Checkout the Bad Condition of Onitsha-Enugu Express Way - Pictures

This is the current horrible state of Onitsha-Enugu Express Way, Anambra state. This road has proven to be the worst in this country. Small cars no longer make use of this road as it will get stuck in the middle of it.

Bad Condition of Onitsha-Enugu Express Way

This road has been in a deplorable condition since Obasanjo's era, and he completely neglected it.

An unfulfilled contract was awarded by Yaradua and then rewarded during Jonathan's tenure.

If not for the action of the state governments (Enugu and Anambra ) in the refurbishment of the old road and the Onitsha axis motorists would have been in a terrible situation.

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When the Southeast people complain of marginalization by the FG, it will seem as if they are just making up stories to attract pity or something, but this is the truth.

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Just like this very road, no other project was attracted to the southeast; this very road is one of the busiest roads in the southeast because it links, some northern parts of the nation to the east and south and even the west. This very road linked Asaba, Owerri Enugu, and so many other north central states with axis from Enugu.

Anambra state government took the bull by the horns and constructed from Niger bridge up to Umunya (Odumodu junction) because it Is the most sophisticated parts of the commercial city of Anambra + its residential areas,

Also, the state government took it upon itself to revamp from Amawbia to Amansea( Awka, the capital city) because that road is also crucial to the development and infrastructures, both businesses and residential areas, + it will help boost the IGR for the state.

All these they did, hoping to get a refund from FG, but none came.

And later, people will come Southeast to other parts of the country,

We only pray PMB will right the wrongs of FG in the past.

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Boko haram fuel suppliers arrested by troops - Pictures

The Quick Reinforcement Force (QRF) of 251 Battalion, 7 Div Gar on routine checks, arrested a truck loaded with 25 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit and other goods cleverly covered and concealed at Molai checkpoint. This is the outskirts of Maiduguri, and it happened at about 8.00am yesterday the 19th day of July 2016.

Boko haram fuel suppliers arrested by troops 

Muhammadu Adamu,  the driver of the vehicle, claimed he did not know the contents of the vehicle and called the owner of the goods, Tijjani Gambo to explain. Gambo also denied supplying terrorist fuel and other items; rather he claimed to be a mere trader that supplies goods to customers in Damboa based on demand.

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A preliminary investigation showed that he do transport PMS and other goods through the same route regularly  without an identifiable recipient in Damboa as alleged. Although investigations are still ongoing, it is suspected that it could be the means through which he had been supplying Boko Haram with dire logistics in Sambisa forest.

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Alleged laptop thief beaten unconscious in Lagos - pictures

According to an eyewitness report, the incident happened at Admiralty way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The man reportedly stole a laptop and was beaten unconscious by an angry mob.

Alleged laptop thief beaten unconscious in Lagos

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latest Nigerian newspaper headlines - 19 July 2016

Good morning guys, read our latest Nigerian newspaper headlines review for today 19 July 2016. Please do share with your friend. "Sharing is caring."

latest Nigerian newspaper headlines - 19 July 2016

Punch News Headlines Today

How to get rid of your old laptop
ASUU rejects scrapping of post-UTME
Ex-NURTW boss, Auxiliary, jailed six years
Reps meet Buratai, IG over insecurity
Curfew as herdsmen kill Plateau monarch, driver, police orderly
No more dismissal of corruption cases without trial ' CJN
Mimiko promises transparent governorship primary
George, Adewale trade blame over Lagos PDP violence
APC fixes August 27 for Ondo governorship primary
Ex-SURE-P coordinator faults Fasehun's comment on Buhari
Children starving to death in IDP camps
Food prices soar as inflation hits 11-year high
FG to audit, overhaul NIMASA
Aviation fuel scarcity leaves passengers stranded, disrupts flights
GTB, Access Bank seek more time to submit results
Diamond Bank, Microsoft empower 35 million SMEs
Bala-Usman resumes at NPA, promises transparency
Why we're floating ICT varsity ' FG
Spectranet improves coverage in Ibadan
Lagos school receives ICT materials from alumni
Naira forwards surge as CBN removes spread limit
I can become a hero like Kanu ' Musa
NFF names Le Guen Eagles coach
Moses hopes for Conte lifeline
Iheanacho hails Guardiola
I remain supporters' club chairman ' Okumagba
The politics of university admission in Nigeria
Africa and ICC: Cutting through the noise
Something strange is happening in the South-West
Not all things should be Googled
How to hook your audience with interactive content
EFCC hunts female ATM thief for stealing N3m
Gunmen arrived hours before Lagos monarch's abduction 'Residents
Guard arrested for raping pupil on school premises
Drunken man stabs sleeping uncle to death
Welder beheads farmer in Kwara

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Thisday News Headlines Today

Saraki Restates Loyalty to APC, Mark, Nnamani, Masari Meet Buhari in Fence-mending Mission
Buhari: Judiciary Not Doing Enough to Fight Corruption
Militants Bomb Shell Pipeline in Delta
FG to Kick-start Campaign on Made-in-Nigeria Goods
Remi Tinubu Writes IG, Seeks Police Protection from Melaye
Plateau Traditional Ruler, Bodyguard, Driver Murdered by Suspected Herdsmen
FG to Inaugurate Abuja-Kaduna Rail Project July 26
Hadiza Bala Usman Assumes Duty, Vows to Make NPA Model Agency
Makarfi Must Leave for Peace to Reign, Sheriff Insists
Makarfi Must Leave for Peace To Reign, Says Sheriff
Emerhor, Kokori Urge Deltans to Register Massively with APC
Naira Settles at N292.15/$ as Dealers Limit Spread on Offers
THE FUTURE OF AFRICA
Expert Urges Firms to Adopt Import Substitution Strategies
Nigerias Problem is Simply the Failure of Political Leaders to Rebalance the Federation
Diversifying into Agro Allied Produce
Official Corruption and Immunity
Nigerian Prisons Services: Practical Proposals For Reform
Paul Le Guen is New Eagles Technical Adviser
Adamu Begs Buhari to Release Funds for Team Nigeria
Governor Wike Splashes N7m on Rivers United
Entertainers, Celebrities to Grace Konami 2016 Match
Adequate Security Planned for Peles Visit
IBB Lady Captain Fetes Kids
Iheanacho Opens up on Life under Guardiola
Moses Reveals Plans to Fight for Chelsea Career
Keshi Joburg Memorial Set for July 23
Russia State-sponsored Doping across Majority of Olympic Sports
Paul Le Guen is New Eagles Technical Adviser
Lambo Calls for Increased Health Funding

The Sun News Headlines Today

How to run schools profitably
How I made First Class in UNILAG 'Okinedo
NUC rates Nigerian varsities poor in research
Okebukola renews call for girl-child education
Peter Obi at 55
The need for equity in police recruitment
Victor Umeh: A quintessential democrat at 54
Edo Guber Watch: Don't be deceived by Obaseki's 200,000 jobs promise, Ize-Iyamu tells voters
Nigerians should commend Buhari for anti-graft war 'Ukaegbu
No plans to dump APC, says Saraki
I'm not joining APC 'Akpabio
PDP: Sheriff gives conditions for peace
CONFIRMED!
Rio 2016: FG to release funds Wednesday
Adamu wants early departure for Team Nigeria
Breaking: NFF names Le Guen as new Eagles coach
FG can combat terrorism through IT usage 'Aderounmu
Managing your finances to survive recession
Nigeria ranks 4th on return on investment
Tariff ruling: We'll appeal judgement 'NERC
Why Nigeria's economy's in distress 'WAIFEM
Inflation rises to 16.5%
12 passengers burnt in Ibadan bus crash
Murder: Court sentences Oyo ex-NURTW chair, 6 others to 6 years imprisonment
Police: Wike kicks against postings
MEND to Buhari: Drop charges against Tompolo, Okah brothers or
Avengers write Buhari
ASUU slams Oshiomhole, Mimiko over new varsities
Appeal Court adjourns Saraki, Dasuki's cases to October
Biafra: IPOB condemns Igbo elders' meeting in Owerri
5 boys, one girl of same parents die of food poisoning in Anambra
Gas explosion kills 3 in Benin
A tale of King Buhar, Melayus, Tinubs and Gari
On appointments and disappointments
Bad news for cultists, kidnappers in Rivers state
Educational development: The Peter Obi model
Understanding the Sukuk fund for education in Osun
How to quit public office with dignity
Free born, slaves palaver
Deepening democracy in housing for the common man

Guardian News Headlines Today

Turkey jails generals as concern grows over crackdown
Melania Trump: prime-time debut tarnished by plagiarism
Nigeria seeks South Africa's cooperation to build military complex
Court lacks jurisdiction where plaintiff has no locus standi
Buhari urges judiciary to join fight against graft
Nasarawa workers protest 50 per cent cut in salaries
President's appointments violate federal character principles, says Bankole
Ojo Maduekwe: Vision, opportunities and legacy - Part 3
Maritime workers petitions transport minister over alleged illegal activities of shipping companies
Technology as panacea to tax challenges
Gates charges African youths to drive innovation
Court adjourns hearing on appeals by Saraki, Dasuki
Only Buhari can chair dialogue on Niger Delta now
Energy, furniture costs push inflation rate to 16.5%
Troops kill two kidnappers, rescue victims in Bauchi
Ex-IG Arase denies stealing police vehicles
Panel discovers 3,916 ghost workers in council
Industrial court okays workers rights to strike
The meaningful life - Part 2
The rains and the pains
Preventing crimes and suffering through justice
On registration of new political parties
Nnaji advises ministry on visas for Nigerian stars
Why English Premier League transfer fees have gone into orbit
Rigondeaux beats James to retain WBA title
I will make Hazard as good as Messi, Ronaldo, says new Chelsea boss
Etoo charity match in Turkey postponed due to coup
Barca agrees new contract with Messis father
McIlroy restores pride with triumph in final round
Tsonga leads France to semifinals
Pogba could start new era of success at Man United, says Ferdinand
Mabo, Izilien counsel NFF, as new Eagles coach emerges today
Ferrari wants Tevez to remain in Boca Juniors
Juventus refuses to pay Nike 2m compensation for violation of sponsorship agreement
N190b debit for T-Bills auction sustains interbanks high lending rates
Generali launches product in Asia
FCMB gets EFInAs $2m grant for agency banking
Financial stocks lift NSEs turnover by N13.6b
CPS records N5.3 trillion income in 2015, says PenOp
Experts decry high cost of governance, call for restructuring of Nigeria
Institute eyes global partnerships to enhance human resource development
Industry operators need N300m on market rebranding
Standard Chartered upscales IT channels, wins award
CIS wants partnership with brokers for professional development
ICC Nigeria discusses SDGs at yearly meeting
National Assembly moves against Land Use Act
Reps meet COAS, IGP over increasing incidents of kidnapping
Police arrest six AICE students over violent protests
Ahmed cautions traditional rulers against political statements

Vanguard News Headlines Today

NFF name Paul Le Guen as new Super Eagles Boss
I'm still loyal to APC ' Saraki
Fulani Herdsmen have invaded our farmlands for 5 days, Abia monarch cries out
I have moved on, Melaye tells Tinubu
Rivers CP warns herdsmen against wielding AK47 rifles
ASUU to FG: You're responsible for education backwardness in Nigeria
Ex-NURTW boss, Auxilliary, 4 others jailed 30 years for conspiracy to murder
Sen Tinubu writes IGP, demands police protection
Rivers PDP alleges plot to arrest party's leaders before re-run polls
Inflation hits 16.5% in June, highest in almost 11 years
Dino Melaye appeals to Sen. Tinubu: Let us move on
FG not tackling woes of oil communities ' Dogara
Court order on reversal of electricity tariff may lead to loss of 10,000 jobs-Amoda
DEMOLITION: Police battle protesting Alvan Ikoku students in Imo
Felix Ibru's burial rites begin July 27
FG scraps common entrance interview test into unity schools
Christian, Muslim groups pledge to keep the peace in Plateau
Doguwa debunks selective anti-graft crusade
NDIMRC refutes corruption allegation against Sejebor NAPIMS GMD
No Sheriff faction in Abia PDP' Onuigbo
Ahmed presents staff of office to eight newly-upgraded monarchs
Lawmaker appeals to Okorocha against demolitions in Owerri
Stop fighting, leave the courts to decide
The cord, chorus of unity among Ndigbo
Trump motorcade in accident, candidate unhurt
Turkey sacks 9,000 officials in crackdown against suspected coup plotters
Trump cannot become president ' Clinton
IPMAN reconstitutes Board of Trustees, plans diversification
Global oil markets 'heading towards balance'' IEA
Oil, gas, power firms owe banks N3.8trn
Pipeline bombings: BMI forecast oil production rise by 2. 52mnbpd in 2018
Militancy, Nigerian independents and low oil prices
BEDC to install 100,000 meters this year
Support solid minerals devt, Insurance companies, banks urged
IGR, services: Kogi re-appoints Skye Bank as lead collecting Bank
Peter Obi at 55
Who is afraid of Gov. M.A. Abubakar's giant strides
Nigeria's unity is negotiable
NFF names Le Guen new Eagles coach
Opia introduces 'Beautiful Ball Game
Football stakeholders condemn Dalung over denial of Siasia's team
W/Cup qualifiers: Beware of Nigeria, Libya coach warns Algeria
Iheanacho thanks Pellegrini for City breakthrough
I want to be like Kanu ' Musa
Cristiano Ronaldo vows to come back stronger after injury
Okocha, Kanu trapped in Turkey
Things you need to know about new Super Eagle's coach,Paul Le Guen
Failed coup and consolidation of Turkey's elected autocracy
I have to work harder as a woman ' Simi
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Airtel Nigeria introduces 1.5GB for N50 data plan

The smartphone network, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a new set of data plans which is tailored towards heavy downloaders like me.

The unlimited night browsing plan has been modified from an hourly plan to a limited data plan. It now offers an impressive 1.5GB for N50 and 500MB for N25. Each plan lasts from 12am to 5am.

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Interested users can dial *312# to subscribe. Subscribers also have to be on Airtel Trybe Tariff plan to be eligible for the plan.

Let the night downloading begin...

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Ubi Franklin and wife Lilian welcomes baby boy

Big Congrats to Triple MG boss and wife, a few hours ago, the “Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin and his wife Lilian Esoro”, have welcomed a son. Lilian gave birth to their son in the United States Of America.

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Dino Melaye blasts Tinubu’s wife again

Dino Melaye came through his Facebook page last night to share what he says are a few instances to support his view of Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

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See photos of the suicide bomber who hide IEDs in stabilizer at SabonGari Jidari

As the saying goes "Every day for the thief but one day for the owner" , check out Photos captured at the scene where a “Suicide Bomber Who Hide IEDs In Stabilizer At Sabon Gari Jidari” was Arrested yesterday.

See photos of the suicide bomber who hide IEDs in stabilizer at Sabon Gari Jidari

The Gallant troops of 101 Battalion, 7 Division Garrison on foot patrol along with some elements of Civilian JTF, intercepted a suspected male suicide bomber at Sabon Gari Jidari.

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The suspect carrying primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed in a blue stabilizer casing gave his name as Yusuf Tasiu.

He was dispossessed of the explosives while the Nigeria Police Explosive Ordnance Devices expert safely detonated it. The suicide bomber is currently being interrogated.

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Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2016 – NUC

Below is the “Full List of the Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria” Both the State, Federal and Private 2016 as announced by National University Commission (NUC), the List is made up of 100 Top Best Universities In Nigeria 2016

As a student or ex-student, read and share on your Facebook and Twitter wall .. even if your school is not listed, share it and request for appropriate explanation from the statutory Body.

“Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2016 – NUC”

Below is the 2016 Top 100 Best Universities Ranking in Nigeria according to NUC

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2016 TOP 100 University In Nigeria by NUC
1. University of Ibadan, UI
2. University of Lagos, Unilag
3. University of Benin, Uniben
4. Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU
5. Ahmadu Bello University, Abu
6. University of Ilorin, Unilorin
7. University of Jos, Unijos
8. University of Port Harcourt, Uniport
9. University of Maiduguri, Unimaid
10. University of Agriculture, Abeokuta,
11. Lagos State University, Lasu
12. Federal University of Technology, Futo
13. Covenant University, CU
14. University of Nigeria, UNN
15. Federal University of Technology, Futa
16. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Unizik
17. Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Esut
18. Pan African University
19. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. lautech
20. Modibbo Adama University of Technology
21. African University of Science and Technology
22. University of Uyo, Uniuyo
23. Bayero University Kano, Buk
24. Ambrose Alli University, AAU
25. Redeemer’s University,
26. Babcock University
27. Federal University of Technology,
28. University of Calabar, Unical
29. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,
30. Ajayi Crowther University
31. Bowen University
32. Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Rsust
33. Lead City University
34. Crawford University
35. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU
36. Abia State University, Absu
37. Usmanu Danfodio University,
38. Igbinedion University
39. Imo State University, Imsu
40. Niger Delta University
41. Bells University of Technology
42. Kwara State University
43. Nasarawa State University
44. Caleb University
45. Obong University Obong
46. Adekunle Ajasin University
47. Ekiti State University,
48. American University of Nigeria
49. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
50. Veritas University Abuja
51. Afe Babalola University
52. Kaduna State University Kaduna
53. Osun State University Oshogbo …
54. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University Katsina
55. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ndufu-Alike
56. Salem University Lokoja
57. Novena University Ogume
58. Achievers University, Owo Owo
59. Benson Idahosa University Benin City
60. Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
61. University of Abuja Abuja
62. University of Mkar Mkar
63. Madonna University Okija
64. Bingham University Auta Balifi
65. Plateau State University Bokkos
66. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
67. Federal University, Dutse Dutse
68. Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja
69. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
70. Landmark University Omu-Aran
71. Delta State University, Abraka Abraka
72. University of Agriculture, Makurdi Makurdi
73. Renaissance University Enugu
74. Federal University, Otuoke Otuoke
75. Tai Solarin University of Education Ijebu-Ode …
76. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Oye …
77. Kano State University of Technology Wudil
78. Tansian University Umunya …
79. Akwa Ibom State University Uyo
80. Baze University Abuja
81. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology Aliero
82. Benue State University Makurdi
83. Adeleke University Ede
84. Ondo State University of Science & Technology Okitipupa
85. Kogi State University Anyigba
86. Western Delta University Oghara
87. Federal University, Wukari Wukari
88. Paul University Awka
89. Caritas University Enugu
90. Federal University, Lafia Lafia
91. Cross River University of Science & Technology Calabar …
92. Fountain University Oshogbo
93. Al-Hikmah University Ilorin
94. Godfrey Okoye University Ugwuomu-Nike
95. Oduduwa University Ile Ife
96. Anambra State University Uli
97. Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye …
98. Federal University, Lokoja Lokoja
99. Federal University, Kashere Kashere
100. Rhema University Obeama-Asa

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2016 admissions to be giving after appropriate screening of thecandidates by the institutions – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given the condition for the 2016 admissions, saying it will only give approval “after an appropriate screening of the candidates by the institutions.”

2016 admissions to be giving after appropriate screening of the candidates by the institutions – JAMB

The Registrar/Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, said this in a statement on Sunday.

Ojerinde said, “The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board wishes to state that the latest list of candidates sent to all the tertiary institutions contains candidates who qualified for screening based on the individual institution’s capacity. It’s not in any way an admission list.

“However, if this list is not sufficient for the need of any institution, such institution can source from the omnibus printout earlier sent to them by the board. The public and all tertiary institutions should note that admission will only be approved by the board after an appropriate screening of the candidates by the institutions.

“The list, which is made up of candidates, who met the national cut-off point within the set criteria, is sent to the institutions. Again, for purposes of clarity, all institutions that have the need for more can source from their omnibus printout as stated above. The candid intention of the board is to ensure that available spaces are adequately utilised.”

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The Federal Government had, on Saturday, clarified its ban on Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the general admission procedure.

It said it “does not in any way affect the statutory role of the Senate of any university or the academic board of any tertiary institution conducting its admissions.”

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, also made the clarification in a statement by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Mr Ben. Bem-Goong.

He said the clarification became necessary “following conflicting reports in the media over the roles of universities and JAMB in admission under the new dispensation.”

According to him, the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to the universities.

The institutions, he emphasised, would shortlist the candidates, use the agreed guidelines and after that return the shortlisted candidates to JAMB for verification of compliance with the guidelines and issuance of JAMB admission letters.

“For the avoidance of doubt, any screening charges shall apply only to successful candidates, who have been issued admission by the universities of their choice,” Adamu stated.

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, has said the Senate of universities in the country should be responsible for setting standards for admissions into their institutions.

Garba stated this while answering questions at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja.

The vice-chancellor faulted the situation where JAMB and the Ministry of Education set standards for admission into the university.

Garba stated, “Universities have autonomy by law; each university should set its criteria for taking students.

“But of course, JAMB and the ministry are saying that because it is our country, we must have a policy that regulates, so that we have a good balance but not on quality.

“A University Senate is supposed to set the standard for accepting students that it takes and trains and graduates.

“We are hoping that very soon, we will resolve this matter because it is getting more and more embarrassing.

“Even the state universities have told the Federal Government that education is in the concurrent list in the constitution.

“The Federal Government has no control and should not have control over a state university; they have a council appointed by the governor.

“They can only fulfil NUC’s standard requirements, but not admission quota.’’

The ABU vice-chancellor explained that the minister’s directive, leading up to the scrapping of the post-UTME, had created an impasse in universities as they had yet to begin admissions.

According to him, universities could not take the products of JAMB without further testing them.

He said that universities, being the recipients of the candidates, should be able to select those they could train.

Garba added, “We found it, like universities, that the post-UTME tests are the best to get the best. JAMB is only trying to improve, but still not perfect to a point that we can trust.

“Post-UTME has a history; even when it started, JAMB encouraged us to do it. JAMB is improving, but it is not yet there because every year, we receive these products, and we see what they are.”

He said that in 2016, ABU had 49,000 applicants, who scored above 180 points while its admission capacity was 6,500.

Source: Punch

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How Man killed girlfriend at Taola hotel in Adeyemi Street, Ikotun,Lagos – Full Story

– Hotel worker Ifunanya Eke – Found Dead

– Man flees as lover dies in Taola Hotel Prince Adeyemi Street, Ikotun, Lagos

The police in Lagos State have launched a manhunt for a man suspected to have murdered his lover at a hotel in Prince Adeyemi Street, Ikotun, Lagos.

How Man killed girlfriend at Taola hotel in Adeyemi Street, Ikotun, Lagos – Full Story

It was learnt that the suspect, whose name had yet to be ascertained, had lodged in a room in the hotel – Taola Hotel – with his girlfriend around 9.30pm on Friday. He was said to have paid for one hour which was supposed to elapse around 10.30pm.

Workers of the facility, however, became worried when it was 12 am and the guests did not check out of the hotel.

The manager of the hotel, identified only as Ahmadu, was said to have gone to check the room only to discover that the woman was dead, while the suspect had fled.

Ahmadu reported the case at the Ikotun Police Division, while the remains of the victim were deposited in a morgue.

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A resident of the area, Jibola Adesina, said no one could explain how the suspect escaped from the hotel.

He said, “The police came to remove the corpse. No one can say how the man managed to flee from the hotel because it has only one entrance.”

Another resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the man had said he wanted to buy something outside the hotel and fled afterwards, adding that the management suspected something was wrong when he did not return.

“I learnt from one of the workers in the hotel that the man came out of the room around 10 pm. He said he wanted to buy something outside. He left but did not return. It was when they waited in vain for his lover to step out that they decided to go into the room. She was found dead,” he said.

A worker of the hotel, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent during a visit to the area on Sunday that the incident “shook everyone”.

He said the lovers had come to have “a nice time”, adding that their details were not collected because they did not have the intention of passing the night.

He said, “It was unfortunate. They just came to spend a short time together. That was why their details were not taken. The case was reported to the police.”

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said the police were investigating the incident.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has begun investigations into the sudden death of a hotel worker, identified as Ifunanya Eke.

Our correspondent gathered that Eke was found dead in a room last Tuesday at the Top Suite Hotel and Kitchen on Tunde Odeyemi Street, Ikotun.

The hotel management was said to have reported the case at the Ikotun Police Division.

A police source said only an autopsy would determine the actual cause of her death.

He said, “We were called to the incident by the management of the hotel. They said the woman had been working with them for some time, and she retired to her room because she was on night duty. By morning, they discovered that she didn’t come out of the room, and when the door was opened, they saw that she was dead.”

The PPRO, Badmos, said police officers from the Ikotun division examined and photographed the scene, adding that there were no violent marks on the corpse.

She said, “It is a case of sudden and unnatural death. The woman, Ifunanya Eke, was a worker with Top Suit Hotel and Kitchen. She was allegedly found dead in a room at the hotel where she slept that night.

“A team of police detectives attached to the Ikotun division visited, examined and photographed the scene. There was no trace of violence on her body.”

Source: Punch

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Latest Nigerian newspaper headlines - 18 July 2016

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"Latest Nigerian newspaper headlines - 18 July 2016"

Punch News Headlines Today

Economists warn of recession
Yunusa, Osun judge sanctioned for judicial misconduct, says NJC
Arase left with 24 police vehicles Acting IG
EFCC quizzes pilot for flying Fayoses N1.2bn cash
Ambode heads Edo APC campaign, PDP urges free poll
Buhari condemns attempted coup in Turkey
6,000 arrested for Turkey failed coup
Man flees as lover dies in Lagos hotel 'Female hotel worker found dead
Two homosexuals rescued from mob in Enugu
Driver crushes own conductor to death
Nine die, four injured in Ogun auto crashes
Gunmen abduct Lagos monarch, baby, two others
I bought fake N200,000 with N30,000 ' Ex-convict
Were developing human capacity to tackle recession NITDA
Innovation takes centre stage at NCS conference
DStv, Eutelsat open competition for science, technology fans
StarTimes offers Chinese Super League
Tackling Civil Service payroll fraud through reforms
Lagos'll experience blackout today 'TCN
Banks' profit may decline by 15% in Q2
Buhari's wife leads campaign against consumer rights violation
Nigeria's crude output increased in June 'OPEC
Naira to fall further on higher dollar demand
Retail investors'll aid market recovery 'SEC
ACCA tasks accountants on public financial management reforms
End aviation fuel scarcity, operator begs FG
NIA boss solicits stakeholders' support for market development
Eagle Hospitality, Starwood Hotels sign N10bn management pact
NFF interviews Le Guen, Saintfiet via Skype today
Messi still the best player, says Ronaldinho
Wilder stops Arreola to retain WBC heavyweight title
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Thisday News Headlines Today

CBN Finally Frees the Naira, Funds Forward Contracts
NJC Sacks Osun Judge for Writing Petition against Aregbesola
FG, Integrated Energy Agree on $87.8m as Refund for Yola Disco
SERAP Sues FG over Failure to Name Suspected Looters
MEND Writes Buhari, Names Diette-Spiff, Tomplolo, Others in Dialogue Team
Gbajabiamila: Proposed Amendment of Immigration Act, Not Discriminatory
We Can Isolate Ourselves from Politics, Not from Governance, Says Emir...
Edo Guber: Business Community Rallies Support for Obaseki
PDP Demands Fair-play from Buhari, APC in Edo
FG to Revamp 10,000 Primary Health Care Centres Nationwide
PDP Group Alleges Marginalisation, Insists on Ondo North Guber Ticket
For PDP, the Storm Isnt Over Yet
The Imperative of Restructuring
Its Unfair to Blame Shettima for the IDP Humanitarian Crisis
Taking Environmental Cleanliness to Makoko
Succour for Abia Road Users
Access Bank Wins Karlsruhe Sustainability Award
BoI Seeks Commodity-based Industrialisation for Inclusive Growth
I Dont Do Politics Part 1
Stenson Beats Mickelson to Win at Royal Troon
NFF to Announce Paul Le Guen as New Eagles Coach Today
Boxing: Wilder Dares Fury, Joshua
Dream Team Defeats US Teens in Warm-up Game
N17m Prize Money at Stake in 2016 NCC Tennis League
NPFL: Rangers in Firm Control as Wikki Drops Points
Sunshine Stars Were Lucky in Three-goal Defeat
Dutch Coach Cries Sabotage at Warri Wolves
Stenson Beats Mickelson to Win at Royal Troon

The Sun News Headlines Today

Coup: Turkey demands extradition of US-based cleric
Cross River IPAC berates APC over call for Ayade's impeachment
Anti-corruption crusade makes Buhari popular 'Envoy
Anti-graft war: PDP gov, senator disagree
Buhari, NLC condemn coup in Turkey
Eagles' job: Le Guen, Saintfiet, Yusuf face final hurdle today
At last, Chikatara seals Wydad deal
Nigerian striker Utaka rejoins Ismaily SC
2018 World Cup: Eagles 'll land in Russia -Adepoju
NPFL: Enyimba stops Pillars as Wikki surrenders top spot
Pacquiao's promoter writes off Khan
We want to grow African cruise market 'Bayley, CEO, Royal Caribbean Int'l
Discussion' continues as Honda marks 4 decades of Accord, America's best-selling car
How farmers can make N400bn from soybean production
How smugglers're killing SME sector
Non-passage of PIB stagnates investment in oil, gas sector
Two years of cashless banking: How e-saving products're expanding customers' choices
F-PACE: Features that drive Jaguar's first SUV
New Ford report shows phone calls, SMS texts from parents distract young drivers
How TCN can resolve electricity problem through efficiency
How to stop casualisation in financial services sector
Civil society protests human rights abuses in Bayelsa
No pay, no work, Nasarawa NUT insists
We'll not allow Sule Lamido varsity collapse -Badaru
FG set to revamp 10,000 PHCs nationwide
ABU develops remedy for Tomato Ebola
The sad, tragic story of Citizen Eunice
Sexual perverts as national lawmakers
Back to the Ekwueme 'constitution
The ban on street trading in Lagos
Interrogating the restructuring of Nigeria
Uproar as new forex policy throws real sector into turmoil
Osinbajo and the debate on state police

Vanguard News Headlines Today

My wife left me because of sodomy
How Lagos monarch was kidnapped' wife
1 dies, 10 hospitalised, as Anambra marks houses for demolition
Abia is in political bondage 'Akwukwaegbu
N'Delta Crisis has impinged on Budget Implementation ' Femi Adesina
Northern Appointments: Presidency clears the air
Buhari orders IGP to re-open Bola Ige, Dokubo's cases
Nigerians'll resist any attempt to remove Buhari ' APC Govs
Why we can't impeach Buhari ' REPS
Army kills 11 bandits, cattle rustlers in Borno
Oshiomhole plots to obliterate Esan land'Anenih
Adamawa gov, Muhammed Jibrilla bars allocation of fertilizer to politicians
Robber slumps after being hit with own charm
British Premier May's delicate burdens
Tackle malnutrition, with 5% of your security votes, Buhari, govs told
Turkey's failed coup: what we know
Master plan implementation to address retail investors' challenges- SEC
Naira depreciates as $697m forwards mature this week
EFInA releases $2m grant to support FCMB financial inclusion drive
Why micro finance banks are not forex traders
BoI partners insurance companies to indemnify MSMEs' loan facilities
Insurance industry reaps benefits of unified conference
NMRC injects N6bn into mortgage market
Fitch affirms FirstBank, GTBank stable outlook on viability ratings
Violation of TSA: Accountant General queries GTB, Stanbic IBTC, Keystone bank
Gains of Ugwuanyi's LG reforms
Hijab: Religious attire crisis in Osun public schools
CNN to establish multi-platform bureau in Nigeria
Le Guen set to be named Super Eagles coach
Rio 2016: Poor preparations'll affect Nigeria's chances ' Nwuche
Olympics: D'Tigers, Argentina battle in Las Vegas in two-legged friendly
Neymar tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or
Funds threaten Keshi's burial plans
FIFA President's proposed visit good for Nigerian football ' SWAN President
What makes Nigerian politicians superior to the British
I reject Buhari's 'One Nigeria
An economy on the brink
US exempts Itself from Turkish Coup plot
Brazil to boost Olympics security after Nice attack
Conte expresses admiration for Mikel
We owe FG constant engagement to articulate policy issues- CIS President

Guardian News Headlines Today

Why newborn baby boys are at 'greater risk of life-threatening pregnancy complications
Mother's diet could affect disease inheritance
WHO adopts four approaches to end AIDS as global summit begins
Fayose asks government to release defence procurement audit report
Fresh fuel scarcity hits aviation sector
Troops kill 11 gunmen, two terrorists in Zamfara, Borno
Dasuki demands N15b damages, apology for alleged illegal detention
Ojo Maduekwe: Vision, opportunities and legacy - Part 2
The meaningful life - Part 1
Hold on Babangida, thank you IBB - Part 1
End the pains, build a future!
Between negotiated and forced unity
Building code and electricity use
Chelsea striker Costa linked to Atletico Madrid return
Chelsea move too good to turn down, says Kante
Neymar tips Ronaldo over Messi for Ballon dOr award
AC Milan pre-season performance delights Montella
Real Madrid midfielder tempted by Premier League move
Tevez snubs Premier League, Laliga for Corinthians
N'Golo Kante dumps Leicester for Chelsea
Diamond bank gives N30m to 30 customers
IB unveils Insurance policy designed for seed producers
LASACO gets new chairman
Loan requests rise by 29 per cent on new forex regime
Sterling Bank, NASME hold workshop for small businesses
Insurance firm, NGO partner on youth development
Ghanas NIC signs MoU with Kenyan counterpart
Infrastructural challenges raise LPG price
Deregulation, forex forces raise price of diesel to all-time high
The laws of money - Part 2
Dangote, Bill Gates restate commitment to polio eradication
Nigeria, 22 other countries still at risk of Ebola outbreak
We are no longer safe... we may relocate
South-East, South-South reject grazing bill before National Assembly
Community urges government to jettison planned concession of Itakpe Steel
Only restructuring can save Nigeria, say Bakare, Ositelu
NBA to eradicate quackery in legal practice
Glos Professor Johnbull goes on air Tuesday
Leadership crisis hits IPMANs Midwest zone
Group sues government for failing to name suspected looters
Shortlisted candidates not admission list, says JAMB
Ondo PDP leaders task Mimiko on next guber elections
University senate should set standards for admission, says VC
Residents lament neglect of Magboro Road
ICPC urges Nigerians to expose corrupt officials
Ihedioha faults demolition by Imo
NJC recommends two judges for retirement
More than 400 escape death as rainstorm destroys 61 houses in Delta
South Sudans violence tops AU summit agenda

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Photos of 23 suspected Fulani Herdsmen evicted from Cross River State

On Friday, in Obudu, a joint team of the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Police Force evicted at least 23 suspected Fulani herdsmen who were identified as illegal migrants from Niger Republic, Punch reports.

The eviction was coordinated in conjunction with the office of the State Security Adviser. The immigrants were escorted to Gakem, a border town between Cross River and Benue states, from where they will be led out of the country.

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A witness, Sunday Alenke, said,

“They came into Obudu a few months ago and have been selling traditional medicines to people and penetrating the villages.

But our people have noticed them and there is outcry to get them out because of the prevailing security situation involving Fulani herdsmen in nearby Benue State and across the country. Our people have expressed serious fears about their presence.

The Immigration invited them and they found out that some of them had expired ECOWAS passports while others did not have any paper at all. So, they decided to get them out of Obudu. They handed them over to a monitoring team in Benue State that will see them out of the country.”

When contacted, the State Security Adviser, Jude Ngaji, said the migrants were evacuated because they had no valid documents and could not convince the security personnel on why they came to Obudu. He noted that the exercise was carried out in the most civil manner.

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I’ve slept with more than 5,000 men and never miss church - Nairobi’sprostitute opens up

64-year-old Rosemary Johns was born and partly raised in Tanzania.The mother-of-8 went to Nairobi, Kenya, where the hard life forced her into commercial sex in 1984.

She got married at 16, but after some time in marriage, her husband started neglecting her after she gave birth to five children.

Rosemary figures that she could serve up to 40 men on a good day and between 5 and ten men on a bad day. The staunch baptized Christian, who never misses church on Sunday, is considering to retire.

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She says she had started small leso business after getting Ksh70,000 loan from a local bank, but fire razed down her house and shop in March 2016, forcing her back to prostitution.

She said:

“It has been a long journey, and I’ve slept with more than 5,000 men in more than 20 years.”

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1.350 billion naira Fayose's property seized by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC just seized six properties allegedly acquired by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State with stolen money.

The duplexes, estimated at N1.350billion include four in Lagos and two in Abuja. They were allegedly acquired for him by his associate, Abiodun Agbele and sister. Mrs Moji Ladeji.

A furious Mrs Ladeji has approached the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti laying claim to one of the Abuja duplexes.

EFCC, according to impeccable sources, believe that the properties were bought with public funds including the N1.219billion slush fund from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) handed over to Fayose by former Minister of Defence, Mr Musiliu Obanikoro, and bribe money from contractors.

Part of the funds came from the N4.745billion, which was paid into Obanikoro’s company, Sylva Mcnamara by ONSA for the 2014 Ekiti governorship poll.

Operatives of the anti-graft commission have located and marked the duplexes as follows: 44, Osun Crescent and 32, Yedseram Street in Maitama, Abuja; and houses 3, 4, 6, and 9 in Plot 100, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

EFCC sources said the funds were wired to pay for the duplexes.
While the duplex on Osun Crescent was allegedly bought for N200million from Skye Bank Plc, the one located in Yedseram Street in Abuja was purchased for N270million from a business person, Rabi Kundili.

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All the houses in Lagos were paid for by Abiodun Agbele, the detained associate of the governor who is currently under investigation.

Agbele allegedly paid over N880 million for the Lagos properties.
Sources said the duplexes were “acquired within 180 days in office by Fayose.”
“We have discovered that he paid for the houses through his associate’s company, De-Privateer Limited of Agbele.

“De-Privateer remitted slush funds into three accounts including FCMB (0519693019), First Bank of Nigeria (1000070240) and Zenith Bank (1014016919).
“The payments were made as follows:

First Bank—N40m (29/1/15);
N39.5m (30/1/15);
N132.5 (30/1/ 15);
N3.2m (4/2/15);
N980, 000(4/2/15);
N200m (17/2/15);
N47m (13/2/15);
N50m (13/2/15).

“The lodgements in an account in Zenith Bank (1014016919) included
N42.5m (9/4/15);
N25m (23/4/15);
N229m (6/3/15).
“About N200million was paid into FCMB account 0519693019 on March 9, 2015.”

He said the anti-graft agency seized the properties by invoking sections 28 and 34 of the EFCC (Establishment Act) 2004 and Section 13(1) of the Federal High Court Act, 2004 which empowers the anti-graft agency to invoke Interim Assets Forfeiture Clause.

“Section 28 of the EFCC Act reads: ‘Where a person is arrested for an offence under this Act, the Commission shall immediately trace and attach all the assets and properties of the person acquired as a result of such economic or financial crime and shall thereafter cause to be obtained an interim attachment order from the Court.’

Section 13 of the Federal High Court Act reads in part: “The Court may grant an injunction or appoint a receiver by an interlocutory order in all cases in which it appears to the Court to be just or convenient so to do.

(2) “Any such order may be made either unconditionally or on such terms and conditions as the Court thinks just.”

The source added: “One of the suspects in custody, Agbele, has been linked to the purchase of most of all these properties. In fact, funds for the purchase of these mansions were laundered through the account of Agbele’s company called De-Privateer.

“Since the houses are under investigation, we have decided to invoke the assets forfeiture clause in our Act.”
Responding to a question, the source said: “The EFCC has secured a fresh court order to keep Agbele in custody because the on-going investigation has not been concluded.

“So, the governor’s associate is still in detention because we have invited more people linked with the money laundering for the governor.”
The source confirmed that Fayose’s sister, Mrs Moji Ladeji has filed an affidavit in court claiming that she is the real owner of the property on Osun Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja.
“We will meet her in court with all the evidence at our disposal,” the source added.

The EFCC had secured a court order from Justice M. B. Idris of the Federal High Court, Lagos to freeze the accounts of Fayose, a development which the governor is already challenging in court.

In an affidavit by an Investigating Officer, Tosin Owobo, the commission said: “That the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the exercise of his statutory mandate contained in Section 34 of the EFCC Act having satisfied himself that the various sums of money in the account No. 1003126654, 9013074033, 1010170969 and 1013835888 domiciled with the 2nd Respondent were made through the Commission of the an economic and financial crimes to wit: stealing and receiving gratification approached the Federal High Court Lagos Judicial Division, for an order directing the Manager of the 2nd Respondent to freeze the said accounts.

“That in his wisdom, Hon. Justice M.B Idris granted the 1st Respondent’s application wherein an order of interim attachment was made on the aforementioned accounts. Attached and marked exhibit EFCC 09 is a certified true copy of the said order.

“That the said order was a preservative order to prevent further dissipation of proceeds of crimes.”
The EFCC also had succeeded in establishing money laundering link between Fayose and Agbele.
The investigation revealed as follows; “The N1, 219, 490,000 was not deposited in any account, but it was kept in a vault in the bank. It took the bank officials about ten days to count. The bankers refused to make entry until it was counted.

“Shortly after confirming the figure, Abiodun was used to coordinate the disbursement of the funds. On June 26, 2014, the wanted associate (Abiodun Agbele) paid N137million into Ayodele Fayose’s account 10003126654 with Zenith Bank through Teller-0556814. Fayose’s BVN on the teller is 22338867502. On August 22, 2014, he paid N50million into the same account. By the records from the bank, Abiodun paid another N118, 760,000 into Fayose’s account on 27/8/14.
“Based on the transfers, Fayose moved N300million to a Fixed Deposit Account No 9013074033 with Zenith Bank at 15, Olusola Abiona Street, Olorunda Estate, Alapere Ketu. He has the same BVN-22338867502.

“After that, Abiodun deposited another N100million from the N1, 219, 490,000 into Spotless Hotel Account run by Fayose and his wife, Helen Olayemi Fayose with Account No. 1010170969, Fayose’s BVN is 223338867502 and his wife’s BVN in the account is 22298990256.
“The governor and his wife are the two directors and signatories of Spotless Hotel account.”

In the course of the investigation, the EFCC team dug up how De Privateer Limited (a company owned by Abiodun Agbele) with Account No. 1013835889 received the sum of N219, 490,000 on June 18, 2014.
“On June 19, 2014, the same account received N300million and another N200million on June 23, 2014. The BVN of the account is 22235692890.”

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Minister of youth and sports Solomon Dalung One on One with Niger Delta Avengers

Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, held talks with members of the militant group,Niger Delta Avengers.

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Why Igbo leaders cannot control pro Biafra Agitators- Okorie

United Progressives Party,UPP’s  presidential candidate in the last general elections,Chief Chekwas Okorie said many things in this interview. This is just excerpts from the interview. Read below:

What is your impression about the Biafra anniversary that turned bloody and the struggle for secession from Nigerian state?

The government we have today has an attitude towards the agitators for a separate state of Biafra which to my mind will not resolve the issues amicably. The attitude of the government is that there is no basis for dialogue. But the advice that I have given over and over again is that there is need for dialogue, there is need to discuss. Many eminent Nigerians have advocated for dialogue.

President Buhari has repeatedly said that the people who are agitating, most of them were not born during or before the war and, therefore, will not know what most of those who participated on both sides suffered and by his figures, Nigeria lost two million people.

I don’t know how he arrived at the two million to know which side lost more. And my attitude is that the fact that majority of these people were not born is the more reason they should be brought to the negotiation table. Buhari does not need to be involved personally, he is the president of Nigeria.

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There are so many agencies of government that can do that on their own or as a team. The office of the National Security Adviser,NSA, can handle this issue of dialogue, the Directorate of State Security can do it; even the office of the Inspector General of Police can handle it.

These are security agencies and departments of government that can handle this without direct involvement of the President and eventually advise the President on the best way to go. These young men cannot understand. We their fathers and elders cannot sufficiently convince them and nobody in Nigeria can explain to them why their situation is this miserable, nobody can tell them why their condition, compared to their peers from other parts of the country, is widely different.

Nobody can tell them why a graduate will remain unemployed for several years and his counterpart from another part of the country, especially from the North, will have jobs waiting for him even before graduation and, by the time some of them eventually get a place, they are subordinates to people they graduated the same year with. Nobody can tell them why to gain admission into university that somebody with about 200 points at University Matriculation Examination may not be considered to have earned enough to be admitted and another person from another part of the country with less than 100 points will gain admission.

What is the implication? The implication is that while he is still waiting to have that figure, that number that will admit him, that one that he is more brilliant than is ahead of him. There are so many things you can’t explain to these people and efforts have been made to restructure Nigeria, efforts have been made to remove some of the obnoxious policies but these have been restricted and so some of these people feel that if they confront government, they are dead, if they fail to confront government, they are dead.

So when you now sit them down and explain a few things to them and give them hope, perhaps their methods will be different, perhaps their attitude will be different and some of us who are their elders will also have a little peace of mind because, let nobody joke about it, most of us in our age and situation are under pressure too. We are even branded saboteurs, we are called names. If you go to social media, some of us are called names because the youths believe we have not done enough for them and we are asking government, ‘help us to help the country and also talk to these people’. We have been looking at a situation where government is looking for any way they can speak to leaders of Boko Haram.

Meanwhile, they don’t even know who their leaders are, they don’t even have access to them. If there is any chance that Niger Delta Avengers leaders are ready to discuss, government will have some relief. If the Shiite Muslims, who are a different sect from the Sunni and are also fighting in the North, are ready to sit down and discuss, the government will have some relief. Why is any body reluctant to open dialogue with these ones whose leaders are known?

These agitators are not hiding because they have chosen a none-violent approach. Is it when they have gone underground that anybody will begin to look for them to discuss? When it gets to that point, it will be a bit late and some of us who are prepared to stick out our necks out and broker discussion would have lost any form of legitimacy to invite the Avengers and pro-Biafra agitators to discuss. So, I continue to insist on the dialogue option because nothing tells me that there is another way.

The last government organised a National Conference. Looking at the discordant tunes emanating from different geo-political zones, what do you advise?

My position has been consistent and I have not seen any reason to change that position and that is that the recommendations of the conference should be implemented. I do not know who it hurts really, if those recommendations are implemented. I say this because that conference was not at the behest of the last government, it was a result of the pressure from different sections of the country that there was need for a National Conference. It will appear that the government became responsive and organized the conference. All the 36 states of Nigeria sent to the conference delegates they considered as their first eleven. The government of the day gave political parties which had elected people in the National Assembly slots to attend the conference.

APC was the only political party that did not take up its. But if all the 36 states sent delegates, it then means that majority of the states who are APC states sent delegates to that conference. And President Buhari has admitted by his own comment that nine billion Naira of public funds was spent on that conference even though he considered it a waste. I would have thought that what he will do was to justify that expenditure; after all government is a continuum; and look at the recommendations. But he said he has not read it, he had no intention to read it, he has no intention to set up any committee to form an opinion and advise him and that it will be sent to the archives. I find that very disturbing. My appeal here again is for him to have a rethink because the international community is watching. And the Biafran thing, there has been no attempt to suppress it here in Nigeria but it has happened in over one hundred countries outside Nigeria same day. The international community is watching and seeing that there is instability and chances of more instability that will not help us.

The President has a very robust ambitious budget, the largest Nigeria has ever had since independence, which, if implemented , will bring economic stability and he may end up being a very great President but, with this attitude, I wonder which investor will walk into an inferno to invest; with this attitude, I wonder what type of peace, stability that will allow the economy to grow. So, my advise remains that he should have a rethink about the recommendation of the National Conference and do something about it.

He accepted to continue to implement the projects he inherited from the government; that’s why he budgeted so much money to pay old debts, so much money to continue the projects in the budget and if he has this positive attitude, what is it about the National Conference that he has his mind so made up? I can’t put my finger at it but if he wants to jettison it, let him convene his own under his own template but this country must negotiate, this country must dialogue.

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