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The Borno State Government on Friday announced the death of Alhaji Shettima Ali-Monguno a former Minister of Mines, Power and Petroleum. Alhaji Jidda Shuwa the Secretary to the State Government, who announced this in a statement in Maiduguri, said the elder statesman died on Friday in Maiduguri “It is with a deep sense of loss and profound sadness that we announce, on behalf of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Borno State and the Borno State Government, the passage of our father and distinguished Statesman, Alhaji (Dr.) Shettima Ali Monguno. He said the deceased would be buried on Saturday in Maiduguri after a funeral prayer at 2 p.m. at his residence. Shuwa prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and his family and entire people of Borno the fortitude to bear the loss. The deceased was born in 1926 in Monguno, Borno He attended Monguno primary school, Teacher’s College Bauchi and Katsina, College of Arts, Science and Technology Zaria, Moray House college o

No doubt, Actress Oge Okoye is looking so attractive and presentable in this sport wear and a fan was tempted to ask her hand in marriage.

The Nasarawa State Police Command on Friday arrested a 24-year-old man alleged to have committed rape and 10 suspected armed robbers in the state. Parading the suspects at the state Police Command in Lafia, the state capital, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawal Shehu, said Arigwu Stephen, 24, was arrested for allegedly raping a girl, Blessing Amos, in Yar-kede village, Keffi Local Government Area. Narrating his daughter’s ordeal to our correspondent in Lafia, the father of the victim, Mr. Amos Embubushiki, said that in November 2015, his daughter complained of stomach pain and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, where doctors diagnosed her and discovered that she had been raped over two years before. “I got to know that my daughter was raped over two years ago after the doctor’s report,” he said. According to the police boss, the command on July 7, 2016 also arrested a man suspected to have kidnapped a Chinese mining expatriate, Mr. Pan Yuhu,

No fewer than 40 suspects have been arrested in different parts of Ogun State by the police over the killings carried out by cultists at Igode and Fakale communities, in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state, on Wednesday. The suspects were said to have been arrested in Sagamu, Ijebu Igbo, Emuren, and Ago Iwoye. PUNCH Metro had reported that some Aye cult members had laid siege to Igode and Fakale communities on Wednesday, killing no fewer than 11 persons to commemorate the anniversary. It was reported that the cultists had gone for a rival group, Eiye Confraternity, but killed innocent residents in the melee. They were said to have inscribed “7/7” on their victims’ heads as a sign of the celebration. The masked hoodlums on motorcycles, reportedly from Emuren, a neighbouring community, had killed three welders returning from a worksite, before proceeding to Fakale, where they opened fire on a crowd watching a football match at a viewing centre.

A 64-year-woman, Iyabo Adeoti, was on Friday arraigned at the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for duping a company of N3m. According to the News Agency of Nigeria , Adeoti, a trader, who lives at No. 6, Old Otta Road, Alagbado, Lagos, is now facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence. The prosecutor, Clifford Ogu, told the court that the offences were committed on May 10, 2016 on AIT Road, Alagbado, Lagos. Ogu said that the accused sold a landed property she never owned to a company, Aina Gold Estate Management, for N3m. “When the company was about to take possession of the property, it was discovered that the accused was not the owner. All efforts to collect the money failed and the accused was apprehended,” he said. He added that the offences contravened Sections 312 and 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Taiwo Akanni, granted th

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger on Saturday paraded three suspects who were caught with a human head. Mr Philip Ayuba, the Commandant of NSCDC in the state, told newsmen in Minna that the suspects were arrested in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. He said that the suspects aged 34, 35 and 24 hail from Ekpa village in Mokwa. “I invited you here to see three suspects that we arrested on the ground of possession of a human head. “After we arrested them, they confessed to us that they own the human head,’’ he said. Ayuba said the suspects were arrested on Thursday while negotiating the sale of the head in Mokwa. “Our personnel pretended to be bargaining with them on how much to pay before they were arrested,’’ he said. The NSCDC boss said that the suspects had made confessional statements in writing, adding that they would be handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution. The principal suspect told j

Some gunmen have abducted the monarch of Iyasan town, Oba Abiodun Oyewumi, in the Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the kidnappers entered the community through the Owena River at the boundary between Ondo and Edo states around 10.30pm on Monday. They reportedly headed for the palace of the traditional ruler, whisking him away to an unknown place. The Chairman of Irele LGA, Mr. Sanmi Elumaro, explained that the kidnappers, numbering about 10, entered the town through the waterways. He added that the kidnappers were heavily armed and none of the residents could confront them while the operation lasted. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo State, Mr. Femi Joseph, confirmed the abduction of the monarch, adding that the command had begun investigations into the matter. He said, “We have launched a manhunt for the kidnappers and I am very sure the monarch will be rescued unhurt soon.” A source in the town told our corre

The remains of Ngozi Onyekwere, 26, a National Youth Service Corps member at the Akwa Ibom State Government House, Uyo, have been buried at her home town in Nnarambia, Ahiara, in the Ahiazu Local Government Area of Imo State. Onyekwere, an Accounting graduate from the University of Port Harcourt, who was to pass out from the national scheme in August 2016, died in a road accident at Uyo on June 23, 2016. The victim was returning from her workplace at the government house when the crash occurred. During a requiem mass at Saint Brigid’s Catholic Church, Nnarambia, Rev. Father Boniface Nwaigwe urged the congregation to always help humanity, especially those in need. Nwaigwe, a professor and lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, regretted that people who witnessed the accident did not assist the victim by taking her to a hospital. The cleric said rather than take the victim to the hospital, those who witnessed the acciden

An Abia State Polytechnic student, identified only as Abel, has killed the landlord of one of the students’ lodges in the Immaculate area of Aba, Abia State. PUNCH Metro learnt that Abel, a final year student of the Department of Architecture, allegedly stabbed the victim in the stomach during a disagreement at the lodge. Our correspondent was told that the landlord had ordered that no female visitor was allowed to spend the night in the lodge. The suspect was alleged to have breached the rule and was challenged by the landlord, which led to a fight between them. In the ensuing scuffle, the suspect was alleged to have grabbed a knife and stabbed the victim in the stomach, before taking to his heels. The landlord reportedly died on the spot. His remains were recovered by the police and deposited in a mortuary. A student of the institution, who identified herself only as Beatrice, explained that the caretaker of the lodge was the first to notice t

No fewer than seven persons were killed and 12 others injured when a 40-foot container fell off a truck in the Alakija area on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway on Wednesday. PUNCH Metro learnt that at about 7.30am, the truck, with number plate KRD 526 XP, moved from its lane to another lane and rammed into a commercial bus after its brakes failed. In the process, the container the truck was carrying fell, killing seven people and injuring 12 others. The incident happened at the Alakija bus stop. Our correspondents gathered that some commercial motorcycle riders at the bus stop were also trapped under the fallen container. It was learnt that the minibus, with number plate EPE 972 XH, was crushed, while its passengers were trapped. When PUNCH Metro got to the area, policemen from the FESTAC Police Division, officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and the Lagos State Fire Service were observed at

Two Russian national team players have been punished by their clubs after video of them at a champagne-fuelled party in Monaco following the squad’s dismal exit from Euro 2016 sparked outrage. Russian media reported that midfielder Pavel Mamayev and forward Alexander Kokorin allegedly splashed some 250,000 euros on 500 bottles of champagne for revellers at a night club in Monaco. Shaky internet footage of event that went viral showed waiters carrying dozens of bottles of bubbly with sparklers attached to them as the Russian national anthem blared out in the background. Kokorin’s club Zenit said late Tuesday that they had demoted him to the reserves while Mamayev’s team FC Krasnodar announced he would be training with the youth squad. Both players were also fined. “Unfortunately, Russian footballers often get themselves into scandalous situations because they lack a sense of restraint and culture of how to behave in public places,” Zenit said in a stat

For the first time in five years, the people of Borno State are being allowed to come out on the streets to celebrate Eid-el-Fitri . The state had been closed to vehicular movements during all festivities, be it Islamic and Christian, due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Many had thought they would be locked in during this year’s Eid-el-Fitri until the Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, surprisingly made an announcement allowing all citizens of the state to have a fresh breath of air. Briefing journalists shortly after a security meeting on Monday, Shettima said, “After extensive deliberations, the key actors in security in the state unanimously resolved that we want to give our people dignity. We want them to have a feel of what it was to celebrate and we have resolved not to restrict movement during this year’s Eid-el-Fitri. ” Residents of Borno State have been compelled to celebrate religious festivals under curfew or restriction of movement since 2011, follo

The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Sagbama, has granted the prayers of the Agbereowei family of Bolou-Orua community in Sagbama to possess their land and remove Globacom mast, accessories and fence on their property. The Agbereowei family, in a suit, SHC/02/2015, filed by Miss Justina Agbereowei and Mr. Wednesday Agbereowei (claimants), had sued Globacom (defendant) for alleged failure to pay rents on the land housing its base station running into 10 years. The claimants had prayed the court, presided over by Justice E.G. Omukoro, to declare that they the persons rightfully entitled to the right of occupancy in and over all that parcel of land measuring approximately 40 feet by 40.5 feet where the defendant base station was located is their property. They also prayed the court to declare that the possession of all that piece of land where the Glo base station with code number BLO 001, is built, is their property. They also urged the court to com

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, died on Wednesday morning aged 82. Ajayi featured in rested TV series ‘Village Headmaster’ and ‘Checkmate’. Here are five great movies she featured in Thunderbolt (2001) Thunderbolt deals with interracial marriages and its challenges in modern day Nigeria. It tells the experiences of an Ibo woman named Ngozi who married a Yoruba man named Yinka despite the conflict between their two tribes. Mother of George (2013) Bukky Ajayi played the role of Ma Ayo in this 2013 film. The movie, directed by Andrew Dosunmu, tells the story of a newly married Nigerian couple in Brooklyn who own and manage a small restaurant while struggling with fertility issues. Indecent Girl (2004) Indecent Girl tells the story of a rich lawyer who schooled in the United States. He falls in love with a dancer but his parents disagreed with his choice, preferring someone whom they consider within social class. He rejects her, she turned to voodoo and

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, died today at the age of 82 and will be buried according to Islamic rites. As tributes pour in for the iconic actress, so have details about her life and successful career. You probably didn’t know she was a Muslim. She was born a christian but converted to Islam in the early eighties and chose the name Zainab. Here are some other things you probably didn’t know about her. Bukky’s love for the theatre was ignited when as a young girl, her father used to take her to the 2. Her dad, who played a vital role in her passion for theatre, never saw here perform before he died. 3. She studied at the Stanislavsky Institute of Drama, London on a Federal Government scholarship. 4. Her first job in Nigeria was with the Nigeria Television as a presentation assistant in 1966. 5. Her first acting experience was in the Nigerian hit soap opera Village Headmaster . 6. She stared in movies like Mother of George, Indecent Girl, Diamond Rin

Serie A club Lazio confirmed on Wednesday the appointment of Argentine Marcelo Bielsa as their new coach. “Lazio can now announce that the contract of Mr Marcelo Bielsa and his assistants has been signed,” a club statement read. “The coach and his staff will be in Rome on Saturday July 9.” The 60-year-old former Marseille coach takes over from Simone Inzaghi, who took temporary charge after Stefano Pioli was sacked in the second half of last season.

Kano State, on Wednesday, witnessed a hitch-free Sallah celebrations, as Eid el-Fitr prayers, which signals the end of Ramadan were peacefully conducted in all Eid prayer grounds in the state.   The Eid el-Fitr prayers, which were conducted at about 9:am at Kofar Mata mosque, where the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Mohammadu Sanusi II worshipped, witnessed a huge turnout with the Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, as well as members of his executive council.   In his Sallah message, the Kano monarch urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons learnt during the Holy month of Ramadan in their daily activities.   He advised them to observe the obligatory six-day fasting in the month of shawaal.   At the Murtala Muhammed mosque at Kumbotso Local Government Area, Eid prayers started at 9am.   The Chief Imam of Murtala mosque, Sheikh Kabiru Gbadamosi Dadaura, urged the Muslim umar to co-exist peacefully and tolerate each other, as well as help the less privile

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, will be buried today according to Islamic rites, a family source has said. The late actress, who died today morning at the age of 82, has been active in the Nigerian entertainment industry and enjoyed a career spanning over three decades.

A US-based language instructor, Henshaw Ita, has accused the officers of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service at the Iba Zonal Office of unlawful seizure of his vehicle documents. He said the officers had been holding on to the original copies of his vehicle licence, driving licence, MOT certificate, copies of the proof of ownership and purchase of his vehicle since January 7. The English Language instructor lamented that all efforts to retrieve the documents from the command were futile, adding that he was told the documents were missing. Ita told our correspondent he was returning in his car from a seminar when some vehicle inspection officers stopped him and requested to see the documents of the car. He explained that the officers accused him of using a forged insurance cover, which he refuted. He added that the officers seized other documents and told him to pay a fine of N20,000 into a Wema Bank account. Ita said, “I was driving home fr

A company driver, Moruf Haruna, has died after he was allegedly kicked in the stomach by an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency in the Abaji area of Kogi State. PUNCH Metro learnt that 40-year-old Haruna, who worked for Vintage Transport and Logistics, was allegedly manhandled by the officer when an NDLEA team stopped his vehicle for a search in the Abaji area. Our correspondent gathered that Haruna, a father of five children, and another company driver, identified only as Fatai, had left the Ojota area of Lagos State on Friday, in two separate trucks. The drivers were said to be conveying food products to Jos, Plateau State, and Abuja, respectively. PUNCH Metro learnt that on Saturday, at about 5am, Haruna was stopped around Abaji, about 30 kilometres from the Federal Capital Territory by the NDLEA officers. The officers were said to have ordered Haruna to produce his papers, which he did, and afterwards asked him to open the truc

There was pandemonium at the Tundunwada area of Lugbe, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory when a transformer exploded and electrocuted six persons, including a pregnant woman who recently moved into her house in the area. About four persons were also said to have been injured during the incident, including a six-year-old boy, Destiny Okolo, who suffered injuries on his face and left ear. PUNCH Metro learnt that the transformer was on fire for about 10 minutes during which it sent devastating electric current to some residential apartments in the area.   Our correspondent, who visited the community on Tuesday, gathered that the incident happened around 9pm on Saturday. Abuja Electricity Distribution Company officials were seen investigating the incident and pacifying the residents in the locality. Findings indicate that the pregnant woman, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, wanted to switch off her fan when she was electrocut

Some gunmen have kidnapped an expatriate working on the Epe Township Expansion Project, Epe, being executed by the Lagos State Government. PUNCH Metro learnt that the expatriate, who was among the contractors from Granebury Construction Company handling the project, was kidnapped late Monday while working on the site. A source told our correspondent that the gunmen shot into the air before taking the victim away, adding that the police had already mounted aerial surveillance in the community in a bid to rescue the kidnapped contractor. “A tank has been stationed at the project site. Policemen from surrounding divisions have also mounted surveillance in the area,” he added. Another source told our correspondent that the expatriate, who had yet to be identified, might have been taken to the creek. The Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ganiu Johnson, did not pick calls placed to his telephone line by our correspondent. However, th

The Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone in Nigeria, Maj. Gen. Alfred Nelson William, who was kidnapped along Abuja- Kaduna last Friday, has regained his freedom. Willliam was rescued by the police on Tuesday and has  reunited with the High Commission and his family. The Force Public Relations, Donald Awunah, confirmed it last night in an SMS. It read, “The ambassador was released at about 16:00hrs  along Abuja- Kaduna Road. “Following credible intelligence and technical support, there was intense police activities on both land and air patrol within the area. The General is feasibly in good condition. “The acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris,  wishes to assure the members of the Diplomatic Corps and other foreign nationals of their safety and security in Nigeria.” The police however did not say if ransom was paid for the envoy’s release or not. His abductors had earlier demanded N30m ransom during negotiations with embassy officials.

 The Anambra State Police Command on Monday paraded a nine-man gang that had been terrorising Nanka community in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state. Members of the gang led by one Ifedilichukwu Nwankwo allegedly chopped off one of the ears of a Divisional Police Officer of Ajali Division (name withheld) who was at Nanka to effect their arrest. Parading the suspects at the State Anti-Robbery Squad office at Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ali Okechukwu, said the Nanka community had been liberated by the arrest of the gang. Okechukwu said, “On 17/02/2016 at about 9am hours, one Okechukwu Udezuka of Oraifite and Ebuka, surname unknown, were shot dead at Tarzan, Nkpor by a gang of armed robbers. “In the course of investigation, two persons namely Emamanuel Nwabudu, Chigozie Nweke, a.k.a Achito, were arrested. “The suspects named one Ifedilichukwu Nwankwo of Nanka and others as those that attac

Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on Political Mobilization, Hon. Mosunmola Awotula, popularly called iron lady has led hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Irele local Government. While speaking on behalf of the Decampees, Hon. Mosunmola said the PDP is a party of broken promises, which has inflicted pains on the people of the state. She noted that Governor Mimiko has played his last card and can no longer deceive and cajole the people of the state into voting for the PDP. “We are the strong leaders of the PDP in Irele, I have been a woman leader in ward 2, after that I became organising secretary before Mimiko came to PDP. “When Mimiko defect to PDP, he rendered us, the executive members useless and refused to carry us along in the scheme of things,  that shows that Mimiko is a selfish leader,” she said. Also explaining why they left PDP, one of the lea

Jose Mourinho said the Manchester United job had come at just the right time in his life and he would be targeting legend Alex Ferguson’s two Champions League trophies. The 53-year-old self-anointed ‘special one’ — who replaced the sacked Louis van Gaal as united boss at the end of last season — was facing the media on Tuesday for the first time since taking the reins at Old Trafford. “I don’t hide. I chase Sir Alex’s record in Champions League matches,” said the Portuguese. The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto boss added the departure last weekend of United icon Ryan Giggs was because the Welshman hadn’t got the job he wanted — namely his. Mourinho’s eyes are firmly fixed on re-establishing United as title challengers — after a three year hiatus under first David Moyes and then the autocratic van Gaal — and targeting the Champions League which is off United’s menu next season. He told the packed press conference, “The reality is I think it is a