Saturday 21 June 2014

Pakistani woman, 20, gang-raped, killed and hanged from a tree

A 20-year-old woman was gang-raped, killed and hanged from a tree in Pakistan in a case that bears a chilling resemblance to a double rape and murder that caused outrage in neighbouring India last month.

Pakistani police said Muzammil Bibi was attacked by three men in a field in the impoverished Layyah area of densely populated Punjab province.

Senior officer Sadaqat Ali Chohan said: 'This is the first time in my 22 years of service in the police that I have seen such a case, where a girl was raped in this way and found hanging from a tree.

The body of late business mogul and philanthropist, Alhaji Arisekola Alao which was flown in to the country from the United Kingdom, was received at the Ibadan end of the Lagos-Ibadan toll gate by Governor Abiola Ajimobi, his wife, and other dignitaries this morning for burial.

The late mogul’s children, some of his associates and religious leaders including the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Kola Daisi, Mr. Oba Otudeko, Chief Ebenezer Obey, Justice Bola Babalakin, Gen. David Jemibewon, Gen. Raji Rasaki, Chief Yekini Adeojo, Senator Teslim Folarin, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu were also present to receive the body, after which it was taken to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex.

Police charge 12 APC supporters with terrorism

Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti state, southwest Nigeria, the federal government has slammed a three count charge of terrorism against 12 All Progressives Congress, APC, supporters including a serving commissioner under Governor Kayode Fayemi, who is gunning for a second term of office.
The men were arrested during a recent violent clash between supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party and the APC in Ekiti, during which a man identified as Peter Akin was killed with many vehicles and properties destroyed.

Chris Olukolade

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Tuesday said a terror kingpin was detected in the ongoing screening of some arrested 486 suspects.
This was contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Chris Olukolade, who said the kingpin was in the ist of wanted terrorists in Nigeria.
The name of the detected suspected terrorist was however not provided.
The suspects were nabbed along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway while traveling in over 33 Hiace Hummer buses at night on June 15.
Mr. Olukolade said the identified terror kingpin has been taken into custody and that further development would be communicated in due course.
He said that so far, other security agencies, including the para-military, have joined in the screening exercise to ascertain the status of the remaining suspects.
He added that those identified as possible security risk or illegal immigrants would be separated from their colleagues for further action.
(NAN)

75 Awaiting-Trial Prisoners Regain Freedom In Lagos

A Prison

By SaharaReporters, New York

Justice Ayotunde Phillips, the Chief Judge of Lagos State, on Tuesday granted parole to 75 inmates awaiting trial at the Kirikiri Medium and Maximum Prisons in Lagos.
Justice Phillips released the inmates during an inspection tour of the detention facilities ahead of her retirement. The retiring judge is scheduled to step down from the bench on July 25, 2014.

Boko Haram men this evening attacked a football viewing center in Damaturu, Yobe State during a live football match between Brazil and Mexico in the ongoing world cup in Brazil.

The sect men reportedly hauled explosives at the viewing center, injuring several people. Injured people were rushed to nearby hospitals.

Yobe state Police commissioner told AFP that they have deployed policemen to the scene and will give details on the incident later...

Update: Seven people have been reported killed in the blast

FIRST LADY HOSPITALISED IN GERMANY!

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, may have travelled to Germany for a fresh medical check-up.
According to a competent source, Mrs. Jonathan may have gone to Germany where she is expected to undergo medical examination at St Joseph Hospital, Wiesbadan.
Although details of the expected medical examinations were not clear is at press time, a source revealed that it is a follow-up to the series of operations the First Lady had in 2013.
According to the source, ‘as I speak to you, the First Lady will leave for Germany and will be taken to St Joseph Hospital in Wiesbadan. Already, embassy officials in Germany are busy and the Presidency is trying to ensure that this trip does not go viral, like the last one. Drivers and security details are on standby to receive her in Germany.

The reality star went without a top or a bra in black trousers and a matching blazer, as she arrived her New York City home with her daughter, North West, yesterday Monday June 16th. Probably coming from a photo-shoot. See more photos after the cut...

People suspected to be drug mafia on Sunday, killed three operatives of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in Owode-Yewa, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The victims were officers attached to the state command of the agency. The gang, it was gathered unleashed terror on the anti-drug agents, who had gone to the area on an operation, following a tip-off that drug dealers operated in the area.

The drug dealers, the Nigerian Tribune gathered were suspected to be behind the large supply of the drugs to some states in the South-West.

They were said to have laid ambushed for the NDLEA officers, who were said to be on the raid of the area and killed three of them.

The incident was confirmed by NDLEA’s Public Relations Officer in Ogun state, Mr Abdullahi Sarduana.

Borno vigilante group kills eight Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok

Vigilante group in Nigeria

The vigilante group said if they had better ammunition, they would put a stop to insurgency.
Armed with hunting rifles that only permit them to shoot once before refilling the cartridges, members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria killed eight better armed members of the Boko Haram in a village near Chibok town of Borno State, officials said.
A gang of gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram on Monday morning, at about 3 a.m. attacked Kwarangilam Village of Chibok Local Government Area, but had their mission aborted as members of the Vigilante Group laid ambush for them.

Boko Haram Writes to Chibok:We Are Coming Again

Chibok school

Barely two months after abducting over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has written to the people of the community to watch out for their next visit.

A highly-placed official of the Chibok Local Government Area, who made this known to journalists on Thursday, said that in the letter, the insurgents warned Chibok would soon be visited with terror.

He however said that the letter had been shown to police authorities who assured them of maximum protection.

The official, who did not want his name in print, said in spite of the assurances by the police, the people were living in ‘‘great fear.’’

He said, “Everyone in the LGA believes that the sect cannot be pocketed by security men. The letter has further worsened their fear.

“Whenever Boko Haram tells you that they are coming, they will never fail to do so. Our fear now is that, we don’t know when and how they are going to come but our people are in great fear. We are calling for prayers as well as on government to provide adequate security in Chibok.”

486 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Abia

A cross-section of the suspected Boko Haram insurgents arrested in Abia State... on Monday
| credits: Abia Government House

There was heightened fear in parts of the South-East on Monday as news spread that hundreds of persons suspected to be Boko Haram members were arrested in Abia State.

The suspects, including eight women, were said to have been arrested along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway by soldiers attached to the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, Asa in the Ukwa West Local Government Area on Sunday.

Their arrest occurred some hours after security operatives detonated improvised explosive devices planted on the premises of a branch of the Living Faith World Bible Church (a.k.a. Winners Chapel) in Owerri, Imo State.

Tackle mouth, body odour without drugs

Oladapo Ashiru

One of the common conditions found worldwide affecting individuals is halitosis, commonly called bad breath. It is a terrible social nuisance. The sad part is that colleagues, friends and relations are usually embarrassed to tell the person concerned that he/she has such a problem. They are just not able to go that far, thinking that such comments can hurt the person. In such a situation they will hope that one day, the individual will find out, one way or the other. When you summon up courage to tell them, they are usually not aware of the issue.

FRED AMATA APPOINTED ACTING FESTIVAL DIRECTOR OF THE ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Fred Amata

The Board and Management of the 11th Abuja International film festival are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Fred Amata a Nigerian-born film actor and director, media personality, and cultural icon as the ACTING FESTIVAL DIRECTOR of the ABUJA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Fred Amata is a 1986 graduate of theatre arts from the University of Jos. He was the second director of the longest running TV soap of the eighties Ripples. An award winning actor; for his heart rendering role in the 1996 sensational movie Mortal Inheritance with omotola jalade ekeinde. He has worked with the several TV stations amongst them NTA, Clapperboard TV, and DBN Television.

Joseph Yobo’s wife and mother of one, Adaeze Yobo knows being a footballer’s wife is no joke and she’s doing everything possible to live up to standard! My advice to those girls trying to cause drama on instagram is that, they should save all the drama, Ada is not joking! You can’t take her man away from her..can't you see. Lol. By the way, Lil Joey isn't joking too..check him out with his lil girlfriend, Miray below.

Former Minister of Information and Communications, Late Dora Akunyili who died on the 7^th of June in an Indian Specialist Cancer hospital will be buried on the 28^th of August her husband has said.

Mr Akunyili thanked Nigerians who stood by her during her 2-year battle with cancer, and those supporting them now after her demise.

He encouraged anyone who has a tribute or testimonial in her honour to send a mail to any of the below addresses and also call any of the below phone numbers if need be. He also thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for the special valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council held in her honour.

amazon4life@doraakunyilionline.org, amazon4laif@yahoo.com, or amazon4laif@gmail.com. 08181333222, 08103198444, or 08098020976.

K-Solo Releases Tribute Song For Kefee Tomorrow

K-Solo apparently worked all weekend so he could release a tribute song for Kefee who died early hours on Friday, 13^th of June, 2014 in the US tomorrow morning. K-Solo says the tribute song is his own way of showing respect to the late singer.

PASTOR KUMUYI JOINS NOLLYWOOD

The Founder of the Deeper Life Church Ministry, Pastor Williams F. Kumuyi has featured in a £1 million thriller Christian movie titled Snare, where he played a role of a pastor. The movie, Snare which has been in the making since 2010 is dedicated to late Hubert Adedeji Ogunde, a Nigerian actor, playwright, theatre manager and musician who died 24 years ago.

Speaking about the movie, David Adekunle Ogunde said; Snare is actually based on a couple, particularly one gentleman, an African who is brilliant, who is lured because of the flaw in his character, even though he wants to change the society.

He looks at the society as poor and also full of diseases and sicknesses, so he decided that he wanted to change that. But he has a flaw in his character and that flaw is greed, the love of money.

Snare, was shot with world-class actors; both Nigerian and international actors such as Branston Cosby, Steven Baldwin and Phil Tan Carl Cameron amongst others.

Another Musician Dies After 10 Days In Coma

Another Nigerian artiste has died after few days in coma. Lee Fagbemi a Nigerian rapper based in the US popularly known as Mr. Flint died Tuesday, 3^rd of June in the US after 10 days in coma. Lee is an indigene of Ogun State and the first child in a family of 5,. Sadly Lee died four days to his birthday this year.

During his life time, he worked with prominent Nigerian musicians such as Sound Sultan, Olamide and few others on some tracks.

Bisi Ibidapo- Obe Falls In Love Again

Most of us know Bisi Ibidapo- Obe recently opened an adult shop, but what most of us missed were her remarks at the ceremony. When Bisi was called upon to give her vote of thanks, she thanked God for the grace He gave her to open the store and also spoke briefly about her past relationship. Bisi was also fast to let the cat out of the bag, when she thanked God for her new man, the love of her life, a Lagos big boy simply known as Sola for standing by her. Bisi who was visibly all over him, said she's glad to have found the man of her dreams.

Taraba: 40 killed in sectarian violence

No fewer than 40 people were killed in an inter tribal sectarian strife, which engulfed Wukari town of Taraba state. Several others we also said to have been wounded while many houses were razed to the ground.

Not less than 25 persons were reportedly killed in a market in Askira Uba local government area of Borno state when gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked on Sunday morning, residents and security official said.
The gunmen who invaded the village called Daku, about 30km away from Chibok town, where over 200 schoolgirls were abducted, stormed the town in their usual style.
“It was about 11a.m when they drove in top speed into our market in Daku and they began to shoot at us”, said Naaba Ijaya, a trader who spoke to journalist on phone in Hausa after escaping the attack.
“We had to run when we got to know that they were Boko Haram people; many people may have been killed, and many others were injured, but one cannot tell how many of them”, he said.
Witnesses said the suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed the village in one Toyota Hilux and several motorcycles.

The Police in Imo state have arrested six suspects over the discovery of two Improvised Explosive Devices in a church in Owerri, the state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Abdumajid Ali, and spokesperson for the command, Andrew Enwerem, have said.

Namadi Sambo

The attempt to hand over a critical government communication frequency to Emeka Offor, has spanned three governments.
Nigeria’s Vice President Namadi Sambo is leading a surprising push for the sale of a key police security communication frequency to controversial businessman, Emeka Offor, brushing aside warnings by a top government panel about the implications for national security, PREMIUM TIMES can report today.
Openskys Services Limited, a firm owned by Mr. Offor, first got the government’s nod in 2009 to take over the 450 Megahertz frequency, a strategic police channel that has grown even more useful with escalating threats from extremist group, Boko Haram.

DEATH FROM WASHING CHICKENS!

We should stop washing chicken before cooking because doing so can spread potentially fatal bacteria, health experts warn.

Nearly half of Britons rinse their raw chicken and the practice could be behind thousands of cases of food poisoning, according to the Food Standards Agency.

Research conducted by the FSA revealed that many cooks believe that rinsing cleaned the meat.

We're all living longer than ever - but will a poor lifestyle send some of us to an early grave?

Worldwide, a girl born in 2012 can expect to live to 73 and a boy can expect to live to 68, according to a recent World Health Organisation report on life expectancy.

In the UK, life expectancy for a boy born in 2012 is 79 and for a girl it is 83, meanwhile in the U.S. it is 76 and 81 respectively.

Oops-a-daisy! Katy Perry suffers a near-miss on the wardrobe malfunction front as she bends down to retrieve an item in TINY plaid miniskirt

Michael Schumacher Gets Out of Coma

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma and has been discharged from the French hospital where he has been treated since December.

The dramatic news was announced by his manager Sabine Kehm who said Schumacher had left CHU Grenoble 'to continue his long phase of rehabilitation'.

This is the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN ) in what looks like a splendid native outfit; how would you score her?

EKITI GUBER ELECTIONS: APC PLOT DEATH OF NOLLYWOOD STAR

A short campaign film shot by Doris Simeon`s co-founded NGO, Nollywood Voice for Credible Leadership for the Ekiti State`s People Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ayo Fayose for the forthcoming June 2014 election almost spelt doom for some Nollywood stars. This happened when the group sent a representative, Adeleye Ebitayo to Ado Ekiti to present its support to Fayose after the incumbent governor, Fayemi turned down their overture for same. As a result of that Tayo and a couple of other movie stars realigned their support for the PDP. This precipitate their been hunted by thugs believed to have the support of the State`s ruling party.

Popular Kogi State sensational reggae singer, Queen Sally has grabbed the award of Best Reggae Artiste of the Year at the recently held HYPE AWARD.
As a result of this, and her hard work in the music industry, Sally says, "I’ve been singing from my teenage years. I need do more for my generation. That is the reason I will use this medium to solicit the support of the Nigerian Government to propel entertainment spirit in the country as far as music is life."
Queen Sally released her debut album on the 27th April, 2013, “D Right Time”. It is an album of 10 tracks. She is to drop her new single, "Presidential Prayer" alongside the video.

3 Presidents For Soyinka Literature Prize print

The biennial Wole Soyinka Prize for creative writing continues to grow in proportion with at least three serving heads of state billed to attend this year’s edition.

The presidents who have consented to be present at the ceremony, according to the organisers, include President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Liberian Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana.

The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee is delighted to announce that it is now accepting submissions for its inaugural selection edition (from 16^th June 2014 – 16^th July 2014). In line with our commitment to screening the finest and boldest Nigerian cinema, the committee accepts films of all lengths and genres.

Here is a good news to those who want to look cuter, especially smokers with ragged, black lips. There is this new interesting product called PINKLIP MAGIC® balm, which can give anyone a SOFT, HEALTHY, PRETTY and PINKY lips in Just 7 Days!

•The Ndubuisi Kanu Garden Park. Inset: Fashola (2nd right) commissioning the garden. With him are: his Deputy, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (right), Kanu (left), Bello (2nd left) and the Special Adviser on Environment, Dr. Taofeek Folami (left behind)

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos says he named the garden park at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, after former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (Rtd) because of his exploit during the struggle for the actualisation of the 12 June, 1993 presidential mandate.

The Lagos state governor commissioned the garden park last Thursday as part of the activities organised to mark the June 12 celebration in remembrance of the late Moshood Abiola, won the 12 June, 1993 presidential election but was annulled by the then Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida.

According to Fashola, there could be no better day to celebrate the men and women who stood to be counted at that dark moment in the history of their country while some sold the common collective decision of the people to the agents of darkness.

He added that as Nigerians remember the day their r collective will was murdered, they must remain vigilant.

•Speaker, Uyi Igbe, being screened by security operatives at the gate of the Edo House of Assembly this morning.

Tension rose to the this morning at the King’s Square premises of Edo State House of Assembly as hundreds of armed policemen, led by a Deputy Commissioner, took over the Anthony Enahoro Assembly Complex to forestall breakdown of law and order as the warring lawmakers resumed for plenary.

The situation caused unprecedented traffic gridlock at the ever busy King’s Square and all adjoining roads, paralysing all forms of vehicular movement.

•Philips Anyaniyi James sleeps in Lagos streets for 12 years

A 74-year old man, who lost his two wives and six children in a day, has narrated to P.M.NEWS how he slept in Lagos streets for 12 years without any source of livelihood.

The homeless man, Philips Anyaniyi James, narrated that he had slept in Aya-Oye Street, Cyril Njoku Street and many other streets in Ejigbo area of Lagos State, western Nigeria, due to frustration and lack of money rent an accommodation or even return to his state in Oyo.

Six suspected kidnappers were killed on Sunday during a gun battle with the operatives of Edo State Police Command along Igbanke-Ewohimi Road in Esan, South East Local Government Area of the state in southern Nigeria.

BREAKIING NEWS: 63 Cult Members Arrested

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has arrested 63 persons, suspected to be members of ‘Black Axe,’ a cult group.

DSP Etim Dickson, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), announced this while briefing newsmen in Uyo.

He said that the suspected cult members were arrested during their initiation at Effoi village forest, near Eket, on Sunday.

The police image maker said that some of the items recovered from the cultists include two locally-made pistols, five live cartridges, two axes and two drums.

Other items are five black berets with ‘Aye’ insignia, three cars, one bus, two motorcycles, 10 cell phones; and a container containing a substance suspected to be blood.

He said that all the suspects confessed to being members of ‘Black Axe’, adding that they would be charged to court soon.

“All the suspects will be charged to court. You know the activity of cult group is becoming too rampant,” Dickson said.

He appealed to members of the public to provide information about criminal activities in their area to the police for prompt action.

Kanye West with his daughter as she turns a year old

How time flies. North West is a big girl now. The cutie turned a year old yesterday June 15th and her mum Kim K posted the pic above on her instagram page and wrote;

This is what life is about! Our baby girl turned 1 today! We played so hard they passed out while we were watching the game! Happy Father's Day to the best dad in the world! The way you love our daughter and protect her makes me filled with so much love!

Compare these stations; one in London, the other in Nigeria

I think we should start comparing after the train in Nigeria has operated for at least two years...there's no basis right now...but kudos to our government for effort...good job!

Nuella Njubigbo and Tchidi Chikere expecting their first child

According to sources close to the couple, actress Nuella Njubigbo and her husband movie producer Chidi Tchikere are expecting their first child. Nuella is said to be in the early stages of her pregnancy.

"Yes she's pregnant and they are very excited. They are so in love and so happy together. She's not showing yet because she's in her first trimester."

Chidi and Nuella tied the knot in a traditional ceremony on March 29th but did their introduction in January 2014. This will be Chidi's fourth child as he has 3 boys with his ex-wife. Congrats to them.

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Oops-a-daisy! Katy Perry suffers a near-miss on the wardrobe malfunction front as she bends down to retrieve an item in TINY plaid miniskirt