Gunmen abduct octogenarian father of Bayelsa lawmaker

Some unidentified gunmen have abducted an octogenarian, Mr. Watson Iti, in Bayelsa State.
The victim is the father of the lawmaker representing Brass Constituency II in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Watson-Alfred Belemote.
It was learnt that the octogenarian was abducted by four gunmen operating along the waterways of state on Saturday morning.
The victim, who hails from Okpoama kingdom of Brass Local Government Area, was reportedly whisked away while he was conveying the body of his deceased wife for burial.

How We bursted fertiliser syndicate & arrests 20 electricity vandals--Anambra NSCDC

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command on Saturday intercepted a trailer load of fertiliser being allegedly diverted by a syndicate to an undisclosed destination.
The State Commandant, Mr Godwin Omoregie, disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, the state capital.
Omoregie said the fertiliser worth million of naira was intercepted at Amansea, Awka North Council Area of the state.
He said the consignment was initially alloted to a dealer in Anambra at the Eleme Petrochemical Depot for agricultural purposes.

‘Obasanjo came for Zero hunger programme, not PDP meeting’

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Friday to attend a meeting of Zero Hunger in Africa-Nigeria chapter and not a meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo was at the centre for the Zero-hunger meeting and not for the PDP meeting, a party he openly left.

Recover stolen funds, prosecute looters, Sanusi tells Buhari

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has advised the Federal Government not only to recover looted funds from individuals and groups, but should also prosecute culprits to serve as a deterrent to others.

He gave the advice in a lecture he delivered on the deregulation of the downstream oil sector and Nigeria’s economic development at the National Defence College, Abuja on Wednesday.

Shekau rejects Al-Barnawi, says he was deceived by ISIS

Abubakar Shekau, who was replaced by Islamic State as Boko Haram’s leader has spoken out about the news, claiming that he was betrayed and denouncing his purported new leader as an infidel.

He said this in an audio message, his first in over one year, after IS on Tuesday published an interview with Sheikh Abu Musab al-Barnawi in its Al-Naba online weekly magazine in which he was introduced as Boko Haram’s new leader.

In the interview, Barnawi talks about the history of jihad in this region but makes no clear reference to Shekau.

ENTREPRENEURS COME TOGETHER FOR 3RD EDITION OF #THESMJURY

Entrepreneurs from all walks of life stormed the venue of the ICTEL Expo , Eko Hotels and Suites on the 28^th of July 2016 for the 3^rd edition of the SM Jury.

The conference tagged ‘Building Your Digital Empire’ addressed the challenges faced by the Entrepreneurs in an ever more globalised digital economy. The event served to explore the start-up

Gov. Obiano, Obi reconcile at late Rev. Fr. Tagbo’s funeral

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra and his predecessor, Mr Peter Obi on Wednesday sheathe their swords at the burial service for late Rev. Fr.  Nicholas Tagbo, who died at 86.

Obiano unbelievably begged Obi for forgiveness while addressing guests and dignitaries who graced the occasion in Onitsha.

The governor said the virtue of forgiveness instilled in him by the late Tagbo made him to ask Obi for forgiveness.

He said Obi had contributed to the development of the state and it was left for the people to judge him (Obiano) for the much work he has done so far.

“As a student of Christ the King College (CKC), we give the best to anything we do and not half measure.

“We want peace, love, unity and progress in Anambra state,” Obiano said.

The governor assured the people of the state of more developmental projects.

In a remark, Obi, who expressed shock said since Obiano had asked for forgiveness, he would not relent to forgive him.

No rivalry between Frank Edwards and me –Joe Praize

Even as Frank Edwards and Joe Praize are among the top gospel artistes in the country, Joe Praize has said they are not in any form of competition.

In a chat with Saturday Beats, the gospel singer said he doesn’t see Edward as a rival in any way.

I’m used to negative comments –Halima Abubakar

Like her or hate her, Nollywood   actress, Halima Abubakar doesn’t care about the negative criticism that usually follows her comments and posts on the social media as she told Saturday Beats in a recent chat.
Few days ago, she generated a heated debate on her Instagram page when she posted, “Can’t wait to disvirgin (sic) and have children. Please don’t preach on this post, the world have heard enough quote. Sinners will disagree.”
This comment sparked a lot of reactions from her fans, many of whom did not believe the actress could still be a virgin. In a chat with Saturday Beats, the actress refused to comment on the post, saying she had got used to the negative comments that usually follow her posts.

Phyno has captured my heart –Sandra Ifudu

Up and coming artiste, Sandra Ifudu, tells Saturday Beats about her career

Why did you decide to become a professional artiste?

Singing has always been a part of me. It is innate. I remember when I used to take readings and psalms in church and a lot of people would wait to see me after service to tell me how beautiful my voice was. So the decision to do music was taken at an early age too, say about when I was 12 years old. I remember being obsessed with the likes of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton and wanting to be like them when I grew up.