Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan pays for heart surgery for 800 children

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Rabiu Obere hails from Nasarawa; Sultan Lamidi - Lagos; Salamatu Abdulsamad - Kano; Noah Ezeilo - Imo and Sita Omago - Akwa Ibom, are one of the 800 kids First Woman Persistence Jonathan's NGO, The A. Aruera Foundation, paid their medical expenses to undergo heart surgeries  in India.

While receiving the last batch of the children from India, Dame Jonathan expressed her gratitude to God for the safe return of each child, noting that since the process started in 2013, no death has been recorded.

"We have treated more than 800 patients with no record of casualty; I’m happier than you, the parents" she said

Father & daughter drown as their Car plunge into Lagos Lagoon.

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A man and his daughter on Tuesday morning February 4th drowned in Lagos as a Toyota SUV in which they were travelling fell off the Ikota Bridge in Ajah and plunged into a lagoon.

Mr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident in Lagos.   He said that the man’s wife was thrown out by the vehicle as it somersaulted before plunging into the lagoon.

The LASEMA official said the accident occurred at about 1.00 a.m., and that the dead bodies had been deposited at a mortuary while the woman was taken to a hospital.
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Ex-Lagos Deputy Governor, Alhaja Ojikutu, in custody for fraud

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The Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Nigeria Police today Tuesday Feb. 4th arrested Ex-Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Aderoju Ojikutu, Sahara Reporters reports.

She will appear in court tomorrow in connection with fraudulently obtaining N130million from one Cajethan Okekearu. Mrs. Ojikutu was declared wanted on June 19, 2013, but she went to court to halt police investigations, a suit that was thrown out by a judge a few weeks ago.

Olubadan of Ibadan deposes Chief for applying Magun on his wife

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 The Olubadan of Ibadan, HRH Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade1 (pictured left) has deposed one of his Chiefs, Chief Olusegun Ojetade (pictured right in hospital), the Balogun of Jagun community in Lagelu local government area of Oyo state for placing his wife, Mrs Racheal Ojetade with a deadly anti-adultery charm commonly known as Magun.

Two brothers, Kunmi and Adeniyi Adetokun died within days of each late last year in Oyo state after allegedly sleeping with Segun Ojetade's wife and his brother's wife. (If you missed the story, read it here)

Speaking through the Baale of Jagun Town, Chief Isiaka Akinpelu, the Palace said they believe Ojetade used the mythical power on his wife, an allegation Chief Ojetade has refuted.

Obasanjo, Buhari, Amaechi snub council of state meeting

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari; and Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State were among members of the National Council of State who were absent as the council’s meeting started at the Presidential Villa, Abuja at about 10.50am.

Three former military leaders, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) and Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar (retd.), as well as former President Sheu Shagari and Chief Ernest Shonekan, however attended the meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Over 51% of Wetlands lost to Urbanization

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-TUNJI BELLO

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tunji Bello has disclosed that over 51% of wetlands area including mangrove swamps along the coast and freshwater swamps in the state had been encroached upon indiscriminately due to urbanization.

LASUTH Successfully Carried out First Corrective Ear surgery

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The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) department and The Cochlear Foundation, University of Freiburg, Germany have successfully carried out the first corrective surgery in two people with severe hearing problem in Lagos.

The Cochlear Implantation is a hearing device implanted into a deaf patient’s ear through surgery. The device is said to convert sound into impulses which enable the patients to hear and understand.

Why US bullies Nigeria, but not China and Saudi Arabia - Must Read

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The Igbo have a saying – popularised by the acclaimed novelist, Chinua Achebe – that he who brings home ant-infested faggots should not complain if he is visited by lizards. That proverb is apt in describing the type of treatment Nigeria receives from the Western world, led by the United States of America.

Last year, President Barack Obama made his second “ward round” to Africa. Again, he excluded Nigeria from his “patients’ list.” The official excuse was that Nigeria’s democracy was not commendable. Also, since President Goodluck Jonathan signed the anti-gay bill into law early this year, the Western world, led by the US, has not allowed us to drink water and drop the cup, as the saying goes. Presidential visits have been allegedly cancelled; threats of cancellation of aids have been issued; patronising and condescending comments have been directed at us.

PDP Crisis deepens: Saraki, 10 others shun meeting with Mark

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Former Kwara State Governor  Bukola Saraki and 10 other  Peoples Democratic Party senators,  who  defected  to the All Progressives Congress,   twice  shunned  their scheduled   meeting with Senate President  David Mark on Monday.  The other senators are    Adamu Abdulahi, Shaba Lafiagi, Ibrahim Gobir, Aisha Al-Hassan, Magnus Abe, Wilson Ake, Jibrilla   Bindowo,  Danjuma Goje, Ali Ndume and Umar Dahiru.   The Senate President had arrived  in his office at about 10am, which was the initial time for the meeting   and waited till 2.05pm before he left for his residence when it was obvious that the aggrieved senators would not turn up. 

Jonathan Finally convenes council of state meeting

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The National Council of State meeting being chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan will  take place on Tuesday (today),  almost 11 months  after the last one was held.  The council which has Vice-President Namadi Sambo as its  deputy chairman is made up of  all former presidents and Heads of Government, all former Chief Justices of Nigeria; President of the Senate; Speaker of the House of Representatives; all the 36 state governors and the Attorney-General of the Federation.

Nigerian prisoners in UK kick against transfer agreement

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Some Nigerians serving various jail terms in the UK have kicked against the recently signed Prisoner Transfer Agreement between Nigeria and British governments.

Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, on Tuesday in London confirmed this in an interview with the Europe Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria.

Tafida said that some of the prisoners have expressed concern over returning to the country to complete their terms, citing poor prison facilities and stigma as main reasons.

Imo Got Talent founder and CEO shot dead in his hotel room in Owerri today

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 Prince Noel Tochukwu Unegbu, the creator and CEO of Imo Got Talent was shot dead in his room at Rapour Hotel in Owerri today February 4th by unknown gunmen. The Houston, Texas based CEO of Prince Noel Production arrived Nigeria this January to wait meetings and summary preparations for the 2nd edition of IGT, that was to put up in a couple of months time, when he met his untimely death.

The show promoter & talent manager was a graduate of Psychology from the university of Portland and was an indigenous of Akokwa in Ideato South LGA of Imo state.  Heard he was a single guy. . Too sad. His friends have now been mourning his passing on social media. See more tweets from his friends...

APC Decries Asari-Dokubo’s Call To War, Wonders If SSS Is Hibernating

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as reckless, irresponsible and totally condemnable the threat by Mujahedeen Asari-Dokubo to levy war against Nigeria even if President Goodluck Jonathan is defeated even in a free and fair election in 2015.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said despite the attacks by oil militants in the Niger Delta and the ongoing insurgency by Boko Haram in some parts of the north, Nigeria has not witnessed a clearer and louder call to war than Asari-Dokubo’s senseless vituperation since the country’s civil war ended in 1970.

I don’t mind sacrificing my ambition for APC’s growth – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar (2015 Election)

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Atiku says Nigeria is in dire need of change.
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, said on Monday in Sokoto that he would sacrifice his ambition for the growth of his new party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.  Mr. Abubakar made the declaration when he paid a courtesy call on the governor of Sokoto State, Aliyu Wamakko.

“All of us are now willing to set aside our individual ambitions so as to build a formidable APC,” he said. “So, for now, we are not talking about how to pursuing our selfish political aspirations. We are collectively working to ensure the growth of the APC.”  Mr. Abubakar announced on Sunday that he dumped Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the opposition party.

Gov. Fashola calls for Peace, Religious tolerance as building Blocks of lasting Democracy, Prosperity.

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As Governor flags of 2014 Annual General Conference of Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Thursday flagged off the 2014 Annual General Conference of the Cherubim & Seraphim Unification Church with a call on Nigerians to maintain peace and religious tolerance saying they represent the building blocks of sustainable democracy and prosperity for the nation.

Pregnant Woman in labour stabbed to death in Delta

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A pregnant woman who was in labour and a good Samaritan who tried to save her life have been killed in the Warri area of Delta.  The woman was said to have been waiting for a taxi to take her to a hospital for delivery when she was attacked by a man believed to be a lunatic. The incident occurred along the Mac-Dermott Road axis of the town and the unidentified man, who tried to shield the woman from her attacker, also lost his life.
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Lagos Homes Mortgage Scheme takes off as Gov. Fashola Inaugurates board website

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN (left) with former Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande (2nd right), Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas (right) and Women Leader, All Progressives Congress APC, Lagos State Chapter, Hon. Adetoun Adediran (2nd left) during the launch of the Lagos State Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (Lagos HOMS) at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, February 03, 2014.

…Winners to pay for homes over a 10 year period
In its bold step to tackling the problem of housing deficit in Lagos, the State Government on Monday unveiled the Lagos State Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (HOMs) and also inaugurated the State Mortgage Board that will administer the management of the scheme and proper allocation of the houses to would-be winners.

Policeman nabbed on video demanding bribe now in police custody

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The police officer caught on video demanding 'dollar bribe' from a Nigerian-American he stopped for wearing a navy-like cargo pant, has been arrested and currently in police custody.  The policeman now identified as Corporal Aniyem Chiyem was heard in the video saying "Arrange dollars. Give us dollars".
According to a press statement released this evening by the Nigerian police, Cpl Chiyem is currently undergoing Orderly Room trials and if found guilty will face appropriate disciplinary actions. See the video and press statement after the break.

Putin arrives at Sochi National Park's leopard nursery ahead of IOC session.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently paying a working visit to Sochi, has arrived Tuesday at the Persian Leopard Breeding and Rehabilitation Center at Sochi National Park. The head of state intends to personally get to grips with the situation at the nursery and find out details of living conditions of its inhabitants.

To date, four baby leopards were born at Sochi National Park. Two of them are two years old while two others are only over seven months old. Only a sixth-month cub called Grom ("thunder" in English) has its own name. The others have only been given nicknames.

Undergraduate In EFCC net over $90,000 dating site keyboard.

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Find the EFCC Press Release.

An undergraduate of the University of Ibadan, 28-year- old Orowo Jesse Omokoh, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly obtaining Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.) from one Mrs. Jette Jacob, an Australian based in Johannesburg, South Africa, in what is known as a romance scam.

The suspect allegedly met the Aussie on a dating site and struck a sizzling romantic affair that necessitated him moving to Johannesburg in 2013 to link up with his lover.