Oshiomhole Vows To Destroy Any Okada, Keke NAPEP On Edo Cities’ Roads As Ban Comes Into Effect Today

The Edo government on Sunday threatened to destroy commercial motorcycles or tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, that flouted the orders on their use.

Gov. Adams Oshiomhole, in a state broadcast, banned the use of motorcycles and tricycles in  major streets in five local government areas of the state.

The governor said the decision was painful but that it was in the overall security interest of the state adding that the ban took effect from midnight on Sunday.

The affected local councils are Oredo, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha including Aduwawa in Uhnmwode and Ekosodin in Ovia North East.

Mr. Oshiomhole also barred private owners of motorcycles from using them within those areas.

The governor appealed to the residents to comply with the directives as security agencies had been mobilised to enforce the ban.

Mr. Oshiomhole said he had discussed alternative means of livelihood with the commercial motorcyclists but warned that the measures were for those in the state only.

According to him, the government does not want to make anyone to suffer but is determined to enforce the ban.

“I advise all bike riders to comply and keep off the road. Should any bike rider flout this order, he will be dealt with ruthlessly. The bike will be confiscated and destroyed.

“In the interest of our collective security, I ask you to appreciate that this is a sacrifice that you have to make. Everyone must make sacrifice and be security conscious.

“We are currently facing security challenges across the country and the progress made in some parts of the country has its own challenges in other parts of the country.

“There will be time this issue will be resolved and everyone will be happy. Do not doubt our will to enforce this decision.

“Motorcycles will be destroyed on my orders. Keep out of the roads in the stated areas.

“I care about your welfare but we are not about to replace motor bike with Keke NAPEP. Please stay out of trouble.

“It is not my wish to visit hardship on anyone. It is my duty to provide security for the people of the state. Please respect this order,” Mr. Oshiomhole said. (NAN)

PHOTOS: Sexy Model Goes Completely Nude On The Beach

She's got one of the most envied bodies in the celebrity world.

So it's no wonder Kelly Brook isn't shy when it comes to showing off her feminine figure. In a bid to get an all-over tan while on holiday in Tulum, Mexico on Sunday, Kelly went topless as she soaked up the sunshine.

The 33-year-old model had no qualms about who saw as she shed her bikini top, displaying her famous curves in the process.

The Kent-born beauty wore her brunette hair tied up on top of her head with a scrunchie as she went make-up free for the outing.

As she arrived on the beach earlier in the day, Kelly was seen displaying her figure in a tiny triangle bikini, before she decided to remove the top and just wear the bottoms to ensure an even bronze.

NANS Blames Police for Death of its Senate President, Four Others in Road Accident

The Senate President of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, Donald Onukuagu, and four other students died on Thursday in a ghastly motor accident in Abia State.

The Vice President, National Affairs of NANS, Ahamed Jibril, said on Thursday that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday when the victims were on their way to Uyo to meet with protesting students of the University of Uyo. 

The statement announced the other victims of the crash as Japhet Duru, AbdulAzeez Kabiru, Jerry Sorcaaa, and Asa Ejiate of Delta state University.

Five others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Mr. Jibril said.

The student leader claimed that the accident was caused by a barricade put up by officers of the Nigerian Police for stop and search purposes.

Mr. Jibril said the vehicle conveying the student leaders had a head-on collision with another vehicle along Umuhia Road, Abia State, after the police barricade had blocked a section of the road.

The statement also contained a three-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police to provide the police officers responsible for the barricade or face a major NANS action.

Super Eagles Bonus Money Crisis: The Team Boycott Today's Flight to Brazil

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boycotted their Thursday evening flight to Brazil because of a cut in their match bonus, sources in Namibia have said.

The eagles were expected to leave Namibia for Brazil to represent Africa at the FIFA Confederation cup that commences on Saturday, June 15. The team had played a 1-1 draw against host Namibia, in Windhoek, in a World Cup Qualifier on Wednesday. They were supposed to leave for Brazil to commence preparation for the Confederations cup. with their first match scheduled for Monday against Tahiti.

The situation

The management of the Nigeria Football Association, claiming it is broke, cut the players match bonus to $2,500 from $5000. The players, however, insist that they are being short changed and that the former sum be paid to them.

The football association had cut the bonus for a drawn match for the team from $5,000 to $2,500; while the match bonus for a win was slashed from $10,000 to $5,000.

In revolt, the boys refused to board their flight to Brazil even after the chairman of the Nigeria football Association, Aminu Maigari, pleaded with them to make do with what they will be paid.

It is not clear the alternative arrangement that would be made to ensure that the team arrives in good time for their Brazil fixtures. Demola Olajire, the football association’s spokesperson, could not be reached as his telephone numbers were unavailable as at press time. The mobile telephone of Musa Amadu, the association’s general secretary, was also switched off. 

Watch Fatai Rolling Dollar’s Last Performance on Nigerian Idol

Fatai Rolling Dollar’s last performance was on the 14th of March, 2013, on Nigerian Idol Season 3 stage, where he performed one of his all time classic, ‘Won Kere si Number Wa’. He was later joined on stage by a group of contestants. We have lost a veteran and he will indeed be missed.

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Mandela in 'serious but stable condition'

Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon back in hospital after suffering recurrence of lung infection.

Mandela's condition deteriorated and he was transferred to a Pretoria hospital in the early hours of Friday [AFP]

Former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is in a "serious but stable" conditon in hospital with a lung infection, a statement from the presidency has said. Friday's statement said Mandela, 94, who was discharged from hospital in April after receiving treatment for a lung infection, had suffered the same illness in the past few days. "This morning at about 1.30am his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to a Pretoria hospital. He remains in a serious but stable condition," the statement said. It added that the Nobel laureate was receiving expert medical care and doctors were doing "everything possible to make him better and comfortable". President Jacob Zuma, on behalf of government and the nation, wished Madiba, Mandela's clan name, a speedy recovery and requested the media and the public respect the privacy of the former president and his family.