Military Arrest Boko Haram’s Bomb Expert

Exclusive report indicates that Nigerian military operatives on Sunday, May 25, arrested a man, who confessed to being involved in Nyanya and Jos attacks.

Photo: Scene of April 14 Nyanya bombing
The man, who was said to be expert helping Boko Haram to organize the bombings, was nabbed by soldiers of the 7th Division as he was heading to Sambisa forest, the insurgents' hideout, provides Premium Times with reference to the top military sources.

When the soldiers during the stop-and-check found suspicious items on the man, like "sophisticated communication gadgets, a map, a very expensive laptop and 30 pieces of Flash-Drives", they immediately took him to the Maimalari barracks.

The man reportedly confessed to being expert working for Boko Haram terrorists. He claimed responsibility for both Nyanya and Jos bombing, with more than 300 casualties.

The source, who pleaded anonymity, further said:

"He said he was to meet with some operatives of Boko Haram for yet another work (bomb attack)... He boasted that he will soon be released as was the case at DSS headquarters when he was arrested late last year but only to be released three months after to start work again."

When contacted, the Defence Headquarters officials, that on Wednesday announced the arrest of one suspect in connection with Jos twin explosion, neither declined nor confirmed the information regarding bomb expert detention.

It would be recalled that two deadly explosions rocked the same Nyanya bus station on the outskirts of Abuja with the 2-week interval, on April 14 and May 1. On May 20, another tragedy hit the country, as the twin explosion was launched on the overcrowded market in Jos, Plateau State. Four days later suicide bomber detonated a device near the football viewing center killing 3, initially he targeted 400 people.

Akpabio Signs Pension Bill Into Law

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio has signed into law the Amended Pension Bill to enable him and his deputy governor to start receiving the sum of N100 million as pension money from June 1.

*Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio

Akpabio while signing the bill at Governor’s Office, Uyo, explained that the money would cover ex-deputy governors spouses as well as that of the ex-governor.

“The essence of the law is to streamline and avoid excesses of finances and to be prudent in the management of our resources. The Constitution has empowered us to make laws. So, we have today made the pension law for ex-governors and ex-deputy governors.

“This law was made in 2000. It was amended in 2006 and is now amended again in 2014. The essence of this amendment was because staff such as cooks, drivers, among others were hired by the ex-governors and ex-deputy governors with a non-financial benchmark” Akpabio said. “All staff of the ex-governors should not earn more than N5 million annually and all staff of the ex-deputy governors should not earn more than N2 million annually. No ex-governor can spend more than N100 million in a year for medical expenses and no ex- deputy governor can spend more than N50 million for medical expenses, because we are making sure that we cover all the loopholes of financial wastage. Widows of ex-governors will receive a minimum of N1 million monthly for medical expenses and N500,000 medical expenses for the widows of ex-deputy governors” he added.

According to the governor, the law which is aimed at bring sanity into state finances also encompass those who served in the old Cross River State.

Meanwhile, the bill which the governor has finally accented to has generated a lot of criticism from well meaning Nigerians and the state indigenes most of whom took to various social media platform to condemn it.

SHOCKER: Princewill Reveals What Amaechi Told Them To Do In 2011

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial aspirant in Rivers state, Prince Tonye Princewill has revealed that Governor Rotimi Amaechi campaigned for President Jonathan in 2011.

He also revealed that the feud between the President and the governor started way before the elections and it was caused by the candidate the governor chose to support during the presidential primaries.

Princewill was speaking yesterday with journalists in Port Harcourt announced that that he had supported the former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the PDP presidential candidate in 2011, instead of Jonathan.

He said, “I kicked against the candidacy of President Jonathan in 2011 because, I did not believe that he had the qualities I was looking for in a president. But, my brother, Amaechi said no and he voted for Jonathan and the whole of Rivers State voted for Jonathan.

“When the position was taken, I jumped into the plane and went to Dubai, where Atiku was grumbling over the outcome of the PDP primaries. I told Atiku; you have lost, the only thing to do now is to support the president.”

Princewill was the candidate of the AC in the 2007 elction in Rivers and he also said that the election of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) was not the cause of the face-off between the President and Amaechi.

D'banj Wins Big At The 2014 World Music Awards

Nigeria's own D''banj was honoured recently at the 2014 World Music Awards which occured on Tuesday 27th of May.

The Oliver Twist crooner made his country proud by taking home the 'Best Selling African Artist' award at the event.
Not only that but he also performed alongside Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Flo Rider, DJ Khaled, Ricky Martin, Tinie Tempah, Leonah Lewis and more.
The 2014 World Music Awards was held in Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco and honours the best artistes from different regions of the world.
Pictures below.

Chinese Man, 70, Weds His 113-year-old Sweetheart

Azatihan Sawuti, 113, and her husband Aimti Ahemti, 70
China - A 70-year-old Chinese man married his 113-year-old sweetheart after courting her for six months.

Aimti Ahemti does not seem to care about the 43-year age gap between himself and his wife Azatihan Sawuti. The two met in December 2013 at the nursing home in Bachu County, China's western Xinjiang Autonomous Region.

Aimti says she takes good care of him and even shares her meals with him.

When he proposed to her for the first time, she refused, obviously embarrassed by her own old age. But, Aimti says, he started to chase her "like a young man" and eventually persuaded her to accept the proposal in April.

EXPOSED: Why C. Ronaldo Flashed Muscles In Champions League Final

Football fans across the globe were stunned to watch Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo ripped off his shirt in front of the cameras when celebrating his Champions League final goal against Atletico Madrid on 24 May, 2014.

The Portuguese superstar scored a penalty in the closing minutes of extra-time to round off a 4-1 victory, and he celebrated by taking off his shirt and flexing his muscles.

According to reports published  in Spain today, the Portuguese superstar ripped off his shirt because he was being filmed for his movie.

Critics had questioned Ronaldo's celebration given that the game was already won, and reports say that Ronaldo knew where to stand for cameras to pick him up and capture the celebration.

Soldiers Of Nigerian Army Narrate About Current Hardships

The soldiers of the Nigerian Army, who are deployed in the most dangerous part of the country, have spoken again on operational inefficiency and hardships of their deployment. They also emphasized the easiest way to increase the morale of the personnel was to solve the issue of unpaid allowances. 

In an interview with SaharaReporters the military men spoke about lack of troops to monitor and patrol such critical areas as Nigeria-Chad border and the notorious Sambisa Forest. The members of Boko Haram sect are especially active in these locations of Borno State.

* Soldiers on foot partol in Borno State
The soldiers further complained about the weaponry. First of all, in most cases they have to face heavily-armed Boko Haram fighters with just Kalashnikov (AK-47) rifles and some magazines only. Troops need support from the air, as well as on the ground, by battle tanks and armoured personnel carriers. In several missions it had never come, or come too late.

Speaking about personal protection such as helmets and bullet-proof vests, the soldiers revealed that in many cases they had been pierced, scattered by Boko Haram bullets. This can be an indication of poor quality of purchased materiel. In many cases the insurgents conducted successful operation in the night because they were carrying night vision equipment, which gave them superiority. Getting personal night vision goggles for a Nigerian soldier is a faraway dream.

Why Governor Amosun Weeps Inside Ogun Prison

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Thursday wept at the pitiable sight of inmates at Oba prison in Abeokuta, Ogun State, western Nigeria.

Vanguard reports that the governor, who had earlier granted amnesty to 15 inmates at Ibara prison also in Abeokuta, could not hold back his emotions at Oba prison after witnessing what he called the  “inhuman condition” to which the inmates were subjected.

It was gathered that Amosun was informed that majority of the 492 prisoners on awaiting trial list at the prison had spent between four and seven years in jail.

* Gov. Amosun
He ordered immediate medical attention for the inmates with critical medical conditions and directed that others should be taken to the hospital.

While making a speech at the prison, Amosun stated that the prison services was under the control of the Federal Government, adding that it would be irresponsible of any leader to neglect the conditions of prison inmates.

He expressed dismay at the deplorable state of prisons saying it would not enhance rehabilitation of inmates.
The state governor on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, said it is a big shame for him to realise that prisoners are undergoing such 'traumatised and dehumanised' condition in a state that he governs and promised to pay regular visits to prisons.

Mama G, Aki, Mercy Aigbe, Others March For Kidnapped Schoolgirls

In a bid to add their voices to the call for the release of hundreds of schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Chobok, Borno State, some Nollywood stars led by Patience Ozokwor, popularly called Mama G, on Thursday staged a rally in Lagos, western Nigeria.

NAN reports that the actors, which included Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, Ejiro Okurame, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Ogedengbe, Thelma Okaz and Tony Akposhere, marched from Allen Avenue to Alausa Secretariat soliciting for the release of the abducted school girls.

It could be recalled that the Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped no fewer than 276 schoolgirls at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State on 14 April, 2014.

More than seven weeks after the terror attack, the Islamist militant group are yet to release the girls claiming they would only swap them for their members captured by the Nigerian military.

*Photo of Kidnapped schoolgirls in Borno State
While demonstrating earlier today, the Nollywood actors said the march was their own way of celebrating the Democracy Day because they were unhappy that the kidnapped school children were still being held by the Boko Haram sect.

Presidential Committee Visits Chibok Weeks After The Tragedy

Presidential Fact-Finding Committee on Thursday visited Borno State town Chibok, where last month nearly 300 female students were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents.

Photo: Parents of the abducted girls. Photo credit: The  Nation
While military commanders visited the town in April, top civilian officials came there for the first time, Premium Times reports.

The Committee chairman Ibrahim Sabo said they came to sympathize with the girls' parents and according to The Nation Sabo was moved to tears upon hearing their stories.

Sabo expressed his confidence that the parents will soon be reunited with their children, adding that Goodluck Jonathan is considering all options to enable the students' release.

Rev. Mr. Mark, whose 2 daughters were also abducted by insurgents, said:
"Since the Chief of Defence Staff had announced to the whole world that the Army knows where our daughters are kept, all we can beg them is to try and rescue them alive."

It would be recalled that the Committee was to visit Chibok last week, however the plan was changed due to the alleged security issues, which Sabo denied. Jonathan was also reportedly heading to Chibok on May 16, before flying to Paris, France, for security summit, but that day President visited only France. The country leader's failure to come to the troubled town was highly criticized.

Ex-Oyo State Governor, Ladoja, Loses Son In Auto Crash

A former Governor of Oyo State, Rasheed Ladoja, on Thursday lost one of his sons to the cold hands of death in an auto crash on the Eko Bridge in Lagos state.

Adebola Ladoja
The accident was said to have occurred after a Daf truck, with number plate, JJJ 59 XA, driven by one Justice Oseghai, rammed into the deceased identified as Adebola Ladoja who was driving a Golf saloon car, marked, AKD 107 CJ.

An eyewitness said the driver of the Daf truck, who was on top speed, lost control of his vehicle, rammed into the median of the bridge, before he eventually crashed into the deceased’s car.

He said, “It took several hours before the victim could be rescued from the wreckage of the vehicle. He was trapped behind the wheels with blood gushing out of his head.”

The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide, who confirmed the incident, added that it occurred at about 3.30pm.

She said, “At about 3.30pm on the Eko Bridge, Lagos Island, a Daf truck with number plate, JJJ 59 XA, driven by one Justice Oseghai, ran into a Volkswagen Golf saloon car, marked, AKD 107 CJ, driven by one Adebola Ladoja, the son of a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasheed Ladoja.

“The victim died on the spot. The corpse has been removed to the Lagos Island General Hospital mortuary for autopsy while the truck driver has been arrested.”

Some friends of Adebola who are still in shock over his death took to his facebook page to pay their tributes.

Chibok Girls Location: Badeh Explains His Reason

The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has defended his claim on May 26 that the Nigerian Military have discovered the location of the over 200 missing girls held hostage by Boko Haram insurgents.

Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh
This claim did not go down well with the Presidency as it was yesterday reported that the President was angry with the Chief of Defence Staff's claim who viewed it s a breach capable of hindering the recovery of the children from their abductors.

Well the Presidency has reportedly softened its stance over the Chief of Defence Staff revelations based on his explanations.

Competent sources told Vanguard last night that the CDS whose competence has been questioned in recent times said his announcement was necessary before other countries to give the assurance that it was capable of tackling the rising wave of insurgency.

Presidency Confirms Location Of Chibok girls

Dr Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, on Thursday, guaranteed the nation and the international community that very soon, the nation’s security forces would secure the release of the abducted Chibok girls and reunite them with their parents. 

*Kidnapped Chibok Girls
Dr Okupe gave the assurance in an interview with CNN, monitored in Abuja, where he confirmed that the location of the Chibok school girls that were taken captive by members of the radical Islamist sect, Boko Haram has been located by the country's security operatives.

“As an insider; I am saying that the location of the Chibok schoolgirls is now known and President Goodluck  Jonathan is doing everything possible to ensure their safe return” he said.

The presidential aide, who gave the confirmation a week after Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, the Chief of Defence Staff, told the public that the Nigerian military had located where the girls were being held captive.
Meanwhile, another presidential source who spoke on condition of anonymity refuted the reports that President Goodluck Jonathan was angered over the CDS revelation of the location of the kidnapped school girls.

According to the source, the president was not unmindful of the effect of the positive development on the morale of the  Nigerian military.
“if the Americans had made the breakthrough, that would have been the end of the Nigerian military and the president, as the Commander-in-Chief, knows that at all times, he must show and have confidence in the capacity and competence of his troops” the source said.

However, senator Uche Chukwumerije, Chairman, Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, condemned the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, for revealing that the military has located where the over 234 Chibok girls that were kidnapped on April 14 by Boko Haram is being held captive.
Chukwumerije insisted that such information should have remained a classified military secret.

Islamic Group Reacts To Fake Boko Haram Attack in Osun

Prof Ishaq Akintola, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Director and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the Lagos State University (LASU), on Thursday condemned an attempt by some Christians of Baptist Church in Ikonifin, Osun State, to launch a disguised Boko Haram attack on a church by its members.

*People running for safety 
Speaking in Lagos on the incident, Akintola said, the action which reportedly caused pandemonium in the church was carried out through the use of bangers, which were thrown at worshippers.

The Islamic group said the incident led to the injuries of several worshippers. 

MURIC further revealed that the assailants were masked in order to conceal their identification.
The don pointed out that this was the time for all Nigerians to join hands together to curb the menace of terrorism instead of some evil spirited persons among Christians to be faking a Boko Haram attack.

The Islamic scholar reiterated that the Muslim organisations, Sultan of Sokoto, the President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have condemned the activities of Boko Haram and dissociated Islam from the sect’s killings and destruction.

“It is, however, sad to note that in spite of this all-round rejection of the renegade group by Muslims, a large section of the Christian community, some sections of the Nigerian security agencies and a section of the Nigerian press still treat mainstream Muslims in the country either as active members of Boko Haram, sympathisers of the group or their accomplices” Prof Akintola said. “A good example of these fantastic Christians is the Pastor of the Baptist Church, Ikonifin, Osun State, who attempted to launch a false Boko Haram (attack) in the state. 

16-Year Old Boy Murders Parents Because They Seized His IPhone

16 year old Vincent Parker pleaded guilty yesterday to murdering his parents Carol and Wayne Parker last December.

Vincent Parker
The boy says that there was no specific fight that prompted the brutal MURDER. The sadistic killer told authorities, 'I just remember getting mad,' Parker told the court. 'It's all from my dad. All this stuff like my dad taking away my iPod and stuff.'

 

 

The story gets worse. Vincent was an only child being raised by his hard working parents Carol, 57, and father Wayne, 55, in their Norfolk, Virginia home.

 

They did everything right - they lived in a good neighborhood, and helped Vincent become an honor roll student.

Nigeria Remains The Hope Of Africa- Mark

The Nigerian senate president, David Mark, on Thursday reiterated that Nigeria remains the hope of Africa despite her current security challenges.

Senate President David Mark

This was made known during this year’s Democracy Day special church service at the St. Mulumba’s Catholic Chaplaincy, Apo, Abuja, as contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh.

Beyonce Shares Adorable Family Photos

An amazing chance to have a peep at the photos of American pop star Beyonce sharing precious moments with her little daughter Blue Ivy.

The singer shared her family album on the official Tumblr page.
Seem like the "Single Ladies" performer is not bothered by the recent 'elevator scandal', when her sister Solange attacked her husband, famous rapper Jay Z.
Now the 32-year-old celebrity was pictured having peaceful family time with her 2-year-old daughter. Moreover, the mother of one is not afraid to share make-up free photos, because the gorgeous woman has nothing to hide.
See more pics below:

Children’s Day Tragedy: Two Children Beaten To Death By Their Parents In Lagos

Police spokesperson Ngozi Braide
As the nation celebrated Children’s Day yesterday, May 27, two children were allegedly beaten to death by their parents in Agege and Oregun areas of Lagos State.

At about 2pm, a 12-year-old boy, Onyedikachi Mbanozo was reportedly beaten to coma by his guardians, one Mr and Mrs Paul Obiefule of 22, Omitola Street, Agege.

It was gathered from other residents in the area that the Obiefules were always beating the boy and they had always been warned of its implications but they turned a deaf ear.

On that fateful day, they had asked him to do some chores but he allegedly went to play with his peers and when they saw him they got angry and started beating him until he went into coma.
He was said to have later died of severe bleeding and pains.

Tiwa Savage Releases Sexy Official Music Video

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has finally released her most sexually explicit video 'Wanted' that has got lots of people talking.

Tiwa who got married this April left little to the imagination in the racy video is less concerned what critics think as she recently posted a message on instagram saying:
"And before all you i-too-sabi come on here saying I am a celebrity and I should expect public scrutiny, that’s all well and good if the public have the right information but they don’t most of the time" she wrote.
Just when her fans are still trying to wrap their heads around the photos of the Mavin first lady, Tiwa which went viral where she was sexually twerking on stage with a male fan at the recently concluded Star Music Trek 2014, well she has definitely outdone herself this time.
The racy video is directed by Moe Musa.

APC Governors Hold Secrete Meeting To Stop Jonathan In 2015

Kano State Governor, Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his counterpart Murtala Nyako, of Adamwa State, on Tuesday began preparations aimed at stopping President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting and emerging victorious in the 2015 general election. 

*Kano State Governor, Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso 
A source closed to one of the governors revealed that the governors in a bid to accomplish their plans of making sure the Peoples Democratic Party fails in 2015 election, yesterday held a marathon meeting to that effect in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.

He said the meeting was to enable the politicians strategise on how to win majority of northern votes for the opposition party- All Progressives Congress, APC.

Chibok Girls: Chukwumerije Blasts CDS For Disclosing Military Secret

Senator Uche Chukwumerije, Chairman, Senate Committee on Education has condemned the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, for revealing that the military has located where the over 234 Chibok girls that were kidnapped on April 14 by Boko Haram is being held captive.

*Senator Uche Chukwumerije
Speaking to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, Chukwumerije insisted that such information should have remained a classified military secret.

The senator, who personally blamed Badeh for disclosing what the military considered as a secrete to the public said: “I am very much elated by the news that the location of our girls is now known to the army. But like the rest of the nation, especially observers, I am puzzled by one phrase, according to the military spokesman; their location is a military secret.

“Now what puzzles me is simply this: why do you make public what you consider a military secret? As you are announcing the location or your discovery of the location of these girls, the news is being known to those holding them captive.
“And you think they are going to stay there and wait for you until you come to locate the girls and take them away?

“This puzzles me because we know in all American military operations you don’t hear a word about that until after their mission is accomplished.

“The next you will hear is that their mission has been accomplished. When the leader of Al Qaeda was dealt with, we know how it was done.

“Nobody even had a wind of what was going on until it was completed. So, let us hope and pray that if the news of the location of the girls is true that the enemy is not sufficiently warned to move before our men would strike” Chukwumerije said.

Senator Victor Ndoma – Egba, the Senate Leader also pleaded with the Islamist sect members to free the abducted Chibok girls in the spirit of the Children’s Day.
Meanwhile, the over 234 kidnapped female students have been in captivity for over 40 days now.  

Wife Of National Confab Chairman Dies At 70, Proceedings Adjourned

Justice Idris Kutigi
Maryam Kutigi, wife of the chairman of the ongoing national conference, Justice Idris Kutigi is dead.
Maryam died at the age of 70 in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28 at the National Hospital, Abuja.
The Vice Chairman of the Conference, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, announced her passing away on resumption of plenary at 9 a.m. today.
According to Bolaji, the deceased had been in hospital for a while but this did not deter the chairman, a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) from his obligations at the National Conference.
He also informed delegates that prayers would be offered for the repose of the deceased at the National Mosque after which she would be interred.
Following the death of Maryam, proceedings at the National Conference have been adjourned till Monday next week in order to condole with the chairman.

Cambodian Court Convicts Nigerian, 2 Others For Drug Smuggling

A 23-year-old Nigerian Man identified as Precious Chineme Nwoko, was on Wednesday sentenced to 27 years in imprisonment by a Cambodian court for trying to smuggle illicit drug.

*Law Symbols 
The court also sentenced two other accomplices- a 41-year-old Australian woman, Ann Yoshe Taylor and a 19-year-old French woman, Charlene Savarino to different jail terms.


Delivering the Judgment at Phnom Penh Municipal Court, judge Kor Vandy said the three defendants were guilty of "cross-border smuggling of illegal drugs".

Vandy, sentenced Savarino to 25 years in prison for her involvement in the shady business while Taylor was jailed for 23 years, and two other Nigerians, who are current at large were each sentenced to 27 years imprisonment in their absence for also involving in the crime.

The convicts, however, refused to speak to newsmen on the court ruling.
Taylor, who is a teacher, was arrested at Phnom Penh International airport in September 2013, with 2.2 kilograms of heroin concealed in her backpack. During trial last month, the two women alleged that the backpack belonged to Savarino's boyfriend Nwoko and that he was sending it to an unidentified man in Australia.

Cambodia government stepped up its fight against illicit drugs as the country was becoming notorious for narcotics smuggling route. The country’s drug war has led to the arrest of hundreds of people including some senior government officials.

Nigeria Without Entertainers

They sometimes leave you hanging. Most often, you’re rattled and ranting. You occasionally cheer and you’re quick to jeer them too.

They bring you smiles and frowns. But, they’re worth it.


In the facing of our unending national woes, our entertainers seem to be our only ray of hope. Arguably, they’re the only good news coming out from the shores of the most populous black nation on earth.

To the right is Nollywood, and maybe for starters too. Nollywood has grown into amazing world record beaters. From relative obscurity to the world’s finest success story. An aside, Nollywood may as well be showing our uninspiring leaders the way to travel. And it is not hard to see. Granted, Nollywood may be filled with anything but professionalism, it has given the world some of its finest talent in the movie world. From the amiable Genevieve Nnaji, the delectable Omotola Jalade Ekeinde to the refreshing Ramsey Nouah, among others.There’s no denying that Nollywood remains one of Nigeria’s biggest export.

Missing Chibok Girls: Ex-Militants Intervene, Begin 3-Day Fasting

Former militants in the Niger Delta region have begun a 3-day fasting and prayer programme for the safe release of the abducted Chibok girls and also for security and political stability in the nation.

The 3-day fasting and prayer programme which began yesterday, was organised by the Leadership, Peace and Cultural Development Initiative (LPCDI) and the Presidential Amnesty Office.

While speaking to newsmen yesterday in Port Harcourt, the president of LPCDI, General Reuben Wilson said the programme was meant to draw God's attention to the plight of the missing girls who have been gone for over a month.

He said that the programme which will be holding at the Ijaw House, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will end on Democracy Day, May 29, 2014 and will be attended by former freedom fighters from all parts of the Niger Delta region.

He added that at the end of the programme on Thursday, the former militants will hold a peace rally on the streets of Yenagoa, which is meant to pressurize the insurgents to release the girls and also stop the spate of killings and bombings in parts of the country.

Since the Chibok girls went missing over a month ago, various groups have been holding prayers and rallies for the release of the girls.

On Sunday, May 25, vice president Namadi Sambo, along with other political and religious leaders held prayers in Abuja for terrorism to stop in the country.

Also, to mark the abducted girls one month in captivity, over 200 people had gathered on Wednesday, May 14 at the ThisDay Dome, Abuja for a vigil to pray for the release of the abducted girls.
Just recently, the Chief of defense staff, Alex Badeh disclosed that the girls had been located though, the U.S have said they cannot confirm this claim.

Photos: Nollywood Starlet Weds In Style

One of Nollywood's upcoming actresses, Benita Ezinne tied the knot with her boo, Elochukwu Ibeh on Saturday May 24, 2014.

Benita Ezinne and her her husband, Elochukwu Ibeh
The traditional marriage ceremony held in Benita's hometown, Umuchu, Anambra state.
The event was attended by friends, family and well wishers who joined her to celebrate.
The actress has starred in movies such as, 'Dera the Beloved', 'Blind Mother', 'Funke the Illiterate' and others.
She has also acted with the likes of John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Eniola Badmus and Chinwe Owoh.
Check out more photos from the wedding ceremony below:

Governor Suswam Reacts To The Boko Haram Sect's Threat To Attack The State

Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam on Tuesday reacted to the threat made by the Boko haram of their plans to attack the Mount St. Gabriel Secondary School in Makurdi, Benue State and abduct male pupils.

It was reported in May 18, that the Principal of the College Godfrey Ugudu had informed the Governor after receiving two letters from the Boko haram sects of their intention to attack the College and the neighbouring catholic Mount Saint Gabriel Secondary School either on Friday (May 16) or on Monday (May 19) and kidnap the boys then marry them to the over 200 Chibok school girls they kidnapped on April 14 in Borno state.

The Governor while speaking to House correspondents after a closed door meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja described the purported letters from Boko Haram warning of an impending attacks on schools in the state as a mischief saying:
“I think that letter was from some mischievous people.“The way the letter was couched show it was from some mischievous elements and not from the quarters that it was purported to have come from’.
“The way the letter was couched show it was from some mischievous elements and not from the quarters that it was purported to have come from,’’ he said.

The Governor who said he has taken adequate measures to protect the lives of the students also urged Nigerians should assist the government in the fight against Boko haram Insurgentsand the search of the missing Chibok school girls rather than condemn the President.

He said: "People should not play politics with security matter in the way that I have seen people play politics with Chibok girls.

“Instead of condemning the animals that are perpetrating these acts, people are condemning the government.
“If people are throwing bombs, kidnapping our children, instead of people to join hands with government, they are demonstrating against government.

“It has become job for the jobless who will gather everyday to condemn government instead of condemning the act itself.

“People are playing politics with this and it has the tendency and potential of consuming everybody not just President Jonathan or the PDP government.

He expressed optimism that there was light at the end of the tunnel for country with the security and other challenges facing it saying the country would emerge from the crises victorious, stronger and more united.

Children's Day: Governor Fashola Calls For Release Of Chibok Girls

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has called for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents since 14 April, 2014 at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State.

The governor made the plea while speaking during the state’s 2014 Children’s Day celebration in Ikeja.
According to Fashola, it was unfair for the group to continue to hold the girls captive for the agitation they knew nothing about and the demands which they could not meet.
He also urged the terrorists to consider the plea of everyone on the abduction and free the girls without further delay.

* Abducted Chibok Girls
While speaking with the school children who attended the event all dressed in red vests with the inscription “Bring Back Our Girls”, Fashola said the abducted Chibok girls should not demoralise them in pursuing their educational dreams but should give them the courage to move on.

We Should Not Talk Ill Of Our Leaders – Patience Jonathan

Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan today asked the nations citizens to throw their full support to the Nations Military as they battle Islamic terrorist Boko Haram.

Jonathan was speaking at the National Children’s Day Celebration held at the State House in Abuja, She also asked the members of the insurgents to release the kidnapped girls from Chibok.

She asked Nigerians to put away their differences and unify to fight the sect, she said: We should encourage our soldiers who are in the frontline to rescue our beloved daughters.

“Our men are defending you and I; we should pray for them and encourage them. “Some of them have lost their lives in serving their fatherland, why can’t we join them in prayers at this period?” Jonathan asked.
She asked her fellow countrymen to stop speaking ill of the nations leaders and respect them, she said: “God has commanded us to pray for them, therefore, it is our responsibility as citizens to pray, especially for the development of the nation.’’

When presented with a letter written by the children for Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau asking him to release the over 200 girls abducted by his sect in chibok, the First lady told the kids she doesn't know where Shekau is hiding but she will hand over the letter to the National Security Adviser or the Chief of Defence Staff.

She said: “Let me thank the children that gave me letter to give Boko Haram. Well, I have received your letter, but I’m not the one to give it to Boko Haram because I don’t know Boko Haram and I have never seen Boko Haram. But I will give it to NSA or Chief of Defence Staff who will submit your letter accordingly.”

PHOTO: SEE Who D'Banj Hangs Out With In Monaco

To numerous fans of Nigerian music star, D’banj, it is no longer a breaking news that the 'Kokomaster' is currently holidaying in the French city of Monaco.

Few hours ago, D’banj shared photos of himself and British musician, Labrinth, having breakfast together.
The popular musician captioned the photo: 'A beautiful morning after a wonderful night #last24hrs with love from Monaco'
However, the latest photo shared by the music star has shown that he does not only hang out with people in the music world but also in the sporting world.
In the picture, D'banj was photographed putting on a smile with the manager of Newcastle United, Alan Pardew.
Here is how he captioned the photo: @iambangalee: “Hmm…when you are big,you are Big,when you are large you are In charge,guess the kind of people we chilling with,The manager of Newcastle United himself Alan Pardew #withlovefrommonaco”
Below is the photo:

Breaking News: Emir Of Gombe Is Dead

The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, has been reported dead.

Reports say Mr. Abubakar died Tuesday evening at the Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham Road, London, the United Kingdom.

It was gathered that the emir was admitted at the hospital while undergoing treatment for cancer.

 * The late Shehu Abubakar
The death of Mr. Abubakar was announced to newsmen by the Secretary to Gombe State Government, Abubakar Bage, in a press release on Tuesday evening.

A prince from one of the ruling houses in the town also informed that the late emir would be flown back to Gombe on Wednesday after which he would be buried according Islamic rights.
Born in Doma area of Gombe metropolis in 1938, Abubakar attended Elementary School and Bauchi Middle School.

He also attended Barewa College, Zaria in Kaduna State.
The emir started his working career as Engineering Assistant with the defunct Gombe Native Authority.
He later proceeded to the Technical Training Centre, Kaduna Institute of Administration.

Abubakar also worked with the defunct Northern Nigeria, North Eastern Government and the defunct Bauchi State Government where he rose to the rank of a Permanent Secretary, Parastatals, Local governments, Animals, Forestry and Establishment.

He succeeded his late father as the 10th Emir of Gombe in 1984, and was the Chairman, Gombe State Council of Emirs and Chiefs before his death.

FG To Build Pipeline From Calabar To Kano – Alison-Madueke

The Federal Government has unleashed plans to construct the longest pipeline in the country from Calabar through Ajaokuta to Kano State in efforts to distribute gas around the nation.

This plan was revealed by the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke as she delivered a paper called: “Encouraging Investment in Gas Production, Supply and Consumption” at a three-day National Conference on Gas Resources organized by the Senate Committee on Gas Resources in Abuja.

She said: “By the end of the year, we will be commencing, via Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, the nation’s longest pipeline from Calabar via Ajaokuta to Kano State,”

The minister was represented by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr. Andrew Yakubu and she revealed that the strategic EastWest pipeline while the Lagos end segment of the Escravos to Lagos Pipelines System (ELPS) is almost done.

The minister revealed that by 2018 the main phase of the project would have been completed and the nation will be able to redistribute gas fast and safe, she said: “We are focused on jumpstarting gas supply to enable usage in gas to power, gas based industrialization, compressed natural gas for transportation and commercial usage, cooking gas for domestic usage and regional pipeline for gas export,”.

She revealed this project was to support aggressive short term demand growth in the power sector and will diminish its dependence on supply via obligation.

I Was At Jos Market 15 Minutes Before The Blast – Ogenyi Onazi Recounts How He Almost Lost His Life

Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed how he almost lost his life in last week market bombing in Jos, that killed about 118 people.

21 year old Onazi had traveled to his birth city Jos as the Italian serie A came to an end. The defensive midfielder went to the market on tuesday when the first blast ripped the area.

He told the BBC: I am very, very lucky, just by the grace of God.” “It was just like an ordinary day. Happy faces and friendly warmth that makes you feel happy to be back home. “We had gone to the railway market to get something. I think it was 15 minutes later when we heard the loud blast from the place. And suddenly, people were just running. “There was chaos and pandemonium.

First Lady Of Nigeria, Patience Tells Nigerians To Stop Abusing Her Husband

First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan who urged Nigerians to support her husband in the fight against terrorism is advising Nigerians to stop abusing her husband because he was made to rule Nigeria by God himself.

She gave the warning while addressing children at an event she organised to mark the 2014 Children’s Day at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Patience who wept publicly in a video on May 5 begging for the release of the abducted Chibok school girls was handed over letters to give to her husband by the children as their way of protesting the release of theover 200 abducted Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped on April 14 in Borno state.

“To my children, thank you for your letter. Thank you for your deliberation. I have received what you gave to me. I will make sure I pass it to the President because it is addressed to him and the other one is addressed to Boko Haram. That is why the two are different,” she added.

President Jonathan Receives New Video Showing Abducted Chibok Girls Pleading For Their Lives

A new report has emerged about the Chibok girls abducted in Borno state on April 14, that President Goodluck Jonathan received a video where the schoolgirls were seen pleading for him to spare their lives, according to UK Telegraph.

The Boko Haram sects are said to have sent the video to the President by an  intermediary, a Nigerian Journalist, Ahmad Salika in a bid to change the mind of Jonathan concerning his rejection of the original deal to swap the school girls for Boko haram prisoners.

It was yesterday reported that the President changed his mind at the last minute to 'Swap the girls' after warnings from Western countries at the security summit in Paris.

Suspected Cult Members Strom Benue Varsity Female Hostel, Rape Students

More than 20 female students of Benue State University, Makurdi, were on Sunday robbed and raped by suspected cult members who invaded their hostel.

*Gunmen
Some of the female students who were raped at gunpoint said the assailants stormed the Technical Block of female hostel about 10.00 p.m, adding that after beating them up, the assailants carted away with their valuables.

The victims said that the university security operatives declined to come to their aid as the armed men abused and brutalised them during the operation.
A source, who didn't want her name mentioned revealed that the recent attack made it the third in the last one month, said a female student who was coming back from where she had gone to read around 9.00 p.m. was gang-raped a week ago by four young men.

She also revealed that a 100-level female student was shot on campus three weeks ago by unknown gunmen, whom carted away the victims iPad, phones and undisclosed amount of money.
Meanwhile, the female students in a reaction protested to the office of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Charity Angya, asking why they were always the victims of the attacks.

Responding, Angya assured the female students of adequate security, and went to the female hostel with the protesting students. She said about seven of the female students who sustained injuries during the attack, have been taken to the university health centre for medical attention.

Professor Armstrong Adejoh, the Dean of Students Affairs, who confirmed the incident, reiterated that it was only an internal security issue.

Adejoh disclosed that the school would partner with relevant security agencies in order to beef up security around the hostels.

We Can't Confirm Nigeria’s Claims To Know The Location Of Abducted Girls, Says U.S.

Following claims by Nigeria's defense chief that the country's military had found the location of more than 200 missing schoolgirls, the United States has said that it has been unable to verify that claim.

Speaking a day after Nigerian Air Marshal Alex Badeh claimed to know the location of the girls,  the U.S. department spokeswoman, Jen Psaki, they do not have independent information to confirm Nigeria’s claims, while also questioning the wisdom of making public such information.

"We don’t have independent information from the United States to support these reports that you referenced.
"We, as a matter of policy and for the girls’ safety and well being, would not discuss publicly this sort of information regardless," Psaki said.

The United states and other nations have been helping Nigeria in the search for over 200 girls who were abducted on April 14 from their school in Chibok, Borno state by the deadly Boko Haram insurgents.

On Monday, May 28, the the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, revealed that the Nigerian security leadership had located where members of Boko Haram were holding the abducted girls.
His shocking revelation came after the Nigeria government refused negotiating with the Boko Haram sect on the release of the schoolgirls.

IBB Supports The Military Not Using Force To Rescue Chibok Girls

Nigeria's Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd) has thrown his full support to the military strategy adopted by the Defence Headquarters in their bid to rescue the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by terror group Boko Haram.

IBB was talking with journalists at his home in Minna after hosting a delegation from National Population Commission led by the federal commissioner representing Niger State, Barrister Aliyu Datti.

He also requested that Nigerians should not fight each other over census but to live above ethnic and religious sentiment as its “just a routine exercise to know our population growth.”

The chief of defence staff Air Chief Marshal Alex Bade had earlier revealed that they have found the Chibok Girls but wont use force to extract them.
IBB said: “What he said is the right thing; it is only natural that the military does not give away information about their operations; it is part of their training.”
He also told Nigerians to believe that their defence chief’s pomise that they are trying to rescue the kidnapped young girls.

The former general also requested that northern stakeholders should help their governors to end this insurgency, he said: “We will continue to provide such advice or assistance, whatever the case may be, because we don’t have any other country; this is our country, we cant betray it”.

General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was born in August 17 1941, and ruled the nation from 27 August 1985 till 27 August 1993 after he oerthrew Major General Muhammadu Buhari in a coup.

5 More Abducted Chibok School Girls Escape

Five of the abducted Chibok girls have reportedly escaped from their captor, the Boko Haram insurgents.

Some of the escaped Chibok girls
One escaped recently while four others escaped last week but it was not made public in the interest of their safety.

The National Chairman of the Kibaku Area Development Association, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, who confirmed the news refused to reveal the identity of the girl who recently escaped, saying it could endanger her life.
Dr. Pogu was quoted as saying, "The girl is currently at a location I cannot disclose. But I can assure you that she is safe," while also revealing that four others escaped last week.

Also confirming the news, TheCable’s standby source in Chibok said it is true that one girl escaped.
After over 200 school girls were abducted from Chibok, Borno state, some of them managed to escape and have since been re-united with their families.

Some have spoken to journalist, narrating their terrible ordeal in the Sambisa forest.

When Boko Haram leader, Shekau released a video showing the abducted girls reciting a chapter from the Qur'an, some of the girls who managed to escape identified their classmates in the video.

Boko Haram had asked the Federal government to negotiate by releasing some of its detained members in exchange for the girls and the Nigerian government had reportedly flown in Dubai-based Nigerian journalist, Ahmad Salkida to help in the negotiation but at the last minute, Nigerian Government backed out of the swap deal.

Meanwhile, the presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, denied knowledge of any such deal.

Confab Delegates Move For Religious Bodies To Pay Tax

Delegates at the ongoing National Conference has unanimously agreed that churches and mosques in the country should begin to pay tax to government coffers.   

*Former Minister Of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi
The decision was brought to fore on Tuesday by a delegate representing civil organisations, Mallam Naseer Kura, during his contribution on the report of the Committee on Religion.

Kura pointed out that religious leaders were making so much money and needed to be taxed for it, adding that most pastors own private jets and universities at the expense of the people.

Kura insisted that with the amount of money that most religious leaders make in the country, they ought to pay tax to the government.

Responding, Mr. Isaac Ighure, a delegate representing the Nigeria Guild of Editors also noted that pastors and heads of churches made too much money not to pay tax, and stressed that they should be compelled to pay their tax in order for the elite to stop abusing the poor in the society.

"Some people buy private jets when people in their churches are suffering and living in abject poverty, they should be made to pay taxes" he said.

When the matter was put to vote, the delegates in unison voted ‘yes’ in support of the motion that religious bodies should pay taxes.

In another development, the conference also passed the recommendation that government should stop sponsoring its officials on any pilgrimage, and also not to spend public funds in carrying out religious pilgrimages for any category of citizens as well as government functionaries. 

Shettima Is Responsible For Chibok Kidnapping - NAF

A Northern group has laid blame for the Boko Haram insurgency at the current Borno State governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima.

The group, Northern Alternative Forum, NAF blasted Shettima after he went live on CNN to blame the federal government for the recent kidnapping of schoolgirls in Chibok.

NAF chairman, Alhaji Gidado Ibrahim spoke on behalf of the group and accused the governor of self-exonerating himself from blame and responsibility for the crisis.

He said Shettima government should be ashamed that they can't protect their own citizen after being warned by Minister of Education and WAEC to relocate them.

The group suggested the governor should swallow his pride and accept the responsibility for the emergence of Boko Haram and their damages, which has now turned the state into a death zone.

TB Joshua Holds A Prayer Session For The Abducted Chibok School Girls

Prophet T.B. Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) in an intense prayer with his congregation ordered the release of the girls.

The video of the  intercessory prayer session which was posted on Emmanuel TV's official YouTube channel took place on Sunday 25th May 2014.

TB Joshua who revealed on April 27 that the over 200 abducted Chibok school girls kidnapped by Boko haram sect on April 14 will be released without harm and hurt is seen in the video ordering the congregation to pray for the release of the missing girls.

“Begin to release your children right now from the forest,” Joshua declared to the congregation and viewers worldwide on Emmanuel TV during fiery prayer session.

INSECURITY: Lagos Residents Cry Out Over Abandoned Buildings

Following the wave of insecurity, kidnapping and acts of terrorism being perpetrated by some unscrupulous elements and the Boko Haram insurgents across the country, residents in Lagos State have expressed their concerns over the alarming rate of abandoned buildings within the state and its environs.

The increasing rate of uncompleted construction projects in Lagos State has not only become an issue of concern for Lagos residents but also Non-Government Organisations, NGOs.


Investigations carried out within Lagos suggest that not only individuals abandon building projects but also the state, local, federal governments and corporate firms.

When walking through the Lagos metropolis, it is not uncommon to sight gigantic building projects abandoned by government parastaltals, individuals or corporate firms.

The security risks posed by these uncompleted buildings have however caused some Lagos residents to plan to stage a protest against the act of abandoning building constructions within the state and its environs.

* An abandoned building in Lagos

Man Boils And Eats His Own Hip Bone As It Was Removed After Operation

A Norwegian young man Alexander Selvik Wengshoel cooked and ate his own hip bone.

Selvik Wengshoel ate his own hip bone
The 25-year-old man who describes himself as a conceptual artists says that initially he wanted to use his bone in his art but than this crazy idea appeared.

Alexander underwent the metal hip replacement operation aged 21 and was allowed to take his bone home as souvenir.

When he got home he decided to cook some meat, he first boiled the bone and then fried the meat which came off.

Lagos Deserves Better Than Ikuforiji

Following Governor Babatunde Fashola's stellar achievements in Lagos State, both critics and lovers of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) have intensely debated who is capable of succeeding him when he leaves office next year.

*Ikuforiji Adeyemi, Lagos Speaker
For residents of the state, any successor who fails to continue and build on the Fashola Legacy would mark a return to the military era 'business as usual' in Lagos; and thus destroy the APC's enviable support in the state. Among those widely seen as contenders for the seat is Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly; a man that epitomises 'business as usual'.
With his ongoing trial for money laundering and details of his criminal convictions in the USA revealed, one would expect Mr Ikuforiji to shelve his ambition to be governor and leave the state's political arena entirely. However, going by his Machiavellian methods in returning to the House even when his constituency, Epe, rejected him in 2011, Mr Ikuforiji believes anything is possible.

Defection: Court To Hear APC’s Joinder Application On July 8

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned till July 8 the hearing of an application brought before it by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking to be joined as a defendant in two suits filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

When the matter came during the sitting, counsel to the APC, James Ocholi, moved the application for joinder dated April 15, 2014.

"The application is seeking an order granting leave to the APC to be joined as a co-defendant in this suit," he said.

It will be recalled that the ruling PDP in its suits filed in Mach seeks to compel the leaders of both chambers of the National Assembly to declare vacant the seats of the lawmakers who had defected to the opposition party.

The first suit has Senate President David Mark, 12 defecting senators and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants, while the second has House of Representatives Speaker Aminu Tambuwal, 40 defecting members of the House and the INEC as defendants.

Is Jude Okoye's Fiance Expecting First Child?

The elder brother and manager of P-Square, Jude Okoye and his fiance, Ifeoma Michelle Umeokeke are reportedly expecting their first child.

Jude Okoye and Ifeoma Umeokeke
According to the anonymous source, Ifeoma who won the 2012 Miss Tourism contest, is still in her first trimester.
The whistle blower said, ''the pregnancy is still in its first trimester and she has been keeping herself indoors for now even though she is glowing and looking even more beautiful.''

Her BFF recently posted a comment on her kifycutie instagram handle ''you are glowing.''

Jude Okoye recently proposed to her on April 24, which was also his birthday and then she took to her instagram page to gush about their engagement and how lucky she is.

Jude's younger brothers, Paul and Peter Okoye had kids with their wives before getting married to them.

Pick 23 Players After Game Against Scotland - NFF Advises Keshi

Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) said manager of Super Eagles Stephen Keshi to pick the final list of 23 players after tomorrow’s friendly match against Scotland in London.

Going by Keshi’s own plans, the final 23-man squad won't be revealed until June 2, which is the deadline given by FIFA for all the participating countries to submit their final list.

An anonymous top NFF official said yesterday, May 26, that the proper thing to do is for Keshi to name his squad after the Scotland game since the Eagles won’t play any other friendly or even have any meaningful training outside the London outing before the FIFA deadline of June 2nd.

“We have advised the coach (Keshi) to name his final squad in London. And the reason for this directive is very simple. The match against Scotland is the only one before June 2nd. So there won’t be any other opportunity for him to observe the players after that game. It won’t make economic sense taking the entire team of 30 players to USA only to decamp seven the next day.

The Eagles will leave London on the 29th, arrive USA on the 30th and commence training on the 31st, so why take 30 players to USA when we must send the final list to FIFA on the 2nd., two days after arriving USA,” a source stated.

However, it is not clear if Keshi will heed the NFF's directive or jet out to US with his 30 man army of players after playing Scotland.

Jumoke Akindele Emerges First Female Speaker Of Ondo House of Assembly

Jumoke Akindele has become the first female speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly.

Jumoke Akindele (right). Credit: OndoTv

Akindele, who represents Okitipupa Constituency II, was elected by a majority vote at the state House in Akure on Tuesday morning.

She emerged the speaker after polling 13 votes, defeating two other contestants, who are both men. Oyebo Aladetan from Ilaje Constituency 2 polled 9 votes, wile Soji Akinkuolie had no vote.
Akindele is a lawyer and served as the Chairman of House Committee on Education before the election.

In her acceptance speech, Akindele thanked the Labour Party, the Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, and as well as the members of the House and the people of the state. She promised to be diligent, just and committed to the cause of peace, harmony and development of the state.

The election of a new Akindele comes after the demise of the late Speaker, Samuel Adesina in February 2014. Adesina died after protracted battle with cancer of the urinary bladder.