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FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN SAYS AN ATIKU PRESIDENCY WILL GIVE NIGERIANS THREE SQUARE MEALS.

2018-12-03T09:39:00.002-08:00

PDP FLAGS OFF PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN IN SOKOTO. PIX L-R SECONDUS, ATIKU, TAMBAWAL AND SARAKI

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was the only candidate for the 2019 poll who can turn the economic fortunes of Nigeria around.

Jonathan said the Waziri of Adamawa has shown that he has what it takes to create an impact on the economy. The former leader urged Nigerians to vote for Abubakar in 2019 “so that all of us will have food to eat”.

He noted that the North-West geopolitical zone was the most populous part of Nigeria.

According to Jonathan, “We have seen four presidents, from Obasanjo to our late brother, Yar’Adua, to myself, and to the current president. You have seen how the various presidents and the various parties have worked, and one thing that is very clear is that PDP is still the number one party.

“There is something that all of us need as human beings, everybody eats, everybody, every day must eat, and if you cannot eat well, then you are not happy.

“PDP is the only party that can make sure all of us eat very well, in the morning, in the afternoon, and in the evening.

“Let us not make any mistakes, those of us that are adults, old enough to vote, if we vote wrongly, our children and grandchildren will not forgive us.

“Atiku is experienced enough; he has demonstrated clearly from his personal life and his business life that he has that capacity to bring this country to one, and make our economy grow, so that all of us will have food to eat.”

MICHEAL JACKSON FATHER HAS DIED

2018-06-27T11:12:00.001-07:00

JOE JACKSON

Michael’s Jackson’s dad has died! Joe Jackson as he is known is the patriarch of the Jackson family — TMZ reports.

The elder Jackson died two days after the ninth anniversary of the demise of his megastar son, Michael, who died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50.

Family sources told the online celebrity and entertainment news outlet that Joe passed away at 3:30 AM on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Joe was hospitalized in June with terminal cancer. His family had been flocking to his bedside since. His wife, Katherine, had been at his bedside as were some of Joe’s children and grandchildren, TMZ reported.

IMO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY SUSPENDS FOUR MEMBERS INDEFINITELY

2018-06-27T11:07:00.001-07:00

Governor Rochas Okorocha and Speaker Imo House of Assembly Rt Hon Acho Ihim

Imo State Political intrigues have taken a new dimension with the battle shifting ti the State House of Assembly, where at its first plenary following the just concluded convention of the ruling All Progressive Congress four members of the state house of assembly have been suspended..

Masquerade234 gathered that the latest development is a fallout of the what transpired between supporters of Governor Rochas Okorocha and his deputy, Eze Madumere, who engaged each other in a free-for -all fight at the convention ground last Sarurday.

The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, who presided over the plenary, accused the suspended members of engaging in “un-parliamentary conduct.”

The affected lawmakers were Chiji Collins, representing Isiala Mbano state constituency; Ifeanyi Nnataraonye, Mbaitoli (Madumere’s LGA ); Uche Oguwuike, Ikeduru state constituency (Madumere’s in-law); and Ikenna Nzeruo, representing Oru West state constituency.

The Speaker immediately appointed Lawman Duruji, who represents Ehime Mbano, as the chairman of the committee that will look into the allegations of the alleged “un-parliamentary conduct.”

Ihim, who did not explain the “un-arliamentary conduct,” announced that the suspension was indefinite and that his leadership would not tolerate acts that would tarnish the image of the Assembly before the members of the public.

NIGERIA SUPER EAGLES BEAT ICELAND 2-0

2018-06-22T10:40:00.004-07:00

Ahmed Musa of Nigeria

Locomotive Moscow winger Ahmed Musa scored a brace to put Nigeria World Cup dream alive in Russia. Musa was recalled to the starting XI, along with Kelechi Iheanacho and Kenneth Omeruo, as Gernot Rohr reverted to a 3-5-2 formation for the crunch encounter.

The First half of the game saw a lack luster performance by the Super Eagles as they didn’t have any attempt at goal in that half, while the Vikings of Iceland failed to convert some of their early chances.

However, in the second half, Musa controlled a cross from Victor Moses and lashed in the opener.

He completed his brace few minutes later, after controlling a long pass and striding into the area to finish confidently.

The win gives Nigeria three points and takes them into second place, ahead of next week’s decider against Argentina.

SENATOR ABARIBE ARRESTED BY DSS

2018-06-22T09:02:00.000-07:00

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe

Senator representing Abia South Senatorial district in the Nigerian Senate, and Chairman South East Caucus in the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been picked by the Department of State Security Service in Abuja.

the Senator was whisked away to an unknown destination according to reports reaching Masquerade234, he was aressted at a hotel in the Maitama district of the federal capital territory.

we will details of the story as it unfolds.

SENEGAL GIVES AFRICA FIRST VICTORY IN RUSSIA 2018

2018-06-19T10:06:00.003-07:00

Senegal has brought smiles to the faces of African countrys by beating their Polish counterpart 2-1 on Tuesday in the World Cup Group H clash.

Since the commencement of the world cup on the 14th of June 2018, this is the first win for an African country. the four other African countries at the tournament all lost there match.

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse benched his regular captain Cheikhou Kouyate of West Ham, giving his star player Mane added responsibility as the West Africans open their World Cup campaign.

Its a good one for Africa and Senegal, while we urge all other African

Senegalese Captain Mane

countries to stay focus and see what the can salvage from the remaining features in the tournament before the knock out Stage.

IMO POLITICS 2019 A MUST WIN FOR THE ELECTORATES

2018-06-19T09:55:00.002-07:00

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State

Governor of Imo State seems to be loosing his magic touch on the people of Imo State, since his intention of making his son in-law governor after his tenure comes to an end in May 2019.
This singular decision has pitched the governor against both members of his party the All Progressive Comgress and opposition parties chief of which is the Peoples Democratic Party.

Masquerade234 findings is that the governors party has two factions presently in Imo State, the duly recognized faction headed by Dr Ekeh and whose team is recognized by the National Working Committee of the Party, and the faction loyal to the governor Rochas Okorocha, and are seriously preparing for the planned council elections in the State.

like the saying goes when two elephants fights the ground would suffer, presently Imolites are desirous of using their Permanent Voters Card to get the right leader for the state come twenty nineteen. the electorate have vowed to do the needful to vote in the right candidate for the governorship position of the State.

meanwhile Imolites in diaspora are also throwing their weight at the decision, stressing that if nothing is done to correct the errors in the polity by voting the right candidate, the state might not survive another four years of bard leadership.

As all the fireworks starts ahead of the conventions and Party Primaries of Political Parties, Masquerade234 is getting set to give exclusive coverage to all the intrigues in the political space.

KENYAN PRESIDENT CALLS FOR CALM AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTIONS

2017-08-05T05:46:00.000-07:00

President Uhuru Kenyatta and party supporters.

Supporters of Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta and ruling Jubilee Party, filled Uhuru Park in the capital city of Nairobi on Friday three days ahead of general election.

Incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta, running against his archrival, veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, urged voters to remain peaceful and united during the August 8 election, which comes a decade since 1,200 people were killed in ethnic unrest after a disputed election.

Final polls have shown a tight race between both candidates and jitters over the polls intensified this week with the torture and murder of a senior election commission official.

Voters in the East African nation of 49 million will pick a president, members of parliament and regional authorities on Tuesday.

JUDE ORHORHA EXPLODES: SOME NIGERIAN ACTORS ARE GAY AND GIGOLOS

2017-08-05T05:22:00.000-07:00

Actor Jude Orhorha

Jude Orhorha who blew TV viewers mind with is role in the rested sitcom produced by Late Amaka Igwe Fuji House od Commotion has told Saturday Beats in PUNCH Newspaper, that most of the prominent entertainers making waves today gained prominence via other means.

He opened up stating that during the course of his career, he has been approached by cougars and gays.

He revealed that he know what some actors and actresses did to gain the fame that they are enjoying now. “Some of the men in the industry are gay while the women sleep around and that is why I am not bothered about where I am today. When it is your time, it is your time.

Some entertainers are opportunist while others are born lucky. Omotola was born lucky from day one; her first character was a lead role. Some people marry for money and not love. That is why I am not really bothered because some of the guys are gigolos. They do not make their money from the movie industry but from the gigolo business.

I cannot do such because I have a name to protect. In the 80s when I started this business, none of them was anywhere to be found. I have seen it all and I refuse to join them. Gays have approached me but I declined their offers because my anus is an exit point and not an entrance. The same thing with sugar mummies but I refused to accept their proposal because I cannot sleep with married women. I believe in karma. If it does not happen to you, it would happen to your generation.”

He added that when he started out as an actor, the profession was not fetching as much money as it does now till the media began to hype the profession. He further stated what irks him about being in the limelight.

“There is another thing called ‘packaging’ and that is what I am against. I am not saying that entertainers should not package but they should do so according to their means. Some ‘package’ to the extent that they borrow people’s cars and clothes. It just doesn’t make sense. Some people ‘package’ till they run into debts and then when the money comes, they clear the debts,” the actor said.

MAVERICK ARTHUR NZERIBE AGEING IN HIS COUNTRY HOME IN IMO STATE

2017-08-05T05:18:00.001-07:00

City Telegraph came across photograph of ageing and sick Chief Francis Arthur Nzeribe, with medics around him on social media and this picture has gone viral.

Ailing Arthur Nzeribe at his country home

Nzeribe who is now 78, had not been seen on the social scene for some years now, a situation many attributed to his defeat in the 2006 primaries of the People’s Democratic Party to elect a senatorial candidate for his Orlu Imo state constituency.

He has not been a factor in the Nigerian politics for close to a decade.

He once ran for office as president and was elected a senator in the short-lived Babangida military-Civilian rule experiment and in 1999 and 2003.

In his hay day he was known for his flamboyancy, he had permanent PRESIDENTIAL suite at federal Palace Hotel Lagos and Transcorp Hilton known then as Nicon Hilton Hotel.

He was one Nigerian who took pride in living large had private jet ferry him around the world and rode on Rolls Royce, all this earned him the appellation Maverick Arthur Nzeribe.

YOUTH GROUPS STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OVER 'NOT TOO YOUNG TO RUN BILL'

2017-07-25T11:58:00.001-07:00

Professor Odinkalu addressing the youths at Unity Fountain Abuja.

Hundreds of youths on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly demanding the passage into law of ‘not too young to run' bill, which was recently proposed by lawmakers.

Former Chairman Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu addressed the coalition of youth groups at the Unity Fountain before they marched to the National Assembly.

According to Odinkalu, the future of the country is in the hands of the youth. After the address the youths proceeded to the National Assembly where they were prevented from entering after which they shut down the main gate and blocked the roads, refusing vehicles from entering or leaving the premises.

Senator Dino Melaye, representing members of the upper and lower chambers of parliament who later address the protesters promised that the issue is being given careful attention.

The bill when passed into law is to opens government offices to younger Nigerians. The bill seeks to reduce the age qualification for those aspiring to office of president from forty to thirty years, office of governor from thirty five to thirty years, senate from thirty five to thirty years and the federal and state houses of assemblies from thirty to twenty five years.

GOVERNORS FORUM DELEGATION SET TO VISIT PRESIDENT BUHARI IN LONDON.

2017-07-25T11:48:00.001-07:00

SSA Media and Publicity to President Buhari, Garba Shehu

Presidency says another set of Seven Governors would be leaving Nigeria tonight for London to visit President Buhari.

Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President Garba Shehu made the disclosure while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential villa, Abuja.

Shehu revealed that the meeting between the President and the governors will hold by 3pm on Wednesday.

The trip which is at the instance of the Governors Forum has a governor from the six geopolitical zones on the trip while the chairman Governors Forum and Governor of Zamfara State Abdulaziz Yari would lead the delegation.

Others are Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Udom Emmanuel Akwa Ibom, Kashim Shettima Borno, Abiola Ajimobi Oyo, Umar Ganduje Kano and Samuel Ortom of Benue State.

Garba Shehu says the visit is a good will message which is culturally right.

Tell us what you think about the visit at the comment column .

FG INSISTS RELIGIOUS STUDIES STILL IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM

2017-06-20T12:54:00.000-07:00

Minister of Education Adamu Adamu

Federal Government has reacted to controversy over alleged removal of key religious subjects from the country’s education curriculum.

Acting Executive Secretary of Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council Kate Nwufo, denied claims that Christian Religious Studies and Islamic Studies had been removed from the curriculum, or were now studied as a single subject.

She emphasized that government has developed a curriculum on Religion and National Values to expose pupils to see relationship between moral values which entails religion, social values and civic values.

She said the council developed the curriculum in partnership with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission.

Nwufo says teachers across the country have been adequately trained on how to use the curriculum and teachers’ guide handed to them.

She said CAN was part of the committee that designed the latest curriculum alongside other Islamic leaders.

Meanwhile the Christian Association of Nigeria says the merging of CRK with Civic Studies was not good for the country.

APPEAL COURT FLOORS EFCC UNFREEZES GOV FAYOSE ZENITH BANK ACCOUNT.

2017-06-20T12:50:00.002-07:00

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State

Appeal Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has dismissed the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for injunction restraining the Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose from operating his accounts in Zenith Bank Plc.

The Appeal Court described the application as lacking in merit, adding that EFCC did not come with clean hands on the application for injunction it filed because it suppressed material facts.

Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti On December 13, 2016 ordered the EFCC to immediately unfreeze the accounts of Governor Fayose, saying the action of the EFCC was against due process.

Dismissing the appeal, the Appeal Court in a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Fatima Akinbami said that the EFCC did not attach notice of appeal and the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti judgment of December 13, 2016, which ordered the anti-graft agency to unfreeze the governor’s account that the EFCC appealed against.

The court said the alleged intelligent report, which the EFCC claimed to have received concerning money purportedly paid into Governor Fayose’s account by Senator Musiliu Obanikoro was not provided nor attached for the court to see.

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT SET TO SHUT FIVE FOREIGN MISSIONS.

2017-05-26T11:06:00.002-07:00

Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffery Onyeama

Nigerian government says it plans to shut down five of its foreign missions as part of its current reorganization aimed at achieving greater efficiency.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this during a briefing on the achievements of the ministry in the past two years.

He hinted that the affected missions have already been identified and process of winding them down would commence if the president gives the go-ahead.

Onyeama did not disclose the affected embassies to Masquerade234, he however admitted that closing missions abroad could be “extremely expensive.”

On the incessant attacks of Nigerians in South Africa, the Foreign Affairs Minister reassured of continuous dialogue with the South African government to put an end to the situation.

DEMOCRACY DAY: ACTING PRESIDENT STORMS GARKI MARKET FOR INTERACTION WITH CITIZENS.

2017-05-26T11:02:00.000-07:00

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo with Traders of Garki Model Market

As part of activities to mark the 2^nd Anniversary of the present administration, THE Acting President Yemi Osinbajop visited the Garki Model Market where he interacted with traders.

Osinbajo arrived the market at 3:10pm and spent 40 minutes interacting with traders who complained about the high cost of renting shops as well as high cost of buying goods which ranges from fish, onion, tomatoes and rice.

A fish seller asked for government’s intervention to reduce the cost of shops which is N250, 000 per annum, while another seller complained about the lack of adequate store space, adding that the market management has not been able to complete the shops they paid for long time ago.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo promised to talk to the market management about the high cost of rent but advised the traders to go into farming, emphasizing that it’s the only way to ensure food sufficiency and crash product prizes.

Osinbajo was accompanied by the Minister of State Trade and Investment Aisha Abubakar and other Senior Presidential Aides.

The surprise Market Visit is part of activities to mark the second anniversary of the administration and also feel the pulse of the people directly and assure them that the administration was committed to improve the economy and ensure that life gets better for them.

GOV WIKE SET TO DUMP PDP IF SUPREME COURT VERDICT DECLARES ALI MODU SHERIFF AS CHAIRMAN.

2017-05-26T10:59:00.002-07:00

Governor of Rivers State Nyeson Wike

Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike has vowed to dump the Peoples Democratic Party should Ali Modu Sheriff win at the Supreme Court.

Speaking during an interactive session on Channels Television, the Rivers Governor stressed that working under Sheriff’s leadership is against his belief and tradition.

Wike also hinted on dumping the party should the apex court rule in favour of Sheriff’s faction.

The Governor said they are following up the issue so as to get the appropriate stance of the law on certain things to be stated properly.

“It is very, very unlikely for me to be under Sheriff if the Supreme Court rules he is the party chairman. I can’t say if I will leave but of course I have my choice.

Governor Wike queried the characters of men round Sheriff, adding that presently the party have no clear roadmap with such person? And then you want me to go and work under such person? It is against my belief. It is even against the tradition, no I can’t do that.”

SOME ANGRY NIGERIANS ATTACK SOUTH AFRICA BUSINESSES IN NAIJA.

2017-02-23T08:20:00.000-08:00

DSTV EMBLEM

Some disgruntled Nigerians have attacked the DSTV Office in Maitama in retaliation of the xenophobic attack on Nigerians and there businesses in South Africa. Glass windows, cars were destroyed while those that gained entry carted away laptops and other office equipment’s.

Masquerade 234's visit to the premises met an empty office with broken glasses around the area. One of the security men at the office confirmed the incident and when asked where staff members were, he said they have all gone home following the incidents.

Some passerby said they just started running when they saw people running, one who wanted to remain anonymous affirmed that the police officers who stormed the premises used tear gas to disperse the hoodlums.

He stated further that some early customer at the DSTV premises where dispossessed of their belongings like handset, money and other valuables.

FCT Police Command says the situation is still being investigated, and that anybody found wanting would be dealt with decisively.

Meanwhile analysts believe it is retaliatory in respect to what Nigerians suffered in the hands of South Africans during the recent xenophobic attack on Nigerians.

PDP GOOD GOVERNANCE SYNDICATE SAYS PARTY REORGANIZING FOR BETTER FUTURE

2017-02-23T07:16:00.001-08:00

Osita Chidoka Chairman PDP Good Governance Syndicate

Peoples Democratic Party Good Governance Syndicate says the party is reorganizing to make it an all-inclusive party, where everyone would be involved in the funding of the party.

Speaking on a current affairs program on TV, Chairman of the PDP Good Governance Syndicate Osita Chidoka affirmed that very soon the party would be self-sustaining and not depend on some Political office holders to fund the party.

Osita Chidoka who reeled out some achievements of Peoples Democratic Party to include handing over a 30 billion dollars foreign reserve from the 3 billion dollars they met, enthused that with its plans PDP States would be distinct in future.

According to the PDP Good Governance Syndicate within the party, it is time to mainstream relevant group within the party.

Such groups include the women and youth groups within the party, so that everyone can claim ownership of the party and have a fair share of the People’s Democratic Party.

REMI SONAIYA WONDERS WHY PRESIDENT BUHARI CAN SPEAK TO TRUMP BUT CANT SPEAK TO NIGERIANS.

2017-02-13T10:31:00.001-08:00

Remi Sonaiya KOWA Presidential Candidate in 2015 election

Following the report of Presidents Buhari’s Phone chat with Donald Trump President of the United State, the presidential candidate of Kowa Party and only female candidate in the 2015 general election, Professor Remi Sonaiya, has reacted to President Donald Trump’s proposed call to President Muhammadu Buhari.

She wondered why President Buhari can speak to Trump on phone, yet can’t speak to Nigerians.

Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, had earlier confirmed that the president will speak with Trump today at 3:45 pm (Nigerian Time) from his London residence.

The 61-year old professor of French and Applied linguistics said Nigerians have been waiting for days, hoping the President will talk to them but he has shunned them, and will now speak with United States President, Donald Trump.

On her Twitter page, @Oluremisonaiya, she wrote: “We hear President @MBuhari will speak on the phone with Mr. Trump today.

“Meanwhile, WE have been waiting for days, hoping he’d talk to us!”

NIGERIANS NEW FOUND CRAZE FOR BODY ENHANCEMENT.

2017-02-13T04:03:00.003-08:00

Bobrisky

Nigeria seems to be enjoying a new found boost in cosmetic surgery as both stars and ordinary Nigerians are so desirous of enhancing their beauty. In recent times we have seen an upsurge in the amount of Boobs and Butt jobs by ladies to appeal to the male folks.

Masquerade234 investigations shows that the whole thing started from skin bleaching which has gradually turned all our ladies and some men to be fair in completion. Before now it use to be done by using various bleaching creams that find their ways to Nigerian markets.

However the story is now different with some foreign country returnee coming up with modern and better ways of achieving equal bleaching of the skin and gradually body enhancement surgery became the other of the day.

Entertainment stars use to be the patronisers of this line of business but as more and more people joined the fray, prizes crashed and even commercial sex workers, Students and people generally went under the knives for boobs and Butt jobs which are very common.

Stakeholders are worried that as the world is leaving Plastic Surgery Nigerians are embracing the culture without anyone doing anything about coupled with no government regulations.

Statistic shows that the number of women having plastic surgery plunged to its lowest in a decade last year thanks to economic uncertainty.

The biggest falls were for eyelid and eyebrow lifts, face lifts and fat transfer and liposuction operations after many opted for cheaper non-surgical treatments such as Botox and other fillers.

Our concern now is who would save our future generation from this vanity called plastic surgery or better put craze for beauty, I will end this article by revamping the popular Black is Beautiful.

SPEAKER DOGARA QUERIES 2.74 TRILLION NAIRA UTILIZATION ON POWER SECTOR AND DARKNESS STILL PERVADES THE COUNTRY.

2017-02-07T10:51:00.001-08:00

House of Representative Speaker Yakubu Dogara.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has queried the utilisation of two point seventy four trillion naira spent on the power sector from 1999-2015.

Speaking at a 2-day stakeholders Interactive dialogue on the Nigerian Power Sector organised by the National Assembly, at Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Dogara noted that the challenges faced by the sector calls for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to address them.

The Speaker said it is in order to change the epileptic power situation that the National Assembly organized the workshop as a platform for power sector experts and other stakeholders to do a holistic diagnosis of the challenges impeding the development of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and proffer practical solutions.

Dogara also urged the participants to focus on the following questions with an aim to finding answers that will lead to the repositioning of the power sector for effective delivery to Nigerians.

He queried why power generation remained at less than 5000MW since the last 56 years inspite of various policies of successive government

NOTORIOUS KIDNAPPER ESCAPES FROM IMO HIGH COURT AFTER GANG MEMBERS RAIDED COURT PREMISES

2017-01-27T11:19:00.001-08:00

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State

A suspected kidnapper Henry Chibueze, also known as Vampire has escaped from Imo High Court premises following a shootout between gunmen and security operatives.

The attack left several persons wounded. No death has been reported so far.

Men suspected to be members of a gang attacked the operatives when the suspected criminal and other inmates arrived at the premises of the Imo High Court in Owerri, the capital of the southeastern state.

Eight other inmates were also said to have escaped.

Eyewitness said the gunmen, over six of them, found their way into the court premises shortly after over 50 inmates were conveyed to court for hearing of various suits filed against them.

The gunmen opened fire on the security operatives and inmates at the court premises shooting sporadically into the air for over 10 minutes leaving several people wounded,.

According to the eyewitness, the gunmen were able to whisk away Henry Chibueze, whom was described as a “notorious criminal and kidnapper” who has been in prison since July 2015.

Another eyewitness said the gunshot lasted over 10 minutes, adding that they thought the criminals were officers of the DSS.

Confirming the incident to reporters, the spokesman for the Nigeria Police Force in Imo State, Maduba James, said the suspect, Chibueze, also known as Vampire was presently at large and that over five persons were critically injured due to the sporadic gun shots by the gunmen.

He told reporters that security operatives were on top of the situation to ensure that there was no breakdown of law and order in the state.

Meanwhile the Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has promised the sum of 5 million Naira ransom to anyone with useful information on the whereabouts of the escapee criminal Henry Chibueze, also known as ‘Vampire’.

The Governor disclosed this after an emergency security meeting with security chiefs in Imo state at the government house in Owerri.

SENATOR MELAYE ACCUSES GGOVERNOR BELLO OF SQUANDERING 200 BILLION IN ONE YEAR

2017-01-27T10:38:00.000-08:00

All Progressive Congress Leaders in Kogi State have accused the state governor Yahaya Bello of squandering over 200 billion naira of federal allocation to the state in one year while also lamenting massive poverty prevalent in the state which they attributed to the Governors poor leadership style.

At a press briefing in Abuja, Senator Dino Melaye in company of five former Senators said twenty five out of thirty five state executive members of the party issued governor Bello a four week ultimatum to settle the arrears of pensioners and pay workers who he said have been owed 80 percent of their salary since January 1 2016.

Melaye insisted that the Governor is working against the interest of the party in the state and urged anti-graft agencies to beam their searchlight on the Governor and his cronies who he accused of acquiring exotic cars and choice houses in Abuja while the people suffer.

Masquerade234

gathered that Governor Yahaya Bello is marking his one year in office.

NIGERIANS KICK AGAINST SHOOTING OFM PRESENT BBA SHOW IN SOUTH AFRICA.

2017-01-24T11:03:00.001-08:00

The present reality TV Show Big Brother Nigeria is causing so much buzz about its location being in South Africa despite the fact that it has an all Nigerian cast in the house.

As synonymous with Nigerian citizens who lend their voices on issues that affect them, many of them are questioning the rationale behind the show with an all Nigerian cast and host is holding in South-Africa and not Nigeria.

Organisers of the show have come under heavy criticism being that aside the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and the contestants, every other thing comes from South-Africa with Johannesburg as its filming location. Although issues like electricity, equipment failure were sited by some, majority feel the decision does little or no good to the seriously ailing Nigerian economy which is presently battling with recession.

Masquerade234 went to the street of Abuja and most respondent actually put the blame on federal government especially the Minister of Information, Culture and National Orientation, for failing to live up to the billing when it matters most.

Some are already calling on the National Assembly to delve in to the matter and salvage the remaining pride we have as a country, because they see no reason why Nigerian youth would be used for experiment in another country.

The present controversy seems to be taken the shine off the show in Nigeria even though those following the show say the routing for Efe the real man in the House.

Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting in South Africa of the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show. In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed directed the NBC to determine whether Multi-Choice, by shooting the show in South Africa, has breached the Nigerian Broadcasting Code in any way.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/fg-orders-investigation-bbnaija-shooting-south-africa/

Federal Government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting in South Africa of the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria Reality Show. In a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed directed the NBC to determine whether Multi-Choice, by shooting the show in South Africa, has breached the Nigerian Broadcasting Code in any way. He said the commission should also investigate the issue of possible deceit, since the viewing public was never told that the event would be staged outside Nigeria.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/fg-orders-investigation-bbnaija-shooting-south-africa/