21-year-old arrested for murder, cultism in Imo

 

THE Imo State Police Command on Tuesday paraded a 21-year-old man, Chinasa Oguamanam, for his alleged involvement in armed robbery, murder and cultism.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Andrew Enwerem, disclosed that the suspect was apprehended by the operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the state on August 23.
According to Enwerem, the suspect was a member of Vikings confraternity, which had been terrorising a part of the state capital.

Mad Couple Arrested With Human Parts Under A Lagos Bridge

 

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a ‘mentally deranged’ couple in possession of various human parts under a Lagos bridge at Cele NICA bus stop, Ojo on the Mile 2 – Badagary expressway.
The bust, made by detectives attached to Ijanikin Police Station, caused panic as residents tried to catch a glimpse of the couple whom they claimed were pretending to be mad in order to shield people from knowing that they actually deal on human parts.

Heavy Security At Omotosho Power Plant Against Expected Protesters

 
No amount of militaristic deployment of heavy Security operatives to Omotosho can stop our peaceful protest -BBOL

–The group said they have changed date of protest to increase number of protesters from 1,000 to 2,000
 We shall visit the power plant at a new date without notice, the group hinted
Reports from Omotosho community, the host community of Omotosho power plant, indicated that there were heavy Security operatives in the community, especially within and around the power plant areas in

Arrested Notorious Kidnapper, Kingpin Chukwudemeje George Onwuamadike Alias Evans Breaks Down, Weeps In Police Cell

Suspected kidnap kingpin Chukwudemeje George Onwuamadike alias Evans has been weeping uncontrollably in police maximum cell since his arrest last Saturday.

A source said that the billionaire kidnapper was kept among common criminals and that he is not finding it easy with the treatment he is getting with his other inmates.

Igbo Quit Notice: Police Vow To Stop Northern Youths

The Nigerian Police Force has vowed to stop northern youths who issued quit notice to Igbo people in the north to vacate the region.

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris called on all States Commissioners of Police and Assistant Inspector General of Police to prepare themselves against the plan by the youths to perpetrate crime.

Idris said that it is the responsibility of the police to stop the northern youths who are threatening other ethnic nationalities in the region.

Herdsmen Association Embarks On Strike In Taraba

The association of herdsmen, known as Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Taraba State chapter, has embarked on a seven-day warning strike.

At present, livestock activities in Jalingo, Taraba State have been paralysed with total closure of major abattoirs in the city.

The herdsmen had on Monday besieged the State House of Assembly to protest the anti-grazing bill being sponsored by the state Governor Darius Ishaku.

They gave the lawmakers seven days ultimatum to drop the bill or face strike, which they had since started on Tuesday.

2017 Budget: Osinbajo Upbeat About Performance

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed optimism about the performance of the 2017 Appropriation Bill, which he signed into law on Monday.

He appended his signature on the budget after receiving instruction from President Muhammadu Buhari to do so, according to the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu.

Signing the budget in the presence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the acting President said that the budget would spur national prosperity.

Osun West Senatorial By-Election: It Is Ademola Adeleke Vs Mudashiru Hussain

The coast is clear for the Osun West Senatorial by-election between Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate and a former Commissioner in Osun State, Mudashiru Hussain, the All progressives Congress, APC candidate.

Having polled 2,412 of the 2,413 votes cast in the party’s primary held on Wednesday, Hussain emerged as the flag-bearer of the APC for the July 8 by-election.

EFCC Seizes Patience Jonathan’s Abuja Hotel

A hotel valued at N2 billion allegedly belonging to the former first lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

The anti-graft agency sealed the five-storey building located near Setraco Construction Company, beside Mabushi Kado Expressway on Friday.

It also seized three other properties in Abuja allegedly belonging to Patience, wife of the former president Goodluck Jonathan.

Obiano Recognises Exemplary Service Of Civil Servants In Anambra

In commemoration of the 2016 African Public Service Day, Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has recognised 35 civil servants for their exemplary service.

The event which drew workers from various departments of the Anambra State Civil Service, took place at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State Capital on Friday, September 30.

The venue reverberated with excitement as the selected workers were one after the other, called up to receive their certificates of recognition and a handshake from the governor.

Nigeria@56: Buhari’s Independence Day full Broadcast: Recession will go

 

BROADCAST  BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON  OCTOBER 1ST 2016 TO MARK NIGERIA’S 56TH ANNIVERSARY

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians. On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence. We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today.

God I Thank you that my kids did not witness the robbery –Basketmouth

About two weeks ago, Nigerians woke up to a rude shock when popular comedian, Bovi, posted on his Instagram page that his colleague and friend, Basketmouth, got robbed. Many of his fans were quick to sympathise with him while others were apprehensive as nothing was heard about the humour merchant.

Ever since the incident occurred, the ace comedian had not spoken about the encounter he had with the men of the underworld till Saturday Beats reached out to him. Responding to a mail the comedian thanked Nigerians for their concern but also begged them to put the incident in the past where it belongs.

Pastor stuck in shrine trying to destroy idols

A pastor, identified as Wale Fagbere, became motionless while trying to destroy a shrine in Ketu, a community in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Our correspondent gathered that the pastor whose church could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report reportedly became motionless and speechless after he had allegedly destroyed some shrines in the town.

It was gathered that the cleric was reported to have told his congregation that he had a revelation to destroy all the shrines in Ketu community.

Navy arrests Avengers’ strike force leader in Delta

A suspected serial pipeline vandal and strike force leader of the Niger Delta Avengers has been arrested by the Nigerian Navy around Sapele Council Area of Delta State.

The suspect, Abraham Suru, also known as Gabon, from Ondo State, was arrested weeks after he had been declared wanted by the Nigerian military for being responsible incessant attacks on oil and gas facilities within Warri North and South-West Council areas of the state.

Mimiko orders inclusion of teachers in car, housing loan scheme

The Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has directed the inclusion of primary school teachers in the category of state workers that often enjoy car and housing loans.

It was gathered that the state’s  Commissioner for Education, Mr.  Jide Adejuyigbe, has received the order of the governor to the effect.

See how Ijebu individuals move in downpour For Awujale's purpose

The financial subsidence in the nation has devoured a great deal of social and stimulation ventures. In any case, the general population of Ijebuland, on Wednesday, demonstrated that the soul of society can be more grounded than that of retreat.

They did this when they documented out in outlandish and arranged fabrics to praise their way of life, symbolized by their ruler, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona.

Group assaults UNILORIN prof, spouse, child

A three-man burglary posse has assaulted an educator in the Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof. Abdullahi Onimisi.

The men additionally assaulted the wear's better half and child, whose names had yet to be learned.

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Police Command, Mr. Olusola Amore, on Thursday said the casualties were incurred with blade cuts, including that the wear got serious cuts and was conceded in an undisclosed healing facility.

ASUU Set To Embark On A Nationwide Strike

Report has it that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), will on October 2nd begin a warning strike to press home their demands.

OSUSTECH Admission Screening Registration 2016/2017

 

All candidates who made Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa their first and second choice of institution and obtained a minimum score of 180 and above in the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination UTME conducted by JAMB are invited for a screening exercise in the University from Wednesday, 28th to Thursday, 29th September, 2016.

Fed Poly Offa Admission Screening Registration 2016/2017

 

This is to inform candidates who choose Federal Polytechnic, Offa in the JAMB 2016 UTME that the online admission screening exercise has been announced.

ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
The following categories of candidates are eligible to participate in the screening exercise.
* All Candidates who scored 180 and above in the 2016 JAMB UTME and who made Federal Polytechnic, Offa as their First Choice Institution are expected to participate in the screening exercise