EX-MINISTER FAULTS BUHARI ON EMPTY TREASURY, SAYS JONATHAN LEFT ABOUT $30BN

THE immediate past Minister/Deputy Chairman National Planning Commission (NPC) Dr. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, Tuesday faulted claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his administration met an empty treasury.
Suleiman said the former administration as at May 29 left behind the sum of US$2billion, adding that the sum would have been higher if not the governors insistence on sharing the fund.
He warned that the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan must not be criminalized and painted a plunderer and looter of the nation’s treasury before the generality of Nigerians.
The clarification was in response to the President’s statement during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, where he was quoted to have said that his government met “virtually an empty treasury.”
President Buhari reportedly said that it was adding a disgrace that Nigeria cannot pay salaries of its workforce.
Expressing his dismay over the President’s statement, Sulaiman in a statement in Abuja described the report as “unscientific and unfair”, stressing that the immediate past administration “left behind close to US$30billion.”

How 52-Year-Old Proprietor Raped 5 Year-Old Pupil In Classroom

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 52-year-old school teacher, Isaac Ikiabeke, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old pupil in the Ikorodu area.

Ikiabeke, who is the proprietor of the school, Brighter Glory School, located on Etunrere Street, raped his victim after school hours.
The victim, five-year-old Pat (not her real name), said Ikiabeke had allegedly raped her 10 times.
She said,
“He has been doing it for some time. He has done it more than 10 times. I am not the only one. He does it with some of us after school hours. I could not tell anybody because he said if I did he would beat me.”
The victim’s grandfather explained that his attention was drawn to the sexual assault by some of Pat’s classmates.
He said he was shocked, as well as disappointed in Ikiabeke, whom he regarded as a respectable man.

Former President Jonathan's Son Is Alive not Dead - Source

                
The Son of the former president Goodluck Jpnathan. Ariwera Jonathan who was rumoured to have died of a mysterious death was sited  church  on Sunday with the father to dispel the wild spread negative information about the teenager.
Sources told Ashiwaju.org that former first family was said to hear such inhuman rumour about their only son but assured to pay less attention to it and move on with their carrier of touching lives after office.
They further told Ashiwaju.org that the teenager Ariwera Jonathan is not only hale and hearty but he is in good health against what was reported about the lad.
Several aides of the former President hinted Ashiwaju.org  on Tuesday that his rumored death came as a surprise to them, as the boy is not even sick.
Social media outlets were buzzing with the rumor all of Tuesday. report also had it too that the father, former president Jonathan too was also vacationing in Los Angeles.
Ashiwaju.org  learned that he plans to return to Nigeria later tonight via Germany, flying Lufthansa into Port Harcourt tomorrow.
It is not clear if this return was planned, or is due to the revelation by our publication of his whereabouts.  Earlier in the day, in a stunning announcement, President Buhari disclosed that western countries have signed up to help Nigeria recover its assets that were voraciously looted Mr. Jonathan. 

Odogwu Blog: The Limits to Exuberant Journalism by James Eze

 

I have just read the mischievous misrepresentation of the friendly conversation I had with Emeka Odogwu, an Awka based Blogger yesterday. In the story published on his blog, Mr. Odogwu alleged that I "attacked" him‎ over a story he published, speculating that the governor of Anambra State would hold a special broadcast on Monday June 22, 2015 to announce a slash in salaries as well as the sack of his aides. 

My initial reaction after reading the story was to wave it aside because Odogwu is my friend and I am familiar with his penchant for high drama. But on second thought, it struck me that the story may well be part of the general plot to foist on me a strange identity; to profile me as a cantankerous reputation manager who fights with his colleagues. I sensed that it is the same malicious strategy that they had attempted without success, to deploy against Anambra State Government and people associated with it. Consequently, I decided to recount what happened between Odogwu and I. Here is my story...

Two suspected armed robbers burnt to death in Onitsha

By Abuchi Onwumelu
Two suspected armed robbers were yesterday burnt to death in Onitsha along Old Road Nkpor, opposite First Bank. The suspects operating on motorbike were said to have snatched a bag containing cash withdrawn by a female customer of the First Bank.
Eyewitnesses say they collected the money at gunpoint as onlookers who noticed what was happening chased them, caught them and beat them mercilessly with sticks and stones before setting them ablaze.
An eyewitness who simply identified himself as Mr Sam urged Governor Willie Obiano to tighten security in Onitsha and its environs to curtail these incessant armed robbers operating on motorbike commonly known as Okada.

Mega Artiste Korede Bello Dashes Half A Million Naira @GodWin Gift To Fans On Twitter Page

Nigeria’s Mega Star and Mavin Artiste, Korede Bello who recently dropped the video to his smashing hit single ‘Godwin’ took to Twitter Monday night to reward fans.

The give away, which started around 10:45pm on the social networking platform, Twitter got massive engagement from his fans who are fondly called ‘@Bellovers’.

Korede centered the giveaway on his new Godwin video, putting up questions from scenes in the video. It was clear that only those who have watched the video could answer the questions correctly.

At the end of the giveaway, More than 20 fans were rewarded with a total sum of half a Million Naira.

Speaking at the end of the giveaway, Korede Bello tweeted:

“This is just my own little way of appreciating you guys for the support and love you keep showing me. He further posted a screen shot of #GodwinAlert twitter trend on Instagram with a caption:

Twitter was alive! My Followers on twitter just had the #GodwinAlerts experience! My Lil way of saying THANK YOU to y’all #Bellovers.. but guess what? Instagram and Facebook’s #Godwin Alerts is going to be MEGA! Stay Tuned.

 This leaves us to imagine what will happen in the coming days.

Stay connected to his facbook and Instagram social network to partage in the next give away @GodWin Money splash

Togolese President Absence From Public Functions On Mysterious Health Challenge

The President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, has not been seen in public for the past two weeks. His sudden disappearance from public life has led to speculation about the state of his health.
The last time Gnassingbe was spotted in public was two and a half weeks ago, on June 5, 2015. He was seen in Ghana consoling the families of victims of the gas station explosion in the nation’s capital, Accra.
A reputable French Newspaper, Lettreducontinent, reported that Gnassingbe is currently sick at a hospital in Turin, Italy where he is receiving treatment for an unknown condition.
The silence surrounding the President and his aides is emboldening rumors of his hospitalization, and there has been no public notification from anyone in his government.
This is not the first occasion where the Togolese government remained silent about the illness or death of its Head of State. The father, and previous President of Togo, Gnassingbe Eyadema, died while being evacuated to seek medical treatment in Tel Aviv which was not immediately announced by the government.

NAU VC Urges Engineering Students To Take Nigeria Future By Surprise

He has been thinking on how best to show them appreciation for making the University proud with Auto Zik production even though the name they gave it before Prof Ahaneku announced it Auto Zik was Standard formula 2 car.
The students Okoyenta Augustus, Okeke Chukwuebuka , Ofoegbu kenechukwu, Ibekwe Ebenezer and Ezeani Chikeluba are always on his mind hence he has started with all the exhibitions………..who knows the next city or country the exhibition would take them to ? These five students should be happy by now the University and Vice Chancellor are celebrating them…..?
Unizik Engineering department one of the best in Nigeria?
The Dean Faculty of Engineering Prof. C. Ihueze, the HOD of Mechanical Engineering Dr. C.H Achebe, Dr. Nwigbo Solomon, and all supporting lecturers that made the project a reality are all happy because the Faculty of Engineering and most especially the Department of Mechanical Engineering has brought glory to Unizik and VC is happy.

Gbong Gwon Jos Appointed As Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka

His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, CON Gbong Gwon Jos was recently announced the Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The Vice Chancellor Prof Joseph Ahaneku FAS led Management on a courtesy visit to the Royal Father in Jos. See the sights and sounds of the visit in Jos.
Details later....................................

Anambra Chief Judge Lauds Governor Over Financial Autonomy For Judiciary & Hands Over 22 Cars To New Magistrates

The Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi yesterday presented 22 brand new vehicles to the newly appointed Magistrates in the state with a charge to be diligent and committed to their duties.
Just as he praised the foresightedness of the Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano in granting financial autonomy to the judiciary in the state.

Umeadi speaking during the presentation of 22 brand new vehicles to the newly appointed magistrates of the state said it was the first assignment the judiciary was performing as an independent arm of government, and that it was made possible by the magnanimity of the governor.