GROWING INJUSTICE IN NIGERIA

Two Nigerians were sentenced to prison terms yesterday. One, a former Local Government Chairman, who was accused of stealing the council’s N7 million, bagged six months. The other, a 22-year-old, bagged 17 years for stealing a Nokia phone worth N13,000.

A former Local Government Chairman, who was accused of stealing council’s N7 million, bagged six months jail term while a 22-year-old, bagged 17 years for stealing a Nokia phone worth N13,000.

BILLIONAIRE JUDGES - CSNAC CALLS ON JUDICIAL OFFICER TO DECLARE THEIR ASSETS

The Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), a coalition of over 150 anti-corruption organizations, today urged judicial officers in the country to declare their assets with evidence of legitimate means of acquisition.

In a statement, the group commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the “historic investigation” into the assets, investments and leadership of some of the judges, as disclosed recently by an online report.  It noted that its own independent investigations and complaints from the public have revealed the opulent lives of many judicial officers and huge amount of monies in banks and personal properties both in and outside the country.

NIGERIA, COTE D'IVOIRE & CAMEROON QUALIFY FOR BRAZIL 2014

The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday qualified for the 2014 World Cup by beating Ethiopia 2- 0 in Calabar. The Eagles have never lost a match in that city. Nigeria won 4-1 on aggregate.

Although the eagles were not at their characteristic best, they managed to score a penalty which was converted by Victor Moses in the first half and a free-kick curled in by Obinna Nsofor, which caught the Ethiopian goalkeeper off guard. 

CAF NOMINATES 5 SUPER EAGLES STARS FOR AFRICAN PLAYER OF THE YEAR

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday listed five Super Eagles players among the list of the 2013 African Player of the Year.

This is contained in a statement issued by CAF on Friday.

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HOW GOVERNOR SULE LAMIDO & SONS LOOTED STOLE OVER N10BN FROM JIGAWA STATE

GOVERNOR LAMIDO

One of President Jonathan's political foes, Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State is swimming in troubled waters at the moment as the EFCC have arrested two of his sons in connection to stealing government funds to the tune of N10billion. 

The figure is not surprising as there is hardly any politician in Nigeria without the inherent corruption gene. In fact, you might even call it the "CURSE OF CORRUPTION". The timing of the arrest is however a cause of concern especially as the war between the G7 governors with Lamido as a backbone and President Jonathan is becoming more dramatic.

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ANAMBRA DECIDES

Read this piece by Chioma Obinna

Today Saturday, the 16th day of November 2013, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, an illustrious son of AnambraState and a great  man of Africa would have been 109 years old.

In other words, today is great Zik’s 109th  birthday! Ironically, today, the great people of AnambraState; the Light of the Nation would also decide through the ballot box their Governor for the next four years.

March next year, Governor Peter Obi would bow out gracefully after serving two terms, a feat he alone has been able to achieve in the politics of the state. As the clock ticks for the final exit of Governor Obi  from office, the issues in the politics of AnambraState, South-East Nigeria are becoming more intriguing by the day. Since  the dawn  of democracy in 1999 , the case of AnambraState has remained confounding.

THISDAY BOMBER JAILED FOR LIFE

MUSTAPHA UMAR

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sentenced a member of the Boko Haram sect, Mustapha Umar, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of participating in the bombing of the SOJ Plaza building in Kaduna, occupied by The Sun, ThisDay and The Moment newspapers in April last year.

Allegations against Umar stated that he drove a white Honda Academy car with number AL 306 MKA, containing explosive devices, into the SOJ building with intentions to blow it up.

KENNY OGUNGBE'S MOTHER IS DEAD

KENNY OGUNGBE

Showbiz Personality and Managing Director of Radio Services, Daar Communications, Kenny Ogungbe has  lost his mother, Otunba Letticia Onojoke Ogungbe, aged 80, at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja last  Tuesday evening.

Otunba Letticia Onojoke Ogungbe, a devout christian and a committed methodist  is survived by children and grandchildren, including her firstborn, accomplished banker and enterpreneur, Chief . Mrs. Moji Dokpesi, wife of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi, the Founder and Chairman, African Indepenent Television (AIT), Kenny Ogungbe and his twin brother , Taiwo;Idowu Ogungbe,Taiye Ogungbe, aka King Shaka and, Kenny Saint Best.

May her soul rest in peace.

THE DEVIL PUSHED ME TO SLEEP WITH 10-YR-OLD GIRL

DISGRACED TAIWO BAKARE

,A Forty five-year-old landlord at Egan area of Igando, Lagos, Taiwo Bakare, blames the devil for pushing him to rape a 10-yr-old girl, who is the same age as his last child. The sad event occured on Monday, 10th November 2013

When the mother of 10-year-old Blessing (not real name) had left the shop where she sells petty goods on Unity Street, Egan area of Igando, Lagos, Bakare, who is a landlord on the street, walked up to the shop where the girl tended to her mother’s wares. Under the pretext of buying something, he took the girl to his house – a small bungalow at No 45 at the end of the long street – and defiled her.

D-DAY IN ANAMBRA - WHO TAKES OVER FROM PETER OBI?????

The battle line is drawn among the five major contestants in the very keen contest to replace the outgoing governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. These are Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Ifeanyi Ubah of Labour Party, LP, and Mr. Godwin Ezeemo of Progressive Peoples Alliance, PPA.

Obiano and Nwoye are from Anambra North senatorial zone, the only area that has not produced the governor since Anambra State was created in 1991, while Ubah and Ezeemo are from Anambra South.

FIFA INVITES IHENACHO AND ALAMPASU TO BALLON D' OR GALA

DELE ALAMPASU

The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has invited Golden Eaglets striker Kelechi Ihaenacho and goalkeeper Dele Alampasu as part of dignitaries to witness the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony holding next year in Zurich.

This was confirmed by the Head of Special Events and Guest Management, Sandra Marfurt.

“On behalf of FIFA, I would like to congratulate you once again on winning the Adidas Golden Ball Award (Iheanacho); Golden Gloves (Alampasu) at this year’s FIFA’s U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates for the best player of the tournament.

DEJI FALAE IS LAID TO REST AMIDST TEARS AND AGONY

Late Deji Falae, one of the victims of  the fatal  Associated Airline air crash that killed 15 people on October 3rd 2013 in Lagos was buried yesterday in Ondo. He was the  Ondo State commissioner of Culture and Tourism before his unfortunate demise....

Mr. Falae died when the Embraer EMB-120 aircraft with 20 people on board plunged to the ground shortly after take off from the local wing of the Murtala International Airport in Lagos. 

#ODUAHGATE - JONATHAN DISPLAYS POWER AS HE PUTS PRESSURE ON COMMITTEE TO EXONERATE ODUAH

CORRUPTION CANNOT SEPARATE US (GEJ & ODUAH)

It is no longer news that President Jonathan is unwilling to sack the embattled Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah, who is enmeshed in dirty waters of corruption.  

He has also set machinery in motion to ensure that officials of NCAA, the agency that bought 2 armoured vehicles from Coscharis at inflated prices take the fall instead of thee minister.

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DRIVERS OF KOGI CONVOY REJECTED TRAINING

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said that KILLER DRIVERS in the convoy of top officials of the Kogi State  Government have been shunning training programmes it organised for drivers of top government functionaries in the country.

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The Corps Marshal and chief Executive of FRSC, Mr. Osita Chidoka, who said this while addressing reporters on the activities marking the 2013 Africa Road Safety and World Day for remembrance for road traffic crashes victims on Thursday in Abuja, blamed the frequent road crashes involving top officials of the state on unqualified and untrained drivers.

PROFESSOR OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS AT OAU IS MISSING

JAMES OLOMO - MISSING

The whereabouts of a Professor of Nuclear Physics who lectures at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife is giving his family sleepless nights. 

He reportedly headed for Eket, Akwa Ibom State, for a private business in the middle of October and has not been sighted by colleagues, friends and family. It was learnt that the professor had told some friends and relations on the telephone from Eket, on Saturday, October 19, of his departure to Lagos. He had yet to be seen in the state.

LASTMA OFFICIAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA DEMANDING BRIBE

                                         
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An eyewitness sent this video to ChannelsTV.  The Lastma official allegedly demanded for N8,000 and went as far as following the motorist to the atm machine to withdraw the sum. The motorist however offered him N4,000 which he rejected.

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(PICTURES) 3-YR-OLD ALMOST BROKE HER NECK BECAUSE PARENTS LEFT HER AT HOME ALONE

A three-year-old girl was found dangling by her neck from a fourth floor window grill after her parents left her alone to go to work in China. 

PASTORS MOVE AGAINST ORITSEJAFOR

CRISIS is brewing in the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, as members from the Niger Delta, under the aegis of Global Peace Relief Initiative, led by Prophet Jones Erue, yesterday, faulted President of the association, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, over what they described as the unacceptable comments made against them, following their attempts to reconcile the G-7 governors with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.