Hard times to hit Nigerian illegal immigrants in the UK

From February 2016, Landlords in the UK will need to check the immigration status of all new tenants over 18 years old before they move into their properties or they could face a £3,000 fine. People who also sublet are included. Homeowners who take in lodgers must also check that they have a right to reside in the UK before allowing them to sublet, or they will also be fined.

The UK government announced yesterday that these 'right to rent' rules will be introduced for all new tenancy agreements from 1 February 2016 in England.


It's part of the UK's new immigration bill which is currently going through parliament. Under the scheme, Landlords are also required to report any suspicious behaviour from tenants to the Home Office. They also introduced extra rules that will make it easier for landlords to evict tenants who are already occupying their properties if they don't have a right to remain in the UK or lose their rights to stay in the UK

Ekiti Attoney-General expresses concern over anti-media bill, says “APC Govt bringing back Buhari’s Decree 4 of 1984”

Read the press statement below...

Ekiti State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Owoseni Ajayi has expressed concern over the Anti-Media Bill proposed by All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator, Bala Ibn Na'allah, saying; the National Assembly must not allow itself to be used to bring back Decree 4 that was used against the press between 1984 and 1985 that President Buhari was military Head of State and the Sedition Law that the British Colonial Masters used against our fathers, who fought for the independence of Nigeria.

The Attorney-General, who declared that holders of public offices must be answerable to the people at all times, added that; “those of us holding public offices must be mindful of the temptation of seeing ourselves as being above the people. We are not God that cannot be questioned. In fact, nothing should be private about us that the public must not know.”

In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Owoseni Ajayi, who said the Ekiti State government was against the bill in its entirety, noted that; “that bill proposed by Senator Bala Ibn Na'allah is not different from Buhari’s Protection Against False Accusations Decree 4 of 1984, which was considered as the most repressive press law ever enacted in Nigeria.” He said

Nigerians were not unmindful of the fact that the APC rode to power on the back of free press and credible electoral process that was allowed by the Peoples Democratic Government of Dr Goodluck Jonathan, adding that; “the APC as a party must be ready to accommodate even more than the media attacks it gave PDP when it was in the opposition.”

The Commissioner for Justice said; “Isn’t it funny that the same media, especially the social media that the APC used against the PDP has now become an enemy that the APC led federal government is desperate to suppress? What are they afraid of? “It is painful that anyone could bring such bill to the Senate, and even more painful that the bill was allowed to pass through the first reading.

“However, let those seeing the bill as a means of protecting themselves realise that they won’t be in power forever. They should therefore refrain themselves from acts capable of taking Nigeria back to those years of dictatorship that journalists were jailed indiscriminately and media houses shut for years. They should remember Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor of The Guardian newspapers.

“Most importantly, the Senate should be mindful of the fact that the offences the proposed bill seeks to criminalise already exist under Nigerian laws, including those on treason, defamation and libel. “Lastly, let those supporting the obnoxious bill know that under a democratic government, there cannot be criminal libel or defamation.

There can also not be a return of Decree 4 of 1984 and the Sedition Law of the Colonial days.

Wiz Khalifa holds hands with new girlfriend after concert (photos)

Wiz Khalifa is dating a hot banging model named Indya Marie. They've been dating for weeks now and on Friday after his concert, Wiz and Indya held hands as they left the venue. She's reportedly traveling with him to all his shows. Oh, and she has more tattoos than Amber Rose. More pics

Chris Brown and his 'afo beer' hit the stage at LA concert (photos)

   

    Isn't he like 26? He needs to hit the gym ASAP. The singer took off his shirt as he performed at the 2015 Power 106 FM Cali Christmas concert on Friday night, showing his flabby stomach

Davido cuddles daughter in new adorable photo...

So cute!

Sowore's jail term will be longer than that of a monkey in the zoo - Dino Melaye

All these show of power...lol. Few days after Sahara Reporters alleged that Senator Dino Melaye operates an account in America, he has come out to deny the claims and threatened the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowere, saying his jail term will be longer than that of a monkey in the zoo. See more tweets after the cut...

Dear Dino and other Senators, all over the world, libel/defamation is a civil case...please feel free to sue people/organizations if you feel they lied about you, don't criminalize it and bring out handcuffs because some people (I blame) voted you into office. See more tweets after the cut...

Gallant Soldiers Hit Hard On Boko Haram In Sambisa forest

The authorities of the Nigerian Army have confirmed that its men “have advanced deep” into the Sambisa forest in Borno State in the bid to deliver the final blow on killer squad - Boko Haram.

Gallant soldiers are now "clearing most of the camps therein, rescuing persons held captive, arresting some terrorists and destroying most of their weapons and equipment.

“Advancing troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force were able to clear and destroy Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at Shuari, Adembe, Yerimari Kura, Yerimari Gana, Gonin Kurmi, Kore, Mainya Kore, and Lopere.

“Additionally, the Multi-barrel Rocket Launcher Regiment has destroyed the terrorists’ camps

at Dure, Dure Kore, Jokwa, as well as several other camps.

“The troops recovered foodstuffs, motorcycles, flags, Improvised Explosive Making Devices (IED) materials and military uniforms. Among other discoveries were the terrorists’ tunnels, weapons and equipment.

“The soldiers also recovered 2,000 cows rustled from various persons over time and rescued women and children held captives by the Boko Haram. While the animals have been moved to Kanwuri, the rescued persons have been evacuated and are being given all the necessary support and assistance.

“During the encounter with the terrorists at Yerimari Gana a number of Boko Haram terrorists were killed and some suspected terrorists were arrested who are being interrogated. However, a soldier sustained gunshot wound and fracture on the leg.

“Similarly, while advancing to destroy Nefari terrorists camp, troops discovered and cleared 3 IEDs laid along the route. The camp was successfully cleared and troops have continued their advance while a blocking force has been deployed to prevent infiltration and possible escape by the terrorists.

“Unfortunately during another encounter with the terrorists along the axis of advance, three soldiers made the supreme sacrifice, while an officer and two soldiers were wounded in action.

“It is instructive to note that the troops’ morale is very high and being conscious of their set objective, they are unrelenting in their determination to defeat the Boko Haram terrorists,” acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said in a statement.

The soldiers are now in the process of advancing into the ticker parts of the forest. We wish them well!

Governor El-Rufai allegedly attacked in Zaria after disguising himself (photos)

Twitter handle Kaduna state project (@kaduna_project) shared a video of the alleged attack. Screen grabbed from the video but feel free to go on the handle to see the attack. More photos after the cut..

 That's him supposed in the car...the angry young men threw sticks at the car...

Ben Bruce fulfills his vow to give half of his wardrobe allowance to widows of his constituency

Ben Bruce who promised give half of his wardrobe allowance to widows of his constituency did so yesterday and shared photos to prove it. More photos after the cut...

Senator Ben Bruce 'loves his people', shares photos of him on an Okada to show it

Lol, this is becoming a little too much. Senator Ben Murray-Bruce shared these photos online... see more after the cut...