Video: Saraki praises female lawmaker, Boma Goodhead for boldly confronting masked DSS officials at the National Assembly

Senate president Bukola Saraki in the world press conference addressing the illegal seige by DSS officials at the National Assembly, praised Boma Goodhead - a member of the House of Representatives - for boldly defending 'Nigeria's democracy.

Watch the video below. 

"Hon. Boma Goodhead, stands out. She looked a masked security operative in the eye and dared him to shoot. It was another pointer to what is possible... when women take their place in leadership." -Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the #WorldPressConference pic.twitter.com/vZlMQMrgE8

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Lady Tried To Turn Off Gas In Her Kitchen. See What Happened Next. Photos - Family - Nairaland

Lady Tried To Turn Off Gas In Her Kitchen. See What Happened Next. Photos by dainformant(m): 7:51am

A lady is lucky to be alive following a gas explosion which occurred at  her residence yesterday. According to Blessing Nkoyo  Emmanuel from Eket, Akwa Ibom but resides in Kano state,  she was about to turn off the gas in her home before it exploded and set her on fire.  She revealed that her clothes and hair were  on fire before she narrowly escaped from the kitchen.  Immediately she escaped from the kitchen,  the ceiling and some parts of the house were  destroyed as she came out with a little injury from the incident. The excited lady took to Facebook to thank God for her miraculous survival.  Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/08/lady-rejoices-after-surviving-gas-explosion-at-her-residence.html (Quote) (Report) 1 Like (Like) (Share)

Best Friend Kills Lagos Driver To Date Girlfriend (Pics) - Crime - 

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Best Friend Kills Lagos Driver To Date Girlfriend (Pics) by dre11(m): 5:09am

Samson Folarin A 28- year - old bus driver , Abraham Umar , has been killed by suspected cult members at Cele bus stop, in the Ijanikin area of Lagos State. The police said the victim was set up by his friend who was obsessed with his (Abraham ' s ) 17- year - old girlfriend . PUNCH Metro learnt that Abraham , aka Abi, was eating at the girlfriend ' s mother ' s bamboo restaurant when the gunmen invaded the place around 9 pm on Tuesday. They reportedly shot the Benue State indigene in the head , killing him on the spot. Our correspondent learnt that the case was reported at the Ijanikin Police Station and the girlfriend , identified only as Elo , was arrested . A witness, who did not want to be identified, said the gunmen came in a group after Abraham , who plied the Lagos -Badagry Expressway route , parked his vehicle and went to eat . He said , "He was with his conductor and the owner of the commercial bus when one of the gunmen tapped him on the back . Another one pushed him and slammed his head against the wall . Then one of them put a gun to his head and shot him dead . Everybody ran away . " The victim ' s sister, Aminat Umar , while fighting back tears , said Abraham ' s friend , one Peter , broke the news to the family. She explained that the victim had called her after parking his vehicle around 9 . 21 pm . " He said he was on his way home . About 10 minutes later , his best friend , Peter , rushed to our house , saying Abi had been shot at Cele bus stop and that his corpse had been taken to a police station . " My mother and uncle ran to the Ijanikin Police Station , but were told that nobody was brought there. They went to a private hospital around Cele bus stop and were again told that the body was not brought to the hospital . " The hospital workers said they should check the station . The police later admitted that he was there . I was told that his conductor and the owner of the commercial bus were in the cell, " she added . Our correspondent learnt that the deceased lost his father , a former naval officer , when he was barely six years old . His foster father , Muhammed Umaru , said Abraham had been receiving threat text messages from some men who asked him to stop his relationship with Elo . He said , " They told him to leave the girl because she belonged to one of them . " My son' s friend , Peter , said the young man behind the messages had once confronted them . I was told that the rival was dark in complexion and had dreadlocks. " I told his aunt and uncle , who asked the girl to stay away from Abraham and also warned him to leave Elo alone . But they refused to quit the relationship. " The deceased' s uncle , Sani Umar , described him as gentle and easy - going. He said , "He was a calm man and never involved himself in any trouble . This incident is just unfortunate .  The problem was that the girl he was dating had another boyfriend who is a cult member and that was why he was killed . We want justice ; he must not die in vain . " Elo , 17, who had been arrested by the police , however, said Abraham was her only boyfriend , adding that she could not tell why he was killed . " He called me last night (Tuesday) , saying he was going to my mum ' s shop and if he could wait for me there . I said he should not wait because I was at my brother' s place in Ajegunle and would not be coming back that night .  I told him that we were planning my brother' s wedding. On Wednesday when I got back home , I was told Abi had been killed . I don' t know about any threat because he did not tell me about it , " she said . A source said cult killings were rampant in Ijanikin , adding that security operatives had not been able to curb the activities of cult members in the area . He called on the police authorities to come to the aid of residents . He said , " The cult members go into houses to kill people at will. Members of a family are still at a hospital after they were attacked by these boys . Two weeks ago, two boys were shot and killed at the bus stop because they refused to release their phones . " The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , CSP Chike Oti , said four suspects had been arrested. However , Oti noted that Abraham ' s best friend set him up over the 17- year - old girlfriend . He said , " Abraham ' s friend had a crush on the girl . It got to a point of obsession as he started talking to the man ' s girlfriend to leave him . However , when he was not getting the desired cooperation from the girl , he set up his friend with some other guys , who killed him. " The matter was reported at the Ijankin Police Station and immediately, the state Commissioner of Police , Edgal Imohimi , ordered the Divisional Police Officer to fish out the murderers .  So far, the DPO has picked up four suspects , while the principal suspect, the one who had a crush on the girl , is still at large. We are on his trail and he cannot escape justice . " https://punchng.com/friend-kills-lagos-driver-to-date-girlfriend/ Pic credits:  http://thenationonlineng.net/suspected-cultists-kill-driver-over-girlfriend/ (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share)

Udom Sacks Ibanga Akpabio, Godswill Akpabio's Brother

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Udom Sacks Ibanga Akpabio, Godswill Akpabio's Brother by AcuraZDX: 1:20pm

The Akwa Ibom State Government has sacked the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, Ibanga Akpabio, from the state Executive Council. Ibanga is said to be the younger brother of the state's former governor, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The termination of his appointment was contained in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government; Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem. Godswill Akpabio will be defecting to APC in a few hours time. According to the statement, Ibanga was removed from the state executive council following his reluctance to comply with good governance processes of government. He has been mandated to handover to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry before close of work today. More below: https://zenithnaija.com/defection-akwa-ibom-state-government-sack-akpabios-brother/ (Quote) (Report) 1 Like (Like) 1 Share (Share)

Search Amen Rochas Takes Charity To Physically Challenged Communities In Abuja - Business -

Amen Rochas Takes Charity To Physically Challenged Communities In Abuja - Business - 

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DISCOVERING AMEN ROCHAS IN THE EYE OF NIGERIA PHILANTHROPY. The league of philanthropists in Nigeria has been joined by a vibrant and an unchallengeable youth, who believes in humanity, empowerment and charity. Amen Amarachi Rochas, the young CEO has proved his commitment to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians, through several reach-out programs. His Interest in humanity has attracted several awards and recognitions in Nigeria and abroad, which include his recent nomination for the Peace Achievers Award as "Young Humanitarian Icon. On several occasions, Mr Amen distributed fashion design equipments to beneficiaries of a program which he sponsored. He recently visited the Leprosy Community in Alheri, Kwali Area Council in FCT, the capital city of Nigeria. He also impacted the lives of those living with disabilities, through skills acquisition projects, donation of advanced home-use assist equipments that reduces the difficulties created by their disabilities and philanthropic gestures including Sewing machines. Amen Rochas is an investor, Entrepreneur and a humanitarian, who is doing remarkably well to improve the socioeconomic welfare of the entire Nigeria community. The great sojourn into his visionary plans for humanity started after he graduated from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas USA. Amen Amarachi Rochas bagged a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and went on to bag another Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. The great sojourner has promised to keep the fire burning in him, as he continues his quest into salvaging humanity from difficulties. A number of beneficiaries expressed absolute appreciation to their great helper, Amen Amarachi Okoroacha, for his support and kindhearted gestures to improve the value of their lives. He concluded the exclusive discussion with the publisher of AlexReports by reinstating his vision, he says "we believe in a world with equal rights and opportunities for physically and non physically challenged persons. http://www.alexreports.info/2018/08/discovering-amen-rochas-in-eye-of.html?m=1 (Quote) (Report) (Like) (Share)

Re: Amen Rochas Takes Charity To Physically Challenged Communities In Abuja by FortifiedCity: 2:02pm

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