Dana Crash: DNA Tests Identify 152 Bodies, Others Due Next Week

VC OF LASU, PROF. JOHN OBAFUNWA
LAGOS, July 25, (THEWILL) – A total of 152 bodies of all victims of the fatal Dana airliner crash of 3rd June 2012 have been identified, renowned pathologist and vice chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. John Obafunwa has said.

Obafunwa, who was speaking on Wednesday during an inquest into the crash, told a Lagos Coroner, Magistrate Oyetade Komolafe, that his department would release results of the DNA tests on the remaining victims next week, after completing a final editing of post-mortem reports on the bodies.

“I am expecting that the DNA results will be finalised next week,” he said. “I will say we have completed our job.  On the average, 80 per cent of the job is ready.”

Led in evidence by Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran, a counsel from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Obafunwa recalled the grisly sight of the polythene-bagged bodies when the Lagos State University Hospital (LASUTH) took custody of them.

“Sixty per cent of the crash victims had multiple injuries, while about 20 per cent had multiple injuries and smoke inhalation,” he revealed.

“Fifty bodies were fairly complete; about 100 victims were burnt while there were also charred bodies. There were bodies with recognisable heads; and some, their limbs had been chopped off. When the body bags of the victims were opened at the morgue, some of them contained bone fragments while some had body parts.”

The inquest also featured questions to Obafunwa from lawyers, including former president of the West African Bar Association (WABA), Femi Falana (SAN), Anthony Idigbe (SAN), Obi Okwusogu (SAN). Officers of security and rescue agencies also gave evidences.

Mr. Adebiyi Babatunde Razaq, assistant zonal coordinator of the southwestern arm of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), told the coroner that the agency’s initial rescue efforts while scuppered by difficulty in accessing the scene of the crash due to presence of a crowd of onlookers, as well as the fire that followed the crash.

“We had challenge in getting access to crash site,” he said. “The road was narrowed. We had to enter through the rail lines. The crowd and the road access were the challenges we faced. The equipment we brought could also not get to the crash site.”

He also disclosed, shockingly, that NEMA had just one rescue aircraft for such a purpose as the air mishap; and the Abuja-confined craft is supposed to serve the entire country.

Another testifier, Police Detective Obono Ubi refuted earlier claims that rescue workers arrived the scene of the crash promptly. He maintained that the fire fighters did not arrive at the site of the crash until, at least, two hours after the tragedy.
Similarly, he rebuffed claims that the fire was put out within 15 minutes, saying it was a process that lasted some four hours

“For over one hour, nobody could penetrate the fire,” Ubi recollected. “If the Fire Brigade was under Police custody and we had fire-fighting equipment, we could have acted faster. It was not until after two hours that the fire fighters came.”

The ongoing inquest into the Dana airliner crash — which resulted in the death of all 153 people aboard and at least six residents of a building in Iju-Ishaga, Agege — continues on Thursday.

$15 Million Dollars Unclaimed Property Up for Grabs for whoever is Interested

The cash was said to have been deposited into the strong room No 1 of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on April 26, 2007, by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under the instructions of the former boss of the commission Nuhu Ribadu.
The money was said to have been given to the EFCC as bribe by former Delta State Governor James Ibori through an agent. However, Ibori has since denied giving the cash to either the EFCC or any of its officers.
 

Thus, the Federal Government, via an ex-parte originating summons it filed in court on Tuesday has requested the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to order the immediate forfeiture of the $15 million allegedly given to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by the jailed former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, as bribe.
According to the FG’s, they are requesting “an interim order forfeiting the sum of $15,000, 000 (Fifteen million dollars) being an unclaimed property in possession of the Central Bank of Nigeria, to the Federal Government of Nigeria pending the publication and hearing of the motion on notice for the final forfeiture order of the said property… an order of this honourable court directing the publication in any national newspaper of the interim order under relief one above, for anyone who is interested in the property, to appear before this honourable court to show cause within 14 days, why the final order of forfeiture should not be made in favour of Federal Government of Nigeria.”
Therefore, the judge hearing the case, Justice Gabriel Kolawole, maintained that if by September 17, 2012, no one showed up to lay claim to the money, the $15 million bribe would be forfeited to the Federal Government.
Below is an excerpt of an affidavit by Bello Yahaya who was one of the investigators assigned by the EFCC to investigate the criminal case against Ibori EFCC official present at the hearing, about the genesis of the money:
“while the investigation was going on, on 25th April, 2007, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the then Executive Chairman of the EFCC called the investigation team headed by Mr Ibrahim Lamorde the then Director of Operations, to pick up cash in the sum of USD 15, 000, 000. 00 (Fifteen Million Dollars) given to him and the Commission through an undisclosed agent of the said James Ibori.
“That upon picking up the said USD 15, 000, 000. 00 (Fifteen Million Dollars) we deposited same on 26th April, 2007 with the Central Bank of Nigeria which was duly acknowledged and signed for by one M.M El-Yallud, a staff working in strong room 1 of the CBN.
“That from the said 26th April, 2007, the money remained in the custody of the CBN till date. The issue of giving bribe was raised by me in my affidavit sworn to on 9th January 2008 in opposition to James Ibori’s bail application when he was eventually charged to court for Money Laundering Offences.
“James Ibori denied through his reply to counter affidavit dated 10th January, 2008, of giving the sum of USD 15, 000, 000. 00 (Fifteen Million Dollars), to EFCC or its officials. That ever since April, 2007, no one has claimed ownership of the said sum and it has since remained unclaimed money in the strong room of the CBN.
“That the said sum if left untouched and unspent in the state it was kept in the strong room since April, 2007, may eventually be destroyed, defaced, mutilated and become useless.

EVERY YOUNG NIGERIAN SHOULD SHARE THIS AND MAKE SURE IT GETS TO OUR PRESIDENT

7-20-U40 PROJECT
(7 DAYS, 20 YOUTH ADVISERS all Under 40)

Dear President Goodluck Jonathan

I doubt if you are having a good day because i can imagine the huge task that comes with the office of the President Of the Federal republic of Nigeria, once a giant now crawling on its knees. It must be hard with all the distraction coming from so many places, distractions that have become daily trends and gradually consuming this country. Im one person who did not vote for you and it was because from the beginning i didn't see you as a person who can rule this country. Im a hard critic of your administration because i see so many things wrong with the way things are happening in this country, hard to accept is the daily killing of innocent Nigerians with no security solutions to the matter, this is unacceptable to me a s a citizen of this country. But for how long will i continue to criticize you and blame you for everything even though everything rest at your table. Im sick and tired of being sick and tired of just talking and posting on social media, and so here is my suggestion on how we can move forward. Its an experiment and unless we try it, we will never know if it will work. One of your major if not the biggest problem you have is your pack of advisers whom i believe have not helped in directing you to the right path, seems everyone is just interested in being in the corridors of power and enjoying all the trappings there. I propose that for a period of one week only, they should all go on leave, as matter of fact, pay for them to go to the bahamas or somewhere, and in that one week 20 young people all under 40years will be selected country wide to be your advisers for that one week. their mandate will be to sheer with you possible solutions to this three key main areas only-SECURITY, EDUCATION, AND POWER. They will come up with ideas and suggestions on how in their own perspective this sectors can be handled under the present situation. This young people will be selected based on their street smarts, iv league status but must importantly their in-depth and intelligent submissions to this sectors. No geo-political considerations, just 20 young Nigeria. After one week, the deliberations with the president which will be recorded will be aired to Nigeria's and an opinion poll will be set up to get feed back.The aim of this idea is to have fresh perspectives to these sectors and ultimately to challenge the old brigade that the new generation of future leaders in this country know what they know and have a solution to the problems. I HAVE AN UN-APOLOGETIC CONFIDENCE IN THE NIGERIAN YOUTH TO DELIVER THE GOODS, BECAUSE IF YOU TURN EVERYWHERE IN THIS COUNTRY YOU WILL NOTICE THAT WE ARE THE ONES THAT DRIVE THE DISCUSS ON HOW TO BETTER THIS COUNTRY, I CANT BET MY LIFE THAT IF THERE IS ONE DEMOGRAPHY OF PEOPLE YOU FEAR THE MOST IN THIS COUNTRY IT WILL BE YOUNG PEOPLE, GOOD OR BAD WE ARE A DETERMINE BUNCH.

Incase you get to read this, your people know how to reach me, but then that may prove to be a hard task for them O! So hola at my inbox.-DIMBO "JOSTIFIED' ATIYA
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HOW TO WORSHIP THE NIGERIAN GOD

 By Elnathan John Via http://dailytimes.com.ng

The Nigerian god is one. It may have many different manifestations, but it is essentially different sides of the same coin. Sometimes, adherents of the different sides may fight and kill each other. But Nigerians essentially follow the Nigerian god.
This article is for all those who want to become better worshippers. If you are a new or prospective convert, God will bless you for choosing the Nigerian god. This is just how you must worship him.
First, you must understand that being a worshipper has nothing to do with character, good works or righteousness. So the fact that you choose to open every meeting with multiple prayers does not mean that you intend to do what is right. The opening prayer is important. Nothing can work without it. If you are gathered to discuss how to inflate contracts, begin with an opening prayer or two. If you are gathered to discuss how to rig elections, begin with a prayer. The Nigerian god appreciates communication.
When you sneak away from your wife to call your girlfriend in the bathroom, and she asks if you will come this weekend, you must say—in addition to “Yes”—“By God’s grace” or “God willing”. It doesn’t matter the language you use. Just add it. The Nigerian god likes to be consulted before you do anything, including a trip to Obudu to see your lover.
When worshipping the Nigerian god, be loud. No, the Nigerian god is not hard of hearing. It is just that he appreciates your loud fervour, like he appreciates loud raucous music. The Nigerian god doesn’t care if you have neighbours and neither should you. When you are worshipping in your house, make sure the neighbours can’t sleep. Use loud speakers even if you are only two in the building. Anyone who complains must be evil. God will judge such a person.
Attribute everything to the Nigerian god. So, if you diverted funds from public projects and are able to afford that Phantom, when people say you have a nice car, say, “Na God”. If someone asks what the secret of all your wealth is, say, “God has been good to me”. By this you mean the Nigerian god who gave you the uncommon wisdom to re-appropriate public funds.
Consult the Nigerian god when you don’t feel like working. The Nigerian god understands that we live in a harsh climate where it is hard to do any real work. So, if you have no clue how to be in charge and things start collapsing, ask people to pray to God and ask for his intervention.
The Nigerian god loves elections and politics. When you have bribed people to get the Party nomination, used thugs to steal and stuff ballot boxes, intimidated people into either sitting at home or voting for you, lied about everything from your assets to your age, and you eventually, (through God’s grace), win the elections, you must begin by declaring that your success is the wish of God and that the other candidate should accept this will of God. It is not your fault whom the Nigerian god chooses to reward with political success. How can mere mortals complain?
The Nigerian god does not tolerate disrespect. If someone insults your religion, you must look for anyone like them and kill them. Doesn’t matter what you use—sticks, machetes, grenade launchers, IED’s, AK47’s.
The Nigerian god performs signs and wonders. He does everything from cure HIV to High BP. And the Nigerian god is creative: he can teach a person who was born blind the difference between blue and green when the man of god asks, and he can teach a person born deaf instant English. As a worshipper you must let him deliver you because every case of sickness is caused by evil demons and not infections. Every case of barrenness is caused by witches and has no scientific explanation. So instead of hospital, visit agents of the Nigerian god. But the Nigerian god does not cure corruption. Do not attempt to mock him.
If you worship the Nigerian god, you are under no obligation to be nice or kind to people who are not worshippers. They deserve no courtesy.
The Nigerian god is also online. As a worshipper, you are not obliged to be good or decent on Facebook or twitter all week except on Friday and Sunday, both of which the Nigerian god marks as holy. So you may forward obscene photos, insult people, forward lewd jokes on all days except the holy days. On those holy days, whichever applies to you, put up statuses saying how much you are crazy about God.
These days, the Nigerian god also permits tweets and Facebook updates like: "Now in Church" or "This guy in front of me needs to stop dozing" when performing acts of worship.
In all, the Nigerian god is very kind and accommodating. He gives glory and riches and private jets. And if you worship him well, he will immensely bless your hustle.
 

LAGOS: EFCC ARAIGNS SUSPECTED FUEL SUBSIDY FUNDS THIEVES

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned some of the suspects in the $6.8 billion fuel subsidy fraud at a high court in Lagos.

These are some the faces of the suspected thieves popularly known as the "Bugatti Boys".

  Do these guys look like they had "chopped" $6.8 Billion? I think they have come up with their dramatisation that distracts us from the reall issues or from the real criminals. I siddon dey look...