Welcome to Oluwadamilola Adelekan's Blog: March 2015

Monday, 16 March 2015

Photos: Alaafin of Oyo and his wives visit the University of London

The Alaafin of Oyo and just two of his wives were at the University of London, UK, recently on the invitation of legal icon, Afe Babalola, who was being honoured with the Doctor of Letters at the university. See more photos after the cut...

12 (or more) men dressed in military fatigue wielding AK47 automatic rifles brought terror to Lekki Phase 1 on Thursday March 12th. They robbed 1 (or 2) banks on Admiralty way and killed 6 (or 7) people. No person in the bank (s) were killed because they cooperated with the robbers. The robbers made away with money in the vaults and even broke the ATM and took all the money there.

A British Airways flight was forced to return to England because of a 'smelly poo' left in a toilet.
Councillor Abhishek Sachdev, from Hertfordshire, says he was on the BA flight to Dubai when it was forced to return to Heathrow.

It is understood that cabin crew unsuccessfully tried to fix the problem, but the flight was forced to turn around when the odour became unbearable for passengers.

Two of Cameroon's Senior Army officers were suspended on March 14th after 25 Boko Haram members died in detention. The Boko Haram members were arrested in Dec. 2014 during a raid of their camp and have since been in Cameroon prison. Cause of their death is unknown but according to Cameroon military, investigations is ongoing.

"I don't have any budget attached to my office, come and probe me' - Patience Jonathan

First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan says she is ready to be probed following accusations from some quarters that her office is funded from the federal budget. She said this while speaking at the PDP Women rally in Edo state on March 14th.

"Mrs. Jonathan is the first lady of this country. There is no budget, no constitutional rights. So if from tomorrow you hear Mrs. Jonathan is corrupt, am I holding your money? Are you giving me any budget ? I don’t have any budget attached to my office. Go and probe my office. Go and probe me and see whether there is any budget attached to my office. Go and probe and see whether there is any money they send to my office. I don’t touch your money. Whatever I have, I struggled for it. I worked for it. I suffered for it,” she said.

Photos: Gov. Fashola commissions the new Ultra modern Oyingbo Market

Governor Babatunde Fashola has commissioned the new Ultra modern Oyingbo Market in Lagos. Here are pictures from the commissioning and also the new complex. More when you continue...

Pres. Jonathan yesterday morning joined his wife Patience Jonathan & mother, Madam Eunice Jonathan to celebrate Mothers Day at Aso Rock Chapel. See more photos after the cut...

According to a source, this happened in Jos on Friday March 13th. The boy is 13 years old and his pastor father allegedly beat him mercilessly then put chains with two padlocks round his neck. When neighbours, who saw the padlock and cuts on the boys head asked what the boy did, the father accused him of stealing at their home. The source said the boy's mother is late.

This is wrong on every level. You don't do this to a child. How much more your own child. Domestic stealing is something most of us have done, and most of us outgrow it. *sigh*

APC warns PDP: Don't attempt to kill Buhari

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr Lai Mohammed has sounded a warning to the PDP not to attempt to assasinate Gen Buhari or one of its Chieftains, Chief Bola Tinubu as it had allegedly done in the past. Lai Mohammed, who made the allegation in an interview with Punch yesterday, said any attempt on their lives would lead to consequences that will be very dear for this country.

"I have never seen a government so terrified of elections as this present administration. And I have never seen a candidate so terrified of the opposition as Jonathan.

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s Electoral Institute in Abuja was gutted by fire around 11pm on Saturday March 13th. While conducting pressmen around the burnt warehouse, the INEC Director of Security, Mr. Shettima Ngilladar, said only non sensitive materials used in the 2011 election as well as bags, envelopes, election forms and electrical control panel/ switch were destroyed during the fire incident which burned into Sunday 2am.

No material to be used for the 2015 election was destroyed. The fire outbreak was attributed to power surge...

The Lagos state police command have arrested a Muslim cleric, Abdullahi Omobolaji popularly known as Alfa over allegations of sexual assault on a 17 year old girl identified as Idowu at Bakare lane in the Agege area of Lagos state.

According to Punch, the assault on the girl started in November 2014 after the 40 year old Alfa who hails from Kwara state lured her to his room which he used for spiritual consultation and claimed to have seen a vision that she had been placed under a curse by a man and that the only way she can be redeemed was for him (Alfa) to have sex with her. People still fall for this sh*t? Continue...

Photos: Police rescues 78 year old millionaire from kidnappers den

Oyo state Police command has rescued 78 year old man Chairman of Bond Group of Companies in Oyo state, Chief Adebowale Omotosho, from a kidnappers den in Ajia village in Egbeda Local Governement Area of Oyo state after he was abducted by a kidnapping syndicate led by a woman at his residence in Gaa area of Awe in Oyo state on March 4th.

According to AFP, ISIS has now accepted the allegiance of Boko Haram. Find the report below...

The Islamic State group has welcomed a pledge of allegiance to it made by the Nigerian jihadist organisation Boko Haram, according to an audiotape Thursday purportedly from its spokesman.

"We announce to you to the good news of the expansion of the caliphate to West Africa because the caliph... has accepted the allegiance of our brothers of the Sunni group for preaching and the jihad," IS spokesman Mohammed al-Adnani said in the message, using the Arabic name for Boko Haram.

Find the statement below...

The attention of the media office of Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been drawn to a purported allegation by Peoples Democratic Party that Senator Bukola Saraki who is one of the leaders of All Progressives Congress and a crusader of change in Nigeria is sponsoring a "Dirty Love Triangle between President Jonathan, Patience and Deiziani.

Senator Saraki will like to state categorically without any iota of doubt that he is not aware of any love triangle between the President and the two women in question and therefore has not been, and he is not going to be involved in anyway, manner or process of commissioning of such documentary.

President Jonathan visited the Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ijebu Ode, yesterday Thursday, March 12. Traditional rulers, community leaders and Chiefs welcomed him. He was clothed in white as a gift from the Awujale presented by his Otunbas. See more photos after the cut...

Speaking at the APC South South Rally in Port Harcourt yesterday, Gov Rotimi Amaechi said God has shown them who the president would be come March 28th and it is not Goodluck Jonathan

"God has shown us who would be president and we know that it is not Jonathan. Do you remember the Jonathan in the bible? What did he do? He betrayed his father, right? This time around, we need a man that would deliver the country for both Christians and Muslims. There will be no Christian or Muslim but a Nigerian government.” he said

Diaper-wearing Buhari funded with corruption can't fight corruption - Fayose

How many press releases will they release in a day? Here's another one...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate that he will fight corruption if elected as president as the height of deceit, saying; "a diapers-wearing old man surrounded and being funded by notoriously corrupt people cannot fight corruption."

APC released these photos of Buhari and other chieftains visiting a primary school in Rivers state yesterday and claimed that this is how all public primary school in the state look like. A member of the APC Presidential team, Lola Shoneyin shared the photos and wrote "All primary schools in Rivers State look like this. Happy pupils thrilled to meet 'President Buhari!'

See more pics after the cut

21 month old North West looked like a mini-me movie star as she jetted out of Paris with her mum Kim K yesterday. North looked all shades of cute as she pulled her Frozen (Disney movie) suitcase as she walked with her mum through the Charles de Gaulle airport terminal to catch their flight. See more pics after the cut...

Gen. Buhari pictured carrying a baby at the Elekahia Health Centre in Rivers State yesterday morning as Gov Amaechi and El-Rufai look on. See more photos after the cut...

Another press statement from Ekiti governor, Ayo Fayose...

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has said the ego of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been deflated as it has tactically conceded defeat few days to the March 28 presidential election.

The governor, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, said that the sudden u-turn made by the North which had realised that General Buhari would be made to shortchange the North had rattled the party.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has stopped the management of AIT and NTA from airing any damaging documentary on the Vice Presidential Candidate of the APC, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. Prof Osinbajo had on March 10th filed a motion seeking an order restraining the TV stations under the control of NBC from a violation of his 'right to dignity. right to privacy, and right to life'.

Delivering his ruling on the suit, Justice John Tsoho ordered the broadcasting companies to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and determination of the applicant’s motion on notice for interlocutory injunction. NBC was also joined as respondents in the suit. The matter has been adjourned to March 13th for further hearing.

Photos: Don Jazzy, D'banj & Wande Coal reunite in a surprise performance at a birthday party

Only a few people can make this happen. Mavin boss, Don Jazzy and his former label mates D'banj and Wande Coal reunited on stage to perform at the birthday party of Prince Aremo Oniru at Eko Hotel & Suites last night. More photos after the cut...

AY. Monalisa Chinda. Sammie Okposo, Ali Baba, Ibinabo Fiberesima and many celebs attended the Celebrity Praise Night which took place at the Muson Center recently.Continue for more pics...

Photos: Tonto Dikeh steps out in stylish print pant & blue jacket

The actress and singer stepped out looking very stylish in a print ankle length pant, black top & navy blue jacket, Chanel Brooch, Christian Louboutin shoes, vintage glasses and her lovely short hair do.

Gbam! Former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro confirmed by the Senate

Former Minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro has been confirmed as a minister by the Senate. At its plenary sitting today, members of the senate asked him to take a bow and go since he was a former senator, an action that infuriated APC Senators who then staged a walkout in protest.

80 children who were freed from Boko haram camp in Northern Cameroon by Cameroonian soldiers in November 2014 cannot remember their names or where they are from and are yet to be united with their families and loved ones.

According to Christopher Fomunyoh, a director for the US-based National Democratic Institute, the children range from 5-18 years of age and do not speak English, French or any local language.

The photos accompanying this story are very graphic, very gruesome, very gory! Unbelievably so! Allegedly, this Zimbabwean woman (pictured above) attacked her husband for allegedly constantly cheating on her and cut of his penis. I'm going to share the photos but if you guys complain too much, I will take it down...because it's quite gory! How anyone can do this to someone else is beyond me, especially someone you once loved and is the father of your children. See the pics after the cut...but brace yourselves..it's not pleasant.

Pictured above right is 36 year old Mrs. Bukola Olusegun Ogidiolu who set her husband ablaze on Valentine's day at their home in Idolofin area of Ado Ekiti in Ekiti state after he allegedly refused to take her out on Val's day. And right is the man in hospital

When interviewed by Tribune, Bukola denied any wrong doing. Although her claims do not add up, Bukola said she and her husband always fought over their inability to have a child. Continue...

Actress Stephanie Okereke Linus has an apt message for all you guys seeking love. She shared a loving/happy photo of herself and her husband on instagram and wrote; 'Don’t waste time trying to get people to love you. Spend time with those who already do.' 100% correct!

Photos: 2-day old baby boy found abandoned on Lagos street

A 2-day old baby boy was found on Sunday March 8th after he was abandoned in a kiosk on Marina street close to Wema Bank Plc in Lagos Island. The baby who has since been named after late philanthropist Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, was found by a good Samaritan, Dr Oscar Odiboh who runs the Afribaby Initiative,a non-governmental organization.

According to Punch, Dr. Odiboh (pictured above), said he got a call from some people that a baby has been abandoned on the streets in Marina...

Statement from Kayode Ogundamisi - Diaspora for Buhari - Osinbanjo

My over 70 years old mum wears diapers - Fayose to PDP Governors Forum

Today Ayo Fayose took his madness a bit further by using his mother as an example of why Nigerians should not vote for an elderly person as candidate. Fayose's claim that his mother wears pampers is a new low just to make a political point.

In 1983 Chief Obafemi Awolowo contested for Presidency at age 74 and Nnamdi Azikwe at age 79 Can bigot Ayo Fayose tell us if they both wore diapers? Fayose's fear of Buhari is more to do with Fayose facing justice for corruption than Buhari's age.

Photos: ISIS beheads three men with sword for being homosexuals

More horrific photos from ISIS run state. Three men, accused of homosexuality and blasphemy, were publicly beheaded by a sword-wielding ISIS executioner. The photos of the barbaric execution was shared online yesterday. Two of the men were accused of being homosexuals and the third one accused of Blasphemy. They were blindfolded and taken to a traffic roundabout with a crowd looking on.

An elderly man used a microphone to read out their crimes before a masked man beheaded them. See the photos after the cut...

No fewer than 34 persons have been confirmed dead while 42 injured in the bomb blast that rocked the Maiduguri Monday Market along Ahmadu Bello way in Borno state yesterday afternoon.

According to reports, the 42 injured persons are currently receiving treatment in various medical centers in the city. Only last weekend, the city was rocked with three suicide bomb attacks that left 54 people dead.

GEJ fired SURE-P boss for attending Obasanjo’s birthday event?

That's the trending discussion right now on social media. Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati some hours ago announced the sack of SURE-P boss, Martin Luther Agwai, and now there are reports that he was sacked for attending former president Obasanjo’s birthday event last week.

Press statement from the APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked the myth being peddled by the PDP that Gen. Buhari will spend only one term in office if elected President, saying it is the creation of the PDP which is seeking to play a section of the country against another.

"The APC will not abridge the right of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to spend the constitutionally-guaranteed two terms as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria if elected in the March 28th poll,'' the party said in a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

President Jonathan yesterday afternoon fired the Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd.) pictured above. A statement by Reuben Abati says Ishaya Dare Akau, a high-level administrator in the nation’s public service is to replace Gen. Agwai with immediate effect. Reuben Abati's statement below

In furtherance of his efforts to continuously re-energize and reposition agencies of the Federal Government for optimal service delivery, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has appointed Mr. Ishaya Dare Akau as the new Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).

Cameroonians are at the moment angry with their President Paul Biya and members of his cabinet after this image of him above purportedly showing him at the state burial for 39 soldiers killed by Boko Haram members, surfaced online on Monday. The President, who traveled to Switzerland on Monday, did not attend the funeral but someone in his team photo-shopped him into one of the funeral photos and posted it on their website.

Cameroonians, who were already angry that Mr Biya didn't honor the soldiers with his presence, are enraged by the photo and are slamming their president on social media. Continue...

Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomole alleges that some pastors have collected money to preach against APC Presidential candidate, Gen Buhari. Oshiomole made the allegation while receiving a PDP Chairmanship candidate and 2000 PDP members who defected to the APC on March 9th.

Ini Edo, Annie Idibia, Emmanuel Ikubuese, others walk against rape

Actress Ini Edo, Annie Idibia, singer Lami Phillips, Mr Nigeria Emmanuel Ikubese joined others to participate in the Walk against Rape initiative in Nigeria. The walk kicked off from the Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Ground GRA Ikeja. Continue to see more photos...

Here are exclusive photos of vehicles and weapons captured from the encounter with Boko Haram members yesterday March 9th at Gombi LGA of Adamawa state. The militants attacked the community early yesterday but were repelled by Nigerian troops. See more photos after the cut...

So sad! See photo of Nigerians fleeing to Chad to take refuge

Pictured above are Nigerians crossing a tributary of Lake Chad to the village of N'Guoboua in Chad on Thursday March 5th. More photos of Nigerians who have taken refuge in Chad after the cut...

Mrs Clifford Sule pictured looking stunning as she prepared for AMVCAs last Saturday. See more photos after the cut...

Find the EFCC press statement below...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 9, 2015 arraigned Bulus Adamu Samuel, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Gombe State on a 4-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, contract scam, misappropriation of public funds, theft and abuse of office.

The accused who was formerly Chairman of Shongom Local Government, of the State, was arraigned before Justice M.G Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Gombe.

Monday, 16 March 2015

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Wednesday, 11 March 2015

GEJ fires Sure-P Chairman Gen Agwai, announces replacement

Tuesday, 10 March 2015