Senator Mustapha Bukar dies in Abuja

The Nigerian senate who is yet to recover from the shock of losing one its members, Umar Buba Jibril who represented Lokoja/Kogi/Koton Karfe in the red chamber, has lost yet another, Senator Mustapha Bukar.

Senator Mustapha Bukar who represented Katsina North (Daura Zone) in the Senate, died at the age of 64 on Wednesday after a brief illness.

A civil engineer by training, Mr Bukar was born in Daura on December 31, 1954. He was a member of Institute of Civil Engineers, Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Engineers, American Waterwork Association.

Mr Bukar was also the President, Nigerian Water Supply Association, Chairman African Water resources and Member Nigeria Institute of Management. He was at one time a Director of Special Duties on Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development in the Ministry of Agriculture.

 A native Daura, Mr Bukar later ventured into politics and contested for Katsina North. Mr Bukar was recently in the news after he commenced construction of an N80 million worth of skills acquisition centre for the zone.

He said the center was located in Daura, town being the zonal centre of the zone, adding that the project would be completed before the end of 2017.

Bukar also said the centre comprised different sections such as computer literacy, chemical processing, tailoring and automobile mechanic as well as general skills acquisition department among others. The lawmaker said when completed, the centre would provide opportunity for thousands of youths of the zone to receive free training in various trades for them to be self reliant.

According to him, the youths will also be provided with capital to establish their businesses at the end of their training. The Senator, who reiterated his commitment to job creation and poverty reduction, said the centre was part of his zonal out reached project aimed at bringing dividends of democracy to the people.

NAN reported that Bukar had earlier donated 24 500kVA transformer, with accessories to enhance stable power supply in the zone

Woman Who Shot 3, Before Killing Herself At YouTube's HQ Identified

The woman who shot three people before killing herself with a handgun at YouTube's California headquarters has been identified as 39-year-old Nasim Aghdam.

The female shooter, who witness say was wearing glasses and a scarf at the time, opened fire on employees with a handgun on yesterday afternoon.

Law enforcement officials said the shooting was being investigated as a domestic dispute after initial reports suggested she had shot her boyfriend and injured two women.


Officers and federal agents swarmed the company's headquarters complex in the city of San Bruno just before 1pm after dozens of panicked employees called 911 to report gunfire.

Upon arrival, police found the woman dead inside the campus with self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Her father had earlier said he called police to inform them his daughter hated youtube because they censored her videos and also stopped paying her.

Former House Of Reps Member Found Dead In His Bathroom

A former House of Representative member, Hon Independence Ogunewe is dead. He was found dead at home after several attempts to reach him via the phone failed. His corpse has been deposited at the National Hospital mortuary, Abuja. The cause of his death remains unknown.

Honourable Ogunewe was a two-time member of the 6th Assembly, representing Ahiazu Ezinhitte Federal constituency, Imo state.

Shooter At YouTube Dead After Injuring Three

A suspected female shooter is dead and three others are injured after a mass shooting at YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, Califonia., Tuesday afternoon, according to San Bruno police.

San Bruno police officials identified the shooter as 39-year-old Nasim Aghdam of San Diego, California.

Aghdam was found dead inside the building with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, San Bruno Police Chief Ed Barberini said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

 There is no evidence that she was acquainted with the victims of the shooting, according to police, and there is little information available yet about her possible motive. Law enforcement had previously said the incident was being investigated as a possible domestic dispute.


All 1,100 employees who work at the YouTube headquarters evacuated the building, which is about 10 miles from downtown San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley.

President Donald Trump has been briefed on the YouTube shooting. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everybody involved,” he wrote in a tweet just before 6:00 p.m. E.T. “Thank you to our phenomenal Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders that are currently on the scene.”

“We’re developing a few Nigerian stories and choosing one which makes sense budget-wise"-John Boyega plans to shoot a low budget Nigerian movie

                     

British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega, made a stunning statement while on a show on CNBC Africa. And according to the talented actor, he is planning to shoot a low budget Nigerian movie with about $20-$25million (N9billion).

Boyega spoke to Power Lunch West Africa host, Onyi Sunday during the promotion of his new movie “Pacific Rim.”

“We’re developing a few Nigerian stories and choosing one which makes sense budget-wise. We’re probably looking at an indie budget of $20-$25 million dollars.”

With the highest Nigerian movie having a budget less than $500,000, the “Star Wars” actor might be starting a revolution that will create a marriage between the Nigerian movie industry and the American movie industry.

From the pictures he painted, John Boyega might have given the hint of working with one of Nollywood’s finest actresses, Genevieve Nnaji.

“I’m very interested in original Nigerian stories. I grew up on Nollywood. The first Nollywood film I ever watched was Blood Sisters with Genevieve Nnaji,” the 26-year-old actor told Power Lunch West Africa host, Onyi Sunday during his interview at CNBC Africa.

The actor also revealed that his interest for telling Nigerian stories dates to many years ago and having reached a vantage position in the American movie industry, he feels it’s time to tell the Nigerian story in a professional way.

He says:

“It’s a chance for me to develop these stories, merge Hollywood with Nollywood, to bring the genuine and most important stories to light but captured in a very important and professional way.

“I’ve been interested in Nigerian stories for a very very long time. It’s just that now I’ve worked to a point where I have the opportunity to do something.”

"“We then discovered that it is the handiwork of the Igbo people"Bayero University lecturer accuses Igbos of supplying codeine syrups in the North

Dr. Bala Muhammad, a Bayero University lecturer attached to the Faculty of Communication, while presenting a paper at the Kano Youth Summit on Peace Advocacy and Development, organised by Hamisu Magaji Foundation, at Mambayya House, on Monday, accused Igbo drug merchants of allegedly supplying codeine syrups into the north. The Bayero University Lecturer who presented a paper titled “Nexus Between Youth, Drugs, Crime and Insecurity”, wondered why drug abuse was not prevalent in the Southeastern region, but the Igbos supply cough syrup that contains codeinefor the consumption of the Northern youth.

Daily Nigerian reported that Dr. Muhammed who concluded by telling the general public to fight the menace themselves within their respective communities and further advised people not to disown the youth engaged in drug abuse, said;

“Our investigation revealed that drug abuse is beyond normal marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, etc. It has moved to the extent that the medicines we take in order to cure our diseases are now being converted into hard drugs.

“We then discovered that it is the handiwork of the Igbo people, who connive with our local people here, to supply the codeine into our region, especially into Kano state.

“There are many instances where Igbo guys were arrested for supplying codeine into Kano and some parts of the North. The cases have been reported in national dailies.

“So, why shouldn’t they take it to their region? Why don’t their youth engage in drug abuse? This is really sad, and we have to rise up to fight this menace,” he lamented. 

Personality Of The Month

                          
Mo Abudu was born in the United Kingdom. At age seven, her family relocated to Lagos, where she was sent to stay with her grandparents at their cocoa farm in Ondo State, to learn about Nigerian culture.

At age 11, she attended Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School. At 12, shortly after her father died, Abudu returned to the UK and attended Hammersmith County Secondary School before moving to the Ridgeway School in Kent where she lived with her guardian in Tunbridge Wells. From there, she went to West Kent College and MidKent College.

Abudu began her career in the UK as a recruitment consultant in 1987, becoming a branch manager. She went on to work for the Starform Group, managing the Corporate Credit Management Exhibition from 1990 to 1992.

In 1993 she joined Arthur Andersen for Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (now ExxonMobil) to head their Human Resources and Training unit. She left in 2000 to establish a privately owned specialist human resources development company known as Vic Lawrence & Associates Limited (VLA)

While running VLA, Abudu developed an executive training centre at the Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park, Lagos.


In 2006, Abudu started EbonyLife TV a network airing in more than 49 countries across Africa, as well as in the UK and the Caribbean. It is a subsidiary of Media and Entertainment City Africa (MEC Africa), EbonyLife TV is located at Tinapa Resort, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.


Abudu is the Executive Producer and host of a TV talk show, Moments with Mo, which is the first syndicated daily talk show on African regional television.

                                 
Abudu with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
By October 2009, over 200 episodes had been recorded and aired with topics ranging from lifestyle, through health, culture, politics, entertainment, tradition, to music and inter-racial marriages. Guests have included celebrities, Presidents, Nobel Laureates, and the 67th US Secretary-of-State Hillary Clinton, Abudu says the show "highlights the life and accomplishments of a usually well known, but sometimes an undiscovered African individual who by his or her own tenacity and determination has accomplished something, overcome something or been a catalyst for something that makes her or him a role model to others."

Aired on M-Net with TV coverage in 48 African countries, the show now also airs on terrestrial and cable TV in other parts of the world.

The show's success and intention to change the world's perception of the African continent has led to comparisons to Oprah Winfrey, with The Independent and Slate Afrique calling her "Africa's Oprah" or "Nigerian Winfrey", respectively.

Abudu is the creator and executive producer of The Debaters, a Reality television show. Funded by Guaranty Trust Bank, it launched on 3 October 2009. The show focuses on "giving Africa a voice" by promoting oratory.

Abudu is the founder of The Inspire Africa Foundation, a human investment arm of Inspire Africa Ltd. It is a non-profit organisation focused on raising funds to implement society-transforming initiatives.

In January 2009, the Inspire Africa Foundation alongside Moments with Mo, the Lagos State Government and UNICEF held a telethon and a charity benefit concert with the theme "Rock with a Conscience"Donations from the concert have gone towards the protection of street children.

The Foundation has opened a charity store branded "The Designers Outlet for Charity", which opened on 5 December 2009 in Lagos. The foundation is also developing a children's shelter called "The Harbour"

Ebony Life Tv has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), the company announced. The partnership will involve an adaptation of the international “The Dating Game” show and three new TV projects including Dahomey Warriors.

Recognition
Forbes Media recognised Abudu as the first African woman to own a Pan-Africa TV channel (2013).

She was listed as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Global TV by The Hollywood Reporter in (2013) and received the Entrepreneur of the Year award by Women Werk in New York (2014).[18] In 2014, 
she was honoured with an honorary doctorate (Honouris Causa) from Babcock University.

She has a son and a daughter.and was formerly married to Tokunbo Abudu

See Excited Armed Robbery Victim After Receiving Artificial Leg In Imo State.

A 47-year-old father of two children, Mr. Okereke Iroegbute, who hails from Umuzegem, Ubauhu, Okigwe LGA, Imo State – has been given a reason to smile again after he was given an artificial leg to help his condition.  According to reports, on the 24th June 1999 by 12 midnight, the school teacher was a victim of armed robbery attack in his residence in Imo State.

“It was a terrible incident that has left me a disable” -Mr. Okereke lamented”.

“I was shot severally in my right leg by the robbers in their quest for money”. “All effort to treat this leg and walk normal was unfruitful; the last remedy was to cut the leg that’s why I have one leg,” he passionately disclosed.

Mr. Okereke Iroegbute is the first beneficiary of ObinnaCare Initiative, a humanitarian pet project of Hon. Obinna Kingsley Onwubuaririi, member representing Okigwe/Isiala-Mbano/Onuimo federal constituency, at the National Assembly Abuja.

Graphic Photo Of Man Hacked To Death By Suspected Herdsmen

               

According to reports, a traveller was hacked to death by suspected robbers along Andaha Road, Akwanga, Nasarawa State. One other passenger who happens to be the brother of the deceased was also attacked and injured by the same hoodlums suspected to be Fulani men.

                 

One of the suspects was reportedly arrested with a cutlass and also got himself injured following a stiff battle with their victims. The suspect is currently in police detention.

Ebonyi SSG, Prof Odoh Resigns

Secretary to Government of Ebonyi State, Professor Benard Odoh has resigned his appointment citing lack of a condusive environment to carry out his duties as his reason for doing so.

Odoh, was the All Progressive Grand Alliance senatorial candidate in the 2015 general election which he lost to Senator Obinna Ogba of the People’s Democratic Party.

He was appointed SSG by Governor David Umahi, the governor’s first appointment, right at the stadium after the governor’s inauguration.

Checkout This Cute Photo Of Funke Akindele & Husband JJC Skillz

I Think The Killed it

Man dies after overdosing on an illicit drug combination

An epileptic 21-year-old Nigerian man identified Kenneth a.k.a Dagba reportedly died yesterday in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, after taking an illicit drug combination called “gutter water” at Durak hotel  on Saturday.According to online sources the illicit drug combination called “gutter water”, is a combination of codiene, refnol, tramadol, cannabis and water or juice.

The man who went into seizures, was rushed to Ikorodu general hospital, where he died. Friends of the deceased have already taken to social media platforms to pen down tributes to him.

Captial Sia wrote;

DAGBA 1010 still don’t believe you gone…bro R I P…..We love you but God love you more….. K K

Caring Ayo Mi wrote;

Why too soon Dagba junior 😫
Can’t stop crying we love u but God loves you most continue to rest in peace 😪😪
Kenneth

Chloe & Jeremy Meeks Tying The Knot In April

The Topshop heiress is said to be expecting her first child with a man who shot to fame when his smouldering police mugshot gained worldwide attention.

In the midst of the news, Chloe Green was seen on Sunday evening heading out for dinner with her parents Sir Phillip and Tina Green alongside her boyfriend Jeremy Meeks at Nobu in Malibu, California.

The group were keeping things low-key, with Chloe ensuring her body could not be spotted amid reports that she is set to become a mother and is planning a shotgun wedding to Jeremy.

The whole clan were looking relaxed as they left the restaurant after continuing to remain quiet on the news that they are set to expand their family.


Sir Phillip was keeping things casual in jeans, a shirt and a black suit jacket, while his wife was typically glamorous in a houndstooth coat.

Hours before the meal, it was claimed she 'wants a low key wedding' in coastal Florida and will exchange vows with former convict Meeks, 34, when his imminent divorced from estranged wife Melissa is finalised, The Daily Star reports.

'The wedding invites are out and the wedding is in early April at a hush hush location in Miami. There will be a lot of rich and famous faces there,' a source told the publication.

'But it is being kept very much under the carpet as Chloe – like many brides – is a bit embarrassed about the fact people may think she is only getting married as she is pregnant.

'She hates the phrase 'shotgun wedding', but that is what it is as she wants to add some respectability to her pregnancy and does not want to give birth unmarried.'

It's understood that wealthy parents Sir Phillip and Tina have given Chloe their blessing ahead of the reported ceremony.

Lagos council chairman and brother brutally attacked at street carnival

Abdul Hamed Salawu aka Dullar the Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Lagos is lying critically ill in hospital after being assaulted at a street carnival on Easter Sunday. His brother, Sulayman, and personal assistant, Seun were also wounded in the attack.

According to reports A lawmaker in the state was said to have ordered his boys to beat them up. The lawmaker is said to be eyeing a seat in the House of Representatives in which a former commissioner, described as the council chief’s benefactor, is also interested in.

The carnival, usually held in Lagos on Easter Sunday, was started three years ago by Anifowoshe Youth.

The Nation learnt that the carnival began on a peaceful note, with the youths dancing round several streets.

They later gathered in the evening for refreshment. Fatai Akanbi Valentine and his band entertained them.

Things went awry around 8 pm when a man named “Kogi” started shouting the former commissioner’s name as the candidate for the House of Representatives seat. The ex-commissioner was not at the party.

Kogi was said to have been cautioned by people loyal to the lawmaker.

In the heat of their argument, the party turned rowdy and the lawmaker allegedly ordered his boys to attack the council chairman.

A source said:

“They first poured alcohol on Dullar’s face and smashed glass cup on his face. Blood started gushing out from his face. He was about to be stabbed when his younger brother, Sulayman pulled him over and he was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital. Sulayman was injured in the hand.“Dullar’s people went to report at the police station. On their way back, they learnt that Dotun Taiwo, who works at the local government Revenue Department had been stabbed by the touts. He was unconscious when we got back to the scene. He was also rushed to the hospital.“We later learnt this morning (yesterday)  that the attack was premeditated to kill the council chairman’’.

Clearing Agent, 56, Nabbed 9-years After Absconding With Client’s N1.5m Car

A 58-year-old clearing agent, Oluwole Afolabi, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a Mazda Saloon car he was asked to clear from  the Apapa port.

Afolabi, whose address was not provided, is facing two counts of fraud and stealing.

The Police Prosecutor, Insp. Benson Emuerhi, told the court that the accused committed the offences in July 2009 at Maryland, Lagos.

He said the accused was contracted by one Mr. Adewale Adesanya, who is based in the United States of America, to clear and deliver the car to Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adesanya.

“The accused took delivery of the car valued at N1.5m, but failed to deliver it to the complainant.

“He absconded with the car until he was caught last month (February 2018),’’ the prosecutor said.

Emuerhi said the offences contravened Sections 287 and 314 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

Checkout Don Jazzy Reaction To Linda Ikeji's Engagement

Ace Nigerian producer, Don Jazzy has reacted to engagement report of celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji who is also his longtime ‘social media bae’.

Sharing a photo of his friends comforting him, Don Jazzy wrote;

Kai Linda is engaged 😢😢. It is finished.