Saturday, February 22, 2014
Forbes refers to Pres.Jonathan as Pres. Johnson
Pics: Pres. Jonathan made a Grand Patron.
Daniel Wilson sings a full music album for President Jonathan
After years to be off the music scene, popular 90s singer Daniel Wilson, more popularly referred to as'Mister Ragamuffin're-enters the by recording a 12-tracks music album with almost every track featuring lyrics about President Jonathan and his administration.
The first single extracted from the album is titled'Jonathan Dey Try '. Watch the video here for the very first time anywhere
Gunmen kidnap EFCC's suspect within Lagos court premises.
The suspect, Princewill Arinze Nwobodo (alias Aboki J. Brown pictured above) was abducted by the gunmen within the precincts of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere where he was to be arraigned before Justice Aishat Opesanwo on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining $ 92,000(Ninety-Two Thousand United States Dollar) under false pretense. The arraignment was deferred to March 27, 2014 as the court did not sit.
Watch Arowolo burst into tears, calling Jesus after he was sentenced to death by hanging
After he was sentence to death by hanging by an Ikeja High Court, sitting in Lagos State, Mr Akolade Arowolo burst into tears and began to pray.
While delivering her judgment on Friday, the presiding judge, Justice Lateefa Okunnu, held that even though there was no eyewitness to the incident, the circumstantial evidence adduced by the prosecution had proved the murder charge against the convict beyond all reasonable doubt.
Mr Arowolo had denied the allegation, insisting that the deceased wife mistakenly killed herself with the knife she wanted to stab him with when they were having a quarrel.
Anonymous Ukraine releases Klitschko e-mails showing treason
Anonymous Ukraine is battling the forces in Ukraine that are funded and directed from the West and attempting to overthrow the democratically elected government of the sovereign country of Ukraine. Anonymous Ukraine is operating in what can only now be described as a war zone and the security measures they are forced to take are extreme. A member of Anonymous Ukraine who wishes to remain anonymous spoke to the Voice of Russia about the operations and the recent release of e-mails between Vitaly Klischko and the Lithuanian Presidential advisor.
Tymoshenko tells Kiev protesters to keep up protests
Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko urged President Viktor Yanukovich's opponents on Saturday not to abandon their protests in central Kiev even though parliament has voted to oust him.
In an emotional speech to thousands of protesters in Kiev's Independence Square after she was carried to the stage in a wheelchair, she said: "You have no right to leave Maidan (square)... Don't stop yet".
In an emotional speech to thousands of protesters in Kiev's Independence Square after she was carried to the stage in a wheelchair, she said: "You have no right to leave Maidan (square)... Don't stop yet".
Partner monster Akolade Arowolo found guilty of murder, bags death sentence
Akolade appeared before trial judge Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Ikeja High Court this morning Friday Feb. 21 and was found guilty on one-count of murder. The judge said the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that he killed his wife.
'On Sanusi, the Opposition and Fifth Columnists' - By Reno Omokri
Article written by Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media. Find below
The recent suspension of the erstwhile Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has ignited a debate on Social Media and as has become typical with many pundits, the discourse has been dominated by sentiments rather than facts.
As Sanusi has indicated that he will be challenging his suspension in court, I will not make this piece about him and recent events surrounding him. Yes, I will cite some examples of double standards as regards the approach taken by some analysts, but in my view, the matter is now best left to the courts.
Turkish riot police fire tear gas on protest over Internet curbs
Turkish riot police in Istanbul fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday at thousands of people protesting new legislation tightening control of the Internet. Police took action to push protesters away from the city's Taksim Square, a focal rally point, media report.
Protesters responded by hurling fireworks at police, who detained dozens of people, according to media reports. The controversial law came into effect last Wednesday after it was signed into effect by the Turkish President Abdullah Gul despite repeated calls for veto.
Ukraine's Yanukovych declares coup d'état, not going to resign - President's adviser
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych declares a coup d'état and is not going to resign, the mass media report citing the Ukrainian President's adviser. Viktor Yanukovych, who has refused to resign, gave an interview to TV channels Kharkov.
Protests in Ukraine continue despite gov't-opposition deal. LIVE UPDATES
The interview was broadcasted on the 112 TV channel. In an interview he said he would not resign, and plans to tour the areas south and east. Yanukovych added that Ukraine's coup resembles the Germany events of 1930s when the Nazis came to power.
Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, Approves The Reopening Of LASU
Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, has approved the reopening of the Lagos State University (LASU) which had been shut down in the last four weeks following a protest by students over the closing of the school’s registration portal by the authorities as well as hike in school fees.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Hakeem Bello, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ikeja, the governor said the reopening was in the interest of students and in compliance with the recommendation of the state House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee on the recent disturbances in the school.Graphic Pics : A 300 level student of the University of Cape Coast, Nigerian Student Murdered On campus
His lifeless body was found with his intestines gushing out from his lower abdomen, close to the Brown Palace hostel.
It was gathered that the gruesome incident happened on Wednesday night. According to his roommate, he tried calling him on his mobile phone when he didn't return to the room on time but couldn't reach him. He got to know about the death when he recieved messages from friends in the morning informing him about the lifeless body they had found.
Pic: Fire Guts AIT Company, Houses Price Thousands Razed
The fire reduced the RayPower section of the building to rubble.
It was learnt that the inferno, which started about 2am on Thursday, was caused by power surge.
It was also learnt that when the fire started, all the workers of the station had closed and the inferno was discovered by policemen in a station near the office.
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe clocks 90, says not retiring yet
"When the day comes and I retire, yes, sure, the day will come, but I do not want to leave my party in tatters. I want to leave it intact".Mugabe has said that he would leave when he is 94years old, that would be in 2018, after completing his current tenure which he was elected for last year.
The Financial Reporting Council Report that got Sanusi suspended ?
The 13-page report claimed a whooping N1.257 billion was spent for 'lunch for policemen'. There were also bogus payments to airlines to distribute currency nationwide. The FRCR also claimed CBN has held an account with a balance of N1.423b for an unknown customer since 2008. The report had recommended the sack of Sanusi and his deputy.
You can read the full report here or continue to read a breakdown of the report..
Nigerian Driver's License now accepted in Europe, US - FRSC
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday, Commander Nkwonta said in the US, the states of Washington DC, California and Maryland recognize the Nigerian Driver's license while European countries such as Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Austria and Sweden also recognize the Nigerian Drivers License. He said the license can be used in these places for a period of time, after which their own licenses would be issued.
Iceland no longer willing to join EU, referendum canceled – Icelandic MPs
Iceland's government supported the proposal of Foreign Minister of the country Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson to drop the plan of joining the EU. The night before both the Progressive Party and the Independence Party reached an agreement to withdraw its application for accession to the European Union, Icelandic State TV and Radio Broadcasting Service reports. The government also decided to cancel the referendum on whether to continue negotiations with the EU.
"In 2009, our former Foreign Minister suggested to submit a formal application for EU membership, so it was done. Quite naturally, I made a proposal to withdraw this statement," Sveinsson said to Icelandic reporters.
Tymoshenko released from prison - Russian lawmaker
A senior Russian lawmaker who is currently in Kharkiv has claimed that former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has been released from prison.
"According to my information, Tymoshenko has been released and at the moment is in Kharkiv. Her daughter is on her way to pick her up, and then she'll go to Kiev," Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said.
Ukrainian Parliament vote in favour of release Tymoshenko
Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Saturday in favour of accelerating the release of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko under quicker procedures, without requiring the president's endorsement.
Tymoshenko was jailed in 2011 for abuse of office linked to a gas deal she brokered with Russia as prime minister, following a trial denounced by the European Union as politically motivated. Lawmakers on Friday voted to amend the criminal code to release Tymoshenko, but it required the president's signature.
Tymoshenko was jailed in 2011 for abuse of office linked to a gas deal she brokered with Russia as prime minister, following a trial denounced by the European Union as politically motivated. Lawmakers on Friday voted to amend the criminal code to release Tymoshenko, but it required the president's signature.
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