I ran to God when I was named Head of State – Gowon

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Former Head of State, General (Dr.) Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has revealed that when it became inevitable that he would become the Head of State of Nigeria, after the 1966 counter- coup, the first thing he did was to send everybody around him away, lock himself up and go on his knees to pray fervently for God’s divine grace to rule.

The ex-head of state and convener of Pray Nigeria Group and patron of Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), made the disclosure in a brief remark on the topic, “Individual Accountability in Service,” adopted for the 9th annual luncheon of the special members forum of the BSN, at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, last week.

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FULL UPDATE: ElBaradei has not been named PM as earlier announced - State Media

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Egyptian state television said the interim prime minister had not yet been chosen, after named officials and state media earlier said Mohamed ElBaradei would be appointed on Saturday.

An adviser to the interim president, Ahmed al-Muslimani, said that: "There is still no exact date for the nomination of a Prime Minister or for the formation of a government." "Negotiations are still ongoing," he added, noting that representatives of the "Muslim Brotherhood will allowed to participate in the elections."

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Congratulations: GT Bank Named 2013 African Bank Of The Year

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Guaranty Trust Bank PLC has been named the 2013 bank of the year by the African Banker magazine.

The award recognizes financial institutions that have emerged as industry leaders and continent trend setters, due to good corporate governance practices, exceptional service delivery within the financial services industry of their country and innovative products.  Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, Mr Segun Agbaje attributed the recognition to hard work, discipline and a well-defined operating strategy.

Last year, the bank was named the best bank in Nigeria by the Euro Money magazine for the fourth consecutive year while it earned the 2011 Best Bank in Nigeria award from EMEA finance.  Guaranty Trust Bank also emerged as the first Nigerian financial institution to cross the N100 billion profit before tax milestone from operations at both bank and group levels.

Airtel Named Telecoms Company Of The Year

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For its consistency in pioneering innovation in the telecoms industry and in recognition of its efforts at building a pan Nigeria 3.75G Internet Network coverage, Airtel Nigeria has been named the Telecoms Company of the Year, 2012 by foremost celebrity magazine, City People. 

Newly appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Leading Telecommunications Services provider, Segun Ogunsanya was also named the CEO of the Year for his inspirational leadership and past achievements at leading multinational organizations to attaining business success.

The honours were bestowed on Airtel yesterday, Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at a colourful celebration that attracted hundreds of renowned politicians, A-list Multinational organizations, celebrities, entrepreneurs and societal bigwigs. The event held at Balmoral Hall, Oregun, Lagos.

Headless Fodies Found, Man Named Yusuf Ibrahim Arrested

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Police say they've nabbed a New Jersey man who fatally shot two men before beheading them, chopping off their hands and burying their remains in the woods of south Jersey.

Cops arrested Yusuf Ibrahim, 28, of Jersey City on Sunday after detectives found the bodies of the two men, aged 25 and 27, behind a home in Buena Vista Township, according to a press release. Their severed heads and hands were discovered at a separate burial site.

The investigation into the grisly murder began Thursday following reports of suspicious activity at the Buena Vista home. Cadaver dogs located the bodies, which both suffered a single gunshot wound to their chests.  

Nigerian Woman, Bunmi Awoniyi Named Superior Court Judge In US

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California Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday named four new Superior Court judges for the Central Valley. Among the judicial appointments announced was the appointment of 48-year-old Nigerian woman, Bunmi O. Awoniyi in Elk Grove, California.  According to Centralvalleybusinesstimes, of the four, three replace judges who have retired and the fourth fills a long-standing vacancy.