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Just In:  Missing General: Village Head, others surrender to police According to report from Punch, 24 hours after being declared wanted by the police over the disappearance of an Army General, Mohammed Idris Alkali (retd), three suspects on Friday voluntarily surrendered themselves to the Plateau State Police Command in Jos. A source said the other suspects were also ready to surrender themselves but were waiting to see how the persons who already surrendered to the police would be treated. “The three suspects voluntarily surrendered themselves to the police. If the police detain them, it will be difficult to get the others. But if they are granted bail, be assured that they will all appear before the police by next week,” the source stated. The suspects who surrendered to the police were the Village Head of Dura-Du District in Jos S...

Amechi Absent in the Commissioning of Port Harcourt International Airport Terminal Rotimi Amaechi  Why Amaechi shunned the Commissioning of the Port Harcourt International Airport Terminal Embattled Minister of Transportation, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi was absent from the commissioning of the Port Harcourt International Airport Terminal because the Presidency refused to allow him deliver an address. Scannews learnt that the Minister arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Thursday morning and was shown the vetted programme which excluded his name. Ministry  of Transportation sources stated that Amaechi urged the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika to altar the programme to allow him speak at the event holding in Port Harcourt. Sirika pointedly told the Amaechi that two Ministers cannot speak at one event from the same Ministry.  It was at this point that Amaechi angrily opted to stay away from Port Harcourt. It was gathered ...

President Buhari to INEC My Credentials Still With Military Buhari  Acording to Punch reports, Over 70 out of the 91 political parties are presenting presidential candidates that will participate in the 2019 Presidential elections,  The PUNCH  can report. Our correspondent, who visited the FCT office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, reported that over 70 names had been posted as of Thursday night. The list was posted with INEC’s timetable which fixed October 25 for the publication of candidates of political parties across the country. A source at INEC said the figure might be higher than 70. He said, “So far, over 70 candidates have been counted. A more comprehensive list will be published on Friday.” The source said the ballot paper for the presidential election would also be long, adding that the announcement of election results in 2019 might even take longer Meanwhile, the various candidates’ credentials were ...

Lawan Faro,The Man Who Climbed the Billboard Hanger in Yola, Have Been Arrested By Police Lawan faro                   Police has arrested Lawan Faro, the man who climbed the billboard hanger in Yola yesterday, with threats to jump to his death if President Buhari fails to resign, Lawan said he would commit suicide if Buhari does not vacate the seat for Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate. The Police lurd him to come down from the Billboard hanger with the promise that he would be taken to house of the PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, but was instead taking to the Police Station upon his arrest. ”At about 8:00pm, some soldiers came by in company of some people who claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was waiting for me, so I was convinced and I came down. They had a car parked waiting to take me to Atiku’s house, but unfortunately it was a trick because here I am, they br...

Love in Token: As Old woman of 93-Year-Old Remarries 20 years After Husband’s Death Dorothy Williams, 93 and Richard Rola, 86, at their wedding. Source: Daily Mail Love in action as a 93-year-old woman, Dorothy Williams, has married Richard Rola, an 86-year-old man, twenty years after she lost her first husband. Williams, who is from Michigan, US, believed she wouldn’t fall in love again after the death of her first husband, when she was 72, reports  Daily Mail. But that changed when she met her new husband, Rola, at a polka dancing class three years ago. Eighteen months after they met, Richard proposed to Dorothy while on holiday with her family. She accepted. The older duo tied the knot in front of 200 friends and family, with the bride donning a short pink dress, gold sequin tennis shoes and flowers in her hair to suggest ‘blooming youth’.

Ex-Governor Fayose's Mom Spotted in America While On Vacation, Posing With Donald Trump Fayose's mother and Donald Trump    Ex- Governor, Ayodele Fayose's mother Prophetess Victoria Fayose has been spotted having fun in America as she posed with Donald Trump's.   According to her son Isaac, Mrs. Fayose turned 80 years old on Wednesday, October 24th.  

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Homosexuality Say I Sleep With Boys Because I Have No Girl Friend A young boy of 16-year-old has been arrested for homosexuality. According to Punch Metro Plus reports, a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly arrested and is being investigated for gay sex, has said that he indulged in the illegality because he has no girlfriend. The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested the 16-year-old boy (name withheld), for allegedly committing an offence related to homosexuality in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The suspect, who worked as a sales boy in a liquor shop in Oshodi market, Akure, was alleged to be sexually assaulting some young boys at the market. According to a source, the suspect allegedly sodomised about three young boys in the same market. It was gathered that the suspect enticed his victims with N200 snacks each time he intended to engage in the act that security agents said he carried out...

A Girl of 13-year-old gives birth to triplets in Guatemala A girl of 13 year -old has given birth to triplets, in  Guatemala,the triplets each weighed only about 2.2 lbs (1 kg) and the two oldest were rushed to the emergency ward of a local hospital where they later died. Miss Lopez Perez said she had become pregnant after she had been raped by a ‘candy seller’ who she was not able to identify. she is struggling to care for her surviving baby in extreme poverty, living with her mother and seven brothers in a house made of boards.

Lekan Shonde: I Didn't Kill My Wife, I Only Slapped Her -  Speaks In Court   The couple   A depot worker in Apapa arewa of Lagos State Lekan Shonde,  on Wednesday denied killing his wife, Ronke, said, he only slapped her a day before her corpse was found,    Reports from Punch Metro, Lekan is standing trial for the alleged murder of Ronke before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja.    51-year-old Lekan had allegedly beat his wife to death at their home in the Egbeda-Idimu area of Lagos State.   He was alleged to have locked the door on the corpse and their two children before the incident was discovered by a nanny and later reported to the police.   At the Wednesday proceeding, while being led in evidence by his counsel, Robert Clarke (SAN), Lekan told the court that he was provoked when he overheard his wife talking to her lover.   He said, “On May 5, 2016, I heard my wife speaking to someone on ...

Just In Ethiopia Appoints First Female President New Ethiopian president Sahlework Zewde Ethiopia on Thursday appointed a woman to the largely ceremonial position of president for the first time. In a unanimous vote, Ethiopian lawmakers picked career diplomat Sahle-Work Zewde to replace Mulatu Teshome who resigned. Sahle-Work, who is in her late 60s, has been Ethiopia’s ambassador to France, Djibouti, Senegal and the regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Just prior to her appointment as president she was the UN’s top official at the African Union. She is fluent in English and French as well as Amharic. As president she is expected to serve two six-year terms. Political power in Ethiopia is wielded by the prime minister with the president’s role is restricted to attending ceremonies and functions. Ethiopia’s reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week appointed a slimline 20-person cabinet in which half the posts are...

Unknown Gunmen Abduct 10 in Rivers Community FILE PHOTO A group of unidentified gunmen has abducted 10 persons in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to Punch metro reports, the victims were said to have been abducted while returning from Idama community in the same area on Wednesday. Though the State Police Command had yet to confirm the incident, a source said that the kidnap victims were taken to an unknown destination by their captors However, details of the incident were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. It was gathered that a search for the victims had commenced, even as security operatives were said to have begun a manhunt for the perpetrators of the dastardly act.

Juliet Ibrahim Confirmed Break-up Rumours, Iceberg Reacts      Iceberg Slim   Iceberg Nigerian rapper, has spoken after Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim confirmed that their relationship is over.   During a recent Interview, the actress  confirmed she is single and not dating Iceberg Slim anymore.   He took to his Instagram story to share a cryptic post saying: "When toxic person can no longer control you, they'll try to control how others see you. The Misinformation will feel unfair, but stay above it, trusting that other people will see the truth, just like you did"     

Identical Twin Sisters Kidnapped By Gunmen In Zamfara  The twins have been abducted Two sisters, who happen to be twins  has been kidnapped in Zamfara by unknown gunmen.  The  family has raised an alarm and is seeking for public assistance with help in locating their missing daughters. The sisters were reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen . Reports shows that the young twins known as Hassana and Husaina were abducted by some hoodlums recently in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state and are yet to be seen or heard from till now. The family has notified the police of the girls’ abduction and is asking anyone who has any information that would help in finding them to report to the appropriate authorities.

Missing General: Police Declare Village Head, Seven Others wanted The missing General's car. Source: @HQNigerianArmy According to punch report, one week after receiving 13 suspects from 3 Division of Nigerian Army in Rukuba Barracks, Jos the Plateau State Police Command, has declared eight suspects wanted in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a former Army Chief of Administration, Maj. General Mohammed Idris Alkali (retd). The suspects declared wanted included two panel beaters (Da Chuwang Samuel aka Morinho; Nyam Samuel aka Soft Touch)’;  a  farmer, Pam Gyang Dung (aka Boss); a truck driver, Timothy Chuan and Village Head of Dura – Du District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Yakubu Rap.  A statement by the spokesperson of Plateau State Police Command, Matthias Tyopev, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, obtained by  THE PUNCH  on Thursday said preliminary investigation revealed that the s...

Ekiti Traditional Ruler And Family  Chased Out Of Palace File photo   Ekiti Traditional ruler and his family has been chased out of the palace after his son was accused of doing something wrong.   According to a Punch Metro report, there is tension in Ilogbo-Ekiti, in the Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State as residents chased the traditional ruler, Oba Edward Ajayi, and his family out of the town.   The angry subjects alleged that a son of the monarch, Adeleye, led some secret cult members to attack residents which led to the death of one Bolu.   They claimed that the king had refused to caution his son despite repeated reports of his son’s criminal activities.   A resident who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “The prince and his group has been terrorising our community with the shield and protection of the palace. “The people were forced to violence because of the failure of the monarch to caution his ...

Ex-Governor: Fayose Fired the First SHOT After Regaining Freedoom Fayose  The Controversial former Governor of Ekiti State who was granted bail of 50m. From the EFFC on Wednesday has made a statement after his release. He said : "Let me say very expressly that  I'm not like my friend, Godswill Akpabio that they used EFCC  to intimidate and he joined APC out of fear of going to jail. "I can't ridicule myself before my people and entire Nigerians. Again, I say that they have today but they can't have tomorrow. These Pharaohs that you see today, tomorrow, we shall see them no more"  Fayose is now back HOME!!!!

Just In:  Man Climbs Billboard Hanger, Vows To Jump Down Unless Buhari Resigns Within 12 Hours In Adamawa  An Adamawa man has climbed the billboard hanger vowing to jump doen unless Buhari resigns . Accord saharareporters, Lawan faro, a middle-aged man in Yola, capital  of Adamawa State, has climbed a 40-metre-tall billboard hanger, and vowed to fall off it unless President Muhammadu Buhari resigns within 12 hours. Speaking to SaharaReporters, Faro said his action was necessitated by the "extreme poverty" in the land. "I think it’s time for Buhari to give way for someone like Atiku Abubakar to lead us out of the present hardship", he cried. He threatened to fall off after 12 hours if Atiku Abubakar does not show up to assure him of Buhari's ouster in 2019. "I will remain here for 12 hours to show my discontent, and someone not less than Atiku must come here to assure me that this government must be sacked in the forthcoming election.” ...

Just In: PDP-Loses All 3 Senators In Rivers State to APC According to report, the Senator representing Rivers West, Osinakachukwu Ideozu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Majority Leader at the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, announced Osinakachukwu’s defection at plenary on Wednesday. Lawan, who was moving a motion for the adjournment of plenary till November 6, welcomed and congratulated him for joining the majority party. With this, the three senators from Rivers, a PDP-controlled state, are now members of the APC. The others are Senators Andrew Uchendu (Rivers East) and Magnus Abe (Rivers South East).

Supplementary budget of N10bn Probe  Ex–Governor Fayose Not bothered  Fayose in court on Wednesday According to report, from Mr. Lere Olayinka, the media aide to ex-Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has said that his principal is not worried about the planned probe of the N10bn supplementary budget that he signed in the twilight of his tenure. The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday constituted a three-man panel to probe the N10bn supplementary budget, which Fayose signed on September 14, 2018, about a month to the end of his tenure. The probe panel was set up at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Adeniran Alagbada, on Tuesday. Reacting to the planned probe on Wednesday, Olayinka said Fayose was not perturbed about the probe, adding that it was funny that the Ekiti lawmakers planned to probe a budget which they approved. Speaking with our correspondent on the premises of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, where Fayose had been charg...