ALLEGED DRUG ADDICTED SON STABS HIS FATHER TO DEATH IN LAGOS

 
Bakare Babalola Rotimi Jnr,24, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly stabbing his 59 year old father, Bakare Babalola Rotimi Snr., to death at their home in Magodo, Lagos state on Sunday December 4th.

 Sahara Reporters, reported that Rotimi's parents ordered him back to Nigeria from Ireland after it was discovered that he was a drug addict after living in Dublin since  he was 7 years old.He was expected to go to school but he ended up getting himself involved in drugs.

“This boy doesn’t even have an education. He has been living in Dublin as a kid and he refused to go school, instead he got addicted to drugs,”a family source said
The source added that on the day of the attack, the accused was passing the night at his parents home when he accosted his father in the toilet and ordered him to lie flat on the floor. He then brought out a knife he hid behind him and stabbed his father on the back.

His mother, after hearing her husband shouting for help, ran to the toilet only for her to also get stabbed. The father died on the spot while the mother was resuscitated by medical officers at the emergency bay on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

He thought he had killed both of them. After stabbing them, he pulled out a cloth to cover them, and he went to the bathroom to clean up. He got dressed, took his father’s phones, his ATM cards and went straight to the father’s fuel station at Palm Avenue. He got there and started harassing the station manager, demanding for money.” the source said

The police was invited and the suspect was arrested. He has been transferred to the Homicide Section at the Lagos State CID in Panti for further interrogation.
“Just like his other brother (who is) studying Medicine in the US, he has been begging this boy to go to school and this has always been the cause of the misunderstanding.”the source 

NOSTALGIA:GHANA PRESIDENT-ELECT NANA AKUFO-ADDO (AS A BOY) WITH LATE FRIST PRESIDENT OF GHANA KWAME NKURUMAH

The first President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah (right) speaking with the President-Elect, Nana Akufo-Addo (left), when he was a boy...

KING SUNNY ADE'S GUITAR AUCTIONED @ N52 MILLION IN LAGOS

A vintage fender guitar owned by legendary Nigerian musician, King of world beat ,King  Sunny Ade, was on Sunday auctioned at N52.1 million in Lagos. The guitar which was designed by Nigerian artist Victor Ehikamenor , was revealed at the King Sunny Ade‘s  70th birthday concert tagged Sunny on Sunday, which had an audience comprising of Nigeria’s richest and top celebrities.

The audience consisting of influential businessmen such as Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr. Femi Otedola, and more closing at N52.1 million.  The winner of the auction is yet to be revealed. The concert held at the Temple Balmoral Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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IT IS BETTER TO HAVE MANY WIVES THAN MANY LOVERS OUTSIDE _REV.FATHER NGBE

Rev. Father Gabriel Ngbe of Akwangwa Catholic Church, in Nasarawa State, on Sunday canvassed the need for Catholic Church to incorporate some good aspects of African culture in its Doctrine and that monogamy should be accepted in the Church because of those that have only one wife.

The Catholic Priest made this known while celebrating Acculturation Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Akwanga.

In his words: “The Whiteman that brought Christianity to us mixed the religion with his culture and Africans just accepted it like that at the expense of our culture.

“If we did not incorporate parts of our culture into the way we worship God, our culture would in no distant time go into extinction,” he said.Ngbe explained that local foods should henceforth be used for communion in the Catholic Church instead of using products imported from Europe. The priest also said meaningful local names should be given to people during Baptism and Confirmation in Catholic Churches as against using “English names.”

Ngbe urged members to imbibe the habit of wearing local dresses during weddings as well as using local languages for Mass. He said that anybody who practiced monogamy before accepting Christ should be given equal treatment in the Church with those that have only one wife. “It is better to have many wives at home than to have only one and yet have many girl friends and lovers outside,” the priest said. Ngbe therefore commended the Yoruba people for incorporating their culture in the way they practiced both Christianity and Islam and urged others to emulate them.

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ANTHONY OLUFEMI JOSHUA BEATS ERIC MOLINA TO RETAIN IBF TITLE

Anthony Olufemi Joshua,British  Professional boxer of Nigerian parentage emerged victorious in the fight against Eric Molina after only three rounds.

All through the fight Eric was mostly on the defensive and rarely succeeded in throwing a punch, making the fight look like a mismatch to cut the long story short, halfway into the third round with Anthony knocking Molina to the canvas with several punches. The referee stepped in then to end the fight.

Moments after the win, Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, brought Wladimir Klitschko into the ring to announce that he will be fighting Anthony Joshua on April 29th at Wembley Stadium.  It is believed that this fight will be the toughest so far for the Nigerian born British boxer, considering Klitschko’s numerous years in the ring.

Klitschko’s defeat to Tyson Fury at the end of last year came as a surprise to most, including to Klitschko. No doubt this fight with Joshua will be seen by Klitschko as a way to redeem himself and this makes the fight all the more intriguing. Joshua on his part seems confident about the fight and he expressed this in his speech to his audience;
 “Klitschko wants his belts back, may the best man win. I focus on myself, that's how I beat Wladimir Klitschko.”

YAHYA JAMMEH : MAN WITH GOLDEN STICK REJECTS ELECTIONS RESULT DAYS AFTER CONCEDING DEFEAT

Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh, who has been the leader of The Gambia for 22 years after a successful coup in 1994, surprised everyone last week when he called the President-elect to wish him well. However, the sit-tight leader has now refused to accept the result, claiming there were 'abnormalities' in the votes.

"You are the elected president of The Gambia, and I wish you all the best. I have no ill will.” He said at the time.

However, before you say Jack Robinso, Jammeh backtracked and is asking for a fresh election!
In his words: “After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election. I lament serious and unacceptable abnormalities which have reportedly transpired during the electoral process. I recommend fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a God-fearing and independent electoral commission.”

President-elect, Adams Barrow, is reportedly safe and Barrow’s spokesperson said the head of the army had pledged his allegiance to Barrow after the initial result. However, because of Jammeh's reputation as a ruthless leader, there is tension amongst citizens of the nation who have been celebrating the result of the election.

Foreign nations have condemned Jammeh’s action, calling it an attempt to subvert the will of the Gambian people.

OONI'S LEADERSHIP STYLE PRAISED BY PRESIDENT BUHARI AND OTHERS

 The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Alayeluwa Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) on Saturday received an  accolades during the grand finale marking his 1st year coronation anniversary held at ILE-OODUA from President of the Federal republic, Muhammad Buhari, governors and prominent Nigerians, including traditional rulers.


Represented by the Minister for Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, President Buhari described the Ooni as a 'wound-healer' and a progressively-ordained personality. "Kabiyesi Ooni has healed the wound in our country land by bringing together everybody. We know that a lot has gone into this. It is not a matter of age but the fact that you are blessed by the Almighty God to do so.
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"We hope that in your many years on the throne, we will witness more advancement of the entire yorubaland, Nigeria and everywhere we have Yorubas around the world. Many are celebrating you in Cuba , Brazil, America and all over places where you have your children around. We appreciate your contribution to our development and we will continue to adore Majesty." Buhari said. The Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, remarked that the Ooni has performed beyond imagination within his one year on throne.


"Looking back, it is almost unbelievable that you re just one year on the throne. You have impacted on the Ile-Ife city and the whole Nigeria. You have brought uncommon energy and creativity to the throne.
‎You did not only preach peace but have also acted unity at both state and national levels. You have demonstrated how to use position as a leverage for youths empowerment.


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"Everything you have done shows that you are well equipped to come to the throne to impact on lives. You have made us proud. You have fired our imagination on your one year on throne and we are ready to support you." Governor Mimiko said.
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Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, commended the Ooni for extending partnership to the Igbos and charged him to intensify the unity between Yorubas and Igbos.
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"Since Ooni emerged, I have enjoyed great support from the Yorubas and I pray that his reign will be the longest on the throne. I commend what you did to the youth by supporting them to be entrepreneurs.
‎"I am here to consolidate and deepen the Igbo-Yoruba unity. I am happy that the Yorubas living in Anambra are very happy with us. I believe in Nigeria's unity and we should all work hard to make it work. I want our relationship to blossom." Governor Obiano said.


While emphasing the importance of traditional rulers in the administration of any state, Governor Obiano also recommended cutting of taxes as a way mitigate the effect of recession on investors.


"The traditional rulers are very important in the administration of the state. They are very important in settling disputes," he added.

 The Chief of Defence Staff,Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, urged the Ooni to sensitise indigenes of Ile-ife on the importnce of security.

"Enlightening them to be security conscious will enhance the sustenance of your good legacies," he said.

Deji of Akure, Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, said the Ooni has served as a source of inspiration for him and other progressive minded traditional rulers in Yoruba land describing him as the indistinguishable father of all Yoruba people in Nigeria and globally.

"The unity of traditional rulers as emphasised by Ooni is important. We need it and we are always inspired by his style of leadership. He has indeed leaved up to the expectations as our spiritual leader, nobody can take this away from you no matter what they do" Deji of Akure said.

The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar in his own speech expressed delight over the "progressive moves" Ooni Ogunwusi.
"Your Imperial Majesty, we in the North are so proud of your leadership and bridge-building moves in the last one year, it's been do progressive ". Etsu Nupe said.
Osile of Okeona of Egbaland, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso tasked the Ooni not to relent on his progressive agenda, saying, "His one year is just like a thousand. "kabiyesi, please don't relent on this progressive agenda that you have been enviably executing in the last one year which is just like a thousand years. The rate of advancement and progress recorded since you ascended this sacred of throne of Oduduwa is marvellous." Osile said.

Also the Obi of Onitsa, Nnaemeka Achebe, appealed to all traditional rulers in Nigeria to cooperate with the Ooni in ensuring unity.

"Your Majesty, I bring you goodwill from across the Niger from all Igbos. we have seen how you bring real change and solve challenges that seem impossible in a year. Your feet shows that when God puts the crown on you, no human being can take it away. Collectively, with a person like you, we will achieve the real change that we have been looking for." Obi of Onitsha said.

Reacting, the Ooni commended the dignitaries that attended the coronation.
He challenged traditional rulers and all well-meaning Nigerians to take the development of Nigeria as their core responsibility.

He said, "We should collaborate with government and stop the blame-game. We are closer to our people. Let's work towards youth emancipation. It is very important to know our roles as traditional rulers and focus more on how to appreciate things that come out from this country.
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"We should be able to help others with the money that God has provided for us. Let us help one another in our little ways. We should give the less-privileged hope. We should all come together, love ourselves and impact on the lives of others."
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Among other dignitaries that attended the coronation anniversary includes Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Osemowe of Ondoland, Oba Dr. Kiladejo, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Mr Yinka Odumakin, diplomats, OAU's acting Vice Chancellor, professor Anthony Elujoba,  Chief Obayuwana, Iyalaje of Apapa, Chief Mrs Toyin Kolade, representative of Enugu State Council of traditional leaders, Eze Chimuka baggy 1, representatives of Emir of Gusau in Zamfara state religious leaders, etc.


The epoch making event also witness the presentation of cheques of millions of naira to the representatives of the hundreds of youths who are the beneficiaries of Ooni Ogunwusi's Agric-empowerment program in partnership with Bank of. Industry(BOI) represented by its Managing Director, Mr Waheed Olagunju, and Bank of Agriculture(BOA) represented by its Deputy MD, Mr Adebayo Jemileyin.