Saturday, July 09, 2016

SAD: Female RCCG Evangelist Murdered In Abuja While Preaching |PoliFocus

SAD: Female RCCG Evangelist Murdered In Abuja While Preaching |PoliFocus
Late Eunice Elisha 
The Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) Police Command said it has arrested some suspects in connection with the murder of a 42 year-old female preacher, Eunice Elisha, around pipeline area of Kubwa, a satellite town of Abuja early Saturday morning.

The spokesperson of  FCT Police Command, ASP Anjuguri Manzah said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Alkali Usman has directed the homicide section to take over the investigation.

MEND Issues Two Weeks Ultimatum To FG To Open Dialogue With Its Aaron Team |PoliFocus

Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND on Saturday asked the Federal Government to begin discussions with the leader of its Aaron 2 team, Mr Henry Odein Ajumogobia, if it is really interested in ending the crisis in Nigeria Delta through dialogue.

Ekweremadu Is APC's Headache Not Saraki —Oyegun Confesses |PoliFocus

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has revealed the main problem of the party as he noted that the APC is sad that a PDP member is the Deputy to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

MUST READ: 'How They Mislead Our Leaders' By Dele Momodu

Ovation magazine boss and one time Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu on his Thisday Column this week, had something interesting to write about.

He wrote about the questionable quality of appointments by the Buhari-led government, describing it as ‘appallingly lacklustre’.

Jose Mourinho Names His Captain For Manchester United Ahead Of Next Season |PoliFocus

The new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is gradually putting things in place ahead of next season.

As expected they have already been serious changes to the team with the arrival of three big names.

President Buhari’s Popularity Has Dropped Drastically —APC Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun |PoliFocus

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has admitted that President Muhammadu Buhari is no longer popular like he was during the 2015 general election, Daily Post reports.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Returns Home After Surgery In London |PoliFocus

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returned home from London on Saturday after undergoing successful open heart surgery in the British capital, officials said.

Sharif, whose operation was carried out in the last week of May, remained in the UK for more than six weeks.It was the 66-year-old’s second major cardiac medical procedure in five years.

Anybody Fighting Me Is Fighting God, Opposition Protests Will Make Me More Popular —Fayose |PoliFocus

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has declared thatthe protests against him by opposition and its allies will make him more popular and get sympathy of the people, stressing that anybody that fights him is fighting against God who he said has put him in his present position.

Buhari’s Aides Frustrating Dialogue With Niger Delta Avengers, Others —Monarchs |PoliFocus

Some prominent elders and traditional rulers in Bayelsa State have alleged that some of the aides of President Muhammadu Buhari are frustrating the Federal Government’s proposed dialogue with the Niger Delta Avengers, Punch Newspaper reports.

Serena Williams Wins 22nd Grand Slam Title |PoliFocus

Serena Williams beat  Germany’s Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 to claim a seventh Wimbledon singles title and equal Steffi Graf’s professional era record of 22 grand slam singles crowns on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Obiano Pay For 70 Cows Killed By Anambra Community To Appease Herdsmen |PoliFocus

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has paid compensation to herdsmen for about 70 cows that were allegedly killed by a host community of Umumbo in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the state, Daily Post reports.

EURO 2016: FAW Warned By UEFA After Wales Players Brought Their Children Onto The Pitch |PoliFocus

The Football Association of Wales has been warned by UEFA after Wales players brought their children onto the pitch to celebrate their wins at Euro 2016.

Renato Sanches Is A Beast —Mats Hummels |PoliFocus

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has hailed Renato Sanches’ physical strength and is confident the Portugal international will prove to be a great signing for the Bundesliga champions.

Monguno Was A Detribalized Nigerian, Worthy Ambassador, Says Bukola Saraki

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday expressed sadness over the death of one of the last set of the nation’s founding fathers, elder statesman, Alhaji Shettima Ali Monguno, who he  described as a detribalized Nigerian and worthy ambassador.

Beg Me Or Your Schools Remain Shut Forever —Gov. Ajimobi Tells Pupils |PoliFocus

Abiola Ajimobi, governor of Oyo state, has requested for a letter of apology from schools whose pupils took part in a protest against government’s proposed education initiative — else their schools will remain locked.

I have No Intention To Get Back To Toyin, She’s Been The One Making Move -Niyi Johnson |PoliFocus

Adeniyi Johnson, actor and estranged husband of Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu, has stated that he has made no moves to reconcile with his ex since the marriage broke up; rather the reverse has been the case, City People reports.

Mark Clattenburg To Referee EURO 2016 Final |PoliFocus

UEFA has confirmed that Mark Clattenburg, will referee the final of the European Championship between France and Portugal on Sunday.

The Englishman, who regularly officiates big games in the Premier League, will become the second man after Pedro Proenca in 2012, to referee both the Champions league final and European Championship final in the same year.

Fayose’s Aide Lere Olayinka Calls Out Ex-Gov Segun Oni, Says He Is Suffering From Double-mouthed Syndrome |PoliFocus

The Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose on Information and New Media, Lere Olayinka has lampooned the Deputy National Chairman South of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of the state, Engr Segun Oni over his resent interview on a private radio station in Akure, Ondo State.

Court Dismisses Transfer Fraud Case Against Barcelona Forward Neymar, Father |PoliFocus

A Spanish court has dismissed a fraud and corruption case against football superstar Neymar and his father.

The case had been brought by the Brazilian investment fund DIS, which formerly owned the transfer rights to the 24-year-old forward.

Ex-Governor Of Oyo State Olunloyo Disowns Daughter Over 'Erratic' Social Media Posts |PoliFocus

The Second Republic governor of old Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, has denounced his daughter, Kemi Omololu Olunloyo, for directing verbal attacks at him and other notable individuals.

I Have No Plan To Sack Osun Workers —Gov. Rauf Aregbesola |PoliFocus

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state on Friday disclosed that ongoing restructuring and reforms inall the state-owned tertiary institutions were not aimed at downsizing the workforce as being speculated in some quarters.

EFCC Bent On Forging Evidence Against Me —Musiliu Obanikoro Cries Out |PoliFocus

Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of planning to forge receipts from blank letter headed papers collected from his Lagos home, and produce same as evidence against him.

France Manager Didier Deschamps Sets To Become The First Man To Win EUROs As A Player And Coach |PoliFocus

France's head coach in the ongoing EURO 2016, Didier Deschamps could become the first man to win the EUROs as a player and as a coach.

Alleged Fraud: Barr Ogele Asks Fayose To Resign Or Be Forced Out Once Again |PoliFocus

A human rights activist, Morakinyo Ogele, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Ayodele Fayose to resign or be chased out of office.

According to Punch Newspaper, he threatened to lead a massive protest to chase him out of the Government House if he failed to resign.

PoliFocus' Blog: SAD: Remains Of Female Corps Member Burnt To Death In Akwa Ibom Buried Amid Tears (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

PoliFocus' Blog: SAD: Remains Of Female Corps Member Burnt To Death In Akwa Ibom Buried Amid Tears (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

Nigerian Trafficking Kingpin Franca Asemota Faces Trial In United Kingdom |PoliFocus

Franca Asemota
A court in Britain on Tuesday heard the case of a female trafficking boss, who specializes in using witchcraft to round up and terrify dozens of teenage orphans from Nigeria before selling them into prostitution in Europe, Today.ng reports.

Obama Will Cut Short His European Trip By A Day And Visit Dallas Next Week —White House |PoliFocus

President Barack Obama said Friday that the nation was"horrified" after what he called "a vicious, calculated and despicable attack on law enforcement" in Dallas, CNN reports.

SAD: Remains Of Female Corps Member Burnt To Death In Akwa Ibom Buried Amid Tears (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

The Director-General, DG, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, has described as shocking, the death of corps member, Ngozi Onyekwere, who was burnt to death in a fatal accident in Akwa Ibom state.

Lai Mohammed Mourns Bukky Ajayi, Tagged Her "An Iconic Thespian" |PoliFocus

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described Zainab Bukola Ajayi, better known as Bukky Ajayi, who died on Wednesday, as an iconic thespian and a colossus of her time who has left an indelible footprint in the country’s creative landscape.

Jurgen Klopp Signs New Long-term Contract With Liverpool |PoliFocus

Liverpool FC have confirmed that Jurgen Klopp has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield.

Former Borussia Dortmund head coach Klopp has signed a six-year deal, taking him to 2022, a club source has told ESPN.

Ogun Police Arrest 40 As Two Feared Dead In Fresh Cult Attack |PoliFocus

No fewer than 40 persons were on Friday arrested by the Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police in connection withunrest in Sagamu area of the state which left about eleven people dead on Thursday, Daily Times reports.

The state Police Public Relations Officer , Muyiwa Adejobi while speaking with journalists said the suspects were arrested at different parts of the state.

Adejobi, a Superintendent of Police explained that the crises in Sagamu startedwhen a cult group killed a goat of another group means for celebration on Wednesday.

He also explained that some traditionalrulers in the town have been linked with the crises and would be arrested after concluding investigations on them.

The PPRO explained that the Command got another information of apossible repraisal attack from outside the town and had to block theBenin/Sagamu expressway to prevent the attack.

The PPRO said, “On Wednesday, thecult group went to go and kill thegoat of other rival group for celebration and they went angrily to attack them back but they have their target.

“The command did not have therecord of those killed, they are hurting themselves andthey have their targets and at least to an extent we thank God they have not been killing innocent people.

“But today we have information thatsome of them are from that community, they are been invited into Emuren community.“We have allegation that some traditional chiefs  are harbouring them, promoting them, we are going to spread the scope of our investigation  to unravel this andif it is true, any community leader that is involve in promoting cultism will be dealt with according to theposition constitution will face the wrath of the law.

“We have 12 suspects from that angle. In emuren alone we have three suspects, they said one of them is a son toa Chief, we are still investigating, we have Faleke Sultan, in other community, we went on all round operation, we have additional 12 just for today, making 17 suspects.

In Emuren specifically which is the conflict theatre, we have Ismail Ali, sodiq Ibrahim (male), Ahmed Rafiu male.“We are workingon them and weare going to subdue them, isnot only in this place, all together in the State now we have 40.

”In a related development, two Okada riders yesterdayfeared dead when a police vehicle reportedly knocked them down in Ita Oba,Akarigbo road area of the town.A youth leader in the area and the son of the popular Ali-Must-Go fame, Segun Okeowo, Segun Okeowo Jnr. said the police drove against the traffic rule while chasing suspected ‘yahoo guys’.

According to him, it took the intervention of youths leaders in the area including the majority leader of Ogun State House of Assembly, Yinka Mafe before the situation was brought under control.Although one ofthe riders reportedly died on the spot, but Okeowo said the two victims were revived at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.

Chris Coleman Says 2018 World Cup Campaign Will Be His Last As Wales Boss |PoliFocus

Chris Coleman says the 2018 World Cup campaign will be his last as Wales manager, BBC has reported.

Coleman has been in charge of Wales in 38 internationals.

Friday, July 08, 2016

ISIS Behead Four Footballers After Declaring The Sport Anti-Islamic (PHOTO) |PoliFocus

Islamic State In Syria (ISIS) militants have gruesomely beheaded four members of a football team after declaring the sport anti-Islamic, Toyin Aspire reported.

The extremists banned organised sports like football when they took over Raqqa in Syria more than two years ago.

Abia: Court Stops Uche Ogah's Swearing-in Until Appeal Decision |PoliFocus

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered stay of execution of judgement sacking Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State.

Leicester City sign Ahmed Musa For Club-record £16m Fee |PoliFocus

Nigerian striker and assistant captain, Ahmed Musa has been signed by reigning English Premier League champions Leicester City on a four year contract for a club record fee of about £16m, the BBC has reported.

Dallas Shooting Suspect Identified As 25-year-old Micah Johnson |PoliFocus

Dallas Police Chief David Brown (L) speaks while Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings looks on as information was updated at a press conference held at Dallas City Hall concerning the fatal shootings of five police officers on July 8, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.(AFP)
The man suspected of opening fire on police officers in Dallas, killing five and wounding seven others, has been identified as 25-year-old Texas resident Micah Johnson, US media reported Friday.

Gunshot At Lagos Airport Leaves Two Injured |PoliFocus

There was pandemonium at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) on Friday following a gunshot which was believed to be an accidental discharge.

Wales Welcomed Home After Surprising Euro 2016 Campaign |PoliFocus

Over 200,000 people were estimated to have lined the streets of Cardiff as Wales’ Euro 2016 squad returned home to a heroes’ welcome.

An open top bus carrying Chris Coleman’s semifinalistssnaked its way through the streets of the capital following the squad’s arrival from France.

Arms Deal: I Only Obeyed Jonathan’s Directives —Sambo Dasuki |PoliFocus

Mohammed Sambo Dasuki
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) has protested his detention for alleged$15billion arms deals facilitated by the Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA).

He says the Federal Government should allow his trial to begin, it was learnt yesterday. Dasuki is said to have told his associates that he is not disposed to a secret trial.

Yusuf, Saintfiet, Le Guen Battle For Super Eagles' Job |PoliFocus

Paul Le Guen
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday shortlisted caretaker manager Salisu Yusuf among three candidates for the job as Super Eagles coach.

Yusuf, former Togo coach Tom Saintfiet and Paul Le Guen, who has managed Cameroon, will be interviewed on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said.

EFCC Commences Move To Seize Fayose’s Houses In Lagos And Abuja |PoliFocus

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials have commenced the seizure of Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose's properties in Lagos and Abuja amid claims that he acquired them using public funds.

Police To Prosecute Ekiti Lawmakers For Certificate Forgery |PoliFocus

The Police have concluded arrangements to prosecute no fewer than nine members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly for certificate forgery.

Impeccable sources said that various security agencies have conducted investigation on several petitions against 17 members of the House of Assembly for forgery of their school certificates and other related crimes.

PENGASSAN, NUPENG To Meet FG On July 11,Put Strike On Hold |PoliFocus

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and NUPENG have postponed the meeting with Federal Government over their planned strike till July 11.

Thursday, July 07, 2016

Shoprite In Ilorin Shuts Its Doors Against People Due To Overcrowding (Photos) |PoliFocus


The Shoprite shopping mall located in Ilorin, Kwara State, had to completely shut its doors after a crowd of people stormed their store for the public holiday today, naijaloaded reports.

Opinion: Please Call Niger Delta Avengers To Order |PoliFocus

The resent bombings of the Niger Delta Avengers on oil facilities should be condemned by all Nigerians.

Two wrongs can never make a right. I'm using this medium to call on the South-South leaders to wade into this ignoble situation before Nigeria becomes history.

Chinese Woman Sets Lagos Hotel Ablaze |PoliFocus

A Chinese woman, Ms Zhen Zhen is presently in the net of the Lagos state police command. The woman was said to have caused havoc by burning a hotel.

Gideon Aremu: Gov. Ajimobi Places N5m Bounty On Oyo Lawmaker's Killers |PoliFocus

The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has placed a N5million bounty on the heads of the three gunmen responsible for the gruesome murder of a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gideon Aremu.

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FG Scraps CBT, Pegs Post-UTME Fee At N2,500 |PoliFocus

The Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in the tertiary education sub-sector have scrapped the Computer-Based Test, CBT, even as they agreed on N2,500 as the maximum fee for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.

Fola Orebiyi: Killing Of Nigerian Citizens In UK Alarming —Abike Dabiri-Erewa |PoliFocus

The Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned the murder of a Nigerian student, Fola Orebiyi, who was reportedly stabbed to death on Sunday in Notting Hill, London, by a gang of youths.