METRO NEWS NG: 2016-03-13

Saturday, 19 March 2016

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY SAT 19/03/16

NATION
How Saraki looted Kwara – EFCC, CCB
Six remanded over kidnap of Lagos schoolgirls
APC, PDP in verbal war as tension heralds Rivers rerun
JAMB bows to protesting candidates, says those who missed UTME will retake it
Agatu killings and road to apocalypse Buhari, Ngige, Fashola, Ortom, others bid Ocholi final farewell
No more rift with Kwankwaso, says Kano gov.
How we planned, executed Lagos schoolgirls’ kidnap
I’m ready for trial, says Orji Kalu Teenager kills retired headmistress in Edo
We’ll work with Buhari to fight vandals, oil thieves in N/Delta, ex-militant leaders vow
Boko Haram will soon become history, vows COAS
PUNCH
N1.04tn fine: MTN withdraws suit against NCC, AGF
Ocholi, wife, son buried in hometown amid tears
Policemen on election assignment injured in Rivers road crash
Saraki repaid personal bank loans with Kwara’s funds – CCB BREAKING! Illegal oil deal: Court sentences 14 foreigners to prison Court remands alleged kidnappers of Ikorodu schoolgirls in custody Six-year-old female pupil abducted in Lagos military barracks
Police detain eight-year-old pupil in Ogun
Community blames faulty drainage channel for flooding
Senate moves to legalise card reader for elections
Corruption must not defeat Buhari –Igbokwe
Bello uncovers N2bn fraud in Kogi ministry
VANGUARD
Fulani Herdsmen: Troubled spots awaiting govt’s action
Agatu Massacre: Victims accuse Buhari’s govt of insensitivity Okorocha sacks SSG
Ocholi’s son vows to continue his legacy as Osinbajo, others bid farewell to late minister
Gospel music is poorly promoted– El Levite
Court remands Ikorodu kidnap suspects in prison custody
Alleged N5.6bn fraud: S-Court orders EFCC to prosecute ex-Gov Kalu Kaduna Religious Preaching: The Fire Within
Ibinabo’s shocking story on her journey to prison
Top Nigerian artistes likely in copyright mess
Lawmakers move to sanction fighting teachers..Good morning n enjoy a peaceful weekend..19/03/2016

K1 D ULTIMATE @ THE DEDICATION OF PASTOR MATHEW ASIMOLOWO'S KINGS UNIVERSITY

At the opening of Pastor Mathew Asimolowo's kings University in Ode Omu, Osun state...
Fujistar,K1 D Ultimate was special guest,he is pictured here in warm embrance with other notable guests including The Governor of Osun,Rauf Aregbesola,newly wedded Ooni of Ife among others.

Friday, 18 March 2016

ECONOMIC CRISIS A BLESSING – BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari says the current economic crisis plaguing the nation is a blessing in disguise.
Buhari said this at the opening ceremony of the International Islamic Conference on Peace and Nation Building in Abuja on Thursday.
The President said that through the hardship, Nigerians would be able to come up with ideas that would in turn lead to development.

Residents of Surulere, Lagos and its environs are in for a good time this Easter holiday, as Concept Eventpro Limited, a leading events company, is planning a show tagged Lere Easter Bash aimed at giving fun-loving Nigerians another great moment to enjoy pulsating music from some of their music idols.

The event will feature top music stars like Fuji musician, Suleiman Alao Malaika; Hip-hop sensation, 9ice; Lanre Teriba, aka Atorise, as well as many budding singers drawn from all genres of music on Easter Sunday, with DJ Humility, DJ Top and Olalakeside serenading on the turntable.

According to Fatai Balogun, CEO, Concept Eventpro Limited, ‘‘ The concept is a bigger and better packaged show for lovers of music, dance, comedy and scintillating choreographic displays in the convivial atmosphere of the Eagles Club on Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos.

‘The show is to give residents of Surulere and its environs a well-packaged show that can be attended by families this Easter holiday. It promises to be the mother of all shows this Easter period.’’

The show, which is organised in partnership with the telecommunication giant, MTN, is also endorsed by a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Olusola Elliot.

FATHER ARRESTS DAUGHTER'S HUSBAND FOR MARRYING HIS 28YR OLD DAUGHTER WITHOUT HIS CONSENT

This Story Caught My Attention.Pls read .....

A young man by the name Ugo Madugba has been arrested by the Nigerian Police Force, Dolphin Estate division for the crime of marriage without parental approval.

Photos From Mc Oluomo's Braless Birthday Party That Is Trending

A gathering of happy people ....See for yourself. Party took place at celebrity hangout,The Place,on Isaac John,Ikeja GRA.

Newspaper Headlines Today March 18

THE GUARDIAN
* Court bars army from Rivers polls
* Senate okays National Assembly’s takeover of Kogi Assembly
* Judge insists on Metuh’s trial despite petition to Chief Judge
* Buhari, Sultan caution clerics against hate-preaching
* Suspected sea pirates kill two army officers in Rivers
* Alleged trafficking: Court remands 37- year- old woman
VANGUARD
* Oil price slump: Nigerian companies’ll survive — Kachikwu
* PwC projects Nigeria’s economy to rank top 10 in 2050
* Ekiti accuses DSS of killing detained lawmaker
* Navy Vows To Crush Oil Thieves In Niger Delta
* Traditional ruler sends SOS to Imo govt over amenities for community
* Ibinabo Back In Prison As Bail Bid Fails
PUNCH
* Reps probe secret recruitment of 909 employees by CBN
* IG warns against foreign domestic helps
* Tenant sets 83-year-old landlord ablaze in Edo
* Return to pencil-paper examinations, Reps tell JAMB
* We must produce what we eat, Buhari tells Nigerians
* We operate patients with lamps, torchlight – UITH doctors
TRIBUNE
* NURTW declares war on sale of ogogoro at motor parks
* FG queries heads of MDAs over non-compliance with directive
* Kaduna community protests plan to demolish their houses
* Procurement activities for first nuclear energy plant on course — FG * Rivers REC confirms receipt of sensitive materials
* Wife accuses police of detaining husband on parents’ order
THE NATION
* Cameroon court sentences 89 Boko Haram men to death
* $2.1b arms deals: Panel summons more military officers
* N3.1b ‘fraud’: EFCC traces memo to ex-Villa perm sec
* National Hospital’s workers threaten indefinite strike
* TUC calls for transparency in Rivers election
* Federal Govt tackles unemployment with N10b ‘YES’ project...Good morning..Barka Jumah to all Muslim Faithful.

Thursday, 17 March 2016

HERITAGE BANK BOOSTS CBN’S FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMME

Mrs. Kikanwa Akpenyi, Head, Customer Engagement, Heritage Bank Limited; Mrs. Moji Niran – Oladunni, Divisional Head, Public Sector, Heritage Bank Limited; and Mrs. Silifat Nike Jaiyeola, Principal, University of Ilorin Secondary School, receiving a set of books presented to the school by Heritage Bank as part of the 2016 Financial Literacy Day programme organized by the Bank in Ilorin on Thursday.

...Bans Street Trading In Market Environs

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the immediate re-opening of Mile 12 Market which was shut following a violent clash which led to loss of lives and property.

The Governor, in a statement by the State's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the decision to re-open the market followed satisfactory meeting and agreement reached with all the stakeholders involved in the operation of the Mile 12 Market.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT: NSCDC TRAINS 15,000 PERSONEL

SYNERGISE WITH NASRDA TO TACKLE VANDALISM.

The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps[NSCDC], Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, says that 15,000 Officers and Men of the Corps has been trained nationally and internationally in rapid response, disaster mitigation, early warning signal alert system, rehabilitation of victims of both natural and man-made disasters.

At about 11am today, Thursday 17 March 2016, Troops on Patrol in Abonemma, Akilu torus LGA of Rivers State had a fierce encounter with a group of unknown gunmen suspected to be sea pirates.

Our men displayed extraordinary gallantry during the encounter. Unfortunately, an officer and a soldier who sustained various degree of injury lost their lives.

The attention of Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to the existence of fake Facebook accounts being operated in the name of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin. The popular facebook accounts created by some cyber fraudsters, goes by different fake identities and official photographs of the Chief of Defence Staff are used.

DSS MEDIA UPDATE

You may have been aware of the recent situation in Ekiti State in which the DSS was accused of abducting of the State’s Assembly Legislators.

The fact is that one of the members of the Assembly, Hon. Akanni AFOLABI was duly invited by the Service over some serious breaches bordering on State security and for which he has some explanations to make. These breaches fall under the purview of the DSS to investigate.

This Press Conference has become necessary in order to debunk a rumour which is being dangerously spread in Ekiti State by some mischief makers to the effect that Hon. AFOLABI has died in custody. Nigerians and Ekiti people in particular are convinced to see that AFOLABI is hale and hearty as he is being presented to the Press today.

The DSS will therefore warn all those who have planned to make a meat out of this to desist from it and stir clear from trouble as the Service will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law against any one or persons that may engage in violent actions of any kind.

In a similar vein, all law abiding Ekiti residents should go about their normal businesses as the Service assures them of full protection by security agencies.

For: Tony OPUIYO

Department of State Services

National Headquarters

Abuja.

March 17, 2016

TEENAGE 'YAHOOBOY' TO SPEND 37YEARS IN PRISON FOR $40M SCAM

Court Jails Secondary School Leaver 37Years for Duping American $40m

Justice Lateef Lawal Akapo of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday convicted a 19-year old secondary school leaver, Tobechukwu Igbokwe and sentenced him to 37years imprisonment for defrauding an American, a sum of $40million( Forty Million United States Dollars) in an inheritance scam.

Court Jails Impersonator of Ex-Gov Suswan 2 Years

Justice Lateef Lawal Akapo of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment an impersonator of a former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswan.

Newspaper Headlines Today 17th March 2016

THISDAY
* Anger After Senate Rejects Gender Equality Bill
* Saraki Promotes BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira Syndrome, Adorns Aba Products
* NUPENG: Fuel Scarcity will Persist Without Forex
* Tension Reaches Fever Pitch Ahead of Rivers Rerun Polls
* Buhari Condemns Attack as Suicide Bombers Kill 22 in Borno Mosque
* Telecoms Operators Record 431,978 Porting Subscribers in One Year
* Salako: Anti-Competition Practices Stifling the Economy

Army Confirms That Female Suicide Bombers Kill 22 at Mosque in Borno

This is to confirm that there were twin Person-borne improvised explosive attack carried out by two female carriers in Ummarari village near Molai, outskirts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, this morning. The first attack targeted a mosque, while the second blast about

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, in what appears a move to broker peace, on Wednesday met with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.

The revered monarchs have been at loggerheads over the classification of Obas in Yorubaland.

…Consent To Okada Ban, Removal Of Shanties
…We’ll Deal Decisively With Troublemakers, Says LASGRealizing the strong need to move the popular Mile 12 Market from its present location, community leaders and traders in the area on Wednesday agreed with the plan of the State Government to relocate the market to another suitable and more convenient location within the state.

PHOTOS OF ACCIDENT SCENE ON LAGOS IBADAN EXPRESSWAY THAT LEFT OVER 10 PEOPLE DEAD

According to Ayobami Adedeji,below are the pictures of a ghastly accident at Four Square camp,Ajebo,Lagos Ibadan Expressway...Learnt the commuter Bus collided head on,with the truck while over taking on a one way....Not fewer than 10 died.. .Avoid that route,massive gridlock

One of the major contenders on the platform of the All Progressive
Congress, APC, in the Edo State September 10th governorship race,
Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi has advised the delegates who will elect
Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s successor to critically scrutinise the
credentials of those jostling to govern the state.

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), a leading financial institution in Africa has once again displayed high commitment to customer's satisfaction by refunding customer whose money was stolen recently by a fraudster.

…Urges Occupants To Vacate Premises

…Sets Up Five Man Committee To Reorganise Building Control Agency

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday directed that stability test be conducted on all building constructed by the Lekki Gardens to ascertain their structural integrity, saying that any building found to be defective will be demolished.

Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdufatah Ahmed, cutting the tape to declare open the 52nd Annual Exhibition of Mining and Geo sciences Society, NMGS, and the President, NMGS, Prof. Gbenga Okunlola during the Annual International Conference of the Society in Ilorin....Tuesday

… Seeks Enforcement of his Right

The former National Security Adviser, Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki has dragged the Federal Government before the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice over his continued detention without trial since December 2015.

The Benin Republic has announced its readiness to deploy 150 military troops to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military cooperation established by Nigeria with some neighbouring African nations to fight Boko Haram insurgents and other terror acts next month.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AMAZING AMAZON INITIATIVE.... PHOTOS OF THE PUBLIC PRESENTATION

Women in their throngs came out on the 6
th
of March 2016
to receive the best Mother’s day gift any woman could get!
It was the launch of the first real action oriented Support
Group for women in Nigeria; the AMAZING AMAZON
INITIATIVE which held at Berkeley Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.
Adenike Ogunlesi, the owner of Ruff n Tumble who also
happens to be the Chairperson of the Board of Trustee,
chaired the occasion.

MEN of the Plateau State Police Command have arrested a former soldier identified as Sunday Umaru after he was said to have killed his girlfriend after finding amorous text messages on her phone from a suspected lover.

Foremost African Banking Group, Guaranty Trust Bank plc has released its audited financial results for the year ended December 2015 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges.

Mother of one, a true believer, strong, motivated, self made and self discipline, ADERONKE AJENISE-ODUBORISA A.K.A ASHABI OLORISHA granted shybellmedia.blogspot.com interview few months back but was misinterpreted by a website who speak ill of her person. However, the America base actress chose to clear the air as she speaks on her estrange hubby, son, job and her Christian life. Read her interview below…

Good morning ma

Good morning darling brother

What's your take about the negative publication published on naijaFilms.com?

OMG!, at first, I saw it as scandal from an evil genius turned journalist, though, the guy called me later & started begging begging begging, some evil elements that belong to the same team with the guy wrote their rubbish as comments!

‪#‎STILL‬ ON THE ABSU BEHEADING UPDATE#

This is the full pictures of the beheaded students of Abia State University Uturu. The cult war is still on.

I gathered that the University VC was summoned yesterday by Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, consequent upon that a security meeting will be held today in the University which will include the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police.

WATCH WHAT FUJI STAR ADEWALE AYUBA IS UP TO NEXT

Takes centre stage at CommonWealth Africa Summit 2016

Armsgate: Badeh’s Trial Adjourned to March 16

Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned the trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (retd), to March 16, 2016.

Badeh, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside Iyalikam Nigeria Limited on a 10-count charge bordering on money laundering, criminal breach of trust and corruption to the tune of N3.97 billion was on March 10, 2016 granted N2 billion bail.

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN on Monday chaired the third monthly meeting of key operators in the nation’s power industry declaring that he was optimistic that problems affecting the sector can be solved if everyone understands how his action or inaction affects the system.

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES TODAY TUESDAY MARCH 15

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

THE GUARDIAN
* Audit report exposes over N3tr fraud at NNPC, ONSA
* Day 700: Chibok Girls, girl kidnappings, underage marriages and a remedy
* Mixed fortunes as electricity generation hits 4,068MW
* Four ex-ministers, ex-gov named in N3.1b EFCC probe
* Commission to begin sitting on Shiites, soldiers clash
* Ese Oruru: Yunusa returns to prison custody
* Nigeria targets 2030 to end gas flaring

Judge Orders Release of Dasuki’s Military Aide … Warns EFCC, Army Against Impunity, Unlawful Detentions

A Judge of Abuja High Court, sitting in Jabi has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Army (NA), to release a serving Colonel Nicholas Ashinze who was Military Assistant to former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

Colonel Ashinze who was detained before resuming his new posting as Defence Attaché in Germany, has been in detention since December 23, 2015.

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In a judgment today, Justice Yusuf Haliru, directed the respondents to immediately release the applicant on self-recognition, saying his detention for over three months without trial, was “‎illegal, wrongful, unlawful and constituted a blatant violation of the fundamental rights of the applicant.”

The court also ordered immediate release of documents and items the anti-graft agency seized from the house of the applicant.

‎Justice Haliru who cautioned the EFCC and the Army which he said acted as if Nigeria was still under military ‎dictatorship said: “The EFCC is a creation of the ‎law. The court will not allow it to act as if it is above the law. It is remarkable to note that the motto of the EFCC is that nobody is above the law, yet they are acting as if they are above the law.

“The EFCC Act is not superior to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The respondents in this matter have not behaved as if we are in a civilised society. They have behaved as if we are in a military dictatorship ‎where they arrest and release persons at will.”

The judge said the constitution stipulated that any person so detained should be charged to court within reasonable time not exceeding two months from the date of arrest.

Justice Haliru stressed that under section 36 of the 1999 constitution, as amended, an accused person is deemed innocent until his guilt is established. ‎ He therefore asked: “Why has the 1st respondent kept the applicant without bringing him to court? Why was the applicant, being a serving military officer who could be easily reached, not granted administrative bail? Or is it that the applicant has been found guilty and already serving his jail term?‎

“Nobody should be subjected to the whims and caprices of the EFCC.

“The essence of the rule of law and constitutional provisions is to ensure a just balance between the ruler and the ruled, between the powerful and the weak.

“Though the EFCC has the responsibility to investigate financial crime, it must however conduct its operations in accordance with the rule of law. “The court is empowered to guard against i‎mproper use of power by any member of the society or agency, EFCC inclusive.‎

“The detention of the applicant, for all intent and purposes, is not just unfair but unfortunate

"We all support the fight against corruption but it must not be done with utter impunity and disregard to rule of law. The right to personal liberty is guaranteed every citizen of Nigeria by our constitution

Why has the first respondent fail to bring the applicant to court since December 2015? Is it that the first, second and third respondents already sentenced the applicant to jail in their own court.

“The continued detention of the applicant since December is a blatant violation of his fundamental human right.

The Justice Haliru thereafter declared that: “The respondents are hereby ordered to release the applicant."

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