Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Gov. Fashola Hands Over Imota Asphalt Plant, Commissions, Inspects Projects In Ikorodu, Agbowa.
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| The CHOICE Estate Housing Site at Agbowa in Ikorodu during Governor Fashola’s inspection tour on Thursday, February 20, 2014. INSET: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (middle) fielding questions from newsmen shortly after his inspection tour of CHOICE Estate Housing Site at Agbowa in Ikorodu, Lagos on Thursday, February 20, 2014. With him is the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Aderemi Ibirogba (left). |
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday handed over the Imota Asphalt Plant in Agbowa, Epe Local Government Area, assuring that his administration would continue to find solutions to its developmental problems in the State instead of talking about them.
Police Rescues Two ESUT Students From Kidnappers Den, Nabs One Suspect
The police in Enugu State, on Tuesday freed two students of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, from kidnappers’ den.
The students, Alexander Afamefuna Akadieze of Amankwo Oghe, a third year student of department of political science and Miracle Chukwuemeka, a second year student of department of sociology, regained their freedom after one week.
LASRAB Undertakes Badagry Records Survey
The survey was undertaken by Archivists of the Bureau led by Mr. Bolaji Uthman, the Director General - LASRAB. The exercise was conducted round the entire Local Government which include the Local Government Headquarters, Ajara Badagry and other parts of the Local Governments which include Ajido, Ere, Wawu and boundary town of Ikoga that is the boundary between Lagos and Ogun State.
Gov. Fashola Appoints Kasim acting CEO Ibile Holdings
According to a statement issued by the Head of Service, Mrs. Oluseyi Williams, Kikelomo Kasim was until her appointment a finance and investment practitioner,
Fashola Meets Okunnu, Shasore, other National confab rep. of Lagos
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| Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (right) at a meeting with the Lagos Confab Committee members-former Federal Commissioner for Works and Housing, Alhaji Femi Okunnu SAN (3rd left), Mrs. Funmilayo Osinowo-Bashorun (middle), former Lagos State Special Adviser on Education and Chairman, Board of CG-EKO LLP, Prof. Tunde Samuel (2nd left), and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Lanre Babalola (left) at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Monday, February 24, 2014. |
Video: El-Rufai Speaks on Lamido Sanusi's Suspension
Elrufai Speaks on Sanusi Lamido's Suspension; His Own Alleged N5billion Contract from CBN
Terrible: Guard Rapes Woman Returning From T.B Joshua’s Church In Lagos
The incident happened around 2am.
Police source say Tivere had travelled to Lagos from Sapele, Delta State, to participate in Pastor Temitope Joshua’s midnight programme. Around 2am, she had left for her lodge when a 27-year-old Ochukwo allegedly accosted her.
Heartless: Man Nearly Killed His Wife With Cutlass In A Fresh Fight (Pictured)
Photo: Man Who Cut Off One Of His Wife’s Fingers Before Now, Almost Killed Her With Cutlass In A Fresh Fight
A spy policeman and an elder in Celestial Church of Christ at Afromedia Estate in Lagos, Mr Michael Okoli happens to be cooling off at a Police station for trying to kill his wife. Based on Mr Okoli, he kept the amount of N70,000 in the home for part of their residence rent, before leaving for work the following day.
President of Uganda signs Anti- Gay Bill into law
It's my job to keep you updated, so here's what's up at the moment, dearies - Uganda's President Museveni has signed the country's anti-gay bill into law, despite warnings from US President Barack Obama that it would “complicate our valued relationship” and will mark a “step backward” for all Ugandans and reflect poorly on the country’s commitment to protect the human rights of its people.”
Boko Haram Hit men attack 2 villages in Borno , Govt seals border with cameroon
This is the second time the sect men are attacking Izge village. They had attacked the village on the 16th of February killing 63 people. In this recent attack, the men came at about 2am, chanting war songs while they killed elderly people in the village and burnt down most of the standing buildings in the village. Most of the men, women and youths fled the village immediately they heard the sect men coming.
"Elrufai Is Weeping For Multi billion Contract Not Sanusi" - Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri says
"If Malam Nasir Elrufai can deny that his firm, Elrufai and Partners didn't get a major contract from the CBN under Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, then I produce a solemn oath to resign from my job as Special Assistant New Media to President Jonathan."
Sanusi Is Still CBN Governor - Pres. GEJ Insists
EME first lady, Niyola involved in fatal car crash
Star Actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's Legs In Mini Dress
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde shared the above photo with the caption "#Nofilter #birthdaygirl #steppingout #morning #firstday #ghana #36 #work #play #letsgooooo"#lovelylegs
Monday, February 24, 2014
R.I.P: Nollywood Actress, Ijeoma Okori Buried Amid Tears
The remains of Nollywood actress, Ijeoma Okori, who died during childbirth in early February 2014, was finally laid to rest on Saturday, February 22, 2014 in her hometown in Imo State.
It was gathered that many could not hold back tears as the late 27-year-old woman laid to rest. The deceased was a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Rivers State chapter before her untimely death.
Gunmen Abduct President GEJ's cousin in Bayelsa
According to a report by Punch, President Jonathan's cousin, Chief Inengite Nitabai was abducted yesterday Sunday February 23rd in the Otuoke community in Bayelsa State by unknown gunmen.
Nitabai, who is said to be the compound chief of Jonathan's family, was abducted by 10 suspected kidnappers about 9pm yesterday. Six of the assailants reportedly forced their way into the house, while the rest of the four stayed outside, monitoring activities. They robbed your home and left with chief Nitabia in his Sports Utility Vehicle. ...
Tragedy: Mother Burns 11-yr-old Daughter’s Buttocks With Hot knife!
Boko Haram Slaughter 20 Women For Wearing Mini Skirt and Trouser
Also the joint task force, Operation ‘Restore Order,’ on Friday, placed a bounty on suspected terrorists and members of Boko Haram.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
GEJ is surrounded by ‘incompetent’ frauds – SLS
LAGOS (AFP) – Nigeria’s ousted central bank chief Lamido Sanusi on Sunday described the president who ousted him as a simple man trying to do well who has been undermined by incompetent and fraudulent aides.
“When you sit with President Goodluck Jonathan himself he appears a nice simple person who is trying his best to do his best,” Sanusi told AFP in an interview. “His greatest failing obviously is that he is surrounded by people who are extremely incompetent, who are extremely fraudulent and whom he trusts.”
My story - Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
In the beginning
As at the time I came into office, several things had collapsed. From banks to stock exchange, they had crashed. Inflation was at 15.6percent three months before I became Central Bank Governor; there was already instability in every sector of the economy. When I look back, I thank God for the people who supported us and criticized us as well because criticism has made us stronger. Also, when I look back, I can point to several things that have changed after our arrival and till date.
Continue...Return to PDP now or lose your seniority – Pres. Jonathan tells Atiku, Kwankwaso, other defectors
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, told members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who left for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to return to the PDP or risk losing their seniority. Jonathan said any Nigerian who wants to play decent politics must come to the PDP, just as he stressed that the party remains the only one which believes in democracy and rule of law. He added that this was the time for those who left to come back and occupy their rightful positions or they will be forced to queue behind others.
Ex-Top Model, TV Presenter Found Dead
Police confirmed to the MailOnline that a 47-year-old woman was discovered in a unit in the upmarket area. In a statement Kings Cross police said there were no ‘suspicious circumstances’ surrounding the death of the former Australia’s Next Top Model judge, and police investigations are continuing.
Lavrov talking to Kerry stresses need of observance of agreement on political settlement in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry had a telephone conversation on Sunday at the initiative of the US side.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reports that the ministers continued to discuss the situation in Ukraine in line with an understanding between the presidents of the two countries who spoke on the phone two days ago.
"On our part it was stressed that the main thing now is to guarantee full implementation of the February 21 agreement on a political settlement from which the Ukrainian opposition that actually seized power in Kyiv refrains refusing to lay down arms and continuing to stake on violence," the statement says.
Bringing of Russian troops to Ukraine would be "grave mistake" - US national security adviser
US President Barack Obama's national security adviser, Susan Rice, said on Sunday it would be a "grave mistake" for Russia to send military forces into Ukraine and that it is not in the interest of Russia, Europe or the United States to see Ukraine split apart.
Speaking on the NBC program "Meet the Press," Rice was asked about a possible scenario in which Russia would send forces into Ukraine to restore a government more friendly to Moscow.
"That would be a grave mistake. It's not in the interests of Ukraine or of Russia or of Europe or the United States to see a country split.
New Ukrainian leader declares determination to cooperate with Russia
Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Alexander Turchinov, who received temporary presidential powers on Sunday, declared determination to cooperate with Russia in a TV message to the Ukrainian people.
He pointed out that relations with Russia should be based on equality and good-neighbourliness, on recognizing and respecting Ukraine’s European option.
Turchinov said that the Ukrainian government’s main targets are economic recovery and focus on European integration.
Comment Of The Day: President Jonathan Goodluck Of Nigeria Vs Mallam Lamido
"PRESIDENT JONATHAN GOODLUCK OF NIGERIA VERSUS MALLAM LAMIDO SANUSI"
The two or many wrongs do not make one single right in all reality. Let the Central Bank of Nigeria's activities and the tenure of Lamido Sanusi as its governor in charge be both audited by an autonomous accounting agency while his controversial suspension is still pending in order to avoid any future interference with the investigation.
Pic: Female lawyer tortures househelp with disused car fan belt
The woman was reported to the police by a Child Rights Group called Basic Rights Counsel Initiative in Calabar, who revealed that since the woman and her husband brought Chidera from Anambra state to Calabar in 2012 to serve as their househelp, Mrs Ujinka had repeatedly subjected the young boy to torture and inhuman treatment.
"Mrs Florence Ujinka has been subjecting Chidera to inhuman and degrading treatment by torturing him with an automobile fan belt and in the process inflicting him with severe wounds on his body”. The group said
Graphic Photos: Lady disfigured by large facial tumour gets complete face transplant
Sign of END TIME?? Prostitution & abortions on high increase rate in Lagos
Speaking at a recent commissioning of the Maternal and Child Health Center and School of Nursing Complex, sited in Alimosho General Hospital, Igando area of the state, Fashola, said such unholy profession add noting to the nation’s economy.Continue after the break.
Our Arms Are Resting Because Jonathan is President, Not Amnesty - Asari Dokubo
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Kano Emirate’s family gather to celebrate CBN governor Sanusi’s suspension
The Members of the Kano emirate called Dabo Family Women Association have gathered to celebrate the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor, Sanusi Lamido.
Addressing a news conference at the Emir’s palace on Saturday, a family member, Hajia Binta Sanusi, said that the suspension was “an honour done to their son who served his country truthfully and was later rewarded with mischievous allegations”.
Forbes refers to Pres.Jonathan as Pres. Johnson
Pics: Pres. Jonathan made a Grand Patron.
Daniel Wilson sings a full music album for President Jonathan
After years to be off the music scene, popular 90s singer Daniel Wilson, more popularly referred to as'Mister Ragamuffin're-enters the by recording a 12-tracks music album with almost every track featuring lyrics about President Jonathan and his administration.
The first single extracted from the album is titled'Jonathan Dey Try '. Watch the video here for the very first time anywhere
Gunmen kidnap EFCC's suspect within Lagos court premises.
The suspect, Princewill Arinze Nwobodo (alias Aboki J. Brown pictured above) was abducted by the gunmen within the precincts of the Lagos High Court, Igbosere where he was to be arraigned before Justice Aishat Opesanwo on a 4-count charge bordering on obtaining $ 92,000(Ninety-Two Thousand United States Dollar) under false pretense. The arraignment was deferred to March 27, 2014 as the court did not sit.
Watch Arowolo burst into tears, calling Jesus after he was sentenced to death by hanging
After he was sentence to death by hanging by an Ikeja High Court, sitting in Lagos State, Mr Akolade Arowolo burst into tears and began to pray.
While delivering her judgment on Friday, the presiding judge, Justice Lateefa Okunnu, held that even though there was no eyewitness to the incident, the circumstantial evidence adduced by the prosecution had proved the murder charge against the convict beyond all reasonable doubt.
Mr Arowolo had denied the allegation, insisting that the deceased wife mistakenly killed herself with the knife she wanted to stab him with when they were having a quarrel.
Anonymous Ukraine releases Klitschko e-mails showing treason
Anonymous Ukraine is battling the forces in Ukraine that are funded and directed from the West and attempting to overthrow the democratically elected government of the sovereign country of Ukraine. Anonymous Ukraine is operating in what can only now be described as a war zone and the security measures they are forced to take are extreme. A member of Anonymous Ukraine who wishes to remain anonymous spoke to the Voice of Russia about the operations and the recent release of e-mails between Vitaly Klischko and the Lithuanian Presidential advisor.
Tymoshenko tells Kiev protesters to keep up protests
Ukrainian opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko urged President Viktor Yanukovich's opponents on Saturday not to abandon their protests in central Kiev even though parliament has voted to oust him.
In an emotional speech to thousands of protesters in Kiev's Independence Square after she was carried to the stage in a wheelchair, she said: "You have no right to leave Maidan (square)... Don't stop yet".
In an emotional speech to thousands of protesters in Kiev's Independence Square after she was carried to the stage in a wheelchair, she said: "You have no right to leave Maidan (square)... Don't stop yet".
Partner monster Akolade Arowolo found guilty of murder, bags death sentence
Akolade appeared before trial judge Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Ikeja High Court this morning Friday Feb. 21 and was found guilty on one-count of murder. The judge said the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that he killed his wife.
'On Sanusi, the Opposition and Fifth Columnists' - By Reno Omokri
Article written by Reno Omokri, Special Assistant to President Jonathan on New Media. Find below
The recent suspension of the erstwhile Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has ignited a debate on Social Media and as has become typical with many pundits, the discourse has been dominated by sentiments rather than facts.
As Sanusi has indicated that he will be challenging his suspension in court, I will not make this piece about him and recent events surrounding him. Yes, I will cite some examples of double standards as regards the approach taken by some analysts, but in my view, the matter is now best left to the courts.
Turkish riot police fire tear gas on protest over Internet curbs
Turkish riot police in Istanbul fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday at thousands of people protesting new legislation tightening control of the Internet. Police took action to push protesters away from the city's Taksim Square, a focal rally point, media report.
Protesters responded by hurling fireworks at police, who detained dozens of people, according to media reports. The controversial law came into effect last Wednesday after it was signed into effect by the Turkish President Abdullah Gul despite repeated calls for veto.
Ukraine's Yanukovych declares coup d'état, not going to resign - President's adviser
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych declares a coup d'état and is not going to resign, the mass media report citing the Ukrainian President's adviser. Viktor Yanukovych, who has refused to resign, gave an interview to TV channels Kharkov.
Protests in Ukraine continue despite gov't-opposition deal. LIVE UPDATES
The interview was broadcasted on the 112 TV channel. In an interview he said he would not resign, and plans to tour the areas south and east. Yanukovych added that Ukraine's coup resembles the Germany events of 1930s when the Nazis came to power.
Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, Approves The Reopening Of LASU
Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola, has approved the reopening of the Lagos State University (LASU) which had been shut down in the last four weeks following a protest by students over the closing of the school’s registration portal by the authorities as well as hike in school fees.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Hakeem Bello, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ikeja, the governor said the reopening was in the interest of students and in compliance with the recommendation of the state House of Assembly Ad-hoc Committee on the recent disturbances in the school.Graphic Pics : A 300 level student of the University of Cape Coast, Nigerian Student Murdered On campus
His lifeless body was found with his intestines gushing out from his lower abdomen, close to the Brown Palace hostel.
It was gathered that the gruesome incident happened on Wednesday night. According to his roommate, he tried calling him on his mobile phone when he didn't return to the room on time but couldn't reach him. He got to know about the death when he recieved messages from friends in the morning informing him about the lifeless body they had found.
Pic: Fire Guts AIT Company, Houses Price Thousands Razed
The fire reduced the RayPower section of the building to rubble.
It was learnt that the inferno, which started about 2am on Thursday, was caused by power surge.
It was also learnt that when the fire started, all the workers of the station had closed and the inferno was discovered by policemen in a station near the office.
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe clocks 90, says not retiring yet
"When the day comes and I retire, yes, sure, the day will come, but I do not want to leave my party in tatters. I want to leave it intact".Mugabe has said that he would leave when he is 94years old, that would be in 2018, after completing his current tenure which he was elected for last year.
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