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An Owner Of A Game Reserve Has Been Hospitalised After Being Mauled By A Lion

Posted: 11 May 2018 05:13 PM PDT


A private game reserve owner near Thabazimbi in Limpopo has been hospitalised following an attack by one of his lions.

The lion spotted the owner following from behind and chased him as the man tried to run into a metal house mulled him from there.

Watch Video from the attack below:


Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe told News24 that the incident happened on Monday.

"The owner was immediately taken to the hospital as a result of injuries sustained to his neck and jaw, however he is said to be recuperating"





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"Career Politicians Are Creators Of Poverty In Nigeria" - Kingsley Moghalu Reveals

Posted: 11 May 2018 03:42 PM PDT

Prof Kingsley Moghalu, economic management expert and former deputy governor of the central bank of Nigeria, CBN,  was a guest in Channels Television Sunday Politics, where he talked about critical issues of national concern and great importance.


According to Channels Television, Moghalu a highly knowledgeable scholar and consummate technocrat, expressed deep concern on the devastated state of the Nigerian Economy, and the excruciating pains being experienced by poor Nigerians, who are defenselessly made to bear the brunt of the current hard times. 

From Moghalu's professorial point of view, it has become obvious that the frivolous lifestyle of the Nigerian career politicians is the reason for the ravaged socioeconomic backgrounds of the country in this digital era.


 Watch videos of his assertions below:


Professor Moghalu said his mission to Nigeria's presidential race is to  patriotically deploy his huge global management experience to serve his country, Nigeria, and utilise that globally vast contacts of his to attract economic development and social tranquility for all Nigerians irrespective of class, education, ethnicity, gender and religion.






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"Buhari And Osinbajo Are Like Codeine And Tramadol" - Reno Omokri

Posted: 11 May 2018 11:03 AM PDT

Reno Omokri popular politician and author took to twitter to slam President Buhari and his Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and stated that they are bad for Nigerian youths by further comparing them to illegal hard drugs Codeine and Tramadol "Buhari and Osinbajo are Like Codeine and Tramadol. Buhari is Codeine and Osinbajo is Tramadol. Just like Codeine and Tramadol, they ruin Nigeria's youth. Just like Codeine and Tramadol, they do not take responsibility for their actions. Lets Ban Them like Codeine and Tramadol!"

"Buhari and Osinbajo are Like Codeine and Tramadol. Buhari is Codeine and Osinbajo is Tramadol. Just like Codeine and Tramadol, they ruin Nigeria's youth. Just like Codeine and Tramadol, they do not take responsibility for their actions. Lets Ban Them like Codeine and Tramadol!"


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President Muhammadu Buhari Leaves UK For Nigeria Today

Posted: 11 May 2018 09:44 AM PDT


Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is right now on his way back to Nigeria from his 4 days medical leave to the United Kingdom.

The UK chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed. They shared this information on its verified Twitter handle claiming that the President's jet took off at exactly 12.33 pm on Friday.

"We wish President Muhammadu Buhari and the presidential team a safe flight back to Nigeria. Air force one departed Stansted at exactly 12:33hrs for Nigeria," the message read. A video clip of the take off of the presidential jet was attached to the post.


It was initially announced that Buhari will return from his four-day medical trip on Saturday, but if the information by the APC-UK is anything to go by, the President could be home by Friday evening.

The distance from the UK to Nigeria is approximately six hours.

The APC national elective congress holds on Saturday, and perhaps the President want to arrive in good time to be able to attend.
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Musa Asake, CAN General Secretary, Passes On

Posted: 11 May 2018 08:47 AM PDT


Dr. Musa Asake the General Secretary, Christian Association of Nigeria has passed on.

According to the Punch, the details of the death are still ascertain, but the clergy passed on Friday morning (today) in Abuja after a brief illness.


The passing on of Asake came about two weeks after he led a nationwide protest called by CAN against the killing of Christians by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

His brother and former member of the House of Representatives, Jonathan Asake, confirmed the death in an interview with The PUNCH.

"Yes, he died this morning, we are right now in the mortuary. I was with him yesterday (Thursday) in his house", he stated.


Dr Asake is an indigene of Southern Kaduna and has been vocal in the defence of Christianity in Nigeria.

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MURIC Calls For Immediate Arrest And Prosecution Of Oro Priests In Ikorodu, Lagos State

Posted: 11 May 2018 02:29 AM PDT

Magbo Festival in Ikorodu is an annual event, and they have the Oro Day where movement of people and vehicles are restricted. This year's own was held on the 8th of May, 2018 and as usual there was restriction of movement in Ikorodu area, of Lagos State.

This activity has drawn the attention of many who feel that the will of the Oba of Ikorodu is being imposed on people. The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) also believes that the Oro priests should be arrested for restricting the movement of people.


In a statement signed by the Director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Oro festival could become a problem if it's fixed on a Sunday or Friday as these are the holy days of Christians and Muslims and could potentially lead to chaos and violence.

See the full statement as shared by the Herald.ng:

Social and economic activities were paralysed in Ikorodu town, Lagos State, on Tuesday 8th May, 2018 as Oro worshippers unilaterally imposed curfew on the town to celebrate Oro Festival. This was in spite of the assurance given by the police and the traditional institution on free movement. Banks and shops were shut down and there were no vehicular and human movements in many parts of the town. All motor parks in the neighbourhood remained deserted.

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) observes that the unilateral declaration of curfew by Oro priests is illegal, illegitimate and unconstitutional. It is, therefore, ultra vires.

Chapter 4 Section 41 of the 2011 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria says, "Every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit therefrom." Only the the state government on the advise of the state commissioner of police can impose curfew on a town. Even then, such imposition must be based on adverse security report.

Historically, curfews declared by the priests used to be for the night but due to the pervading general lawlessness in the society, Oro priests have started imposing curfews during the day. This shows that Oro priests are becoming daring and this is instructive. It should not be allowed to continue. Apart from this traditionalists have become more combative and security operatives need to more vigilant.

We all agree that there is freedom of worship so long as no worshipper encroaches on the right of others in any way. But Oro priests are stretching their freedom of worship beyond its limit as their curfews infringe on the citizens' right of movement.

Masqueraders have attacked churches in many parts of the South East. A mosque was vandalized while worshippers were severely injured by masquerades in Ekiti State. Several skirmishes have also been recorded in other parts of the South between traditional worshippers and Christians or between the former and Muslims.

The negative impacts of the imposition of curfew on any city are too dire to trivialize with. A nation's economy is run by the movement of homo sapiens and goods. Consequently, billions of naira are lost on every single day a curfew is imposed. Lives are also lost as those seriously sick may find it difficult and sometimes impossible to reach hospitals. All forms of learning and research are also suspended.

Nobody can guaranty the safety of any woman who unknowingly drives in or just enters the town during the Oro festival. Market women cannot buy or sell. Married women cannot leave their residences to purchase vital items for the family. This is likely to breed hunger. Most importantly, the lives of women who are seriously ill or in labour and their unborn infants are imperiled. Even students who are to write examinations have to withdraw, relocate or sleep in unhealthy and unsafe school environments. What kind of people are we? How can we expose our young ones to such dangers in the name of tradition?

The imposition of curfews by Oro priests is therefore archaic, retrogressive, counter-productive, inhuman and barbaric. Also by forbidding women from moving around, Oro priests exhibit exclusive treatment of the female gender. This is discriminatory and misogynic.

MURIC had to intervene about seven years ago when Oro priests manifested their impunity once again by imposing curfew on Ikorodu on a Saturday when students were to take English language in their West African School Certificate Examination (WAEC). The publicity of our press statement on the illegal curfew about two days before the examination on radio and television forced the Oro priests to abort their primordial, parochial and pernicious agenda.

We warn that the imposition of curfews by Oro priests is a disaster waiting to happen. What if it happens on a Sunday? How would Christians attend church? A religious clash may occur. It may spread like wild fire. Church goers have been known to attack shrines in the South East. Or if it occurs on a Friday? How can we guarranty peace in such a situation? Tension has been known to have risen on occasions when the Oro priets imposed curfew during Ramadan. Must we sacrifice lives before we secure our liberty?

This is where the law enforcement agents have to come handy. Yet police complicity cannot be ruled out in the Ikorodu episode. For instance, the Lagos Police Command assured Ikorodu residents of safety and asked them to go about their legitimate businesses. But did that stop the Oro priests?

The curfew (isemo) which was imposed still remained effective. Nobody moved about except the Oro priests and their faithful. Dressed like warriors, the Oro worshippers went around with canes, knives, cutlasses and other weapons. They smoked weed publicly and vandalized markets. Yet no single policeman was in sight. This means that the police statement was ineffective. That curfew was an affront on the police. It is unacceptable.

It is not enough for the police to give assurance of safety. That is mere window-dressing. Police must do more. The police must be able to get a commitment from Oro priests. Police can reach the priests though the traditional ruler who knows them all. They must be made to recant. The problem with Nigeria is not an acute shortage of laws. We have enough laws in place but they are not being enforced. The law must be allowed to work. Our police seem to lack the will to invoke the provisions of the law. Illegal curfews will continue to pervade Southern Nigeria until the police are ready to uphold the rule of law.

Before we round up, there is an urgent need to contribute to the ongoing debate on the demand of Oro worshippers for a day to be declared as a public holiday. MURIC supports this idea on the basis of equal rights and tolerance. Afterall Christians and Muslims have their own public holidays. Traditionalists can have their own holiday but that should not be a licence for imposing any curfew on that particular day. Also, that single day must be synergised with other traditional groups like Sango and Ogun worshippers. Such holiday may also be limited to the South. This will be the responsibility of state governments in the South-West, South-East and South-South.

To cap the edifice, the state governments in Southern Nigeria should address this issue before it is too late. Lawmakers in the various state Houses of Assembly should also do the needful. In particular, the Lagos State House of Assembly must raise the Ikorodu saga on the floor of the House now that it is still fresh. Afterall they are also witnesses to the spectacular mess. We call on law enforcement agents to arrest and prosecute those behind the illegal imposition of curfew in Ikorodu on Tuesday. This should be done in earnest to serve as deterrent to others.


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"APC Playing PDP Politics, APC Has Derailed" - Okorocha Declares

Posted: 11 May 2018 01:42 AM PDT


Rochas Okorocha, the Governor of Imo State, and chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governor's Forum, has disclosed that his party has derailed and now practices "Peoples Democratic Party kind of politics."


According to Premiumtimes, Okorocha, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the declaration of Adams Oshiomole, former governor of Edo State, his intention to run for office of national chairman of the party.


Mr Okoracha, who was at the event to show his support for the former governor and endorse his bid, said he believes in Mr Oshiomhole's capacity to address some issues in the party.

mily: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;" />"Another thing I think Oshiomole will address is that our party has begun to play the same kind of politics like PDP. All of a sudden we have started derailing and playing the PDP kind of politics. This started by some of those people who found themselves in political office especially appointment, who did not win their booths and wards.

He said Mr Oshiomhole should also address the weakness of the party in the South-South and South-East. He said he believed Mr Oshiomhole can help strengthen it in those parts of the country.

He called on the aspirant to ensure he roots out "urban masquerades" from the APC and also bring to an end the principle of "monkey dey work, baboon dey chop".

"Today, our party is going through some challenges and I must commend those who helped fight for this party even before this time, they have done well but the fight ahead, the challenges ahead are greater and we need great men like Adams Oshiomohle to do this job. For me particularly, Adams will strengthen APC in South-south and South-east.

"Suffice to say that as I speak to you today, I am the only governor from the entire South-east who is APC just like my brother, Obaseki is the only governor from the South-South from the APC. What this goes to say is that APC has challenges in the South-South and South-East for reasons not too far-fetched. For some myopic considerations and assessment, this party is not strong in those parts of Nigeria.

"For those our governors in the north, they won the election so easy, for as long as the name Buhari stands in the north. But its not the same thing talking about President Muhammadu Buhari's name in the South-South or South-West." 

"Adams, your first assignment when you become the national chairman of the party is to ensure and channel that principle of 'monkey de work, bamboon de chop."

"In this new dispensation, no more monkey dey work, bamboo dey chop. If you work, you chop, you don't work, you don't chop."
"We have a lot of urban masqueraders in APC now and you, must force them out."

"And I know Adams Oshiomole is a no nonsense man, he will stand forthright, he will face them both in debate, action, physical, mental, moral, spiritual; he can face the opposition. But I don't know about the spiritual aspect."
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Female Student At Cornell University Strips In Class To Defend Her Presentation In New York City

Posted: 11 May 2018 01:08 AM PDT

A female university student at the Cornell University took off her clothes in class for her presentation, after her professor said her clothes were "too short" for public speaking.

Letitia Chai, 18, livestreamed her strip protest on Facebook. Letitia said she wanted to stand up "against oppressive beliefs and discrimination" and that is why she stripped down in front of her class at Cornell University in New York on Saturday.

According to media reports, Letitia clashed with professor Maggor on Wednesday as she prepared to present a draft of her thesis on rehabilitation for displaced people and refugees. The student, who was wearing a long-sleeve blue button-down shirt and denim cut-off shorts in class on Wednesday, claimed the "first thing" her professor said to her was "is that really what you want to wear?"
nt-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;" />Stunned Letitia also claimed professor Maggor told her that her shorts were "too short" and that as a speaker she was making a "statement" through the clothes she was wearing.Letitia wrote on a Facebook post, though the post is no longer available: 

The first thing that the professor said to me was 'is that really what you would wear?'
She, a white woman, continued: 'Your shorts are too short'.

The professor proceeded to tell me, in front of my whole class, that I was inviting the male gaze away from the content of my presentation and onto my body.

She said I was making a statement by wearing my outfit. I told her that I sure as hell wouldn't change my statement to make her or anyone else feel more comfortable.

According to Letitia, the professor later asked her what her mother would think of her clothes after she left the room.

The university's student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, reported that 28 out of 44 people in the room to watch Letitia's presentation removed their clothes as well in a show of support. Letitia said she was "floored" by support after she called for solidarity following a row with her professor.
However, most of the students who witnessed the clash defended professor Rebekah Maggor and accused Letitia of inaccurately reflecting the reason why her choice of clothing was questioned. Out of 14 students, 11 said Letitia's comments did not accurately reflect events in the classroom.

The students issued a joint statement in which they said professor Maggor's comment had "error in phrasing" but the thrust of her point was to note the "importance of professionalism in certain public speaking situations."

The professor told the Cornell University student newspaper that she doesn't tell her students what to wear or determines "appropriate dress".
An email to The Cornell Sun from professor Maggor reads: "I do not tell my students what to wear, nor do I define for them what constitutes appropriate dress.

"I ask them to reflect for themselves and make their own decisions."
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