I have been declaring my assets since 1975, and i have declared it four times. – Muhammadu Buhari

The  President, on Monday in Accra Ghana, challenged journalist who feel that he has not fully declared his assets, to investigate the details of all his properties in a lawful way. He also said he has been declaring his assets since 1975, and during that period, he has declared his assets four times.

“I recall that in 1975 when late Murtala Mohammed became the Head of State, we were lined up in the corridor – governors, ministers,
members of the Supreme Military Council – and officials of the Ministry of Justice were brought and every individual was made to declare his assets.

“So right now, all heads of state and government, governors, ministers, permanent secretaries will have to declare their assets because it is a
constitutional requirement.” Buhari said.

He said assets declaration, is a constitutional requirement for Civil – Servants, to publicly declare their assets.

“In Nigeria, it is a constitutional issue
and that is why I am blaming you gentlemen of the press. If you really want to do investigative journalism, you don’t have to worry me at this
stage; I have declared my assets four times.

“When I was governor in 1975, I declared. After being Minister of Petroleum and as a member of
Supreme Military Council, I declared. When I was Head of State and now as a President, I also declared.

“I have declared my assets and all that I have four times, and you (the press) have the right to go and demand for my declaration. Instead, I am being harassed.” He added

Lagos state magistrate court in Ikeja, sentence 30 women to prison for prostitution

According to reports from NAN, at least 30 women, have been sentenced to 6 weeks imprisonment by an Ikeja magistrate court, on Monday 7th September 2015, for prostitution.

Funmi Olayemi, Damilola Ibrahim, Blessing Emmanuel, Grace Nwaokoro, Anu Titus, Princess Osu, Cynthian Ozumba, and Chindima Eke, Blessing Winwah, Rebecca James, Gift James, Bukola Taiwo, Patience Amos, Oyinda Adesewa, Funmilayo Ajayi, Modinat Bello,

Damilola Abiodun, Saki Godwin, Glory Edet, Blessing Okafor, Tope Obatula, Shade Afolabi, Foluke Kolawole, Tosin Ajayi, Bisi Onanuga, Princess Isaac, Esther Akpan, Cythia Osas, Joy Osas and Patricia whose surname was not named, among others, are the names of the women that were sentenced.

The magistrate, Mrs. Odusanya, sentenced the accused persons whose ages and addresses, were not given to 6 weeks imprisonment each,
With an option of a N10,000 fine, after they all pleaded guilty to the offense.

The prosecutor, Inspector Femi Alabi told the court that the accused committed the offense on September 5 at Obalande area of Lagos. According to him, the accused paraded themselves as public nuisance. “The accused were caught soliciting for clients which is against the law of the state.” he said. The offense contravened Sections 142 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2011.

Source: NAN

Police arrests 8 suspected members of an armed robbery gang, who robbed and raped hospital patients in Ogun State

Eight robbery suspects, who alledgedly robbed and rapped innocent resident of Ijebu Ode in Ijebu Ode Local Government area of Ogun state, were arrested on Saturday by the Ogun state police command.

The robbers, where apprehended by officers who are attached to Igbeba division of the force, at Molipa-Ikanga area, after information were provided to the police by some residents.

Speaking on the matter, Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said, “The suspected armed robbers opened fire on the police operatives who responded with heavy firepower, which curtailed the men before eight of them were arrested.

“The leader of the group, one Ayomide Muruf, alias Sucker, sustained bullet wounds in the gun battle.

” Other members of the gang arrested include Kayode (surname yet unknown) alias Small, Tunde Ruben, Tomiwa Adekoye, Adeyemi Adegoke, Kufe Emmanuel, Moses Udoh, and Akeem Adenrele, alias Polo, while some of the robbers escaped with bullet wounds.

“In addition, two suspected armed robbers, Demola David, and Dare Oladunjoye, were arrested at Olisa Street, Ijebu Ode same day.”

The police PRO, also added that the suspects had been identified as killers of one Alayande Oladipo, who was shot dead in Ijebu Ode on August 25 and those responsible for the robbery and rape cases at one Amazing Grace Hospital in Ijebu Ode on the same date.

Stating categorically, he said “The suspects had robbed patients and staff of the said hospital and raped some of them during their operation at the hospital.

“The Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali, had commended the police operatives who were involved in this successful operation and directed that the suspects be transferred to the Special Anti- Robbery Squad, Abeokuta, for further investigation.”

Police arrest armed robber at Mile 2, Lagos State.

Members of the Lagos State enhanced security outfit known as Rapid Response Squad (RRS), have arrested an arm robbery suspect, who specialises in stealing handsets from motorists, and picking peoples pocket around mile 2.

The commander Tunji Disu led operatives of the RRS, following a distress call by one Mr. Oji Ogbonnanya, who was robbed the sum of N28,000, in a commercial bus going to Festac area from Oshodi, apprehended the 23-year-old Monday Ubi.

Narrating his story to the police, the victim, Mr. Ogbonnanya, said the suspect who sat beside him at the last seat of the bus, craftily dipped his hand into his pocket, and stole the N28,000.

“I boarded a bus to Mile 2 from Oshodi. On getting to Toyota Bus stop, the suspect came in as another passenger because there were still
vacant seats inside the bus. I did not have any inkling that he had a mission. I shifted a bit for him and he sat close to me. When I noticed that
he had removed the money from my pocket after I touched my thigh, I pretended as if nothing had happened. Then I was looking for where I can see any Police patrol vehicle to come to my rescue.

“When we reached Mile 2, he wanted to alight from the bus and I held his trousers, then I called the attention of RRS patrol team I saw around the area. Unknown to me, he has passed the money to one of his gang. But when the Police had surrounded us, we saw one man who just dropped the money on the road and fled away. Policemen ran after him but he absconded. Immediately, the suspect was arrested and conveyed to the squad’s headquarters, where he confessed that he actually stole my money and passed it to his partner, the guy who dropped it.”

Mr. Ogbonnaya, thanked the members of the police, for coming to his rescue, and also said his complete money(N28,000), was handed over to him by the police.

Source: The Guardian

Man arrested for cutting off throat of car owner, in enugu

The Enugu state police command, have arrested a car snatcher, who chopped off the throat of one Anthony Nnamani at Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, in an attempt to snatch the Toyota Camry of the victim whose name is withheld.

According to an eyewitness, the ugly incident, drew the attention of people around, who thought the man was a ritualist, and that the incident occurred around 3:40pm on August 28.

Confirming the incident, the Enugu state police public relation officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, said news of the incident, when news of the incident, got to operatives of the Udenu Police division, the immediately rushed to the crime scene, and arrested the car snatcher.

He also added that the case, has not be charged to court yet.

“The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of our investigation.” He concluded

The suspect, is still in police custody, as the police are still going about their investigation of the crime.

Senator Gods will Akpabio grateful to God for saving his life after fatal accident

Last week, it was reported that former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Senator Godswill Apkabio, was involved in a fatal car incident, which made him to fly out of the country for medical care.

The former Governor, on Sunday declared his gratitude to God for sparing his life, after last Mondays care accident.

In a statement by his special assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio said “I thank God for my survival and remain grateful to Nigerians for their prayers and display of concern,”

Akpabio, who is presently receiving treatment in London, took the time, to advice Nigeria Politicians, to desist from politicising every thing,  but work together for the development and progress of the country.

Akpabio, also disassociated him self from any Twitter or Facebook account, saying he has never authorised any one to do so, stressing that those using his name to victimise innocent Nigerians should desist from doing so.

The statement released, partly read. “Senator Akpabio also charged Nigerians, particularly the political class, to desist from politicising disasters and tragedies, but should rather work towards the unity and progress of the country without any political or ethnic colouration.

“The former governor specifically thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osibajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, his colleagues in the National Assembly and former President Goodluck Jonathan for their concern and expression of love when the accident occurred. He also thanked members of his family, traditional and religious leaders, who have been calling on a daily basis to inquire about his well being.”

Da pays 7year-old daughted money after touching her private part, any forcing her to suck his penis.

At Ojokoro housing estate,  a man wjose name is  Chukwuemeka Odunzie, have news arrested for sexually assualting his 7year-old primary 3 daughter.

When questioned,  the little girl said “My daddy usually gives me money after touching my private part or
putting his penis in my mouth. He touches my private part when my mother is outside working clothes or when she is not in the house.”

The mother of the victim,  Mrs.  Odunzie,  while narrating her odeal,  said that the girl’s father, started defiling their daughter early last year.
“Last year, my son told me that his younger sister was fond of playing with her private parts. It sounded strange that a seven-year-old child would be doing that.

“I will talk to her, scold her any sometimes beat her. There was a time I told my husband.

“All he said was that if she was acting strangely I should take her to any of these white garment churches. I was alarmed when one day, while we were in the strangely room, she started touching and playing with herself.

“Immediately, I called her inside the room andriod asked her what the problem was. I asked her if anyone was fiddling with her private parts. She said it was her father that always touched her private parts and that after touching her private parts, he would give her money.

“I confronted my husband when he returned for work but he denied vehemently. I reported a case of defilement to Ebenezer Divisional Police andthe policemen invited my husband for questioning.

“He was arrested later by the police, who gives me a report to take my daughter to the hospital. The doctor said there had been no penetration,
but that there is an opening in her virginal and advised that the victim be tested for infection.

“By the time we came back from the hospital, the IPO said it was a family issue and that we should go home and settle the case.

“Members of his family were shouting, said that I had no right to report the case to the police, that it was a family issue that should be
treated as one. They pressurized me till I withdrew the case, after which he promised not to defile our daughter again.

“After I withdrew the case, my husband began to beat the children at the slightest provocation. And at times, he would beat them for no tangible reason.

“Two weeks ago, it happened again. I asked her what she did for her father that made him gives her money without giving her siblings. That was
when she said that daddy gave her the money after touching her private part.

“Her siblings said it had been ongoing for a while and that they refused to tell me because the last
time they did, their daddy kept beating them.

Her brother said “whenever I was not around, or I was outside washing clothes, daddy would send him and his other siblings inside the bedroom, while he would ask the victim to kneel down in between his legs and bend her head towards his
manhood.

“She also confirmed that after touching her, daddy would put his penis in her mouth.

“There was even a time my daughter was caught in the act with a four-year-old boy, who is a neighbour’s child.” The mother added

Source: Vanguard

We did not kill any Massob member – Navy

Photo credit: vanguard

Rear Admiral Stanley Ogoigbe, who is the Flag Officer commanding central Naval command, yesterday, said the alleged killing of a massob member by navy personnel,  were unfounded.

Ogoigbe, who interacted with news men in the commands headquarters in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, said it became very necessary that he clears the air on the alleged killing of MASSOB members by the Navy. Describing such allegations as baseless.

Some reports, had it that there was a violent confrontation between the Navy personnel and members of the MASSOB group at Onitsha, Anambra State. As a result of the confrontation, it was alleged that 2 members of the group, were killed by the Navy.

But the FOC dismissed the claim insisting that the navy personnel only shot into the air to scare a large number of MASSOB members who
were on a protest march towards the Onitsha head bridge as the protesting youths had already overrun the police on duty and did not injure, let alone, killing a soul.

He said, “No such act was ever committed. The MASOB group was on a protest march. They overran the policemen on duty and were coming
towards the navy personnel. As they approached, the navy fired warning shots into the air to scare them away and they all dashed away. Nobody died in the process.

“To our surprise, MASSOB started claiming that the navy has killed two of their men. I don’t know what they wish to achieve with this propaganda, fabricating stories against the navy.

“We just want all well meaning Nigerians to know that no MASSOB member was killed in that area of Anambra State where the navy was
keeping peace and carrying out their legitimate duties”.

Source: Vanguard

N45bn needed to reach 8,000MW of electricity supply

According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the federal government, needs to invest N15bn annually for the next three years, to generate 8,000MW(megawatts) of electricity in the country.

The acting managing director of the company, Dr. Atiku Abubakar, in an interview with newsmen, stated that the federal government will need a total of N45bn to execute this project.

Abubakar said, “The country will need to invest N15bn within two to three years to achieve 8,000MW. We have shortlisted them and now we
are building the framework for repaying the investors.”

Abubakar, also noted that the company, has identified 130 stalled projects, and amongst the 130, the company, has identified 30, that are very critical.

He said the company, is talking to government and other sources, in other to raise funds for the execution of the project.

Abubakar, who said that 8,000MW, is the expected transmission capacity within the short – run, also added that the privatisation of the TCN was likely going to be in the long term as
discussions on this was not on the table for now.

He had also said, “We are making all efforts to ensure that funds are raised outside the appropriation of government; we have investors who are ready to come into the country to invest in our schemes.”

Pdp tells Buhari, Osibanjo. Your assets, are yet to be declared.

The People Democratic Party (PDP), has describe the The assets declarations made by President Buhari and Vice President Osibanjo as a deceptive window-dressing to hoodwink unsuspecting Nigerians.

The PDP, noted that President Muhammadu Buhari, and his Vice Yemi Osinbajo, didn’t provide copies of their declared assets, detailing the exact nature and value of their assets.

In a statement by the national publicity secretary of the PDP, chief Olisa Metuh on friday, said

“the release of a mere list of belongings falls short of credibility, transparency and anti-corruption
standards as well as exposes the proclivity of the present administration for deception.”

“We have noted the release of a flimsy list of belongings of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo by the Presidency, who want such to pass as the public declaration of assets as pledged by the President.

“Nigerians are not deceived by this poor attempt at window-dressing designed by the Presidency to hoodwink the unsuspecting Nigerian populace in a desperate bid to shore up its diminished image.

“We ask, is the resort to a mere list, instead of true copies of the declaration not a ploy to give the Presidency a window for denial in
consonance with their widely observed inclination for flip flopping, backtracking and brazen denials of their statements and actions?

“All we want is credibility, integrity and sincerity of purpose. We are not questioning how a President, who by December last year, declared that he had only N1 million in his account, could suddenly now list N30 million in the same bank account by May 29, and after an expensive campaign; we are not yet demanding the public declaration of his assets in his wife’s name.

“We are not even applauding the multiplication of his cows from 150 to 250 in a space of three months, arising from his dual and conflicting
pronouncements on this issue. What the PDP and discerning Nigerians demand is for Mr. President to always stand by his words and pledge.

“Mr. President, this is a mere list of your belongings and not public declaration of assets in fulfillment of your covenant with Nigerians”.