Catholic Church: Reason Behind Father Mbaka Plans Transfer

                                                           Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka

According to a report, the decision to remove Mbaka is aimed to affect other priests in an attempt to make it look like a routine church affair.

Speaking with Daily Sun, another source revealed that the church was afraid of the possible reaction of his followers, who make up more than 80% of the population of Enugu Catholic Diocese.

Commenting on the issue, Rev. Fr. Joseph Offor, the director of social communications of the Diocese, said that there would be general posting and re-posting of priests this year. He added that the Diocese embarks on postings of priests every six years.

“Yes, the postings will be announced this week. The bishop decides who should be posted where; it has nothing to do with a particular individual. It is a routine practice which is done every six years,” he said.

Also speaking on the development, Val Nnadozie, a politician and adoration faithful said:

“For me, I think it’s just a rumour which is making the rounds. And it is my view that the bishop has the right to transfer any priest.

“However, it won’t be right if such a transfer is done with malice or as a punitive measure for holding an opinion on an issue.”

Another source revealed that Mbaka might be posted to the adoration ground, Emene, which is not yet a parish.

The fiery priest was strongly criticized by the clergies in the South East when he backed President Muhammadu Buhari to beat Goodluck Jonathan in the presidential election.

In a recent New Year message, Mbaka blasted those who labeled him a false prophet and enveiled his predictions for 2016.

The priest raised the alarm over a plot to assassinate President Buhari by saying: “Many people are planning to kill Buhari; there are many plans on how to eliminate his life so that corruption will continue; so that embezzlement will continue”.

PDP Salutes The Courage And Gallantry Of Bayelsa People…..Demands Inquest Into Killings

A statement release and signed by  Prince Uche secondus, Acting National Chairman said, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party and indeed all lovers of democracy salute the people of Bayelsa State for standing against intimidation, rigging and violence to ensure that their will as a people prevailed in Saturday’s supplementary election

"In fact, the steadfastness and resilience shown by the people, particularly in Southern Ijaw will go down in history as one of the many sacrifices made to defend democracy in the land."

He said, rising from what happened in Bayelsa state on Saturday, it is very clear that the APC-led Federal Government under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari is not disposed to free, fair and credible electoral process in the country despite being a huge beneficiary of PDP’s electoral reform.



"However, by standing against intimidation and remaining resilient, the people have greatly contributed in deepening democracy in the country and by so doing ensuring that their own destiny is right in their own hands."

"Bayelsa is a core PDP state and ones wonders how APC thought it could win in this gubernatorial election with its discredited candidate, knowing the strength and popularity of our great party in the state, in addition to the record of achievements of our candidate, Governor Seriake Dickson."

"The PDP however decries the desperation of the APC whose thugs and compromised security operatives openly engaged in violence resulting in the killing and maiming of innocent Bayelsans. We hereby demand a comprehensive inquest into these killings and that all perpetrators be brought to book."

The party finally congratulates Governor Dickson for his well-deserved victory and statesmanly handling of the situation in the face of provocations.

Messi Named World Footballer Of The Year 2015

Messi reclaimed the award after watching his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo walk off with the prize for the previous two years.

The Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi was named world player of the year 2015 at a FIFA gala in Zurich and claimed the Ballon d'Or trophy for the fifth time overall.

The Argentine, who finished ahead of Ronaldo and Brazil forward Neymar, had previously won it four years in a row from 2009 to 2012.


Messi helped Barcelona win a Spanish league, cup and Champions League treble plus the Club World Cup and also led Argentina to the Copa America final, where they lost to Argentina.

"It's incredible, much more than anything I dreamed of as a kid," said Messi as he received the award.

"I want to thank my team mates, without them none of this would have been possible."

Barcelona's Luis Enrique was voted coach of the year.

US World Cup winner Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat-trick in the final against Japan, was named women's player of the year.

Ronaldo ended last season without a trophy with Real Madrid although he helped Portugal qualify for Euro 2016.

Neymar won a treble alongside Messi at Barcelona but had less happy time with Brazil, receiving a four-match international ban after he was sent off during the Copa America.

Jafaru Isa, may have returned part of the money he allegedly collected from Dasuki.

Mr Isa was arrested last week in connection with the on-going investigation into the matter, in which prominent politicians in the country have been named to have received part of the money.

It was reported that the retired military officer, believed to be a close ally of the President, was released after he promised to return the remaining part of the money, claiming ignorance of the fact that the money was taken from government coffers.

Mr Isa is the first chieftain of the APC to be arrested by the EFCC since the beginning of a probe into the alleged diversion of $2.1 billion meant for arms purchase by officials of the immediate-past administration.

Charges Against Lamar Odom Drop, Said D.A

                   Lamar Odom

A report shown Lamar Odom won’t be charged for cocaine possession in the drug and alcohol-fueled binge that nearly killed him, officials said Monday.


Prosecutors in Nye County, Nev., where Odom was found frothing at the mouth and unconscious at a brothel in October, have decided not to file any charges against him.


The county sheriff’s office recommended charging him with “use of, or under the influence of, a controlled substance,” Nye County District Attorney Angela Bello told the Daily News in November.


But on Monday, Bello appeared to reverse course: "Based on the present evidence and surrounding circumstances, the Nye County District Attorney’s office has decided not to bring drug charges against Lamar Odom," she said.


"Although the evidence showed Mr. Odom had metabolized cocaine in his system while he was present in Nye County in October of 2015, he was not found in the possession of cocaine and it is unlikely it could established beyond a reasonable doubt he actually ingested, or was impaired by, the drug during the time he was within the jurisdiction of Nye County." 


Prostitutes at the legal Love Ranch heard Odom snorting something in a bathroom attached to the room where they discovered him close to death Oct. 13, according to a search warrant affidavit.

Odom, 36, fell into a coma and didn’t leave the hospital until Wednesday. He’snow receiving treatment at a private rehab facility set up for him by his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian.