Ikoyi $43 Million: Rivers State Government Claims Ownership

▪Gives FG seven days ultimatum to return the funds diverted by the immediate past Governor

Rivers State Governor has given the Federal Government an ultimatum of 7 days to return the $43million dollars found in a luxury apartment in Ikoyi to the Rivers State Government, failure which the State Government will take legal measures to ensure that it gets back her stolen resources

Governor Wike also declared that the $43million dollars found in the luxury apartment in Ikoyi belongs to the Rivers State Government.

#BBNaija: Students Queue To Collect Recharge Cards To Vote For Tboss

According to the Press Club at @unilag_1962 students are seen queening up to collect recharge cards to vote for TBoss in #BBNaija

Senator Dino Melaye Appears In Senate With Academic Gown (photos)

Senator Dino Melaye (APC/Kogi West) appears at Senate plenary today WEARING ACADEMIC GOWN. Causes stir among senators in chamber. Dino Melaye has been in midst of controversies concerning his academic qualifications from ABU Zaria for almost a month now. See more pictures below..

Saraki appears before fact finding panel, says I want to clear my name.

Senate Pres. Bukola Saraki says "We must protect this institution, that's why I took time to be here to clear my name and charges against me." Denies any importation of bulletproof vehicle.

Bomb Scare at American Consulate Building, Lagos

Bomb scare at the American Consulate at Walter Carrington Crescent this afternoon caused the American Marine Officers to inform the Consular General.

The Consular General quickly alerted Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, who deployed Bomb Squad to the Embassy.

Man, 37, Forges LASG ID Card, Impersonates Land Use Officer in Lekki Phase 1

Olaitan Shofolahan, 37, was on Thursday arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command for forging Lagos State Government staff identification card and impersonating officials of the State Land Use Charge.

Shofolahan, an Accounting graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, was arrested in Lekki Phase 1, in Eti – Osa Local Government of Lagos while attempting to defraud a resident of the posh estate of several millions Land Use Charge dues.

The suspect, who was working in his brother’s audit firm in Sabo, Yaba area of Lagos before abandoning the job in search of better offer, stated that his moves to join the Lagos State Public Service was frustrated by lack of vacancy.

According to the suspect, “I was working with my brother in his audit firm in Sabo, Yaba, earning N45, 000 monthly salary before I left the firm in search of employment.

I was at Lagos State Civil Service Commission several times to seek employment. It was during one of my visits that I learnt that payment for Land Use Charge in the state is through a code. The code is engraved on every metal sticker issued to every house”.

“It is with this code that you get an annual bill of the house and that you can get your charges printed out for you free with the bills. That was how I started moving round choice location to get their code and print their bills.

Any house that does not owe, I discard but those with huge bills, I work on them. But I noticed that some of them requested for my id – card. I forged a Lagos State Government identity card using a sample that I saw somewhere in Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja”, he stated.

He added, “I have being in the business since February, 2015. I have observed that owners of buildings in Lekki have capacity to settle their bills quickly, that was why I have focused there. Unfortunately for me, it was this location that I was caught.

I entered the building in Lekki Phase 1 unknown to me that the officials of the Lagos State Land Use Charge were there with the house owner. I saw the owner discussing with them but I didn’t know their identity. The owner of the building after sitting me down, invited RRS officials to arrest me”.

Shofolahan explained further; “since I have been impersonating, I have only realised N30, 000 which I collected from an home owner in Alausa while pretending to be an official of the State. I have not collected any other money apart from that. Each and every time I visited these buildings, they ask me to come back later”.

Found with the suspect after his arrest were five land use bills with varied charges above N1 million and a forged identity card of The Lagos State Government.

Confirming the incident, the Police PPRO, ASP Olarinde Famous Cole, said that there would be no hiding place for criminals in Lagos State adding that officers of the command are at alert to nip crime in the bud.

The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba for further investigations.

Photo: Another man attempts to commit suicide on Third mainland bridge

According to a journalist, Malik Nasir, the elderly man pictured above attempted to commit suicide on Third Mainland bridge yesterday.

"Yet Another Suicide Attempt At the Lagos Lagoon today. He was rescued before he could take the plunge. An Ifa Priest has said in a national daily that "the Lagoon is Angry? How do we appease the Lagoon Please. Good Morning"he wrote

N19bn Paris Club scam: EFCC report indicts Saraki, aides, ex-bank MD | Punch

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has submitted a report to President Muhammadu Buhari linking Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and some of his aides to the diversion of about N19bn from the N522bn Paris Club refund.

The report also fingered Mr. Robert Mbonu of Melrose General Services Limited.

Angry Holy Apostles Church Members Protest Against Closure of Their Church by Police in Ondo State (Photo)

 

Members of the Holy Apostles Church, Ayetoro in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State came out in their numbers on Sunday  to protest against the continued closure of their church by the police.

 

According to Punch, the church was closed down by the order Ondo State Police Command in January  2016 following a leadership crisis in the community.

Apostle Suleman's Wife Releases Love Song For Her Man Amid Sex Scandal - (Photos/Video)

Dr. Lizzy Johnson Suleman, the wife of Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) Worldwide, has released a LOVE SONG for her darling husband to show her support for him amid the sex scandal with Stephanie Otobo and other alleged mistresses. Mrs Suleman released the song to show her man that no matter what she still and will always stand by him.

Watch Video Below;

Photos from the wedding ceremony of the man who married two women in Delta state.

The man whose wedding banner went viral has finally tied the knot to his two beautiful women in Isoko South, Delta State today. The wedding banner which featured him with the two ladies -sparked heated debate after it emerged online. These are pictures from their wedding in Delta state. Congratulations to Emamuzo, Janet and Osioni.

Decomposing Body of Prominent Politician Found After He was Missing for 3 Days

A popular Zimbabwean politician from Rusape, Nathaniel Mhiripiri has been found dead.

 

The man was found dead at his Abeid Farm 10km along Rusape - Mutare Highway, three days after he went missing.

 

According to the Manica Post, the cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, but detectives who spoke at the scene said preliminary investigations were pointing to murder.

'I plan to travel by road to and from Abuja using different routes to see the current states of our roads'- Saraki

The Senate President said this after he spent three hours on the Minna-Suleja road that could have taken just an hour. According to Saraki, he met with the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, yesterday and the road would soon be fixed. See more of his replies to his followers after the cut.

The DSS Report That Got EFCC Boss, Magu in Trouble (Photos)

Ibrahim Magu's nomination and confirmation as Chairman of the EFCC has been rejected following a letter by the Department of State Security (DSS) which read "In the light of the foregoing, Magu has failed the integrity test."

Sex Scandal: Daniella Okeke finally speaks

Nigerian actress, Daniella Okeke who was dragged into Apostle Suleman's sex scandal by Ms. Stephanie Otobo has finally reacted to the allegations.

Okeke, in a post on her Instagram page (which is now private), Daniella described the allegations as lies and fake stories.

She added that her lawyer would do the talking.

Senate Rejects Magu Confirmation by Popular Vote

Ibrahim Magu's nomination and confirmation as Chairman of the EFCC has been rejected by majority of Senators....

Meanwhile, Senator Ndume rose up to oppose the rejection of Magu.

He agreed that Majority will have its way but minority must have its say..

Ibrahim Magu Appears before Senate for Screening

The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has arrived at the national assembly and is currently being question by lawmakers.

See some of the ongoings below;

Mercy Johnson Thanks Yahaya Bello For Appointing Her As SSA on Entertainment

New Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Arts, Entertainment and Culture, Mercy Johnson took to her Instagram page to thank him for recognising her

The Nollywood actress was pictured her husband, the governor and his wife.
In appreciation, she wrote "I am gratified with the official notification reaching me on my Appointment as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi State on Entertainment, Arts and Culture.

Nigeria Customs Puts Motor Duty Payment 'On Hold'

This will come as a sigh of relief for all car owners in Nigeria... Read below..

THE Nigeria Customs Service has “put on hold” the controversial motor duty payment that has generated tension between it and Nigerians.

The decision to put the implementation on hold was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Joseph Attah, on Wednesday morning.

Photos: President Buhari Presides Over Federal Executive Council Meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council after his return from medical vacation in the UK.

According to reports, the meeting started around 10am.

He then called on the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi and the minister of information, Lai Mohammed to say the prayers.

President Buhari said "I have not seen Lai" the minister answered "I am here sir" See more pictures after the cut..

Photos: 6 dead as four female teenage suicide bombers strike in Maiduguri

Four female teenage suicide bombers struck today at Usmanti along Muna Garage road at about 1. 15 am this morning -killing two other men ( 6 people dead ) when they detonated their explosives . 16 people who got injured were administered with first aid by rescue workers before being transported to the state specialist hospital and university teaching hospital in Maiduguri Borno state. 

Police Stranded As Angry Traders Dump 37 Coffins At SCOAN

Reports have it that police officers in Uganda are stranded with 37 coffins they confiscated from traders who were protesting against the Synagogue Church of all Nations SCOAN in Kampala, the country's capital. The coffins were dumped in the church compound after the coffin dealers accused officials of the church of blocking drainage channels in the area and in the process diverting drainage water into their business premises.

Hameed Ali Fails To Honour Senate’s Invitation

All seems to be a showdown between the Custom Boss and the Senate as he has failed to honour the invitation..

Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service , Col . Hameed Ali ( retd . ) , on Wednesday , failed to appear before the Senate.

Ali said he was bereaved .

Governor Wike Hails Acting President Osinbajo at 60.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has sent a message of felicitation to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who turns 60 today.

In his message, governor Wike praised the Acting President as a " man of destiny, whose intellect and Pan-Nigerian vision will continue to serve the country well at a momentous time."

Governor Wike prayed for God's protection and guidance for the Acting President as he pilots the affairs of the country.

#PhotoNews: Osibanjo meets with Saraki, Dogara

Senate President Dr, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Hon, Speaker Dogara meets the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the State House today. See more pictures below..

Uti Nwachukwu slams Pastor Mike Winning For Cursing #BBNaija

Uti Nwachukwu, a former winner of Big Brother Africa (BBA), took to twitter minutes ago to show his displeasure in the preacher’s word saying; continue below.

“Religion has become a disgraceful divider of brethren. A pastor would open his mouth and lay curses?! What is wrong with Nigeria sef?!! Where in the Bible did Jesus Lay a curse on any human being or their resources?!It was only the fight tree and that was to illustrate faith!

Lekki Gardens Managing Director Charged with Manslaughter

The Lagos State Government has filed criminal charges against the MD of Lekki Gardens Estate Ltd, Richard Nyong and others over the collapse of a five-storey building under construction on Kushenla Road in Ikate Elegushi area of the State which killed no fewer than 35 persons. 

Apart from Lekki Gardens Estate Ltd, GT Rich Ltd, HC Insight Solutions Ltd, others charged alongside Nyong are Taiwo Odofin, Omolabake Mortune, Maruis Agwu, Sola Olumofe and Omotilewa Joseph. They're are facing the six-count charge of failure to obtain building approval for the collapsed building and unlawful manslaughter.

Osinbajo meets with Governors At National Rice Taskforce meeting (Photos)

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, presided over a meeting of the Presidential Task Force on Rice and Wheat as part of Federal Government’s efforts aimed at food security.

Those who attended the meeting included four state governors -Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi); Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano); Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa) and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi).

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun; Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh; and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, also attended.

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Reactions trail Buhari's prolonged stay in the UK as Nigerians blast presidency

Nigerians have lashed the Presidency for another extension of President Buhari's Vacation in the UK.

Recall that the President's media adviser, Femi Adesina, in a statement said "During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than planned"...

See what some Nigerians are saying below

Fire guts Rida Plastic factory (Photos)

The LRU was in a rescue operation at Rida National Plastic, Oshodi Apapa expressway, Lagos. The factory got engulfed with fire on Monday morning. See more pictures below...