Breaking News! Governor Amaechi has been arrested

Read the press statement below

The Rivers State Government is concerned about the safety of Governor Amaechi who is right now being held hostage commando style by soldiers and federal government security agents in Odudu, Ondo state.
Governor Amaechi as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ forum and as an APC governor and chieftain had left Port Harcourt this morning for Ekiti state where he was to join his brother governor in his last mega rally before the elections.

Governor Amaechi was ambushed and refused entry into Ekiti by military personnel acting on orders from above. He made to turn back and return to Akure where his chattered aircraft was parked but was chased and rounded by armed soldiers and security personnel in Odudu, Ondo state. According to the captain who led the operation, he had orders not to allow the governor entry or exit.
In the meantime, the chattered aircraft that conveyed he governor has been grounded while the minsters of Defence, police Affairs and Minister of state for Defence have landed at the Akure airport.

The Rivers State government is especially worried that Federal government and President Jonathan have singled out Governor Amaechi for harassment and attack.
While we hold the person and office of the President in utmost regards, we believe that it is unacceptable that the presidency would disrespect the person and office of an elected governor of a federating unit and consistently hound him.

 The Rivers state government is all more worried as Ondo saga is coming on the heels of a plot by six PDP lawmakers this morning to carry out a kangaroo impeachment of the duly elected governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, con first at Krisdara hotels and later Bauchi street, Port Harcourt.
Ordinarily such banality should be ignored as it is neither legal nor constitutional. However in the light of the recent attempts to hoist a Chief Judge on Rivers people through the back door and the attendant rumours that the reason for that desperate act was to make it easier for the PDP to actualize its sinister daydream of ousting Governor Amaechi before May 29, 2015, we believe that it has become necessary to draw the attention of Rivers people, Nigerians and the international community to the situation in Rivers State.
Only yesterday, in preparation for this tragicomedy, the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused Governor Amaechi of importing terrorists into the state and the region. They continued their diatribe by demanding that the governor of Rivers State be put under surveillance. The State Government wouldn’t have dignified the PDP’s display of ignorance with a response but for the fact that these accusations coupled with today’s actions are omniuos signs of how far the PDP is willing to go in its quest to cling onto power by all means.

The antecedents of impunity on the part of the leadership of the PDP are instructive and the party’s desperation to harm and stop anyone they perceive as major threat to their crumpling electoral fortunes next year is no longer news. The detention attempt and incident at the Kano International Airport last week are still fresh in the minds of Nigerians. Also, the call to put Gov Amaechi under surveillance (or is it house arrest?) on the same day that PDP started effort to unseat the Governor of Adamawa State, His Excellency, Murtala Nyako, is enough indication of the script already written by a jittery PDP
It is sad that the insane minds of the authors of the PDP accusation are jeopardizing police investigations of the 486 travellers who were intercepted in Aba, Abia State, and who are still being screened. One only wishes that the PDP would address the issues of the insecurity in the country with as much fervor and vigour as it deploys towards witch hunting its political opponents

The River Government wishes to state that the world knows those who feather the nest of cultists and militants and for whom they are canon fodder. Governor Amaechi’s position on cultisim, violence and insecurity are clear as is his commitment to fighting poverty and improving the lives of our present and future generations.
The Rivers State Government will not be deterred in its efforts to deliver good governance and ddemocratic dividends to our people.
We appeal to all Rivers people appeals to all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and citizens in the state to remain calm in the face of these provocations.
We call on the Security Agencies to exhibit professionalism in their conduct of affairs. We appeal to all well meaning people in Nigeria and around the world to please call the PDP to order before they truncate our democracy.
It appears to us that the PDP clearly have no interest in the peace and stability either Rivers state.
We are mindful of these mischievous elements but continue to call for tolerance and eternal vigilance. We are certain that the God who reigns in the affairs of Rivers people will again deliver us from this evil and terror that stalks us at noon day
Signed
Ibim Semenitari
Commissioner of Information and Communications

Wonders shall never end

GOBE!!! Gov. Nyako of Adamawa to be impeached!

Adamawa state house of assembly has on wednesday directed its clerk to serve gov. Nyako and his deputy Ngilari impeachment notice. This, according to reports, is due to the relationship that has gone sour between the governor and the state law makers following Nyako's decision to dump APC for PDP. Should Nyako be impeached? Is this what democracy should look like?

ROTARACT CLUB OF UNIVERSITY OF JOS FURTHER REACHING OUT TO LESS PRIVILEDGED

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the club went out again to do what she knows how to do best which is to touch lives, well the images speak for itself, Join Rotaract and Change Lives

BREAKING NEWS!!! Another bomb goes off

Report just reaching us is that a bomb just exploded at a viewing centre in Damaturu, Yobe state. The explosion occurred at about 8pm when Brazil vs Mexico match began. Hmmm, does this mean we should stop watching football?

AT last!!!!!!!KIDNAPPED GIRLS HAVE BEEN RELEASED

Reports reaching us suggest that the two kidnapped students of covenant university have been released. The girls who were kidnapped in their home were released today.
The details of their release are however not available at this time but we at YOB will keep you posted

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AMAZING! see what happened at Parliament dinner in University of Jos OMG!!!!

Incase u missed the event well we at YOB covered the event for you, enjoy

The chairman LOC was Sen Arome Abu and he has been said to have done the best ever dinner in University of Jos, dignitaries from all works of life were in attendance. fortunately I Yemi Olaniyan was the editor of the Magazine  that was launched and i was also presented an award alongside Comr Fashola Ojamomi, Comr Kenny, Comr Felix, Comr Ovie and Comr Abraham.

from the preparation to the end of the program was hitch free and i must say kudos to his team and the speaker. Present also was the NANS president and NANS Vp Comr. Dotun Ajulo

see images after the cut

the event was covered by our own Seun Sanni
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Must See! Prayer for super eagles

what wont we see. lol

Unbelievble!!!! Kanye West found sleeping with North

yeah yeah i know some of you are already shouting well, its father day and he is sleeping with his son what do u expect, wait wait wait, so some of you wanted to see sleeping with another womn abi. SORRY LOL

MIRACLE? Two bombs uncovered in a church

Imo state commissioner of police, Abdulmajid Ali told news men that two timed bombs were on Sunday discovered in Living Faith church, owerri. “We were alerted that some devices were seen in the church and immediately we deployed our anti-bomb squad. “We are happy that the squad immediately detonated the bomb on arrival”, he said. He however added that six persons have been arrested in connection to the incident.

SAD NEWS...Gospel artist, Kefee is dead

Kefee Branama, the "kokoroko" crooner died in the early hours of today. Couple of weeks back, the talented artist was said to have collapsed in an airplane on her way to Chicago. Few days later, the doctors discovered that she was suffering what they called a pre-eclampsia-pregnancy induced high blood pressure. After several efforts by doctors and well wishers to save her life, Kefee eventually gave up the ghost this morning. RIP Irikefe Obareki aka Kefee!

Hurray!!! Tonto Dike is a year older!

One of Nollywood's most controversial actress, Tonto Dike is a year older today, 9th of June. The diva shared this message with her friends as she celebrate today - “Another year yet, Thru d Upz n downz,Thru d miztakez N Mishapz, U neva went back on Ur Word concerning mii, I wnt 2 say Thank U Lord 4yet d opportunity 2 c another year in good health.A big thank u to all ma fanz #Loverz 4Stayin TRUE, God blezz U All#Pokonation #DBR”. Happy birthday "Poko"

SHOCKER! Guees who the new Emir of Kano is

The Governor of kano state  Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has approve d nomination of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as d new Emir of Kano state.
A lot of controversies have arisen as to who will be new Emir but most persons have tipped the former CBN governor for the post.
The Governor has today choosen the former CBN boss to be the traditional leader.
details shortly

Another Bomb goes off(female suicide bomber)

Report reaching us show thay two persons have died in Gombe, capital of Gombe State, after an explosive device reportedly went off prematurely. According to a top security source in the state, the dead were a soldier and the suicide bomber a woman who was “scattered” by the blast.

The explosion occurred at about 11am along Military Quarter Guard along Biu Road in Gombe,” the source said. “The woman had the explosive in her bag, but the bomb went off prematurely.  She was scattered by the explosion. Unluckily, she got a soldier as well.”

It was gathered that the woman's target was actually a military base but it fortunately went off before time

Gbam!!! New Emir of Kano to be announced today!

Governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso disclosed to reporters yesterday that the new Emir of Kano will be announced today, Sunday 8th of June. Security has hereby been placed on red alert to avoid any form of violence before and after the announcement. The two favourites for this position are the former Governor of Central Bank, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his uncle, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi. It should be recalled that the former Emir died after a long battle with cancer on Friday, 6th of June.

Prof. Dora Akunyili dies at 59

Former minister of information and communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili died this morning in an Indian hospital.

Prof. Dora Akunyili dies at 59

Breaking News! Full Result List from just Concluded SUG eletion in Unijos

After all has been said and done here is the full list of winners at the just concluded SUG elections in UNIJOS and their various scores, remember you saw it first here at YOB

PRO-

Longul-2599

Sylavanus-1336

DOSocial-

Charles-2260

Kyen-1748

DOSport-

Godday-1317

Akila-1426

Seth-1214

Welfare-

Dakling Charles-1819

Cornelus-2154

Sales sec—

Chindat -2811

Chapo -1172

Treasurer-

winifred-2257

Florence-1655

Financial sec-

shephard-1437

Bamlong-1473

Kichime- 1490

Ass sec gen-

Nanpet 1907

Pam Daniel Bot-1865

Secretary General-

Dashe-2576

Bassey-545

Passay-960

Vice president-

Magret-1708

Mercy-2302

President-

Zangbe- 1710

Nokpan-168

Abel-2223

The election which started at about 9:30am has ended and a new president has emerged in the person of Abel Nnok. The election result was announced at 10:20pm by the deputy dean in the presence of students and staffs as well as security men.

MUST see!!! more pictures from the manifesto