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INVESTIGATED:Navy vs police clash in calabar -inah richard By Inah Richard   The  Navy has said an investigation has begun to scrutinize the cause of the clash between the Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy (NN), Navy Captain Suleman Dahun, said in a telephone interview with NAN The director said everything would be put in place to ensure there is not repeat of such incident. The clash between the two security sect was caused by a by a discord between a a group of naval officers and a traffic police around akim traffic point, Calabar, around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. “By 7:30 p.m., it had escalated into a bloody riot, with suspected naval officers attacking a police divisional headquarters, killing two officers and injuring others after burning the office ablaze Some Naval officers sustained some injuries in the verge of the fracas... Reports reaching olodo blog is that no inmate escaped in the course of the action

Teachers to earn higher salaries than other workers -FG Posted By: Frank Ikpefan, Abuja    -inahRichard(PS) On: May 25, 2017         The Federal Government Thursday said it is working on plans to ensure that teachers are paid salaries higher than other workers in Nigeria. The government said increase in the salaries of teachers would help to attract the best to the teaching profession. Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed this at the inauguration of Governing Councils of 21 Federal Colleges of Education. Adamu, who was represented by Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, said the teaching profession had ceased to be “all-comers affairs.” He warned that teachers in Nigeria across all levels must register with the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) before the end of this year or risk being sent out of classrooms. Adamu said government has under studied Malaysia and came to realisation that the country got it right by first taking a crit

TOP FASHION BRANDS IN CALABAR Want to discover the leading fashion brands in Calabar? Well, here is our list of top fashion brands in Calabar. Calabar is doing reasonably well for itself in terms of fashion. Although we expect more from Calabar fashion houses and brands. We can’t deny there’s been an effort in the fashion sector and today;  in no particular order, we would be appreciating the leading fashion brands in Calabar. LEYI-USH Leyi-Ush is a fashion brand that retails Nigerian brands.The brand started with fashion retailing before proceeding to styling and now adding bespoke clothing to it’s services. The Leyi-Ush brand has catered to several people in need of good Nigerian clothing stores and designs ;  styled on the set of Ebonylife’s,  “The Governor ” and produces bespoke for it’s client’s as well. Leyi-Ush is undeniably one of the most spoken about and leading brands in Calabar. Contact: www.leyiush.com MR SKILLFUL Mr Skillful is a unique tailor

UNIUYO gives 2-week ultimatum to herdsmen to quit campus Douglas Ukpong-Udoka The authorities of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has given a two-week ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen grazing on the all the campuses of the institution to move out their cattle. The school’s authority claimed the cattle have constituted nuisance to the premises. Vice Chancellor of institution, Prof. Enefiok Essien, gave the ultimatum to the herdsmen at a meeting with the Fulani herdsmen led by their head, Alhaji Farouk Miyetti Allah, in Uyo, on Monday. Prof. Essien, in a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations, Mr. Godfrey Essien, said the meeting was crucial in the interest of peace and unity in the university. The ultimatum, according to the statement, began on Friday April and would expire on May 11. It was observed that there were herds of cattle constantly moving around the university main campus, and called on the leadership of the herdsmen to restrain their cattle from enteri

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MUST READ – 12-yr-old girl reveals how her father and his mistress’ son took turns to rape her A 12-year-old girl, yesterday, gave a startling revelation of how her father and his step-son allegedly took turns to rape her for seven months in Ilogbo area of Lagos. She said it started with her father and his mistress holding her legs apart for the woman’s son to rape her. At the moment, the victim, who was alleged to have been forced out of school while in Junior Secondary School 1, had been treated for several S3@.x:’ually-transmitted diseases allegedly contracted during the said period. Vanguard was informed that the suspect, identified simply as Adimawu, a commercial bus driver, took his daughter away from their Isheri apartment in May 2016, following a misunderstanding with his wife. He reportedly took her to his mistress’ home at Ilogbo. During her stay there, the victim was stopped from going to school, as she was assisting her father’s mistress to sell oil bean seed, othe

UBI FRANKLIN LAUNCHES START-UP FUND | FIND OUT HOW TO GET N500,000 FOR YOUR BUSINESS Triple MG boss Ubi Franklin has launched a start-up fund which will present 10 entrepreneurs with N500,000 each. Ubi made the announcement via a post on Instagram on Thursday with the criteria for selection. He shared the video above and wrote Hello Nigerians,  My name Is Ubi Franklin,  I present to you “The UbiFranklin Start-Up Fund Company” This is a platform to fund existing business ideas/plans.  I have made available 5million Naira, with an estimated 500,000naira each to 10 Nigerians. Our top picks will be invited by members of the board to A Boot-Camp For reviewing.  If you make this list, please be advised to come with a suitable business idea/plan.  ALL THE BEST!!! Ubi Franklin. The email address to send your business plan/idea to is: theubifranklinstartupfunds (at) gmail (dot) com. Good luck.-

MANCHESTER UNITED WILL WEAR BLACK ARMBANDS IN HONOUR OF CALABAR VICTIMS   Players of Manchester United, will wear black armbands against Swansea on Sunday April 30, in honour of Nigerian fans who died in a viewing centre tragedy in Calabar, Cross River State. The Premier League giants had earlier shown support to the victims of the accident when it occurred by Tweeting, “Our thoughts go out to the United fans, their friends and families affected by the tragedy in Calabar, Nigeria, yesterday,” Man United wrote. Other football communities and organizations also showed their supports by sending condolence messages to the victims the likes of FIFA, NFF and NPFL. Manchester United Currently sit in fifth place on the table with 64 points and a game in hand.

Miracle! Baby Survived In A Ghastly Motor Accident where 36 Died Daily Family     Baby Survived In A Ghastly Motor Accident where 36 Died BANKOLE ABE  A baby has survived in a ghastly motor accident that claimed 36 lives along Lagos-Ibadan expressway.  The accident which occurred on Saturday was caused by two passenger buses which collided and caught fire at a Quarry site at Km 96, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. According to NAN, the two 18-seater buses had a head-on collision and the buses caught fire and went up in flames immediately. “All the passengers in the two buses were burnt beyond recognition. “Only a baby escaped death because the father of the child threw him out through the window of the bus,’’ the witness told the News Agency of Nigeria.  The Oyo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Yusuf Salami, confirmed the accident on the telephone. He, however, said he had yet to be briefed on the casualty figures, but confirmed that the a

Banky W Does His Marriage Introduction, Steps Out With His Guys (Photos)   I know what you are thinking, So soon?, Yh Banky W is having his wedding introduction today, May 6th after announcing his engagement with Adesua Etomi days ago.  Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Tunde Demuren and Segun Demuren, His Brothers Funmi and Temi Wellington and Banky W's Father are part of the crew.  #BAAD2017. Cute

Ooni Of Ife Finally Reacts To The Fire Incident At Oba of Lagos’ Palace Calabar olodo reports 2017-05-03T14:08:25+00:00 Earlier yesterday, we brought you reports of the fire incident at Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu’s palace. We also reported that people are pointing towards the ‘snub’ incident, that happened between the Oba of Lagos and the Ooni of Ife. The spokesperson of the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, who described the incident as a sad one, disclosed that the Ooni, Enitan Ogunwusi, is not happy with the fire incident. Premium Times also reported that Moses went further to disclose, that the only  thing they can do is to sympathize with the Oba’s palace. “WE ARE NOT HAPPY OVER THE FACT THAT THE PALACE OF LAGOS KING GOT BURNT, WE CAN ONLY SYMPATHISE WITH THE PALACE ON THE DEVELOPMENT. “PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR OWN VIEWS. BUT WHAT PEOPLE SAY DOESN’T MEAN THAT IS THE POSITION OF THE PALACE. “WHAT HAPPENED IS MERE COINCIDENCE AND SHOULD NOT BE TRACED TO THE INCIDEN

We were hiding in plain sight’ | Banky W finally gets engaged to Adesua Etomi by Dolapo Adelana Dashed by Inah Richard (BTT)  Musician Banky W on Wednesday confirmed that he and actress Adesua Etomi are engaged. In a post on his Instagram page, The Wedding Party star said he proposed to Adesua in February this year. The duo, who were the lead cast in the movie actually get married on set which sent tongues wagging as to the possibility that they were dating. We crossed paths 2 or 3 times since 2012, but I wasn’t paying enough attention. Destiny was staring me right in the face and I was too caught up in my own hustle and paper chase, to know it. In June 2015 however, God brought you my way again, and this time, I really SAW you. I was smitten by your grace, aura, and beauty. So smitten infact, that even though I didn’t get to say a word to you that day (because you were seated far across the room), I immediately called my best friend @captdemuren and told him I’d found my ne

Are the Gods angry with oba of Lagos? According to reports, there was a fire outbreak at the Oba of Lagos’ palace today.He was immediately rushed to safety while awaiting the Lagos State Fire Service to put of the fire.   The incident has been linked to him publicly disrespecting the Ooni of Ife. It should also be recalled that a statement from the Ooni’s palace had requested a public apology from the Oba of Lagos and failure to do so would lead to the involvement of the Gods.

Buhari’s health not as bad as being perceived —First Lady Aisha – Tribune NewsPaper WIFE of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday asserted that the health of the president is not as bad as being perceived. She said in a series of tweets in her personal handle @aishambuhari I wish to inform everyone that his health is not as bad as it’s being perceived,Meanwhile he continues to carry out his responsibilities 2/4 — Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) May 2, 2017 He said her husband has continued to carry out his responsibilities but was silent on the actual state of he president’s health. She however, thanked Nigerians for their love and prayers over her husband’s ill health. I thank all Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers over my husband’s health status. 1/4 — Aisha M. Buhari (@aishambuhari) May 2, 2017 She said: “I thank all Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers over my husband’s health status. “I wish to inform everyone that his health is not as ba

In often times i am been asked the difference between Love and lust... I did some research and i mean extreme practical findings. So I came out with the following 8 point Olodo #1 HOW YOU THINK ABOUT THEM One of the main ways to tell whether it's lust or love is to examine how you think about their body, When you think about your crush, are you thinking about their body? Do you find your thoughts wandering to their curves or other attractive features, rather than their personality? If so, it's probably lust Olodo #2  YOU WANT TO GET STRAIGHT TO IT When you hang out with the person, are you trying to hook up with them as quickly as possible? Or is deep conversation more important to you? If you feel like you want to talk, then that means the emotional connection is more important than the physical one. It's love you're feeling. Olodo #3 YOU DON'T WANT ANYONE ELSE While it is possible to be in love with more than one person at once, the person you're in

Final year student of OAU, Mololuwa Yewande Baruwa dies after a brief illness Daniel O. We have received reports that a 23-year-old final year student of Public Administration at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Mololuwa Yewande Baruwa, has passed on. The Former Miss Charismatic Nigeria 2013 and top model died in the late hours of Friday April 29th after suffering a brief illness May her soul rest in peace