Buhari dazed as UK exposes Amaechi’s loots, probes APC’s Campaign Funds

A leading Newspaper in the United Kingdom, UK, ‘The Mail Daily’ , has on Sunday, May 15, published a report revealing how the former Governor of Rivers State and current Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, looted Nigeria’s treasury.
The report added, that President Muhammadu Buhari’s ‘fantastically corrupt” friend, spent over $140 million on the president’s 2015 campaign and has been accused of stealing £500 million.

“But although, Buhari is seen by some as leading the battle against corruption, but worrying allegations swirl around one of his close allies,” the British Newspaper said.
“Rotimi Amaechi, who traveled with the president to the summit, is Nigeria’s transport minister and is said to have bankrolled Buhari’s presidential campaign.”
Recall, that Amaechi has been indicted by a judicial commission of inquiry in Rivers State for looting the treasury of the state, when he served as Governor for eight years.
However, Amaechi had denied the allegations of corruption and refused to appear before the judicial panel of inquiry to defend himself.
This revelation is coming, following a remark last week by UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, in which he described Nigeria as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, tagging the West African giant as “fantastically corrupt”.
Local media in Nigeria had tagged Amaechi the ATM of Buhari’s presidential campaign and his party the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaechi is praised by APC leaders for single-handedly funding the governorship campaigns of at least five APC governors, including that of former speaker, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

“Amaechi remains in his post despite being accused of misappropriating £338 million by a commission investigating the sale of state assets,” the UK Mail observed as it questioned Buhari’s sincerity in fighting corruption.
“Separately, Amaechi is accused of diverting £140 million of state funds into Buhari’s presidential campaign, with reports he paid for media, consultants and private jets.
“The allegations come as the president stands accused of enjoying a lavish lifestyle, while many millions suffer in poverty.
“A leaked draft budget for 2016 showed the Nigerian government earmarked £16 million for the refurbishment and maintenance of the president’s official residence, Aso Rock Guest House, in the capital Abuja.
“There was also a request for £13 million for building a VIP wing at a hospital used by families of the president and his ministerial team,” the paper noted.
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Go to work Or No Work no pay As FG tells NLC

According to LIB, Despite threats by the Ayuba Wabba faction of NLC to continue with its planned strike action today May 18th, the Federal Government has advised all workers in the Civil service to resume for work today, saying the no work no pay rule will be invoked in all ministries, agencies and department. Speaking after a meeting with labor yesterday May 17th, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal said:
"The National Industrial Court has given an injunction that no strike by NLC and TUC should hold tomorrow (today). It is therefore clear that anyone embarking on strike tomorrow (today) is doing so illegally and government is assuring all Nigerians to come out and do their jobs tomorrow (today). It the duty of government to provide security for her citizens and anyone who tries to coerce any worker to do their bidding would be made to face the law of the land. We had full cooperation with the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria and they said they are not going on strike.For them, it is a complete return to work tomorrow (Wednesday).
"It is not the same with the NLC however. They have two factions, one agreed completely with the position of the TUC. Government, therefore, calls upon and advises all workers to respect the laws of the land and to desist from participating in an illegal action. Government undertakes to guarantee the safety of workers and their workplaces, and expects that normal work will continue in the interest of the nation.
"Accordingly, security agencies have been directed to ensure unimpeded access to offices, workplaces and markets. Accordingly, all ministers, permanent secretaries and heads of government agencies are hereby directed to invoke the provision of ‘no work no pay’ in respect of any staff member who absents himself or herself from work to join the strike. Attendance registers are required to be opened in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”‎he said

Buhari’s wife donates N55 million to parents of Chibok girls and some major headlines

As culled from KFbers, these are the major headlines on Tuesday 2016. we have got loads of interesting stories in tonight's #MajorHeadlinesYouMissedToday feature...enjoy!
Buhari’s wife donates N55 million to parents of Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, on Tuesday in Abuja, presented a N55 million cheque to parents of Chibok school girls and Buni Yadi school boys, who were abducted and murdered respectively by Boko Haram.

Mrs. Buhari presented a cheque of N30 million to parents of the Chibok girls and N25 million cheque to parents of the Buni Yadi boys.
She said the presentation of the cheque was part of her promise that proceeds from the book she
launched on “Essentials of Beauty Therapy’’ would be used to empower parents of the Chibok girls and Buni Yadi boys.
 
Senate withdraws ‘anti-social media’ bill

The Nigerian Senate has withdrawn the frivolous petition bill sponsored by Bala Ibn Na’Allah believed to have been aimed at restricting freedom of expression.
 The withdrawal of the bill followed the report of the upper chamber’s Committee on Human Rights and Legal Matters submitted by David Umar on Tuesday.
 The report made it cleat the bill amounted to violation of citizens’ rights, and contradicted extant laws, imposing duty of investigation on petitioners and serving as stumbling block to the fight against corruption.
 The introduction of the bill sparked widespread outrage across the country.

FG warns civil servants against strike
Babachir David Lawal, Secretary to the Government of the Federation
 The Federal Government has warned civil servants in the country not to participate in Wednesday’s nationwide indefinite strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress.
 A statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal warned civil servants against participating in the strike, adding that any worker who participated in the strike would not be entitled to his or her wage.
 The statement read:
”The attention of all Public Officers is drawn to the notice issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on an indefinite strike from Wednesday, 18th May, 2016. This notice is regrettably given in spite of an Order by the Industrial Court against the strike action.
”Government, therefore, calls upon and advises all workers to respect the laws of the land and to desist from participating in an illegal strike action.
”Government undertakes to guarantee the safety of workers and their work places, and expects that normal work will continue in the interest of the nation.
”Accordingly, Security agencies have been directed to ensure unimpeded access to offices, work places and markets.
”Acts of intimidation, harassment, including barricading of gates, locking up of offices, blocking of roads and preventing workers from carrying out their lawful duties will be met with appropriate response by the law enforcement agencies.
”All workers, whether in public or private sector are further reminded of the Trade Dispute Act, 2004, which provides that “where any worker takes part in a strike, he shall not be entitled to any wages or remuneration for the period of the strike and any such period shall not count for the purpose of reckoning the period of continuous employment and all rights dependent on continuity of employment shall be prejudicially affected accordingly.”
 ”Accordingly, all Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Government Agencies are hereby directed to invoke the provision of “no work no pay” in respect of any staff who absents him or herself from work to join the strike action.
”Attendance registers are required to be opened in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies.


Lagos now officially an oil producing state – Ambode


http://www.kemifilani.com/2016/05/buharis-wife-donates-n55-million-to.html?m=1

Nigeria Labour Unions Embark on Indefinite Strike Over Fuel Price Hike

Despite the order from industrial court restraining NLC from embarking on strike. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike to protest the recent hike in pump price of petrol.
 According to Vanguard, this was the resolution the groups made at a meeting held at NLC headquarters in Abuja.
 The strike will start by 12 mid-night on Wednesday, someone at the meeting reportedly said.
“Our decision not to suspend the strike was further fuelled by today’s injunction by the Industrial Court,restraining us from proceeding on the strike expected to begin tomorrow,”the person said.
 He also disclosed that the two bodies were still studying development and may not honour the meeting expected with the government at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation this evening.

Vanguard

Buhari Invites Jonathan to Aso Rock

As reported, President Muhammadu Buhari has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to visit Aso rock this week.
 DAILY TRUST reports that Buhari may ask Jonathan for help in stopping the attack on oil installments by the new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers.

Toyin Aimakhu's ex, Seun Egbegbe Warned By Nigeria Police

Violence against women is not acceptable for whatever reason. According to LIB, Like I said, the police take these violations against women seriously. All you need to do is report..:-). Read the press statement below...
Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe was arrested two weeks ago, detained and later released on bail in respect of his threat message against Toyin Aimakhu. He was told to report when Toyin Aimakhu arrives Nigeria and was summoned by the police in Lagos yesterday.
 Toyin who was also at the station in company of her lawyer, Bosun Osifowora stated that Seun Egbegbe's threat has affected her business and colleagues and producers are afraid to call her for movie shoots because of the threat since they were aware of his violent nature.
While at the Commissioner of Police’ office, Seun recounted his position, prostrated and signed an undertaking never to hurt or disturb Toyin whether privately or in company of people. He also undertook to make a new video to that effect with Goldmyne TV where the initial threat video which went viral was broadcast.
He is also to report fortnightly at the CP's office in Ikeja and he has been placed under watch. Toyin Aimakhu who is back in the country is set to officially start a new reality show and an NGO on domestic violence against women

Davido's Baby Mama Was Not Bounced From Imade's Birthday

According to KFB, Imade Adeleke, the daughter of singer, Davido was a year old last weekend and while several celebrities were in attendance, the mother of the celebrant, Sophia Momodu was reportedly absent.
 According to the folks at an entertainment blog, Sophia was ‘bounced’ from gaining access into the birthday party.
 While many were attempting to come to terms with the far-fetched report, Instagram news aggregator – Instablog reposted the news on the photo-sharing platform.
 This caught the attention of both Davido and Sophia, and from their comments on Instablog’s page, we learned two things.
 1. Sophia Momodu has made peace with the family of Davido and has ‘moved on’
She wrote on Instagram: “So many beautiful things happened last weekend u didn’t post any of it. Then u come & post false news.. It better be for the likes. @instablog9ja if I can move on from the drama surely you can too.”
2. Sophia Momodu was not ‘bounced’ from her daughter’s birthday
 Davido wrote: :She is in full custody of our daughter Biko ! And no one was bounced … Bless”.
let’s now move on.

FG threatens to shut Abuja airport over safety concerns

The Federal Government yesterday dropped hints of closing down Abuja airport as a precautionary measure because of the bad state of the runway. The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, who dropped the hint at the 2016 Aviation Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, also said the government would concession the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Kano international airports in the first phase of its concession programme. He said that government was committed to upgrading the existing facilities at the airports as well as developing new strategy for repositioning the sector. Sirika said: “The thinking is that just like every other place in the world, we will concession our airports and we are beginning with the big four, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. “It would have been ideal to take them to some level of acceptance for them to attract more. But I think we just get those guys who believe that in Nigeria they can create a hub geographically given by God. “To come and put in their money and create this hub, build these airports, concession them, run them and make money out of them.” He said that the current facilities at the airports did not meet international standards and best practices in the aviation industry, adding that private sector involvement was the way forward. According to him, if the government is able to concession the four airports successfully in the first phase, it will pay attention to providing infrastructure and developing domestic airports for optimal performance.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/fg-threatens-shut-abuja-airport-safety-concerns/

Dollar shortage stalls fuel imports

Another fuel crisis looks set to rock the country as some vessels are stuck off Nigeria, unable to unload their cargoes of petrol and diesel.
At least 75 ships with two and a half million tonnes of fuel are waiting for importers in the country to find the dollars they need to pay for the cargoes, according to ship tracking data and fuel traders.
Some of the vessels arrived a month ago and their frustrated owners have almost given up hope and started to offer their fuel to buyers outside Nigeria, several traders told Reuters.
Our correspondents on Sunday gathered that a number of marketers who were given petrol import allocations for the second quarter of the year had not been able to source foreign exchange for importation.
An official of one of the major petroleum products marketers’ associations said on condition of anonymity, “I am not surprised that vessels are stuck. What I believe likely happened is that so many of our members were given allocations for the second quarter – some for April, some for May and some for June.
“But because they have not been able to source foreign exchange, the people will not deliver until they are sure of getting their money. A number of those that were given second quarter allocations have not been able to source forex.”
The Executive Secretary, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Obafemi Olawore, said he did not know if some vessels were stranded due to lack of dollars or not.
He, however, said, “In any situation, there will be challenges and some people will not face any challenge. Some are importing; some are not. But the most important thing is, ‘Is the product available?’ I think so. It means those importing probably are more than those not importing.
“Foreign exchange is a challenge; there is no doubt about that. But people will import. It is their business, and they won’t want their business to collapse.”
A slump in world oil prices has hammered Nigeria’s state income and because crude sales are the government’s main source of revenue, the fall has caused crippling shortages of dollars within the economy that have been hurting businesses for months.
In a bid to break the impasse and head off more fuel shortages, the Federal Government raised the price cap for petrol by 67 per cent, officially sanctioned importers to use the parallel market to find the hard currency they need to get cargoes off the ships and allowed any Nigerian company to import fuel.
The Executive Secretary, Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association, Mr. Olufemi Adewole, had on Friday said, “The crux of everything we are saying borders on foreign exchange. Sourcing for foreign exchange is the key challenge. Marketers have been told to source for foreign exchange.”
Nigeria consumes 45 million litres of petrol a day, or roughly 280,000 barrels, which would require the market to provide some $18m a day.
The naira has already weakened due to the spike in demand for dollars from fuel importers. Last week, the US currency fell to 360 naira on the parallel market, whereas the official exchange rate has been held firm just under 200.
“The risk is that the parallel rate will depreciate even more, giving the marketers a pretext for yet further price increases at the pump,” said Alan Cameron, an economist covering Africa with Exotix Partners.
In an effort to address the looming fuel shortages, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has begun talks with at least three international firms to swap more of its crude for petrol, according to traders and oil executives.
According to the marketers, some of whom got their petrol import permits from the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency last week, the secondary or parallel forex market in Nigeria does not have enough United States dollars to meet their needs.
A senior official of one of the oil majors that got import permits last week stated that the pressure exerted on the parallel market by the PMS importers was the major cause of the continued crash of the naira against the dollar in the past few days.
“How much dollar can all importers access from the parallel market in Nigeria? As I speak with you now, some of us are making contacts with our partners in countries like Ghana and Liberia for forex,” the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said.


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Femi Gbajabiamila Speaks On Fuel Subsidy

Over the years, I have been vociferous and faithful in my near fanatic opposition to the deregulation of the downstream oil sector if what it meant was the removal  of fuel subsidy. If deregulation could be achieved without subsidy removal I was on board.  I argued passionately against its removal at a time when most economic experts, talking heads and commentators were for it and when it was fashionable to support it. I have attached a copy of a rather caustic  and scathing article and letter I wrote in 2010 to then Acting President Jonathan. I was at that time in the opposition and the then Leader of the Action Congress in Parliament. I will restate my position at the time.
I felt there was something wrong with the notion that a country blessed with a natural resource should lack that resource or any of its by products. I believed that the citizens should have a marked advantage in the utility and consumption of that product over citizens of other countries not so blessed and to that extent the pricing of that product found in the country's backyard should be  different from international pricing. I gave examples such as the cost of tea in China, coffee in Brazil or coal in Sunderland. I felt as I still do, that  there was something intrinsically whopped to have a natural resource in one’s backyard and at same time import same for consumption. Didn’t make sense to me.  I argued then and still argue that if subsidy was to be removed we must put the cart before the horse and get our refineries working so as not to import our own God given resource. Then perhaps after that  we could entertain a debate on subsidy removal. Even then many of us would still have argued for subsidizing even the production as opposed to its importation
During the 2012 subsidy debate, I argued vociferously and with a strong conviction, that the idea of palliatives was  irrelevant as the palliative measures proposCont... palliative measures proposed by the government then such as infant mortality, child care, transportation etc were things that belonged to citizens as of right and which government under Chapter 2 of the constitution were obligated to provide and therefore government was in no way doing Nigerians a favour as you cannot give me something that’s already mine or at least should be and call it a palliative.  
I further argued that subsidy connoted something negative only in Nigeria and not in other countries that subsidized one thing or the other for the benefit of citizens. There is and has been for years subsidy for  transportation in the UK, Agricultural Subsidy in the US and oil is subsidized in practically all major oil producing countries and we don’t hear as much as a whimper. Why then Nigeria. ? Proponents argued because it is riddled with fraud and corruption and benefits only 1 percent of the populace. I bellowed back , well then why don’t you block the loopholes for the perpetration of the fraud and corruption ? Why must the innocent 99% and poor masses suffer or be penalized for the inefficiency of government and the corruption of a few. Is it possible to argue that a government with all the might and power at its disposal cannot deal with this 1%. ? I couldn’t get a reasoned answer. 
For me every spirited attempt to justify a removal of subsidy failed the common sense test or question of why Nigeria the 5th or 6th largest producer of crude (and the finest one at that) would be importing what it produced. There was definitely something nonsensical about such a proposition.
This was the position I held on to steadfastly over the years. It is now 2016 and if my position has changed to an extent, I owe It to my primary and larger constituents and indeed all Nigerians explanation for the change.
I was at the Presidential Villa Wednesday 11th where a stakeholders meeting involving the leadership of the National Assembly, Governors, Labour LeadershipCont...   I was at the Presidential Villa Wednesday 11th where a stakeholders meeting involving the leadership of the National Assembly, Governors, Labour Leadership, State Minister of Petroleum, Ministers of Information and that of labour. The meeting was chaired by the Vice President. It was a consultative  meeting  ostensibly to get the buy in of stakeholders. I was pumped and ready to challenge any proposition for an increase in pump price and my position was known to most people I spoke with.  However by the time the Hon Minister for petroleum finished his doomsday prognosis and gave a graphic account supported with  facts and figures of where we where and where we would be in a matter of months if we did not alter the approach or fundamentally change the status quo, I had no option but to capitulate. It was the first time I had been confronted with such a gloomy picture. I found myself between a rock and a hard place. The facts were incontrovertible and the prognosis and consequences dire. We were in an economic  cul-de-sac and the country was spiraling down fast due to no fault of this present administration. In fact it was clear that any responsible administration needed to apply the brakes, bring this to a screeching and painful halt and at least for now remove subsidy and deregulate. It was a short term remedy which all things being equal would produce a long term solution when the economy would have recalibrated. I struggled with my inner angel and knew this was the only way out. It was made abundantly clear to all seated that in 2 months there would be no federal allocation to states and no state would be able to pay salaries, including buoyant ones. The Nigerian nation was on tenterhooks. That’s how bad a picture it was.  Indeed I was the first to ask questions after the presentation still looking for a way out when I knew there was none.
Whilst I still believe in the principles I held on to so passionately years ago, including the need to bring any Cont... Whilst I still believe in the principles I held on to so passionately years ago, including the need to bring any deregulation exercise in conformity with the law and the constitution, I believe this is such a time when we should look at the times we are in and our practical situation as a country. I believe (without sounding Trumpist) that Nigeria will be great again but we must rejig and reboot our economy and take another look at the subsidy regime. Many will say but why did some of us kick in 2012 and if it was not good then why is it good now. It’s a great question and they are right some but again the times are different. In 2012 we were earning a lot of money from oil. Oil was selling at about 100 dollars or thereabout. We had foreign exchange and petro dollars to continue with subsidy. Now things are different. The economy is comatose and Nigeria is on life support. Oil is selling at below 40 dollars and the currency (dollar) needed to purchase the refined petrol is no longer available.
I want to plead with my constituents and all Nigerians to work with government. You are the most important stakeholders never mind those of us that gathered around a long table and cushy chairs in the Vice Presidents Office on Wednesday 11th to make this  far reaching decision. We did so only in a representative capacity. I urge that you please give this government the  benefit of doubt and lets take a chance on whether or not the analogy and parallel often drawn by proponents of deregulation in the oil industry to telecommunications industry may end up a truism and that the price of fuel in a lasses faire, free market will come crashing in months.  Lets consider it a temporary sacrifice for the greater good with the hope that as promised we will be better off in the long term.   This problem is not peculiar to Nigeria. It is instructive that other oil producing countries eg Bahrain, have been hit hard by the crash in oil price and are towing same line and reviewing deg Bahrain, have been hit hard by the crash in oil price and are towing same line and reviewing their subsidy policies.
With this new development I intend to fight with all I have for a review of the minimum wage of all workers in Nigeria . Our country was built on social justice and I cannot, no matter the realities, accept a situation where the cost of living will be increased without a corresponding increase in wages. The sacrifices that we need to make must be comprehensive. Indeed I believe the “wealthy” must not only pay their fair share of taxes, if need be there must be an upward review of taxes paid by the highest income earners to enable government review the wages of those on the lower rung. It is time to be our brothers’ keepers.
I know this is a painful road to take and I hate that I have to flip flop on this one,  but isn’t what they say “no pain no gain”. 
Femi Gbajabiamila
Leader of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Abu[truncated by WhatsApp]

Nothing can stop PDP Convention – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has stated that despite some of the problems the party seems to be facing at the moment, its national convention has been slated for May 21, 2016 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State . Governor Fayose who was responding to the purported dissolution of the National Working Committee of the party by a group of concerned party members led by Professor Jerry Gana, insisted that those against the leadership of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff have lost relevance in the party as they no longer have fresh ideas to bring forward.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/nothing-can-stop-pdp-convention-fayose/

Okupe prostrates, kisses Obasanjo

According to Eniola Akinkuotu
A former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Doyin Okupe, says he visited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, kissed and prostrated before him on Sunday.
Okupe said this in a Facebook post on Friday.
Okupe, who once served under Obasanjo said their relationship turned sour after he began working for Jonathan.
Okupe said, “Last sunday , in the company of some friends I met with Baba Obasanjo principally to try and settle and resolve the misunderstanding that has existed between baba and I since I joined the Jonathan administration.
“Vintage baba, he descended on me heavily and vented his anger copiously. I prostrated and held his feet as a well trained Yoruba man and pleaded earnestly for his forgiveness, occasionally given short explanations for areas I considered my actions were misunderstood.
“Also typical of baba, ever willing to forgive a repentant son, we embraced; I even kissed him as a loving son.
“Politics sometimes is such a bad business, you hurt your friends and even benefactors, but all is well that ends well.”
It will be recalled that during the build-up to the last presidential election, Obasanjo had openly criticised Jonathan.
He alleged that Jonathan had recruited a team of snipers and also said Jonathan was afraid that the then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, would jail him if he won.
Obasanjo had also torn his membership card of the Peoples Democratic Party which attracted condemnation from Jonathan’s men
Okupe had openly condemned Obasanjo in the process of defending Jonathan.


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EFCC gets order to hold Fani-Kayode for 14 days

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has obtained a remand order to keep a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, in custody for the next two weeks.
The remand order is, however, renewable after 14 days depending on the outcome of investigations.
Fani-Kayode is being investigated by the EFCC for allegedly receiving N840m when he was the Director of Publicity for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in 2015.
The money, which Fani-Kayode confessed to receiving, was said to have emanated from the account of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
The commission had recently frozen the ex-minister’s Zenith Bank account with number 1004735721 domiciled at Maitama, Abuja.
Fani-Kayode had told our correspondent that the PDP leadership gave him the impression that the money was sourced from private individuals.
He said, “I served as the director of publicity of the Jonathan campaign organisation and I was told to set up an account for the directorate, which I did. I never received money from the CBN but like all the other directors, we received money from the director of finance.”
However, a detective told our correspondent that the EFCC was working on the assumption that the ex-minister might have received more than N840m.
The source said, “Besides the N840m that Fani-Kayode admitted to receiving, we believe he got more. Thanks to BVN (Bank Verification Number), we can trace all other accounts that he has. We will trace the transaction history and see how much he truly received and how much was from the public funds.
“There are other petitions against the former minister and he will be grilled. In the coming days, we will reveal the outcome of investigations.”
When asked if the investigation of the former minister was a witch-hunt as alleged, the detective said such excuses were not tenable in court.
He recalled that Fani-Kayode was arraigned in court for several offences between 2008 and 2015, noting that this was under the PDP administrations.
“The issue of a witch-hunt does not apply here. Fani-Kayode faced a criminal trial under (late President Umaru) Yar’Adua and (former President Goodluck) Jonathan. Did it mean they also hated him?” the detective said.
Meanwhile, it was learnt that the commission might seize some of the ex-minister’s properties as investigations continue.
“Section 29 permits the assets of a person arrested under Section 28 to be seized by the state. The Recovery of Public Property Special Provisions Act Cap R42004 Laws of the Federation also empowers the EFCC to seize assets,” the source added.
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US Moves to Block Buhari From Receiving Abacha's Loot

The Unites States Congress may soon vote on a bill that will allow President Barack Obama and his government keep all of Abacha's loot recovered in the U.S.
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 PREMIUM TIMES reports that the if the vote is passed, the loot will be held in trust by the US government for victims of boko haram insurgency.
 The bill tagged H.R. 528 was sponsored by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who represents the 18th District of Texas. Speaking on Wednesday (May 11) at a Congressional subcommittee hearing on the U.S. role in helping Nigeria confront Boko Haram and other threats in Northern Nigeria, Ms. Jackson Lee sought the Committee’s support for H.R. 528.

Fuel Scarcity: FG Releases Statement As Official Price Will Now be N145/Litre

The federal government today, announced the removal of petrol subsidy an pegged the official rate at N145/per Litre.

 Below is the press statement released by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu
“We have just finished a meeting of various stakeholders presided over by His Excellency, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
 The meeting had in attendance the Leadership of the Senate, House of Representatives, Governors Forum, and Labour Unions (NLC, TUC, NUPENG, and PENGASSAN).
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 The meeting reviewed:
 1. The current fuel scarcity and supply difficulties in the country.
 2. The exorbitant prices being paid by Nigerians for the product. These prices range on the average from N150 to N250 per litre currently.
 3. The meeting also noted that the main reason for the current problem is the inability of importers of petroleum products to source foreign exchange at the official rate due to the massive decline of foreign exchange earnings of the federal government. As a result, private marketers have been unable to meet their approximate 50% portion of total national supply of PMS.
 Following a detailed presentation by the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, it has now become obvious that the only option and course of action now open to the government is to take the following decisions:
 1. In order to increase and stabilise the supply of the product, any Nigerian entity is now free to import the product, subject to existing quality specifications and other guidelines issued by Regulatory Agencies.
 2. All Oil Marketers will be allowed to import PMS on the basis of FOREX procured from secondary sources and accordingly PPPRA template will reflect this in the pricing of the product.
 Pursuant to this, PPPRA has informed me that it will be announcing a new price band effective today, 11th May, 2016 and that the new price for PMS will not be above N145 per litre.
 We expect that this new policy will lead to improved supply and competition and eventually drive down pump prices, as we have experienced with diesel. In addition, this will also lead to increased product availability and encourage investments in refineries and other parts of the downstream sector. It will also prevent diversion of petroleum products and set a stable environment for the downstream sector in Nigeria.
 We share the pains of Nigerians but, as we have constantly said, the inherited difficulties of the past and the challenges of the current times imply that we must take difficult decisions on these sorts of critical national issues. Along with this decision, the federal government has in the 2016 budget made an unprecedented social protection provision to cushion the current challenges.
 We believe in the long term, that improved supply and competition will drive down prices.
 The DPR and PPPRA have been mandated to ensure strict regulatory compliance including dealing decisively with anyone involved in hoarding petroleum products".

- HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PETROLEUM RESOURCES

Egbeda murder: Deceased’s alleged lover absconds

Managing Director of a publishing firm in Ikeja and alleged lover of late Mrs. Ronke Shonde, who was allegedly beaten to death by her husband at their Egbeda home in Lagos, last week, has reportedly been absent from work since Monday, following his indictment as the cause of the quarrel that led to the tragedy. A visit to the office located on the ground floor of a two-storey building on Talabi Street, Ikeja, yesterday, revealed that the publishing firm’s MD was absent. Members of staff of the company kept mum when approached, saying that they were not in the best position to speak. Besides, the late Ronke’s husband, Lekan Shonde, who was interrogated by detectives at the Homicide section of the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, yesterday, still maintained that his late wife had a secret relationship with her boss. He had earlier stated that he over-heard a telephone conversation between his late wife and her boss, (names withheld) where she allegedly recalled their love escapades, adding that his late wife never contradicted the claim.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/egbeda-murder-deceaseds-alleged-lover-absconds/

Buhari Has a Medieval Mindset Says Pat Utomi

Pat Utomi, Professor of political economy and management expert has again lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari.
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 Speaking at a Breakfast Meeting organised by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Victory Chapel, Province 21, Magodo, Lagos State, Utomi said, the president was not getting the best because of his idea of “exclusion rather than inclusion” ; SUN NEWS reports.
 ''The problem with Buhari’s administration is his medieval mindset. He excludes rather than includes. So, he does not get the best idea. He is insular. I don’t push him in this conversation but I am sure that if I put my friend, the vice president under pressure, he will admit what I am saying. Because of their medieval mindset, they have created a country that is more divided than they met it. And that is a problem for leadership that is marching towards progress.”
When asked how long Nigerians might wait for the change they voted for, he said: “Everything is based on context. Take a look at the mismanagement of this fuel thing; the whole idea is nonsensical.
“It doesn’t have to go on like this; you are punishing Nigerian people unnecessarily. The sufferings that Nigerians have endured in the last couple of weeks over this petrol crisis have reduced productivity. If you throw it open to people across the world to bring petrol to Nigeria and sell at any price, you will discover that within a year, the price of petrol will be lower than the government’s fixed price today.
“You (Buhari) set up a committee called transition committee. It suggested that you deregulate the whole thing about crude oil, but no, you won’t. Your ideas go back 30 years and they are irrelevant to this world. Open up your mind and listen to people and you can make progress. To lead is to serve.
“To lead, you must be knowledgeable. People don’t follow somebody who doesn’t know where he is going. Otherwise, you fall into a ditch.”


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6 Facts That Prove That Women Are The Main Cause Of Domestic Violence

*A man who beats a woman is a beast and do not deserve to live with humans but with fellow beasts in the jungle...No matter how provoked you may be as a man,please never raise your hand to beat your wife.*

It is no longer news that many women have lost their lives through domestic violence and the more we try to put the blames on the menfolk the more we will continue to blind our eyes to the fact that indeed,many women are the cause of the domestic violence we see today because they fail to understand some important aspects of how most men are naturally wired and below are 6 facts that point to this...

1.Negligence: Yes this is one fact many ladies will not deny because there is no accidental character and the signs of a violent man would have been there . It is quite amazing that many ladies get beaten up by a guy they are dating and this guy will still go ahead and become their hubby and i keep wondering what these ladies were thinking saying i do to a guy who beats you up. Many ladies usually believe such guys will change but the honest truth is that a guy who beats you up while dating you may kill you when he becomes your hubby.RUN.

2.Sophistication:Many people will wonder what this has to do with domestic violence but it has a whole lot to do with it. Sophistication is the bane of today's woman and the number one reason why many ladies find it hard to get a man to settle down with. Many ladies are too sophisticated to come to terms with the fact that they are married,they still want to live a life of a spinster while married and these set of ladies will not hesitate to tell their hubby the need for him to help out in the kitchen,the need for him to cook his food and even take care of the baby and subconsciously, these ladies gradually bruise the ego of the man who may continue to stomach these things until he gets pushed to the wall and reacts in a violent way. No matter how highly placed or sophisticated you may be as a lady,please understand that you are a wife and a mother and you must learn how to joggle these roles without turning your hubby into a domestic servant...if he decides to help out please let it be his decision.

3. Misguided utterance: This is a very common fact among the women folk and it is so sad that many ladies do not even realize they are guilty of this because they just might believe they are making sense not knowing that they are bruising the man's ego and killing him bit by bit mentally and emotionally. Misguided speech sometimes come in a very subtle way from the lady who may have no clue. For instance a lady footing the bills telling her hubby that "she can not go out all day and still come home to please him sexually" or "he can not satisfy you sexually", or funny words like "you should be thanking GOD for having me cos there are better guys out there" bla bla bla common.... A man is an egocentric person and any word that bruises his ego could bring out the beast in him.

4.Infidelity:This account for many cases of domestic violence leading to death. Yes men cheat as well as ladies but as a lady please be extremely careful when it comes to sexual infidelity. Scientists have proved that the effect of hard drugs on human is the same effect a heart break gives. If you must cheat on your man or hubby please i advice you just break up with such first rather than staying in that affair and cheating because the resultant effect is always a dangerous one.

5.Use of abusive words:This is no doubt one reason why many gentle men have turned wife beaters.There are some women who can use their tongue to set a house on fire and you need to hear how some ladies speak to their spouses.
Many ladies are very erratic in speech and it is not all men that are gentle or can walk away as men are always advised.Please ladies,learn to bridle your tongues to avoid stories that touch...be submissive,be humble.be calm in your speech and avoid getting confrontational because men hate confrontations...remember...not every man is a gentle man so try to always. maintain a status quo.Understand when to keep quiet to avoid heated arguments which usually leads to violent reactions from the man.


6.Gullibility:Yes many ladies are very gullible when it comes to handling domestic violence.There are some guys who just make it a crazy habit beating up a lady at any slight opportunity even if the lady exhibits an angelic nature. If a man beats you once,assume its a mistake but if he tries it again,please don't go back to your parents or waste your time reporting him to family members..go to the police immediately to report him and let him be invited to write an undertaken never to touch you again while you also maintain a proper decorum but if his madness persists,please leave that marriage or relationship immediately whether you have a child for him or not...it is better to remain single and happy than to lose your life.Gullible ladies who have listened to funny advices from family members to remain in a violent marriage for whatever reason are not 6 feet below....Be reasonable.

Hope this makes sense

Lekan Shonde Tells His Own Side Of The Story On The Alleged Killing Of His Wife

The man who allegedly killed his wife and mother of his 2 children, Ronke Shonde in Lagos on Friday, has given his side of the story while in hiding. Lkan Shonde spoke to PUNCH Metro over the phone line provided by his in-law, Bolatito, which was confirmed by the police spokesperson, Dolapo Badmos. Mr. Shonde told Punch correspondent that his wife, Ronke provoked him on Thursday when she described how her lover slept with her in a hotel in Abuja on Thursday night.
 Lekan, a depot worker in the Apapa area of Lagos State, said his wife of eight years changed after she allegedly started dating the general manager of a publishing company she worked for.XX He said his late mother had warned him against marrying Ronke but he ignored his mother's warnings and still married Ronke, a decision he regrets.
 He said the last time he beat his wife was three years ago after they had a disagreement, adding that he never touched her since then. He narrated...
“Since I married my wife eight years ago, she has never bought anything into the house. I gave her N5,000 on Saturdays and N3,000 on Tuesdays for soup. I also gave her money to make her hair.
“She was working with GTB as a marketer, but she got sacked three years ago. For that period, I was the one feeding her and taking responsibility for everything in the family. I would wash her pants, bathe the children and buy foodstuffs in the house. She later got a job with a publishing company owned by her uncle.
“But my wife changed sometime in March, when she started dating the general manger of a publishing company. My wife was going to the office from Monday to Sunday and she wasn’t going to church again, all because of this man. She called him ‘Eyitemi’ (My own).
“Last week Friday, she went to Abuja and came back on Monday. She never told me that the lover was there with her. I learnt later that the lover was there and they slept together in the same room for four days.
“When she came back, she didn’t know I was inside the house. She started talking with the man on the phone that he really had fun with him and I didn’t know how to make love. She again said her private parts were paining her.”
He said when he confronted his late wife about the affair and she confirmed that she was indeed dating the other man.
 He said he got angry and told his late wife to leave the house but she refused to leave.
 He said that particular Thursday night, they had an argument over money. He said:
“It was around 9pm on Thursday. We had paid our nanny N20,000. Then we needed to pay our children’s teachers N30,000. I discovered she had taken N20,000 and when I asked her to return my money, she said she had spent it.
“I was angry because for the past three months, she didn’t allow me to have sex with her. I pushed her hand away from me on the staircase and I left her. She never tumbled or fell. In fact that night, I bought the food that we both ate because she said she didn’t want to cook.
“I didn’t know anything had happened to her until Friday when I saw her on the staircase. I thought she was still pretending. I just left her and walked away.”
When he was asked why he locked his children in the house, he denied doing so, adding that it was his son who closed the gate after the he left the house.
 Lekan also denied taking his late wife's phone, he said he left it on the bed.
 He said he didn't kill his wife and that he had no motive to do so, stating that he had bought her two cars and always provided everything she needed.
 He said:
“Jide, her family’s second child lived with me for three to four years. Their eldest daughter, Bolatito, has lived with me too.
“Although I am not a saint, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke. I am a responsible man. The problem with my wife was that she was temperamental. She shouted at me whenever she talked.
“I am a Lagos boy and I can be in this Lagos for the next 30 years and nobody would see me.”
The aunt of the victim, Bunmi, explained that the suspect, Lekan Shonde, has been threatening suicide since this crime took place, but they said they don't want him to do so because their mother has forgiven him.
 She said,
“Mummy is very sad with this, but she has forgiven him and does not want him to commit suicide.”
A family source said that Lekan had always accused his late wife of extra-marital affairs and that the suspect had frequently abused her. Adding that the police had been involved on occasion.
 He said:
“He always beat her because of his belief that she was into an extra-marital affair.
“The beating reduced a bit when the wife of her late brother who was one month pregnant before his death, moved into the house with them. She stayed for about eight months. She was like her saviour.”
Source: Punch

I Am Not A Thief ! Fani Kayode Issued Statement

Femi Fani-Kayode, former aviation minister who is billed to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC today has issued a statement.
Fani-Kayode is expected to explain his role in the $115 million bribe election bribe allegedly dispensed by the immediate past minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
 SEE HIS STATEMENT BELOW:

 In view of recent events permit me to begin this weeks column with an aside and say a few things about my present predicament. I shall leave my home and go to the EFCC on the morning of 9th May for questioning about the presidential campaign funds.
 I have no fear of this and I look forward to the opportunity of helping the Commission to clarify all the issues that they may wish to raise. No matter the outcome and no matter what they choose to say or do to me, I count it all as joy. I believe that it is only the path of the simple and mediocre that is smooth. The path of the great is filled with challenges and difficulty.
 I am therefore not moved or perturbed by what is going on around me or the sheer wickedness and injustice that I am being subjected to. This is moreso because I am a believer in the awesome power of the Living God. I know that no matter how bad things may appear He never forsakes His own.
 This is especially so when they have done no wrong. His word says “despite the darkness of the night, joy comes in the morning”. No matter how long it takes that joy will certainly come. Secondly I am not a thief. I served in the Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation out of loyalty and not for profit. I worked hard and risked all during that assignment and I believe that we did an effective job. I have no apology for that and the fact that we lost an election does not mean that we should be dehumanised, humiliated, subjected to the most beastly lies or destroyed.
 I stand on the word of God who will eventually vindicate me and I have no fear of the evil that my enemies wish to subject me to. The truth is that I am not in their hands or their power but in the hands and power of the Living God. I shall walk the path that He has chosen for me with my head held up high and with faith, strength, honor and dignity knowing that the God that I serve is mighty. In the end my innocence shall speak for me and I shall come out of the burning furnace finer than purified gold.


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A House Should Be A Safe Haven For Every Woman In Marriage Says Mbong AmataOn Domestic Violence

Actress Mbong Amata has lent her voice on domestic violence following the death of Ronke Shonde who was murdered by her husband Lekan Shonde at their home on Thursday.  Read her post below;


 Tales about domestic violence is becoming a bit too much for me to handle.😖 What in God's name is going on?!?! Ladies please open your eyes and use your heads! A RELATIONSHIP OR MARRIAGE shouldn't be an ENDURANCE TREK! We've gotta lose this management mentality💁🏼 Domestic abuse goes beyond physical harm...like you know...losing YOUR LIFE! Name calling or putdowns, keeping you from contacting your family or friends, stopping you from getting a job, sexual assault, intimidation are all forms of abuse. "Managing" a relationship or marriage for the sake of your children doesn't provide you a better home, but having an ABUSEFREE home does. #RIP Ronke and Happy Mothers Day to you.💐💐💝💝🙏🏽


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American Kick Off A Game For War Veterans

Prince Harry paid tribute to wounded soldiers for the sacrifices they made as he opened the Invictus Games
•He said he realized how 'privileged' he was to be a prince during his service with the British Army in Afghanistan
•The Prince recalled flying home on a plane with a dead Danish soldier and three seriously injured British servicemen
•The harrowing experience inspired him to set up the Invictus Games to give something back to his 'military family'
•Harry was at the opening ceremony with First Lady Michelle Obama and former President George W Bush
•They and stars including Morgan Freeman and singer James Blunt applauded as the 15 teams walked out 
•Veteran Staff Sergeant August O'Neill dropped down from a helicopter to present and hoist up the Invictus flag
•Four-day games celebrates achievements of wounded and disabled veterans and includes 8 sports and track & field
Prince Harry gave an emotional speech about the sacrifices soldiers make on the battlefield and spoke of his own harrowing experiences of war as he opened the Invictus Games in Orlando tonight.
Harry said war had made him realize just how 'privileged' he is to be a prince - and that his service in Afghanistan inspired him to set up the competition to help his 'military family'. 
'I learned about the importance of teamwork and camaraderie in a way that only military service can teach you,' Harry said, speaking from his heart.
'And when I traveled back from the battlefield on a plane carrying the body of a Danish soldier and three young Brits fighting for their lives, I began to understand the true cost of war.
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3580216/Let-games-begin-Prince-Harry-Michelle-Obama-host-celebrities-prepare-open-Invictus-Games-Orlando.html

Lekan Shonde Declared Wanted After He Allegedly Killed His Wife

Ronke Bewaji Shonde, the wife was found dead at their home at Tiemo Crescent off Awori street in Egbeda area of Lagos, and her husband, Lekan Shonde, is missing.
 He is believed to have beaten her to death during a domestic dispute and immediately took off...
 A family friend who reported the case said Ronke and Lekan had a fight in the early hours of yesterday as their kids were sleeping. One neighbor later said he heard noise coming from their flat early in the morning but didn’t think it was something serious.
 Around 7am, the couple’s nanny came to the house to resume work only to find the house locked and no one was opening the door. She tried to call Ronke but her phone was switched off. She peeped through the window only to find the couple’s 6 and 4 year old kids crying and saying they couldn’t wake their mum up.
In an effort to unravelled the mystery behind the killing, Police at SCID has since declare the husband wanted while the deceased body has been deposited at mortuary for autopsy.
Domestic violence is dangerous please people should be careful.

Tiwa Savage's husband tests negative to drugs, source says

According to a source close to Tee Billz he has tested negative to cocaine and other hard drugs. Last week Tiwa Savage claimed that Tee Billz takes cocaine.
Tee Billz, estranged husband and former manager of Pop queen Tiwa Savage, has tested negative to cocaine in a recent drug test, a reliable source close to the talent manager says.
The source also exclusively revealed the drug test to Pulse.  Tee Billz also tested negative to other hard drugs, Cannabis, Ecstasy, and Oxycodone.
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'It's not by force to get married or stay married' - Says Waje

As culled from LIB, Singer Waje took to her IG page to react to the story of a young mother of two, Ronke Shonde,  who was killed by her husband in Lagos on May 6th. Waje wrote;

"What prompts a man to beat a woman to death? His wife, someone he pledged to care for........ Shame shame shame. It's not by force to get married, stay married, especially when you are with a degenerated monster in human form. Pls open your eyes and know who you are saying yes to ladies and gentlemen. God forbid! Picture perfect can mean #earlyjourneytothegrave #hellonearth#weneedmoreMEN!! Too many old babies with anger issues! Society doesn't care about you so care about yourself!"

Israeli Man Sue God For Not Been Fair To Him In The Last Three Years

An Israeli man has had his suit against God thrown out...but what prompted him to sue his creator in the first place? He claims God has been unfair to him for the last three years and told magistrates in Haifa, northern Israel, that His Holiness had 'exhibited a seriously negative attitude toward him'.



He had even reported the matter to the police but says they didn't take it seriously even though they sent patrol cars to his house.




But the ruling judge Ahsan Canaan threw the application out describing it as 'bizarre' and telling the complainant to get help.



Local media reports him as saying:

'For the past three years He started to treat me harshly and not nicely. I complained to the police many times. The Israel police asked me to take out a restraining order.'
The Haifa resident is said to have represented himself at court, but further details of his feud with the Almighty have not yet emerged.



A Times of Israel report in to the absurd court case said:

'A protocol of the hearing noted that God did not turn up for the session. But it did not specify how the court determined the Omnipresent was not in fact there, as opposed to merely exercising the right to remain silent.'


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Deep Crazy Things Women Do To Save Their Marriages

Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Kunle Falayi
In February 2016, a 43-year-old traditional medicine practitioner, Ahmed Akinlade, was arrested in Akure, Ondo State, after allegedly “turning a mother of two, who approached him for help on her marriage to a sex slave.”
When the victim was interrogated by the police, she had explained that all she did was meant to save her marriage.
“I came to him because he told me he would help me to get my husband back. My marriage is important to me. He said part of the rituals he would do might involve him sleeping with me once. It sounded silly but I have heard from people before that what he does works. That was why I agreed when he told me I needed to sleep with him,” She said.
She is just one of numerous women who go to extreme length to make sure their marriage is intact.
In these days of marriage break-ups, divorce and separation, some Nigerian women, no matter what it takes, wouldn’t want to be caught napping. They would do whatever they feel or think is necessary to keep their marriage from falling apart and to make their husband love them more.
If there is one thing that frightens many married women, it is the prospect of losing their marriages in which they have invested so much emotionally and materially.
These women, irrespective of class, looks, educational background or status, go all out to do crazy things to keep their homes together.
Perhaps the fear of the numerous marriages that break up yearly is the reason women are going extra miles to find a solution when there are indications that their unions may be heading for the rocks.
Saturday PUNCH spoke with some women who shared experiences on what they have had to do to save their marriages.
As extraordinary, weird and downright pathetic as some actions some women take may be, marriages fail every day. A case in point is the marriage break up saga of popular singer, Tiwa Savage and Tajudeen Balogun, AKA Teebillz, a trending topic that has yet to go away. If the fanfare, pomp and ceremony that accompany a wedding ceremony are bulwarks against break ups, the marriage of Tiwa and Teebillz would have lasted two lifetimes.
Marriage “doctors” to the rescue
The demand for intervention on marriage troubles seems to have created a niche market, which some “sharp” Nigerians are taking advantage of.
In many Lagos buses, it is not strange to see pasted little stickers advertising one “Dr. Love” or “Dr. Marriage” who specialises in helping women win their love interests to helping to “heal” their marriages.
In recent times, such “doctors” have taken their market to the social media.
A young woman, who identified herself as Grace based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, shared her “success story” after her encounter with one of such marriage doctors based in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The woman, who explained that her husband had abandoned her and the children for some years, said one of such doctors worked his ‘magic’ and soon, the runaway husband came back home.
According to her, it only took a spell.
“I contacted and shared my experience with him and he gave me the terms and conditions, which I agreed to. To cut the long story short, I am now living happily ever after with my husband. He also casts spells like lover’s spells, protection spells, business spells and exam spells,” Grace said.
Of course, there was no way Grace’s claims could be verified, but she insisted that the spell gave her back her runaway husband.
Even though some women would not go as far as casting spells to save their marriages, others from one prophet to another seeking help to get back their husbands.
“These days, many people run to one prophet or another for help on marital issues. But when they hear about people using spells for marital problems, they criticise them. I would never use any. But what is the difference between the two? Do you know what some prophets ask such women to do?” Mrs. Bolaji Adebiyi, a business woman, who has been married for 26 years, told Saturday Punch .
One of our correspondents contacted one of such love doctors, through the phone numbers provided on an advertisement bill pasted on a Lagos public bus, promising “rejuvenation of your love life, marriage, business and happiness.”
The enthusiastic man who picked the call, promptly said, “say no more” when he was given a cooked up story about a husband that has become a serial cheat and abuser.
“All you need is a talisman and some magic words. I got training from India. There are so many fake people around defrauding people. But I am happy that you got in touch with me. I don’t want you to send money because that would not be wise since you have not seen me before. You need to meet me personally. I will tell you what you need to do and how you will use the talisman I would be giving you,” he said.
He finally said that the initial cost of the spiritual intervention would be N35,000, which he said should be paid only if the journalist believed in his power. But our reporter never honoured his invitation to the meeting which was supposed to take place in a very remote part of Igando, Lagos.
Baby purchase
In a society where having a baby is seen as the fruit of any marriage, women who have not yet conceived are pushed to seek alternatives without their husbands’ knowledge.
A 34-year-old woman landed in trouble recently when she was connected to a baby sale racket, an issue which is no longer a shock in Nigeria, where many baby making “factories” have been uncovered in the last few years.
Saturday PUNCH learnt that the woman, who is still in police custody in Abia State, was arrested when a stolen baby was traced to her.
She was reported to have told the police that her childlessness and the threat by her husband to send her packing if she failed to have a baby pushed her into looking for a way to buy a baby.
All it required was for her to pretend to be pregnant for as long as she could keep up the deception. The trick was in sustaining the pretence for the period of nine months during which, she said, she ensured that the husband saw her just few times as she was away in her village most of the time.
It is unclear how much she paid for the baby, which she presented to her husband as her new born child only to be arrested six months after her joyful husband celebrated the “birth” of a baby meant to save their marriage.
The story of this woman underlines the desperation that the prospect of marriage crash sometimes forces on women, making them to undertake dangerous ventures that would keep their men down by all means.
But while some are busy buying babies to appease their men who are desperate to become fathers, some women simply try to become a little more creative.
They enrol in gym clubs.
Nothing is as good as keeping one’s husband and improving one’s health at the same time. But while many women go through rigorous workout sessions for their psychological and physical health, many women with weight issues say the idea is to improve their weights and look so good such that their husbands would think twice before philandering.
University of Lagos psychologist, Prof. Oni Fagbohungbe, believes such women may be on the right track but not in all cases.
He said, “Women’s sense of security is very fragile. Whenever they feel their sense of security is threatened, they would do anything to normalise that situation.
 Research has confirmed that most women have very strong id, the personality structure, which dominates their behaviour. The id controls the requirements of life and we call it the ‘I-want’ of life.
“This is why when a woman thinks a man is cheating and she may lose her marriage, without waiting for evidence, the id would make her to do everything to retain the husband’s commitment.
“Whether it (going to the gym to look good) works to get the husband back or not, it is the perception of the woman that matters in this situation. It is like a placebo effect. It works in some cases. But if a woman comes out with the wrong diagnosis of such marital problem, it will be curing a problem with the wrong medicine.
“Behaviour is a stimulus response connectivity. If the man sees something better or more attractive out there, he responds by gravitating towards it. Unless the woman understands that thing and incorporate it into her own behavioural repertoire, the man would stay away.”
Cheating back into his arm
When all methods fail to get a philandering husband back, Saturday PUNCH learnt some women actually try to hit back by embarking on a cheating venture of their own.
Whether this would work will always be a controversial issue between both sexes.
Liz Owoyori, who has been married for eight years, shared her story with Saturday PUNCH, She explained, “I have realised that arguing or fighting a cheating husband usually does not work. I would never support that a woman should cheat on her husband to get him back but I realised that some men actually hate to lose.
“There was a time I thought my husband might be cheating. Rather than cheat, what I did was to pretend to also cheat. I started text-chatting late into the night and hiding my phone and messages. I made him conscious of the fact that I was hiding something. I was shocked when I realised that he quickly changed. He became more dedicated. It was obvious he did not want to lose me. Now I understand why some people believe that cheating saves some marriages.”
While society is never usually sympathetic to cheats, some claim it provides clarity and sometimes jolts men back into being committed to their wives.
Prof. Fagbohungbe believes this can also actually work in some cases.
He told our correspondent, “Cheating on a cheating husband can work and it may not work in certain cases. In our culture, a promiscuous man does not attract so much negativity. That is why a man can have a wife and a concubine and society does not frown on it. But when a woman counters negativity with negativity, she sometimes ends up being the one who fails.
“The problem is that we are too shy about discussing issues about our life. In the African setting, even when a woman is not enjoying a sexual contact; she would not talk so that the husband would not feel she is too wild.”
Going under the knife
For those who may not dare to go and visit a prophet or engage the services of a ‘love doctor’, they try to ‘improve’ their looks in order to look more beautiful so that their men wouldn’t have any need to look outside.
Jacinta Emmanuel, a Lagos-based banker told our correspondent she had to get butt implant since she found out her husband favoured women with big backside.
“I didn’t tell him I was going for such surgery. But few years ago, I was in the UK for vacation and I had to do the surgery. I had noticed the way my husband would always drool each time he saw ladies with big bum. I knew if I didn’t do anything about my flat backside, my husband would always cheat on me and I may even lose him. I had to quickly do it.”
Emmanuel who said her husband never found out about the surgery, claims her husband loves her more these days.
“I came back and I started wearing stuff that would enhance my backside. He was thrilled. He eventually asked me what happened and I told him I exercised and I ate good food. He believed me. I used the opportunity to save my marriage. It has been okay since then and he hardly looks at ladies as he used to,” she said.
Ufoma Utebor who works in an oil servicing company also said she had to do cosmetic surgery on her breasts so that her husband would appreciate her more.
“Men are incredible people. If you live with your man, you ought to know what he likes and desires. I got married to my man five years ago and he fantasises and tells me he wished my boobs were bigger. I knew he would likely be going after ladies with big bosom so I had to do something about mine.”
Unlike Emmanuel, Utebor said she asked for permission from her husband before she decided to go for breast implants.
“He told me as long as it wasn’t risky, he wouldn’t mind if I could do anything that would make my breasts bigger. Two years into our marriage when we went for vacation in the US, I had to enlarge my breasts and my husband simply loves it!” she said excitedly
‘What has sustained our marriage’
Even as marriages break up on a daily basis and some other people do strange things to keep theirs intact, some Nigerians say they have been able to sustain their marriage by doing nothing extraordinary.
Mr. Mike Nzeagwu who runs a PR firm in Lagos, has been married to his wife for 20 years and he said his marriage has been filled with wonderful memories.
While admitting it has not always been rosy, Nzeagwu said God in particular, has been able to sustain his home and there hasn’t been any reason for marriage break-up.
“My wife wanted to quit after the first few weeks in the marriage. She couldn’t tell me what the problem was but she kept saying she didn’t bargain for this. I had to keep calming her down again and again. Since then, it has been wonderful.
“What has sustained my marriage is trust in God and trust in ourselves. We trust in each other. My wife is a very strong Christian.
 Even though I am a pastor, my wife is still stronger than me. She has been a pillar of support. There have been ups and downs but the ups have been more than the downs. There is openness. If I don’t have money, she gives me hers. She can give me her ATM card to go and withdraw money.
 We don’t hide anything from each other. We don’t allow third parties to interfere in our marriage. We have had issues no doubt but we don’t allow anybody to know about our issues.
“I was open to her. We got married on a Saturday and on a Tuesday, I was sent to Kano. We got to the airport and she said she wanted to drink water. You know things are usually expensive at the airport. I had to tell her I wouldn’t buy it. I told her to endure until we got out of the airport so I could buy her water at a reasonable price. From the first day, she knew I was the kind of person that tried to manage his resources very well. I have been open to her; I have never hidden anything from her. I showed her my pay slip, the first time I took her to my house, and there was no furniture. I thought she would change her mind after the first visit but she didn’t. She is not materialistic. She has made sacrifices in her work to take care of the children.”
Nzeagwu said he is usually puzzled when he hears strange stories of what women do to keep their home intact.
“But I don’t blame those women because they may have felt threatened. It is possible they love their husbands, otherwise they would have decided to carry their bags and walk away. The Bible says you shouldn’t go to Egypt for help. If you pray to God, He can protect your marriage. You don’t have to go to a babalawo (herbalist). He might give the woman juju that would make her love the babalawo more than the husband. Leave everything to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”
Like Nzeagwu, Mrs. Vivian Anyaegbu who works in a non -governmental organisation in Lagos said she has been married to her husband for 15 years and they have been able to weather the storm all these years.
Giving tips on how she has sustained her marriage, Anyaegbu said, “There is no competition in this institution. There is no first position or second position. If a couple is able to survive the first six years in marriage, then you know it would be difficult for them to break up. Those years are seen as a testing period in marriage. There should be love in a marriage no doubt but what is more important is understanding and trust.
“I don’t think anybody should venture into any diabolical act. Herbalists would always want something in return. Just pray. We need respect in marriage, mutual respect. Everybody is important. If you know your partner is important and you treat the person right, you will be okay.
“I wanted to leave my marriage in the first two years. I packed my bags and said I wasn’t marrying again but then, I didn’t get to the gate. I was planning in my bedroom but I didn’t carry it out. As long as God has destined that man for you, he will always provide happiness at the end. Why would you want to be separated? It is better for you to be there and endure than expose yourselves to several men who will end up messing your life,” she said.


http://www.punchng.com/crazy-things-women-save-marriages/

Feedback From University Of Lagos

This piece you are about to read is confirmed and actually happened inside University of Lagos.

* The campus is living on its past glory
* The structures are still okay but there is no certain provision of comfort (where to leave) for Pre- degree and 300 students based on confirmation from them
* The students are not happy based on interactions one on one with some of them
* They lamented non provision of accommodations
* It was confirmed that many students are sleeping in front of notable banks in the institution in order to read in the night
* It was confirmed that some securities of these banks are alleged to be extorting money from students before they can be allowed to have access to read
* It was confirmed that a security officer of a notable bank on campus beat up a Pre - degree student to the extent that blood was coming out of his nose and he nearly killed him
* It was confirmed that the security channel of the institution took it up with the careless and the beast security officer of the said bank
* It was confirmed that the matter is not being taking lightly by the parents of the said student until the doctor certified him okay
* It was confirmed that the security apparatus of the institution were well trained and polite in handling crisis management because the issue would have degenerated to a serious fight that may affect many things on campus
* Kudos to the security Unit of this great citadel of learning for job well done
* It was confirmed that a scenario took place when one of the campus press crew took a picture of the said security officer while he was beign taken away by the police unfortunately but he could not identify himself as a member of campus press crew member and as result his was seized from him
* As confirmed, it took the intervention of some of his colleagues and other people to persuaded the security unit so that they can release his phone
* Police officers don't need to be biased when it comes to issues or when cases are brought to them,  it was observed that if not for the intervention of the other officers, a police officer was trying to be biased and was even threatening the father of the student that was molested by the security officer. The said police officer at Sabo Police almost messed up the case based on his reckless utterance that what do the parent want? That if the parent of the boy that was beaten up by the bank security is ready for case that they are also ready to defend the security man.
* It was confirmed that the father got angry and was later calmed down by other police officers
* It was confirmed that the police are well organised and polite in following up on the cases with the  them with the way the well mannered IPO handled it so far
* It was confirmed that the police still want to take statement from the student that was beaten up
* It was confirmed that the Health facility provided by the institution is acceptable and confirmed satisfactory based on the manner and approach the nurses and staff are going about their duties
* Some of the officials of this Health facility performed above expectations
* Kudos to the Health Facility (Medical Centre)
Note:
Based on our findings, We suggest that
1. The institution should do everything possible to ensure that students are given a befitting accommodation and stop exposing them to danger of sleeping in the bank premises on the campus
2. The institution should reorientate all the securities attached to the banks on campus on how to handle issue that pertaining to students
3. That the bank security should what so ever reason beat any student of UNILAG either full time, Pre-degree or Part time
4. That the institution should motivate the security Unit and make the students happy
5. That the institution should maintain th err facilities and also strengthening the medical center staff to keep delivering great services.
7. We are also commending the approach, manners and professionalism of the doctors at the medical centre
8. We observed that most universities are admitting students far above the facilities they have on ground such as ( accommodations, lecture rooms, library, laboratories etc)
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Genevieve is dead

Once again, the Nigerian movie industry is in mourning. After the industry lost some of its vibrant stars to the cold hands of death earlier this year, it’s here again, digesting the death of another rising star, Genevieve Nene. Genevieve-NeneGenevieve-Nene The light-skinned actress died last Sunday as she was recuperating from typhoid fever. Before her death, Genevieve, who is a graduate from the Institute of Commerce, featured in many movies including Hottest Strippers, Hottest Virgins, Quest Of A Life Time, Romantic Heart, and Mistake Women Make, among others. Also, the Ebonyi State-born actress made several appearances as a video vixen, featuring in the videos of artistes such as May D, Reekado Banks, Pasuma, Samklef’s “Birthday Girl’ and Skripture’s ‘Sweet Trouble.’
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/nollywood-mourns-again/

Senate Considers Climate Change Bill

The bill for an act to provide for measures to address climate change has passed the essential second reading in the Senate.
The bill, which was sponsored by a federal lawmaker Senator Isah Misau, seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to promote the use of renewable sources of energy.
Leading the debate, Senator Misau, said that in spite of Nigeria’s participation in conferences and seminars on global warming, not much had been done to tackle the problem of greenhouse emissions, gas flaring and other harmful environmental practices.
He said that if nothing was done to stop gas flaring and other harmful environmental practices that deplete the ozone layer, the effect on Nigerians would be enormous.
http://www.channelstv.com/2016/05/03/nigerian-senate-considers-climate-change-bill/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Buhari, Saraki, Dogara, APC leaders in closed door meeting in Villa

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting behind closed doors with some leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting has the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and the National Chairman of APC, John Odegie-Oyegun in attendance. Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari and the Senate Leader, Ali Ndume were also in the meeting. Also at the meeting are the Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu, and former Minister of Information, Tony Momoh. APC Deputy National Chairman North, Shuaibu Lawali, and the Deputy National Chairman South Segun Oni were also in the meeting.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/buhari-saraki-dogara-apc-leaders-closed-door-meeting-villa/

US Election: Ted Cruz drops out of the race as Donald Trump wins Indiana

Is getting more interesting, US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz dropped out of the presidential race after Donald Trump won Indiana state thereby making Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee.
 But John Kasich, the other remaining Republican presidential candidate, who has only won 1 state since the Primary election started and only had 7.5% votes in Indiana is still in the race, he has refused to drop out.
 Ted Cruz fought really hard, refusing to give up on his campaign but Tuesday night, he announced he was dropping out of the race after he lost Indiana to Donald Trump. It was an emotional announcement that left his parents teary eyed (That's his mum sitting in the above photo). He was also emotional as he made his speech. He said he was dropping out because there was no way he could win the GOP Presidential nominee after losing Indiana.
 Donald Trump won with 53.3%, Ted Cruz 36.7% and John Kasich had 7.5%.
 While Bernie Sanders won Indiana with 52.7% votes and Hilary Clinton-47.3%
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Kiss Daniel Unveils “New Era” Track List |No Features

G-Worldwide Entertainments act, Kiss Daniel whose May 1 album was rescheduled for a later date finally unveils the tracklist to the soon to be released 20 track album titled “New Era”
Surprisingly, Mr. Kiss’ debut album has on features on it.


http://tooxclusive.com/news/kiss-daniel-unveils-new-era-track-list-no-features/

I never expected Leicester will be champions — Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri spoke with pride after his Leicester City side became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history on Monday night. RanieriRanieri Chelsea 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge meant that the Foxes held an unassailable lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League table with two games to play – thus completing one of the most remarkable sporting stories ever seen. The performances of Ranieri’s men have both shocked and won the hearts of the football world in equal measure and speaking to LCFC.com, the manager expressed his thanks to everybody involved in this historic title victory. He said: “I’m so proud. I’m happy for my players, for the Chairman, for the staff at Leicester City, all our fans and the Leicester community. It’s an amazing feeling and I’m so happy for everyone.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/i-never-expected-leicester-will-be-champions-ranieri/

How I became running mate to Buhari — Osinbajo

Three weeks to first anniversary of the present government, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has revealed that how be became the running mate to President Mohammadu Buhari, saying his disposition to fight corruption in Nigeria was the motivating factor. Osinbajo spoke at a non-denominational conference organized by the Covenant Christian Centre in Abuja on Saturday. osinbajo1He recalled that he had co-founded a professional a group in 1995 that upheld integrity as a hallmark to fighting corruption and upholding good governance. He also recalled that he was 24 years when his boss became the Military Head of State, stressing that providence brought them together. He said: “Permit me to begin (the speech) with a story about myself. All my adult life, I have always believed that our country was performing far below its potentialities, in practically every aspect of life.
 Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/05/became-running-mate-buhari-osinbajo/

18 tips from A list parents

We all know how you parent will have a huge effect on how your child grows up, and whether they reach their potential.
We all want to support our children as much as we can and Sky, which works with young people through Sky Academy to help them build skills and experience, understands this. They believe that every young person has potential, and offer different opportunities using the things that Sky and young people both love - TV, creativity or sport to help unlock and develop it.
These opportunities really help in developing skills like communication, creativity, teamwork, resilience, planning and confidence; Here, we look at some celebrity parenting tips for helping build such skills.
Kate Winslet
The 40-year-old actress is mother to Mia, 15, Joe, 12, and Bear, 2. She wants her children to grow up confident:


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3545837/From-Thierry-Henry-Kate-Hudson-Angelina-Jolie-Prince-William-round-18-tips-list-parents.html

Why do we love?

Let’s Begin…

Ah, romantic love; beautiful and intoxicating, heart-breaking and soul-crushing... often all at the same time! If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet – but over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories. Skye C. Cleary outlines five of these philosophical perspectives on why we love.


http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-love-a-philosophical-inquiry-skye-c-cleary#review

TeeBillz and Tiwa Savage, una fall my hand no be small" - Charly Boy writes

Charly Boy says he usually stays away from making comments on people's private lives but he had to make an exception in Tiwa and TeeBillz's case. Read what he wrote below...

"I must confess that my heart breaks a little each time I hear/read about celebrities who self distruct because they couldn't handle Fame or the ones whose marriages are falling apart, because they don't know how to hold it down. Its sad, especially if they are amongst stars that I admire and love" he writes.
Commenting on people's private lives is a no go area for me. But when celebrities wash their dirty linen in public I owe my reading fans to comment on trending news and issues.  TeeBillz and Tiwa Savage una fall my hand no be small.
 Una no know say MUTUAL RESPECT IS NON-NEGOTIABLE for marriage, why yeye una self for public like this.
 Una no know say competition na for business no be for marriage what's the bullshit
 Haba, una no just try.
 I know that artiste/celebrities are more fragile than normal people. However they must understand that they are role models to millions of people, so no matter how deep you are hurting, you need to always come out strong. Celebs must understand that their private life is their private life and they must keep it to themselves. It will earn them more respect that way.
 I know that people stay married because they want to not because the door is locked.
 Biko keep your shit to yourselves, keep private private.
 No marriage can escape bad weather even my own, I dey sometimes see Oba for the matter but like I say "marriage is not about being compatible but how couples deal with their incompatibility. Make I no hear una problems for loudspeakers again, joor.
 AreaFada done talk him own."

Remi Fagbohun Reacts To Tiwa Savage's Failed Marriage

Remi Fagbohun, who also acts as the couple's personal shopper has spoken out about their well-publicized ongoing marriage crisis on her Instagram page.


"The hardest thing in the world to do is to keep quiet when your friends are going through something," she began.
"Gosh... People have ZERO CHILL!!! The Internet has become an open spot where you can say whatever you want. Say things you know are not right! Be downright RUDE!! Laugh and make jokes at someone else's expense. Create Meme's... It's HARSH, It's cold and it's just wrong on so many levels. But it's the world we live in... A very sad one.


"Whatever your personal opinions may be, remember the person you just TORE apart , is HUMAN!! Didn't start that journey thinking it would fail (do any of us do that). Does anyone get married saying I'm going to give this a few years and see how it goes Or let me tie myself to this person knowing that he isn't going to be the man of my dreams?? NO!
"Like any other man or woman - you go in giving it your all. You plan and carry out the wedding of your dreams because --- ITS supposed to be the wedding of your dreams!!! The one time you will ever get married. Hoping the journey gets better. Hoping he gets better ... Hoping you have more happy moments than sad ones.
"Marriage is by no means an easy road to walk (trust me I KNOW) . For those that decide to stay in it... Kudos. But don't JUDGE those who have reached their limits. Don't start quoting the bible when you're already being hypocritical by casting stones. Everyone has a different limit. When you reach your limit you will know. Try to have a bit of empathy for those going through something and simply imagine yourself going through it. Then ask yourself , how would this comment make you feel if directed at you. Would you like it? Does this seem fair?
"I am teaching my son , every single day... When you have nothing good to say, say nothing. I implore others to do the same.
"I'm stronger than most , yet today I cried. Cried for my friend and sister. Cried for my brother, cried for my baby. Crying again as I write this , thinking of the world we live in now where it's ok to tear a person apart when they are down! Remember these people aren't ROBOTS!!!! #tiwasavage #support #love #prayers #welovetiwasavage #westandaswomentogether #strongwomensupporteachother"
Tiwa Savage and TeeBillz have had it pretty rough over the past few days when TeeBillz kickstarted what is now a back and forth game of accusations and shocking revelations. Both of them have accused each other of infidelity and neglect, culminating in Tiwa's resignation that the marriage will never work anymore.
http://www.metronaija.com/2016/04/tiwas-personal-shopperremi-fagbohun.html