Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Boko Haram Hit men attack 2 villages in Borno , Govt seals border with cameroon



Boko Haram members yesterday Sunday Feb. 23rd attacked two villages, Mairari village of Konduga LGA and Izge village in Gwoza LGA in Borno state killing many people.

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



President Goodluck Jonathan has noted that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is still the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.  Jonathan made this statement during the presidential media chat held on Monday evening. The President also stressed the fact that Sanusi was only suspended to give room for investigation into the allegation of financial recklessness levelled against him.  He assured that Sanusi will be restored to his position if he is not guilty at the end of the investigation.

Pics Post: Ugly Accident On Benin-Airport Road, Edo State [Graphic Pics]



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EME first lady, Niyola involved in fatal car crash



Nigerian singer Eniola Akinbo, popularly known as Niyola, miraculously survived a fatal car accident yesterday at about 7PM. The EME record label first lady, who was driving with a friend of hers, had the accident while driving in a Honda CRV from Lekki, Lagos, where she had just finished a meeting. 

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!



A middle aged woman, Ene Edem Okon, has been arrested by the police for allegedly inflicting bodily harm and tying her 11-year-old daughter, Queeneth Ene Edem, hands and legs for being wayward.  She was arrested when Queeneth appeared in her school, Government Primary School, Akim, with multiple wounds on her chest, stomach and buttocks prompting the school authorities to report the matter to the police at the Akim Police Station.

Boko Haram Slaughter 20 Women For Wearing Mini Skirt and Trouser



Barely 24 hours after over 10 people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, 20 ladies in miniskirts and trousers were yesterday slaughtered in their separate homes in the metropolis by yet-to-be-identified terrorists.

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



Charlotte Dawson has been found dead at the age of 47.  The New Zealand-born former model and television presenter, who had long been suffering from depression, was found at her Woolloomooloo home this morning (Sat. Feb.22)

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



A female lawyer based in Calabar Cross River State, Florence Ujinka, was picked up and interrogated by the police for torturing her 13 year old househelp, Chidera Asonye Nathaniel. Florence is reported to have used an old fan belt to inflict marks on young Chidera.

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



 A 26 year old Polish woman identified simply as Joanna (pictured above before and after her surgery) has successfully undergone a facial transplant after suffering an extreme facial tumor condition referred to as Neurofibromas, which affected her for several years preventing her from chewing, swallowing and even talking.

Sign of END TIME?? Prostitution & abortions on high increase rate in Lagos



Worried by the high rate of young ladies and women engaging in prostitution for survival as well as termination of unwanted pregnancy in the country, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, had urged the nation’s teeming young ladies to take to noble professions by refraining from prostitution and such unwholesome acts.

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



Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has said Militants in the Niger Delta has suspended hostilities in the Region simply because one of their own, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, is the President of Nigeria, not amnesty, NaijaSharpNews has gathered. Asari Dokubo’s comments were registered in his reactions to the threat by the Boko Haram terrorists to visit the Niger Delta Region in the coming weeks.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Kano Emirate’s family gather to celebrate CBN governor Sanusi’s suspension



ChannelsTV reports that customers of the Kano emirate called Dabo Household Women Association gathered to celebrate the suspension of the CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido.
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



I wonder how President GEJ. has become so unpopular that Forbes would make such a horrible mistake. It has been corrected after a Nigerian informed " Forbes of its recklessness and misconduct", post about our President. heheheh forbes Choi

Pics: Pres. Jonathan made a Grand Patron.



 Guess it's the season of investitures for the dear president. First was AGN, then Nigeria Supporters Club and now the Historical Society of Nigeria, all in one single week. He was made Grand Patron of the Historical Society of Nigeria at Aso Villa today. See more pics of his investiture after the break

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.



Four gunmen yesterday Thursday February 20, abducted an alleged serial fraudster and suspect in two cases being handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Find the EFCC press release signed by Wilson Uwujaren Ag. Head, Media & Publicity Unit on the abduction below.
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".

Partner monster Akolade Arowolo found guilty of murder, bags death sentence



Arowolo Akolade, the man who stabbed his banker wife to death on Friday June 24, 2011 after a domestic dispute at their home in Isolo, Lagos (read the story here), has been found guilty of her murder and has been sentenced to death.

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



A 300 level student of the University of Cape Coast, identified as Mr. Godwin Awogbo, was found dead on Thursday within the campus premises.

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 Bayelsa office of Daar Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television and Raypower FM station, has been gutted by fire with properties worth millions of naira destroyed.

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



Zimbabwe's longest serving president, Robert Mugabe turned 90 today and in his address to his party faithfuls, said he's not prepared to vacate the president's seat 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.

The Financial Reporting Council Report that got Sanusi suspended ?



President Jonathan's decision to suspend CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi yesterday Feb. 20th was centered on a written report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, FRCR dated June 7, 2013. In the report, FRCR ripped apart the 2012 audited financial statement of CBN and exposed what it termed as'fraud ','clear display of incompetence ',and 'excesses and wastefulness of Sanusi and the CBN.'

The 13-page report claimed a whooping N1.257 billion was spent for 'lunch for policemen'. There were also bogus payments to airlines to distribute currency nationwide. The FRCR also claimed CBN has held an account with a balance of N1.423b for an unknown customer since 2008. The report had recommended the sack of Sanusi and his deputy.

You can read the full report here or continue to read a breakdown of the report..

Nigerian Driver's License now accepted in Europe, US - FRSC



The Lagos Sector Commander FRSC, Chidi Nkwonta has said that the upgraded Driver's License being issued now in Nigeria can be used in 3 states in America as well as some countries in Europe.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday, Commander Nkwonta said in the US, the states of  Washington DC, California and Maryland recognize the Nigerian Driver's license while European countries such as Germany, Turkey, Switzerland, Poland, Spain, Austria and Sweden also recognize the Nigerian Drivers License. He said the license can be used in these places for a period of time, after which their own licenses would be issued.

Iceland no longer willing to join EU, referendum canceled – Icelandic MPs



Iceland's government supported the proposal of Foreign Minister of the country Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson to drop the plan of joining the EU. The night before both the Progressive Party and the Independence Party reached an agreement to withdraw its application for accession to the European Union, Icelandic State TV and Radio Broadcasting Service reports. The government also decided to cancel the referendum on whether to continue negotiations with the EU.

"In 2009, our former Foreign Minister suggested to submit a formal application for EU membership, so it was done. Quite naturally, I made a proposal to withdraw this statement," Sveinsson said to Icelandic reporters.

Tymoshenko released from prison - Russian lawmaker



A senior Russian lawmaker who is currently in Kharkiv has claimed that former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has been released from prison. 
"According to my information, Tymoshenko has been released and at the moment is in Kharkiv. Her daughter is on her way to pick her up, and then she'll go to Kiev," Alexei Pushkov, chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, said.

Ukrainian Parliament vote in favour of release Tymoshenko



Ukrainian lawmakers voted on Saturday in favour of accelerating the release of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko under quicker procedures, without requiring the president's endorsement.
Tymoshenko was jailed in 2011 for abuse of office linked to a gas deal she brokered with Russia as prime minister, following a trial denounced by the European Union as politically motivated. Lawmakers on Friday voted to amend the criminal code to release Tymoshenko, but it required the president's signature.

Graphic Pics: Dead baby found near UNILAG canal



A dead baby girl was found last tonite around 5.25pm by UNILAG canal near the main gate of the school in Akoka, Lagos. The child, dressed and wearing diapers, was already dead when people noticed and brought her out from the canal. Ants were seen around her body. Such an unbelievably heart-wrenching sight. View it after the break...*viewer discretion advised*

Suspected killers of Prince Noel Tochukwu nabbed & paraded



Two suspected killers of Prince Noel Tochukwu Unegbu, the US-based CEO of Imo Got Talent, who was shot dead in his room at Rapour Hotel in Owerri on February 4th, have been arrested by the Imo State police command.

The alleged killers, who are students of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE), Owerri, were paraded on Tuesday February 18th by the Imo State Police Command. The suspects are: Eze Charles Nnamdi, 22, a 400 level student of the college who hails from Abakaliki, Ebonyi State and Maduabuchi Augustine, 20, a 300 level student and a native of Ekwulobia in Anambra State.

Banker allegedly lost his life in police custody



 Based on reports and tweets from David Ekpo, a staff of Ecobank, Babatunde Oke was allegedly killed in police custody yesterday. Tunde (pictured above), who worked at the Ladipo Oluwole, Ogba branch of the bank, have been accused of fraud and handed to the police.

Davido Ekpo claims Tunde died after severe torture by the police. He left behind a wife and two children, a 2 year old and a 5-month old. Continue steadily to see more tweets after the break.

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