PDP slams Ambode over Lagos traffic

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has berated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the traffic congestion that subjected motorists to several hours of anguish on Monday.

There was traffic snarl on the Third Mainland Bridge, Ikorodu Road, Ojuelegba, Apapa and other connecting routes on Monday following the indiscriminate parking by articulated truck drivers on bridges and other strategic routes.

Reacting to the development, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in Lagos State, Taofik Gani, told our correspondent that the indiscriminate parking was a direct consequence of the restriction on the movement of articulated trucks between 6am and 9pm by the Ambode-led government.

Okonjo-Iweala gets two international appointments

A former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was on Monday appointed into two key international positions, her Media Adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu, said in a statement in Abuja.

Apart from being named Chair of the 28-member Board of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI, Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala also joined the 167-year-old global sovereign advisory investment firm, Lazard, as Senior Advisor.

Saraki surrenders, agrees to appear before Code of Conduct Tribunal

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has released a statement, announcing his decision to attend his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal Tuesday.

Read full statement by Mr. Saraki’s media office below.

The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal today Tuesday 22nd of September 2015.

INEC destroying electoral evidence in A’Ibom poll – APC

                      National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed

The All Progressives Congress has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of burning ballot papers and other sensitive materials used in the Akwa Ibom governorship election in order to protect the ‘stolen’ victory of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this at a press conference in Lagos on Monday.

Olamide, Phyno, Reminisce Are Clowns – Modenine

            

There still seems to be some discomfort between legendary rapper Modenine and some indigenous rappers in the country after some jibes were thrown at each in some tracks.
Reminisce had featured Olamide and Phyno on his controversial hit single titled ‘Local Rappers,’ which part of its lyrics indicated that ‘punchlines don’t bring in the money anymore.’

Muslim model hangs self over fear of arranged marriage by her parents

                                

A model was found hanged after fearing she was about to be forced into an arranged marriage by her Muslim parents.Nadia Menaz, 24, was found dead at her home in Oldham, Greater Manchester in May, five months after taking out a court order to stop her family from forcing her to marry.

Boost your child’s brain the right way

Holiday is over and schools have reopened for the new academic year. While the long vacation lasted, knowledgeable parents allowed their children to enjoy the holiday full blast by making them to follow their passion.

Well, all that is over now and rigorous academic work has commenced. As parents, you may have paid your child’s tuition, bought the uniform and sundry other stuffs that will make the new school year a good success.

But before you give yourself thumbs-up for a job well done, you still have one crucial step to take: helping to raise your child’s Intelligent Quotient! Here’s how to go about it…

Ibe will regret shunning Nigeria – Fashanu

                                                            Jordon Ibe

Former Aston Villa forward John Fashanu has expressed his disappointment over the decision of Liverpool winger, Jordon Ibe, to play for England instead of Nigeria.

Fashanu, who played for England, told our correspondent on Sunday that Ibe would regret shunning Nigeria later in his football career.

Last week, the 19-year-old Ibe, who has played for England at the U-18, U-19, U-20 and U-21 levels, confirmed his decision to play for England at the senior level instead of Nigeria, even though he was approached by Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh.

Speaking from his experience, Fashanu, who won two caps for England, said Ibe would likely get only a few caps for the English senior team, whereas with Nigeria, he has a chance to play international football for a much longer period.

Islamic Bank To Invest N19.3bn In Education In Northern Nigeria

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is set to invest N19.3billion in Bilingual Education Project (BEP) in nine states in Nigeria, president of the group, Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Ali, has said.

He made the disclosure yesterday in Saudi Arabia when he led other executives of the bank to host the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi at the organisation’s headquarters in Jeddah.

He also listed the states that would benefit from the investment as Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Kwara, Nasarawa and Niger states.

Man stabs, removes 74-year-old father’s heart

                                                     The family’s apartment
                                                                      | credits: Olaleye Aluko

Residents of Abesan Estate in the Ipaja area of Lagos State have been thrown into confusion after a man, Nelson Oamen, stabbed his father, Ehiremen Oamen, to death during an altercation.

PUNCH Metro gathered that Nelson, who reportedly fled his father’s apartment in Block 272, after the incident on Friday, removed the septuagenarian’s heart and left with it.

Just Because..

Just because you go to church doesn’t mean you are a Christian--you have to have Jesus in your heart. 1Jn:5:11-12 

Just because the message of the church is about grace does not mean that they should not teach about the consequences of sin and the reality of hell. The Bible teaches these thing and we should do it in the same measure.

Just because the church’s message is about eternal life does not mean that they should not preach on eternal death. The Bible does.

Sudan president complains of being treated like 'schoolboy'

United Nation Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon invited President Salva Kiir and his arch-rival, rebel leader Riek Machar, to New York later this month in a bid to bolster their struggling peace accord.

Machar has said he will attend the September 29 meeting, but Kiir will only be sending his deputy.

"You cannot just invite a president and give him short notice like a schoolboy to come and attend your meetings," Information Minister Michael Makuei told reporters.

Zimbabwe government property in Cape Town to be auctioned

The auction of the Cape Town property‚ it says‚ is a direct result of President Robert Mugabe's alleged human rights abuses in his country.

AfriForum legal representative Willie Spies said on Sunday that the organisation had successfully assisted a group of dispossessed Zimbabwean commercial farmers to enforce a 2008 ruling by the Southern African Development Community’s regional court‚ the SADC Tribunal‚ in South Africa.

How doughnuts and soft drinks brought me and my husband together-Helen Paul

                   

Popular female comedienne Helen Paul,has opened up on how she met and fell inlove with her hubby of 5 years.The mother of three shared her interesting story with Sunday SUN


I met him through my boss where I was formerly working. He was a friend to my boss. While he always saw me as too playful and jumpy, I saw him as too stingy,”

Adeboye counsels first borns to put God first

                                                          Pastor Enoch Adeboye

Thousands of Lagos residents Sunday defied the early morning downpour and thronged the national headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Throne of Grace Parish, Ebute-Meta, Lagos where the church’s General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye had a special service for first borns in every family, reports OLAYINKA LATONA.

Speaking on a theme: “Destined to Excel”, Pastor Adeboye said that first borns are special and precious to God because they belong to Him.

Arrest order: Saraki relocates from residence

• Police await warrant of arrest
• CCT chairman shuts down phones to stave off pressure
• South-East Senator implicated in Saraki’s ex parte application drama

There was anxiety yesterday following the relocation of the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, from his personal residence in Maitama District in Abuja.

He was said to have moved to the official Guest House of the Office of the President of the Senate for “security reasons.”

H. I. D. AWOLOWO 1915 – 2015 ‘Mama died singing, praying’

•She was an icon, says Obasanjo

The Ikenne home of the matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo surged with heavy traffic of Nigerians yesterday. They were eager to sympathise with the family over the death of Mrs Awolowo.

Shock as 12-year old girl commits suicide in Lagos

A 12-year-old girl,has shocked residents in Mushin,Lagos after she allegedly committed suicide.
The young girl identified as Mulikat Hassan, Sunday Sun gath­ered, was found dead around 6pm, dangling from the ceiling of her parents’ one-room apartment located at 102, Mushin Road, Ikate, Lagos. Mr and Mrs Hassan came back from work on the fateful day to behold the heart-breaking sight.

What do men and women want from each other?

                             
                                                              Gloria Ogunbadejo

People tend to ask couples who have been married for a long period what their secrets are. I always find it an odd question because by virtue of the word secret, it suggests it is not something one wants to share. Besides, one couple’s successful ingredients may not work for another.

The two most important questions asked relating to the dynamics between the genders are what do men want from women and what do women want from men? It is one thing to know the answer and make a decision on how to respond to it.

Police kill kidnapper, rescue one in Nasarawa

Police in Nasarawa State on Saturday killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued one person at the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, following a gun battle.

Confirming the incident to SUNDAY PUNCH, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ismaila Numan, said the kidnapper, who was shot dead in a gun battle with the police was a second-year National Diploma student of architecture at the institution.

I Poured Hot Water On My Madam To Teach Her A ‘Lesson’- 17-Year Old Maid

                         

A 17-year-old house maid, Esther Abiodun, has been arraigned before a Lagos State magistrates’ court for allegedly pouring hot water on her employer, Alhaja Dupe Iba Agba, while she was asleep.


Abiodun was arrested by the police from the Adeniji Adele division, Lagos Island and arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ court on a two-count charge of felony to wit, unlawful pouring of hot water on her employer’s body occasioning grievous bodily harm.

Why women’s breasts are getting bigger –Study

Breast, a soft (rounded) protruding organ on the upper front of a woman’s body, is no doubt an important part of the female anatomy, not only for producing milk needed to feed a new born baby, although that can be enormous, its high-end advantage during sexual activities and the role it plays in the attractiveness of a woman cannot be overemphasised.

People against anti-corruption war afraid of Buhari – Oyebode

A Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode, in this interview with TUNDE AJAJA, talks about Buhari’s government and the implication of some of the steps he has taken so far

You were optimistic about Muhammadu Buhari’s government before he was sworn in as the president, after 100 days in office, are you satisfied with his performance so far?

He is still revving for take-off, like an airplane, but he’s taken three months already and most people are somewhat agitated about the delay of the take-off. But he has said Nigerians should bear with him and that he met a lot of rot in government which he wanted to clear before he could launch his programme. But I think one thing that nobody can take away from him is his reputation as an incorruptible public officer who is held high in the estimation of the people on the basis of his probity, transparency and anti-corruption stance. 

PHOTOS: 3 Indonesian women publicly flogged for having unmarried sex

 

Three women were publicly flogged in Banda Aceh, Indonesia.The women were arrested for having unmarried sex.They were joined by 14 men arrested for sexual offences and gambling and were caned in front of a mosque following Friday prayer.

Gay sex, gambling and drinking alcohol are already punishable by caning in Aceh which began implementing Sharia law after being granted special autonomy in 2001, an effort by the central government in Jakarta to quell a long-running separatist insurgency.

9 Characteristics Of HIGHLY Desirable Women

The dictionaries define “Desirable” as “worth having or wanting; pleasant, excellent or fine.”

Any man or woman who has dreamed of a future has probably created an image of what he or she would desire most in their partner. And most women have probably wished to be more desirable at some point. While the world keeps hankering over what exactly are the characteristics of highly desirable women, the truth is that we can only speculate. The definition will keep evolving.

However, through careful analysis and studies, it is safe to say that highly desirable women will likely have the following nine characteristics.

Why Are You Crying?

"Why are you crying?" he asked his mom. "Because I'm a mother," she told him. "I don't understand," he said. His mom just hugged him and said, "You never will!" Later the little boy asked his father why Mother seemed to cry for no reason. "All mothers cry for no reason," was all his dad could say. 

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why mothers cry. So he finally put in a call to God and when God got on the phone the man said, "God, why do mothers cry so easily?" God said, "You see son, when I made mothers they had to be special. I made their shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort. 

Abia Guber: Appeal Court in Owerri Dismisses PDP’s Appeals

The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri Thursday dismissed two separate but similar appeals brought before it by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the April general election, Mr. Alex Otti, and the party.

Abia, Lagos, Oyo, Abuja Check Out The Official Numbers You Can Use To Call The Police In Case Of An Emergency

It works call them in case there’s an emergency before judging them. So come on, save them.


STATE COMMAND EMERGENCY NUMBERS


Abia 08035415408 08079210003 08079210004 08079210005

What Will God Ask?

God won't ask what kind of fancy car you drove.

He will ask how many people you took to church who didn't have transportation. 

God won't ask the square footage of your house. 

He will ask how many people you helped who didn't have a house.

PHOTOS: Fight Breaks Out in Japanese Parliament

    

There were chaotic scenes in the Japanese parliament this morning as politicians punched, pushed and shoved one another during the hearing of a bill that could see the country abandon 70 years of pacifism.


Opposition lawmakers piled on top of one another during the mass brawl, with some trying to grab the committee chairman's microphone to prevent him calling a vote on the controversial bill.

NDLEA arrests bureau de change operator, others for swallowing N32 million

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Thursday arrested six members of a suspected money laundering syndicate that specializes in swallowing dollars.

In a statement, the agency ‎said that the group, which includes a bureau de change operator, were caught in connection with swallowing US$156,000 (about N32 million) meant for export to Brazil.

Those arrested are Kingsley Nwokenta, a bureau de change operator also known as Buchito; Augustine Onwuasoanya, 54, and Christian Okoli, 35, both based in Brazil; Uzoma Ezenwa, 33, a hotel manager; Ikenna Ezenwa; and Emmanuel Nwokenta.

Very Graphic Photos: Four Women Found Dead In A Room In Anambra

                                                 

Chinwe Obi, a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Awka, had a premonition of her death, she didn’t show it; rather, she was busy making preparations to give her dear departed husband a befitting burial.

The husband, a business man based in Cotonou reportedly died in a in unclear circumstance a week before Chinwe’s death. He had come to visit his wife at their Olisa Onyeka Street, Awka apartment when he fell ill and died. His corpse is still at the morgue where Chinwe deposited it before she met with her death.

ICPC arraigns 5 directors in Niger Delta Ministry over N655million theft - premiumtimes

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has charged five directors in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to court for allegedly stealing N655 million and $100,000.

The officials were arraigned before an Abuja Federal High Court, Maitama, presided over by Justice Baba Yusuf.

Omotola Reveals Her Daughter Meraiah was Paid N2.4m for Knorr Cube Advert

                         

Ace Nollywood actress Omotola J Ekeinde is not big on granting interviews, according to her this is because she often gets misquoted and it spirals out of control. However, she sat down with Olisa Adibua for “The Truth” and nothing but the truth and gave some serious scoop into her life.

Here are the major excerpts from her interview with Olisa:

Man, 35, Hangs HimSelf Over N25,000 Bank Loan In Abuja

 

Residents of Kubwa, a satellite town in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),on Tuesday were thrown into panic following the death of a 35-year-old father of two, Mr. Badejo Adeyinka, who had allegedly hung himself at his residence in Byazhin across.

Obasanjo, Tinubu Clash Over Ministerial Nominees: New telegraph

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and erstwhile Lagos State Governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, are locked in a war of attrition over the formation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. Already, former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance and a nominee of Tinubu into the cabinet, Mr. Wale Edun, has become the first casualty of the ego war.

Buhari: I’ll appoint ministers but technocrats do the job

   

President Muhamadu Buhari will appoint his ministers before month’s end as he promised although he believes technocrats do much of the job.

In a 12-minute interview with France 24 Television during his state visit to France from where he returned yesterday, the President was quoted to have said: “The ministers are there to make a lot of noise; for the politicians to make a lot of noise. But the work is being done by the technocrats. They are there to provide the continuity, dig into the records and then guide us, [those of us] who are just coming in.

When I say. . .

When I say . . . I am a Christian I'm not shouting "I am saved." I'm whispering "I get lost" That is why I chose this way. 

When I say . . . I am a Christian I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need someone to be my guide.

 When I say . . . I am a Christian I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I am weak and pray for strength to carry on. 

PHOTO: Edo Fake Monarch Who Crowned Himself Remanded In Prison

       

A Senior Magistrate’s Court in Benin, Edo state yesterday ordered the remand of Prince Rich Arisco-Osemwingie, in prison custody, for unlawfully coronating himself as His Royal Majesty, Ogiamen of Utantan in Benin nation.

Arisco-Osemwingie, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was arraigned along with his brother, Patrick Osabuohien, on a six-count charge of felony and misdemeanour before Chief Magistrate M.C. Ojobo, (Mrs.), in Charge No. MOR/148c/2015.

Good Morning

I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. 

Please remember that I do not need your help. 

If the devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFJTD (something for Jesus to do) Box. It will be addressed in MY time, not yours. 

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it or attempt to remove it. Holding on or removal will delay the resolution of your problem. 

Police arrest MASSOB members for forcing Catholic priest to conduct mass

The Zone 9 Police in Umuahia, Abia state capital, said yesterday that they arrested eighteen members of the Movement For the Actualization of Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB), an Igbo secessionist group, who held the Parish Priest of St Luanga Catholic Church, Opoko in Onitsha, Anambra state, hostage, forcing him to conduct a mass for their 16 year anniversary celebration.

Nigeria Has Only 120 Skincare Doctors For 170m Population – Aisha Buhari

The wife of President Muhammed Buhari, has lamented the dearth of trained dermatologists in Nigeria as there were only 120 of them registered to serve a population of 170 million.

Aisha Buhari, who was speaking at the scientific conference and annual general meeting of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD), in Abuja lamented that it was not acceptable bearing in mind the critical roles they play in safeguarding the health of Nigerians since the skin is the largest organ in the body.

Rivers: INEC Allocated Votes To Wike, Dakuku Tells Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, yesterday appeared before the State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to give evidence on the petition he filed at the tribunal.

Dakuku and his party dragged Governor Nyesom Wike before the tribunal to challenge his victory at the April 11 poll.

Nigerian Army contingent win gold at All Africa Games

                   

3 officers of the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Kehinde Obareh, Lance Corporal Edith Agu and Private Caroline Linus who are currently representing Nigeria in the Boxing event at the 11th All Africa Games holding in Congo have won Gold and Silver medals respectively. The trio won the medals during the boxing final competition on Sunday September 13th. Congrats to them.

Guess Who Just Build Multi-Million Naira School In Festac?

                      

Seyi Sodimu (Love Me Jeje Crooner) and one of Nigerian music pioneers partners with wife - Tolu Sodimu to build a brand new multi-million naira International School in the heart of Agboju Festac area of Lagos state. Tolu Sodimu who is already an established educationist, is also the founder of Alicemay Hope Foundation for the girl child and women education.

The aim of building this new state of the art, government approved school is to provide world class education for future world leaders.

7 journalists freed by snake after Ogun judge ordered their detention

                         

Seven journalists who were arrested in Ogun were released three hours later, thanks to a snake ..at the court premises today.
The detained journalists were in the High Court 1, Ota court premises by 11:40 am to make an inquiry in respect of two matters – cases involving victims of Pakoto demolition and killing in Oke – Ore community, which were believed to have been listed for hearing today at the Ota arm of the Ogun state Judiciary.

PHOTOS: Housemaid caught using urine to prepare meals for her employer

      
A Kenyan maid was arrested for using her urine to prepare meals for her boss and family ..According to Modern Kenyan Corps, she did it because she was maltreated by her boss' family.

The 19-year-old girl was caught after her boss decided to install a Close Circuit Camera in the house following cases of housemaids maltreating kids left in their care. He was shocked to see the girl urinating in a pot of soup she was preparing.

Interview with God

I asked : "What's the one thing that surprises you most about mankind?"
He answered: "That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.
That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.
That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for the present nor the future. 

That they live as if they will never die, and they die as if they had never lived..."
His hands took mine and we were silent.
After a long period, I said, "May I ask you another question?"
He replied with a smile.