Thursday, December 31, 2015
Friday, December 25, 2015
Merry Christmas Nigeria
Dear readers,
Here's wishing you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
We promise to be better in news reporting in the New Year as we get more funding and staff.
We are grateful to the soldiers in the North East who sacrificed to give us a peaceful Christmas.
We are grateful to God for life.
Merry Christmas
Here's wishing you a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
We promise to be better in news reporting in the New Year as we get more funding and staff.
We are grateful to the soldiers in the North East who sacrificed to give us a peaceful Christmas.
We are grateful to God for life.
Merry Christmas
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Full Speech of President Buhari's presentation of 2016 Budget
PROTOCOLS
I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here.
2. I know the state of our economy is a source of concern for many. This has been further worsened by the unbridled corruption and security challenges we have faced in the last few years. From those who have lost their jobs, to those young people who have never had a job, to the people in the North East whose families and businesses were destroyed by insurgents, this has been a difficult period in our nation’s history, lessons that we must not forget or ignore, as we plan for the future.
Woman rejects proposal cause ring was too small
A Chinese woman rejected her boyfriend’s elaborate proposal because the diamond was too small.
The boyfriend proposed with a bunch of red roses and a flash mob – a group of choreographed dancers in a public place, and the woman burst into tears, visibly touched by the grand gesture.
Brilliant! Prof. Itse Sagay unveils Buhari's plan to stop elongated corruption trials. [Premium Times]
Itse Sagay, a professor of Law, is the Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Ben Ezeamalu, he spoke about his committee’s assignment as well as the present and immediate past administrations’ fights against corruption.
PT: Let’s talk about the Presidential Advisory Committee of which you are chairman. How far has the committee gone with its assignment and are there any challenges so far?
Sagay: You know, obviously, that it’s not everything we do that I can say. The committee, to a certain extent, is working under a sort of protocol of low profile: do a lot behind the scenes but do not project yourself all over the place. So that means I cannot tell you everything we have done. But I’ll tell you some of the essentials.
USA Varsity students struggle to take picture with President Goodluck Jonathan
See the Christmas Gifts hardworking LASTMA officer got from Real Estate Firm
Another traffic officer has benefited from the xmas largesse of a growing estate firm(zodiac 'n' anthills) in the agege\oko-oba locality,
According to reports the lastma official had been outstanding through his years of being at his official duty post, working at irregular hours and resuming very early to ensure smooth flow of traffic and discharging his duties with a smile, according to residents and passers by, they said the official deserved it and that he had been super in the discharge of his duties, running from one junction to the other to ensure that gridlock Was taken care of.
According to reports the lastma official had been outstanding through his years of being at his official duty post, working at irregular hours and resuming very early to ensure smooth flow of traffic and discharging his duties with a smile, according to residents and passers by, they said the official deserved it and that he had been super in the discharge of his duties, running from one junction to the other to ensure that gridlock Was taken care of.
EFCC files 40 count change against Tompolo and Ex-NIMASA boss
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Lagos filed a 40-count criminal charge of unlawful conversion against a Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo (alias Tompolo), and a former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi.
Tompolo
They are alleged to have converted the sums of $108.7m and N2.1billion, being property of NIMASA, knowing that the said sum were proceeds of stealing. Charged along with them are three others as well as five limited liability companies.
Zimbabwe names Yuan official currency in exchange for cancellation of $40m debts
Zimbabwe has announced that it will make the Chinese yuan legal tender after Beijing confirmed it would cancel $40m in debts.
“They (China) said they are cancelling our debts that are maturing this year and we are in the process of finalising the debt instruments and calculating the debts,” minister Patrick Chinamasa said in a statement.
Chinamasa also announced that Zimbabwe will officially make the Chinese yuan legal tender as it seeks to increase trade with Beijing.
“They (China) said they are cancelling our debts that are maturing this year and we are in the process of finalising the debt instruments and calculating the debts,” minister Patrick Chinamasa said in a statement.
Chinamasa also announced that Zimbabwe will officially make the Chinese yuan legal tender as it seeks to increase trade with Beijing.
Our gods Will Punish Those Who Collect David Mark’s Rice and do not vote for Him
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sunday Ogebe has warned that anyone who collects anything from former Senate President, David Mark and refuses to vote for him will not go unpunished.
Ogebe, while addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday ahead of the forthcoming rerun in the senatorial district, said it was unfortunate that people were beginning to blame Mark over the under-development in the land, bearing in mind that he was not the state governor.
The party chieftain expressed disappointment that some persons were rejoicing over the invalidation of Mark’s election, forgetting the good thing he had done for the people of Zone C, particularly the Idoma natives.
Ogebe, while addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday ahead of the forthcoming rerun in the senatorial district, said it was unfortunate that people were beginning to blame Mark over the under-development in the land, bearing in mind that he was not the state governor.
The party chieftain expressed disappointment that some persons were rejoicing over the invalidation of Mark’s election, forgetting the good thing he had done for the people of Zone C, particularly the Idoma natives.
Buhari In Protocol Gaffe At Budget Presentation
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday committed a gaffe in protocol during his presentation of the 2016 proposed budget to a joint session of the National Assembly. Immediately after acknowledging Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Mr. Buhari bypassed both Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara to mention Governor Umar Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State.
SaharaReporters learned that the gaffe has led to recriminations at the Presidency, with some of Mr. Buhari’s staffers blaming the blunder on Lawal Kazaure, a diplomat recently appointed as the president’s chief protocol officer.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Monday, December 21, 2015
Medical Student presents Hand Drawn potrait of Trey Songz to Trey Songz!
Fola David is a final year medical student of the University of Lagos, Unilag, but despite the rigors of medical school, he still squeezes out to paint and draw. Few weeks ago, after hearing that Trey Songz would be visiting Nigeria, he decided to draw the singer and possibly present him with the drawing.
El-Zakzaky To Be Prosecuted For His Crimes – El-Rufai
The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, yesterday disclosed that the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, would be prosecuted for crimes he may have committed.
President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience spotted in public
Ex-president of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience Dame Jonathan were today pictured in Bayelsa after a church service in Bayelsa.
Couple marry on hospital bed after accident days to their wedding
No, she's not dead...just seriously injured. Miriam Gakenia,31, and her fiance James Mwangi, 27, had gone to buy wedding items but were injured in a road accident at Kiangwachi area along Nyeri-Nairobi highway on Tuesday, December 15. Their wedding was to take place at Dominion Towers Deliverance Church today, Saturday December 19.
Gakenia suffered a right hip joint injury and a broken right arm while Mwangi's right hand was injured. He had been treated and discharged but she could neither sit nor stand. The couple exchanged their vows at Outspan hospital today, with nurses as her bridesmaids.
"The wedding had to go on. We had prepared for six months. The devil was not going to get in the way. She would have become my wife even if she had lost her legs," Mwangi explained.
Gakenia said from her hospital bed: "I informed my doctor of the wedding and told him we were not ready to postpone it."
Gakenia suffered a right hip joint injury and a broken right arm while Mwangi's right hand was injured. He had been treated and discharged but she could neither sit nor stand. The couple exchanged their vows at Outspan hospital today, with nurses as her bridesmaids.
"The wedding had to go on. We had prepared for six months. The devil was not going to get in the way. She would have become my wife even if she had lost her legs," Mwangi explained.
Gakenia said from her hospital bed: "I informed my doctor of the wedding and told him we were not ready to postpone it."
CUTE. Ambode attends 2015 End of Year Children's party
Executive governor of Lagos state , attended the 2015 children’s End of the Year Party at Lagos House, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria see photos below.
[PHOTO] Wizkid sleeps on Airplane's floor
Ayodeji Balogun also known as WizKid shared this photo on Instagram, he was on his way to the Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged event in Lagos.
WizKid who serenaded the fans had to quickly catch some sleep before arriving in Lagos for another performance.
WizKid who serenaded the fans had to quickly catch some sleep before arriving in Lagos for another performance.
Photos of explosive found in Air France flight's toilet and passengers
Air France flight (#AF463) with 459 passengers and 14 crew was forced to land today after a bomb was found in one of the toilets. Here are photos of the device. Meanwhile, the evacuated passengers who are staying at Travelers Hotel, are currently being addressed by Kenyan authorities.
Lagos Govt goes after Linda Ikeji on Tax Evasion
Multi-millionaire blogger, Linda Ikeji is in a battle with the Lagos Inland Revenue Service over an alleged tax evasion and it is authoritative.
It was gathered that all attempts to track down the blogger started about a month ago when the agency got information that the blogger has not been remitting necessary taxes to the state government but all attempts by the service were said to have been
frustrated.
A source informed that at a time she was to be served a notice of tax assessment, her father who was to receive the letter allegedly declined to do so saying she could not receive such a notice on behalf of Linda.
On the second occasion, the delivery man was turned back on the excuse that no individual known as Linda Ikeji was resident at the address traced to her business.
The agency however got their way last week as she was said to have been served at her new mansion in highbrow Banana Island while the inland revenue equally made a video and photo evidences to support the service.
It was gathered that all attempts to track down the blogger started about a month ago when the agency got information that the blogger has not been remitting necessary taxes to the state government but all attempts by the service were said to have been
frustrated.
A source informed that at a time she was to be served a notice of tax assessment, her father who was to receive the letter allegedly declined to do so saying she could not receive such a notice on behalf of Linda.
On the second occasion, the delivery man was turned back on the excuse that no individual known as Linda Ikeji was resident at the address traced to her business.
The agency however got their way last week as she was said to have been served at her new mansion in highbrow Banana Island while the inland revenue equally made a video and photo evidences to support the service.
Shame as Aero Contractor uses ladder for passengers at Bauchi Airport
Below is the picture showing the disgraceful manner of using a ladder to board an Aero flight
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Obasanjo visits Abia Governor, Ikpeazu
Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was in Abririba in Abia State for the burial of late Enyidiya Beatrice Agbai.
In these pictures are: Obasanjo, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Madumere, Chief Ojo Maduekwe and former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinola at the country home of the Agbais in Abiriba...
In these pictures are: Obasanjo, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Madumere, Chief Ojo Maduekwe and former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinola at the country home of the Agbais in Abiriba...
Friday, December 18, 2015
Shi'a group lists 5 conditions to be met for peace
The Shi’a group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria, has listed five conditions that must be met before lasting peace can return, after a clash between the group and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State, left scores of its members dead.
Sacked Police Inspector caught parading himself as a DSP [Photo]
A dismissed Inspector of Police, Afoke Adetolani , 58, who paraded himself » as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has been apprehended by operatives attached to the X-Squad team of the Lagos State Police Command.
HELP! Which lady should I marry?
Please guys come to my rescue....
This is centered around two female which i do not want to loose but have to select one to marry. Here goes...
I met these ladies around the same period, i asked Labake out and after the initial gra gra she accepted to date me. thing are getting serious now that i had to ask her certain questions... She has been into business for like 6 years and when i asked what was her savings from the biz she said NOTHING. I asked the reason and she said debts and some other excuses. In short she has no savings and told me to my face i am providing all she will be needing in marriage, relocating her shop from one town to where i am and other things even to her sanitary towels! What is annoying me is that have i now offended the gods that i want to marry her and there taking over her liabilities (her body being the only asset)! I do not have a problem meeting these needs but she has to meet up at some point which she cannot do! I just like/love her i dont know why despite these liability.
This is centered around two female which i do not want to loose but have to select one to marry. Here goes...
I met these ladies around the same period, i asked Labake out and after the initial gra gra she accepted to date me. thing are getting serious now that i had to ask her certain questions... She has been into business for like 6 years and when i asked what was her savings from the biz she said NOTHING. I asked the reason and she said debts and some other excuses. In short she has no savings and told me to my face i am providing all she will be needing in marriage, relocating her shop from one town to where i am and other things even to her sanitary towels! What is annoying me is that have i now offended the gods that i want to marry her and there taking over her liabilities (her body being the only asset)! I do not have a problem meeting these needs but she has to meet up at some point which she cannot do! I just like/love her i dont know why despite these liability.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
President Buhari elated as aides present him a giant Birthday card
President Muhammadu Buhari aides in a surprise birthday visit to their Principal who turns 73 today. They presented a giant birthday card during their surprise goodwill Dec 17, 2015.
D'Banj responds to Olamide song theft
Finally Banga Lee, has reacted to the allegations his music producer DeeVee levied against YBNL boss Olamide. DeeVee who took to twitter some days back, said the Shakiti Bobo singer Olamide, had been stealing musical ideas from his boss DBanj.
Speaking with Naij.com on Tuesday, December 15, D’banj said said several musicians come to his house, listen to songs he is recording or recorded and get inspired by it.
" I didn't know about the message from DeeVee but the truth is the truth. My house is open; I have songs you guys have not heard. I have songs that I'm about to release with producers you guys have asked me to work with. From time, anyone can come into my studio and listen to our songs and not just Olamide can come in. To me, it's not stealing, I see it as inspiration.
Speaking with Naij.com on Tuesday, December 15, D’banj said said several musicians come to his house, listen to songs he is recording or recorded and get inspired by it.
" I didn't know about the message from DeeVee but the truth is the truth. My house is open; I have songs you guys have not heard. I have songs that I'm about to release with producers you guys have asked me to work with. From time, anyone can come into my studio and listen to our songs and not just Olamide can come in. To me, it's not stealing, I see it as inspiration.
Ekweremadu To Get 10 New Exotic Vehicles valued at N300 million
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, will be receiving 10 new exotic vehicles for his convoy at over N300 million, as part of a multibillion naira illegal automobile acquisitions by the National Assembly management, for senators, PREMIUM TIMES can report today.
The purchases are coming despite the difficult economic situation Nigeria continues to face, with workers unpaid for months in some states, and governors considering reducing the national minimum wage or sacking civil servants.
The acquisitions are also coming at a time National Assembly support staff have yet to receive their November salaries.
PREMIUM TIMES had exclusively reported how despite cash crunch facing the nation, the Nigerian Senate concluded plans to buy top-of-the-range vehicles for its president, Bukola Saraki, and 108 other senators.
The contract was estimated at nearly N5 billion. But new details computed after the publication, show the actual amount would be in excess of that amount.
The purchases are coming despite the difficult economic situation Nigeria continues to face, with workers unpaid for months in some states, and governors considering reducing the national minimum wage or sacking civil servants.
The acquisitions are also coming at a time National Assembly support staff have yet to receive their November salaries.
PREMIUM TIMES had exclusively reported how despite cash crunch facing the nation, the Nigerian Senate concluded plans to buy top-of-the-range vehicles for its president, Bukola Saraki, and 108 other senators.
The contract was estimated at nearly N5 billion. But new details computed after the publication, show the actual amount would be in excess of that amount.
Breaking: Court orders DSS to release Nnamdi Kanu [YNaija]
A justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Adeniyi Ademola, on Thursday, ruled that the Department of States Services (DSS) continued detention of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is unlawful.
The court therefore ordered for his immediate release.
Dr. Jibia's letter to President Buhari warning him of Shia sect
Open Letter To Gen. Muhammadu Buhari
Abdussamad Umar Jibia
— May 12, 2015
Your Excellency Sir
Let me start by congratulating you on your well-deserved victory. It is Allah that gives and takes everything including power. He has given it to you. We pray to Him to guide you in the onerous task of restoring the lost values of our country.
You are taking over when the dust is beginning to settle. Boko Haram are on the run. For six years, this group of people has unleashed mayhem on Nigeria, or at least Northern Nigeria. Thousands of people have been killed in cold blood; thousands of others have been displaced. Yet, several thousands of women, girls and boys have been taken as captives. Ordinary Nigerians have found it difficult to figure out the sponsors of Boko Haram due to the nature of their victims who cut across all segments and strata of the Nigerian society. Several conspiracy theories have been expressed, many of which are laughable. Some believe it is the Northern elders who created Boko Haram in order to make the country ‘ungovernable’ for Jonathan. According to another school of thought it is the Igbo who have been exploring ways to launch revenge against the North for what Northerners did to them during the Nigerian civil war. Some say it is you, others say it is Jonathan. There are a few other theories.
Abdussamad Umar Jibia
— May 12, 2015
Your Excellency Sir
Let me start by congratulating you on your well-deserved victory. It is Allah that gives and takes everything including power. He has given it to you. We pray to Him to guide you in the onerous task of restoring the lost values of our country.
You are taking over when the dust is beginning to settle. Boko Haram are on the run. For six years, this group of people has unleashed mayhem on Nigeria, or at least Northern Nigeria. Thousands of people have been killed in cold blood; thousands of others have been displaced. Yet, several thousands of women, girls and boys have been taken as captives. Ordinary Nigerians have found it difficult to figure out the sponsors of Boko Haram due to the nature of their victims who cut across all segments and strata of the Nigerian society. Several conspiracy theories have been expressed, many of which are laughable. Some believe it is the Northern elders who created Boko Haram in order to make the country ‘ungovernable’ for Jonathan. According to another school of thought it is the Igbo who have been exploring ways to launch revenge against the North for what Northerners did to them during the Nigerian civil war. Some say it is you, others say it is Jonathan. There are a few other theories.
Shi'a Sects in India protests against the killing of their members in Zaria [PHOTO]
Pictures of Biafra protests in Lagos
An eye witness just sent in this pictures this afternoon about IPOB protest going on right now in Alaba international market, ojo local government of Lagos state.
CAN against moves to list Nigeria among Arab nations to fight ISIS
Gov. Amosun's daughter called to bar. [PHOTO]
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Fashola’s Son Demola Called to Bar [PHOTO]
Minister for Power, Works, & Housing, Babatunde Fashola‘s son, Demola Fashola was called to Bar today.
Demola Fashola’s call to bar, flanked by His Dad, Minister of Power, works & Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) his mum, Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola and Oba of Lagos.
Video footage showing EFCC maltreating Ex-NIMASA DG
Security operatives whisked away the former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi, from the Federal High Court, Ikoyi on Monday.
One of the counsel to the embattled former NIMASA boss, Wilson Ajuwa, made this known to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview.
Mr. Ajuwa said he feared for Mr. Akpobolokemi’s life.
One of the counsel to the embattled former NIMASA boss, Wilson Ajuwa, made this known to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview.
Mr. Ajuwa said he feared for Mr. Akpobolokemi’s life.
Footage Of Zaria Massacre Shows Military Abandoned Dead Bodies In Street For Looters
The dead bodies of Shiite Muslims massacred by the Nigerian military were abandoned in the Zaria streets in Kaduna State Saturday, according to video footage acquired by SaharaReporters.
A reliable number of dead has not yet been established at the time of this report, but the Nigerian military in a report from the Army Corps of Military Police have said that seven Shiite members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (ISM) were killed and ten wounded.
Sheik Zakyzaky's Wife Alive - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian army has dismissed a report by members of the Shiites movement in Zaria that Zeenatudeen the wife of their leader, Sheik Ibraheem Zakzaky was killed by the military on Sunday in Zaria.
The Nigerian Army this evening in Kaduna said she is alive and under protective custody along with her husband who is believed to be injured.
Looters returned N8 billion to government treasury - Dino Melaye
“As I speak to you, about eight billion Naira has been refunded back to the treasury of government and I know more monies will be refunded”he said
$2.1bn arms scam: List of companies Dasuki allegedly gave money
Above is a list of companies and figures embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki allegedly shared money to from the controversial $2.1 billion arms fund. At the hearing of the money laundering case against him and two others at the Federal High Court Abuja yesterday, Dasuki confirmed giving DAAR communications former Chairman Raymond Dokpesi the sum of N2.12 billion for PDP Presidential campaign.
How we arrested El-Zakzaky, wife – Nigerian Army
The Shi’ite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, is safe and in protective custody in a very secured facility, his wife is safe and also in protective custody, the General Officer Commanding, 1 Mechanised Army Division, Kaduna, Adeniyi Oyebade, has said.
Speaking at a joint press conference with the Kaduna state Commissioner of Police, Umar Shehu, on Monday at the 1 Division headquarters in Kaduna, Mr. Oyebade, a Major General, defended the army’s action saying it is the responsibility of the security forces to bring law and order back to society within the rules of engagement.
He said: “The Shi’ite leader and his wife are safe and in protective custody even though I do not know how many wives he has since it was reported that his wife is dead and in the course of time, he, himself will be speaking to his members.
“You will recall that on the 12 of December, 2015, Mr. President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, was in Kaduna state for the convocation of the Kaduna state University and the music festival at the Ahmadu Bello University which myself and the Commissioner of Police as well as staff officers also attended, including the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
“Just after Mr President left Kaduna to Abuja after a successful official visit, I decided to go to Zaria to meet up with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, who was to pay a courtesy visit on the Emir of Zazzau and also attend the passing out parade of our recruits in Deport Nigerian Army.
“He (COAS) was coming in from Dutse, because that same week, we held the COAS conference in Dutse, in Jigawa State. He got to Zaria at about 14.30 hours (2.30pm) and the advance security team had cleared the road up to and including the city centre. There was no problem. The same security team made a U-turn to now bring in the COAS’ convoy which is our normal security routine whenever we are escorting our boss.
“But shockingly enough, members of the Shi’ite sect, lead by El-Zakzaky, blocked the Sokoto road to be precise and we found that that was unusual, but because we thought that they were being overzealous so two senior officers in the COAS’ convoy came down from their vehicles appealing to these hoodlums to please clear the road so that the COAS can go ahead with his scheduled programme.
“All entreaties, appeals to this Shi’ite sect members, in their hundreds, refused to budge. It got to the point that they started throwing dangerous missiles, stones, machete and all kinds of traditional or crude weapons I would say at the COAS convoy.
“It was at that point that it dawned on the security forces, especially the bodyguards of the Chief, including our quick response group stationed in Zaria, that this was not something that happened spontaneously. It was in our calculation premeditated and of course whenever any VIP or any facility is under our charge, we must secure that person or the property, in this case, the COAS. And it came to the quick conclusion of the security forces that the life of the COAS was under threat and they had no other option than to force their way through the blockage including the use of lethal weapons.
“That is allowed within the rules of engagement. As if that was not enough, as he was moving through, they we mobilizing in their hundreds. Thankfully, the COAS was able to wade through these hoodlums and went on to pay homage to the Emir before getting to Deport Nigerian Army.
“While this was going on, recall I said we had just seen off the president in company of the CP, I got a report from my commanders in Zaria of what was happening and of course, I started racing to the scene to find out exactly what was happening. But thankfully, by the time I got there the COAS had passed through. But then, we got reports that the Shi’ite members where mobilizing across Zaria in their various enclaves, shrines or what have you.
“As the GOC of 1 Division I take that very seriously that the life of the COAS is under threat and within the rules of engagement permissible by law, I had to bring the forces available to me to bring the situation under control and that was exactly what I did. But because we are operating in a city, we also informed the police of what was happening and they also provided the mobile police force to be able to restore law and order.
“My initial orders to the security agencies were just to keep everywhere cool and calm but little did we know that we were in for a bloody night. As you all know, the Shi’ite members numbered in their thousands and they were mobilizing and attacking security forces across Zaria.
“Again within the rules of engagement, we had to use the force available to bring it down and that was exactly what we did. Quite a number of our security forces were also casualties in this dastardly act by the sect so also some members of the Shi’ite sect. And because of the report we had that they were mobilizing at their three key strong points including the big temple called the Hussaniyya, the area occupied by the sect leader in Gyelleus and another temple somewhere on Danbo road, I decided that I had to bring the situation under control by securing those three sites.
“In the course of this engagement, of course there were casualties, there were also causalities among the security forces. In that operation, I made one categorical statement to my men, we must within the rules of our engagement make sure as much as it was feasible then to bring in the leader of the sect alive. We do not want him dead. He is a citizen of Nigeria. But we felt that, given the raging violence in the city, it was important that we bring him into protective custody. At about 9.15 today (yesterday) morning we successfully executed that.
BREAKING: Photos of wounded Sheikh El-Zakzaky being pushed in a wheel barrow
Davido throws support behind Social Media Bill
Nigerian music star, Davido, has said he is of the opinion that the social media bill be passed.
The artist was reacting to a recent circulated post claiming that the HKN singer may be expecting a baby number two out of wedlock following claims from a certain South African woman that she was impregnated by Davido.
He took to his Twitter handle @iam_Davido, advocating that the controversial bill be passed into law, having affirmed he was not responsible for the said pregnancy and was furious about how ‘blogs’ circulate lies.
The artist was reacting to a recent circulated post claiming that the HKN singer may be expecting a baby number two out of wedlock following claims from a certain South African woman that she was impregnated by Davido.
He took to his Twitter handle @iam_Davido, advocating that the controversial bill be passed into law, having affirmed he was not responsible for the said pregnancy and was furious about how ‘blogs’ circulate lies.
CAN condemns FG over Zaria Shiite massacre...Visits Shiite leader
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Katsina, has condoled with leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Yaqub Zakzaky, over the killing of its followers in Zaria by the Nigerian Army.
The Christian group condemned Nigerian Government over the incident.
Recall that soldiers clashed with members of the group a few days ago, leaving almost a thousand of the Islamic Movement dead.
The incident occurred during the visit of Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to a military function at the Nigerian Military Depot.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
BREAKING: Heavy Gunfire in Kaduna as Shiite members protest
The sound of heavy gunfire has been reported at Tudun Wada in Kaduna state.
The shooting is related to the ongoing siege on the Islamic Movement in the state and military action against the faithfuls. Japheth Omojuwa, Nigerian blogger, international public speaker, posted about this on his Twitter page.
The shooting is related to the ongoing siege on the Islamic Movement in the state and military action against the faithfuls. Japheth Omojuwa, Nigerian blogger, international public speaker, posted about this on his Twitter page.
Monday, December 14, 2015
SHOCKING: Pics of dead shiite victims being robbed by citizens
The Images below show civilians robbing the dead shiite members killed after a clash with the Nigerian Army. Despicable. How did we get here?
DASUKI admits to funds disbursement, implicates President Goodluck Jonathan [The Nation]
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has said he handed over the N10billion given to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination convention delegates to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs, Waripamowei Dudafa and the Aide-de-Camp.
He said the money was given out by the two aides, on the directive of Dr. Jonathan.
Sheik Zakzaky On The Run, Army Shoots Shiite Spokesman During Raid on his house
A spokesman of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim Usman, was on Sunday morning shot after soldiers invaded the residence of the group’s leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in Guillesu area of Zaria.
An eyewitness told Channels Television’s correspondent that the soldiers allegedly stormed the area to arrest Sheik Zakzaky and in the process, opened fire on the members who gathered at his residence.
The incident happened after security was beefed up in Zaria, Kaduna State, following a bloody clash between members of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Zaria which left three people dead and several others wounded on Saturday.
NEWS: Amaechi orders NIMASA probe
The Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, on Monday directed the management of the Nigerian Maritime and Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to carry-out an immediate financial and staff audit of its staff.
The minister gave the directive during a stop-over at the NIMASA Resource Centre, Kirikiri, as part of his maiden tour of Lagos ports
Amaechi also directed the Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Mr Haruna Jauro, to forward details of contracts awarded so far by the agency to his office for verification.
"Zaria Incident: Why we attacked Islamic Movement of Nigeria" - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday stated its reason for attacking members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria.
The Army had on Saturday said the group blocked the road and attempted to kill the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, in Kaduna State.
In a statement on Sunday by its spokesperson, Sani Usman, the Army described the incident as ‘most unfortunate’ but blamed the sect for blocking roads meant for the public.
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