NIGERIA NEWS

….An Osogbo High Court, yesterday, sentenced a 31-year-old Kelvin Igha Ighodalo to 45 years imprisonment without an option of fine for stealing a Sony Ericsson phone valued at N50, 000 belonging to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, during his swearing in ceremony in 2010. However, the convict, who faced a six-count charge, would only spend 10 years in prison on each of the first three charges while he also bagged five years jail term on each of the last three counts, as all the six counts charge will run concurrently.

….Ahead of Nigeria’s certification as a guinea worm free nation by the World Health Organisation, WHO, in June 2013, the Federal government is offering a cash reward of  N25,000 for every report of authentic new guineaworm cases in any part of the country. In 2011, a N10,000 reward was offered for a similar report.

….The Lagos State Police Command has started investigation into the murder of a banker, Adindu Ohamara, who was stabbed to death by his suspected homosexual lover in Akoka, Bariga Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that Ohamara lived in a three-bedroom flat with his elder sister, Flora and one Collins, an undergraduate of the University of Lagos. According to residents, the banker was stabbed repeatedly at his residence located at 26 Obayan Street. It was gathered that Ohamara, who was believed to be a homosexual, was fond of bringing different men, who were also believed to be into same sex relationship, to his home. It was learnt that trouble started when he (Ohamara) decided to get married due to pressure from his family. A resident, who craved anonymity, said after the banker had his wedding introduction, a man, believed to be  also  a gay came to fight him.

….There seems to be no end in sight to the feud between residents of Mojisola Street, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State and Evangelical Apostolic Church. The residents are accusing the church, owned by Prophet Olatunji Talabi, aka Lesekese, of causing noise pollution in the area anytime it holds its services. They said the noise emanating from speakers at the church, which was under construction, was “deafening”. It was learnt that a number of petitions had been sent to the state government over the issue.

….The Nigerian Entertainment Conference held over the weekend at the Grand ball room of the Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos was nearly marred by violent exchange of words between Kennis Music Boss Mr. Kenny Ogungbe and Chairman of Copyright Society of Nigeria COSON, Chief Tony Okoroji.  Chief Tony Okoroji had confronted Kenny Ogungbe in the presence of journalists for daring to say in public that COSON owed him (Kenny Ogungbe) money.

….Nigeria spent N9.4billion ($59 million) on consumption of champagne last year, a report by the AFP has said. Recent data puts Nigeria among the fastest-growing countries for champagne consumption, spending an estimated N9.4billion ($59 million) last year on bubbly, according to Euromonitor International research firm. That number is up from N7.84 billion ($49 million) in 2011, and the firm forecasts that the country will spend some N616.8 billion ($105 million) on fizz in 2017. Analysts say oil wealth, hip-hop, movie stars and an elite obsessed with status symbols have driven demand.

….Ringim, headquarters of Ringim Local Government Area, Jigawa State, was on Sunday night the scene of violence, unleashed by a gang of gunmen.

They attacked a police station and a bank, killing three policemen and two civilians.

The state government said the deadly attack lasted for over five hours.

Also attacked was the family house of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Hafiz Ringim, a branch of Unity Bank and the Ringim Divisional Police Headquarters.

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were hurled at the police headquarters and the bank. Two police vehicles and other properties were destroyed.

Acting Governor Ahmed Mahmoud Gumel, who visited the scenes of the incident, confirmed the death of five persons.

K-SOLO SHOUTED AT FEMALE CONTESTANTS AT KOGA ENTERTAINMENT

It seems the story that made round about Solomon K-Solo Oyeniyi being an abusive and a serial wife beater which led to the divorce of his marriage to ex. Wife, Kikelomo may be reviewed if what recently happened at the Koga Lounge is anything to go by. 

Report is reaching us that K Solo, who was a judge at the ongoing talent hunt show 'Open House' organised by Koga Entertainment Outfit poised to redefined entertainment by discovering the hiding talents for global exposure, was so harsh and, at every slightest opportunity, shouted at the contestants, most especially, females.

Looking at his attitude displayed to those girls yesterday, a very close source, who knows K-Solo like the back of his hand, said it was one of his style to woo girls whenever he finds them so irresistible. And truly, the female contestants, who stormed the venue of the auditions, were said to have been drop-dead beauties and K-Solo, might need to create an attention to be able to get their attention. 

A close family friend of the popular artiste quickly came to his defence and said that, K-Solo, ever since his marriage is dissolved, has been so responsible and focused. “I am not sure Solomon had any interior motive about the girls, I think he was only doing what he has been paid to do. He’s such a serious minded person now and I don’t think he has time for that kind of frivolities again.” We believe him.

MEDICINAL VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Although all vegetables have nutrients and some protective powers, for these vegetables, it’s above normal. These vegetables have a special chemical composition: They have sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their pungent flavors.

When they’re broken down by biting, blending, or chopping, a chemical reaction occurs that converts these sulfur-containing compounds into isothiocyanates (ITCs) which prevent and knock out cancer and have infinite proven immune-boosting capabilities.

Many people are familiar with the term “cruciferous vegetables” and can even identify a vegetable like broccoli as belonging to this group. But because research on cruciferous vegetables has skyrocketed over the past years, many people may not be familiar with the latest science on this age-old group of vegetables.

They contain antiviral and antibacterial agents that keep the body disease free. Adding these cruciferous vegetables to your daily plate is like taking an anticancer pill: arugula, beet greens, bok choy,broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards,horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard greens, radishes, red cabbage, turnip greens, or watercress.

In terms of conventional nutrients (vitamins, minerals, proteins,carbohydrates and fats), there is no other vegetable group that is as high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fibre as thecruciferous vegetables. As a group, the cruciferous vegetables are simply superstars in these conventional nutrient areas.Here are a few of these superstars!

Garlic: powerful and potent  medicine                  
The active ingredient allicin turns into organosulfurs, which are the compounds that keep your cells safe from all the destructive cellular processes that can cause major chronic diseases. Garlic is a natural antiseptic; it prevents cancer, fights infection, and prevents colds.

Research states that garlic may prevent or decrease chronic diseases associated with age, such as atherosclerosis, stroke, cancer, immune disorders, brain aging, cataracts, and arthritis.

Onions: powerful antioxidants that reduce risk of cancer
Like garlic, onions also contain allicin. Red and purple onions contain anthocyanins, the same antioxidants that make berries so robust in healing powers. In addition to being extraordinary at preventing and healing cancer, the quercetin contained in onion makesthem a safe therapy for allergies; it also helps prevent heart disease and reduce high blood pressure.

Mushrooms enhance activity of natural killer T cells
The natural killer cells attack and remove cells that are damaged or infected by a virus. Mushrooms are associated with decreasing most cancers and significantly reducing the risk of breast cancer in women. They prevent DNA damage, slow cancer or tumour growth, and prevent tumors from acquiring a blood supply.

Tomatoes prevent cancer of the prostate
Tomatoes also have high levels of beta carotene, an antioxidant thatsupports the immune system. They have high dietary fibre and taste delicious raw or cooked.

Spinach triggers immune response to keep you well Spinach prevents cancer and heart disease and is rich in the disease-fighting mineral zinc. The vitamin C helps you resist colds and infection and keeps your skin healthy; the B vitamins keep you calm and more energetic.

Sweet potatoes: far superior to white potato.
The orange variety contains beta carotene, which makes them filled with robust antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer abilities. They’re also full of fibre and the vitamin E they contain is healthy for the skin.

NIGERIA NEWS

….The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has commenced an indefinite strike, following failure of the federal and state governments to implement agreements on issues affecting polytechnic education in the country.

…. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, said weekend, that it had arrested about 82 candidates of the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in the state for alleged involvment in examination malpractices.

….One Emmanuel Nwegwe, 40, from Umunaga village in Uburu community of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, weekend, was reported to have murdered his relative, Innocent Onu, 54, over an unresolved misunderstanding. It was gathered that the suspect had been engaged in a feud with the deceased and other relatives on Saturday over the suspects’ decision to offload sand inside the compound where the family members had planned to use for a wedding reception of another family member on Sunday.

…. The Federal Government has ordered the retrenchment of no fewer than 20,000 workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, ahead of takeover by successful bidders of its assets.

….Chief Mike Adenuga of Globacom clocks 60 today.

….Nine workers of two oil servicing companies, the Octopus Clan Nigerian Limited and the Deck Oil Services, were yesterday confirmed kidnapped along the Ilebiri Creek in the southern Ijaw area of Bayelsa State

….The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, will today Monday hear the appeal filed by Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, and Lateef Shofolahan.

….Lagos State Police Command has rescued Olufolabi Adeniji, the 16-year-old pupil of American International School, who was kidnapped on April 16, 2013. According to police authorities, the victim was found in a bush in Ilaro area of Ogun State on Friday. It was reported on April 18 that the victim was being driven to school by his parents’ driver, John Adebayo, when he was kidnapped. It was also reported that the parent’s vehicle was later found at the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, while the driver and the boy’s whereabouts were unknown.

….An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State, Mr. Uwemben Inyang, has said his wife, Affiong, died because of the negligence of her professional  colleagues who ignored her at the point of death. Affiong, who was a Chief Matron at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, died on February 11, 2013, after attempts to bring her blood pressure under control failed. In his farewell during the burial of his late wife, Inyang alleged that Affiong’s professional colleagues slept off and did not give a helping hand to a female doctor who was attending to the deceased.

NIGERIA NEWS

….The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has commenced an indefinite strike, following failure of the federal and state governments to implement agreements on issues affecting polytechnic education in the country.

…. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, said weekend, that it had arrested about 82 candidates of the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in the state for alleged involvment in examination malpractices.

….One Emmanuel Nwegwe, 40, from Umunaga village in Uburu community of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, weekend, was reported to have murdered his relative, Innocent Onu, 54, over an unresolved misunderstanding. It was gathered that the suspect had been engaged in a feud with the deceased and other relatives on Saturday over the suspects’ decision to offload sand inside the compound where the family members had planned to use for a wedding reception of another family member on Sunday.

…. The Federal Government has ordered the retrenchment of no fewer than 20,000 workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, ahead of takeover by successful bidders of its assets.

….Chief Mike Adenuga of Globacom clocks 60 today.

….Nine workers of two oil servicing companies, the Octopus Clan Nigerian Limited and the Deck Oil Services, were yesterday confirmed kidnapped along the Ilebiri Creek in the southern Ijaw area of Bayelsa State

….The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, will today Monday hear the appeal filed by Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, and Lateef Shofolahan.

….Lagos State Police Command has rescued Olufolabi Adeniji, the 16-year-old pupil of American International School, who was kidnapped on April 16, 2013. According to police authorities, the victim was found in a bush in Ilaro area of Ogun State on Friday. It was reported on April 18 that the victim was being driven to school by his parents’ driver, John Adebayo, when he was kidnapped. It was also reported that the parent’s vehicle was later found at the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, while the driver and the boy’s whereabouts were unknown.

….An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State, Mr. Uwemben Inyang, has said his wife, Affiong, died because of the negligence of her professional  colleagues who ignored her at the point of death. Affiong, who was a Chief Matron at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, died on February 11, 2013, after attempts to bring her blood pressure under control failed. In his farewell during the burial of his late wife, Inyang alleged that Affiong’s professional colleagues slept off and did not give a helping hand to a female doctor who was attending to the deceased.

NIGERIA NEWS

….The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has commenced an indefinite strike, following failure of the federal and state governments to implement agreements on issues affecting polytechnic education in the country.

…. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ogun State Command, said weekend, that it had arrested about 82 candidates of the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, in the state for alleged involvment in examination malpractices.

….One Emmanuel Nwegwe, 40, from Umunaga village in Uburu community of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, weekend, was reported to have murdered his relative, Innocent Onu, 54, over an unresolved misunderstanding. It was gathered that the suspect had been engaged in a feud with the deceased and other relatives on Saturday over the suspects’ decision to offload sand inside the compound where the family members had planned to use for a wedding reception of another family member on Sunday.

…. The Federal Government has ordered the retrenchment of no fewer than 20,000 workers of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, ahead of takeover by successful bidders of its assets.

….Chief Mike Adenuga of Globacom clocks 60 today.

….Nine workers of two oil servicing companies, the Octopus Clan Nigerian Limited and the Deck Oil Services, were yesterday confirmed kidnapped along the Ilebiri Creek in the southern Ijaw area of Bayelsa State

….The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, will today Monday hear the appeal filed by Major Hamzat Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, and Lateef Shofolahan.

….Lagos State Police Command has rescued Olufolabi Adeniji, the 16-year-old pupil of American International School, who was kidnapped on April 16, 2013. According to police authorities, the victim was found in a bush in Ilaro area of Ogun State on Friday. It was reported on April 18 that the victim was being driven to school by his parents’ driver, John Adebayo, when he was kidnapped. It was also reported that the parent’s vehicle was later found at the Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, while the driver and the boy’s whereabouts were unknown.

….An official of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Cross River State, Mr. Uwemben Inyang, has said his wife, Affiong, died because of the negligence of her professional  colleagues who ignored her at the point of death. Affiong, who was a Chief Matron at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, died on February 11, 2013, after attempts to bring her blood pressure under control failed. In his farewell during the burial of his late wife, Inyang alleged that Affiong’s professional colleagues slept off and did not give a helping hand to a female doctor who was attending to the deceased.

WORLD NEWS

The Taliban has announced the start of their spring offensive, signaling plans to step up attacks.

The White House disclosure that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons still leaves the US stuck with a limited choice of military options to oust President Bashar Assad.

North Korea says it will soon put a detained American on trial for allegedly trying to overthrow the government.

President Barack Obama lauded George W. Bush Thursday for facing a storm of terrorism head on, putting ideology aside as his predecessor opened a new library that makes his case for history. With all US living presidents at his side, Bush admitted some of the choices he made were unpopular.

Kenya’s new president Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday named defence, tourism and other key ministers to a slimmed down cabinet, brushing off concerns that most appointees hail from the same tribe as him and his deputy.

Bill Gates, world’s second richest man, announced in Abu Dhabi on Thursday his foundation will contribute $1.8 billion to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a third of the total funds needed. “I am pleased to announce for the foundation that we are committed to fund a third of what is needed for this campaign"

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been moved to a prison from the hospital where he had been held since his arrest by police, says the US Marshals Service.

A hockey player has died in Australia after being bitten by a snake that he picked up - a rare fatality despite the country being home to the planet's 10 deadliest species.

Chile has arrested four members of an alleged cult accused of burning a baby to death during a human sacrifice ritual, officials announced.

COTE D'IVOIRE DEFEATED NIGERIA AGAIN

Golden Eaglets of Nigeria was once again defeated by their Ivorian counterparts at the final of the just concluded U-17 African Cup.

The Ivorians had defeated the Golden Eaglets at the group stage of the competition.

The Golden Eaglets took  the lead eight minutes into the game through Prince Omego to raise hope that they will not only revenge their defeat but crush the young Elephants like they did to other teams on their way to the final.

However, the hard-fighting young Elephants took the game to the Nigerian lads and it paid off in the 26th minute when they equalised through Chris  Bile Bedia to send their camp wild with jubilation.

Nigeria went down to ten men in the 73rd minute when defender Akinjide Idowu ‘s challenge on Aboubacar Keita with a raised arm got him sent off but the  Eaglets  made changes and kept on the pressure as a see-saw battle ensued.

The contest could not provide a winner and it was left to a penalty shoot-out to settle the matter and the Ivorians scored all their five penalties through Kessie, Diallo Ismael, Angban, Keita and Dogbole Niangbo who scored the winning penalty after Chidiebere Nwakali has missed for Nigeria. Success, Ifeanyi Mathew, Yahaya and Musa Muhammed converted their kicks for the Eaglets.

NIGERIA NEWS

JAMB CANDIDATES DIE IN AUTO CRASH

No fewer than nine candidates going to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations  were feared dead in an auto crash on the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway.

The Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, Mr Geoffrey Ogbonna, said seven persons, including the driver died instantly while two others died later in hospital. The police did not identify the victims.

Mr Ogbonna said that the candidates were travelling in a Hiace bus with registration number Rivers XY 249 from Port Harcourt to Aba. Ogbonna said that the driver of the bus rammed into a truck with registration number Lagos XC 109 SLK, parked off the road.

He said that the accident occurred at Obeaku-Ihie in the Ugwunagbor Local Government Area of Abia at about 10.40 a.m.

Ogbonna said that the dead had been deposited at the mortuary while six survivors of the accident were in critical condition and receiving medical attention in a hospital Aba.

He said that the 15 seater-bus was conveying mainly people, going to sit for the JAMB examination, slated for 27 April.

According to him, the clue comes from the items recovered at the scene of the accident.

 

CONTROVERSY TRAIL 2FACE’S DONATION TO CHARITY

Following 2face’s decision to donate his traditional wedding cap and shoes with the inscription “2Baba” to charity,  his fans have been divided  over the action.

While some of his fans are wondering what the helpless children would stand to gain from  inheriting his cap and shoes, many others believe that 2face’s shoes and cap worth a million naira.

According to criticisms that have continue to trail the gesture, fans expected 2face to  put the items up for auctioning before donating the proceeds to charity.

EKITI STATE DEPUTY GOVERNOR BURIED

The remains of the late deputy governor of Ekiki State, Funmilayo Olayinka were Friday buried at the newly constructed Heroes Park in Ado Ekiti, amid eulogies. This was after a commendation service at the
Cathedral Church of Emmanuel Anglican Communion, Okesa.
Late Olayinka died on April 6, 2013 after years of unsuccessful battle with cancer. Governor Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Bisi and several prominent Nigerians turned up to give the late deputy governor a befitting burial.
President Goodluck Jonathan in his message to the gathering charged Nigerians to embrace peace, love and unity, “if the country must move forward.” The President, who was represented by the Minister of Police Affairs, Caleb Omoniyi Olubolade said the situation in the country today “calls for the need to work for the
progress and emancipation of the Nigerian nation.” He pointed out the need for Nigerians to show love and be united, “for Nigeria to achieve desirable progress in all spheres.” With love and unity, the country could
overcome its security challenges and become stronger among the advanced country of the world,” said the President.
While describing the death of Mrs Olayinka as unfortunate and premature, Jonathan said the cold hands of death snatched her away at a time her full potential had not been fully tapped.
The President said his government was taking proactive and holistic actions to ensure that it overcomes its security challenges, assuring that the county would get out of the knotty situation stronger.
He said: “With the history of the late Ekiti deputy governor I read, her life represented simplicity, diligence and brilliance, which stood her among her peers”.
Also in his sermon, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh said the problems of kidnapping, militancy, insecurity and corruption continued to fester in the country owing to the priority placed on money. Archbishop Okoh, who was represented by the Archbishop Ecclesiastical, Province of Ondo , Bishop George Latunde Laosebikan blamed the problems of the country on “the
extravagant lives of some of the leaders.” Archbishop Okoh said: “I am happy today because politicians here cut across all parties and they know all the happenings in the nation, particularly the issue of insecurity, political problems and others. I want you to learn from the death of Mrs Olayinka that nobody is too big to die.
“Insecurity of life and property, kidnapping, militancy and corruption will continue to fester because our leaders have reduced everything to monetary value. So, political class has a lot of roles to play at ensuring
that the lifestyles of Nigerians are changed for better, if truly they love this nation. Their
bad lifestyles have permeated every strata of the society. So, the leaders must continue to show good examples to the citizens.”
The governor expressed joy that his late deputy lived a most fulfilled life, saying “though her life here was short, but very eventful, impactful and positive.” Governors present at the church service were Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State; Ahmed Abdufatai of Kwara State; Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State; Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Aliyu Babangida of Niger State.
Former governors at the event included Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of Lagos State; Aremo Segun Osoba of Ogun
State and Segun Oni of Ekiti State.

IMMIGRATION OFFICER CONFESSES HE IS A BOKO HARAM MEMBER

Nigerians have consistently maintained that the dreaded sect Boko Haram must surely have sympathisers in government and security agencies, considering how effective their attacks have been. Finally, there is proof.
A high profile Boko Haram member, who is an officer of Nigeria’s Immigration Services, Ahmed Grema Mohammed, has named some security personnel among those carrying out terrorist attacks in the
country. His confession came after he was arrested by the men of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Mohammed, who is an officer of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) attached to the Nangere office of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Yobe State, was apprehended at a checkpoint on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road while on his way to kill a former special adviser to the immediate past governor of the state.
Most of the personnel named by Mohammed have been arrested, while security agencies are on the trail of
others.
The news of Mohammed’s arrest was contained in a JTF statement signed by the task force spokesman, Lt. Col Sagir Musa. According to the statement, Mohammed had been on the wanted lists in the country and was arrested on August 17, this year for impersonating a lieutenant in the Nigerian Army.
“Mohammed confessed to be actively involved in the killings of some senior civil servants, security agents, and politicians in Damaturu who spoke against the activities of Boko Haram, particularly the former chairman of Damboa Council, Alhaji Lawal Kawu. “He also took part in the attack on the old Police Headquarters in Damaturu, where some policemen were killed and large quantity of arms and ammunition carted away.
“In addition, he was among the terrorists that attacked Damaturu Prison, burnt some primary schools, the State CID office and the Police Safety Vehicle, among others.
“The suspect revealed to JTF that he and 15 other members of the organization were intensively trained for three months on G3 and AK 47 rifles, as well as in assassinations and special operations in Niger Republic.
“He also revealed names of some security personnel that participated in terrorists’ attacks in Borno and Yobe states.”
Recently, the Joint Task Force has recorded a string of successes against Boko Haram, including the killing of the sect’s spokesman, Abu Qaqa.

PROPHET BEATS PREGNANT WIFE TO DEATH

A pregnant mother, Mrs. Udeme Udo, 37, who was beaten to death by her prophet husband, Mr. Owoidogho Udo, 46, was discovered to be pregnant with twin babies.
The incident happened on Saturday in Ede Obom1, Afaha Offiong, in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Owoidogho is said to be the founder and prophet of The Land of The Truth Fellowship, Akpa Ekput, Ikot Asana, Afaha Offiong, in Nsit Ibom LGA.
The village head and relation to the deceased husband, Chief Friday Ikpe, told our correspondent that it was difficult for him to tell why Owoidogho had to kill his wife.



SOURCE: PUNCH

ALL ABOUT MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY

The Mobile Number Portability
service guarantees freedom for
telecoms subscribers.
In a bid to deepen competition and force
mobile phone operators to provide better
service to their customers, the Nigerian
Communications Commission, NCC, on
Monday launched the Nigerian Mobile
Number Portability service to guarantee
freedom for telecoms subscribers.
Here are 15 things you need to understand
how the service can better work for you:
1. MNP allows subscribers to migrate from
one mobile service provider to another
without changing their mobile phone
number. It empowers subscribers to
terminate their relationship with their
current network service provider if they are
dissatisfied with the quality of services
provided.
2. The service is provided by all GSM mobile
operators in Nigeria- MTN, GLOBACOM,
ETISALAT, and AIRTEL- free of charge. This,
however, does not apply to Fixed Number
Portability, FNP, or any other form of number
or service portability.
3. All mobile phone users, no matter the type
of your subscription or plan – pre‐paid/pay-
as-you-go, post‐paid/contract, simple/single
number or complex/multi number – can
take advantage of the service. Individual
numbers are ported separately as separate
transactions using the same procedure as
for a single number account except that the
numbers may share the same porting
request form.
4.Subscribers must visit the customer care
office, retail shop or outlet of their chosen
new service provider to request to port their
number. Porting cannot be done via
telephone calls, text messages, online or
other electronic means. Deferred or delayed
porting is not permitted. Only real-time
porting of numbers is allowed.
5.You must present valid identification
documents- passport, driver’s license or an
official identity card that has your picture on
it- as for proof of identity. A webcam is used
to capture your image in the absence of
proper identification documents.
6.Your new network needs to check for
credit worthiness to ensure that the request
to port a number or numbers is not
malicious.
7. To port your number, you would be asked
to complete a Port Request Form. You would
then be asked to send a text message with
the word “PORT” to a short code “3232”.
Porting is completed within 48 hours.
8. A new SIM card is issued every time you
port your number to a new service provider.
Your old SIM card ceases to be useful once
the porting process has been completed.
9. Subscribers to any network can port at
any time and as many times as they like in a
given year. However, porting to a third
operator or back to your original operator is
restricted within 90 days of a previous port.
You would need to follow the same
procedure each time you decide to port
your number or return to your previous
service provider.
10. Information on the progress of your
porting request is sent via SMS. You can
change your mind at any time before you
receive confirmation SMS is sent. Cancellation
of porting request or porting process is not
acceptable once you receive confirmation.
11. Service from the old service network
operator may be lost within an hour of
notification by SMS of completion of porting
request.
12. Your call charges may change to reflect
the tariffs of the new network operator.
13. Voicemail, SMS, MMS and ancillary
services would need to be reset with the
new service provider. Messages sent to you
prior to porting may be lost.
14. Pre‐paid subscribers cannot take
outstanding credits while switching to the
new service providers.
15. Post‐paid subscribers must settle
outstanding bills to their previous service
provider, including any early termination
fees, before the porting process can
commence. A final bill for usage up to the
time the number is ported would be sent to
the new operator.

2013 TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

2013 TOP 100 University Ranking In Nigeria
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport
9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid
10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
11. Lagos State University, Lasu
12. Federal University of Technology, Futo
13. Covenant University, CU
14. University of Nigeria, UNN
15. Federal University of Technology, Futa
16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik
17. Enugu State University of Science and
Technology, Esut
18. Pan African University
19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
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20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
21. African University of Science and
Technology
22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo
23. Bayero University Kano, Buk
24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU
25. Redeemer’s University,
26. Babcock University
27. Federal University of Technology,
28. University of Calabar, Unical
29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
30. Ajayi Crowther University
31. Bowen University
32. Rivers State University of Science and
Technology, Rsust
33. Lead City University
34. Crawford University
35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU
36. Abia State University, Absu
37. Usmanu Danfodio University,
38. Igbinedion University
39. Imo State University, Imsu
40. Niger Delta University
41. Bells University of Technology
42. Kwara State University
43. Nasarawa State University
44. Caleb University
45. Obong University Obong
46. Adekunle Ajasin University
47. Ekiti State University,
48. American University of Nigeria
49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
50. Veritas University Abuja
51. Afe Babalola University
52. Kaduna State University Kaduna
53. Osun State University Oshogbo …
54. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina
55. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike
56. Salem University Lokoja
57. Novena University Ogume
58. Achievers University, Owo Owo
59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City
60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
61. University of Abuja Abuja
62. University of Mkar Mkar
63. Madonna University Okija
64. Bingham University Auta Balifi
65. Plateau State University Bokkos
66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources
Effurun
67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse
68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja
69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University
Lapai
70. Landmark University Omu-Aran
71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka
72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi
73. Renaissance University Enugu
74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke
75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-
Ode …
76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …
77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil
78. Tansian University Umunya …
79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo
80. Baze University Abuja
81. Kebbi State University of Science and
Technology Aliero
82. Benue State University Makurdi
83. Adeleke University Ede
84. Ondo State University of Science &
Technology Okitipupa
85. Kogi State University Anyigba
86. Western Delta University Oghara
87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari
88. Paul University Awka
89. Caritas University Enugu
90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia
91. Cross River University of Science &
Technology Calabar …
92. Fountain University Oshogbo
93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin
94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike
95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife
96. Anambra State University Uli
97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye …
98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja
99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere
100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa

2013 WAEC ANSWERS ON FACEBOOK

Few days into the ongoing West African
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination,
some people have posted purported
answers to examination questions on
Facebook and asked intending candidates
to get in touch with them for WAEC
question papers
These fraudsters indicated phone numbers
by which they could be contacted.
Our correspondent visited the Facebook
page, and saw answers to some of the
papers that had already been written.
But it was not clear if the Facebook
account holders posted the answers after
the exams were written or before, as no
question paper was posted.
Also, answers to the Physics paper which
was written around 9am on Monday were
seen on another social network site.
Our correspondent checked up the English
questions the candidates wrote on
Wednesday morning in particular and
discovered answers to the objective and
theory questions on the site.
There were over 10,000 likes on the page
with a visitor by name Aminu, saying, "Nice
one broz, but remember Government for
us, God bless you."
Two hours to the Chemistry practical
which was written on Thursday morning
at 9am, the facebook page operator had
posted answers which our correspondent
could not cross-check with the original
paper.
Two students of a senior secondary school
in Yaba (names withheld) who were also
writing the exams, told our correspondent
that aside the social network sites, their
colleagues got SMS alert of answers in the
exam hall.
A source, who is a graduate of
Accountancy from the University of Lagos,
said he had gone to report the
facebook leak to the Chief Security Officer
of WAEC, Major O. Badejo, (retd).
He said, ''I told him everything and I even
opened the page on Facebook so that he
might see for himself. He wasn't shocked
really because he admitted that there were
bad eggs within the system that had
continuously frustrated security efforts.''
PUNCH Metro spoke with the Deputy
Director, Public Affairs, WAEC, Mr. Yusuf Ari,
and was told that such gimmicks were not
new to the organisation as some people
make use of social network sites to dupe
unsuspecting candidates.
He said, "I have seen the materials on the
facebook. We have informed security
agencies. We will investigate those behind
the sites.
"They usually advertise that they can
provide questions to candidates, we saw
some phone numbers and the SSS will
investigate these to see the people behind
them.''
He however cautioned candidates writing
the exam to desist from patronising these
people, noting that they were only out to
dupe them.
"We advise candidates not to waste their
time and money visiting these sites or
patronising the fraudsters,'' he added. SOURCE: PUNCH

CHIEF OLUWOLE AWOLOWO BURIED

Encomiums and grief rented the air as remains of the late Publisher of the Nigerian Tribune titles, Chief Oluwole Awolowo were committed to mother earth  in a public  cemetery in Ikenne, few hours after his remains arrived Our Saviours Anglican Church in Ikenne, Ogun State in a Hearse led by a Chariot.
Delivering a sermon,  at the service, before the internment,  Bishop of Remo Anglican  Diocese, Rev. Micheal Olusina Fape on Friday lambasted  politicians in the country who use  public offices to enrich themselves  to  the detriment of their  people  who they claimed to be serving .
The Bishop who eulogized the late Awolowo for his simplicity, philanthropy   and humility   urged political office holders to bear good fruits  for them to be talked about when they die.
Bishop Fape who spoke  in the presence of the Federal Government delegation led by Minister of Information Mr. Labaran Maku,  the Speaker of Hopuse of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, governors of Ogun,
Osun, Lagos, Delta   and Ondo states; Ibikunle Amosun,Rauf Aregbesola, Babatunde Fashola, Emmanuel Uduaghan  and Segun Mimiko respectively   described some Nigerian roads as death traps.
He said, “there are so many Christian, today but they are not fruit-bearing ones, unfortunately today, many Christians are morally bankrupt, reckless and they have nothing to show for being identified as Christians.
“Unfortunately, Christians are adding more to the problems of our nation today.  There are Christian contractors in the nation today. Handling some of our road constructions, they bear Christian names and then why are our roads becoming death traps.
“In the present political dispensation, politics has become a thing of personal enrichment as against the tool for serving humanity. Insincerity is the bane of this country, if God could only open our eyes as we are sitting here today and help us to see what we concealed within us, people will run for some people and they will not stay close to them.
In Nigeria, how many people who are there today and sincerely believe that Wole is worth celebrating, how many people?
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan who was represented by Mr.  Maku said, “I can say as the President of this Republic that I cherish the good ideals of Chief Oluwole Awolowo and his good examples of not using his family name and tradition for self aggrandizement throughout his life, in spite of the privileges that the family name could have opened doors to the corridors of power.
In his remarks, Governor Ibikunle Amosun   described  Awolowo  as awesome, colossus, saying, ” Uncle Wole did very well and achieved so much and, the few times I met with him, I know he was a good man, very humble.”
Present at the funeral service were former two governors of Ogun, Osun   and Ekiti Chief Olusegun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Olagunsoye Oyinlola  and Segun Oni respectively while other dignataries filled the Church to pay their last respect to the late Oluwole Awolowo.

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IMO STATE GOVERNOR ROCHAS OKOROCHAINVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo was on Friday in Owerri involved in an auto accident.
Okorocha told newsmen that he was going to inspect projects in the state
when a Mercedes Saloon car ran into his motorcade. The governor, who wore a bandage on his forehead, said he was in a stable condition after receiving treatment.
Dr Sylvester Igwe, Personal Physician to Okorocha, said the governor had a minor injury on the forehead, adding that he needed a medical examination to determine the full extent of the injury.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Musa Katsina, said the police Accident Investigation Team had begun investigation into the cause of the accident.

MY HUSBAND CALLS ME OROBO--MERCY JOHNSON

Few hours ago, new mother of one, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie reveals her post-baby weight gain battle.

The actress who said her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie now calls her Orobo is set to begin an intense weight loss exercise.

She gave birth to her first born in December 2012.

See her tweet below:

OKONJO -IWEALA 'S FATHER SAYS WIFE'S KIDNAP WAS NOT ORDINARY, DENIES OWING STAFF SALARIES

The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State and father of Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Prof Chukwuma Okonjo on Wednesday refuted the allegation levelled against him by one of his former aides in his palace, Chiejine Onochie, that he was being owed salaries.

Onochie, who is a member of the syndicate arrested by the Police for the kidnap of the 82-year-old Prof. Kamene Okonjo, admitted he took part in the conspiracy because he was owed salaries.

But the monarch, through his spokesman Law Okolobi, said that the suspect lied.

He lauded security agencies for apprehending the suspects, saying he decided to speak out because of “some of the self-serving lies which the main suspect told the media when he and his accomplices were recently paraded by the police.”

He said Onochie was dismissed from the palace for alleged stealing.
The fact that he went on to become a kidnap suspect, the monarch said, speaks volumes about his character.”

“These lies are obviously designed to put a positive gloss on the serious crimes they committed by abducting and brutalizing an 82-year old woman for five whole days.

“For instance, the suspect claimed that Mrs Okonjo was fed generously while she was in captivity. This pure falsehood”.

“She was given nothing to eat throughout the period and only survived by the special grace of God” he said.

“Were it not for the prayers of Nigerians and the quick medical attention she received after she was freed, the story could have ended tragically”.

“According to the Monarch, the kidnapping was not an ordinary criminal act, adding that “God will reveal the truth in due course”

DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY APPROVES CAPITAL PUNISHMENT FOR KIDNAPPERS.

The Delta state House of Assembly, on Wednesday voted against Governor Uduaghan of the state on a bill seeking to prescribe death sentence for kidnappers in the state.

The Governor had earlier refused to assent to the Delta State Anti-kidnapping and Anti-Terrorism bill 2012, which had earlier been unanimously passed by the House.

At the House proceedings on Wednesday, 26 of the 29 members override the Governor’s veto which effectively makes the bill now an authentic law of the state.

The speaker, Mr Victor Ochei, had before the voting read out a letter sent by the Governor, explaining why he had refused to assent to the bill.

Dissatisfied with the explanation, members citing Section 100 sub section5 of the 199 constitution, as amended, which empowered the House to override the Governor’s veto by a two-third resolve to take action.

The Speaker, Mr Ochei thereafter directed the clerk of the House to enrol the law in the state high court, as it has become law with effect from yesterday.

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U-17 CUP; GOLDEN EAGLETS DEFEATED BY COTE D'IVOIRE.

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria lost their second group match against Cote d’Ivoire. Ivorian Anderson Niangbo scored the only goal of the match. The Eaglets had won their first group match against Ghana by six goals to one. Passing as Eaglets first loss in both competitive and friendly games, the U-17 Eaglets will now have to wait to face Congo their final group match opponents to ensure qualification.
With an iron-clad defence, the Nigerian youngsters found it difficult to break the rank of the defence as they go from first half to the second half where the damage was done where Cote d’ Ivoire capitalised on Nigeria’s error to produce a goal which eventually passed as a sealer in the game.
Nigerian boys change tactics as they went on a rampageous attack in a bid to secure a goal but the tactics backfired as Côte d’Ivoire launched a long one from their end to put out a counter attack and goalkeeper Adewale was caught unaware as he calculated wrongly with the ensuing lob. Ahissan of Cote d Ivoire held on to the ball and gave Niangbo a well laid pass to latch home the only goal of the game.

FORMER BRITISH PRIME MINISTER MAGARET THATCHER BURIAL IN PICTURES

         

             

HUSBAND, SISTER, MOTHER MURDERED WIFE.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 31-year-old man, Isaac Ajisegiri, his mother, Florence and sister, Esther for the alleged murder of Issac’s wife,  Endurance.

Endurance was killed at her home located at 1 Ajani Salawu Street, Shasha, Lagos, on Saturday.

Police authorities said she was slit in the throat with a knife in her kitchen.

 The victim’s brother, Caleb Agbobonye, said that the marriage was fraught with problems before the couple   reconciled recently.

 He said, “They have been married for about four years and they had a child together. They also run an education consulting firm not too far from their house.

“Problem started after Isaac was accused of having an affair with one of their employees. They fought over the issue for quite some time. She even moved out of the house but they later reconciled.

“On Saturday, one Stanley, who happens to be Isaac’s friend, came to pick her (Endurance) from the office, saying her husband’s family were waiting for her at the house to resolve a dispute.”

 Agbobonye said on Sunday morning, Stanley called Endurance’s relatives informing them that she was dead and that her body had been taken to Crystal Hospital.

 Some neighbours said on the condition of anonymity reported the case to the police.

 Asked if the couple had a history of domestic violence, one of the neighbours said, “There are four flats in this compound and we all mind our own business.

 “We don’t know if they fight. All we know is that we saw the family carrying her corpse and we observed that her neck was slit so we went to report at the police station.”

 At the station, policemen on duty said the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba.

 Isaac however told PUNCH Metro that his wife killed herself with the knife.

 The indigene of Kogi State said on the day of the incident, she was acting crazy and would not listen to pleas from the family.