Wike Visited Me Twice Without Notifying Me – CJN

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has confirmed the strange visits to his office at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State twice this month.

The CJN said he was not around to receive or have an audience with the governor on both occasions because the governor acted on his own and did not notify him of his intention to visit him.

“A senior official in the CJN chamber intercepted Governor Wike and advised that it is a policy of the CJN not to entertain visits of politicians, especially those with cases in the courts."

He spoke through his media aide, Ahuraka Isah. PUNCH had reported on Monday that one of the governor’s visits coincided with the day the Rivers State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, conducted hearing into an application filed by Wike to challenge an order permitting his opponent to inspect the electoral materials used for the poll that brought him to office.

The election of the former education minister, who ran for the governorship on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, is being challenged by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Dakuku Peterside.

Reacting, Isah, in a statement, confirmed that the CJN never had prior appointments with the governor.

He explained that on the first visit by the governor, the CJN was away in Saudi Arabia observing the Lesser Hajj while during Wike’s second visit, he was also at a meeting of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee, where candidates shortlisted for the rank of the SAN, were being interviewed.

In his reaction, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Rivers State, Chief Chris Finebone, described the visit to the CJN as curious.

He had said, “Wike believes that every human being has a price. His problem is just to identify the price. His case is pending and he refused to go with the media during the visits. We want to believe that the visits didn’t happen and if it happened, he must tell Nigerians why he chose to embark on the visit without the media.”

EFCC set to probe Jonathan’s ministers, aides

According to a report by Punch, EFCC has concluded plans to commence the probe of former ministers, special advisers, heads of parastatals and aides of former President Jonathan. EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde has already directed that all petitions against them should be forwarded to him to be acted upon as the anti-graft agency is determined to expose any corrupt act during the last administration.

So in a few weeks time, some of these former public holders at the federal level will be invited for questioning, especially those whose establishments got huge allocations from the FG like defence, petroleum resources and power.  

I Trust Buhari, He Has Integrity & A Clear Agenda – Obama

President Barack Obama has praised President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts at working to bring “safety, security and peace” to Nigeria and Nigeria.

At a joint press conference at the Oval Office in Washington DC, Obama said President Buhari had “a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram and extremists of all sorts inside of his country. And he has a very clear agenda in terms of rooting out the corruption that too often has held back the economic growth and prosperity of his country.”

Speaking to reporters at the outset of the meeting, Obama said the US hoped to partner with Nigeria “so that Nigeria ends up being not only an anchor of prosperity and stability in the eastern part of the continent, but can also be an outstanding role model for developing countries around the world.”

Obama said, “It is a great pleasure to welcome President Buhari and his delegation here in the White House for his first visit since the historic election that took place. Nigeria is obviously one of the most important countries in the World, one of the most important countries in the African continent.

“Recently we saw an election in which a peaceful transition to a new government took place. Nevertheless, the people of Nigeria understand that only through a peaceful political process that change can take place. President Buhari came into office with reputation for integrity and a very clear agenda, that is, to make sure that he has been bringing safety, security and peace to his country.

“He is very concerned about the spread and the violence that is taking place there and the atrocities, and has a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram and extremists. I want to emphasize how much I appreciate President Buhari’s work so far. I have seen him put together a team so that we can do everything that we can to help him succeed and help the people of Nigeria succeed.”

Pressures From US Made Jonathan Conduct Credible Polls In Nigeria – Buhari
Meanwhile, Buhari has asserted that the continued pressure on former President Goodluck Jonathan by the United States and some European countries forced his administration to conduct free and fair general elections in Nigeria.

Amaechi, 5 Governors to address power summit in Washington

Governors Rochas Okorocha, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, Adams Oshimole, Kashim Shettima and Abiola Ajimobi of Imo, Nasarawa, Edo, Borno and Oyo state respectively will on Tuesday address a Power Summit in Washington, DC. The event is focused on the Nigeria’s power system.

Also, ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi, who is one of President Muhammadu Buhati's trusted men, will speak at the event which is organized by The Corporate Council on Africa’s Nigeria and Power Working Groups and tagged: “Investing in Nigeria: Power Program & Governors Luncheon”.

Apart from the above mentioned, Ambassador Godknows Igali, Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Power, and Ambassador Abdulkadir Musa, Permanent Secretary of the Nigerian Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, will lead a discussion of the regulatory framework and investment opportunities in Nigeria’s privatized power sector.

The discussion where both Ambassadors Igali and Abdulkadir Musa will be addressing will include representatives of operating companies and financial investors in Nigeria’s power sector.

The forum on power will be followed by a luncheon discussion with Nigerian governors on investment climate and business opportunities in their states in agribusiness, energy, infrastructure and ICT.

More Trouble For Dasuki Over Secret Military Funds

Former national security adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki might be in soup for allegedly hijacking the budget implementation of the military and paramilitary agencies under the watch of Goodluck Jonathan.

Sources say Dasuki may be arraigned this week on various grave allegations bordering on alleged intent to commit treasonable felony, arms running and money laundering, among others.

“It is true Dasuki may be arranged this week but I reliably gathered that he is also making a fast move to pre-empt that plan by challenging the invasion of his residence by the DSS operatives at the weekend.

“But barring all unforeseen circumstances, Dasuki would be arraigned on allegations bordering on intent to commit treasonable felony, money laundering running to several billions of Naira, gun running and other sundry issues,” said a security source.

A top civil servant in the Defence Ministry, who does not want his name in print, to Leadership how Dasuki hijacked the budget implementation of the three forces that make up the military, along with those of the para-military agencies and all the security agencies in the country.

According to him, it was not only the civil servants in the ministry that were not happy with him; even the top echelons of the military and the agencies who used to buy their arms and ammunition through the Defence Ministry but he came and stopped the practice.

“Dasuki was and remains the most powerful and influential NSA since that office was created. There is no way Dasuki would not be found alone in the purchase of arms for the military, including the controversial purchase of arms in the black market in faraway South Africa under Jonathan,” a security officer disclosed.

“Let me tell you, Dasuki was responsible for the purchase of every arms bought for the military in the ongoing war against terrorism. And not only that; he had what he called ‘soft approach’ where he was recruiting some Islamic clerics to reverse the indoctrination of terrorists arrested – all were under his command and even that ran into several billion of Naira.”

According to him, the leadership of the paramilitary agencies like Customs and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and those of the service chiefs, would be willing to disclose how their funds passed through Dasuki’s desk.

“I remember the Cold War between him and the then Defence Minister, General Aliyu Gusau, over the matter. If he had known, Dasuki should have let go of the purchase of arms,” the source said.

It would be recalled that operatives of the DSS invaded the personal residence of Dasuki at the weekend and impounded all the cars they met in his premises, and went away with what were described as “sensitive and incriminating materials including some arms and ammunition.”

I'm A Beautiful Lady Who Just Got Married but Turning Ugly

I started using some form of family planning injection on my arms because at 27 years, I am a mother of three. It is not only financially draining but I live in and out of the hospital. Recently, I started noticing that I had suddenly developed excessive growth of facial and body hair while I keep losing the hair on my head. I am just 27 years old, I don’t have a strand of hair on my head any longer; rather I have hair all over my face and body.

It is very embarrassing. Please, am I turning into a man?


A message from Mrs. Itunu Oyejo. Below is the response she got:

If you said you are on a family planning injection, there would be a need for you to visit your family planning officer or your doctor because your physical changes may be as a result of the side effect of some of the drugs or injection you took. For instance, it may be the reason for the excessive growth of facial and body hair and hair loss on the head. Headaches, nervousness, depression dizziness, acne, changes in appetite and, weight gain/loss are some of the side effects. See your doctor as soon as possible.

Check Out What Rough Girl Blac Chyna Is Flaunting

When a lady's primary responsibility is to be s*xy, she will attract men who only want to have s*x with her. Even if she manage to get a good man, she will most likely lack the character to keep him. The case of this single mother is a clear case. See another photo of Blac Chyna below...

UNIBEN students protest the death of classmate allegedly knocked down by military van

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On Sunday morning July 19th, Rita Awele (pictured above) was tragically hit & killed (allegedly) by a military patrol van along the Lagos-Benin Expressway. The 18 year old 200 level Philosophy student was either going to or returning from church when she was knocked down and killed. The driver didn't even stop. Another person who was knocked down by the van is still in hospital

Students of the school this morning blocked vehicular movement on the Lagos-Benin road, protesting her death. They are asking for speed bumps or flyovers to be mounted in front of the school gate.

"The school is located along Lagos-Benin expressway and this is a major problem for students staying off campus trying to get into the school as cars, buses, trucks and trailers are always on high speed plying that route. A pedestrian bridge was there before but it was taken down during the reconstruction of the Lagos-Benin expressway and they didn't put it back." a student told LIB
"We are using this opportunity to tell the government to construct a fly over or a road break around our school gate." another one said

The students say 3 point agenda must be met by the SUG President
1. Speed brakes must be provided. Construction of overhead bridge at Uniben main gate (Standard one with street light).

2. The reckless driver must be prosecuted.

3. Awele Rita's family must be duly compensated.

"We protested to register our displeasure over the negligence of Govt and the school management to the repeated appeals for some speed breakers on the Benin-Lagos high way until their bureaucracy has led to the death of another student. Rita was a student like us, someone's sister, someone's bestie, a mother's pride, hope and joy" another student said

    

26 confirmed dead and over 50 injured after explosion in Turkish town (graphic photos)

26 have been confirmed dead and over 50 people injured after a huge explosion in the Turkish town of Suruc near the Syrian border this morning. Just about an hour ago. The explosion targeted Kurdish youths and western volunteers in a Kurdish cultural centre. The youths were giving a press conference regarding the reconstruction of Kobane before the explosion went off. The photos above were taken right before the blast. See the aftermath after the cut...

We will make Boko Haram beg for peace - Chief of Army Staff says

  

The Chief of Army staff, Maj. Gen Tukur Buratai says Boko Haram will either beg for peace or face the full wrath of Nigerian soldiers. He said this will addressing Nigerian troops stationed in Borno state yesterday July 19th. According to Maj Buratai, the operational name of the troops in Borno state will now be changed from “Operation Zaman Lafiya” to 'Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole' which in Hausa language means ‘the quest for peace becomes a must’.

 “The ongoing activities of Boko Haram is assuming an alarming dimensions in Borno state and other parts of the north east. We will not tolerate the killing of citizens and destruction of property; in as much as we urge you (troops) to adhere strictly to human rights abuses, the time to crush Hoko Haram and other criminal activities in this country is now or never. As Chief of Army Staff, I will be actively involved in this ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole’ to end the madness of Boko Haram if I will have your collective maximum support and cooperation. My doors will always remain open to all of you for constructive criticism and advice towards restoration of peace in this part of the country. Therefore, we are here to identify with you and to officially inform you that as from today henceforth, we have changed our Operational Code from ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya’ to ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole’ he said