hot9janews.com: June 2016

Monday, 13 June 2016

Buhari Inherited A Bad Economy – Oyegun

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Oyegun, yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari inherited a bad economy and he is working towards overhauling the system to, initiate the desired change Nigerians wish for.

This is as he said the President is one of the few incorruptible Nigerians that can take sacrificial decisions and instill discipline. Speaking at the luncheon and award programme organised by the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, the national Chairman of the ruling party urged Nigerians to persevere and be optimistic.

According to Oyegun, “The price of crude oil dropped drastically when we came on board.” Rather than a plastic solution, President Muhammadu Buhari took some sacrificial decisions to overhaul the entire system.

“In the period of pregnancy, there is always pain. Buhari remains one of the few incorruptible Nigerians that can take sacrificial decisions and instill discipline. Lack of discipline is one of the factors that brought our institutions to the prostrate state we met them. I have no doubt in my mind that the future is very bright,” he said.

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Monday, 6 June 2016

'I am being investigated for corruption'- Goodluck Jonathan

In an interview with Bloomberg TV this morning, former President Goodluck Jonathan, said he is aware he is being investigated for corruption in Nigeria. Asked if he was aware that he is being investigated, Jonathan said

"Of course, obviously we would be investigated and I am being investigated. Yes, investigations are going on" he said

He says he wouldn't want to comment on whether the investigators would find anything incriminating.

"I wouldn't want to comment on certain things because when a government is working, it is not proper for the immediate past president to make certain statements. I would allow the government to do the work they are supposed to do. After all the investigations, the whole story would be properly chronicled"he said

Jonathan, said he doesn't feel liable for the poor state of the Nigerian economy.

"No. You see the economy of Nigeria somehow depends on oil and at anytime that oil prices drop, it affects the economy significantly in terms of its contribution to the GDP"he said

On the assumption that he left an empty treasury, Jonathan said

"That is not true. There is no way he would have inherited empty treasury and at the same time give bailout to the states. It is not possible. Nigeria is a fairly robust economy. but sometimes we over politicize certain issues and make it look so bad but it was not that bad".

Neymar meets Steph Curry (photo)

The Barcelona attacker who is in America to watch the ongoing Copa America seem to be having the time of his life. He has met Michael Jordan, Justin Bieber and Lewis Hamilton. His latest celebrity meeting is star basketballer, Steph Curry.

He watched the NBA star in action Curry as he helped his team, Golden State Warriors cruise to a 110-77 victory over Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 2-0 lead in the finals.

Curry said of Neymar:

'Obviously, he's a star in the soccer world, showing such skill and kind of grace when he's out there on the field. So he's fun to watch.

'I know he's a basketball head. I saw him dribbling two basketballs the other day trying to mimic my two-ball routine. I told him I appreciate that and he doesn't want to see me with a soccer ball, because I wouldn't know what to do. It's pretty cool to know we've got fans all over, and obviously it's inspiring what he does on the soccer field.'

Two young ladies drown after being carried away by heavy tide at Elegushi Beach (Photos)

IG User Ginikaokolo and other friends to the young ladies who drowned, have been sharing condolence messages via Social Media. According to them, 24-year-old Funmi (left) and 27-year-old Shola (right) who are both graduates from Covenant University with degrees in International Relation and were on the verge of completing their Masters in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, lost their lives at a friend's birthday party in Elegushi Beach yesterday.

The young Ladies were carried away by the heavy tide of the Beach water and there were no safety measures like an emergency medical unit, patrol unit or even life guards to assist them. Their friends are crying out to appropriate government agencies to look in this situation which is now becoming common in Nigeria and stop such from reoccurring.

Jide Kosoko's wife, actress Henrietta Kosoko, dies at 53

Wife of ace actor, Jide Kosoko, Henrietta, has passed on. According to family sources, 53 year old Henrietta who was also an actress, died this morning after a long battle with diabetes. Henrietta, who celebrated her birthday only last week, slumped at her home and was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.

GEJ Treated to executive lunch in London (Photos)

Following his speech and interview at Bloomberg TV studios in London, former President Goodluck Jonathan was feted to an executive Lunch in London by Rob Hersov, CEO of Invest Africa. The lunch had several investors who had invested in Africa.

At the lunch, Dr. Jonathan encouraged his hosts to invest in Nigeria. He also used the opportunity to discuss his foundation's goals which are to deepen democracy in Africa through free and fair elections and respect for its outcome irrespective of the outcome. The Right Honourable Mark Simmonds, former UK Minister for Africa, gave the vote of thanks.

Below are pictures from the event...

New photos of Governor Ayo Fayose's handsome son, Rogba

Rogba shared the photos on his IG page this afternoon...

Senator Shehu Sani alleges threat to his life

Senator Shehu Sani who represents Kaduna Central in the senate, says his life is under threat. Sani made the allegation in a statement he released via his special adviser, political and ideology, Suleiman Ahmed today June 6th. He accused Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of referring to him and his political associates as "ants he will match and crush". Read the statement below ...

“Our attention has been drawn to a hate speech and threat to life made by Governor Nasiru El-Rufai against distinguished Senator Shehu Sani in the governor’s circus christened as town hall meeting in Giwa local government on 4th June 2016. The governor reliably and evidently referred to Senator Sani, Dr. Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Isa Ashiru Kudan as ‘ants he will match and crush’. We could have easily dismissed or ignore this statement as tantrums of an accidental governor high on weekend Marijuana, but we decided not to take things for granted in view of the vicious history and his allergy to criticism. Also fresh in our mind is the mass killings and burial of members of the Islamic movement in Zaria last December. We view his unguarded and provocative utterances as nothing but a hate speech and a direct threat to the life of Senator Sani and others whom the governor perceived as his ‘enemies’. We hold Governor Nasiru El-Rufai personally responsible for any harm done on Senator Sani.

This statement is to publicly alert security agencies and the general public that in the event of any injury or assassination of Senator Shehu Sani, no one should be held responsible but Governor Nasiru El-Rufai. El-Rufai is not appeased with his ‘suspension’ of Sen Sani from his pocketed state APC he has now resorted to threats of ‘Crushing and matching’. El-Rufai is an affliction to the people of Kaduna; he is at war with clerics, teachers, workers, traditional rulers, physically challenged, journalists, doctors, politicians and the poor.We advise El-Rufai to use the waters of River Kaduna to build Kaduna of his dream and if he must use blood he should use the blood of the abundant crocodiles in Kaduna River and not that of distinguished senator Shehu Sani.”

Niger Delta Militants threaten to bomb Aso Rock, NNPC towers, National Assembly, DSS Headquarters, others

The Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, has threatened to attack many vital government offices including the seat of power, Aso Rock, the headquarters of NNPC in Abuja, National Assembly, the DSS headoffice and others.

In a statement released today June 6th, the militant group which threatened last week, to test 6 missiles in the Niger Delta regions beginning from tomorrow June 7th, warned members of the diplomatic community to remain neutral as they carry out their planned attacks. Part of their statement reads;

“In our final meeting it was resolved that the Nigerian Communication Satellite Orbit should be shut down so that it will avoid the cause of electronic radiation to human lives. Also, the followings occupants of these buildings should as a matter of urgency vacate them immediately in their own interest to save their lives because our fight is not for any human blood, but to destroy all those infrastructures that were built with our oil and gas monies in this country. They include: State House Villa, Abuja, Defence headquarters, DSS headquarters, National Assembly, NNPC Towers, Central Bank of Nigeria, Supreme Court/Appeal Court, Agip Heaquarters, Abuja, Shell Headquarters, Lagos, Chevron Headqurters, Lagos, Exxon Mobil, Lagos, NLNG, Lagos and Abuja Offices, Kaduna Refinery and all military formations in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna and Benue. We equally advise the Diplomatic Community to be neutral on this issue as wrong comments against us will be seen as saboteurs. Where they are staying presently will not be affected which is not part of our targeted areas of destruction in the country. We will make federal government and oil companies to suffer as they have made the people of Niger Delta region suffers over the years from environmental degradation, and environmental pollution. We shall embarrass the self acclaimed Nigerian Air Force with their recent deployment of fighter aircraft, helicopter gunship and surveillance aircraft when at this digital age, countries are talking about missile development, and they still condescend so low of their present obsolete equipment. Note, we are going to destroy the ones they have deployed to Escravos, Forcados in Delta State; Bonga oil field, Agbami offshore and Brass in Bayelsa; Bony in Rivers; Qua Iboe Terminal in Akwa Ibom State, and Opuekeba in Ondo State if they fails to remove them before time. Our crack team has taken inventory of their equipments. Even the present suffering from a rare ear disease known as Meniere’s disease by President Muhammadu Buhari will not win any sympathy to save our action against the federal government. The name Nigeria as a country will come to an end this week.” the group said

Controversial SA pastor pictured standing on top of his church members

His church shared the photo on their Facebook page.

Photos: 4-year-old boy mutilated by his step-mum, flown to Abuja for proper medical care

Two days ago, President Buhari's Daughter, Zahra revealed via social media that Musa, the 4-year-old boy badly mutilated by his step-mother, would be flying to Abuja from Kano for better medical attention. The Boy has now be flown to Abuja and here are some photos that were taken during the process...

Is there anybody that doesn’t fall sick?- Buhari said as he departed for London to see an ENT doctor today

While leaving for London where he is expected to see an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor, President Buhari asked if anybody can't fall sick. He said this to newsmen at the airport before boarding his presidential jet

"Is there anybody that doesn’t fall sick? I have already told Nigerians that I am going for 10 days to get my ear checked” he said

Remains of Ghanaian family of 6 who died in fire laid to rest today amidst weeping and wailing

Photos: Remains of Ghanaian family of 6 who died in fire laid to rest today amidst weeping and wailing

The remains of Mr Adu Botchey and his five children were today, Monday, June 6 laid to rest amidst weeping and wailing from family memebers, friends, colleagues and classmates. They were buried at Mampong Cemetary after a lying in state at Fear God's Street, Tunsuom, Mampong Ashanti, Ghana.

The family of six and a guest were burnt to death at their home folloing a fire out break on Friday, June 3. His wife had traveled for a family member's burial when the sad incident happened.