Police Parade 49 suspected armed robbers - others found with human skulls in Rivers State

 

The Nigerian Police Command in Rivers State yesterday paraded 49 suspected armed robbers, cultists and two notorious kidnappers, Alex Obubu and Alaso Igbo.

The suspects were said to be involved in different crimes that had caused much tension in the state.

 Two human skulls and some other parts of human beings were presented to press men during the parading of the suspects.

One of the skulls was identified by a suspect, Chika Amadi, to be the remains of the head of one Mr. Ebubedike Wabali.

Amadi said Wabali was the leader of Degbam cult group in Isiokpo community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

Amadi added that the victim was killed and beheaded during a clash of supremacy between Degbam and Icelanders cult groups in the area.

“We beheaded him in February during a cult war. We did not intend to kill him, but as he wanted to escape, I touched the trigger. I never knew that the gun was not on safety,” the suspect confessed.

 Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Francis Odesanya, reiterated police commitment to restoring peace in the state.

Odesanya, who spoke while parading the suspects in Port Harcourt, narrated that the gangs were smashed during different operations at various criminal hideouts in the state by the Tactical Unit of the command and the Inspector General’s Monitoring Unit present.

He noted that the killers of Wabali had kept the skulls in their shrine and worshipped it before the team stormed the place.

“On my assumption of duty, I clearly expressed my disposition and resolve to fight crime and criminality to a standstill in the state. I have charged my men to brace up to the challenges and warned criminals to repent, relocate or face the weight of the law.

Odesanya noted that the command’s Tactical and the IGP’s Monitoring Units had in their operations arrested four suspects, Chibuike Amuzuo, Amadi Nathaniel Akpokpe, Ezims Aleru and Junior Aleru, who allegedly killed the Port Harcourt-based human rights lawyer, Mr. Ken Atsuwete.

 The CP also said three of the suspects, Godday Bright, Loveday Simon and Gift Israel, were members of a gang that killed a police sergeant, Mr. Tunde Ojekemi, adding that the leader of the gang, Shina Rambo, was killed during the operation that claimed the life of the sergeant.

He urged the people of the state to go about their lawful businesses without fear, adding that the police were poised to restore sanity in the state.



Source : Punch

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Buhari is solely to blame for Nigeria's economic woes - Social Media Man

Just setting the records straight for reference purposes. This was a publication by the Ministry of Budget and National Planning on their website

It can be seen from the publication that Oil accounted for only less than 18% of Nigeria's GDP between 2010 and 2014, when Nigeria recorded most of the high crude oil sales. in 2014 for instance, Oil accounted for barely 11% of Nigeria's GDP. This was the same time when Nigeria had the Biggest economy in Africa; which included Industries like telecoms, information technology, music, online sales, airlines, and film production.

This raises an important question that if oil accounted for a very insignificant part of our GDP, How then could Nigeria have gone into recession due to drop in Oil Revenue?

Since Buhari assumed office in May 2015, there has been a consistent decline in Business and Investment, he has been unable to develop a clear policy direction for his administration. His incompetency, Rushed TSA Implementation, unguarded statements about the economy and against sections of the country which unduly heated up the polity, Stiff Forex policy and Lack of a clear policy direction eroded investor confidence and caused agitation in the Niger Delta Region.

These are the factors which drove Nigeria to a recession. Lets be very clear with this fact and find a way to move this country forward.

One thing is clear, if Buhari does not honestly take responsibility for the mess and seek solutions which include everyone, He may not be able to champion Nigeria out of the mess because Government only succeeds when the stakeholders and people have confidence in it.

God Bless Nigeria

- SocialMediaMan

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Tekno about to ink a deal with Sony Music

    Tekno Miles is on the verge of being unveiled as a Sony Music act if the short video posted by PaulO of Upfront and Personal promotions company is anything to go by.
The video shared on Instagram by the music and entertainment promoter about 16hrs ago captures a floor of the Sony Music office.
This deal when actualised will see Tekno join Davido, Wizkid, and Ycee on the Sony roster of Nigerian artists.
Tekno has been on fire this year with his hit song 'Pana' all over everyone's lips and winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the recently held MAMAs 2016 in Johannersburg, South Africa.
His latest release 'Diana' is also getting good reviews.
The nature of the deal is clearly unknown for now as not much has been revealed.
Pulse will be on the lookout for subsequent developments as they unfold.

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Some people want to bring me down – EFCC boss

    The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has revealed that some people are trying to bring him down.
Also speaking on the issue, the spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement, frowned at reports on social media alleging that the anti-graft agency's boss is spreading lies.
Uwujaren also said that the reports are an attempt by some group of people to damage Magu's reputation.
He said “In the last week or so, the social media has been awash with fictitious reports, all painting an uncanny picture of desperation by Magu over his purported non-confirmation as substantive chair of the EFCC, and of stricture within the rank and file of the EFCC workforce leading to resignations.
“One of such reports is the one making the rounds in several gossip blogs with the title, ‘How EFCC’s Magu and Sahara Reporters Peddle Lies to the Media’. The report which is a parody of disingenuous invention of falsehood is the handiwork of mischievous people hell-bent on causing disaffection between the Magu-led EFCC and the executive on the one hand, and the members of staff of the EFCC on the other.
“The allusion to bullying and victimization of EFCC staff is clearly designed to instigate the staff of the commission against its leadership as there is no truth in it. For the records, no ‘senior EFCC core official’ has resigned from the commission and insinuation of mass resignation at the commission is mere scaremongering.
“The same applies to the claim that a sensitive unit has been set up in the commission to ‘bug the phone line’ of some persons. This is mischief taken too far!.”

Magu also refuted claims that he is using his position to bully appointees of President Buhari, and some traditional rulers.
The EFCC boss also re-affirmed » that the fight against corruption under his tenure, is not selective.

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Actress Beautiful Daughter All Grown Up

     The actress shared a shot of her little princess, Darlene Kamara Faani, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
Making her a woman crush, she captioned the shot, " Because Fabulousity Is Inborn Darlene Kamara Faani. "
Best known for her roles in movies like "Mirror of Life," "Dance for the Prince," "Bridge of Contract," "Two Hearts" among others, the actress made her acting debut in November 2009, after she contested in the “Miss Nollywood Talent hunt.'
She came into limelight after her role in the movie "The End is Near."

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What is sisterhood? Excitement trails release of nominees list for "Sisterhood Awards 2016"

  The Nominees list for this year’s EbonyLifeTV’s Sisterhood Award taking place on the 4 of November, 2016 has been released.
EbonyLife TV in the run up to the awards announced and called for the nomination of accomplished women to be recognized in Nigeria.
‘This year’s Sisterhood Awards are truly a cause for excitement and is a special partnership with the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), the criteria for Award recipients are based solely on excellence, dedication, innovation, impact, and integrity our little way of celebrating and recognizing women who have excelled in their fields’ said Mo Abudu, CEO and Chairwoman of EbonyLife TV.
Amongst the nominees are Dr. Yinka Akindayomi of Children’s Development Center, Olajumoke Adenowo of Awesome Treasures Foundation, Dr. Halima Yewande Gidado-Mijindadi of Kid For Kid Charity, Ndidi Nwuneli, AACE Foods, Valerie Obaze, R & R Luxury, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi , Gbemisoke shoes, Lawal Adebisi Kazeem of Sweet Mothers, Dr. Richard Ajayi, The Bridge clinic and Herbert Wigwe, 'W' Initiative.
According to Aishah Ahmad , CFA, Chairperson, Executive Council, WIMBIZ, ‘our focus continues to be on female empowerment and encouraging women to thrive in spite of the obstacles faced. In light of this and in celebration of our 15th anniversary, we are honoring women who have made a mark in their respective sectors, women who stand tall as positive role models for girls everywhere today’
The 2016 EBONYLIFETV Sisterhood award is exclusive to all #WIMBIZ15 attendees and will be held at the Zinna Hall Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, on November 4, 2016 at 4 PM. For more information and to register, go to
www.wimbizannualconference.com » . You can also follow the conversation on social media via #WIMBIZ15 and #EBONYLIFETVSISTERHOODAWARDS.
Source_ pulse

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International film festival to celebrate African cinema’s to hold this November

The Africa International Film Festival continues to celebrate African cinema’s achievements in compelling story telling but also its visibility and remarkable achievement in reaching out and engaging the rest of the world. This edition themed Embracing the world will hold from 13th - 20th at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The selection in this edition celebrates African cinema with a programme bursting with films from all corners of the continent, as more and more African filmmakers embrace and continue to explore digital technology to deliver content that excites, entertains, engages and delights Audiences across the world.
The festival opens with ‘Birth of a Nation ’ by Nate Parker, a movie termed to have the final say on slavery and much talked about all over the world, having made it’s way from Sundance, to Toronto International Film festival to the London Film Festival and now having its West African premiere at AFRIFF . The masterpiece love story/political thriller ‘ 76 ’ by Izu Ojukwu closes the festival as probably the most ambitious feature made in Nigeria by Nigerians.
The official competition for Best Film which recognizes, distinctive and inspiring filmmaking will feature a diverse range of films; across Africa, we spot Akin Omotoso’s ‘Vaya’ with beautiful scenery telling an authentic story . This exciting feature interweaves three separate plots that intersect and intertwine in a gripping, deeply moving and often funny narrative about struggling for survival and dignity in the city. The Competition in this category features films like ‘Kati Kati’ by Mbithi Masya , ‘The Cursed Ones’ by Nana Obiri Yeboah , as well as the exceptional epic drama ‘The Missing God’ by Ubaka Joseph Ugochukwu.
The film line-up also features the rise of female filmmakers and empowering female characters with films like Wedding Ring, Rahmatou Keita’s latest offering . The incisive ‘Amaka’s Kin’ by Tope Oshin, British Ghanaians: lost in translation by Pamela Sakyi, ‘Yemanjá- Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil’ by Donna Roberts lead the charge in the documentary competition with riveting and compelling narratives about female achievement, identity crisis in the diaspora and cultural rediscovery.
The Shorts programme also features for the first time worthy efforts from the corners of Africa, the Reunion Islands with titles ‘La Face Cachée Du Père Noël ’ by Laurent Pantaleon and ‘ Rouleur de Journaux’ by Sebastien Rougemont.and a spell-binding ‘Son du Serpent’ by Tami Ravid from the Netherlands.
There is also extensive cinematic accomplishments amongst the rich selection of the Animation category, which is quite exciting because of the greatly improved content compared to previous editions and about 10% of the films been screened coming from outside Africa.
The student shorts programme is a continuation of AFRIFF’s effort to engage young people right out of school and expose them to international platforms and best practice to help build capacity in the African Industry.
At the core of the festival’s objectives, is the talent development workshops where AFRIFF has been engaging with its partners in expanding opportunities for young people to explore filmmaking and gain exposure through scholarships and internships.
Alongside this extensive array of films, the festival and its development partners will also present key note industry conversations and engagements as well as education and business opportunities. The collaboration across the industry sessions, training workshops and masterclasses have international partnerships from the Africa Film Consortium, South Africa’s Kwazulu Natal Film Commission and National Film and Video Foundation, Canon, British Council, Institut Choiseul, Cinecitta, The Ford Foundation and Montana State University, as well as Fox and FilmHouse Distribution.

Source _pulse

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