Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Police start assault against main Kiev protest camp



Ukrainian riot police are moving in against thousands of protesters on Kiev's Independent Square.

Fresh clashes rocked Kiev's main protest camp on Independence Square with riot police confronting anti-government protestors.  Police warned women and children to leave the area as they moved on opposition positions with water cannon while protestors responded by throwing Molotov cocktails and setting fire to part of the tent encampment.

I was responsible for Amaechi's 2007 complications – Obasanjo



FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he should be held responsible for the travails of the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, before and after the 2007 governorship election.
Obasanjo explained that rather than blame Dr. Peter Odili, who was Amaechi’s predecessor, the state governor should realise that he (Obasanjo) was fully in charge and responsible for his (Amaechi) woes.
It will be recalled that Obasanjo surprisingly denied Amaechi the PDP governorship ticket during the build up to the 2007 general election in Rivers State, declaring the Ikwerre-born politician’s case as having a K-leg.
K-leg is an euphemism used by Obasanjo in 2007 to describe the reason why he did not give Amaechi the governorship ticket.

God’ll forgive me for robbery, fraud – Pastor Prays to God



Culled from Punch
Like any other minister of God, the job of Pastor Isaiah Willie of Happy People Bible Church in the Ayobo area of Lagos State was to preach spiritual redemption to members of his congregation.
However, police investigations have revealed that the 40-year-old preacher was not only into bank fraud but was also part of an armed robbery gang.
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R.I.P: Ex- Minister of State for Works, Isaiah Balat kicked the Bucket.



Ex-Minister of State for works & Property throughout Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo government, Isaiah Balat, has died, @61. He died today around 1pm in Abuja. Late Isaiah Balat offered as Minister from 1999-2000 and was also decided a Senator in 2003 wherever he represented Kaduna South Senatorial Area from 2003-2007. May his soul sleep in peace, Ase.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Bizarre: Man hangs self in Ibadan two days after his wife’s death



A 40 year old man named Anthony Bankole killed himself today February 17th just two days after his wife died, according to a report by Premium Times.

Mr Bankole, whose wife was confirmed dead by doctors at the University Teaching Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, committed suicide at his uncompleted building site at Olodo area, Kumapayi, Ibadan, after leaving his rented apartment at Abayomi area of Iwo Road around 5.49 a.m.

Pic: Man nabbed doing it With A Girl In Public Behind His Car



Wonders shall never end in this world. Can't this couple wait until they get to there bedroom ?
See the craz* photo after the break.

WSNE: Frustrated Man presents himself as food to hungry tigers in Asian zoo.



Chinese zoo keepers managed to save the life of a mentally disturbed man after he announced he wanted to improve the lives of caged tigers at a local zoo by offering them his own body to eat.

Yang Jinhai, 27, had posted several online messages about how optimistic he was about starting a new life after getting a job as a security guard in Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan province.

But he quickly found the job boring and monotonous and moved instead to a job in a printing factory where he also then resigned, saying that he felt there was more to life.
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Shame!!! See Photo of a Police Station in Nigeria




Sigh!!!

Israel Builds detention center in the desert for African Asylum seekers



The Isreali government has built a 9,000 person capacity detention facility in the southern desert where illegal African Immigrants would be detained. According to the Isreali government, the illegal immigrants who seek asylum in the country are becoming a burden to the govt and so they would be moved from the Shaharonim detention centre were they are presently being held to the new facility, a place human rights group have called a De-facto prison.

In this new facility which is situated in the desert, the immigrants will be locked down at night, and forced to check-in with the Israeli authorities three times per day. They will also be barred from working outside the centre. Continue after the break.

R.I.P: Ace broadcaster Walter Oyatogun dies.



 Veteran broadcaster Walter Oyatogun, who ruled the airwaves in the 70s & 80s on Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), has passed on. The legendary sportscaster died on Friday February 14th after years of battling ill health. May his soul rest in peace...Ase.

Phoenix Eye Clinic Offers Free Eye Examination



Phoenix Eye Clinic is 5 this February and has announced a total package of free eye examination. Yes, Absolutely Free for Everyone!   The Clinic is equipped with latest state of the art computerized equipments for carrying out comprehensive visual assessment of your eyes to determine your eye health status and detect any visual impairment. Systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes can also be detected during this examination. Book an appointment today! Continue...

1st Lady not hospitalised, pays condolence visit to FCT Minister.



 Sahara Reporters reported a couple of days ago that First Lady Patience Jonathan had fallen ill and had been flown abroad for treatment. No presidential aide denied the report online however in what appears to be a move to dispel the report, Mama Peace made a public appearance yesterday Sunday Feb. 16th at the Abuja residence of the Minister of the FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, where she commiserated with him within the death of his elder brother, Mallam Yusuf Mohammed. See more pics following the break..

Genocide of the highest Order: Boko Haram kills 106 people in fresh attack in Borno state.



According to reports, Boko Haram members launched a fresh attack on indigenes of Izghe, a Christian community in Gwoza LGA of  Borno State, killing 106 people on Saturday February 15th.   According to eye witnesses, the men who came dressed in military attire, chanted Allah is great as they slit the throats of the people they came across and also fired gun shots at them. Some of the victims were made to come out of their homes and were then killed in an execution like manner.

Confirming the attack, Senator Ali Ndume who represents that senatorial district in the National Assembly says 106 people were killed including an old woman.
"106 people, including an old woman, have been killed by the attackers, suspected to be Boko Haram gunmen. Sixty of the dead have been buried while the rest are awaiting burial,” he said.

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Abia Governor’s Son 'IKUKU' Kills His P.A kill with impunity In Broad Day Light



Son to Governor T.A Orji of Abia State, Chinedu Orji aka “IKUKU” yesterday displayed another level of his usual unruly and criminal behavior at the Okpara square, Umauhia, venue of the official declaration of his father’s senatorial ambition ahead of the 2015 general elections.
“IKUKU”, the self acclaimed Governor of the state, who was angered by the utterance of his late PA over a minor issue, directed his police orderly to shoot the late aide. All efforts to save the victim did not yield any result as he lost blood profusely. The ugly development did not allow the event hold as planned as people took to their heels leaving the place deserted.

First Lady of Lagos State, Dame Emmanuella Fashola charges Nigerians to take care of the Elderly one



First Lady of Lagos State, Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola (2nd left), Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas (middle), Princess Yewande Onile-Ere (left), Mrs. Cecilia Fashola (2nd right), Alhaja Abba Folawiyo (right) during the Seniors’ Valentine, an Intuition Nigeria event in collaboration with the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), held at the COWLSO Retirement Villa, Lekki Phase II, Ajah, Lagos on Saturday, February 15, 2014.
First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola, on Saturday called for a more responsive society that will take good care of the elderly ones and also make life more meaningful for them.

Dame Fashola, made this known at the party organized for the elderly members of the Lagos society to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day by the Committee Of Wives of Lagos State Government Officials (COWLSO) at the Retirement Villa located in Lekki Phase 11 Ajah area of the state.

Ukraine releases all detained protesters



Ukraine’s leader has called for the opposition to yield some ground as authorities announced the release of hundreds of detained protesters days ahead of a mass, anti-government demonstration.

The move appeared to be a concession from the government of Viktor Yanukovich, but is unlikely to appease protesters, who for more than two months have been occupying Kiev’s central Independence Square and nearby buildings in a bid to oust the president

Nigerians lament as kerosene price increases drastically



Despite claims by the Federal Government that the price of kerosene has been subsidized, the masses cannot get the product at the subsidised price. Saturday Vanguard sought the views of  Nigerians, as they bare their minds on the issue.
Some homes Are resorting to coal already — Funmi Gaji(School Teacher)
“Kerosene is spiritual. We keep consuming and consuming it, and it keeps vanishing .It’s also expensive. Some homes are resorting to the use of coal already. A litre is barely enough for a family in a day. In my home, we use our hot plate pot more, when there is electricity.”

Tiwa Savage Arrested For Assaulting A Police Officer ?



Forte Oil ambassador and top Nigerian female singer, Tiwa Savage was arrested in front of Eko Hotel for removing a policeman's cap from his head yesterday.Tiwa had allegedly violated a traffic law, so the policeman stopped her. Allegedly during the course of these interaction, out of annoyance, Tiwa forcefully removed the officer's cap and threw it away. She was then arrested and taken away.

Cool FM Performs 1st Live Wedding On Radio In Nigeria



 

Wow, this is so cool!
Yesterday, Nigeria witnessed its' 1st live wedding on Radio!
Yes, the wedding went down in the Cool FM studio – it simply happened live on the the Midday Oasis with Dotun & Taymi. The special V radio wedding which started a few momemts past 1pmwas streamed live  Coolfm's website…See more pics below:

Caption this Pic (S3xy or Trashy) ?




What Do you think ?? S3xy or Trashy ?

Check out President Jonathan’s 20 most notable ‘legacies’



Others include, Private jets, Dokubo, Al Mustapha, the gay rapist released, Eloping with Diezani, begging three times failed NSA Gusau, keeping ‘Facrook’ in office and on payroll, selling and non-selling refineries, Tokunbo ban, road-use tax, national debt and reserves, broke nation, naira depreciation, and more and more…

The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said at the launching of two new programs in Abuja, February 11th,that his legacies will outlive his administration. Many Nigerians are delighted as it appears the Nigeria’s president since February 2010 is making such statements as he wraps up his reign and prepares to hand over in 2015 at the end of his current tenure and 8 years in Aso rock. Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan promised Nigerians that he will not be contesting re-election.
It is true that the legacy of Goodluck Jonathan and his administration will long outlive him and be talked of, written of and studied in Nigerian schools for generations to come. Below we tried to summarize 20 of his most notable legacies:

Famous Politician murdered on val's day, Shot Dead By Sleeping Policeman In Kwara




Tragedy struck at a hotel in Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State about 11.15pm on Friday when a policeman, Yunus Muideen, allegedly shot dead, a popular politician in the LGA, Femi Awoyale.

Awoyale was said to be a former Irepodun LG chairmanship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party.

It is provided that youths of Oro town launched protest when they heard of Awoyale’s death.
According to an eye witness who pleaded anonymity, the management of the hotel had invited policemen to ensure security of lives and property at the hotel for Valentine fun seekers.
He added that about 11.15pm on Friday, Muideen, a corporal, who was said to have been sleeping after allegedly being drunk, was woken up by noise from the vicinity.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: Man walks too close to lions & gets eaten within seconds




Uncovered; FG splashes ₦260bn on Ex-Niger Delta Militants




At least 260 billion Naira has been burnt by the Federal Government between 2009 and 2013 to settle ex-Niger Delta Militants under the amnesty programme and deals bothering oil pipeline protection in the Niger Delta, Naijapals sources have revealed.

LASU to reopen on Monday (See date)



Lagos State University (LASU) Senate has fixed  Monday, February 24, to reopen  the school, shut down  three  weeks ago following students unrest. After several hours of  deliberations  of the Senate made up of   Provosts, Deans and Directors, it was directed that the university be re-opened  to allow  final year students across all departments to sit for their 2012/2013 academic session second semester examinations.

FG Set to Grant Boko Haram Amnesty - Sets up Implementation Panel



The Federal Government has set up a panel to work out modalities for the implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on  Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution of Security Challenges in the North, NaijaSharpNews sources have reported.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo disclosed this on Saturday at the first annual conference of the Ahlus-sunnah of Nigeria organised by the Izalatul Bid'a wa Ikamatus-Sunnah at the Tafawa Balewa Square,  Lagos.

Libya PrisonBreak: 92 prisoners pick race after attacking guards



Ninety two prisoners have escaped from the prison in a western town in Libya because of weak security, the most recent sign of limited government control in the oil-rich North African country.

 Spokesman of the Zliten local council, Hassan bin Sophia, said only four guards were watching 220 criminal and political detainees at the prison on Friday. He said the prisoners called for a doctor, and when the prison gate was opened, they attacked the guards and fled. Bin Sophia said 19 prisoners were soon recaptured, two of them wounded when guards opened fire.
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PhotoNews: Pres. GEJ visits traditional rulers to Woo Them



President Jonathan yesterday February 15th visited four traditional rulers in Kano, Osun and Lagos States. He visited the Emir of Kano (pictured), Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo and the Oba of Lagos in what he described as a private visit. See more photos after the jump...

Pics: Pres. Jonathan at RCCG, Olive Tree Parish, Ikoyi today



 President Jonathan worshiped at the Redeemed Church Olive Tree Parish, in Banana Island Ikoyi this morning. The president pictured above with Pastor Adeboye and his wife. See more pics after the break

GAY: Juno actress Ellen Page is lesbian



 On February 14th, at a Human Rights Campaign conference in Las Vegas for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender, LGBT, youths, 27 year old Hollywood actress and Oscar nominee Ellen Page came out as a lesbian.
“I’m here today because I am gay. And because maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility. If we took just 5 minutes to recognize each other’s beauty, instead of attacking each other for our differences. That’s not hard. It’s really an easier and better way to live. And ultimately, it saves lives. Then again, it’s not easy at all. It can be the hardest thing, because loving other people starts with loving ourselves and accepting ourselves. I know many of you have struggled with this. I draw upon your strength and your support, and have, in ways you will never know.” Ellen said

Saturday, February 15, 2014

2015: President Jonathan woos traditional rulers in APC states



President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday met some traditional rulers in All Progressives Congress states in what appeared to be  political consultations ahead of his declaration of interest in the 2015 presidential election.
Jonathan visited the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade; the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; and the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akinlolu, in their palaces.
A Presidency source, who confided in SUNDAY PUNCH, said the visits were more political than courtesy visits.
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Patience Jonathan flown abroad for treatment –Report



Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience Jonathan, may have embarked on another medical trip to Germany.
A report by an online news portal, Sahara Reporters, on Saturday quoted two presidential sources as saying the First Lady was flown out of the country discreetly.  One source, the medium claimed, disclosed that Mrs. Jonathan had kept a low profile several weeks before her movement to a German hospital.
“She has not been in good health for a while now,” a source close to the Jonathan family reportedly said.

My grouse against PDP — Atiku Abubakar



Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, recently defected from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, of which he is one of the founders, to the opposition, All Progressives Congress. In this online interview with LEKE BAIYEWU, he says the resignation of Bamanga Tukur and appointment of Adamu Mu’Azu as the National Chairman of the PDP will not end the problems with the ruling party
Why did you leave the PDP, despite the resignation of the former National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, who you were aggrieved with?
Bamanga Tukur is my kinsman. I have no grievances against him. The problem of the PDP was not caused by Tukur. Lack of internal democracy is at the centre of the crisis bedeviling the PDP. It is a cancer that is spreading rapidly and destroying the fabric of the party. Despite all efforts and political chemotherapy, the party has continued to show debilitating signs.

Boko Haram threatens to Launch Assault on Cameroon over Nigeria



Violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has threatened to declare war on Cameroon if she does not cease to support Nigeria’s military campaign against it. In recent times, the sect has been at the receiving end of a massive onslaught by the army in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. Members of the sect have reportedly fled these attacks and were said to have relocated to safe havens in Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
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Student Commits Suicide On Val's Day (GRAPHIC Pic)



(Ghana) 
The entire South Campus of the University of Education Winneba in Centre region of Ghana was thrown into a state of uproar as a level 100 student of the University was discovered dead in a nearby uncompleted building. Identified as Solomon Obeng, the Basic Education student committed suicide by hanging himself in the uncompleted building on Vals Day after realizing he had obtained 3Es in his examination.

“I used to beg for food at the Schools canteen” - Flavour N’ Abania



Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, finally opens up to about his relationship with late artiste, MC Loph in an interview with Punch.
Read full interview below

₦9bn contract Fraud case: Dimeji Bankole discharged and acquitted



An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission could not  prove a 16-count criminal charge bordering on a N9bn contract scam filed against him.

An Abuja Federal High Court on Friday discharged and acquitted Dimeji Bankole, after finding that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was not able to prove a 16-count criminal charge, bordering on a N9billion contract scam, filed against him.
Justice Evoh Chukwu, in a ruling on a no-case-submission filed by Bankole after the prosecution had called its witnesses against him in the trial, held that there was no evidence linking the former Speaker to the alleged offenses.

I’m glad he had accident after r*ping me –12-year-old rape victim



Punch reports;
In the emergency ward of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, 21-year-old Oye Adeleke was lying on a bed like every other patient who had suffered different degrees of fracture to their limbs from accidents. But Adeleke’s case is peculiar. In fact, the story behind how he landed in the hospital had circulated around the ward. Some of those who were discussing the issue when our correspondent visited him, used the word “karma” to describe his fate.

On January 18, 2014, Adeleke, who is an apprentice meat seller at Tinubu Market in Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, allegedly added his name to a long list of sexual predators walking the streets of Lagos. That day, which would change the life of 12-year-old Bisola (not real name) forever, was when Adeleke ambushed the young girl and raped her for one hour.

EFCC Still Investigating Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah’s Armoured Cars Purchase.



The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that in spite of the sack of the former Aviation Minister, Ms Stella Oduah, investigations on the purchase of the 255 million Naira armoured cars are still ongoing.


Recounting the achievements of the commission in 2013, the spokesman for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told reporters in Abuja that the outcome of the investigations would be disclosed in due course.
However, Mr Uwujaren bemoaned the slow pace of prosecutions in the judicial system, which he said had largely stalled investigations. He, however, said that the anti-graft agency is not deterred.
He said that the commission had resolved to prosecute all its cases without fear or favour and would work vigorously to fight corruption in Nigeria within the ambit of the law.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Canadian subsidiary of US arms maker General Dynamics gets $10 billion Saudi arms order



The Canadian subsidiary of US arms maker General Dynamics has won a $10 billion order for armored vehicles for Saudi Arabia, Canada's International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced Friday.

The vehicles will be produced by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, and the deal could be worth up to $13 billion if all options are exercised.

Comment of The Day: Saint Valentine



"The masses are only followers. They celebrate what ever comes to them without thinking or research. If you ask people what is the reason why they celebrate valentines day? they don't know, they tell you is lovers day. But If you know much about that wicked king "saint valentine" Like people won't celebrate saint valentines day. But like I always say, People are deep brainwashed. They enjoyed to be fool and lied. Than to be awake and hear the truth. This is the world we living inn. The smart and wise ones are few. The doomed and brainwashed ones are always the majority. People are deep brainwashed and they can't even distinguish from wrong and right, true or false. That's why they makes satan work more easier to control and used the masses for his evilness. But soon many will surely discover the truth. Since the truth can't never be hidden forever under this great sun and moon light." ~Africa Freedom ‪#‎realfreedom‬ ‪#‎Africa‬

Kenyan government accuse USAID for funding local activists



Mass protests took place in Kenya on Thursday after police has accused the US government of funding political activists. Streets of Nairobi got filled up with protesters’ demonstrations, aimed against leaders who they say behave like children. In Kenya such state of mind is called the “diaper mentality.”

Previously, Kenyan authorities banned the protests, saying that those actions promote the “threat of terrorism.”  In addition to that, Kenyan officials have accused the US Aid agency, better known as USAID of funding political activists. They have also reached the foreign ministry to gather the USAID officials in order to provide an official response for those arguments.

Soviet-Afghan War lesson: political problems never settled by force



25 years ago, the almost 10-year long deployment of the limited contingent of Soviet forces in Afghanistan drew to a close. Experts have since been at variance about the assessment of the Afghan campaign, but they invariably agree that it was the biggest-scale (and actually quite ambiguous, obviously for that reason) foreign policy action throughout the post-war history of the Soviet Union.

The last Soviet soldier left Afghanistan on February 15th 1989 as part of the Soviet 40th Army, which was the backbone of the limited contingent. The Soviet troops withdrew under the command of the 40th Army legendary commander, Lieutenant-General Boris Gromov. He managed to brilliantly carry out the withdrawal, with the US now trying to use his experience to more or less decently pull out of Afghanistan following the more than 20 years of actually useless occupation of that country. This is what an expert with the Centre for Modern Afghan Studies, Nikita Mendkovich, says about it in a comment.

Check out what Mercy Aigbe wore for Valentine (Pics)



Mercy Aigbe

Valentine’s Day Turns bloody: 27 killed; man, pregnant wife roasted; politician shot dead



It was tragedy on a day the world celebrated St Valentine’s Day, dedicated to lovers.

The deaths, on Friday, include the 27 killed in an auto crash in Oji River, Enugu; a man and wife roasted in Benue State and a politician allegedly shot dead by a drunken policeman in Oro, Kwara State.

The Oji River incident occurred when a truck carrying stones skidded off the road and crashed into a market, killing at least 27 persons.

Some primary school students, said to be returning from school at the time of the incident, were, reportedly, among the victims.

Russia hopes for successful negotiation of Syrian humanitarian resolution in UN - diplomat



Russia hopes for the successful negotiation of the resolution on Syria in the UN Security Council on the basis of two projects submitted by Moscow and its partners, stated Vitaly Churkin, Russia's permanent representative to the UN.

" Two projects were presented ... I think this time they will be successful", Churkin told reporters after consultations on Syria in the UN Security Council.

Denrele's Emotional Tribute to late Goldie



 Exactly one year ago, February 14, 2013 to be precised, Nigerian music star, Goldie Harvey died.
Her best friend and confidant, media personality, Denrele Edun who was with her at the hospital where she died, has just shared heart touching tributes to her.

Gov. Fashola Exco Team Inspect Ayobo-Ippaja Road, Technical College, other projects




…Says it’s in pursuit of total service commitment

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Thursday inspected the State Technical and Vocational College,Ikotun, Waste Water Treatment Plant at Abesan and on-going work at the Ayobo-Ipaja road and Meiran road (Phase I), stating that his administration is instituting a maintenance culture along with commissioning new projects in order to advance a total service commitment.

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