History’ll judge OBJ – Gbenga Daniel

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Due essentially to adversarial kind of politics people play in this part of the world, hardly has any public office holder in Nigeria come out unscathed. This is particularly so for former Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State who has been entangled in a web of controversies with his successor, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, over the debt profile allegedly accumulated by his administration.  In this no-holds-barred interactive session with some journalists, OGD gave a blow-by-blow account of his roles in all sensitive matters threatening his public image. Excerpts:

The government of Ogun State recently announced that you accumulated hundreds of billions of naira debt before your administration left office. What is your position on that?

'People Only 'It Was My Fault, I'm Sorry' - Gang Rapè Victim Blames Herself For Horrific Attack

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The victim of the New Delhi bus rape apologised to her friend who was beaten in the same attack, as she lay in intensive care

The 23-year-old student suffered horrific internal injuries in the gang-rapè on December 16 and died 13 days later.

The attack, in which her male friend was badly beaten with an iron bar, sparked mass protests on the streets of India and calls for greater protection of women and children.

Pope Benedict XVI to resign on February 28th

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Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, 2013, a Vatican spokesman said today Monday February 11th. The 85-year-old German-born Pope said he was resigning because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. If the Pope resigns February 28th, he will be the first pontiff since 1415 to step down. See the Pope’s full resignation statement after the Break..

 

President Jonathan celebrates the Super Eagles AFCON victory

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President Jonathan celebrated Super Eagles AFCON victory with other Nigerians in London this evening

Bob Manuel Udokwu gets political appointment in Anambra state

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The Nollywood actor and former Gulder Ultimate Search host has been appointed Senior Special Adviser on Creative Media to Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi. He got his appointment letter yesterday Friday February 8th.

Study: Diet soda increases the risk of diabetes. Stop Drinking This Thing !!!!

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Here's an article I found online a few days ago. Might be useful info for some of us. See it below...

Yet another study confirms what people have been saying for ages: Stop drinking diet soda. Like, right now. Drinking just one 12-ounce can of an artificially sweetened fizzy drink per week can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes by 33 percent, French researchers found, and given that most people don't stop at a single weekly serving, your real risk for diabetes could actually be much higher.

Somebody or Nobody - by Adaobi Nwaubani

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In Nigeria, you're either somebody or nobody? Please read the article and tell us what you think. Written by journalist and author Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani

In America, all men are believed to be created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. But Nigerians are brought up to believe that our society consists of higher and lesser beings. Some are born to own and enjoy, while others are born to toil and endure.

The earliest indoctrination many of us have to this mind-set happens at home. Throughout my childhood, “househelps” – usually teenagers from poor families – came to live with my family, sometimes up to three or four of them at a time. In exchange for scrubbing, laundering, cooking, baby-sitting and everything else that brawn could accomplish, either they were sent to school, or their parents were sent regular cash.

#AFCON Hips dont Lie - Massive HIPS lady shows of her Patriotic Green White Green wear

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Yups Hips dont lie, see as this lady shows us how patriotic she is.. Hot Or not ?

Historic Victory: Jonathan Addresses Super Eagles on Facebook (Very Emotional)

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President Jonathan and his team reacted swiftly to the victory of Super Eagles, posting this short, but emotional letter on Facebook:

"I am overjoyed at the stunning victory of the Super Eagles which has seen Nigeria emerge as the champions of the African Cup of Nations, 2013.

"Well done Patriots, you have done Nigeria proud.

"2013 is obviously the year of Nigeria.

98% of federal pensioners are unpaid — FCP

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There appears no respite yet for federal pensioners, as about 98 per cent of them have been reportedly denied monthly stipends for three months. The Lagos State Coordinator, Federal Concerned Pensioners, Mr. David Adodo, stated this in interview with our correspondent in Lagos. He said the affected pensioners had either been seriously underpaid, or totally denied their pensions since November last year.

This is coming barely a week after about 50 federal pensioners in Abuja protested against what they described as unholy manner with which the OHCSF was interfering in their pensions.

Female Undergraduate Gets 36 Strokes For Stealing Tomato

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A female undergraduate identified as Maria from a popular university in the Niger Delta region was yesterday given 36 strokes of cane for allegedly stealing a bowl of tomato seed at the popular Ogbeogonogo Market in Asaba, Delta State.

Eyewitnesses said the lady, who was accompanied by one of her class mates to the market to buy seed tomato in preparation for her birthday celebration today, was allegedly caught while taking the bowl away without payment.

LEADERSHIP SUNDAY gathered that the suspect had excused her friend on the spot to buy other things for the birthday when she unsuspectingly picked the bowl of the tomato out and after a period of time of search by the seller, she was found with the missing bowl.

8 month old baby died after his father falls asleep on him

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The most horrific thing that could happen to a parent is falling asleep on a child and crushing it to death. Authorities say an 8-month-old baby died after being seated in a chair with his father at his home in Anderson County. Coroner Don McCown said that the father apparently fell asleep in a chair with the child on Friday night at the family home.  McCown also said that the child fell asleep while embedded between his father and the arm chair. The boy suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at a hospital after paramedics tried to revive him. McCown says the father told authorities that he was tired while working to find a new job. Authorities say this is the death of the seventh child in Anderson County so far this year

7 Suicide Bombers Heading To Nasarawa State Arrested In Kaduna

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Reports reaching us say soldiers apprehended seven suicide bombers in Kaura local government area of Kaduna State today.

According to a competent source, the bombers are from Kano State and were heading to Nasarawa State. Allegedly, six of the bombers are male while the seventh is a female.

More details later.

Another Illegal Cement Factory Uncovered By Police

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Barely one week after the discovery of illegal cement factory at Zango in Ogaminana in Adavi local government area of Kogi state, another illegal cement factory has been discovered by the police command in Aku village along Lokoja-Okene road.

The factory which was located in the bush about 600 meters from main road is being used for repackaging of adulterated cement.

Super Eagles win Afcon 2013

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Nigeria’s forward Sunday Mba (C) celebrates with
teammates after scoring the opening goal against
 Burkina Faso during the 2013 African Cup
of Nations final football match between Burkina Faso and
 Nigeria on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City s
tadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO

The Super Eagles of Nigeria this evening defeated Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium in Johannesburg to win the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by South Africa. Goal from Sunday Mba  in the 39th  minute saw Nigeria lift the coveted prize.

Nobody gave this team any chance but they went all the way to win the cup. What is your take on Eagles outing in South Africa? Are you impressed?

Three Korean Doctors Slaughtered In Pre-Dawn Attack In Yobe State

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Reports we are monitoring indicate that three Korean doctors quartered at T Junction area, Potiskum LGA of Yobe state, were early hours of Sunday slaughtered in their house by armed men.

Confirming the unfortunate incident, Yobe state Police Commissioner, Sanusi A.Rufai said: “It is true. The three doctors were slaughtered while sleeping in their house.”

The reports state that the assassins jumped into the doctors’ house  at around 1:30am, while a curfew was supposed to be in effect, and over-powered them before slitting their throats.Sources from the hospital said that all of them were male doctors on contract handling Ear, Nose and Throat, Gynecology and Acupuncture cases at Potiskum General Hospital. “Their copses have been conveyed to Federal Medical Center, Azare,” Rufai said. No group has claimed responsibility yet for this recent attack even as Yobe state has been known to be a hot-bed of Boko Haram activities.

16 Wanted By The Police Over Murder In Enugu

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Enugu State Police Command has said sixteen people are on its wanted list following the murder of a rights activist and politician, Ozioko Christopher Ejike Onah, aka Papa Nsukka, last week at his residence in Agbani- Nguru, in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said those being sought by the police participated in the murder of Onah.

The Agbani Nguru community paid a solidarity visit to Nsukka Divional Police Officer, DPO, James Nwokolo, to assure him that they were solidly behind the police in their efforts to get to the root of circumstances surrounding the murder.

Leave The ‘Torn Umbrella’ And Join Us Now – CPC Beckons On PDP Govs

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The Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has reacted to the possibility of governors elected under the platform of the PDP decamping to the newly formed All Progressive Congress.

As the race towards 2015 gains momentum, coupled with the crisis rocking the ruling party and uncertainty over whether President Goodluck Jonathan will throw his hat in the ring, there are speculations that PDP governors will jump ship in their bid to stop the president.

Alleged Ethnic Cleansing: Army Puts Retired General, Others Under Close Watch

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Nigerian Army authorities have put a retired Major General under close watch after allegations of nepotism levelled against the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika surfaced in the media.

Also being closely monitored are a few of the accomplices of the general, who are strongly suspected to have aided him in whipping up ethnic sentiments in the army.

The general was said to have served in the army for the mandatory 35 years but was retired compulsorily during the last retirement exercise involving some 51 top officers of the army.

Jonathan Orders Increased Security Around Health Workers Following Kano Shootings

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President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the killing of nine health workers by gunmen in Kano state on Friday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President promised that the death of the health workers would not be in vain as his government would intensify efforts to eradicate polio in the country.