10 opposition governors back merger to unseat PDP

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10 governors from four different political parties - ACN, APGA, CPC, ANPP met in Lagos yesterday Tuesday 5th February and unanimously endorsed merger plans to unseat the PDP in 2015.

The governors who attended the meeting in Lagos are: Babatunde Fashola (ACN, Lagos), Ibikunle Amosun (ACN, Ogun), Kayode Fayemi (ACN, Ekiti), Abiola Ajumobi (ACN, Oyo), Rauf Aregbesola (ACN, Osun) Rochas Okorocha (APGA, Imo), Umaru Tanko Almakura (CPC, Nasarawa), Abdulaziz Yari (ANPP, Zamfara). Kashim Shettima of Borno and Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe were represented by Senator Dejere Alkali.

President Goodluck Jonathan's message to Nigerians

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Our dear president posted this on his Facebook page this afternoon. See the full message after the cut..

Dear friends on facebook,

The determination of this administration to create wealth in Nigeria and for Nigerians has led us to focus our investment drive towards attracting Foreign Direct Investments in manufacturing and the service sector to ensure that jobs are created. And this drive is not an exercise in futility as Nigeria is becoming the preferred destination for FDI.

How to Overcome Séxual Temptation

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One issue that affects marital relationships is séxual temptation. We all face this from time to time, and it is essential that we learn how to handle temptation when it comes our way. That is why in today’s edition, we would be considering how to overcome séxual temptation. This is not just for the married only, as singles or divorced will also benefit from it.

Séxual temptation is a situation where one person is under pressure to have séx with another person. It could be with a colleague in the office, a neighbour, pastor, church member, friend’s wife, among many others. We become séxually drawn towards such a person and this can spell doom for marriages and the lives and families of those involved, if not properly handled.

Golden Eaglets In Car Crash

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Two players of the Nigerian men's Under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have been confirmed to have been involved in a ghastly motor accident on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Adamu Abubakar and Friday Njengo were confirmed to have been involved in the car crash while on their way to the team's camp in Calabar.

The team's head coach, Manu Garba, has been in touch with the affected players, now receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo.

What More Does Achebe Want?... I Did All I Could For The Igbos ––Obasanjo

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In his usual no-nonsense posture, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has cautioned Prof Chinua Achebe and his likes to drop issues relating to the Biafra war in the trash can of history once and for all. Obasanjo a principal actor during the war, in a recent chat said Achebe keeps dragging Nigeria back with his negative views due to certain reasons. Below is how Obasanjo chronicled his efforts for the Igbos...

Celebrity Saudi preacher 'raped' and tortured his five-year-old daughter to death

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A Saudi preacher who tortured his five-year-old daughter to death has been released after agreeing to pay 'blood money', activists said.   Lama al-Ghamdi died in October having suffered multiple injuries including a crushed skull, broken ribs and left arm, extensive bruising and burns.  The child had also been repeatedly raped and the burned.

Her father Fayhan al-Ghamdi, a prominent Islamist preacher who regularly appears on television in Saudi Arabia, served only a few months in jail despite admitting having used a cane and cables to inflict the injuries.

Activists from the group Women to Drive said the preacher had doubted Lama's virginity and had her checked up by a medic.

Migration Fraudster Tried to Slip Five Kids into NZ

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A Nigerian immigration fraudster used fake birth certificates in an illegal bid to bring five children into New Zealand.

Remi Eme Chukwu arrived in Auckland in January 2007 and was granted visitor permits until he applied for permanent residence in July 2008, after marrying a New Zealand woman. Seven children were named on the 46-year-old's application, five biological and two who were "customarily adopted", as is common in African nations. Immigration New Zealand investigators - conducting a review of Nigerian cases - noticed irregularities on the birth certificates Chukwu had supplied and then discovered evidence at his West Auckland home that the documents were forged.

Desmond Elliot,Genevieve Nnaji at the Lagos Premiere of Chisom Oz-Lee’s 'Unguarded'

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Chisom Oz-Lee‘s new movie “Unguarded” premiere in Lagos this past weekend at Marcopolo in Victoria Island, Lagos. Uche Jombo and Desmond Elliot represented cast members at the event while the movie’s producer/co-star Chisom Oz-Lee also drew in Nollywood celebrities Genevieve Nnaji, Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong who graced the event. We hear a fan broke down and cried when he met his favourite star Genevieve at the event!

Mystery Girl Attempts Suicide At Wuse II Abuja

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There was drama as a mystery girl believed to be in her late 20s tried to kill herself along Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 11, yesterday.  The girl who said she was frustrated with life occasionally ran into the road daring on-coming cars to run her over. The drama took place opposite the popular Sharrif plaza as concerned passers-by and shop owners continued to restrain her out of the road, pleading with her not to take her life. The development resulted in a serious traffic jam along the ever busy road as motorists had to stop to avoid running her over each time she ran into the road.

Cyclist Crushed To Death At Bwari

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A middle-aged cyclist was on Friday crushed to death by a tipper along SCC road, New market, Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An eyewitness, Nuhu Aliyu, said the accident occurred around 4:30pm. He said the cyclist was crushed to death on the spot, while the person he was carrying was taken to the hospital.

Christ Embassy Pastor Asks For Forgiveness After Failing To Resurrect A Dead Boy

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MOURNERS at a funeral wake of a 15-year-old-boy in Gweru were left speechless when a team of pastors stormed the house and started praying over the body in a bid to resurrect him. The incident occurred in Southview suburb on Monday at the funeral wake of Tatenda Dick, an Ordinary Level pupil at Chaplin High School, who had died the previous day from a terminal illness.

10 Mistakes Men Make in Relationships

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We all know that relationships can be tough. They begin with an awkward dating period where both persons are on their best behavior. After a few months, those curtains start to unravel and you begin to see shadows of the real person.

Men often make a number of relationship blunders during these crucial initial phases, and we're here to help you recognize the ten worst ones. If you're just getting started in a relationship, or part of a long-term affair, get pen and paper. (Or, you could just print it!). You'll want to keep track of these tips.

VIDEO: 'What Nigeria And The Super Bowl Have In Common' - CNN’s Christiane Amanpour

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Nigeria’s persistent power cuts was recently compared to the black out which occurred at the largest sporting events in the United States, the Super Bowl by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. On Sunday 3rd February 2013, there was a 35 minutes black out at the event watched by over a hundred million people in 180 countries.

CAF Should Call Referees To Order - Gullit

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Former European footballer of the year, Ruud Gullit, has advised the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) to concentrate its energy at making refereeing friendly to teams.

The AC Milan’s former play maker said some questionable calls by referees at the on going Africa Cup of Nations could ruin all the gains as fans might begin to doubt the authenticity of champions when they emerge at the end of the tournament.

T.R.A.G.E.D.Y: Man Dies Watching Nigeria - Ivory Coast Match

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An engineer with Nigeria’s Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA collapsed and died yesterday in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state, after Ivory Coast netted the equaliser in the Nigeria - Ivory Coast quarter-final match in the African Nations Cup tournament in South Africa.

The man, identified as Owolabi Ismail had a sudden heart attack at a viewing centre popularly called,"Promise Stadium" which is located at Lanlepe compound, Oke-Sokori,Abeokuta. He died while he was being taken to the hospital. He had since been buried according to Islamic rites.

Drogba says It is over

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JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is unsure of his international future after a shock weekend exit from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations his country were favoured to win.

Drogba, the 34-year-old former Chelsea striker playing in the African football showcase for the last time, was well policed as Nigeria won the quarter-final 2-1 in north-western mining town Rustenburg.

See What Happened After Super Eagles Defeated Cote d’Ivoire

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Against all odds Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles made to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations after beating the Ivorians 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.

Check out more photos from after the defeat After the Break !

Lagos court sentences 30 beggars to Kirikiri prison for begging alms - What Do You Think?

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Beggars are now being locked up for begging alms in Lagos. Wow! About 30 of them were sentenced to Kirikiri Prison, some Badagry prison by the Special Offences Magistrate Court sitting in Alausa, Ikeja, today Monday February 4th.  The Attorney General of Lagos State said the beggars committed an offence under the criminal law of the State.  Begging alms in the streets of Lagos is illegal and the state environmental agency is doing all they can to get rid of as many beggars as they can. But is sending them to Kirikiri prison the answer? What do you guys think?

Rebuilding Africa 'can't be dependent on donors' – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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Nigerian finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wants African people to be able to transform their own lives. Photograph: Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images

Nigerian finance minister, in Liberia as part of UN development panel, wants innovation, infrastructure and jobs for Africa

Better infrastructure, more jobs and innovative ways to pay for both are needed to ensure Africa's development, the Nigerian finance minister said on Friday.

Improving access to electricity, building rural roads, and providing water and sanitation, particularly in increasingly crowded urban areas, "matter so much" to Africans, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told the Guardian.

"How do you transform the economy? You've got to provide the basic infrastructure for people to transform their own lives," she said. "You're killing many birds with one stone. If people have power, the welder in a rural area can make money, a woman can make money, children can read, health centres can have cold storage facilities."

Cancer Awareness Campaign with Toke, Vixen, Tosyn, and Shine

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As January is cervical cancer month and World Cancer Day is February the 4th, the people at Brown Eyez wanted to use the power of radio and the influence of its female presenters to raise awareness of cervical cancer in a fun creative way.

The participating on air personalities (OAPs) from the radio stations decided to speak through a photo shoot with an emphasis on using the colour green which represents cervical cancer. 

Power: Labour, FG set for fresh showdown over privatisation

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THERE are strong indications that a fresh crisis is brewing between organized labour and the Federal Government over the planned privatization of the assets of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN.

Already, both parties are singing discordant tunes that have begun to heat up the system and threatened industrial peace in the Power sector that appeared to have been restored after the Federal Government and labour reached agreement late last year on the contentious terminal benefits for workers ahead of the privatization of PHCN’s assets.

Oil workers give strike notice

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OIL workers have issued a three-day strike notice to the governments of Rivers, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Imo, Enugu, Abia, Anambra and Benue  over alleged unfair labour practices by the management of Onne, Rivers State, Free Trade Zone, Cross  FTZ.

Under the aegis of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, the workers demanded immediate recall of workers sacked for engaging in union activities and stop  every act of impunity and injustice being meted out to oil and gas workers in the FTZ.

The Daily Gambling Luck Horoscope! Is it a Scam ?

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Your Daily Gambling Luck Horoscope is one of top choices at the time of choosing betting help sites.  In other words dailygamblingluck   has the same group who use to provide the great service for everyone one seeking the best time to play betting online. From My  personal experience, I have been playing betting all my life. The  logic really is knowing the time of the week to play it and another  key important thing to note is your Horoscope. This is where Gambling Luck Horoscope comes into play. Just type dailygamblingluck on  google search egine. It's on the first page of google.

BREAKING; DaNita Wilson (Teacher) Was 'Húmping' SEVEN Students!! (VIDEO)

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Georgia high school teacher DaNita Wilson was arrested Tuesday after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) launched an inquiry into her conduct.

The married, 32-year-old math teacher is accused of having séx with seven students, according to multiple reports. Wilson is facing at least seven counts of séxual assault, however more charges may be added since the investigation is still in progress.

While six of the Charlton County High School students in question were older than 16 -- the age of consent in Georgia -- at the time of the alleged crimes, one student was 15, assistant special agent Stacy Carson confirmed to CNN.

Three policemen shot dead as gunmen attack Elumelu’s convoy

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Tragedy was Saturday night averted when the Chairman of House of Representatives’ Committee on Health, Mr. Ndudi Elumelu, narrowly escaped being killed after his convoy was ambushed by unknown gunmen at Eku community in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.

One of his police escorts , however, lost his life in the tragic incident as he was shot dead while three of his aides were seriously injured when the heavily armed gunmen opened fire on his convoy.

Final Year Student Arrested For Stealing 4-Year-Old Boy In Delta

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A 20-year-old final year student of Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku was Monday, paraded at the State police headquarters Asaba for allegedly stealing a toddler from a day-care school.

State police commissioner, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba said that “the suspect who once did her IT in the said day care and primary school in Asaba sneaked in and took away the child. Unfortunately, she forget her bag which assisted us (police) in tracing her to Onitsha where the child was rescued”.

The suspect (names withheld) who claimed to be presently pregnant and a mother of two denied stealing the baby.

Confused Lady-Do Men Fake Orgásm ?

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My boyfriend before now suffered from delayed ejáculation - that means he could go for twenty minutes before he coms; a process that leaves me really tired and frustrated before he's done.

In November 2012 I had a heart to heart with him and told him how I felt about our séx life and since then things have changed. He comes quicker now, too quick if I may add and I'm beginning to suspect he's faking it. It's damaging my confidence because before now I thought that men should be able to climax whenever and wherever. I haven't seen his spérm in weeks. Is it faking it with me?

How Police Brutalize Suspects To Obtain Statements

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An international rights group, Avocats Sans Frontiers, France, also known as Lawyers Without Borders, say the Nigerian Police rely mostly on torture to obtain information from suspects.

The report was contained in a case-law hand book developed as part of the implementation of the ‘Promotion of the United Nations Convention Against Torture’ project.

The project was set up in the country by ASF France and its development partners, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Bar Association.

Nigerians are too impatient –Keshi •Eagles grab $15,000 each

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Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi basking in the euphoria of a big victory over Africa Nations Cup favourites, Cote d’Ivoire has blasted Nigerians. Keshi who said that his team did not enjoy the needed support before the Eagles game against Elephants on Sunday carpeted the fans for their lack of patience.

Against all odds and bookmakers rating, Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the Nations Cup after beating the Ivorians 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.

Keshi said, “I thank the players, Nigerians and all those who criticised the team. They all contributed to the victory we had today. The big challenge we have is that Nigerians do not believe in the home-based players but I do. I believe if they are given the opportunity they’ll play much better. The problem is that in Nigeria, where I come from, we’re not patient with the home-based players.”

“Miracles Are Mysteries” – Evangelist Who Delivered Woman Of Horse Birth In Benin

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Evangelist Silver Wealth Iyamu, the General Overseer of the World Liberation Ministry, found himself in a controversy September 11, 2012 when a woman was said to have been barren for over fifteen years after marriage allegedly delivered a creature that looked like a horse in his church located in the heart of Benin City.

The incident attracted attention both from Nigeria and abroad and it was reported by Sunday Vanguard. It would be recalled that while a consultant gynecologist, Dr. Jerry Uwaifo, said it was not medically possible for a woman to deliver an animal, the church members insisted that it was a miracle.

There's No Perfect Age To Find A Husband

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Heterosexual women today, in certain milieus, find themselves placed into one of two categories: too young to settle down, and too old to find a man. There is a window of opportunity to get married, but it is ephemeral almost to the point of non-existence. It falls at a different age according to region, or the idiosyncratic biases of one's circle, but hovers around 27.

Man Rapes Deaf, Dumb And Mentally Challenged Woman, Vows To Marry Her

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A 57-year-old man stunned court officials recently after he confessed to forcing himself on a deaf, dumb and mentally challenged woman because his ex-wife had cheated on him.

Ronald Manyeku, Zimbbwe told regional magistrate, Mr Livingstone Chipadza, that he was prepared to marry the complainant since he was quite sure that no man will ever take her away from him because of her state.

It was the State's case led by Area Public Prosecutor, Mr Tirivanhu Mutyasira that Manyeku raped the complainant several times in August last year.

Photo: Indian Scientists Develop ‘Snake Robots’ For Surveillance, Rescue Operations

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Indian scientists have developed ‘snake robots’ that can slither through the rubble of buildings brought down by earthquakes, locate survivors and alert rescuers, hence to saving lives during disasters.

Fitted with a high-definition camera and ultrasonic sensors, snake robots are flexible enough to enter into a narrow opening and locate survivors under the rubble.

Miracle: 1-Yr-Old Survives Bomb Attack As Mum Is Blown To Pieces

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In his world of innocence, in an age that is supposed to be an age of gold turned an age of steel, an age that advertises the complete breakdown of human wisdom, he, possibly, may not be able to phantom the enormity of the cruel event of that sunny day, last week.

But when eventually he grows up, and he is told the story of how a French aerial raid in his homeland snuffed the life of his 30-year-old mother but threw him clear off her back, then, he would know that his middle name ought to be ‘Miracle’. Indeed, one-year-old Saida Jallo is lucky to be alive.

Why Is Britain Sending Luqman Onikosi Back To Die In Nigeria?

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Theresa May’s decision to deport a seriously ill Nigerian man after university puts Britain’s ethics to the test. In early 2008, a very energetic young man bounded into my office in the sociology department of Sussex University. Words tumbling from his mouth faster than he could say them, he hovered above the seat on which students generally sat, a glint of excitement in his eyes.

Nigerian Mother Dies After Her Daughter Rejected A Marriage Proposal From A European Grave Digger

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Tragedy struck in Ogbeawo Quarters, Asaba, Delta State when a mother of a 26-year-old graduate of philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), who was reportedly proposed to by a Europe-based “grave digger” slumped and died a few hours later in the hospital over her daughter’s refusal to marry him.

The lady’s photographs were sent to the “lover boy” who hails from Igbanke in Edo State for approval as his wife and upon his endorsement, he sent his photograph to the lady and phone numbers for her confirmation.

We learnt that the ‘lover boy’, a graduate of chemical engineering from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) sought to be a grave digger abroad after his efforts to get a better job failed and had also sought help for a wife in Asaba through his relation who works in one of the state owned ministries.

10 Killed, 15 Injured By Fulani Herdsmen In Nasarawa

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Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed 10 persons and injured 15 others as they attacked two communities in Nasarawa State Saturday afternoon.
Tragedy struck in Nasarawa State on Saturday afternoon as Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked communities in the state, killing 10 persons and leaving 15 injured.

The attackers armed with guns, knives and axes were said to have stormed the Iga and Rutu communities in Nasarawa Eggon and Doma local governments respectively between 2 and 4p.m., catching residents unawares as they left immediately after the attack.

Man Poisons Wife's Toothpaste, Food And Body Lotion

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Police have arrested a 25-year-old Zimbabwean man who is suspected to have laced his wife's toothpaste, food and body lotion with poison following a nasty domestic dispute.

Kudakwashe Tsiga is in police custody, assisting police with investigations into the incident which occurred on Monday, 21 January. Police have identified the complainant, Tsiga's wife, as Rejoice Zingwe (25), who is employed as a nurse at Gweru Provincial Hospital.

Policeman Kills Colleague At A Bar In Ondo

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A policeman in Ondo state has shot dead his close friend and colleague over a beer parlour argument.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kazeem Shehu, attached to the Ajagba Divisional Police Station in Ajagba town, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State eyewitnesses say shot his friend, a policeman attached to Yaba Divisional Police Station after an argument ensued between the two at a relaxation centre at Ejankole Street in Okerowo area, Ondo town at the weekend. The argument became hot, but all effort by others at the relaxation centre to call them to order was rebuffed.

Lagos State Government to Introduce Cable Cars for Mass Transportation

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To alleviate the problems of mass transportation faced by residents of Lagos, the state government in partnership with a cable car company, Ropeways Transport Limited, is set to launch a cable car mass urban transit system

According to Tribune, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Ropeways Transport Limited have signed a 30-year Franchise Agreement to this effect.

Obasanjo, Otedola Pray, Eat Lunch With Jonathan

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The curtain of uncertainty surrounding the resolution of the rift  between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan is gradually being opened giving a vista of hope for the resuscitation of the ruling People’s Democratic party (PDP) and the stability of the political landscape.

Only last week, for the umpteenth time Obasanjo took on Jonathan’s presidency on what he described as the latter’s government inability to overcome the security challenges posed by the proliferation of violence orchestrated by the activities of  Islamic religious sect, Jama’atul Ahlus Sunnah Lid Da’awati Wal Jihad, otherwise known as Boko Haram.

9 Year-Old Boy Fights For His Life After Being Thrown Off Of Building Roof

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A 9-year-old desperately pleaded, “Stop! Stop!” as a callous teen neighbor dragged him to the roof of their five-story Bronx apartment building and chucked him over the ledge, cops and witnesses said Saturday.

“Mommy! Mommy!” Freddy Martin cried out, unable to move, as he lay on the concrete sidewalk in front of the Nelson Ave. building in Morris Heights, witnesses said.

Oprah Winfrey Gets Sued

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Oprah Winfrey's network OWN is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who claims that she was laid off for becoming pregnant.

According to inside sources, Carolyn Hommel filed a lawsuit Friday suing the company for sex discrimination.

Hommel, who was hired in 2010 as senior director of scheduling and acquisitions, alleges that she was on track to become a vice president before she became pregnant.

From Prayer Warrior To Ole: Living Faith Youth Leader Leads Robbery Gang

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Nemesis has caught up with a youth leader of the Living Faith Church in Okene, Kogi State, who professed to be a born-again Christian but was the leader of a 10-man robbery gang. The suspect (name withheld) who was described as very popular in the area, allegedly led his gang to break into the office of the pastor of the church in the night and carted away over N315,000 belonging to the church.

It's Four-Day Week In Gambia

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Unlike in the rest of the world, employees in a tiny nation on Africa's west coast can now enjoy an extended weekend of three days, beginning Friday.

The reform introduced in the public-sector by Gambian President Yahya Jammeh came into force on February 1 ignoring Opposition protest.

From now on, employees need to work only on four days, Monday to Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It means they will get an additional off day, but will have to work two hours extra on working days. The Gambian government employees have been working five days a week, from 8 in the morning to 4 in the evening. The change in schedule does not reduce the total number of 40 working hours a week.

Where is Stella Obasanjo’s son ?

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Muyiwa and Imelse

Until his mother’s death via an unsuccessful surgery in 2005, little or nothing was known about Muyiwa Obasanjo, son of Nigeria’s former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo.  Her demise somewhat launched him into the limelight irrespective of the fact that he was resident abroad at that time. Although he retreated from the social sphere post- funeral, he was again in the news when he wedded Imelse, a citizen of Dominican Republic at a wedding that had all the trappings of luxury and thereafter relocated to Nigeria.

Many years after romancing the kleiglights   albeit impromptu, he has tactically withdrawn, causing many to wonder what he has been up to.

Jonathan asked for a stay of execution on Nigerians On Death Row in Indonesia

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President Goodluck Jonathan has asked for a stay of execution on Nigerians on death row in Indonesia.

He made this statement on Saturday while playing host to the Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono who is in Abuja on a 2-day state visit. President Jonathan also called for more bilateral relations between the two countries and pledged to do an early convening of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting between the two countries.

Gov Lamido's Son TO Stay In Jail For Money Laundering.

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Aminu Sule Lamido, son of Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido before Justice Fatu Riman of the Federal High Court, Kano on a count charge of Money Laundering.

Aminu's charge was read by the court as follows, “that you Aminu Sule Lamido on or about 11th day of December, 2012 at the Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano within the Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court while transporting in cash, the sum of $50,000 from Nigeria to Cairo, Egypt, falsely declare to the Nigerian Customs the sum of $10,000 instead of the said sum of $50,000.

He pleaded not guilty, but was reminded in prison till the next court session.

Do you think Reverend King should die by hanging?

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A Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos yesterday ruled that Rev King, the General Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly who was arrested and sentenced to death six years ago for murder, must die by hanging.

Reverend Chukwuemeka Ezeuko aka Rev King was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to death by hanging in January 2007 for the death of one of his church members, a young girl named Ann Uzoh, who he set ablaze by pouring fuel on her along with 6 other church members after accusing them of committing fornication in his church. Ann died in hospital from injuries she sustained from the burn. Rev King has been in prison since then awaiting his death sentence, which he appealed and lost.

What's your thoughts on this? Think he deserves the death sentence

"Governor Chime will return to office in 10 days.Quote me" - Akpabio

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio said yesterday that ailing Enugu State Governor Sullivan Chime will return to the country in the next ten days. Governor Chime has been receiving treatment in a London hospital since September last year.
Akpabio said:

“I was part of the delegation that visited the governor in London and I brought a message of goodwill to His Excellency, the governor of Enugu State and like I said, we must learn to mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. We should not play politics out of people’s health. “For me, I’m very grateful to God that Governor Chime has recovered fully and he would be assuming duties within the next 10 days.