UPDATED: 4 killed in Lagos train accident

UPDATED: Four feared killed in Lagos train accident at Toyin, Iju Ishaga as a tricycle, Keke Marwa tried to make a quicky to cross the railway but got trapped.

The Keke Marwa occupants were crushed to pieces causing panic in the area !!! Around 6.45 am  today Tuesday 30 04 2019.

BREAKING: FG Secures Release Of Zainab Aliyu

The Federal Government has secured the release of Zainab Aliyu who was arrested in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.

He said the government has been able to establish the innocence of Zainab and the second Nigerian involved in the case, Ibrahim Abubakar will be released tomorrow to the Nigerian Mission in Saudi Arabia.

Well-meaning Nigerians will acknowledge that power supply has improved compared to 2015 - Fashola.

The Minister of Power Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola, has said that well-meaning Nigerians can attest to the fact that power supply has improved compared to what it was before the Buhari-led administration came into power in 2015.

Fashola stated this at a media parley in his Abuja office yesterday Monday April 29th.

The Minister said he was very convinced that he has fulfilled his promise of incremental power, better journey experience on the roads, affordable housing, as well as economic opportunities for Nigerians.

“In the power sector, well-meaning Nigerians acknowledge our efforts by saying clearly that their power supply experience has improved compared to 2015, and we acknowledge that the work has not finished. The task going forward is to solve the outstanding issues of estimated billing, supply of meters, add more power and make the supply steady which I stated will be our medium-term goal'' he said
Speaking further, the Minister said in the area of road construction and housing, his office has done tremendously well.

“Construction workers will tell you that they now have a better deal, likewise quarry operators. More importantly the road transport operators and their unions and commuters will tell you that their journey times are better. The housing sector has a similar story of economic opportunities with construction going on in 34 states most of which are now largely completed.

But our work is not finished.These are some of the reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected. To take the people to the next level and finish the job.” He said the Buhari government has opened a new page in the power sector through his ministry about the possibilities that lie in the off- grid sources. In the works sector, the Ilorin-Jebba road which had collapsed and used to take 3-7 days to traverse 93km is now finished and take a little over one hour to travel.

Maintenance work on bridges, long neglected is being undertaken on assets like 3rd Mainland Bridge, Isaac Boro Bridge, Tamburawa Bridge, Eko Bridge, the old Niger Bridge, while new ones like 2nd Niger Bridge, Bodo-Bonny Bridge, Loko-Oweto Bridge, are being constructed and others have been recently awarded,” he said

Kogi State Gov. Yahaya Bello

KOGI GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: "I promise to pay all the 38 months salary arrears, if you give me another chance."

~Governor Yahaya Bello vows!

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Regina Daniels Is My 5 th Wife , Not 6 th” — Ned Nwoko

Delta State multibillionaire and Politician Chief Ned Nwoko has debunked the stories making the rounds on social media that his newly married wife and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels is his sixth wife.

Ned while reacting to the stories said Regina is actually his fifth and not sixth wife as being speculated.

A close friend of the couple who addressed the issue on condition of anonymity quoted the successful businessman as saying that his wife is 22 and not 19 years as being speculated.

Their relationship was taken to a new height at the weekend when both were captured at an event on Saturday in Delta State.

MONDAY NATURAL HEALTH CLASS

TOPIC

SYSTEM REVITALIZER

RECIPES:

*Tiger Nut (Dried or fresh)

*Coconut

*Dates Fruit (Debino in hausa) Remove the seed and throw away and soak the body(flesh) for atleast 3-hours

*Ginger

*Avocado Peer

*Banana

*Apple

*Pineapple Juice (to make it soft)

HOW TO PREPARE:

* Soak the dried Tiger nut overnight but can use fresh Tiger nut without soaking. Blend separately with water above the size of the nuts in the jug.

 Add more water if need be to enable blending and softening. Sieve to get the milk and throw away the chaff. Keep in a bowl separately.

* Chop the coconut into bits or shred. Blend with water of same quantity or little above the quantity. Sieve to get your coconut milk. Keep in a separate bowl.

*Remove the seeds from the DATE FRUIT. Throw away. Chop the flesh into bits and soak for atleast 30 minutes. Blend. It will form Syrup (like honey) after blending. Keep separately

* Peel the back of the Ginger cut into pieces

*Wash your avocado remove skin & seed. Cut flesh into chunks

*Peel the Banana and cut into chunks

*Optional: Squeeze the juice of the Pineapple or blend together with others

*You can add ice

Mix up everything and blend. Serve Chilled.

Avocado is medicinal, and contain all the vitamins that your body need,

Ginger fight against infection of any kind, other fruits boost the immune system.

Tiger nuts, Date fruit & Coconut is for libido that's its good for weak erection and quick ejaculation, it also help women who have infertility problem.

Take control of your health with simple and delicious recipes for:

Increased energy

Fertility

Improved Sexual health (Erectile dysfunction, fertility, sperm production…)

Weight loss

Better sleep

Improved digestion

Strengthened immune system

Meet daily allowance of fruits and vegetables

Detoxify

Beautify

Reduce sugar cravings

Reduce and eliminate sickness

Physical fitness.


Source: Ekpo Ruth Makene

Sri Lankan attacks: PM apologises over failure to protect victims

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday apologised to the nation for the failure to protect victims from Sunday’s explosions which killed 310 people and injured over 500.

In a statement on his official twitter account, Wickremesinghe said “We take collective responsibility and apologise to our fellow citizens for our failure to protect victims of these tragic events.”

“We pledge to rebuild our churches, revive our economy, and take all measures to prevent terrorism, with the support of the international community,” he added.

A day after the attacks, Wickremesinghe said the police had received prior information of possible terror attacks but had failed to take adequate measures against the threats.

Wickremesinghe said he and his cabinet of ministers had not been informed of the prior threats.

President Maithripala Sirisena, in a news briefing on Friday said that Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara had received prior warnings from state intelligence over possible attacks but had failed to brief him as well.

He blamed both officials for severely neglecting their duties.

Fernando resigned from his post on Thursday following a request by the president. The president has requested the police chief to resign as well

Lagos Assembly dashes hope, fails to pass Ambode’s 2019 budget

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dashed the hope of many as it failed to pass the 2019 budget on Friday.

Expectations were rife that the lawmakers would pass the budget on Friday, but they dashed all hopes, raising fear that the lawmakers were on a mischief move to frustrate Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and ensure that he did not spend from the budget.

This is the first time since 1999 that the Assembly had not passed an appropriation bill by the end of April.

In Friday’s sitting, the House only took the presentation of the report of the Appropriation committee as contained in its order paper for Thursday’s sitting.

The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Gbolahan Yishawu presented the voluminous report at plenary.

After his presentation, Majority Leader of the House, Sanai Agunbiade said because of the volume of the report and its technicality, the House would have to choose another day for the comprehensive debate of the report.

It is after the debate of the report and necessary amendments that the third reading of the Bill will be taken before its passage.

Meanwhile if the recommendations of the Appropriation committee is adopted by the House it means the budget size will increase from the original N852.317 billion to N874.96 billion; that is a difference of about N22.541b from the figure presented to the House by the governor in February

Young lady commits suicide by drinking sniper in Ogun

A young lady identified as Adewara Damilola Blessings, reportedly committed suicide by drinking sniper as confirmed by her friends who penned down tributes.

The young lady who died yesterday after she committed suicide by drinking sniper, is said to be a student of Ogun State Institute Of Technology, Igbesa.

Why she killed herself is yet to be deciphered, as her close friend Yetunde Oluwatobi Omidiji, revealed she left no clue before taking the decision to end her life.

The deceased’s roommate in school, Mhiz Khadeejah Abiodun, who penned down a tribute to her on Facebook wrote; RIP to my bestie for life, my roomie, gist partner still can’t believe you are gone. I can’t hold the tears back. It wasn’t fair that your life had to end. I will always keep you in my heart. May Almighty Allah Grant you Al-janat firdauis. Adewara Damilola Blessings is gone oooo. My Harikeade is gone

Army redeploys NYSC DG, Kazaure, appoints Ibrahim

The Nigerian Army has redeployed the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Maj Gen Suleman Kazaure, and eight other generals in a major shake-up released on Friday from the army headquarters, Abuja.

Kazaure, the 17th NYSC DG, was redeployed to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, as a Senior Resource Person, while a new DG, Brig Gen Shaibu Ibrahim, had been appointed.

Ibrahim, who was formerly with the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, would take over the NYSC as the 18th head of the scheme.

Source: Punch

NYSC DG Confirms New Allowance for Corpers

Brigadier-General S. Z. Kazaure, DG, NYSC, confirms N31,800 as new monthly allowance for Corpers.

Young men arrested for stealing used female pants In Lagos, strike a pose with It

Operatives of the Lagos and Ogun states police commands have arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing female pants. The police in Lagos arrested two of the suspects – Friday Emmanuel and Obiora Nwabueze – in the Mile 2 area of the state.

The state police spokesperson, DSP Bala Elkana, in a statement on Wednesday, said the suspects were arrested after they had a disagreement over the pants.

He said, “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, Satellite division, on Saturday, April 20, 2019, arrested two suspects who gave their names as Friday Emmanuel, 21; and Obiora Nwabueze, 29, at the Mile 2 under bridge while at each other’s throats. Both suspects were arrested after they engaged each other in fisticuffs following the failure of one of the parties to keep to the terms of agreement regarding the stealing of the pants.

“According to Emmanuel, Nwabueze asked him to steal used female pants for a fee of N30,000. However, after he had successfully accomplished the task, Nwabueze reneged on his promise and forcefully attempted to take the pants from him, which led to an exchange of blows. “During interrogation, the said Emmanuel regretted listening to his friend, who he claimed pestered him to get the female underwear he (Nwabueze) desperately needed to become rich.” Elkana said the two suspects had been arraigned before a magistrates’ court for conspiracy and stealing.

The police in Ogun said a teenager, Tasiu Shaibu, was arrested for stealing a pair of pants belonging to one Miss Taiwo Oladipupo.

The suspect was alleged to have removed the pants from the line where it was spread to dry and put it in his pocket.

The scream of Oladipupo’s parents, was said to have attracted neighbours, who caught the suspect, collected the pants and handed him over to the police.

He was arraigned on Wednesday before a magistrate’s court in Isabo Abeokuta.

The police prosecutor, Inspector Olu-Balogun Lawrence, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on December 20, 2018 around 1.30pm on Baase-Owe compound, Oke-Iro, in the Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state.

The prosecutor said, “The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Ogun State, 2006.”
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the one count of stealing.

The Magistrate, Olakulehin Oke, granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with one surety in like sum. Oke said the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must show evidence of tax payment to the state government.

The case was adjourned till May 3, 2019 for trial

Bricklayer arrested for selling 6-week-old twin for N500,000

The police in Benin, Edo State, have arrested a 26-year-old bricklayer, Kenneth Ofoke, for allegedly selling his six-week-old twin babies for N500,000.

Kenneth who hails from Ebonyi State, sold the infants in Port Harcourt but was arrested in Edo State.

He was among suspects paraded by the Edo state Police Commissioner, Mohammed DanMallam, for alleged involvement in various crimes. It was gathered that the suspect had sold four babies before he was arrested.

He allegedly sold his twin for N500,000, and the other two for N30,000 and N50,000 respectively.

In an interview with journalists, Kenneth claimed the twin he sold were his children and that the incident happened in August last year.

He said he sold the twin “due to financial constraints and ill-health of the children and their mother.” He added that they unanimously decided to take the babies to where they would be catered for.

“My wife gave birth to twin, she and the twin fell ill, so I called my aunt who said I should bring them to Port Harcourt to help me out so that I can take care of the woman.

“When we get to Port Harcourt, my aunt asked us whether we were really husband and wife and whether the twin were really our children and we said yes. She then told us that the children needed better treatment so as to save their lives and that of the mother.

“I told her to save the children so that I can go and take care of my wife. I also told her that we will be coming to see them from time to time.

“She then told us that the children would be taken to an orphanage homes and called the people who gave me N500,000 to take care of my wife in exchange for the baby,” he said.

When asked whether he married the woman, he said “the woman brought the children to me, saying I am the father of the babies and that I impregnated her when I was friending her.”

The Edo CP, DanMallam, said the suspects would be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation

Ajimobi inaugurates 27-member joint Transition Committee

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has inaugurated the first joint transition committee in the history of the state, which is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a smooth transition from the incumbent to the Governor-elect, Mr Seyi Makinde.

The 27-member committee, comprising 17 from the government and 10 from the incoming administration, was inaugurated at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, on Thursday.

Part of the terms of reference of the committee was to evolve a seamless framework for the change of baton, as well as to organize a befitting handing-over ceremony.

In his address at the occasion, Ajimobi admonished the committee members to place the interest of the state and its citizens above other narrow interests by emulating the existing cordiality between himself and Makinde.

Ajimobi emphasized that the event should not be seen as a mere stunt targeted at making history, but should be regarded as a deliberate step to promote the tenets of politics without bitterness.

The governor said, “We make history today again as the first administration in the history of Oyo State in which the governor will inaugurate a transition committee comprising representatives of the incumbent and incoming administrations. Consequently, today’s event is another ‘Koseleri’ (unprecedented) in the annals of the history of our dear state. It is also pertinent to note that for the first time in the history of Oyo State, an incumbent governor formally received in audience a governor-elect (Makinde).

“These, for us, are not just stunts for making history, but a demonstration of true tenets of democracy, good governance, politics without bitterness and the ‘Ajumose’ spirit of collective responsibility. The governor-elect, upon my request, forwarded a list of nominees to government and I have no doubt in my mind that members of his team are men and women capable of implementing a smooth transition from one government to another.”

Ajimobi expressed the hope that future administration would take a cue from his gesture by sustaining such a collaborative spirit and not make the event a ‘Koselemo’ (forbidden).

He urged the incoming administration to raise the bar on delivery of good governance like he successfully did through his administration’s restoration, transformation and repositioning agenda.

According to him, the cutting-edge agenda, which began with the restoration of peace and security to the state, provided a solid foundation for the state’s massive infrastructural revolution, innovative and result-oriented approach to education, empowerment programmes, pragmatic healthcare delivery and improved agro-business and enhanced value-chain addition in agriculture, among others, bore true testimonies to his administration success story.

Representatives of committee from the government include Secretary to the State Government, Mr Olalekan Alli (Chairman); Head of Service, Mrs Hannah Ogunesan; Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Seun Abimbola; Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun; and Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Chief Isaac Ishola.

Others include Commissioner for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Rural Development, Prince Oyewole Oyewumi; Commissioner for Health, Dr Azeez Adeduntan; Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Survey, Mr Isaac Omodewu; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Abimbola Kolade; Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adeniyi Olowofela; Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abimbola Adekanmbi; and Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr Wasiu Dauda.

Also on the list are the Special Adviser, Economic Planning and Budget, Dr Isiaka Kolawole; Special Adviser, Efficiency Unit, Dr Isaac Ayandele; Special Adviser, Security, Mr Segun Bolarinwa; Executive Assistant, Administration, Mr Soji Eniade; and Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mr David Olatunde, who will serve as the Secretary.

Those from the camp of the governor-elect were led by Senator Hosea Agboola, with Chief Bisi Ilaka, Hon Debo Ogundoyin, Miss Lolade Ajibola, Mr Adeniyi Babatunde, Mr Seun Ashamu, Dr Bashir Bello, Mr Wale Adepoju, Hon. Temi Adibi and Mrs Bosede Ayo-Famola, as members

MTN Nigeria has changed its status from a private company to a public liability company (PLC)

MTN Nigeria has changed its status from a private company to a public liability company (PLC) ahead of its listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

This conversion is one of the requirements for listing on the bourse.

Speaking on the conversion, Fredi Moolman, MTN CEO, said: “Our conversion to a Plc is a major step towards listing by introduction on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in the first half of 2019.

“It is a reaffirmation of our long-term commitment to expanding investment opportunities for Nigerians, in addition to providing everyday services to them. We look forward to continuing our engagement with the SEC and NSE to take forward the listing process.”

Five Killed As Jilted Lover Sets Girlfriend's Family Members Ablaze In Ondo State

A man, Deji Adenuga, a.k.a. Dakar, on Tuesday allegedly set eight family members of his estranged girlfriend ablaze on Adetuwo Street, Igbodigo town, in the Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.

PUNCH Metro gathered that five of the victims had given up the ghost, while three others were receiving treatment at the Trauma Centre, Ondo town, Ondo State.

A source told PUNCH correspondent that Adenuga was dating a girl in the family, identified only as Titi; but she later called off the relationship. In retaliation, the suspect was alleged to have set the room where the family lived ablaze.

The source said, “What happened today (Tuesday) was shocking. The man (Adenuga) almost wiped out an entire family early this morning. “He was angry because the girl (Titi) he was dating said she was no more interested in the relationship. In order to deal with the girl, he poured petrol in the room where all members of her family were sleeping and set them ablaze. “He actually missed his target because the girl was not in the room at the time he set the room ablaze. “Eight members of the family were severely burnt. Five of them have been confirmed dead, while the remaining three were rushed to the Trauma Centre, Ondo, where they are receiving treatment.”

The source noted that the suspect fled the town after the act, adding that his whereabouts was unknown to residents.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ondo State Police Command, Mr Femi Joseph, said the police had begun investigation into the incident.

“We are on the trail of the suspect, while investigation has commenced into the matter. We will soon arrest him,” Joseph said

Oshodi transport interchange to start operation May 2

Planet Project Ltd., the contractor handling the Oshodi Transport Interchange of the Lagos State Government, says terminal three of the facility will become functional from May 2.

Mr Biodun Otunola, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this while conducting newsmen round the project on Tuesday in Lagos State.

Otunola said that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission the project on Wednesday.

He said that work was still ongoing at terminals one and two of the project, adding that when completed, the interchange is expected to process about three million passengers per day.

“Terminal three is ready and will kick off operations on May 2 after the commissioning on Wednesday. From what we have on ground, you can see that the terminal can take 4,000 persons at once.

Terminals one and two are expected to be ready in less than three weeks. The terminals are expected to take care of inter and intra city transports.

“About nine million people use transport in Lagos State daily.

“What we have done is to create a state-of-the-art terminal that will ensure security, encourage passengers to shop as they are travelling and make them as comfortable as possible with easy to access ticketing system.

“We have CCTV everywhere to help with security, the entire waiting area is fully air-conditioned and with this development, there will be value added to the state,” he said.

He said that the interchange was designed to be at an affordable cost to customers, but most importantly for passengers, to travel without fear to any destination, as the operations at the interchange would be on a 24-hour basis.

“The first terminal will cater for inter-city transportation, where all buses going out of the state will take off and drop passengers on return. The second terminal will be solely for the Bus Rapid Transit, BRT scheme, that will cater for passengers commuting from Oshodi to Abule Egba, Okokomaiko, LASU and so on. The third terminal will cater for passengers navigating Oshodi to Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Surulere, Victoria Island, Ikorodu, among others.

“ The Oshodi project will also make provision for a mega shopping mall to be built through a Public-Private Partnership agreement at the third terminal. The three terminals will serve 1,000 modern buses. The terminals will also have 1,000 light effects to project the aesthetics of the ambience.

“On completion of the project, Oshodi will be a beautiful zone. It will have the toga of ‘if you don’t spend a night in Oshodi, you have not visited Lagos State,’ It will be an iconic area where people will want to take pictures. This place will be tourism-driven.

“Oshodi had been a no-go area. Over 30 parks are here and these will be put into 13 parks. The entry and exit points will be modernised and this will bring sanity and orderliness to Oshodi. The buses are ready for the first take off in terminal three,” Otunola added.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that hundreds of workers were seen putting finishing touches to the terminal three ahead of its commissioning on Wednesday.

NAN reports that the Oshodi Transport Interchange Project was part of the Bus Reform Initiative of the Akinwumi Ambode-led administration of Lagos State, designed to transform the Oshodi area and enhance connectivity.

The project sought to transform Oshodi into a world-class Central Business District with business, travel and leisure activities.

(NAN)

British aide worker shot dead by kidnappers in Kaduna

A British aide worker, Faye Mooney, has been confirmed dead after she was shot by kidnappers in Kaduna. This was confirmed by the British High Commission.

Faye Mooney was shot dead when the kidnappers stormed Kajuru Castle Resort where they also kidnapped three others.

The 29-year old British aide worker employed by a non-governmental organization traveled from Lagos and was attending a party when she met her end.

Neal Keny-Guyer, Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Corps said they are ‘heartbroken’ at the loss of the ‘dedicated’ Faye Mooney.

He said: ‘Faye was a dedicated and passionate communications and learning specialist who had worked with Mercy Corps for almost two years, devoting her time to making a difference in Nigeria, supporting our teams and the communities we work with to tell their stories of impact, and leading efforts to counter hate speech and violence.

He added: ‘Some suspected kidnappers armed with dangerous weapons gained entry into a recreational resort called Kajuru Castle in Kajuru local government area shooting sporadically and in the process shot dead two persons, including an expatriate lady, and took away three others,’ Kaduna state police spokesman said.

‘We are engaging with the Nigerian authorities, and we understand an investigation is underway,’ the British High Commission said in a statement

Ukrainian Comedian Wins Presidential Election With Landslide Votes

Volodymyr Zelensky, a Ukrainian comedian, has won the Presidential election with a landslide victory, in the country.

The comedian who won the Presidential election, polled 70% support. He dominated the first round of voting three weeks ago when 39 candidates were on the ticket.

Mr Zelensky challenged incumbent president Petro Poroshenko. Mr Poroshenko has admitted defeat but told supporters gathered in Kiev that he will not leave politics.

“I will never let you down,” Mr Zelensky told supporters on Sunday. He added: “While I am not formally president yet, as a citizen of Ukraine I can tell all post-Soviet countries: ‘Look at us! Everything is possible.

Thirty-seven candidates were removed from the ballot paper from the first round yet the president only picked up about 9% more votes this time. Mr Zelensky gained almost 45 percent.
Polls gave Mr Poroshenko, who has been in power since 2014, 25% of the vote. The billionaire was elected after an uprising overthrew the country’s previous, pro-Russian government.

“The outcome of the election leaves us with uncertainty [and] unpredictability,” he said after exit polls were released.

“I will leave office but I want to firmly stress – I will not quit politics,” he added

Baba Suwe finally jets off to America for medical treatment

Baba Suwe has finally traveled abroad for medical treatment, after funds were raised for him following reports of him being down with chronic diabetes.

Yomi Fabiyi who announced that Baba Suwe traveled abroad for medical treatment on Saturday, April 20, disclosed that he was accompanied by his son, Sola Omidina. He also thanked everyone that came to the aid of the actor when news of his ill health broke.

He wrote; Happy Easter to you all. Of course, before this season of love, enormous and rare love is being shown to the veteran actor and comedian Alh. Babatunde Omidina. With your help and love, Baba Suwe travelled out in company of his son Sola Omidina to the United States of America yesternight 20th April, 2019 to complete his medical treatment.

I must add that the Federal Ministry of Health through the Lagos University Teaching Hospital(LUTH) were able to stabilize him in order to make the long haul with little or no acute discomfort.

On behalf of Baba Suwe’s family, his colleagues, friends, TAMPAN movie association worldwide, I humbly register an undiluted appreciation to each and everyone for this wonderful show of love. Thank you once again to our dear mother, Rev. Mrs Esther Abimbola Ajayi for footing the air tickets.

Depending on the treatment and prospective out-patient appointments, Baba Suwe should return to the screen, hale and hearty before the last quarter of the year. He will be treated in a hospital in Rhode Island, USA.

We owe this to God and you, I mean you that did one thing positive or the other to get him thus far.

Thank you all for being there and thank you for humanity.

Happy Easter and Enjoy your holiday

2 Nigerian Drug Dealers Arrested In Philippines With Drugs Worth N125m

Two Nigerians have been arrested by Phillipine Police with about N125 million worth of methamphetamine.

Operatives arrested a Nigerian businessman identified as Azubuike Obiaghanwa Onwigbolu, 32, a resident of Angeles City, Pampanga, at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, Police Maj. Ma. Luisa Calubaquib, spokeswoman of the Bicol regional police, said.

The operation against the other Nigerian, Onwigbolu happened at Barangay Triangulo, Naga City through a buy-bust operation, wherein a Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel acted as a poseur buyer and bought 200 grams of “shabu” amounting to P400,000.

Following the arrest of the Nigerian, police operatives recovered P16 million worth of the drugs, Calubaquib said, Bicol Standard reports.

Before Sunday’s arrest, similar buy bust operations were held on Saturday that resulted in the arrests of Mbaneto Sopuluchukwu alias “Hermann Kurt Philip,” 22, also identified as a Nigerian from Acacia Estage in Manila; and Judith Balaquiao-Camacho, 46, from Bombon, Camarines Sur.

A poseur buyer and an informant from the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Bicol and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Camarines Sur bought 100 grams of “shabu” using fake money.

Woman Born With No Arms And Knees Finds Love

A woman born with no arms, knees and just seven toes who was told she wouldn’t make her 18th birthday has revealed her joy at planning her wedding

Jlissa Austin, 30, from Houston, Texas, stands at just three feet four inches tall and says she thought she was destined to be alone, until she met the love of her life, Johnathon Shorter.

The entrepreneur, who runs her own weave company, has defied all the odds stacked against her even learning to type and brush her teeth with her toes.

And the happy couple say they’re just like any other, with Jlissa’s disabilities not affecting their love life.

Jlissa and Johnathan, who is a five foot six inch-tall able-bodied man, share an apartment together in Houston and are currently planning their dream wedding for the summer.

Jlissa said: ‘Me and Johnathan are very good together. We’re so in tune.

‘I didn’t think it would ever happen to me – meeting someone like this. It feels so good to know that Johnathan is by my side.

‘When people see us walking around together, some of them shake Johnathan’s hand and say “I salute you, you’re doing a good job”. But we don’t experience issues with people judging our relationship too much thankfully. ‘We’re both really looking forward to our wedding, now.’

Johnathan mainly helps Jlissa with eating, getting in and out of cars and reaching things that are too high for her in their apartment.

Johnathan said: ‘Jlissa is a great person and a great friend. She is so lovable.

‘We are a complete team now. We met 13 years ago through mutual friends. We became friends at the start and then just grew to love each other.

She feels settled and comfortable with her daily routine, doing the majority of things herself and with a little help from Johnathan, there’s nothing she feels like she can’t achieve

Cyril Stober retired from NTA!!

Cyril Stober retired from NTA!!!

Everyone remembers this man on NTA, I personally do when I was growing up till now he is the only face I usually see on NTA....lol 😁😅

Jibayo's blog wishes him the best!!!

HAPPY EASTER!!!

Death could not hold Him. Rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ † 🌄 †

Wishing you a joyful Easter.

May the miracle of Easter brightening your life with love, happiness and joy!

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Olajumoke Orisaguna divorces Husband

Reports reaching Jibayo's blog is that Olajumoke Orisaguna has officially divorced her husband

 Sad news for Olajumoke’s fans as the model has reportedly divorced her husband, and also changed her surname to Chris.

STRANGE: Two Snakes Chase Liberia President, Away From Office

Look at the Snakes that was spotted in the Office of Liberia President, George Weah!.

The Presidential Spokesperson, Smith Toby, told BBC that President George Weah decided to work from home, after two snakes were found in the building that contain his office.

Lagos begins fixing potholes on 87 roads

The Lagos state government says it has commenced immediate repairs of potholes across the state, with over 87 major roads enlisted for intervention.

In a statement on Friday, Temidayo Erinle,  special adviser, Lagos State Public Works Corporation and Drainage, said Akinwunmi Ambode, the governor, had directed that the corporation should commence immediate rehabilitation of critical roads across the state.

Erinle said the roads mapped out for repair were presently in terrible state, and that the situation was impeding free flow of traffic in those areas with its attendant consequences.

He said in the next few weeks, all the potholes would disappear on Lagos roads.

He listed some of the roads to include Ikotun-Egbe, Ijegun, Alimosho, Dopemu, Aka-Kemberi in Amuwo Odofin, Marina Beach Road in Apapa; Olaniyi Road in Ifako Ijaiye; Acme-Oba Akran road and Ikeja; Ijede road; Sabo market road in Ikorodu and Costain road by Brewery.

Other roads also listed include Glover road; Herbert Macaulay road in Mainland Local Government; Itire-Ogunlana drive intersection; Itire-Lawanson; Babs Animashaun road in Surulere; Alakija/WAEC road in Somolu and Obalende road.

“We have received quite a number of complaints from residents and motorists on the state of the roads and how it is directly affecting travel time which in turn has negative effects on the ease of doing business in the state,” he said.

“The Governor has therefore directed the Public Works Corporation to move immediately and commence repair on those roads to ameliorate the traffic that residents have been going through as a result of the state of the roads,” he said.
Erinle, however, appealed to residents and motorists to bear with the government, urging them to drive carefully while the roads are being fixed.

Female corps member collapses and dies at NYSC orientation camp

A female Corps member, Magdalene Yohanna who was posted to Bauchi State for the mandatory one-year national service has been reported dead.

Reports have it that the late Corps member collapsed at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Wailo few days after she reported to camp, but later died few minutes after she was rushed to the Trauma Center of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi.

It was gathered that the unfortunate incident happened on the meditation ground, four days after the 2019 Batch “A” Corps members reported for the three weeks orientation course at the Wailo camp of the National Youth Service Corp, NYSC in Ganjuwa local government area of Bauchi State.

It was further gathered that on the fateful morning of April 1, late Miss Magdalene Yohanna had reportedly complained to the NYSC officials about her protracted asthmatic condition and she would not be fit to attend the ‘morning meditation’ but her complainants fell on deaf ears.

However, all efforts of the doctor to save her life proved abortive

Pastor Mnguni feeds members with rice & worm, says they are eating the will of God

What do we call members of this church?

Controversial Pastor Penuel Mnguni of End Times Disciples Ministries popularly known as The Snake Pastor, has just fed his church members with rice and worm, saying it was Holy Communion.

The South African based pastor who had in the past fed snakes and rats to his congregants, fed them with the strange meal during their church service on Sunday.

Below is what the church shared on Facebook earlier today:

“YOU WILL EAT THE WILL Of GOD”

As the Sunday Holy Communion Service was about to conclude. The servants brought the Holy Communion which was personally cooked by our father Prophet Penuel. The man of God prepared Rice with Mopani Worms and Pork Meat, declaring it as Holy Communion.

You cannot eat what was prepared by the father and not be blessed. What many might see as unclean what the father blessed becomes pure. This is the Will of God that was served to the congregation.

This is what the man of God declared as he was about to serve to the congregation. “Here Is my Perfection.

You are going to eat what you have never eaten before, those chains are there to give life, I open your eyes to see the Will. This Is My Food, Someone will behold the form of God. More of the Glory. You Are Eating the Will Of God"

BREAKING: Buhari Signs N30,000 Minimum Wage Bill Into Law

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, accented to the N30,000 new National Minimum Wage Bill as approved by the two chambers of the National Assembly.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (Senate), Sen. Ita Enang, confirmed this development when he briefed State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday.

President Buhari had in January sought the approval of N27,000 as against the N30,000 agreed upon by stakeholders.

Wife Of Prophet Jeremiah Gives Stephanie N1m For Videotaping Success’ Viral Video

The Wife of Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Mercyland has gave Stephanie Idolor the sum of one million naira (N1m) for videotaping Success Adegor’s viral video.

This happened last Sunday at the Mercy Land in Warri Delta State. Stephanie has also be given a job in an oil company with the help of the Mercy Land prophet Jeremiah.

This is happening after her husband, Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin recently gave Stephanie the sum of N3m and a car at the Mercy Land. The prophet also gave Stephanie’s parents N500, 000

French Billionaire Has Pledged 100 Million Euros To Help Rebuild The Notre Dame Cathedral

François-Henri Pinault made the announcement hours after the catastrophic fire tore through the historic cathedral.

French billionaire François-Henri Pinault said Monday night he and his family will donate 100 million euros to help reconstruct the Notre Dame Cathedral, hours after a catastrophic fire tore through the historic structure, collapsing its spire and causing significant damage.

"My father [François Pinault] and I have decided to release as of now from the funds of Artemis a sum of 100 million euros to participate in the effort that will be necessary for the complete reconstruction of Notre Dame," Pinault wrote in a statement.

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François-Henri Pinault is the chair and CEO of the international luxury group Kering, which includes Gucci and Saint Laurent, and president of the French holding company Groupe Artémis, which owns the fine arts auction house Christie's.

French President Emmanuel Macron said late Monday that he planned to launch a national fundraising campaign to rebuild the centuries-old cathedral.

"We will rebuild," Macron told reporters. "We will rebuild Notre Dame because this is what the French expect, because this is what our history deserves, because it is our destiny"

Jealous lady scalds her boyfriend with hot water In Rivers State

A man identified as Atago Endurance, had a bowl of hot water lavished on him by his jealous girlfriend, last week, in Upatabo, Rivers State.

The jealous lady identified as Uluma poured her boyfriend hot water after she discovered that he is cheating on her with another girl.

Uluma had wanted to have Atago all to her self alone and never wanted to see him around another woman according to Onyeka Simeon who broke the news on social media.

Read what he wrote and photos below.

“An event occurred in upatabo, were this handsome boy called Atago Endurance was pour with a well boied,hot water by this girl called Uluma, his girlfriend because she told the boyfriend not to go out with his boyfriend. And one funing thing she never want any girl outside to take over the boy because she filled that no handsome boy like Atago Endurance in her life"

You Have No Right To Search My Phone - Guy Cries Out As SARS Officers Slap Him.

* "I Know My Rights, You have no Right to Search My Phone" - Young Nigerian Guy Cries Out As SARS Police Officers Slap and Repeatedly Plank Him On His Head All Because He Refused to Unlock His Expensive Phone for them to invade his Privacy!!!

A Nigerian Guy who was walking going by his daily business at Oke Ira, Lagos was stopped by Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and they searched his bag and couldn't find anything asked him what he did for a living and
he told them and he showed them his ID card but the Officers were still looking for what to use to arrest him so they then asked him why he had 2 Phones and told him to unlock The expensive phone for them to see what was inside, it was then he got angry, stood his ground and refused, so they seized the phone planked him with wood and told him to Come to Alagbon FCIID Police station to Come and Retrieve the Phone!!!

Police officer who destroyed a DELSU student’s N250k phone has been arrested

Yesterday, the video of a police officer destroying the phone of a Delta State University student which he reportedly bought for N250 ,000, went viral.

The officer who was angry that after serving the police force for about 13 years, he is stiil not been able to afford such an expensive phone, smashed the phone to the ground.
According to an update by the Nigeria Police Force on Twitter, the officer has been arrested and an orderly trial has commenced.

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 The commissioner of Police Delta State Command has confirmed that the police SGT reported to have harrassed and embarrassed an innocent student is now in police custody.

It’s my first time in the business, says arrested teenage kidnap suspect

A 19 year-old kidnap suspect, Ismail Wakili, arrested by the police for kidnapping one Prince Omoghae Igbegbon along Akunnu Akoko/ Auga Akoko axis of Ondo state has said that it was his first time getting involved in kidnapping.

Wakili said this while responding to questions from newsmen when he was paraded alongside l5 other suspects by the police on Wednesday in Akure.

He said that they were a six-member gang and that the other fleeing five members of the gang were  Abdullahi Sanni, 33 from Kogi state, Mohammed Abdullahi, 36 from Sokoto state; Umoru Usman, 25 from Kebbi and Sheu Usman,25 from Niger state.

The suspect confessed to be involved in the kidnap of the victim along Akunnu Akoko/Auga Akoko in Ondo state and affirmed that the six-man gang did it.

“This is my first time of involving in kidnapping, I have never been involved before, it’s Abdullahi that introduced me to the business.

“Since I joined the gang, this is the only person that we have kidnapped, I swear I am not a killer even if I will die I will say the truth.

“When we kidnapped the man we only saw N70,000 cash in his car in denominations of N500 and N1,000 notes and our leader, Abdullahi removed N20,000 to buy food stuff for us and the man pending when the ransom will be paid.

“And the remaining N50,000 is with me until I was arrested by the community in Ibilo in Edo State where the money was taken by the community.

“Actually, when we kidnapped the man, we demanded a ransom of N30million from him and after our first demand, our leader, Abdullahi, later reduced it to N5million but the man said he doesn’t have such money that he can only provides N300,000.

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“And Abdullahi said that we will not collect N300,000 from him but said that after two days if he didn’t add any money i should collect and leave the man,” he said.

Earlier, Mr Undie Adie, Ondo State Commissioner of Police who paraded the suspects, said that Wakili and his gang also robbed the victim of the sum of N185,000.

” On April 2, at about 7:15 am, one Prince Omoghae Igbegbon of Senior Staff Quarters, Nifor, Benin City, Edo State was attacked by unknown gunmen numbering six along Akunnu Akoko/ Auga Akoko Road Ondo State.

“The hoodlums robbed him of cash sum of N185,000 and also abducted him into the bush. The abductors demanded N30m as ransom for his release,” he said.

He explained further that on April 3, a team of policemen with members of a vigilante group trailed the kidnappers who fled to unknown destination leaving behind one pump action, one double barrel and two single barreled guns.

According to Adie, the victim escaped to a community in Ibilo, Edo State, where he explained his ordeal in the hands of the kidnappers. The police placed the community on red alert to watch out for any strange face.

“Thereafter, one Ismaila Wakili, 19 years from Niger state whom the victim later recognised as one of the kidnappers was arrested and handed over to the police.

“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime and mentioned other members of his gang as Abdullahi Sanni,from Kogi state, Mohammed Abdullahi from Sokoto state; Umoru Usman,from Kebbi and Sheu Usman,from Niger state.

“They were consequently arrested and Ismaila Wakili identified them to be members of the kidnap gang terrorising Akoko axis  of Ondo State. Efforts is till on to arrest other fleeing members of the gang.

“Ondo state has been peaceful until few days ago after we experienced two robbery incidents.

“We want to assure you that we are on the trail of the suspects involved in the two unfortunate incidents and we will not rest until they are brought to face the full wrath of the law,”  he said. (NAN)

Nigerian lady sentenced to 6 years in jail in Ghana for beating her daughter

A 35year old Nigerian lady identified as Rebecca Ojo Odonsi, has been sentenced to 6 years in jail in Ghana for beating her daughter who according to her was always stealing.

The lady reportedly slashed her daughter's hand with a kitchen knife with a pair of scissors and left her with bleeding wounds. Narrating the trouble her daughter caused her, the convicted lady said;

“The trouble my daughter has been causing me, she has always been stealing anything unless she doesn’t see the thing. She will steal all the money without leaving anything for me. Last month she stole 2 phones and gave it to a boy named Charles.”

JUST IN: INEC fixes date for Kogi and Bayelsa Governorship Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 2nd November, 2019 for governorship election in Kogi and Bayelsa states. 

The decision was made by the National Commissioner in-charge of Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye at the end of the commission’s meeting Tuesday.

According to the timetable and schedule of activities for the elections, parties are expected to produce their candidates between 2nd and 29th August 2019.

The commission reveals that Campaigns by Political Parties in public shall commence on 2nd August 2019 and end on  October 2019.

The statement reads, “The Commission at its meeting held today approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States. which will hold in both Slates on Saturday 2nd November 2019.

“The official notice for both elections will be issued on 1st August 2019. while political parties that intend to sponsor candidates are to hold their primaries for the nomination of such candidates from 2nd –29th August 2019.

“Campaigns by Political Parties in public shall commence on 2nd August 2019 and end on 31st October 2019.

“The parties sponsoring candidates are required to submit the list of their agents not later than 2nd October 2019.

“The stated timelines are in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended). All stakeholders are urged to take cognizance of and adhere strictly to them"

Smart man covers face to collect jackpot money, Wisdom right?! 😂😁

This man played lottery and won jackpot! $1million (N360 million)!

For 54 days he refused to go and collect it. They started calling him to come and pick his money.

Now he eventually appeared!
The Winner wears Scream Costume to collect his $1M so relatives can’t recognise him. Armed Robbers and kidnappers won't come after him. 😱! 😅😂😂..........

GOVERNOR AMBODE DECORATES COMMANDER RRS WITH NEW RANK

Days after being promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mr Olatunji Disu, was today decorated by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode in company of Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu at the State House, Ikeja, Lagos.

Olatunji Disu who before his recent promotion as DCP, was an  Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State before he was transferred to Lagos State as Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in 2015.

He was OC – SARS in Rivers State, Oyo and Ondo states at various times.
He has served in many states in different capacities. He equally participated in many international peace missions.

OSUN: Governor Oyetola swears in his first political appointees

Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola today 9th of April 2019, swore in his first set of political appointees, They are; Secretary to Government:  Prince Wole Oyebamiji, Chief of Staff to the Governor: Dr Charles Akinola and Deputy Chief of Staff: Mr Adeyanju Abdullahi Binuyo at the Governor's Office, Abere. Congratulations to them all, make your tenure great by supporting the Governor.

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Ex-International Star Christian Chukwu is very ill

Christian Chukwu being helped to walk down from staircase.

Nigeria’s Ex-international, Christian Chukwu has been reportedly very sick and in need of huge sums of money to attend to his frail health urgently.

EFCC arrests eight train ticket racketeers.

 The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has  arrested eight suspected train ticket racketeers in Abuja and Kaduna.

The agency said Clement Zakka, Udim Samson, Adams Danladi, Otitomoni Omobolanle and Hassan Dauda were nabbed at the Kubwa train terminal in  Abuja on Saturday while three others, including a Nigeria Railway Corporation worker,  were apprehended at the Rigasa station in Kaduna on Sunday.


They were said to have sold the tickets for between N2,500 and N15,000.

Acting spokesman for the EFCC, Tony Orilade, said in a statement on Monday said that the suspects sold the N1,300 economy ticket for  N2,000 and N5,000  while   they  sold  the first-class ticket  for  N7,000 and  N15,000 instead of   N2,500.

Orilade said, “The commission  acted  after receiving an intelligence report alleging that some people  at the Idu and Kubwa train stations had  been making it difficult for passengers to have access to tickets and further sabotaging government’s  efforts in ensuring easy transport across the country.

“The suspects were arrested during a sting operation at the stations. They will soon be charged to court.”

The anti-graft agency said its investigations revealed that some members of staff of the stations connived with hoodlums  to defraud unsuspecting travellers.

It explained that the Station Manager, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parcel Booking Officer of the Kaduna Railway Station had also been invited for questioning.

Our correspondent on Sunday reported the ticketing racketeering at the Kubwa train station and complaints by passengers about the  ticketing  system designed to exploit customers.

WOMAN CELEBRATES HER HOUSEMAID OF 13 YEARS, WHO GOT ADMISSION INTO HIGHER INSTITUTION.

Inspiring. . .

She wrote:
"I am proud of us...
On 17th February, 2005, my husband brought her home as my house help. She was smaller than l wanted. I needed a much bigger girl, but the mum could only allow her as the elder sister was elsewhere. The only option was to manage her, but managing meant that l had to nurse her as she was too small to even wash her own clothes, the breakable etc

It wasn't also easy to raise a child with certain orientations.

But l tried. When the task became too tedious,

I packaged her home, but the father gave us a mind boggling question: if she is your daughter, will you throw her away? Please, train her as yours. I want her different.

As stunning as that question sounded, l thank God that l took that challenge seriously and to my heart.
I teach, I scream, I plead, l appeal and l advice...
To make sure she turns out better than she would.
Sometimes, she makes me furious, laugh, cry, and proud, just like now.

From Primary 2, she had gone through to secondary, made her papers, have trained on computer literacy before going for skill acquisition.

Today, she has moved to a higher level. She is matriculating at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, and l am so happy that our 13 years together is not a waste after all.

She has long ceased to be a maid in my home.

She is now Aunty's Auntie, my little sister, my children's Auntie. And no one knows she is not my sibling.

Uchechi, today is the beginning of a new life for you.

We are happy for you. Sky is your jumping pad.

We pray that you graduate with flying colours. And we continue to pray for financial breakthrough so that you do not suffer any stress concerning your education.

Congratulations, dear. We are super proud of you."

UPDATED: Lagos Fire Service chief, six others abducted

Kidnappers on Saturday night abducted the Lagos State Fire Service Acting Director Rasaki Musibau and six others at Ejirin along the Epe-Itoikin road, Ikorodu.

Among those kidnapped is the Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chairman of Ikosi-Ejirin Local Council Development Area.

The incident, it was gathered, occurred while the fire chief and others were returning to Lagos from Epe.

The Nation learnt that the kidnappers had blocked the Itoikin Bridge, ambushing occupants of Sienna, Corolla and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

A resident, who simply gave his name as Segun who called to notify The Nation about the incident around 3pm, said the fire service chief and other people were ordered to alight from their vehicles and were whisked away.

He said the incident occurred in the evening.

“They (the kidnappers) didn’t take anything from the vehicles. The Fire Service Acting Director’s vehicle was there with his phone.

“We saw three vehicles at the spot. We were told that the kidnappers were just stopping vehicles on the road at Ejirin and after occupants of the three vehicles were taken, they hurriedly left the scene,” he said

Nigerian-born boxer Lasisi wins world boxing title for Dubai

A Nigerian-born boxer, Aliu Bamidele Lasisi, who has adopted United Arab Emirates and Dubai as his adopted home, has put the Arab nation on the boxing map.

Lasisi on Friday night won the vacant WBC International super-flyweight crown, in a ‘The Fight DXB Uncovered,’which drew a packed crowd at the Emirates Golf Club.

The match was televised on ESPN+ and presented by MTK Global, which manages Lasisi.

The 28-year old, who trains at the Round 10 Boxing Club in Al Quoz, came through an attritional battle against 27-year old Nicaraguan Ricardo Blandon by unanimous decision.

According to Khaleej Times, it was a scrappy encounter with Lasisi matched quite admirably by Blandon in each and every round. The 12-round contest ebbed and flowed before Lasisi, who was fighting for the fifth time in Dubai, had a score of 114-111 in his favour, despite a knockdown and a point deduction over the course of the fight.

“I’m very happy to fight in my hometown in front of all of these fans, and I’m pleased to win the WBC International super-flyweight title,” Lasisi said after the bout.

Lasisi also praised his opponent who suffered a gash on his right eye during the contest.

“Ricardo Blandon is a good fighter and was a very tough guy. I thought I would knock him out but he gave me a very good fight,” he added.

The win extended Lasisi’s unbeaten record to 13 wins with eight KOs. Lasisi had turned pro in 2015 and the belt was the culmination of a journey which began with his victory on pro debut over Thailand’s Teepakorn Kongyoui at the World Trade Centre in Dubai

Dolapo Osinbajo, others extol Florence Ajimobi’s virtues at 60

Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, the wife of the Vice-President, on Friday extolled the virtues of Mrs Florence Ajimobi, the wife of Oyo State Governor as she clocked 60.

She spoke at a thanksgiving service held in honour of the governor’s wife at the Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the service was attended by the celebrator’s husband, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, the state’s deputy governor, Chief Moses Adeyemo, and the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Joshua Ojo.

Others at the event were Mrs Nkechi Okorocha, the wife of Imo State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, the wife of Ekiti Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, the wife of Ogun governor-elect and Mrs Sherifat Aregbesola, the wife of former Osun Governor.

Osinbajo described the celebrator as a virtuous woman who had demonstrated love, kindness and care in her relationship with people.

“I am here because I am a beneficiary of the love she exhibits. I am here because she is hardworking, diligent and kind-hearted.

“ I am here to join her in blessing the name of the Lord and the expression of love you have shown,’’ she said.

The governor, in his remarks, described his wife as an epitome of love, saying she has every cause to thank God.

“Today is one of my happiest days. To my effervescent and ever flourishing wife at 60, you are an epitome of love and my masterpiece of nature.

“My wife had in the last 39 years of our marriage deposited love, care, kindness and godliness in my emotional bank account,’’ he said.

Ajimobi said that God has used his family to achieve a lot in the state, adding he was the first to serve an uninterrupted eight years in the state.

Agu Irukwu, the Presiding-Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House, London, described the marriage of the celebrator, a Christian, with the governor, a Muslim, as a great example of religious tolerance.

Irukwu, who urged the people to emulate Ajimobi’s marriage, said the family was blessed and had grown from strength to strength.

“ Mrs Ajimobi is blessed with rich relationship. The celebrant loves her children passionately, she is loyal and committed to friendship.

“If there is anyone that shared much love and care with widows as well as orphans, it is Florence Ajimobi, ‘’ Irukwu said.

He said that celebrating 60 years was worthy of praise, praying that God would continue to bless the family.

In her remarks, the celebrator appreciated her husband and children, describing them as great pillars behind her joy.

“I woke up this morning looking at the awesomeness of God in the last 60 years; I could not help it but weep like a baby. God has been so kind to me and my family.

“In 2011, we came into the Government House as a family of seven and now we are 19. I just marvel and asked why we are highly favoured, all I have to say is thank you God,’’ she said.

NAN reports that the event featured special prayers for the family by Irukwu, Rev. Supo Ayokunle, CAN President, Prophet Michael Olowere, Pastor Taiwo Amoo and Pastor Femi Emmanuel.

The event was attended by the celebrator’s mother, Mrs Victoria Amoduaghan, Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari, Mr Sam Omatseye and Archbishop Alaba Job, a retired Archbishop of Catholic Diocese.

Also in attendance were members of the family, members of the State Executive Council and hosts of well-wishers.

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