destroys 400 illegal refineries in Bayelsa NSCDC

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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Bayelsa says it has destroyed more than 400 illegal mini refineries operated by oil thieves in state.

The NSCDC Commandant, Mr. Desmond Agu, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yenagoa that the illegal refineries were destroyed between January and March.

Agu said that the command now had a gunboat to fortify its operational capacity and had intensified patrols in the coastal settlements and waterways in the state.

He said that the intensified patrols by the command had led to the arrest of ex-militant leader and his gang, whom he said, were being prosecuted.

Agu said that the corps had deployed its personnel to provide security to critical national assets and oil facilities across the state.

He said, “We are on ground to ensure safety and protection of vital oil infrastructure and property within the command.

“The command is determined to deal with the oil thieves and end their illegal businesses.

“We have made some arrests concerning the recent cases of vandalism at Agip’s oil fields in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state.”

He added, “The corps recovered the bodies of the three oil workers that died in the explosion in one of the fields on March 26. We have handed over the bodies to Agip.

“The case has also been handed over to the Bayelsa State Police Command because it involves death and falls outside our mandate.”

The Director-General, National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency, Dr. Peter Idabor, had earlier attributed the death of the oil workers to poor safety procedures at the oil field.

Meanwhile, officials of Nigeria Agip Oil Company in Bayelsa and its parent company, Eni, have declined comment on the Easter Sunday’s explosion.

Media Relations Manager, Eni , Mr. Fillippo Cotalini, has yet to respond to the request sent to him through e-mail for a reaction on the explosion.

APC winner of Bwari council FCT poll INEC declares

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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress Chairmanship candidate, Mr Musa Dikko as the winner of the Bwari Area council election.

The result of the election was announced by the INEC Returning Officer for the area, Mr Abubakar Abba.

Abba said Dikko who polled 18,066 votes defeated his closest rival, Mr. Andrew Gwani of the People’s Democratic Party who recorded 13,279 votes.

He said that the area council had a total of 162,786 registered voters, while only 33,162 voters were accredited for the election.

The collation of the results which commenced at few minutes past midnight lasted till the early hours of Sunday.

Announcing the results of other contestants, the INEC returning officer said Mr. Wada Abdu of the Action Alliance scored 93 votes while Kenneth Olabaniji of Citizens Popular Party had 72 votes.

As soon as Dikko was declared winner of the polls, there was jubilation within the area as many youths said to be supporters of APC took to the streets.

Some of them who moved in convoy drove round streets such as the Sabon-road, Action layout and Kuduru road among others displaying the APC flags in the process.

proud surrogates — but not Republicans Ivanka and Eric Trump: Loyal offspring

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Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump attend a news conference in New York, May 1, 2014. (Photo: Brendan McDermid/Reuters)Donald Trump’s three oldest children have campaigned with their father and served as surrogates during the presidential race. But only one of them is actually a member of the party Trump hopes to lead.Records from the New York State Board of Elections show that neither Ivanka Trump nor Eric Trump is enrolled in a political party. Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., is a Republican.Both Eric and Ivanka Trump have also donated money to Democrats. Campaign finance reports show Eric gave $1,000 to Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., in 2010. Eric has made 11 other contributions totaling over $138,000 that all went to Republican candidates.Ivanka’s campaign contributions have a more bipartisan bent. Records show she has donated over $240,000 to both Democrats and Republicans. Ivanka has given money to Schumer, Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Rep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, and Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential bid. On the Republican side, Ivanka has given money to the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. In 2010, Ivanka gave $2,000 to Carly Fiorina’s U.S. Senate campaign. Fiorina ran against Donald Trump in this year’s Republican primary and the pair had several contentious exchanges. Fiorina ended her presidential bid in February and endorsed another Trump rival, Sen. Ted Cruz last month. In addition to giving money to both Republican and Democratic candidates, Ivanka has donated to committees benefiting both parties.Neither Ivanka and Eric Trump responded to requests for comment from Yahoo News. The Trump campaign also did not respond to a request for comment. Along with Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, Trump has two younger children. Tiffany Trump, 22, has not been as active in the campaign as her older siblings and Yahoo News could not find voting records for her. Trump’s youngest son, Barron, is just 10 years old.New York State Board of Elections records show that both Trump and his wife, Melania, are members of the Republican Party. But Trump has a rather unusual relationship with the Republican Party, and has sometimes been at odds with the Republican National Committee. Like his daughter, Trump has given money to members of both parties.Referrer World

not sure she’d vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump Susan Sarandon says she’s

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Actress Susan Sarandon says she isn’t sure she’d vote for Hillary Clinton in the fall if the former secretary of state beats Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Sarandon, one of Sanders’ most visible surrogates, told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes that she’s concerned that Clinton doesn’t represent the progressive values that the Vermont senator and self-described democratic socialist preaches on the campaign trail.

“She doesn’t,” Sarandon said. “She’s accepted money from all those [Wall Street] people. She doesn’t even want to fight for a $15 minimum wage.”

The 69-year-old Academy Award winner said her fellow Sanders supporters — many of them first-time voters — won’t turn out for Clinton in a general election.

“You really think that?” Hayes asked.

“I think there’s a good possibility,” Sarandon replied. “They feel like she’s not authentic, that she’s a liar, that they don’t trust her, so what difference does it make?”

She said Sanders would probably urge his supporters to support whoever the Democratic nominee is, particularly if the Republican nominee is Donald Trump.“I think Bernie would probably encourage people, because he doesn’t have any ego in this thing,” Sarandon said. “But I think a lot of people are [saying], ‘Sorry, I just can’t bring myself to do that.”“How about you personally?” Hayes asked.“I don’t know,” Sarandon said. “I’m gonna see what happens.”“Really?” Hayes responded. “I cannot believe, as you’re watching the rise of Donald Trump. …”“Well, you know, some people feel Donald Trump will bring the revolution immediately,” Sarandon said. “If he gets in, then things will really explode.”In January, while stumping for Sanders in Iowa, Sarandon compared Trump to a “drunk uncle at a wedding.”“He’s made hatred and racism normal,” Sarandon said. “I can’t even address him seriously.”But there’s one thing Sarandon shares with Trump: A disdain for the status quo.“It’s dangerous to think that we can continue the way we are,” she said.

Lagos Police Assures Residents Of Security During Easter Holidays

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The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said adequate security measures have been put in place to safeguard residents ahead of the Easter celebrations.

“The police will not hesitate to carry out its responsibilities at all times that will include the Easter period,” Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Dolapo Badmos told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
“Already, the operational strategy is still on the ground to ensure safety of lives and property of all, and this will continue either during festive or non-festive period.
“Lagosians who are not criminally minded should enjoy their Easter celebration, but for the criminals, they should know that we will continue to bring them down.
“Residents should also be security alert and report any suspicious character and observation to the police for further investigation.
“The command will not stop to provide security for Lagosians and will ensure that the state is free from any form of criminality, “ she said.
Badmos wished residents a peaceful Easter celebration and urged them to always help the police with useful information.

IGP Orders Tight Security At Easter

As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts in other parts of the world to mark Easter in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, has directed all zonal and state commands to beef up security around worship centres, recreational areas and places with high concentration of people to ensure safety.

A statement issued, yesterday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olabisi Kolawole said Arase “directed all zonal (Assistant Inspectors General) AIGs and state Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) to take all necessary measures towards ensuring the provision of adequate security for worshippers, travellers, picnickers and all citizens across the country before, during and after the festive season.
“Command Commissioners of Police are to personally ensure that all key and vulnerable points within their jurisdictions, including places of worship, recreation centres, motor parks, highways, financial institutions and all places of public resort are adequately and effectively protected.”
Arase also advised operators of motor parks, shopping malls and recreational centres to work very closely with the police and other security agencies as they strive to strengthen general security in their respective facilities.

Psquare Set Netherlands On Fire With Electrifying Performance

Psquare gave their fans in Netherlands a taste of what they are likely to miss if they end up splitting as they entertained them with an electrifying performance at the Palmundo world festival.

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