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 Crime / VIDEO: Community Chase Out Fulani Herdsmen In Enugu by lackren(m): 1:00pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
Barely 24 hours after the Northern Elders orders Fulani cattle herders back to the North, a video has emerged showing the moment Villagers In Oduma, Aninri LGA, Enugu State, gave herdsmen and their cattle hot chase. In a two minutes 54 seconds video posted Wednesday on Youtube and sighted by Newsflash247, people could be seen with sticks and clubs escorting a large herd of cattle out of a community. A voice could be heard on the background saying READ FULL STORY HERE[i][/i] |
| Politics / BREAKING: Senate Confirms Buhari’s Nominee Rejected In 2016 by lackren(m): 12:52pm On Jul 18, 2019 |
The Senate on Thursday, approved the appointment of Mr Aliyu Abubakar, as a non-executive commissioner on the board of the National Communications Commission Abubakar, from Bauchi State, was nominated to represent the North-East last week on the board by President Muhammadu Buhari for the same position despite his rejection by the eighth Senate because of low educational qualifications. Other nominees confirmed by the Senate were Uba Maska (Executive Commissioner), Professor Millionaire Abowei (Non Executive Commissioner) and Abdulazeez Salman (Non-Executive Commissioner) READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / Osun: I Felt Ridiculed Contesting With Senator Adeleke - Gov Oyetola by lackren(m): 9:59pm On Jul 17, 2019 |
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has lamented that the nation’s electoral laws on screening of candidates for election is weak, positing that, “I felt ridiculed contesting with somebody like Senator Ademola Adeleke. This is even as the army has promised to partner with the state in tackling myriads of insecurities bedeviling the state. This was made known when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General Okwudili Fidelis Azinta, meet the governor in his office in Osogbo. READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / Nobody Can Defeat Fulanis In War – Former VC ABU by lackren(m): 9:45am On Jul 16, 2019 |
Former Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof Ango Abdullah said the Fulanis can defend themselves more than anyone else in this country. Abdullahi said the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the free movement of citizens across the country. The professor also described the Fulani herdsmen as businessmen who can move freely to access the resources they require for their business.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Makinde Makes Asset Public, Declares N48bn by lackren(m): 10:03pm On Jul 15, 2019 |
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday made public his campaign promise to publicly declare his assets. The Governor, who visited the Oyo state office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Ibadan to receive a copy of the asset declaration form said that his decision to make the assets public was in fulfillment of a personal promise he made during the elections.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Travel / Many Injured As Commercial Bus Crashed Fulani Cattle In Osun-ekiti Highway by lackren(m): 7:41pm On Jul 15, 2019 |
Four commuters on Monday reportedly sustained severe injuries in an auto crash involving a commercial bus and herds of cattle. In the accident, seven cows were said to have been killed during a severe collision . A Nissan Mazda bus was said to have crashed into the crowded herds of cattle and somersaulted into the ditch where four persons reportedly wounded out of the occupants.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / BREAKING: Again, Obasanjo Writes Buhari, Warns Him To End Violent Attacks Across by lackren(m): 10:05am On Jul 15, 2019 |
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written yet another letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning that Nigeria is tipping towards a dangerous cliff and only the president could forestall such a looming disaster. The former Nigerian leader, between 1999 and 2007, said Nigeria has been consumed by violence and ethnic divisions since Mr Buhari assumed office four years ago, in a manner not seen for decades. In the July 15, 2019 letter, Mr Obasanjo said the world, especially Western countries, has been warning Nigeria against descending into a state of violence because any outbreak would be difficult to contain. He warned that for Mr Buhari to be able to stop the “smouldering ethnic agitations”, he would have to stop fanning “the embers of hatred, disaffection and violence.”READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / VIDEO: Don't Blame Herdsmen — Tinubu Speaks On Murder Of Fasoranti’s Daughter by lackren(m): 3:10pm On Jul 14, 2019 |
Bola Tinubu, a national of leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says those blaming herdsmen for the death of Funke Olakurin, daughter of Reuben Fasoranti, do not have evidence. Speaking when he paid a condolence visit to the family of Fasoranti in Akure, Ondo state capital, the APC leader said kidnapping is not peculiar to any ethnic group or a particular set of people. Asked to react to the allegation that herdsmen were behind the attack, he said: “I am extremely concerned about security but READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / Herdsmen Kills Afenifere's Daughter In Akure-ore Highway by lackren(m): 9:10pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
The Yoruba group, Afenifere, has announced the killing of a daughter of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, allegedly by Fulani herdsmen. The deceased, Funke Olakunrin, 58, died Friday morning, Afenifere said. The group’s spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin, told newsmen Friday evening that “Mrs Funke Olakunrin, based on accounts of all eyewitnesses, was killed by Fulani herdsmen who emerged from the bush, shot her and killed her in the process.”READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / MC Oluomo Loses Lagos NURTW Chairmanship To Michael Odugunle by lackren(m): 10:44pm On Jul 11, 2019 |
How MC Oluomo Lost Lagos NURTW Chairmanship To Odugunle https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/07/11/how-mc-oluomo-lost-lagos-nurtw-chairmanship-to-odugunle/ 36 Likes 3 Shares
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| Politics / Ministerial List: Amaechi, Fashola, 13 Others Set To Retain Cabinet Seats by lackren(m): 8:38am On Jul 11, 2019 |
There were strong indications last night that between 12 and 15 ex-ministers will join President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. It was learnt that the ex-ministers’ names are on the list which was reportedly submitted to Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday. But there was still a pall of uncertainty on the size of the cabinet. The President has the constitutional right to have a 36-man or a 42-man cabinet.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Crime / PHOTOS: EFCC Arrests 30 'yahoo Boys' In Ekiti by lackren(m): 10:04pm On Jul 10, 2019 |
he Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in an early morning raid on wednesday, July 10, 2019 arrested 30 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo boys. The suspects were apprehended at different locations within the city of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital during an early morning raid carried out by operatives of the anti-graft agency. The operation was a sequel to a deluge of intelligence reports available to the Commission on their alleged fraudulent activities.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Celebrities / Hip-hop Stars, Abdukarim, Baba Fryo Shut Down RCCG Camp Protest Against Adeboye by lackren(m): 5:16pm On Jul 08, 2019 |
Hip-hop Legends, Eedris Abdukarim, Baba Fryo shut Down the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),Camp Main Gate along Lagos-Ibadan Express Way on Monday in Protest against Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The Protest, Led by Hip-hop Stars, Eedris Abdulkarim and Baba Fryo Denge held today at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) over what the protesters described as the non chanlant attitude of Pastor Adeboye for not speaking up against Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo led administration in the faces of thousands of Christians being slaughtered daily with Leah Sharibu's continuous detention by Islamic Fundamentalist Group, Boko Haram. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / BREAKING: Osun Guber: Adeleke Loses As Oyetola Wins Supreme Court by lackren(m): 10:21am On Jul 05, 2019 |
The Supreme Court has validated the election of Gboyega Oyetola as the governor of Osun State. The apex court affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal which nullified the March 22 judgement of the Osun State election petition tribunal. The tribunal had declared Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the September 2018 election. The Supreme Court in a split judgement on Friday agreed substantially with the Court of Appeal which ruled that a majority judgement delivered at the tribunal was a nullity. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / BREAKING: Senator Abbo Apologises, Begs For Forgiveness by lackren(m): 7:07pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
The senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Abbo, has apologised to Nigerians, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and women in general, following a viral video in which he was seen physically assaulting a lady. He made the apology at a press conference at the PDP headquarters in Abuja. The Senator who was closed to tears at the briefing asked for forgiveness, saying it is not in his character to assault women.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Travel / 26 Burnt To Dead, Many Injuries As Fuel Tanker Explodes In Benue by lackren(m): 9:44pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Several persons were on Monday burnt beyond recognition and many vehicles destroyed in a tanker explosion that occurred in Benue State The incident, Newsflash247 gathered happened along Ahumbe-Makurdi road. An eyewitness said the petroleum-laden tanker fell and spilled its content on the road.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Crime / BREAKING: Gunmen Invade Police Station, Kill DPO, Three Others by lackren(m): 5:55pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Suspected gunmen on Monday invaded a police station in Agudama Ekpetiama community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State during the early hours, killing four police officers and leaving two others seriously injured. The officers that were killed include the Divisional Police Officer, a pregnant policewoman and two other officers who were on duty. A visit to the invaded police station by Channels Television revealed that the gunmen carted away rifles, ammunition and police uniforms from the station in an operation that is alleged to have lasted for close to one hour.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| TV/Movies / Bbnaija 2019 Updates: Big Brother Naija's Rules Of Law by lackren(m): 11:01pm On Jun 29, 2019 |
As an excited 2019 big brother kicks off on Sunday 30th June, we are anticipating to see our ever blazing presenter- Ebuka obi-uchendu and some new entertaining housemates coming in on a race to win a whopping sum of 60 million naira in this fourth Season. The aim of the show is to have fun; however for the duration of the show, the Housemates are subject to Biggie’s rules. These need to be followed from the moment the Housemates enter the House until the moment they leave. Big Brother's rules of law: Rule 1: Housemates must respect the House and their fellow contestants at all times. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Ekiti Community Protest As Fulani Herdsmen Kills Hunter by lackren(m): 5:54pm On Jun 29, 2019 |
There was a massive demonstration in Orin-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday when residents of the community trooped out to protest the killing of a hunter by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The hunter, Emmanuel Ilori was said to have been killed at the midnight while hunting for animals with some of his colleagues. READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / Bayelsa Guber: Okoko Picks N21m PDP Nomination Forms by lackren(m): 5:26pm On Jun 29, 2019 |
A businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Keniebi Okoko, on Friday became the first aspirant in the party to pay N21million to secure the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the party’s primary for the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State. The ruling party in Bayelsa at the end of its 86th Emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting pegged the nomination form at N20million and the expression of interest form at N1million. READ MORE STORY HERE[b][/b] |
| Religion / COZA: Another Lady Alleged Rape Accusation Against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo by lackren(m): 1:39pm On Jun 29, 2019 |
Another lady identified as Franca E. has come out with rape allegation against the Senior Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo. The lady said that she has all the evidence intact, in case the pastor dares to deny it. It wsa gathered that Busola, wife of music star, Timi Dakolo, revealed how the cleric raped her. The Pastor has since denied the rape allegation, saying that he has not raped anyone even as an unbeliever.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Drama As Imo Officials ‘recover Assets’ From Okorocha’s Daughter's Mall by lackren(m): 5:51pm On Jun 28, 2019 |
Some members of the Imo committee on recovery of government property reportedly stormed a shopping mall owned by Uloma Rochas-Nwosu, daughter of Rochas Okorocha, former governor of the state, on Thursday night. The mall, House of Freeda, is located in Owerri, the state capital. They reportedly carted away merchandise believed to be owned by the state government. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Senators’ Earn N15m Monthly – Sagay Replies Senate President by lackren(m): 6:33pm On Jun 26, 2019 |
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has asked Senate President Ahmed Lawan to stop misleading Nigerians, adding that senators earn N15m monthly and not N750,000 as claimed by the Senate President. Lawan had said on Tuesday that there was no such thing as ‘jumbo pay’, adding that he earns N750,000 as salary. Speaking with our correspondent on Wednesday, however, Sagay said Nigerians were more interested in how much senators take home monthly in salary and allowances.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Crime / Breaking:gunmen Hijacks Vehicle Along Ado-akure Road,passengers,driver Kidnapped by lackren(m): 3:48pm On Jun 26, 2019 |
Some passengers of a Toyota Previa commercial vehicle and the driver have been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen along Akure- Ikere road. Multiple sources said the Toyota Previa owned by one Deji, a former Chairman of Tosin Aluko Part, Ado Ekiti branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NUTRW) was heading towards Ado Ekiti On Tuesday, before it was ambushed at one of the bad spots on the route and some of the occupants of the vehicle were taken away.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Education / Ekiti College Students Protest Over Power Outage, Exams Postponed by lackren(m): 7:43pm On Jun 24, 2019 |
Students of the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti, on Monday protested poor electricity supply in the campus and poor water supply, saying the situation was antithetical to their purpose in the institution. The angry students blocked the gates of the school from about 6 am on Monday and mounted roadblocks to prevent anyone from entering the school. They demanded for the attention of the Provost. They laid siege at the gates for hours expecting the Provost.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / PHOTOS: APC Members Protest Ask Buhari To Sack Abba Kyari by lackren(m): 2:46pm On Jun 24, 2019 |
Scores of protesters of the All Progressives Congress, APC members at Defense House on Monday ask president Buhari to take full control of government. A storm of reactions by Nigerians has greeted “Abba Kyari Must Go” protest, which is seeking the removal of the Chief of Staff to the President is currently rocking Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Newsflash247 reports that the protest is staged by members of All Progressives Congress (APC) Concerned National Stakeholders.READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Breaking:tribunal Dismisses Atiku, Pdp's Request To Inspect INEC Server by lackren(m): 1:58pm On Jun 24, 2019 |
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has declined the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar to inspect smart card readers and the server for the February 23 presidential election. Delivering ruling on the application on Monday, the five-member panel of justices unanimously dismissed the application. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / 9th Assembly: Appeal Court Sacks Ekiti Reps by lackren(m): 7:18am On Jun 22, 2019 |
The Appeal Court in Abuja on Friday sacked Hon Kehinde Agboola, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate represents Ikole/Oye Federal Constiuency 1 and replaced him with the All Progressive Candidate (APC), Barrister Owolabi. The Court has set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja that gave victory to People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Kehinde Emmanuel Agboola. READ MORE STORY HERE |
| Politics / Supreme Court Sacks APC Reps In Niger, Edo by lackren(m): 7:04am On Jun 22, 2019 |
The Supreme Court on Friday sacked two newly inaugurated members of the House of Representatives. The apex court which delivered judgement in two separate pre-election matters decided cases against the member sworn-in to represent Akoko-Edo federal constituency of Edo State, Hon. Kabiru Adjoto and his counterpart from Magama/Rijau federal constituency of Niger State, Hon. Sheu Saleh Rijau. Sequel to the judgements, Comrade Peter Akpatason, has been returned to the Lower House for the third term to Adjoto while Alhaji Jafaru Iliyasu replaced Hon. Rijau.READ FULL STORY HERE 1 Like |
| Politics / Drama In Bauchi As 11 Assembly Members Elect New Speaker by lackren(m): 11:19am On Jun 20, 2019 |
Eleven out of the 31 elected members of the 9th Bauchi State House of Assembly have elected Abubakar Suleiman as the Speaker of the House. Suleiman, the member representing Ningi Central Constituency (APC), emerged unopposed.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / Edo APC Crisis: Thugs Beat Up Oshiomhole, 14 Lawmakers-elect by lackren(m): 9:50pm On Jun 18, 2019 |
The crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly degenerated into a violent confrontation Tuesday evening as 15 Iawmakers-elect, including Mr. Seidu Oshiomhole (Etsako West 11), the younger brother of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were attacked by some suspected hoodlums. Some of the lawmakers were said to have sustained serious injuries were rushed to the hospital for treatment where they are still recuperating at the time of filing this report.READ FULL STORY HERE |
| Politics / PHOTOS: Drama In Edo As 9 Assembly Members Elect New Speaker, Deputy At Night by lackren(m): 8:12am On Jun 18, 2019 |
There was drama on Monday as 9 out of 24 members-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly at about 10:22pm, ‘elected’ a new Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the 7th Assembly, Newsflash247 reports. Newsflash247 gathered that the Hon Frank Okiye from Esan North East was sworn-in as Speaker, Hon Yekini Idiaye from Akoko Edo was elected Deputy Speaker. Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu reportedly whisked away the 9 members-elect, the Clerk of the House of Assembly, among other officials to stage a secret and partial inauguration amidst rumoured rift with his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole READ FULL STORY HERE |
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