May 29, 2018 – Halif's blog

Air Peace emerges company of the year, attributes feat to customers

Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide (3rd left) receiving the carrier’s Company of the Year 2017 Award at Leadership Group’s 2017 Awards in Abuja on Thursday, while the airline’s CorporateCommunications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah (left) and Cabin Services Manager, Florence Opia (2nd left) look on.

Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace has won the “Company of the Year Award 2017” of Leadership Group.

The airline received the award weeks after it was recognised as a “National Carrier of Repute”at the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Umuahia, Abia State, where six of its crew members were also honoured as “Nigerian Crew Member of Repute”.

Air Peace emerges company of the year, attributes feat to customers

R-L Air Peace Chief Operating Officer of Air Peace, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, displaying the the carrier’s Company of the Year 2017 Award in company with the Cabin Services Manager, Florence Opia (2nd left) and Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah (left) at Leadership Group’s 2017 Awards in Abuja on Thursday.

Speaking at the Leadership 2017 Awards in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman of Leadership Group Limited, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah said Air Peace and other award recipients were selected for the honour strictly on merit.

He hailed the carrier and other awardees for making significant contributions to the economic development of the country, urging them to sustain the high standards they were reputed for.

Meanwhile, Air Peace has dedicated the award to its customers, saying their huge support and patronage had been the pillars of its success since it commenced commercial flight operations more than three years ago.

Air Peace emerges company of the year, attributes feat to customers

R-L Air Peace Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, Cabin Services Manager, Florence Opia (2nd left) and Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah (left) at Leadership Group’s 2017 Awards in Abuja on Thursday.

The airline assured that the award, which was received on its behalf by its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide would spur it to deepen the quality of its flight services.

“The award from Leadership Group”, the airline said in a statement issued by its Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah, “is another proof of the high quality of our contributions to the development of Nigeria’s economy and delivery of excellent flight services.”

It assured: “We are driven by our passion to reward the huge support and patronage of our esteemed guests over the years. We are not going to spare any effort to make the flying experience of our guests truly great and rewarding. Soon, we will be announcing dates for the commencement ofthe expansion of our route network to Asaba, Bauchi, Kaduna, Makurdi, Osubi, Nigeria Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, Monrovia, Lome, Abidjan and other West Coast destinations under the third phase of our no-city-left-behind project aimed at having many more people experience our spectacular flight services.

“There are challenges, no doubt, but we are working flat out to reduce the impact of these occurrences on the revolution we have continued to spearhead in the Nigerian aviation industry to the barest minimum.”

Air Peace emerges company of the year, attributes feat to customers

Air Peace Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide leading the airline’s Cabin Services Manager, Florence Opia (2nd left) andCorporateCommunications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah (left) to receive the carrier’s Company of the Year 2017 Award at Leadership Group’s 2017 Awards in Abuja on Thursday.

Air Peace said it was grateful to Leadership Group for recognising its contributions to Nigeria’s economy and rewarding excellence.

Liverpool FC signs Fabinho in £44m deal, days after Champions League final loss (Photos)

Liverpool FC signs Fabinho in ?44m deal, days after Champions League final loss (Photos)

Liverpool FC have announced the signing of midfielder Fabinho from Monaco on a five-year deal for a fee of £43.7million plus bonuses worth £4.3million.

The 24-year-old Brazil international who will officially join the club on July 1 arrived at Merseyside on Monday with his agent, Jorge Mendes, and his wife to complete his medical and agree personal terms that will keep him at Anfield until June 2023.

Liverpool FC signs Fabinho in ?44m deal, days after Champions League final loss (Photos)

“This is something that I always wanted, this is a giant of a team. The infrastructures of the club look exceptional,” Fabinho told the club’s official website.

“A football club of this size coming after my services, I didn’t have to think that much about coming over.

“I will try to create my own history at this football club. Hopefully, on a personal level, I’m able to win titles with this club.

Liverpool FC signs Fabinho in ?44m deal, days after Champions League final loss (Photos)

“I will try to grow and learn and improve myself, and to be part of the club’s history.”

He added to RMC: “I’m really happy to join Liverpool. In the last transfer window, things were a little difficult. It was almost done, but I stayed.

“I’ve done great things with Monaco, it was great for five seasons. At Liverpool, I hope to have the same success. It’s a big club, really ambitious, which has done great things in recent seasons. They were in the Champions League final and were still among the leaders in the Premier League.”I think I can grow a lot and learn a lot at this club. It’s a league I like a lot. I hope I can continue to develop at this great club.”

The move comes less than 48 hours after the Reds fell to Real Madrid 3-1 defeat in the Champions League final.

Ebonyi state governor pledges to sign first death warrant in case of kidnappers who abducted and shot businessman

In a bid to stem the rising tide of violence in Ebonyi state, the governor, David Umahi has vowed to sign his ‘first death warrant’ once the kidnappers of a recently abducted but freed victim were convicted. Mr Monday Okeh, a businessman and proprietor of Monablis hotel was kidnapped in front of his establishment two weeks ago in the state capital, Abakaliki. He was taken to a river where he was reportedly shot and thrown into the river. He, however, survived the incident.

According to Premium Times, a family source said the assailants used a black Highlander Jeep with no bumper in the front. The source said:

“It was Neighbourhood Security Watch members that saw the jeep the way it was parked and suspected the jeep because the four doors were open.

“Three ATM cards, jollof rice and footwear were found in the jeep. It was the Neighbourhood Watch members that called policemen who later came to the scene.”

The victim was rescued and rushed to the hospital where doctors were able to stabilise his condition after extracting bullets from his body.

Police spokesman, Loveth Odah, confirmed the kidnap and arrest of four suspects. The state governor, David Umahi said:

“There was a kidnap and robbery incident that happened in the state and it was carried out by a set of hoodlums assigned to this state by their gang. They have been doing it and escaping but today, both their ring leader and four others were tracked from far away Onitsha, Anambra state.

The owner of Monablis hotel was kidnapped and robbed and taken to a river, through Enugu state. He was shot and pushed into the river but miraculously he survived and came back.

“Through our intelligence network, the Neighbourhood Security Watch, police, SSS brought him back to the state and I have already dedicated my red biro. As soon as they (suspects) are convicted, that will be the first death sentence I will sign.”

Ex-PDP National publicity secretary, Dayo Adeyeye, defects to APC

Former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dayo Adeyeye, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former Minister of State for Works made it known at a press conference held at his private residence in Ado-Ekiti today May 29th.

Adeyeye left the PDP early this month after losing the PDP governorship ticket in Ekiti.

Details later…

Lagos police arrest man rushing home to see his dying dad because he had four phones with him

A young man travelling to the eastern part of Nigeria was prevented from continuing on his journey by Lagos state police because he had four phones with him.

The bus conveying the young man and other travellers was reportedly stopped on Ikorodu Sagamu expressway and the young man was detained because he had multiple phones.

According to the Twitter user who shared the story, the young man explained that he was travelling home to see his dying dad and people gave him phones to deliver to people in his home town. However, the police officer still refused to let him continue on his journey.

Lagos police arrest man rushing home to see his dying dad because he had four phones with him

After an hour of waiting, the bus driver had to continue the journey with other passengers, leaving the young man and his luggage in the middle of nowhere with the police officer. No one knows the plight of the young man at the moment.

Lagos police arrest man rushing home to see his dying dad because he had four phones with him

Kylie Jenner joins Travis Scott for NBA playoff game in Houston (Photos)

Kylie Jenner joined her babydaddy Travis Scott for the NBA playoff game between Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors on Monday night in Houston, Texas.

The 20-year-old reality star, who sat courtside with her rapper beau sported a black bodysuit and knee-high boots, while Scott, 27, wore a plaid shirt, which he matched with blue jeans, a pair of Air Jordans and several silver chains.

Jenner and Scott who both started dating back in April 2017 following Kylie’s split from rapper Tyga welcomed their first child, daughter Stormi in February.

See more photos below.

Kylie Jenner joins Travis Scott for NBA playoff game in Houston (Photos)

”President Buhari will hand over to PDP on next democracy day” party national chairman, Uche Secondus, predicts

National Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus, says he is very certain that next year democracy day, President Buhari will hand over power to PDP.

In a statement released and signed by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, Secondus said Nigerians are anxiously looking forward to the opportunity to dispense the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) and bring PDP back to power. The statement in part reads

“If Democracy must survive in our country we must do away with APC and Nigerians are ready and willing to do just that because they cherish democracy as the best form of government.

Going by their poor record of performance in the last 36 months, and the determination of Nigerians to put the country in the right footing, this is the last Democracy Day this President will mark. Their agenda now is to intimidate, harass and scare opponents to create a Police state with the aim of turning the country into one party state but it must be resisted by Nigerians who passed similar road before and came out victorious.

The next Democracy Day May, 29, 2019 which Nigerians and indeed all lovers of democracy are anxiously looking forward to would be the smooth transition from confusion and purposeless governance to real democracy which the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is returning to gift to the Nation” he said

‘In a few days to come, I will sign the “Not Too Young to Run” Bill into law’ – President Buhari

In his 2018 Democracy day speech, President Buhari promised to sign the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill in to law in a few days.

According to the president,

‘the up-coming months will usher us into another season of general elections. Let me use this opportunity to urge us all to conduct ourselves, our wards and our constituencies with the utmost sense of fairness, justice and peaceful co-existence such that we will have not only hitch free elections but also a credible and violence free process’.

He added that, ‘In few days to come, I will be joined by many promising young Nigerians to sign into law the “Not Too Young to Run” Bill’.

‘I want Dino Melaye to come to the Senate on Wednesday even if he is on crutches, the Senate is not the same without him ‘ Ben Bruce

Common sense senator, Ben Bruce has said the Nigerian Senate is not the same without embattled Senator, Dino Melaye who has been facing legal and health issues lately.

According to Ben Bruce, ‘I want @dino_melaye to come to the Senate on Wednesday even if he is on crutches. The @NGRSenate is not the same without Dino! We miss him. I know he is on crutches but I want him to come on Wednesday and I will stand with him’.

Son gets schooled by his mum for typing ‘Heyy’ in the family Whatsapp group chat

Son gets schooled by his mum for typing

This young man didn’t bargain for the kind of lecture he got from his mother for simply typing ‘Heyy’ in the family Whatsapp Group chat this morning…

See the hilarious converation below….

Son gets schooled by his mum for typing

My brother just said “heyyy”
My mother wrote a letter ? pic.twitter.com/nUSAsY63YV

— YTube- Vivian Okezie (@VivianOkezie_) May 29, 2018

1hour later,
My mother is on fire ???????
My brother will learn today ?? pic.twitter.com/JDPzMW30g4

— YTube- Vivian Okezie (@VivianOkezie_) May 29, 2018

Serena Williams defeats Kristyna Pliskova on French Open return while wearing black catsuit (Photos)

Tennis champion, Serena Williams has kicked off her return to work with victory in the first round of the French Open.

The 36-year-old American who was dressed in a black figure-hugging catsuit with a pink band around her waist, saw off world No 70 Kristyna Pliskova 7-6, 6-4 in an hour and 45 minutes.

Serena Williams defeats Kristyna Pliskova on French Open return while wearing black catsuit (Photos)

The former World’s No 1 is hoping to bounce back to the top, after having fallen to 453rd in the world ranking after taking time out to have a baby.

Serena Williams defeats Kristyna Pliskova on French Open return while wearing black catsuit (Photos)

‘I’m very happy,’ said Williams. ‘ She played really well, she made a lot of aces (15). Two years has been a long time but I trained really hard on the clay. I’m taking it a day at a time.’

Serena Williams’Reddit co-founder husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughter, Olympia were among the very special guests that came to support her.

Serena Williams defeats Kristyna Pliskova on French Open return while wearing black catsuit (Photos)

41-year old father remanded in prison for defiling his 4 daughters in Port Harcourt

Michael Akpan-Isaiah, a 41-year-old man has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly defiling his four daughters. The minors are aged between two and 17 years. Isaiah, from Akwa Ibom State, allegedly committed the offence between April and May at Borokiri Sand Field, Port Harcourt.

The charge reads: “That you, Michael Akpan Isaiah, sometime in April, 2018, did have unlawful carnal knowledge of (name withheld) without her consent That you, Michael Akpan Isaiah, sometime in May, 2018, did have unlawful carnal knowledge of (name withheld) aged 7 years old.” The accused admitted committing the crime, but claimed he was manipulated.

But a Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA) representative, Fortune Ada Ndah, dismissed the claims and told the court that he carried out the act in his right senses.

She alleged that the incest had been going on even before the two-year-old he also defiled was born. “The accused has been forcefully sleeping with his daughters for the past three years,” Ndah added.

Chief Magistrate Zinnah Alikor described the act as an abomination, saying it was wicked and devilish. She blamed the mother for encouraging incest by not having a close relationship with her children. Alikor declined jurisdiction on the charge and ordered that the original case file be sent to the state Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice. She ordered the remand of the accused in prison custody and adjourned the matter sine dine.

Addressing reporters after the sitting, Ndah said: “Medical diagnosis conducted on the children showed they have been defiled. FIDA is not happy about this irresponsible act of a man to his daughters. We will ensure the matter is prosecuted to act as a deterrent to others.”

The victims’ mother said she reported to her in-laws when she first noticed the amorous relationship between her husband and their daughters, but lamented that no action was taken. She alleged that her husband threatened and beat her and the children up anytime they complained.

Nigerians react to the price of the new Super Eagles jersey that’s said to be sold at $85

Nigerians react to the price of the new Super Eagles jersey that

The highly anticipated Nigeria World Cup Jersey for the Super Eagles is set to be officially released this week and according to reports, it’ll be sold for $85 (#30,600).

The new jersey was unveiled a few months back in London by the Nigerian Football Federation and Nike.

See how Nigerians are reacting to the proposed price of the jersey below…

Ifreke Inyang@Ifreke

28 May

So, Nike delayed releasing the original Super Eagles until now. And then it’s going for N41,000. Forty one thousand naira! Odiegwu.

TIMBALAND@A_TIMBALAND

It’s totally absurd and disgusting that many Nigerians would foolishly buy the “SUPER EAGLES” new World Cup Jersey @ N41,000 and be proud to post and showcase it on social media whereas the Country’s minimum wage is twice the selling price. This nation is nothing but a #SHITHOLE

11:51 PM – May 28, 2018

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Popular Ebonyi hotelier survives after being kidnapped, shot and dumped inside river by suspected assassins

A popular businessman in Ebonyi State, Chief Monday Okeh narrowly escaped assassination on his way to a meeting in Abakaliki.

It was gathered that Chief Okeh, a.k.a Emebeifego, who owns a popular hotel ‘Monablis’ located in the state capital was abducted by four men last Friday night.

The suspects picked the victim few miles away from his hotel and took him to a river where they shot him and dropped him inside the river.

Popular Ebonyi hotelier survives after being kidnapped, shot and dumped inside river by suspected assassins

Okeh survived the gun shot and is said to be receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.

An eyewitness, who identified himself simply as Kelechi, said the assassins used a black Highlander Jeep that has no bumber in the front.

Spokesperson for the Ebonyi State police Command, ASP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said four persons have been arrested in connection with the attempted kidnap and murder of Mr Okeh.

She added that the hoodlums stole N9 million belonging to the victim.

Offa bank robberies: Dismissed police officer admits to killing over 20 persons, gives reason why he ensured he killed policemen

The dismissed Corporal turned leader of the armed robbery gang that attacked commercial banks in Offa, Kwara State on April 5th, Michael Adiku has given reasons why he killed over 20 persons including police officers during the robbery incident.

Speaking with detectives after his arrest, Adikwu said he deliberately killed the policemen that day because he has scores to settle with the system that dismmissed him from service.

The Nation reports that Adikwu, a Corporal attached to the Kwara State unit of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), was dismissed after he was accused of freeing suspected armed robbers. He was later charged to court and sent to prison, where he spent three years. Upon his release, he formed the robbery gang that attacked the banks.

A police source who is part of operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IG) Intelligence Response Team (IRT), said

“Adikwu, while in prison, had been threatening to the hearing of other inmates, that he would kill as many policemen as possible once he had the opportunity. He said that since police dismissed and made him go to prison because he released armed robbers that he too would deal with the police. He was the organiser of the robbery. He recruited other members and they had series of meeting while planning the attack. The gang went to Offa three times on surveillance mission. The police station and banks were carefully studied. Adikwu led three others into the police station, while others stayed outside. They walked into the station as if they wanted to lodge a complaint with their pistols concealed under their clothes. Immediately they entered, Adikwu said he shot the station guard he killed nine policemen at the station and carried their rifles. The suspects confessed that they took Tramadol and other hard drugs before embarking on the operation. Over 30 people were killed that day and Adikwu said he personally killed over 20. One of those he went into the police station with was Arrow (Kunle Ogunleye). They took those at the station by surprise and opened fire immediately they entered. The attack on the police station was a vendetta led by the dismissed policeman. After the operation, he went to each of the banks which were being robbed to issue orders. He was captured on CCTV shouting at his members, telling them what to do and what not to do.” the source said

Continuing, the source said Ogunleye told them he did not fire any shot at the police station, adding that he killed about two people during the bank robbery.

“He said It was Adikwu that shot and killed all the policemen. He went from one office to the next, killing everyone. They only gave him cover.”

Another arrested suspect, Abel, the source said, confessed to killing five people, adding that he also sprayed bullets indiscriminately that injured many others.

Twitter story: Man narrates how he got a good Federal government job without any connections or even applying

A Nigerian man, Ebiseri Aginighan, has narrated how he secured a Federal Government job in Abuja without any connection to top government officials. Ebiseri shared his powerful story on Twitter. Read below

Twitter story: Man narrates how he got a good Federal government job without any connections or even applying

Football financier arrested for shaving teenagers’ pubic hair (photo)

Football financier arrested for shaving teenagers? pubic hair (photo)

The Lagos state police command has arrested the financier of Magico Football Academy Agege, Victor Achidume, 43, for allegedly shaving the pubic hair of five teenage boys.

Achideume was arrested after one of the students fell ill and informed his parents that their financier had shaved his armpit and private part on May 9th after warning him and others not to tell anyone.

“We do not belong to his team. We met him during a football match and he invited us to his house. He used to talk about football to us and he used to dash us N100 or N200. He told us to be coming to his house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I went with my friends the first time. He asked me if I had shaved my armpit and private part before and I said no. And then, he shaved it. He was talking about football as he was doing it. Then, he said I should not tell anyone and that I should be coming to his place to collect N100.” Oluwaseun said

Another child, Oluwadare Ifeoluwa, 15, affirmed Oluwaseun statement

“The man used to give us money every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. When we come, he will tell some people to come Tuesday and Thursday. The first day he saw me, he asked my name and about three weeks later, he asked me if I was at puberty stage. I said no. He said he wanted to check it and when he checked it, he asked if I have shaved it before. I said yes I have. So, he said I should not worry. But my friends said they have not shaved before. The man shaved Oluwaseun Salaudeen’s hair six times and he shaved Damilare’s armpit twice. He told us that no one should know he usually asked such questions. We are not in his academy. His house is at Alagba Estate.” he said

When interrogated, Achidume denied the allegation.

“These kids are not even in my team. They have never been to my house. I used to throw money to them from the balcony. They used to complain that their parents do not give them money for food and that they do not buy books for them. It is untrue that I took them into my house. I play with my team on Saturdays. I do not see them during week days because I go to work. I told the mothers of these children that I have three kids and that if I did anything wrong to their children, let me lose mine before my eyes. But, if I did not, their children will die before their eyes. The women should tell their children to confess how all these came about. The children are here, do they look like people losing weight? How can someone just raise false allegation against me to ruin my life? I manage over 80 kids through my coach and no one has ever complained of such about me. They have disgraced me but the God that I serve will vindicate me. I do not know why they did this but I believe God knows best. Life is mysterious and this is a mystery only God can unravel.”

Photos: Suspects smile for the camera after being arrested for N7m fraud

The suspected fraudsters pictured above looked unperturbed as they smiled for the camera moments after they were arrested by officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, for offences bordering on obtaining money under false pretences to the tune of over N7, 000, 000.00( Seven Million Naira).

The suspects were arrested at Elomaz Hotel, Maryland, Lagos, following a petition received by the Commission from a complainant.

The complainant alleged that he was approached by one Dr. Lawal Ibrahim, who claimed to be the representative of an American company, Avis Beverages, in Africa for a purported agro-allied business.

He also alleged that he was subsequently introduced to one Dr. Ryan Wood, the purported company’s President, and Alhaji Akeem Olagbaju Jamiu, who also posed as the producer of the commodity.

The complainant further alleged that he was asked to register with the commodity producer with N150, 000.00 and also make a refundable deposit of N350, 000.00

As part of the grand plan to validate their claim, the complainant alleged that he was asked to register a company and acquire necessary documentations, including certificate of ownership, tax certificate, BNI, NAFDAC, Narcotics Control Board and money laundering clearance certificates in furtherance of the business.

The fraudsters were alleged to have also instructed the complainant to register with Avis Beverages with $65,000.00USD once it was clear that he could obtain all the necessary documents.

However, the complainant, through a petition, sought the intervention of the Commission when he became suspicious of the transaction, a development that eventually led to the arrest of the suspected fraudsters.

The suspects will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Twitter story: Doctor on an emergency call engages drunk police officer in a fight after he was accused of being an armed robber

Continue to read the doctor’s encounter below…

Twitter story: Doctor on an emergency call engages drunk police officer in a fight after he was accused of being an armed robber

Photos: Three suspected ”Yahoo Yahoo boys” arrested in Lagos, confess to using proceeds to travel around the world

Photos: Three suspected

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos zonal office, have arrested three suspected Internet fraudsters for conspiracy and possession of fraudulent documents.

The suspects-Sylvester Osolase, 30; Seyi Ajayi, 36 and Monday Mayaki, 37 were arrested on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at River View Estate, Isheri North, Lagos State, following intelligence report received by the Commission about their activities.

The suspects who were dealing in romance and classified scams, confessed to have defrauded several unsuspecting victims around the world. They also confessed to have used proceeds of their illicit deals to buy cars, paid their rents and travel around the world.

Items found on the suspects include laptops, cars, mobile phones and incriminating documents that were printed from their emails.

The suspects will soon be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Photos: Three suspected

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