Voters went to the polls yesterday to elect a brand new figurehead for Greater Manchester Greater Manchester will today find out who is to become its first-ever elected mayor. Voters across the region went to the polls yesterday to elect a brand new figurehead – in charge of just under £1bn in public spending and with considerable influence over a range of issues. Last night each town hall in the region checked and verified all the votes cast, ahead of a count today at Manchester Central conference centre. That starts at midday and is likely to continue until late afternoon or early evening, when a final result will be declared. Eight candidates went for the role of elected mayor in a race prompted by the wave of devolution granted by the government three years ago. Conservative Sean Anstee, Liberal Democrat Jane Brophy, Labour’s Andy Burnham, English Democrat Stephen Morris, Ukip’s Shneur Odze, the Green Party’s Will Patterson and independent candidates Mohammed Aslam and ...
There was pandemonium in some part of Akure, the Ondo State capital on Monday night following the killing of no fewer than ten people by suspected cult members . LEADERSHIP investigation revealed that no fewer than ten suspected cultists had been murdered in the last three days when rival groups engaged gunfire on themselves. It was also learnt that the rival cult groups, Eiye and Aiye confraternity have been at logger head in the last few days. The killings occurred in some streets of the state capital such as Obanla, Roadblock, Adebowale junction and the last clash took place on Monday night at Nepa area of the ancient town. A source told LEADERSHIP that the cultists stormed NEPA area on Monday night, chanting unknown slangs and shot at a young man. Apparently uncomfortable with this trend, the president of Akure Youth coalition, Mr. Tuyi Adekanbi described the development as worrisome and unacceptable. Adekambi threatening that youths would soon shut down roads and markets i...
Despite death penalty,Nigerian caught trafficking to Indonesia,to raise money for his wedding A 33-year-old Nigerian travelling to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport Jakarta, Indonesia, with narcotics has been arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. After he tested positive for narcotic ingestion, 89 wraps of narcotics found to be methamphetamine weighing 1.205kg were recovered from him. Indonesia imposes capital punishment for drug trafficking. Umeme Lotachukwu Fabian, who was holding a Cote d’ lvoire International passport bearing the name Grou Bi Clauvis, was arrested while attempting to board a Qatar Airways flight to Indonesia. The suspect who hails from Anambra State, excreted 89 wraps of methamphetamine while under observation at the airport. He said he was offered the sum of $5,000 to smuggle the drugs to Indonesia. “I am the only son of my parents. I wanted to invest the money in my clothes business ...
Let your vagina breathe at night January 26, 2017 Sexuality and Health I read and found this post most interesting and helpful for my female readers and decided to post it here,you can contact the writers numbers for questions and help,please enjoy it. Many people do not appreciate the concept of sleeping naked because it is seen as a perverse activity. However, instead of laughing away the idea of going to bed without wearing anything below, you will be surprised to know that sleeping in the nude can have benefits for your lady’s part. Gynaecologist Dr Arundhati Dhar, states why you should consider ditching your underwear, night wear and pyjamas and instead get into the habit of sleeping naked especially if you are lucky to have your own room to yourself. Sleeping naked has some advantages and these include the fact that-: It allows your vagina to breathe: Just like your skin, even your vagina needs to breathe during night time for maintaining a healthy...
Ms Hansen's family said they were shocked and devastated by her death. A 20-year-old man has been charged following a fatal hit and run that killed a Melbourne nurse, Victorian police have confirmed. The 20-year-old was arrested at an address in Fulton Road in Blackburn South on Thursday evening. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives say he has been charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, fail to stop after collision with a fatality, fail to render assistance after fatal collision, theft of motor vehicle and drive whilst disqualified. Ms Hansen initially survived the crash but died despite the best efforts of nearby residents who came to her aid. She was remembered by her family as a compassionate and caring woman who worked as a cardiac nurse. She was about to start a new job at a large private hospital. They said Ms Hansen led a "dedicated spiritual life", loved yoga, sang in a gospel choir and enjoyed overseas travel and caring for her e...
Two persons have been confirmed dead with three others seriously injured following an ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Damaturu, Biu road Sunday afternoon. A military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the insurgents had buried IEDs along the highway. It was gathered that the travelers, who took off from Damaturu on their way to Biu, were ambushed some 60 kilometres to their destination. According to the source, the militants opened fire indiscriminately on the travelers and that in an attempt to escape, the IEDs went off killing two persons on the spot. Another report said three people injured from the attack were rushed to the Damaturu specialists' hospital by security forces on patrol along the road. According to a hospital source at the Accident and Emergency ward of the Damaturu Hospital, three people have been treated and referred to the Federal Medical Centre Gombe on their relative request. The Sunday attack has further added fear to ...
Violent Bank Robber Sentenced to 37 Years Local/Federal Law Enforcement Partnerships Work MARCH 9TH, 2017 A March 2015 attempted robbery at this bank in Humboldt, Tennessee resulted in the shooting of a bank manager. A joint law enforcement investigation resulted in a lengthy prison term for the perpetrator. It was every bank employee’s worst nightmare—being threatened at gunpoint by an individual demanding entrance to a bank vault. The employee in this instance, who was one of the bank’s managers, told the man she was unable to open it, so he shot her and fled. The violent and brazen attempted bank robbery took place early in the morning on March 18, 2015 in the small Tennessee town of Humboldt, located approximately 90 miles northeast of Memphis. The perpetrator, Dominic Williams, was apprehended and charged with the crime—and as a result of the joint investigation by the Humboldt Police Department (HPD) and the Memphis FBI Field Office, he was sentenced la...
A story of sex and scam: Lagos sugar mummies’ ‘lucrative’ offers Naza Okoli Weekend Lagos Along major streets, on pavements beside the roads, on pedestrian bridges, and on notices posted on buildings and walls around the metropolis, there is almost always a note asking you to call a particular number or visit a website should you need a “sugar mummy”. Even though initial information gathered by Saturday Tribune identified Ebute Metta and Gbagada as the major hubs for the business, residents in those areas who were contacted last week said they were not aware. “I have lived in this area (Ebute Metta) for more than twenty years now,” said Thomas Nwike who owns a fashion shop close to Alagomeji. “I know there are sugar mummies everywhere in Lagos; but I don’t think that this place is their headquarters or anything like that.” Covert affair It is not often possible to reach a sugar mummy directly, as many of them are represented by “agents.” It is t...
Fayose Urges Nigerians To Pray For Buhari’s Quick Recovery Want to read this better?Get 9jaspot app for Android phones Get It Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Thursday urged Nigerians to pray for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari who is in London for medical checkup. He said this while speaking with some reporters at the Government House on Thursday when he hosted the General Overseer of Champions Glory Assembly Church, Pastor Joshua Lasisi. The governor also advised the Presidency to release details of the President's health in order to stop the spread of his death rumour. He said, “But the best thing we should all realize is that the Presidency owes Nigerians accurate information about the situation of things. “Otherwise people would continue to spread one rumour or the other. Nigerians demanding for truthful and accurate information about the President's health from the Presidency are right because the moment you assume such a position, your li...
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