Saraki Denies Joining PDP

Saraki Denies Joining PDP

The Senate president, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said he remained committed to the ideals and agenda of the All Progressives Congress. Mr. Saraki’s assurances was in reaction to media reports that he had abandoned his party for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The speculation followed Mr. Saraki’s appearance at the PDP Senate’s caucus meeting on Wednesday.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Bamikole Omishore, Mr. Saraki said he was not prepared to leave a party he that he “helped midwife and worked for its victory in the 2015 elections”. Mr. Omishore said Mr. Saraki attended the PDP event in “his official capacity as Senate President and chairman, National Assembly”.
“He attended the end of session event of the PDP caucus yesterday evening and spent only 30 minutes before leaving the members to continue with the event.
“The Senate President would like to assure every Nigerian that he is committed to the APC-led government and appreciates the confidence reposed in him and the APC during the 2015 General Elections,” Mr. Omishore said.

Diamond Bank Sacks 400 Workers

Diamond Bank Sacks 400 Workers

According to reports reaching our news desk Diamond Bank Nigeria Plc might be in Distress as they disengages 400 staffers from their pay roll and cannot afford to pay entitlement.
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HIV-Infected Man ‘Hyena’ Paid £3 To Have Sex With School Children In Malawi

HIV-Infected Man ‘Hyena’ Paid £3 To Have Sex With School Children In Malawi

A  HIV-infected man in his 40s has narrated how he makes a living by being paid to have sex with children. Eric Aniva, who would not reveal his exact age, lives in the Nsanje district of southern Malawi where he works a sex worker.

His work – known as a “hyena” – is embedded into the sacred traditions of his village. There, young women are regularly “cleansed” by having sex with a hyena, sometimes as punishment for an offence such as having an abortion.

But for locals a hyena’s main duty is overseeing a coming-of-age ritual, where girls take part in sex over a three-day period after their first menstruation.

Mr Aniva, speaking to the BBC, said: “Most of those I have slept with are girls, school-going girls.

“Some girls are just 12 or 13 years old, but I prefer them older. All these girls find pleasure in having me as their hyena. They actually are proud and tell other people that this man is a real man, he knows how to please a woman.”

But with one in 10 Malawians having HIV, the work of hyenas is riddled with the risk of spreading serious disease. And Mr Aniva himself has HIV, but continues his work regardless.

He is paid £3 to £5 by locals to perform the sex rituals.

And village elders, who are responsible for organising the “cleansing”, insist that they are necessary to “avoid infection with their parents or the rest of the community”.

Government officials do not endorse the traditions, but they do not actively campaign against them either.

Nigerian Army Rescues 80 Hostages, Kill 42 Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

Nigerian Army Rescues 80 Hostages, Kill 42 Boko Haram Terrorists In Borno

The Nigerian Army said last night that its troops on fighting patrols and clearance operations, rescued a total of 80 hostages mostly women and children who had been held captive for several months by Boko Haram terrorists in Garere village in Borno State.

In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations said, “Following confirmed intelligence report on the convergence and massing up of dislodged Boko Haram terrorists at Garere village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, with intent of carrying out attack on some isolated communities, troops on fighting and clearance patrol Codenamed “Operation TIGER CLAW” on Tuesday 19th July 2016 swooped on the terrorists.

“During the ensuing operation, 42 Boko Haram terrorists were killed, while unconfirmed number of the insurgents escaped with gunshot wounds.

“Similarly, 38 women and 42 children held captives were rescued from the insurgents. The women and children were taken to the military medical facility in Baga for checks. They were further assisted with food and clothing.

“The patrol team also recovered 504 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) ammunition, 162 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, 1 Land Cruiser Jeep, 34 Jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automated Gas Oil (AGO), while 55 Motorcycles were demobilized during the operation.

“The troops have continued to intensify vigilance and maintained high level of alertness. They are making concerted efforts to clear the remnants of the terrorists in their area of responsibilities.

Funke Akindele, Damilola Adegbite & Dakore Akande On Set For A Movie At Lekki Phase 1

Funke Akindele, Damilola Adegbite & Dakore Akande On Set For A Movie At Lekki Phase 1

See exclusive photos from the set of an upcoming movie titled “Isoken”.
The movie starring Funke Akindele, Dakore Akande, Lydia Forson, Damilola Adegbite, Abimbola Craig and many others is currently being shot in Lekki Lagos. More photos below:

Plumber Who Won £14million Lottery Goes Back To Fixing Toilets Few Days Later

Plumber Who Won £14million Lottery Goes Back To Fixing Toilets Few Days Later

A plumber who won the £14million Lottery jackpot is back at work fixing toilets just two days later.

John Doherty, 52, said he doesn’t want to let down his loyal customers and would be bored sat at home. The dad-of-two scooped £14,671,343 with wife Alison, 50, and the beaming couple were unveiled on Tuesday as the latest Lotto jackpot winners.

But shortly after 9am today, John was back in his black overalls and jumping into his black Mercedes van to service a boiler he’d fitted.

John, of Elderslie, Renfrewshire, said: “I really enjoy my work – I’ve been doing it a long time.

“I want to stay grounded. “I’ve got a lot of loyal customers and I don’t want to let them down. “I’m doing stuff that was arranged before all this happened.”

“My customers are older people and they’ve treated me just the same after the win which is what I want. “I’m just back off two holidays so I definitely don’t think I should be sitting on a beach.

“I will treat myself – but once it’s all settled down a bit

“I’ll probably slow down a wee bit.”

Stephen Keshi To Be Buried July 29th

Stephen Keshi To Be Buried July 29th

The burial of former Super Eagles captain and Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi, who died on June 8th has been slated for July 29th at his hometown, Illah in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah who is a member of the Keshi burial committee,‎ Keshi’s funeral ceremony will commence on Thursday July 28th and end on Sunday July 31st.

The funeral would kick off in Edo State on Thursday July 28th with a requiem mass at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin-City, from 9:00 am, followed by lying in state at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, also in Benin-City, by 11:00am.

There will also be a novelty match by All Stars as well as a session of tributes in honour of the late soccer star at the stadium.

“The same day, his remains will depart Benin-City for Asaba, Delta State, from 1:15pm. On arrival, there will be lying in state ceremony at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Indoor Hall, Asaba, from 3:15pm, followed by a novelty match by All Stars and Tributes at Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, from 3:30pm”Ukah said The service of songs/vigil Mass will the same day hold at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 6:00pm, according to the obsequies release. On Friday, July 29th, his body will leave Asaba for his hometown, Illah by ‎7am.

There will be a lying in state at his family home, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 8:30am. A‎ Requiem Mass will take place at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, by 10:00am followed by interment at his family compound, Ukpologwu Quarters, Illah, from 12:30pm.

A thanksgiving will be held at the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah on Sunday July 31st.