South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster that claimed 300 lives

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South Korean Prime Minister, Chung Hong-won, this morning Sunday April 27th announced his resignation 11 days after a ferry carrying school children on a field trip to the island of Jeju capsized and sank, killing over 300 people. (See that here) 

PM Hong-won made the announcement at an emergency news conference that held in the country's capital, Seoul, early this morning, days after his government was fiercely criticized about how it responded to the disaster. The PM took responsibility for the slow response of the rescue operation..

Mulitple accident cause terrible traffic gridlock on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway

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 Vehicular lockjam happens to be being experienced on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway particularly at the Shagamu axis. This is the result of a multiple accident that occured today involving a commercial bus, petroleum tanker and a trailer. 

 

Motorist are advised to utilize the Ofada road as it is the better alternative at the moment.

Another pic after the break.

Video: New bride hospitalized after 2 hour clim*x (VIDEO included)

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South Africa celebrates 20 years anniversary of apartheid's end

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South Africa on Sunday celebrates the 20th anniversary of its first ever all-race, democratic election that ended decades of sanctioned racial oppression under the apartheid system. The day will be marked by street parades, speeches, prayers, music and military salutes and displays. After the historic April 27, 1994, the day has been retained as a holiday and named Freedom Day.

President Jacob Zuma leads the main festivities at the Union Buildings, the seat of government in Pretoria, where generations of apartheid leaders penned many of the racial laws that South Africa's first black leader Nelson Mandela fought most of his life.

Graphic Video: This animal in human flesh has been arrested!

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Lagos exemplary approach to food production

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The recent disclosure by Lagos State government to expand its forays for enhanced agriculture productivity through the acquisition of farmland in Northern region of Nigeria for crop and livestock production is quite laudable and commendable. We recall that only recently the State acquired farmland in the States of Ogun and Osun as well as in the Federal Capital territory (FCT), Abuja for agricultural production. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperative, Gbolahan Lawal made the disclosure while briefing the media on the activities of his ministry. He explained that the decision was reached owing to the shortage of arable land in Lagos State to boost food production.

APC members plan mass defection in Ogun, Oyo, Edo

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Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress are preparing to ditch the party, following disagreements over the recently concluded ward congresses.

It was learnt that the party’s chapters in Edo, Kaduna, Oyo and Ogun states appeared to be the worst hit, as members had inundated appeal committees with protests over the congresses.

SUNDAY PUNCH gathered in Abuja on Friday that members of the APC in the states were threatening to leave the party.....

INEC Registers Unity Party Of Nigeria, Total Parties Now 26

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) as one of the political party in the country.
The registration of UPN the number of parties to 26.

INEC’s Director of Education, Oluwale Uzzi announced UPN’s registration on Friday.
“The commission at its meeting held on Thursday April 17, approved the registration of the UPN, the applicant having met the legal requirements for registration.

Video Post: Daughter receives beating of her life from Mum for Posting Semi-N*de pics on facebook

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Pr*stitutes send me n*de images – Senator

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A group of close to a dozen prostitutes recently got Kenyan Senator Mike Sonko’s phone number. They have since been sending him raunchy WhatsApp picture messages, and promising to offer their ‘goodies’ in exchange for cash or employment.

“At first I was shocked when I received the nude photos. I wanted to seek legal action, but later realised they were underprivileged Kenyans desperate to make ends meet. I offered to help them, and so invited them to my office and offered to buy them business equipment that would keep them off the streets,” reveals the Senator.

Nyanya, Abuja Blast - Lagos NURTW Moves To Install CCTV At Motor Parks

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To forestall tragedies at major motor parks in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, the Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) is finalising plans to install Circuit Camera Televisions (CCTV) at its motor parks.  According to Chairman of the union, Mr. Tajudeen Agbede, security officers would, in addition be appointed for the parks, while appoint security officers would also be formally trained on best methods to secure the parks.

“The union has agreed to appoint a chief security officer in each of its units across the state to beef up security, so as to prevent such experience in Lagos,” Agbede said in reference to the blast in Nyanya Motor Park on April 14, which resulted in the death of more than 80 people and injuries to at least 124.

Photo: Female Kidnapper set ablaze By Angry Mob At Ayetoro Area In Osogbo Yesterday 25/04/2014

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Barely 24 Hours after Government of the State of Osun issued a public announcement notice on jungle justice, yet another female kidnapper was burned by angry mob at Ayetoro area in Osogbo yesterday 25/04/2014.
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Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa tells Pres.Jonathan to seek re-election

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The Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa I, has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to get re-election even as he urged him not to be distracted by the wave of disturbances in areas of the country.

He assured the President that the spirit of the ancestors of the Benin kingdom would see him through.

The monarch's message was brought to the President by his first son, Ambassador Eheneden Erediuwa, who was accompanied to the Presidential Villa by the Chairman, Ocean Marine Tankers Limited, Capt. Hosa Okunbo.

See what he said bellow when you continue after the break.

Photo Post: Fuel Tanker Explosion That Caused Panic In Asokoro Place Of Abuja

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Dozens killed as Boko Haram attacks military base

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Again, Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a military unit at Blabili, Danboa, Borno State, in the early hours of Friday.

The latest attack came on the heels of the recent abduction of more than 100 female students in Chibok locality of the state.

Not less than 40 insurgents and four soldiers were killed in the gunfight.

 Investigations revealed that the Special Forces recovered several arms and ammunition from the insurgents in the battle.

Alleged Witch found in Gutter at juelegba this morning

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Mehn!..this my job as a news blogger could really exposed someone to some weird, bizzarre and extremely bizarre stories...this falls into the "extremely bizarre" category.

Today, This morning to be precise, around 9am, a woman who confessed to be a witch was found inside a sealed gutter around Abalti Barracks, just before Ojuelegba in Surulere, Lagos.

You may have STD And not know it..

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Could you have an STD and not know it? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Some sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, have symptoms that are often confused with signs of a bladder infection, while others, such as chlamydia, may not have any symptoms at all. Here is a look at the most common STDs in women, including a brief summary of specific symptoms and how the diseases are treated.

Revealed: Keshi, NFF lied to Nigerians

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Via Vanguardngr 
Stephen Keshi was the first to step out of the meeting with the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation Tuesday.

He told the press that he had submitted a provisional list for the 2014 Brazil World Cup to the committee.

Tito Vilanova dies at Age 45, Loses Battle With Cancer.

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Former Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova has died at the age of 45, the club have confirmed, after unsuccessful emergency surgery.

The ex-central midfielder was admitted to hospital following a downturn in his health which required an operation on his stomach on Thursday, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirming the trainer was "fighting" for his life.

Photo: Naval officer allegedly kills bus conductor in Oshodi over bribe

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 Found the picture and report with this guy's Facebook page. Why is this happening ? One policeman was beaten up yesterday for shooting a driver and today this... ?