2014 Budget: Lagos Projects 10% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth.

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Intensification of revenue generation drive as part of implementation strategies, says Akabueze  The Lagos State Government is projecting a 10 percent growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2014 even as it also plans to intensify its revenue generation drive as part of the strategies to implement the 2014 Budget.

The projected percentage GDP growth represents a 3.2 percent increase over the projected GDP growth for Nigeria put at 6.8 percent. It also represents 6.6 percent over the projected GDP growth for the World Economy and 4.7 percent over the projected GDP growth for Emerging Economies.

VIDEO: US lawmaker threatens to break reporter in half, throw him off balcony

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Being a journalist is definitely very stressful and dangerous. Reporters risk their lives not only gathering news in hot spots but also just asking US politicians uncomfortable questions. An embattled US congressman was caught on film threatening to break a reporter in half and throw him off a Capitol balcony after he was asked about a campaign finance probe.

Michael Grimm, a Republican from New York, lost his temper during an interview with NY1 News television immediately after President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday.

"I'm not talking about anything that's off topic. This is only about the president's speech," Grimm said, after the NY1 journalist asked him about an investigation into campaign finances.

Lagos Woo Private Sector on Regeneration of Lagos Island CBD, as Gov. Fashola Affirms That the area already has Master plan

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (2nd left), addressing Captains of Industry, entrepreneurs, State Executive Council members, and other stakeholders during the 2014 Central Business Districts Stakeholders’ Forum with the theme, “Strategic Partnerships, Re-Development and Sustainability – The Lagos Island Central Business District”, at the Banquet Hall, State House, Marina, Lagos on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. With him are: Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business District (CBD), Mrs. Derin Disu (left), Chairman, Honeywell Group, Dr Oba Otudeko (2nd right) and the former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Supo Sansore (right)

 Lagos Woo Private Sector on Regeneration of Lagos Island CBD, as Gov. Fashola Affirms That the area already has Master plan

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unfolded its plans to redevelop and regenerate the Lagos Island Central Business District through strategic partnership with the Organised Private Sector, with Governor Babatunde Fashola (SAN) emphasizing that the Island CBD already has an infrastructure Master plan that is being followed religiously.

Death penalty in US: 'absolute violation of human rights' - Amnesty Int'l

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Struggling to find drug supplies for lethal injections the American states that still have death penalty are mulling other methods of execution. The states’ authorities are considering a wider use of electrocution or gasing instead of lethal injections. Sergei Nikitin, the head of Amnesty International Russia told our source that death penalty in all cases "is absolutely an ultimate violation of human rights."

Welcome to Sochi, no US warships required.

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Throughout history the Olympics have been a celebration of sport and a time when even warring nations lay down their arms and settle their differences on the playing field. It has been a time when all nations regardless of their geo-political leanings, internal conflicts or spats with their neighbors have a chance to put aside differences and celebrate human advances and achievements in sports.

For the guests, the athletes, the media and the delegations it is a time to show the world the best side of their countries and to get to know the people and the customs of the hosting nation. A time when we can all be friends, regardless of race, religion or political beliefs and above all put aside conflicts and for once, attempt to find peace amongst our fellow citizens of the world.

19-Yr-Old Teen caught with Charms, as 81-year-old Woman was Beaten to Pulp over a Girl.

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Hell was let loose on Wednesday at Alaro area of Ibadan, Oyo State, when okada riders and hoodlums numbering over 100 stormed a building in the area and injured some people with broken bottles while the building was also vandalised.

Not only that, a brand new Toyota Sequai Sport Utility vehicle worth N7million was destroyed with all its glasses broken and the body dented by the hoodlums, while the landlady, an 81-year-old whose name was given as Mrs Oke, was seriously beaten.

Russia to consider Kiev gov't to determine Ukraine aid details.

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Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev said on Wednesday that Moscow will take changes in the Ukrainian government into consideration when determining the schedule and details of a $15 billion financial aid package to Kiev, the Interfax news agency reported.

"Our commitment to fulfilling these obligations has been confirmed. As for the schedule and parameters, this is an issue that requires further discussion with our Ukrainian colleagues and consideration of the restructuring of the government," Ulyukayev was quoted as saying.

Kwara State PDP To File Lawsuit Against Defectors

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State is set to take legal action against 20 members of the State House of Assembly who recently defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). The chairman, caretaker committee of the Kwara State chapter of thePDP, Solomon Edeje, in his first interactive session with journalists after the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday said that the party had concluded arrangements to file lawsuit.  Mr Edeje said that the party still believed that most of the defectors would retrace their steps and return to the party which he described as truly national.

11 Senators dump PDP, defect to APC

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According to a report by Sahara Reporters, 11 PDP senators have defected to the All Progressive Congress APC. A formal letter to this effect has been handed to the Senate President, David Mark, and would be read to the general house this afternoon.

The defected senators are:
Senator Bukola Saraki-Kwara Central.
Senator Umaru Dahiru-Sokoto South
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Prince Drags Facebook fans to court for posting links to his concerts

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Prolific US singer/songwriter, Prince has instituted a lawsuit against 22 Facebook fans for posting links of his live concerts on their Facebook page and blogs without express authorization from him or his label. If found guilty in court, the fans would face a damage claim of $22million. He filed the law suit at the Northern District of Carolina, USA.

Although the actual names of most of the defendants in the lawsuit haven’t been revealed and the websites named in the suit can no longer be accessed, the usernames identified in the lawsuit (like “PurpleKissTwo”) indicate that at least some of the targets are Prince die hard fans.
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Bizarre : Secondary school students threaten to kill Corpers in Kogi

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Here's a bizarre email I got from a batch A Corp member serving in Victory Model College, Efodo - Okpo, Olamaboro L.G.A of Kogi State. The mail below and the threat written on a blackboard above

It's no good news to hear that NYSC Corp Members are treated with discontentment in Kogi State, especially in remote local government like Olamaboro.There have been cases of some drunk youths ganging up to launch attack on corpers at their capital project sites, accusing them of integrating strange norms into their culture

Nigeria to spy and intercept text messages

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Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan.
(image credit: UK Cabinet Office)

Nigeria’s Federal Government has brought into action a draft bill that will allow the government to intercept and record electronic communications, and acquire internet usage data from internet service providers and mobile networks.

While the bill still needs to be passed into law, it will give the authorities the power to intercept personal email, text messages, instant messages, voice mails and multimedia messages – which they say will help with criminal investigations.

Under a subheading titled ‘Interception of electronic communications,’ section 22 of the bill says, “Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the content of any electronic communication is reasonably required for the purposes of a criminal investigation or proceedings, a judge may on the basis of information on oath:

Imo Government deports 84 Boko Haram suspects to Katsina

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The National Film and Video Censors Board says it has confiscated pirated and uncensored badographic films valued at N2.5 million.In a statement issued by the acting Head, Corporate Affairs of the board, Mr Caesar Kagho in Abuja on Monday, the seizure was made possible through a raid carried out within Abuja metropolis.It said that the seizures were sequel to the board’s commitment of riding the Nigerian markets of unwholesome films.The statement further revealed that the films were illegal and was contributing negatively to the behavioural attitudes of youth in the society.

Yetunde Akilapa, actress accused of stealing recounts her ordeal

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The Nollywood actress in the middle of robbery scandal, Yetunde Akilapa, narrates her side of the story in a meeting with Encomium magazine. She says the entire event on January 12 was a mystery to her but she's been delivered by God.

Read interview below….

Pres. Jonathan seeks death penalty for cyber crime

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President Goodluck Jonathan has proposed a death sentence on persons who hack into the Critical National Information Infrastructure or computer networks resulting in the loss of lives.The proposal is contained in the Cyber Crime Bill 2013, which is before the House of Representatives.

[Real or Hoax] Story of an Indiana house haunted by 200 demons

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Latoya Ammons (pictured left) moved into a home with her mother and 3 children in Gary, Indiana in 2011 and started hearing footsteps in the basement. Over time, she and her children, aged 12, 9 and 8, became 'possessed'; their eyes would bulge, they'd shake and growl. A clairvoyant said the home was haunted by 200 demons. Sons were taken to hospital after one was inexplicably thrown in the house. While there a nurse and a CPS worker saw him walk backwards up a wall.  Read the full story after the break.......

Terrible: Young lady, 19, burnt to death at the wheel of her vehicle in terror accident

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Terrible: Young lady, 19, burnt to death at the wheel of her vehicle in terror accident 'following rowing with her partner about finding her fingernails manicured'

Culled From DailyMail
 A teenager burned to death in her car after crashing into a tree following a row with her boyfriend, an inquest has heard.

Lauren Jones died on the A42 near Horsham, West Sussex, minutes after sending a text message to a friend saying her Gareth Standing had 'got the major hump' with her after she left his house early to get her nails manicured.

A text message from Mr Standing saying 'hope your nails look nice', was found on the 19-year-old's phone just yards away from the car, the inquest heard.

The inquest in Crawley, West Sussex, heard how Miss Jones had been at her boyfriend's family home for his mother’s birthday celebration and had been planning a holiday with him.

Pic: President Jonathan spotted with CBN Governor at Davos.

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About 3 weeks back , it was in the news that Leader Jonathan had requested CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi to resign. (If you missed it, check it here). But this indicates both have mended walls by the look of the photo over, taken a couple of days back at Davos, Switzerland.

El-Rufai cajoles young people to join APC

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Terrible: Car Incident & Explosion On 3rd Mainland bridge Involving 14-Seater Passenge (Vie*wers discretion)

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News just reaching us is that there has been an incident and explosion that's left a 14-seater bus burning towards the end of Third Mainland bridge (Inward Iyana-Oworo). According to eye witnesses, the vehicle lost control because of overload, somersaulted and caught fire.

There have been a couple of injured passengers but thankfully no lost lives reported. The explosion has caused an awful traffic hold-up towards the end of the bridge. Residents around the scene can be seen  using water from the Lagoon in attempts to put out the fire and road safety officers have reportedly been sighted at the accident location.