Niger State Police Smash Baby Selling Syndicate

The police in Niger state have arrested a syndicate of human traffickers that deals with the babies in Abuja, Niger and its environs.

The group sells these babies for the sum of N100, 000 and above.

The syndicate is allegedly operated by a staff nurse with the General Hospital, Kubwa in Abuja, Martina Ohakwe who operates with her partner, Kinsley Linus from Imo state.

The duo lure young ladies, expectant mothers, young mothers and their babies in some states in the east to Abuja with the promise of providing them with gainful employment and also lure young defenceless girls with unwanted pregnancy with the promise of getting someone to take care of their babies.

Man Stabs Wife In The Eyes: Blinds Her

For Deann, this is like a dream. She married Sylvester barely a year ago and hoped to have a good marriage. Their affairs had started when she was a student at the University of Port Harcourt. Their love affair blossomed and they agreed to get married.

However, Deann’s parents, siblings and relatives objected to her marrying Sylvester. Along the line, she got pregnant for Sylvester and her family didn’t have any choice but to grant her wish. She moved in to live with Sylvester. Last year, she gave birth to a baby boy.

It was gathered that Deann is Sylvester’s third wife. First, the man married about five years ago and the marriage crashed after producing a child. He married again but his second wife did not give him a child before they parted ways. He then married Deann.

Why we can't say yes to P-Square: Nollywood twins - Chidiebere and Chidinma Aneke

Just pondering what could be their reason.

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Police Orders Davido's Arrest: To Be Prosecuted Soon

Davido

Popular singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, allegedly assaulted a taxi driver in Lagos and
that his publicist, Valerie Obaeze, claimed via an e-mail that the singer knew nothing about the incident.

In a related development, Hashiru Azeez, the employer of the taxi driver, whose name is Femi Ajibola, told CRIME DIGEST that Davido himself said that the taxi driver was assaulted by his cousins. Azeez confirmed that he gave a Toyota Corolla to Ajibola on hire purchase.

“I gave it out to him on hire purchase. When Ajibola initially told me about this matter, I did not believe him. Later, I went to Beni’s Apartment in company with Sgt. Nuru Umar, who is the Investigating Police Officer, and we found out that he was right.

“We went to the DPO and he called Davido’s father after I took time to explain who the boy was,” Azeez said.

Levi Ajuonuma Finally Laid to Rest

The late Group General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Public Affairs Division, who died in the June 3rd Dana plane crash, was buried yesterday September 14th in his home town, Awalla autonomous community in Isiekenesi Ideato-South Local Government Area of Imo State.

It’s indeed a great loss for your family as well as the community and the entire Ideato. We cannot say in words what you have done for those who came to know him. You are gone but you will always be an example for us to live up to.

May your soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord...Amen!

CAUTION: DO NOT DRIVE CLOSE TO MOVING CONTAINERS

Do not drive comfortably close to moving containers despite the traffic status quo. If you are in a car and someone is driving you, do not hesitate to apply every reasonable pressure on the drive to stay away from moving containers.

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You can't Islamise Nigeria: Former President Obasanjo to Boko Haram

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, told members of the Boko Haram and their sponsors that they were living in a fool’s paradise if they believed that they could win 
their current war against the Nigerian state. Obasanjo, who was responding to questions on News Day on the British Broadcasting Corporation [BBC] news programme monitored in Ibadan, particularly declared that they were naive to think that they could turn the into country to an Islamic state.

Describing such mission as an unattainable objective, he said they would soon realise that they were engaging in a futile exercise, in spite of claims that Boko Haram had vowed to fight to the finish.“People, who know the history of Nigeria, will know that you cannot impose any religion on Nigeria as a whole. The people Boko Haram cannot impose Sharia in the North, where most of our people are Muslims, let alone in the entire country. “By now, they should know that. So, I see a bit of naivety in that objective that they have given to themselves. It is an unattainable objective and we need to win their heart and mind,” Obasanjo stated.

Breaking News: Dana Airline is Offering Free Flight to Abuja

Dana Airline is offering a free flight to Abuja from MM2 Airport, today by 11am. 
There is also a free flight back to Lagos from Abuja by 1:45pm. 
We join other Nigerians in questioning Dana Air's Motives and their continued silence in informing Nigerians the extent they have gone to address their shortcoming that lead to the death of nearly 200 Nigerians few months ago. 

It is your duty to keep yourself alive, especially from avoidable deaths on 'Flying death Coffins' - Dana Air.

Former minister - Ihenacho arrested over stolen petroleum products

Former Minister of Interior and owner of Integrated Oil and Gas Limited Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho was yesterday arrested over his involvement in  the hijack of a vessel\M.T. Grace’ laden with suspected stolen petroleum products.

Disclosing this to  newsmen in Lagos, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime  Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)  Mr. Patrick Akpobolokemi said that the search for the sponsors of these pirates has led to the tracing of the stolen products to integrated oil and gas tank farm.

Akpobolokemi who represented by NIMASA’s  Executive Director in charge of maritime labour services and Cabotage Barr. Obi Nwabueze said that the premises of integrated has been sealed off pending investigation.

Woman Stabs Husband to Death in Bayelsa

The police in Bayelsa State have arrested a 27 years old woman who allegedly stabbed her husband to death in the Azikoro suburb of Yenagoa the state capital.

The woman identified as Osas Omorege according to eyewitnesses stabbed her spouse, Chukwuma Iwu over alleged marital squabbles.

It was gathered that trouble started when the wife of the deceased suspected he was having extra marital affairs due to his alleged late night outings.

WATCH THE ANTI-ISLAM MOVIE THAT STOKED VIOLENCE IN MIDEAST

Though I’m a Christian, I strongly condemn this movie produced in Hollywood, portraying at best, an insulting message to believers of Islam throughout the world. Lives have been lost, properties have been destroyed and anger has been exercised. However, a lot of questions will most likely remain forever unanswered. One of such is the very motive of the movie, and the intent of its producers. On the other hand however, a greater insubstantiality exists in the handling of religious differences which represents the majority of the world’s population, divided between Christians and Muslims. The unity and peaceful co-existence of these two large diverse world groups embraces a key sway in the political and socio-economic constancy of the world.

While the post distressing effects of September 11th and other religious conflicts around the world abounds, I wonder the wild stipulation for inflaming a religious war that is capable of bringing the world to a deadly ending. The producers also should acknowledge the activism of their exercise of rights through the produced incendiary and dreadful movie and make up for its attendant damages.

I don't have any problem being Zack Orji's son: Leo'nel

Having finished his degree program from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies/Television, Leo’nel, son of legendary Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, is now ready to pursue his dream in music.

His two hit singles, “Baby Joor and Rockstar” are already making a remarkable impact in the music scene weeks after its production.

President Barack Obama's Secret Son Appears

The first family has turned more than a few heads at this week’s Democratic National Convention, where the president, as he greets delegates and waves to crowds of supporters, is often accompanied not only by his wife and two daughters, but also his rarely seen 19-year-old son, Luther.
The shy, slightly overweight teenager, who has lived his entire life with his mother in central Illinois, seldom appears in public with the president, with whom he has reportedly shared a somewhat distant and occasionally strained relationship.
“When I saw that kid with President Obama, I had no clue who he was,” said Georgia delegate Kathy Tyson, stating that the teen appeared to have difficulty sustaining eye contact with others and stood uncomfortably alongside his father when he shook hands with voters Thursday. “I guess he does kind of look like the president, though a bit shorter and stockier.”

Girls are not cheap in Port Harcourt

PORT HARCOURT,widely known as Garden city is a bubbling capital city in the country.  It is a place every Nigerian  with taste for the good things of life want to visit and spend their vacation.

At a time, it was common gossip that the most fashionable people and beautiful women   in Africa were in Port Harcourt.  The emergence of Agbani Darego   from the riverine speaking area of the state as the first African to clinch the coveted crown of Miss World, Most Beautiful Girl in the World, reinforced the talk that the most beautiful queens were found in this trendy city. Via Vanguard news

It is common knowledge that life is not cheap in Port Harcourt because the women like every glamour girl, are not cheap.  You see some of them in their radiance and beauty at red light districts in new GRA area of Port Harcourt where you find most of the night clubs.

Osuofia's House Raid by Robbers in Enugu

ENUGU The residence of star actor, Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) has been raided by unknown hoodlums who carted away his Mitsubishi Montero Jeep with number plate BU 64 FST, alongside other valuables.

Nkem Owoh, who was in Abuja when the robbery incident occurred, confirmed the report to our Enugu State correspondent on telephone on Thursday morning.

The popular comedian in the Nigeria movie industry also lost his Toshiba laptop and camcorder to the intruders, who broke into his house at Phase 6, Tran’s Ekulu, Enugu.

Jonathan is Honest and Clean: He is Not Corrupt - Elrufai

Elrufai

Contrary to his scathing criticisms, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mallam Nasir El-Rufai gave President Goodluck Jonathan a clean bill of health on financial accountability and transparency on the international front.a fresh report by Wikileaks has revealed.

In a United States diplomatic cable just made public by the whistle blowing organization, El-Rufai described President Jonathan as “ clean and honest”.

Details of the confidential cable with reference 07ABUJA77, show that the controversial politician gave the endorsement during an interactive session with the erstwhile American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr John Campbell, in the build-up to the 2007 general elections.

Most ugliest woman in the world gives courageous interview

She has been ridiculed, stared at in the street and called 'the world's ugliest woman' by insensitive cyber bullies. But, after years of misery and self doubt, Lizzie Velasquez says she can finally shrug off the hurtful comments about her looks as 'just words'. Miss Velasquez, from Austin, Texas, was born without adipose tissue - meaning she has no body fat and, despite eating up to 60 small meals a day, remains at a delicate 4.4stone (58lbs).

The rare condition still baffles doctors and is thought to affect just two other people worldwide. 
Miss Velazquez has now written a second book about her struggle to be accepted and hopes it will help others in a similar position.

Anambra state police and robbers in gun combat

DAILY SUN - Anambra State Police Command yesterday made another bold statement in its resolve to rid the state of armed robbers and kidnappers when it overpowered an armed robbery gang, killing one member and arresting four.

The encounter with the armed robbery gang caused pandemonium in Agulu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state where the suspected armed robbers engaged members of the state Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in a gun battle.

Residents of the area ran helter-skelter for safety following the sustained exchange of gunfire between the police and the hoodlums.

THIS IS FOR THE LADIES: ALL YOU NEED TO WASH YOUR VAGINA IS CLEAN HAND AND WATER

According to a reader

“Hello, I am a gynaecologist and I need you to pass a message to your female readers. Warning Ladies- Do not use soap to wash your vagina. Don't use anything at all. It's self-cleaning. The discharge you get throughout the day. That's how the vagina cleans itself. Using soap will only put you at higher risk of developing irritation or infection. Using warn water and clean hand is enough. Discharge cleans out dirt and dead cells. The vagina is also acidic so kills off harmful bacteria while allowing healthy bacteria to thrive. You don't need to clean your vagina; just your vulva but you do this with water only. Soaps washes, wipes are potentially harmfully and may kill off healthy bacteria! Bear in mind that your vagina/vulva is made up of mucosa - like skin but without the top protective layer. Mucosa is sensitive so more prone to irritation from chemicals in soaps &washes. All you need to wash your vagina is clean hands and soap.”

U.S. Vows to Hunt Down Perpetrators of Benghazi Attack

President Barack Obama

Washington (CNN) -- The United States on Wednesday vowed to avenge the killings of its ambassador to Libya and three other Americans, moving warships toward the Libyan coast and preparing to track the suspected perpetrators with surveillance drones, officials said.

The slain ambassador, Chris Stevens, helped save Libya's eastern city of Benghazi during last year's revolution. He died there Tuesday night, along with another diplomat and two State Department security officers, when a mob stormed the U.S. Consulate and set it ablaze.

The Benghazi consulate was one of several American diplomatic missions that faced protests after the online release of a film that ridiculed Muslims and depicted the Prophet Mohammed as a child molester, womanizer and ruthless killer.

But U.S. sources said Wednesday the four-hour assault in Benghazi had been planned, with the attackers using the protest as a diversion.

"We will not waver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act," President Barack Obama said. "And make no mistake, justice will be done."

Film That Stoked Mideast Violence: US Ambassador Among Four Killed

Film producer - Sam Bacile, is in hiding. Speaking by phone from an undisclosed location, protesters angered by the amateur film opened fire then burnt down the US consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, killing the US ambassador, Christopher Stevens, and three officials. In Cairo, Egyptian demonstrators stormed the fortified walls of the US Embassy. In Benghazi, some news reports said that US guards inside the consulate had fired their weapons, while a brigade of Libyan security forces fought the attackers in the streets.

Flood Alert

 
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised an immediate evacuation of citizens living along the River Niger plains. This alert comes because the dams have attained their highest water levels in 29 years which is unprecedented in the history of Jebba and Kainji hydroelectric power dams. The threat has created a high risk of imminent flooding in the downstream of the r

iver.

The residents of the communities are urged to move to higher grounds for safety. The states at risk of the flood are Niger, Kogi, Kwara, Kebbi, Anambra and Delta.

Dyer Wayne

I will grow. I will become something new and grand, but no grander than I now am. Just as the sky will be different in a few hours, its present perfection and completeness is not deficient, so am I presently perfect and not deficient because I will be different tomorrow. I will grow and I am not deficient.

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Education `~ Haile Selassie

Education develops the intellect; and the intellect distinguishes man from other creatures. It is education that enables man to harness nature and utilize her resources for the well-being and improvement of his life. The key for the betterment and completeness of modern living is education. But, ' Man cannot live by bread alone '. Man, after all, is also composed of intellect and soul. Therefore, education in general, and higher education in particular, must aim to provide, beyond the physical, food for the intellect and soul. That education which ignores man's intrinsic nature, and neglects his intellect and reasoning power cannot be considered true education.

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Leave Lagos now! Assassins after Golden Girls Treasure Daniel

Golden Girls - Tracy and Treasure Daniels

ENCOMIUM MAGAZINE BY STELLA DIMOKO KORKUS – LAGOS A sources close to the Identical twins Treasure Daniels said she has been hiding. She started receiving threatening calls last year and this time handwritten death threats started arriving her door post asking her to leave town and not contact her twin sister any longer. Treasure didn't take it serious until she was called and told that one more visit would result in bloodshed, that she should leave town and not return. Treasure has left Lagos and is in hiding. Nobody knows who's behind the death threats but the people calling her knew of her everyday movement; what she eats and when she moved house. They even gave her new house address before she moved.

The police have stepped into the case but have not been able to unravel or catch the culprits. But friends of the actresses believe that the threats are coming from insiders because they are able to tell the identical twins apart.

I am 22 years old girl and sexually attracted to my dad: Please help! Girl confesses

I am 22 years girl old college student; when I’m on holiday, I enjoy walking with Dad than Mum. I have this problem that I get sexually attracted to my Dad no matter how I try to control myself. I seduced him yesterday when my mum left home for a wedding and we ended up making love.

I have a boyfriend but I just find myself getting attracted to my Dad and I just don’t know why. I just feel like having sex with him again and again. Please what should I do to stop this? Because he told me that I am sweeter than mum (He’s my step Dad, but he is so sweet)...

Please help!

Presidency Replaces Security Team Around First Lady in German Hospital

The Presidency has supplanted security around first lady Patience Jonathan in order to keep her affairs private at the Wiesbaden, Germany hospital, Horst Schmidt Kliniken, subsequent to rumors about her health condition.

Gunmen kill three, injure 11 in Bauchi

Three persons were killed by unknown gunmen Monday night at Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi State, North East Nigeria.

According to the Bauchi State Police Command’s public relations officer, Hassan Mohammed Auyo, the attackers shot at two commercial vehicles on Zwall Bridge and escaped before the security agents could come to the aid of the victims.

ARSENAL EYE DIDIER DROGBA AS SHANGHAI SHENHUA FACE PLIGHT

ARSENAL want to price Didier Drogba away from Shanghai Shenhua.

Drogba

The Gunners are desperate to find a proven scorer to replace Robin van Persie.

And they have made enquiries with the Chinese club to see if there is a way of bringing the striker, 34, back to London.

The Gunners are aware of internal upheaval at Shanghai where Drogba and ex-Chelsea team-mate Nicolas Anelka have been caught up in a boardroom power struggle.

Drogba — believed to be on £200,000 a week — had been linked with a shock switch to Liverpool.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who took the hitman to Stamford Bridge in 2004, also kept an eye on the Ivorian during the summer transfer window.

Meanwhile, sources close to Juventus have confirmed their increased interest in Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, 23.

But the Italian giants are only willing to pay £10million.

Chris Brown gets Rihanna looking tattoo

Chris Brown has had a tattoo inked on his neck that bears a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend Rihanna’s face.

The portrait of the mystery woman is a recent addition to his body art, thought to have been etched into his skin shortly before the MTV Video Music Awards last week.

Brown and Rihanna stoked rumours they were heading for a reunion when he celebrated her Video Of The Year win with an intimate hug and kiss.

However, sources close to Brown insist the female image is not some bizarre homage to the Bajan star.

They say any likeness to Rihanna’s mug is purely coincidental, claiming: “It’s a random woman.”

Adele's secret spy

Adele

BOND bosses are being more secretive than MI6 over who will sing over the closing credits of the latest 007 flick Skyfall.

But Adele is definitely the front-runner for the gig. She visited Abbey Road studios earlier this month, where the soundtrack is being put together.

She first hinted that she’d been offered the 007 spot in a chat with Jonathan Ross last year.

I messed up my husband’s life wife confesses to TB Joshua

Richard Kingson and wife

Former Black Stars keeper, Richard Kingson’s wife has claimed on a TV show that she caused his bad form and personal problems with black magic.

Kingson, who has previously played in the Premier League for Birmingham, Wigan and Blackpool, has failed to find a new club since being released from Bloomfield Road last year with his career suffering an alarming slump.

Treat Nigerians well, Mark urges Zimbabwe

Senate President, David Mark, has called on the Zimbabwean government to stop humiliating Nigerians, just as he reiterated the need for the government to improve on its relationship with foreigners residing in their country.

This is coming on the heels of the ill-treatment being meted out on Nigerians in Zimbabwe.

Boko Haram: Jonathan urged to declare state of emergency in northern states

President Goodluck Jonathan was, Tuesday, urged to declare a state of emergency in all northern states where Boko Haram has been causing violence and wreaking untold hardship on innocent citizens.

A prominent member of South-South Leaders and Eldlers Forum, Chief Richard Lamai, who made the call in Lagos, said the political leadership in those states have abdicated their responsibility to their people.

Sanusi lambasts Obasanjo over N5,000 note.

Sanusi-Obasanjo

THE Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,CBN, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, yesterday, intensified his campaign for the introduction of N5,000 note, by saying that comments by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on the proposed currency restructuring was incorrect and showed that the former president is a bad economist.

Another student shot dead! RIP Chioma Obikel.

Chioma

23 year old Chioma Obikel Nwosu was a 400l medical student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State. She was shot by unknown gunmen who stopped the car she was traveling in on Friday August 31st. Chioma was trying to escape when she was shot. She later died in the hospital. She will be buried this thursday September 13th in her hometown. R.I.P Chioma

Woman delivers horse inside church – Edo state

Worshipers of the World Liberation Ministry located along old Sapele-Benin express road on Tuesday took to their heels during a prophesy programme when a female member delivered a horse.

The horse was however dead by the time Journalists visited the church. It was gathered that the woman whose identity was not yet known started screaming during the prayer session and began to bleed from the vagina before the horse came out.

Fourteen days rainfall sacks Enugu community

Fourteen days of continuous rainfall in Okutu, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, has wreaked havoc in the community, leaving behind submerged and collapsed markets, schools, churches and residential houses.

During a visit to the flooded community by Vanguard, water was gradually receding from some primary schools and Nkwo Okutu Market.

I Married Him for Money, but After Marriage Everything Stopped

My name is Ayo. I am in my late 20’s. I have been married for 3 years. Okay let me start over again, I am writing this story because I want girls to read and learn from my experience.

I dated Alhaji for a while, not minding the fact that he has three wives. I was only interested in getting married, and it didn’t really matter who, as long as he had money, and I could be tagged a Lagos big girl. I eventually got married to alhaji, and he promised to buy me a house, car, and startup a business for me.
I got pregnant almost immediately and moved to one of his houses.
I thought alhaji would buy me a car immediately since I was carrying his baby but he always asked his driver to take me wherever I wanted. Is excuse was that he did not want me to drive around because of my condition.

Mercy Johnson is pregnant.

Mercy Johnson and Prince Odianosen

Almost a year after she tied the knot with her hubby, Princes Odianosen Okojie, the talented actress is expecting her first child.

The actress who is still working, (she is currently on set of a movie) is said to be pregnant. Mighty big congrats to her!

Apple sets September 12 for latest iPhone unveiling

iphone 5

Apple Inc distributed invitations to an event in San Francisco on September 12, setting the stage for what is widely expected to be the release of the iPhone 5, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

The typically cryptic invitation said “It’s almost here”, sported a number 12 – corresponding to the date of the event – and cast a large shadow of the number 5, a clue that the fifth version of the popular smartphone could be in the pipeline.

Early portable computer designer Bill Moggridge dies after cancer battle

Bill Moggridge

Bill Moggridge, a British industrial designer who designed an early portable computer Relevant Products/Services with the flip-open Relevant Products/Services shape that is common today, has died. He was 69.

The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum said Moggridge, its director since 2010, died after battling cancer.

Sabahans and Sarawakians below 35 barred from working in Singapore

JOHOR BARU: Malaysians above the age of 18 are allowed to work in Singapore except for male natives from Sabah and Sarawak whose age limit has been raised to 35.

The new ruling was imposed as an “administrative punishment” after a series of crimes and fights involving rowdy native Sabahans and Sarawakians in the republic.

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An amazing event was recorded in the ancient town of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a man that was believed to have died about four decades ago was sighted at Mawuko area of Odeda local government area of the state. 
The appearance of a man known as late Sheikh Ibraheem Nyaas at a newly constructed building in the area has continued to attract visitors both within and outside the State since the unusual event occurred few days ago.

We won’t forgive Keshi if … NFF

THE Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, stated yesterday that they would not forgive Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi if the nation does not qualify for the African Cup of Nations
to be held in South Africa next year.

The Federation is still being haunted by the Eagles non qualification of the last edition held in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea under coach Samson Siasia.

President Obama got a lift in Fort Pierce, Florida

Big Apple Pizza owner Scott Van Nuzer bear-hugged and hoisted President Obama off the ground during their brief meeting in Fort Pierce, Fla., Sunday, it wasn't only the (startled) press corps that took notice.

Earlier today, users flooded the rate and review website Yelp, sending Big Apple Pizza's overall rating in a tailspin.

National Fasting and Prayer Day: Jonathan, Adeboye, Oyedepo, others to attend

Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ayo Oritsejafor, Bishop David Oyedepo of the Winners’ Chapel and other anointed men of God have decided to gather at this year’s National Fasting and Prayer Day on September 22 in Ibadan.

President Goodluck Jonathan, Senate President, David Mark and other top politicians are also expected to be part of the one-day prayer tagged: ‘God Save Nigeria.

Nigeria is secure – Petinrin

LAGOS—Following various terrorists attacks by the Boko Haram sect, leading to the death of scores of innocent Nigerians and the new trend of destroying telecommunication masts in the Northern parts of the country, Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin, has given the nation’s security apparatus a pass mark, saying those alleging insecurity were way off the mark.

Criticisms trail national awards as David-West, Utomi, others slam FG

Kayode Eso, Cosmas Mduka, Obaleye Olayinka, Gov Uduaghan, MD Abubakar IGP, Charity Angya and Mike Adenuga are among the 149 national honour awardees named by the Federal Govt

CRITICISMS, yesterday, greeted the list of 149 eminent Nigerians, who would be conferred with National Honours by President Goodluck Jonathan on September 17. While some dismissed the list as political, some said a host of the awardees do not deserve the awards.

Among those who spoke on the issue in a telephone chat with Vanguard include 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Prof. Pat Utomi; Afenifere elder, Chief Ayo Adebanjo; former Petroleum minister, Prof Tam David-West; National Publicity Secretary of the Congress for Progressive change, CPC, Engr Rotimi Fashakin; Lagos State Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Mr Joe Igbokwe.