15:17 05/06/2015
Owerri - The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria in Imo State, Chidi Opara, has been kidnapped.
Opara was kidnapped on Wednesday at her MCC Road residence, Urata in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.
She was said to have been abducted at about 8pm as she was about entering the gate to her residence by two armed men.
Meanwhile, her abductors according to her family members, have demanded a N5m to free the journalist.
So far, the police in the state said they have yet to establish her whereabouts.
Friday, 5 June 2015
Yola blast: Hospital urges public to donate blood
15:17 05/06/2015
Yola - The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola, has called on members of the Public to donate blood to victims of Thursday’s bomb blast that occurred at Yola Market.
The Public Relations Officer of the centre, Mohammed Dodo, made the call Friday in Yola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Dodo said the hospital blood bank and other facilities such as drugs had been overstretched as a result of the incident.
" As I am speaking to you, we have 31 dead and 22 people seriously injured, " Dodo said.
Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director of Yola Specialist Hospital, Dr Bala Saidu, said 44 people were admitted to the hospital with various degrees of injury, out of which 25 had been treated and discharged.
" We only have 19 people now on admission," Saidu said.
He said all the dead bodies from the incident had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre.
Meanwhile, the Lamido of Adamawa, Barkindo Mustapha and Adamawa Deputy Governor, Martins Babale, have visited the scene and victims of the incident.
They condemned the blast and urged the public to be more vigilant.
The Thursday night blast which is the first in Yola town according to the Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa Police Command, DSP Othman Abubakar, was carried out by two suicide bombers who are among the dead.
Yola - The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola, has called on members of the Public to donate blood to victims of Thursday’s bomb blast that occurred at Yola Market.
The Public Relations Officer of the centre, Mohammed Dodo, made the call Friday in Yola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Dodo said the hospital blood bank and other facilities such as drugs had been overstretched as a result of the incident.
" As I am speaking to you, we have 31 dead and 22 people seriously injured, " Dodo said.
Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director of Yola Specialist Hospital, Dr Bala Saidu, said 44 people were admitted to the hospital with various degrees of injury, out of which 25 had been treated and discharged.
" We only have 19 people now on admission," Saidu said.
He said all the dead bodies from the incident had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre.
Meanwhile, the Lamido of Adamawa, Barkindo Mustapha and Adamawa Deputy Governor, Martins Babale, have visited the scene and victims of the incident.
They condemned the blast and urged the public to be more vigilant.
The Thursday night blast which is the first in Yola town according to the Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa Police Command, DSP Othman Abubakar, was carried out by two suicide bombers who are among the dead.
PPA fires four state excos over election loss
The states are Niger, Ekiti, Sokoto and Plateau states.
The excos were dissolved following their failure to present candidates, promote and sell the party's manifesto in the recently-concluded general elections.
They were also accused of incompetence and misconduct.
PPA National Chairman, Peter Ameh, who announced the dissolution, said a 12-man caretaker committee has been appointed to take charge of the affected chapters pending the conduct of fresh congresses.
Sarz launches music academy
17:15 05/06/2015
Lagos - Popular music producer, Sarz has launched ‘The Sarz Academy’ (TSA) a music academy to cater for young people.The organization is aimed at using Art to foster Creativity, innovation, advocacy, legacy and leadership among Nigerian Youths.
According to a release on the website the academy shall focus on production, music business, humanitarian service, advocacy, leadership and Legal class.
Applicants after the session shall be involved in a world class music project where all skills acquired shall be put to use.
APC demands answers from Wike over missing millions
17:15 05/06/2015
Rivers - The differences between the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a new twist after the party demanded a probe into his tenure as Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Education.
APC asserted that such an exercise would strengthen the anti-corruption fight in the country much as it will expose the alleged rot perpetuated under the guise of the Almajiri school scheme and the Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“That Wike has left office as Minister of State (Education), does not cancel the fact and effect of the alleged fraud,” said Chris Finebone, APC Rivers spokesperson.
He cited the case of Kashim Buruji as a reference of an accused facing justice years after.
Also read: APC accuses Wike of planning to dump PDP
“If Mr. Kashim Buruji today faces extradition to the United States to face drug-related charges years after the alleged crime was committed, Nigeria’s Federal Government can as well call Wike to account for his actions or inactions when he served as Minister for State(Education)|.”
Finebone claimed under Wike, as a junior minister in the Ministry of Education, “corruption was elevated to a culture.” It is alleged about N87billion was yet to be accounted for under Wike.
“It took Ibrahim Shekarau as Minister of Education to unearth the shady deals Wike knew but invariably participated in, to be exposed. But since Wike was then under the cover of a President who condoned corruption, the deals never received serious attention. Wike needs to be called to account for the N87billion and where necessary face justice,”
Finebone stated.
APC has also accused Wike of further heating the fragile political atmosphere in Rivers State through alleged utterances and actions since last Friday when he was inaugurated.
APC is challenging Wike’s victory over its candidate, Dakuku Peterside, in the governorship poll.
The party thus does not recognize him as a duly-elected governor.
“Wike is indebted to Nigeria’s government, having dipped his hands into its treasury questionably, corruptly enriching himself. His actions have further impoverished Nigerians and his questionable lifestyle and source of income should be investigated. The best time to do so is now,” Finebone said.
Rivers - The differences between the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and Governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a new twist after the party demanded a probe into his tenure as Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Education.
APC asserted that such an exercise would strengthen the anti-corruption fight in the country much as it will expose the alleged rot perpetuated under the guise of the Almajiri school scheme and the Universal Basic Education (UBEC).
“That Wike has left office as Minister of State (Education), does not cancel the fact and effect of the alleged fraud,” said Chris Finebone, APC Rivers spokesperson.
He cited the case of Kashim Buruji as a reference of an accused facing justice years after.
Also read: APC accuses Wike of planning to dump PDP
“If Mr. Kashim Buruji today faces extradition to the United States to face drug-related charges years after the alleged crime was committed, Nigeria’s Federal Government can as well call Wike to account for his actions or inactions when he served as Minister for State(Education)|.”
Finebone claimed under Wike, as a junior minister in the Ministry of Education, “corruption was elevated to a culture.” It is alleged about N87billion was yet to be accounted for under Wike.
“It took Ibrahim Shekarau as Minister of Education to unearth the shady deals Wike knew but invariably participated in, to be exposed. But since Wike was then under the cover of a President who condoned corruption, the deals never received serious attention. Wike needs to be called to account for the N87billion and where necessary face justice,”
Finebone stated.
APC has also accused Wike of further heating the fragile political atmosphere in Rivers State through alleged utterances and actions since last Friday when he was inaugurated.
APC is challenging Wike’s victory over its candidate, Dakuku Peterside, in the governorship poll.
The party thus does not recognize him as a duly-elected governor.
“Wike is indebted to Nigeria’s government, having dipped his hands into its treasury questionably, corruptly enriching himself. His actions have further impoverished Nigerians and his questionable lifestyle and source of income should be investigated. The best time to do so is now,” Finebone said.
Tonto Dikeh offers $1000 cash prize for Sugar Rush contest
16:13 05/06/2015
Lagos - Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is offering $1000 cash prize to the winner of the Sugar rush Contest.
The contest is to help create the buzz and attention for her new music video, ‘Sugar Rush’.
The contestants are expected to post a creative Video of themselves dancing to the Sugar rush song on Instagram, and it runs from June 5 to July 9.
The winner will be the person with the most liked and reposted Post on @TONTOLET ‘s Page.
Lagos - Nollywood actress and singer, Tonto Dikeh is offering $1000 cash prize to the winner of the Sugar rush Contest.
The contest is to help create the buzz and attention for her new music video, ‘Sugar Rush’.
The contestants are expected to post a creative Video of themselves dancing to the Sugar rush song on Instagram, and it runs from June 5 to July 9.
The winner will be the person with the most liked and reposted Post on @TONTOLET ‘s Page.
100-year-old woman rescued from kidnappers
16:14 05/06/2015
Kebbi - A 100-year-old woman, Hawwau Amarea, who was kidnapped by gunmen at Kudin village of Mahuta Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has regained her freedom.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 10, Sokoto , Bala Hassan, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto on Thursday.
He said Amarea was freed by the operatives attached to the new anti-kidnap squad set up to apprehend those involved in the nefarious act.
Hassan stated that the kidnappers demanded N10m ransom.
“Part of the money was made available and was taken to a point where they were supposed to collect it.
“The police then swung into action and rescued the old woman after a gun battle with the kidnappers,” he said.
The AIG added that the kidnappers abandoned the money and fled, saying none of them had been arrested.
Kebbi - A 100-year-old woman, Hawwau Amarea, who was kidnapped by gunmen at Kudin village of Mahuta Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has regained her freedom.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 10, Sokoto , Bala Hassan, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto on Thursday.
He said Amarea was freed by the operatives attached to the new anti-kidnap squad set up to apprehend those involved in the nefarious act.
Hassan stated that the kidnappers demanded N10m ransom.
“Part of the money was made available and was taken to a point where they were supposed to collect it.
“The police then swung into action and rescued the old woman after a gun battle with the kidnappers,” he said.
The AIG added that the kidnappers abandoned the money and fled, saying none of them had been arrested.
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