6 Injured As Mopol And Navy Clash In Portharcourt

More details have emerged on the bloody military clash that started around 6pm today on Mummy B road in Port Harcourt between a mobile policeman and a navy officer.
According to eyewitnesses, a man suspected to be a Mobile Policeman sprayed a substance suspected to be teargas on the face of a military man. At that instant the military man cocked his rifle and shot the man in mufti. Within minutes other Mobile Policemen swarm the scene and tried to disarm him.
In the process shots were fired. A military man was seen fleeing the area in blood stains.
It took the intervention of some army officers to restore peace to the area.
The military clash that lasted for 60 minutes injured six officers in uniform.

Dasuki Paid N400 Million Into Olisa Metuh Diamond Bank Accounts In One Day – Banker Testifies

Eno-Nfon Effiong, a prosecution witness and customer relationship management officer with Diamond Bank told a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday that the sum of N400 million was transferred to the account of Destra Investment Limited, a company owned by Olisa Metuh, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national publicity secretary from the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, on 24 December, 2014.
The banker was the fourth witness called by the prosecution in the case of corruption and money laundering levelled against Metuh by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The revelation from the witness came after Emeka Etiaba (SAN) the lead defence counsel had opposed the admissions of a series of correspondence between EFCC and Diamond Bank as evidence and Metuh’s statement of account.
The defence counsel had pointed out that one of the letters from Diamond Bank carried 15 January, 2015 date, indicating that it was written over a year ago. He also pointed out that the documents were not certified and were not signed by appropriate persons.
But he was opposed by Slyvanus Tahir, the prosecution counsel who noted that the claims of the prosecution amounted to mere “storm in a teacup.”
While describing the date on the letter as mistake, the prosecution counsel argued that the letter was a reply to a request from EFCC made through a letter written on 30, December, 2015.
He described the objections of the defence counsel to the documents as mere frivolity which the court should not concern itself with.
The prosecution counsel also argued that there is no need to certify the documents as they are private documents of EFCC and Diamond Bank. In his ruling, Justice Okon Abang dismissed the defence counsel’s opposition to the documents.
The Judge noted that the fact the letter was wrongly dated does not affect its admissibility, though it may affect the weight attached to it by the court.
He added that defence counsel can also make the letter an issue in their final address to the court.
The Judge also declared that documents issued by Diamond Bank and EFCC are public documents that do not need any certification.
He, therefore, dismissed defence objection to the admission of the evidence.
While being led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, the witness who claimed she was the manager of all the accounts owned by Metuh and his company Destra domiciled in Diamond Bank said on 24 November, the sum of N400 million was credited into the account of Destra Investment Limited with narration: CBN//cimts\nat security-adbis.
When the prosecution counsel asked her the meaning of the narration in simple terms, the witness said “it means it is a credit from the office of NSA.”.
She said before the inflow from the office of the NSA, about N6.6 million was in the account.
Under cross examination by the prosecution counsel, the banker said Metuh has five accounts with Diamond Bank.
She also agreed with the defence counsel that Metuh is considered a high networth individual by the bank.
The trial will resume on Thursday.
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Senate President Bukola Saraki Reacts To Obasanjo's Letter To Senate And Reps

Senate President, Bukola Saraki,Wednesday, acknowledged receipt of a letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, drawing his attention to alleged corruption in the National Assembly. But Saraki,who said he was still studying the letter hinted that he would formally write a reply to the former president in no time.


This came as the Senate spokesman,Aliyu Sabi, feigned ignorance of the presence of the letter in the Red Chamber just as he said he would not comment on it until his attention was drawn to the letter.
The Senate President,responding to inquiry on whether he was in receipt of the letter, confirmed that the said letter was presently on his table.

Speaking through his Special Adviser,Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki,insisted that he would officially communicate the former president on the issues he raised.
“The Senate President has acknowledged that he has received the letter and that he would formally communicate the former president,”Olaniyonu said.
But the Senate spokesman, Aliyu Sabi claimed that he was not aware of the said letter to the Senate President. He, however, said if there was to be a letter, it would be communicated to senators through the Senate President,adding that he would speak when such was done.
“As far as I am concerned, I am not aware of any letter to the Senate President from the former president,so I cannot comment on what I am not aware of.
“We have a constitution on this country and any communication to the National Assembly must follow the laid-down rules,so like I said, when I am informed of the said letter,I can now speak,”he told Vanguard.
The former president is said to have written the National Assembly,through the Senate President,Bukola Saraki, accusing the lawmakers of corruption, impunity and greed.
The former president specifically accused the lawmakers of fixing and earning salaries and allowances far above what the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, approved for them.

Source : Sun News

Lassa Fever Virus Disease Kills 2 In Lagos, 534 Quarantined To Prevent Outbreak

Lassa fever virus has claimed another victim in Lagos, making it two people who have died of the disease while 534 people who have contacts with Lassa Fever patients have been placed under surveillance.

LASG says the number of people who have tested positive to he disease are now four, out of which two have died, while the results of three more suspects were being awaited.

At a news conference on Wednesday, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said it was doing everything possible to defeat the deadly Lassa fever like it did during the outbreak of Ebola virus, just as it urged residents of the state to be on red alert by embracing personal and environmental hygiene.
He advised residents to block all holes in their homes through which rats could gain entrance, and also refrain from eating rat meat as well as any food already contaminated with urine, saliva and faeces of infected rat.

Idris said so far, the state has recorded 20 suspected cases, out of which 14 tested negative, while 4 cases were confirmed positive.
He said three results were still being awaited, while 537 contacts have so far been listed, out of which 534 were currently being monitored.

The commissioner said that the last confirmed case was a 27-year-old lady who travelled to Edo state on December 24, 2015 and returned to Lagos on January 2, 2016.
He said the lady, who reportedly travelled for burial of her relative, became ill on January 14, 2016 and received care in one private hospital and three churches before she was referred on January 23, 2016 to Ijede General Hospital with fever, vomiting, diarrhea and body weakness.

Idris said that the patient eventually died within few hours of admission, while the case was confirmed as Lassa fever on January 26, 2016.
The remains of the diseased, according to Idris, has been kept in the morgue in leak proof body bag, while she would be buried after due consultation with her family.
Out of that case alone, the Commissioner said 90 persons had so far been listed as contacts as at January 26, 2016, while contact tracing is currently on-going.
“Members of the public are being sensitized to note that Lassa fever can be contacted through: ingestion of foods and drinks contaminated by the saliva, urine and faeces of infected rats; catching and preparing infected rats as food; inhaling tiny particles in the air contaminated with infected rat urine or droppings, and direct contact with a sick person’s blood or body fluids, through mucous membranes like eyes, nose or mouth,” he said.
While assuring that Lagos State under the leadership of Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode would continue to provide quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to the people towards achieving universal healthcare to all, the Commissioner assured that the government would overcome Lassa fever just as it defeated Ebola virus disease.

He urged residents to maintain basic environmental sanitation, including proper disposal of refuse and avoiding open defecation. He further asked the residents to embrace regular hand washing with soap and water, and maintain high level of personal hygiene as well as adequate nutrition.
While advocating early report of suspected cases, the Commissioner also urged health workers adhere strictly to infection control measures, while mortuary personnel must wear elbow-length gloves, face mask, gowns and other personal protective equipment while attending to remains of dead patients.

Mistakes That Crash Many Marriages And Relationships

Regardless, with about 50% of marriages ending in divorce in America and no fairer situation in Nigeria, it is important to identify mistakes couples make in marriage that could lead to a divorce…

Some marriage counsellors have argued that a perfect marriage is hard to come by because couples tend to disagree on issues from time to time, but they note that the success or otherwise of marriages, depend largely on how couples handle their differences.

Usually, when talking about divorce, one of the factors that readily come to mind is infidelity, which simply means being unfaithful to a spouse. But beyond that, there are other things that lead to divorce, such as spousal abuse, bad manners, peer influence, unrealistic expectations, lack of quality time with one’s spouse, inadequate communication, deceit and unsatisfactory s*x life. According to a seasoned marriage counsellor, Elly Prior, common relationship problems that often lead to divorce include cheating (be it one-night stands, internet relationships and long-and short-term affairs), excessive reliance on social media, s*xual problems, significant differences in core values and beliefs, traumatic or life changing events, boredom, jealousy, family issues and domestic abuse.
Other reasons include incompatibility, lack of responsibility and finances, unrealistic expectations, addiction to certain unpleasant substances, lack of support in times of need, poor communication, etc.

In another twist, some psychologists in their study identified other factors that could lead to a divorce such as bad sex, laziness, dirty appearance (mouth odour), being too needy or demanding, distance, lack of self development, too much interest in television and social trends online dangerous to marriage.Other factors identified are stubbornness, arrogance.

“Also, men would more likely be turned off by a woman who talks too much and has a low sex drive while women, on the other hand, were more likely to discontent with men who has high sex drive but don’t do a lot in the area of communication…”

Reacting, a Nigerian professor, Oni Fagboungbe said:
“What we call courtship is fizzling out. It’s no longer there, yet people need to understand themselves. They need to agree whether to make the marriage work or not, and that is the essence of communication. The agreement tend to shapen their mentality and with that, there is tolerance, acceptance, support and other variables that will make the marriage work.”

FEUD: Twitter Beef Between Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa And Amber Rose

Rappers Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West have started an epic twitter battle. Kanye changed his album name from Swish to Waves? Well Wiz Khlifa subbed Kanye that he stole the idea from his pal Mel B and Kanye went ballistic on Twitter.

Kanye thrashed the other rapper in what has got to be the most epic twitter rant of the century as he called out Wiz Khalifa. Among the things he said, he slammed Wiz for being disrespectful and saying that he loves Wiz as Wiz can get away with fashion with his frame.

One of the biggest subs was when Kanye however said that Wiz Khalifa allowed a stripper trap him which is in referral to Amber Rose that is Wizzy’s ex wife and former girlfriend to Kanye West.

Not stopping there, Kanye also threw shades that if not for him, Wiz Khalifa won’t even have a son since it was his breakup with Amber that led to her dating Wiz Khalifa.

Amber Rose was not going to stand down and be insulted and she jumped into the battle and slammed Kanye right back even insinuating that he is gay and misses her. Kanye is clearly winning this battle as Wiz Khalifa has lost over 2 million followers since they started dissing!

M.I Abaga In Hot Romance With Erica Okundaye (Photos)

M.I Abaga is one of the hottest rappers to have come out of Africa but he is actually someone that we don’t know much about his love life.

Report from a reliable source has it that the Chocolate City boss is currently in a relationship with ex beauty queen Erica Okundaye.

According to reports, he even gave her a recent model of Honda CRV, that is how much he is in love with her.



It however seems that the Chocolate City boys have something for hot women as Ms Okundaye was a runner-up in the 2010 edition of the Miss Nigerian pageant.

In times past, M.I has been linked to songstress Waje with whom he collaborated on for the hit song ‘One Naira.’ Will the 35 year old M.I finally be getting married this year? Only time can answer this question for all of us

Donjazzy Drags Olamide Into Wiz Khalifa And Kanye West Feud

Nigerian went agog on January 1 when two music big weights in the person of YBNL boss Olamide and Don Jazzy were engaged in an open beef that led to shades being thrown from both sides and opened the gates for beefing in the entertainment industry.

In the same vein, international rappers, Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa are currently engaged in an epic dissing on Twitter and trust that Don Jazzy ever the comedian would have something to say about it.

In what we can say is a hilarious tweet, Don Jazzy tweeted at Olamide that the two rappers were waiting for Bill Gates to come and settle their dispute.

This is in referral to Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote being the one that settled the beef between Don Jazzy and Olamide.



Wiz Khalifa and Kanye are currently dissing because Wiz Khalifa called out Kanye West for changing his album name from Swish to Waves and said he stole the idea from his pal Mel B.

Ahmed Gulak Declares Himself PDP Chairman

Former Political Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, has declared himself as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Gulak was at the Wadata Complex of the national secretariat of the country’s main opposition party on Wednesday, where he took over the PDP’s structure.

Addressing newsmen at the secretariat, the former Adviser said he is taking over as the party’s boss based on a court ruling that someone from the north east is qualified to succeed the former chairman of the party, Adamu Mu’azu.

Gulak stormed the Wadata complex in the Wuse Zone 5 area of Abuja with a large contingent of fully armed security operatives.

It would be recalled that Jonathan, in April 2014, sacked Gulak as his Adviser.

Ladies Stop Faking Your Butt - Yvonne Nelson

Top Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson , known to being blunt advocating for the voiceless in the society has recently reacted to ladies with feign backsides.
The actress recently begged some ladies who go about with fake backsides or have done surgeries to enlarge them to be very careful of what they wish for.


She shared a meme of ladies with their natural backsides and as the year progresses; they continue to think of how they can make their backside bigger.
Yvonne begged ladies to appreciate the natural backside they have been blessed with rather than planning to enlarge it for selfish interest.

Five Year Old Boy Who Created Lionel Messi Shirt From Plastic Bag

The image of the boy in his homemade “Messi 10” jersey had gone viral, and sparked a search for the young football fan. This boy who has become known as “Messi’s biggest fan” is actually five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi from a rural area in Afghanistan.



Also, Lionel Messi has provided the finishing touch to a fairly unique tribute to his talents, offering his signature to be permanently added to a back tattoo of his image.

One fan waited to meet his idol at an icons signing in Barcelona, before revealing the extreme lengths he was going to for a unique piece of Messi memorabilia.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was happy to oblige, signing the supporter’s back with a marker for him to later have made permanent at a tattoo parlour.

The meeting between Lionel Messi and one of his biggest fans came about in a hotel reception where the signings for Icons’ Official Signed Messi Merchandise range was taking place.

Nigerian Army Officer & Gay Partner Caught In Sodomy Act Inside Jeep In Ikeja Lagos

2 men who allegedly had anal sex inside a jeep, were on Tuesday docked at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The accused – Innocent Egbuna, 33, and Jide Ajayi, 21 – are being tried for a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and act of gross indecency.
Egbuna, who claimed to be a soldier, lives at No. 22, Support Regiment, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun, while Ajayi, an unemployed, is a resident of No. 28, Owoduni St., Onipanu on Ikorodu Expressway.
The prosecutor, Sgt. Joseph Ajebe, told the court that the offences were committed on Jan. 18 at Ajao Road, Ikeja. According to him, the accused were caught by an anti-crime patrol team at Ikeja. “The accused were found inside a parked Nissan Jeep with registration no. KSF 914 AC having anal s3xual intercourse.
“Ajayi said Egbuna accosted him and told him to have sex with him, promising to give substantial amount of money and that he will also take him to the club to have a nice time.Ajayi agreed because he was frustrated and did not have money to fend for himself,” Ajebe said.
The offences contravened Sections 136, 166 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.Section 136 provides three years for act of gross indecency, while Section 166 prescribes a N15, 000 fine or imprisonment for three months for disorderly act. Section 409 stipulates a two-year jail term for conspiracy.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty. Ruling on the bail application of the accused, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Alexander Komolafe, granted the two men bail in the sum of N100,000 each with two sureties each in like sum. Further hearing in the case has been adjourned to Mar. 7.
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Tinubu Media Office Release Statement On How Media Houses And Bloggers Have Being Paid To Destroy His Reputation

A statement released by Tinubu Media Office (TMO) alleged that some bloggers and media outlets in Nigeria have been bribed to destroy the reputation of APC national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Here is a statement signed by Sunday Akindare on behalf of TMO.
“A concerted, willful campaign tagged ‘destroy the reputation of Tinubu and his relationship with Buhari,’” which it has been monitoring for six weeks.

 “As part of this ugly plot to cultivate the worst of lies against the national leader of the APC, several blogs and online sites recruited to launch this smear campaign have manufactured stories to advance this sinister plan to taint the public mind with gross lies disguised as news reports and interviews.

“This campaign, now in full and desperate swing, involves a blatant violation of the minimal standards of journalism and social media ethics.

“Without conscience or any hint of a sense of morality, the lie in the most outlandish fashion by attributing statements to Tinubu which he never made.

SAD!!! Comedian Bovi Looses Mum

Top Nigerian Stand up Comedian Bovi is not in his best of moods as he has just lost his mother to the cold hands of death.

Making her death even all the more painful is the face that the comedian celebrated her on his social media pages recently about two months ago on her birthday only for us to be receiving this news that she has passed on to the great beyond.

Our heart goes out to him during this sad moment as we know how painful the death of a loved one can be to a person and for a man that has brought smiles to our faces and laughter into so many lives, it is such a sad thing to have to face this early in the year.

It would be recalled that the comedian himself narrowly escaped death sometime in May of 2015 when he was involved in a car accident that gave him an injury on his left eye.

During that episode, the comedian had said his first thoughts during the accident had been his family his debtors and his jokes that some people would steal.

Fresh Human Body Found Buried In The Foundation Of A Church In Enugu (Photos)

The quest for power, fame and wealth in Nigeria is now becoming a serious issue, some individuals go extra miles, to the extent of taking another man's life just for the things of this world.
Yesterday evening, residents of a village in Ugwuaji area of Enugu State alerted the police of some unholy activities ongoing at an uncompleted church building along the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway.
Following the tip off, security agencies and soldiers stormed Ugwuaji village only to find fresh human parts and fresh bodies of humans buried alive in the foundation of a church building inside the bush.
The church building reportedly belonged to a ministry using a hall in the area.
At least 5 dead bodies of victims buried about 3 hours before the discovery were pulled out.
None of the witnesses could identify the victims.
See the graphic photos of the dead bodies below….VIEWERS DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED

Emmanuel Adebayor Signs For Crystal Palace (Photo)

Emmanuel Adebayor is back in the Premier League after a completing a shock move to Crystal Palace. The confirmation was made on Twitter by the club about the striker’s capture until the end of the season. The contract essentially reportedly has an 18 month agreement with a summer break clause . The 31-year-old will wear No 25 at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace will pay Adebayor around £70,000-per-week; with Spurs paying him the remaining £30,000-per-week of his White Hart Lane deal that expires in June . Adebayor left Spurs by mutual consent in September; but the north London club are still responsible for his £100,000-per-week wages.

EFCC Seizes Dasuki’s Hotel In Kaduna & General Abubakar’s Shopping Mall & Mansion (photo)

Ex-NSA to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Sambo Dasuki is at the centre of a massive investigation into the alleged misapplication of about $2.1 billion meant for the procurement of arms.

A panel, which investigated the way the money was spent, indicted Dasuki and others. The EFCC moved in. Dasuki has been arraigned in court.

It was learnt that the property of others linked with the scandal were also confiscated by the anti-graft agency in Kaduna.

Among them is a former Theatre Commander of the Operation Lafia Dole in Maiduguri, Major General Yishau Mahmood Abubakar.

It was learnt that occupants of some of the buildings were expelled by EFCC operatives who took over the property, which they marked with red ink.

Dasuki’s confiscated property are said to be a hotel complex on Rabah Road, Malali GRA in the heart of Kaduna metropolis and a mansion under construction on Sani Sami Road, also in Malali GRA.

Except for some workers moving out their tools, the site was empty yesterday.

Maj.-Gen. Abubakar’s residential duplex located at No. 5C, Sultan Close was sealed off Sunday evening.

When our correspondent visited the property yesterday, it was marked in red paint, “Keep off, under EFCC investigation” in red paint.

It was also gathered that when the EFCC operatives arrived at the house, there was a birthday party going on. Everybody was asked to vacate the premises immediately and they obeyed.

A shopping mall allegedly belonging to Gen. Abubakar’s wife was also confiscated by the anti-graft agency. The inscription “Keep off, under EFCC investigation” was put on it.

Sources said the property belongs to the General’s brother and not his wife – as alleged.

Another shopping mall on Sultan Road, which is believed to belong to Gen. Abubakar’s friend who is an Ambassador was also confiscated.

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Celine Dion Misses Brother’s Funeral Few Days After Burying Husband

These are not the best of times of singer Celine Dion and our heart goes out to her. She lost her husband René Angélil to cancer on January 14 and also lost her brother Daniel Dion to the same illness two days later.

Rene was buried on Saturday, January 23 but it seems that she is still too heartbroken about losing both husband and brother in less than a week that she couldn’t bring herself to attend that of her brother’s which held on Monday, January 25.

Asides her grief, a source close to the singer also said that she wasn’t ready to put her children through public mourning again as it would be recalled that she broke down during her husband’s funeral. Poor Celine.

Ronaldinho Knew Lionel Messi was going to be the Best

Lionel Messi was 17 when Ronaldinho made the prophesy that he was going to be the world best footballer of all time. But as interesting as that revelation is, the really shocking news is that it was Kobe Bryant who has shared the video with the world.

The video, Bryant shared has revealed what Ronaldinho thought of Messi when he first broke into the Barcelona first team. In another news. Ronaldinho on Monday escaped from an accident in Kozhikode when a traffic signal light collapsed in front of the car he was travelling in.



Ronaldinho was in Kozhikode in connection with the inauguration of Nagjee football tournament being held after 21 years. He landed in Kozhikode on Sunday. On Monday morning, Ronaldinho had a function in a government school in Kozhikode.

The signal light collapsed in front of the car in which he was travelling in. The structure of the signal light has been defunct for several years. The signal light collapsed in a stampede, said police.

NEMA Evacuates Corpses Of Victims Of Fulanis Attack In Adamawa State (Photos)

Some Fulani gunmen attacked 5 villages in Adamawa State on Sunday, leaving 62 people dead including a DPO in the area.
NEMA officials evacuated the remains of the victims yesterday. See them in action.