METRO NEWS NG: 2017-03-05

Saturday, 11 March 2017

Apostle Suleiman just responded: Let the countdown begin! (VIDEO)

Apostle Suleiman has replied to Stephanie's accusations and he doesn't appear the man of God has her time! Or does he?

A medical doctor, Emmanuel Ogah, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his mother to death.

Sulaiman Aledeh, a Channels Television anchor and producer, has left the Lagos-based broadcaster for AriseTV in London.

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria have gotten a reprieve for Etisalat on the loan default crisis facing the company.

A total of 17 federal ministries misapplied funds running into several billions of naira, the Auditor-General’s 2015 annual report has revealed.

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His Manhood is Average Size’ – Stephanie Reveals Dirty Details of Sex Life With Apostle Suleman

The lady involved in an alleged marriage scandal with the overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, Stephanie Otobo has said that her affair with the cleric involved a lot of sex.

Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), a frontline cultural promotion organisation in Nigeria with over twenty three cultural festivals in its annual calendar will be celebrating this year's Oke'badan festival today Saturday March 11th at the popular Cultural Centre, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The whistle blowers in the fight against power theft under the network of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) will get N200 million being the 20 per cent of a total of N1 billion the company said it loses to the energy theft. The power distribution firm, which gave this hint yesterday, offered to pay anyone who reports energy theft by some unscrupulous elements 20 per cent of the money recovered from such thefts.

In an apparent response to Senate’s directive, the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (retd), declared on Friday that he was not employed to wear uniform.

Music video welcoming President Buhari

After almost two months of anticipation, speculations, allegations and counter-allegations, President Buhari has finally returned to Nigeria.

Buhari landed at the Kaduna airport yesterday, where he was greeted by government officials and journalists. After exchanging pleasantries, he walked the 50 metres distance to the waiting helicopter that conveyed him to Abuja and then this happened.

Man docked for alleged defilement of neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter

A 32-year-old driver Dauda Abu, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s six-year-old daughter, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on a one-count charge of defilement.

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (middle), flanked by the HOFOWEM scholarship Award beneficiaries, Miss Oluwadare Caroline Omolola (right) and Master Afolabi Olakunle Felix (left) during the presentation of the scholarship letters to the beneficiaries, at the HOFOWEM Office, Oregun, Ikeja, on Thursday, 9 March, 2017.

Two people were kidnapped and another shot on Thursday when armed robbers attacked their vehicle along the Bwari-Jere highway.

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to continue as Acting President while he keeps resting.

IGP deploys police special intervention force to Ile Ife to restore peace

Concerned with the unfortunate ethno clashes, disturbance of public peace and mayhem that occurred in Ile-Ife, Osun State on the 8th of March, 2017 which resulted in the loss of innocent lives, destruction of properties worth Millions of Naira, and the need to put an end to this crisis, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, mni, has deployed Police Special Intervention Force, comprising Five (5) Units of the Police Mobile Force (PMF specially trained Anti Riot Policemen), Five (5) Cells of Counter Terrorism Unit, Conventional Policemen, Special Anti Robbery Squad, Intelligence Response Team, Technical Intelligence Unit, SIB, detachment of EOD, Police K9 (Sniffer Dogs Section), with their Headquarters in Ile-Ife, the Force is led by the Commissioner of Police in charge of PMF, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Their operations will cover the entire Ile-Ife and environs, and other flash/trouble spots in Osun State.

LEAH Partners BOI to empower Kwara Women

Wife of the Kwara state Governor and Founder of the LEAH Foundation, Dcns Omolewa Ahmed has reiterated that there cannot be sustainable development if the barriers which hold back women's development are not addressed.

Minstry not frustrating Ambode or his government - Fashola

The attention of the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing has been drawn to certain statements credited to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode claiming that the “Federal Ministry of Works“ has been frustrating the efforts of his administration to carry out a “total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi.”

Following the success of December’s ‘Sunny On Sunday’ Concert, Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, embarked on a thank you tour to some eminent Nigerians for their various roles culminating in the success of his 70^th Birthday Grandstand Concert.

EMBRACE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AMBODE’S WIFE CHARGES STUDENTS

…Gives Out Scholarship Awards

Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode on Thursday counselled students in the State especially those seeking admission into tertiary institutions to put in their best into academics, saying only seriousness could break all barriers on the way of actualizing their dreams.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 re-arraigned three directors, Gregory Eriyanremu, Frank Ugen and Harriman Isa Oyofo before Justice T. O. Uloho of the Delta State High Court sitting in Warri on an amended 5-count charge bordering on stealing.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 9, 2017 asked Justice Ahmed R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court to strike out a fundamental rights suit brought by Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director, GMD, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, against the Commission for lack of jurisdiction.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today March 9, 2017 secured the conviction of four counterfeit currency dealers before Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court Kebbi on a four count charge of conspiracy and possession of counterfeit currency.

On behalf of my family, the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC and the Oodua Progressive Union, OPU, I commiserate with the family of our father, a great icon and elder statesman, Late Gen. Robert Adeyinka Adebayo.

Top Islamic Singer, Ruqoyaah Gawat Advocates For Women’s Rights

In the spirit of the recently-held International Women's Day, celebrated velvet-voiced Islamic singer, Alhaja Ruqoyaah Gawat-Oyefeso has lent her weight behind the call for the rights of women in nation building without any encumbrance.

In order to clear fleeing Boko Haram terrorists hibernating within remote and border areas, Nigerian and Cameroonian troops have carried out another joint operation to weed out Boko Haram terrorists along Nigeria and Cameroon border.

GOV. Ambode briefs press after inspection of ongoing projects in the state (PICTURES)

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2^nd left), addressing the Government House Correspondents shortly after his inspection of ongoing projects in the State at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. With him are Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello (left); Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya (2^nd right) and Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde (right).

Absence of Defence Witness Stalls Nyame's N1.64bn Fraud Trial

The trial of Jolly Nyame, a former governor of Taraba State, who is being prosecuted for a N1.64 billion fraud could not go on, March 8, 2017 as expected as his defence team did not produce its witnesses in court.

How Guber Aspirant Received N160m from ONSA - Witness

Mustapha Mohammed, a witness in the trial of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Haliru Bello and his son, Mustapha Mohammed on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 told Justice A. R Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja how over N160million was paid to Umar Tafida Kebbi, a former governorship aspirant in Kebbi State by former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd).

Bello and his son are on trial alongside their Company, Bam Project and Properties Limited on a 4-count charge of money laundering preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 arraigned one Clement Joseph alias Dr. Omale, before Justice O. A. Otaluka of the FCT High Court sitting in Lugbe, Abuja on a 7-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N5.6million.

Ambode mourns passage General Adebayo

…Says Nation Has Lost A Great Patriot

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed sadness over the demise of elder statesman and former military governor of defunct Western Region, General Adeyinka Adebayo (rtd).

Nigerian Breweries commissions multi-billion naira Ota brewery upgrade

Nigerian Breweries Plc on Wednesday commissioned its upgraded brewery in Ota, Ogun State as part of its strategic plan to consolidate its leadership position in the industry. Part of the brewery infrastructure commissioned at the well-attended ceremony included a new PET line, a Water Treatment Plant and a Waste Water Treatment Plant, among twenty one others.

Glory Christian Ministries, Lagos (aka Gloryland), has released a programme of activities to celebrate her 25 years of touching, transforming and impacting lives around the world. The event will take place from today, Wednesday, 8^th – Sunday 12^th March, 2017, at The Gloryland Dome, Odo-Olowu Bus Stop, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Ijeshatedo, Lagos, 6pm daily and 9am on Sunday.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 arraigned the trio of Giwa Useni John, Pius Iorye Uganden and Nancy Uganden before Justice O. A. Otaluka of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Lugbe, Abuja on a 5-count charge of bordering on issuance of dud cheque and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N30 million.

The arraignment of Dr. Fortunate Fiberesima by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Peter O. Affen of the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja earlier scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2017 could not go on after all.

Justice Affen has fixed March 25, 2017 for the arraignment to hold.

A Federal High Court in Abuja will on March 21 rule on whether to admit in evidence the statement of Col. Nicholas Ashinze, in a charge brought against him by the Federal Government.

Ashinze was a former aide to ex National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki. He is being prosecuted on corruption related offences by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC.

At the resumed trial, The EFCC had sought to tender the statement of Ashinze and other document found in his house during a search.

A new Director Defence information has been appointed. He is Major General John Enenche. He replaced Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar who is now the Director of Information Management in the Department of Civil Military Affairs, Army Headquarters.

Until his appointment as the new Defence Spokesman, Major General Enenche was the Defence Liaison Officer at the Defence Headquarters. He has since taken over with effect from 6 March 2017.

Landover Advocates Responsible Unionism, Condemns False Claims by Unions

In response to the recent picketing of Landover Company Limited, the company has condemned the action while calling for responsible unionism.

The statement released and signed by the company goes thus:

Nicki Minaj spent the last few days at Paris Fashion Week and last night she ended up hitting one of the final events of the season, V Magazine’s star-studded dinner.

The management of a new generation bank, Heritage Bank, has responded to a story published on SaharaReporters, an online news platform regarding suspension of Ali Baba's wife, Mary Akpobome.

The management stated as follow:

Our attention has yet again been drawn to an online news story on SaharaReporters.com titled, “Heritage Bank sends Ali Baba’s Wife on Loan –Recovery Suspension”.

BAUCHI FIRST LADY CELEBRATES WOMENS DAY

Celebrating Women Today

Every woman should be proud, today and every day. We remain privileged to be guardians of life, as bestowed upon us by God. But beyond the celebrations, today is a critical day for women everywhere to reflect. We need to consciously start building the world we want for our children. This is a duty only we can do. We also need to prepare the young ones to step up and take on the challenges of this ever dynamic world.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche has been reported dead.

The actor who, for a while, has been down with kidney disease gave up the ghost in the early hours of today.

Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel (OGD) has described the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo as a true man of God and thoroughbred professional imbued with exemplary leadership qualities.

The Government of United State has said that Nigerians are free to travel to the country, saying there is no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone or cancel their travel to the United States.

This was contained in a statement made available entitled: ‘’Nigerians Travelling to the United States’’ signed by the US Embassy Abuja.

A British woman is to stand trial accused of raping a man.

Katie Brannen appeared in Newcastle Crown Court accused of two offences of rape after allegedly attacking the man in January in South Shields.

Several people are believed to have died and many others injured in an ethnic clash in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Properties worth millions of Naira were also destroyed in the violence described by residents as a clash between Yorubas and Hausas which reportedly started in Sabo area of the ancient town.

Ekiti man kills self after posts on Facebook about suicide

A visibly depressed man from Ekiti State, Ariyo Olanrewaju Taiwo, committed suicide a few hours after he posted a suicidal note on Facebook.

Taiwo, who was initially thought to be playing pranks killed himself after the post.

He said he was feeling depressed, not afraid of death and that he had only a few hours to live.

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R&B singer K. Michelle celebrated her birthday the other night – and she decided to be sexy. Check out the outfit that she wore.

Senate stops Nigerian Customs vehicle duty ultimatum

The Senate has passed a resolution directing the Nigerian Customs Service to halt its plan to penalise Nigerians who do not pay duties on their vehicles within one month.

The resolution, on Tuesday, followed a motion by the Deputy Leader, Bala Na’Allah, who said the new Customs policy was “a serious matter”.

Ban on Imported Used Cars and the Need to Upgrade to a highly Affordable Made in Nigeria New Car

...Kia Offers 5-year warranty and gives competitive deal on Kia Rio

The automobile industry across the globe has always played a major role in strengthening the global economy by contributing immensely to the growth of the GDP and the creation of employments to teeming youths. Nigeria, as a country, despite being a huge market in Africa with a beaming population of over 170 million people, the country is yet to fully actualize the potentials of the automobile industry owing to the overwhelming influx of imported used cars turning the country into a dumping ground and one of the leading collectors of junk aged cars.

OPERATION DELTA SAFE INTENSIFIES CLAMP DOWN ON SPONSORS OF CRUDE OIL THEFT

...DESTROYS 80 ILLEGAL REFINERIES

Troops of joint operation DELTA SAFE have intensified raids operation against crude oil theft with destruction of 80 illegal refineries across Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States recently.

In Bayelsa state, troops patrol around Obhoyohan and Ngiri Creeks in Nembe Local Government Area discovered and destroyed 7 illegal refineries containing 150,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. Three suspects were also arrested in connection with the illegalities, and are currently undergoing investigation.

LASG, yet to introduce borehole charges - Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for The Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare has restated that the State Government is yet to introduce charges for the consumption of water from boreholes neither has it criminalised the sinking of boreholes in Lagos.

The Commissioner, who stated this recently in his Office at Alausa while responding to questions from news correspondents, noted that the environment protection and management Law recently signed by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the Governor of Lagos State would not in any way prevent people’s access to good and potable water.

NCC declares “state of emergency” on Quality of Service

... Pleads with CBN to make forex available to operators

Worried by the degenerating Quality of Service (QoS) provided by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other service providers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday declared a state of emergency on the Quality of Service.

Apostle Suleman: Fresh pictures emerge

As the scandal gets messier, screenshots of videocam chats between Apostle Suleman and Ms. Stephanie Otobo.

Stephanie Otobo debunks rumoured relationship with Apostle Suleman, calls SaharaReporters a liar

The Canada based singer, Stephanie Otobo, has come out to debunk all the claims she purportedly made against man of God, Apostle Johnson Suleman which was published by Sahara Reporters.
Otobo, in her statement, disclosed that she’s just 23-year-old and doesn’t know Festus Keyamo from anywhere. She also revealed that Apostle Suleman is innocent and that some gullible individuals were just out to make money from him trying to use her as a bait.

Apostle Johnson Suleiman Impregnates Canadian Lover, Stephanie Otobo

Trending news in Nigeria within the very late hours Sunday, March 6, 2016 is about Apostle Johnson Suleiman, the founder of the Auchi-based Omega Fire Ministries, who has been accused of dumping his pregnant lover, whom he promised marriage, and is using the police to silence her and treating her like a common criminal, Saharareporters reported.

The lover, Miss Stephanie Otobo, is a musician based in Ontario, Canada, who goes by the stage name of Kimora. Miss Otobo’s attorneys, Festus Keyamo Chambers, in a letter to the Inspector-General of Police, said she was arrested on March 3 at a United Bank of Africa branch by heavily armed policemen from Federal Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, at the Anthony Village area of Lagos. She has since been in detention, where she has been denied food and visitation by her lawyers.

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Four policemen attached to the `A’ team of the Police X Squad at the Lagos State Police Command died on Sunday from a fatal accident while on surveillance and patrol duty.

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the accident occurred on along Isiwu Road in Imota, near Ikorodu in Lagos State, at about 1p.m., in a statement.

Detained Kano State musician, Sadiq Zazzabi, has been released.

Zazzabi was arraigned by the Kano State Censorship Board for releasing a song for former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, without the approval of the censorship board.

The court which sat on Wednesday directed that Zazzabi be remanded in prison until last week Friday.

However, the court did not sit on Friday which resulted in the singer remaining in prison custody until Monday 6.

On Monday, the musician was granted bail on three conditions: the sum of N100,000, a member of the music writers association of Kano State, and a civil servant of not lower than grade level 14.

Zazzabi met with the bail conditions and has since been released.

The court sitting will continue on March 27.

‎Zazzabi has, however, said he is being targeted because of his support for Mr. Kwankwaso, an allegation the government denies, saying he violated state censorship laws.

Nigerian govt cautions citizens against travelling to U.S.

The presidency has advised Nigerians who have no “compelling or urgent” reason to travel to the U.S. not to do so.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, advised Nigerians who have no compelling or urgent reason to travel to the U.S. to postpone their travel plans until the Donald Trump administration’s policy on immigration is clear.

Landover Aviation company was on Monday picketed by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) over alleged anti-labour practices by the firm.

The union took over the premises of the firm as helicopter workers engaged by the company who came from Warri, Delta State also joined in the protest.

They were protesting against non-remittance of taxes, anti-labour practices and unjust sack of their members by the management.

The workers also alleged that their taxes deducted for almost 15 years were not remitted to the appropriate places while Cumulative Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the workers are constantly violated by the management.

The workers had stormed the airline’s headquarters in Lagos as early as 4 am to barricade entrance for workers and carried different placards to press home their demands.

Homecoming: Obasanjo, Gbenga Daniel reconcile

The feud between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has come to an end.

The homecoming between Obasanjo and his political godson took place at the 80th birthday of the former. The mini ceremony included the presentation of customised Festac '77 number plates by Otunba Gbenga Daniel to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Ex-Adamawa Gov Ngillari Bags 5-year Jail Term

Yola high court presided over by Justice Nathan Musa on Monday sentenced former Adamawa State governor, Barrister Bala James Ngillari to five years jail term without option of fine over corruption related cases.

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