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Hurricane Matthew killed more than 800 people and left tens of thousands homeless in its rampage through Haiti. This occurred earlier this week before it lashed Florida on Friday with howling winds and rolled northward up the U.S. Atlantic coast. The number of deaths in Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, surged to at least 842 on Friday as information trickled in from remote areas previously cut off by the storm, according to a Reuters tally of death tolls given by officials. Matthew, potentially the first major hurricane to hit the United States head on in more than a decade, triggered mass evacuations along the coast from Florida through Georgia and into South Carolina and North Carolina. Southern Florida escaped the brunt of the storm overnight, but U.S. President Barack Obama urged people not to be complacent and to heed local officials' instructions in the face of a storm that could be the most severe to strike northeast Florida in more than 10

The detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu, has taken quest for freedom to the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja. Mr Kanu is demanding the release of his personal belongings allegedly seized during his arrest and a monetary compensation of 800 million dollars for alleged violation of his liberties. He is also asking the court to compel the federal government and their agents to respect, protect and promote his human rights. Hearing in the case has been fixed for November 8, 2016. Kanu alongside his co-accused, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi are facing a six-count charge of treasonable felony, brought against them by the Nigerian government. A Federal High Court judge in Abuja had in September withdrawn from the case. Mr Kanu had filed a petition against Justice Tsoho before the National Judicial Council over alleged judicial rascality. Justice James T

The Nigerian Senate says the rule-forgery case against its presiding officers, Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been a distraction to the law making body. Reacting to the withdrawal of the forgery charges , the Senate further stated that the withdrawal was a confirmation of its position that the nation could not afford any sharp division between the various arms of government. In a statement by its spokesman, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, the Senate said the decision to withdraw the case and its subsequent dismissal had confirmed its earlier statement that the case was indeed an abuse of court process having been dismissed earlier by the court. He further stated that the Upper Chamber had always believed that the case was politically motivated and that the executive could not decide for the legislature the genuineness or otherwise of its standing rules.

The Kaduna State Government has issued an Order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) as an unlawful association. A statement issued on Friday by the spokesman for the state governor, Samuel Aruwan, says the government secured an order from the State Executive Council to ban the Islamic Movement from either existing or operating in the state with immediate effect. In proscribing the group, the government invoked Section 45 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution which empowers the state Governor to take such measures and actions for the promotion and protection of public safety, public order, public morality or public health, or the rights and freedom of all persons in the State. The statement further explained that the action was to ensure that all persons and organisations were guided by lawful conduct and with due allegiance to the Nigerian state and its Constitution. With the ban, the statement warns that any citizen of the state, who under any appellation or mutat

I can think of a million and one reasons to live in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Aside from the fact that the city is a beautiful place to live in and it offers a different culture, there is so much going on there! Port Harcourt city (PHC) attracts thousands of tourists a year, making it one of the most prominent cities in the country in terms of visitor popularity. From the people to the places, from the food to the drinks and from the bars to the gardens; here are Jumia Travel’s reasons why you should make this lovely city your home…

The dominance of the country’s security outfits leadership by Muslims, was Wednesday, identified as a grand plan by President Muhammad Buhari to Islamise Nigeria regardless of its constitutional provisions which stipulates freedom of religion. This revelation was made known by the renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof Ben Nwabueze who was almost close to tears over what has become of Nigeria under Buhari.

Professor Adebiyi Daramola, Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State and the Bursar, Emmanuel Ademola Oresegun, are being quizzed at the Iyaganku, Ibadan office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in respect to an alleged case of Abuse of Office and misappropriation of funds. The Vice Chancellor allegedly withdrew Furniture Allowance annually instead of once in 4 years as approved and was paying himself Housing Allowance while residing in the University’s Vice Chancellor’s Quarters. It is further alleged that he diverted funds from various unrelated subheads to finance other projects without the appropriate approvals.

Perhaps for the first time, President Muhammadu Buhari and the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, will meet under one roof after the election midwife by Jega. The point of convergence of the trio will be the annual Conference and Awards Ceremony of LEADERSHIP, scheduled to hold on Thursday October 6, 2016, at the Abuja Transcorp Hilton Hotel by 10am. The three important men, whose actions have shaped the Nigerian political scene, according to a statement from the newspaper, have already confirmed their participation in the annual awards event.

Kelechi Iheanacho and teammates might no longer be able to surf the web while in training due to Pep Guardiola’s attempts to foster team spirit at Manchester City it has emerged. Argentine defender, Pablo Zabaleta, made the revelation saying Guardiola is so eager for his players to communicate with each other face-to-face that he has blocked the internet in some areas of the club’s City Football Academy (CFA) to encourage them to spend less time on their mobile phones.

– Sports minster Solomon Dalung says the country’s national stadium would be sold – The minister expects bidding for the stadiums by private investors to begin soon – Dalung admits the Federal Government could no longer manage the sports facilities The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has suggested that the Federal Government would be selling the national stadiums in Abuja and Lagos. Speaking on Tuesday with State House correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, Dalung said it had become obvious that the Federal Government could no longer manage sports facilities successfully.

A 32-year old man has been arrested for murdering his mother. According to reports, 32-year-old Michael Agyare killed his mother and her teenage house help for failing to find him a woman to marry. Agyare who is unemployed, murdered his 59-year-old mother known as Madam Doris and the 18-year-old Mary Addo, a secondary school final year student who helped her out, following a brief quarrel in the house he shared with them.Prior to her death, Madam Doris was said to have worked as a records officer, at the Suhum government hospital in the eastern regional town of Suhum in Ghana. The deceased’s landlord Nana Kwadwo Dompreh, said Agyare had been involved in series of fights with his mother of his marital status, claiming that he had been putting pressure on his mother to get him a wife. Investigations are ongoing, even though Agyare is still on the run.

NAN: The Federal Government has listed two jets in the Presidential fleet for immediate sale. The two aircrafts,  Falcon 7x and Hawker 4000, were advertised on page 35 of Tuesday’s Thisday Newspapers The adverts showed the performance and specifications of the jets,  which indicated that they were still in good condition. Interested buyers are to inspect the Falcon at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International, Airport Abuja while the Hawker 4000 would be inspected at Cessna Zurich Citation Service Centre, Zurich, Switzerland. With selling of the air craft, the number of planes on the presidential fleet will be reduced to nine.   President Muhammadu Buhari as part of his campaign promise pledged to sell off most of the planes on the fleet to save cost.

UMUAHIA —THREE of the survivors of last week’s ‘invisible hands’ attack in a hotel on 44, Uyo Street, Umuahia metropolis, Abia State, have regained  consciousness but cannot recall what happened to them. Two persons were confirmed killed and four others rushed to hospital, following an attack at the 50-50 Hotel. Three of the four survivors regained consciousness and the state Police Command said they would help with information of what actually happened.

Ander Herrera could be in line for his first international cap after being added to Spain's squad for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Manchester United midfielder has featured for Spain's Under-21 and U-23 sides in the past but had not previously earned a call-up to the senior team. But Herrera has been rewarded for his form in the Premier League with Spain coach Julen Lopetegui drafting the midfielder into the squad ahead of matches against Italy and Albania. After spending the first few weeks on the bench, Herrera has forced his way into United's starting XI under Jose Mourinho and has forged a promising partnership with Paul Pogba.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have the edge in this year's Ballon d'Or race given the trophies he has won, according to former Barcelona star Xavi. The Real Madrid forward is expected to be at least among the final three nominees to defend the trophy he last won in 2014, having fired his side to Champions League glory before captaining Portugal to a shock triumph at Euro 2016.

A cemetery worker identified as Oluwatoyosi Akorede has been arrested by the Ogun state police – Akorede was arrested on Sunday, October 2, at Isale Oko area of Shagamu in possession of two human skulls Oluwatoyosi Akorede, a cemetery worker has been nabbed by a patrol team led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shagamu, SP, Moses Aduroja, Daily Post reports. Akorede was arrested in possession of two human skulls. ASP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the police image maker, confirmed the report on Monday, saying Akorede, an attendant at Ayepe Cemetery, was arrested at night on Sunday, October 2, at Isale Oko area of Shagamu.

Some illegal refineries within the Niger Delta have been blown up by the Nigerian Air Force – The refineries were destroyed by an Air Force gunship The Nigerian Air force on Sunday, October 2, deployed its helicopter gunship to bomb large barges loaded with siphoned crude oil as well as illegal refinery sites in Rivers state.Vanguard reports that the bombing was part of the ongoing war on illegal bunkering and the operation of illegal refineries in several parts of the Niger Delta. Disclosing this in Abuja, Monday, Group Capt Ayodele Famuyiwa, director of Airforce public relations said, “In its concerted effort to stop illegal bunkering and criminal activities in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Sunday destroyed illegal oil refineries and barges filled with petroleum products.“The refineries and barges were sighted by NAF Diamond 42 aircraft on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission in Bille Community of Rivers state.

At first i never understood the post when i first saw it on the facebook wall of Dr. Ikenna Unya, but this is real...... See what Dr. Unya Said about this Independence couple. Add caption Add caption "THE RADICAL WEDDED IN A RADICAL WAY 1. The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary associated the word 'radical' with a lot of meanings. I picked two for the purpose of this writeup. (a) New, different and likely to have a great effect (b) A person with radical opinion e.g. political radical. 2. Elijah Amaonwu Kalu is not a conservative. He is an all-around radical - political, religious or traditional. I will give few examples. 3. Since the inception of Abia State University in 1981, the History Department (later History and International Relations) never produced SUG President. Elijah came into the department and challenged the the order in 2003. 4. His campaign was energized with the caption: "The Clarion Call". The call was real. It was

The former Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi, has frowned at the indiscriminate award of titles on worshipers by some churches. Mr. Obi said this during the pastoral visit of the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Paulinus Ezeokafor, to the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity in Onitsha on Sunday. The former governor, who was part of the visiting team, noted that the award of titles on worshippers was at variance with the essence of fellowship. According to him, it leads people to ungodliness, as churches must retain their pious orientation. Mr. Obi said that churches should not get consumed by the ways of the world, forgetting her primary essence. “Churches should aid our spiritual growth, but today, our people delight in creating one title or the other for reasons other than holiness, which appears not to be in sync with the essence of the church.