Tuesday, 6 June 2017

“What killed Abacha is what killed MKO Abiola”

Al-Mustapha reportedly made the disclosure on Monday, May 30, 2016, while speaking to journalists in Lagos.

Al-Mustapha

Former Chief Security Officer to late dictator, Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha has said that he will soon reveal how Abacha and late presidential candidate, M.K.O. Abiola, died.

Al-Mustapha reportedly made the disclosure on Monday, May 30, 2016, while speaking to journalists in Lagos.

“For instance, when Chief M.K.O. Abiola was in prison, many notable Nigerians visited him. They will visit him in the morning and when they come back to the Villa in the evening to see Abacha, they would say a different thing entirely,” he said.

“Unknown to these notable Nigerians, particularly notable Yoruba personalities, who visited Abiola, their visits were recorded on video. I did the video recording without their knowledge. These people would visit Abiola and come back to tell government a different thing about him.

“These same people would still go and tell Abiola a different thing about government. They are on video. The agencies of government have these videos evidence. These same people told M.K.O. Abiola never to accept any compromise or negotiations.

“They advised him never to come back home without his mandate. All these things are on video. Of all the Yoruba leaders, only Oba Tejuosho told M.K.O. Abiola the truth: to accept the conditional bail and go home.

“Only Oba Tejuosho told M.K.O. Abiola that Abacha was his friend, urging him to reconcile with Abacha who was ready for reconciliation. It was Oba Tejuosho who told M.K.O. Abiola that he still had the goodwill and would win if he re-contests after Abacha.

“What killed Abacha is what killed MKO Abiola. But I would reveal that after my court case, still at the Supreme Court," he added.

The former Abacha aide also said that he would soon publish a book, titled, “Mustapha’s Memoirs”, to explain the circumstances of the late dictator’s death.

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Sunday, 4 June 2017

Nnamdi Kanu: 'We don't care if you send him back to prison,' IPOB tells FG

Nnamdi Kanu 'We don't care if you send him back to prison,' IPOB tells FG

The IPOB stressed that the Federal Government would be making a major mistake by arresting Kanu again.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the group is not bothered about the Federal Government's plan to re-arrest its leader, Nnamdi Kanu over breach of bail conditions.

Justice Binta Nyako had granted Kanu bail on April 25, 2017, with conditions the IPOB camp consider 'unconstitutional'.

The judge barred Kanu from granting interviews and participating in any rally.

Justice Nyako also prohibited him from being in any crowd of more than 10 persons.

It was reported on Saturday, June 3, that the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja said Kanu has repeatedly breached his bail conditions.

The ministry, which is in charge of the IPOB leader's prosecution, said it is taking record of the breaches and may ask the court to revoke his bail.

In reaction to the ministry's statement, the IPOB said the Federal Government would be making a major mistake by arresting Kanu again.

ALSO READ: Kanu meets Igbo leaders in Enugu behind closed doors

The group's spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful, said the revocation of Kanu’s bail would not affect the agitation for Biafra.

"We don’t give a damn – whether they arrest him (Kanu) or not we don’t bother," Powerful said in an email he sent to Punch.

"Whether keep Nnamdi Kanu in or out of Nigerian prisons, the restoration effort continues unabated."

He added that "Having Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in prison is always good for the struggle to restore Biafra."

Petrol Price Increase Dear lawmakers, don't allow the devil use you

Senators intend to tax Nigerians some more for petrol. It's a devilish piece of legislation

The Nigerian senate during plenary

If you are Nigerian, the Senate wants you to pay more for a litre of petrol during a biting economic recession.

You should resist the move with every fibre of your being.

You should be angry. Very angry.

The obnoxious document from the lawmakers is called “The National Roads Fund Establishment Bill”.

It is a part of the 11 economic reform bills initiated by the Senate and endorsed by the House of Representatives.

Should it become law, motorists and just about everyone who uses the roads in Nigeria, will pay N5 tax on every litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise called petrol--and diesel--procured from any gas station.

ALSO READ: Senate moves to pass the National Roads Fund bill 2017

To generate money for the National Roads Fund, lawmakers are proposing “fuel levy of five naira (N5) chargeable per litre on any volume of petrol and diesel products imported into Nigeria and on locally refined petroleum products, as well as axle load control charges.”

House of Representative members (venturesafrica)

You’ll also be charged “toll fees (a percentage not exceeding 10% of any revenue paid as user charge per vehicle on any federal road designated as a toll road, this is not applicable to PPP roads); international vehicle transit charges; and inter-state mass transit user charge of 0.5% deductible from the fare paid by passengers to commercial mass transit operators on inter-state roads.”

To make sense of the gibberish you’ve just read, each time you make that trip to your village by road, you’ll pay a tax to the commercial bus company who would have been taxed by the federal government.

This tax will be used to fix roads, your lawmakers are saying.

Again, each time you go out there to buy petrol, you’ll be paying N5 extra for every one liter of PMS you purchase.

In very simple language, the price of petrol is about to be hiked. Again.

In more simple language, your monthly budget is about to climb even higher and your wallet is about to be hit even harder in an economic recession.

The bill was listed on the Senate’s Order Paper during plenary on Thursday. It has scaled first and second readings and is now due for a public hearing.

Senate President Bukola Saraki (Facebook/Nigerian Senate )

The only reason why it wasn’t considered for debate this week was because the Senators were eager to run out of the chamber for some fresh air.

The Senate committee on works considers the bill the best thing that will happen to the Nigerian economy since sliced bread.

The senate committee on works is led by Senator Kabiru-Gaya (APC, Kano State).

The report of the committee was signed by 15 members, namely; Gaya (chairman) Clifford Ordia (vice chairman), Mao Ohuabunwa, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, Biodun Olujimi, Ben Bruce, Gilbert Nnaji, Abubakar Kyari, Ibrahim Danbaba, Mustapha Bukar, Ahmed Ogembe, Sani Mustapha and Buruji Kashamu.

It’s interesting that Senator Ben Murray-Bruce who has built a reputation on “commonsense” will append his signature on a piece of legislation that makes absolutely no sense. But that’s a subject matter for another day.

What’s important today is that this bill shouldn’t be allowed to fly. It will compound already horrible economic conditions, quadruple inflation, asphyxiate the average Nigerian some more and run many more businesses aground.

President Buhari, acting president Osinbajo, kitchen cabinet members and presiding officers of national assembly (saharareporters)

The Nigerian economy can do without more punitive taxes at this time.

Nigerians already pay all sorts of taxes to fix infrastructure and build roads. Why should they be funding road maintenance when there’s a government in place to do just that?

And should we need to fix roads so badly, here’s an idea that won’t hurt the economy—sack all lawmakers or ask them to work from home. Channel the national assembly budget into the ministry of works for roads and electricity.

In any case, where did all the monies earmarked for road construction and maintenance in the past, end up?

Your guess is as good as mine.

Boko Haram kills 21 in Borno

Boko Haram kills 21 in Born

Boko Haram (File photo)

At least 21 persons have been reportedly killed in two separate Boko Haram attacks in villages near Chibok in Borno State.

Chibok Hassan, a Chibok resident, told TheCable that attacks happened on Sunday and Wednesday.

According to Hassan, the insurgents first struck at Kaya, a village 27 km from Chibok, causing residents to desert their homes.

He said, “There is no single soul remaining there (Kaya). The Boko Haram members came in the evening with their motorcycles, bicycles and started firing at everyone in sight.

“They burnt many houses. Those who were fortunate ran away, but those who couldn’t escape were attacked. All the villagers have moved out of the village.

“People did not hear about the killings because the village is not accessible. It is located inside the bush.”

Hassan said two days after the incident, the attackers returned to a village close to Gumsri, a Borno community, where 14 persons were allegedly killed.

“Within two days, they returned and attacked the next village close to Gumsri which acts as a sort of roadblock between us and Boko Haram.

“As it is, all the villagers in those communities have ran away, they have packed their belongings and come to Chibok. So many attacks and innocent lives have been lost in Damboa LGA but it is usually not reported.

“For us in Chibok, we are living in fear because that it is the only place that has been a roadblock against them. Some people that cannot withstand the situation are even moving to Maiduguri which is safer for them,” he added.

On whether there are no soldiers on the ground during the attacks, he said the soldiers around found it difficult to get to the place of the attacks “because of the far distance from where they are to the village.”

“Even with the presence of a brigade, the problem the security people face here is that mostly, the communities attacked are under Damboa council but the soldiers are closer to Chibok,” he added.

The military spokesperson, Sani Usman, did not confirm the report, as calls made to his telephone were not answered and he did not also reply the text message sent.

Friday, 2 June 2017

Ex-wife still controls him

Ex-wife still controls him

RelationshipsComments Dear Bunmi, I met my husband five years ago when he was separated from his wife. As soon as his divorce went through, we got married and his 16-year-old son now lives with us. He rarely sees his mother and she seldom calls him. They also have a 17-year-old daughter who opted to live with her mother. I’ve always been pleasant to her when she calls, yet she refuses to meet me. Her brother accepts me, so why can’t she? I’ve lost the will to be nice to her. After her calls, my husband tells me what she’s been up to, but I can’t be bothered to show any interest. His ex-wife has now started to ring him more often. She always wants him to solve one problem or the other, especially about their daughter. She was the one who caused an end to the marriage. In a few weeks, the daughter will be IS and she’s made plans for an elaborate birthday party in her house. His ex and their daughter are always asking for money and my husband is too soft to say no, despite knowing how upset this makes me. I don’t know what to do. Am I being unreasonable? I know my husband loves me, but having his ex around is making me unhappy. Demi, by e-mail. Dear Demi, A man needs to distance himself from his ex if he is to form a strong relationship with someone new. Although your husband divorced his wife, they remain emotionally tied and each would like to get over their hurt. The children too wouldn’t say no to reconciliation. You have walked into a family’s mess and it’s no wonder you feel insecure. Something has to give. The victims here are the two adolescent children who ‘re confused and harmed by the divorce. Do not think of them, or judge them as you would two adults. They’re insecure teenagers and you need to help them maintain good relationships with their parents. If the daughter remains hostile, grin and bear it. Forgive her resentment of a new wife who has intruded into her parents’ broken relationship. By trying to love your husband’s children you will strengthen the loyalty and affection he now gives you. Let him realise he needs to place more emphasis on your relationship instead of running to his ex at the slightest opportunity. Time, though, will sort this mess out and your soon-to-be-IS step-daughter will mellow once she starts committed dating.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/his-ex-wife-still-controls-h Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/his-ex-wife-still-controls-him/

His ex-wife still controls him On May 30, 201710:00 pmIn RelationshipsComments Dear Bunmi, I met my husband five years ago when he was separated from his wife. As soon as his divorce went through, we got married and his 16-year-old son now lives with us. He rarely sees his mother and she seldom calls him. They also have a 17-year-old daughter who opted to live with her mother. I’ve always been pleasant to her when she calls, yet she refuses to meet me. Her brother accepts me, so why can’t she? I’ve lost the will to be nice to her. After her calls, my husband tells me what she’s been up to, but I can’t be bothered to show any interest. His ex-wife has now started to ring him more often. She always wants him to solve one problem or the other, especially about their daughter. She was the one who caused an end to the marriage. In a few weeks, the daughter will be IS and she’s made plans for an elaborate birthday party in her house. His ex and their daughter are always asking for money and my husband is too soft to say no, despite knowing how upset this makes me. I don’t know what to do. Am I being unreasonable? I know my husband loves me, but having his ex around is making me unhappy. Demi, by e-mail. Dear Demi, A man needs to distance himself from his ex if he is to form a strong relationship with someone new. Although your husband divorced his wife, they remain emotionally tied and each would like to get over their hurt. The children too wouldn’t say no to reconciliation. You have walked into a family’s mess and it’s no wonder you feel insecure. Something has to give. The victims here are the two adolescent children who ‘re confused and harmed by the divorce. Do not think of them, or judge them as you would two adults. They’re insecure teenagers and you need to help them maintain good relationships with their parents. If the daughter remains hostile, grin and bear it. Forgive her resentment of a new wife who has intruded into her parents’ broken relationship. By trying to love your husband’s children you will strengthen the loyalty and affection he now gives you. Let him realise he needs to place more emphasis on your relationship instead of running to his ex at the slightest opportunity. Time, though, will sort this mess out and your soon-to-be-IS step-daughter will mellow once she starts committed dating.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/his-ex-wife-still-controls-him/

In France Woman hides corpse of mother in freezer to claim pension of deceased

The suspect reportedly hid her mother's corpse in a freezer in order to claim her pension.

French police.
(Reuters)

A 55 year-old woman in the village of Horsarrieu located in the South West of France has done the unthinkable after reportedly hiding the corpse of her mother in a freezer.

This was in a bid to continue claiming the old age pension, £1,700, belonging to the deceased, the Mirror UK reports.

The body of the 90 year-old woman was found by the police after they launched an investigation and found the corpse of the deceased.

"They were hidden in a freezer, and there had been no report of the mother’s death.

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The freezer was not connected to the electricity supply going into the house. It was just a hiding place," a prosecutor revealed.

ALSO READ: Pensioner who wanted a sex party duped of $54,000

The police believe that the old woman died a decade ago, contradicting claims made by the suspect who stated that her mother died seven years ago.

According to reports, there is a plan to conduct an autopsy to determine if the woman died of natural causes.

Tech Here's what Earth might look like in 100 years — if we're lucky

Even if the US remains part of the Paris climate accord, the best situation we can hope for is pretty worrisome.

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
(Thomson Reuters) President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his intent to withdraw the US from the Paris climate accord.
"We're getting out, but we will start to negoatiate to see if we can make a deal that is fair," Trump claimed during a televised briefing from the White House.
Trump's widely denounced decision comes on the heels of the hottest year the world has seen since 1880 — when scientists first started keeping global temperature logs — and the fifth annual heat record of the past dozen years.
Overall, planet Earth has warmed 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.26 degrees Celsius) above preindustrial averages, which is dangerously close to the 2.7-degree-Fahrenheit (1.5-degree-Celsius) limit set by international policymakers for global warming. (Some argue this cutoff is arbitrary, though it could still rein in some of the most disruptive changes to human civilization.)
"There's no stopping global warming," Gavin Schmidt, a climate scientist who is the director of NASA's Goddard Institute of Space Studies, previously told Business Insider. "Everything that's happened so far is baked into the system."
That means that even if carbon emissions were to drop to zero tomorrow, we'd still be watching human-driven climate change play out for centuries. And we all know emissions aren't going to stop. So the key thing now, Schmidt said, is to slow climate change down enough to make sure we can adapt to it as painlessly as possible.
This is what the Earth could look like within 100 years if we succeed in curbing climate change with international agreements like the Paris climate accord (barring huge leaps in renewable energy or carbon-capture technology).
Sarah Kramer wrote a previous version of this post.

"I think the 1.5-degree [2.7-degree F] target is out of reach as a long-term goal," Schmidt said. He estimated that we will blow past that by about 2030.

"I think the 1.5-degree [2.7-degree F] target is out of reach as a long-term goal," Schmidt said. He estimated that we will blow past that by about 2030.
(Stephane Mahe/Reuters)

But Schmidt is more optimistic about staying at or under 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above preindustrial levels. That's the level of temperature rise the UN hopes to avoid.

But Schmidt is more optimistic about staying at or under 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above preindustrial levels. That's the level of temperature rise the UN hopes to avoid.
(Vincent Kessler/Reuters)

Let's assume that we land somewhere between those two targets. At the end of this century, we'd be looking at a world that is on average about 3 degrees Fahrenheit above where we are now.

Let's assume that we land somewhere between those two targets. At the end of this century, we'd be looking at a world that is on average about 3 degrees Fahrenheit above where we are now.
(NASA)

But average surface temperature alone doesn't paint a full picture of climate change. Temperature anomalies — or how much the temperature of a given area is deviating from what would be "normal" in that region — will swing wildly.

But average surface temperature alone doesn't paint a full picture of climate change. Temperature anomalies — or how much the temperature of a given area is deviating from what would be "normal" in that region — will swing wildly.
(Oli Scarff/Getty)

Source: Business Insider

For example, the temperature in the Arctic Circle soared above freezing for one day in 2016 — that's extraordinarily hot for the arctic. Those types of abnormalities will start happening a lot more.

For example, the temperature in the Arctic Circle soared above freezing for one day in 2016 — that's extraordinarily hot for the arctic. Those types of abnormalities will start happening a lot more.
(Bob Strong/Reuters)

Source: Washington Post

That means years like 2016, which had the lowest sea-ice extent on record, will become more common. Summers in Greenland could become ice-free by 2050.

That means years like 2016, which had the lowest sea-ice extent on record, will become more common. Summers in Greenland could become ice-free by 2050.
(NASA Goddard Flickr)

Source: Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems

In the summer of 2012, 97% of the Greenland Ice Sheet's surface started to melt. That's typically a once-in-a-century occurrence, but we could see extreme surface melt like that every six years by end of the century.

In the summer of 2012, 97% of the Greenland Ice Sheet's surface started to melt. That's typically a once-in-a-century occurrence, but we could see extreme surface melt like that every six years by end of the century.
(Flickr/Ville Miettinen)

Source: Climate Central, National Snow & Ice Data Center

On the bright side, ice in Antarctica will remain relatively stable, making minimal contributions to sea-level rise.

On the bright side, ice in Antarctica will remain relatively stable, making minimal contributions to sea-level rise.
(Andreas Kambanis on Flickr)

Source: Nature

However, unexpected ice shelf collapses could surprise researchers with extra sea-level rise.

A 300-foot-wide, 70-mile-long rift in Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf, as seen in November 2016.
(John Sonntag/IceBridge/NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)

Source: Business Insider

Even in our best-case scenarios, oceans are on track to rise 2 to 3 feet by 2100. That could displace up to 4 million people.

Even in our best-case scenarios, oceans are on track to rise 2 to 3 feet by 2100. That could displace up to 4 million people.
(Thomson Reuters)

Source: NASA, Time

Oceans absorb about one-third of all carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing them to warm and become more acidic. Rising temperatures will therefore cause oceans to acidify more around the globe.

Oceans absorb about one-third of all carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing them to warm and become more acidic. Rising temperatures will therefore cause oceans to acidify more around the globe.
(Brandi Mueller for Argunners Magazine)

Source: International Geosphere-Biosphere Program

In the tropics, that means nearly all coral reef habitats could be devastated. Under our best-case scenario, half of all tropical coral reefs are still threatened.

In the tropics, that means nearly all coral reef habitats could be devastated. Under our best-case scenario, half of all tropical coral reefs are still threatened.
(Matt Kieffer/flickr)

Source: International Geosphere-Biosphere Program

And even if we curb emissions, summers in the tropics could see a 50% increase their extreme-heat days by 2050. Farther north, 10% to 20% of the days in a year will be hotter.

And even if we curb emissions, summers in the tropics could see a 50% increase their extreme-heat days by 2050. Farther north, 10% to 20% of the days in a year will be hotter.
(Lionel Cironneau/AP)

Source: Environmental Research Letters

Without controlling our emissions (a business-as-usual scenario), the tropics would stay at unusually hot temperatures all summer long. In the temperate zones, 30% or more of the days would have temperatures that we currently consider unusual.

Without controlling our emissions (a business-as-usual scenario), the tropics would stay at unusually hot temperatures all summer long. In the temperate zones, 30% or more of the days would have temperatures that we currently consider unusual.
(AP Photo/Matt York)

Source: Environmental Research Letters

Even a little bit of warming will likely strain water resources. In a 2013 paper, scientists projected that the world will start to see more intense droughts more often. Left unchecked, climate change may cause severe drought across 40% of all land — double what it is today.

Even a little bit of warming will likely strain water resources. In a 2013 paper, scientists projected that the world will start to see more intense droughts more often. Left unchecked, climate change may cause severe drought across 40% of all land — double what it is today.
(Reuters)

Source: PNAS

And then there's the weather. If the extreme El Niño event of 2015-2016 was any indication, we're in for more natural disasters — storm surges, wildfires, and heat waves are on the menu for 2070 and beyond.

And then there's the weather. If the extreme El Niño event of 2015-2016 was any indication, we're in for more natural disasters — storm surges, wildfires, and heat waves are on the menu for 2070 and beyond.
(REUTERS/Max Whittaker)

Source: Environment360

Right now, humanity is standing on a precipice. If we ignore the warning signs, we could end up with what Schmidt envisions as a "vastly different planet" — roughly as different as our current climate is from the most recent ice age.

Right now, humanity is standing on a precipice. If we ignore the warning signs, we could end up with what Schmidt envisions as a "vastly different planet" — roughly as different as our current climate is from the most recent ice age.
(Reuters)

Or we can innovate solutions. Many of the scenarios laid out here assume we're reaching negative emissions by 2100 — that is, absorbing more than we're emitting through carbon-capture technology.

Or we can innovate solutions. Many of the scenarios laid out here assume we're reaching negative emissions by 2100 — that is, absorbing more than we're emitting through carbon-capture technology.
(Reuters/Aly Song)

Source: The Guardian

Schmidt says the Earth in 2100 will be somewhere between "a little bit warmer than today and a lot warmer than today." On a planet-wide scale, that difference could mean millions of lives saved, or not.

Schmidt says the Earth in 2100 will be somewhere between "a little bit warmer than today and a lot warmer than today." On a planet-wide scale, that difference could mean millions of lives saved, or not.
(Benoit Tessier/ Reuters)

Buhari London is the best option for President's treatment - Lai Mohammed

Mohammed explained that London is the best treatment Buhari deserves as the President of Nigeria.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.
(Daily Post)

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said the reason for President Muhammadu Buhari's treatment in London is that he deserves the best treatment.

Mohammed explained in a radio interview on Thursday, June 1, 2017 that London medical practitioners and hospitals can offer Buhari the best treatment which he deserves as the President of Nigeria.

“My answer is very simple. Mr President is our father, he is the leader of the nation and I think he deserves the best in terms of medical treatment,” the minister said while responding to a caller that criticised the President for getting medical treatments abroad when he barred public officials for doing same.

Mohammed was a guest at a live radio programme, ‘Morning Crossfire’ on Nigeria Info 95.1FM.

The minister had earlier said there is no cause for alarm over President Muhammadu Buhari's health saying he is in very competent hands in London.

ALSO READ: ‘Buhari is in very competent hands,’ says Minister

President Buhari departed on May 7, 2017, for an indefinite medical vacation to London after months of ill health.

First Lady, Aisha Buhari also joined her husband in London on Tuesday, May 30.

WORD FOR THE DAY

WORD FOR THE DAY
PERMEATE

DEFINITION
..spread throughout and be present in every part of it; pervade; saturate; penetrate
..to pass through the pores or interstices of

..Bias against women permeates every level of the judicial system.
..An obvious change of attitude at the top will permeate through the system.
..To permeate through a membrane means to pass through by dissolving and then diffusing it.
..Something sinister has begun to permeate the collective psyche.
...Cynicism permeated his report.
..Past insults and slights have not been forgotten, and permeate his thinking.
..The lovely smell permeated the room.
..A deep sense of loss permeates Frost's poetry.
..Bright sunshine permeated the room.
..Rain permeated through the soil.
..Dissatisfaction with the government seems to have permeated every section of society.
..A foul smell of beer permeated the whole building.
..The table has a plastic coating which prevents liquids from permeating into the wood beneath.
..The water permeated the sand.
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WORD FOR THE DAY

WORD OF THE DAY
OSTENTATIOUS

Adjective
DEFINITION
..attracting or seeking to attract, admiration, or envy, often by gaudiness or obviousness; overly elaborate or conspicuous; too obvious
..showing your knowledge, power, money or possessions in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you
..pretentious; vulgar; in bad taste

..He was known for his ostentatious display of knowledge.
..His ostentatious hatred of the revolutionary parties made him a natural object for accusations.
..Bill writes in a voice that is simultaneously folksy and ostentatious.
..As soon as the piece was published, ostentatious and divided reactions immediately flooded Twitter.
..She owns a fleet of ostentatious cars and several grand mansions.
..He was always dressed smartly, but not in an ostentatious way.
..The public criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leaders.
..The designer dress was a simple design that looks glamorous without being ostentatious.
..There was nothing ostentatious about their home.
..She wears an ostentatious diamond ring and a pearl the size of a marble.
..He used his wealth to live a lavish and ostentatious life.
..There are no cases of ostentatious opulence amid poverty.
..He took out his gold watch and laid it ostentatiously on the table in front of him. (adverb)
The room was ostentatiously decorated in white and silver. (adverb)
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Thursday, 1 June 2017

Ambode: 10 things you should know about sacked pastor saga

Ambode 10 things you should know about sacked pastor saga

Pastor Femi Taiwo has been axed from the Lagos State chapel. We've been following the story enough to share.

Governor Ambode's wife during church service
(Lagos govt)

If you've been following the news like we do, the first lady of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode and Chaplain of the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Femi Taiwo, aren't the best of buddies.

Actually, as we've got to learn, Mrs. Ambode and Taiwo haven't been seeing eye to eye for a while.

Here are a few other things we know:

1. Pastor Taiwo used to preside over a church which is under the Lagos State Ministry of Home Affairs.

Actually, the Office of the first lady supervises this church.

Bolanle Ambode, Akinwunmi Ambode and Femi Taiwo
(Liveofofo.com)

Which implies that this church can be transformed into a plaything of the first lady if that's what she chooses to do.

For the purpose of this piece, let's refer to the first lady by her first name--Bolanle--henceforth.

2. Bolanle attended church service one fine Sunday and there was Taiwo; conducting the anointing session.

Exactly who she didn't want to see.

Let's just say at this point, she had come to hate the look of the 'good' Pastor.

Why had she come to loathe Pastor Taiwo so much?

We'll be telling you all of that in a minute if you could just hang in there....

ALSO READ: Governor reportedly sacks pastor for allegedly embarrassing Lagos First Lady, Bolanle Ambode

3. According to reports reaching our news desk from the first lady's office, Pastor Taiwo was in the habit of visiting Bolanle without authorisation from the governing council of the church.

The governing council of the church wasn't aware of these meetings either.

4. According to a Premium Times version of events (as spilled by a source), Taiwo schooled the first lady on why he should be the “alpha and omega” on anything spiritual concerning Governor Ambode and his family".

Oh well, that was a tough ask, but what do we know?

Bolanle Ambode fixes earing aid on a kid at the General hospital
(Pulse)

5. Pastor Taiwo was also accused of insubordination and disdain for the first family.

It was learned that the Pastor fell out with the first family after someone else was hired as Governor Ambode's Special Adviser on Religious matters.

Premium Times quotes a source as saying: "Taiwo assumed wrongly that as the chaplain, it was his duty to play such roles and to act as the spiritual father to the First Family.”

Taiwo considered being overlooked for the position, a slight.

Someone else told Pulse that Taiwo hated the idea of other Pastors ministering in his church.

The Pastor has declined comments for this story.

6. Let's borrow a few paragraphs from a story run by Premium Times on this saga:

"Taiwo told the first lady that the small church inside the State House should be reporting to him. And that he would withdraw some of the staff if his demands were not granted, almost threatening the first lady,” one official said.

Bolanle Ambode (right) at a function
(Pulse)

"Mrs. Ambode, one of our sources said, was shocked by the clergyman’s attitude, and she promptly contacted the church’s Governing Council to complain.

"The Council “was shocked that Mr. Taiwo, a supposed man of God, could lie and misrepresent himself to the first lady, and immediately queried the clergyman, demanding explanation.”

7. When Bolanle arrived church with her entourage on May 14 during this special anointing service, she joined the queue of worshipers waiting to be anointed.

Except that Pastor Taiwo didn't accord Bolanle recognition befitting a Governor's wife.

Bolanle didn't like that she wasn't treated as a dignitary by Pastor Taiwo and stormed out of worship in a rage.

Bolanle Ambode (DailyTimes)

8. Next day, Taiwo became the ex-Pastor of Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa.

He was also ordered out of the church's official quarters.

The last we heard, church members have been helping him settle down into his new life as an 'outcast'.

9. To rub some more salt into Taiwo's wounds, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the Lagos state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), backed the Lagos State government and turned its back on Taiwo.

According to Alexander Bamgbola who is Lagos CAN chairman, sacking Taiwo was in order because “the governing council has the constitutional responsibility to recruit and terminate the appointments of officers who run the chapel.

“Two officers run the affairs of the chapel, the presiding chaplain and the chaplain. They are officers of the government, they are strictly employees of the state government and subject to terms and conditions of the government.”

Governor Ambode attends function with family and friends (Punch)

“Having investigated the matter carefully and objectively, we wish to state that the governing council that recruited Venerable Femi Taiwo, acted within its constitutional authority to terminate his appointment.”

10. CAN also heaped plaudits on Bolanle Ambode.

According to Bamgbola: “Mrs Ambode is a true woman of God who fears God and lives a godly life. God raised her at this time.

“The social media should desist from circulating unfounded reports. The Bible said judge not that you should not be judged. This matter should be closed and be left for the church to handle. We are more than able to handle all matters.”

And on that note, we are off...

Jungle Justice Notorious rapist burnt alive by Lagos mob

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, Dolapo Badmos, condemned the jungle justice.

Burnt to death

A notorious rapist, who is a member of a criminal gang headed by a man named “Badoo”, also recently arrested, has been set ablaze by a mob in Lagos.

According to Punch News, the rapist was arrested by the mob around 3 PM on Saturday, in Ikorodu.

Recent reports revealed that residents in Ibese, Ikorodu, are of the opinion that the suspect arrested earlier by the police is not the real Badoo.

The unlucky rapist reportedly “sneaked into a Celestial Church of Christ in Itesiwaju, a suburb of Ibese, and abducted an eight-year-old girl, while a vigil was ongoing”, Punch reports.

The rapist, whose real name has not been disclosed allegedly raped the girl to coma and left her to die.

He was captured later in the day when he returned to the community.

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An eyewitness, Fola, while narrating the incident to Punch, said, “They stripped him naked and beat the hell out of him.”

“One of the youths suggested that he should be set to fire and others agreed. They felt the police were not doing the needful on Badoo, who was arrested sometime ago.”

Dolapo Badmos, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, however condemned the jungle justice, stating that the people responsible for the act shall be made to face the consequence.

Jungle Justice Suspected rapists, thieves stripped, beaten to a pulp [Photos]

The suspects are alleged to have attacked different female hostels to steal laptops, phones, clothes and other valuables at gunpoint.

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One of the suspects lib

Two suspected thieves and rapists accused of the terrorizing residents of Ijagun Town, Ogun State were apprehended on May 25, by some residents in the area.

The suspects are alleged to have attacked different female hostels to steal laptops, phones, clothes and other valuables at gunpoint.

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LIB reports that they are also alleged to have raped some students during the attacks.

The suspects were treated to jungle justice, stripped naked and beaten to a pulp for their alleged crimes.

Biafra Have you ever heard of the 12-day Niger Delta Republic war?

Before Biafra, there was the Niger Delta Republic led by Isaac Adaka Boro.

Decades before Ken Saro Wiwa led the Ogoni movement, Isaac Adaka Boro attempted to break the Niger Delta from Nigeria

Today, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of the failed Republic of Biafra.

For a week and some days, Biafra has dominated public discourse, social media and media in general. Nigerians have been debating about the civil war, what led to it and if we have learnt anything. Biafra obviously dominates the headlines with the huge loss of lives.

Colonel Odumegwu Emeka Ojukwu declaring the Independence of Biafra on May 30, 1967
(Linda Ikeji )

Unknown to many the Nigerian Civil War wasn't the only war that happened in Nigeria. On February 23, 1966, Isaac Adaka Boro formed the Niger Delta Volunteer Force (NDVF).

Major Isaac Jasper Boro
(Online Nigeria )

The NDVF was formed 40 days after January 15, 1966, coup, the first military coup in Nigeria's history. Annoyed and disgruntled about the plight of the Nigerians from the South-South, Boro declared the Niger Delta Republic.

Isaac Jasper Boro
(Naira Land )

It was an attempt by the former police inspector to wrestle his people from the unstable Nigerian system that had sidelined his people in the grand scheme of things. On this day, the Niger-Delta seceded from the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

"Today is a great day, not only in your lives but also in the history of the Niger Delta. Perhaps, it will be the greatest day for a very long time. This is not because we are going to bring the heavens down, but because we are going to demonstrate to the world what and how we feel about oppression… Remember your 70-year-old grandmother who still farms before she eats; remember also your poverty-stricken people; remember, too, your petroleum which is being pumped out daily from your veins; and then fight for your freedom" said the 27-year-old Boro on the historic day.

The rebellion did not last long. Isaac Adaka Boro and 159 men fought against Nigerian forces. The battle did not last more than two weeks as the NDVF forces were crushed.

Nigerian forces arrest Isaac Adaka Boro
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Isaac Adaka Boro was arrested and almost executed. During the Biafran War, he was tasked by General Yakubu Gowon to fight against Biafra. Boro was an exceptional soldier who led Nigerian troops to key decisive battles and victories.

Isaac Adaka Boro
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He never lived to see a unified Nigeria. He was killed in Rivers state on May 9, 1968, in mysterious circumstances.

In Ekiti Masquerades attack mosque, beat up praying Muslims [Photos]

Residents disclosed that the masquerades were annoyed over the fact that the Muslims had called for their prayer and fast during their traditional festival.

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Masquerades attack Muslims in Ekiti Mosque lib

The residents of Ikun Ekiti in Ekiti state were thrown into confusion on Tuesday, May 30, when some masquerades invaded the central mosque in the community and attacked the Muslim faithfuls who were praying in the mosque.

Residents disclosed that the masquerades were annoyed over the fact that the Muslims had called for their prayer and fast during their traditional festival.

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According to the reports, their actions was seen as a taboo in their tradition.

LIB reports that the police, however, stormed the community just in time to avert a clash between the Muslims and traditional worshippers.

Colossal rocket-launching plane rolls toward testing

AFP News

A colossal aircraft capable of launching satellite-toting rockets into space is closer to testing, having been rolled out of a hangar in the desert, its creators said on Wednesday.
The project backed by billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been proceeding for about six years and was on track for its first launch demonstration as early as 2019, Stratolaunch Systems Corporation chief executive Jean Floyd said in a blog post.
"This marks a historic step in our work to achieve Paul G. Allen's vision of normalizing access to low Earth orbit," Floyd said.
"This is a first-of-its-kind aircraft, so we're going to be diligent throughout testing."

In the weeks and months ahead, Stratolaunch -- touted as the biggest airliner ever built -- will be testing fuel systems, engines and more on the ground at its air and space port in the Mojave desert, according to Floyd.

Support structures were removed from the plane during the past few weeks, allowing it to rest on its 28 wheels for the first time.
The Stratolaunch aircraft weighed in at 500,000 pounds (226,796 kilograms) and has the world's largest plane wingspan, measuring 385 feet (117 meters), according to the company.
The aircraft is 238 feet from nose to end, and it is 50 feet from the ground to the tip of its vertical tail.
When the ambitious venture was launched some six years ago by philanthropist Allen, partners in the project vowed it would revolutionize orbital travel in the post-space shuttle era.
Using huge passenger jet engines, it would tote a rocket and be able to launch payloads, satellites and someday humans into low-Earth orbit, Allen said at the time.
Allen vowed that the project would result in greater flexibility than ground-based rocket launches and better cost effectiveness for cargo and human missions to space.
Private space travel is also among the big visions of tech industry star Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX as well as electric car company Tesla.
SpaceX is poised to blast off its next delivery of food, supplies and science experiments to astronauts living at the International Space Station on Thursday.

The launch of SpaceX's 11th commercial resupply mission aboard an unmanned Dragon cargo ship is scheduled for 5:55 pm (2155 GMT).

If all goes as planned, a Falcon 9 rocket will propel the Dragon into low-Earth orbit, where it will eventually connect with the space station, circling the Earth at a height of some 250 miles (400 kilometers).

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