PDP Crisis deepens: Saraki, 10 others shun meeting with Mark

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Former Kwara State Governor  Bukola Saraki and 10 other  Peoples Democratic Party senators,  who  defected  to the All Progressives Congress,   twice  shunned  their scheduled   meeting with Senate President  David Mark on Monday.  The other senators are    Adamu Abdulahi, Shaba Lafiagi, Ibrahim Gobir, Aisha Al-Hassan, Magnus Abe, Wilson Ake, Jibrilla   Bindowo,  Danjuma Goje, Ali Ndume and Umar Dahiru.   The Senate President had arrived  in his office at about 10am, which was the initial time for the meeting   and waited till 2.05pm before he left for his residence when it was obvious that the aggrieved senators would not turn up. 

Jonathan Finally convenes council of state meeting

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The National Council of State meeting being chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan will  take place on Tuesday (today),  almost 11 months  after the last one was held.  The council which has Vice-President Namadi Sambo as its  deputy chairman is made up of  all former presidents and Heads of Government, all former Chief Justices of Nigeria; President of the Senate; Speaker of the House of Representatives; all the 36 state governors and the Attorney-General of the Federation.

Nigerian prisoners in UK kick against transfer agreement

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Some Nigerians serving various jail terms in the UK have kicked against the recently signed Prisoner Transfer Agreement between Nigeria and British governments.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, on Tuesday in London confirmed this in an interview with the Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria.

Tafida said that some of the prisoners have expressed concern over returning to the country to complete their terms, citing poor prison facilities and stigma as main reasons.

Imo Got Talent founder and CEO shot dead in his hotel room in Owerri today

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 Prince Noel Tochukwu Unegbu, the creator and CEO of Imo Got Talent was shot dead in his room at Rapour Hotel in Owerri today February 4th by unknown gunmen. The Houston, Texas based CEO of Prince Noel Production arrived Nigeria this January to wait meetings and summary preparations for the 2nd edition of IGT, that was to put up in a couple of months time, when he met his untimely death.

The show promoter & talent manager was a graduate of Psychology from the university of Portland and was an indigenous of Akokwa in Ideato South LGA of Imo state.  Heard he was a single guy. . Too sad. His friends have now been mourning his passing on social media. See more tweets from his friends...

APC Decries Asari-Dokubo’s Call To War, Wonders If SSS Is Hibernating

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as reckless, irresponsible and totally condemnable the threat by Mujahedeen Asari-Dokubo to levy war against Nigeria even if President Goodluck Jonathan is defeated even in a free and fair election in 2015.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said despite the attacks by oil militants in the Niger Delta and the ongoing insurgency by Boko Haram in some parts of the north, Nigeria has not witnessed a clearer and louder call to war than Asari-Dokubo’s senseless vituperation since the country’s civil war ended in 1970.

I don’t mind sacrificing my ambition for APC’s growth – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar (2015 Election)

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Atiku says Nigeria is in dire need of change.
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said on Monday in Sokoto that he would sacrifice his ambition for the growth of his new party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.  Mr. Abubakar made the declaration when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko.

“All of us are now willing to set aside our individual ambitions so as to build a formidable APC,” he said. “So, for now, we are not talking about how to pursuing our selfish political aspirations. We are collectively working to ensure the growth of the APC.”  Mr. Abubakar announced on Sunday that he dumped Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the opposition party.

Gov. Fashola calls for Peace, Religious tolerance as building Blocks of lasting Democracy, Prosperity.

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As Governor flags of 2014 Annual General Conference of Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday flagged off the 2014 Annual General Conference of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church with a call on Nigerians to maintain peace and religious tolerance saying they represent the building blocks of sustainable democracy and prosperity for the nation.

Pregnant Woman in labour stabbed to death in Delta

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A pregnant woman who was in labour and a good Samaritan who tried to save her life have been killed in the Warri area of Delta.  The woman was said to have been waiting for a taxi to take her to a hospital for delivery when she was attacked by a man believed to be a lunatic. The incident occurred along the Mac-Dermott Road axis of the town and the unidentified man, who tried to shield the woman from her attacker, also lost his life.
The Sun reports:

Lagos Homes Mortgage Scheme takes off as Gov. Fashola Inaugurates board website

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (left) with former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande (2nd right), Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas (right) and Women Leader, All Progressives Congress APC, Lagos State Chapter, Hon. Adetoun Adediran (2nd left) during the launch of the Lagos State Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (Lagos HOMS) at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, February 03, 2014.

…Winners to pay for homes over a 10 year period
In its bold step to tackling the problem of housing deficit in Lagos, the State Government on Monday unveiled the Lagos State Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (HOMs) and also inaugurated the State Mortgage Board that will administer the management of the scheme and proper allocation of the houses to would-be winners.

Policeman nabbed on video demanding bribe now in police custody

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The police officer caught on video demanding 'dollar bribe' from a Nigerian-American he stopped for wearing a navy-like cargo pant, has been arrested and currently in police custody.  The policeman now identified as Corporal Aniyem Chiyem was heard in the video saying "Arrange dollars. Give us dollars".
According to a press statement released this evening by the Nigerian police, Cpl Chiyem is currently undergoing Orderly Room trials and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions. See the video and press statement after the break.

Putin arrives at Sochi National Park's leopard nursery ahead of IOC session.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently paying a working visit to Sochi, has arrived Tuesday at the Persian Leopard Breeding and Rehabilitation Center at Sochi National Park. The head of state intends to personally get to grips with the situation at the nursery and find out details of living conditions of its inhabitants.

To date, four baby leopards were born at Sochi National Park. Two of them are two years old while two others are only over seven months old. Only a sixth-month cub called Grom ("thunder" in English) has its own name. The others have only been given nicknames.

Undergraduate In EFCC net over $90,000 dating site keyboard.

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Find the EFCC Press Release.

An undergraduate of the University of Ibadan, 28-year- old Orowo Jesse Omokoh, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly obtaining Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.) from one Mrs. Jette Jacob, an Australian based in Johannesburg, South Africa, in what is known as a romance scam.

The suspect allegedly met the Aussie on a dating site and struck a sizzling romantic affair that necessitated him moving to Johannesburg in 2013 to link up with his lover.

Exclusive : 9/11 was carried out by elements in the American government on behalf of the New World Order.

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The western mass media and the security services are happy to allow left-wing parties, activists and even subversive left-wing groups to flourish, because they are in fact part of the system. The system is controlled by bankers and the what might be labeled the New World Order and when someone actually threatens their system, one largely based on usury that person needs to be quickly shut up or even assassinated.

This was stated by Mr. David Shayler, a former MI5 officer, in a recent interview.

Indian Wife And baby daughter set ablaze by hubby because He Needed a Son

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A young Indian mother has been burned to death along with her infant daughter by her husband and in-laws for failing to pay dowry. Police in eastern Indian state of Jharkhand said 22-year-old Annu Devi was set ablaze while she was breastfeeding her daughter. They have now arrested her husband, Gunjan Masat, who allegedly poured fuel over Devi and her baby daughter before setting them on fire. According to Raghuni Rana, Devi's father, the couple were happily married for more than a year, but problems started after Ms Devi gave birth to a baby girl.

95 Year Old Woman gets Out Of Her Coffin 6 days after She ‘Died'

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A 95-year-old Chinese woman terrified her village by climbing out of her coffin after being ‘dead’ for six days.

Li Xiufeng was found motionless and not breathing in bed by her neighbour more than a fortnight after tripping and suffering a head injury at her home in China’s Guangxi Province

When he failed to wake her up, Chen Qingwang assumed the frail grandmother had passed away in her sleep, at her home in the village of Liulou, in Beiliu..

Federal high court orders Vector to stop all musical activities

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A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an order restraining popular rapper Vector from further breaching his contract with record label YSG Entertainment.
To put it in simple English, V.E.C cannot act in full capacity as an artiste. That means NO recording, releasing or distributing of any song or musical work. He cannot record any music video or perform on any stage.

David Beckham Set To Become Club Owner in the Major League.

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Britain's best known soccer star, David Beckham may soon become a club owner in the Major League Soccer, MLS.

The former England star midfielder had exercised his option to buy an MLS club and wants to bring it to Miami, with the plan contingent on a deal for a privately funded stadium.

Beckham, his investment group and MLS commissioner Don Garber will be in Miami on Tuesday and Wednesday seeking support for the venture, the Herald and the local CBS television affiliate reported.

Newswatch Assistant Editor Murdered by Gunmen in Lagos.

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Toyin Obadina, an Assistant Editor with Saturday Newswatch Newspaper was on shot in the stomach by unknown gunmen while on his way from work on Friday January 31. He died two days later on Sunday February 2nd after a surgery was done to extract the bullet that was lodged in his stomach.

Anti-gay law: Nigeria accuses US, UK, Others Of Double Standards

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THE Federal Government has accused western nations of double standards over a new law banning same-sex marriages in the country. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Viola Onwuliri, said such criticisms stem from the “double standards” of the West.

Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the just concluded AU summit, Ms. Onwuliri said President Jonathan signed the law in the interest of Nigerians and democracy.

FG has not Fulfill Agreement -ASUU

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has revealed that it is yet to receive allocations which were agreed upon last year with the Federal Government.

This was disclosed by the National President of the union, Dr. Nasir Fagge on Monday.

Fagge explained that the Minister for Education, Nyesom Wike, who is the head of the implementation committee, is always busy and this has prevented him(Wike) from having regular meetings with the union.