Some Niger-Delta militants have threatened to take actions against Senators from the region for irresponsible consenting to the cutback of funds allocated to key infrastructural projects for the region in the 2018 National Budget.
Below is a statement issued by the group after a meeting in Egbema, Delta state:
“The RNDA has declared all National Assembly members from the Niger Delta region as the true enemies of the development of the region and would deal decisively with them while their properties scattered across the Niger Delta region will receive a dose of our ravaging dynamites.
We note that the National Assembly members have not been able to attract projects but would sit down and fold their hands in the Green and Red chambers and superintend over reduction of funding for key projects attracted to the development of the long-neglected region by others.
It is shameful and abysmal failure on the part of our legislators in the National Assembly to sit down and endorse this injustice done to the people of the region when the President had already allocated funds for such projects with direct positive impact on the people.
It is totally unacceptable in this era as it will no longer be condoned for our elected representatives to pursue their personal interest to the detriment of the region’s development as was clearly displayed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in his epileptic six years reign while under his blind watch, allowed some of his ministers and cohorts to milk the wealth of the region dry without contributing any single project to the region.
We were totally taken aback over the reduction of funds allocated to the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenko. This was one project that we sacrificed our lives in the creek to fight for, the second Niger bridge, the East- West road that cuts across all the Niger Delta states, which former President Jonathan and his PDP government could not complete among other critical projects by the National Assembly.”
An Igbo man has shared photos of his birthday celebration which held yesterday.
The celebrant, instead of using a regular cake, used Fufu to mark his special day.
The shared photos captured the native meal being used, as a knife was dug in it and cut just like it would have been done to a cake.
The celebrant who represented his home town well by being gorgeously dressed in his traditional Igbo attire, was in company of his friends as they dug into the beautiful meal garnished with assorted meat.
A kind man who couldn’t swim has died after sacrificing his life to save a young boy from drowning.
Even though he couldn’t swim, Victor Mozqueda jumped into a raging river to save a 5-year-old boy from drowning. He rescued the boy, but died in the process.
His family says the selfless act was no surprise.
“He would always do things for others. That’s just the way he was raised,” Ivan Gonzalez, Victor’s brother-in-law and also the boy’s uncle told CNN.
Mozqueda, 22, left his Santa Clarita, California, home Saturday morning for a family trip to Sequoia National Park. When the family arrived around 7 a.m, they were eager to walk alongside the river.
It was slippery. That’s when the boy, Vincent Gonzalez, fell in, the boy’s uncle said. And even though Mozqueda couldn’t swim, “he was the first one to jump in” to save the little boy, Vincent’s mom and dad jumped in right after.
Actress Moesha Buodong has been the target of some people because of what they term as her extravagant way of life and depending on men for survival.
The Beautiful screen-diva may have shut critics who are with the mentality that she does not befriend “broke” men.
According to the Instagram goddess, her first boyfriend was a broke man who cheated on her even though she was mad over heels for him.
“My first boyfriend was a man without cash and we were struggling together but he cheated on me severally and got my heart broken. After such experience, I vowed never to date a broke guy.” she told SVTV AFRICA
The curvy actress says she is not a gold digger however she need a guy who’s rich and comfortable to come her way.
“I can’t date a man without a car, a man with at least a Corolla or a Hyundai isn’t bad for a guy who wants to date me,” she added
A Nigerian man identified as OtunbaKush who says he was at the scene of Yesterday’s Tanker incident has taken to twitter to share his story of what really caused the tragedy.
He tweeted;
First it wasn’t that tanker drivers fault, a commercial bus dropped off passenger where there was no bustop and entered d fast land back without looking at his side mirror
The tanker guy tried avoiding an accident but look at what happened at the end, he stepped on his brakes, hit the partition and tripped over, now here is d part that got me like we are really mad in d country, ignorance kill all the people that died
that tanker didn’t explode immediately, people had 1min to save themselves, every minute counts in a n accident, people were trying to save their cars instead of their lives, there was a camry infront of the tanker, man was actually trying to reverse his car, he was so foolish
Save yourself and savage the car later, fire and electricity are like the same, from one path to the other, now assumption kill us for this country, people were in their car making videos instead of running away, fire started, panic sets in, I watched as people got burnt
It became a struggle contest, who’s gonna come out first, fire rounded them up, what they should have done first, dey did it last and paused with their lives, may their soul rest in peace.. But foolishness killed those that died on that bridge… God forgive all their sins.
Watch video of someone who was lucky to escape on time:
The Son-in-Law of President Buhari, Ahmed Indimi was called out by a lady for not using his platform to speak out against the wickedness and injustice going on in Nigeria.
@toniaero took to his comment section and wrote:
You are busy comparing heaven and earth Mr Ndimi! Are you aware of the fire incident that happened in Lagos that has miserably taken the lives of people ??
Are you not aware of the killing of innocent citizens of Plateau state and many others ? ?.
Have you seen your father in-law in nothing but a darkness to this nation??
People are dying on daily basis, yet nothing is being done about it. Can’t you use your platform to speak out against wickedness and injustice going on in Nigeria?! There’s God!
Buhari’s son in-law reacting to the comment wrote:
“What happened in Plateau is quiet unfortunate, I agree with you. May the soul of the departed rest in perfect peace.
“I believe the Government is doing what they are doing to stop this from happening again and I am sure you will say it should have never happened in the first place.
“It happens everywhere, there was a shooting in Maryland today and there other bad things happening around the world that are not preventable.
“I did not know about the fire in Lagos by the time I posted my picture, that’s why I was busy comparing earth and heaven.
“No my father in law did not cause it and he had nothing to do with it.
“Now that I am aware of the incident in Lagos, what could I have done to prevent it?
“I am not part of this Government and I have never been and will never be.
“Take your problems elsewhere, I am a private citizen just like you.
“I have never responded to anyone’s tweet, be rest assured this is the first and last time I will. I am quick to delete and block. Have a good day @toniaero”
In recent times, Rich Nigerian youths with unknown source of income have become prominent in various communities around Nigeria.
These set of youths live lavishly, wear the latest designers, drive exotic cars and are celebrated often, but they mostly don’t have a legitimate source of income.
Most of these guys started with the usual ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ (Scamming white people), but it seems that isn’t just enough and they want it all, so they go through the dark route.
Some call it ‘Yahoo Plus’ Just recently, 14 Yahoo Boys were caught in the Ajah and Lekki Areas of Lagos by the EFCC, they were arrested and paraded after a tip off about their lavish lifestyle, but no legitimate source of income to back it up.
The were arrested with Luxury cars, Exotic laptops and Charms. The increase in devilish rituals explored by Yahoo boys in their chase for money is becoming rampant
Tough challenges in getting a regular ‘Maga’ to fund their lust for luxury and an extra comfortable life has encouraged them to give the fear-inspiring medium called Yahoo Plusa try.
Unfortunately, the occultic saviour offering financial upliftment has required ‘internet fraudsters’ to submit to jaw-dropping evil actions in their paper chase.
We have compiled a list of things fetish wealth seekers have done to get money.
See what Yahoo boys now do in order to keep making money since Yahoo no longer pays without going extra miles.
1. Eating Human Faeces
They eat it with bread in form of a sandwich Eeeew!!! That is a likely response when the idea of eating bread sandwiched with human faeces is considered but not to some Yahoo Boys.
A lady once overheard her ex-boyfriend in a conversation with pal who listened to him narrate his experience while eating the mixture which is believed to be one of the rights he needed to fulfill in a quest for money.
This is however minor compared to the next example.
2. Barking Once A Month As Part Of Money Ritual
A viral video of a Yahoo Boy captured as he barked like a dog for the purpose of money ritual is another cause for concern.
While his friends laughed at him in a living room, he continuously made sounds that resembled the animal. A feature that may make one wonder if he indeed is a dog.
The friends seemed unbothered as they laughed and cheered in the background. “Owo De” which means “Money has come”, can be heard in the background while the young man barked.
3. Black Magic ‘Oshole’, The Power Of Compulsion
The craft of a ‘Babalawo’, a pastor or a cleric, has helped some internet fraudster who patronise Yahoo Plus can help deliver to the money lovers the power to command a ‘client’ (person scammed) to their bidding.
This is an opportunity to cop some huge stash of American Dollars.
4. Wiping A Lady’s V*gina With Towel After Sex
It has been rumoured that some ladies in Nigeria are walking dead following encounters with youths who have looked to Yahoo Plus for money.
By wiping moisture from a woman’s v$gina after sex, it is believed that a wealth seeker is able to get what is desired after using the material in a ritual performed by a ‘Babalawo’ or any fetish lord.
5. Killing own Relatives For Money Rituals
Tunde Owolabi, also known as ‘Money Talks’, was captured in handcuffs as he crouched beside the corpse of a little boy reportedly 7 years old.
The image was provided in a post shared by Odueko Olumide John who expressed shock concerning the incident.
A grave-looking Owolabi had a look of intent as he tilted his neck sideways as if paying attention to a more serious reality.
There has been recent talk about Yahoo Boys on Social with many dismissing as robbers and others defending them.
A 3-year-old boy has been reported missing in the midst of the unfortunate tanker accident that happened at Otedola bridge, Berger on Lagos Ibadan Expressway, yesterday evening.
The boy in this picture is a three year old named Eyitayo. He was involved in the unfortunate tanker accident with his Mother, twin sister and the Driver at Otedola bridge yesterday evening.
They were a few cars away from the tanker when the explosion occurred. The Driver (Mr. Joseph) carried Eyitayo while the mother escaped with Eyitoke(Eyitayos Twin).
The where about of Eyitayo and Mr. Joseph is still unknown as all attempts to trace them at the scene of the accident proved abortive. Anyone with information should pls call 08033148161 or approach nearest police station.
“Trends in global security denote that cyber crimes is the latest form of terrorism and corruption and this is a growing concern affecting all nations in the 21st century,” Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said on Monday at the Commission’s Head Office, Wuse II, Abuja, while playing host to a delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI led by George Piro.
Mr Magu, while speaking through the Director of Operations, Mohammed Abbah, said the anti-graft agency in partnership with international agencies will leave no stone unturned in tackling menace as it posed a big threat to the global world.
“Petitions evolving from cyber crimes have been on the increase on the EFCC website. These scams are being duly investigated by the Cyber Crimes Unit with a view to bringing culprits to justice”, he said.
The anti-graft chief stressed the need for more international partners to tackle cyber crimes.
He appreciated the FBI for its “invaluable” support to the commission and called for sustained partnership.
In his remark, Mr Piro who was excited to visit Africa for the first time, said the visit to Nigeria was borne out of the outstanding performance of the EFCC.
“The main purpose of my visit is to acknowledge the exemplary role EFCC has played and to thank you for the continuous partnership that has resulted in mutually beneficial rewards in the fight against corruption.
“The professionalism your team at EFCC has displayed is commendable; the impact of this is seen in the fortnightly briefs by the International Operations Division of the FBI which closely monitor the operations of the EFCC,” Mr Piro said.
He acknowledged the trend of cybercrime as “truly a global trend” adding that steps are being taken to address it.
His words: “We hope to eradicate cybercrime despite the challenges by getting the right (qualified and talented) work force and station them in United States of America as well as Nigeria.”
Mr Piro, an Assistant Director, International Operations Division, was accompanied on the visit by Jay Bernardo, his Special Assistant and Paula Parkinson, Legal Attaché, Abuja.
It will be recalled that serious tragedy struck on Thursday at the Otedola Bridge, Lagos end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, after a petrol-laden tanker crashed and exploded.
A Punch Metro report has revealed that no fewer than 54 cars and commercial vehicles driving behind the tanker on the road were said to have been gutted by fire, during which nine people were reportedly killed.
Emergency management workers were said to have been mobilised to the scene to rescue commuters trapped in the accident.
Punch Metro reports that some motorists, who made a U-turn and attempted to flee the scene of the incident, crashed into other vehicles.
Lives were reportedly lost in the secondary accident that resulted from the confusion caused by the fallen tanker.
An eyewitness, Nkechi Obiageli, said the accident occurred around 5pm.
She said, “I was in a commercial bus heading towards the Mowe area of Ogun State. The bus was beside the tanker.
“There was traffic and when it cleared a little, the bus driver manoeuvred his way to the front. We were about a few vehicles away from the tanker, when we heard the sound of an explosion.
“The fuel from the tanker spilled on the expressway and all the vehicles at its back went up in flames. People ran for dear life. There was confusion everywhere.”
A bus driver, Sunday Esene, said his vehicle was burnt in the accident.
He said, “I had just dropped off my passengers at Berger bus stop and turned to buy fuel. I was on my way back when I saw the tanker. All of a sudden, it tumbled and hit the median. As soon as I realised that fuel was spilling out of the tanker, I abandoned my bus and jumped to the other side of the road. A few seconds later, the tanker exploded. I am sure over 50 vehicles got burnt with many lives lost.”
A motorist, Aderibigbe Oluwafemi, said he escaped death by a whisker as the tanker was in front of his vehicle.
He said, “We were in traffic. When the traffic eased a little, I noticed that the tanker in my front did not move. The next thing I saw was that the tanker started moving backwards and it fell. Immediately it fell, I opened my door, removed my key, phone and jumped to the other side of the road. My car got burnt, but I am happy to be alive.”
PUNCH Metro learnt that the rescue effort, which was coordinated by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, also involved officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, Lagos State Fire Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Ambulance Service, State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, Rapid Response Squad, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the police, among others.
The General Manager, LASEMA, Adeshina Tiamiyu, said firefighters had put out the fire.
He added that some motorists were killed while attempting to run away from the scene of the fire.
He said, “The accident happened around 5.25pm and involved a tanker loaded with petrol. The tanker fell and spilled its content, causing fire which burnt 54 vehicles. The vehicles, which were of different models, were trapped behind the truck.
“Some motorists, who turned to run away, crashed into other vehicles. Some jumped out and others fell into the gutter in the course of running away. We found dead bodies on the ground and in the gutter. Some of the people who died in the gutter had probably been caught by the fire and jumped into the gutter to put it out.
“Nine dead bodies have been recovered and four were injured. Two were seriously injured, while two sustained minor injuries. The injured have been taken to a hospital, while the bodies have been taken by SEHMU to the mainland hospital mortuary. We are currently making efforts to remove the burnt vehicles from the road.”
The acting Director of the state fire service, Rasak Musbau, said four fire stations responded to the inferno.
He noted that the tanker was conveying 33,000 litres of fuel.
“The tanker was attempting to climb the steep road that connects to the expressway when it developed a fault. Our men from the Alausa, Ikeja, Ilupeju and Bolade stations responded. But the time we got there, the fuel was already spilling down the road and had caught up with a lot of vehicles. We got there four minutes after receiving the alert around 5.25pm,” he said
The Lagos State Sector Commander, FRSC, Hygenus Omege, confirmed that 54 vehicles were burnt in the inferno.
He said, “It is obvious that the driver lost control of the tanker. We heard the tanker suffered brake failure. We have counted 54 burnt vehicles. Four people, who were rescued, are in the emergency unit and about nine bodies have been recovered.”
Omege said one tanker, five buses, two trucks, one tricycle and 45 cars were burnt in the inferno.
The commander of the RRS, Olatunji Disu, said about 500 policemen had been deployed in the area by the state Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi.
Disu said the police had a tough time controlling a crowd of stranded commuters who were trapped in the traffic that had extended to the Third Mainland Bridge.
He said, “This is a major expressway leading out of Lagos. At the moment, the CP has mobilised 500 policemen in the area to assist with crowd control. The traffic has extended to the Third Mainland Bridge and people have started trekking down. They want to go home. We are still expecting more crowd and we are making announcements for people to pass other routes and leave this place for us to finish the emergency duty.”
The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Chike Oti, said the police had a record of 54 burnt vehicles.
He added that nine dead bodies were recovered.
“As soon as we got the information, our men mobilised sister agencies to the scene.
“The CP is saddened by this tragedy and he sends his condolences to the victims’ families. He has warned tanker drivers and drivers of articulated vehicles to make sure that they put in all necessary safety checks before putting their vehicles on the road,” he added.
Also, the state government on Thursday commiserated with families of victims who lost their lives, as well as those who lost their property.
The government in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan, described the incident as a sad development.
He said, “On behalf of the Lagos State Government, we extend our commiseration to the families of persons who lost their lives, as well as those who lost their property to the incident.
“As a government, we will not relent in putting measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property of all residents.”
The commissioner said Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had directed all relevant agencies to ensure that those in need were adequately taken care of.
In the same vein, President Muhammadu Buhari described the incident as one of the greatest tragedies witnessed in the country in recent times.
Buhari said this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
Buhari said expressed his condolences to the government and people of Lagos State on the tragedy.
“Sadly, this seems to be one of the greatest tragedies we have seen in recent times,” Buhari said.
The President urged the emergency services and law enforcement officials to do their best to limit the losses and damage from the incident.
Nigerian Rapper, Vector has reacted to the recent stories of officers of F.Sars abusing and extorting young Nigerians via his new song.
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have been making headlines for negative reasons of late, and celebrities have condemned this disturbing act of the so called agency that is supposed to protect the lives of citizens but they are robbing them of it instead. Artiste cum actor, Falz released a song titled “This is Nigeria” in which he outlined the fundamental problems of Nigeria, he Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was not left out as he depicts the wrongdoings of the enforcement.
Rapper Vector is not left out as he has has released a new single dedicated to the discourse. In the song titled ‘SARS Is Around’, Vector raps about reasons why Nigerian youth are stopped, and sometimes arrested, by SARS operatives.
Vector raps:
“Don’t show yourself when SARS is around/ Don’t grow your hair when SARS is around/ Don’t dress fly when SARS is around.”
One Daniel Essien has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly defiling a six- year- old girl at Alagbole area of Akute.
He was picked up after Mrs Ayoola Tolulope, the mother of the girl, lodged a complaint. Tolulope reported that she was called by her child’s school teacher to be watchful of her daughter because the girl confided in her that a man has been abusing her sexuallly.
This made her interrogate the victim on her arrival from school, and she told her that it was Essien, a barber in the neighborhood who has had carnal knowledge of her three times. The suspect was promptly arrested and he owned up to the commission of the crime.
The ex-Girlfriend of Martins Maruche, Cossy Orjiakor’s neighbor and abuser has spoken out as regards the reports of the now viral domestic violence issue between Cossy and the neighbour.
According to Adaora, Matins’ ex lover, he has a history of aggressiveness, nagging and incessant complaints as he is never satisfied with anything
The ex girlfriend wrote:
Lol i know the man aunty cosy. He’s building his plaza in badore. He complains that his wife has just girls. I left him some months back because of his violence! He nags too much and is always complaining. He’s a dog and he always uploads his wife on his WhatsApp. I’m in shock
Cossy Ojiakor wrote:
My God father intervened. I was begged to tone it down in the media and also another meeting was scheduled next WK . I accepted. An hour latter while having a meeting with Ilaso Dpo. The lies kept pouring out.
@martinsmaruche1 painted me as a very loose girl that keeps men abi boyfriends he feeds ……..for that I present to you his extramarital affair that just ended months back. He lied he did not touch me that I entered his house and refused to go. So he pushed me out of his gate. But the wife truth set me free. this martin is a very lousy man that sleeps around. He have begged me severally to introduce girls to him which I declined. His story is that of a man that hunted and killed an Elephant carried it on his head then kept using leg to look for cricket.
The wife was calm but confused but she told the truth. She didn’t want to hurt the husband neither does she want to hurt an ex friend. Well the matter will be charged to court on Monday. I will keep u all updated. So in case u are battered or a victim of domestic violence u will know what to expect from the justice system. And if we decide to settle I will keep to my words and let u all know. @adoraa45 thank you for speaking up. We need #shameless #outspoken #woman in #Nigeria to #kick #out #domestic #violence #permanentlyofficial_msgnigeriaWe must stand up against Domestic Violence
Canadian Rapper, Drake has finally addressed the allegation of him having a son with a porn star. Following the release of Drake’s highly anticipated album Scorpion ,the rapper has issued the answer in a song, Emotionless where he finally confirms he is a father.
He addressed it by saying:
“I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid”
If you recall,rapper Pusha T spilled the tea about Drake being a dead beat dad in a diss track last month.
Earlier this month, there was another report that Drake has another secret baby, a two-year-old boy who bears a striking resemblance to the rapper. (Read more here)
Former Vice President and 2019 presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the petrol tanker explosion that occurred yesterday on Otedola bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan.
While the sad incident serves as an eye opener to a large number of people, exposing the bad state of things in the country, Atiku Abubakar has expressed his sadness.
He penned down a message to those affected by the unfortunate incident, as well as the authorities who took control of the situation
His words read:
“My thoughts are with the fellow Nigerians who have lost lives and property in the tanker fire in Lagos.
My prayers go out to the first responders working hard to bring the blaze under control.”
Meanwhile, a fan could not but notice the increasing number of tweets by the lawmaker this year, as he took to comment saying;
“Baba has made over 600 tweets on deaths this year”
Up until the time of this report, President Buhari is yet to air his reaction to the reports.
It may seem as though all is not well between Fathia Balogun and her colleague in the movie industry, Dayo Amusa.
Dayo Amusa called out Fathia Balogun on social media for being hypocritical.
It happened that Fathia had taken to her Instagram page to warn people about a certain kind of friends.
Fathia’s post had read: No matter what you do, people will never be satisfied. The ones you call your friends are the ones who will laugh behind your back and stab you. Be careful of these kind of fiends.
She didn’t stop there, Obviously pained at a series of unknown events which had recently taken place, she continued;
Friendship is beautiful but when it is not getting the right things done, neither is it moving you forward, it is time to check things out. Have a beautiful day my people, i love you all
Reacting to the post, Dayo Amusa took to the comment section and wrote;
“Practice what you preach”
Veteran comedian and actor, Ali Baba has penned down a heartfelt note in reaction to the tanker fire at Lagos Ibadan express which claimed many lives
He wrote:
“In organized societies, where traffic is a major issue, tankers and heavy duty vehicles move at night or at specified times. In developed climes, MOT agencies… are as serious as the police force. In some other climes, that have deep shores like we do, only one port can not be used for discharge of staples like fuel, and even then, fuel and transportation of inflammable contents are done in controlled methods. We are a Lawless country.
If government tries to organize these same tankers now, they will go on strike, shut down the economy and day to day running, and we will let them continue. Same thing with teachers… try to get them to go get retrained and be better qualified to teach, they will strike and we are back to status quo.
We do not punish people who even chop monies meant for projects. Projects that have been captured in the budget and monies released. The same people who chop the monies will now be in the ruling party and to prosecute them becomes a No No. And as nothing is done to them another person will do it. Just imagine.
Nigerians died today because of avoidable precautions and failure to create policies and laws that have consequences that could have detered that tanker from being on that road. But no. Law makers dont care. The Executives no send and the JUDICIARY is not jailing them. Bet me, more tankers will fall. Nothing will be done. Nothing”.
There was a fuel-laden tanker explosion along the Otedola bridge axis of Berger along Lagos-Ibadan expressway yesterday evening.
The blaze engulfed many vehicles and lives as well.
Some celebrities have now taken to different social media platforms to react to the really sad accident.
Singer Don Jazzy has reacted to the Incident, The mavin boss said its a Bad Omen..
He has already changed his Twitter Avi to Total Darkness, empty space.
Other celebrities like Davido, Runtown, Reekado Banks and even ex-vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar have also taken to social media to show their love and support and also send their prayers to the bereaved families and Nigeria.
The presidency, describing the opposition party People’s Democratic Party (PDP)‘s declaration of 7 days of mourning for the Plateau killings as “irresponsible politics,” has listed the killings carried out during the party’s rule.
The killings were listed in a statement, titled “Plateau and PDP’s Crocodile Tears,” released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
PDP is playing “cheap, infantile” politics, the statement read, dancing on the graves of the dead.
The statement is not to say more people were killed under the PDP government than under APC’s, it read, but to show that the killings have been happening for a while.
Read the full statement below:
PLATEAU AND PDP’S CROCODILE TEARS – PRESIDENCY
The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which says it is declaring seven days of mourning.
These are dolorous times that call for deep introspection on how cheap human lives have become, and the proffering of actionable ideas on how to get out of the bind. But the PDP would rather dance on the graves of the dead, playing cheap, infantile politics.
The comatose and prostrate party is declaring seven days of mourning, during which flags in its offices would be flown at half mast nationwide. But unknown to the party, those flags had been forcefully lowered since its 2015 loss at the polls, and may remain so for a long time to come, because Nigerians are politically discerning, and cannot be hoodwinked by cheap antics.
A quick checklist of some savage and brutal killings in Nigeria during PDP rule, between 1999 and 2015, for which no national mourning was declared:
– November 20, 1999. Odi, in Bayelsa State, was invaded on orders of a PDP President. About 2,500 people killed. No national mourning.
– Between February and May, 2000, about 5,000 people were killed during riots over Sharia law in different parts of the North. No national mourning.
– In 2001, hundreds of people, including the old, infirm, women and children were killed in Zaki Biam. No crocodile tears.
– Between September 7-12, 2001, Jos, Plateau State, erupted in internecine killings. Between 500 and 1,000 people were killed. Flags were not flown at half mast.
– In February, 2004, at least 975 people were killed in Yelwa-Shendam, Plateau State. No mourning by the then ruling PDP.
– Between November 28 and 29, 2008, Jos was in flames again, with 381 deaths.
No mourning.
– In 2010, 992 people killed in Jos. Mum was the word.
– In 2014 alone, according to Global Terrorism Index, at least 1,229 people were killed in the Middle Belt. No mourning.
– Boko Haram killings in PDP years were over 10,000. PDP flags were still fluttering proudly in the sky.
Those who take pleasure in twisting statements from the Presidency may claim we are saying that many more people were killed under PDP than under President Muhammadu Buhari. It would be unconscionable to do so. The intendment of this statement is to show that wanton killings had been with us for awhile; this government is working towards enduring solutions; and should be given the opportunity to do so.
Even a single soul is precious, and no man should take a life, which he cannot create. But when tragic situations as had happened in Plateau State occur, such should never be used to play crude politics. Those who are wont to do so should have change of hearts, or lose their very humanity.
FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
June 28, 2018
While the nation is still mourning over the Tanker Explosion that occurred hours ago (yesterday), at the Otedola Bridge axis of Berger in the commercial city of Lagos, along Lagos-Ibadan way, another truck rammed into a shop after its brake failed at Ojodu,close to Berger, Lagos state.
A truck carrying a container was said to have had its brake failed and while the driver was trying to control it ineffectively, the truck made its way into one of the shops of the locals. Though no life was lost, but properties were reported to have been destroyed.
A twitter user took to her page to report the incident and complain how trucks and tankers are always having the issue of brake fails and there is a need to check every vehicle before putting it on the road.
MACBAN’s chairman in the north-central zone, Danladi Ciroma, had earlier stated that the attacks in Jos is a form of retaliation for the surge in cattle rustling in the state.
He accused indigenous Berom youths of stealing cows from herdsmen, with about 300 cows lost to cattle rustling in the last few weeks.
However, Ciroma’s statement generated a lot of criticism from Nigerians who have largely blamed the association of enabling the killings of innocent people without facing any consequences from security agencies.
Ciroma has however come forward to adjust his statement.
He said: “We have never claimed responsibility and will never claim responsibility because the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association is a non-violent, peaceful association.
“We don’t encourage violence; we don’t accept it, support it, or condone it in any way and by whosoever.
“We don’t like violence. “Whoever is speaking on behalf of this association that’s not the national president, my humble self, the national secretary, or the national PRO, is on his own.
“He’s not speaking for the association; he’s speaking on behalf of his humble self, not the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.”
It’s easy to focus on how people are divided along tribal and religious lines, but several people are out there who aren’t letting these differences stop them from seeing the humanity in others.
One of them is this imam from the village of Nghar Yelwa in Plateau State, who saved 262 Christians from Fulani Herdsmen on Sunday.
The herdsmen had attacked 3 local governments in the state killing over 100 people, one of them Barkin Ladi, where the people had escaped from.
Sharing his story with BBC Pidgin, the imam said he first took the women, number about 60 to his home, and the men to the mosque to hide.
The herdsmen later accosted him, he shared, and ordered him to give up the Christians. But he lied and told them all the people with him were Muslims.
It’s so refreshing, seeing that some of us are not letting ideologies and religion and tribe divide us. So inspiring.
The Lagos State Government has released a statement commiserating with the families of those who lost their lives in the tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge.
30 vehicles had been reported burnt after a tanker exploded on the bridge.
Rescue agencies have been able to put out the fire.
The Lagos State Government, in the statement, said its thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
On behalf of the Lagos State Government, we extend our deepest commiseration to the families of persons who lost their lives as well as properties to the incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of pain and grief.
As a government, we would not relent in putting measures in place to ensure safety of lives and property of all residents.
A Nigerian man took his fiancee, Dammy, to the street they first met in August 2013, to propose to her.
They dated for eight months before they agreed to meet at the junction leading to Dammy’s house.
He took her to the same spot where they met and asked her to marry him. She happily said yes! Congrats to them!
Love is a beautiful thing..
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In related gist, An unidentified man gave his lady the most amazing proposal ever!
He took his woman outside the country, paid for an expensive dinner in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Santorini Greece, and popped the question with a beautiful Diamond ring.
The lady identified as Jasmine is now feeling like the happiest girl in the World.
In her words:
“This man has just made me the happiest woman on this planet! My best friend, my partner in crime, my lover decided to fly me across the world to make me his fiancé!!!
“I love you so much baby and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
“All of the detail and planning that went into this trip is unbelievable and I will never forget this experience. We’re getting married!!! ???”
U.S based Nigerian singer and Bangdededang hitmaker, Speed Darlington has hilariously declared that he’s the hottest African in America and he gave reasons for this.
The Controversial Internet sensation said it isn’t just his dressing that makes him hot but it’s because of his “reign”.
“Who get more reign pass me?” he asks. “Who? I reign pass all of them.”
He then goes on to ask his followers to imagine how hot he would be if he had breasts and ass.
He ends the video with: “I am the hottest African alive in America. Facts!”
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed nine people dead and 53 vehicles burnt in the aftermath of the fuel tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday.
General Manager, LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu told PM News that the tanker fell around 5:53pm and exploded, while vehicle behind it were caught in the fire.
He said nine people were burnt beyond recognition while four others were rescued, with two in critical condition and two others with minor injuries.
According to him, 53 vehicles were consumed in the inferno, describing the incident as a sad one.
Tiamiyu added that officials of LASTMA, FRSC, LASEMA, Police, fire services, among others were still at the scene trying to evacuate the remains of the tanker and vehicles and free the road for vehicular movement.
A Zimbabwe based clergyman, Pastor Tito Wats has been arrested by the police authority for financial crime.
According to the police, Pastor Tito Wats told thousands of people that it was Jesus who appeared to him, then gave him tickets to people for $500 especially sinners so that they could also enter heaven.
“I don’t care what people or the police are saying about me, I am being persecuted because of doing the work of God.”
“Jesus Christ appeared to me and gave me the tickets made of pure gold so that I can sell to people who want salvation”, said the pastor
courageously.
Thousands of people are protesting at the pastor’s arrest and called on the police to release him immediately as they are using their own money to buy salvation.
Earlier this morning, a young man, with the Twitter handle @UcheDandyMUFC was accused of rape by one Damilola Marcus who stated that her friend @B_moree was the victim.
She had sent a message to Damilola Marcus (@OmogeDami) telling her that Uche raped her after she transported herself from Berger to Ajah to visit him.
See accusation below:
Some years back, this man @UcheDandyMUFC tried FORCING my friend to have sex with him! This is a member of the “not all” crew. A RAPEY FLY is in my mentions telling me not to generalize. https://t.co/VcEDXMxw7x
As expected, the accusation spurred an endless conversation on social media, both negative and positive.
The accused young man however got wind of the reports and released a series of chat with all conversations between himself and the supposed rape victim.
His series of tweets below:
First things first…i hate drama so i like to keep my private life private….but when your name gets dragged for no reason…you blur the lines and face the drama you were trying to avoid.
Thirdly, i want to apologize to my friends because of this drama…but there is nothing worse than being called a rapist and it cannot be left to speculation.
First of all, a friend sent me a DM when the allegations came asking what the nonsense was..told him it was a load of crap and he decided he was going to take it up as well…so he engaged @OmogeDami in a DM convo and she babbled meaninglessly…
I don’t have her time yet as i would come for her eventually…but in the course of their conversation, she dropped a screenshot of the chat with the girl who said she allowed me have sex after i forcefully tried…now that’s where she dropped the ball…
….i decided to look at the screenshot which was where the 2nd allegation came from and i realized i actually knew who sent it…which happened to be @b_moree_ …result of unfortunate hoeing in times past…here’s how i know…zoom the avi on the screenshot… pic.twitter.com/q8paVOPQ1g
And the “B” is also clear….even though @OmogeDami tried to scribble it off…..thankfully i don’t delete conversations anywhere….i don’t end chats….so…..
Anyone who knows me knows I would never drop screenshots of chats for any reason…but when you are being accused of rape…you have no choice….in 2016, @b_moree_ and I planned to meet after series conversation, last screenshot was her leaving the next day… pic.twitter.com/mYrC92Nole
After meeting her…i totally lost interest after “everything” because she wasn’t what she appeared to be on the timeline…and as such the conversations dwindled….fast forward to a year later….
Please how am i a “nice guy” if it wasn’t consensual?? More than once that night?? And as clearly seen in the chat…it was a case of “Girl likes boy, they have sex, boy don’t like girl, girl is angry” But she has the audacity to call me a rapist… pic.twitter.com/6vwFIp6K44
Hello @b_moree_ coming for you legally is a waste of my time and resources because you are a SKREP. I am really angry but nah, you do not deserve me coming at you with all that anger….so this is where your story ends…
But be rest assured, you called me a rapist…falsely….i am not a violent person but to God who made me, i will drag you by that skinny skrepy waist of yours to the nearest police station if our paths every cross…ANYWHERE.
Once again i apologized to my friends who might be offended by this….being called a RAPIST is something you don’t let stick…especially in this time and age…so i am sorry for the drama…it is what preeq wey no dey hear word caused.
In line with the chats, Uche got vindicated as Twitter users came after his accusers.
Uche demanded for an apology as the chats revealed that things got sour between them after the lady felt she was being ignored when she went visiting.
Reacting to Uche’s defence, the ladies claimed that they never said they never accused him of rape.
The friend that also started the story said she actually didn’t accuse him of rape she accused him of ‘forceful coercion.’
B_moree who the chat revealed as Bimbo Cole, asserted that she didn’t want to be raped again as she had already had the bitter experience on two different occasions in her life so when he kept forcing her to do it, she agreed even though it wasn’t something she wanted.
Unfortunately, her tweets are now protected. However, we were able to get what she said after Uche had vindicated himself with screenshots of the chat they had.
See below:
“First thing, I did not accuse Uche of rape, as you can see, I said ‘I allowed him’ I didn’t want to have sex, but I did, because I didn’t want to get raped again.”
Uche who already got vindicated as the chats showed that he was busy on his laptop after the lady went to see him in Ajah from Berger, totally ignoring her has gotten appraisals and congratulatory messages from other men who were also worried he would be wrongly robed into the scandal.
See Nigerians reaction below:
why would somebody wake up in 2018 and begin to rant why didn’t you rant since 2016….This girl needed a 5 minute show #RichTalkwithJeremiah
Baddest man. The realest receipt keeper. Lord of the archives. Father of all laptop users. Leader of all fuel Queues and finally, the only licensed G. O. A. T who has used VAR outside football. Sleep well bros.
as your defense attorney to this deliberation, i would like the TwitterHighCourt of justice to subpoena & viscerate every false claims against my client Mr.UCHE on the Notion of sub section 265A line 62 of the Berger to Ajah travel’ constitution.
Any objections? pic.twitter.com/HZlt5NgOq6
E no her house abi na for Twitter court go serve her paper?
Even if they go to court, the case might last up to 5years
Other bodies will join the matter and it will drag his name the more
It will damage his name the more
— Popelekzy and 30 others (@pope_lekzy) June 27, 2018
People are crazy, you will think it’s just knack you knack. One day, one evil person will just come out from an old district of Kolomental association and talk rubbish. What did I just say?
As a Millionaire Business Man, how do I make money from these kind of hot online banter? Should I become a lawyer or a journalist? pic.twitter.com/2rbfnoNxoz
— Millionaire Business Man (@tboss_guy) June 27, 2018
Just imagine if you didn’t have proof!!! I want you to take this up. Willing to pay your legal bills.
People like her is the reason i don’t make new friends. People are really crazy. Rapey, rape, rapist…whats the difference? Sexist, Illogical and emotionally damaged Twitter activist.
Thank you very much uche. Do it for all the guys that have been falsely accused of rape and disgraced. Do it for the ones who went to jail for years while being innocent. Do it for the ones that were mobbed and killed.
DO IT FOR ALL UPRIGHT MEN AND DRAAAAAAG THEM BOTH TO COURT!
No matter what life throws at you, get up, focus & never waste your time from Berger to Ajah to achieve what you can get from the kiosk right on your street
Fans of the late rapper XXX Tentacion broke down in tears as thousands gathered at the open-casket memorial in his honour to pay him their last respect.
Most of the attendees dressed in black as they gathered at the 20,000-seat BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida for the funeral.
XXXtentacion, real name Jahseh Onfroy, was gunned down while exiting a local motorcycle dealers store not too far from his house.
22-year-old Dedrick Williams, was last week arrested charged with depraved murder without premeditation, violation of probation and driving without a license for his involvement in the shooting.
Also 22-year-old Robert Allen has been declared a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Maimi rapper XXXTentacion after surveillance footage released by the Police, showed him outside the motorcycle dealership.
