Kofo Alimi's Blog: 2015

Monday 7 December 2015

I can't be Bello's Deputy says Faleke

ALTHOUGH the All Progressives Congress (APC) was yesterday declared the winner of the Kogi State governorship election that was concluded at the weekend, intra-party wrangling is apparently dampening the celebration that should follow the electoral victory.

The running mate to the late Abubakar Audu, the APC candidate in the November 21 governorship election and deputy governor-elect James Abiodun Faleke, yesterday insisted that he would not be deputy to the governor-elect, Yahaya Bello.

Bello, who replaced the late Audu, for last Saturday’s supplementary election held in 91 polling units, was in the early hours of yesterday declared winner of the polls by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Basking in the euphoria of victory, Bello explained his acceptance to replace Audu as an act of obedience to party supremacy. He insisted that Falake remained his deputy since his position as running mate was not affected.

Bello who spoke to reporters in reaction to his victory as the winner of the supplementary election said Faleke remained the deputy-governor elect as the position was never vacant.
His words: “The former candidate of the party died. INEC requested the party to substitute, and I was chosen to fill the gap. The space of the running mate was never vacant. So if I respond to run on that platform, I don’t think I have any choice but to respect the decision of the party.”

Bello who was dressed in an all white traditional garb called agbada said his reaction to the results was that of ecstasy. However, he said the jubilation was low-keyed because of the death of Abubakar Audu who he described as their great leader.

Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as a waste of time and scarce national resources and a ridiculous shadow-chasing, the action of INEC in declaring Bello the governor-elect.

The PDP said INEC, in the bid to satisfy the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC Federal Government, succeeded only in making a mockery of itself and the entire electoral process, by trying to illegally install an individual who, apart from not being a valid candidate, scored, under his name, a paltry 6,885 vote in the so-called supplementary election as
against the 204,877 votes polled by the PDP candidate, Governor Idris Wada in the overall election.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, in a statement on Sunday said that “the action of INEC in trying to transfer the votes earlier garnered by the dead APC candidate, Prince Audu Abubakar to another
individual is completely impractical and alien to the nation’s Constitution and the Electoral Act.”

Faleke had sued the INEC and others for declaring the November 21 polls inconclusive and sought to stop the supplementary election but lost the case on Friday when the Federal High Court, Abuja Division insisted that only election tribunals had jurisdiction on such matters.

Atiku congratulates Ooni, wishes him eventful reign

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday in Abuja congratulated Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his coronation on Dec. 7 as the 51st Ooni of Ile-Ife.

Atiku, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, and made available to news men, wished the new Oba long and eventful reign.

DSS agents, Military Personnel steal N310M from BDC, three Arrested

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday said it has arrested two of its five officers who participated in armed robbery attack on a Bureau de Change in Abuja on November 20 and made away with N310 million naira.

Three agents of the Service who also participated in the robbery are still at large, the DSS said in a statement.

It also confirmed that the military authorities have commenced a detailed investigation of five of its personnel involved in the crime.

The Department of State Security (DSS) today issued a release disclosing that some its agents took part in robbing a Bureau De Change in Abuja. Curiously, the agency’s release, which was signed by a spokesman, Tony Opuiyo, failed to provide details of the robbery, apparently in an effort to cover up the ultimate ownership of the stolen money.

Glenn Murray’s late header gave Bournemouth a famous win at Stamford Bridge and ratcheted up the pressure on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

The 82nd-minute goal, scored after Chelsea failed to clear a corner, moves Eddie Howe’s side up to 17th place.

It also makes them the first promoted side to beat Chelsea at home since Charlton in April 2001.

But it leaves the defending champions in 14th place, 14 points adrift of the Champions League places.

PDP condemns declaration of Yahaya Bello as Kogi governor-elect

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as a waste of time, scarce national resources and ridiculous shadow-chasing, the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in declaring one Yahaya Bello, purported to be of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and who did not participate in the overall election, as Kogi State governor-elect.

The President has been criticised in some quarters over his numerous trips. Considering domestic challenges, are these trips unnecessary

IF we are talking about the president’s trips to Iran, Malta and France, these are necessary events he needed to attend. Frankly, they are in order. There is really nothing going on at home that his ministers and other government functionaries cannot handle.

But questions have been raised about the importance of some of these international organisations to Nigeria’s interest. How relevant do you consider, for example, the Commonwealth of Nations to Nigeria’s aspirations?

A commuter train on today Sunday December 6th plowed into a parked passenger bus at a railroad crossing in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta, leaving 14 people dead and 10 seriously injured.

According to Tambora neighbourhood police chief, Wirdhanto, the bus driver ignored the warning signals when he crossed the rail tracks and was rammed by the train. Wirdhanto said that 13 people died instantly while one died in a hospital. He added that none of passengers on the train headed to Jakarta's neighbouring town of Bogor with about 400 passengers, were hurt.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce share these on twitter "I love my people and the people of Nigeria more than any position I will ever hold. Only God knows what this man is driving at.

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SPORTS: Transfer Talk

Barcelona interested in Harry Kane

FC Barcelona is looking for a forward to compite with the MSN. They are interested in the top scorer of the Premier League, Harry Kane.
Source: Mirror

South Africa has closed its consulate in Lagos, following anti-xenophobia protests, Netwerk24 reported.

Nigerian players, Ebenezer Odunlami and Prince Aggrey, who both play for Sunshine FC have been suspended and fined for their awkward goal celebration in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier League game.

INSPECTOR GENERAL of Police (IGP), Alhaji Suleiman Abba, a former Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the wife of a former military Head of State, Mrs Maryam Abacha, was sacked four years before he attained the formal retirement age of service.
The 17th indigenous IG had enlisted in the Nigerian Police as Cadet Inspector on December 31, 1984 and was due for formal retirement on March 22, 2019.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned one Stephen Omaidu before Justice M. A Nasir of Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi, Abuja on a two count charge bordering on theft to the tune of N68, 028, 000, 000.00 (sixty eight billion and twenty eight million naira).
Omaidu, in connivance with Alhaji K. B Kabiru, Godswill Oyegwa, Ben and Oliver (all at large) allegedly hacked into the server of a second generation bank and transferred the sum of sixty eight billion, and twenty eight million naira into different accounts for personal gains.
The offence is punishable under section 287 of the Penal Code Act.
Following his “not guilty” plea, counsel to EFCC, S. A. Ugwuebgulam asked the court to fix a date for trial to commence.
However, defence counsel, Gabriel O. Sanifu urged the court to admit the accused to bail pending trial saying, the offence is bailable.
Ugwuebgulam objected to the application on the ground that the accused had failed to honour the administrative bail terms earlier granted him by the Commission and could do same if not remanded by the court.
Justice Nasir ordered the accused to be remanded in the custody of the EFCC and adjourned the case to April 28, 2015 for ruling on the bail application.

SPORTS: Pep Guardiola Still Not Satisfied With Bayern Munich, Despite First-Half Blitz In 6-1 Porto Thrashing

Photo Credit: SKYSPORTS

Pep Guardiola was elated with Bayern Munich’s 6-1 demolition of Porto in the quarter finals of the Champions League – but said a blistering first half still wasn’t perfect.
Trailing the Portuguese champions by two goals from the first leg, Bayern sent a warning out to their European rivals as five first-half strikes equalled, and then surpassed, Porto’s first leg lead.
Xabi Alonso completed the victory with a sumptuous free-kick two minutes from time as the Bundesliga side secured a place in the last four.
Guardiola was left praising his side’s resilience after they produced a performance of stark contrast to that seen at the Estadio do Dragao – where they lost 3-1 – but still can see room for improvement.
“At this moment, it’s easy to love my players,” he said. “We played very differently to the first leg.
“We couldn’t have achieved what we have without a fight. Many thanks to my players: they have made me very happy.”
Despite their blistering display at the Allianz Arena, Guardiola balked when asked if his side had produced 45 minutes of ‘perfect football’.
“No, it wasn’t perfect. It could have been better,” he added. “Julen Lopetegui made changes at the break and it was dangerous in the second-half.
“You can’t afford to take a nap or switch off in a Champions League game.
“Now I’m looking forward to sitting in front of the television and watching Friday’s draw.
“We have the chance to win the German league title on Saturday and then we have to prepare for the German Cup semi-final against Borussia Dortmund.”

SOURCE: SKYSPORTS

Profile of The New Nigeria’s Acting Police IGP, Solomon Arase

Mr. Solomon Arase, 59, was Tuesday appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Until his appointment, Mr. Arase was a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).
See his CV below:

Xenophobic attacks: Nigerian youths threaten to shutdown MTN, Shoprite, Multichoice/DSTV

Some youths, under the aegis of The Flagship, have threatened to shutdown South African firms operating in Nigeria over the alleged killing of Nigerians and looting of their property in the ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.

The presidency has refuted a newspaper report which claimed it expended N2 trillion on President Goodluck Jonathan’s unsuccessful re-election campaign. The presidency also denied that it set up a committee to conduct an audit of how the funds were disbursed by top party officials.
The claims were published in Sunday’s edition of the Punch newspaper.

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The President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, said his incoming administration will accord priority to ending the Boko Haram insurgency and bring stability in the north east geopolitical zone, focus on re-activating the Lake Chad and deploy enormous resources to resume vigorous search for oil along the Chad Basin in parts of Borno State.

The Minister of State for Health, Mr. Fidelis Nwankwo, Monday, assured Nigerians that the strange ‘killer’ disease which has killed 18 people in Ondo State was under control.

Declaring that the strange illness is not Ebola as being feared and that no new cases has been recorded in the last 72 hours, he called on Nigerians to remain calm, saying the Federal Government was on top of the matter..

Electoral offenders in Nigeria face visa ban – US

The United States will sanction anybody involved in violence during the March 28 and April 11 elections.
The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who stated this in an opinion on Monday, also described Nigeria as leader of democracy in Africa.

Meet Nigeria's first female governor (Elect),Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan

Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan is the first Nigerian woman to be elected a State Governor.

Reports from Taraba State say Jummai, the first female governorship candidate from the entire northern part
She ran on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan was elected Senator for the Taraba North constituency of Taraba State in the April 2011 Federal elections. She ran on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform but later defected to APC.

INEC Declares Akinwunmi Ambode As Winner of Lagos State governorship polls

APC won 15 out of 20 Local Governments with

the PDP winning Ajeromi Ifelodun, Amuwo

Odofin, Ojo, Oshodi Isolo, Surulere

INEC declares Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi winner Enugu governorship poll

The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,candidate in the April 11 governorship election,Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has won with 482,277 votes against his main challenger of the All Progressives Congress,APC,Okey Ezea who polled a mere 43,839 votes.

Returning officer of the election,Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture,Umudike,Abia State,Prof. Hillary Edoga,announced the result precisely at 3.36PM at the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC,office,Independence Layout Enugu.

Wild jubilation has trailed the result of the election as announced by INEC as residents made burn fire at strategic streets in Enugu metropolis.

Breakdown of the result showed that:

ANINRI PDP 39216,APC 886
ENUGU NORTH PDP 17829 APC 2050
ENUGU SOUTH PDP 15889 APC 1633
EZEAGU PDP 32995 APC 1307
IGBOETITI 211524 APC 2256
IGBOEZE NORTH PDP51948, APC 2482
IGBOEZE SOUTH PDP 18120 APC 6231,
ISIUZO PDP21651, APC 1813,
NKANUEAST PDP 12571 APC 975,
NKANUWEST PDP 16683 APC 1148,
NSUKKA PDP 41625 APC9416,
OJIRIVER PDP 13484 APC 2394,
UDENU PDP 40120 APC 1463,
UDI PDP 26892 APC3934,
UZO UWANI PDP 17947 APC 1915,
ENUGU EAST PDP 63660 APC 2062,
AWGU PDP 30123 APC 1874.

Meanwhile,the APC candidate had while addressing newsmen in a briefing called for outright cancellation of the result.

He said:”it was nothing but a sham; it was marred by intimidation, harassment, ballot box snatching, physical injury on APC thugs.

Source: Nigerianeye.com

LAGOS GOVERNORSHIP POLLS: Ambode leads Agbaje with over 60,000 votes

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the governorship election in Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode is leading the candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Jimi Agbaje with over 60,000 votes after The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced results from 14 local governments.

Expecting more results from Agege, Alimosho, Kosofe, Mushin, Ojo and Somolu.

#NigeriaDecides: Unofficial Result ,Nigeria 2015 Governorship, State Assemblies Elections

3:32pm - LAGOS STATE
After 11 local governments, APC's Akinwummi Ambode leads PDP's Jimi Agbaje

INEC official reportedly caught with the thumb-printed ballot papers

The picture was found on twitter.com according to tweet handle @ibbrox2709, the INEC official pictured here was today caught with ready made thumb printed ballot papers, to be used in the Guber elections today. check more pictures below..

Polling booth unit in Ikorodu area, Ori-okuta EC 30 B,

During accreditation this morning around 11am to 12pm , the voting is going on as of this moment around 1pm, its peaceful and people are coming out en masse to voting for the next governor of Lagos state.

President’s pre-election message to Nigerians

President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a message to Nigerians ahead of the upcoming elections.

Nigeria’s Governorship and State House of Assembly elections are slated to hold on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Read Jonathan’s message, as posted on his Facebook page, below:

“As Nigeria returns to the polls tomorrow, I encourage all registered voters to come out en masse and exercise their right to vote.”

“I have instructed our security agents to fully facilitate the right of Nigerians to choose leaders of their choice at the gubernatorial and assembly levels by remaining non-partisan and ensuring that we all vote in a secure environment.”

“Because of their sacrifice in securing our nation, we can all be confident to come out and vote our conscience all over the federation.”

“I urge contestants to respect the will of the people as we promote a new Nigeria that is a pacesetter and light bearer in the practice of democratic politics without bitterness. May God bless Nigeria.”

Jonathan is expected to vacate his office on May 29, 2015, after losing the March 28 presidential elections to opponent,Muhammadu Buhari.

News source and Image: Pulse.ng

2 feared dead as APC, PDP supporters clash

The trouble in the area started on Thursday, April, 9, 2015, due to a clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Two persons are said to have died in the Oshodi area of Lagos State after violence erupted in the area.

The trouble in the area started on Thursday, April, 9, 2015, due to a clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), New Telegraph reports.

Fighting is said to have broken out between the warring parties after an APC rally held in the area ahead of the April 11 governorship and State House of Assembly elections.

One of the deceased victims was said to be a popular “area boy”, known as Baba Esin, who had reportedly defected from the PDP to the APC.

Reports say the police in the state foiled a fresh attempt at violence in the area on Friday, April 10.

The State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, has deployed additional troops to the area to maintain law and order.

Source: Pulse.ng

Image source: Twitter.com

SOCCER: Transfer News, Liverpool to sell Balotelli

Liverpool to sell Balotelli

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is ready to sell Mario Balotelli at the end of the season as he has lost faith the Italy international will get his Anfield career back on track.

Source :Daily Mail

Tottenham in chase for Immobile

Tottenham are competing with Atletico Madrid, Valencia, Inter and AC Milan for Borussia Dortmund forward Ciro Immobile. source: Corriere dello Sport

Thomas Tuchel will take over in Hamburg

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become new coach of Hamburger SV. He will start in the summer. No matter if the club is relegated to 2nd Bundesliga .source: Sky

Sami Khedira, offered to FC Barcelona?

Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become new coach of Hamburger SV. He will start in the summer. No matter if the club is relegated to 2nd Bundesliga. source:Daily star

Inter enter race for Muto

Inter have entered the race with Chelsea for FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto.

source: Corriere dello Sport

Juventus is again at work for Cavani

Edinson Cavani is not happy at Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus is back strong on him: the Uruguayan striker now costs 40 millions. Source: corriere dello Sport

Hambourg started negotiations with Joo Ho Park

Hamburg wants to sign Joo Ho Park this summer. The left-back already played under Thomas Tuchel, who shall become new coach at the HSV. Park's contract expires, although Mainz has an option to prolong it until 2017. Source: bild

Dortmund deadline for Gundogan

Borussia Dortmund has made a final offer to Ilkay Gundogan: His salary will increase on 6,5 million euros per year if he renews his contract (which runs until 2016). Dortmund expects a quick decision. Source: bild

Liverpool enter Jenkinson race

Liverpool have emerged as rivals to West Ham for Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson. The England international has impressed on loan at the Hammers this year and attracted interest from Anfield. Source: daily mirror

Tottenham eye Howedes

Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes to White Hart Lane this summer. The 27-year-old is rated at £13 million and can play either centre-back or right-back.

sources daily mirror

Wilshere to Man City? Arsenal don't need to sell their stars - Wenger

The 23-year-old is being monitored by the Premier League champions after another injury-hit season in north London but his manager insists he is going nowhere

Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal are no longer forced to sell their best players amid reports linking Jack Wilshere with a move to Manchester City.

Goal understands City are monitoring Wilshere's situation as they prepare to refresh a squad that looks unlikely to defend last season's Premier League title and is one of the oldest of any major club in Europe.

Recent years have seen Robin van Persie, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy make a similar switch from north London to Manchester but Wenger insists that Wilshere, who has struggled with form and fitness this season, is going nowhere.

When asked about the possibility of the midfielder joining City, Wenger replied: "We are not in a position anymore where we have to sell our best players."

Wilshere has made just 12 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season, scoring one goal.

Source: Goal.com

‘THERE’S NO EXCUSE TO FAIL,’ APC LEADER WARNS PARTY CHIEFTAINS AHEAD OF LAGOS POLLS-BOLA TINUBU

National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged chieftains of the party to mobilize their supporters to vote during the April 11 governorship polls.

Tinubu also criticized the leaders for allowing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) win five House of Representatives seats in the state during the March 28 National Assembly elections.

The APC leader stated this on Thursday, April 9, 2015 during an emergency stakeholders held at the APC Lagos Secretariat in Ikeja.

“You, the party leaders have disappointed us. For the first time, we lost five House of Representatives seats to the opposition party. This is unacceptable. It is a huge disappointment. Though in politics, you win some, you lose some, you have failed. So there is no excuse to fail this time,” Tinubu said.

“Also, you did not come out in large numbers. Were you afraid? You have no cause to be afraid as there was adequate security to protect you and your property. So don’t be intimidated by the sporadic shootings, meant to scare you away from doing your civic rights. The Hausa communities had a very good and encouraging turn-out, we expect better performance this time,” he added.

Those present at the meeting were State Chairman of the party, Henry Ajomale, Senators Oluremi Tinubu, Gbenga Ashafa and Olamilekan Adeola among others.

Source:pulse.ng

APC Exposes PDP’s ‘Rigging Plan’ For Lagos

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over what it described as the ruling party’s desperation to capture Lagos State at all costs, including using fake result sheets which were allegedly flown in from Abuja for Saturday’s elections, warning that the people will resist any attempt to rob them of their votes.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the rigging plans are being led allegedly by President Goodluck Jonathan, who has already flown into Lagos where he has held a meeting with his point men, including Musiliu Obanikoro, Jimi Agbaje and Gani Adams.

It said that before the meeting, eagle-eyed Nigerians who were appalled by the PDP’s alleged rigging plans have widely circulated on the Social Media the details of the planned electoral malfeasance, including the airlifting from Abuja to Lagos of a Black Kia Mohave SUV, with plate number DHQ 340, which was packed with election materials (especially result sheets).

”The meeting in Lagos was aimed at devising a strategy to distribute the fake result sheets that were packed into the SUV, which will be free to move around (because of its plate number) despite the restriction on vehicular movement during the elections.

”It is sad that the same President, who conceded defeat in the presidential election and then followed up with a speech in which he said he would like his ‘legacy’ of free and fair elections to endure, is the one who is presiding over a desperate move to steal the people’s votes on Saturday.

”How can President Jonathan’s ‘legacy’ endure when one of his last acts in office is a seeming vengeance mission to lead his party to capture Lagos, because the PDP sees the state as a cash cow that they can milk to death, with the party’s gravy train at the federal level having derailed?” the party queried.

”In their desperation over the Lagos election, they have shamelessly divided the people along ethnic, religious and regional lines, thus setting the stage for the condemnable hate speeches to which they have in turn latched on to further whip up primordial sentiments.

”The PDP cannot now seek to benefit from the problems it caused in the first instance. This party (PDP) and its leader, the President, have divided Nigerians in general and Lagos residents in particular more than any individual or group and at any time in history. If today things are being said that should not have been said, it is the direct consequence of the PDP’s divisiveness,” APC added.

The party advised the President to desist from any vengeance mission that will only rubbish whatever is left of his so called legacy of free and fair elections.

It urged all APC members and supporters, and indeed all the good people of Lagos, to be extra vigilant on Saturday to thwart the evil machinations of the fallen behemoth called the PDP.

”Lagosians, please come out en masse on Saturday and vote in a peaceful manner for a candidate of your choice. Say no to coercion, defend your votes and repudiate all architects of divisiveness and rigging,” APC said

Source: Thewillnigeria

Gang Demand N15m For Return Of 3 Abducted Kids In Lagos

The phoney female nanny hired through website, OLX and her gang of conspirators have demanded a N15 million ($76K) ransom for the release of the three Orekoya kids – Aderomola, (11 months), Adedamola (4 years) and Demola (6 years), that she abducted after she was hired to care for them in the Lawanson district of Surulele, Lagos.

THEWILL had earlier reported that the nanny identified as Mary Akinloye (possibly a phoney name), abducted the kids on April 8th, barely a day after she started working for the Orekoyas.

Sources close to the Orekoya family told THEWILL that the nanny and her gang called the parents of the kids Thursday and demanded N15m if they want to see them again.

Pictures of the missing children have gone viral on social media since their abduction became public knowledge.

The young nanny who claimed to be 23 years old, was contracted via the website OLX, a retail sales and service marketplace.

The mother of the missing kids, Adebisi told a local newspaper that she put up a post for a new nanny on the website because the main family nanny did not show up for work after her annual leave.

“We had someone who was taking care of the kids before now. But the woman did not show up on Saturday and Sunday and we urgently needed someone to assist because we were going to resume work on Monday. We were disturbed and that was why I posted the information on OLX,” the distraught mother said.

Leke, the kids’ father, said the nanny provided references who she claimed were her ‘relatives’, who they spoke to via telephone and agreed to a face to face meeting before finalizing the nanny’s employment. The ‘relatives’ have been unreachable since the incident.

The police in Lagos have since commenced investigations into the crime but no suspect has been detained.

The family wants anyone with key information concerning the abducted kids to contact the nearest police station or the Orekoya family on 08052062117.

SOURCE: Thewillnigeria.com

Impeachment: Ekiti Assembly Writes CJ, Demands Panel To Investigate Fayose

Ekiti State House of Assembly has written to the State Chief Judge‎, Mr. Justice Ayodeji Daramola, asking him to set up a panel to investigate allegations raised in the impeachment notice to Governor Ayodele Fayose

At a special sitting held at M‎ary Hills Boys High School, Ado-Ekiti, on Thursday, the lawmakers said they relied on Section 101 of the 1999 Constitution as amended which empowers the Assembly to regulate their sittings, including sitting in a public building within the state capital if conditions exist in the hallowed chamber that endanger members’ lives.

Majority Leader, Churchill Adedipe, Irepodun/Ifelodun Constituency One, explained that the sitting ought to have taken place in the hallowed chamber on April 7 but members were waylaid by thugs who mounted roadblock and threatening their lives with dangerous weapons, thereby making them to abandon going to the Assembly.

Relying on Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Adedipe moved the motion empowering the Chief Judge to set up the panel.

His motion was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Adetunji Orisalade, representing Ido/Osi Constituency Two.

After debates, the lawmakers in a unanimous vote supported the motion‎ directing the chief judge to set up the panel.

The House later adjourned to Friday.

Source: thewillnigeria.com

Fire Disaster: Fuel bunker destroys three shops in Ikorodu area

Fuel bunkering in Isawo, agric, Ikorodu area in Lagos has now taken a new turn as Policemen and Military Personnel giving in their best to prevent the Pipeline disaster.

The Above pictures of a bus being chased by policemen and ran into a pole of light which destroys three shops, a provision shop, a saloon and a battery charger shop in owutu area of agric, Ikorodu this morning, people are who witness the scene, said that the driver of the bus flew away before the fire disaster occurred, the High extension wire of the PHCN pole also been damaged triggered the fire, while the bus is also said to be filled with kegs of Fuel. This happened around 1pm according to people around the area.

Thursday 9 April 2015

Top Politicians Who Defect to APC from PDP After Buhari Emerged President-elect

The popular saying "No permanent friends of enemies in politics, but permanent interests" was further exemplified in the Nigerian political circuit in the last few days.

Since the 'wind of change' blew away the PDP's dominance in Nigeria, especially with the emergence of Gen Muhammadu Buhari as the president-elect after 16 years of PDP rule, many top politicians are beginning to dump the PDP for the newly elected APC.

Below are some of the politicians that defected to the All Progressive Congress after the victory of its presidential candidate Gen Muhammadu Buhari

Ex-Edo state Governor, Osarhemen Osunbor, dumped PDP for APC.

PDP governorship candidate Maj-Gen. Charles Arhiavbere (rtd) also dumped the PDP

In Kwara Gbemi Saraki, younger sister to Senator Bukola Saraki and the PDP youth leader in the state defected to APC.

Dr. Olusola Oke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2012 governorship election in Ondo state has concluded plans to defect officially to the All Progressives Congress (APC)

The current Jigawa State deputy governor, Ahmad Mahmud also jumped the ship from the PDP to APC

Brigadier Gen Chris Onja (rtd) and former AGF Michael Aondoakaa dumped the PDP in Benue state

In Oyo state Mrs. Ayoka Lawani, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also crossed over to the APC

The Majority Leader in the Gombe State House of Assembly Hon. Mamman Alkalio, was among the hundreds of politicians from the ruling Peoples Democratic party (PDP), who defected to the APC.

In Abia state, mother of the former State Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu Elder (Mrs.) Eunice Uzor Kalu, leader of the Reality Organisation in the South-East and and her members joined the APC. Also, former member of the House of Representatives and brother to the ex-governor, Hon Nnanna Uzor Kalu and ex-Chief of Staff to Governor Theodore Orji, Mr. Mascot Uzor Kalu, joined the APC.

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, has also left the party.

In a letter dated March 29, and addressed to the National Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, Nwuche said he “had watched with dismay the party’s descent into cabalism and god-fatherism as certain individuals became practical owners of the party’s structures and ensured that many persons with capacity and integrity had no opportunity to serve and remained shut out of governance.”

He blamed PDP leaders for not being able to stand up in defence of the truth and in support of the representational democracy, adding that his decision to quit the party was made a long time but was delayed in order to allow conclusion of the presidential poll.

However the Senate President David Mark, has called the defectors 'fair weather friends'

He even vowed to remain in PDP even if it meant he would be the last man standing.

Governor Aliyu of Niger state also vowed to dump politics instead of defecting to APC.

He also refered to the defectors as ”stomach politicians”

As we edge closer to the governorship polls and the May 29th handover date, we can be sure to expect the 'wind of change' to blow more top politicians,

So what next?

SOURCE: Nigerianeye.com