Man kills 14 members of his family with knife

A 35-year-old man allegedly murdered 14 members of his family including seven children with a butcher’s knife before committing suicide outside India’s financial capital of Mumbai, police said Sunday.

Ecobank fires senior managers

IN line with earlier predictions that Nigeria’s current economic dilemma might take its toll on employees in various sectors of the economy, the management of Ecobank Nigeria Plc, early this week, became one of the first organisations to layoff casualties created by its harsh operating environment when it sacked no fewer than 50 of its top management staff.

I am getting my skinny butt back, Tiwa Savage says as she shares photo of herself in her workout gear

The singer who welcomed her son seven months ago, shared this photo and wrote "Good morning ���� Getting some new work out gear, because when you look good you feel good. #SlowlyButSurely#, GettingMySkinnyButtBack#RedNation #RED #IamRED#SavageSoldiers"

N780bn fine: MTN withdraws suit against NCC, pays N50bn from fine

Telecommunications company, MTN has withdrawn its suit against the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and has paid N50 billion from the N780 billion fine, The Cable reports.

NCC, Nigeria's telecommunication regulatory body had fined MTN N1.04 trillion for failing to deactivate 5.1 million unregistered SIM cards. After much appeal, the fine was reduced to N780 billion. Unsatisfied with the reduction in the fine, MTN filed a suit against NCC on Dec. 31st 2015.

According to a statement by MTN, the sum of N50bn was paid to the federal government “as a gesture of good faith and commitment to continued efforts towards an amicable resolution”.

MTN Nigeria's CEO, Ferdi Moolman, while speaking on the new development, said

“This is a most encouraging development. It demonstrates a willingness and sincerity by both parties to work together towards a positive outcome. We are hopeful at this stage. Along with the authorities, it is clear that we are collectively committed to working towards a solution that is of mutual benefit to all parties. Our industry in Nigeria is an incredibly important example of the remarkable progress in ICT particularly as a much needed catalyst for socio-economic growth and development at this time.”

Photo: Nigerian man kills himself & his Nigerian girlfriend in the US

49 year old Nigerian man, Muhammadu Igomigoh, a security guard, shot his Nigerian girlfriend, 44 year old Nnenna Ogbonna, a licensed nurse and then killed himself during an argument at their home in Middle River, Baltimore USA on Tuesday February 16th.

According to police report, Igomigoh and Nnenna had two children together but no longer lived together. Igomigoh lived in the 300 block of Shagbark Road while Nnenna lived in the 700 block of Northrup Lane, where the shooting happened.

Detectives found that he had visited her home on the day of the incident and the two had argued over finances. ‎Igomigoh, who had a licensed gun as a security guard, shot his girlfriend and then turned the gun on himself.

JAMB gives 48hrs ultimatum for candidates to complete registration

By Amaka Abayomi

As a result of ceaseless protests by prospective candidates who have not been able to complete their registration for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the reopening of the portal for a period of 48 hours.

Multichoice Slashes Price of DStv Subscription in Nigeria

1.      Multichoice Nigeria on Tuesday announced a slash in the prices of its DStv bouquets as well as introduction of two new sport channels.

'Osama Bin Laden' drags FG to court

_ Ex-militant leader on the run from military authorities

 – Lawyer faults military for placing bounty on Ndigbara without any reason

Tariff hike:Court bars NERC from increasing electricity tariff

By Innocent Anaba

lagos —A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos,
yesterday, refused an application by Nigerian
Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC,
seeking to stay further proceedings in the suit
challenging the hike in electricity tariff by
Distribution Companies, DISCOs.
The suit was instituted by a lawyer and rights
activist, Toluwani Adebiyi, following which the
court had restrained parties to maintain status-
quo.

It will be recalled that NERC and DISCOs had
gone ahead on February 1, 2016 to hike tariff in
electricity, despite the subsisting order.

NERC had asked the court to stay proceedings
until its appeal against two previous rulings
delivered by the judge was heard and
determined by the Appeal Court.
Justice Idris had in one of the rulings barred
NERC from implementing any upward review in
electricity tariff pending the hearing and
determination of the suit.
The other ruling has to do with the dismissal of
NERC’s preliminary objections to the suit.

However, while dismissing the application for
stay of proceedings for lacking in merit,
yesterday, Justice Idris held that contrary to the
claims of the applicant, there are no indication
that the appeal has been listed for hearing at the
Appeal Court.

He said, “It is clear that the applicant has an
application before the court seeking for an
extension of time to compile and transmit its
record at the Appeal Court.
“There is also another motion for leave to rely
on the same record of appeal in this present
appeal. However, there is no indication that the
application has been listed on the cause list or
that it had been heard or adjourned for hearing.

“In the circumstance, this court cannot grant a
stay of proceedings on an incompetent appeal
which is awaiting regularisation at the Appeal
Court. On the whole, the application lacks merit
and is dismissed accordingly,” the judge said.

The court also awarded N10,000 cost in favour
of the plaintiff.
After the ruling, there were arguments among
parties in the matter on which application should
be taken by the court.

First forensic lab to be establish in Lagos

Crime Fighting: Lagos to establish first DNA
forensic lab in Nigeria
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In furtherance of its commitment to the criminal
justice sector reforms and take the fight against
crime to a greater level, the Lagos State
Government on Tuesday announced that it has
concluded plans to establish the first ever high-
powered DNA Forensic Laboratory in Nigeria which
will take off within the next six to 12 months.
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Donald Trump sayings about Nigeria and Kenya

Donald Trump Quote .
"Look at African countries like Nigeria or Kenya for
instance, those people are stealing from their own
government and go to invest the money in foreign
countries.
From the government to the opposition, they only
qualify to be used
as a case study whenever bad examples are
required.
How do you trust even those who have run away to
hide here in the United States, hiding behind
education? I hear they abuse me in their blogs but I
don’t care because even the internet they are using
is ours and we can decide to switch it
off from this side. These are people who import
everything including matchsticks.
In my opinion, most of these African countries
ought to be recolonized again for another 100
years because they know nothing about leadership
and self-
governance.

Biafra: MASSOB Hails Gov Fayose, Calls Igbo Leaders Cowards & Stooges

Pro Biafra group, MASSOB, has
hailed Ekiti state governor, Ayo
Fayose over the stance he took on
the detention of IPOB leader,
Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement signed by Comrade
Uchenna Madu, the group vowed
that "the gruesome murder of
over forty non violent Biafran
agitators by Nigerian security
agents at Aba will not be wished
away. Their death has become a
motivational force, a quick
reminder and a Biafra cross on
Golgotha for the undying spirit of
Biafranism"
“MASSOB hails Governor Ayo
Fayose of Ekiti State for his
staunch support for the defense
of Nnamdi Kanu and non violent
Biafran agitators.

“Governor Fayose’s sympathy on
Biafra and outburst against Buhari
led wicked administration, which
exhibited religious, ethnic and
personal hatred has proved him
as a true nationalist, who has the
interest of the people at heart. He
worth more than some Igbo
Governors.

“MASSOB also condemned the
silence on Igbo Governors and
Senators on the plight of Nnamdi
Kanu and other Biafran Agitators.
“Some Igbo Governors and
senators are stooges and cowards,
we doubt if Igbo blood is running
in their veins.

“The northern and western
Governors/senators openly and
secretly collaborate and work
with Boko-Haram and Odua Igbo
People’s congress (OPC)
respectively for the interest of
their ethnic block but their Igbo
counterparts are always shying
away as cowards.

“MASSOB is elated that some
Niger Delta groups have joined
the Biafran struggle. We support
every group with genuine
mission, mind and position on
Biafra actualization, no matter the
system they apply.

“The rising of more south-south
groups for Biafra, with the
existing ones from south-east
shall spell more doom for Nigeria
unless Nnamdi Kanu and other
agitators are released, which will
soften the tempo of the current
agitation.

“MASSOB under my leadership
will continue to maintain our non
violent principles and work in
collaboration with other genuine
Biafran groups both at home and
in Diaspora and other relevant
international organizations in
preparation of Biafran
referendum, which the major
part have been achieved.”

DSTV issue

By Favour Nnabugwu
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria Limited in the provision of its Digital Satellite Broadcast Television (DStv) to compensate consumers within 90 days and introduce toll-free lines to them, following confirmation of its investigations on allegations of violations of consumer rights.

Consequently, the Council in Abuja yesterday directed DStv to release of free-to-air channels, even when subscription expires; compensation consumers across board for lost viewing time and reasonable equitable spread of popular sports channels, among others.

Director General of CPC, Mrs. Dupe Atoki, expressed optimism that compliance with these reforms would bring about a new dawn for Nigerian consumers, who would henceforth enjoy value for money in their engagement with the company.

Atoki reiterated the Council’s commitment towards sanitising the nation’s market-place for the benefit of consumers, assuring that no stone would be left un-turned to ensure it is no longer business as usual and shoddy service delivery becomes a thing of the past in the country.

According to her, “During the course of our investigations, the Council observed that the company’s billing system, whereby “billing is not contemporaneous with the provision of service” was not in the best interest of consumers and therefore ordered MultiChoice to install a billing system that ensures billing starts with the provision of service”

She said that the pay-television company was also ordered to within 90 days provide across board compensation to its subscribers, considering the fact that many of them have over time lost legitimate and paid viewing time by its conduct of not restoring service contemporaneously after payment as well as other instances of disruptions.

MultiChoice was ordered to keep local and free-to-air channels open so that subscribers would have the opportunity of watching these channels, even when their subscriptions have expired.
DSTv was also instructed to present written assurances in line with Section 10 of the Council’s enabling law that it will not engage in any conduct which is detrimental to the interest of consumers.

In the same vein, the company shall for 18 months from the date of the orders, subject its processes to the Council’s inspection to ensure compliance with the directives contained in the orders.

Similarly, the company was also directed by CPC to within 180 days adopt a “technology that supports suspension of service when subscribers are otherwise unable to enjoy their service on account of being away for a limited period of time”, provided such a request for suspension of service is done for a period of between 7 to 14 days and not more than twice in a year with a 72-hour notice to MultiChoice.

On non-availability of popular channels in certain bouquets, the Council ordered the firm to within 90 days ensure “a reasonably equitable spread of popular sports and other channels hitherto concentrated in its premium bouquet over all available bouquets”.

In order to aid easy and fast access to the company by subscribers who wish to make complaints or enquiries, CPC directed MultiChoice not only to maintain local toll-free telephone access lines for its call centres, but should also ensure the call centres operate for longer hours during public holidays and weekends.

MultiChoice was also directed to formulate within 90 days a written compensation policy which should “outline amongst other things, the procedure for compensating subscribers for injury they suffer on account of MultiChoice conduct and take into consideration not just viewing time lost, but inconveniences suffered by subscribers”.

The Council further directed MultiChoice to “develop a Customer Care Manual which shall contain mechanisms to address customer complaints in an accurate, friendly, timely, efficient, courteous and honest manner”.

It was also directed to ensure that the list of all its accredited dealers and installers and their details be freely given to its customers at the point of subscription and also made available on its website and other information channels.

In addition, the pay-media company is not only to ensure these accredited dealers and installers carry certified means of identification issued by it, subscribers must also be periodically educated on the means of identification, while it should also reasonably and adequately compensate subscribers where they experience loss of signal on account of faulty, poor or unprofessional installation by agents of MultiChoice.

On the pay-television firm’s agreements with its subscribers, the Council disclosed that several provisions of the Service Level Agreement and the Terms and Conditions of Subscription signed on by subscribers were found to be grossly unfair, unjust and one-sided, directing that such provisions should be expunged, re-drafted and submitted to the Council.

Health benefits of Bitter Kola

Chairman, Bioresource Development Group
(BDG) Prof Maurice Iwu answers the question
on Bitter Kola Benefits
Bitter Kola, Garcinia kola, used extensively in
West Africa as a social beverage and offered
to guests as ‘Kola’ in many of Nigeria’s
cultural settings, is valued also for its
medicinal properties. It is used in traditional
medicine for the treatment of Laryngitis,
general inflammation, bronchitis, viral
infections and diabetes as well as a
rejuvenating agent, adaptogen and general
antidote. Scientists at our laboratories have
performed extensive research and written
many books on this wonder plant called
‘Garcinia’. Researchers have identified bitter
kola as a potential antibacterial, anti-
inflammatory, anti-diabetic and a potential

detoxifying agent.

Bitter kola is a food supplement and anti-
infective agent in the management of cold,
bronchitis, and it reduces congestion of the
upper respiratory tract.
Because some people do not like to chew
Bitter kola, yet want to experience its potency
in some of the above, at Bioresource
Development Group (BDG) has come up with
a formulation, called Garcinia-IHP.
Garcinia-IHP is a scientifically processed
garcinia kola which retains all the goodness
of bitter kola in capsules, with the potency
and effectiveness guaranteed.

Major indications

Cold remedy

Very effective in managing symptoms of cold
and sore throat, pains, cough, nasal
congestion and helps coagulate phlegm.

Antimicrobial

It is used in many tropical countries to fight
infectious diseases. It is effective for
managing pains, bacteria and viruses.

Detoxification

Garcinia has a cleansing effect on the liver,
gall bladder and the entire body system. It
reduces the absorption of poison.
Anti-inflammatory activity
Kolaviron is a deflated ethanol extract from
the seeds of garcinia kola, which studies
have shown to have analgesic and anti-
inflammatory properties.

Other health benefits

Immunity:The anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant property makes the body resistant
to infections. It is used to prevent infections
especially in people with immune system.

Libido enhancement:Impotence is restored by
increasing blood supply to the core area in
men who have hardening of the arteries.
Bitter kola is the number one sexual
performance medicine for men. Few natural
products can match the sexual benefits of
bitter kola.

Hangover:It prevents the alcoholic induced
hangover and improving lung function.

Improving lung function: Garcinia kola has
been used for centuries to treat chest colds
in traditional medicine, but research has taken
a look and found out why it is effective. A
study in the 2008 issue of The Internet
Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on
mice, reports that Garcinia Kola works by
dilating the alveolar duct and sacs in the
lungs by improving the strength of the fibres
in the lungs tissue. Garcinia Kola’s beneficial
attributed to its high antioxidant content.

Reduction of eye pressure:An increase in eye
pressure can lead to glaucoma, according to
a report from The New York Times Health
Guide. Researchers at Lagos University
Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, Lagos,
tested the effectiveness of eye drops that
contained 0.5 percent extract of Garcinia
Kola. The results of their study, published in
the January 2010 issue of Middle East
African Journal of the Opthamology showed
that the opthamolic solution that contained
the Garcinia significantly reduced eye
pressure when used twice a day.

Relieve arthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most
common form of arthritis, characterised by
pain, inflammation and limited movement in
the joints, according to the National Institutes
of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis can
include joint injury, obesity and aging. Since
many arthritis sufferers prefer natural herbal
medicines to other pain relievers and
medications, researchers at Obafemo
Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the
effects of Garcinia kola against arthritis
symptoms. The result of the study, written by
Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in
the July 2008 issue of the Journal of
Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, conclude
that Garcinia kola significantly reduced
inflammation and pain and increased joint
movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis
symptoms. It is believed that Garcinia Kola
works well as a result of its antioxidant
properties. What the study termed as the
“side effects” of Garcinia Kola were “weight
loss”, “increase in sex drive” and “extended
sleep” which many considered helpful to
meet their individual and marital demands.

Medical significance: Garcinia kola is used to
fight infectious diseases. It has shown to
possess anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and
antiviral properties.

Blood glucose lowering: The folk use of bitter
kola in the management of elevated blood
sugar has been validated by several
laboratory studies. Garcinia-IHP is beneficial
as a food supplement for diabetics.
Weight loss: Bitter kola has been shown to
be a natural hunger suppressant and also
increases the urge to drink more water.

How to use bitter kola: It should be eaten by
removing outer brown coated skin. As the
name implies it is very bitter to eat, hence,
Garcinia-IHP is encapsulated Garcinia kola,
so if you cannot handle the bitter taste of the
raw seeds, you can still enjoy the benefits
that it offers to your health.

Antioxidant property: Bitter kola contains
kolaviron, mixture of bioflavonoids,
benzophenones and chromanols which are
responsible for its strong antioxidant
activities. An evaluation of the antioxidant
properties of garcinoic acid (structurally
similar to vitamin E) and its congeners
showed that it has a stronger antioxidant
activity than vitamin E.

Bitter kola as an adaptogen: It is intriguing
that bioflavonoids of Garcina kola are capable
of modulating almost any physiological
anomaly. The answer perhaps lies in the role
of flavonoids in the evolutionary course of
human beings. Humans, over many millennia,
have adapted to a diet, which is favourable
for the survival and the flavonoid-like
structures, were part of that
primordialphysiological scheme.
If you take Garcinoa-IHP and experience
diarrhea, hives, irregular heartbeat other signs
of allergic reaction, discontinue use
immediately and seek medical attention.

I won’t devalue naira, Buhari insists

  

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his opposition to the devaluation of the naira.

Nnamdi Kanu: Buhari should stop mocking democracy –Fayose

By Wole Balogun, Ado Ekiti

EKITI State Governor, Mr. Ayo­dele Fayose has described at­tempt by the Federal Govern­ment to secretly try the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, by using mask-wearing prosecu­tion witnesses as mockery of democracy, saying Nigerians must force President Moham­madu Buhari to purge himself of the blood and water of dic­tatorship flowing in his veins.

Benue South Re-run: INEC declares David Mark as winner with 84, 192 votes

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared former Senate President, David Mark, as the winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District Re-run election.

Naira in tatters! ‘Buhari must act now or lose control completely

BY DELE SOBOWALE

“Love and business and family and religion and art and patriotism are nothing but shadows of words when a man is starving.”O. Henry, 1862-1910. VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS p 232.

PDP woes: Blame Obasanjo – Mantu

 By Ben Agande,

Abuja In this interview, a former Deputy President of the Senate and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senate Ibrahim Mantu, says the PDP lost the 2015 presidential election because it allowed impunity to grow within its ranks. Blaming former President Olusegun Obasanjo for starting the impunity in the former ruling party, Mantu also speaks on the anti corruption war of the APC- led government and the chances of the PDP in 2019. Excerpts.

Biafra: Kanu rejects FG’s request for secret

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri

ABUJA - The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, who is facing a six-count treason charge, has opposed an application by the federal government to conduct his trial in secret.

FG had in the application it filed before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, decried that all the witnesses billed to testify against Kanu and two other pro-Biafra agitators, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, who are facing trial with him, have declined to appear in court.

It said the witnesses insisted that they would not testify against the defendants unless their safety was guaranteed.

Consequently, government lawyer, Mr. David Kaswe, prayed trial Justice John Tsoho to issue an order protecting the identities of the witnesses by allowing them to either wear facial mask or to testify behind screens.

FG equally applied for an order excluding persons except journalists from witnessing the proceedings.
"The measure is to safeguard the lives of prosecution witnesses who live in the geographical region where the defendants come from. Since their arrest, there has been violent protests for the defendants to be released.

"The witnesses have already indicated fear to give evidence in view of perceived backlash. My lord, they have categorically informed us that unless they could be guaranteed some form of protection by the court, they would not come to testify.

"In the light is this, the case of the prosecution will be greatly affected should there be any reason for the witnesses not to come to court", Kaswe submitted.

Meanwhile, Kanu, through his lead counsel, Chief Chuks Muoma, SAN, vehemently opposed the application which he said grossly lacked merit.
He argued that section 36(4) of the 1999 constitution made no provision for masquerades to testify in a trial involving an alleged act of treason.

"An accused person under our jurisprudence and justice administration must be confronted with his accusers eye-ball to eye-ball.

"My lord we operate an accusatorial system of procedure under the common law. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to have been done.

"It is not within common sense to malign and accuse someone in public and apply to try him in the bedroom. Having been accused in public we want to also be tried in public.

"We therefore urge this court not to allow masquerades to testify before it. We want to see their faces and ask them questions. As masquerades, how will the court be able to gauge their demeanour and body language? Is it by the rhythm of their dance steps?

"The tenets of justice outweigh this application and we urge my lord to reject it. It has no merit whatsoever. Secret trial is for terrorism charge, it is not for the type of offence for which these defendants were charged.

"Secret trial does not apply in a case of treasonable felony or involvement in alleged unlawful society. During the trial we will prove to them that we are not an illegal organisation", Muoma added.

After listening to the parties, Justice Tsoho stood down ruling on the matter till 2pm.

Kanu who was hitherto the Director of Radio Biafra and Television, has been in detention since October 14, 2015, when he was arrested by security operatives upon his arrival to Nigeria from his base in the United Kingdom.

The defendants were alleged to have committed treasonable felony, an offence punishable under Section 41(C) of the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.

FG alleged that they were the ones managing the affairs of the IPOB which it described as "an unlawful society".

Specifically, Kanu was alleged to have illegally smuggled radio transmitters into Nigeria, which he used to disseminate “hate broadcasts”, encouraging the “secession of the Republic ofBiafra”, from Nigeria.

However, the accused persons, pleaded not guilty to the charge on January 20, even as the court ordered their remand at Kuje prison in Abuja.

Anti-Corruption: Obasanjo will be next to be probed – Useni

– Lt-General Jeremiah Useni said that the ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo introduced corruption into the Assembly during his failed third-term bid

– He criticised Obasanjo’s recent letter to the National Assembly, saying that Obasanjo should stop blaming the National Assembly for a problem he caused

– Useni suggested that President Buhari will probe Obasanjo’s administration next

A former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lt-Gen Jeremiah Useni, has said that the present anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari will be extended to the administration of the ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo.
Buhari will soon probe Obasanjo
Useni, who was also a former military governor of the old Bendel state, added that once Buhari is through with the investigation of his predecessor, the searchlight will be beamed on Obasanjo, who he said introduced corruption into the National Assembly.
The former minister said this in an interview with Vanguard in response to Obasanjo’s letter to the National Assembly in which he accused lawmakers of corruption.

Obasanjo in his now famous letter to the Assembly dated January 13, 2016, said that the pool of cars available to lawmakers was sufficient and there was no need for additional cars.
The federal lawmakers had planned to buy over 468 additional cars valued at N47.5 billion, a plan which President Buhari condemned during his maiden Presidential Media Chat.
He wrote: “ While in government, I was threatened with impeachment by the members of the National Assembly for not releasing some money they had appropriated for themselves which were odious and for which there were no incomes to support. The recent issue of cars for legislators would fall into the same category. Whatever name it is disguised as, it is unnecessary and insensitive. A pool of a few cars for each Chamber will suffice for any Committee Chairman or members for any specific duty. The waste that has gone into cars, furniture, housing renovation in the past was mind-boggling and these were veritable sources of waste and corruption. That was why they were abolished. Bringing them back is inimical to the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.”

Useni said that Obasanjo had introduced corruption into the National Assembly in the heat of his failed third-term bid, and that he should not blame the same institution for the problem that he started.
He said: “ He brought corruption to the National Assembly with the way he was giving out money to senators especially when he wanted to go for third term. He spent a lot of money he can’t account for. What Buhari is doing now, is like what Awolowo said when he was Minister of Finance under General Gowon and the government then put up a probe and wanted to go backward to past government.
“But Awolowo said no; new logs go on top of old ones, to get to the old ones; you must remove the new ones first. That is what Buhari is doing now, trying to clear the new logs so that he can get access to the old ones; when he clears the new ones and gets access to the old ones, the case of Obasanjo will come up. So he has no excuse at all to say such a thing because if there is any corruption at all in the National Assembly, he was the cause.”
Meanwhile, Obasanjo had expressed his frustration over his inability to see the president as Buhari had not invited him to discuss vital national issues.
Obasanjo said this while speaking from Uganda on the Hausa Service of the BBC monitored in Jos. He defined Buhari as a man of his word, stating that prior to the 2015 general poll Buhari vowed to fight corruption and was now being seen to fight it.

EFCC seeks court's order to seize all Tompolo's properties until he appears

Read the motion exparte below...

IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT
IN THE LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION
HOLDEN AT LAGOS
CHARGE NO: FHC/L/553C/2015

BETWEEN:

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ……
COMPLAINANT/APPLICANT
AND

1. GOVERNMENT EKPEMUPOLO
(ALIAS TOMPOLO)

2. PATRICK ZADEKE AKPOBOLOKEMI

……DEFENDANTS

3. GLOBAL WEST VESSEL SPECALIST LTD

4. ODIMIRI ELECTRICALS LTD

5. KIME
ENGOZU

6. BOLOBOERE PROPERTY AND ESTATE LTD

7. REX ELEM

8. DESTRE CONSULT LTD

9. GREGORY MBONU

10. CAPTAIN WARREDI ENISUOH

MOTION EXPARTE
BROUGHT UNDER

1. SECTION 80 AND 81 OF THE
ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT,
2015

2. AND UNDER THE INHERENT JURISDICTION
OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT

TAKE NOTICE that this Honourable Court
shall be moved on the ………. of ……………..
2016 at 9.0’clock in the forenoon or so soon
thereafter as counsel to the Complainant/
Applicant will be heard on behalf of the
Complainant/Applicant praying the
Honourable court for the following:

1. AN ORDER of this Honourable Court
pursuant to Section 80 and 81 of the
Administration and Criminal Justice Act,
2015 authorizing the Economic And
Financial Crimes Commission to attach
the following properties belonging to
Government Ekpemupolo (alias
Tompolo) named as 1 st Accused herein
by seizure pending the arrest and/or
appearance before this Honourable Court
and arraignment of the 1st Accused:

(i) Property at No. 1 Chief
Agbamu Close DDPA
Extension Warri (Effurun),
Delta State.

(ii) All properties of Mieka Dive
Ltd and Mieka Dive Training
Institute Ltd situated at No.
77, Lioth Street, ODPA
Ugborikoko, Uvwie Local
Government Area, Delta
State.

(iii) All properties of Global West
Vessel Specialist Ltd.

(iv) All properties of Muhaabix
Global Services Ltd.

(v) A River Crew Change Boat
named MUHA – 15

(vi) The property known as
“Tompolo Dockyard”, by the
end of Enerhen Road, Effurun,
Warri.

(vii) The property known as
“Tompolo Yard”, at the end of
Chevron Clinic Road, next to
Next Oil, Edjeba, Warri.

(viii) The Diving School at Kurutie,
at Escravos River.

(ix) The property known as
“Tompolo House” at Oporaza
Town, opposite the Palace.

(x) Any other property
discovered by the Economic
And Financial Crimes
Commission, moveable and
immoveable, belonging to the

1 st Accused person.

2. SUCH FURTHER ORDER OR OTHER
ORDERS as this Honourable Court may
deem fit to make in the circumstances of
this case.

Dated this 18th day of February, 2016

FESTUS KEYAMO, ESQ.
PROSECUTING
COUNSEL FOR
THE
ECONOMIC
AND FINANCIAL
CRIMES
COMMISION
C/O
FESTUS
KEYAMO
CHAMBERS

1,
FESTUS
KEYAMO LANE,
BEHIND
HOTEL
NEWCASTLE,
OFF
ADEBAYO
MOKUOLU
STREET,
OFF
GBAGADA
EXPRESSWAY,
ANTHONY
VILLAGE,
LAGOS
STATE.

08033371229, 08055028515
festuskeyamochamberslag@yahoo.com

IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT
IN THE LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISION
HOLDEN AT LAGOS

CHARGE NO: FHC/L/553C/2015

BETWEEN:

THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ……
COMPLAINANT/APPLICANT
AND

1. GOVERNMENT EKPEMUPOLO
(ALIAS
TOMPOLO)

2. PATRICK ZADEKE AKPOBOLOKEMI
……DEFENDANTS

3. GLOBAL WEST VESSEL SPECALIST LTD

4. ODIMIRI ELECTRICALS LTD

5. KIME
ENGOZU

6. BOLOBOERE PROPERTY AND ESTATE LTD

7. REX ELEM

8. DESTRE CONSULT LTD

9. GREGORY MBONU

10. CAPTAIN WARREDI ENISUOH
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF MOTION
EXPARTE

I, Adah John Adah, Male, Christian, Nigeria
citizen, litigation officer of Festus Keyamo
Chambers, 1, Festus Keyamo Lane, off
Adebayo Mokuolu Street, off Gbagada
Expressway behind Newcastle Hotel
Anthony, Village do hereby make oath and
state as follows:

1. That I am a litigation officer in Festus
Keyamo Chambers, whose principal is
Festus Keyamo, Prosecuting Counsel to
the Complainant/Applicant in this suit, by
virtue of which I am conversant with the
facts of this case.

2. That I have the consent and authority of
the Complainant/Applicant to depose to
this affidavit.

3. That I was informed by Festus
Keyamo, Esq. and Idris Adamu,
Investigating Officer attached to
Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, in our office on 17th of
February 2016 at about 2.00pm and I
verily believe him as follows:

i. That the 1 st Accused person
was invited by the complainant
on several occasions to come
and answer to the allegation of
fraudulent activities leveled
against him which was
uncovered during investigation.

ii. That the 1 st Accused person
was charged before this
Honourable court to answer to
charges leveled against him
when he persistently refused and
failed to honour the several
invitations extended to him.

iii. That this honourable court
also made an order dated the
12th day of January, 2016 for the
service of the said Charge and
Summons to compel the
attendance of the 1 st Accused
person on the 14th day of
January, 2016.

iv. That upon becoming aware of
the pendency of this proceeding,
the 1 st Accused person
instructed the law Firms of
Messrs. Tayo Oyetibo & Co. and
Messrs. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa &
Co. to represent him.

v. That as a result of paragraph
iv above, Messrs. Ebun-Olu
Adegboruwa & Co. applied for
and obtained copies of the
processes filed by the
Complainant/Applicant which led
to the issuance of a Warrant of
Arrest.

vi. That on the 14th day of
January, 2016 this Honourable
Court issued a Warrant of Arrest
for the 1 st Accused person.

vii. That since the issuance of the
warrant of arrest, the 1 st
Accused person has absconded
and concealed himself from all
security forces in the country to
frustrate the execution of the
Warrant of Arrest.

viii. That rather than present himself
to the court, the 1 st Accused
person engaged the services of
Tayo Oyetibo, SAN who filed a
Motion dated 27th day of
January, 2016 to set aside the
Warrant of Arrest. The said
motion was dismissed on the 8 th
day of February, 2016.

ix. That since the Order for the
arrest of the 1 st Accused person,
the combined team of the
Nigerian police and the military
have been combing the creeks
and the entire nation for the
arrest of the 1 st Accused person,
but he continues to abscond and
conceal himself.

x. That operatives of the
Complainant have carried out
investigation and received
intelligence report to the effect
that the following properties
belong to the 1 st Accused
person:

a. Property at No. 1 Chief
Agbamu Close DDPA
Extension Warri (Effurun),
Delta State.

b. All properties of Mieka
Dive Ltd and Mieka Dive
Training Institute Ltd
situated at No. 77, Lioth
Street, ODPA Ugborikoko,
Uvwie Local Government
Area, Delta State.

c. All properties of Global
West Vessel Specialist
Ltd.

d. All properties of
Muhaabix Global Services
Ltd

e. A River Crew Change
Boat named MUHA – 15

f. The property known as
“Tompolo Dockyard”, by
the end of Enerhen Road,
Effurun, Warri.

g. The property known as
“Tompolo Yard”, at the
end of Chevron Clinic
Road, next to Next Oil,
Edjeba, Warri.

h. The Diving School at
Kurutie, at Escravos
River.

i. The property known as
“Tompolo House” at
Oporaza Town opposite
the Palace.

j. Any other property
discovered by the
Economic And Financial
Crime Commission,
moveable and
immoveable, belonging to
the 1 st Accused person.

4. That it is in the interest of justice to
grant this application.

5. That I make this affidavit in good faith
knowing and believing the facts deposed
herein to be true and in accordance with
the oath Act of Nigeria.
………………………………

DEPONENT
Sworn to at the Federal High Court Registry,
Lagos
This 18th day of February, 2016
BEFORE ME
COMMISSIONER FOR OATHS

Anita finalises divorce from Chris Oyakhilome

… Reverts to maiden name
By Chinelo Obogo
Wife of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of
Christ Embassy Church, Anita, has finalised
divorce proceedings in the United Kingdom.

According to a statement released on the
website of her United Kingdom-based
solicitors, Attwaters Jameson Hill solicitors
(www.attwatersjamesonhill.co.uk), the
divorce proceedings were finalised on
February 8, 2016
The statement reads: “We have been
requested by Anita Oyakhilome to confirm
that on February 8, 2016 a decree absolute
was pronounced in the High Court of
Justice Principal Registry of the Family
Division dissolving her marriage to Christian
Onehirokpeana Oyakhilome. Anita
Oyakhilome would like to confirm that she
is no longer involved in or part of Christ
Embassy always known as Believers
Loveworld Inc.”

News broke in 2014 that Anita reportedly
made the first move to severe ties from her
estranged husband by filing for divorce in a
London court citing irreconcilable
differences as reason for her decision.
Following the controversy, the ministry
pulled down her profile from the church’s
website, and her name was conspicuously
missing from ‘Rhapsody of Realities’, a
devotional she co-authored with her
husband for many years.
Anita, who later took to blogging, wrote on
her self-titled blog, www.pastoranita.org,
messages which suggested that her
marriage to the pastor was rocky and
abusive.

One of the messages, posted shortly after
the controversy broke reads in part: “My
story is not one of a bed of roses. Far from
it but, I had a choice to either beat myself
over the regret of tolerating abuse for so
long or put a stop to the abuse and
recreate my life for the best. My journey
was not in vain. I can now help others
realise that their situation does not define
them. In order to move on with life, I have
come to realise that nothing is permanent.

Your problem is not permanent; you can do
something to change it by ensuring you do
not allow the situation or the person make
your life miserable.”

Anita and Chris were married in 1991 and
have two daughters.

She has since reverted to her maiden
name: Anita Ebhodaghe

I will address Biafra agitation if elected as senator – Kalu

– The ex-Abia governor Dr Orji Uzor Kalu said
he will address the Biafra agitation if elected
senator

– Kalu who is standing as for senator
disclosed his manifesto in his hometown of
Igbere

– He believes he can intercede with pro-Biafra
groups like IPOB and MASSOB
Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia
state and the Progressive Peoples Alliance
(PPA) candidate for the March 5 Abia North
Senatorial District rerun has vowed to address
the agitation for a Biafra state if elected to the
Senate.

Kalu made this known while speaking at
Igbere, his home town, during the last lap of
his campaign tour, The Sun reports.
According to Kalu, the issue of the pro-Biafra
groups was sensitive and as such only a
person like him who commands respect can
handle it.

Dr Orji Uzor Kalu to wade into Biafra agitation if
elected

He added that if voted in as a senator, he
would address the sentiments of the various
agitators to the benefit of all.

His words: “Agitators, whether they are in
MASSOB, IPOB or any other group, have their
sentiments and if I get to the Senate, I will
establish a proper dialogue between them and
the Federal Government so that the problem
will be settled amicably.

“With President Muhammadu Buhari, I know, we
are going to find a common ground so that
justice can be done where there is injustice and
the people will be happy.”
Kalu, who said he started championing the Igbo
cause when he was not yet in politics, added
that although he would be going to the Senate
to represent Abia North, he would look beyond
that to continue to forge the cause of Ndigbo.

The ex-governor said he could not thank the
people enough for their love and belief in his
person, stating that he had so many things to
offer to the people of Abia North in particular
and the country in general if he was elected
senator.

Kalu, in reaction to the ongoing Biafra protests
in parts of the country, was quoted to have
said recently that if he was the commander-in-
chief, and one of his soldiers was killed, he
would kill everybody.

Naira depreciates further to N385/$ in parallel market

By Babajide Komolafe

LAGOS — The naira, yesterday, depreciated
further to N385 per dollar in the parallel market
as demand for foreign exchange intensified.
This implies the naira has depreciated by N60
against the dollar this week in the parallel
market, when compared with the closing
exchange rate of N325 per dollar last Friday.
The currency, however, remained stable at the
official interbank foreign exchange market as the
interbank rate closed N199.34, yesterday.
Thus, the gap between the interbank and parallel
market rates widened to N185.66 per dollar from
N127.53 last Friday.
Vanguard investigation also reveals that the naira
depreciated against the British pounds to N505
per pounds in the parallel market, yesterday,
implying N65 depreciation when compared with
the closing rate of N440 last Friday.
Investigations revealed that the sharp
depreciation of the naira in the parallel market
this week is driven by increasing demand by
importers sourcing dollars to pay for imports
from China.
According to a BDC operator, who spoke on
condition of anonymity, “you know China had
been on its one month annual holidays. But they
resumed work on Monday, and people have to
complete payment for goods ordered before the
holidays.
"They had made 30 per cent down payment to
order the goods and they now have to pay the
70 per cent balance otherwise they will lose the
30 per cent. That is why they are desperate and
ready to buy dollars at any rate. Meanwhile,
supply is scarce and those who have dollars are
not willing to sell because they might also need
the currency soon.”
The naira has been on steady decline since
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, when the Central
Bank of Nigeria (CBN) stopped weekly dollar
sale to BDCs. Prior to this action, the naira
traded at N265 per dollar in the parallel market.
Consequently, the naira has depreciated by N80
in the parallel market since the CBN took the
action.
The steady depreciation was also aggravated by
inability of the CBN to meet foreign exchange
demand. Vanguard investigations reveal that the
parallel market is being bedevilled with demand
for foreign exchange from importers of the 41
items excluded from the official market by CBN
last year as well as importers of items not
excluded from the official market.

IGP warns Biafra agitators, IPOB against use of firearms

By Kingsley Omonobi

Abuja - Following media reports credited to
members of the Independent Peoples of Biafra
(IPOB), threatening to carry arms in self defence
against the Nigerian nation, Inspector General of
Police, Solomon Arase has warned pro-Biafra
agitators to reconsider their stand on bearing of
arms or face the wrath of the extant laws
concerning firearms.
Arase also warned that anybody who dares
security agencies in the discharge of their
constitutional responsibilities, and make life
difficult for law abiding citizens, will face dare
consequences of their actions.
In a statement signed by the Force Public
Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, the IGP
further cautioned “the IPOB members to follow
appropriate avenues in ventilating their
grievances as anybody who steps out of bounds
will be decisively dealt with.
Consequently, the IGP has directed all Zonal
AIGs and State Commands CPs to strictly
enforce the laws against the use of illegal
firearms across the length and breadth of the
country.
The statement reads, “The attention of the
Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a
publication credited to the Indigenous People of
Biafra ‘to carry guns in self defence’.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon
E. Arase, has sternly warned members of the
IPOB to reconsider their stand or face the wrath
of the extant laws on bearing of firearms.
“Members of the group should therefore note
that it is an offence punishable under the
criminal Law of the Federation of Nigeria for a
person to have in his possession or under his
control any prohibited firearms without licence or
permit.
“The IPOB are advised to be guided in respect
of the above as the Police Force is poised to
uphold the existing restriction over the use of
firearms.
“Meanwhile, all Zonal AIGs and State Commands
CPs have been directed to strictly enforce the
laws against the use of illegal firearms across
the length and breadth of the country.
“The Inspector-General of Police has assured
that the Nigeria Police Force, complemented by
other security agencies in the country, will
tirelessly and assiduously work towards
eliminating any threat to internal security and
social disorder.
“He has reassured Nigerians of his commitment
to their safety and security.

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*Release him so that we can dialogue with him —Ogurushi Igbo By Nwabueze Okonkwo & Ugochukwu Alaribe

 ABA— Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has urged governors of the South East and South South states to join hands and stop the attack on pro- Biafra protesters by security agents in their states.

Senate to probe Obasanjo, Jonathan, El Rufai over Abuja land grab, threatens to send those found guilty to Kuje prison

The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory has vowed to probe former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan as well as former ministers of the FCT and now governor of Kaduna state, El Rufai, over allegations of Land grabbing during their tenures in office.

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$2.1bn arms fraud: I will testify against Dasuki and others at ICC- Senator Ndume

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The accident happened along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway before Sapaade this morning. A car trying to overtake a trailer lost control and crashed into the container. The man and his wife were in the mangled car for a while before rescue came their way...see more photos after the cut...