President Jonathan drops two special advisers

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One week after Leader Jonathan sacked nine ministers, he has again sacked two more people. In a statement signed by his Particular Adviser (Media & Publicity) Mr Reuben Abati, Pres. Jonathan declared the sack of two particular advisers - Mrs. Pleasure Emordi, the Particular Adviser to the Leader on National Assembly Matters and Dr. Tunji Olagunju, the special Adviser to the leader on the New Alliance for Africa's Development (NEPAD)

2013 Hajj: Zamfara drops 366 intending Pilgrims

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The Zamfara Government on Wednesday announced that it would drop 366 intending pilgrims to the 2013 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the state Task Force Committee on Hajj, Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, stated this in Gusau after the committee’s meeting. He told newsmen that the reduction was a result of the 20 per cent cut in the number of pilgrims performing this year’s Hajj by the Saudi Authorities. Wakkala said the situation would bring down the number of Zamfara pilgrims from 4,088 to 3, 712. He disclosed that over 5000 intending pilgrims had registered with the committee and that a total of 4,441 had paid their fares for the trip to Saudi Arabia. The deputy governor assured that those performing the Hajj for the first time would be given priority, while those that missed the chance to travel would be given high consideration in 2014. Wakkala said that the state government had made adequate arrangements for the success of this year’s pilgrimage.

Reebok drops Rick Ross after date rape lyric controversy

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It's finally happened. Athletic wear company Reebok has officially dropped Rick Ross as the face of Reebok Classic in the wake of controversy over lyrics he contributed to the Rocko tune "U.O.E.N.O,
where the Maybach Music mogul boasted about drugging and raping a woman. He spit:

“Put Molly (Ecstasy) all in the champagne.  She ain’t even know it.  I took her home and I enjoy that.  She ain’t even know it.”

Rape survivors and women right groups launched a petition and media campaign asking Reebok to drop the rapper, despite his many apologies. Reebok released a statement today saying:

"Reebok holds our partners to a high standard, and we expect them to live up to the values of our brand.  Unfortunately, Rick Ross has failed to do so."Reebok goes on:  "While we do not believe that Rick Ross condones sexual assault, we are very disappointed he has yet to display an understanding of the seriousness of this issue or an appropriate level of remorse.

HEARTLESS: Man Poisons Girlfriend’s Drink With Eye Drops

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A 27-year-old man was arrested last week Thursday (March 8) for poisoning his girlfriend by spiking her drink with Visine eye drops after a domestic dispute. The incident took place in Grass Valley, California, between Shayne Carpenter and his girlfriend. After an argument, Carpenter spiked his girl’s drink with Visine, the eye drops that purport to “get the red out”, ABC News reports.  He texted his friends about the prank, little did he know how snoopy his girlfriend could be, who found the messages and phoned the cops.

Karen Igho Drops N50m Assault Case Against Smirnoff

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In December 2012, Karen Igho was allegedly assaulted by a security guard stationed at the Smirnoff party in Lagos, who slapped her. Karen also claimed that she was pointed a gun at by the same security man who slapped her after allegedly demanding for money from her at the car park which she refused.   Soon after recounting her ordeal on twitter, the Big Brother Africa 2011 winner threatened to sue Smirnoff in the sum of N50million naira.  Just yesterday, Karen took to twitter to announce that she has dropped the assault charge against Smirnoff and has decided to settle the case out of court. She tweeted,"settling out of court about my assault case."