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The Police in Lagos have arrested a member of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs. It was learnt that his arrest was in connection with weekend’s communal clash in Ajah area of Lagos,where six persons were killed and several others injured.

His arrest, as gathered, followed information that he was allegedly fuelling the lingering crisis  in the area. As at 5pm, yesterday, 15 patrol vans carrying policemen led by the Area Commander ‘J’, Mr Felix Vwamhi were still conducting searches in his palace in Ajah after reportedly cordoning off the area.

Effectively Equipping the Navy for Security Operations

Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba 

In its quest to effectively patrol the nation's maritime domain, Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that the Nigerian Navy (NN) recently took possession of five patrol fast boats; the Ocea and Shaldag boats acquired from France and Isreal respectively.

However efficient one is, a workman without his tools is deemed useless, thereby enforcing the ideology that an efficient workman also needs efficient work tools to function. A strong believer in this ideology, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Dele Ezeoba, said platform acquisitions
would help the force deliver her statutory responsibilities.

Ministerial Scorecard Records Minister of Youth and Dev Low

  

Minister of Youth Development, Abdulkadir Fails to Engage Youths

The Minister of Youth Development Inuwa Abdulkadir seems to have gone to sleep after the transfer of Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi to the Ministry of Sports. As Minister of Youth Development, Abdullahi had come up with initiatives, including open forums for discussion with young people through the internet and town hall meetings, revamping of the National Youth Service Scheme to encourage entrepreneurship among corps members to help them become self-reliant after the service.  Apart from the NYSC, whose management remains up and running, nothing else seems to be going on in the youth ministry.

THISDAY Assessment – Below Average

'Fast & Furious 6' Hits $122m in Box Office

A scene from the 'Fast & Furious 6' movie

The latest entry in Universal's cars and criminals franchise is roaring to a $122 million four-day haul in its debut, and setting the pace for an overall box office that will top $300 million for the weekend. That easily beats the previous best Memorial Day holiday haul, which was the $276 million rung up in 2011, when "Hangover II" led the pack with $85 million.

"Fast & Furious 6" is proving a global hit, too. It opened No. 1 in 59 foreign markets and took in $158 million abroad this weekend, giving it a three-day global total of $275 million, the studio's best-ever worldwide opening.

ENIOLA BELLO: The NGF and Akpabio’s Ultimate Loss

Monday with Eni-B eniola.bello@thisdaylive.com

Akwa Ibom State governor Godswill Akpabio is a voluble person. A man, who perhaps because he knows how to make his audience laugh while holding their attention, loves hearing his own voice, one may indulge him the right to be loquacious on the evidence of what he has described as an uncommon transformation of Akwa Ibom. Indeed Akpabio is one of the few poster boys of PDP (People’s Democratic Party) governors in the area of changing the infrastructural landscape of their states for good. On the strength of how he has positively impacted on the state since he assumed office, a performance he has described as driven by anger, it might be difficult to fault those who say that Akpabio is one of the A-listers among the Class of 2007 governors. So confident is Akpabio’s belief in his “uncommon transformation” of Akwa Ibom that he says the people have even defined his tenure in a language adapted from Christian pantheon - BA (Before Akpabio) and AA (After Akpabio), an obvious copy from BC or Before Christ and AC or After Christ.

Benitez Appointed as Napoli Boss

Rafa Benitez

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says Rafa Benitez has been appointed the club's new manager. Benitez, 53, had been looking for a new job with his contract as interim Chelsea manager ending this summer.

De Laurentiis posted a picture of the pair shaking hands on Twitter and told followers: "Rafa Benitez is the new coach of Napoli. A man of great international experience. A leader." Benitez will replace Walter Mazzarri, who has joined Serie A rivals Inter.

Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez guided Chelsea to victory in the Europa League while a third-place finish in the Premier League ensured Champions League football at Stamford Bridge next season.

Despite that success he remained unpopular with a section of the Chelsea support after succeeding Roberto Di Matteo in November, and had underlined his intention to leave the club at the end of the season.

Sahara Reporters Allege President Jonthan was Drunk in Addis Ababa

According to Sahara Reporters, President Goodluck Jonathan had 

missed his turn to speak at the  50th anniversary summit of the OAU in 

Addis Ababa because he drank himself to a stupor. The reason for his funk 

was blamed on the outcome of an election by the Nigerian Governors's Forum

 that he drank himself to a stupor.

SR's claims are in direct opposite of what by presidential spokesman, 

Reuben Abati said. He claimed President Jonathan was engaged with 

a small meeting on "West Africa Infrastructure" at the time that he 

was supposed to give the speech.

El Rufai Renamed HELL Rufai on Facebook

So, some disgruntled and mischievous persons have decided to
rename the former minister, Nasir El Rufai. These persons took to his
Facebook page to announce that his name was no longer El Rufai
rather HELL Rufai! Wow! Some people can sure be mean.

Gadzama Leads C'ttee to Investigate Amaechi

Chief Joe Gadzama (SAN)

The National Working Committee (NWC) Monday announced an 11-man committee headed by Chief Joe Gadzama (SAN) to investigate the role played by the Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi in the dissolution of the Obio/Akpor Local Government Council in the state.

Also, the NWC inaugurated a committee to fast track the process of constitutional adherence as it affects the current status of the office of the Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai who was injured in the self piloted airplane in October last year.

Jonathan Promises Toll Free Helplines for Children in Distress

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that Federal Government will establish a child helpline to protect the rights of children in Nigeria. Jonathan gave this assurance in an address on the occasion of Children’s Day Celebration at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, even as a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), Helpline Foundation made a case for over 10.5 million out of school children across the country.

EXCLUSIVE: Police Arrest Five Car Snatchers in Lagos

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By Chiemelie Ezeobi

Detectives attached to the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), of the Lagos State Police Command had in an overnight operation during the weekend, laid ambush and arrested five suspected car snatchers including two of the stolen car receivers.

The operatives also recovered two pistols and a cache of cartridges as well as a Honda Bulldog and a Toyota Camry Saloon car from the suspects. While one of their car snatchers whose identity was not disclosed was arrested on Saturday alongside the two receivers, the other members of the gang were picked up on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE: Man Pummels Wife to Death Over Missing N500

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By Chiemelie Ezeobi

A miniature hell was let loose yesterday morning at Oronna Street, Off Puposola Street, Abule Egba, Lagos, when a 60-year old man, identified as Gbadebo Elegbede pummeled his wife and mother of four children, Maria  to death over a missing N500 note.

And as at press time, sources said the suspect was yet to be arrested as he had allegedly threatened to deal with anyone who call in the police, using his supposed occult powers.

PDP Suspends Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi

Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi

The National Working Committee at its emergency meeting on Monday, 27 May, 2013 considered the petition submitted by the PDP Rivers Executive Committee against His Excellency, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, the Executive Governor of Rivers State for violating Articles 58 1 (b), (c ), (h) and (m) of the PDP Constitution following his refusal to obey the lawful directive of the Rivers State Executive Committee to rescind his decision dissolving the elected Executive Council of Obiokpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The National Working Committee after preliminary hearing, in exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 57 (3), 59 (3), 59 (5) and 29 (2.b), hereby suspends the Executive Governor of River State, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi as a member of the PDP and refers the matter to the appropriate disciplinary committee of the Party.