The Borno Police Command on Sunday confirmed
the killing of two persons after a suspected
female suicide bomber detonated an explosive
along Baga/Monguno.
Commissioner of Police Aderemi Opadokun, who
spoke in an interview with the News Agency of
Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, said that four persons
were also injured.
“A female suicide bomber detonated an
Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) strapped on her
body along Baga/Monguno highway, killing herself
and two others on Saturday.
“Four persons sustained injuries during the
attack,’’ he said.
He also confirmed an IED explosion near a
military check point in Konduga Local Government
Area, in which two persons were injured.
“It is true that we had a suspected IED explosion
at Tungushe village in Konduga LGA on Saturday
near a military check point.
“Two persons were injured and they are now
being treated at the hospital,’’ he said.
Opadokun advised residents to be vigilant and
report strange objects to the nearest security
check point for action.
Sunday 7 June 2015
Saturday 6 June 2015
15 PDP Lawmakers Flee Benue As APC Member Emerges Speaker
No fewer than fifteen members of the Benue State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a member from the Labour Party have fled Makurdi, the state capital over alleged threat to their life. The lawmakers claimed they fled Markurdi over threat to their life and monetary inducement by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led State Government. According to the legislators, they left Makurdi on Tuesday, after the 7th assembly was dissolved without inaugurating the 8th assembly. In separate interviews with newsmen, the lawmakers said they had been offered money and car gifts to allow the APC with 14 members take leadership of the House. They also lamented that their refusal to accept the offer put them at cross purpose with the APC government which began to threaten their lives, forcing them to run to safety. Meanwhile, DAILY POST has gathered that Hon Terkimbi Kyange has emerged as the speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. He is a member of the APC. http://dailypost.ng/2015/06/05/15-pdp-lawmakers-flee-benue-as-apc-member-emerges-speaker/
Friday 5 June 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari Returns To Abuja From His Trips To Niger, Chad.
BUHARI TO BECOME NEXT OPEC PRESIDENT.
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to become the next President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as Nigeria still retains its seat, an official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Thursday in Abuja.
The official, who preferred anonymity, said the exit of the former Minister Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, had nothing to do with the status of Nigeria as the President of the organisation.
The official said the position would be filled after the appointment of a new Minister of Petroleum by the president. It is widely believed that President Buhari will double as the Minister of Petroleum in a bid to rid the ministry of the massive corruption that has plagued it.
The official said the former minister was elected at the 166th General Meeting of the OPEC, not in her own capacity but to represent Nigeria.
Alison-Madueke was elected the president of the international oil body on Nov. 27, 2014 but started to function in the office in January 2015.
The president of OPEC, according to the official, is expected to serve for a period of one year and to preside over the meetings of the conference in the course of that presidency.
OPEC, the source says, has Alternate President who exercises the responsibilities of the President during an absence, or when the incumbent s unable to carry out the responsibilities.
The official, who preferred anonymity, said the exit of the former Minister Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, had nothing to do with the status of Nigeria as the President of the organisation.
The official said the position would be filled after the appointment of a new Minister of Petroleum by the president. It is widely believed that President Buhari will double as the Minister of Petroleum in a bid to rid the ministry of the massive corruption that has plagued it.
The official said the former minister was elected at the 166th General Meeting of the OPEC, not in her own capacity but to represent Nigeria.
Alison-Madueke was elected the president of the international oil body on Nov. 27, 2014 but started to function in the office in January 2015.
The president of OPEC, according to the official, is expected to serve for a period of one year and to preside over the meetings of the conference in the course of that presidency.
OPEC, the source says, has Alternate President who exercises the responsibilities of the President during an absence, or when the incumbent s unable to carry out the responsibilities.
Tuesday 2 June 2015
Cocaine Found In Woman's Vagina in Lagos Airport
Two women have been apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for ingesting cocaine, packing some on their underwear and also inserting them in their private parts. The two women, who are housewives, were found to possess 2.635 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to China.
The NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr. Hamza Umar, described the suspects as desperate traffickers saying: “These women are curiously desperate for ingesting drugs, packing some on their bodies and inserting in their vagina. The first one, Alaka Deborah Uzoma, 47 years old, was found with 1.180 kilogrammes of cocaine. She inserted 260 grammes of cocaine in her private part and ingested 60 wraps weighing 920 grammes.
“The second suspect, Chukwujekwu Chinyere Priscilla, 45 years old, was caught with 1.455 kilogrammes of cocaine. She packed 59 wraps on her body, inserted one parcel in her vagina weighing 1.285 kilogrammes and ingested 10 wraps weighing 170 grammes. They are both from Anambra State.”
The NDLEA commander at the Lagos Airport, Mr. Hamza Umar, described the suspects as desperate traffickers saying: “These women are curiously desperate for ingesting drugs, packing some on their bodies and inserting in their vagina. The first one, Alaka Deborah Uzoma, 47 years old, was found with 1.180 kilogrammes of cocaine. She inserted 260 grammes of cocaine in her private part and ingested 60 wraps weighing 920 grammes.
“The second suspect, Chukwujekwu Chinyere Priscilla, 45 years old, was caught with 1.455 kilogrammes of cocaine. She packed 59 wraps on her body, inserted one parcel in her vagina weighing 1.285 kilogrammes and ingested 10 wraps weighing 170 grammes. They are both from Anambra State.”
3,000 Thousand Sex workers Arrested in Abuja
Three thousand commercial sex workers have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Special Task Team on City Cleaning and Management in the last 90 days.
They have been handed over to the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) for prosecution and rehabilitation.
The task team also arrested 2,534 street hawkers and beggars. One hundred and two strayed animals were removed from illegal cattle markets in Gudu and other parts of the city during the period.
The team impounded 4,790 commercial motorcycles, 883 Keke Napep, 645 unpainted commercial vehicles and 84 illegal commercial buses.
Assistant Director/Chief Press Secretary (FCT), Muhammad Sule, spoke yesterday in a statement. He said the FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. John Chukwu, an engineer, made the disclosure after a meeting with the Chairman of the Task Team and the FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, in Abuja.
They have been handed over to the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) for prosecution and rehabilitation.
The task team also arrested 2,534 street hawkers and beggars. One hundred and two strayed animals were removed from illegal cattle markets in Gudu and other parts of the city during the period.
The team impounded 4,790 commercial motorcycles, 883 Keke Napep, 645 unpainted commercial vehicles and 84 illegal commercial buses.
Assistant Director/Chief Press Secretary (FCT), Muhammad Sule, spoke yesterday in a statement. He said the FCT Permanent Secretary, Mr. John Chukwu, an engineer, made the disclosure after a meeting with the Chairman of the Task Team and the FCT Police Commissioner, Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, in Abuja.
Monday 1 June 2015
Dismissed Army Officer Arrested For Robbery in Lagos (Pictured)
LAGOS—Police in Lagos have arrested a member of a suspected robbery gang that usually wore military camouflage while robbing unsuspecting private and commercial vehicles trapped in traffic around Mile 2, Festac, Alakija and its environs. Police sources said it was discovered that the suspect was a dismissed soldier. He was said to have been dismissed from the Nigerian Army over unethical conduct.
The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Adokie Tombra, revealed that he wore Army camouflage to evade paying fare each time he boarded commercial vehicles. Vanguard gathered that Tombra was apprehended by policemen attached to Festac Division, in full Military regalia, while members of his gang were attempting to escape after a robbery operation.
During interrogation, Tombra reportedly said: “I resigned from the Nigerian Army several years back. Usually, I wear this Nigeria Army camouflage every time I am going out so I will not pay fare.” Confirming the arrest, Police Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Nwosu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said the suspect was still in police custody and would soon be arraigned in court.
President Wife, Aisha Buhari Inauguration Wristwatch Cost £34,500 (10,453,000)
Investigations by BREAKING TIMES on Monday revealed that Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria wore a Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-Carat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch that cost £34,500 to President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration on Friday, May 29 2015.
The equivalent of this at the current Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange rate of N303 to £1 is N10, 453, 000 (Ten Million, Four Hundred and Fifty Three Thousand Naira).
The Cartier Baignoire Folle 18-Carat White Gold Diamond Ladies Watch comes in a case made of rhodiumised white gold set with brilliant-cut diamonds. On the side of the case is an octagonal crown set with a diamond. The case is 44mm high, 35mm wide and 10mm thick and is covered by glare-proof sapphire crystal glass.
President Muhamdu Buhari was elected riding on the wave of strong anti-corruption, integrity and pro-masses sentiment.
This shocking extravagance by Mrs. Buhari runs contrary to earlier indications that the Buharis are modest and the President, a pastoral farmer with 150 cows, barely raised the money to pay for his presidential nomination form.
Many Nigerians have expressed confidence in the ability of the new President to fight corruption by cutting government waste and running a lean government.
Again, Buhari’s appointment on Sunday of two Spokesmen has drawn criticisms from some Nigerians who say one spokesperson is enough for a Government that preaches change and a radical departure from the alleged wastage of past administrations.
ARMED ROBBER SUSPECT ARRESTED YESTERDAY
Okike, 29, however, told our correspondent that his role in the gang was to find buyers for the stolen vehicles.
The police said the suspect, who was arrested in the Igando area, allegedly belonged to a four-man gang, which was notorious for snatching vehicles and dismantling them to sell as spare parts.
It was learnt that the gang, which was nabbed by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, had an outlet in an auto spare parts market in Lagos where they sold the parts of stolen vehicles.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the gang usually removed the number plates of stolen vehicles so that the buyers would think the vehicles were imported used vehicles (Tokunbo).
It was gathered that the police recovered an AK-47 rifle and 73 rounds of live ammunition loaded in six magazines from the gang.
Also, two of the vehicles sold by the gang ─ a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Sienna ─ have been recovered by the police.
Okike, from Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, said he was preparing to take the fourth vehicle to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to sell when the operatives arrested him.
He added that his role in the gang was to drive the vehicle to the buyer.
He said, “I worked formerly as a truck driver. That was in 2009. My boss was Mr. Ogbonna Okorie, who used to load bags of rice in the Seme area. My route is from Mile 2 to the border area. I also ply the Idiroko area in Ogun State. I came to Lagos in 2005, and I used to stay with my uncle in the Maryland area before I joined the gang.
“The first vehicle we stole was a Toyota Camry. I drove it to Benin, Edo State, where we sold it for N600,000. The second car was a Toyota Sienna which I took to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and sold for N700,000. I sold it to one Lucky Oboh. We usually removed the plate numbers when selling so that our buyers would not suspect the vehicles were stolen. I was given N300,000 as my share.
“The third one was another Toyota Camry, which I drove to the Badagry area of Lagos to sell. The fourth was a Toyota Sienna and I was to also take it to Port Harcourt when the police arrested me. I am not the gang leader. The leader is known simply as Segun.
“My role is to find a buyer for the vehicle and drive it to his location after an agreement. It was the gang leader who operated with this gun. I was also a drug addict and I used the robbery proceeds to take care of my mother who had a poor health.”
Our correspondent learnt that three other members were still at large, identified only as Nonso, Segun and Donald.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu, had yet to get back to our correspondent for comment.
WHY PRESIDENT BUHARI HAS NOT MOVE TO ASO ROCK. Aide
Head of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team, Garba Shehu, on Sunday said Buhari had yet to move to the Presidential Villa, Abuja because his official residence was not ready for habitation.
Shehu, in an exclusive interview with our correspondent said workers were currently cleaning and refurbishing the President’s official residence.
He said Buhari would not move in until that exercise was completed. Shehu said, “As far as the President is concerned, the place (his official residence) is not ready yet. “Workers are cleaning and refurbishing the place.
“Once the exercise is completed, the President will move in.” When asked to be specific on how soon Buhari would move in, Shehu said he believed it would not take time. Meanwhile, personnel of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, especially security operatives are currently at a crossroads on the direction their work will take this week.
The PUNCH’s investigation on Sunday revealed that their dilemma was based on the failure of President Buhari to relocate to the State House and his failure to appoint key aides, three days after his inauguration.
A Presidency official who spoke with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity said they were not yet sure of the President’s schedule and itinerary for the week. This, he said, was because Buhari had yet to appoint a Chief of Staff whose responsibility it is to arrange the President’s day-to-day activities.
He said, “As we are talking now, we do not know his (the President’s) activities for tomorrow (today). We cannot plan for his activities. We do not know which groups he will be meeting or how many people he will be meeting.
“It is when we have an idea of those who he will be meeting that we can schedule them regarding allocation of time and venue. “These would have been easier for us if a Chief of Staff is in place.” A security source also said the situation was affecting the security department. He said because they were not carried along, the inauguration gala night held inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Friday nearly flopped as people kept trooping in. He however expressed the hope that by the time Buhari’s Chief Security Officer meets with them on Monday (today), there would be a clear direction on their activities. “For now, we are waiting for the two big men (President and Vice President) to move into the Villa so that we can do our jobs. For now, we are only securing the seat of power without the men of power,” he declared.
http://www.punchng.com/news/why-buhari-has-not-moved-to-aso-rock-aide/
Shehu, in an exclusive interview with our correspondent said workers were currently cleaning and refurbishing the President’s official residence.
He said Buhari would not move in until that exercise was completed. Shehu said, “As far as the President is concerned, the place (his official residence) is not ready yet. “Workers are cleaning and refurbishing the place.
“Once the exercise is completed, the President will move in.” When asked to be specific on how soon Buhari would move in, Shehu said he believed it would not take time. Meanwhile, personnel of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, especially security operatives are currently at a crossroads on the direction their work will take this week.
The PUNCH’s investigation on Sunday revealed that their dilemma was based on the failure of President Buhari to relocate to the State House and his failure to appoint key aides, three days after his inauguration.
A Presidency official who spoke with our correspondent on the condition of anonymity said they were not yet sure of the President’s schedule and itinerary for the week. This, he said, was because Buhari had yet to appoint a Chief of Staff whose responsibility it is to arrange the President’s day-to-day activities.
He said, “As we are talking now, we do not know his (the President’s) activities for tomorrow (today). We cannot plan for his activities. We do not know which groups he will be meeting or how many people he will be meeting.
“It is when we have an idea of those who he will be meeting that we can schedule them regarding allocation of time and venue. “These would have been easier for us if a Chief of Staff is in place.” A security source also said the situation was affecting the security department. He said because they were not carried along, the inauguration gala night held inside the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Friday nearly flopped as people kept trooping in. He however expressed the hope that by the time Buhari’s Chief Security Officer meets with them on Monday (today), there would be a clear direction on their activities. “For now, we are waiting for the two big men (President and Vice President) to move into the Villa so that we can do our jobs. For now, we are only securing the seat of power without the men of power,” he declared.
http://www.punchng.com/news/why-buhari-has-not-moved-to-aso-rock-aide/
Monday 30 March 2015
Jega Announcing Election results Live On Channels, AIT and NTA
Ekiti state APC = 120331 PDP = 176446
ogun state.. PDP = 207,950 APC = 308,290
Enugu State APC = 14,157 PDP = 553,003
Kogi state APC = 264,851 PDP = 149,987
Osun state APC = 383,603 PDP = 249,929
Ondo state APC = 299,889 PDP = 251,368
FCT APC = 146,399 PDP = 157, 195
Oyo state APC = 528,620 PDP = 303,376
Nassarawa state APC = 236,838 PDP = 273,460
18 states have finished their collation and are on their way to the ICC abuja, 8 states have submitted to Jega so far. They will reconvene by 8p.m Nigerian time.
Hmmmm, the MC just said they have concluded the afternoon phase of the announcement of results. Stay tuned.
The 8 :00 Result
D
KWARA
APC - 302 146
PDP - 132 602
KADUNA - 23LGA
APC - 1 127 760 1 746 031
PDP - 484 085
JIGAWA
APC - 885 988
PDP - 142 904
ANAMBRA - 21LGA FUTO
APC - 17 926
PDP - 660 762
ABIA - 17LGA UNN
APC - 13 394
PDP - 368 303
KOGI
APC - 264 851
PDP - 149 987
KATSINA
APC - 1 345 441
PDP- 98 937
IMO 27LGA
APC - 133 253
PDP - 559 185
PLATEAU 17LGA
APC - 429 140
PDP - 549 615
AKWA IBOM 31LGA
APC - 58 411
PDP - 953 304
---- This State Is Still Being Reviewed Again As The Result Given Were Not The Same As The One Projected
APC - 58 411
PDP - 953 304
APC TOTAL SO FAR FOR 7 STATES 4 636 721
PDP TOTAL SO FAR FOR 7 STATES 5 052 988
APC IS LEADING WITH 416 267
So Far It Has Ended
It will continue tomorrow by 10:00AM
Jega Announcing Election results Live On Channels, AIT and NTA
Ekiti state APC = 120331 PDP = 176446
ogun state.. PDP = 207,950 APC = 308,290
Enugu State APC = 14,157 PDP = 553,003
Kogi state APC = 264,851 PDP = 149,987
Osun state APC = 383,603 PDP = 249,929
Ondo state APC = 299,889 PDP = 251,368
FCT APC = 146,399 PDP = 157, 195
Oyo state APC = 528,620 PDP = 303,376
Nassarawa state APC = 236,838 PDP = 273,460
18 states have finished their collation and are on their way to the ICC abuja, 8 states have submitted to Jega so far. They will reconvene by 8p.m Nigerian time.
Hmmmm, the MC just said they have concluded the afternoon phase of the announcement of results. Stay tuned.
The 8 :00 Result
D
KWARA
APC - 302 146
PDP - 132 602
KADUNA - 23LGA
APC - 1 127 760 1 746 031
PDP - 484 085
JIGAWA
APC - 885 988
PDP - 142 904
ANAMBRA - 21LGA FUTO
APC - 17 926
PDP - 660 762
ABIA - 17LGA UNN
APC - 13 394
PDP - 368 303
KOGI
APC - 264 851
PDP - 149 987
KATSINA
APC - 1 345 441
PDP- 98 937
IMO 27LGA
APC - 133 253
PDP - 559 185
PLATEAU 17LGA
APC - 429 140
PDP - 549 615
AKWA IBOM 31LGA
APC - 58 411
PDP - 953 304
---- This State Is Still Being Reviewed Again As The Result Given Were Not The Same As The One Projected
APC - 58 411
PDP - 953 304
APC TOTAL SO FAR FOR 7 STATES 4 636 721
PDP TOTAL SO FAR FOR 7 STATES 5 052 988
APC IS LEADING WITH 416 267
So Far It Has Ended
It will continue tomorrow by 10:00AM
Davido Acts Rude, Disgrace Nigerian Music In Kenyan Concert
Davido flew to Kenya two days ago for a concert
scheduled for March 28, 2015.
He missed Nigeria’s election due to this
concert, but the end product brought him
nothing but shame as fans blasted him for his
supposed proud and immature attitude and for
getting drunk at the concert. They said he smoked
too much Kenyan weed and he and his
crew lost over 10 phones in one night.
Kenyan fans who were present at the concert to
to twitter to express their displeasure
over Davido’s rude act.
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Davido flew to Kenya two days ago for a concert
scheduled for March 28, 2015.
He missed Nigeria’s election due to this
concert, but the end product brought him
nothing but shame as fans blasted him for his
supposed proud and immature attitude and for
getting drunk at the concert. They said he smoked
too much Kenyan weed and he and his
crew lost over 10 phones in one night.
Kenyan fans who were present at the concert took
to twitter to express their displeasure
over Davido’s rude act.
Davido Acts Rude, Disgrace Nigerian Music In Kenyan Concert
Davido flew to Kenya two days ago for a concert
scheduled for March 28, 2015.
He missed Nigeria’s election due to this
concert, but the end product brought him
nothing but shame as fans blasted him for his
supposed proud and immature attitude and for
getting drunk at the concert. They said he smoked
too much Kenyan weed and he and his
crew lost over 10 phones in one night.
Kenyan fans who were present at the concert to
to twitter to express their displeasure
over Davido’s rude act.
Davido flew to Kenya two days ago for a concert
scheduled for March 28, 2015.
He missed Nigeria’s election due to this
concert, but the end product brought him
nothing but shame as fans blasted him for his
supposed proud and immature attitude and for
getting drunk at the concert. They said he smoked
too much Kenyan weed and he and his
crew lost over 10 phones in one night.
Kenyan fans who were present at the concert took
to twitter to express their displeasure
over Davido’s rude act.
TO Jonathan ; "Make Sure You Correct Your Mistakes IF You Win", Okoye Tells GEJ
The former Chaplain of the Presidential Villa during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime and the Founding General Overseer of the All Christians Fellowship Mission, Abuja, William Okoye, pointedly told President Goodluck Jonathan that he made mistakes in office and urged him to correct those mistakes if he wins the presidential election. In a sermon to mark Palm Sunday, Okoye said though Jonathan has achieved so much in office, many Nigerians do not seem to appreciate these achievements stating that the disposition by Jonathan that he was not desperate to remain in office was a welcome relief as he does not see politics as a do or die affair.
“If God gives us another opportunity there are three things we must do: One, we must acknowledge God as our source of victory and helper. Two, review all you have done in the past, learn from past mistakes because you have done well but you must admit you have made mistakes. Thirdly, repackage the mistakes you have made so that you can launch out in full force. Every leader in public office is in a position of trust we must account for the position we have been given and do things right” he said.
He noted that those who said President Jonathan has not performed in his four years in office were either being mischievous or economical with the truth as his achievements were glaring for all to see. According to him, if performance was a yardstick for election, Jonathan’s performance would have guaranteed a sure victory, adding that Nigerians have done their bit by voting while the rest now lies in God’s hands.
He admonished Jonathan that people in their usual sycophantic nature will go to various places claiming they prayed and will want to take the glory as facilitators of victory when the result goes the way of the principle, urging President Jonathan not to make that mistake but attribute the victory (if he eventually wins) to God and not to man. “It is God that puts people in authority and we have done all we have to do, we have to look to him (God) and I believe we are going to sing a new song.
Thank God we have a President who wants to serve and not engage in do or die politics. Some of us were here during the third term agenda and I kicked against it from this alter. As a villa chaplain under Obasanjo, the third term agenda was not originally his idea, hence he rejected it when it was suggested. But those behind it went and repackaged and presented it to him and he bought it. When he told me I kicked against it but before you knew it he was sidelining me and so I was forced to use the pulpit to tell him God was not with him on this matter because the idea was not God’s and that was why the idea failed. Thank God we have a president that says I want to serve but I’m not desperate. So it is not a question of do or die thing.
This election is not a do or die. If we loss we will go and use the experience to serve humanity. So there is nothing to worry about. I know with what this government has done if given opportunity in another four years Nigeria will be better. That is why we are not to be proud because God resist the proud,” he added.
TO Jonathan ; "Make Sure You Correct Your Mistakes IF You Win", Okoye Tells GEJ
The former Chaplain of the Presidential Villa during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime and the Founding General Overseer of the All Christians Fellowship Mission, Abuja, William Okoye, pointedly told President Goodluck Jonathan that he made mistakes in office and urged him to correct those mistakes if he wins the presidential election. In a sermon to mark Palm Sunday, Okoye said though Jonathan has achieved so much in office, many Nigerians do not seem to appreciate these achievements stating that the disposition by Jonathan that he was not desperate to remain in office was a welcome relief as he does not see politics as a do or die affair.
“If God gives us another opportunity there are three things we must do: One, we must acknowledge God as our source of victory and helper. Two, review all you have done in the past, learn from past mistakes because you have done well but you must admit you have made mistakes. Thirdly, repackage the mistakes you have made so that you can launch out in full force. Every leader in public office is in a position of trust we must account for the position we have been given and do things right” he said.
He noted that those who said President Jonathan has not performed in his four years in office were either being mischievous or economical with the truth as his achievements were glaring for all to see. According to him, if performance was a yardstick for election, Jonathan’s performance would have guaranteed a sure victory, adding that Nigerians have done their bit by voting while the rest now lies in God’s hands.
He admonished Jonathan that people in their usual sycophantic nature will go to various places claiming they prayed and will want to take the glory as facilitators of victory when the result goes the way of the principle, urging President Jonathan not to make that mistake but attribute the victory (if he eventually wins) to God and not to man. “It is God that puts people in authority and we have done all we have to do, we have to look to him (God) and I believe we are going to sing a new song.
Thank God we have a President who wants to serve and not engage in do or die politics. Some of us were here during the third term agenda and I kicked against it from this alter. As a villa chaplain under Obasanjo, the third term agenda was not originally his idea, hence he rejected it when it was suggested. But those behind it went and repackaged and presented it to him and he bought it. When he told me I kicked against it but before you knew it he was sidelining me and so I was forced to use the pulpit to tell him God was not with him on this matter because the idea was not God’s and that was why the idea failed. Thank God we have a president that says I want to serve but I’m not desperate. So it is not a question of do or die thing.
This election is not a do or die. If we loss we will go and use the experience to serve humanity. So there is nothing to worry about. I know with what this government has done if given opportunity in another four years Nigeria will be better. That is why we are not to be proud because God resist the proud,” he added.
Woman Stabs Husband To Death Over PDP, APC Presidential Candidates
Lagos—Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old pregnant woman who allegedly stabbed her husband to death during a quarrel over who would emerge winner between the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidates, while voting was on-going , weekend, at Ejigbo area of the state.
The scene
The incident, which threw the densely populated area into disarray, occurred at about 12noon inside the couple’s one room apartment at 81 Military zone junction.
There were different accounts on how tragedy struck. A version of the account said the couple had divergent views on their choice of presidential candidates. While the husband was said to have decided to vote for the PDP, his wife, simply called Onyiyechi, reportedly chose to vote for the presidential candidate of the APC.
An argument which degenerated into a fight over whose choice would hold sway reportedly ensued between them.
In the process, Onyiyechi allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife in the chest region.
Another version said the deceased, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, told his pregnant wife to take the okro she was grating inside the room, to the veranda which also served as kitchen , an instruction she reportedly disobeyed, following which an argument which led to a fight occurred.
Visit to the scene
When Vanguard visited the scene of the incident yesterday, the couple’s apartment was under lock . Their neighbours however described the suspect as an amicable person who had never quarreled with anyone since she moved into the building.
One of the tenants who spoke on condition of anonymity told Vanguard that they did not witness how the suspect allegedly stabbed her husband.
But he explained that : “ We were all outside waiting to vote when Onyiyechi rushed out, shouting for help. Out of curiosity, we all ran inside, only to discover blood all over the ground, on entering their apartment.
”On closer observation, we noticed that the blood was from her husband chest region. We met him on the ground. Before we could rush him to the hospital, he gave up the ghost.
Perhaps, he would have survived the attack had Onyiyechi called for help early. From all indication, it was clear that she attempted to manage the situation immediately the incident occurred.
It was when she discovered that the situation had overwhelmed her that she raised alarm.
”I do not know the name of her husband. We only know that of his wife, who we fondly call Onyiyechi
The irony of this matter is that she is not cantankerous.
”She has never beaten a little child, let alone to fight with any neighbor. Again on that day, we saw both of them together. They were seen sitting outside, one hour before the incident occurred. Policemen from Ejigbo later came to move the corpse to the Isolo morgue”.
Vanguard
The scene
The incident, which threw the densely populated area into disarray, occurred at about 12noon inside the couple’s one room apartment at 81 Military zone junction.
There were different accounts on how tragedy struck. A version of the account said the couple had divergent views on their choice of presidential candidates. While the husband was said to have decided to vote for the PDP, his wife, simply called Onyiyechi, reportedly chose to vote for the presidential candidate of the APC.
An argument which degenerated into a fight over whose choice would hold sway reportedly ensued between them.
In the process, Onyiyechi allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife in the chest region.
Another version said the deceased, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, told his pregnant wife to take the okro she was grating inside the room, to the veranda which also served as kitchen , an instruction she reportedly disobeyed, following which an argument which led to a fight occurred.
Visit to the scene
When Vanguard visited the scene of the incident yesterday, the couple’s apartment was under lock . Their neighbours however described the suspect as an amicable person who had never quarreled with anyone since she moved into the building.
One of the tenants who spoke on condition of anonymity told Vanguard that they did not witness how the suspect allegedly stabbed her husband.
But he explained that : “ We were all outside waiting to vote when Onyiyechi rushed out, shouting for help. Out of curiosity, we all ran inside, only to discover blood all over the ground, on entering their apartment.
”On closer observation, we noticed that the blood was from her husband chest region. We met him on the ground. Before we could rush him to the hospital, he gave up the ghost.
Perhaps, he would have survived the attack had Onyiyechi called for help early. From all indication, it was clear that she attempted to manage the situation immediately the incident occurred.
It was when she discovered that the situation had overwhelmed her that she raised alarm.
”I do not know the name of her husband. We only know that of his wife, who we fondly call Onyiyechi
The irony of this matter is that she is not cantankerous.
”She has never beaten a little child, let alone to fight with any neighbor. Again on that day, we saw both of them together. They were seen sitting outside, one hour before the incident occurred. Policemen from Ejigbo later came to move the corpse to the Isolo morgue”.
Vanguard
Woman Stabs Husband To Death Over PDP, APC Presidential Candidates
Lagos—Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old pregnant woman who allegedly stabbed her husband to death during a quarrel over who would emerge winner between the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress, APC presidential candidates, while voting was on-going , weekend, at Ejigbo area of the state.
The scene
The incident, which threw the densely populated area into disarray, occurred at about 12noon inside the couple’s one room apartment at 81 Military zone junction.
There were different accounts on how tragedy struck. A version of the account said the couple had divergent views on their choice of presidential candidates. While the husband was said to have decided to vote for the PDP, his wife, simply called Onyiyechi, reportedly chose to vote for the presidential candidate of the APC.
An argument which degenerated into a fight over whose choice would hold sway reportedly ensued between them.
In the process, Onyiyechi allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife in the chest region.
Another version said the deceased, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, told his pregnant wife to take the okro she was grating inside the room, to the veranda which also served as kitchen , an instruction she reportedly disobeyed, following which an argument which led to a fight occurred.
Visit to the scene
When Vanguard visited the scene of the incident yesterday, the couple’s apartment was under lock . Their neighbours however described the suspect as an amicable person who had never quarreled with anyone since she moved into the building.
One of the tenants who spoke on condition of anonymity told Vanguard that they did not witness how the suspect allegedly stabbed her husband.
But he explained that : “ We were all outside waiting to vote when Onyiyechi rushed out, shouting for help. Out of curiosity, we all ran inside, only to discover blood all over the ground, on entering their apartment.
”On closer observation, we noticed that the blood was from her husband chest region. We met him on the ground. Before we could rush him to the hospital, he gave up the ghost.
Perhaps, he would have survived the attack had Onyiyechi called for help early. From all indication, it was clear that she attempted to manage the situation immediately the incident occurred.
It was when she discovered that the situation had overwhelmed her that she raised alarm.
”I do not know the name of her husband. We only know that of his wife, who we fondly call Onyiyechi
The irony of this matter is that she is not cantankerous.
”She has never beaten a little child, let alone to fight with any neighbor. Again on that day, we saw both of them together. They were seen sitting outside, one hour before the incident occurred. Policemen from Ejigbo later came to move the corpse to the Isolo morgue”.
Vanguard
The scene
The incident, which threw the densely populated area into disarray, occurred at about 12noon inside the couple’s one room apartment at 81 Military zone junction.
There were different accounts on how tragedy struck. A version of the account said the couple had divergent views on their choice of presidential candidates. While the husband was said to have decided to vote for the PDP, his wife, simply called Onyiyechi, reportedly chose to vote for the presidential candidate of the APC.
An argument which degenerated into a fight over whose choice would hold sway reportedly ensued between them.
In the process, Onyiyechi allegedly stabbed her husband with a kitchen knife in the chest region.
Another version said the deceased, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained, told his pregnant wife to take the okro she was grating inside the room, to the veranda which also served as kitchen , an instruction she reportedly disobeyed, following which an argument which led to a fight occurred.
Visit to the scene
When Vanguard visited the scene of the incident yesterday, the couple’s apartment was under lock . Their neighbours however described the suspect as an amicable person who had never quarreled with anyone since she moved into the building.
One of the tenants who spoke on condition of anonymity told Vanguard that they did not witness how the suspect allegedly stabbed her husband.
But he explained that : “ We were all outside waiting to vote when Onyiyechi rushed out, shouting for help. Out of curiosity, we all ran inside, only to discover blood all over the ground, on entering their apartment.
”On closer observation, we noticed that the blood was from her husband chest region. We met him on the ground. Before we could rush him to the hospital, he gave up the ghost.
Perhaps, he would have survived the attack had Onyiyechi called for help early. From all indication, it was clear that she attempted to manage the situation immediately the incident occurred.
It was when she discovered that the situation had overwhelmed her that she raised alarm.
”I do not know the name of her husband. We only know that of his wife, who we fondly call Onyiyechi
The irony of this matter is that she is not cantankerous.
”She has never beaten a little child, let alone to fight with any neighbor. Again on that day, we saw both of them together. They were seen sitting outside, one hour before the incident occurred. Policemen from Ejigbo later came to move the corpse to the Isolo morgue”.
Vanguard
"I Would Rather Self-Service Than Have Sex With Prostitutes" – Singer Patoranking
Dancehall singer Patoranking has revealed he doesn’t give in to promiscuity.
The singer whose real names are Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie stated he would rather self-service than sleep around with random girls.
The singer who also disclosed that he was single said he is more concerned about his career and his family as marriage is not in his plans at the meantime.
In his own words, “If I tell you that I want to marry right now, would you not lie me down and beat me? I am single and ready to mingle. Right now, I am just concerned about my career and family. Marriage is not in the question for me. I don’t have a girlfriend. I am not a promiscuous fellow and if I ever need to blow off steam, I would rather make use of soap in the bathroom than be with random girls.”
APC Candidate Gen. Buhari Wins in Ogun State
APC Presidential candidate, Gen Buhari has been announced the winner of the Presidential election in Ogun state. The state Collating Officer, Duro Oni, while announcing the results at the commission’s secretariat in Ogun state this night said of the total 559,613 votes cast, Gen Buhari pulled 308,290 to defeat President Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who pulled 207,950.
She stated that the APC won in 13 local governments while PDP won in 7.
APC Candidate Gen. Buhari Wins in Ogun State
APC Presidential candidate, Gen Buhari has been announced the winner of the Presidential election in Ogun state. The state Collating Officer, Duro Oni, while announcing the results at the commission’s secretariat in Ogun state this night said of the total 559,613 votes cast, Gen Buhari pulled 308,290 to defeat President Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who pulled 207,950.
She stated that the APC won in 13 local governments while PDP won in 7.
Governor T.A Orji wins Abia Central Senatorial Election As INEC Release Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released the Abia Central Senatorial Zone result, declaring Governor T.A Orji as the winner with 65,653 votes.
The result was announced at Umuahia North Local Government Headquarters which was used by INEC as collation centre.
INEC Returning Officer, Dr. Innocent Okoro , a lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Barrister Ahamdi Nweke scored 46,070 while the APC scored 10, 204.
Governor T.A Orji wins Abia Central Senatorial Election As INEC Release Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released the Abia Central Senatorial Zone result, declaring Governor T.A Orji as the winner with 65,653 votes.
The result was announced at Umuahia North Local Government Headquarters which was used by INEC as collation centre.
INEC Returning Officer, Dr. Innocent Okoro , a lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Barrister Ahamdi Nweke scored 46,070 while the APC scored 10, 204.
Sunday 29 March 2015
APC Supporters In Rivers State Currently Protesting Against Election Rigging
According to some protesters, they alleged that there was massive rigging in rivers state in the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC) in Emohua local government area has been set ablaze by unknown political thugs.Vanguard gathered that the building located at Emohua, the Capital of the council which houses the electoral body was Sunday morning engulf in fire.
The development may not be unconnected with the irregularities recorded in Saturday’s election in the state.
As at press time, none of the election results has been announced
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/breaking-news-inec-office-set-ablaze-in-rivers/
APC Supporters In Rivers State Currently Protesting Against Election Rigging
According to some protesters, they alleged that there was massive rigging in rivers state in the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC) in Emohua local government area has been set ablaze by unknown political thugs.
Vanguard gathered that the building located at Emohua, the Capital of the council which houses the electoral body was Sunday morning engulf in fire.
The development may not be unconnected with the irregularities recorded in Saturday’s election in the state.
As at press time, none of the election results has been announced
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/breaking-news-inec-office-set-ablaze-in-rivers/
INEC has release Presidential results from 10 LGs in Ogun state. APC leading
INEC has released results of the Presidential election in 10 local governments in Ogun State. As at 2:pm on Sunday March 29th in Abeokuta, APC won seven with wide margin while PDP won the remaining three local government areas.
The local government areas released so far include Obafemi-Owode, Abeokuta North, Odogboolu, Odeda, Imeko-Afon, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Remo-North, Ewekoro, and Ijebu North-East. See details after the cut...
The details are as follows;
Odeda Local government
Number of registered voters -63,935
Number of accredited voter -17,463
APC -11,102
PDP -4,456
Total valid votes -16,152
Voided votes -775
Total votes cast -16,927
Imeko Afon Local Government
Number of voters registered -35,311
Number of accredited voters -23,481
APC -7,657
PDP -12,153
Valid votes cast -20,466
Void votes -1,122
Sagamu Local Government
Number of registered voters -77,955
Number of accredited voters -37,772
APC -15,761
PDP -17,263
Ijebu Ode Local Government
Number of registered voters -55,127
Number of voters accredited -25,973
APC -14,043
PDP -8,972
Remo North Local Government
Number of registered voters -39,180
Number of accredited voters -16,960
APC -6,164
PDP -9,278
Ewekoro Local Government
Number of registered voters -62,425
Number of accredited voters -14,193
APC -9,626
PDP -3,227
Obafemi-Owode Local Government
Number of registered voters -74,871
Number of accredited voters -24,402
APC -15,207
PDP -5,786
Ijebu North-East
Number of registered voters 36058
Number of accredited voters 15214
APC- 7638
PDP -6163
Odogboolu local government
Number of registered voters 70658
Number of accredited voters 25752
APC -11623
PDP -11405
Abeokuta North local government
Number of registered voters -12 5485
Number of accredited voters -30556
APC 21213
PDP 5,742.
INEC has release Presidential results from 10 LGs in Ogun state. APC leading
INEC has released results of the Presidential election in 10 local governments in Ogun State. As at 2:pm on Sunday March 29th in Abeokuta, APC won seven with wide margin while PDP won the remaining three local government areas.
The local government areas released so far include Obafemi-Owode, Abeokuta North, Odogboolu, Odeda, Imeko-Afon, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode, Remo-North, Ewekoro, and Ijebu North-East. See details after the cut...
The details are as follows;
Odeda Local government
Number of registered voters -63,935
Number of accredited voter -17,463
APC -11,102
PDP -4,456
Total valid votes -16,152
Voided votes -775
Total votes cast -16,927
Imeko Afon Local Government
Number of voters registered -35,311
Number of accredited voters -23,481
APC -7,657
PDP -12,153
Valid votes cast -20,466
Void votes -1,122
Sagamu Local Government
Number of registered voters -77,955
Number of accredited voters -37,772
APC -15,761
PDP -17,263
Ijebu Ode Local Government
Number of registered voters -55,127
Number of voters accredited -25,973
APC -14,043
PDP -8,972
Remo North Local Government
Number of registered voters -39,180
Number of accredited voters -16,960
APC -6,164
PDP -9,278
Ewekoro Local Government
Number of registered voters -62,425
Number of accredited voters -14,193
APC -9,626
PDP -3,227
Obafemi-Owode Local Government
Number of registered voters -74,871
Number of accredited voters -24,402
APC -15,207
PDP -5,786
Ijebu North-East
Number of registered voters 36058
Number of accredited voters 15214
APC- 7638
PDP -6163
Odogboolu local government
Number of registered voters 70658
Number of accredited voters 25752
APC -11623
PDP -11405
Abeokuta North local government
Number of registered voters -12 5485
Number of accredited voters -30556
APC 21213
PDP 5,742.
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE LOST TO BUHARI IN PRESIDENTIAL VILLA
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| GEJ and GMB casting their vote |
How did this happen? According to reports by Punch and Vanguard, President Jonathan lost to Buhari in the election conducted inside Aso Rock. At polling unit 22, PDP had 302 votes while APC had 348 votes, while at polling unit 21 - PDP had 293 votes while APC had 265 votes. Collation of results from both polling units gave the PDP a total vote of 595 while the APC had a total of 613 votes. The president won the election at the two polling units in 2011 Meanwhile, APC won PDP 499 to 0 votes in Buhari’s polling unit in Sakin Yara “A”, Kofar Baru 3 in Daura LGA of Katsina state. Out of 501 votes cast in the presidential polls, APC got 499, PDP had no vote, while 3 votes were void.
PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE LOST TO BUHARI IN PRESIDENTIAL VILLA
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| GEJ and GMB casting their vote |
How did this happen? According to reports by Punch and Vanguard, President Jonathan lost to Buhari in the election conducted inside Aso Rock. At polling unit 22, PDP had 302 votes while APC had 348 votes, while at polling unit 21 - PDP had 293 votes while APC had 265 votes. Collation of results from both polling units gave the PDP a total vote of 595 while the APC had a total of 613 votes. The president won the election at the two polling units in 2011 Meanwhile, APC won PDP 499 to 0 votes in Buhari’s polling unit in Sakin Yara “A”, Kofar Baru 3 in Daura LGA of Katsina state. Out of 501 votes cast in the presidential polls, APC got 499, PDP had no vote, while 3 votes were void.
PHOTO : INEC Officials Killed By unknown Gunmen In GOMBE
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PHOTO : INEC Officials Killed By unknown Gunmen In GOMBE
Saturday 28 March 2015
EFCC ARRESTED FATHER AND SON OVER $4,256 INTERNET SCAM
Find the EFCC press statement below…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 24, 2015 arraigned Justice Unuafe and his son, Omorigho Unuafe, before Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on a 4-count charge bordering on obstruction, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money by false pretense.
Father and son were arrested by operatives of the EFCC upon intelligence gathered while investigating a reported case of internet scam.
The duo who are jobless, were found in possession of Honda Accord 2004 model and an Acura ZDX, without document to prove how they got the vehicles. They also have an almost completed storey building located in Delta State . The accused persons decidedly refused to give the EFCC operatives the required information needed from them for the investigation.
One of the charges reads:
“That you Justice Unuafe on or about the 12th day of February, 2015 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this honorable court did obstruct the officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by refusing to give the details of your account number, the details of your relation who sold Acura ZDX with registration number SMK 307 DC to you and other information requested from you and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 38 (2) (b0 of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.”
Another charge reads:
“That you Omorigho Justice Unuafe on or about 30th day of December, 2014 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this honorable court with intent to defraud, did obtain the total sum of $4,256 (Four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Six Dollars) by false pretence from one Cheng Chung Shin by representing yourself as MARO MOTON, which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and Punishable under Section 1 (3) of the said Act.”
They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.
In view of their pleas, counsel to EFCC, Sadiq Hussain, prayed the court to fix a date for trial to commence, while the accused persons be remand in EFCC custody.
The defence counsel, C. I. Anyaghbuna, however, pleaded for bail for the accused persons.
In his ruling, Justice Akanbi granted them bail in the sum of N500,000 (Five Thousand Naira) with one surety each in like sum. The sureties must have their addresses verified by the EFCC, and must be responsible members of the society.
The matter has been adjourned to May 20, 2015 for trial.
Media & Publicity
26th March, 2015
EFCC ARRESTED FATHER AND SON OVER $4,256 INTERNET SCAM
Find the EFCC press statement below…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on March 24, 2015 arraigned Justice Unuafe and his son, Omorigho Unuafe, before Justice Lambo Akanbi of the Federal High Court Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on a 4-count charge bordering on obstruction, possession of fraudulent documents and obtaining money by false pretense.
Father and son were arrested by operatives of the EFCC upon intelligence gathered while investigating a reported case of internet scam.
The duo who are jobless, were found in possession of Honda Accord 2004 model and an Acura ZDX, without document to prove how they got the vehicles. They also have an almost completed storey building located in Delta State . The accused persons decidedly refused to give the EFCC operatives the required information needed from them for the investigation.
One of the charges reads:
“That you Justice Unuafe on or about the 12th day of February, 2015 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this honorable court did obstruct the officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by refusing to give the details of your account number, the details of your relation who sold Acura ZDX with registration number SMK 307 DC to you and other information requested from you and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 38 (2) (b0 of the Economics and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004.”
Another charge reads:
“That you Omorigho Justice Unuafe on or about 30th day of December, 2014 at Port Harcourt within the jurisdiction of this honorable court with intent to defraud, did obtain the total sum of $4,256 (Four Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Six Dollars) by false pretence from one Cheng Chung Shin by representing yourself as MARO MOTON, which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 and Punishable under Section 1 (3) of the said Act.”
They pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.
In view of their pleas, counsel to EFCC, Sadiq Hussain, prayed the court to fix a date for trial to commence, while the accused persons be remand in EFCC custody.
The defence counsel, C. I. Anyaghbuna, however, pleaded for bail for the accused persons.
In his ruling, Justice Akanbi granted them bail in the sum of N500,000 (Five Thousand Naira) with one surety each in like sum. The sureties must have their addresses verified by the EFCC, and must be responsible members of the society.
The matter has been adjourned to May 20, 2015 for trial.
Media & Publicity
26th March, 2015
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