THE BRIDGE

THE HEAT OF VIRGINITY - EPISODE 20 I left my house early enough in order to be there before 2pm, considering the traffic. I was there by 1.43pm and she was not yet there, so i bought a drink to pass time with. Some minutes after two, she came in and located me where i was sitting. I stood up and welcomed her with a hug. Then she sat down with a smile, asking me if i went to church. I replied positively, then she said, "good. I would have spanked you." With a smile, i said thank God. I asked if she would have anything, she said she was okay, that a bottle of water would be perfect. I got her one, then she asked, "so honey, what's the problem?" I knew the hour has come...looking her directly into her eyes, i said, "I have a son." I paused there to see her reaction but she was very calm and then i went straight to say, "I cannot carry on with the wedding." Ella voiced out, "Ade! what are you talking about?" I told her, "Ella

—Benue State government, yesterday, faulted Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural association, over its opposition to the state’s Open Grazing Prohibition Establishment Law, 2017, which Governor Samuel Ortom recently signed into law. Meanwhile, Benue State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector General of Police to arrest the leadership of Maiyetti Allah Kautal Hore, following Tuesday’s media briefing by the National President of the Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello and Secretary, Alhaji Saleh Alhassan. At the briefing in Abuja, they not only kicked against the anti-open grazing law, but vowed to mobilise their members to resist its implementation, describing the law as “wicked, obnoxious, repressive and a deliberate attempt to enslave them.” House’s motion Ruling in a motion of urgent public importance, moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Benjamin Adanyi, the House called for the association’s leadership’s arrest and prosecution. The lawmakers equall

Story time..... The Heat of Virginity* Episode 1 My name is adeolu. There’s a saying. “What can’t kill you can make you stronger.” But the truth is action speaks louder than mere words. I don’t know how strong I will be coming out from this predicament that I have found myself. This all started about 2 years ago in my youth service year in Kogi state. There was this very good canteen not too far from Yagba East local government council, where I frequent often for my CDS. It was the aroma that lured me to the place, the savory of scented stew and fried meat, it was irresistible, I couldn’t just evade myself from the luscious captivity that overwhelmed me Perhaps, a simple restrain would have changed history, would have saved me from all these. As I entered the canteen, I grabbed a plate and stood on the queue salivating and waiting for my turn. When it got to my turn, before me was something more compelling than the meal that I expected. My eyes got locked in co

I Urgently Need Ur Advice On My Husband And His Ex-girlfriend . Recently I just discovered that my husband still communicate with his ex girlfriend to the extend that the girl tells my husband any misunderstanding she has with her husband to be. They talk on phone almost everyday. I called my husband and told him that it was not healthy to maintain a close relationship with one's ex esp with what transpired between them but he said that nothing can happen between them. and there is nothing wrong with being close to one's ex. I am worried. I ve given my husband one month ultimatum to distance himself from his ex or i call the girl and tell her to distance her self from my husband. please i need your advice. thanks.

BSIEC TRAINING DATES & TIME: 1. PRESIDING OFFICERS THURSDAY 1ST- JUNE - 2017 BY 10:00AM 2. POLL CLERKS THURSDAY 1ST- JUNE - 2017 BY 10:00AM B. VENUES: 1. ADO (I. AKPOGE-OBILOLO AND APA WARDS – LGEA APA 1 II. OGEGE, UKWONYO AND ROYONGO WARDS – GOVERNMENT TEACHERS COLLEGE, UTONKON. III. EKILE, ULAYI AND IGIGBAN WARDS – LGEA, ULAYI IV. IGUMALE WARD 1 AND 2 WARDS – LGEA PRIMARY SCHOOL CAMP.) 2. AGATU (METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL OBAGAJI, AGATU LGA) 3. APA (GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS, UGBOKPO) 4. BURUKU (I. TOMBO COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL BURUKU . II. ST. PETER CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL BURUKU III. JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BURUKU ALL WITHIN TOWNSHIP). 5. GBOKO (GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, GBOKO.) 6. GUMA (UBE JSS GBAJIMBA) 7. GWER EAST (MOUNT SAINT MICHEAL SECONDARY SCHOOL, ALIADE) 8. GWER WEST (CALVIN FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, NAKA.) 9. K/ALA (GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KATSINA-ALA) 10. KONSHISHA (RCM (LGEA) PRIMARY SCHOOL IORKIGHIR TSE-AGBERAGBA / UBA JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, IO

Today, the 8th Senate passed the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between Nigeria and Foreign States Bill, 2017 (SB. 224). This anti-corruption and anti-money laundering Bill, which was sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, is aimed at creating a legislative framework for collaboration between Nigeria and other foreign nations in the handling of criminal cases. With globalization and technology aiding transnational crimes, this legislation will support Nigeria’s efforts to work alongside other countries to secure the interests of our citizens. This Bill will also go a long way in bringing confidence to foreign investors in Nigeria, and demonstrates the commitment and support of the 8th Senate in the fight against corruption at all levels. -ABS

★★★25 Premier League Accolades – See which team had the most honours★★★ . We think Football is fair sometimes. It decided to share honours and particularly give Arsenal something in what would have been a bad season for Arsenal and Wenger. See our list of 25 accolades. You can add others that come to mind: . . 1. Premier League Champion – Chelsea 2. Premier League FA Cup Winner – Arsenal 3. Premier League EFL Cup Winner – Man United 4. Premier League Community Shield Winner – Man United 5. Premier League team with most trophies – Man United (3) 6. Premier League highest scoring team – Tottenham (Scored 86 goals) 7. Premier League best defensive record – Tottenham (Conceded 26 goals) 8. Premier League team with highest number of scorers – Man City (17 different scorers) 9. Premier League Manager of the Season – Antonio Conte (Chelsea) 10. Premier League Highest Goal Scorer – Harry Kane (Tottenham – 29 goals) 11. Premier League Most Assists – Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) 12

PDP Senators condemn police raid on Ekweremadu’s guest house The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senate Caucus Friday evening condemned in strong terms the police raid on Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s guest house in Abuja. The police on Friday raided the National Assembly guest house in Abuja assigned to the use of the Deputy Senate President Senator Ekweremadu. The police was said to have claiming that a whistle blower tipped them off that Ekweremadu hid arms and money in the property. The Caucus in a statement in Abuja by its spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe described the Police action as unwarranted, unacceptable and a deliberate attempt to muzzle the opposition. Abaribe also faulted police explanations that they acted on whistle blower tip off. He noted that the “failed gestapo-like operation was nothing but a smokescreen to cover up a carefully orchestrated plot to intimidate Senator Ekweremadu and by so doing cow the opposition from pointing out the f

GOV. ORTOM ON RADIO BENUE By Tersoo Zambe I listened to Governor Samuel Ortom on an interactive programme on Radio Benue via the internet in far away, Mexico. At the end of the two hour programme, the Governor left me pondering over some issues he raised. In an attempt to get clarification, I tried to call but didn't get through. I sent a text message but was not taken, maybe it did not deliver. To start with, the Governor spent 56 minutes to answer question one which was on why democracy day should be celebrated. Of course he used the opportunity to settle some political scores. It reminded me of my interview with former minister of Information, Mr. Labaran Maku in Jerusalem sometime ago when I asked him one question and he answered in over 20 minutes. But my concerns are: 1. In response to questions, comments and observations on demand for better services from contributors, the Governor kept saying "when funds are available". He however did not say what his adminis

Osinbajo makes first appointments – In what appeared a further test of his powers as acting president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday appointed a new Director General for the National Pension Commission PENCOM. The new appointee, Mr Funso Doherty whose appointment is subject to senate confirmation replaces Mal. Dikko Aliyu AbdulRahman who has now been appointed as Chairman, Governing Board of the Bank of Industry (BoI).

Whistle Blowing in Benue: Abubakar Tsav Exposes Samuel Ortom, Writes Presidency, Security Agencies By Joseph Asawa An Elder statesman and watchdog of social justice, Alhaji Abubakar B. Tsav has dragged the Benue state governor Dr. Samuel Ortom before the presidency and other relevant security agencies over reasons of using his office to acquire ill-wealth for himself, family, cronies, favoured ones and in-laws. Alhaji Tsav whose action was informed by the pronouncement by government to expose corrupt persons both in government and private sector disclosed that while the peasant of Benue people are living in extreme poverty under the APC led administration, the governor has derived pleasure in exploiting them using the Bible, yet he call himself “Man of God”. The former Police Commissioner was emphatic that while Benue state government activities are suffering neglect, Oracle Businesses which is the family businesses of the governor are blossoming to a conglomerate which has now ex

The APC @ 2: Just Crass Governance…Nothing To Celebrate - PDP Tomorrow, May 29, 2017 marks another ‘Democracy Day’ and two years that our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) bequeathed democratic governance to the Current Administration of the All Progressive Congress (APC); which it has already squandered given its intolerance and highhandedness to any form of opposition, as well as crass ineptitude in governance. We make bold to state that our deepest concern as a Party to grow democracy in Nigeria engendered the solid foundation we put in place and guaranteed the agreeable atmosphere that enabled oppositions to thrive and consequently won elections. Unfortunately, this same Party, the APC that benefited from free access to political space has left no stone unturned in suppressing the PDP and denying it to provide credible opposition in the Country. It is Ironic! 2. For the Record, Democracy Day in Nigeria is heralded by the PDP as a day set aside to celebrate the enfor

Former Senate President Senator David Mark May not have anticipated the attacks from his Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom over his comment on Wheel Barrow saga now dubbed " Ortom D Barrow" in Port Harcourt , Rivers State last Tuesday . The response by Governor Samuel Ortom’s aide, Terver Akase does not even deserve a mention here as it was too banal and shallow in both thought and manner of delivery. You work for a governor who for 16 years had been a member of the PDP and rose to become state official, national auditor and minister, yet you accuse the party of doing nothing thinking you’re exonerating the governor. Surely, there can’t be a better example of idiocy. The one that can be helped to the status of remark by a minion is the piece by one Ken Gyado, who from nowhere rediscovered himself as an advocate of good governance and sought to deride Mark (Can you imagine!) based on that. Mark was in Port-Hacourt and commended the Governor or Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, f