Guest stabs man to death at burial
August 6, 2018
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, August 5, 2018, around 2pm in Ogunru village.
''Akeem reported that he was at a burial party with his brother in Ogunru village via Mowe when argument ensued between the suspect and his late brother over an undisclosed minor matter.
“Consequently, he said the suspect broke a bottle and stabbed the victim in the neck and he died on the spot.”
Oyeyemi, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the Divisional Police Officer, Mowe Police Division, Francis Ebhuoma, led his men to the scene where the suspect, who had been struggling to escape, was arrested.
August 6, 2018
The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, August 5, 2018, around 2pm in Ogunru village.
''Akeem reported that he was at a burial party with his brother in Ogunru village via Mowe when argument ensued between the suspect and his late brother over an undisclosed minor matter.
“Consequently, he said the suspect broke a bottle and stabbed the victim in the neck and he died on the spot.”
Parents, son and his girlfriend arrested for stealing in Lagos
A couple, their son, and his girlfriendhave been arrested for stealing from a neighbour who went on a 3-month vacation,
leaving her house vacant.Tega Teddy, 18, his parents, Mr. Uroye Teddy, 45, and Mrs.
Margaret Teddy, and his girlfriend Karima Edom succeeded in stealing from
Mrs Folashade Odunuga's house for weeks until the house owner's domestic help visited
to carry out routine cleaning. The house help noticed a lot of things - including the
car - were missing and immediately alerted the police who began investigations and soon
caught the culprits.Confirming the incident, CSP Chike Oti, the Lagos State Police Public
Relations Officer, said in a statement:"When Mrs Folashade Odunuga of No. 8 Ade Onitiri,
Harmony Estate, Langbasa, Ajah, embarked on a 3-month vacation which commenced
on May 27, 2018, little did she know that her apartment would be broken into and her
household property including her car, stolen by eighteen-year-old Tega Teddy aided by
his parents Mr. Uroye Teddy, 45 years old and his mother Mrs. Margaret Teddy.
"Also fingered in the offence is Tega's girlfriend, one Karima Edom, a close neighbour
of the victim who allegedly passed information of the victim's absence from home to her boyfriend.
(L-R) Mr. Uroye Teddy,Mrs. Margaret Teddy, Karima Edom and Tega Teddy "The stealing had
been going on for weeks until the victim's househelp, one Eniola Abisola visited her mistress' house
and discovered that a lot of items were missing. She couldn't understand how the thieves entered
the apartment as all doors to the house remained closed. "She immediately alerted the Divisional
Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Langbasa Division, SP. Adaobi Okafor who mobilised her detectives
to check on all in the neighbourhood whose names are in the station's watch list. "When the detectives
checked on Tega, they saw the stolen Chevrolet Aveo saloon car with registration number AKD 512 AP,
parked in the front his parents' house at New Osho layout, Langbasa. He was promptly arrested.
"During interrogation, he revealed that he entered the victim's house through the ceiling and gradually,
he began to pack the household items to his father's house. He narrated that his mother helped him to
hide the stolen items in an uncompleted building while his girlfriend Karima, hid some in her house.
The suspect, Tega, further revealed that his father went with him to the victim's house to tow the
aforementioned car. It was seen that Mrs Margaret Teddy had put the stolen properties for sale.
"Exhibits recovered from the suspects include: Chevrolet saloon car reg no. AKD 512 AP, 42 inches
flat screen TV, LG Home theatre sound system, electric generator, one standing fan, 5 leather bags,
an iPad baby shoes and other personal items. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal,
charges Lagosians to take their personal security seriously by ensuring that their houses are entrusted
in the hands of trusted relations, friends or aides whenever they travel. He admonished that people
should go back to our old way of visiting their neighbours to check on them. He added that if that was
the case in this instance, Teddy and his girlfriend Karima wouldn't have had the effrontery to cook,
eat and wine in Folashade Odunuga's house during her long absence from home.
BREAKING: Kwankwaso, Melaye, 13 Senators
Defect From APC To PDP
The other senators include Barnabas Gemade (Benue), Shaaba Lafiaji (Kwara),
Rafiu Ibrahim (Kwara), Abdulazeez Nyako (Adamawa), Monsurat Sunmonu
(Oyo) and Usman Nafada (Gombe). Senators Suleiman Hunkuyi,
Ibrahim Danbaba, Ubale Shittu, Isah Misau, Suleiman Nazif,
Soji Akanbi make up the list.
Dino Melaye, Kogi West Senator and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor, have led 13 other All Progressives Congress (APC) senators in defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The other senators include Barnabas Gemade (Benue), Shaaba Lafiaji (Kwara), Rafiu Ibrahim (Kwara), Abdulazeez Nyako (Adamawa), Monsurat Sunmonu (Oyo) and Usman Nafada (Gombe).
Senators Suleiman Hunkuyi, Ibrahim Danbaba, Ubale Shittu, Isah Misau, Suleiman Nazif, Soji Akanbi make up the list.
The mass defection was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Bukola Saraki during plenary.
This was after Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan failed in his appeal to the senators to remain in the APC.
Dino Melaye, Kogi West Senator and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State Governor, have led 13 other All Progressives Congress (APC) senators in defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The other senators include Barnabas Gemade (Benue), Shaaba Lafiaji (Kwara), Rafiu Ibrahim (Kwara), Abdulazeez Nyako (Adamawa), Monsurat Sunmonu (Oyo) and Usman Nafada (Gombe).
Senators Suleiman Hunkuyi, Ibrahim Danbaba, Ubale Shittu, Isah Misau, Suleiman Nazif, Soji Akanbi make up the list.
The mass defection was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Bukola Saraki during plenary.
This was after Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan failed in his appeal to the senators to remain in the APC.
Heavy shooting now going on in front of Ekiti Govt house – Fayose
https://twitter.com/GovAyoFayose
The Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has said that there is heavy shooting now going on in front of Ekiti Govt house. Fayose on his Twitter handle tweeted that ‘This is the entrance to Ekiti Govt House now blocked by gun wielding mobile policemen. The plan is to prevent our victory walk slated for today but we will remain undeterred.’
Admission 2016: List Of Schools That Have
Released Admission List
As most institutions have announced and conducted the 2016/2017 admission screening exercise,
the next thing to expect from such institutions is the announcement of admission lists.
Bearing that in mind, we wouldn't want you to be misinformed or be in the dark with regard to this.
We are therefore creating this thread and dedicating it to providing information and updates on the
release of admission lists. That means that the admission list of your choice institutions will be on this
thread the moment it is announced.
This thread will be updated regularly as each of the schools releases admission lists.
It will be in your best interest therefore to visit this thread regularly as to know when your institution has
released the 2016/2017 admission list.
All you need to do is to click on the link representing the name of your choice institutions and you will
have access to the admission list.
IMPORTANT: If your name appears on the list of 2016/2017 admitted students in any of the schools,
you are advised to check if your admission has reflected on JAMB's website (If it has not reflected,
check it regularly as it may be validated any time) and then click here to request for your jamb
Admission Letter when it becomes available. This document authenticates your admission.
Below are the list and links of schools that have so far released their 2016/2017 admission lists.
The list here
YSU Supplementary UTME/2nd Batch DE Admission List 2017/2018 Released
Fed Poly Idah Admission List (ND/HND) 2017/2018 Released
FUGashua 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 (UTME/DE) Released
UNICAL Comprehensive Admission List 2017/2018 Now Online
FUNAI 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 Released
FUNAI 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 Released
FCET Umunze NCE Admission List 2017/2018 Released
Al-qalam University UTME Admission List 2017/2018 Released
As most institutions have announced and conducted the 2016/2017 admission screening exercise,
the next thing to expect from such institutions is the announcement of admission lists.
Bearing that in mind, we wouldn't want you to be misinformed or be in the dark with regard to this.
We are therefore creating this thread and dedicating it to providing information and updates on the
release of admission lists. That means that the admission list of your choice institutions will be on this
thread the moment it is announced.
This thread will be updated regularly as each of the schools releases admission lists.
It will be in your best interest therefore to visit this thread regularly as to know when your institution has
released the 2016/2017 admission list.
All you need to do is to click on the link representing the name of your choice institutions and you will
have access to the admission list.
IMPORTANT: If your name appears on the list of 2016/2017 admitted students in any of the schools,
you are advised to check if your admission has reflected on JAMB's website (If it has not reflected,
check it regularly as it may be validated any time) and then click here to request for your jamb
Admission Letter when it becomes available. This document authenticates your admission.
Below are the list and links of schools that have so far released their 2016/2017 admission lists.
YSU Supplementary UTME/2nd Batch DE Admission List 2017/2018 Released
Fed Poly Idah Admission List (ND/HND) 2017/2018 Released
FUGashua 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 (UTME/DE) Released
UNICAL Comprehensive Admission List 2017/2018 Now Online
FUNAI 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 Released
FUNAI 3rd Batch Admission List 2017/2018 Released
FCET Umunze NCE Admission List 2017/2018 Released
Al-qalam University UTME Admission List 2017/2018 Released
TCN Secures $2 Billion to Expand Capacity to 20,000MW
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has secured close
to $2billion for the rehabilitation of national grid infrastructure and
expansion of its transmission capacities up to 20,000 megawatts
target within the next three years, The Guardian.
Before now, some of the transmission facilities are outdated, or
inadequate and too weak to evacuate power generated by the
Generation Companies (GenCos) thereby limiting the GenCos from
achieving its optimum capacities.
The Managing Director, TCN, Usman Gur Mohammed, made these disclosures at the just concluded
power sector stakeholders meeting presided by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Fashola, in Kano.
He spoke while fielding questions from journalists on the challenges and programmes of the company
towards achieving sustainable power supply throughout Nigeria.
He noted that because of the liquidity issue in the power sector, the TCN had sought the support
of the ministries of Finance, and Power, which led to the raising of the fund from multilateral donors
for the expansion of the grid.
He said the fund was raised from the World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development
Bank, Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JAICA), and the European Union.
He said: “Last week, we advertised for transformer capacities for Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, and Shiroro
regions. These are part of the projects we have been able to raise from the multilateral regions, and
the total capacity we are working towards achieving is 20,000 megawatts in the next three years.
“We have also restarted some projects that had not been doing well like the Abuja Transmission Ring
Project, which is supposed to put three substations within the capital territory, and provide another
avenue for supply from Lafia.
“We have also resuscitated the JAICA project that had been on the drawing board for a long time.
Those two projects plus the project that we are going to raise now is about $1.55billion.”
He decried that in the efforts to expand transmission capacities, the company is confronted with right
of way issues, and is collaborating with state governors including Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ogun,
and Lagos to pay compensations and resolve the problems.
“We discovered that right of way is a big problem in Nigeria, and actually it is a national issue. In trying
to expand the capacity of transmission, we started collaborating with the states in every area that we
are putting significant capacity.
“As part of these projects and investments, we have raised to expand the transmission lines from Shiroro
to Kaduna, and from Kaduna to Kano. We are putting a cord line that will carry 2,400MW capacity. We
have never had that kind of capacity in Nigeria,” Mohammed said.
Currently, he said the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai, who is giving significant support,
is even the one paying compensations for some of the places where TCN is putting some substations
at 330 in Kaduna and Zaria, and three 133 substations in Kaduna.
On rejection of loads by distribution companies (DisCos), he said efforts are on to address the lack of
capacity to carry the loads. In this regard, he said TCN had appointed interface focal persons for each
of the DisCos whose job is to ensure that information about where it has load rejection is disclosed, and
the capacity reset to other areas where they want it.
He said the nation currently has stranded load generation of about 2,000MW, which is not healthy for
the development of the sector, because as time goes on and if TCN cannot pick those generations, it
will hinder investments on the generation system.
IWIN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has secured close
to $2billion for the rehabilitation of national grid infrastructure and
expansion of its transmission capacities up to 20,000 megawatts
target within the next three years, The Guardian.
to $2billion for the rehabilitation of national grid infrastructure and
expansion of its transmission capacities up to 20,000 megawatts
target within the next three years, The Guardian.
Before now, some of the transmission facilities are outdated, or
inadequate and too weak to evacuate power generated by the
Generation Companies (GenCos) thereby limiting the GenCos from
achieving its optimum capacities.
inadequate and too weak to evacuate power generated by the
Generation Companies (GenCos) thereby limiting the GenCos from
achieving its optimum capacities.
The Managing Director, TCN, Usman Gur Mohammed, made these disclosures at the just concluded
power sector stakeholders meeting presided by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Fashola, in Kano.
power sector stakeholders meeting presided by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Babatunde Fashola, in Kano.
He spoke while fielding questions from journalists on the challenges and programmes of the company
towards achieving sustainable power supply throughout Nigeria.
towards achieving sustainable power supply throughout Nigeria.
He noted that because of the liquidity issue in the power sector, the TCN had sought the support
of the ministries of Finance, and Power, which led to the raising of the fund from multilateral donors
for the expansion of the grid.
of the ministries of Finance, and Power, which led to the raising of the fund from multilateral donors
for the expansion of the grid.
He said the fund was raised from the World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development
Bank, Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JAICA), and the European Union.
Bank, Japanese Agency for International Cooperation (JAICA), and the European Union.
He said: “Last week, we advertised for transformer capacities for Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, and Shiroro
regions. These are part of the projects we have been able to raise from the multilateral regions, and
the total capacity we are working towards achieving is 20,000 megawatts in the next three years.
regions. These are part of the projects we have been able to raise from the multilateral regions, and
the total capacity we are working towards achieving is 20,000 megawatts in the next three years.
“We have also restarted some projects that had not been doing well like the Abuja Transmission Ring
Project, which is supposed to put three substations within the capital territory, and provide another
avenue for supply from Lafia.
Project, which is supposed to put three substations within the capital territory, and provide another
avenue for supply from Lafia.
“We have also resuscitated the JAICA project that had been on the drawing board for a long time.
Those two projects plus the project that we are going to raise now is about $1.55billion.”
Those two projects plus the project that we are going to raise now is about $1.55billion.”
He decried that in the efforts to expand transmission capacities, the company is confronted with right
of way issues, and is collaborating with state governors including Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ogun,
and Lagos to pay compensations and resolve the problems.
of way issues, and is collaborating with state governors including Kano, Kaduna, Edo, Abia, Imo, Ogun,
and Lagos to pay compensations and resolve the problems.
“We discovered that right of way is a big problem in Nigeria, and actually it is a national issue. In trying
to expand the capacity of transmission, we started collaborating with the states in every area that we
are putting significant capacity.
to expand the capacity of transmission, we started collaborating with the states in every area that we
are putting significant capacity.
“As part of these projects and investments, we have raised to expand the transmission lines from Shiroro
to Kaduna, and from Kaduna to Kano. We are putting a cord line that will carry 2,400MW capacity. We
have never had that kind of capacity in Nigeria,” Mohammed said.
to Kaduna, and from Kaduna to Kano. We are putting a cord line that will carry 2,400MW capacity. We
have never had that kind of capacity in Nigeria,” Mohammed said.
Currently, he said the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai, who is giving significant support,
is even the one paying compensations for some of the places where TCN is putting some substations
at 330 in Kaduna and Zaria, and three 133 substations in Kaduna.
is even the one paying compensations for some of the places where TCN is putting some substations
at 330 in Kaduna and Zaria, and three 133 substations in Kaduna.
On rejection of loads by distribution companies (DisCos), he said efforts are on to address the lack of
capacity to carry the loads. In this regard, he said TCN had appointed interface focal persons for each
of the DisCos whose job is to ensure that information about where it has load rejection is disclosed, and
the capacity reset to other areas where they want it.
capacity to carry the loads. In this regard, he said TCN had appointed interface focal persons for each
of the DisCos whose job is to ensure that information about where it has load rejection is disclosed, and
the capacity reset to other areas where they want it.
He said the nation currently has stranded load generation of about 2,000MW, which is not healthy for
the development of the sector, because as time goes on and if TCN cannot pick those generations, it
will hinder investments on the generation system.
the development of the sector, because as time goes on and if TCN cannot pick those generations, it
will hinder investments on the generation system.
IWIN
How Femi Kuti’s Ex-Wife, Funke Cheated Death After Severe
Asthma Attack
Thank God for saving the life of Funke, the ex wife of Afrobeat star,
Femi Kuti, as she survived a severe asthma attack that almost took
her life.
Funke’s human right mother Laila St Matthew Daniel narrated the ordeal
witnessed at the hospital as she was finally saved in another hospital.
"Traumatic Medical drama for me today! Some hospitals are death traps!
My oldest daughter Funke had a terrible asthma attack this morning. She was rushed to the Healing Strips
Hospital in front of Four Points.
By this time her sister Oyinda had got there whilst I was on my way. Then I got another call that they were
in an Ambulance on way to St. Nicholas. Why?
“It turned out that the Doctor and 'nurses' at Healing Strips were clueless on how to handle the case and
were running round in circles! Before they could even operate their oxygen, my daughter was going into
spasms - at this panic point Oyinda shouted that they should get an oxygen ambulance to take her to
St. Nicholas - the Dr, obviously relieved, agreed and arranged one. When they got here the nurse that accompanied
her couldn't answer any questions. Imagine!!!! Treatment began instantaneously because Funke was at danger
point as of then - that was when I arrived!
“I must commend the medical professionalism of the Doctor and nurses - the way they took control was amazing.
Equipments, on point!!! She had to go through series of tests and though she had another relapse, she stabilized
and is under admission overnight to observe her.
There are all sorts of medical assistance. Some hospitals are just for general practice and once a critical case
comes they should refer! Not try to give treatment they can't handle which could prove fatal for the patient.
I thank God for His intervention today! I want to confirm that We do have good hospitals in Nigeria.”
Thank God for saving the life of Funke, the ex wife of Afrobeat star,
Femi Kuti, as she survived a severe asthma attack that almost took
her life.
Funke’s human right mother Laila St Matthew Daniel narrated the ordeal
witnessed at the hospital as she was finally saved in another hospital.
"Traumatic Medical drama for me today! Some hospitals are death traps!
My oldest daughter Funke had a terrible asthma attack this morning. She was rushed to the Healing Strips
Hospital in front of Four Points.
By this time her sister Oyinda had got there whilst I was on my way. Then I got another call that they were
in an Ambulance on way to St. Nicholas. Why?
in an Ambulance on way to St. Nicholas. Why?
“It turned out that the Doctor and 'nurses' at Healing Strips were clueless on how to handle the case and
were running round in circles! Before they could even operate their oxygen, my daughter was going into
spasms - at this panic point Oyinda shouted that they should get an oxygen ambulance to take her to
St. Nicholas - the Dr, obviously relieved, agreed and arranged one. When they got here the nurse that accompanied
her couldn't answer any questions. Imagine!!!! Treatment began instantaneously because Funke was at danger
point as of then - that was when I arrived!
were running round in circles! Before they could even operate their oxygen, my daughter was going into
spasms - at this panic point Oyinda shouted that they should get an oxygen ambulance to take her to
St. Nicholas - the Dr, obviously relieved, agreed and arranged one. When they got here the nurse that accompanied
her couldn't answer any questions. Imagine!!!! Treatment began instantaneously because Funke was at danger
point as of then - that was when I arrived!
“I must commend the medical professionalism of the Doctor and nurses - the way they took control was amazing.
Equipments, on point!!! She had to go through series of tests and though she had another relapse, she stabilized
and is under admission overnight to observe her.
Equipments, on point!!! She had to go through series of tests and though she had another relapse, she stabilized
and is under admission overnight to observe her.
There are all sorts of medical assistance. Some hospitals are just for general practice and once a critical case
comes they should refer! Not try to give treatment they can't handle which could prove fatal for the patient.
I thank God for His intervention today! I want to confirm that We do have good hospitals in Nigeria.”
comes they should refer! Not try to give treatment they can't handle which could prove fatal for the patient.
I thank God for His intervention today! I want to confirm that We do have good hospitals in Nigeria.”
Singer, Terry G Proud to Give Parents Grandchild
Singer, Terry G’s style of music may have not been earlier
accepted by his parents knowing that they are very strong
Christians but along the line, they had no choice but to
accept their son that way.
accepted by his parents knowing that they are very strong
Christians but along the line, they had no choice but to
accept their son that way.
Terry G, recently proudly shared picture of his vibrant parents who
are still looking young as he disclosed that his father is just 51
while his mother is 47 and at 31, he is already doing well for himself.
“my young and vibrant parents,#51, #47, #31.”
are still looking young as he disclosed that his father is just 51
while his mother is 47 and at 31, he is already doing well for himself.
“my young and vibrant parents,#51, #47, #31.”
At his age, he has been able to make his parents proud with his success in music and good
entrepreneurial skills and not just that alone, he has been able to give them a grandchild with
hope of many as time goes on.
entrepreneurial skills and not just that alone, he has been able to give them a grandchild with
hope of many as time goes on.
Wow, with this age, it means that his father had him at the age of 20 while his mother was 16 when
she got pregnant and that helped them to grow with him together.
she got pregnant and that helped them to grow with him together.
Navy finds some sailors' remains in flooded USS John S. McCain
Aug. 22 (UPI) — U.S. Pacific Command on Tuesday said the remains of some of the American sailors missing from the USS John S. McCain have been found — a day after the warship collided with a merchant vessel off Singapore’s coast.
U.S. Navy Adm. Scott Swift said “some” sailors were found by military divers who searched flooded compartments of the ship at Singapore’s Changi Naval Base early Tuesday.
Ten sailors went missing following Monday’s collision.
Aircraft from the USS America, which is helping crew from the damaged ship, also continue to search for the sailors in waters east of the Straits of Malacca following the incident on Monday when the 505-foot U.S. guided-missile destroyer and the Alnic MC Liberian-flagged oil and chemical tanker collided.
“While both ships are in Singapore, America is providing messing and berthing services to John S. McCain crew members and supporting damage control efforts on board which are focused on dewatering the ship and restoring auxiliary systems,” the U.S. Navy said in a statement. “Ship Repair Facility divers have commenced assessments of the hull as well.”
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on Monday announced the Navy will review all recent incidents in the Pacific — an “operational pause” across the fleet and an evaluation of training and certification of forces near Japan.
“Our primary concern at this point is the safety of the crew and ship,” Richardson said. “I am also directing a comprehensive review into all potential factors contributing to these incidents.”
The Navy said a full investigation will be carried out to determine the circumstances of the collision.
A U.S. Navy official said the warship had a steering failure as it began to approach the Strait of Malacca, adding that it was unclear why crew could not use the ship’s backup steering systems to maintain control.
Richardson said there was a “possibility of cyber intrusion or sabotage,” adding that while there was “no indications right now” that a “review will consider all possibilities.”
The collision marks the second time in two months that a U.S. warship has collided with another ship in the Pacific Ocean near Asia. In June, the USS Fitzgerald collided with a container ship near Japan, killing seven sailors on the ship’s crew.
The USS John S. McCain is named after both the father and grandfather of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who were former admirals in the U.S. Navy.
The National Broadcasting Corporation has banned five Nigerian songs having tagged them as
“Not to be Broadcasted.”
“Not to be Broadcasted.”
The banned songs are Olamide‘s “Wo” and “Wavy Level“; Davido‘s “Fall” and “If (Remix)“;
and 9ice’s “Living Things.”The corporation released the list on Tuesday, saying it has
banned the 5 songs from being aired across the Nigerian airwaves.
and 9ice’s “Living Things.”The corporation released the list on Tuesday, saying it has
banned the 5 songs from being aired across the Nigerian airwaves.
The Federal Ministry of Health had in a tweet on Friday said that the video to Olamide’s “Wo”
violated the Tobacco Control Act 2015.
violated the Tobacco Control Act 2015.
The 28-year-old rapper, who is signed to his own record label, YBNL, had returned to Ladi Lak
in Bariga where he was raised to shoot the video of his latest single.“This is our position:
video contravenes the act. Innocently or otherwise Tobacco Promotion Advertising Sponsorship
is banned in all forms.”
in Bariga where he was raised to shoot the video of his latest single.“This is our position:
video contravenes the act. Innocently or otherwise Tobacco Promotion Advertising Sponsorship
is banned in all forms.”
PREMIUM TIMES could not immediately ascertain why the songs of the two other musicians
were banned.In June this year, the federal government, through the Ministry of Health, had
launched a campaign to ban smoking in public places including motor parks, shopping malls
and health care centres.
were banned.In June this year, the federal government, through the Ministry of Health, had
launched a campaign to ban smoking in public places including motor parks, shopping malls
and health care centres.
The Health Ministry, in a communiqué, said according to Section 9 of the Nigeria Tobacco
Control Act 2015, once convicted, offenders are liable to a fine of at least N50, 000 and/or six
months’ imprisonment.Tweeting the information via its official Twitter page, the Ministry
of Health claimed that the video, which features ghetto scenes in which youth are seen smoking,
encourages second-hand smoking.
Control Act 2015, once convicted, offenders are liable to a fine of at least N50, 000 and/or six
months’ imprisonment.Tweeting the information via its official Twitter page, the Ministry
of Health claimed that the video, which features ghetto scenes in which youth are seen smoking,
encourages second-hand smoking.
This is not the first time that an Olamide song will be banned by the Nigerian regulatory body.
In 2016, just a few months after the ban of one of his songs ‘Shakiti Bobo’, NBC also banned,
‘Don’t Stop’ which is a track off Olamide’s 5th studio album, Eyan Mayweather, for its vulgar
lyrics.
‘Don’t Stop’ which is a track off Olamide’s 5th studio album, Eyan Mayweather, for its vulgar
lyrics.
Defending the decision at the time, the NBC said the song was banned from being played on
the airwaves for its ‘obscenity, being indecent, vulgar languages, lewd and profane expressions
like ‘wa gba ponron’, ‘I just want to hit you now’, ‘je kin wo be…”Rapper Falz had also in
June criticized Ngerian musicians who glamourise fraud with their lyrics, a criticism fans took
to be directed at 9ice for “Living Things.”
the airwaves for its ‘obscenity, being indecent, vulgar languages, lewd and profane expressions
like ‘wa gba ponron’, ‘I just want to hit you now’, ‘je kin wo be…”Rapper Falz had also in
June criticized Ngerian musicians who glamourise fraud with their lyrics, a criticism fans took
to be directed at 9ice for “Living Things.”
The actor and rapper stated that the recent trend of hailing Internet fraudsters in music is not
helping future generations as the young ones are beginning to see this as a normal way of life.
helping future generations as the young ones are beginning to see this as a normal way of life.
He recounted the personal experience of challenges faced by Nigerians in other countries as a
result of cyber crime.
result of cyber crime.
See the Ministry of Health’s tweet here:
The public is informed of the dangerous public health content & violation of
Tobacco Ctrl Act 2015 in "Wo" by
— Health Ministry NGR (@Fmohnigeria) August 18, 2017
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According to the 2015 Tobacco Control Act, it is prohibited to promote or advertise tobacco
or tobacco products except between a manufacturer, retailer and consenting persons
above 18 years of age. “No person shall promote or advertise tobacco or tobacco products in
any form.
According to the 2015 Tobacco Control Act, it is prohibited to promote or advertise tobacco
or tobacco products except between a manufacturer, retailer and consenting persons
above 18 years of age. “No person shall promote or advertise tobacco or tobacco products in
any form.
“No person shall engage or participate in any tobacco advertising,promotion or sponsorship as a media or event organizer, celebrity or
other participant,” it read.
According to the 2015 law, anyone who violates the law faces the risk of a fine and
jail term of not more than one year.Persons that produce or publish advertising,
promotion or sponsorship content shall attract a fine of not less than N3,000,000
and a term of imprisonment of not more than one year.
jail term of not more than one year.Persons that produce or publish advertising,
promotion or sponsorship content shall attract a fine of not less than N3,000,000
and a term of imprisonment of not more than one year.
If the tenets of the tobacco-control act are followed to the latter, then the rapper is
at risk of N3 million fine, one-year jail term over ‘Wo’ video.
at risk of N3 million fine, one-year jail term over ‘Wo’ video.
Teacher docked for allegedly defiling 3 sisters ON AUGUST 22, 20171:23 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS Lagos – A 23-year-old teacher, Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly defiling three teenagers of the same parents. The accused, who teaches Arabic, resides at No. 2, Kelani St., Adealu Bus Stop in Dopemu, near Lagos. forcing me for sex He is facing a charge of defilement for the offence. The Prosecutor, Insp. Clifford Ogu, told court that the offence was committed from May to August, 2017 at the residence of the accused. Ogu said that the three sisters, whose ages range from seven to 12 years, were receiving Arabic and Islamic lessons from the accused. “The parents did not know that the accused was sexually molesting their daughters until they relocated to another area and needed to change their Arabic school. “The smallest of the girl told the mother that they don’t want another uncle to be teaching them.” Ogu said that on hearing her daughter’s remark, the mother asked questions and was told what the previous teacher was doing to them. “The case was reported at the police station and the accused was arrested,” the prosecutor said. The offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Taiwo Akanni, admitted the accused to bail in the sum of N250, 000 with two sureties in like sum. Akanni adjourned the case until Sept. 11 for mention. (NAN)
Jay-Jay Okocha Foundation Organizes 2-Day Summer Camp
On the 5th of July, 2016 Nigerian Ex-International football players Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha and his brother Emmanuel Okocha launched the Jay-Jay Okocha foundation, a non- profit organisation aimed at using football to raise awareness on the strategic importance of Education, Peace and Unity for the economic growth of Nigeria.
In bid to further achieve the objective of the foundation, a 2-day summer camp was organised in partnership with I Am The Future Nigeria a non-profit organization known for their “Book A Shelf Campaign” which is aimed at ensuring schools, communities, public libraries, less privileged students, etc, have access to as many books as possible.
The initiative which is a brainchild of Renee and Zara Okocha provided books as well as other educational kits for participants of the 3-day summer camp.
The 2-day summer camp which was organised for young and less priviledged football players took place at the Internally Displayed People’s (IDP) Camp at Kuchigoro, Abuja.
Campers received tactical soccer training, self-development training and educational training during their time at the camp. The Jay-Jay Okocha Foundation alongside their partners also donated materials such as food items, educational kits and sports kits to the IDP Camp.
The 2-day event rounded off with Jay-Jay Okocha celebrating his 43rd birthday with children at the IDP camp. The former Nigerian Skipper on his birthday engaged in a soccer game with some of the children in the camp.
This summer camp however marks the beginning of the foundation’s numerous projects aimed at creating awareness for peace and unity as well a platform for under-priviledged but talented soccer players to have access to a better life using football as tool to achieve this objective.
#OccupyNigeria protesters take on news media coverage
#OccupyNigeria protesters take on news media coverage
By Mohamed Keita/CPJ Africa Program Coordinator on January 13, 2012 6:23 PM ET
Protesters in Nigeria are not only angry at their government's New Year's Day decision to eliminate a fuel subsidy -- they are also upset about news media coverage of the citizens' movement, dubbed "Occupy Nigeria," and have taken their protests to local media outlets.
According to news reports, on Thursday, protesters descended on the studios of at least two prominent broadcasters, the state-run national public broadcaster Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the private Africa Independent Television (AIT), to demand more balanced coverage. Protesters managed to enter NTA studios in the commercial capital of Lagos and persuade the journalists to record and broadcast live images of the protests, the reports said. Historically, the government has maintained close relationships to even the private broadcasters in Nigeria, leaving the print media with the most independent voice.
The actions followed expressions of anger over the press coverage on social media, particularly Twitter, where the hash tag #OccupyNigeria has become a global trend since January 3, according to Trendistic.
"NTA fools showing us how to swim when thr are better things to know!" read a tweet by @I_Am_Shattay. "Massive media campaign to promote subsidy removal, misleading, and further waste of money #occupynigeria #shameonGEJ" tweeted Louis Monye, blasting President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan opened a public Facebook page in 2010, and the transcript of a January 7 national address about the fuel subsidy posted there drew more than 15,000 comments of support and mostly opposition to the policy change.
Some suggested the media should take the side of the protesters. "It's only the truth that will set us free in dis country! The media sud cooperate wiv the masses and stop being biased!!!!" tweeted @topinpin.
Eventually, there were calls to action on twitter. "Its Time We #OccupyNTA ... they Aint carrying the News..." said @Full_depth on January 5. Aliyu Bappa went further :"#OccupyNTA till they broadcast #occupynaija live to the #world." Aminu Tama called on protesters to "Occupy NTA anywhere in Nigeria, they must show the protest."
Opinions were mixed about coverage on independent Channels TV. Paid agent. [...] Channels is working with govt to use media propaganda to confuse..." tweeted@ogbagogo. "Gd analysis 4rm sum of d contributors on #channelstv #OccupyNigeria," tweeted Louis Monye on January 11. "Amongst the many broadcast stations TVC stood out. Showin Live uninteruptd broadcast encouragd people who came out to support," tweeted @iykecedamaestro on January 9.
For @nature_gurl, "If you support subsidy removal, watch NTA; If you are against it, watch Channels TV; If you are confused, watch AIT," she tweeted on January 12.
International media also came under fire for what was perceived as too little coverage. "Know it's not a famine, but could we have some coverage please from the Western media," tweeted writer and author Aminata Forna on Thursday. "I think the lack of news on the whole #occupyNigeria movement is because western media thinks it's just about gas prices/oil subsidy," tweeted @mmmchocolatey.
For some, new media was the order of the day. "NTA is old media. SHUT THEM DOWN," tweeted @boycottPDP. "If traditional local media won't work for #OccupyNigeria, invade socialmedia without limits until the whole world hears," said Collins Olua. "Take pictures. Record videos. Share via twitter, facebook, youtube, etc. They'll encourage others to join us, and tell the world our story!" tweeted Gbenga Sesan.
In the race for relevancy, big players in the print media used Twitter to invite citizen reporters to contribute reporting. "As Labour strike begins... report protest in your area!" tweeted Vanguard newspaper on January 10.
"The beauty of social media is that I control d information I want people to hear. I won't let people listen to lies from govt," said @ekekeee. One professional journalist, however, tried to temper this romantic vision of citizen reporting with a word of advice. "Please use Social Media responsibly and only broadcast what you have confirmed," tweeted broadcast presenter Aderonke Adebanjo.
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