PROF WOLE SOYINKA TO NEGOTIATE ON OUR BEHALF, A LIE OF THE CENTURY-NDA

The Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has refuted reports that it has nominated Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka to head its dialogue team with the Federal Government. In a statement via it's website, the group said, “We are not unaware of the creations of the Nigerian intelligentsia community and security apparatus to sustain the Niger Delta struggle to bloat their pocket and credibility.“That if, we the NDA have named Prof Wole Soyinka and some incredible names to advise and lead any group is the Lie of the Century. Amazingly, the handwriting are so clear that our noble laureate’s name is going the infamous way, as he is being named along as an adviser with some unscrupulous characters as Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) negotiators.

KASHAMU,PDP CHIEFTAINS SUE NIGERIA'S FINANCE MINISTER OVER LGA ALLOCATION

Leaders of Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Senator Buruji Kashamu have dragged the Minister‎ of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, to court seeking stoppage of allocations due to the local government in the state.The party leaders also joined the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice‎, Dr Olumide Ayeni, and Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) as defendants in the suit filed before a Federal High Court, Abuja. At an emergency stakeholders meeting held today Sunday, in Ijebu-Igbo, the PDP state executive headed by Chief Adebayo Dayo said the party will fight its exclusion from the October 8 local government elections in the state. According to new telegraph, they vowed to ‎challenge the decision‎ of OGSIEC not to accept their list of chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the poll in court.OGSIEC had, last week, adopted the list of candidates forwarded by the Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele-led faction of PDP, saying the decision was informed by an order of an Abeokuta High Court delivered by Justice Mobolaji Ojo on May 26, 2016.

NIGERIA'S PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE NAME 23 ATHLETES,6 COACHES SQUAD FOR RIO 2016

Nigeria's Paralympics Committee has named 23 athletes and 6 coaches for the forthcoming Rio 2016 Paralympic Games slated between 7th and 18th of September in Rio, Brazil.The Committee’s media officer, Patrick Ibeh said Nigeria would be competing in only three sports where she has comparative advantage at the Games.The games, according to him, are athletics, powerlifting and table-tennis.Ibeh revealed that six athletes made up of five females and one male would compete in athletics event, while fourteen athletes (7 males and 7 females) would participate in powerlifiting. Table-tennis has three ping ponders (2 males and 1 female).Some of the selected athletes are; Hannah Babalola, Eucharia Iyiazi, Lauritta Onye, Lovina Onyegbule, Flora Ugwunwa and Friday Aibangbe, while Patrick Aieto and Adekunle Adesoji are the two coaches. Recall,that Nigeria won six gold, five silver and two bronze medals at the last Paralympic Games in London 2012.

PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE DOOZES OFF AT 6TH TOKYO CONFERENCE AGAIN

Zimbabwe's President, Robert Mugabe has once again been pictured sleeping at the 6th Tokyo Internal Conference on African Development, held in Nairobi Kenya.While his counterparts listened on, the ailing 92 yr-old dozed off, making it the eleventh time he has been caught doozing off at crucial meetings,reports zimeye.

#AMERICADECIDES:IMMIGRANTS WILL BE DEPORTED,GREAT BORDER WALL ERECTED ONCE I BECOME PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES-DONALD RUMP

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump today Saturday, pledge to start deporting immigrants and build a great wall, as soon as he is sworn in should he become the White House's next occupant." In Des Moines, Iowa he said, ''On Day One, I am going to begin swiftly removing criminal illegal immigrants from this country -- including removing the hundreds of thousands of criminal illegal immigrants that have been released into US communities under the Obama-Clinton administration."I am going to build a great border wall, institute nationwide e-verify, stop illegal immigrants from accessing welfare and entitlements and develop an exit-entry tracking system to ensure those who overstay their visas are quickly removed," Trump warned, reports times of india. The billionaire real estate magnate and former reality TV host further said,"If we don't enforce visa expiration dates, then we have an open border. It's as simple as that."

$4.6M POLICE INVASION? DICKSON AIDE OPENS UP,SAYS NO MONEY WAS FOUND STOLEN

 Government House Accountant in Bayelsa State, Ritchie Etonye, said he was not at home when a team of policemen numbering about 50 invaded his house on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, and therefore could not have absconded.He also said that contrary to reports, no money was found in his house while, "it is not true that any money belonging to the governor was stolen."Etonye in a clarification statement issued on Sunday night entitled: "Forceful Invasion of My Home - My Story", said he has instructed his lawyers to sue the Nigerian police and an online portal, Sahara Reporters for damages.The statement reads: "My name is Ritchie Etonye of Brass Road, Azibiogbolo, Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. I am a hard working civil servant and currently works with the Governor of Bayelsa State as Government House Accountant. ''My house was invaded and ransacked on

FED UP?U-23 NATL COACH SAMSOM SIASIA SAYS GOODBYETO NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Coach of the National U-23 team, Samson Siasia has said that he’s leaving Nigerian Football for the time being, pending when there is a change in the leadership and structure of Nigerian Football and Sports in general.Siasia who led the team to win Bronze at the just concluded Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, made this known in an interview with Vanguard.

NIGER DELTA REPUBLIC? IPOB BACKS AVENGERS ON OCT 1ST THREAT

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared its support for the Niger Delta Avengers’ plan to break away from the country on October 1.The group according to champion, said its support for Avengers is borne out of their philosophy that is related. It, however, reiterated the fact that it has no working relationship with Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND).The spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, said: “We have nothing to do with MEND, but our philosophy aligns with that of Niger Delta Avengers who bravely called for the release of our leader and has maintained it till date. Avengers and IPOB are one in pursuit of freedom for all the peoples of Biafra. IPOB is in total support of the proposed independence declaration proposed by Avengers on the 1st of October.“IPOB recognises the efforts of the reformed MASSOB as they have publicly stated that they are no longer working with the now discredited leadership of BIM and former MASSOB. As long as they maintain this stance and do not engage in activities capable of undermining the pursuit for freedom, we shall continue to acknowledge their efforts. Some so-called Igbo leaders are mere Hausa Fulani stooges and will kill their own children if the North demands it. Thankfully, we still have honorable Igbo men left.”

DIDDY AND CASSIE KISS & MAKE UP AFTER MAJOR BREAKUP FIGHT INVOLVING COPS

Music Mogul and Business Tycoon, Diddy real name Sean Combs, is back with one of his sweethearts, musician Cassie, after a major break-up fight between the lovebirds escalated and police were called to return calm. Cassie just turned 30  yesterday Friday, and Diddy was right by her side at the gig. An overly-excited Diddy was seen shouting happy birthday to his gf. The rapper also posted a birthday montage for Cassie, saying, "I love you always." So its safe to say, they are officially back.

FLOOD ALERT!! NEMA WARNS OF IMPENDING DANGER AHEAD

Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received warnings from neighboring Republic of Niger that the present water level in River Niger is high, just as the last time in 2012, a year of destructive floods. Following intense rainfall and rises in water level, NEMA has advised communities along the River Niger to evacuate immediately to safer ground over the likelihood of floods that may occur at any moment from now," the agency said in a statement earlier this month."If the heavy rainfall continues in intensity and duration within these regions of the River Niger, it is imminent that flood situation similar to that of the year 2012 may occur," NEMA Director General Muhammad Sani Sidi said. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in collaboration with the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has warned of potential flooding in 11 states across the country between August and October this year.With confirmation from the agencies of ground saturation, any further easterly waves will produce flooding. Over the last two days, Kano state reported nearly 150mm of rain. Abuja reported only 16mm but given the local city flooding, there was probably more. Bida, to the west of the capital, recorded 28mm.The warnings of evacuation have been issued and the thunderstorm clusters are developing regularly.The final weeks of Nigeria’s rainy season may be dramatic., reports Aljazeera.

BAYELSA: JTF OPERATIVES LOCK HORN WITH SANITATION OFFICALS IN YENAGOA

According to NAN, officers of the Joint Task Force, (JTF), Operation Delta Safe clashed with officials of Bayelsa Environmental Sanitation Authority, BESA during its monthly cleanup exercise held today Saturday, in Yenagoa. The report stated that,while the environmental exercise was ongoing, the JTF vehicle was intercepted by the environmental officials on the road. Upon interception,JTF questioned why the sanitation officials blocked the main road, and this resulted into a heated argument, followed by the release of a gun shot into the air. The incident was reported to the Environmental Sanitation Chairman, Mr Robert Enua, who in turn called on the spokesman of JTF via phone, complaining of the conduct of his men. He was quoted to have said,that he would report the matter to the governor, adding that they should not label the Niger Delta people as Avengers,because Bayelsan are peace loving people”.

GOODLUCK JONATHAN GOVERNMENT FAR BETTER THAN BUHARI'S,SAYS APC CHIEFTAIN

One of the three factional leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Kano State, Hussaini Mairiga, during an interview with Ted Odogwu, was asked this question, ''You were recently quoted to have described President Muhammadu Buhari as a failure,why did you say that''?to which Hussaini replied, ''Yes, because all Nigerians felt that as soon as Buhari came to power, they would feel some relief from the immediate-past administration of Goodluck Jonathan, reports Nigeriana. But from all indications, Jonathan’s Government is better than our government. Meanwhile, the prices of all goods and services in Nigeria have gone up, particularly essential commodities. Each time one buys a product from the market and goes back the second day; one will notice that the price has drastically increased.It’s indeed failure to him and us, the APC members and followers of the party. The painful aspect is that we turn a blind eye when our own is doing something wrong. Each time the President goes wrong, it’s better to tell him right away than to wait until he leaves government before cataloguing his misdeeds.

AMBASSADORIAL LIST? BAYELSA STATE SSG SAYS EXCLUSION IS HEIGHT OF INJUSTICE

The Bayelsa Bayelsa State government has intensified its protest against the exclusion of the state from the recent appointment of Ambassadors saying such actions is the height of injustice and would not augur well for the Nigerian economy.The Secretary to the State Government, David Serena Dokubo Spiff, made the observation during the ongoing 56th Bar Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.The panel of discussion was headed by a former President of NBA, Chief Olisa Agbakogba (SAN); Rivers State Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Chinwe Aguma (SAN), Yunus Ustaz Usman (SAN) and Mrs Sally Mbanefo.The SSG stated that the appointment of Ambassadors "without a single candidate from Bayelsa State, despite contributing over 30 per cent of oil revenues and 40 per cent of gas revenues to the Nigerian economy is the height of injustice."He said, "Such non-inclusiveness will not augur well for the Nigerian economy when there is urgent need to calm frayed nerves in the Niger Delta. Such non-inclusiveness will not augur well for the Nigerian economy when there is urgent need to calm frayed nerves in the Niger Delta. If we fix the Niger Delta, then we would have fixed the Nigerian economy, Where do we begin? Let’s begin from the beginning. We cannot set the economy right."The Bayelsa SSG insisted that in the absence of justice, equity, and fairness in the Niger Delta, mere palliatives would not solve Nigeria’s economic problems.

 

EXCLUSIVE:BAYELSA GOV HENRY DICKSON PUT SAHARA REPORTERS ON BLAST, SAY NO TRUTH IN $4.6M PROPAGANDA

The Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has refuted a story written by Sahara Reporters yesterday Friday, Stating that, Security operatives quietly stormed the residence of Bayelsa Government House Accountant, Mr Richard Etonye concerning a stolen $4.6Milllion given to Etonye for safe keeping by himself as untrue, malicious, cheap politics practiced by unscrupulous politrickcians. Gov Dickson in a statement today Saturday said, ''My dear Bayelsans, there is no truth in the news making the round that the Accountant of the Government House Yenagoa, Mr Richard Etonye absconded with $4.6m belonging to me. As I speak, Mr Richard Etonye is with me on State assignment.This is yet another example of the cheap, backward and malicious brand of politics being practiced by Sahara Reporters and certain people who call themselves politicians. Elections have been won and lost both at the polls and tribunal. It is time to move forward and build our dear state. I urge us all therefore to remain focused and dedicated to the pursuit of creating a safe, prosperous and glorious Bayelsa.'' Recall Sahara Reporters yesterday Friday posted a story on its website stating, Bayelsa State Government House Absconds with $4.6 Million given to him by the Governor and that security operatives had quietly searched his house, while he Etonye is on the run.

HILARIOUS:MUSLIM MAN PRAYS IN THE MIDDLE OF ORE' HIGHWAY (PHOTO)

There was confusion today Friday,when a truck driver parked his truck in the middle of the highway along Ore -Ijebu ode road, got down, put his mat on the ground and began to pray.This action of his caused a serious traffic gridlock on the ever-busy road.The driver totally ignored the complaints and grumbles of other road users and continued with his prayers.However, some who found it amusing and came down from their vehicles to take photos.

JUST IN:LEGEND THIERRY HENRY IS NOW BELGIUM'S NATIONAL TEAM ASSISTANT COACH

Football Legend and Arsenal FC hall of famer,Thierry Henry is now assistant coach to Belgium national team.France international Henry had been working as coach of Arsenal's under-18 side before leaving last month after Arsene Wenger told him he could not continue in the role unless he quit his work as a TV pundit.However, he will now work with former Wigan and Everton boss Martinez as Belgium look to rebuild following a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign. Hnery wrote on Twitter: "Honoured to be assistant coach @BelRedDevils. Thanks to Roberto Martinez & the Royal Belgian Football Association. Very excited. Can't wait." Congrats to him.

MATTERS ARISING:RIVERS APC SECRETARIAT ABANDONED,OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS AS STAFFS LAMENT HARDSHIP

The All Progressives Congress, APC is speedily loosing its flavor in Rivers state, as investigative report reveal the party state Secretariat located at the highbrow area of Port Harcourt, #43 Forces Avenue, Old GRA currently stands abandoned, overgrown with weeds, due to internal wrangling in the party. The building clearly not befitting of a party whose leader is the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, a major founder of the APC, a Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dakuku Peterside and the Acting CEO and Managing Director of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDD, Ibim Semenitari, whom are leaders of the party and currently holding prestigious positions.One of the staff members (names withheld) told this newspaper that they are being owed as much as ten months salary. According to dailypost, He said, “As I am talking to you now, our Chairman (Davies Ikeanya) has relocated to Lagos. Our party Secretary is in Abuja. Our Vice Chairman has gone back to face his business.We have not been paid for the past ten months and nobody is telling us anything.

NDU:BAYELSA STUDENTS GROUP PUT ASUU ON BLAST OVER STRIKE

Some former students of Bayelsa State origin have accused the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in Niger Delta University (NDU) for playing politics with the future of students in the guise of a false solidarity struggle. The organisation under the aegis of under the aegis of National Union of Bayelsa State Students (NUBSS) Stakeholders Forum, accused the leadership of ASUU NDU of deliberately scuttling efforts of the Bayelsa State Government to settle the salary face-off, noting that they finally called off the strike since it was becoming obvious their unpatriotic position is becoming unsustainable President of the group, Oyinkuro Abel and Secretary, Tarakiri Godson in a statement ‎on Wednesday, said the sinister motive of ASUU to prolong the strike was to frustrate and embarrass the administration of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson and paint it in bad colours.They went further to accuse leaders of the union of playing out the script of their pay masters in Abuja‎ who orchestrated the strike after their rejection in the last governorship election.According to them, several members of the union played different roles during the last election and were disappointed that their principal lost woefully just as he also did at the tribunal, a situation that emboldened their quest to continue the unecessary industrial action.While describing the lecturers as enemies of the state, the student group said what they did in the last four months amounted to educational felony which in some society should have been greeted with revolution.The statement thanked Governor Dickson for his patience during the period and his kind heart in the face of the provocation and appeal to him not to be distracted by the antics of the self seeking NDU ASUU members.

KANYE WEST KEEPS PROMISE TO PAPARAZI ON FREE YEEZY SNICKERS

American super-star rapper, husband to Kim Kardashian, has kept his earlier promise to hand out yeezy snicker to all the paps who are hard working, reports TMZ. Though it seemed like one of those big talk at the time, but early this week, he delivered the shoes to a bunch of freelance camera guys free of charge!At $200 a pair, it's a very generous gift. He also sent out more than 100 pairs to everyone who guessed his album name right.

THIS MAN KILLED CUSTOMER AND BURIED HIM IN GRAVE TO AVOID SUPPLY PAYMENT IN WARRI..SEE WHY IT IS GOOD TO TELL YOUR SPOUSE EVERYTHING

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a businessman, Lawrence Okoh, allegedly by his associate.The suspect, identified simply as Ogbaire, confessed to police that after killing Okoh, he buried him in a shallow grave in Warri, the commercial nerve centre of Delta State.
The Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Celestina Kalu, while confirming the story, said: “The principal suspect has been arrested.“After taking the police to the shallow grave, we have exhumed the body.“The suspect has confessed to the crime that he killed Okoh in order not to pay him the money for the spare parts he supplied him.”Okoh, who hails from Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, was said to have travelled to Warri from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to supply spare parts to a customer.He was however declared missing by the police after he failed to return home since the supply on August 2, 2016.Having been told that he would pass the night with his customer in Warri, Okoh’s wife contacted the customer who denied seeing him.The police consequently raided the spare parts market in Warri, where the deceased wife identified some of the spare parts that her husband left with from Port Harcourt. Also, the suspect has confessed that he committed the act with another person.