Breaking: Prof Tam David West Former Petroleum Minister Dies At 83yrs

Prof. Tamunoemi Sokari David-West

The consultant virologist of national and international standing, also lecturer of  University of Ibadan for decades, Professor Tamunoemi Sokari David-West is dead.

The former Petroleum Minister was aged 83.

The news of his transition was made known in a tribute by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The late Professor was a Petroleum minister as at when Buhari was military head of state between 1984 and 1985, at a time oil prices slumped to about $10 a barrel. David-West and his boss came up with a policy of 'counter-trade', to sell Nigeria's oil.

President Muhammadu Buhari expressed deep sorrow at the death of his ally and friend, a man he usually called "the indomitable Tam David-West."

"He had an indomitable spirit, stood resolutely by whatever he believed in, and was in a class of his own," said President Buhari of the academic, author of many books, and social critic.

He commiserated with the David-West family, the people of Buguma, Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, the academia, and all those who loved "the forthright Tam David-West."

President Buhari prayed that God will rest the soul of the committed nationalist, urging all those who believe in the ideals he puts together to do same, for the betterment of Nigeria, and humanity in general.

Before he became a Federal minister in 1984, David-West served as Commissioner of Education in the old River State. He also served as Minister of Mines, Power and Steel under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida regime.

Junaid Mohammed Says Northerners Will Not Pick Atiku Over Tinubu In 2023

Dr. Junaid Mohammed

Lagos: Elder statesman Junaid Mohammed has described as false a statement that the Northerners will give their votes to Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) if the 2023 presidential election is a two-horse race between him and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state.

Talking in a chat with Daily Independent, Junaid said northerners are rational people and do not vote based on sentiments but make their decisions after looking at an individual's track records.

According to him, while Tinubu has a lot to show for his governance of Lagos for eight years (1999 - 2007), that cannot be said of Atiku who was also vice president during the period.

"Northerners will pick Atiku over Tinubu any day? That is utter nonsense. I want to assure you that northerners are rational, responsible people and they have a lot of political sense. If the choice is going to be between Atiku and Tinubu, don't listen to anybody who tells you that automatically Atiku will win because Atiku's track records are not enviable."

"What are his track records? They will tell us he has a farm, a university in his state. How many indigenes of that state have been employed by that state?"

"By the way, how did he come about the humongous wealth he claimed to have commanded as a Customs Officer? How did he make it?"

"What has Atiku done now which was not considered in the last election and what capacity does he have now to deliver anything good for Nigerians? As far as I am concerned, he is part of the problems of Nigeria."

"Tinubu is a professional politician who has delivered. If you know Lagos 20 years ago and you look at Lagos today, you will not be able to recognize it. Tell me what Atiku has done in his own part of the country." 

Billionaire Otedola Gifts N5bn To His Daughters Foundation, Dangote Donates N100m

Otedola & Daughter Cuppy

The business mogul, Femi Otedola has donated the sum of N5bn to the Cuppy Foundation, a philanthropic project of his daughter, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy.

Mr. Otedola, who was represented by another of his daughter, Tolani, made the announcement during the 'Gold Gala,' an event by his daughter, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Sunday evening, to a standing ovation from guests in attendance.

Tolani said, "My father, Mr. Femi Otedola, has been at the forefront of supporting worthy causes.

"It is in this spirit that he will be donating the sum of N5bn to the children of Borno, Adamawa and Katsina through the Save the Children."

Among the guests were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, CEO Save the Children, UK, Kevin Watkins, Mr. Femi Otedola, entrepreneur, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo.

More guest were Senator Gabriel Suswam, Representative of Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Minister of State for Transport, Gbemisola Saraki, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, and his daughter Hajia Halima Dangote.

Also present were Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Paulen Tallen, former Governor of Borno State, Gen. Buba Marwa, Group CEO, Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu, Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum.

DJ Cuppy's godfather, Dangote, who is the owner of the Dangote Group, also made a donation of N100m.

The businessman told guests that they should not just allow government to do everything as even government had "a lot of challenges."

Dangote further stated that "To whom much is given much is expected. It gives me great pleasure to be here supporting my brother Femi, making this kind of big donation. I believe we need more Nigerians to have big hearts to give back to the needy.

"People find it very difficult in Nigeria to give money away but the more you give the more God blesses you. Femi, you are no more a rich man. You have joined the league of wealthy men. I have said I will give more of my money when I pass away.

"To Cuppy, I must congratulate you for having a big heart to visit those children in Borno. She spent about four days with them playing with them. In the light of this, I am making a donation of N100m."

The young philanthropist, who is also an ambassador of the Save the Children UK, a non-governmental organisation, said her foundation, which was launched in August 2018, was inspired by a trip to Maiduguri in Borno State.

According to Miss. Otedola, she started the foundation as a way of giving back to the less privilege people.

She said, "Becoming an ambassador for Save the Children has exposed me to so many children around the world.

"I was able to visit Save the Children in Maiduguri with the help of my godfather Alhaji Aliko Dangote."

Osinbajo, in his address, told the guests that the event must refocus their minds on caring for the poor and malnourished especially in Nigeria.

According to the Vice President, in 2015, Buhari proposed the "largest social investment program in Africa" of about N500bn annually.

He added, "Yet we are far from where we ought to be. It is obvious that the government cannot do it alone. So, we don't need to be billionaires before we do our part. It is time for everyone of us to decide that we can make a difference to ensure that the poor and vulnerable are given a decent life."

Interview With Woman Different Pastors Used To Fake Miracle In Their Churches

Prophet Chris & Miracle Mrs. Bose

Mrs. Bose Ola has being identified as the woman whom so far six (6) different pastors has used to fake healing miracles in their churches.

Chris Kehinde Nwandu announced to his Facebook followers that he has located the woman and he share photos he took with her, she was displaying her normal arm in the photos.

Mr. Chris discussed with her extensively, she narrated her ordeals and all that occurred, and her reasons of going to different churches seeking deliverance.

The meeting with her was purely by accident, but you could see the agony on her face. Obviously the event of the past 24 hours was the least she has bargained for.

Mrs. Bose & Another Pastor

Wearing a cream caftan, while seated on 6 spring bed that has seen better days, its obvious the euphoria and condemnation she has suffered after the videos of her various healing in churches went viral has caused her much pain, more than the miracle she sourced.

The lady in the eyes of the storm sat down to speak exclusively with the Editor in Chief of CKN News Chris Kehinde Nwandu on her travails that has made her seek deliverance from churches within and outside Nigeria.

After discussing with her for some minutes, the interview begins;

Mrs. Bose & Pastor

Madam welcome to CKN News...

Answer: thank you sir

Question: Can you introduce yourself?

Answer: My name is Mrs. Bose Ola

Question: Where are you from?

Answer: I am from Ibarapa, in Oyo State

Question: How did you come about your fractured hand?

Answer: It was an accident

Question: What type (nature) of the accident, is it Okada, Car or what?

Answer: I had a domestic accident at home and fractured my hand

Question: When was this?

Answer: This was 2 years ago

Question: How many Churches have you gone to (attended) for your healing?

Answer: I have attended several uncountable Churches within and outside Nigeria

Mrs. Bose & Kehinde

Question: How come you attend several churches, where you claimed you have been healed of same ailment?

Answer: Truly whenever I attend such churches I get healed but my ailment relapses after two days

Question: Relapses every two days, what exactly do you mean by that?

Answer: Once they heal me, I feel no pains but after two days, the pains returns, the reason I continue visiting various churches for a permanent healing

Question: How many Churches have you visited so far?

Answer: I can't recollect

Question: Who linked you with the last Church you visited (Prophet Chris Okafor) of Liberation Ministry and what has been the experience so far?

Answer: My sister-in-law introduced me to the Church

Question: Before then have you met him, if yes, what were your discussions with him?

Answer: We have never met before and I had no prior meeting with him

Question: So what has the experience being since your encounter with him?

Answer: I am perfectly alright now, I am permanently healed, since my last encounter with him, have not felt any pain again, it is almost six days now (lifting up her shirt sleeve to reveal the hand), I no longer feel pains and I am permanently healed (although the hand as noticed by CKN News was still dangling from the upper joint)

Question: Are you saying this for a truth or are you going to continue visiting other Churches for more divine healing?

Answer: No, I won't, I am sure this current healing is permanent

Mrs. Bose Ola

Question: It was alleged that you collect or receive one million Naira (N1m) each for your alleged "stage managed miracles", how true is this?

Answer: It is a lie sir, take a look at me, do I look like someone being given N1m, if I collect N1m from them, would I look this poor. They did not give me any money and I never paid for any healing too

Question: So what do you have to tell the Pastor that gave you your permanent healing?

Answer: I want to thank him for making my healing permanent

Question: And to Nigerians who don't believe your story, what do you want to tell them?

Answer: Please, I want to tell them that I have not collected any money from anyone, neither have I given money to any Pastor for my healing, the stories being peddled about me is not true.

Thank you for the audience granted to us to speak to you

Answer: Thank you sir.

BREAKING NEWS: Court Grants Omoyele Sowore Bail With Immediate Released

The convener of the RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore has being granted bail by court sitting in Abuja Nigeria.

It was a tough battle as Femi Falana stood strong with strong words as he charge the judge with various instances of similar cases in the country.

The judge Tiawo Tiawo without exemption gave his verdict in favor of Mr. Omoyele Sowore.

BREAKING: DSS Application To Continue Detaining Sowore Strike Out By Court

Omoyele Sowore 

The Federal High Court in Abuja strike out today Tuesday 24 September 2019 the application filed by Department of State Security Service (DSS) to further detain Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the convener of "RevolutionNow" protest.

This follows the withdrawal of the application by the state counsel.

Sowore's lawyer, Femi Falan (SAN), persuaded the court to order immediate release of his client as the prosecution is no longer interested to detain him further.

The counsel to DSS, however, challenged the oral application for release saying that a formal suit has been filed where Sowore is being accused of treasonable felony, a capital offence.

Mr. Sowore was arrested on August the 3rd 2019, two days before a rally tagged "RevolutionNow" for allegedly plotting to overthrow an elected government.

The prosecutor is asking the Court to deny the respondent bail due to the fresh charges filed against him.

In response, counsel to Sowore said the application for bail was withdrawn and the prosecutor's application for further remand was also withdrawn. He stressed that the new charges can't metamorphose in a remand order.

Mr. Falana urged the court to disregard the submission on the prosecutor. Mr. Falana said the prosecutor cannot ask the court to detain a citizen prospectively and in anticipation of the arraignment of the defendant order his detention.

Young Boy Get Stuck Inside Married Woman, As Both Were Dragged In Public

A public disgrace has been meted to a young boy and a married woman. Both got stuck to each other during their sex escapade.

A man and his married lover have been disgraced after they got stuck together while having kerewa at a hotel.

The both of them got the disgrace of their lifetime after getting stuck during lovemaking. The two who couldn't endure the terrible encounter cried out for help as people in the area gathered to watch the daylight show.

The incident happened at a hotel by the name Explore Inn Hotel Bar and Restaurant.

It was gathered that the woman couldn't endure the pain after getting stuck and decided to shout for help. The shout attracted the attention of neighbors at the hotel who came to their aid.

They were pushed along the street to the place where they could be separated. But, before that, a huge crowd had gathered to witness the disgraceful incident. The woman used a cloth to cover her face while being pushed around.

It's believed the husband of the woman must have used "magun" an African concoction used by a man on his wife to catch her mostly when being suspected of cheating.