Amaechi blames PH airport neglect on rift with Jonathan

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Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday accused the Minister of Aviation, Mrs. Stella Oduah, of abandoning the remodelling of the Port Harcourt International Airport because of his rift with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Amaechi, who said this in an interview withChannels Television, monitored by one of our correspondents, said apart from leaving the airport in deplorable state, the minister  impounded the aircrafts belonging to the state “for no reason.”

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Wife nearly Killed Her Husband With Dagger Over Girlfriend

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Marriage is a respected institution that men and women should look forward to but when a woman chases her husband with a digger and another woman decides to have extra marital affairs, then there are questions that should be answered.

This was the case in the family of Mr and Mrs Ogodi of Ado town in the Karu area of Nasarawa State. The couple had been having some rough patches in recent times just as most families are prone to but the wife, Chidinma, probably never thought that the argument [over infidelity] would end up with her spending several night in police custody.

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Man arrested after catching wife red handed in bed with police officer

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A distressed husband landed in jail after he found his wife in bed with another man, who turned out to be a police officer.

Peter Takavingofa, 25, was arrested after he allegedly bit the man, whom he caught sleeping in his bed with his wife.

Police officer Denhere Malvern, who is a member of the Chinamora police department in Zimbabwe, claimed the husband bit him during an altercation.

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Hoodlums visit Kenyan shopping mall, at least 22 people killed

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 Gunmen stormed a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya this afternoon Saturday September 21 killing at least 22 people in what could possibly be a terrorist attack. An eyewitness claimed the gunmen told Muslims to stand up and leave the mall and that only non-Muslims would be targeted. By the time they finished shooting indiscriminately, at least 22 were dead and at least 50 people injured.

One survivor said and that the attackers started from the Westage mall ground floor and made their way to the top. He said they had grenades and AK-47 rifles and he saw at least five of them. Local TV stations reported that the gunmen took hostages as soldiers and local policemen surrounded the mall. Another survivor said he was shot at by a man who looked like a Somali.

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“I Was Extremely Angry When That Pastor Said I Should Go And Sin No More” – Ex-convict,Bode

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Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party – South and convicted chairman of Nigeria Port Authority, tells GBENRO ADEOYE why he will keep on fighting until he shakes off the ex-convict tag.

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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)

Just In: Gunmen attack & kill over 20 in uncompleted building in Apo, Abuja Read

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 Unknown gunmen dressed in military fatigue stormed an uncompleted building behind Legislator’s Quarters in Apo, Abuja in the early hours of this morning Friday September 20th killing over 20 people. The people killed were inhabitants of the uncompleted building. According to eyewitnesses, whisperNaija.com gathered that the owner of a building close to the uncompleted building had warned people who pass the night in the building to desist from it, but they refused. Then the massacre this morning happened. A resident in the area said that at about 12:30am he heard gunshot severally throughout the night, causing panic in the area. The number of people who died may be more than 20.

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A Man threatens BRT boss with two large vipers!!

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There was anxiety at the Ketu Bus Rapid Transit depot in Lagos State after a man brought two big snakes to the office of the depot chairman, Chief Sunday Yusuf.
We learnt that the man, Sunday Ogbaide, who was later arrested by the Ketu Police Division, said he was sent by a yet-to-be identified person to sell the snakes to the BRT boss.
Yusuf told PUNCH Metro that no one could explain how the suspect gained entrance into the depot.
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Photo: Benue State Governor Plays The Role Of A Best Man At A Cook's Wedding

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Peter Anyiman an indigene of Benue State was lucky enough to have his State Governor as his best man at his wedding last Saturday. The Governor said Mr Peter is a very diligent man who deserves to be honoured. According to him, Mr Peter who is a cook, serving Catholic Priest, Rev. Father Michael Tumba in Abuja had demonstrated a true commitment to his duties for 18 years and deserved to be honoured. Just like a best man would do, he helped the groom to adjust his tie and also cleaned his face at intervals.

Video : Watch How These Sick Men Tortured These Women For Stealing Champagne — Jungle Justice Again!

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BUSTED: Pastor visits Prostitute After Being Caught Having An Affair With Married Woman

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A 56 year old Kenyan Pastor was recently busted trying to patronise a prostitute who later turned out to be a member of his local church. The 56yrs old Pastor, who was said to have been seriously embarrassed sometime ago by a man who caught him with his wife, has refused to change his ways. He allegedly picked a prostitute around midnight for a good time and took her to a joint where she ‘satisfied’ him.

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Fake Corpers who planned To Abduct Yaradua's Daughter Caught and arrested SSS

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Eze was paraded alongside six fake corps members who he has mobilized for service in different parts of Nigeria.

He was said to have processed forged NYSC registration document for five (5) students of University of Nigeria (UNN) Nsukka, who could not be mobilized for NYSC by the institution due to their inability to meet required academic needs to be a graduate from the university.

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Yaba College Of Technology Students close Down School, Protest Cultism

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Students at the Yaba College of Technology this morning shut down the institution to protest a vicious attack on one of the students by an unnamed assailant identified simply as a member of a cult group. The stabbing attack took place last night.

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Imagine: Church Sells TB Joshua’s Holy Water for $50

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 POLICE are investigating a Harare church which claimed to be affiliated to the controversial Nigerian preacher, TB Joshua, after scores of people reported to have paid thousands of dollars for trips to the West African country which never materialised.
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"My Husband is Responsible For Our Pastor's Daughter Pregnancy", says angry Wife

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A housewife, Mrs Tosin Adekunle, 28, on Wednesday sued her husband, Tope Adekunle, for divorce at a customary court in Ado-Ekiti, over allegations of adultery, battering, lack of affection and neglect of their two children. She told the court that her husband had also failed to perform his conjugal responsibilities.
Tosin said that Tope had beaten her to point of death and had thrown her belongings out of their matrimonial home. She alleged that her husband impregnated their pastor’s daughter. According to her, she can no longer bear the negative attitude of her estranged husband. However, Tope did not show up in court to defend himself on the allegations.

The President of the court, Mr Joseph Ogunsemi, adjourned the case to Nov. 4 for further hearing. (NAN
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Father of almost a dozen kidnaps, kills neighbour’s son

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The State Security Service has arrested a father of 10, Saturday Dewakei, who allegedly kidnapped Abubakar Adamu, the five-year-old son of his neighbour and killed him when his demand for a N5m ransom was not met.
Dewakei, 43, was said to have entered his neighbour’s room at Aso ‘C’ Gbagalape, Mararaba area of Abuja through the ceiling on April 19, 2013 and abducted Adamu while he was asleep.
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Forbes Africa denies releasing Nigeria's Top 20 Richest Men list

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There was a top 20 Richest Men in Nigeria list that made the rounds online last week purportedly released by Forbes. I'm sure some of you saw it. I didn't put it up because I searched Forbes' website and didn't find it there. I eventually found the originator of the list - a blog called Strategic Business Team. Anyway, Forbes Africa wanted to clear the air and have released a statement. Find it after the break.

Man gets death sentence Over Facebook Comment About Another Man's Swimsuit-Cla*d Girlfriend

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Antwion Courtez Martin

An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing a man who commented on a picture his girlfriend posted of herself on Facebook.Police say Antwion Courtez Martin, 20, went to the apartment of Edmond James Tyree, 48, on July 17 and shot him dead. He also allegedly shot and wounded Tyree’s visiting friend Michael Joe Hale.

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Senate President David Mark Pleaded with Beijing To Release 490 Nigerian Prisoners

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Senate President David Mark has pleaded with Beijing to release 490 Nigerians languishing in Chinese prisons. He begged the Chinese leader, Mr. Zhang Dejiang to review the cases of  366 Nigerians in Chinese prisons, 120 awaiting trial and four already sentenced to death under the transfer of prisoners arrangement.

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Accidentally’ Stabbed 76 Times: Another Step In Murdered Banker’s Case

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Final written addresses in the trial of Akolade Arowolo, the alleged wife-murderer, will be submitted on October 2, 2013. Justice Lateefat Okunnu of the Ikeja High Court has on  on Tuesday, September 17, directed the prosecution and defence to file and serve the processes before the next adjournment date.

Arowolo, 31, was apprehended on December 21, 2011, and charged to court for allegedly stabbing his spouse Titilayo, a banker, to death. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and has been remanded in Ikoyi Prisons.

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