Rivers state University suspends husband of the Vice- Chancellor of the institution over conspiracy to kidnap her

Kidnapped Professor Rosamund Green-Osahagulu

A new twist has emerged over the kidnap and release of the Vice Chancellor of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof Rosamund Osahagulu as the University management has slammed a three-month suspension on Prof. Joshua Osahagulu, who is also the husband of the Vice Chancellor for alleged conspiracy in the kidnap of his wife.

But the university branch of Academic Staff Union Universities, ASUU, is kicking against the suspension of Prof.Joshua Osaghaulu as unfair and unjust and has called on the management to reverse the decision until a thorough investigation is carried out on the matter.

There’s nothing wrong if SSS boss is our member — APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has insisted that the Director General of the State Security Services, SSS, Lawal Daura, is not a card-carrying member of the party, saying nothing short of producing Mr. Daura’s membership card or evidence of his membership registration could prove that he is indeed a member of the APC as alleged by the PDP.

”While it amounts to rabble-rousing and crass politicking for the PDP to have wrongly accused Mr. Daura of being a member of the APC without a scintilla of credible evidence, the PDP has weakened its argument by using the pictures in which Mr. Daura appeared with the President and the fact that he served in an election committee as evidence of his membership of the APC,” the party said in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed.

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg And Wife Priscilla, Expecting Baby Girl after 3 Miscarriages . Shares Touching Experience About Past Miscarriages

Mark and his doctor wife Priscilla 

Founder of the biggest social media platform Facebook this evening shared good news with his 33 million followers on his platform about his wife Dr  Pricilla pregnancy and then their touching struggles  in the past after having series of miscarriages

Read his post below after the cut

Buhari Appoints Alhaji Kari As New Commissioner For Insurance

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday appointed Alhaji Mohammed Kari as the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive of the National Insurance Commission.

Kari replaces Mr. Fola Daniel.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the appointment, which is for a term of four years in the first instance, takes effect from Friday, July 31 2015.

Pastor Arrested with 14-yr-old Girl at Cemetery in Delta

Police IGP 

Officers of Delta state Police Command arrested a Pastor, identified as Oro Oboreh with a 14-year-old girl at Ozoro cemetery in Delta state.

According to the police report sent to us, "on July 30th 2015 at about 11:30pm, Police patrol team intercepted one Pastor Oro Oboreh with a 14yr-old girl at Ozoro cemetery.

Nigerian Asylum Seeker Arrested In Iceland For Infecting Women With HIV (pictured)

Police have arrested a man, said to be of foreign extraction, on suspicion of deliberately infecting young women in Iceland with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Police are currently investigating the case, particularly as regards whether or not more women may have been in contact with the man and also been infected.

No details have yet been released on how the women involved were infected. The most usual channels of HIV infection are sexual intercourse and sharing syringes and needles.

Timaya/Shella alleged rape scandal gets messier as hospital, rape reports are released (Read)

Timaya 

The US–based lady on social media account,  Instagram, Shella, who accused popular musician and self-styled Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Enetimi Odon aka Timaya, of rape, has officially reported it to  to the US authority. 

Recall the allegation was made last Thursday in a series of posts on Instagram. One of the posts by the lady read: “You are a rapist. I will make sure the world knows it. You might want to cancel your show and get out of Atlanta because I am going to the police.I don’t hurt people, but if you want me dead, then it is fine. I leave you to God. No problem, I will leave the town as you advised; I am taking myself off the show.”

Prostitution is a Fundamental Human Right Not a Crime: Amnesty International

Nigerian Prostitutes In Italy  

Amnesty International has stated categorically that every adult has 100% ownership and right to her body and what she does with it, They are pushing for prostitution to be legalised around the world, with the condition that it should be criminalised when it involves “human trafficking for sexual exploitation” and children.

Marie Claire reports that the group have made their proposal which calls for the ‘decriminalisation of sex work’ and intends to ask its delegates to vote for it. But an open letter, signed by more than 400 activists, human rights advocates and celebrities which include stars like Anne Hathaway, Lena Durnam, Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep, questions the issue of consent.

Baby Boy Born Without Limbs (Missing Arms & Legs) In Bauchi

A woman has given birth to a baby boy without limbs in Bauchi state.

The baby, Christened Chongfilawos was born on July 4 2015 in Gudun Sayawa, a suburb of Bauchi Metropolis.

The mother of the baby Blessing Samson, an indigene of Bogoro Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, gave birth to the baby with only three fingers jutting out from a shortened arm at home because she went into labour in the night.

Crime and Punishment in Nigeria By Segun Adeniyi (Must Read)

Because I would be driving to the airport last Friday morning and I was not sure the fuel in my car would take me there, I decided on Thursday evening to buy fuel from the black market. So I drove to the road linking Asokoro to Garki by Area 11 where many young “fuel merchants” were waiting. After much haggling, I eventually struck a bargain with three boys who agreed to accept N5,000 for a jerry can of 30 litres. That would translate into around N167 per litre (as against the official N87 per litre which you can hardly get anywhere in Nigeria today) but I considered it a fair deal in the circumstance.

Black market sellers in Nigeria 

Having been told that they were being hunted by policemen, the boys begged me to drive into a poorly lit corner of the road. Notwithstanding that I was a bit apprehensive, I felt that the boys were mere hustlers and not necessarily criminals out to harm me so I obliged their request. Even when they took a while to bring the fuel from where they kept it, I still waited. When they eventually appeared, there was a sense of unease about them that worried me. “Why are you looking scared?” I asked. One of them responded: “The police people are always after us and they have arrested many of our people.”

CMD Of FMC Owerri Dr. Angela Uwakwem Was Suspended And The Staff Of The Center Reacted To Her Sack By Dancing (Photos)

Dr. Mrs. Angela Uwakwem 

Dr Mrs Angela Uwakwem has been in the news of late over the running battle she was having with the staff of the hospital because of some policies especially the private -public partnership  she introduced which did not go down with the staff of the center

She was also accused of nepotism, occultic practices within the hospital premises, high handiness and allegedly  enriching herself from the coffers of the medical center to the detriment of her former staff

At a point, the staff  of the center went on strike, demanding for her sack and from what we gathered, she was suspended on Monday this week to enable the investigative panel do their job without interference , an announcement that interpreted to mean that the thorn in their flesh have been sacked and that triggered off massive jubilation in the medical center and  the staff of the center went on dancing spree as the pictures below shows

We were told it was so serious that they invited a DJ for  the sack party

See the photos for yourself after the cut

Sad News: Generator fume wipes out family of three In Bayelsa

Tragedy struck in Bayelsa State on Wednesday, July 29, 2o15 as a family of three were found dead at their home in Emeyal community in Ogbia Local Government Area of the state.

Their identities were given as Ibieneye Tubotamuno, 34, his wife, Jennifer Asiagbuladia, 30, and their eight-year-old son, Goodluck.

PHOTOS: Ageless actress Joke Silva buries mother in Lagos

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Benue State Governor Son, David Ortom Welcomes A New Baby Girl

It was good news for the family of Benue State Governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, as his son, David Terdoo Ortom welcomed his first child and grand daughter to His Excellency.

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One Week After Release: Jonathan’s CSO Rushed To Hospital

Barely one week after the chief security officer, CSO , to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Gordon Obuah, was released by the Department of State Services, DSS, he has been admitted at the National Hospital, Abuja for medical care.

LEADERSHIP learnt that the former CSO was admitted for medical attention yesterday following his deteriorating health.

Social Media Favorite Gay Dads, Kordale & Kaleb End their Engagement (Photos) -

Two fathers who were made famous when an Instagram image of them doing their daughters' hair in the morning went viral have broken up.

Kordale Lewis, 26, and Caleb Anthony, 27, from Atlanta, Georgia, became overnight sensations with the photo in January 2014 and have since starred in a powerful ad campaign for Nikon promoting acceptance.

But fans of the couple were blindsided when Caleb - who had previously gone by the spelling Kaleb - made a series of posts on Instagram, which have since been removed, including a long letter explaining that he was leaving Kordale, breaking off their engagement.

Priest shocks congregation by leaving his wife to marry younger man

An Episcopal priest shocked his Queens congregation recently when he left his wife and married someone else — a much younger man.

The Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch, 59, the archdeacon of Queens and rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, announced over Facebook last week that he got married in a Los Angeles church.

The Cuban-born prelate was pictured on a beach with the caption: “I’m in Miami Beach with my new husband. God is good.”

PDP Broke, Plans To Reduce Staff Strength By 50%

Olisa Metuh 

Two months after losing power at the national level and in majority of the states, the national leadership of the former ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, has concluded plans to sack half of its workforce.

Towards this end, the National Secretary of the party, Prof. Wale Oladipo, has communicated the decision of the National Working Committee of the party to all its directors.

Oladipo made the party’s decision known via a memo dated July 29, 2015, which was directed to “all directors and PS/DD/HOD/SAs/PAs and Establishment Staff” of the party in Abuja.

It was titled “Re-organisation and restructuring of staff at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party.”

RCCG Church To Open Its 12 Million Capacity Arena in August

The much talked about Redeemed Church’s three kilometre-by-three kilometre Arena, still under construction, located on Simawa Road, some distance from the outgoing one and half kilometre by one kilometre arena, will be in use for its 63rd annual convention slated to hold between 3 and 9 August. The Redeemed Christian Church of God confirmed the auditorium is expected to host 12 million persons.

President Buhari hails Father Mbaka on 20-year priesthood and the fearless priest has a message for him(Read)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday showered encomium on Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre on the occasion of his 20th year of priesthood.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commended the cleric for what he described as his “extraordinary intrepidity and remarkable patriotism.”

He described Mbaka as a great priest who is not afraid to speak truth, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by those in power.

Nigerian doctor sets record, scores 5.0 GPA in a Russia University

Dr Victor Olalusi

The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday in Abuja honoured Dr Victor Olalusi who scored 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) in Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow (RNRMU) in 2013, arguably the first in the world.

Olalusi, who was the best graduating student in the whole Russian Federation in 2013, studied in RNRMU under the Russia-Nigeria Bilateral Education Agreement.

Briton charged to court for duping Nigerian partner of $8.8m

The Lagos State Government has arraigned an Indian-Briton chartered accountant, Deepak Khilnani, before a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, over an alleged $8.8million fraud.

‎Khilnani, who was arraigned alongside one Dr. Sushil‎ Chandra, was alleged to have duped his Nigerian partner, Green Fuels Limited, to the tune of $8.8million in 2008.

However, Khilnani, who was not in court, was represented by his counsel, Kayode Ajekiigbe.

The defendants were arraigned in the court presided by Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye.

They were facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, cheating, stealing and false representation.

Nigerian Man Jailed For Rape In The UK And To Be Deported To Nigeria After Serving Jail Term

A man has been jailed for eight and a half years for a violent stranger rape in north west London last year.

Olaoluwa Ibrahim (15.3.77 - 38 yrs), a Nigerian national of Relf Road SE15 appeared at the Central Criminal Court today, Tuesday 28 July, where he was sentenced for rape and theft.

The victim had been on an evening out with friends in central London and was travelling home by bus in the early hours of 24 June 2014. At around 02.30hrs she got off the bus in the Maida Vale area to walk the short distance home.

BREAKING: Saraki Names Four Senate Committees, Senator Dino Melaye To Head Publicity Committee

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has shocked Nigerians, by naming four Committees at Wednesday plenary.

The committees include:

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M-Net Shelves Big Brother Africa 2015

Sheila And Uti 

M-Net has announced that the 2015 edition of its critically-acclaimed continental show, Big Brother Africa, has been put on hold. Meanwhile, the regional Big Brother shows, including Big Brother Angola and Big Brother Mzansi will go on.

According to its management, though the move to regionalise the show allows producers to re-evaluate its direction, Big Brother continues to captivate audiences in each market in which it is produced.

There Is Nothing To Gain in Pulling Dr Okonjo Iweala Down – Mr Peter Obi

Mr Peter Obi


Ngozi Okonjo Iweala 

Chief Peter Obi a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was a former governor of Anambra State. He recently met with some journalists in the state where he spoke on burning national issues including the pull down Ngozi Okonji-Iweala camapign currently going on. 

Let's hear him:

It is rather unfortunate that we have this attitude of trying to pull down our best. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a global star and only came back to serve her country and she did that with passion. We gain nothing trying to pull her down. We did it with Arunma Otteh, but we know what she is today. I have been in several meetings where this woman (Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala) was almost crying as she explained and pleaded with all and sundry on the need to save for the rainy day.

Father Poisons His Baby To Divorce His Wife

A 41-day-old baby, Zainab Olajide, has died after she was allegedly poisoned by her father, Kazeem Olajide, in a desperate attempt to divorce his wife.

The incident happened at about 7am on Friday at Toluwalase Estate, Ijoko-Abule, in the Lemode area of Ogun State.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the mother, Abosede Ogundare, had left Zainab with Kazeem to sweep the compound only to come back and met the baby with foams gushing out from her mouth.

It was learnt that Ogundare alerted neighbours to the incident having found a bottle containing pesticide with her husband.

Breaking: Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuade Passes Away At 85.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has died at the age of 85 in a London hospital.

The monarch was said to have died around 5pm on Tuesday (today).

SHAMELESS !!! 2 Senior Pastor's Continue Their Bloody Fight Over Who Will be General Overseer Of Assemblies Of God

Professor Paul Emeka 

Dr Chidi Okoroafor,

The shameless leadership tussle in the Assemblies of God Church is getting out of hand. Reports suggest that there would have been another bloodbath recently but for the timely intervention of the police.

Vanguard reports that factionalisation of the church has resulted in crisis which has been brewing in the church as two senior Reverends, Professor Paul Emeka and Dr Chidi Okoroafor, have been at loggerheads, each laying claim to be the overall leader of the church, qualified to bear the designation General Superintendent, GS.

3 PDP Governors To Join Buhari On Official Visit To Cameroon

PM News is reporting that three governors of Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be joining President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday as he leaves Nigeria to begin a two-day visit to Cameroon where he plans to build a more effective regional coalition against Boko Haram.

The governors who will be accompanying our president are Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mr Darius Ishaku of Taraba State and Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State.

Controversy as Alaafin of Oyo prays with his queens in front row at prayer ground

A picture of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi showing his wives praying in the front row with men is generating controversy on some sections of social media

In the photo, taken at the prayer ground during the recent Eid el-Fitr celebrations, the Alaafin of Oyo can be seen with his son, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, other chiefs and some of his queens (Oloris) at the second row. His son, Prince Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi aka Skimeh is a member of the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja on the platform of the APC.

Femi Gbajabiamila emerges House Leader

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the Leader of the House of Representatives.

The emergence of Gbajabiamila was announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Details of the compromise reached by the lawmakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress for Gbajabiamila to emerge were sketchy as at press time.