PHOTOS: WILL YOU MARRY ME?...MAN PROPOSES TO HIS GIRL @ MMIA TONIGHT

 Will you marry me?  Tayo Ayodele proposed to his babe tonight in the departure wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The lady named Damilola, was on her way to London when her man proposed in front of everyone. Damilola said 'yes, of course!' Congrats to the couple. See more exclusive pictures after the cut.

UPDATE: NIGERIANS BLAST SARAKI FOR LYING ABOUT PRAYER GROUND STONING

Nigerians blast Saraki, after he dismissed reports that he was stoned, video evidences emerged that there was an assault on him and they were published online to counter Saraki’s claim.

In a statement titled: “Senate President not attacked” Saraki noted that there was a protest over non-payment of local government employees but that he was not stoned.

Nigerians have however reacted angrily to what many have described as ‘lies’ by Nigeria’s number three man. They took to Twitter and other social media platforms to express their displeasure.

On PM News, Babakay wrote: “Liar, liar”, the beginning of the end,” in a reaction to Saraki’s claims that he was not stoned.

Another PM News user who identified himself as Shehu wrote: “This denial is too cheap. The prayer program was brought to an end by the crowd shouting OLE! OLE!! OLE!!! Bukola was actually smuggled out Yidi ground by security men who fired several canisters of teargas to escape the rampaging youth. Bukola is indeed finished.”

ID from UK said: “Another lie again by a very dishonest man!, forgotten that this is 21st century at least the incident is backed up by a live video coverage. The earlier this guy realise that the end is near, the better for him as the hand writing for him to leave is clearly on the wall. He should just accept his faith once and for all and quit politics for good.”

“I agree. Saraki please shut up and stop trying to save face. The video does not lie.  SaharaReporters have video of people throwing rocks and water at your car. You will eventually get impeached if you don’t step down soon. it is the end of the road corrupt politician. I guess i shouldn’t say that because according to the law you are innocent until proven guilty which it will be very hard for you to prove innocent in 13 charges. Your case is you were not previously notified before being taken to tribunal. Did you notify the tribunal when you didn’t declare the assets. You have no case. look for another reason or just step down and save yourself the embarrassment,” LO said.

OBITUARY: HAJIYA BILIKISU YUSUF mni,OFR...WE LOST FOREMOST WOMEN ADVOCATE & ACTIVIST IN NIGERIA

Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf,mni,OFR, the first female editor from Northern Nigeria, was confirmed to have died yesterday at the Saudi Hajj Stampede.

Hajia Bilkisu was one of the foremost women advocates and activists in Nigeria with strong commitment to improved quality of women and children and a promoter of the Education of the Girl Child.

 Hajia Yusuf had over 22 years experience that span through the public sector, journalism and the NGO sector. As a journalist, she was one of the Founders/pioneer members of the Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) and also a member of a number of other organizations committed to and contributing to national development, especially the development of women.

Hajia Yusuf attended a number of local and international training programs, which enable her to bring rich ideas and perspectives into what she does.

 As a journalist, she distinguished herself as the Serial Editor of three national newspapers and a magazine. These experiences explain her invitation to serve on the Editorial Board of a number of other publications in Nigeria.

Hajia was a Member of Nigeria Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies and was also conferred with a National honour of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR). She is presently the Vice Chair of MSA-Nigeria Board of Directors.

 “Bilikisu received her B.S. at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, and also earned a Masters in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Madison, USA. She received an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from the Moscow Institute of Journalism and International Relations, Moscow. She is married with children,” wrote the website.

Bilkisu died yesterday alongside 716 others in the Mecca stampede. May  her soul rest in peace.

PHOTOS: IS THIS RIGHT ATTIRE ON A WEDDING DAY.....?

 I need a constructive and candid advice for this couple who have lost their senses of decency and dressing manner on their wedding day .Ladies and gentlemen, is this right attire for a wedding ceremony?

 

POLICE : HOW CHIEF OLU FALAE WAS RESCUED FROM HIS ABDUCTORS

The Nigeria police has given insight into how a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae, was rescued by its personnel, in an operation it said was coordinated by Inspector General Solomon Arase.

But Police spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, said in a statement Thursday night that the former minister was rescued after the Force launched aerial and land operations in search of the kidnappers.

Ms. Kolawole said, “The rescue of Chief Olu Falae from his captives on September 24th, 2015 was made possible as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, fdc NPM coordinated both aerial and land operations to ensure the freedom of the former presidential candidate of the SDP.

“The operation which started in the early hours of the aforementioned date, combed every nook and cranny of Ondo state till success was achieved in Owo.

“Speaking in Owo while re-uniting Chief Olu Falae with his family, the Inspector-General of Police said; those who think Nigeria is lawless should have a rethink as the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies are everywhere to deal decisively with those miscreants who intend to test the capabilities of the Force.

“He further said that the Former Secretary to the Federal Government is hale and hearty meanwhile, the Nigeria Police promised to leave no stone unturned till the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to book.”

UPDATE: FAKE 'DOCTOR' SOLD BABY FOR N300K TO CHILDLESS COUPLE

Olawale Omolaja (below) was arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for selling a week-old baby for N300,000 to a childless couple. Omolaja was arrested along with a couple Dele and Radiat Onogbile, following a tip-off. He reportedly sold the baby to the couple after they paid him N136,000 as an advance. Left is the biological mother of the baby sold!

The cat was let out of bag after the couple’s landlady in the Mile 12 suburb of Lagos discovered that the woman had a new born baby without being pregnant. She was said to have notified the Ketu Police Division of the suspicious presence of a new born baby in the couple’s home. Upon interrogation, it was discovered that Mr Omolaja, billed the couple N300,000 for the baby. 

Further investigation revealed that the baby’s mother, Idiat Babatunde, a student at the Offa Polytechnic in Kwara State, initially claimed said she gave Mr Omolaja her baby in order to go and complete her clearance in school; it appears she knew about the sale of her child. Idiat, 39, claimed she left the baby in Mr Omolaja’s care because he’s a doctor and a friend to her husband.

It was also gathered that Idiat collected N70,000 from the 136,000 before leaving for school. She was said to have given the baby up because her supposed husband, Akiola, abandoned her after impregnating her and relocated to Rivers State.

Unable to fend for the child a week after it was born, she handed over the baby to Mr Omolaja, who has been the Onogbile's doctor since 2009. Their marriage was at the brink of collapse as a result of childlessness and that they were separated until the baby was handed over to them on September 14. Idiat said:

"I gave birth in September 5 and on September 13, I gave the baby to Dr Omolaja because I needed to go back to school in order to complete my clearance so that I can go for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with the next batch. I gave him the baby because I was having issues with my husband and we have been separated. I planned to spend two weeks in school and two weeks in Lagos but that same week that I went to school, I received a call that I should come and identify my baby at Ketu police station. I was surprised because I did not know what my baby could be doing in Ketu."

The childless couple said they repeatedly asked Mr Omolaja about the mother of the child but he told them that the baby's biological mother was dead. Police say all the arrested persons will be charged to court immediately after the current Sallah holidays.

 

FREE AT LAST : POLICE RESCUE FALAE....

The Nigerian Police on Thursday rescued a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, from his abductors.

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, who personally took Falae to his house at Obaile Road, Akure, the Ondo State capital, said it was not possible for criminal elements to hold the state to ransom.

He said: “Before the President gave the directive, the police had taken steps.
“Since Monday we have been doing our job to rescue him even before the directive.”
Asked if any arrest had been made, Arase said: “I will make that known later.”

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