Latest information coming in from Bauchi State, northern Nigeria, indicates that no fewer than thirteen people were killed and 34 injured when gunmen attacked a hotel in the state on Friday night.
According to the spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed, the incident took place at about 9:50pm on Friday, 27 June, 2014, at a brothel at Bayangari area.
The police boss also informed that the injured persons were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.
It was gathered that corpses of the dead were evacuated to the Mortuary.
“The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced on the incident,” Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday evening.
When newsmen visited the scene of the attack on Saturday morning, Military, police and Nigeria Red Cross personnel were already at the scene.
An eye-witness, Malam Ahmed Maidoki told NAN that five persons in military uniform carried out the attack by detonating explosives and shooting at random.
“We were just sitting down, watching highlights of the ongoing FIFA world cup at the viewing centre located in between the two story building of the hotel when five men dressed in military uniform strolled in.
“We thought they were security personnel, who came to relax as well. I noticed they all positioned themselves at the four corners of the hall.
“The next thing I heard was an explosion, after which the arena was covered with thick smoke. Shivering, my friends and I sprawled on the ground.
“We were trying to get out when the five men started shooting sporadically at any one who tried to stand up, and in the process, killing many of the survivors of the blast’’, he said.
Another eye-witness, Usman Hassan, said he was just about to enter the hotel when the blast occurred and immediately ran away from the scene.
“As soon as I was a bit far from the scene, I heard gun-shots. Few minutes later, a white Toyota Hillux vehicle zoomed out of the hotel on high speed with men wearing army uniforms”, he said.
As at the time of compiling this report, no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion believed to have been carried out by the Boko Haram insurgents.
It could be recalled that the Islamists terror group was also accused of being behind the bomb blast that rocked Emab Plaza in Abuja on Wednesday, 25 June, 2014.
The police had confirmed that no fewer than 21 people lost their lives in the explosion that eyewitnesses said happened around 9:15pm on Tuesday’s night.
President Goodluck Jonathan and Vice-President Namada Sambo had visited the scene of the bomb blast, both promising to ensure that the perpetrators of the evil act would be brought to face the law.
Saturday 28 June 2014
Monday 23 June 2014
60 GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGE OF 3-12 ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED IN BORNO STATE YESTERDAY...
About sixty girls between the ages of 3-12 years have been abducted by insurgents in Kummabza village of Damboa local government area of Borno State. Reports from the area indicates that the insurgents also killed about thirty people and destroyed property worth millions of naira during an attack on the community, residents of the village are taking refuge in Lassa and Gulak in Adamawa State. They appealed to the authorities to provide them with shelter and relief materials to reduce their sufferings.
Saturday 21 June 2014
ANALYSIS: #EKITIDECIDES – THE GOOD (FAYEMI), THE POPULAR (FAYOSE) AND THE CONFUSED (BAMIDELE)
“The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.“
The past two months has been spent shuttling between the Ekiti state capital of Ado and Lagos. I incidentally was around in the thick of the campaign but like a smart Yoruba man that I am I had to quickly escape when the polity really got heated. However in the cause of my stay therein, I learnt certain things especially about the major contestants which would be shared below.
Kayode Fayemi: Good man, did great things in the state but quite elitist and realized a little too late the power of the masses. Unlike Fashola in Lagos who focused on the elites while Tinubu took care of the masses, the Ekiti masses were politicaly left in the lurch.
His strong points; his wife Erelu Bisi and some members of his cabinet especially the Chief of Staff, Yemi Adaralodu (who is a grassroot mobilizer).
Some of his projects would also speak for him especially the stipends being paid to the elderly and his agricultural revolution with the youth. However his relationship with Tinubu would do more harm than good as the good people of Ekiti do not trust the opposition national leader.
Ayo Fayose: The masses man, quite radical but present intent not entirely known. Bad antecedents but appears like a messiah to the masses now that Fayemi is scared of despite incumbency power.
His strong points; GEJ, federal money, police, soldiers, Okada riders etc. Fayose is that trojan horse who would keep surprising Ekiti people.
MOB – Bamidele: Confused man, obviously knows he can’t win but doing this because he has nothing to loose (remember his seat in NASS remains intact if eventually he looses).
Strong points; Good speaker, support from Gov. Mimiko of Ondo, has some students support too but Ekiti people obviously knows he is a joker.
The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.
Actors to watch out for: Musiliu Obanikoro (the new PDP hatchet man), unknown soldiers, INEC Staff (loyal to both divide), NSCDC officials (who would have a field day making arrests) and many more….
FINAL THOUGHT: Although I have no vested franchise in that state but atleast I can bare my thought as a Nigerian. Spending about a month in Ado Ekiti has revealed that Fayemi has done well but the people believe since money isn’t exchanging hands, he is not for the masses. Moreover his past squabbles with teachers and students of higher institutions would affect his bid.
Furthermore Okada riders have been brainwashed that like Fashola did in Lagos, Fayemi would also ban their activities in lucrative areas of the state.
Ekiti ‘ile iyi, Ile iye’ originally known as Fountain of Knowledge is well respected for its human resources especially in the education sector (Ekiti is reputed to have the highest number of professors in the country) and so it would be a great shock if a Ph.D holder who is globally renowned in war studies and conflict management strategies is substituted for a well known ‘abracadabra’ individual who is presently being accused of corruption and even murder.
Infact the state would not just lose its respect amongst some of us but would have taken several negative steps backwards. However, politics is absolutely a funny game – a game of numbers. Let the people decide…that’s the beauty of democracy.
In rapper, Olamide’s voice “shey ko wa le”?
The past two months has been spent shuttling between the Ekiti state capital of Ado and Lagos. I incidentally was around in the thick of the campaign but like a smart Yoruba man that I am I had to quickly escape when the polity really got heated. However in the cause of my stay therein, I learnt certain things especially about the major contestants which would be shared below.
Kayode Fayemi: Good man, did great things in the state but quite elitist and realized a little too late the power of the masses. Unlike Fashola in Lagos who focused on the elites while Tinubu took care of the masses, the Ekiti masses were politicaly left in the lurch.
His strong points; his wife Erelu Bisi and some members of his cabinet especially the Chief of Staff, Yemi Adaralodu (who is a grassroot mobilizer).
Some of his projects would also speak for him especially the stipends being paid to the elderly and his agricultural revolution with the youth. However his relationship with Tinubu would do more harm than good as the good people of Ekiti do not trust the opposition national leader.
Ayo Fayose: The masses man, quite radical but present intent not entirely known. Bad antecedents but appears like a messiah to the masses now that Fayemi is scared of despite incumbency power.
His strong points; GEJ, federal money, police, soldiers, Okada riders etc. Fayose is that trojan horse who would keep surprising Ekiti people.
MOB – Bamidele: Confused man, obviously knows he can’t win but doing this because he has nothing to loose (remember his seat in NASS remains intact if eventually he looses).
Strong points; Good speaker, support from Gov. Mimiko of Ondo, has some students support too but Ekiti people obviously knows he is a joker.
The battle is a two-horse race between APC and PDP and its going to be a deadly battle as some families have over the past weeks been relocating until after the election. Fayose has been campaigning with bullet proof vest and only weeks ago, the governor was attacked while campaigning.
Actors to watch out for: Musiliu Obanikoro (the new PDP hatchet man), unknown soldiers, INEC Staff (loyal to both divide), NSCDC officials (who would have a field day making arrests) and many more….
FINAL THOUGHT: Although I have no vested franchise in that state but atleast I can bare my thought as a Nigerian. Spending about a month in Ado Ekiti has revealed that Fayemi has done well but the people believe since money isn’t exchanging hands, he is not for the masses. Moreover his past squabbles with teachers and students of higher institutions would affect his bid.
Furthermore Okada riders have been brainwashed that like Fashola did in Lagos, Fayemi would also ban their activities in lucrative areas of the state.
Ekiti ‘ile iyi, Ile iye’ originally known as Fountain of Knowledge is well respected for its human resources especially in the education sector (Ekiti is reputed to have the highest number of professors in the country) and so it would be a great shock if a Ph.D holder who is globally renowned in war studies and conflict management strategies is substituted for a well known ‘abracadabra’ individual who is presently being accused of corruption and even murder.
Infact the state would not just lose its respect amongst some of us but would have taken several negative steps backwards. However, politics is absolutely a funny game – a game of numbers. Let the people decide…that’s the beauty of democracy.
In rapper, Olamide’s voice “shey ko wa le”?
TINSEL FANS MOURN THE DEATH OF FRED ADE-WILLIAMS
Fans of the MNet TV series, Tinsel, are mourning the death of the character, Fred Ade Williams. The character, played by Victor
Olaotan, was killed by an unknown gunman in an episode that aired on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.
His death shocked countless fans who have taken to twitter to express their grief, ‘So Fred Ade-Williamseventually died on Tinsel? Wow.
I’ve missed out on a whole lot of episodes, @phemmow wrote. ‘R.I.P Fred Ade Williams, Tinsel is so gonna miss u.. Me too’ @callmehardams added, while @ezerosemary wroteFred Ade Williams is gone… I’m so gonna miss your resoundinq voice on tinsel… Rip kefee, God knows best‘. Oluwatoyin Winful-Ojo asked on Facebook, Really what is left of Tinsel with Fred dead? Fred Ade Williams was one of the few who has starred in the series since it started in August 2008.
The series’ plot revolved around his film production company, Reel Studios and a rival company, Odyssey Pictures, owned by Brenda Nana Mensah as played by Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi.
Other characters that have ended their ‘Tinsel race’ in previous episodes are Reginald played by Omar Captain Sherif, Ziggy played by Kunle Coker and Kwame, played by Chris Attoh….
Friday 20 June 2014
ALERT!: JONATHANIAN ARMY BRIGANDAGE TO FACILITATE THE RIGGING OF THE EKITI ELECTIONS
1. This morning Gov Adams Oshiomhole's plane was prevented from landing to join the APC Campaign Team by the deployment of an armoured vehicle on the airport runway.
2. Gov Rotimi Amaechi's plane was not only initially prevented from landing but has now been impounded by armed soldiers, who had earlier wrongly, unlawfully and unconstitutionally prevented him and his entourage from driving to Ado Ekiti from Akure. He is now being unlawfully detained even though he is the guest of the State Governor.
3. The IG of Police had yesterday unlawfully, illegally and unconstitutionally declared that no one can get in or out of Ekiti State. Neither the IGP nor any person or authority can make such a declaration. We are not yet under military rule.
4. Several aircraft owned by a company in which PDP Chieftain Tony Anenih is a director have landed in Askure with billion of Naira withdrawn from Diamond Bank in Lagos have been delivered to facilitate the rigging of the Ekiti elections.
5. These desperate but incompetent Jonathanians are willing to risk anything, including violation of human rights and the likelihood of violence to ensure that their thugs "win" an election that they know they will never win.
They want to burn down our nation if they do not get what they want - power at all costs to loot some more for the next four years. The $20 billion they have diverted is not enough!
Nigerians and the international community must rise against this increasing militarisation of our politics by a useless, clueless, selfish and kleptomaniacal federal government.
We must unite, rise and resist electoral and constitutional impunity. We must stand up for the rights of Governors Oshiomhole and Amaechi. These violations must be resisted and challenged in courts of law and that of public opinion.
We must question this disgraceful transformation of the once-proud and courageous Nigerian Army to the genocidal Jonathanian Army that now arrests innocent citizens, slaughters our people like sheep while unable to confront the real enemies in Boko Haram while consuming trillion Naira budgets.
May the Almighty God destroy the enemies of our nation, those pretentious clowns who claim to be leaders during while they drink, loot and plan the genocide of innocent citizens of Nigeria at night. Amen.
Sunday 8 June 2014
Former CBN governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is the new Emir of Kano
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has emerged as the new Emir of Kano after the throne became vacant on Friday following the monarch’s death.
The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Rabiu Zakariya, announced the name of the new Emir on Sunday.
Kwankwaso had said yesterday at the Government House in the state capital, that the announcement will made today (Sunday), after the kingmakers of the Kano Emirate Council paid him a condolence visit.
“Insha Allah, by tomorrow (Sunday) those who are responsible to announce the new emir will do so,” the governor said yesterday.
The former monarch, Alhaji Ado Bayero, died on Friday and was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites with the Kano Emirate flag flown at half-mast.
Those in attendance during the prayers include the Vice President, Mr.Namadi Sambo, former military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno and his Jigawa state counterpart, Sule Lamido. Also in attendance was the Sultan of Sokot,o Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III. However, the Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, was absent during the burial.
Until his death, Ado Bayero, was the Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
He was the 13th Emir of Kano from the Fulani dynasty and 56th ruler of Kano Emirate from the late Abdullahi Bayero House.
Ado Bayero is survived by four wives and about 62 children.
Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (born 31 July 1961) was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on 3 June 2009 and suspended from office by President Goodlluck Jonathan on 20 February 2014 due to FRC reports about reckless spending.
The global financial intelliegence magazine, The Banker, published by the Financial Times, has conferred on Sanusi two awards, the global award for Central Bank Governor of the Year, as well as for Central Bank Governor of the Year for Africa.
The TIME magazine also listed Sanusi in its TIMES 100 list of most influential people of 2011.
The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Rabiu Zakariya, announced the name of the new Emir on Sunday.
Kwankwaso had said yesterday at the Government House in the state capital, that the announcement will made today (Sunday), after the kingmakers of the Kano Emirate Council paid him a condolence visit.
“Insha Allah, by tomorrow (Sunday) those who are responsible to announce the new emir will do so,” the governor said yesterday.
The former monarch, Alhaji Ado Bayero, died on Friday and was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites with the Kano Emirate flag flown at half-mast.
Those in attendance during the prayers include the Vice President, Mr.Namadi Sambo, former military Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno and his Jigawa state counterpart, Sule Lamido. Also in attendance was the Sultan of Sokot,o Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III. However, the Kano state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, was absent during the burial.
Until his death, Ado Bayero, was the Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
He was the 13th Emir of Kano from the Fulani dynasty and 56th ruler of Kano Emirate from the late Abdullahi Bayero House.
Ado Bayero is survived by four wives and about 62 children.
Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (born 31 July 1961) was appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on 3 June 2009 and suspended from office by President Goodlluck Jonathan on 20 February 2014 due to FRC reports about reckless spending.
The global financial intelliegence magazine, The Banker, published by the Financial Times, has conferred on Sanusi two awards, the global award for Central Bank Governor of the Year, as well as for Central Bank Governor of the Year for Africa.
The TIME magazine also listed Sanusi in its TIMES 100 list of most influential people of 2011.
Saturday 7 June 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Dora Akunyili Dies at Age 59 After Battling with undisclosed illness
Former Director General of the the NAFDAC and ex minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has died according to a family source.
Dr. Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59.
May her soul Rest in Peace
DORA AKUNYILI
Depiction
Of
Real
Ability in service
Active &
Keenly
Unique &
Never
Yielding 2
Insulting
Laconism from
Ingrates
Dr. Akunyili died in an India Hospital where she has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. She was aged 59.
May her soul Rest in Peace
DORA AKUNYILI
Depiction
Of
Real
Ability in service
Active &
Keenly
Unique &
Never
Yielding 2
Insulting
Laconism from
Ingrates
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