#WIZARD!
This 11-year-old boy hacks government website in 10 minutes and changes election results
An 11-year-old boy hacked into a replica website used by the Florida Secretary of State to report election results and changed the election results once he gained access into the site.
11-year-old Emmett Brewster was able to hack it in just 10 minutes. This happened at this year’s DEFCON hacking conference in Las Vegas.
At the conference, Emmett and many other children were offered the chance to hack into a mock-up of a Secretary of State website. According to DEFCON spokespeople, the kids were offered 13 replicas of Secretary of State websites, with Florida being the first. Emmett succeeded in hacking Florida's website in only a few minutes.
Emmett was one of about 50 children between the ages of 8 and 16 who took part in a kid-specific workshop at this year’s hacker conference. According to Quartz, the kids were able to manipulate various things on the websites, including vote counts, candidate names, and party names.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Friday, August 10, 2018
Atiku abubakar wishes a follower a birthday in a stylish manner, (photo)
A guy with a Twitter account name oficialkariq has taken to his twitter account to call out Atiku abubaker to wish him birthday, and Atiku abubakar after some hours reply him in a stylish manner.
See chat below
Nigeria girls wins gold in world technovation challenge,defeating USA,China,Spain,turkey etc
#All_Hail_The_Champions_Stand_Up_For_The_Champions_Of_The_World!!
Anambra School Girls Win Gold in World Technovation Challenge in US
They defeated US, CHINA,SPAIN,TURKEY,ETC
The five Anambra girls from Regina Pacies Secondary School Onitsha who represented Nigeria and Africa at the World Technovation Challenge in the Silicon Valley in San Francisco, US last night have won the Gold Medal in the contest.
The team, led by Uchenna Onwuamaegbu Ugwu defeated representatives of other technological giants including the USA, Spain, Turkey, Uzbekistan and China to clinch the gold medal.
The Anambra girls who have now become Africa's Golden Girls is made up of five brilliant girls including
1 Promise Nnalue
2 Jessica Osita
3 Nwabuaku Ossai
4 Adaeze Onuigbo
5 Vivian Okoye
The world champions who are reported to be attracting a lot of attention in the world's greatest technological hub won the Challenge with a mobile application called the FD-Detector which they developed to help tackle the Challenge of fake pharmaceutical products in Nigeria.
Under the tutelage of Uchenna Onwuamaegbu-Ugwu the CEO of Edufun Technik STEM, the Golden Girls spent five months researching and developing FD-Detector which swept through over 2000 competing applications to get to the finals in San Francisco.
Technovation is a programme that offers girls around the world the opportunity to learn the programming skills they need to emerge as tech-entrepreneurs and leaders.
Every year, girls are invited to identify a problem in their communities, and then challenge them to solve them by developing Andriod applications that would address those problems.
115 countries participated in the qualifiers but only 12 teams from all over the world were selected as finalists for the pitch in Silicon Valley.
The girls will also be attending Field trips, life-changing workshops including a networking session during their one week stay in USA.
The Governor of Anambra State,Chief Willie Obiano had personally sent them off to the US in a brief ceremony at the last Executive Council Meeting where he charged the girls to put Nigeria and Africa on the global technological map with their rare talent.
James Eze
See photos below.
Monday, August 6, 2018
So Hilarious: Social Media Comedian Mocks Laura Ikeji's Picture Pose and others.
Laura Ikeji and Funny Toheeb
Funny Toheeb recently imitated the picture pose of Laura Ikeji who is the sister of millionaire gossip blogger, Laura Ikeji.
His picture of Laura is his latest hit, cracking the rips of Nigerians on social media.
Toheed has also been imitating the picture poses of other celebrities like Cardi B, Davido, Tekno, Wizkid, Juliet Ibrahim, Tiwa Savage and others.
He presently has a social media followership of over 16,000 people.
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Funny Toheeb recently imitated the picture pose of Laura Ikeji who is the sister of millionaire gossip blogger, Laura Ikeji.
His picture of Laura is his latest hit, cracking the rips of Nigerians on social media.
Toheed has also been imitating the picture poses of other celebrities like Cardi B, Davido, Tekno, Wizkid, Juliet Ibrahim, Tiwa Savage and others.
He presently has a social media followership of over 16,000 people.
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Bobrisky shades Nina, says she’s not progressing
Nigerian male cross-dresser, Bobrisky is not over the bromance between Nina and Toyin Lawani.
The controversial girl guy threw shades at ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina. Bobrisky who fell out with Nina after she became close to his arch enemy, Toyin Lawani, took to Instagram to say Nina has recorded no progress.
A fan of Nina wrote; “These people are trying so hard to bring this girl down.Most of them can not believe the progress she has made.”
Bobrisky replied
“Which of the progress? Name it,I wanna hear.Keep deceiving her”.
Recall that he called ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina, ungrateful and expressed regret at supporting her, Nina has penned a heartfelt thank you note to him .
However, Nina said she is just building her life and wouldn’t want to be involved in their feud.
She wrote:
I’m generally a cheerful person. I’m usually full of love, life, and happiness. I open my eyes in the morning and feel excited to be alive.
There was a time, though, when it wasn’t so easy in the big brother naija house When blinking and breathing and speaking all took so much effort that I thought I may as well give up: I was in a dark hole of sadness and anger and confusion.
I didn’t think I was gonna make it, but you rooted for me.
The controversial girl guy threw shades at ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina. Bobrisky who fell out with Nina after she became close to his arch enemy, Toyin Lawani, took to Instagram to say Nina has recorded no progress.
A fan of Nina wrote; “These people are trying so hard to bring this girl down.Most of them can not believe the progress she has made.”
Bobrisky replied
“Which of the progress? Name it,I wanna hear.Keep deceiving her”.
Recall that he called ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Nina, ungrateful and expressed regret at supporting her, Nina has penned a heartfelt thank you note to him .
However, Nina said she is just building her life and wouldn’t want to be involved in their feud.
She wrote:
I’m generally a cheerful person. I’m usually full of love, life, and happiness. I open my eyes in the morning and feel excited to be alive.
There was a time, though, when it wasn’t so easy in the big brother naija house When blinking and breathing and speaking all took so much effort that I thought I may as well give up: I was in a dark hole of sadness and anger and confusion.
I didn’t think I was gonna make it, but you rooted for me.
For the friend who stood by my side through the storm for you Bobrisky the person who could see through my darkness when I wasn’t able to.
For the beautiful soul who believed in transformation, who believed in healing, and time, and growth. Who never once judged me for my heartache, grief, and anguish, naevity .
Who, when the world gave up on me , gave me a piece of hope, a breath of fresh air, and a tiny scrap of faith that things might begin to change.
For the friend who was delicate with their words and capable of pushing me forward. Who didn’t mind what people where saying against me in dark corner, who actually stood his ground to help me
You endured and took alot of insult for my sake,You pulled me through an impossible tornado that I thought was going to eat me whole.
You loved me at my worst. You never gave up on me. You saw through my opaque pain.
Dear friend,
Thank you.
But I’m trying to build up my life,I didn’t know you had all this difference with Toyin Lawani, but then again when i found out i said to myself… i shouldnt involve myself it’s between you two..
And am free with both of you..I hate having enemies….
I’m never ungrateful I have always been grateful for all you did for me and will always be..
I hope you see through my point and understand
Thanks @bobrisky222
Black Panther’s Sister, Shuri gets own spin off
In Marvel’s massively successful “Black Panther” film released this year, one of the major surprises was how the superhero’s sister, tech genius Shuri, stole the show.
Now, she is getting her own comic book series.
Marvel Comics has announced a spin-off series, to begin in October, in which Black Panther is lost on a mission to space, and Shuri is looked upon to step up to fill the void left by her big brother in their mythical home nation Wakanda.
Now, she is getting her own comic book series.
Marvel Comics has announced a spin-off series, to begin in October, in which Black Panther is lost on a mission to space, and Shuri is looked upon to step up to fill the void left by her big brother in their mythical home nation Wakanda.
“The world fell in love with Shuri in the movie. Now, the Black Panther’s techno-genius sister launches her own adventures,” the publisher said, confirming news first published by news site Bustle.
British-Guyanese actress Letitia Wright earned praise for her portrayal of Shuri in the smash hit film, which critics agree was a groundbreaking moment for blacks on the silver screen.While Shuri is not the first black heroine in the Marvel universe — Storm, one of the X-Men, has been around for decades — entire books dedicated to black female characters are rare.
Female Nigerian-American sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor will write “Shuri.”
She is already working for Marvel on its “Wakanda Forever” series, which focuses on the Dora Milaje, the all-female special forces unit in the fictional nation.According to Box Office Mojo, “Black Panther” has taken in more than $1.34 billion, making it number nine on the all-time box office list. “Avatar” is the all-time champion at nearly $2.8 billion.
Identical twins got married to a twin identical husband,and was officiated by an twin pastors
Twin sisters marry twin brothers in a ceremony officiated by twin ministers in a town called Twinsburg
A set of identical twin sisters married a set of identical twin brothers in a joint wedding officiated by a set of identical twin ministers in a town called Twinsburg.
Josh and Jeremy Salyers, 34, married Brittany and Briana Deane, 32, who they met last August when they all attended a festival for twins in Twinsburg town in Ohio, USA. Both couples say they had instant connection - Briana with Jeremy and Brittany with Josh.
The brothers decided to take their love to the next level and they both popped the question at the same time on a date that is a nod to their connections - February 2nd or 2/2.
The sisters thought they were filming for an advert but both brothers then got down on one knee at the same time and proposed to them.
On the wedding day, the twin sisters wore identical dresses while the brothers wore matching tuxedos. The couples also wore matching clothes to sign their marriage licenses earlier this week.
Briana told People:
It's really been a fairytale come true. Marrying twins is something that's very important to us.
See photos below
A set of identical twin sisters married a set of identical twin brothers in a joint wedding officiated by a set of identical twin ministers in a town called Twinsburg.
Josh and Jeremy Salyers, 34, married Brittany and Briana Deane, 32, who they met last August when they all attended a festival for twins in Twinsburg town in Ohio, USA. Both couples say they had instant connection - Briana with Jeremy and Brittany with Josh.
The brothers decided to take their love to the next level and they both popped the question at the same time on a date that is a nod to their connections - February 2nd or 2/2.
The sisters thought they were filming for an advert but both brothers then got down on one knee at the same time and proposed to them.
On the wedding day, the twin sisters wore identical dresses while the brothers wore matching tuxedos. The couples also wore matching clothes to sign their marriage licenses earlier this week.
Briana told People:
It's really been a fairytale come true. Marrying twins is something that's very important to us.
See photos below
Sunday, August 5, 2018
“I’m tired of using a vibrator, I need a actual d*ck”- Comedienne, Wofai Fada cries out
So some followers on a page on Instagram were asked to keep a thread going on a particular post where you don’t like what happens when that particular thing is supposed to happen… does that make any sense? pfft
Yeah well, Nigerian comedienne, Wofai Fada got in on the post and gave her version of it and yoooooo! It was quite revealing – according to Wofai, she says she’s tired of using a vibrator when she wants the actual thing.
I don’t think explaining it in my own way could make you understand, I’d rather you see for yourself and know what I’m talking about…
Yeah well, Nigerian comedienne, Wofai Fada got in on the post and gave her version of it and yoooooo! It was quite revealing – according to Wofai, she says she’s tired of using a vibrator when she wants the actual thing.
I don’t think explaining it in my own way could make you understand, I’d rather you see for yourself and know what I’m talking about…
50 Cent’s Oldest Son Marquise Jackson Joins ‘Uncle’ Floyd Mayweather On Facetime To Troll Him
The ongoing social media war between 50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather has now taken a new turn as the rapper’s estranged son, Marquise Jackson gets involved.
The rapper turned entrepreneur, 50 Cent shared a police report from Floyd’s son over a domestic abuse incident. In response to that, Marquise took to his Instagram page showing a FaceTime screenshot of him together with Floyd Mayweather, with the caption ‘How my Uncle look my age? #MoneyCall”.
Read 50 Cent’s 20-year-old son now raps and the first thing he did was diss his father
Floyd Mayweather went to the comment section writing encouraging words for his nemesis’ son. “Keep working hard! You’re going to be more than okay,”
50 Cent’s relationship with Marquise who is 20 years old has been strained for quite some time now. The two of them fell out publicly over the past few years and it doesn’t seem like they’re planning on patching things up soon, especially after Marquise’s recent Instagram photo.
Bassey Ex-Big Brother Naija Housemate caught kissing model
Ex-Housemate of the Big Brother Naija 2017, Bassey was caught kissing a model during a reality TV show.
Bassey was seen in a video kissing the model, whose name was given as Tonia Roberts, intimately and went on to smooch her for a couple of minutes before they both disengaged.
Curiously, while Bassey enjoyed the brief moment with the model, another Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Kemen watched on.
Bassey Ekpeyong appeared on Big Brother Naija season 2 in 2017 and came out as one of the last six contestants of the reality TV show.
Bassey has since been enjoying fame by anchoring events for Multichoice Nigeria and recently appeared in a new TV show, Ajoche, which also starred Femi Branch and TBoss.
Readers want Debie-Rise and Bassey to start a relationship
The chemistry between Debie-rise and former housemate Bassey is definitely hard to miss.
The duo while in the Big Brother Naija house had a one of a kind bond.
While Debie-rise hinted at wanting to be more than friends, Bassey preferred things remaining platonic.
Debbie Rise and Bassey loved up in new photos
(Stargist)
The two singers recently performed together at an event in Ibadan and they took some very interesting photos for fans.
There's definitely something going on, at least a deep bond of friendship as they snuggled close.
Bassey was seen in a video kissing the model, whose name was given as Tonia Roberts, intimately and went on to smooch her for a couple of minutes before they both disengaged.
Curiously, while Bassey enjoyed the brief moment with the model, another Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Kemen watched on.
Bassey Ekpeyong appeared on Big Brother Naija season 2 in 2017 and came out as one of the last six contestants of the reality TV show.
Readers want Debie-Rise and Bassey to start a relationship
The chemistry between Debie-rise and former housemate Bassey is definitely hard to miss.
The duo while in the Big Brother Naija house had a one of a kind bond.
While Debie-rise hinted at wanting to be more than friends, Bassey preferred things remaining platonic.
Debbie Rise and Bassey loved up in new photos
(Stargist)
The two singers recently performed together at an event in Ibadan and they took some very interesting photos for fans.
There's definitely something going on, at least a deep bond of friendship as they snuggled close.
Photos: We Beg You, Change The 3 Months Same Wig For Us – Internet Users Mount Pressure On Wendy Shay
Wendy Shay
Most people desire to become somebody influential someday or better still to be called a celebrity. But then, celebrity status can be likened to ‘public toilet’ – those inside are yearning to come out whereas those outside are pushing hard to enter.
READ ALSO >>> There’s No Way Bullet Will Have S£x With Me – Wendy Shay
When you’re called a celebrity [popular figure] in Ghana, there’s nothing to hide from the public eyes especially in our days that bloggers as well as social media are everywhere like MTN. As a result, woks and moves by celebrities are always analysed and criticised constructively.
Well, social media users in Ghana have launched a blistering attack on Wendy Shay of RuffTown records to change her wig. According to them, she has been wearing the same wig for three good months. Like seriously?? Ghanaians can talk. Ahh well.
READ ALSO >>> I See Nothing Wrong In Exposing My Hot Body On Stage – Wendy Shay
According to critical observers, she made her first public appearance at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards rocking a long-wavy-styled wig.
Following her announcement as the “replacement” of Ebony, Wendy Shay was spotted wearing a replica of the supposed wig in the music video for her debut single ‘Uber Driver’ and has since been seen with the same hairdo on several other occasions.
READ ALSO >>> I Am Not Copying Ebony’s Style – Wendy Shay
While some argue, the hair style may be one she loves and would like to be identified with, others seem to be tired of her wavy hair look already, and are viciously demanding for a change!
Enough, check out Wendy’s 3 months same wig spotted at different occasions below:
Most people desire to become somebody influential someday or better still to be called a celebrity. But then, celebrity status can be likened to ‘public toilet’ – those inside are yearning to come out whereas those outside are pushing hard to enter.
READ ALSO >>> There’s No Way Bullet Will Have S£x With Me – Wendy Shay
When you’re called a celebrity [popular figure] in Ghana, there’s nothing to hide from the public eyes especially in our days that bloggers as well as social media are everywhere like MTN. As a result, woks and moves by celebrities are always analysed and criticised constructively.
Well, social media users in Ghana have launched a blistering attack on Wendy Shay of RuffTown records to change her wig. According to them, she has been wearing the same wig for three good months. Like seriously?? Ghanaians can talk. Ahh well.
READ ALSO >>> I See Nothing Wrong In Exposing My Hot Body On Stage – Wendy Shay
According to critical observers, she made her first public appearance at the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards rocking a long-wavy-styled wig.
Following her announcement as the “replacement” of Ebony, Wendy Shay was spotted wearing a replica of the supposed wig in the music video for her debut single ‘Uber Driver’ and has since been seen with the same hairdo on several other occasions.
READ ALSO >>> I Am Not Copying Ebony’s Style – Wendy Shay
While some argue, the hair style may be one she loves and would like to be identified with, others seem to be tired of her wavy hair look already, and are viciously demanding for a change!
Enough, check out Wendy’s 3 months same wig spotted at different occasions below:
Man City vs Chelsea: Why DSTV will not show Community Shield game
DStv Nigeria have confirmed that they will not show the Community Shield game between Manchester City and Chelsea this Sunday.
According to the cable TV network, they do not have the rights to air the clash which will be played at Wembley Stadium.
When enquiries were made on Twitter about the encounter, which has not been included on their roaster, their response was: “Hi. SuperSport will unfortunately not be broadcasting the Community Shield this weekend, as our bid for broadcast rights was unsuccessful.”
The match is often regarded as the curtain raiser for the English Premier League season.
City boss, Pep Guardiola, will be looking to clinch his third piece of silveware in charge of the Etihad club.
Sarri, on the other hand, has never won a title throughout his managerial career and would love to kick off his reign at Stamford Bridge with victory in this game.
Kick off is 3pm.
According to the cable TV network, they do not have the rights to air the clash which will be played at Wembley Stadium.
When enquiries were made on Twitter about the encounter, which has not been included on their roaster, their response was: “Hi. SuperSport will unfortunately not be broadcasting the Community Shield this weekend, as our bid for broadcast rights was unsuccessful.”
The match is often regarded as the curtain raiser for the English Premier League season.
City boss, Pep Guardiola, will be looking to clinch his third piece of silveware in charge of the Etihad club.
Sarri, on the other hand, has never won a title throughout his managerial career and would love to kick off his reign at Stamford Bridge with victory in this game.
Kick off is 3pm.
Friday, August 3, 2018
“You’re getting old, go and marry”: Fan tells Yemi Alade, she replies.
Yemi Alade shared a video of herself dancing to her song “Elele” as she’s set to headline a show in New York. A cheeky fan took to the comment section, advising her to get married as she’s getting old. She replied him in same dose.
A post shared by #YemiAlade (@yemialade) on Jul 31, 2018 at 4:07pm PDT
He wrote:
“You are getting very old don’t you think you should start planning on your family enjoyment like this will not solve anything start a family be a roll model to other celebrities okay I never mean to be rude it just my little advice”.
She replied;
“@alahji_dan We are all getting old.my brother,but you don’t see me.coming to.your page to advice y0u to change your bleaching cream and i don’t mean to be rude either;my little advice o ”
Her fans reacted to the comment. See below;
@berrybessem :@alahji_dan nah everybody from your community don married since when dey born you talk your true why that advice no start from there ?drink your own Panadol to cure your own headache #period
@itzprincesscruze :@alahji_dan she is not old it just d camera d way it dark and plz learn how to mind ur business u r a man for dat matter
@justswissfabrics :- @alahji_dan see wat not minding ur biz as caused u from @yemialade ! Even u see ur colour, u don’t talk when u gan gan never dey ok, well make I continue with my sleep
@emiliapaulemmanuel :- @alahji_dan and ur followers are still just 96… Thought this stunt could have made u popular and pushed u to a million… I still don’t mean to be rude.
A post shared by #YemiAlade (@yemialade) on Jul 31, 2018 at 4:07pm PDT
He wrote:
“You are getting very old don’t you think you should start planning on your family enjoyment like this will not solve anything start a family be a roll model to other celebrities okay I never mean to be rude it just my little advice”.
She replied;
“@alahji_dan We are all getting old.my brother,but you don’t see me.coming to.your page to advice y0u to change your bleaching cream and i don’t mean to be rude either;my little advice o ”
Her fans reacted to the comment. See below;
@berrybessem :@alahji_dan nah everybody from your community don married since when dey born you talk your true why that advice no start from there ?drink your own Panadol to cure your own headache #period
@itzprincesscruze :@alahji_dan she is not old it just d camera d way it dark and plz learn how to mind ur business u r a man for dat matter
@justswissfabrics :- @alahji_dan see wat not minding ur biz as caused u from @yemialade ! Even u see ur colour, u don’t talk when u gan gan never dey ok, well make I continue with my sleep
@emiliapaulemmanuel :- @alahji_dan and ur followers are still just 96… Thought this stunt could have made u popular and pushed u to a million… I still don’t mean to be rude.
Melaye Senator claims he spent 11 hours in wilderness after escaping attack
Senator Dino Melaye
(Instagram/@dinomelaye)
He tweeted, "I thank God once again for escaping another dangerous attack. I also thank Nigerians for their prayers and show of Love. Spent 11 hours in the wilderness traumatized but God preserved me. God is the best and in whom ONLY I trust. They will continue to try. WE SHALL OVERCOME!!!"
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce (Bayelsa East - PDP) raised an alarm on Thursday, July 26, 2018, that Melaye had been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Murray-Bruce took to his Twitter account (benmurraybruce) to disclose that Melaye's brother, Moses Melaye, informed him of the abduction.
He posted, "I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, dino_melaye's brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino's court case. Let's be on the watch out. Will keep you updated."
However, the lawmaker's media aide, Gideon Ayodele, told Oak TV on Thursday that he escaped the attack by running into the bush, but his whereabout was unknown.
"He (Melaye) was attacked and we believe he escaped into the bush but we're yet to know his whereabout," Ayodele said.
Melaye missed court trial due to 'attack'
Senator Melaye failed to appear for the commencement of his criminal trial at the Senior Magistrate's Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday, July 26.
The lawmaker faces charges of criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, political thuggery and other violent crimes in Kogi state.
During Thursday's hearing, his legal representative, Yemi Mohammed, told the court that the whereabouts of the lawmaker was unknown after he was attacked on his way to Lokoja on Wednesday, July 25.
He said, "I learnt that he was attacked yesterday (Wednesday) in Gwagwalada on his way to Lokoja to attend his trial and up till now, I have not been able to reach him, I don't know where he is at the moment."
Senior Magistrate, Sulyman Abdullah, was compelled to adjourn the case till August 9, 2018.
After Kabiru Saidu, a.k.a Osama, and Nuhu Salisu, aka Small, were arrested at Ogojueje in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi on January 19, 2018, they confessed to the police that Senator Melaye hired them to cause unrest in the state ahead of the 2019 general elections.
The criminal suspects disclosed that the lawmaker handed them a bag containing one AK-47 rifle, two pump action guns and the sum of N430,000 to unleash mayhem in Kogi.
The Senator has always maintained that he's being politically persecuted by state governor, Yahaya Bello, as he faces two other criminal cases.
On Tuesday, July 24, he defected from the ruling All Progressives' Congress (APC) to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after months of public animousity with the party and President Muhammadu Buhari.
(Instagram/@dinomelaye)
He tweeted, "I thank God once again for escaping another dangerous attack. I also thank Nigerians for their prayers and show of Love. Spent 11 hours in the wilderness traumatized but God preserved me. God is the best and in whom ONLY I trust. They will continue to try. WE SHALL OVERCOME!!!"
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce (Bayelsa East - PDP) raised an alarm on Thursday, July 26, 2018, that Melaye had been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
Murray-Bruce took to his Twitter account (benmurraybruce) to disclose that Melaye's brother, Moses Melaye, informed him of the abduction.
He posted, "I have just been informed by Moses Melaye, dino_melaye's brother, that Dino has been abducted by unknown persons in a Toyota Sienna that blocked their car and overpowered them on their way to Kogi to answer to Dino's court case. Let's be on the watch out. Will keep you updated."
However, the lawmaker's media aide, Gideon Ayodele, told Oak TV on Thursday that he escaped the attack by running into the bush, but his whereabout was unknown.
"He (Melaye) was attacked and we believe he escaped into the bush but we're yet to know his whereabout," Ayodele said.
Melaye missed court trial due to 'attack'
Senator Melaye failed to appear for the commencement of his criminal trial at the Senior Magistrate's Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Thursday, July 26.
The lawmaker faces charges of criminal conspiracy, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, political thuggery and other violent crimes in Kogi state.
During Thursday's hearing, his legal representative, Yemi Mohammed, told the court that the whereabouts of the lawmaker was unknown after he was attacked on his way to Lokoja on Wednesday, July 25.
He said, "I learnt that he was attacked yesterday (Wednesday) in Gwagwalada on his way to Lokoja to attend his trial and up till now, I have not been able to reach him, I don't know where he is at the moment."
Senior Magistrate, Sulyman Abdullah, was compelled to adjourn the case till August 9, 2018.
After Kabiru Saidu, a.k.a Osama, and Nuhu Salisu, aka Small, were arrested at Ogojueje in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi on January 19, 2018, they confessed to the police that Senator Melaye hired them to cause unrest in the state ahead of the 2019 general elections.
The criminal suspects disclosed that the lawmaker handed them a bag containing one AK-47 rifle, two pump action guns and the sum of N430,000 to unleash mayhem in Kogi.
The Senator has always maintained that he's being politically persecuted by state governor, Yahaya Bello, as he faces two other criminal cases.
On Tuesday, July 24, he defected from the ruling All Progressives' Congress (APC) to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after months of public animousity with the party and President Muhammadu Buhari.
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