Winners Chapel covers-up case of missing child…I see No Evil Signal Says Oyedepo

It has been over a year since Samuel Eleng and his wife, Favour, lost their two-year-old twin daughter at the Children’s department of the Canaan Land, Winners Chapel headquarters, Sango-Ota in Ogun State, and yet, there is no sign of the girl.
The couple are still stunned by the mysterious disappearance of Praise on April 17, 2011, an Easter Sunday.
Although the Church’s founder, David Oyedepo, was said to have shown support to the family, however, Samuel alleged that the Church had been meddling with the case to prevent it from going public.
“We handed our girls, Praise and Glory, over to the school teachers under whose custody many other children were kept. They gave us two tags as proof that we had our children under their care for that day,” said Samuel.
However, by the end of the church service, Praise had gone missing from the class in which she was left.
Even the teachers in charge of the twin girls were not in sight, as they were said to have all gone for service as at the time the couple went to get their daughters.
“I saw my wife around the vicinity of the Children’s section, she was crying. She told me that Praise was missing,” he said.

Armed Forces ready for any crisis – Minister

Defence Minister, Dr. Bello Mohammed, said, yesterday, that the Armed Forces were in a state of combat readiness needed to surmount all issues of insecurity, internal or external. He said government has ensured this by funding the requirements of the different arms of the military.

Soldiers operating an armour tank during Combat Arms Training Week at Victor Kure Firing Range in Bauchi on Thursday (17/5/12). NAN Photo

Speaking at the ministerial platform organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication in Abuja, the minister noted that the state of combat readiness was achieved following the repairs and upgrading of a number of Armoured Fighting Vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Nigerian Army.
He also said the acquisitions of the warship, NNS Thunder, and a number of Shaldag Fast Patrol Boats for the Navy, in addition to existing weaponry for the two services, had made them combat-ready.
The minister said the F7Ni Supersonic Jet fighter had been acquired by the Nigeria Air Force, even as M-35-Helicopters had been retrofitted, while Super Puma Helicopters and Alpha-jets had undergone upgrading and re-inducted.
Mohammed said: “We (Ministry of Defence) have also refurbished some of our C-130H Aircraft in the NAF inventory.”
He noted that the ministry placed great emphasis on the welfare of personnel of the armed forces.

VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

Don Jazzy Finally Breaks Silence: ‘My integrity was never damaged’

Since his shocking break-up with his erstwhile partner, and co-owner of Mo’ Hits, Dapo Oyebanjo a.k.a D’banj, prolific music producer, Don Jazzy whose real names are Collins Edjereh has maintained  sealed lips until last week when he  floated a new record label called Mavin Records. The label parades the brightest and the best acts from the defunct Mo’hits including Wande Coal, Dr Sid, The Prince  and  the new entrant, Tiwa Savage. In this interview, Don Jazzy reacts to series of  rumours and speculations that trailed his over-piblicised break up with D’banj. Members of his new label also share their dreams and expectations as far as Mavin Records is concerned.
What is MAVIN all about and what inspired it?
It is spelt MAVIN Records and not Marvin. If you check the dictionary it simply refers to somebody that is a genius or a champion, a sensation, hotshot, superstar, wizkid or whatever . So basically, we decided to call the company that name because we are all geniuses in our different fields coming together in a record company.
How much would you say the event of the past few weeks have  helped in the emergence of Mavin Records.
Basically, we do not believe in channeling our energies towards what has  happened in the past. But basically to put up your energy to transform our Ffuture. We wouldn’t say we don’t have the memories of things that has happened but we just pray to God that as we are moving forward that such situations never occur again and we just pray for the best.

Why there is poor service delivery —Airtel, Etisalat, Glo, MTN

THE four major telecommunications companies in Nigeria – Airtel, Etisalat, Globacom and MTN – have stated reasons for their inability to meet quality of service standards, promising to make investments that will immensely improve service quality.
This was contained in a joint statement signed by the networks, which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune, on the decision by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction them for failure to meet quality service standards.
According to the release, the main factor affecting quality of service was the absence of a reliable source of power, as every site was powered by two diesel generators 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Another factor, according to the release, was “the frequent cuts of fibre networks which link all the sites.”
The recent trend towards the indiscriminate closure of sites by the government, in pursuit of multiple taxation of telecommunications infrastructure, was also said to be another setback to quality service delivery.
The telecoms companies also listed security as “a prevalent threat to our operating environment,” adding that their employees had been, many tmes, physically assaulted and killed.
“We are all as equally frustrated and concerned about the failures to meet customer expectations and needs, with respect to the quality of service. Nigeria deserves and needs first class telecommunications networks.
“We, thus, apologise unreservedly to you, our customers, for those occasions when you have been disappointed or inconvenienced by a lapse or failure to deliver the requisite level of quality of service,” the statement read.
The companies said fines would not bring about the desired service improvements, while appealing to the NCC, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, the Minister of Communication Technology, the National Assembly and the office of the National Security Adviser to put in place, an environment conducive for substantial investments.

TRIBUNE NEWSPAPER

PHOTOS: Banky W, Sound Sultan, Chidinma rock at One Mic Naija

The Choc Boiz – M.I, Ice Prince and Jesse Jagz

The April edition of One Mic Naija took place at the GET Arena, Lekki – moving to Victoria Island for the first time, away from its usual venue Brown’s Cafe in Ikeja.

Nigerian artistes, OAPs, DJs and Veejays, A&Rs, publicists and other industry players made their way through to show support and cheer on the artistes who were billed to perform and did they rock too!

Veteran singer Sound Sultan, EME boss Banky W and the talented Chidinma rocked the house with their popular tunes. Rapper Teeto Ceemos, J-Town acts Grip Boiz, Ghanian singer Dee Moneey, upcoming rapper Phizzle and Naija Ninja act Grey C all impressed too.

Check out some photos below…

Nigeria to borrow $7.9 billion dollars from World Bank Okonjo Iweala in FULL support

The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Thursday in Abuja asked the National Assembly to quickly approve the Federal Government’s external borrowing plan of $7.9b about N1.8 trillion.

Okonjo-Iweala made the request during an oversight visit to her office, by members of the House Committee on Finance.

President Goodluck Jonathan had written the Senate and House of Representatives in February seeking approval for the loans to fund key projects in various sectors of the economy.

Nigeria is seeking the loan facility from the World Bank, Africa Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Exim Bank of China and India lines of credit.

``We have an external borrowing plan that we have put to the National Assembly, as we are required to do and I am really counting on your help to get out the borrowing plan as quickly as possible.''

Police torture FRSC official to death in Bayelsa

BARELY a month after a police officer (names withheld) was allegedly accused of gunning down an official of the Nigeria Prisons Service (NPS), while celebrating the purchase of a car around Nikton road, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, another official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), identified as Bassey Nnoyo, had been allegedly tortured to death by officers of the state Anti-Robbery Squad.



The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, the Nigerian Tribune authoritatively gathered, was said to have thrown the state headquarters of the FRSC into mourning, on Wednesday, as the rank and file of the paramilitary agency clustered to discuss the death of Nnoyo.

Credible source informed the Nigerian Tribune that troubled ensued on Tuesday morning around Bayelsa State Secretariat Annex, when an unidentified FRSC official, who came for a programme from Sagbama Local Government unit, was trying to park his car inside the state office of the FRSC, adjacent to the state secretariat.

While waiting for another car to drive out of the road, a car allegedly driven by a police officer in mufti was hooting his horn for the FRSC official to give way, but the man declined, in his bid give way to the on-coming car.

The source said “as a result of the development, the policeman in mufti pulled the FRSC official out of his car and beat him mercilessly, a development which attracted his colleagues, who came out of their office to rescue him, thus leading to a free-for-all.”

According to the source, the policeman, when he sensed that he might be overpowered by the FRSC men, alerted the State Anti-Robbery Squad and about 10 policemen stormed the scene and started shooting indiscriminately.

Investigation revealed that some of the FRSC officials had to pull off their uniforms, with a view to hiding their identities, but the rampaging policemen caught up with Nnoyo and allegedly assaulted him before dragging him on the concrete road to their station for further beating.

Security source, who pleaded anonymity, told the Nigerian Tribune that the Nnoyo, billed to proceed on retirement in November 2012, died in the course of torture by officers of the SARS.

When contacted on Wednesday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Chris Olakpe, who declined to confirm the development, however, said the matter had been resolved.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Drama as Hembe’s arraignment is stalled

The anticipated arraignment of two members of the House of Representatives, Herman Hembe and Ifeanyi Azubuogu, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before a Federal High Court, Abuja, was stalled amid drama on Thursday.

The development was due to a number of factors, including Azubuogu’s absence from the court, as well as a motion by the accused persons challenging the jurisdiction of the court granting leave to the EFCC to try them.

Also, the lawyers told the court that they were served with the opposing party’s motion on Wednesday, and that they had not had enough time to respond.

The development prompted, Justice Abubakar Umar, to adjourn till May 28.

Hembe and Azubuogu were until recently, the chairman and deputy chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Institutions, respectively.

They were in charge of the probe of the near collapse of the capital market until a bribery allegation brought against them by the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ms Arunma Oteh, led to their ouster.

Keshi drops Mikel, lists injured Yobo

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has unexpectedly left out Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi and other English Premier League players, except for Wigan’s Victor Moses, out of the team that will face Namibia, Malawi and Rwanda in the 2014 World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in June.

Keshi, on Thursday, named 11 Europe-based professionals that will join 18 of the 22 home-based players listed to play the May 23 friendly with Peru.

Fenerbahce’s Joseph Yobo, who is recuperating from an injury, top the list just as Montpellier’s John Utaka and Rangers’ Sone Aluko made a return to the Eagles.

Others on the list are goalkeepers Vincent Enyeama and Austin Ejide, Elderson Echiejile of FC Braga, Efe Ambrose of Ashdod MS, Valerenga’s Fegor Ogude, CSKA’s Ahmed Musa and Ikechukwu Uche of Granada.

Keshi explained to journalists that Mikel, who will be featuring in Chelsea’s Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday, is still in his plans as he makes effort to rebuild the Eagles.

“Mikel is in my plans but we will give other players the opportunity as well,” Keshi said.

I have found true love -Funke Akindele

On May 26, star actress, Funke Akindele, will be officially married to her beau, Kehinde Oloyede Al-Maroof, a property developer. While the actress has yet to make any public comment about the wedding, she spoke with E-Punch on Wednesday and confessed to have found true love in ‘Kenny’ as she fondly calls him.

“I am no longer a kid and I know what it means to be in love. I am in love and I am not ashamed to say so. This is not a feeling you contrive, it comes naturally. My dear, this is true love. And I have found it,” she gushes excitedly. Refusing to be dragged into further talking about her man, Akindele quips, “Just be happy for me, I have found true love.”

The news of the impending wedding of one of Nollywood’s stars has been on the lip of many especially in the social media community since it broke on Sunday. Her publicist, Bigsam Media, also issued a statement mid-week confirming that the news is true after all. “We want to inform you officially as well, your darling actress will be getting married in December with the introduction ceremony in the month of May. We won’t be giving more details now until the wedding in December. The engagement ceremony is for few friends and members of her family. We want to say a big thank you for the support you have given Funke Akindele so far. The support has made her bigger than what she used to be.”

Shocker for Jonathan: Northern govs defend Buhari

The 19 northern governors on Thursday rose in defence of the Presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari.

Buhari’s party on Wednesday had described the Jonathan administration as the “most corrupt ever,” in response to the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party’s attacks on his person over a comment in which the retired General threatened bloodshed in 2015 if the government dared rig the elections.

The northern governors on Thursday said Buhari’s comment was in order, observing that many eminent Nigerians had made worse comments.

Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Babangida Aliyu, during a question-and-answer session with journalists after the Forum’s meeting in Kaduna, noted that Buhari had only sought to keep the Federal Government on its toes in order to ensure a free-and-fair election in 2015.

Aliyu is the governor of Niger State and a member of the PDP. Like Aliyu, the majority of the northern governors belong to the PDP.

The PDP had said that Buhari was bloodthirsty and suffering from “combat withdrawal syndrome.”

Aliyu, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, explained that what Buhari meant was that govenment should not ‘go and do bad election.’

He noted that Buhari’s statement was subject to different interpretation and cautioned eminent Nigerians against further inflammatory statements that could heat up the polity.

He said, “In a democratic system every individual has his ways and there are many of us whose ways of communication are quite different from others. Give the same statement to somebody, he may have used a different vocabulary.

“Again, certain facts are understood, that if this happens that would happen, I think it is a natural thing to do. Maybe those who may be too concerned have not looked at what other eminent Nigerians have been talking about.

“I saw one that said Nigeria is going to be Somalianised. I saw another one who has been talking like there would be war tomorrow. That statement should be taken on its own value.

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Bishop calls for Buhari’s arrest over 2015 comment

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most. Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to ensure the arrest and prosecution of former Head of State, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for making unguarded statements.

The bishop said this in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday in an interview with journalists.

He said the security agents ought to have arrested Buhari for threatening that there would be bloodshed in the country if the 2015 was rigged.

According to him, rather than trading words with the retired general, the Presient ought to have asked law enforcement agencies to prosecute him for threatening the peace of the nation.

The cleric said Buhari, the presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change in the 2011 elections, should not be allowed to destabilise the country because he wants to rule at all costs.

He stated that the likes of Buhari had loyalists who could translate such comments into actions, saying they should not be allowed to turn the country to a theatre of war.

Ajakaye said the nation was going through a trying time, adding that such inflammatory comment could worsen the already bad security situation in the country.

He said, “Nigeria belongs to all of us and we have no other place to go and we should watch our utterances, no matter our status. We are in a very trying time and we need to be prayerful and work.

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Nigeria gets 95,000 slots for 2012 Hajj

A total of 95,000 Muslim pilgrims from Nigeria are to perform the 2012 Hajj.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Bello, Chairman, National Hajj Commission, said this on Thursday at a meeting with the Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje-led House Committee on Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

Bello, who briefed the committee on the 2011 Hajj, said the update on arrangements was necessary so as to have a hitch free exercise.

He said the number was 4,000 lower than the allocation Nigeria got in 2011, adding that 10,000 of the figure were allotted to private Hajj operators in the country while the commission and the state pilgrim boards would share the remaining 85,000 slots.

The NAHCON boss, who attributed the shortfall to lack of space and facilities in the Holy land, said the commission was still in talks with the Saudi authorities on the possibility of getting more slots to cater for the huge requests for Hajj seats in the country.

In the allocation for the 2012 Hajj, Bello said the least number of 80 slots went to Abia, while Kaduna State had the highest of 7,560 and Kano State, 6,778.

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Son of Kenya's Finance Minister Commits Suicide

The 26year old son of Kenya's Finance Minister, Njeru Githae, has allegedly killed himself. The young man, who was a student of University of Nairobi, allegedly committed suicide at their family home, in Runda Estate, Nairobi yesterday. The Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The lovely Mrs Idahosa

 

I see marriage agrees with Stephanie. Looking radiant and very happy!

Mosun Filani, Popular Nollywood Actress, Holds White Wedding In Lagos.

Barely 2 months and a half after top Yoruba actress,Mosun Filani had her traditional wedding ceremony in Ibadan,Oyo State. She had her white church wedding at Graceville Chapel, 129, Awolowo Way,Ikeja, Lagos.

At the event the actress looked like she's pregnant, she was fuller and more chubby. She finalized the marriage rite at the new generation church on Sunday 29th of April.

It was an unusual wedding ceremony conducted during normal church service, there were no bridal train, no parents. It was during normal Sunday service.

The couple just came to the altar and signed the forms,after which they did their Thanksgiving. Mosun wore a normal dress. A little refreshment was served,while Rev. (Mrs.) Ogunnoiki blessed the union.

Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) Multi-Million Naira Mansion Nears Completion: Buys Honda Accord For His Wife!

Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze In one month added two brand new autos to his garage, new Infiniti jeep FX and Honda Accord (Special Edition) for his lovely wife, Nneoma.

The entrepreneur is also said to be packing out 'soon' of his rented apartment in Omole Phase 1, Lagos. Because his multi-million naira mansion which started few months back nears completion

If things work out well, the pint sized actor plans to move into the house before the end of this year.

Congratulation Mr. Chinedu Ikedieze

Port Harcourt Explosion Was Robbery Not Boko Haram - Governor Rotiimi Amaechi

River State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has after an on the spot visit to the scene of a bomb blast in Port Harcourt, the River State capital, confirmed that the blast which occurred there earlier today was not a terrorist attack from Boko Haram but a robbery incident gone bad.

Apparently, tow robbery suspects and their driver were on the way to their intended target with some dynamite in the car which went off apparently due to their smoking cigarettes in the car.

Also, Governor Amaechi revealed that the robbery suspects did not die as it was only their driver who was killed in the explosion. Both suspects are now in a hospital where they are under observation.

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UNILAG names Bello as Acting Vice-Chancellor

The University of Lagos has named the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Rahman Ade-Bello, as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
This is coming after the sudden death of the former Vice-Chancellor (VC), Professor Tokunbo Sofoluwe, who died last Saturday after a cardiac arrest.
According to a statement from the governing council of the school, Professor Bello will serve in acting capacity until the governing council of the institution decides to appoint a substantive VC.

Lover kills pastor for objecting to affair with daughter

Many residents could not hold back tears in Lagos, as a pastor was killed by  his daughter’s lover over amorous relationship. Pastor Ahamefula was said to  have warned his daughter’s lover, Okechukwu to stop dating her (name withheld).  Okechukwu allegedly killed the man of God by pulling his manhood.
A police source at Itire Police Station disclosed that Ahamefula had earlier  condemned Okechukwu’s relationship with his daughater ungodly. A man who  identified himself simply as Adekunle alleged that all appeals made by Ahamefula  to Okechukwu to allow peace to reign proved abortive as the man continued the  affair with the girl.
Adekunle alleged that the pastor also offered an alternative which included  that the heartthrob should relocate from his present residence at Karounwi  Street, Itire, to elsewhere. He also wanted the man to marry his daughter  officially instead of committing fornication with her.
The man of God allegedly saw the lovebirds together and went to meet the man.  A quarrel which degenerated into physical combat ensued. The girl’s lover was  alleged to have grabbed the manhood of the man of God and pulled it. A  witness, simply identified as Kennedy alleged that the pastor screamed and  shouted Jesus several times before he collapsed and died.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was confirmed dead.  Immediately the lover man heard that the pastor has died, he took to his heels  and went into hiding. As at the time of filing this report, the policemen  attached to Itire Division were still searching for him.
Residents at Karounwi Street, wept as the man of God described as very nice  and peaceful gave up the ghost. One of the residents, Chukwuma told Daily Sun  that the pastor was not actually against the man marrying his daughter. He said  the pastor wanted it done in a godly manner, because he was not comfortable with  the idea of sex before marriage which young men and women indulge in.

via Daily Sun

Jonathan’s govt, most corrupt ever –Buhari’s party

 

VITUPERATION between the President Goodluck Jonathan administration and presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change, Major-General  Muhammadu Buhari, continued on Wednesday with Buhari’s party describing Jonathan’s government as topping the sleaze chart.

“On corruption and sleazy tendency, the Jonathan administration transcends all others before it,” the CPC said in a statement in reaction to the Presidency’s attack on the former head of state on Tuesday.

The CPC pointed to the mind-boggling revelations of corruption being unearthed by the probe of the oil sector by the National Assembly as evidence of corruption in the government.

Buhari also on Wednesday raised the alarm that the Jonathan administration was plotting to arrest him.

In a swift reaction, however, the ruling People’s Democratic Party defended the administration as not being corrupt.

The Presidency, in a statement by Jonathan’s spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, had lampooned Buhari over a comment the latter made to his party members in Kaduna on Monday. Abati said Buhari was haunted by his electoral defeats.

The CPC candidate reportedly threatened that that there would be bloodshed if the 2015 elections were not transparent. He was also said to have described the Jonathan government as Boko Haram.

The PDP also said Buhari was bloodthirsty and that he was suffering from “combat withdrawal syndrome.”

 Corruption, arbitrariness

But the CPC statement accused Jonathan of nepotism and arbitrariness.

The statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the CPC, Mr. Rotimi Fashakin, reads, “Nigerians are still befuddled by the impeachable show of arbitrariness by the regime in expending N2.67trn on fuel subsidy instead of the appropriated N240b in the 2011 appropriation act.

“As expected, the regime has attempted all manner of subterfuge to give executive cover for the indicted people in the scam, who were the bank-rollers of the President’s electioneering.

“Could it be that the missing money was funnelled deliberately to the Jonathan Presidential Campaigns, with the acquiescence of the President?”

The CPC also defended Buhari’s charge that the Federal Government was the greatest Boko Haram confronting the country.

FG to pay NYSC members delayed allowance on Friday

 

Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, on Wednesday assured corps members across the country that their delayed allowances would be paid latest on Friday.

Abdullahi gave the assurance after an outcry by corps members over the delay in the payment of their allowances.

He told State House correspondents that he had extracted a commitment from the Director-General of the National Youth Service  Corps, Brigadier-General Nnamdi Okore-Afia, that the delayed allowances would be paid by Friday.

The minister blamed the NYSC authorities for failing to explain the cause of the delay to the corps members.

He said, “The problem is that at the point that the allowances are being delayed, the NYSC ought to have come out to explain to the corps members why the allowances will be delayed.”

He explained that the delay in payments of allowances to corps  members was due to the transition to a new accounting system.

In a statement by his Special Asistant on Media, Mr. Julius Ogunro, on Tuesday, Abdullahi said the delay was not unique to corps members alone adding that some civil servants in the employ of the Federal Government were also affected by the development.

Abdullahi said, “The delay in the payment of corps members allownace for the month of April   is not deliberate. It is as a result of the transition to the new and better secured integrated payroll payment system, as part of government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

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AGF denies knowledge of Salami’s reinstatement

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, on Wednesday said he had not been officially briefed on the purported reinstatement of the suspended President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, by the National Judicial Council.

The NJC, had on Thursday recommended the reinstatement of Salami who was suspended on the heels of a disagreement he had with the then Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu.

A week after the decision of the NJC however, President Goodluck Jonathan has yet to reinstate the embattled judge fuelling speculation that the President is under pressure especially from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to ensure that Salami is not reinstated.

Adoke, while speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja said he returned to the country from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday and he had yet to be officially briefed on the development that occurred while he was away.

The minister said doing so would result to reacting to “mob action.”

He said, “Until when I am briefed and I see the letter, I can’t be reacting to mob action.

“I think Reuben Abati (presidential spokesman) has told you that the President has not received the letter. I am waiting to be briefed.”

Why policemen are immoral, corrupt –IG

Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar on Wednesday attributed immorality and corruption in the Force to lack of welfare for the personnel by the government.

Speaking during the inauguration of the Board of Directors of Police Savings and Loans Limited (mortgage bankers) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Abubakar observed that the fear of becoming homeless in retirement drive many police personnel to engage in corrupt activities.

He said many officers were distressed by the thought of retirement because they did not leave permanent residences or homes of their own. He added that the families of those who died in active service were usually ejected from their official quarters.

Abubakar said, “Many officers are distressed by the thought of retirement and even transfer for the fear of not having a permanent place of residence for themselves and their families.

“The worst are those who died in active service as their families are generally ejected from either rented or official abodes before the end of their mourning period.”

 The effect of this has encouraged corruption, immorality among officers and men of the force and has even accelerated the death rate of retired personnel.”

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Bello Garuba, 21-Year-Old Kano State University Student, To Die By Hanging For Killing Dad, Mom, 3 Siblings (DETAILS).

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing his father, mother and three siblings in Kano nearly two years ago.

Bello Garuba was found guilty by the Kano State High Court yesterday for stabbing to death his ill father Garba, then an assistant director of the State Security Service, as well as his mother Habiba and siblings Hafsat, Khalifa and Murjanatu.

The convict, also known as Baba, was charged in November 2010 with five counts of culpable homicide at the family home along Zoo Road in Kano.Delivering the judgement, Justice Halliru Abdullahi yesterday said he found Baba guilty based on the "uncontroverted" testimonies of seven prosecution witnesses.

He said the evidence given by the convict's brother Faruk convinced the court that he committed the murders, and rejected argument by the defence counsel that some of the testimonies were contradictory.

Faruk, who was 10 years old at the time of the incident, told the court at the commencement of trial last year that Baba used a knife to stab the five to death. He said he escaped the attack after taking refuge in a toilet.

Baba, who was a student of the Kano State University of Technology at the time, made a confessional statement to the police admitting the murders but later denied it, saying he made the statement following a death threat by the SSS.

He said he was woken up by screams on the night his family members were killed and blamed the attack on some men wearing masks.

Baba's legal team, led by Ahmed Raji, argued in a brief to the court that the evidence of Faruk should be discountenanced, saying it was wrong by virtue of Section 209 of the Evidence Act for a child to be summoned to give evidence.

Stephanie Okereke’s Ex-Hubby Speaks - "She’s not on my level"

Former Super Eagles player and actress Stephanie Okereke‘s ex, Chikelue Iloanusi has spoken out about his relationship with the newly married star.

In an interview with entertainment reporter, Nonye Ben Nwankwo, Iloanusi disclosed the events that led to their break-up.

According to him, Stephanie sued him for N100m on the grounds that he was married to another woman in America, to which he replied, ‘If I had been married to another woman and she had the documents to prove it, nobody would talk about the court striking the case out. What she should be suing me for would have been bigamy. Nobody has charged me for bigamy. If I was charged with that, I would have defended myself and provided every document to show the real state of things. Everybody in Nigeria knows that when you have two marriages, you will be charged with bigamy.‘

He also denied that she was the main breadwinner during their marriage.

Iloanusi wished her the best in her new marriage, but criticized the public nature of her wedding, saying ‘Even if she wants to remarry, does she have to tell the general public about it? Nobody is stopping her. Everything about life is about upbringing and orientation, but I wish her the best of luck. I’m not competing with her. She no longer exists in my life. I hope she doesn’t come out of this marriage again and start going to newspapers saying the man did this or that to her. I don’t want anybody to break her heart‘.

As regards why he has been silent on the matter for so long, he said he didn’t want to discuss his life on the pages of newspapers, adding that ‘I’ve moved on very well and very fast. I have parted ways with her. I don’t have anything to do with her and I’ll never have anything to do with her. I’ll not wish her bad luck. She is not news to me…My fans should ignore her and whatever she says about me. It is not as if I cannot respond to everything she has been saying about me in the newspapers, it is just that she is not in my class‘.

The player denied reports he was jealous of his former wife, saying;

‘Why should I be jealous of her? She is in the past. I’ve moved on with my own life. There is absolutely no reason for me to be jealous…If you ask me, I will tell you she doesn’t exist in my life. We’re not on the same level… Some people phoned me to say she would wed in Paris, but I don’t care. She can go and marry in heaven‘.

Iloanusi, who says his career is ‘fantastic’, is currently the national vice-president of the National Association of Nigerian Footballers. Of this he says ‘our football is having problems, but it is all good‘.

The duo’s marriage was annulled earlier in the year, after over five years in court. A few months later, on Saturday, April 21, 2012, Okereke married her friend and business partner, Linus Idahosa, in Paris, in a star studded, multi-million naira wedding.

Agbani Darego, Ex-beauty Queen, Graduates From NYU

 
The new graduate with supermodels Oluchi (left) and Ojy Okpe (right)
On Tues, 15, 2012 Agbani Darego, 2001 Miss World and celebrity model graduated from the New York University with a Major in Psychology. This is the same University another supermodel Oluchi graduated from two years ago.

A very Big congratulations to Ms. Agbani!

Lara George Set To Release New Album ‘Higher‘ in July.

Popular Gospel singer, Lara George is set to release her third album, ‘Higher‘, in July 2012.

My brand is purely gospel and inspirational. The album is a 12 track album which I spent five months in the studio recording. There are no collaborations on this one, it is purely Lara George. The album will be made available in the market as soon as it is out. I will definitely keep the media posted on arrangement concerning the launch.’ says Lara.

Personal HIV test kits to be sold over-the-counter

Over-the-counter HIV tests that would allow people to check in the privacy of their homes if they have the virus have moved a step closer in the US as a panel of experts said it was safe.
A panel of experts at the Blood Products Advisory Committee said the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test was safe and effective and its potential to prevent infections outweighed the risk of false results.
The Food and Drug Administration will decide this year whether to approve it.
The 20-minute test is 93% accurate for positive results and 99.8% for negative, the manufacturer said.
HIV affects nearly 1.2m people in the US, with 50,000 new cases each year.
Experts on the Blood Products Advisory Committee voted 17-0 to back the test, saying it would help people who are HIV-positive get access to healthcare and social services.
They urged Pennsylvania-based OraSure, the company that manufactures the product, to include highly visible warnings about false negative results.
The panel also advised that the packaging should carry a toll-free phone number offering counselling to those testing positive.
Carl Schmid, deputy director of the AIDS Institute, welcomed the panel’s approval on Tuesday of the home test.
“We are always looking for game changers, and we believe this is one of them,” he told the Associated Press.” “Not only will it help reduce the number of infections but it will bring more people into care and treatment.”
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have to follow the recommendations of the advisory panel, though it usually does.
In 2004, the FDA approved a 99%-effective version of the test for use by healthcare professionals.
OraSure said the home test could retail for less than $60 if approved.
To take the test, the user swabs the outer gum area so the oral fluid, which is not the same as saliva, can be checked for the HIV virus.
The test provides results within about 20 minutes, but experts say the results should be confirmed with a blood test, which is more accurate.
Last week, a separate FDA panel approved a drug called Truvada, which could become the first drug in tablet form to protect healthy people from the HIV virus.
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Ajimobi adopts twins from a mentally ill woman

The first family in Oyo state has adopted a set of twins-two boys-delivered by a mentally ill woman in Ibadan the Oyo state capital.
The mother of the twins, Miss Taiwo Monsurat Ariyo who is an orphan has being mentally unstable since the age of 10.
Wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs. Flourence Ajimobi who organised the naming ceremony for the twins promised to adopt the two boys and that their mother will also be stabilised and properly rehabilitated.
The two boys were immediately given the surname of the governor as they were named, Abdulbasit Oluwaseyifunmi and Abdulwariz Oluwaseunfunmi Ajimobi at a naming ceremony attended by government functionaries.
According to the doctor in charge of the case, Dr. Jonathan Osamoh, the Hausa Community in Sabo brought Taiwo and her twins to the Adeoyo Maternity hospital after she had an unhygienic delivery within the Sabo community.
Dr. Osamoh disclosed that Taiwo’s condition is treatable and can be stabilised with time.
Mrs. Ajimobi promised that her family will bear all the responsibility of raising the twins.
Sitting beside the first lady was the mother of the twins in white lace, as her children were being named. She remained mute and her facial expression revealed neither joy nor sorrow.
Mrs. Florence Ajimobi who had earlier visited the young mother and her kids after delivery promised to take absolute responsibility of the kids, starting with the naming ceremony.
Unknown father
Taiwo and her brother, Idowu-the only relative she has-is the only survivor from the first set of triplets from their parents while Taiwo is the only survivor from the second set of triplets by their mother who died while they were much younger.
Idowu disclosed that Taiwo has been mentally ill since her 10^th birthday and that she goes out and comes at will, only for her to return with the pregnancy one day without any lead to who the father was.
He expressed his gratitude to Mrs. Ajimobi for giving his sister a new lease of life.
Dr. Jonathan Osamoh was optimistic of Taiwo’s recovery and rehabilitation as Mrs. Ajimobi gave assurance that all bills would be taken care of as Taiwo embarks on the journey to recovery.
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Pastor Adeboye, 70,Shuns Calls To Quit As GO

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God who turned 70 this year, has shunned the call from the Europe-based pastors of the church to relinquish the post of the General Overseer.

It was alleged that about 20 pastors from the branches of the Church in Europe met with the revered man of God in his International office at Redemption Camp, KM 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Mowe, Ogun State, to advise him to resign so that a younger pastor could be appointed to head the church.

The reason given by these ambitious men of God was that since Pastor Adeboye has clocked 70 years, it is normal for him, according to what obtains in the church, to retire.

The pastors cited the case of the four Assistant General Overseers of the church, Pastors M.O. Ojo, Ilori, Aderibigbe and D. Ojo, whose retirements were announced at the conclusion of Minister Conference on Sunday, August 8, 2010.

Investigation by P.M.NEWS, however, revealed that Pastor Adeboye could not retire from the position of the General Overseer of the church yet, as the position is not political.

A leading member of the church who spoke with P.M.NEWS this morning said it is God who will nominate the successor to the office when the time comes.

Our source, who did not want his name mentioned, said further, “the founder of the church, Pa Josiah Oluwafemi Akindayomi, did not appoint a successor because he was 70, rather, the successor, Pastor Adejare Adeboye was appointed when the time came for him, the founder, to go and meet with the Lord.’

A pastor of the church (name withheld) wondered how some people could be thinking that way, “when all of us are seriously praying to God to grant our father (Pastor Adeboye) long life, good health and strength to continue the good work he’s doing for the Lord.”

He further said the position of the General Overseer of the Church is not for the highest bidder or the most erudite pastor; rather, it is God who will appoint the most qualified pastor when it is time.

Pastor Adeboye had told his faithful in one of the services not too long ago that his successor is still in drinking joint, that is, the fellow is yet to give his life to Christ or he is still a baby Christian.

PMNEWS

Honestly to me, I don't think the issue of 'transfer of leadership' should be on the 'front burner' for now, the man of God apparently knows when he will no longer be able to carry on (appropriate time for retirement) and is vested with the sole responsibility of making that decision, not some 'imported or local' pastors, so issues such as this should not even arise at all. Looks like a 'proposed conspiracy' from some 'self-centered' individuals...that is if the story is true anyway.

Funke Akindele to be Second wife to Business Mogul Alhaji Almaroof

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Its no longer a rumour, May 26th will be a Big day in Lagos as Funke Akindele will say 'I do' to Property Merchant Alhaji Almaroof as the SECOND WIFE.

Anything wrong with being a second wife, owo lon soro.:)))
Thoughts?

Fashola rejected our plea to recall sacked doctors – NMA

The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has said the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, rejected the plea by the association that the 788 doctors that were sacked last week Monday be recalled.

Osahon spoke with our correspondent on Tuesday after a three-hour meeting with the governor, Commissioner for Health and the Head of Service.

He said Fashola, who left the meeting midway for another meeting, explained that the reversal of the sacking was beyond his powers.

He said, “Governor Fashola rejected our moves to reverse the sacking of the doctors. Efforts by NMA to make both parties shift grounds were rejected.

“He said the matter was beyond him. He left midway, saying he had made the state government’s position known to the doctors. The NMA is going to constitute a meeting to explore other options available to us.”

The Chairman of the Medical Guild, Dr. Olumuyiwa Odusote, said the guild had filed a suit against the state government over the dismissal at the Industrial Court, adding that the case would be coming up on Wednesday (today).

He said  instead of negotiating with the leadership of the NMA, Fashola referred the sacked doctors to the Health Service Commission.

Odusote said, “The governor said he was not the person that sacked us. He said we should go and meet our employers, the Health Service Commission.

“The case is in court already and our hearing comes up tomorrow (Wednesday). Let the law adjudge who is wrong or right.”

He said Fashola, however, agreed to reverse the eviction order given to sacked doctors to vacate their official quarters.

Odusote said, “He said the reversal of the eviction order was within his powers and he would look into it but action stays on the sacking.”

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Buhari under fire over threat of bloodshed

The Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday responded hotly to the threat by a former military dicator, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, that there would be bloodbath in 2015 if the general elections of that year were not transparent.

While the Presidency said the statement by Buhari was ‘saddening’, the PDP said it portrayed the ex-Head of State as a blood-thirsty person who lacked democratic credentials.

Buhari on Tuesday however insisted that what he said was not different from what other had said and that the PDP was talking balderdash.

The ex-Head of State who was the Presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change in the 2011 poll, while addressing members of the party from Niger State, had warned that the 2015 general elections would be bloody if the polls were not transparent.

 “God willing, by 2015, something will happen. They either conduct a free and fair election or they go a very disgraceful way. If what happened in 2011 (alleged rigging) should again happen in 2015, by the grace of God, the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood,’’ Buhari reportedly told the party members who paid him a courtesy visit in Kaduna on Monday.

Statement not befitting a statesman

The Presidency, in a statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, said it found it very sad that an elder statesman who once presided over the whole of Nigeria could reduce himself to a regional leader who spoke for only a part of the country.

Abati said with Buhari’s utterances, Jonathan  now understood what his protégé and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el’Rufai, meant when he wrote in a public letter in October 2010, telling Nigerians that Buhari remained “perpetually unelectable” and that Buhari’s  “insensitivity to Nigeria’s diversity and his parochial focus are already well-known.”

He said nobody could know the former head of state better than his own political associate.

He alleged that ahead of the 2011 elections, Buhari never bothered to campaign in the southern part of the country and consistently played up the North-South divide to the chagrin of patriotic and well-meaning Nigerians.

Keshi replaces Obi, names squad Thursday

Super Eagles’ coach, Stephen Keshi, will on Thursday name the team for the three games involving the national team in the month of June.

The first set of the team made up of 24 players from the domestic league have been in camp in Abuja for the past two weeks, ahead of the international friendly against Peru in Lima on May 23. A final list of 17 will be made out of that bulk to be joined by five foreign-based players.

The team named on Thursday will confront Namibia and Malawi in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Calabar and Blantyre respectively, as well as the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda also in Calabar.

Nigeria will take on Namibia on Sunday, June 3; fly to Blantyre to play Malawi on Saturday, June 9 and return to Calabar to play Rwanda on Sunday, June 17.

The list will also detail the 17 players from the Abuja camp who will be joined by the five foreign-based players for the trip to Lima, Peru.

The Nigerian delegation will depart for Madrid from Lagos on May 19, and connect a direct flight from Madrid to Lima on May 20.

The squad for the clash with Brave Warriors of Namibia is expected to arrive in Calabar on May 27 for the final stage of the camping.

On Tuesday the Eagles coach confirm that a replacement will be made for injured Joel Obi. The new entry will be made public on Thursday as well.

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Kano sponsors 100 spouses in mass wedding

It was a day of joy in Kano on Tuesday when the Kano State Government sponsored the marriages of 100 spouses in a joint wedding facilitated by the state Hisbah Board.

  The wedding which held at the Kano Central Mosque was supervised by the Emir, Alhaji Ado Bayero, and Secretary to State Government, Dr. Rabiu Suleiman, who stood in for Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The colourful ceremony had most of the brides and grooms in white attire.

Two visually-impaired persons – Malam Adamu Mai Pada and Malama Batula Umaru – married each other at the occasion. They are both from Garko Local Government Area of the state.

  The Director-General of the board, Alhaji Abba Sufi, said it was the happiest day of his life.

He said it was the desire of the current administration to see eligible spouses get married and live a happy life.

Sufi said there were no political considerations in picking the beneficiaries, explaining that 1,800 forms were distributed from which the 100 beneficiaries were selected.

He said very soon, another set of 100 spouses would be joined in holy wedlock in an elaborate ceremony to be bankrolled by the government.

The director-general also said marriage certificates were issued to the couples and that when the need arose for divorce, the board must be notified.

The beneficiaries also included two Christians, who are now Muslims. One of them, Isah Brakar, is from Langtang in Plateau state.  

Most of the beneficiaries are those who could not finance their wedding.

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ABSU Gang Rape Scandal: Abia Govt. Lies Exposed: As Crime Scene Is Identified: SHOCKING!!!

Contrary to Abia State government’s denial that five male students of the state university gang raped a young woman, SaharaReporters has identified the crime scene as well the names of two of the perpetrators.

Our investigators exclusively confirmed that the rape, which was videotaped and posted online on August 17 2011, took place at “Maranatha Lodge”, an off campus student's hostel  near ABSU. Two students, Ifeanyi Ogu Justin  and Jonah Uche have been identified by witnesses, a third perpetrator, "Zaki" is reportedly yet to be fully identified

Saharareporters also learned that the victim of the attack has been located in a safehouse where she and some members of her family have taken refugee for fear of her life.

Saharareporters learned that some witnesses led investigators to the young woman’s hideout, one source told us that the victim and her mother are so fearful for their life that the young woman told investigators she was never raped.

Saharareporters spoke to one of the sources who revealed the names of the perpetrators and led investigators to the victim. The source stated that both the victim as well as those who initially came forward as witnesses are now so scared that they have all decided to deny that the vicious attack ever took place.

When our correspondents asked how it was possible to deny what had been captured on tape, the source said, “Well, that is not my concern”.

In addition to the lack of seriousness on the part of the police, the state government has been issuing threats that anyone who links students of ABSU to the crime will face grievous consequences.

Ifeanyi Ogu Justin

Jonah Uche

The Story Of A 26-year Old Girl Who Had 26 Abortion (A Must Read).

I am 26 years old. I simply got into sex out of ignorance like millions of young people today. My addiction placed me as the highest abortionist in the world at age of 26 and now, I have a sad story to tell.

Until I found myself in a total mess, I never really had any Idea what premarital sex was all about. I never knew it was so useless and killing. Before I got into it, I use to think it was some fun and I dreamt of it more often than not. I wished with all my heart to have a boyfriend whom we would explore it together, little did I know that I was being nasty to myself.

Because of things I see on TV and magazine, I thought having sex was so much fun, I fantasized about it each time I felt lonely. I was just a little girl but I had big wishes and huge fantasies. Only if I had known that everything I see in movies and soap operas were just acting and make belief; only if I had known that there is nothing in sex after all, the only thing in it is self destruction; I think my life wouldn’t be this miserable.

It’s a pity i really had to learn the hard way and I really wish I had never been born, I wish I had not come out into this deceitful world where nobody cares about young people, all the so called adults do is how they would play on the intelligence of young people in a bid to exploit and use them to satisfy their insatiable sexual passion. I really feel bad about this wicked world.

D'banj Pays 'Secret' Visit To Nadia Buari On Sets Of New Movie.

With what AlabamaUncut heard ... there's something definitely going on between our very own D'banj and Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari.

According to the buzz D'banj was in Ghana over the weekend for the Vodafone event that was held on Friday May 11th and on Sunday May 13th.

After that very day, D'banj was spotted with his "not sure for now lady love", Nadia Buari on the sets of a new movie in Ghana. The movie is entitled Single and Married, produced by another Ghanaian star actress, Yvonne Nelson.

According to linda's blog, it was even said that Mr. Dapo was in a mansion where some scenes were being shot, for over two hours. And in between takes, Nadia would go sit with our Mr. Oliver twist and they'd talk for a while. D'banj eventually left, and a few minutes later, Nadia followed in her car.

Hmmm ... hmmm *Cough* P' Square don finish the song *Chop my Money*

Nadia Buari

Chika Ike Flies Dad To India For Surgery

Nollywood star actress, Chika Ike has flown her father to India for a surgery in order to save his life. The soft spoken actress was accompanied by her mum and manager to India with her father.

It has been also confirmed that her dad has finally undergone the operation and he is now getting well. There are indications that the UN ambassador would organise a thanksgiving service immediately she returns to Nigeria with her family.

Baby Born With Quran Named: Mother And Grandmother Convert To Islam.

** Mother Converts To Islam.
**Grandmother Converts to Islam and changed Her Name.
**NAMED: Abdul Wahab Iyanda Aderemi Irawo.

Notable Islamic scholars on Monday converged on 112 Olateju Street, Mushin, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, to witness the naming ceremony of the baby born with Quran in his hand on 7 May, 2012.

After a lecture that lasted some minutes, an Islamic scholar, Ustaz Abdul Rahman Olanrewaju Ahmed, named the baby boy Abdul Wahab Iyanda Aderemi Irawo.

However, the Islamic cleric warned the baby’s mother not to liken or call the boy a Prophet of God.
He said it pleases Allah to bring the baby to the world in a miraculous way and that does not make him special from other children.

Missing 6year old girl

 

6yr old Kosi Akilo was kidnapped at her parents home in Enugu on Sunday morning May 13, 2012. No words have been heard from the kidnappers till date. Please call 08033475532 if you have any information or go to the nearest police station.

Ali Baba sets new record in stand up comedy in Nigeria

On Saturday May 12th, during the deluxe edition of Bunmi Davies' Stand Up Nigeria comedy show which held at the Muson centre Onikan, the original King of comedy, Alibaba, sat in front of an audience and cracked jokes for 6 straight hours. There were no other side attractions, just him on stage...and people who were at the event said he didn't repeat any Joke.

Six straight hours? This is a feat no other comedian in Nigeria has been able to accomplish. All hail the king!

Naija youth corpers yet to receive monthly allowance since March

Not funny, but it's true! Don't understand what's going on. The federal government have been unable to pay many corpers their monthly N19, 800 allowee since March. Are we really broke like Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala said a while back?

9ice set to star in a movie

The singer is currently shooting a Yoruba flick titled Jejere (Tumor), produced by Laide Bakare and featuring Fathia Balogun, Emeka Ike and a host of others. Heard he's playing the lead character in the drama that deals with the girl-child value and lack of interest in the importance of female children in most Nigerian families. The movie will be out soon. I have a feeling he will rock in it. We dey wait...

Truvada, HIV Prevention Drug, Receives US Backing!

A US Food and Drug Adminsitration (FDA) advisory committee has recommended Gilead Sciences’ Truvada for approval in the US in the prevention of HIV as well as in combination with three other therapies as Quad for the treatment of the virus.

The panel voted in favour of approving Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) to reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection among uninfected adults, an HIV prevention strategy called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

This indication was divided into three different sub-groups: men who have sex with men, non-infected partners of people with HIV, and other individuals at risk for acquiring HIV through sexual activity. Voting results were 19 to 3, 19 to 2 (with one abstaining) and 12 to 8 (with two abstaining) respectively.


If it does gain final approval, Truvada would be the first drug to gain such an indication in the US, although its use in preventing the virus has drawn concerns from some quarters.

The HIV charity, Avert, said that some healthcare professionals “believe that use of PrEP in this way may give rise to complacency, an increase in risky sexual behaviour and a false perception about an AIDS cure”.

Reuters also reported quoted Dr Lauren Wood of the US National Cancer Institute, who voted against all preventive applications as she thought that the clinical studies had not measured the potential for increased risk of renal problems among the black population, who are more susceptible to kidney problems as a side effect of drugs.

According to Gilead, two large placebo-controlled phase II trials sponsored by the US National Institutes of Health and the University of Washington, supported the use of Truvada for a reduction in the risk of HIV infection if taken as prescribed.