Orji Uzor Kalu: I didn’t join APC to escape from EFCC

A former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, said he did not join the All Progressives Congress because of his travails in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Kalu was responding to questions from reporters after he was received by the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee of the APC in Abuja on Wednesday.

When asked whether he was joining the party because of his travails at the hands of the EFCC, Kalu said, “My family members are here (APC) and I am coming to join them.”

PDP says they will show how Aregbesola spent bailout funds

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Osun state chapter, yesterday said it was ready to assist the Senate in its probe into how bailout out funds collected by Osun state government was utilized.

The PDP in a statement by its spokesperson, Prince Diran Odeyemi in Osogbo, said Osun state got highest amount of money as bailout but squandered it on phony contracts. The party declared that Governor Aregbesola allegedly actually diverted the bail out funds meant to pay workers salaries to pay some Lagos based contractors which also included a highly placed official in President Buhari’s administration. 

Photo: EFCC Arraigns 38-Year-Old Man Over Bulk Cash Movement And Suspected Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday November 15, 2016 arraigned Onwenu Nnamdi Innocent, 38 years, before Justice O. O. Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court, sitting at Ikoyi on a one - count charge bordering on Bulk Cash Movement And Suspected Money Laundering. The matter which was initially before Justice Rita Ofili -Ajumugobia was inherited by Justice Oguntoyibo when Ajumugobia was moved out of Lagos Jurisdiction.

The matter was adjourned for arraignment on the 15th of November 2016.

When the charge were read to the defendant he pleaded not guilty.

Photos: Most Wanted Outlaw In China Returns After 13 Years On The Run

China's most wanted fugitive, who is accused of embezzling $40million from public funds, has returned to the country after 13 years on the run. Yang Xiuzhu, a former deputy mayor in the eastern city of Wenzhou, arrived in Beijing on Wednesday after hiding in countries across Asia, Europe, and North America. 

She was filmed on live state television being led off a plane by two policewomen before going to a room to hear the charges against her read out by a prosecutor.

See Baby Boy Born With The Head And Arms Of His Twin Attached To His Chest (Photos)

A baby boy has been born with his parasitic twin's head and arms hanging down from his chest. Both newborns share the same liver and a large portion of their blood but have a separate heart and lungs.

The yet-to-be named baby is fully formed but his undeveloped brother is missing his genitals and legs. Doctors believe it is likely they will be able to detach the pair but the operation will be risky.

Angry Mob attacked Bus driver and conductor for allegedly abducting 8 Ogun Schoolchildren (Photo)

Pandemonium rocks Ifo area of Ogun State after a bus driver, Akorede Ogunjobi, and his conductor, Kazeem Adelere, were attacked by an angry mob for allegedly abducting eight pupils of Oyes Faithful College, Ifo.

The suspects would have been lynched, but for the intervention of policemen from the state command who took them into custody.

Acording to Punch, it was learnt that 10 pupils of the school had on Tuesday joined the commercial bus marked, AKD-948-XJ Lagos, at the Techno bus stop after leaving the school. It was learnt that two unidentified men sat beside the driver, while the conductor manned the bus entrance.

See How Husband And Wife Died After Doing THIS😭 In Enugu

Tragedy hit an Enugu based family Wednesday as a couple died after a brawl. The couple identified as Francis Okonkwo Uzo and Ozoemena Uzo were said to be residents of Nchatancha, Emene and outskirt of Enugu.

A police bulletin issued by police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu said the couple was “reported to have been living in full life until the tragic incident in which Mrs ozoemena was allegedly murdered gruesomely by the husband in the afternoon.

Wow! See What Over 32,000 People Who Share The Same Surname Did In China (Photos)

More than 32,000 people sharing a common surname gathered for an ancestor worship event in southern China this week. Thousands of tables were set up to cater to the attendees at the Xiasha Culture Square of Shenzhen city. 

The spectacular event, held on November 13, was hosted by a family association, whose members are all surnamed 'Huang', a common Chinese family name.

Photos: United Nations Praise Nigerian Army For Maintaining International Best Practice

The United Nations Organization (UNO) has commended the Nigerian Army for being professional in handling Boko Haram terrorism and insurgency, especially in the North East Nigeria, saying their conduct was exemplary and it is in line with international best practices.

The Special Assistant to United Nations Secretary General (SRSG), Office for West Africa, His Excellency, (Doctor) Mohammad Ibn Chambas gave this commendation during the UN solidarity visit to the Chief of Army Staff Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai in his office, at the Headquarters of the Theatre Command of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno State.

OMG! Donald Trump’s name removed from 3 New York City buildings (See Why)

Workers have started removing the President-elect’s name from three New York City apartment buildings where residents complained about the billionaire’s brand.

Residents demanded the change even before Trump’s victory as concerns grew over his divisive rhetoric about Mexicans, Muslims, and women.

Federal Government to provide 490,000 jobs through farmers scheme

The Federal Government has said it is planning to provide 450,000 jobs for youths im the country through Smart Farmer Scheme.

In a statement on Wednesday. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said this in Lagos during the National Directorate of Employment Special Day.

Asisat Oshoala, Oparanozie, Ordega Make Falcons Final Squad for AWCON 2016

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have announced the official squad lists of the Super Falcons and the seven other teams ahead of this year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations holding in Cameroon.

The list which is made up of 21 registered players, was announced on CAF’s official website on Wednesday morning.

Oyo State | Kidnapped Methodist priest regains freedom

The Methodist priest that was kidnapped on his farm at Kufi area, along Olounda-Aba road, Ibadan on Thursday has regained freedom after five days in the kidnappers’ den.

Diocesan Bishop of the Methodist Cathedral, Ibadan, Rt. Rev. Amos Ajiboye, said Rev. Dr. Biodun Ogunbekun was released on Tuesday but he did not give details of how he was released or how the kidnappers contacted the church and the priest family.

Edo State | Lawmakers approve N200m houses for ex-governors

The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday approved the construction of houses for former governors and their deputies which should not be more than N200m and N100m, respectively, in any location of their choice.

The approval was sequel to the consideration of a bill for a law to amend the existing legislation on the Pension Rights of Governors and their Deputies in the state.

Oyegun: President Buhari is a democrat, not interested in controlling National Assembly

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a democrat, who does not subscribe to the idea of “controlling” the National Assembly as was the case when the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was in charge of the country.

He made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in reaction to what he called attempts by the PDP to give a political coloration and other negative interpretations to Senate’s decision on Tuesday to reject the list of non-career ambassadorial nominees forwarded to it by the President.

Fani-Kayode says Donald Trump will stop Buhari’s Islamic agenda

While congratulating the United States President-elect, Donald Trump, a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, says the incoming world leader would help to curb President Muhammadu Buhari’s Islamic agenda.

He said Trump would team up with Russian President, Vladmir Putin; and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Nethanyahu, to curb terrorism worldwide.

Fani-Kayode narrates how suspected Boko Haram members protected him in prison

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, says he was protected by Boko Haram suspects during his four-day detention at Kuje Prison.

Fani-Kayode said this in an article titled, ‘Head bloodied but not bowed and the ascension of President-Elect Donald Trump’ on Wednesday.

The ex-minister said he spent over two weeks in the underground cell of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission without being interrogated.

Presidency says Niger Delta militants frustrating government’s dialogue option

The Presidency has regretted that despite the Federal Government’s good faith in pursuing dialogue with the Niger Delta stakeholders, the militant groups have not reciprocated the government’s good gesture in finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the crisis in the oil-producing areas of Nigeria.

According to a statement on Wednesday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said this in an interview he granted a Kano-based radio station, Express Radio.

EFCC re-arraigns Rickey Tarfa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday re-arraigned Rickey Tarfa (SAN), on an amended charge of offering of gratification to public officers.

The commission had on March 10, brought Tarfa before an Igbosere High Court, Lagos, on a 27-count of willful obstruction of its authorised officers, refusal to declare assets, making false information and offering gratification to a public official.

Former NSA, Dasuki’s corruption trial adjourned to December

The trial of Sambo Dasuki and others was adjourned till December 7 for further hearing following a concession agreed upon by all the counsel concerned.

The trial which came up at an FCT High Court, Maitama, before Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf could not go on.

However, all counsel had a chambers meeting with the judge and agreed on the date. All the defendants were in court except Mr. Dasuki.

Photo Of Gallant Soldier Killed In Boko Haram Ambush In Borno

May God protect our troops who have dedicated their lives to the safety of this country. Pictured is another Nigerian Army Officer Lt. Mukhtar, who was killed in the Boko Haram ambush that claimed the life of his CO, Lt. Colonel Umar in Borno. May his soul rest in peace.

Atiku Abubakar: "Boko Haram Can’t Exist If I Were President"

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Turaki Adamawa has declared that if he were the president of Nigeria, the Boko Haram insurgency would not take place in the country.

Abubakar made this known in Yola yesterday while speaking at the distribution of relief materials to over 50,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at American University of Nigeria (AUN) drawn from all over IDPs camps across the the state to commemorate his 70th birthday celebrations.

“If you recalled, while we are in office in 2002, such a small up raising, very similar to this Boko Haram, reared their head in Yobe State, then, we smashed it immediately.

IDPs fight over relief materials in Abuja Camp

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in a camp in Abuja on Tuesday disrupted the distribution of relief materials by the Red Cross Society. During the exercise, a crowd of impatient IDPs grabbed materials being distributed by aid workers which led to a free for all.

The acting Secretary General of the Red Cross, Mr Andronicus Adeyemo, said that the relief materials were targeted at addressing the rising cases of malaria in the camp.

OMG! See What This Couple Did After They Were Spotted Naked On A Balcony (Photo)

A couple was photographed romping naked on an apartment balcony. A shocked onlooker snapped the mystery pair baring all at a Darwin complex in Australia on Saturday.

Speaking to The NT News, the witness said the bare-breasted brunette simply 'twerked' at him when he objected to the display of flesh. 

Photos: Kenya Police Destroyed Thousands Of Illegal Firearms

The Kenya police on Tuesday burnt 5,250 illegal firearms consisting of both confiscated and surrendered arms that had been stockpiled for nearly one decade as a message to urge others with similar weapons to surrender them.

The country’s deputy president William Ruto oversaw the exercise accompanied by the minister for internal security, Joseph Ole Nkaissery.

Photos: ISIS Terror Group Releases Photos Of Its Agricultural Activity In Iraq

The Islamic State terror group has released pictures of its Agricultural activity in Mosul, Iraq. The terrorist's sect did this in a bid to diversify its economy as the Iraqi Special Forces ISF tighten the noose around the city. 

Photo: Police Parade Men Involved In A Plot To Kidnap Billionaire, Femi Otedola

Three men involved in a plot to kidnap Nigerian billionaire and oil tycoon, Femi Otedola, have been paraded by the Nigeria Police Force. Read the press statement below;

An attempt to kidnap a Nigerian oil magnate, Femi Otedola, has been foiled by the Nigeria Police Force.

2. The IGP’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) accomplished this task when it arrested a three-man notorious kidnap gang on the 23rd June, 2016.

Maritime University Bill Pass Second Reading Despite Rotimi Amaechi's complaint

The bill for the establishment of Nigerian Maritime University at Okerenkoko in Delta State, on Wednesday, scaled second reading at the Senate, months after Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, announced the scrapping of the project.

The bill sponsored by James Manager (PDP-Delta) was unanimously supported by the senators after the mover’s lead debate, making case for the establishment of the university.

The groundbreaking of the proposed school at Okerenkoko in Warri south-West local government area was done by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 and, according to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, physical asset were on site.

Photos: Two white South Africans in court after forcing black man into a coffin

Willem Oosthuizen and Theo Martins Jackson have been charged with assault and kidnapping following a video showing the two men forcing a black man into a coffin while threatening to put a snake and petrol inside the casket as well.

"They were accusing me of trespassing. They beat me up and forced me into the coffin," said Victor Rethabile, the victim. The two white men were remanded to prison until the postponed case date on January 25.

Aww! BBC Presenter goes into labour minutes after appearing on Live TV (Photos)

A BBC presenter went into labour minutes after reading the news on live TV - and gave birth to a baby boy with a fellow newsreader by her side. Victoria Fritz, who reads the business news on BBC Breakfast, had been discussing easyJet's latest figures on Tuesday morning's show.

But she had more important news to deliver and went into labour while still on set.