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Friday, 31 March 2017

BREAKING: 'Buhari Resign Now' - Reps Member,Tell Buhari - Abdulmumin Jibrin Writes Open Letter to Buhari

BREAKING: 'Buhari Resign Now' - Reps Member,Tell Buhari - Abdulmumin Jibrin Writes Open Letter to Buhari

In an open letter released on Friday, the suspended member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Abdulmumini Jibrin, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office on health grounds.

PMB, TIME TO LET GO: 

So many issues are left unattended even small issues that a presidential cough can deal with are left hanging. Supporters are worried, understandably resorting to grumbling in hush voices while keeping bold faces and holding on to hope and prayers.

The govt has so many soft target for internal and external opposition to feast.

We must tell ourselves the truth rather than live in denial. At PMB's age, working actively for over 50 years , even without his present health condition, his capacity will be greatly challenged.

Mr president himself admitted that he has never been this sick in his entire life which makes the entire scenario really worrisome.

Then we are reminded everyday that PMB will travel abroad again to attend to his health as if it is just normal and we should celebrate?

I believe that the combination of these two factors of his age and health situation has slowed down the pace of PMB and the APC govt.

This has become clearly noticeable because it is a time that the country is expected to be on auto cruise in dealing with its challenges bearing in mind that the present APC government is fast running out of time yet things continue to go even slower, slower and slower!

The more PMB appears on camera, the more the narrative of his health situation takes the center stage and the uncertainly it creates.

It is a narrative that has over powered what ever official function Mr President is discharging since his return from medical vacation

PMB gave his all to Nigeria. He is a great man, an enigma like Mandela. If we truly love him, We must not allow him to be rubbished.

Life and health belongs to God but the more I see pictures of Mr President, the more Iam convinced he needs to go and rest. He needs it!

The president I see on camera needs  full home care not office, moderately quiet life, enough rest and quality time with his family. Sometimes there is no harm in been driven in a car you labour to buy and who knows? You might even enjoy the ride better on owners' seat.

PMB should opt for or encourage to accept a negotiated exit. The country can not afford a sort of part time president at this time. This is not as easy but it is doable.

I do not think PMB is obsessed with power, I only think the practical way to go about things is to key in the interest of those who are or can be an obstacle around the president for fear of losing their positions or relevance.

The interest of PMB himself, his family and friends, some officials and regional sentiments are interest that should be addressed.

If we truly love PMB, we must apply some urgent diplomacy, resolve these issues quickly, move on and save the country valuable time

Mr President can be giving a special concession to nominate a new VP. We should expect that he nominates a very competent northerner.

A nominee that can get things done and have the capacity to unite the north and assuage it feelings for losing the presidency again

We the northerners should accept it as destiny, may be Almighty God is so disappointed with the present generation of northern leaders.

 And may be God wants to reserve the northern presidential slot for the younger and vibrant northern generation that will come after us

I also believe Mrs Buhari is competent enough and can be considered for a cabinet position. She has paid her dues in APC, anyway.

The incoming President will have to do some diplomatic shuttle to few powerful officials to address what ever their fears may be

A committee of all former heads of states, APC leaders and DSS can work together to push through this agenda in our collective interest.

 I apologise to any body who might misunderstand my tweets or feel offended. I have to love PMB even more and have nothing against him.

But this is my candid opinion and advice. It may not be the case or perfect but it has conviction of my conscience and I will sleep well.

 I have listened to many arguments, non is worth the life of PMB. He has done his best. I believe it is time he let go.

God bless you allBREAKING: 'Buhari Resign Now' - Reps Member, Abdulmumin Jibrin Writes Open Letter to Buhari

























source:tori news

Fraudsters impersonate Tinubu, Saraki, dupe job seekers of N20m

Fraudsters impersonate Tinubu, Saraki, dupe job seekers of N20m

Some suspected fraudsters, who specialised in cloning phone numbers of ministers, politicians and aides to President Muhammadu Buhari, have been apprehended by the police.

The suspects were identified as Chief Ovie Ogogo, 47; Abdulazeez Eragbe, 40; Babatunde Oshamoto, 49; and 25-year-old Samuel Idah.

Fourteen phones with SIM cards allegedly registered with names of top government officials were reportedly recovered from the suspects.

Among those impersonated by the syndicate, according to the police, are Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; the National Security Adviser, Babagana Moguno; the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibeh Kachukwu; and the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun.

They were also accused of impersonating a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; the Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.

PUNCH Metro learnt that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police, led by ACP Abba Kyari, trailed the syndicate to a hotel in Kaduna State on Tuesday, after receiving complaints from some victims.

A police source disclosed to one of our correspondents that the suspects impersonated Moguno to collect N13m from a Ghanaian, who wanted to get an oil block in Nigeria, and posed as Lawal to swindle one Nnamdi Udo of N4m under false pretences of helping him to get a federal appointment.

“They also posed as the Chief of Staff to the President and collected N2.5m from one Mr. Bishop, who was looking for a contract, and another N700,000 from one Shehu Dan Yahaya, who was seeking a federal appointment.

“Ogogo, a native of Omoku Rivers State, impersonated prominent citizens from the South-South and South-East; Eragbe impersonated prominent persons from the North; Oshamoto posed as prominent citizens from the South-West and North-Central; while Idah supplied them SIM cards registered with the names of the top government officials.

“They were arrested in a luxury hotel in Kaduna and had confessed to impersonating several prominent citizens,” the source added.

Another senior police officer disclosed to PUNCH Metro that the suspects confessed to have realised N20m in six months from their criminal activities.

He added that the mastermind of the gang was based in the United Kingdom.

He said, “Ogogo is their leader; but they mentioned one Prince Maurice, based in the UK, as their gang leader.  Fourteen different phones, several registered SIM cards, and a diary containing phone numbers of several top government officials, were recovered from the suspects.

“Ogogo further confessed that they had made over N20m from their criminal activities within the last six months.”

Parading the suspects on Thursday in Abuja, the police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, said all the suspects confessed to the crime.

He said, “On March 23, 2017, the Intelligence Response Team arrested these notorious criminals who posed as top government functionaries.

 “The four-man syndicate, led by one ‘High Chief’ Ovie Ogogo, was arrested in a hotel in Kaduna State. All the suspects confessed to the crime and admitted to have impersonated several prominent citizens and made over N20m within the last six months.”

The police said other suspects would soon be arrested, while those in custody would be arraigned in court at the conclusion of investigation.






















source:punch

UNILORIN Prof’s driver, Two Others To Die By Hanging

UNILORIN Prof’s driver, Two Others To Die By Hanging

A High Court in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, presided over by Justice H. Saleeman on Thursday sentenced three persons to death by hanging for armed robbery and attempting to commit culpable homicide against a professor with the University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdullahi Onimisi.

The convicts, who are Onimisi’s former driver, Mr. Opeyemi Esan; one Mr. Benjamin Musa and Mr. Oluwasegun Ajiboye, were convicted of robbery, punishable under Section 1 (2) Robbery and Firearms Act, Cap R 11, LFN 2004.

The Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Kamalden Ajibade, who led the prosecution, had told the court that the professor disengaged the service of Esan due to his unruly behaviour.

Ajiade added that Esan was aggrieved with his dismissal and organised a robbery attack to retaliate the sack.

Esan, in his confession to the police, was said to have owned up that he recruited Musa and  Ajiboye  from Lagos State to deal with his former boss.

Ajibade said, “On September 10, 2016, at the Senior Staff Quarters, University of Ilorin, the accused, while armed with weapons, including guns and machetes, robbed Onimisi and his family of their property, including a car, handsets, jewellery, and other valuables.”
























source:punch

Vice-principal arrested for impregnating student, affairs with 6 others

Vice-principal arrested for impregnating student, affairs with 6 others

Nemesis has caught up with a randy 51-year-old Vice Principal arrested by the Police for allegedly impregnating a 16-year-old JSS 3 student of his school.

The suspect has also been accused of sleeping with six other female students of the same school.

Vanguard gathered that the Vice Principal had lured the teenage student to his office, where he had intercourse with her.

The Vice-Principal, it was gathered, had been having sex with the same female student in his office in the past before the last encounter exposed him.

Director General of Niger State Child Rights Agency, Mr. Mairam Kolo, who confirmed the development, expressed dismay over the matter, adding that the suspect has been handed over to the police Criminal Investigation Department for interrogation and prosecution.

She said there are evidences to also show that the same Vice Principal has been accused of allegedly having affairs with six other female students of the same school.

She added that the students involved have confessed and that they are even ready to testify against the suspect before the security agency.

It was learned that the pregnant student disclosed that the VP is a family friend, who had always invited her to his office; asking after her parents and used to give her between N100 to N200 as transport fare, but that on the fateful day, the VP went further to have sex with her in his office.

 She disclosed that the VP has had sex with her three times in his office.
























source:vanguard

Genius! African Man Who Cannot Write Builds a Solar-Powered Helicopter

Genius! African Man Who Cannot Write Builds a Solar-Powered Helicopter

A genius African man who cannot write has left many people perplexed after he built a solar-powered helicopter.

A Kenyan man has left his countrymen and outsiders baffled after he build a solar-powered helicopter.

 The man identified as Fredrick Onyango, 25, according to The Nairobian, has never set foot inside a classroom. He cannot even write properly.

He is now putting the final touches on the solar-powered helicopter along Ngara’s Quarry Road. That genius is now the talk of town.

His genius work has been hailed by his community members and has attracted so much attention. He is yet to test-fly it.

“I was born in Kisumu. I came to the city more than 10 years ago. I started life as street boy before honing my innovative skills,” the father of three told The Nairobian.
Genius! African Man Who Cannot Write Builds a Solar-Powered Helicopter

Revealing how he started, Onyango said he first began by dismantling old computers and studying how they were made, then started fixing them.

His interest has seen him deal in computer hardware and other electronics.

“I would buy old and spoilt hard disks, study them then fix them. I would buy them for Sh50 or Sh100, fix them then sell them for Sh1,000 or more,” he said.

His popularity rose when he started building the helicopter, with people questioning his ability. The medium-sized helicopter can accommodate one person.

One of its components is a modified water pump engine. It is solar-powered and the roof consists of solar panels, which also supply power to the main engine.

“The roof is made of 18 solar panels, each generating 12 volts. I modified the water pump engine with different gears to strengthen and enable it run like a helicopter engine.

At the moment, it can reach a speed of up to 240km per hour,” he said.

He adds that, “I installed 10 CCTV cameras controlled by special laptop on the dashboard; others are meant to check the main propeller and the back one in case they develop problems.

 I’ve tested the helicopter on the ground and it is very powerful. No one even dares come close during tests,” he explained.

Just like the airplane, the dashboard has speedometers, radio, and medium-sized laptop on the roof, small network mast and buttons to control its movements.

“I modified the radio so that there is no interference with other frequencies, especially official government ones.

I can receive and broadcast to other countries, meaning my network mast is powerful enough” he explained.

Onyango who deals in computer products and other electronics when not busy working on the helicopter, reveals that the venture has cost him more than Sh100,000.

He says his intention is to not only see the helicopter fly, but also prove his innovative skills and impart knowledge on willing youth.

“It might take sometimes to complete since I am working on it slowly. I have to buy some gadgets and parts one at time but I’m willing to train other people for free because no one taught me anything about electronics,” he said.



























source:tori news

Gov Umahi suspends Attorney-General, Solicitor-General over negligence of duty

Gov Umahi suspends Attorney-General, Solicitor-General over negligence of duty

GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday suspended indefinitely, the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Augustine Nwankwegu for negligence of duty.

Also affected by the suspension was the state Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Jonathan Okoronkwo.

The duo were suspended for alleged indiscipline and dereliction of duties even as Governor Umahi immediately appointed Dr. Uwabunkoye  Onwosi to act in place of Nwankwegu.

The  governor  announced the suspension of Nwankwegu and Okoronkwo at the Government House Abakaliki while swearing-in newly appointed caretaker committee chairmen and some coordinators of development centres in the State.

 Nwankwegu and Okoronkwo were reported to have been outside the Exco chambers of the Government house, Abakaliki during the swearing in exercise.

Vanguard learned that Governor Umahi had stepped into the Exco chambers only to discover that the Attorney-General and the Solicitor General were not in the chamber, leading to their immediate and indefinite suspension.




























source:vangaurd

Nimbo, Enugu State Massacre Suspects Arraigned, Detained In Prison

Nimbo, Enugu State Massacre Suspects Arraigned, Detained In Prison

Five suspected herdsmen, who allegedly massacred over 50 persons in Nimbo, Enugu State  on April 25, 2016 have been arraigned and detained in prison custody.

The suspects are Mohammed Zurai, Ciroma Musa, Saleh Adamu, Suleiman Laute and Haruna Laute.

They were arraigned before an Enugu Chief magistrate’s court presided over by Anthony Eze of Enugu South magisterial  district on a-two count charge of conspiracy and murder in Charge No. MES/ 69C/ 2017.

No plea was taken from the accused persons as the magistrate remanded them in Enugu prison and ordered that the case file be transferred to the office of the Attorney General for necessary action towards their arraignment at the High Court.

Earlier, a rights group, Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network, CRRAN, led by Mr. Olu Omotayo, had instituted litigation against the Enugu State government for delayed trial of the suspects who were paraded at Police Headquarters on May 25, 2016.

 The suspects are alleged to had on April 25 2016 attacked the peaceful town of Ukpabi-Nimbo in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State,  at dawn and butched over 50 innocent persons while almost a hundred persons were wounded and houses razed.

The police while parading the suspects at a press briefing in Abuja under the leadership of the then Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase (Rtd), maintained that there were overwhelming evidence against the suspects as video recording of the massacre was also found on one of them.




























source:vangaurd

Dangote opens one-stop shop to supply and distributes all Dangote products in Onitsha

Dangote opens one-stop shop in Onitsha
 Alhaji Dangote
ONE of Nigeria’s most successful conglomerates, the Dangote Plc, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Bontus Group of Companies based in Onitsha for the supply and distribution of all Dangote products in the commercial city.

Director in charge of Dangote in the South East, Mr. Tunde Mabogunje signed for his company, while the chairman of Bontus Group, Chief Uche Okafor, signed for his company.

Okafor said at the signing ceremony that with the agreement, all Dangote products, including sugar, cement, noodles, rice and tomato, would soon flood the eastern part of the country at very competitive prizes.

The South East director of Dangote, Mr. Mabogunje, said in addition to sugar, salt, cement and other products, his company would launch its brand of rice before December 2017, just as Dangote tomato would soon be in the market.
























source:vangaurd

2019 Elections: Senate okays card reader, electronic voting

2019 Elections: Senate okays card reader, electronic voting

The Senate also legalised the Card Reader introduced by INEC for voters’ accreditation in the 2015 general election, and gave INEC powers to modify the voting process if there was any challenge.

 The Senate also made provisions to guide voting in the event of the death of a candidate in the course of an election as happened in the Kogi State governorship election in November, 2015.

Under the passed bill, a limit has been placed at what political parties can charge their members for nomination forms for different political offices.

 The sale of forms for the presidency has been capped at N10 million under the bill. The card reader innovation used by INEC in the 2015 general election, was legalised by the Act under section 49 which deals with accreditation of voters, transmission of accreditation data etc.

 Specifically the Act under section 49 subsection 2 states: “The Presiding officer shall use a smart card reader or any other technological device that may be prescribed by the commission from time to time for the accreditation of voters, to verify, confirm or authenticate the genuineness or otherwise of the voter’s card.”

The Senate also approved a provision to enable INEC transmit the result of elections electronically in an encrypted and secured manner to prevent hacking.

 The decisions of the Senate followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission on a Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act No. 6, 2010 and for other related matters (SB 231 and SB 234).

According to the passed Bill, if such a scenario occurs, INEC should suspend the elections for 21 days during which the affected political party will conduct fresh primaries to choose a new candidate  within 14 days of the death of its candidate and submit a new candidate to the Commission to replace the dead candidate.

The Act under sections 36 (3a, b and c) makes provisions for tackling such an emergency.

The section states: “If after the commencement of poll and before the announcement of the final result and declaration of a winner, a nominated candidate dies, (a) the Commission shall, being satisfied of the fact of the death, suspend the election for a period not exceeding 21 days; (b) the political party whose candidate died may, if it intends to continue to participate in the election, conduct a fresh direct primary within 14 days of the death of its candidate and submit a new candidate to the Commission to replace the dead candidate; and (c) Subject to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, the Commission shall continue with the election, announce the final result and declare a winner.”

In the bill, the electronic voting provisions of the Act is contained in section 52 sub section 2 which states: “The electoral commission shall adopt electronic voting in all elections or any other method of voting as may be determined by the commission from time to time.”

 The section however gives INEC discretion to use other methods of voting if it is impracticable to use e-voting in any election.

The passed legislation also prescribes a punishment of a 5 year jail term or N5, 000,000.00 fine or both for officials of INEC who are found to be members of a political party. Section 87 that deals with nominations of candidates by parties for election from councillorship to presidency with pegging of the amounts that should be collected from them by their various political parties.

 The Act states that monies collected from aspirants by political parties for councillorship election should not exceed N150, 000.00, Local Government Chairman, N250, 000.00, State House of Assembly member N500, 000.00, House of Representative member N1,000,000. 00, Senatorial aspirant N2, 000,000.00, Governor of a State N5, 000, 000. 00 and N10, 000,000.00 from a presidential aspirant.

The Act also limits the powers of the courts to stop the conduct of political party primaries for elections.

“Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act or rules of a political party, an aspirant, who complains that any of the provisions of this Act or rules of a political party has not been complied with in the nomination of a candidate of a political party for election, may apply to the Federal High Court or the High Court of a State or the FCT for redress.

“However, nothing in this session shall empower the courts to stop the holding of ad-hoc delegates elections, primaries or general election or the processes thereof under this Act pending the determination of the suit.

” In his remarks after the adoption of the report by the lawmakers, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki who presided, thanked his colleagues for a job well done and expressed optimism that the Bill would further improve the nation’s electoral system and also contribute to good governance.

Saraki said: “Distinguished colleagues, let me thank all of you for this job well done.

 I want to particularly thank the members of the Committee on INEC and particularly the former chairman of the Committee, Abubakar Kyari; Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and all the members of the committee, who worked very hard to ensure the passage of this very important bill, which addresses our electoral process and goes on to strengthen our democracy.

“We have touched on new areas which I believe will improve the credibility of our elections and by so doing, definitely improve our democracy and good governance.

“Most important, I think, are some of the new sections we have added, in the areas of technology, the smart card reader, and collation, which has been an area of great concern.

“Collation of results after the polling units and some of the additions we put on the electronic way by which the compilation of results can be done, I think, will go a long way to reduce some of the irregularities we have seen before.

“This is a great work you have been able to put together today and I want to commend everybody.

I am also happy that we have passed the amendments very early. My concern has always been that if we don’t do it now, it will get more difficult as we get near to the 2019 elections.

” The Senate is expected to transmit the bill to the House of representatives for concurrence.



























source:vangaurd

EFCC Arraigns Directors of Origin Oil and Gas over N735m Subsidy Scam

EFCC Arraigns Directors of Origin Oil and Gas over N735m Subsidy Scam

The foremost anti-grant body in Nigeria, EFCC has arraigned two Nigerian businessmen accused of oil subsidy fraud.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 arraigned the duo of Adegbite Adetoye and Ponnle Abiodun along with Origin Oil and Gas Limited before Justice Silvanus Orji of the FCT High Court Apo, Abuja on an 11-count charge of fraud and abuse of Petroleum Support Fund to the tune of N735 million.

Adetoye and his co-accused allegedly conspired and fraudulently obtained the sum of N735, 132, 076.18 (seven hundred and thirty five million, one hundred and fifty two thousand, seventy six naira, eighteen kobo) from the federal government as payment for the importation of 15,000mt of premium motor spirit (PMS) which they claim to have purchased from Vitol SA and imported into Nigeria through MT Silverie.

EFCC Arraigns Directors of Origin Oil and Gas over N735m Subsidy Scam
The offence contravenes Section 8 (a) and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006.

The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge. S. I Ameh, SAN, counsel to the defendants, informed the court that he had a pending bail application dated March 27, 2017 and served on the prosecution same date.

He urged the court to admit the defendants to bail adding that they would be available for trial. Counsel to EFCC, Steve Odiase, did not oppose the application on the ground that the defendants had earlier been granted administrative bail by the Commission.

Justice Orji granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N100million each with two sureties in like sum.

The sureties must be civil servants not below grade level 14 or residents in Abuja with traceable address to be verified by the court or EFCC. The defendants must not travel out without the permission of the court.

The case has been adjourned to May 22nd and 25th, 2017 for hearing. Meanwhile, Justice Orji has ordered the defendants to be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of their bail terms


























source:tori news

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Armed Robbers Shoot Dead Bank Customer in Front of Imo Govt House

Armed Robbers Shoot Dead Bank Customer in Front of Imo Govt House

Some unknown gunmen believed to be armed robbers have shot dead a man outside a commercial bank in Imo state and carted away his money.

Some deadly gunmen have gunned down a bank customer on Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital, just a few meters away from the Government House.

He was killed after he allegedly refused to hand over the money he withdrew from the bank a few meters away from the scene of the crime, an eyewitness said.

According to the spokesperson for the Police in the state, Andrew Enwerem, who confirmed the death of the victim said the victim who is yet to be identified was killed after he had finished a transaction at a branch of a commercial (name withheld) on Wethedral Road, from where the robbers tracked him down.

According to Punch, the Police spokesperson said that on coming out of the bank, the victim noticed that some strange persons were trailing him,  and he quickly jumped into a Toyota Camry being driven by a woman.

Enwerem said the gunmen quickly ran after the Camry and eventually caught up with their target as a result of a traffic jam in front of a branch of another commercial bank, very close to the Government House.

They allegedly opened the car, shot him and made away with his bag, which apparently contained the money. He said the Police immediately evacuated the victim to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, where he was confirmed dead.

Enwerem, who said the identity of the dead man had yet to be known, informed that the manhunt for the killers had started.


























source:tori news

Buhari Will Return to His London Doctors - Presidency

Buhari Will Return to His London Doctors - Presidency Speaks Up

Following speculations that President Muhammadu Buhari will no more be going to London for meducal checkups, the presidency has reacted.

The Presidency on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari has not changed his plan to return to his doctors in London, United Kingdom for follow-ups.

The Punch reports that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in an interview with journalists.

Shehu said it was not true that Buhari had decided to bring his doctors to Nigeria instead of returning to London.

The presidential spokesman however did not specify when Buhari will return to London.

He said, “It is false news (that Buhari is no longer going to London). We are not aware of the reported advance movements.

“The last time the President spoke about this, he said he would return to his doctors after some time.

“We are not aware that this has changed."

Buhari had shortly after he returned to the country after his 49-day medical vacation in London admitted that he had never been that sick in his life.

He then gave an indication that he will return to London for further checkup.

“I am feeling much better now,  there may, however, be need to have further follow-ups within some  weeks,” the President had said.

























source:tori news

Suspected Armed Robbers Caught & Burnt to Death by Angry Mob (Graphic Photos)

Suspected Armed Robbers Caught & Burnt to Death by Angry Mob (Graphic Photos)

A gang of armed robbers have finally met their untimely deaths after they were burnt alive by an angry mob.

A Nigerian man, Sky Joe residing in Lagos has shared the story and photos of how suspected Armed robbers were burnt alive by an angry mob after they were caught.

Joe Sky wrote:

"Ok, I posted Mercedes Benz and their ranges are the years passes bye just yesterday and begged my youths not to die for the new model for there will always be a new model.

Meanwhile these fellows disobeyed and decided to die for the maybe 2017 model while there will be a new model by next year so they st out for robbery, now they didn't make it because the law did not catch up with them but their fellow barbarians in human nature caught up with them, They have been burnt to ashes now by some aspiring arm robbers who are lucky not have guns on them today.
Suspected Armed Robbers Caught & Burnt to Death by Angry Mob (Graphic Photos)

Now these youths are gone all in the name of fast money while they could be handed over to the government to face the law, and maybe who knows they will learn their lessons and turn a new leave.

I am not supporting them for stealing but I am blaming this ones and you who sent in these pictures, why didn't you alert the police with the time you spent taking pictures to upload for likes and comments.

Now what difference do you make of these lives wasted here? At the last day, ''If there be a last day'' Everyone must surely answer to the call.

We are living in a country where barbarians wear cloths and lions have human face.


























source:tori news

Senate Gives Five Conditions for Peace with President Buhari

Senate Gives Five Conditions for Peace with President Buhari

Following yesterday's directive by President Buhari durng the Federal Executive Council to set up a committee to settle the rift between the Executive and Legislature, Nigerian Senate has reacted with conditions.

The Senate has reacted to the setting up of a committee by the Federal Executive Council to settle the rift between it and the National Assembly with five conditions that must be met for peace to reign, DailyTrust reports.

The Senate through a ranking senator (name withheld) who is close to the leadership of the senate identified five conditions for peace to reign between the executive and the legislative arm of government.

He said for peace to prevail between the presidency and the senate, the trial of the senate president, Bukola Saraki should be discontinued forthwith.

"The trial of Saraki is central to the crisis because it is believed that they came up with it because he ‘violated’ the interest of the presidency and the party (APC) to emerge the senate president. If his trial is stopped, there would be peace," he said.

He added that irrespective of the peace moves by the executive, the camps within the presidency must be united, otherwise they will continue to use the senate against each other.

“A camp in the presidency is using the senate against another. This is the second issue that must be addressed for peace to reign. Buhari should dissolve the camp, otherwise no serious progress would be made,” he added.

He also said, the head of government agencies including ministers must be made to respect senate resolutions. “If a resolution is passed, the executive doesn’t respect it, there is general contempt against us. This must stop,” he said.

He said there was urgent need for the president to engage the leadership of the APC for proper coordination of the party’s caucus at the senate.

“The president must be talking to the party for it to be talking to caucus. If the president is bringing anything to the senate, the party should be involved.

 The fifth one is that there is no personal communication between the senators and the president. There is need for this,” he said.

When DailyTrust contacted the spokesperson of the senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, he said: “You are just telling me now. I’m not aware of such committee and I don’t know its terms of reference.”

Another source disclosed that there are issues between the presidency and the two chambers of the National Assembly, not only the Senate.

“Frankly speaking, there are issues with both chambers. Yes, that of the Senate may be pronounced, but there are issues with the House as well.

How can you increase the budget of the judiciary by N30bn without increasing that of the legislature? The lawmakers are not happy with this.

“Again, the president doesn’t see them as anything. He treats them with disdain, and it’s the fault of his aides. He doesn’t meet lawmakers privately to discuss issues, which wasn’t the case in the past. They’re only managing to work with him.

“There were instances that the president would travel to a place with the Senate President and the Speaker, but he would be distanced from meeting the National Assembly leaders.

All these things may be small, but they’re important as far as their relationship is concerned.

The House is only managing the relationship, while that of the Senate seems to go out of hand.

“As I speak with you, there are lawmakers that are not principal officers, but they have unfettered access to the Villa, while principal officers don’t. If anything comes up, those lawmakers that are just committee chairmen can’t do anything to defend the president.

“For me, the way out is for the president to open up and make himself accessible to the lawmakers. He should know that it’s not a one-man show. He should respect them the way they respect him,” the source said.

Another lawmaker said there are no serious issues between the House and the presidency but that the attitude of some heads of government agencies toward the lower chamber was unbecoming.

“There are no real issues that one can say are pronounced. The issues we have mostly have to do with heads of agencies. Sometime when we invite them, they don’t want to appear until we now summon them.

“As a parliament, we have powers to invite anybody to appear before us on an issue, but they give flimsy excuses here and there. That notwithstanding, we don’t have issues with the presidency currently.

“The real issues are in the Senate. In fact, at some point, the speaker was trying to mediate between the Senate and the presidency, that’s to tell you we don’t have issues with them.

 May be the presidency sensed that the suspension of Ndume may lead to other things, that is why they quickly swung into action,” the lawmaker said.

























source:tori news

Lagos Residents in Shock as Cat Allegedly Turns Into an Old Woman With Grey Hair in Surulere

Lagos Residents in Shock as Cat Allegedly Turns Into an Old Woman With Grey Hair in Surulere

Some residents of Aguda in the Surulere area of the nation's commercial city, Lagos, were on Thursday left in total shock after a cat turned into an old woman in broad daylight.

A Lagos-based Facebook user identified as Energetic Jay, has taken to the social networking platform to post some photos and share the shocking story of how a cat allegedly turned into an old woman with grey hair in Lagos.

Lagos Residents in Shock as Cat Allegedly Turns Into an Old Woman With Grey Hair in Surulere
The poster wrote; "Wonders....i use to think it's only in Nigerian movie, cat do turn to human.. Not until one happen for my area this morning... A cat when stoned by a little boy, turned into a woman with grey hair.. Confessing that they are sixteen in number... Abeg, I wan relocate ooo."

It added in another post; "Live in my area.....this one no be Nigerian movie ooo .. a cat after being stoned, turned to a woman with grey hair."





















source:tori news

Unbelievable! Woman Disappears with N20million after Promising to Change it to Dollars

Unbelievable! Woman Disappears with N20million after Promising to Change it to Dollars
Susan Elya

A Nigerian-Australian woman has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after she disappeared with N20 million belonging to another person.

According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Susan Elya is wanted in a case of criminal breach of trust and obtaining money by false pretence.

The suspect, an Australian, allegedly collected the sum of N20million from the complainant, promising to help change the money to dollars.

However, after receiving the funds, all efforts to reach Elya failed.

The suspect is at large while all efforts to apprehend her has proved futile. Elya is 39 years old and dark in complexion. She speaks English Language fluently. Her last known address is No 11 Vernam Street, Maitama, Abuja


























source:tori news

Just In: How Police Rescued Ex-Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jnr from Kidnappers

Just In: How Police Rescued Ex-Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jnr from Kidnappers

The former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jnr, was on Thursday afternoon, rescued by the gallant operatives of the Nigerian Police Force.

Former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jnr, has taken to his Twitter page, on Thursday, March 30th, to reveal how he was rescued from being kidnapped along Kaduna-Abuja Road by the Nigerian Police.

Frank Nweke thanked the gallant operatives of the Police Force for coming to his aid on time and praised them for protecting the lives of Nigerians daily.

Below is what he posted on social media;
  • Just In: How Police Rescued Ex-Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jnr from Kidnappers























source:tori news

EFCC Drags Federal Lawmaker to Court for Allegedly Forging His Certificate

EFCC Drags Federal Lawmaker to Court for Allegedly Forging His Certificate

A House of Representatives member from Akwa Ibom State is in hot soup after he was arraigned by the EFCC for allegedly forging his certificate.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday arraigned a serving member of the House of Representatives, Nse Bassey Ekpenyong before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on a 9-count charge of forgery and alteration of documents.

Ekpenyong, representing Oron Federal Constituency in Akwa- Ibom State, was alleged to have forged an Abia State Polytechnic's Ordinary National Diploma Certificate and altered a December 1999's West African Examination School Certificate, WASSCE and thereby committed perjury before an Electoral Tribunal where he claimed that the certificates were genuine.
EFCC Drags Federal Lawmaker to Court for Allegedly Forging His Certificate 
Hon. Nse Bassey Ekpenyong

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him.

In view of his plea, prosecution counsels Ahmed I. Arogha and S. Hussaini asked for a trial date and accelerated hearing of the matter.

However, counsel to the defendant, Emmanuel Isangidoho, told the court that he had filed an application for bail for his client and urged the court to admit him to bail.

Justice Ojukwu granted the defendant bail in the sum of N10, 000,000.00 (Ten million Naira) with one surety in like sum.

The surety must depose to an affidavit of means, provide 2 recent passports photograph and 3 years tax clearance certificate. The surety should write an undertaken to produce the defendant throughout the trial and all the documents of the surety must be verified by the Registrar.

Justice Ojukwu also ordered the defendant to be remanded in prison custody pending the perfection of his bail.

The case has been adjourned to 12, 26 April, and 3, 4 May, 2017 for trial



























source:tori news

Lawmaker Vows to Poison Himself If Ex-President's Brother is Not Sent to Prison

Lawmaker Vows to Poison Himself If Ex-President's Brother is Not Sent to Prison

A really aggrieved lawmaker has promised to poison himself if an ex president's brother is not sent to prison.

A member of of the Ghanaian Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has said that he is prepared to end his life if the brother of the former President, Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed.

According to the NPP MP, he would take in a poisonous substance if he escapes a jail sentence during the Presidency of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vibe Ghana reported.

“I will take in poison and kill myself if Ibrahim Mahama is not jailed, he should watch and hear me well, I will take in poison and die if Ibrahim is not jailed…,” he threatened on Adom TV’s Badwam on Thursday.

Tension have existed between the two business gurus over some years now with the Assin Central MP mostly accusing the brother of the former President of engaging in various acts that have led to the country losing huge sums.

Ibrahim Mahama on rare occasions come public to diffuse most of the claims by the Assin Central MP with the latest being Ibrahim warning Ken Agyapong to desist from dragging his name into the mad.

“Go n tell him (Ken) that I can be more ruthless than he thinks he is but, I just respect myself, my family and Ghanaian people hence; I have restrained myself following him into the gutter in spite of his numerous unsubstantiated and wild allegations and most of the time, pure lies.”

“Tell Ken that by the grace of God I have long been blessed before John (John Mahama) became Vice-president and later President… is it my fault that my senior brother climbed to those heights?

 Is it my fault that I am where I am today…I’m not God to determine others’ future and I’m content with what God has gifted me…I don’t compete with anyone neither do I envy those before me and even those after me. It is God’s wish,” the Al Hajj Newspaper reported him as saying in an interview in January 2017.

Three months later, Ken Agyapong is after Ibrahim Mahama again; this time bearing documents he claimed are evidence that support some of his claims.

NDC MP for Juaboso, Kwabena Minta Akandoh who was on the show with him responded that Ken’s allegations were just part of the means of diverting attention from the shameful act of the party’s Delta Forces in the Ashanti Region.

The former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources further urged the NPP MP to stop ‘talking like an MP in opposition’ and rather provide his evidence to the security to be acted upon.




























source:tori news

Ifeanyi Ubah Detained by the DSS? Billionaire Businessman Addresses Online Reports of Arrest

Ifeanyi Ubah Detained by the DSS? Billionaire Businessman Addresses Online Reports of Arrest

The billionaire chairman and founder of Capital Oil, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, who was allegedly arrested and detained by the Department of State Services, has addressed the reports.

Reports emerged online earlier today that multi-billionaire businessman, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was reportedly arrested and detained by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS)

While speaking excluisvely to The Guardian on the telephone on Thursday, the oil magnate who is chairman of Capital Oil & Gas as well as Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club, debunked speculations that he was arrested by Nigeria's secret Police, adding that the rumours were a propaganda against him.

“If I am arrested, I would not be talking with you now. They should continue writing, but those who are in doubt should come and watch football match tomorrow because I would be there,” said the businessman.

An aide of the business mogul who would not like his name in print said all attempt to smear the good name his boss has earned would be in futility.

“I can tell you that my boss' good name in the country today cannot be smeared. He is a hardworking businessman. All these propaganda about him is because he has become a big force to be reckoned with in Nigeria.”


























source:tori news

BREAKING News: Nigerian Pilot Makes History as First African to Fly the World Solo in One Airplane

BREAKING News: Nigerian Pilot Makes History as First African to Fly the World Solo in One Airplane

Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world have witnessed a historical event that took about ten years to piece together after a Nigerian pilot used one plane to take Africa on its very first round-the-world solo flight.

A Nigerian pilot identified as Ademilola 'Lola' Odujinrin has become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world after he completed the final leg of his historic journey on Wednesday afternoon, landing safely at Washington Dulles International Airport.

According to Punch newspaper, the pilot who works for Air Djibouti, completed the entire circumnavigation in a Cirrus SR22, stopping in more than 15 countries on five continents, returning to Washington DC, where his journey began back in September.

BREAKING News: Nigerian Pilot Makes History as First African to Fly the World Solo in One Airplane
The flight is part of Project Transcend, a foundation which aims to inspire young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their personal circumstances.

While speaking on his historic feat, Ademilola says: “Ever since I was a child, I dreamed of one day flying around the world. We have a responsibility to lead by example and follow our dreams. I want African children to think: ‘I can do this too!'

"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Air Djibouti’s Chairman, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, and Cardiff Aviation’s Chairman, Bruce Dickinson, who have supported me throughout this journey. Without them, this would not have been possible."

Both men formed the part of a high-level delegation to welcome the historic aviator on the tarmac at Dulles Airport, including: the Ambassador of Djibouti to the United States, His Excellency, Mr. Mohamed Siad Doualeh; Senior Director of Strategic Planning for Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority, Mr. Dawit Michael Gebre-ab; and Chief Operating Officer of Air Djibouti, Mr. Moussa Houssein.

Other distinguished guests included the CEO Africa World Press, which plans to publish a book on the journey.

Ademilola has logged over 4,000 hours as a commercial Boeing 737 pilot since earning his pilot licence six years ago.

The Chairman of Air Djibouti, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, says: “By supporting initiatives like Lola’s flight around the world, Air Djibouti hopes to inspire a new generation of pilots in Africa and help to pave the way for the aviation industry to thrive in the region.

“The benefits will be felt within the region, as this will encourage more intra-African trade and sustainable economic development.

“With the commencement of the Single African Air Transport Market set for June 2017, air travel in the continent is positioned to grow rapidly and become a key contributor to the region’s economic and social development.”

























source:tori news

Crisis-hit Messi And Argentina Risk Missing World Cup

Crisis-hit Messi And Argentina Risk Missing World Cup

The world’s top-ranked football nation Argentina risk failing to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1970 after Lionel Messi’s suspension and a humiliating defeat to Bolivia.

The two-time world champions’ woes deepened just as the Argentine Football Association (AFA) named new executives on Wednesday.

They are ostensibly tasked with ending three years of turmoil in the Argentine game, but analysts said the appointments were politically influenced.

The defeat by Bolivia sparked press rumors that one of the new AFA management’s first moves may be to fire coach Edgardo Bauza.

But it may be too late to get La Albiceleste on the plane to Russia to entertain fans across the globe at next year’s World Cup.

FIFA hit Argentina’s star striker Messi with a four-match ban on Tuesday for swearing at an assistant referee in a game against Chile last week. “Four games is outrageous.

There are malicious fouls that only get a two-game ban, and this was just verbal abuse,” said former Argentina coach Cesar Menotti.

Argentina’s World Cup hero Diego Maradona said he was ready to lead an appeal to FIFA against Messi’s ban, but it is rare for the sport’s governing world body to repeal a suspension.

 Like it or not, then, Messi will be out of three of Argentina’s four remaining World Cup qualification matches, having served the first game of his ban on Tuesday.

His absence forced a hasty reshuffle by Bauza to the starting line-up against Bolivia. Struggling in the thin mountain air of La Paz under stand-in captain Ever Banega, they slumped to a 2-0 defeat.

They dropped from third to fifth place in the regional table — out of the top-four automatic qualifying positions. “We are alive and intend to qualify for the World Cup,” Bauza insisted. “We are strong enough to carry on.”

But Argentina have won only one of eight World Cup 2018 qualifiers played without the Barcelona superstar, compared to five out of six won with him on the pitch.

 Compounding their woes, their defender Ramiro Funes Mori of Everton was stretchered off the field Tuesday with what looked like a knee injury.

– Management crisis –

Argentina have been undermined by a broader crisis afflicting the Argentina game, tangled up with politics. A power struggle broke out after the death of former AFA president Julio Grondona in 2014.

Maradona last year branded the AFA’s management a “mafia.” Argentina’s President Mauricio Macri too complained of “the poor organization of Argentine football.” He urged reform to “a system full of bad habits and corruption.”

FIFA and the Argentine courts have probed the AFA’s affairs. On Wednesday, AFA members voted in three new executives to head the body which oversees the national squad and the Argentine domestic league.

They voted third-division Barracas Central coach Claudio Tapia, 49, as the association’s president. His deputy will be the chairman of top side Boca Juniors, Daniel Angelici, 52, — a close ally of Macri.

The new number three in the AFA is Hugo Moyano, a prominent labor union leader and Tapia’s father-in-law.

Analysts say Moyano will be the real power in the AFA, having been thrown a sop by Macri to calm union opposition ahead of legislative elections this year.Sociologist Gabriel Puricelli told AFP the move was “clearly a gesture towards Moyano and the unions.”

Moyano is an influential figure in the CGT labor union, which has been waging protests against Macri over economic cutbacks. Political scientist Rosendo Fraga of consultancy Nueva Mayoria said “the idea of an accord between Macri and Moyano has been talked about in political circles.”
























source:Guardian

JUMIA Releases Official Statement On Missing Delivery Man Killed in Port Harcourt By Armed Killers

JUMIA Releases Official Statement On Missing Delivery Man Killed in Port Harcourt

Following the shocking murder of a Jumia delivery man who was tricked by armed killers who beat him to death, the company has released a statement.

Following police report that the three persons who allegedly murdered a Jumia delivery man and carted away valuable products have been arrested, Jumia has released an official statement on the matter.

The press statement by Jumia Nigeria CEO, Juliet Anammah reads:

"It is with saddened hearts that we announce the ongoing police investigation on the disappearance of a delivery associate of one of our partners which has been possibly linked to the recovery of a deceased body by police investigators.

The associate was employed by our third-party logistics partner in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Jumia Nigeria’s regional management is working full time with the partner, the local police and the family of the associate to investigate the case.

While the full facts are yet to be known, the delivery associate was reported to have been last seen on Saturday during his delivery runs. We thus await the results of police investigation on the matter.

While we continue to hope for the best possible outcome, we ask that the general public joins us in upholding the family and the logistics partner with prayers and support during this sensitive and difficult time.

Delivery associates and logistic partners are an integral part of our ecommerce business.

They are a hardworking force of dedicated men and women who go through rain, sun and tough terrain to deliver to our customers’ expectations.

We condemn and stand against all forms of verbal or physical assault against them and regard security on the job of the utmost importance.

We acknowledge and appreciate the public support that has been shown to the family, our partner and Jumia. We ask that continued support and prayers be offered on behalf of the associate’s family during the ongoing investigation, even as we also respect their privacy at this time."

























source:tori news

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

I’m Not The Evil Many Think I am And I Did Not Steal $12.8Billion'', says IBB

I’m Not The Evil Many Think I am And I Did Not Steal $12.8Billion'', says IBB
 Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida,retd

On a session with members of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Minna, Niger State Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida,retd was asked

Looking back, which of the policies of your time do you wish was never misinterpreted?

I am not the evil that quite a lot of people consider me to be. I had a very excellent background and by training, we have to love one another.

However, I can understand their feeling.

 But by virtue of the job I was doing, I was bound to be misconstrued and people will take it like that but I consider it as an opinion as long as I am not what you think I was, I feel satisfied.

I read somewhere some time ago that they said I stole N12.8 billion and I said if I stole such amount, I had no business staying in the country but those are the type of things that one has to live with.

I hope the younger generation will carry out a research about leadership, people, individual and what role they played in the development of the nation and come up with a different conclusion from what is on the ground now.

























source:vanguard

Mysterious School: Evil Spirits and Witches Allegedly Chase Out Students as Govt Shuts Down School

Mysterious School: Evil Spirits and Witches Allegedly Chase Out Students as Govt Shuts Down School

A Secondary School was closed indefinitely last Monday following bizarre incidents blamed on 'witchcraft' where students were chased by evil spirits.

A school in the Chivi area of Zimbabwe, Nyahonde Secondary School, has been shut indefinitely over claims of witchcraft and activities of evil spirits.

According to Zim Eye News, local parents said the students fainted mysteriously for successive days, and claimed that evil spirits linked to witchcraft were tormenting the students.

One parent who declined to be named, said; “Mysterious incidents have been taking place at the school. Some pupils passed out under mysterious circumstances while a form two girl went into a trance for a long time.”

A Ward Councillor, Wilson Machingambi, said angry parents withdrew their children from the school prompting authorities to suspend lessons.

“The parents said that a new schoolgirl was behind the acts of witchcraft. Goblins also manifested at the school,” said Machingambi.

School Development Committee chairperson identified as Matsukudure confirmed the matter. ”Lessons have been suspended due to mysterious incidents at the school,” he said.

























source:tori news

Activists Shutdown London Airport, Halt Deportation of Nigerians, Ghanaians

Activists Shutdown London Airport, Halt Deportation of Nigerians, Ghanaians

The mass deportation of Nigeria and Ghanaian citizens by British authorities, on Wednesday, took a dramatic turn as activists shutdown the airport where some were seen lying on the tarmac.

Activists in London have prevented the mass deportation of Nigerians and Ghanaians who failed to secure asylum in the United Kingdom, according to a report by Punch.

British media reports revealed that the activists, who operated under a group called Stop Charter Flights – End Deportations, blocked the runway of the Stansted airport carrying banners and chanting songs condemning deportations.

A video recording showed some of them were under the wing of a plane, while some others chained themselves to the runway, and as a result of the protests, several flights scheduled to land at the airport were diverted.

Members of Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants and Plane Stupid also participated in the campaign.

A member of Plane Stupid, which is a group of environmental protesters seeking an end to airport expansion, Audre Lourde, explained to a website why it took part in the protest.

She was quoted as saying, “There’s no such thing as a single issue campaign, because we do not live single issue lives.

We do not see ourselves as ‘environmentalists’, nor do we see the fight against airport expansion or the fight against climate change as isolated from any other issue.

“Airport expansion is a form of violence and a form of oppression, one that a minority of people will benefit from the profits, whilst countless people will suffer from loss of community and health, both locally and globally.”

The campaigners also shared what they said were testimonies by potential deportees.

A gay Nigerian who was to be deported was quoted as saying, “The present Nigerian situation is designed to kill gay people.”

Another male deportee from Ghana said, “I have been in this country for almost 18 years. My family and my life is here in the UK. If they take me back to Ghana I will kill myself.”

A woman was afraid her ex-husband would kill her if she is deported. “My ex-husband said he knows I am being deported. He is waiting for me. He is planning to kill me. If he kills me- who will I look after my children?”
























source:tori news

Whistle Blower: Shock as UNIABUJA Sacks Two Senior Staff for Exposing Corruption in the University

Whistle Blower: Shock as UNIABUJA Sacks Two Senior Staff for Exposing Corruption in the University

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Federal Government to protect the whistle blowers especially two UNIABUJA staff sacked by the institution.

After placing them two senior staff of the University of Abuja on suspension for eight months for dragging the management of the university to the anti-graft agencies, the Governing Council of the university has sacked the duo for alleged insubordination.

In a report by Vanguard, it was revealed that the two staff had exposed massive corruption in the institution which drew the ire of school management.

However, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has called on the Federal Government to protect the whistle blowers in a bid to fight corruption in the system.

Termination of the appointments of the two staff came just four days after the burial of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Samuel Ogbemudia, in Benin City, as the Governing Council convened meeting on 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, to effect the sack.

Meantime, SSANU has stated that the Federal Government was too slow to wield the big stick on perpetrators of corrupt practices, either as convicts or suspects under investigation/trial as in the cases in the Nigerian University system in recent times.

SSANU in a statement issued yesterday and signed by its National President, Comrade Samson Chijioke Ugwoke, said the suspension and termination of appointments of the two staff of the University as a result of whistle blowing, constituted a gross violation of the Whistle Blowing Policy of the present administration, which should not go unpunished.

The union has called for the reversal of the termination of the appointments of the affected members, Comrades Jude Nwabueze and Nurrudeen Yusuf by the Management and Council of University within one week.

SSANU also demanded that the Management and Council of University of Abuja should tender a strong apology to the Federal Government and the Nigerian citizens for allegedly defying the orders of Government and disregarding constituted authorities.

According to the statement, “The Union, SSANU, wishes to bring to the notice of the Nigerian public and the world at large that the reason the Management of the University gave for the said termination of the appointments is false.

It is because of whistle blowing and Union activities, and not insubordination as alleged. SSANU therefore wants to put the records straight.

“The Management of the University of Abuja got itself engulfed in unauthorized recruitment of staff without following due process, thus over bloating the system.

“When the government of President Muhammadu Buhari came to power and it was no more business as usual, coupled with the recession that greeted the Country, the Budget Office stuck to the release of the actual budgetary provision for all MDAs.

“This led to “perceived shortfall in the university (Abuja) in 2015 as the University could not pay the entire staff their correct salaries.

This and many other demands of the Union (SSANU) in University of Abuja, including unpaid arrears of promotion and other welfare issues of members, gave rise to the crisis which HEIGHTENED in 2015.

“The Management failed to honour her own side of the Memorandum of Understanding it entered into with the Union that would have ended the crisis in the early times.

The Union had to cry out to the Federal Government (whistle blowing) for intervention. Does this constitute acts of insubordination?”

SSANU in the statement further stated, “The Management of University of Abuja began dealing with the issues in contention initially by inviting the two staff in their capacities as SSANU Chairman and Secretary along with the other Exco members to meetings where some understandings were reached that would have nipped the problems in the bud.

“The failure of Management to do the needful led to the externalization of the matter (i.e. to Government and the public through the Press) by the Union.

 This angered the Management who decided to single out the Chairman and Secretary (i.e. Jude Nwabueze and Nurudeen Yusuf) and issued queries to them, this time as staff of the University transport and health services units respectively (no more as SSANU leaders).

“The Management also went ahead to suspend the duo without salary (not even half salary) and without any defined period as is the practice in the Nigerian University System and public service. Consequently, they have been on suspension without salary for the past eight months.

“The University Governing Council Disciplinary Committee that eventually recommended the dismissal of the two staff (Officers of SSANU) did not even bother to give them any fair hearing before conviction, neither did the Council, though illegally convened, see this procedure as faulty.

“All principles of natural justice were jettisoned.

The public may also wish to know that there was disagreement among the members of the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee which led to incomplete signature of all members.”

Commenting on the legality of the meeting of the Governing Council that allegedly terminated the appointment of the two staff, SSANU said, “The meeting of the Governing Council was convened on 22nd and 23rd of March 2017, barely four (4) days after the burial of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Samuel Ogbemudia, in Benin City.

“The respect accorded Elder Statesmen in this part of the world was thrown to the wind, all in a bid to hurriedly disengage some persons from their source of daily living in the guise of insubordination. Courtesy demands that the Council meeting would have waited at least two weeks as a mark of respect.

“In a rational setting, the vacuum created by the death of the Pro-Chancellor would have been filled, even if it is in acting capacity.

This was not done. Neither was there any clearance or permission obtained from the Honourable Minister of Education for the said meeting.

“The meeting was therefore not properly convened as required by law. As it stands, the Vice-Chancellor, in conspiracy with some of his cronies in the Council, connived to hold this illegal council meeting.

 From the proceedings of the meeting, it appears as if the major reason for the “emergency” meeting was to disengage these two staff.

“The public may wish to know that the tenure of the present Council has expired and Government has put machineries in place to constitute a new one.

This is probably why the Vice-Chancellor, out of desperation to send these two packing, knowing fully that he may not elicit the support of the incoming Council to do the dirty job, connived with some members to hurriedly convene the meeting to quickly execute his agenda.

“It is also important to inform that the Council did not reach any conclusion on the matter whether or not to dismiss or terminate the staff, because inside sourceS revealed that the issue of the legality of the Council meeting surfaced during the session and it became so weighty that no meaningful decision could be taken that would stand.

“Therefore, at what point did the decision to terminate the appointment of the duo came to be, and who gave the directive that the termination letters be issued?”

Disregard for government policy

“Whistle blowing became prominent with the Whistle Blowing Policy of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration, which encourages Nigerians to expose corrupt persons and especially, public office holders.

The policy also tends to protect whistle blowers from any act of intimidation or punishment in the hands of the superiors or establishments.

“The suspension and the so-called termination of these two staff of University of Abuja, which by all ramifications is as a result of whistle blowing, constitutes a gross violation of the Whistle Blowing Policy of the present administration, which should not go unpunished.

“It could be deduced here that the Management of the University, currently being investigated over alleged corruption, hurriedly took this action so as to distort the investigation, since the two will now be considered outsiders to the University.

“It is also important for the public to know that SSANU at the National Level, had taken several steps including initiating, visiting and holding about three meetings with the University Management, all in a bid to resolve the crisis, but failed because the Management would not want the matter resolved.

“The Union therefore reported the matter to the Federal Ministries of Education, and Labour and Employment for their intervention.

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has finished with the preliminaries and has scheduled a meeting of the Union with the university management for Wednesday, 5th April, 2017.

“The University Management is aware of this development as they have been duly communicated. Why then this hurried action of the University Management when relevant bodies saddled with the responsibilities to resolve industrial disputes are already intervening?

“All the Vice Chancellors under trial in court and those being investigated to the point of arraignment are still maintaining their seats.

Are they above the law? At least, it is on record that all judges under investigation/trial have stepped aside. Why not the Vice Chancellors?”

The union urged the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education to re-build the confidence of the masses on the protection clause of the whistle blowing policy by immediately dissolving the Governing Council of University of Abuja before the planned general dissolution of others.

It further called the government to “remove the Vice-Chancellor and the Principal Officers of the University for acts of insubordination to the Federal Government of Nigeria, especially the Registrar for incompetence, advising the Management and the Council wrongly and guiding them to take a very wrong and unpopular decision.

This will serve as deterrent to other Chief Executives.”

SSANU also called on all well meaning people of this country to “prevail on the University of Abuja administration and FGN to do the needful to avoid throwing the Nigerian University System into another round of crisis; and also re-build the confidence on the masses in the fight against corruption.

These should be done quickly in the interest of industrial peace in the university and the country at large.”



























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SAD:38-year-old Childless Woman Found Hanging From Her Ceiling Fan in Anambra

SAD:38-year-old Childless Woman Found Hanging From Her Ceiling Fan in Anambra

Family and friends have been left totally distraught after a childless woman was found hanging from a fan in an Anambra community.

Mrs. Lovina Odo, a 38-year-old petty trader, has been found hanging on a rope tied to a ceiling fan at No. 1, Ukpaka lane, Umusiome village, Nkpor-agu near Onitsha in Anambra State.

She is thought to have killed herself.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the incident occurred on March 28 at about 5 p.m.

The husband of the deceased, Mr. Okechukwu Odo, said he and Lovina had been married for over eight years without a child.

Odo, a car washer, said he returned home from work at about 6:30pm and met sympathisers around his one-room apartment.

“I left home for work that morning after taking my breakfast; she had asked me to buy a tuber of yam for dinner on my way from work.

“When I returned, I saw people gathered around my apartment, only to be told that my wife had committed suicide,” he said.

Odo stressed that he and the deceased had no misunderstanding that could have led her to commit suicide.

The Divisional Police Officer of Ogidi, CSP Hassan Musa, confirmed the story, and said that the corpse of Lovina had been removed and deposited at the Mortuary of Iyienu Mission Hospital.

“No suicide note was seen around, her but preliminary investigation reveals that she might have committed suicide because she had no child,” Musa said.

























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Buhari's Government Has Failed Nigerian Pensioners - Dogara

Buhari's Government Has Failed Nigerian Pensioners - Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has accepted blame over the Federal Government's failure to pay Nigerian pensioners.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, on Wednesday accepted that the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed Nigerian pensioners for failing to pay them their benefits as at when due.

This comes as many of the pensioners have died while waiting to be paid their dues under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. Both schemes have been poorly funded by the government.

“The failure is on all of us; those of us in the legislature and those in the executive.

“I will not say the executive alone. All of us failed and we must accept the responsibility.

“I will accept the blame on behalf of the government and apologise to pensioners”, Dogara said.

The Speaker said this while interacting with a delegation of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners led by the National President, Dr. Abel Afoloyan. Afoloyan said they came to the House as a last resort, having exhausted all avenues to get the government to pay pension benefits.

The speaker assured the elderly retirees that the House would take practical steps as from Thursday (today) by passing a resolution to summon top officials of the government to give explanations.

Speaking earlier, Afoloyan painted a pathetic picture of the pain of the pensioners.

“Pensioners have become endangered species and prone to all kinds of diseases, which are age-related and need money for treatment”, he told Dogara.

























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