Fresh 24-hour curfew declared in Southern Kaduna towns February 21, 2017Garba Muhammad

The Kaduna State Security Council has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jema’a and Kaura Local Government Areas of Kaduna State with immediate effect.

Gunmen invaded different communities in the two local governments of Southern Kaduna, within 24 hours, killing at least 14 people and destroying several properties.

The first attack occurred on Sunday in Bakin Kogi, Kaninkon Village, in Jema’a Local Government Area at about 5:30 p.m.

The casualty in Jema’a is uncertain as the attackers were believed to have been repelled by security officials.

About 12 hours after the Jema’a attack, gunmen on Monday killed 14 persons and injured many others in an attack on Ashim village, Takad chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area.

A statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity on Tuesday, said imposing a curfew in the affected LGAs became necessary to protect lives and properties and to avoid the further breakdown of law and order.

He said all security agencies on a special operation in the two Local Government Areas have been directed to ensure strict compliance.

“Only essential workers and those on humanitarian services are allowed movement after due clearance by security agencies,” Mr Aruwan added.

Hours after the Kaura attack, the state government announced on Monday that the Garrison Commander of the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the state’s Commissioner of Police have relocated to Southern Kaduna.

This according to the government is to enable the army commander, Ismaila Isa, a brigadier general, and police commissioner, Agyole Abeh, coordinate a determined response to renewed attacks by armed bandits on communities in the two local governments.

Buhari gave 'corrupt' Nigerian judge N500,000 during certificate controversy, Witness tells court

A witness in the corruption trial of Justice Adeniyi Ademola has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari gave the embattled judge N500,000 while his certificate controversy was pending before Mr. Ademola.

Some persons had filed a suit challenging Mr. Buhari’s candidacy prior to the 2015 elections, alleging the president had no secondary school certificate as required by law.

The witness said the money was given through Mr. Buhari’s former lawyer, Kola Awodeyin.
The witness, however, said he does not consider the money a bribe.

Mr. Ademola is being prosecuted by the Nigerian government for alleged corruption. He has denied the charges and requested accelerated hearing at the trial in Abuja‎.

The federal judge is being prosecuted alongside his wife, Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe Agi.

OPC join hands with military to combat terrorizing militants

“We are taking no more chances. I think our tolerance has been mistaken for cowardice and it is time to act. Now we are ready to join hands with the relevant Nigerian forces to smoke out all militants that have constituted themselves as be the tail troubling the dog of Lagosians all these while. We have already moved into action, and they shall all be smoked out and dealt with, in no time.”
These were the words of Barrister Yinka Oguntimehin, Publicity Secretary, Gani Adams led Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, in response to the recent invasion of a part of Lagos State recently by men suspected to be militants, which resulted in shooting at some OPC members and the eventual kidnap of an Army Lieutenant.

Star actress Lolade Abuta resurfaces after marriage crash

Lolade Abuta

Yoruba actress Lolade Abuta, who kept a low profile after her marriage broke up in 2015, was recently spotted at the surprise party organised by actress Iyabo Ojo for her Personal Assistant.

Lolade Abuta

Man cuts his wife's body into pieces in Lagos (WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES)

The Lagos state police command have arrested 36 year old Sakiru Bello, pictured above, for dismembering his wife and mother of his three children, Sherifat Bello on February 13th.

According to Vanguard, Sakiru told the police that he never intended to kill his ex-wife. “I called her on February 13th and she came to see me at home. Later, both of us went to the Island. It was on our way back that a commercial bus hit the bike that we boarded and she fell, hitting her head on the ground.

Governor issued 48-hour ultimatum by JRC

Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson may have incurred the wrath of the Joint Revolutionary Council (JRC) over the assault on the Ijaw woman activist, Annkio Briggs, as  a 48-hour ultimatum has been issued for him to apologise or face their anger.

The JRC said it held Dickson responsible for the alleged assault on her and others during a recent peaceful protest in Bayelsa.

Prophet T.B. Joshua Finally Speaks On Buhari’s Health

Prophet T.B. Joshua in a new prophecies to his congregation at The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) called for prayer for President Muhammadu Buhari’s health.

Prophet Joshua on Sunday said: “I have some burning issues which I want to share with you,” Joshua began before breaking his silence on the tensions currently engulfing Nigeria in the wake of Buhari’s prolonged absence on medical leave in the United Kingdom.

Passengers groan under dollar scarcity, hoarding at airports

Air passengers were thrown into confusion at the weekend when Bureau de Change (BDC) outlets at international airports nationwide declared foreign exchange, especially dollar, out of stock, according to TheGuardian.

Notable BDCs like Travelex, Sulah, Bossy Clean Exchange and Ibro Resources that had often sold at about N400 to a dollar, all declared “no dollar” to all outbound passengers.

Southern Kaduna: 21 killed again, many houses burnt

According to a report on Daily Post, about 21 people have been allegedly killed in two different attacks in Kaura and Jema’a local government areas of Kaduna State.

At about 6am, today, Monday, the attack was carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Mifi and Ashim towns in Attakar Chiefdom of Kaura local government area, leaving no less than 14 local farmers killed.

In Bakin Kogi, Kaninkong Chiefdom in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state, residents say about 7 persons have been found dead following Sunday’s attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

‎The report stated that two security agents were also killed in the attack in Bakin Kogi in Jema’a LGA, which was said to have been carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Sunday.

The Chairman of Kaura local government area of Kaduna State, Mr. Alex Iya, confirmed that 14 people were killed in two communities of Mifi and Ashim by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen.
The lawmaker representing Kaura constituency at the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Dr. Yakubu Bityong, also confirmed the incidents.

He said that the attackers had killed and destroyed many homes before the arrival of the security operatives.

Bityong explained that those killed include Chayuwai Manti 73, Ezikiel Kanwai 23, Bridget Aba 61, Bridget Samaila 42, Samaila Kuzamam 47, Mathew Daniel 37, Edward Mathew 10, Omega Mathew 8, Adam Niga 46, Moses Ndong 68, Likita Adam 12, Musa John 13, Mboi Waje 14 and Fidelix Kakah.

The Chairman of Jema’a local government area, Hon Bege Katuka Hunble could not be reached but the Secretary of Tum Nikyop, Kaninkong Chiefdom, Lucky Jacob confirmed that 8 people, including two police men were killed, while several houses were destroyed in the Bakin Kogi attack.
The police in Kaduna is yet to issue an official statement concerning the attacks.

Lesbianism Movie: Youths Demand For Elizabeth Talabi

In what seems to be a scene from the Nollywood movies, restive youths stormed Magodo, a Lagos urban residential Estate demanding the where about of controversial actress and movie producer, Elizabeth Talabi.

According to information at the disposal of Metronewsng, Elizabeth Talabi incurred the wrath of the youths due to her involvement in a movie which they termed is promoting lesbianism and other immoral acts.

Although the youths are are divided in their position, some are demanding for her whereabout because she suddenly disappeared since the movie was released, while some want her punished for the role she played in the movie and her seeming support for same sex relationship.

We gathered that the Magodo community are now on the look out for her with some expressing fears over her life and safety especially after the protest visit of youths in the area. 

Light skinned Elizabeth Talabi was said to have suddenly dropped out of circulation following negative reactions after the release of her last movie. Her whereabout remained a mystery as nobody seems to know where she is and her house have been deserted.