Pressure Group to Buhari: Remove Oil Subsidy and Recover Our Stolen Funds

Pressure group, Campaign for Democracy, CD, has urged the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to put in place a high-powered government machinery to recover stolen public funds and consider total removal of fuel subsidy.

Chairman of CD in Anambra State, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme, stated in Onitsha yesterday that Buhari should do away with fuel subsidy since the common man was not feeling the impact.

According to him, “As an anti-corruption crusader, all corrupt politicians that may derail your good intention of righting the wrongs of the society must be kept at arm’s length.

“Complete removal of fuel subsidy and ensuring that all those that embezzled public funds are brought to book, their ill-gotten money confiscated. Such money will be used to build refineries in the country” he said.

Ezekwueme, who further urged the incoming President to run an all inclusive government and be magnanimous in victory, said, “CD hails the President-elect for his courage; consistence in standing for the election, despite that he had earlier contested the post for three consecutive times.

“We thank Nigerians for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the elections,” he added.
The CD state chairman appealed to Buhari to appoint men and women of impeccable integrity into his cabinet, if he really want to effect a change in the society.

He, however, commended President Goodluck Jonathan for earning international respect and recognition by willingly accepting the people’s wishes and aspirations of majority of Nigerians in the March 28 election.

Secondary School Girl Kills Boyfriend: Read Why

A 20-year-old secondary school girl, Chisom Anyanwu, recently stabbed her 28 year old and undergraduate boyfriend, Adio to death with a kitchen knife in Ubomiri community of Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State.

Adio was said to have visited Chisom’s house late on Tuesday, and she became very angry as she had earlier cautioned the boy not to visit her at home.

 

An argument ensued which resulted in Chisom stabbing the boy in the chest. 

An eyewitness who spoke to the Nation Newspaper said too much blood gushed out of Abio’s body and he gave up the ghost on his way to the Christian Medical Centre, Nwosrieubi, in the council area.

The  news of Abio’s death which filtered into the neighbourhood caused revolt among some angry youths, friends and relations which resulted in the burning down the house of the parents of the accused. 

 

But the police intervened to stop them from further destruction. Imo state Police Command Public Relation Officer, PPRO, Andrew Enwerem (DSP), confirmed the incident, saying the suspect has already been arrested. 

“She is in police custody, while investigation is on,” he said.

OMG!!! Female Boss Kidnapped By Her Driver In Lagos

A suspected member of a kidnap syndicate arrested in the Ajah area of Lagos State has confessed that his gang was hired by the driver of their victim, one Obinna Akammadu.

He disclosed that Akammadu, the driver, informed him and his colleagues, now at large, that he was going to pick his boss, owner of Victoria Water Service, from the airport last Saturday.

According to him: “The plan was that we would kidnap the woman on reaching Lekki, take her to a hide out around Ajah/Epe, from where we would call her relatives and demand for ransom.”

He said they had succeeded in kidnapping the woman, but ran into traffic at Ajah. The woman jumped out of the car and raised alarm.

The suspect, identified as Solomon Ugoji, was reportedly rescued from a mob that was about to lynch him, by policemen attached to Area ‘M’ Command, Ajah.

Narrating her ordeal to police, the woman that was almost kidnapped, expressed surprise over what she said appeared like a movie scene to her.

She said: “I was shocked when the men opened the door that was supposed to be locked. But for God’s intervention, I do not know what would have happened to me.”

Lagos State Police PRO, Kenneth Nwosu, confirmed the incident. He said policemen on patrol noticed the struggle in the vehicle and intervened.

Policemen are on the trail of the driver and others involved in the crime.

Inspector General of Police Orders Security Beef Up Ahead of May 29

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has ordered the beefing up of security nationwide around critical and vulnerable installations ahead of the May 29 inauguration date.

 

The IGP’s directives to commanding officers, was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu.

According to the statement, the IGP ordered Zonal AIGs and Commissioners of Police in states, to immediately take steps to protect critical infrastructure like mega filling stations, major hotels, National/State Houses of Assembly, and the Eagle Square.

The statement said that it was imperative to ward off possible plans by insurgents to carry out widespread violence and coordinated attacks on those installations and public places ahead of the May 29, adding that the insurgents plan to undermine the Presidential/Governorship inauguration/ swearing-in ceremonies nationwide.

The statement however disclosed that the police had perfected strategies to provide security to ensure that the ceremonies are hitch-free, advising the public to continue to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to stamp out crimes and terror.

Senate Directs Its Committee on Petroleum to Investigate Fuel Scarcity

The Nigerian Senate today directed its committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) to commence an investigation into the causes of the persistent fuel crisis currently ravaging the country.

The directive was handed down after a motion moved by the Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Senator Abdul Ningi, who prayed the senate to pay attention to the fuel crisis that has created hardship for Nigerians.
Responding, the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over plenary, said since Ningi raised the motion under personal explanation, the senate would not debate it but rather approve his prayers.

Ekweremadu said: “Ningi’s prayers are simple and straightforward. He is asking us, as representatives of the people, to direct our committees on upstream and downstream to find out what is currently going on in the oil sector and possibly find a way of addressing it.

“In that regard, we now ask our committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream), to find out what is going on and what the government is doing about it and report back on Tuesday next week. That is our wish.”

In moving the motion, Ningi said since the Senate still have the mandate of the people until June 1, its responsibility to intervene in the unfortunate development remains.

He said: “We need to know whether fuel scarcity has come to stay. We need to know whether it has become part of our lives. We need to plan.

“By planning and talking about it, we are now sensitizing Nigerians to brace up for the impending issue of fuel scarcity whether it is going to be here permanently or temporary.

“But we can’t know all these things until we hear from the experts. Therefore my prayer is to ask the committee on downstream and upstream to come up with explanations next Tuesday through which Nigerians will know and plan their future.

“Otherwise, I think it’s legally and morally wrong to keep silent about it, sweep it under the carpet and to continue to believe these things are usual.”

Tragedy: A Wicked Father Strangles Day-Old Baby to Death for Geing a Girl

A certain Bello Rabiu has been dragged before a Senior Magistrate’s Court in Katsina for allegedly killing his new-born baby girl.

Bello, 35, was said to have strangled the new baby to death and buried her in his compound after she was given birth to by his wife, Fatima Bello.

According to report, the accused had eagerly waited for a male child but his expectation was dashed when after delivery, the baby turned out to be a female.

Police prosecuting officer, Hashimu Musa, told the court that Rabiu who resides in Dankwaro village of Charanchi LGA of Katsina State, committed the offence at midnight on May 4, 2015.

He said the village head of Doka, Alhaji Muhammad Shehu, reported the case at the Charanchi police station after his attention was drawn to it.

“After police investigation, he was arrested and interrogated, and later confessed committing the offence’’, he said.

The judge, Nafisa Bagiwa, ordered him to be remanded in prison and adjourned the case to June 22 for further hearing.

Security Guard Dies During Drinking and Smoking Bet

A security man, Thompson, has died after drinking a bottle of a popular alcoholic drink, Ogogoro and smoking five sticks of cigarette in two minute.

 

The deceased had entered a bet with his friend at a popular beer palour in Agege area of Lagos.

Vanguard newspaper reports that the incident happened at Agege area of Lagos on May 7, after the deceased bought bottles of Ogogoro (local gin) for his drinking companions, his then challenged him to finish a bottle of bitters and smoke five sticks of cigarette within the stipulated time.

If he had won, the friends would have paid for everything he consumed.

Narrating how the incident occured, a friend of the deceased, 28-year-old Earnest Joseph said;
“At about 8am, Thompson returned from his security guard job, went inside his room and slept.“Later in the afternoon, two of his friends came. So I prepared Eba because he had soup and we all ate. We went out to a nearby local hot drink vendor, popularly called Tee Sugar. Thompson bought N50 quantity of Dongoyaro and N30 sachet of Chelsea for each of us.From there we went to another vendor in the neighborhood and met some of Thompson’s friends from his home town.
He ordered for two full bottles of local gin, Ogogoro, which we drank together. As soon as we finished consuming the first bottle, Thompson and his relatives began to speak their local dialect, which I do not understand. All of a sudden, the vendor brought a big bottle of bitters. I asked Thompson if he was the one that ordered for the bottle. He said his friends ordered it and that he wants to prove to them that he can drink a bottle of Alomo Bitters and five sticks of cigarettes. I tried to stop him but he drank it in less than two minutes, smoked two sticks of cigarette and decided to leave. His relatives called him back to smoke the remaining three.”

Trouble however started as soon as he finished the fifth stick.  He became uncomfortable, staggering, sweating profusely and breathing heavily as he walked away. He vomited several times and then died at about 8p.m. in his room.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kenneth Nwosu confirmed the incident.

Cuties: Nollywood Actor, Nkem Owoh Shows Off His Daughters

Popular Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh AKA Osuofia went with his two daughters to renew his contract with MTN.

This is the first time the actor will be showing off members of his family.

You like 'em?

Photos below:
 

Kylie Jenner: Pregnant With Tyga’s Baby?

Is Kylie Jenner pregnant with Tyga’s baby? That's the latest rumor going around, and if it were somehow true, can you even imagine the epic fallout?
 
Ok, ok ... we know you absolutely can't take anything at face value if it was first reported by OK! Which the Kylie-Tyga baby rumor recently was.

These are the same magazines that come up with classic Kardashian fan-fic like Scott Disick cheating on Kourtney with her sisters, plural.

Still, this one is a little less far-fetched at least.

The 17-year-old reality star has been controversially dating the 25-year-old rapper for months, and she certainly has a major rebellious streak.

With daily reports making Kylie and Tyga engaged, or hilariously claiming they're not engaged because he is broke, the rumor mill is on fire.
Three things we do know for near-certain here:

1. Kylie and Tyga are more than friends;
2. Kris Jenner will do anything for cash.
3. Like, anything.

Our point? We don't think Kylie is with child, yet can totally see Kris plotting a spinoff for Kylie, Tyga, and baby Kyga ... as soon as she's 18 of course.

“Kris is already seeing dollar signs" says a source in OK! "She is positive that tons of people would tune in to watch Kylie’s travails as a young mother."

"She knows how much attention a baby brings."
Hey, that's what life is all about, right?
What do you think? Is there any chance Tyga really got Kylie Jenner pregnant, or that the two are secretly engaged and going to marry August 10?

(Her 18th birthday, obviously?)

Discuss your take on the rumors with us in the comments and in any event, pray for Kylie's soul as she continues down this dangerous road.

Ladies Corner: Omotola Reveals Reasons Behind Her Ever Glowing Skin

Omotola Jalade decided to share the secret behind her glowing skin on Instagram with her fans.
 
Omotola wrote:

“Many asking how I keep my skin glow. 1. I drink a lot of water 2. When I fall asleep , I really sleep 3. I drink a lot of fresh fruit juice 4. I only use baby lotions and moisturizers ( my mum’s secret) 5. Peace of mind … hope at least one tip helps.”