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In regards to the recent situation In the University of Ilorin where over two thousands candidates who were given admission have been asked to home due to Unacceptable result, the Citizens Action To Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN) has given the institution a Seven days ultimatum to withdraw it's order or be left with no option other than to mobilize our teeming civil society networks to occupy University of Ilorin and shutdown the institution. A recent release by the Citizens Action To Take Back Nigeria (CATBAN) titled 'MPUNITY AND ENDEMIC FRAUD AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN MUST STOP said; 'CATBAN has reliably gathered from available findings & evidence that over 2000 new entrants/students admitted into the University that have paid in over N40 million into the University’s coffers have been asked to go home by the University. According to the affected students, no reasonable explanation was provided by the University, other than claims of ‘’unacceptable results’’, whatever that

The Department of State Services (DSS) has been warned to shelve the idea of a planned detention of the Founder and President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman and the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide International popularly known as Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo. Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Ayodele Fayose issued the warning and described the move by the DSS as an indirect invitation to religious crisis in the country. Governor Fayose alleged: “There is plan to charge Apostle Suleman and Bishop Oyedepo for incitement and attempt to cause public disorder on Friday, and make sure that they are not granted so to get them remanded in Kuje Prison perpetually.” He said this plan was to humiliate these men of God as well as silence them and create fear in other people that may want to speak against the heinous crime against humanity being committed daily, while perpe

LONDON – The Queen of Britain, Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has sent message of condolence to the family of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and the people of Nigeria. There are no official reports on the speculated death of the President and the message of condolence from the British Monarchy has put Nigerians in state of despair. Two sources close to the Presidency have said the President has passed on and that the photos circulating online are those from his previous visit. Another London source says PM Theresa May has visited the Nigeria Ambassador to the UK. In a message of condolence, the Queen described Buhari as “one of Africa’s pillars”. “The death of President Buhari came to us as a shock. He has been one of the active pillars in Africa. May the good people of Nigeria and Africa know that our hearts are with them in these hard times.” – the Queen said. The Presidency days ago denied reports that the President had died and subsequent release of Photos put to re

In the wake of rumours circulating around about the fake death of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, a young man has taken to social media to wish the president ‘a quick death’. According to the Facebook user, Mmadukolu Christain Ejike, he wished President Buhari can die just like former Nigerian presidents, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Sani Abacha, who died while on seat. In the same post which he published on a Facebook group called ‘Radio Biafra London’, he went ahead to say that the best and quickest way to be Nigeria’s president is to be a vice president under an Hausa man. According to him, Hausa presidents mostly die, making their vices become the next president. According to Mmadukolu Ejike’s Facebook profile, he is a pastor at Believers Assembly International Gospel Center. Read the ridiculous post below:- “The best way to be the Nigeria president is to be a vise president under and hausa man,WHY? He will surely die and you will take over, if you doubt me,ask GEN SANI ABA

A group of seemingly heartless men murdered a medical doctor in cold blood and sold his dead body for a huge amount of money. A suspect arrested in connection with the abduction and death of a medical doctor working at the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Irepodun area of Kwara State, Dr. Tunde Abdulrahman, in July 2016 has explained that he personally shot the victim and later sold his corpse, Punch reports. Abdulrahman had been missing since he was abducted by three armed men, Hammed, Dayo and Yemi, who stormed his father’s house in Tanke area of Ilorin and took him away in his Toyota Corolla saloon car. Since his abduction, the kidnappers have not contacted the family to demand a ransom, creating apprehension that he might have been killed. But now, the police said he might have indeed been killed considering confessions made by the arrested suspect, Hammed Jamiu. Hammed is an ex-convict and the son of the long-time security guard at Abdulrahman’s family house. According to Hammed, h

Makurdi, the Benue State capital, was thrown into mourning last Friday after the discovery of a lifeless body of a mother of two said to have drowned herself due to her inability to repay the loan of N400,000 she invested in MMM, writes JOHN CHARLES Husband of 34-year-old mother of two, Gloria Samson, whose lifeless body was discovered floating on River Benue by the police in Benue State, has said he didn’t have any inkling that his wife planned to kill herself. Speaking in an emotion-laden voice, David Samson told SUNDAY PUNCH that he was aware that his wife was a victim of the money-doubling scheme; Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox otherwise called MMM. The deceased began the journey to her final resting place at a public cemetery located in Ankpa ward, Makurdi, the state capital, last Friday. As her corpse, wrapped in a casket, arrived in the cemetery, crowd of mourners wore gloomy faces, women wept profusely and men in teary eyes shook their heads intermittently. The circumstance sur

A user on Instagram, Chygoz has shared the photo of 10 year old boy named Olakekan who is a barber. He charges N1000 per barbing and is the most sought after in the salon where he works. He wrote; “Meet Olalekan, the wonder kid barber responsible for my cut. He’s 10 years old, in JSS1 and he earns atleast 5,000 naira daily from barbing….. Parents please stop training your children like toys. Those little kids you see at home have more in them than you can imagine… Help their future, give them a chance.”

Nollywood Actor, John Okafor known as Mr. Ibu by his teeming fans has revealed how image of his mother who was still alive at that time stopped him from committing suicide in 1997 due to the hardship he faced in life. He disclosed in an interview with PUNCH that the challenges he faced at that time made it seem like suicide was the best option for him. Read his interview below; “Do you know that there was a day that I had prepared to kill myself in Ajao Estate? That day, I was prepared to jump into a well because of the situation that surrounded me. Three days before that day, I had not eaten and I did not have hope of eating for the next week. I was only surviving on water and I hate it when I bother anyone. Most of my close friends were not bothered about my well-being even though it was obvious that I was not alright. I remember December 18, 1997, a friend of mine who I squatted with called me in the morning and told me that he would be going home for Christmas and he did not w

US Citizens will be blocked from entering Iran in retaliation to Donald Trump’s ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim coming to the US. The Iran Foreign Ministry made the announcement on Saturday, January 28, 2017 that ‘While respecting the American people and distinguishing between them and the hostile policies of the U.S. government, Iran will implement the principle of reciprocity until the offensive U.S. limitations against Iranian nationals are lifted. ‘The restrictions against travel by Muslims to America are an open affront against the Muslim world and the Iranian nation in particular and will be known as a great gift to extremists.’ It comes after President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to suspend visas for citizens of Syria, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. However, a Federal Judge in New York granted an emergency stay on Saturday night for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries who have already arrived in the US and those

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in an interview with PUNCH shed some light on the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammadu Buhari amongst other issues. Below are excerpts from the interview; When asked about the arguments that the war against corruption had ended in light of the clean bill President Buhari gave Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal despite Senate’s recommendation he should be sacked. His response below; “A lot of corrupt people are eager to see the corruption war ended. That is why they bear malice and ill will towards the President, they even wish him dead. It is because they have things to hide, and they know that the day of reckoning may soon come. So, they try to kill the anti- corruption war with their mouths, if possible”. If Buhari’s old age is affecting his actions “On whether age is a problem to the President, there is nobody age does not catch up with, and it is an inexorable fact of lif

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced an approved cut-off mark for candidates seeking admission at various tertiary institutions nationwide. The examination body, through its registrar, Dibu Ojerinde, at a press conference Tuesday declared 180 as the admission cut-off score for degree programmes, while 150 has been tagged to national certificate in education, national diploma and national innovation diplomas.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized two helicopters and 23 consignments of accessories illegally imported into the country. Dan Ugo, a deputy comptroller-general of customs, told reporters on Friday that the two helicopters and accessories, valued at N9.7 billion, were impounded at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. “The consignment was detained at SAHCOL cargo shed. Upon examination, the consignment was found to contain two civil models of Bell Helicopters 412 EP, with serial numbers 36608 and 36606,” he said. “The consignment also contains 23 packages of accessories, weighing 11,475kg.” He said the two helicopters and other accessories were seized because the importer could not provide end user certificate from the office of the national security adviser (NSA). Ugo said the importer had contravened section 36 (2) of customs and excise management Act (CEMA), Law of Nigeria, 2004. According to him, the consignment, which was impounded on November 7, 2016, had a dut

Following the executive order signed on Friday, January 27 by US President, Donald Trump, Nigerians will no longer be issued with American entry visas which have two-year validity except the federal government takes a proactive visa policy review. Also, Nigerians who hold dual nationality will be affected if their other passport is from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen — the seven Muslim-majority countries “of concern”. A lot of attention has been on the temporary visa ban on citizens of the seven Muslim-majority countries, but the impact on Nigerians is far more than previously thought. TheCable reports that at least two sections will affect Nigerians directly. Nigeria currently only issues one-year multiple- entry visa to Americans, which is a non- reciprocation of the two-year visa the country issues to Nigerians. Section 9 of the Executive Order states: “The Secretary of State shall review all nonimmigrant visa reciprocity agreements to ensure that they are, w

It has been revealed that the Founder and President of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman who was formally invited by the Department of State Services to appear at its National Headquarters in Abuja would be appearing with 30 lawyers. PUNCH learnt on Saturday that the cleric was invited for interrogation on Monday (tomorrow) by 10am, based on his recent alleged inciting comments that Christians should defend themselves against attacks by Fulani herdsmen. “Suleman will be appearing before the DSS with about 30 lawyers because we believe that his persecution has become politicised,” a source stated. The invitation is coming four days after Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State foiled attempts by the DSS to arrest Suleman in his Hotel room at Ado- Ekiti. The Christian Association of Nigeria had also raised the alarm that Suleman “has become a refugee in Ekiti State as security operatives are said to be searching every nook and cranny of the state to arrest him.

Fate appeared to have played a fast one on Bayinah and her father, Dr. Bashir Tijani- Alawe. While Tijani-Alawe laboured for 20 years to earn his Ph.D, his daughter graduated at 20 years of age with a First Class honours. He had planned for his daughter’s convocation but destiny decided otherwise. Bayinah narrated what she called an unforgettable twist of fate in this report to Isioma Madike of New Telegraph newspaper. The convocation of the University of Lagos on Wednesday, January 25, was a day that will remain in the memory of Bayinah Tijani-Alawe. She was one of those who received their certificates on that day. Not only that Bayinah is beautiful, she is equally brainy. She shone like a million stars in the department of Business Administration where she graduated with First Class honours. That was what she promised her father, Dr. Bashir Tijani-Alawe. And she did it in style; at 20 years of age. Tijani-Alawe also graduated from the same department years back with a Second Clas

Abandoned Ferrari In Ibadan Spotted Rotting Word can't just go through my mouth to punch my keypads as to why this happened. Too much money or lack of maintenance? Don't buy a plane if you can't maintain... This F50 fetches between $1 Million and $2.5 Million today. Only 349 ever made. One short of the estimated sales figure. Yet this one rots away in Ibadan. This is an abandoned Ferrari F50, somewhere in Ibadan, rotting away. Successor to the F40 Only 349 units were built. Created to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Ferrari and unveiled in 1995. Simply described as the last F1 engined road car. It had a 4.7Litre V12 mounted at 65°... I could go on and on... but...

Iran said on Saturday it would stop U.S. citizens entering the country in retaliation to Washington's visa ban against Tehran and six other majority- Muslim countries announced by new U.S. President Donald Trump. "While respecting the American people and distinguishing between them and the hostile policies of the U.S. government, Iran will implement the principle of reciprocity until the offensive U.S. limitations against Iranian nationals are lifted," a Foreign Ministry statement said. The restrictions against travel by Muslims to America... are an open affront against the Muslim world and the Iranian nation in particular and will be known as a great gift to extremists," said the statement, carried by state media. The U.S. ban will make it virtually impossible for relatives and friends of an estimated one million Iranian- Americans to visit the United States Earlier on Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said it was no time to build walls between nation

As the dispute between Harrysong and Five Star Music gets messier ,Harry Song's team has released a statement, disputing 5 Star Music's claims that he begged them to sign him.They also denied Song was arrested, saying ‘Kcee is confused and as such frustrated and we can understand.’ In the latest press statement by Alterplate, obtained by Thenetng, the management says, ‘It was 8 am and Policemen acting on the instruction of the Assistant Inspector General of Police in Onikan, stormed our hotel room to invite Harrysong over for questioning,’ Desmond, a representative for Alterplate said.As a law abiding citizen with nothing to fear, we got dressed up and set out for the AIGs office and on getting there we were greeted by the presence of a haggard looking young man in cheap pair of suit, identified as Five Star Music lawyer.’‘On the other hand, as against the kangaroo statement released by Five Star music earlier today, I wish to also state that Harrysong did not at any time ap

A cross section of Nigerians have continued to comment on the pictures of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on a 10- day working leave in London, UK. The new picture, which was posted on Friday night, showed the president in a relaxed mood with some of his visitors, including Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun. Others in the picture are some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Some of the comments on the emergence of the picture include: “Despite all attempts to debunk the rumours, the wicked mischief makers have continued to spread their falsehood about President Buhari. “Here he is, in fulfilment of their death wish under intensive care.” Mr Kingsley Nwaeze, a social commentator, condemned those spreading the rumour about the president’s health conditions. He said on his twitter post: “My dear don’t mind the fools. They are the enemies of this country and we shall overcome them. I stand with my President. “Imagine the stupidity of some people to wish death for a p

Many Nigerians have said Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah doesn't walk red carpets with his wife Emelia Philips-Nouah because she is not beautiful. They have been married for 15 years, wedded in 2002 and have 3 kids together. From a new interview with Premium Times, read Ramsey's reason for not doing red carpet with his wife. Ramsey, your marriage appears to have stood the test of time. You have been married for 15 years now. Some of your colleagues have been unlucky in this regard. RAMSEY: Contrary to a widely held notion, the success of a marriage largely rests on the woman. But these days, a lot of marriages are based on equality. A woman wants to get 50 per cent of whatever she is giving into the marriage back from the man. This has led to the breakdown of many marriages. From time our mothers used to be the women that held their marriages. They were in charge of the home. Our mothers took charge of everything but today women don’t want that kind of responsibility. Hence,

o Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg has criticised US President Donald Trump’s ban on Muslims and refugees in an emotional post on Facebook. The founder of the social media giant said the United States was “a nation of immigrants” and that he was concerned by the President’s actions. Yesterday President Trump signed an executive order denying people from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia entry to the USA for 90 days. Zuckerberg, in reaction, said: “These issues are personal for me even beyond my family. My great grandparents came from Germany, Austria and Poland. [My wife’s] parents were refugees from China and Vietnam. “The United States is a nation of immigrants, and we should be proud of that.” Read his full statement below.

Certainly, Timi Banks is not one to take for a joke in the Nigerian Music Scene as he has continuously displayed his consistency in the timed delivery of his projects and his epic display of musical dexterity; coupled with the tenacity of his distinctive sonorous qualities. The Up & Coming Artiste, Timi Banks, a final year student in the great University of Ilorin, Ilorin in a collaborative effort with one of the best Lyricist straight outta Ilorin City (Yung Fred) will be releasing the track; "Make Sense" across 76 radio stations in West Africa and nothing less than 150 music blogs world wide. Speaking with OfofoNation Media, a spokesperson in BeatFM 99.9 said: "We are really anticipating Timi Banks' Make Sense which was produced by Chopstix and Mixed by 2ShowMix and I am certain this dude is next to blow. Judging from his previous singles which has received massive airplays, I honestly think he should be nominated for big awards. Big Ups to him." MAKE SENS

The Founder and President of Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has been invited by the Department of State Services to appear at its National Headquarters in Abuja. Our correspondent learnt on Saturday that the cleric was invited for interrogation on Monday by 10:00 am, based on his recent alleged inciting comments that Christians should defend themselves against attacks by Fulani herdsmen. Details later.

A governor in one of Nigeria’s oil producing states is under probe after $10 million he diverted from the bailout funds allocated to his state was hijacked by his America-based mistress. The unidentified governor had commissioned his mistress to help him launder the money to slush accounts the governor provided. But instead, the lady sent the money into her own account in the United States. The money in question has been traced. According to the report, the governor resorted to using his US-based mistress to stash the funds abroad to avoid detection by security agencies. The cash was allegedly either wired or hauled in tranches in order to beat the nation’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). In spite of the governor’s tricks, however, security agencies were able to intercept the deal between him and his mistress. It was gathered that the diversion of the looted $10 million by the mistress created an uproar that triggered the ongoing investigation of the deal between the love bird

Here is the face of the paymaster of the Ondo State House of Assembly who literally sacked the first female Speaker, Jumoke Akindele, by his action. The paymaster claimed he was asked to withdraw N15million in cash from the bank. The money stacked inside a ‘Ghana Must Go’ bag was meant to be delivered in Akindele’s home, according to him. But the paymaster brought the bag to the Assembly Complex, where he was found out by other members of the assembly. Questioned on the ownership of the money, he reportedly said it was meant for Akindele. This prompted an instant rebellion with 20 out of the 26 members of the assembly moving to impeach the speaker at a short session. According to Vanguard Online, 15 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and five member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) combined to carry out the rebellion. An Acting speaker, Malachi Coker and deputy speaker, Ayodele Arowele were elected. Olamide George was elected as the majority leader.

A 29-year old man, Chukwuemeka Obodozie who was involved in a marriage fraud and used it to obtain money by tricks from five different women has landed in more trouble after he absconded from court where he’s expected to face trial in Lagos. The court has declared him wanted while his in-law, Jude Iheruo, who stood as surety for him at the Magistrate’s court sitting in Ejigbo, has been arrested and remanded in prison. Iheruo was arrested and arraigned in court on Friday for failing to produce Chukwuemeka the lover oy in court as he had earlier promised and enter into N50,000 bond in the court before the suspect was released to him. According to PM Express, so far, five women have showed up and narrated on how Chukwuemeka promised them marriage at almost the same time, obtained huge sums of money from them and dumped all of them when he was discovered to be a scammer and later disappeared. One of the women (name withheld) reported the matter to the police. Chukwuemeka was arrested and c

She is simply identified as Angel Young on Instagram with sketchy details about her identity. She has garnered about 10,000 followers shortly on the social network by simply flaunting her massive and luscious boobs that are coveted by men of timber and callibre from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Her handle speaks volume of what men think of her at the sight of her seductive social media page. Its simply ‘Hotbeybey’ implying she is not the type you handle with kid gloves as your hands could suffer burns. The lady who is brief in height and schooling in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has identified her selling point to be her breasts and she stops at nothing in showcasing it to the world regardless of ill comments. She boasts of Chinese looks, glowing and spotless light skin that could deputize for ‘NEPA’ if need be. The mind-boggling part of Hotbeybey’s life is that she claims to be a lover of God. She attends the popular Salvation Ministry in Abuja according to repor

Indeed this is sad news in “THE INDUSTRY” or preferably the Hip Hop music industry this period of time. New Orleans Rapper Lil Wayne made shocking statement this morning time in Atlanta after calling a press meeting, Wizzy who seemed to have lost a lot of weight announced to his fans and the press that he was diagnosed with skin cancer and his Doctors said he only has five weeks to live. His Doctor confirmed that in the beginning of this month Lil Wayne was examined with stage 4 cancer.