2015-01-09 17:29
Lagos - After a blistering show in the 2013/14 Nigeria
Professional Football League (NPFL) season, the countdown for the new
season has started, SuperSport reports.
There
have been a hue and cry about the kick-off date for the new season
being fixed for March 7 as too distant into the New Year since African
champions, the Super Eagles, will not take part in the Africa Cup of
Nations following their failure to qualify for the tournament in
Equatorial Guinea.
But the off-season has been ongoing with a
handful of transfer speculations involving the movement of players and
managers. The big news of the off-season so far has been the governance
structure.
Two
years down the line, and the Nigerian top flight appears to be getting
out of the wood from its previous governance crisis. The club owners,
who had earlier opposed this governance idea, made the announcement of
the board themselves. The club owners also stated that the NFF general
assembly also ratified the LMC governance structure.
“Following
the endorsement and adoption of the new League Governance Structure for
the Premier League in Nigeria by the NFF Executive Committee and its
subsequent ratification by the General Assembly, as well as approval by
the CAC, a new League Board has been okayed by the Club Owners and the
League Management Company.
Read more at SuperSport.
Friday, 9 January 2015
Extraditing Henry Okah in terror bombings as a witness
2015-01-09 17:29
As Nigeria is beleaguered and crumbles under deadly terrorism, there are several issues of grave import in the registered testimony given by leader of MEND [Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta], Henry Okah in Johannesburg, South Africa; CASE NO: A570/10 between Okah, Henry Emomotimi Applicant, And The State, for the indictment dated: 23rd August 2011. This 42-page affidavit was presented by May 2012 for case slated 1st October 2012.
The role of any possibly involved Nigerian government and presidency person or partner must be thoroughly investigated as the need to unravel the evolution of terrorism in Nigeria to its current level as one of the worst cases in the world; with Boko Haram registered as a top terror organization and high sea piracy off Nigeria’s shores climbing to the world #1 position, precipitates.
These matters become most significant at a time when the nation is on the precipice of losing one of its states, Borno to the terrorists and has lost up to or more than 100,000 lives in addition to billions of dollars in livelihood, directly and indirectly due to the terrorism that is now rapidly spreading to Nigeria’s northeastern neighbors.
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan stands accused as contained in evidence presented by incarcerated MEND leader, Henry Okah as having been involved:
a. in directly orchestrating the 14thMarch 2010 bombing–to create an atmosphere of insecurity in Niger Delta where President Goodluck Jonathan at that time, was fighting to oust the governor Mr Emmanuel Uduaghan whom President Goodluck Jonathan intended to replace with his Minister for Niger Delta, Mr Godsday Orubebe.
b.in the 1stOctober 2010 Abuja independence day bombing– for the elimination of political opposition from the North in the form of General Ibrahim Babangida. The bombings of 1 October 2010 was also intended by the President Goodluck Jonathan Government to create anti North sentiments nationwide in order to galvanize support from other sections of Nigeria against other Northern candidates in the Presidential elections. Line 132.
c. obstructing justice and witness tampering bysoliciting the assistance of MEND leader Henry Okah— in getting the central [MEND] group to retract their claim of responsibility. [Okah] was contacted by amongst others, Mr Moses Jituboh, a senior police officer and Head of Personal Security for the Nigerian president and Mr Tony Uranta, a close ally of President Goodluck Jonathan who caters for “dirty tasks”. Line 135.
d. in deliberately creating and promoting deadly ethnic strife and anti-North sentiment in Nigeria as contains— 144. The final SMS sent [by Mr Tony Uranta; cell +2348075407801] at 10h28:32 am states; – “The government will blame on Northern elements.” 145. When confronted by the Nigerian media about these claims, Mr Uranta’s defence was that his phone was stolen on the day in question and the thief must have sent me the SMS’es.
e. in exonerating MEND and Henry Okah for bombings the MEND group claimed responsibility for political gains, as stated—146. President Jonathan’s earlier exoneration of MEND and me in the bombings of 1 October 2010 was done with the belief that MEND would retract its statement paving the way for President Jonathan’s planned persecution of political opposition. I attached hereto marked Annexure “HEO 11″ several press articles published on the internet in this regard.
f. in publicly misleading and defrauding the Nigerian public by seeking election on a premise of only running for a single term to complete 8 years in Aso rock, whereas this was plotted ab initio with tenebrous intent— 95. He [Mr Godsday Orubebe the Minister of Niger Delta ] assured me in this meeting that President Goodluck Jonathan was determined to ensure that political power never returned to the North which Mr Orubebe described as parasites. 96. To achieve this, President Goodluck Jonathan would pretend to do only one term in office and once entrenched, he would insist on a second term.
g. in orchestrating the arrest and sentencing of MEND leader in South Africa on trumped-up charges built with [embarrassing police work; evidence showing no trauma; Pictures taken were deliberately made to be of poor quality; conflicting evidence, conflicting accounts of the evplosizes and detonation method; lack of purchase receipts, etc –SaharaReporters, May 3rd, 2012]—138. My refusal to cooperate in this scheme resulted in President Goodluck Jonathan placing a call to President Jacob Zuma during the evening of 1 October 2010, requesting for President Zuma’s personal assistance in securing my arrest. My noncooperation was interpreted by President Goodluck Jonathan as support for the Northern politicians. The South African Government’s direct interference was responsible for securing search and arrest warrants against me.
Henry Okah suspiciously remains the only terror group leader orr otherwise related highly placed individual to remain under arrest for terror related offences in and out of Nigeria.
In recognition of this oddity, the weight of his accusations against the person of the President of Nigeria and his affiliates and associates as listed in the affidavit are of particular essence in properly investigating the case against the President of Nigeria in review of past and continuous events in the unabating and increasing climate of terror in Nigeria.
President Goodluck Jonathan has been connected to several events of MEND terrorism during his stint in Bayelsa office, according to US documents and is designated a patron of he group according to this linked, Texas STRATFOR Intelligence think-tank publication.
The sudden increase in the level of terror after the October 1st bombing and the acquisition of deadly bombing skills by Boko Haram in the northeast which has limited its attacks to the north of Nigeria and has been used as predicted by Henry Okah in his disposition, almost strictly for the castigation of “northern elements,” and fomentation of religious and ethnic sentiment in Nigeria of unprecedented levels, prompts thorough and careful audit.
The MEND leader may hold the keys to many questions Nigerians need answers to. It must be stated at this point that current acclaimed heads of the struggle of the South have betrayed Henry Okah, the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large, most likely for some financial benefit by not legally demanding the extradition of Henry Okah to Nigeria for a full and proper globally supervised investigation.
A chief witness, former NSA Andrew Owoye Azazi who held the top office with the intelligence to know the roots of the terror was been killed in a helicopter accident in December of 2012 after being fired from office. Henry Okah is the next high level witness.
We hereby call on the Nigerian people and government to urgently press for the extradition of Henry Okah and investigation of charges against him and accusations against the Presidency and associates.
As Nigeria is beleaguered and crumbles under deadly terrorism, there are several issues of grave import in the registered testimony given by leader of MEND [Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta], Henry Okah in Johannesburg, South Africa; CASE NO: A570/10 between Okah, Henry Emomotimi Applicant, And The State, for the indictment dated: 23rd August 2011. This 42-page affidavit was presented by May 2012 for case slated 1st October 2012.
The role of any possibly involved Nigerian government and presidency person or partner must be thoroughly investigated as the need to unravel the evolution of terrorism in Nigeria to its current level as one of the worst cases in the world; with Boko Haram registered as a top terror organization and high sea piracy off Nigeria’s shores climbing to the world #1 position, precipitates.
These matters become most significant at a time when the nation is on the precipice of losing one of its states, Borno to the terrorists and has lost up to or more than 100,000 lives in addition to billions of dollars in livelihood, directly and indirectly due to the terrorism that is now rapidly spreading to Nigeria’s northeastern neighbors.
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan stands accused as contained in evidence presented by incarcerated MEND leader, Henry Okah as having been involved:
a. in directly orchestrating the 14thMarch 2010 bombing–to create an atmosphere of insecurity in Niger Delta where President Goodluck Jonathan at that time, was fighting to oust the governor Mr Emmanuel Uduaghan whom President Goodluck Jonathan intended to replace with his Minister for Niger Delta, Mr Godsday Orubebe.
b.in the 1stOctober 2010 Abuja independence day bombing– for the elimination of political opposition from the North in the form of General Ibrahim Babangida. The bombings of 1 October 2010 was also intended by the President Goodluck Jonathan Government to create anti North sentiments nationwide in order to galvanize support from other sections of Nigeria against other Northern candidates in the Presidential elections. Line 132.
c. obstructing justice and witness tampering bysoliciting the assistance of MEND leader Henry Okah— in getting the central [MEND] group to retract their claim of responsibility. [Okah] was contacted by amongst others, Mr Moses Jituboh, a senior police officer and Head of Personal Security for the Nigerian president and Mr Tony Uranta, a close ally of President Goodluck Jonathan who caters for “dirty tasks”. Line 135.
d. in deliberately creating and promoting deadly ethnic strife and anti-North sentiment in Nigeria as contains— 144. The final SMS sent [by Mr Tony Uranta; cell +2348075407801] at 10h28:32 am states; – “The government will blame on Northern elements.” 145. When confronted by the Nigerian media about these claims, Mr Uranta’s defence was that his phone was stolen on the day in question and the thief must have sent me the SMS’es.
e. in exonerating MEND and Henry Okah for bombings the MEND group claimed responsibility for political gains, as stated—146. President Jonathan’s earlier exoneration of MEND and me in the bombings of 1 October 2010 was done with the belief that MEND would retract its statement paving the way for President Jonathan’s planned persecution of political opposition. I attached hereto marked Annexure “HEO 11″ several press articles published on the internet in this regard.
f. in publicly misleading and defrauding the Nigerian public by seeking election on a premise of only running for a single term to complete 8 years in Aso rock, whereas this was plotted ab initio with tenebrous intent— 95. He [Mr Godsday Orubebe the Minister of Niger Delta ] assured me in this meeting that President Goodluck Jonathan was determined to ensure that political power never returned to the North which Mr Orubebe described as parasites. 96. To achieve this, President Goodluck Jonathan would pretend to do only one term in office and once entrenched, he would insist on a second term.
g. in orchestrating the arrest and sentencing of MEND leader in South Africa on trumped-up charges built with [embarrassing police work; evidence showing no trauma; Pictures taken were deliberately made to be of poor quality; conflicting evidence, conflicting accounts of the evplosizes and detonation method; lack of purchase receipts, etc –SaharaReporters, May 3rd, 2012]—138. My refusal to cooperate in this scheme resulted in President Goodluck Jonathan placing a call to President Jacob Zuma during the evening of 1 October 2010, requesting for President Zuma’s personal assistance in securing my arrest. My noncooperation was interpreted by President Goodluck Jonathan as support for the Northern politicians. The South African Government’s direct interference was responsible for securing search and arrest warrants against me.
Henry Okah suspiciously remains the only terror group leader orr otherwise related highly placed individual to remain under arrest for terror related offences in and out of Nigeria.
In recognition of this oddity, the weight of his accusations against the person of the President of Nigeria and his affiliates and associates as listed in the affidavit are of particular essence in properly investigating the case against the President of Nigeria in review of past and continuous events in the unabating and increasing climate of terror in Nigeria.
President Goodluck Jonathan has been connected to several events of MEND terrorism during his stint in Bayelsa office, according to US documents and is designated a patron of he group according to this linked, Texas STRATFOR Intelligence think-tank publication.
The sudden increase in the level of terror after the October 1st bombing and the acquisition of deadly bombing skills by Boko Haram in the northeast which has limited its attacks to the north of Nigeria and has been used as predicted by Henry Okah in his disposition, almost strictly for the castigation of “northern elements,” and fomentation of religious and ethnic sentiment in Nigeria of unprecedented levels, prompts thorough and careful audit.
The MEND leader may hold the keys to many questions Nigerians need answers to. It must be stated at this point that current acclaimed heads of the struggle of the South have betrayed Henry Okah, the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large, most likely for some financial benefit by not legally demanding the extradition of Henry Okah to Nigeria for a full and proper globally supervised investigation.
A chief witness, former NSA Andrew Owoye Azazi who held the top office with the intelligence to know the roots of the terror was been killed in a helicopter accident in December of 2012 after being fired from office. Henry Okah is the next high level witness.
We hereby call on the Nigerian people and government to urgently press for the extradition of Henry Okah and investigation of charges against him and accusations against the Presidency and associates.
I'm still a PDP member- Obasanjo
2015-01-09 17:29
Abeokuta - Contrary to insinuations that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former President says he is still a member of the party, reports The Nation.
Obasanjo, who spoke in Abeokuta on Thursday when the presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Martins Onovo, visited his Hilltop home, said he is still a card carrying member of PDP because that is the party on which platform he became the president of this country.
He, however, said he can't sacrifice his life for the interest of the party.
He noted that he can only sacrifice his life for the interest of Nigeria.
He said he would not keep quiet about issues concerning the country, saying every Nigerian is a stakeholder and must speak up when things are getting out of hand.
Read more at The Nation.
Abeokuta - Contrary to insinuations that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the former President says he is still a member of the party, reports The Nation.
Obasanjo, who spoke in Abeokuta on Thursday when the presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Martins Onovo, visited his Hilltop home, said he is still a card carrying member of PDP because that is the party on which platform he became the president of this country.
He, however, said he can't sacrifice his life for the interest of the party.
He noted that he can only sacrifice his life for the interest of Nigeria.
He said he would not keep quiet about issues concerning the country, saying every Nigerian is a stakeholder and must speak up when things are getting out of hand.
Read more at The Nation.
Military assures Nigerians safety
2015-01-09 17:29
Abuja - Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said in Abuja that the military was putting everything in place to ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizens of the country.
Olukolade said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
"All considerations are on to put in whatever is required to comply with the security requirements of the nation in relations to elections or all other socio-economic activities,” he said.
On the operation in the North-East, the Defence spokesperson said that the military was doing its best.
"Everybody is doing his best and trying to improve and reverse any noted setback,” the Defence spokesman said.
Abuja - Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, said in Abuja that the military was putting everything in place to ensure the safety of lives and property of the citizens of the country.
Olukolade said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
"All considerations are on to put in whatever is required to comply with the security requirements of the nation in relations to elections or all other socio-economic activities,” he said.
On the operation in the North-East, the Defence spokesperson said that the military was doing its best.
"Everybody is doing his best and trying to improve and reverse any noted setback,” the Defence spokesman said.
Messi, Ronaldo, Neuer in team of the year
2015-01-09 18:34
BERLIN - Cristiano Ronaldo got the most votes overall as Europe's ruling body UEFA on Friday unveiled its 2014 Team of the Year selected by users of their website.
The Real Madrid and Portugal star Ronaldo garnered 598,287 votes, with Madrid team-mate and Spain defender Sergio Ramos a close second with 574,889.
German world champion midfielder Toni Kroos is another Madrid player among the 11 but played the first half of the year at Bayern Munich who also have four current players in the team, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, captain Philipp Lahm, left back David Alaba and winger Arjen Robben.
Diego Godin from Spanish champions, Manchester United's (formerly Real) Angel di Maria, Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic complete the team. The Sweden and Paris St German forward Ibrahimovic got the least number of votes with 214,674.
Ronaldo,
Messi and Neuer are the three men on the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or
award conducted by the world governing body FIFA. The winner is
announced on Monday.
BERLIN - Cristiano Ronaldo got the most votes overall as Europe's ruling body UEFA on Friday unveiled its 2014 Team of the Year selected by users of their website.
The Real Madrid and Portugal star Ronaldo garnered 598,287 votes, with Madrid team-mate and Spain defender Sergio Ramos a close second with 574,889.
German world champion midfielder Toni Kroos is another Madrid player among the 11 but played the first half of the year at Bayern Munich who also have four current players in the team, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, captain Philipp Lahm, left back David Alaba and winger Arjen Robben.
Diego Godin from Spanish champions, Manchester United's (formerly Real) Angel di Maria, Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi and striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic complete the team. The Sweden and Paris St German forward Ibrahimovic got the least number of votes with 214,674.
Is Obasanjo’s sacrifice necessary?
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he can sacrifice his
life in the interest of Nigeria as against any political party.
Do you think Obasanjo’s sacrifice is necessary? Let’s Talk!
Do you think Obasanjo’s sacrifice is necessary? Let’s Talk!
Commercial sex workers promise free sex if Buhari wins
2015-01-09 16:09
Lagos - The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari got an usual support in his quest to win the February 14 presidential election, reports Daily Post.
Commercial sex workers in the country on Thursday threw their weight behind him against President Goodluck Jonathan.
The sex workers under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (NANP) said they are supporting Buhari because they are not happy with Jonathan’s government over the way commercial sex workers were being treated in the country since he assumed office as the first citizen.
Jessica Elvis, the group’s General Secretary, said members of the group recorded the lowest income during Jonathan’s tenure.
To show their support for Buhari, she said members of the group have agreed to declare a-three day free sex across the country if Buhari eventually wins the elections.
Read more at Daily Post.
Lagos - The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari got an usual support in his quest to win the February 14 presidential election, reports Daily Post.
Commercial sex workers in the country on Thursday threw their weight behind him against President Goodluck Jonathan.
The sex workers under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (NANP) said they are supporting Buhari because they are not happy with Jonathan’s government over the way commercial sex workers were being treated in the country since he assumed office as the first citizen.
Jessica Elvis, the group’s General Secretary, said members of the group recorded the lowest income during Jonathan’s tenure.
To show their support for Buhari, she said members of the group have agreed to declare a-three day free sex across the country if Buhari eventually wins the elections.
Read more at Daily Post.
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