Joke Of The Day

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A Nigerian teacher was sent to china to teach.

The first day he entered class, he began by roll-calling.

He said "sheng.'' A student said ''present.''

He called the second name, chu muon. Another student said ''present.''

Suddenly, he sneezed,''hatchia'' one student seated at the corner stood up and said,''present.''

Man Takes Vacation From Being Human, Becomes Goat

Some people use their vacation time to go to Disney World. Thomas Thwaites used his to become a goat.

Having commissioned prosthetic limbs in order to make the experience more authentic, the England-based designer lived among a goat herd for three days in September 2014. An exhibition of Thwaites' work with the goats will be made available to the public in London next month.

Thwaites told Mashable in an email that the project came out of a desire to simplify his life; to take a vacation from his problems.

"My goal was to take a holiday from the pain and worry of being a self-conscious being, able to regret the past and worry about the future," he said.

Aside from the prosthetics, Thwaites prepared by studying the cognitive and physical aspects of what it's like to literally be a goat. He visited a behavioral psychologist and neurologist to study "turning off" parts of his brain in order to think more like a goat. He spoke to an expert in animal locomotion to nail down their movement. Even further, he met with a biologist to see about making an artificial rumen (a part of the goat's stomach) in order to digest grass.

Tiwa Savage Shares Post Baby Body

Beautiful Tiwa Savage shares the picture of her post pregnancy body few minutes ago. Great body though.

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Kim Kardashian Shares Naked Pregnancy Selfie

Pregnant Kim K shares the picture above to debunk rumours of faking her pregnancy. She wrote;

"First they say I'm too skinny so I have to be faking it...Now they say I'm too big so I have to be faking it...SMH! Some days I'm photographed before I eat & look smaller, some days I've just eaten & I look bigger. It's all a part of the process. I think you all know me well enough to know I would document the process if I got a surrogate."

Odumakin Drags Aregbesola To EFCC Over Alleged Corruption

Human rights activist, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, has submitted a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, detailing allegations of financial recklessness and corruption against Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola.

Odumakin, who is an indigene of Osun State, submitted the petition on behalf of a group, Osun Stakeholders, on Monday.

In the petition titled, “Petition against Governor Rauf Aregbesola for financial recklessness, corruption, money laundering and fraudulent application of Osun State’s resources,” Odumakin alleged that Aregbesola has sunk the state into abject poverty.

While calling for a forensic audit of the Osun State government accounts, the group noted that the petition was part of the resolution reached at its stakeholders’ summit on Osun State held on July 23, 2015.

He said, “In addition, the state is littered with abandoned projects even though loans were secured by this administration to execute them. Today, our dear state has become the embodiment of lack, poverty, purposelessness, wickedness and insensitivity of political leaders of the highest order in the country.”

Man Slashes Girlfriend's Throat in Calabar After Sex

A man named Richard Effiok, 30 from Akpabuyo local Government Area of Cross River State has been arrested by the men of the Cross River State Police Command for murdering his girlfriend, Bassey Udoh, 23, after a sex romp.

He confessed to the crime and granted an interview to the Vanguard.

The interview was granted on Monday at the Cross River State Police Command headquarters said he had been dating the girl for two years but she was always demanding for money from him each time they made love and on the 22nd of May, 2015, she requested for five thousand naira and what he had on him was just one thousand naira which the girl rejected and a scuffle ensued between them'

In his words:

Man Kills 3 Over Bitter Leaf Plant Ownership in Edo

A local community in Ibillo, Akoko Edo LGA of Edo State, has been struck by tragedy on Sunday. A man popularly known as Alhaji, has reportedly murdered three persons including a 3-year old boy, after a quarrel over the ownership of a bitter leaf plant in the compound.

The three killed includes a man identified as Mr Aliu Ademo, a girl called Favour and a little boy Isaac, who later died yesterday morning at the hospital.

It was learnt that trouble started when the Alhaji had a heated quarrel with the daughter of a co-tenant called Favour over the bitter leaf plant in the compound. It was said that Alhaji went to harvest the vegetable without the consent of the owner which angered the daughter of the woman, Favour.

According to an eyewitness, “Alhaji who is from Igbira came out with a cutlass and beheaded the girl. Mr Aliu saw what happened and started shouting, Alhaji ran after Isaac the little boy to kill him but Aliu pursued him in order to save the boy. But he succeeded in killing both the small boy and Mr Aliu.

Police Arraign Ex-employees For Threatening MFM’s CSO

The Police have arraigned two men for allegedly threatening the Chief Security Officer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries, Olatubosun Odumosu.

The accused ─ Michael Nwaogu and Simon Akagwu ─ were arraigned before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court on three counts.

It was learnt that Nwaogu and Akagwu had worked for Odumosu, who also owned a security firm.

Nwaogu had reportedly complained that Odumosu ill-treated him while he worked for him and planned to revenge. He was said to have discussed the plan with Akagwu.

Odumosu claimed that four threat messages were sent to his phone.

N540m Fraud: EFCC Seizes 13 Cars From Ex-OSOPADEC Boss

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has evacuated all 13 exotic vehicles seized from the former Head, Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, Mr. Debo Ajimuda, and kept at the premises of the state Police Command, Alagbaka, Akure.

It will be recalled that multi-million naira vehicles were seized by the anti-graft agency in March, 2012 and put in the custody of the State Police Command sequel to the allegation of N540m fraud levelled against the former OSOPADEC boss.

Ajimuda, who was arrested immediately after the seizure of his property by the EFCC, was later arraigned on June 2012 at the Akure Federal High Court with four other accused persons on a 13-count charge but they were later released on bail.

A source at the police command told our correspondent on Monday that the EFCC officials came to the command last week, with a letter from the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja to remove all the vehicles from the command.

Jilted Woman Punishes Ex-Lover With Hot Water

A lady, Josephine Oriwoh, is in police custody for allegedly bathing her former lover, Charles Ajayi, with hot water in the Owutu, Ikorodu area of the state.

It was learnt that both Ariwo, who was arrested on Saturday by the Owutu Police Division, and Ajayi were students of a university in Edo State.

It was gathered that the two had travelled separately from Edo State to Lagos to attend a wedding of Ajayi’s elder sister in Ikorodu.

It was learnt that Ajayi, who had severed the relationship with Oriwoh, came to the occasion with another girlfriend, identified only as Ogechi.

Ajayi later learnt that his elder sister had also invited Oriwoh, who she (the sister) thought was still his lover.

On the fateful day, Ajayi and Ogechi were said to be asleep in a room in the house, while they heated water in a bucket.

Baby Thief Is A Trado-medical Midwife ─ Police

The Ogun State Police command has said a suspected baby thief, Titilayo Adebola, is not a trained nurse, but a trado-medical midwife.

It added that that the suspect name was Mrs. Adebola Adebowale, and not Titilayo Adebola that she gave to the police.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Monday said checks made at the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives proved that Adebowale was a fake nurse.

The suspect was arrested at Arogun Village, in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stealing a newborn baby.

She allegedly took the baby away immediately after delivery, and told the mother that she had a stillbirth.

However, after the woman got the information that her baby did not die, but was stolen by Adebowale, she reported at the Ewekoro Police Division, and the suspect was arrested.

Terrorism: NIS Bars 4,916 From Travelling Abroad

The Nigeria Immigration Service said it barred no fewer than 4,916 Nigerians from travelling out of the country between January and March, 2015.

The Nigerians were suspected to be on their way to join international terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq and the Taliban, sources within the NIS confided in our correspondent.

The NIS also said that 758 Nigerians were refused entry abroad while 1, 368 others were deported within the period.

Also, it said 12,152 foreigners were refused entry into Nigeria because they had no genuine reasons for visiting the country.

For the whole of 2014, the NIS prevented 18,555 Nigerians from leaving the country, according to passenger movement returns obtained from the service.

Two Nigerian youths suspected to be on their way to Iraq to join the ISIS were arrested by the Indian security service last week after scaling a barbed wire fence near the international border.

Today's Newspaper Headlines : Sunday, August 09, 2015

VANGUARD

• Gov Ganduje declares war on Kwankwaso
• Protest rages in Port Harcourt over policeman's killing of bus driver
• Impunity, imposition and North's quest for power cost PDP presidency ' Babatope
• Testimonies galore at RCCG convention
• Buhari not selective in anti-graft war 'Osinbajo
• CBN, money launderers in fierce battle for Naira's soul
• Interest rates under pressure as banks suffer cash crunch
• Buhari will jail Jonathan regime looters 'Ogbemudia
• Four soldiers, one policeman shot dead
• INEC's crisis of legitimacy: Even lawyers don't agree on Zakari's appointment
• Kogi and Bayelsa guber polls: INEC's crisis of legitimacy
• BAILOUT: The role played by Debt Management Office
• Economic Eagle Flying with One Wing
• Exorcising the ghost of banking sector distress!
• NLC demands suspension of privatization of public assets
• N474billion on rice importation not good for Nigeria ' Ex-LACCIMA boss
• Trust God, be patient
• No hope for these 'swarm' of immigrants
• Saraki's wife and the conspiracy theory
• When the Senators Visited Maiduguri
• Polio: Now we've won the battle, the war is ours to win
• Fresh concern over data security, implementation of cyber-crime act at NCS 2015 forum
• Tanzania clash: Expect surprises on list of foreign pros ' Oliseh
• Latest Premier League results
• Leicester go top of the league on Ranieri debut
• Premiership kick off as Leicester go top of League
• Remarriage' I am not searching ' Savanhu, Zimbabwean actress
• Couples should have sex as often as possible
• The Privilege of Prayer
• Who is minding the store
• Going to America: The Buhari-APC style (2)
• Two views about our National Assembly
• Encounter with Attahiru Jega: I am relaxed
• I was branded a black leg for supporting the Oba of Benin'Aidonojie, the Enojie of Opoji
• I paid N60,000 to escape from police cell ' Serial robbery suspect

Lagos Bride Does Nikhai, Church Wedding And Reception For 3 Days (Photos)

A Lagos bride, Lanre Adesoye pulled a three days wedding celebration last weekend and got instagram buzzing.

She had her Nikhai ceremony on Friday, her Church wedding on Saturday while her reception held the Sunday after.

Why?

UNIABUJA To Charge N200,000 PG Exam Fees

There is disquiet at University of Abuja, following the decision of the management to introduce an examination fees regime under which students pursuing doctor of philosophy, Ph. D, and masters programmes are to pay N200,000 and N150,000, respectively.

A circular to this effect was issued by the Dean, Post-Graduate School of the university, Prof. E. J. C. Nwana.

The examination fees, considered arbitrary and exorbitant by students, are separate from the fees charged by the university for PG courses. The university management also added more than doubled fees for masters from N41,400 (Sciences) and N55,900 (Arts) to N99,500 (Sciences)and N114,000 (Arts).

The increases, according to the circular, took effect from 2014/2015 academic session and school fees are to be paid every session by the PG students and there will be no clearance if any arrears are unpaid.

Protest Rages In Port Harcourt Over Policeman’s Killing Of Bus Driver

Commercial bus drivers and sympathizers, yesterday, continued their protest against the killing of a bus driver, David Legbaraa, on Friday, by a policeman at Whimpy Junction in Obio Akpor local government area of Rivers State.

A policeman, identified as Sergeant James Imhalu, had allegedly shot dead the bus driver after ordering him to park  from the road. It could not be confirmed if the driver did not comply with the order  before the policeman opened fire.

The protesters barricaded the ever busy Ikwerre Road, yesterday, causing a gridlock that spilled over to the Rumuokoru portion of the East West Road.

They set disused tyres on fire at the Whimpy end of Ikwerre Road, denouncing the action of the policeman. The police battled for several hours to clear the road, firing tear gas.

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr Chris Ezike, condemned the action of the police sergeant, saying he had been arrested and full scale investigation was ongoing.

15 Die As Bus Crashes Into Truck In Delta

No fewer than 15 persons died in Thursday’s auto crash that occurred at Ubulu Okiti junction in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta, an official of the Federal Road Safety Commission has said.

Delta State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Rindom Kumven, said this on Saturday in Asaba in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.

He said a bus, marked DT 266 B28, enroute Asaba-Abraka, was trying to avoid a head on collision with an articulated vehicle when the accident occurred.

The sector commander added that the articulated vehicle was trying to tow a broken down truck loaded with iron rods before the crash.

Italy Arrests Five Over Human Trafficking, Murders

Italian police have arrested five men accused of multiple murders and human trafficking following a deadly shipwreck off the coast of Libya which left more than 200 people feared drowned.

Two Libyans, two Algerians and a Tunisian, ranging in age from 21 to 24, were placed under formal arrest on Friday in Palermo after being questioned on Thursday.

Police had earlier mistakenly identified the Tunisian as a Libyan.

Testimony revealed how the suspects had allegedly beaten and stabbed passengers during the perilous crossing, locking many people in the ship’s hold.

Police said the accused men charged the migrants between $1,200 and $1,800 for the voyage, depending on where they would be placed on the deck of the boat. Those in the hold paid about half as much as those above, they added.

The overcrowded vessel was believed to have had more than 600 migrants onboard when it began the perilous journey across the Mediterranean, before getting into trouble and overturning on Wednesday.

Buhari, Obasanjo Meet In Aso Rock

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday evening visited President Muhammadu Buhari inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The two leaders met for a few minutes behind closed-doors inside the official residence of the President.

Obasanjo, decked in blue agbada and a cap to match, arrived in Aso Villa after the day’s work when the President had returned from his office.

The President’s residence is not open to journalists except on special occasions.

Obasanjo must have decided to act on his knowledge of the Presidential Villa to visit the President at that time, away from the curious eyes of reporters.

Lagos Police Arrest Drunken Officer

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said it had identified and arrested the drunken policeman, whose photograph was published by an online news portal, SaharaReporters.

In the photograph, which was published on the front page of Saturday PUNCH on Saturday, the drunk policeman was seen being supported on a motorcycle by a colleague in the presence of onlookers at Amuwo Odofin in Lagos.

A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Patricia Amadin, on Saturday said the command had commenced a full-scale investigation into the matter “in accordance with the force disciplinary procedures.”

The statement read, “The attention of the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, has been drawn to a pictorial publication on the website of SaharaReporters of 07.08.15 and the (Saturday) PUNCH newspaper of 08.08.15, depicting a policeman in uniform alleged to have been drunk.

‘Couples Should Have Sex As Often As Possible’ - Bimbo Thomas

 

Big, bold and beautiful aptly describes Bimbo Thomas, the famed ‘Nikky’ in the popular Yoruba blockbuster film ‘Omo Ghetto’ produced by Funke Akindele. She is remembered in the film as a street urchin who would stop at nothing in getting what she wants. But in real life, Bimbo is nothing like ‘Nikky’ the character she portrayed so well. She is an easy-going person who would bedazzle you with her smiles and courteous manners.

The voluptuous beauty spoke with Vanguard recently and she let us into her world, a world no one has ever travelled.  She talked sex, life and relationships. Courteous as she is, the Chief Executive Officer of Bimbally Wine Store is as direct and down-to-earth as any frank person could get.

“I’ve always had guys crushing on me, but I never dated any of them. However I had my first kiss in secondary school few weeks to my final exams. As for my first relationship, it was with a guy called Kumi and we had been friends for a long time before that”  she says while narrating her love story

Poverty Forced Us Into Baby Factory Business – Suspects

Following arrests made by the police in Asaba, Delta State Police Command last week Saturday as they raided a baby factory behind the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, the suspects have spoken with journalists, explaining the reason behind their involvement.

The police rescued eight pregnant girls and arrested the operator and two other boys. The suspects are now at the Department of Criminal Investigations.

One of the girls, Ihezue (19), who said she is from Imo State, explained that poverty and lack of care pushed her into the business.

“I was looking for work and my brother brought me to Asaba and I was introduced to the operator who offered me job in his proposed polythene producing factory located in Asaba. That was where the police arrested us,” she said.

Another pregnant girl, Blessing (20), said she was impregnated by her boyfriend in Anambra State. She said the boyfriend denied the pregnancy and ran away while her parents chased her away from home.

“I did not know what to do. Later, I was introduced to the operator of the baby factory, I begged him and he agreed to take care of me. I did not know it was a baby factory until the police arrested us,” she said.

I Paid N60,000 To Escape From Police Cell - Serial Robbery Suspect

His arrest, escape from police cell and re-arrest is generating controversy. Wasiu Saka, 30, was a notorious car robber in Ondo State and his mode of operation was to apply as a driver to unsuspecting employers and, after securing employment, abscond with their cars.

After stealing cars from his employers in Lagos State, Saka will drive to Akungba-Akoko,   his home town in Ondo State, to show off that he had ‘arrived’ and live big after which he would sell the car at a ridiculous price and return to Lagos for another car theft operation.

He was arrested by detectives from the Ondo State Police Command last month with a Toyota  Hiace bus marked, Lagos JJJ 94XD.

After interrogation, he reportedly confessed to have stolen the bus from a Good Samaritan who,    after listening to his story that he has a family in Ondo State and had been jobless for months and desperately in need of a job to feed his family members, employed him as a driver.

Police sources hinted that Saka had stolen no fewer than four vehicles, including a vehicle belonging to a notable company in Lagos.

Police Arrest Armed Robber During Church Service

A member of a 3-man robbery gang arrested at Okrikpere, Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State was among 18 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists paraded on Thursday at the Ughelli Area Command headquarter.

Briefing newsmen while parading the suspects, Delta State commissioner of police, Mr Alkali Usman explained that the suspect, identified as Daniel Nonso, was apprehended at Covenant Peace Ministry when the pastor on suspecting their motive, alerted the police of their mission leading to the arrest of the suspect while his gang members escaped.

Alkali told newsmen that among the 18 suspects, 14 are armed robbery and kidnap suspects while 4 are suspected cultists adding that 2 kidnap victims were also rescued at various parts of the Ughelli Area Command.

Items recovered according to the police boss include; 60 rounds of ammunition, 23 cartridges, 24 locally made guns and 10 different brands of vehicles.

Police Foil Kidnap Of Indian In Lagos, Nab Suspect

The Police said in Lagos on Saturday that they have foiled an attempt to kidnap an Indian national in Ikorodu.

They also said a suspect had been arrested in connection with the crime.

The state command’s spokesperson, DSP Patricia Amadin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a staff member of De-Star Metal Company, Odonla in Ikorodu, with others still at large were in involved in the nefarious activity.

She said the Divisional Police Officer at Sagamu Road Station in Ikorodu got a tip-off of the kidnap and swung into action.

Teacher Jailed For Life Over Student Sex Abuse

A Chinese court has sentenced a kindergarten teacher to life in jail for sexually abusing 12 of his students, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

A court in the northern region of Ningxia sentenced Huang Zhenxin, a teacher at a rural school, for “raping or molesting” his female students, the report said.

Police said he offered to tutor them on their homework before assaulting them.

In May, China executed a former primary school teacher for raping and sexually abusing 26 children at his school, state media previously reported.

Aregbesola Breaks Silence On Ooni

Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola weekend for the first time spoke on the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade in public since the reported death of the monarch in a London hospital.

The governor disclosed that the last text message he received from Oba Sijuwade was touching and promised to share the content of the message with the people of the state at the right time.

Speaking at a Special sitting at the Osun State House of Assembly to mark the 50th birthday of the Speaker of Osun Assembly, Hon. Najeem Salaam, the governor explained that he discussed the message with the Ife Royal Traditional Council during his meeting with them in Osogbo.

Aregbesola maintained that a traditional ruler does not die in Yorubaland and prayed for long life for all the traditional rulers present at the Assembly to felicitate with the Speaker on his golden jubilee birthday Anniversary.

Lagos Pastor In Divorce Mess : He Steals Church Funds Says Wife

The pastor in-charge, Pentecostal Power and Authority Ministry Worldwide, Mr Kayode Oladoyinbo, and his wife, Christian, are locked in a bitter divorce battle after 11 years of marriage.  The union is blessed with three children, aged 11, 9 and 6, respectively.

Asking an Ojo, Lagos Customary Court to dissolve the marriage, Christian accused her husband of frequent beatings, cruelty, illegal summoning and arrests, lack of care and stealing of the church funds as reasons she wants a divorce.

Accepting the divorce claim instituted by his wife, Kayode said he was fed up with the marriage, accusing the wife of wickedness. According to the pastor, the wife, sometime in 2009 poured kerosene on him with the aim of setting him ablaze, before he managed to escape. He said, at another occasion, the petitioner attempted to kill him with a knife, saying he took the weapon and fled to safety. On another occasion, Kayode claimed the wife threatened to burn down the church and kill him in the process.  He alleged that this prompted his reporting the matter to the Morogbo Police Division, saying she was subsequently arrested.  He revealed that under interrogation by the police, the wife confessed  that she actually threatened to attack the church, but that she was not serious about it.

Oritsefemi, Olamide In Silent Feud Over Sebee Remix

Weeks after the release of Sebee remix, featuring two of Nigeria’s pop singers, there are indications that Olamide and Oritsefemi are currently engaged in silent feud following a collaboration with fast-rising Afro-pop singer, Sossi. 

Sossi who is signed to Bugatti records label featured Oritsefemi and Olamide in the remix of his popular single, “Sebee”, a track that has made him toast of many.

It was learnt during the week that problem started weeks after Sossi dropped the remix. Sossi and his management were said to have paid Olamide N1.5 million for him to feature in the remix while Oritsefemi was allegedly paid N500,000.

This disparity in the fee, according to our source, have angered Oritsefemi when he got to know about it. “He’s believed to be angry with Sossi and his management over their decision to pay him less fee as against Olamide, who he perceived to be his junior in the music industry,” said a source who is close to the record label.

Quadruplets For Couple, Four Years After

For three years after they tied the knots, the fruit of the womb eluded Mr and Mrs Chidubem Igboji who live in Ebonyi State. In the fourth year, four bundles of joy came. It was if they were compensated for the years of great expectation, one baby for each.

The years of waiting presented other challenges. Some family members and friends pressured Chibubem to dump his wife and marry another. He chose to stand by his wife. Soon fibroids were diagnosed for which his wife underwent a surgery. This led to more pressures on the man to send his away. Again, he stood his ground.

His faith and patience paid off, but it was four years after. A set of quadruplets has come to them. Mrs. Igboji delivered the babies successfully at Mile Four Catholic Hospital, Abakaliki.

The elated husband told our correspondent that he wedded his wife in 2011 and they have been having difficulties in child bearing added to pressures from his parents and friends who were telling him to marry another wife.

He said, “We married in 2011 and in the same year, my wife suffered fibroids. So, we embarked on operation and began to wait for the fruit of the womb.

Tunde Kelani Floats TV Channel

Popular Filmmaker Tunde Kelani has opened another chapter in his motion picture career, as the cinematographer goes life with an online TV channel today.

Called tundekelani.tv, information has it that the new African cultural medium will offer an extensive range of content across several genres, including documentaries, drama, interviews and movies from the filmmaker’s Mainframe Production’s repertoire.

Kelani said the reason for venturing into the digital platform is an attempt to respond to the yearnings of teeming fans of rich African themed contents on the go.

“Distributing films or other contents physically are becoming increasingly difficult, revenues are lost on a daily basis and content owners are at the mercy of the menacing activities of pirates. I think it is just natural, expedient and sensible to take contents closer to the consumers on demand and in terms that suit all the parties involved,” he said.

NEMA Raises Alarm Over Imminent Flooding

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, yesterday, raised an alarm over the danger of heavy flooding in states and communities along the River Benue following information from Cameroon that it plans to release excess water from the Ladgo dam.

A statement signed by a senior information officer of the agency, Mr Sani Datti, quoted the Director General, Muhammad Sani Sidi, as saying that “the Cameroonian authorities in Garoua have indicated that between now and November 2015 there would be routine release of water from the Lagdo dam due to excessive amount of water presently contained in the dam”.

Sani Sidi, therefore, warned “all those living around the dam and along River Benue in Garoua up to Nigeria side to be alert and be ready for evacuation in case of possible flooding.” To this effect, governors of the affected states, state emergency management agencies, first respondents and relevant authorities have been enjoined not only to alert communities at risk, but also make adequate preparation for possible evacuation of such endangered communities.

Seasonal release of water from the Lagdo Dam in the past led to the death of several Nigerians and the destruction of properties by the resultant heavy flooding of some communities. A case in point occurred in 2012 when flood arising from the release of water from the dam wreaked havoc in the Nigerian states of Kano, Kogi, Adamawa, Taraba and Benue. Several lives were lost and many communities sacked by the devastating flood.

1000 To Benefit From Free Cataract Surgeries As Lions Club Partners Eye Foundation

Lion Patricia Udeme (2nd right) and other dignitaries at the event 

As part of its project for the 2015/2016 calendar year, the Lions District 404A-1 has finalised plans to partner with an eye foundation to undertake one thousand cataract surgeries. This was revealed by the newly elected District Governor, 404A-1, Lion Patricia Udeme recently while speaking to newsmen in Lagos.

According to Lion Patricia Udeme “this year Lion’s, shall not take on any new single signature projects rather we shall support clubs in their pursuit of excellence undertaking good projects, based carefully undertaken needs assessment analysis which shall touch lives of a lot more people spread across the district.

We shall key into the established global service initiatives of the lions club international especially those which impact sight preservation, youth and children, alleviation of hunger and protection of our environment. We are working through our clubs to continue the delivery of humanitarian service in some key areas like eye surgeries;

Lions already have a partnership with the eye foundation to undertake 1,000 cataract surgeries. We are expanding our drive in this regards with this year another partnership with the eye hospital in Warri, Delta state to undertake 500 more cataract surgeries and implement the grafting of corneas. The focus of this new partnership will be on vulnerable groups especially children and elderly.

Ex-Bankers Jailed 91 Years Over N114.6m Fraud (Photo)

The Kebbi State High Court has jailed three former bank staff for 91 years over N114.6million fraud.

The convicts, who were jailed by Justice Ibrahim Mairiga, include Suleiman Ibrahim Musa, Bilyaminu Usman and Lawal Suleiman.

They were convicted on 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, theft and criminal breach of trust brought against them by the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and subsequently sentenced to 91 years in prison.

The convicts, who were former staff of FinBank Plc (acquired by First City Monument Bank Plc in 2011), Birnin-Kebbi branch in Kebbi State, were first arraigned on July 21, 2010, and had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said: “Musa, who was then the head of operations, defrauded the bank of N101, 707,000, Usman and Suleiman, both tellers connived to defraud the bank of N6, 627,500 and N6, 267,500 respectively.

“The crimes were committed between 2008 and 2010. They had at different times debited the bank’s customers by carrying out unauthorized withdrawals.

EFCC Launches Massive Manhunt For Sacked Nigerian Official Over $2.1 Million

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has finalized plans to declare former Executive Director of National Health Insurance Scheme, Olufemi Thomas, over a $2.1 million (about N413million) suspected money laundering case.

A source at the commission said the EFCC has been on the trail of the former NHIS boss for weeks after a Bureau De Change operator, Ibiteye Bamidele, named him as the owner of a $2,198,900 cash, recovered from him by men of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

Mr. Bamidele was arrested on July 3 at the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, by officials of the NDLEA.

He was then handed over to the EFCC on July 8, for further investigation.

After Mr. Bamidele named the health insurance boss as the owner of the money, all efforts by the anti-graft agency to locate Mr. Thomas has been futile.

EFCC operatives, our source said, have combed every address associated with the suspect, including his known addresses in Lagos and Abuja.

Efforts were also made to locate him at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Lagos but that was also not successful.

Sahara Reporters Insults Jonathan On Twitter (Snapshots)

Sahara Reporters tweeted the above earlier today. Is this Journalism or pure hate campaign?

Have your say. See people’s responses below:

Graphic - See What A Woman Did To Her Domestic Servant Today

This happened at Gemade Estate, Lagos today where a woman identified as Mrs Achilefu that lives on No 12, Ayoola street, Gemade Estate did this to her domestic servant, names withheld.

The guy is in hospital right now while the madam was taken to a police station close by but was released within a short while.

Some residents of the estate have taken it upon themselves to ensure that justice is served in this case.

Teenager Arrested For Trying To Penetrate 2 Year Old

A teenage boy, who allegedly attempted To Molest a two-year-old girl in a toilet, was on Wednesday hauled up before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.

The 17-year-old student, who lives with his pastor at Akinsola Street, Dopemu, a suburb of Lagos, is facing a charge of attempt to commit rape.

The prosecutor, Insp. Racheal Williams, told the court that the offence was committed on July 29 at the accused’s residence.

“The mother of the victim, a two-year-old, heard her daughter’s cry and traced where she was.

“She found her inside the toilet with the accused and with Fluid on her daughter’s thigh.

“It was later discovered that when the accused could not penetrate, he released the Fluid on the child,” she said.

The offence, according to the prosecutor, contravenes Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

20 Year-Old Onitsha House Maid Hacked To Death For Refusing Sex With Boss’s Son

A 20-year old house maid, Chioma Onyegili, was hacked to death yesterday by a 31-year-old son of her madam, Okechukwu (surname withheld), for refusing to have sex with him in Onitsha, Anambra state.

The incident occurred at about 9.30 pm Wednesday at 56 Ziks Avenue Fegge, Onitsha, when the suspect now in police custody used a cutlas to kill the maid for refusing to accept his advances.

Daily Sun gathered that the deceased girl was living with the 70-year-old mother of the accused who always demanded that the girl sleep with him, which she always resisted. He thereafter slashed the girl on her neck with a machete.

Ex-FRSC Boss Buys Off Govt’s 7-Day Old N13m Jeep As Scrap, Paying N150,000

A former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Haladu Hananiya, is in trouble for allegedly paying N150,000 for a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser jeep worth N13 million.

Mr. Hananiya is alleged to have used his position as former Chairman, Governing Council of the Adamawa State University, ADSU, to convert the vehicle to his personal property.

The university bought the brand new vehicle on January 28, 2015, several months after the former FRSC boss ceased to be chairman of the institution’s board.

Seven days later, the car was passed to Mr. Hananiya who bought it off as scrap, paying a token N150,000.

A whistle blower, one Luka Ibrahim Monduva, first made the alleged scam public in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Mr. Hananiya was appointed chairman of ADSU governing council on August 16, 2014.

About two months into his four-year tenure; the state government sacked the board on October 8, 2014.

Pregnant Woman Beats Another Pregnant Woman To Coma

A 34-year-old pregnant woman identified as Ikhuenbor Joy has been arraigned before an Egor Magistrate Court for beating another pregnant woman, Gift Nkechi, to coma.

The beating occurred at No 3 Ikhuenbor lane off Odion Street, Evbuotubu Quarters in Egor local government.

Joy, who is about eight-month pregnant, was accused of biting Nkechi and beating her with her fists.

It was gathered that a caesarian session was performed on Nkechi to remove her baby.

Joy was arraigned on two-count charge of assault and causing bodily harm.

She pleaded not guilty to the charges. 

World Bank Group Recruitment Drive For African Nationals

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force. This commitment to hire Sub Saharan Africans reflects the Bank Group’s senior leadership commitment for a diverse workforce in which African nationals can play a key role in fighting poverty and increasing shared prosperity. Employment opportunities will be in various technical areas and professional streams for talented and diverse young professionals and mid-career level professionals to contribute and grow their skills in a career in international development.

A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity for exceptionally talented individuals with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. Bank staff work with governments, civil society groups, the private sector, and others in developing countries around the world, assisting people in all areas of development, from policy and strategic advice to the identification, preparation, appraisal, and supervision of development projects.

Below are the areas that we are currently recruiting for. Positions may be based in Washington, D.C. or in a regional office.

NAFDAC Busts Factory With Expired Canned Food In Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday said it had uncovered an illegal factory within the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos loaded with various expired canned food.

The agency’s Spokesman, Mr Anslem Okonkwor, said disclosed this in a statement that the discovery was sequel to a special raid and enforcement operation in some markets in the metropolis by officers of the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of the agency.

It said that the expired canned food were worth millions of naira, adding that a 24-year-old man, Victor Okeke had been arrested in connection with the expired products.

“The factory, which was originally a one-room shop was used to stock, re-validate and distribute expired products, particularly, food condiments.

“Some of the expired products discovered in the unhygienic factory included expired Maggi sauce with manufacturing date of 15/08/2011 and expiry date of 15/08/2014.

Man Threatens To Cut Off Ikeja DISCO Over Unending Outages

Manufacturers in Lagos have threatened to abandon the Ikeja Distribution Company (Ikeja DISco), if  its quality of power supply continues to deteriorate.

In fact, some manufacturers frustrated by the Disco’s poor services have started generating their own power owing to frequent outages.

Rising from a crucial meeting in Lagos, the manufacturers under the aegis of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Ikeja branch, affirmed that they are always at a great loss following the quality of power generated by Ikeja Electric, as well as non- metering system prevalent in Lagos.

They also condemned the use of Best of Judgement (BoS) by the Disco, saying that it is not only unfair but also unethical.

Boko Haram Guns Down 9 , Sets Homes On Fire In Yobe

Boko Haram Islamists shot dead at least nine people and set homes on fire in a raid on two villages in conflict-hit northeastern Nigeria, fleeing residents told AFP on Thursday.

“Boko Haram gunmen came on motorcycles and opened fire on the village after we had retired for the night and killed nine locals,” ‎Shuaibu Nuhu, a resident of Tadagara village in Yobe State, told AFP after the attack which began late on Wednesday.

Two Foreign Forensic Auditors To Probe Jonathan’s Administration

The Oshiomhole/El-Rufai Committee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan is to hire two international forensic auditors to determine how much the federal government earned since January 2010 to the end of the last administration and how the money was spent.

The decision was announced at the inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja, Thursday.

Already, some revenue generating agencies, including Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)  have been invited to brief the committee.

Eagles Move On World Rankings, But Static In Africa

Nigeria have improved in the August world rankings released by FIFA yesterday. The country moved from the 57th spot to 53rd, but that move did not reflect on the

Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde Island and Egypt and Nigeria make up the African top ten.

In July’s grading, the Super Eagles dropped 14 places to 57th – their poorest drop in 2015.

Argentina despite losing the final of the Copa America to Chile  are world number one, While Germany, Belgium, Colombia, Brazil, Portugal, Romania, England Wales and Chile make the top ten.

Man Killed While Negotiating With A Commercial Sex Worker

Operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Yaba, are currently investigating the death of a  middle-aged man, identified as Anuoluwapo Saheed, who was reportedly stabbed to death at a hotel in Abule Egba area of Lagos.

It was learned that the victim, Saheed was attacked by hoodlums led by a one Emmanuel, on July 30, in front of Buffalo Hotel, located along Akerele Street in the Abule Egba area.

It was gathered that the hoodlums traced the victim to the hotel where he was drinking with his friends. He was lured outside the hotel by a sex worker attached to the hotel before they pounced on him.

Anuoluwapo Saheed was allegedly stabbed while conversing and romancing the yet-to-be identified commercial sex worker at the gate of the hotel.