Assassins Kill Ex Imo State House Of Assembly Member In Owerri

Gunmen suspected to be hired assassins, Tuesday night, shot dead an aide to the Imo State Speaker, Hon. Kingsley Nkemka, on his way from his village along Nworiubi-Mberi road.

Nkemka,  a former member of the assembly, until his untimely death, was a top contending aspirant for the Mbaitoli/Ikeduru federal constituency seat for the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Information has it that the late aide was visibly hale and hearty at the resumption of sitting at the assembly chambers on the very day of his death and dutifully undertook his official responsibilities. It was stated that Nkemka, had after the plenary of the House, travelled to some of the electoral Wards in Mbaitoli Loca Government Area, which is part of the federal constituency he was aspiring to represent, in continuation of visits to some party leaders in the area to adequately fine-tune necessary requirements needed for an eventual Ward meetings scheduled to take place the next day. After his visit, the deceased reportedly made a brief stopover at the popular T-junction, Ohaohia Mbieri, to also meet with one of his supposed facilitators who had called him between 8p.m. to 9p.m. It was also revealed that at the point of contact between him and the said facilitator, together with his campaign organisation’s Director-General, the hoodlums numbering about five suddenly barged into the scene, kicked out his facilitator, ransacked his pockets and shot him on his ankle, while ordering him into the booth of his Toyota car where they finally shot him at close range.
It was learnt that the office of the Speaker had alerted the police on getting the news of the incident, which subsequently produced results as several arrests linking the murder were made. The Imo State House of Assembly, especially his colleagues at the office of the Speaker, had been thrown into mourning on receiving the sad news, as many described him as a worthy and an easy-going gentleman, whose mutual respect for his co-workers and dedication to his duties would be a strong point to remember in his lifetime. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Uwajumogu, who was on an official assignment to Abuja, expressed his utmost shock over the painful incident and promised that the security agencies in the state would be given the maximum co-operation needed to unmask those behind the heinous crime and bring them to justice.

FG Sends 500 Extra Soldiers To North East To Fight Boko Haram

 

The military’s efforts also got a boost yesterday when the federal government announced the deployment of about 500 military personnel to combat the insurgency in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States.

Coordinator of the National Information Centre (NIC) and Director General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr. Mike Omeri, confirmed the deployment at the centre yesterday in Abuja.

Omeri said the deployment was contrary to stories making the rounds, suggesting that there was no military presence in the affected states.
He stated that normalcy had returned to Mubi and other cities claimed to have been taken over by the Boko Haram sect.   

“We just have one issue today about reinforcement of military troops as part of the effort to check the Boko Haram challenge in the country, the Nigerian military has continued to enforce its presence in the challenged communities in the North-east,” he said.

He added: “Contrary to the media reports, the military has confirmed the new redeployment of more than 500 troops to support the expectations around that area including Gulak and Michika, among others.

“We believe with this commitment and effort, the situation will be brought under control."
According to Omeri, the situation report yesterday indicated that Mubi town was calm while troops including the police and other service personnel were on patrol in the area.
Residents: Military Has Not Recaptured Bama

However, despite the federal government and military’s claims on the recapture of Bama, a group of fleeing residents of the town yesterday said the military was telling half-truths by insisting it had recaptured Borno’s second largest city from the sect.
The residents, who have fled to Maiduguri as a result of the Boko Haram siege on the town, said contrary to the military’s claims, the town was still under the occupation of the insurgents.

The residents, under the aegis of Bama Development Foundation (BDF), while addressing a press conference in Maiduguri, said despite the effort of the military to push out the insurgents, they remained in control of the commercial town.
Led by the chairman of BDF, Mallam Mohammed Hassan, the fleeing residents said on the attack which took place on September 1, the Nigerian army resisted the insurgents for several hours, but were however overpowered which led to the takeover of the town by the terrorists.

Hassan noted that after the takeover of the second largest town in the state, several people lost their lives, some were drowned in the River Yadzaram in the course of fleeing while others were shot dead.

He said apart from those in captivity that had no way of escaping, particularly women, children and aged persons, many persons were still missing, displaced and had been killed in nearby villages.

“As a matter of fact, we are calling on the state and federal governments to expedite action on reclaiming Bama from the hands of terrorists, as those in captivity are under serious trauma, starvation and distress, with serious degrees of injuries, while on the other hand, those that have lost their lives are yet to be buried.

“Eleven days after the incident, no search and rescue operation has been conducted,” Hassan stated.
He appealed to the federal government to deploy more troops to Bama so that the people could go back and resettle in their communities.

We Have Recaptured Bama....Military...Its A Lie ...Residents

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked the assertions by the Borno Elders’ Forum (BEF) on Wednesday that Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, is under siege and has been surrounded by Boko Haram terrorists, thereby causing panic amongst the residents some of whom are alleged to have fled the city.

It has also assured Nigerians that the ongoing offensive through sustained aerial bombardment and complementary ground assault has helped to halt the terrorists’ advance with most of their structures and strongholds destroyed in North-east towns like Gwoza, Bama, Michika and others.

DHQ was responding to a news item yesterday in which the forum announced that the Borno State capital had been surrounded by the insurgents and called on the federal government to save the state and others in the North-east from total destruction by the marauding sect.

The forum had decried the horror, death, destruction and misery that had been visited on North-eastern Nigeria and particularly Borno State by Boko Haram, warning that the sect had strategised and completely surrounded the city of Maiduguri.

BEF further warned that it was apparent that the sect’s imminent target was to take the city of Maiduguri, noting that almost half of the population of Borno now resides in Maiduguri.

However, DHQ’s claim that Boko Haram had been uprooted from Bama was debuked by fleeing residents from the town who alleged that the military was disseminating half-truths about the true position of things in Borno’s second largest city.

This is just as the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, 150 days after the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, yesterday called on the federal government to intensify efforts to rescue the girls.

Reacting to the statement by the Borno elders, the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major-General Chris Olukolade, in response to inquiries yesterday, said such statements are designed to create a sense of insecurity in the city. 

“The statement on Maiduguri was clearly intended to cause panic in the city and the nation,” Olukolade said.

He assured Nigerians that “all facets of the security arrangements for the defence of Maiduguri have been upgraded to handle any planned attack or attempt to disrupt the prevailing peace in the city and its environs”.

According to the Defence spokesman, “This kind of statement is alarmist and uncalled for in view of the efforts and state of alertness.
“Citizens are nevertheless enjoined to remain vigilant as they go about their lawful businesses.”

DHQ, through a statement on its twitter handle, further assured Nigerians that the military had made crucial gains in the contested towns of Michika, Gamboru Ngala, Gwoza and Mubi, amongst others.

The Defence authorities said most of the affected areas had been stabilised and the insurgents decimated.

According to the statement @DefenceInfoNG: “UPDATE: Situation in Mubi, Michika, Bazza, Gulak, Gwoza, Bama, Gamboru Ngala and other parts of the North-east is being stabilized...as highly coordinated Air & Land OPs are ongoing.
“The efforts are yielding impressive results in the overall move to rid the areas of terrorists.”

Quarantined South African National Tests Negative To Ebola

However, the minister said the quarantined South African would still be examined to check if she has any other infectious disease

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The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu   has said that a South African woman earlier quarantined at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos over suspicion that she has Ebola has tested negative to the disease.
The South African national  who showed symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was earlier quarantined in Lagos.
Mr. Onyebuchi’s Special Assistant on Media, Dan Nwomeh  sent a text message to the media stating that the unnamed South African’s result came out negative.

However, the minister said the quarantined South African would still be examined to check if she has any other infectious disease.

A Theft in GT Bank doing what?

 

Wonder shall never end...This man went into one of the GT Bank locations in Lagos today jumped over the counter and starts stuffing cash into a bag! He claimed he was wearing a ring that made him invisible. How stupid can one get?..He was rounded up by the security in the Bank,given the beaten of his life before being taken away.. .

Nigerian man arrested for abducting & raping a woman in the US

 

29 year old Nigerian man based in Brookline, Pennsylvania, Samuel Okorie is accused of grabbing a woman at a public place and sexually assaulting her. The incident took place over the weekend in a residential neighbourhood.

According to police report, early Sunday morning, police came to the house (right), in Brookline and arrested Samuel Okorie. He was booked on charges including rape, kidnapping  and robbery. A 21 year old woman identified Okorie as the man who sexually assaulted her. Police say the victim ran up the street, crying for help. Neighbours said she was screaming 'help me, help me'. When a neighbour approached her, she said "he raped me, he's coming to get me.".

He's such a good looking guy, why would he turn to rape? And then the story is somehow. 

 Police report says Okorie grabbed the woman from behind near a gas station on Saturday night, grabbed her cellphone and pushed her into nearby bushes where he sexually assaulted her. Reports states that Okorie then dragged the girl to his home where another sexual assault took place.

Detectives said the victim attempted to escape many times but was restrained by Okorie. Eventually she did manage to get away and ended up at a neighbour's house down the street, who then called the police.

Neighbours described Okorie as quiet, friendly and were surprised he was involved in something like this.
He has been arrested and is currently held at the Allegheny county jail. His bail is set for $150,000. A hearing is scheduled for next week. 

New Video: Zayo - Basia

Zayo, the winner of KOGA Open House Competition has just released the video for his new single titled ‘Basia’. The video was directed by ace music video director Clarence Peters. ‘Basia’ video is said to be one of the most daring videos that has been shot by Clarence Peters. Enjoy above...

He has three singles to his name titled ‘Colored’, ‘Ewomo’, and the just released ‘Basia’. He is signed to KOGA Records. ZAYO a 400level student of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) showed his lyrical dexterity at the KOGA Open House Competition, proving to the likes of Masterkraft, Dj klem and LiciousCrackit that he has what it takes to be the next big thing in the music industry.

Zayo who looks up to the likes of Fela, Oritsefemi, Shina Peters and Tuface Idibia has worked with the likes of Masterkraft, Djklem Puffytee LiciousCrackit, Htee and Coded. He can be contacted on Twitter - @zayoboy Contact- @slashazhandle for @kogaent 08036314847

Breaking News: Judge finds Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder

 

Judge Masipa has read much of her judgement and she's just found Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder. The judge said there were not enough facts to prove the most serious charge of pre-meditated murder. She said the case was based entirely on circumstantial evidence and dismissed the witness testimony. She said the witnesses were unreliable as they were confused when giving testimony and said most of what they said weren't accurate. She said even if Oscar was evasive with some facts, and was a 'very poor' witness, it doesn't mean he's guilty of murder. 

She explained that Oscar's reaction after killing Reeva shows he didn't have criminal intent, hadn't foreseen he'd killed her. She said he could not have faked his reaction minutes after the shooting. She even dismissed the whatsapp message between the lovers, saying relationships are dynamic. She also said evidence did not support the state's claim of second degree murder.

"The state has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of premeditated murder. There are just not enough facts to support such a finding'- she said.

While he's not guilty of premeditated murder, he awaits to find out if he's guilty of culpable homicide (manslaughter) which is the negligent death of another. It means there was no intention to kill but the killing is unlawful. The court has adjourned for early lunch.

Fun photos from X3M Ideas and 2nd Anniversary Dinner

One of Nigeria's most innovative digital agency, X3M Ideas celebrated their second year anniversary on Friday, August 29th at the Soho Restaurant in Intercontinental hotel in VI, Lagos.

 

Guests included the Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dangote Industries, Mr Oare Ojeikere, CEO, BlackHouse Media, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, Yetunde Babaeko, former Miss Nigeria, Damilola Agbajor among many others. 

Oscar Pistorius arrives at court to learn his fate over girlfriend's death

 

After  a lengthy trial and 30 days of deliberation, Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is about to find out if he's going to be locked up for a very long time for the murder of his girlfriend or be set free. Judge Thokozile Masipa is currently delivering her verdict at the High Court in Pretoria. You can tune in to DStv 199 to watch live or stay tuned here.

 

Do you think he'll be found guilty or not?