Report reaching us indicates that the crash was due to tyre burst, and that the Governor, who was badly hurt in the accident, is in the intensive care unit at the Kogi State Hospital in Lokoja, the state capital.
According to findings, the governor’s official SUV had a burst tyre at about 3pm, causing it to somersault, leading to multiple crashes by all the vehicles in the convoy.
It was gathered that the governor’s car crashed with less than 15-minute drive to Lokoja from Ayangba where he went to attend Igala Education Summit.
“In the ensuing commotion, state officials struggled to save the governor from the wreckage of his official vehicle and evacuated him to Kogi Specialist Hospital in Lokoja.
It was however learnt that arrangement was being made to take the governor to Abuja for a referral examination.
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Friday 28 December 2012
Kogi Governor In Car Crash!
The convoy of Kogi state the newly elected Governor, Idris Wada was on Friday involved in a fatal accident along Lokoja – Ajoakuta Road. The ADC to the Governor, an assistant superintendent of Police, ASP Idris Mohammed is believed to have died on the spot.
Thursday 27 December 2012
Obasanjo's Mansion on Fire!
BREAKING NEWZ!
The mysterious fire was reported to have started from the kitchen section of the mansion at about 5 pm which later spread to other sections within the premises.
An eye witness disclosed that Ogun State Fire Service truck marked OG 122 AO9 was seen at the compound even as men Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Police Force, State Security Service have joined the fire fighters to contain the fire from spreading to other parts of the sprawling estate.
Obasanjo who expressed appreciation to God said that, ”You have seen that it is only the office of my secretary that is burnt.” He added in Yoruba, “Ile Obasanjo to jo Ewa lobu kun,ile Obasanjo to jo ewa lobu kun. This is translated, ” A king’s house gutted by fire can only add beauty to it.
Obasanjo's mansion |
Update on Indian Gang Rape Victim!
Indian gang rape victim to be flown to Singapore for treatment
The victim - who remains on life support - is being treated at a specialised facility and may require an organ transplant.
The 23-year-old, whose attack sparked protests across India, has been moved from the Safdarjung hospital in central Delhi to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon, close to the city's international airport, officials said.
The victim - who remains on life support - is being treated at a specialised facility and may require an organ transplant.
The victim has already had three operations in Delhi, but was then taken to the city's Mount Elizabeth hospital.
The hospital said in a statement quoted by the Associated Press that she was admitted to the intensive care unit "in an extremely critical condition".
"She is being examined and the hospital is working with the Indian High Commission," the statement said.
India Tea Workers burn Boss to Death!
Local officials reports that about 1000 tea garden workers surrounded their bosses residence in North-East India, on Wednesday evening, setting it ablaze; burning to death the owner and his wife.
The charred bodies of Mridul Kumar Bhattacharyya and his wife Rita were later recovered from the debris. According to report, the angry workers surrounded the bungalow at Kunapathar in Assam state, late Wednesday, following a two week long dispute with the manager.
Police said the incident happened after the manager asked some workers to leave their accommodation
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Workers pick tea leaves in Assam, India. |
It was gathered that Mr. bhattacharyya had faced protests at another tea estate he owned two years ago.; in which angry workers set fire ti his tea factory near the state capital, Guwahatai, after he had allegedly fired on a crowd that had gathered near his house to protest against a report attack on a local woman,
It has been gathered that the plantation owner, Mridul Bhattacharya, has a history of exploiting and killing workers.
An unnamed female tea worker was quoted as saying that:
“We all came and attacked the bungalow and set it on fire. They deserved to be killed as the planter has exploited us for a long time and tortured us for petty things"
A local newspaper reported that the violence was sparked by the plantation owner and exploiter Mridul Bhattacharya ordering 10 workers to leave their homes with immediate effect, and the detention of several workers by the police on unspecified charges. The workers claim that Bhattacharya had not paid them their wages that had been due in December, and all the other issues have stemmed from workers complaining about the non-payment.
When workers refused to leave their homes (owned by the plantation) he had them arrested and imprisoned. An unnamed worker said that:
“Some workers met Bhattacharya Wednesday morning and requested him to get the arrested labourers released. He, however, did not pay any heed to the request and threatened the workers of dire consequences. This angered the labourers and they took the extreme step,”
Wednesday 26 December 2012
Lagos At Christmas
Church of Assumption decorations on under Falomo bridge Ikoyi-Lagos |
Zenith Bank Decorations on Ajose Adeogun street, Victoria Island-Lagos |
Church of Assumption Xmas Decorations @ Falomo Bridge Ikoyi-Lagos |
Civic Center Building on Ozumba Mbadiwe street Victoria Island |
Zenith Bank Building on Ajose Adeogun street, Victoria Island |
'EKO O'ni bajeeooooo'!
Film Maker Gerry Anderson Goes Home
Gerry Anderson, Thunderbirds creator has died at the age of 83. His son Jamie announced.
The chairman of his fan club, Nick Williams, paid tribute to him: “To those who met him Gerry was a quiet, unassuming but determined man.
"His desire to make the best films he could drove him and his talented teams to innovate, take risks, and do everything necessary to produce quite inspirational works.
"Gerry’s legacy is that he inspired so many people and continues to bring so much joy to so many millions of people around the world.”
Gerry was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago, and he had recently moved into a care home.
Anderson, who also brought the world Captain Scarlet, Stingray and Joe 90, died peacefully in his sleep at midday.
Anderson, who also brought the world Captain Scarlet, Stingray and Joe 90, died peacefully in his sleep at midday.
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