Abia State House of Assembly, Barr Chikwendu Kalu Denied Ordering the shooting of two officers of FRSC

The Speaker Abia State House of Assembly, Barr Chikwendu Kalu has denied ordering the shooting of two officers of the Federal Road safety corps, shot by his Police orderlies on the Aro -Ngwa axis of the Enugu Port- Harcourt express on Saturday.

Kalu who spoke to journalists at his official residence in Umuahia, also condemned the over zealousness of the security officers said to be involved in the incident.

The speaker who added that he was not physically present at scene of the incident, pointed out he only sent his security details together with his younger brother to find out the people that accosted his wife while on her way to Aba.

Women Arise for Change Condemns Police attack on FRSC Officers in Abia State

FRSC Officer who was shot on the Hospital Bed 

The Women Arise for change has condemned the shooting of men of the Road safety officers by mobile policemen on the convoy of Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Chikwendu Kalu. The association made this known to the public through a statement signed off by its president Dr. Joe Okei -Odumakin, seeking for justice for the inhumane action by the government official. Read the statement after the cut.....

APC lawmaker, Representing Delta Central, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Escapes Assasination.

The All Progressives Congress (APC)’s lawmaker, representing Delta Central, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, at the weekend, narrowly escaped an attack by suspected assassins.

The incident occurred at Effurun market in Uvwie Local Council Area of Delta State, while carrying out an empowerment programme for his supporters. It was leant that one of the two bullets fired at him cropped his ear while his wife, Rosemary and some members of his team were also assaulted.

While about 200 women were due to be empowered with N20, 000 each, the attack occurred after he had reportedly attended to about 150 of them. Some of his supporters, who were seriously beaten up and injured, are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Effurun, near Warri.

Wizkid Drops 10 Tracks Album - “Sounds From The Other Side” .

Two day ago, Wizkid released his highly anticipated extended play record (EP) titled "Sounds From The Other Side" #SFTOS and  it went viral, as expected.

The album features 10 tracks which include: Sweet Love, Come Closer featuring Drake, Naughty ride featuring Major Lazer, African Bad Gyal featuring Chris Brown, Daddy Yo, One For ME featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Picture Perfect, Nobody, Sexy, All For Love featuring Bucie, Dirty Wine featuring Ty Dolla $ign, and Gbese featuring Trey Songz.

Governor Ambode Deposes Baale of Shangisha

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday deposed the suspended Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief Yusuf Ogundare, for allegedly faking his abduction on July 5, 2017.

Ambode had last Friday suspended Ogundare after he was paraded alongside his brother, Mohammed Adams, by the Lagos State Police Command for conspiring to fake the alleged kidnap.

Roger Federer Breaks Record, Wins Eighth Wimbledon Title

Roger Federer hit a record in tennis of eight Wimbledon titles on Sunday after a three-set win over Marin Cilic. Federer triumphed from start to finish against his opponent, recording a 6-3 6-1 6-4 victory after the match that lasted for an hour and 43 minutes. He has now won 19 Grand Slam titles.

What to know about Hepatitis B

A man once volunteered to donate blood to his family member who needed blood transfusion. After doing all the necessary checks, the man was told that he was not qualified to do so and was asked to see the doctor for further examination.

On getting to the doctor, he was told he had hepatitis B. He was given medications and managed for six months. After that period, a repeat test was done twice and both came out negative.

The doctor first congratulated the patient, saying his own immune system got rid of the virus, and that his condition was called acute hepatitis.

Many Feared Dead in Calabar Tank Farm Explosion

More than 15 persons were feared dead and many others injured yesterday in a fire incident at a tank farm in Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ), Calabar, Cross River State.

Akonuche learnt that the incident occurred when a vessel was supplying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to two of the tank farms around 2:00 a.m.

The eyewitness said the ship was on the river supplying the product through pipes that passed through the premises of the tank farms about 700 metres away.

Tax Default: FIRS shuts FCT school, Hotel

In continuation of its tax enforcement efforts, the Federal Inland Revenue Service on Friday sealed off the premises of tax-owing companies in Abuja.

Among those shut is an educational facility, Fanaks International Schools in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory. The school allegedly owes a total of N976,133.57 in Company Income Tax, Education Tax and Withholding Tax.

Chelsea signs Tiémoué Bakayoko from Monaco in deal worth up to £39.7m

Current English premiership Champions Chelsea football club, has completed the signing of French international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.

Rapper DMX Arrested over $1.7m Tax Evasion Charge

Rapper DMX turned himself in to authorities on federal charges of tax fraud Thursday, according to New York prosecutors.

The recording artist, whose given name is Earl Simmons, allegedly engaged in a multi-year scheme to hide millions of dollars in income from authorities and owes $1.7 million in taxes.

Acting Manhattan US Attorney Joon Kim said the performer took in millions from his performances, television shows and songs — including the 2003 hit “X Gon’ Give it to Ya” — but evaded paying taxes on his earnings by “avoiding personal bank accounts, setting up accounts in other’s names and paying personal expenses largely in cash.”

Flash- Court Grants ex-OAU VC, Bursar Bail

An Osun State High Court has granted bail to an ex-Acting Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Anthony Elujoba and the bursar of the university, Mrs. Aderonke Akeredolu, who are standing trial for alleged stealing.

Justice David Oladimeji granted bail to the two accused persons in the ruling he delivered on Friday. Elujoba was granted bail on self-recognition while the bursar was granted bail in the sum of N50 million and two sureties.

There is wild jubilation at the court premises immediately the judge granted the bail and workers and students started chanting Elujoba.

Baale of Shangisha faked his kidnap and got himself suspended by Ambode

Alleged suspects, Baale of Shangisha, Chief Yusuf Ogundare (right), with his brother and accomplice, Mohammed Adams (left), being paraded during a press briefing at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday suspended the Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief Yusuf Ogundare for faking his kidnap.

The kidnap allegedly took place on July 5 along Center for Management Development (CMD) Road in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State.

In a memo with reference number OLGAS.83/S./Vol.1 dated July 13, 2017 addressed to the Sole Administrator of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA and signed by the State’s Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon Teslim Folami, Governor Ambode directed Ogundare to stop parading himself henceforth as the Baale of the community till further notice.

BREAKING: Etisalat Nigeria Changes name to 9Mobile Telecom.

Etisalat Nigeria on Thursday, July 13, changed its name after weeks of reported crises. The management of the company at the end of a management meeting in Lagos adopted the name 9Mobile as the new brand name. 

Akonuche gathered that the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (ETC) has directed Etisalat Nigeria to stop using its brand name within the next three weeks. ETC, the largest shareholder in the firm, had since terminated its management agreement with its Nigerian arm. 

12 killed, Several Wounded in Cameroon Suicide Bomb Attack

Doula – Local officials confirmed two suicide bombers killed 12 people and wounded over 40 others in a small town in northern Cameroon near the Nigerian border late on Wednesday. 

An army colonel responsible for evacuating the wounded, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “there were 14 deaths, including the two suicide bombers, and 42 wounded.