Delta State paid Ibori N250m in UK prison

Asaba - The Delta State Government paid former Governor James Ibori N250m while he was in jail in the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2016, reports Punch
Ibori, who was accused of stealing over £250m, was entitled to life pension being a former governor of the oil-rich state.
The ex-governor, who served between 1999 and 2007, was able to sign into law the Delta State Governor and Deputy Governor Pension Rights and Other Benefits Law 2005 which was later amended in 2009.
Also read: Britain demands N7bn before Ibori’s deportation
The law makes provision for an ex-governor to be paid N50m per year among other perks.
Calculations showed that for the five years Ibori spent in the UK prison, he was paid N250m by the state government.

Residents Nab Man Planting Charm in Neighbour’s Apartment, Wheel Him Naked in Barrow [PHOTOS]

Residents of Umudiopara-Ehime Mbano, Imo State were Thursday thrown into shock as a man, Gabon Iyiaka was caught while trying to plant charms in someone’s apartment.
Iyiaka, who hails from Umudiopara Umunakanu Owerri in Ehime Mbano lga, attempted to bury the charms at one Chief Marcel Nnodim’s house when he was caught.
An irate mob consequently stripped him naked and beat him to a pulp.
An Instagram user, C IG Iwunze shared the message on his page, saying: “The man you’re seeing here n*ked is Mr Gabon Iyiaka from Umudiopara Umunakanu Owerri in Ehime Mbano lga.
“He was caught with charm today at Chief Marcel Nnodim’s ( marley) house when he was attempting to plant the charm at Marley’s house in the same Umudiopara.
“Mr Gabon used the key his native doctor gave him to lock Chief Marley Nnodim’s house before he was caught.
“This same Gabon Iyiaka was caught sometime last year when he was naked at a mango tree at Umudiopara square bathing.
“This man was caught in Chief Marley’s house on 14th December 2016, he said he was doing what the holy spirit directed him to do.
“The case was postponed till during the Xmas. Just last night, this same man was caught again red handed doing the main thing, planting charms in the same chief Marley’s house.
“This man is evil right from my childhood. He deserve no pity.
“Thank God today is my village market day, you can guess what the youths are doing with him in the market.
“Chief Marley is a politician, philanthropist, a well known individual in Ehime Mbano but he has been finding it so difficult to eat for the past 2 years,” he added.
Reports say he was handed over to the Mbano Police Division but when Daily Post contacted the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in the state, Andrew Enwerem, he said he was yet to be briefed on the matter.
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Tragedy:2 Persons die after Partial Collapse of Lagos Police Building

At least 2 people have been confirmed dead after a staircase collapsed at the Highway Quarters, Block W, of the Lagos Police Barracks in the early hours of Sunday.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) , Adebayo Kehinde, confirmed the incident.
“It is true that two persons died in a partial building collapse at the Police College. I don’t have the full information, but I will issue a statement in 30 minutes,” Kehinde said.

Army Crushes Boko Haram’s Last Camp in Sambisa Forest | ‘White Man’ Arrested

Nigerian troops have flushed out Boko Haram ragtag forces from their long held fortress, Sambisa Forest, an emphatic indication that Nigeria has dealt a crushing blow on the seven-year-old insurgency.
President Muhammadu Buhari broke the news himself in a special message to Nigerian troops fighting under Operation Lafiya Dole.
“I am delighted at, and most proud of the gallant troops of the Nigerian Army, on receipt of the long-awaited and most gratifying news of the final crushing of Boko Haram terrorists in their last enclave in Sambisa Forest.
I want to use this opportunity to commend the determination, courage and resilience of troops of Operation Lafiya Dole at finally entering and crushing the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents at ‘Camp Zero,’ which is located deep within the heart of Sambisa Forest.
I was told by the Chief of Army Staff that the Camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday, December 23, and that the terrorists are on the run, and no longer have a place to hide. I urge you to maintain the tempo by pursuing them and bringing them to justice.
I, therefore, call on all Nigerians to cooperate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies by providing useful information that will expose all the terrorists hiding among the populace.
Further efforts should be intensified to locate and free our remaining Chibok girls still in captivity. May God be with them.
I also want to congratulate and commend the able leadership of the Nigerian Army in particular and indeed, that of the Armed Forces in general, for making this possible.
This, no doubt, will go a long way in improving the security situation not only in the North East, but the country in general. But we must not let our guards down.
Once more, congratulations to our troops and all who, in one way or the other, contributed to this most commendable and momentous effort. May the Almighty continue to be with you.
I wish you a Merry Christmas and a most rewarding and peaceful Year 2017 ahead,” the president said.
According to Dailytrust, a ‘white man,’ whose nationality is not yet disclosed, was arrested after the operatiob.
“The man is under custody and providing positive information,” said a soldier, who just returned to Maiduguri from the liberated forest.
The soldier stated that while hundreds of Boko Haram fighters were killed during the offensive that began about a month ago, many others were captured alive while attempting to flee.
“Hundreds of Boko Haram captives, including men, women and children have been freed and taken to safety.
All I can tell you is that no big Boko Haram commander is alive in the Sambisa; we are in control of the forest.
It took months of planning and mapping because of the size, difficult weather and other factors in the Sambisa Forest,” the soldier said.
The source said that one of the major factors that delayed the capture of the insurgents’ hideout was the thousands of people, including those living in villages around the vast forest that were being held as human shield by the Boko Haram leaders.
It was gathered that the 4,200 troops were deployed to the Sambisa Forest through various fronts, including Ngurosoye, Konduga/Aulari, Bama, Fulka and Damboa.
“The 151 Battalion of the Nigerian Army advanced into Sambisa through the Banki-Darul Jamal axis, the 27 Battalion advanced through Mafa, the 152 Battalion advanced through Pulka, while the 222 Battalion approached the dreaded forest through the Maiduguri axis,” another soldier, who participated in the operation, said.
He said the operation was carried out day and night.
“When mine detectors cleared the way, troops moved in to confront the insurgents, who were equally well armed with sophisticated fighting equipment,” the source added.

Russian Military Plane carrying 92 people Crashes into Black Sea

A Tupolev Tu-154 of the Russian Air Force, similar to the one that crashed



A Russian military airplane carrying 92 people including a famed army choir has crashed into the Black Sea shortly after taking off.
Aljazeera reported that local news agencies said the Tu-154 plane departed from the Southern Russia city of Alder on Sunday morning and was heading towards Latakia in Syria.
A list of passengers and crew published by the ministry showed that 64 members of the renowned Alexandrov Ensemble , the army’s official choir, and its conductor Valero Khalilov were onboard.
Members of the choir were traveling to Syria to celebrate the New Year with Russian Troops. There was no word on possible survivors.
The Russian defense ministry said that the Alexandrov Ensemble was to perform at the Khmeimim airbase, the main base of operations for the Russian military campaign in support of the Syrian government.
Major General Igor Konashenkov , a ministry spokesman, said parts of the plane had been found rs in the at a depth of about 70 meters in the Black Sea about 1.5 km off the coast near the City of Sochi.
Search operations are still ongoing as four ships, five helicopters and a drone are working in the area, Konashenkov said.
According to Aljazeera, reports claim that the passengers include journalists and military officials. The plane was carrying 82 passengers and 10 crew members.
The Russian President Vldamir Putin has expressed his profound condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the crash and has declared Monday as a national day of mourning
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Source and Photo Credit : Aljazeera

Photos expression for this Season!

Christmas: Reflect on God’s love & Pray for Divine Guidance – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians should use the Christmas period to pray for divine guidance for the country to overcome its current socio-economic challenges.
The President, who made the call in Abuja on Saturday in his 2016 Christmas message to Nigerians, noted that “there is no better time than now in our nation’s history to pray for divine guidance to get over our current challenges.’’
He said that the nation could have peace if all citizens learnt to tolerate and appreciate one another, respect constituted authority, and be each other’s brothers’ keepers.
“As we celebrate this year’s Christmas, I believe that it is very appropriate for us to reflect on the love of God, aptly espoused in the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ.
During his earthly sojourn, Jesus Christ repeatedly reminded his disciples and followers of peace that come in the midst of trials and tribulations on earth.
During this period, we should remember to offer special prayers to God for all our heroic citizens who paid the supreme price to restore peace and security in the North East and other flash points in the country,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to remember in their prayers, the security forces in the frontline, making sacrifices to rid the nation of terrorism and violence.
President Buhari also enjoined the citizens not to forget the plight of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) , as well as those who had suffered untold hardship as a result of activities of insurgents and terrorists.
The President reassured that his administration’s immediate priority was to alleviate the poverty of Nigerians by quickly stimulating the economy.
“I assure Nigerians that our government is doing its best to make life easier for all. Let us therefore, renew our hope in the God-ordained unity, progress and prosperity of our great nation. I wish all travelers safe movements and a memorable holiday as we celebrate with our families and friends,” he said.

Chapecoense Airplane Crash: “No technical-factor was part of the accident, everything involved human-error,” Authorities Say

A general view of the airplane crash in the Colombian area of Antioquia where a British-Aerospace BAE- Avro with players of the Brazilian team ‘Chapecoense’ crashed, on November 29, 2016 in La Union, Colombia. Players of the Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense were flying to Medellin to play next November 30 the final first leg match against Atletico Nacional, as part of the Copa Sudamericana.
Errors by the pilot, airline, and Bolivian regulators are to blame for a plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people last month, including most of Brazil’s Chapecoense soccer team, Colombia aviation authorities said.
The plane, operated by Bolivia-based charter company LaMia, crashed on a wooded hillside near Medellin because the pilot failed to refuel en route and did not report engine failures caused by the lack of fuel until it was too late, officials said.
“No technical-factor was part of the accident, everything involved human-error, added to a management-factor in the company’s administration and the management and organization of the flight-plans by the authorities in Bolivia,” Colombia’s Secretary for Air-Safety-Colonel Freddy Bonilla told journalists.
Aviation authorities in Bolivia and the airline “accepted conditions for the flight presented in the flight plan that were unacceptable,” Bonilla added.
Besides a lack of fuel, the plane was over its weight limit by nearly 400 kilograms (881 lbs) and was not certified to fly at the altitude at which the journey took place, Bonilla said.
The preliminary conclusions of Colombia’s investigation coincide with assertions by Bolivia authorities last week that LaMia and the plane’s pilot were directly responsible for the accident.
Pilot Miguel Quiroga was also a co-owner of the airline and was killed in the crash.
Gustavo Vargas Gamboa , LaMia’s chief executive, was jailed pending trial earlier this month on manslaughter and other charges, which he has denied.
His son, Gustavo Vargas Villegas , a former official with Bolivia’s aviation authority, is also being held on charges that he misused his influence in authorizing the license of the plane that crashed. He also says he is innocent.
Criminal charges have also been brought against LaMia co-owner Marco Antonio Rocha Benegas, whose whereabouts are unknown, and air traffic controller Celia Castedo, who fled Bolivia after the crash and is seeking asylum in Brazil.
Bolivian authorities have said the crash was an isolated incident, but that the government will accelerate the process of implementing a new safety system.
Colombian investigators have the final word on causes of the crash, Bolivian authorities have said.

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ISIS attacks repelled in Deir Ezzor, scores of terrorists killed, including a group’s leader

 Army units killed tens of ISIS terrorists in the course of operations in different areas in Deir Ezzor province over the past 24 hours.
Reporter said there were fierce clashes between the army units and terrorist groups that attacked military posts in the neighborhoods of al-Huweiqeh, al-Rushdiyeh, al-Muwazafin and al-Maqaber in Deir Ezzor city and in the surroundings of the military airport, al-Rawad hill, Um Abboud hill and the Panorama area in the countryside.
The reporter said the clashes resulting in successfully foiling the attacks, stressing that large numbers of ISIS terrorists were killedor injured and their weapons and equipment were destroyed.
Meanwhile, terrorists’ positions were also hit in al-Jubeiliyeh neighborhood in the city and in the vicinity of the airport and al-Jazeera in al-Bugheiliyeh village in the western countryside.
Many terrorists were reported to be dead, according to the reporter, who also noted that strong explosions were heard in al-Jubeiliyeh neighborhood.

Nigeria Army Crushes Boko Haram's Last Camp in Sambisa, Buhari Jubilates

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed joy at the announcement that the Nigerian Army has crushed Boko Haram’s last enclave in Sambisa Forest called “Camp Zero.”
According to the President Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, informed him that the camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday and that the terrorists were on the run, and no longer have a place to hide.
“I was told by the Chief of Army Staff that the Camp fell at about 1:35pm on Friday, December 22, and that the terrorists are on the run, and no longer have a place to hide. I urge you to maintain the tempo by pursuing them and bringing them to justice.
“I, therefore, call on all Nigerians to cooperate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies by providing useful information that will expose all the terrorists hiding among the populace.
“Further efforts should be intensified to locate and free our remaining Chibok girls still in captivity. May God be with them.
“I also want to congratulate and commend the able leadership of the Nigerian Army in particular and indeed, that of the Armed Forces in general, for making this possible. This, no doubt, will go a long way in improving the security situation not only in the North East, but the country in general. But we must not let our guards down.

The 2016 One Lagos Fiesta kicks off today, December 24th, 2016.

The event, which will run for 8 days, will feature the biggest names in the Nigerian music industry including
2Baba Idibia, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Phyno, MI, Kiss Daniel, Reminisce, Falz, Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Patoranking, Humble Smith and Tekno among others.
What’s even more exciting is that these new school artistes will be joined by Nigerian music legends like
King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer Obey, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1), Sir Shina Peters, Queen Salawa Abeni, Lagbaja and a host of others.
This simply means that there is going to be an interesting mix of great indigenous music that cuts across all ages and genres – something for everyone to enjoy and groove to during the 8-day long jamboree.
More so, renowned disc jockeys and stand-up comedians from across the five regions – Agege Stadium, Ikorodu Town Hall, Epe Recreational Centre, Bar Beach at Victoria Island and Badagry Stadium – will be on standby to provide non-stop entertainment to the thousands of Lagosians who will be ushering in the New Year with the One Lagos Fiesta.
According to Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde ,
“The beauty of One Lagos Fiesta is the fact that as a creative economy in all the five divisions of the state is being developed, residents also have the opportunity to watch several superstars that they only see on televisions or would have spent a fortune to watch in Lagos Island or Ikeja for free.”
He also added that residents in each division will also have the opportunity to welcome Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to the show in their areas, as the Governor has promised to be present in each of the zones.

Donald Trump mocks American 'A List ' Celebrities who boycotted

Donald Trump mocks American 'A List ' Celebrities who boycotted him but want tickets to his inauguration
The President -elect of one of the most powerful nations in the world, has resorted to clapping back at celebrities who have refused to perform at his inauguration but want tickets to his inauguration , lol. He said he won 't give the celebs tickets, adding that he would rather invite regular people to his inauguration .
This post first appeared on Linda Ikeji 's Blog. Read the
original story here.
Source : Donald Trump mocks American ' A List ' Celebrities who boycotted him but want tickets to his inauguration

Senegalese Migrant Jailed for 30 Years for Murdering Woman After S*x (Photos)

A law court has found a Senegalese man guilty of murdering a woman he met in a club right after having sex with her.
Cheik Tidiane Diaw and murdered girlfriend, Ashley Olsen
A Senegalese illegal immigrant has been convicted of murdering an American woman in her apartment in Florence, Italy after they met at a nightclub.
Cheik Tidiane Diaw, 27, has been jailed for 30 years for murdering Ashley Olsen, 35, in her apartment on January 9 this year after they had sex.
Olsen, from Summer Haven, Florida, was strangled and suffered several skull fractures. Her body was found by her boyfriend.
Diaw, who had arrived in Italy from Senegal a few months earlier, admitted to police he and Olsen fought violently after a night of drugs and sex but denied strangling her and said he never intended to kill her.
Diaw told investigators they had fought when she tried to push him out of the apartment, fearing her boyfriend would be arriving.
After being pushed against the door, Diaw responded by punching Olsen in the neck and then pushing her to the ground, where she hit her head.
Police arrested Diaw after street surveillance cameras showed him walking with Olsen toward her home that night.
His DNA was found on a cigarette butt and a condom in her apartment.
Prosecutors, who accepted the pair had consensual sex, had sought the maximum sentence of life in prison. See photos below :

Who is abusing Mugabe?

“I am sorry” is all that President Mugabe should have said a long time ago before leaving centre-stage. Such remorse, whether genuine or not, would have left him with some semblance of integrity.
Waiting to die on the job (I would have said “in office” but we are told he now works from home most of the time, if he is not flying somewhere), will erode whatever legacy Mugabe had hoped to leave behind.
Electing to die in power demonstrates that President Mugabe does not care about his legacy, at all. He does not care about his colleagues that have been around him for many years. Neither does he care about his family. Most disappointingly, he does not care about Zimbabwe. If that was not the case, he would have stepped down at least ten or so years ago.
As a nation, we have reached a point in time when it does not matter who comes next for as long as Mugabe goes. If you are burning in a furnace, I am sure anything will be better than being in there. This is the situation we find ourselves in.
The “tree planting video” that has gone viral showing Mugabe failing to push soil into a hole, rather, shovelling it out of the hole, would be funny if it wasn’t sad. President Mugabe had no clue what he was doing or what was going on until the First Lady came to his rescue. As per ZANU PF tradition, none of the aides around him had the guts to take over that shovel and do the right thing.
When Grace Mugabe says she is the one in charge, we must take her seriously. If the video that has gone viral is anything to go by, indeed, Grace is running the show. Vakuru vaya vazokura! It reminds me of a village elder many years ago who was in his advanced age but renowned for not leaving the fields. However, at the end of the long day of toiling, there would be more weeds than crops where he had worked. He insisted that he knew what he was doing and had the energy to do it yet he was achieving the opposite – kutema mbeu vachisiya bundo!
Undoubtedly, President Mugabe has reached that point in life. Who is abusing President Mugabe? This is the one question we need to unpack as a nation. Finding answers might lead us to the solution for our protracted crisis. Using a medical analogy, this is attending to the cause, not symptoms. At his advanced age, it is a matter of time before President Mugabe succumbs to the dictates of nature. Nothing in that video suggests otherwise.
By Moses Chamboko

70-year-old Minister Marries His 23-year-old Lover

A 70 year old Zimbabwean minister has caused a stir amongst his country men after he walked down the aisle with a young 23 year old lady.
Mathema and Nare digging it on the dancefloor
A Zimbabwean minister, 70, dancing after he married his 23-year-old lover has gone viral on social media.
According to New Zimbabwe, the Matebeleland North Provincial Governor, Cain Mathema wedded his youthful wife Bathabetsoe Nare at a colourful wedding in Bulawayo.
Nare, a former Midlands State University student graduated in November this year.
Mathema could be seen in the video dancing in a jovial mood with his wife.
Mathema reportedly left his first wife for a house helper, whom he married customarily in 2009. The maid was only 20-years-old at the time. He later left her for Nare after her met her while she was on attachment at a government complex in Bulawayo in 2014.
Mathema joins a list of President Robert Mugabe’s top officials who left their wives to wed youthful women, the report said.

EFCC gives another epic reply to a Twitter user

LOL! The replies from the EFCC Twitter handle is always hilarious. See another after the cut....

Three people injured in an explosive device blast in Aleppo City

 Three people were injured in a blast of an explosive device of those left behind by the terrorists in al-Sukkari neighborhood in Aleppo city.
A source at Aleppo Police Command told SANA reporter that an explosive device exploded on Saturday morning in Zaki Jumaa Basic Education school, noting that the explosive device had been planted by the terrorists before they withdrew from al-Sukkari neighborhood.
The source confirmed that three persons sustained wounds of varying severity due to the blast.

Syria war :President al-Assad receives phone call from Russian president congratulating him on Aleppo liberation

President Bashar al-Assad on Friday received a phone call from the Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulating him on the liberation of Aleppo.
The two sides discussed during the phone call the next political process in Syria, with President al-Assad thanking President Putin and Russia as a key ally for Syria which contributed along with other allies to liberating Aleppo.
President al-Assad said victories in Aleppo paved the way for political work in Syria, adding that they will push many parties which hindered the political process to join the political track and reconciliations.

Just in :Ibori, Our Choice For 2019

Some political bigwigs in Nigeria, including senators, governors and political associates of the just-released-from-prison former Governor of Delta State, James Ibori, might be rooting for the return of the ex-convict to political office if feelers from a serving senator are anything to go by.
In a video that had gone viral on the social media, the Chairman, Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, who was a political adviser to the former governor was seen discussing with Ibori and some of his associates, talking about the political prowess of the man who made him a senator and how he wielded so much influence even while he was behind bars.
Apparently referring to the political future of Ibori without being specific, Nwaoboshi said: “Why we have come today, my brother, my leader, is that, first, we are proud of you and we thank God for sparing your life.
“And we want to open this dream, we are waiting for you, and Nigerians will know that a senator is proposing your choice, and not just a senator, a respected senator. A senator that is chairman of the NDDC”, Nwaoboshi said.
Though Ibori is not set to return to Nigeria anytime soon, it is not clear on which political platform the ex-convict will be running in 2019, if indeed he will be contesting for a political office.
There have been speculations that Ibori is planning to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to have a soft landing and save himself from prosecution.
Some political analysts and lawyers have argued for and against whether Ibori should still face charges in Nigeria after serving a jail term in the UK, but the Court of Appeal had given the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the leave to appeal Ibori’s acquittal by Justice Marcel Awokulehin of the Federal High Court, Asaba, after the former governor pleaded guilty in a London court.
The Court of Appeal had set aside the ruling of the lower court on the grounds that Awokulehin erred in law while delivering his judgement; a three-man panel of justices at the Benin Division of the Court of Appeal on May 15, 2014, ruled that the ex-governor has a case to answer, making the coast clear for the EFCC to further prosecute Ibori upon his return to Nigeria.
However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Ibori still belong to its fold because he did not at anytime leave the party. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said; “Ibori has never left the party, so the question of re-admittance does not arise. He is still a leader of the party, and I am aware of the fact that our members in Delta State are very happy with him.
They don’t have problem with him at all”. Nwaoboshi in the fiveminute video alluded to the fact that Ibori made him a senator, made his daughter a member of the state House of Assembly, anointed governors and even supported the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to get to their exalted seats while in prison.
The senator also called the attention of Ibori to the fact that he had been betrayed by some of those he helped while in office, a statement to which Ibori replied: “I am the father of all; the good, the bad and the ugly”.
Narrating how he was almost stopped by security agents from making the trip to the United Kingdom, Nwaoboshi said nobody could stop him from flying to London to felicitate with the man he called, “my boss and my leader”. “I want to welcome all of you here, my names are distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.
I left Nigeria yesterday because of my boss. James Ibori is my boss, my brother and somebody I so much loved. “We all came here because of Ibori. There are so many people who had been governors and as soon as they left office, nobody remember them again.
“There are many people who had this problem and nobody will come, but James is a good man, he is a jolly good fellow. The man that makes everybody and nobody made him. “Many people had been governors but they did not have opportunity of installing their successors.
There may never be a governor in Nigeria again, who will sit in the cell or in the prison, and make a governor from there.“There may never be a governor again, in the history of the country, who will sit in the cell and make a senator. “There will never be a governor in the country again who will sit in the cell and support a senate president.
There may never be a governor in the country again who will sit in the cell and make a speaker of the House. “There will never be a governor in the country again who will sit in the cell and make the daughter a member of the House of Assembly.
“When I was at the airport, a security agent came to me and said, ‘I know you are travelling because of Ibori’ and I replied; ‘yes, I am going because of James Ibori and there is nothing you can do to stop me, I have the authority to travel, you cannot stop me.
If you want trouble, we will give you trouble’. “But I know those he signed a lot of things for that had forgotten him today. History will judge everybody”.
Ibori was released from prison on Wednesday confirming a story earlier reported by Saturday Telegraph, in which this newspaper noted that Ibori would be released on December 20.
The ex-con is to remain in the UK until his deportation to Nigeria is fully processed as he is now restricted to his London apartment and also required to report weekly to the police.
But Dogara yesterday reacted, saying, though there is a possibility that Ibori, could be his silent supporter, he had no personal relationship with the ex-convict and that he was duly elected by members of the lower legislative chamber, not by Ibori “Our attention has been drawn to statement credited to Nwabaoshi. We have watched the video clip and noticed that there is nowhere the distinguish senator mentioned Dogara by name.
“For the records, we want to state that the Speaker was elected by the votes of members of the House of Representatives. There may well be silent supporters and well-wishers of the honourable speaker from far and near some of whom he may not be aware of.
“Dogara does not have a relationship, political or otherwise with Ibori to warrant the insinuations in the statement credited to Nwabaoshi, and had never had one.”
Source: Newtelegraph

Checkout Goodluck Jonathan's Christmas Message To Nigerians

The essential message of Christmas is that Christ came to earth to live and die for the purpose of reconciling us to God. Being recipients of such good tidings, should we not appreciate this divine sacrifice by being reconciled with each other during this Yuletide season and beyond? My desire for Nigeria and Nigerians this Christmas is that we treasure our common brotherhood knowing that if God did not will it so, we would not have found ourselves as Nigerians. To God be the glory, we have survived to this point and I am more than confident that we will go on to thrive in 2017 as we work together to build a Nigeria where anyone can become anything irrespective of his region, religion or tribe. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from my family and I to you and your family. May God bless Nigeria. GEJ.

IPOB :Nnamdi Kanu's Mother mobbed by excited citizens

Nnamdi Kanu's Mother, Ugoeze Nnenne Kanu, was mobbed by excited citizens who came to welcome her as she went to Ariria international market in Aba, Abia state to buy stuffs ahead of the Christmas celebration. Traders came together appreciating the mother of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB.

MTN Reportedly Fires Top Official for Bribing Buhari's CoS Abba Kyari

According to a report from Sahara Reporters, MTN has fired one of its top and most valuable staffers for bribing Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sahara Reporters say Amina Oyagbola was fired in order to avoid scrutiny by the United States government.
Excerpt:
Shortly after helping to resolve a hefty fine imposed by the Nigerian government, Amina Oyagbola was so important to MTN that the company gave her two strategic positions. Her corporate elevation saw her combining leadership of the Human Resources department with the post of "Director of Strategic Communications" at MTN.
Ms. Oyagbola and her husband were instrumental in resolving MTN's serious problem with the Nigerian Presidency culminating in a massive $5.2 billion fine imposed on the company for ignoring the Nigerian government’s directive to ensure that all SIM cards were registered as a strategy to curb Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria's northeast.
An insider within the company and other sources in Abuja told our correspondent that, once the fine was imposed, Ms. Oyagbola recruited a close friend, Femi Lijadu, to act as a consultant for “strategic advisory services.” In that capacity, Mr. Lijadu was a member of the team that negotiated with the Federal Government to reduce the fine to $1.7 billion. One of our sources said Ms. Oyagbola and Mr. Lijadu once worked with presidential Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari at the United Bank for Africa.

Single mother begs public for help over seriously obese twin sons (photos)

A single mother in northeast China’s Shenyang city is asking for help from the public for her twin sons, both of whom are seriously obese, and both of whom have autism.
While the elder son Zhang Hangjun weighed 550 pounds with a 300cm waist, his younger brother Zhang Yuanjun weighed 275 pounds. Both aged 22, added to their suffering of cerebral palsy and autism, also have severe learning disability. The elder brother’s IQ is reportedly equivalent to that of a 1-year-old child.
At 22, he has He just learnt how to say the word “mom” in recent years. Their mother, Ma,
said the premature birth and obstructed labour in 1994 was the cause of their illnesses.
Yuanjun, the younger son, had the same issues as his brother but milder. While his brother is completely unable to take care of himself on a daily basis, Yuanjun is able to accomplish some preliminary chores.
He is good at playing the piano and singing, and he even held his personal concert with the help of the president of Beijing Wanbo Brain Health Hospital.
Ma said most income was spent on food in her family. The two boys eat a lot more than ordinary people. Now, the single mother is asking the society for help on her loved sons.
Source - People's Daily China

Photos: Cat grows severe dreadlocks after owner abandoned it for years

Cat who was abandoned for years by her Alzheimer's-suffering owner was found covered matted in fur 'dreadlocks'.
Horrifying photographs show the neglected calico cat named Hidey with matted fur forming 'dreadlocks' on her body.
Images of the overweight feline, who belonged to an elderly man with Alzheimer's, were posted on Facebook Friday by the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The post said:
'This poor cat was brought to our clinic yesterday after her elderly (owner) had to move to a nursing home. She suffered from severe matting (dreadlocks, really), the likes of which had been neglected for years.'
Our Medical team shaved off the pounds of intertwined fur from her body &, needless to say, this cat is feeling so much better now!
'She will be cared for by a distant relative of her previous owner & finally have a chance at a happy & healthy life.'

Photos: Lagos pastor preaches from Range Rover rooftop

Rev Ben Eragbai, founder and president of Divine Appointment Ministry, Lagos shared the pictures on Facebook and said:
"For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of christ."(Rom 1:16) This what I church without walls! It was really great dancing( like David did) and preaching the gospel on the street of Lagos with my precious church members. Although I understand this is abnormal but it's all for the kingdom! Merry Christmas and prosperous new year in advance to you all! Stay Rapturable'
More photos after the cut

One dead, several injured as truck ploughs into traders in Igando

One life was lost and several others sustained injuries after a truck owned by Pepsi veered off the road into the midst of a number of roadside traders. Properties and wares belonging to the market were also destroyed and the contents of the truck were not spared in the damage.
This sad incident occurred today, Friday, at Igando, Lagos state. May the soul of the departed rest in peace. More photos after the cut. See photos below :

Court Orders Freezing Of Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan`s Multiple Accounts

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the freezing of Ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan’s multiple accounts over suspected proceeds from crime.
The presiding judge, Justice Mojisola Olatoregun, while granting the order freezing the accounts ordered the anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, file an undertaking in relation to damages payable by it if it turns out that the order should not have been made.
This is sequel to a further affidavit in support of Ex-parte originating summons sworn to by Mr. Abdulahi Tukur, a personnel of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and filed before the court by EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo requesting the court to urgently direct the managers of the bank accounts contained in the schedule filed with the summons to, in the interim, forfeit the money in the accounts, to prevent further tampering with such.
Also affected by the order are five companies which are Finchley Top Homes Limited, Aribawa Aruera, Magel Resort Limited, AM -PM Global Network Limited, Pansy Oil and Gas Limited.