El-Rufai Vs The Union: We stand By Our Story, N90Billion worth and 40 Mansions as El-Rufai's Assets- Says The Union

Casmir Igbokwe, The Union Editor-in-Chief

Backtrack to yesterday, it was reported that governor El-Rufai of Kaduna state will be suing The Union for their report of N90Billion worth and 40mansion as the Governors Assets, if you missed the story Read Here
The editor-in-Chief of The Union, Casmir Igbokwe  has neither retracted the story nor apologized, he says the story was from a reliable source and they are standing by the report.  Casmir said,

“Well, for now, yes, we stand by our story,” Casmir Igbokwe told News Express this afternoon. “The story was based on information from our reporter. We have no reason to doubt our reporter. He got the story from reliable sources and he contacted his (El-Rufai’s) media people and Code of Conduct Bureau but they chose not to comment,” Mr. Igbokwe added.

Sexual Issues: Pregnant Men are Demanding Equal Rights as Pregnant Women

For now this can only happen in the western world, who knows how long till it gets here.

This was trending yesterday on the social media, men are asking for equal pregnancy rights as women using the  #transpregnancy #Pregnancyforall.

These 'men' displayed photos of their pregnant selves on social media. They are demanding equal rights just like real pregnant women. Just in case you're wondering, these are men that used to be women. Check out some of the reactions to this trend and More photos after the cut...

9 Year Old Girl Publishes Book Titled "Effects of Terrorism on Children", Presents it to the Defence HQ

A 9 year old girl, Miss Splendour Joe Abisoye has presented a copy of her book titled “Effects of Terrorism on Children" to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja .
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Saudi-Arabian Prince Donates $32Billion Fortune to Charity Organization

The Saudi Arabia billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has said he will donate his $32bn (£20bn; €29bn) personal fortune to charity.
The 60-year-old nephew of King Salman is one of the world's richest people and at no 34 on the Forbe list of the world's richest people..

Prince Talal said he was inspired by the Gates Foundation, set up by Bill and Melinda Gates in 1997.

Kaduna State Governor, Mallam El-Rufai To Sue Union Publishers Over Claims he declared N90billion and 40 Mansions As His Assets

 

Earlier today, a media outlet, The Union reported that the Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai has declared his assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau where he said he is worth  N90 billion and owned 40 mansions in the FCT, Kaduna. The Union wrote;

"Governor Nasir ElRufai of Kaduna State has declared his asset. He is worth N90 billion. The governor’s assets declaration came as a big shock to most Kaduna residents yesterday as he allegedly declared ownership of 40 mansions, most of which are located in Abuja. Kaduna State Director Code of Conduct Bureau, George David, however, declined to comment when contacted."

Mallam El-Rufai, has reacted to the publication through his media aide, which he described as false and also promises to sue the publishers. Find the statement signed by Samuel Aruwan, the governor's media aide, after the cut......

Animal Rapist(who is a 46years old Man) Impregnates A Cow-See Photos

A possibly mentally deranged man aged 46years old(pictured above), who is described as the ‘World’s deadliest serial animal rapist’, has been arrested after a farmer caught him having sex with his missing cow.

The man Andy Loyola, from Philippines has reportedly raped several animals including cattle, horses, buffaloes, goats, and went as far as impregnating a cow.

A 10 Month Old Baby and a 70 Year Old woman among 737 Survivors of Rape- Mirabel Centre

What is in a baby that a man would want to rape her? A 10 month old baby and a 71year were among the 737 survivors of rape and other sexual abuse who were treated and offered psychosocial support free of charge, at the Mirabel Centre, Nigeria.
The baby was sexually molested by the father, while the 70-year-old woman was raped by a boy that ran errands for her in the neighbourhood.

#SaveKanoNine : Nigerians Demand the Release of the 9 Nigerians Sentenced to death for Blasphemy in Kano

 Last week Friday, a court in Kano sentenced nine people to death for blasphemy, CLICK HERE if  you missed the story.
Presently, Nigerians are reacting to the judgment made against the nine people on twitter and also demanding for their release.
continue to see Nigerians react on twitter.......

“Let’s Keep The Gay Marriage Rights Laws Away From Our Shores” – Adesuwa Onyenokwe

 Adesuwa Onyenokwe the Publisher of TW magazine has aired her thoughts on the legalization of gay marriage in the US and how it may affect us. Read below...

I wonder if people have really thought about the implications of the American Supreme Court judgement in favour of gay marriages across the USA. Before that decision and Obama’s accent to the law, it was illegal in only 37 of the 52 states! 

However this development is a 'yes' that may ripple around the world because the USA is the world’s big brother. They sneeze the rest of the world catches a cold. So that’s where my concern lies. Being gay will soon become ‘fashionable’.

Happy JULY

 Half of this year is gone, I welcome you to the second part of the year. I pray all hopes and dreams will be fulfilled and fun filled. Happy New Month. Happy July

Have a great Month.

Ebola Returns Again: New Cases of Ebola in Liberia.

The Ebola Virus has returned to Liberia again. A body of a dead Liberian man has tested positive for Ebola. this is the first reported case since the country was declared Ebola free.
The deputy health minister Tolbert Nyenswah said the tests confirmed that the 17-year-old man, from a town near the main airport, had died of the disease.
Investigations are ongoing to find how the man contracted the virus.

Liberia was declared free of Ebola six weeks ago, following the deadliest outbreak in the disease's history.
The countries has curbed the spread of the disease - but the number of new cases has risen recently, with the start of the rainy season in West Africa.

You Cannot Read this Story: "My 25 Years as a Prostitute"-Raped, Stabbed and Shot

You cannot read this because it is long but if you can why Not. This is an inspiring story of a black American woman Brendan who suffered abuse, was rapped became a prostitute at age 14 and did this for almost 25 years. She said, "I've been shot five times, stabbed 13 times - I don't know why those men attacked me, all I know is that society made it comfortable for them to do so". Below is her story......

Brenda Myers-Powell was just a child when she became a prostitute in the early 1970s. Here she describes how she was pulled into working on the streets and why, three decades later, she devoted her life to making sure other girls don't fall into the same trap. Some people will find Brenda's account upsetting.

Right from the start life was handing me lemons, but I've always tried to make the best lemonade I can.
I grew up in the 1960s on the West Side of Chicago. My mother died when I was six months old. She was only 16 and I never learned what it was that she died from - my grandmother, who drank more than most, couldn't tell me later on. The official explanation is that it was "natural causes".
I don't believe that. Who dies at 16 from natural causes? I like to think that God was just ready for her. I heard stories that she was beautiful and had a great sense of humour. I know that's true because I have one also.

US Gay Rights: Robert Mugabe Ask For Barack Obama's Hand in Marriage.

Zimbabwe’s 90-year-old president, Robert Mugabe, has made a mockery of Barack Obama, the US president by asking for his hand in marriage.  Mugabe made this comment  during his weekly radio interview with Zimbabwe’s national radio last Saturday  in protest to the legalization of gay marriage in the United States by the Supreme Court. He said,

“I’ve just concluded since President Obama endorses the same-sex marriage, advocates homosexual people and enjoys an attractive countenance thus if it becomes necessary, I shall travel to Washington, D.C, get down on my knee and ask his [Obama’s] hand. I can’t understand how this people dare to defy Christ’s explicit orders as our Lord prohibited mankind from sodomy.''

Buhari's Speech at the National Economic Council Meeting on Monday

From Left: Permanent secretary, State House, Mr Nebolisa Emordi, CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele;Vice president Yemi Osinbanjo and the president During the Inauguration of the National Economic Council on Monday in Abuja.

Protocol
I am delighted to be here with you at this occasion on the inauguration of the National Economic Council (NEC) for this Administration. The National Economic Council was established by the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), as amended, Third Schedule, Part I, Section 153: Sub section (18 & 19). The NEC, as one of the Federal Executive bodies, has the mandate to advise the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the co-ordination of the economic planning and programmes of the various Governments of the Federation.

Senate Tussle: APC Insists on Ike Ekweremadu's Removal

The ruling party, the All  Progressive Congress(APC) has said that the deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu will have to resign his position, that a minority party(PDP) cannot hold such a sensitive position in the house. This was made Known on Monday by anonymous APC leader who said “a senator from a minority party take over the duties statutorily assigned for the majority party". The APC leader is quoted as saying;

“As deputy senate leader, Ekweremadu is automatically the Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment. This is a sensitive position that, statutorily, should not be held by the minority.
“Ekweremadu and his PDP co-travellers will hamper the policies of the Buhari government. By the virtue of Senate rules, a member of the minority is not supposed to be the deputy senate leader; so, he is occupying the post illegally.
“We know the body language of some of these elements to anti-corruption. Nigerians know the stance of Buhari on corruption and insecurity. These elements occupying positions in the National Assembly must be removed. Otherwise, this administration is dead on arrival.”

He also said the President was in support of the candidacy of Senator Ahmed Lawan for the senate presidency and had told Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to support APC’s candidates for the principal posts.
The National Executive Committee meeting of the APC will now hold on Friday.

Greek Crisis: Greece Banks Shut Down Until July 7th(Photos)

The Greece debt crisis has continued to linger as their bailout from the EU expires tomorrow. Unexpectedly today, the Greeks woke up to closed banks, closed cash machines (ATM) the people are unable to withdraw cash today.

The country has been plunged into deep economic crisis and the battle is far from over, as Athens looks at extending its bailout process but this means they have to stay in the Eurozone. Though an agreement has not been reached between Greek and the EU.  This bank closure affected stock markets allover Europe and beyond.
According to BBC, Greece is due to make a €1.6bn payment to the IMF on Tuesday - the same day that its current bailout expires.
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Buhari Orders Arrest of Brother-in-law for Extorting 300million From Businessman

According to Sahara reporters, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered Nigeria’s security agents to arrest his brother-in-law Musa Yola(pictured above) for allegedly extorting money from an unnamed businessman. The suspect, named Musa Yola, is the immediate younger brother of President Buhari’s wife, Aisha.

Our source disclosed that the suspect, also addressed as “Alhaji Yola,” reportedly received N300 million from a businessman after promising to provide his dupe with political access to secure an oil block from the Buhari administration. According to our source, Mr. Buhari personally ordered last Monday night that Mr. Yola be produced before him in handcuffs in the company of the businessman he duped.

Gov Obiano Issues Press Statement on the Relocation Of Boko Haram Prisoners to Anambra State

 
The Governor of Anambra state, Gov. Willie Obiano has reacted to the transfer of the Boko haram prisoners to Ekwulobia.If you missed the story CLICK HERE. See the press statement below...

PRESS STATEMENT - THE PLANNED RELOCATION OF BOKO HARAM CONVICTS TO ANAMBRA PRISONS

The attention of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has been drawn to the mischievous speculations on the social media that the planned relocation of some Boko Haram convicts to some prisons in Anambra State was done with his tacit approval and endorsement.

I wish to categorically dismiss these speculations, hearsay and beer parlour banters as fundamentally untrue and should be disregarded by Nigerians. The fact is that when Governor Obiano got wind of the planned relocation of these high risk prisoners to Anambra State, he quickly swung into action and contacted the relevant authorities to seek clarifications on the matter after which he raised several objections to the plan.

The Sun will Shine.

The darkness may loom for as long as it may but in the morning the sun will shine. Jesus is light of the world with him in my life, the darkness will fade away in due time. God promises you and I sunshine after the dark night, we only have to believe and hold on to his promises.
 May the light of the Almighty God shine in your life this week and always.

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Dele Momodu Expresses Disappointment Over the New Government In an OPEN LETTER

This piece was first published on Thisday newspaper. The Ovation publisher and a supporter of President Buhari, Dele Momodu, wrote an open letter to the president where he expressed  disappointment over the government of APC in the past weeks.He said, "I think there are are more desperate and ruthless politicians in this new government, it's definitely a Change from what we had previously". Read the article below...

Your Excellency, I write to you today with a heavy heart. The reason should be obvious. I was one of those latter day converts to Buharism, a political philosophy that believes in the reincarnation of former leaders in the days of tribulation. You were never the first man to resurrect from retirement and near political oblivion. General Olusegun Obasanjo bounced back from prison to Aso Rock Villa. In nearby Benin Republic, former military dictator and strongman, Mathieu Kerekou who had served as maximum ruler for about 17 incredible years, came back to defeat incumbent President, Nicephore Soglo in a 1990 election.  He led his country for another ten years and almost got another five-year term but for the age barrier that disqualified him.