Non Payment Of Imo Workers Insensitive, Group Says As It Gives Okorocha 60 Days To Pay All Workers

Ndigbo Unity Forum, an Igbo socio-cultural group, has given Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo an ultimatum of 60 days to pay workers outstanding salaries and allowances.

This is contained in a statement signed by the President of the forum, Mr Augustine Chukwudum, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Sunday.

It described as unfortunate that after receiving bailout funds from the Federal Government, which the governors and their cabinet agreed was enough to settle workers, would divert such money.

The statement said such action was the height of insensitivity in a democratic setting that holds a lot of good promises for the people.

Lay Down Your Weapons Now And Enjoy Humane Treatment, Military Tells Boko Haram Insurgents

The Nigerian military on Sunday asked terrorists fighting for the extremist Boko Haram sect “to give up their ignoble adventure” and surrender to the nation’s security forces.

A statement by the military informed that troops were now conducting operations in the heart of Sambisa forest to smoke out the remnants of the terrorist sect.

The statement signed by the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Leo Irabor, said members of the terrorist group who lay down their arms “would be humanely treated in line with international best practices and in accordance with the international humanitarian law.”

Read What Lamar Odom’s Father Called Khloe Kardashian For Refusing To Pay His Rent

According New York post, Lamar Odom’s dad was ejected from his LA home after Khloé Kardashian refused to keep paying his rent.

“Khloé didn’t even have the guts to tell me herself that my rent wasn’t going to be paid anymore,” Joe Odom, 62, said. “She got the guys who handle Lamar’s money to call me and they said the rent wouldn’t be paid, I gotta move and my phone was going to get cut off.”..he told NY post.

Hamzat Ahmadu Dies At 92

A former Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S., Hamzat Ahmadu (in white) is dead. Mr. Ahmadu, who was also the Walin Sokoto, died at a private hospital in Lagos yesterday at the age of 92.

The deceased served as Personal Secretary to two Nigerian military leaders: Aguiyi Ironsi and Yakubu Gowon. He also served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to United States of America, Germany, France and the former Soviet Union (USSR).

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal described him as a peace-loving and committed family man who gave invaluable contributions to the unity and development of Nigeria.May his soul rest in peace.

Oshiomhole Increases Workers' Minimum Wage From N18,000 To N25,000

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole today announced the increment of the National Minimum Wage from N18,000 to N25,000 with immediate effect, for employees in the State Public Service.

He also promised prompt payment of outstanding arrears of salary to the staff of Local Government Councils in the state.

Oshiomhole made the announcement on Sunday at the grand finale of activities to mark the 2016 Workers Day, said that plans had also been concluded to pay staff of Egor Local Government Council who were being owned 13 months arrears of salary, within the next two weeks.

White House Correspondents' Dinner: President Obama Makes Jest Of Donald Trump

President Barack Obama saved his jokes about Donald Trump for late in his White House Correspondents’ Dinner remarks, but didn’t spare the Republican front runner.

Trump attended last year’s dinner but was not in the room this year. Obama joked that it should be the perfect place for Trump a room full of reporters, celebrities and cameras.

 “Is this dinner too tacky for the Donald?” Obama said. “Is he at home eating a Trump steak, tweeting out insults to Angela Merkel? What is he doing?”

2016 Budget Will Be Operational In Few Days -Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the 2016 budget would become operational in the next few days, an indication that the grey areas in the budget estimates may have been resolved and President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to assent to the appropriation bill soon.

Osinbajo, who disclosed this yesterday at The Platform, a non-denominational conference, sponsored by the Covenant Christian Centre in Abuja, said once the budget was assented to by Buhari, government would immediately go to work, completing power projects that were left uncompleted by the immediate past administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Actress Adaora Ukoh Asks, ‘Why Do Flashy Flamboyant Society Weddings Often Crash Badly?’

The actress asked the deep question on twitter. She wrote; “Been thinking deeply….. why is flashy flamboyant societal weddings always JINXED one way or the other. Most often than not crashes badly!!”

What do you guys think?

Northern Governors Under Fire' For Defending Fulani

The 19 northern governors came under criticism yesterday over their position that the Fulani should not be labelled as criminals.

The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, asked the governors to bury their heads in shame over their position which came in the wake of the heat generated by the attack on Ukpabi-Ninbo community in Enugu State by suspected Fulani herdsmen, last Monday.

Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) also condemned the governors.

The northern governors, who met in Kaduna, on Friday, had taken a strong exception to the branding of perpetrators of crimes around the country as Fulani.

Charly Boy Shares Interesting Photo, Writes On ‘Religious Kolomentality’

He shared the above photos on his Instagram page and wrote;

Before before long long time ago, Africans had their mode of worship till the white man sold to us, religion. I have lived in the white mans country and he is not as gaga about religion like we are. Is it that we now know more than our teachers or masters. How come we are now more religious than the pope. Trust us, our own god is not exactly like the Oyibo God, ours is custom made by us to suit our wimps and caprices.

No One Can Stop Us From Grazing In The South — Fulani Herdsmen

Herdsmen from different parts of Nigeria have stated that nobody can stop them from grazing their cattle in any part of the country, especially in the south. They described such restriction as unconstitutional.

The nomads, who spoke to Sunday Punch under the auspices of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, dismissed the ultimatums given by different groups for the herdsmen to vacate the southern part of the country.

This is despite the fact that groups, including foremost Yoruba farmers’ pressure group and ethnic militia, Agbekoya Farmers Association of Nigeria in the South-West; the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (South-East); the Independent Peoples of Biafra (South-East); and some ex-Niger Delta militants in the South-South, stated their readiness to defend their territories should herdsmen attack their communities again.

Olamide Signs In New Female Act

Olamide baddo finally signed a lady into his record Label YBNL LABEL

He posted an image on instagram captioned

I found her 😩 ! Let the countdown begin 🙌🏽 .. Bouto unleash the lil Angel with voice that”s appealing to ears and healing to soul @ybnlprincess

 View instagram post below..

[PHOTOS] Agbani Darego Poses With Former Miss World Winners At UK Event

Former Miss World, Agbani Darego, looked amazing in a lovely dress by Lanre Da Silva which she wore to the Variety International 2016 Humanitarian Award which was hosted by Julia Morley, President of the Miss World Organization. The event held in London today. Agbani and other former Miss World queens attended the event. View another photo of her below.

Stella Damasus Explains Why She’s Not A Husband Snatcher

Nollywood actress and singer, Stella Damasus, has been an outcast of sort among some of her colleagues who have labelled her ‘husband-snatcher’ after she started living as a couple with Doris Simeon’s ex husband, Daniel Ademinokan.

According to Vanguard, since the incident made news a couple of years ago, Stella has kept her peace, refusing to comment on the issue until recently.“I have kept mum on the allegation until now and I feel it’s time I expressed myself.

”One of the comments I have seen consistently, over and over again is, ‘Stella snatches somebody’s husband’; ‘Stella the husband snatcher’; which is what has been going on.

“And I had sworn that I would never talk about it or even listen or stress myself about the issue. But I have decided to talk about it now, so that I end it once and for all’, she said.

Oby Ezekwesili Blasts President Buhari

Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili says the economic policies of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government are “archaic”, comparing them to the ones he used as a military head of state.

Speaking on Saturday at The Platform, a yearly programme organised by Covenant Christian Center, Ezekwesili lamented the economic situation of the country.

She said the effect of the policies have been detrimental to the masses.

“What did not work in 1984 cannot possibly be a solution in a global economy that’s much more integrated,” she said.

Olajumoke Orisaguna Gives Out N200,000 To 40 Bread Hawkers

According to Encomium Magazine, Olajumoke Orisaguna does not seem to have forgotten her roots as she gave back to 40 bread hawkers the sum of N5,000 each on April 19, 2016.

Encomium Magazine caught up with the model and couldn’t resist asking some questions.

When asked about her new apartment fully furnished by Sujimoto on a five-year deal and what the best part of he new place was, the grass-to-grace model said she enjoys every bit of the apartment adding that the best part is surely the bedroom.

She further said it was a huge change compared to sleeping on bakery floors noting that it feels nice for her children to have their own room.

Nigerian Arrested On His Way To China With 130 ATM Cards Hidden Inside Noodles

EFCC is currently investigating a case of ATM racketeering involving one Muhammadou Ibrahim who was arrested while on transit to China for carrying 130 ATM Cards of two different Nigerian banks and a Chinese bank, concealed in a carton of Cherie instant noodles.

He was nabbed at the Kano International Airport and claimed to be a Nigerien with passport No. 09PC71337, bearing Muhammadou Ibrahim. However, preliminary investigation revealed that he is a businessman that deals in costume jewelry at the Kasuwan Kofar Wambai market in Kano.

Northern Governors Sends Igbos Serious Warning Over Fulanis

This statement was made after a meeting attended by the governor’s of all the 19 Northern States in Nigeria.

While briefing newsmen, the Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima said:

“We want to unequivocally condemn the recent ‎killings in Enugu and other parts of the country. But we equally condemn the ‎politicisation or permit me, the ‘ethinicisation’ of the whole crisis. It goes ‎beyond Fulani. If anything happens, they say Fulani herdsmen; to me it is an insult.

Kidnapping in this country ‎originated in the South-East, why don’t they call Igbos kidnappers? We have a great national ‎challenge and we want to ‎call on all and sundry to come and let us solve our common challenges as a people. The blood of paternity that binds us together supersedes whatever differences that might divide us.”

Chris Brown Stalker Who Once Claimed To Be His Ex-Girlfriend Arrested At His Home Again

A persistent stalker has been arrested at Chris Brown's home for the second time in five months. Danielle Patti had waited outside the property until the gate opened around 3 a.m. on Thursday, before slipping inside, TMZ reports.

However, she was apprehended by security and held until police arrived.

Brown was home at the time, but it is not known if they interacted. Patti was charged with two counts of trespassing on Friday, and pleaded not guilty in court.

In December, she was also arrested for trespassing at his home; at the time, though, she claimed the two had hooked up, and that she was trying to leave but her vehicle was blocked in.

I Am Not A Gigolo, I Just Prefer Older Women- Aremu Afolayan

Aremu Afolayan, the younger brother of renowned film maker, Kunle Afolayan, who has been branded a gigolo has told Yes Magazine why a lot of people refer to him as that and why he won’t still do younger women. Aremu says, he can’t imagine making love to his younger girlfriend, and the next thing she goes to sleep with a yahoo boy or his dad’s friend just because she needs money, hence he fancies his older women. He said;

“They said I’m a gigolo right? I owe no one any explanation for the way I live my life. They can criticize my film, but not my life. They said I do rich women for money, how I wish I can do that because a gigolo don’t get broke like this. If I’m a gigolo I will never sell my properties to do a film of N16 million. I sold three of my cars to raise the money. I am not what people think I am.

EFCC Uncovers How INEC Officials In Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta States Collected N675.1m Ahead Of Gov. Polls

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has found over N675.1m in the bank accounts of different Independent National Electoral Commission officials in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Delta states.

According to the anti-graft agency, the money was received and shared by the officials during the last governorship elections.

Punch correspondents gathered that the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the 2015 election in Rivers State, Mrs. Gesila Khan, and other officials of INEC are already in EFCC custody. Khan was quizzed by the Department of State Services in July last year but was never charged.

Ekiti Doctors Embark On Strike Over 4 Months Unpaid Salaries

Resident doctors in the employment of Ekiti State Government, led by Governor Ayo Fayose have embarked on strike to press for their four months unpaid salaries. While justifying the strike, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association, Ekiti chapter, Dr. John Akinbote said;

“People should come out and speak for the doctors. Our strike action is to press home our demand for the payment of four months salaries being owed our members.

“We are all aware of the fuel scarcity and our children are in schools, we have to pay their school fees and also attend to other bills. People will live better if appropriate things are done.

I Will Deal With Toyin Aimakhu Wherever I Set My Eyes On Her- Seun Egbegbe Again

Even though it looks like Toyin Aimakhu has moved on, her estranged lover, Seun Egbegbe is still granting interviews and speaking about how the actress allegedly hurt him. In an interview culled from Punch, Mr Seun kept to his last threat that no Yoruba movie producer must deal with Toyin Aimakhu or they will have themselves to blame and also made a new threat saying, he will definitely deal with her wherever he sets his eyes on her. He then gave another shocker when asked why he started flaunting his relationship with the actress shortly after she broke up with her husband, saying to his best of his knowledge, himself and Toyin’s estrange husband, Niyi Johnson are friends and even greet when they spot each other. The interview after the cut.

Governor Ikpeazu’s Convoy Attacked By Gunmen in Aba

The increasing state of insecurity in Aba, Abia State, took a new dimension on Wednesday night when Vanguard newspapers reported that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s convoy was attacked in an encounter with armed robbers, who were robbing commuters along Aba-Owerri Road.

According to Vanguard the incident took place near Immaculate Junction along the ever busy Aba-Owerri Road, while the governor was coming back to Aba from Umuahia at 8p.m. Though no life was lost, sources said that the security details attached to the governor fired sporadic shots, which scared the robbers away.

According to an eye witness report, the gunmen were robbing a suspected Lagos bound bus, when a pilot security van without siren and amber light approached the area. On sighting the security vehicle, the gunmen were said to have opened fire without knowing that it was the governor’s convoy.

Bernie Sanders ‘Honored’ To Meet Pope Francis

Democratic Presidential hopeful, Bernie Sanders has said he was honored to meet Pope Francis.
He met the head of the Catholic Church during his visit to the Vatican on Saturday and had a brief meeting with Pope Francis.

Bernie Sanders called the Pope an “extraordinary figure” as the Pope also visited the island of Lesbos on the same day.

Pope Francis has earned a reputation as a “pope of the poor”, recently championing the cause of migrants and criticizing the behavior of European authorities towards the migrant situation.