Thursday 31 July 2014

Death toll from Ebola outbreak rises to 729: WHO

DAKAR (Reuters) - The death toll from an outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has risen to 729, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, after 57 deaths were reported between July 24 and 27 in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
The WHO also said Nigerian authorities had so far identified 59 people who had come into contact with a U.S. citizen who died in Lagos last week after traveling from Liberia, via Togo and Ghana.

Brazil pin-up Neymar mobbed in Japan

Tokyo caught "Neymar fever" on Thursday when the Brazilian superstar jetted into the Japanese capital sporting sunglasses, baseball cap and designer stubble on a whistle-stop visit to sign a sponsorship deal with a bed manufacturer.

The 22-year-old Barcelona forward, still recovering after fracturing a vertebra at the World Cup, was greeted by 700 screaming fans at Tokyo's Haneda airport before being whisked off to a television studio, which rolled out a red carpet for his arrival as if for royalty.

The Nigeria Police Force spokesperson Frank Mba has given an insight into the recent rise of female suicide bombers in Nigeria.

Addressing newsmen at the National Information Center yesterday, Mr Mba said Boko Haram men now use women because they raise fewer suspicions.

"If you have been following the trends of terrorism worldwide, you will understand that use of female suicide bombers is actually not totally new. It is actually a new trend in our own part of the world. The reasons why established international terrorist organizations go for female suicide bombers is clear. The major reason is that women raise fewer suspicions, particularly with security layers, and so they take advantage of the fact that women raise fewer suspicion to try to indoctrinate and recruit female suicide bombers. The suspicion even becomes much lesser if the woman in question is a minor and that explains why. In addition to that is the fact that by rules of engagement that we are cultured to, male security operatives are not allowed to frisk or search females but we are equally developing counter terrorism strategies to deal with that.” he said

He disclosed that more female police officers will now be stationed on roads and other places where stop-and-search exercises are being carried out.

"Nigerians should prepare to see more female police officers, more female bomb disposal experts, more female DSS operatives, more female soldiers actually in combat operations and carrying out stop-and-search,” he said

Woman Touches Pastor’s Manhood During Church Service

Wonders shall never end! According to Report Ghana News, this Pastor was preaching to his congregation on a Sunday morning then he ask people with health problems to stand up and come close to touch a specific place on his body for healing. While everyone was touching the Pastor’s head, shoes and shoulder; this woman, a Bishop of same congregation decided to hold the pastor’s privates for healing.

The Pastor ask why she hold his privates and the woman responded that, “her husband penis is not working anymore so she believes when she hold the Pastor’s penis, her husband’s thing would be healed.”

On hearing what the female Bishop said, then the pastor shouted, hallelujah somebody. But can anyone blame the lady, wasn’t she obeying the Pastor's instruction to torch anywhere for healing?

Empress Njamah Flaunts Her Banging Body

Beautiful actress Empress Njamah is back and she is showing you guys she's got all it takes. See more pix..

The current Inspector General of Police, MD Abubakar has attained the mandatory age of service. Barring any last change of plan, the Federal Government is expected to announce Assistant Inspector-General of Police, in-charge of Zone 7, AIG Suleiman Abba, as a replacement for IGP Mohammed Abubakar

The board of the Nigeria Football Federation will convene an emergency meeting devoted to finalising contract deal with Stephen Keshi as Nigeria coach. The decision follows the meeting of the Federation’s Technical Committee members and later the board on Wednesday in Abuja.

A member of the committee, Mr. Paul Bassey, however told The PUNCH that nothing had been said on the pay for the coach as other issues had to be settled first.

Striking workers of the Lagos State University, Ojo, on Wednesday forcibly shut offices in the university, an action that disrupted all administrative and academic activities in the school.

Apart from the office of the Vice-Chancellor, members of the institution’s Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, who have been on strike since last May; shut all other offices in the school.

Speaking with journalists today at the daily sit out of the Abuja #bringbackourgirls campaign, a leader of the Kibaku Area Development Association of the Chibok community, Dauda Iliya said contrary to media reports, they didn't receive N100m from the presidency. He said only N200,000 was handed to some of the parents.

President Jonathan today officially launched and obtained the new 64-page e-passport. According to presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati;

"The new 64-pg e-passport helps frequent travelers, it's gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, cheaper for the aged and low income earners, conforms with international best practices."

"Cost of new e-passport for below 18yrs and 60 years and above is N8,750; change of name as a result of marriage or divorce is also N8,750

"The existing e-passport is 32pp; new one is 64pp but it is strictly for frequent travelers. Please note, it does not invalidate the 32 pp"

Jason and Mary Njoku share new pics of son as he turns 1

IrokoTV boss, Jason Njoku shared these photos of his son, Obi Jason Njoku as he turned one yesterday July 30th. Checkout more picx...

Yesterday Kim K slammed Rob Kardashian's ex-girlfriend Adrienne Bailon for saying her association with the Kardashian brand hurt her career. (See that here). Well, Adrienne's friend and reality show co-star Julissa Bermudez took to twitter to clap back at Kim, indirectly implying that her sex tape is her own rise to fame. Serious shade...!

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Ebola: Liberia suspends football

Liberia has suspended all football activities in an effort to control the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, BBCreports. There was a risk of infection because football is a contact sport, the football association said.

The number of people killed by the virus in West Africa has now reached 672, according to new UN figures.

A major regional airliner, Asky, said it had halted flights to the Liberian and Sierra Leonean capitals because of growing concerns about the virus. It is the second airline company to take such a decision, following the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever.

Ebola kills up to 90 per cent of those infected, but patients have a better chance of survival if they receive early treatment.

It spreads through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids. The outbreak was first reported in Guinea in February. It then spread to Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Mikel Escapes Chelsea Sack!

Jose Mourinho could be forced to sell top keeper Petr Cech because of the club’s failure to flog £50m flop Fernando Torres or John Obi Mikel.

Mourinho has admitted the Stamford Bridge outfit need to sell another player from abroad as the team currently exceeds the foreign-player quota.

Tragedy hit the home of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, on Tuesday when his son, Hamsa, died in a road accident in Abuja.

The former minister, who is a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, announced this on his Face Book page on Tuesday.

He asked Nigerians to pray for the repose of the soul of the late son. See the cut below......

Obafemi flexing with his son.

PHOTOS: What Is Tuface Doing With Actress Juliet Ibrahim?

Tuface and Juliet brahim are chilling in Dallas and people are beginning to talk about the 'chemistry'. And it gets more interesting because the beautiful actress is separated from her husband. Anything can happen..Lol!

Genevieve Nnaji Lesbian Saga Has Affected Me ––Actress Ella

The story that actress/musician, Ella Martins and Genevieve Nnaji, are lesbian partners was actually broken by an online magazine last year and it created a big buzz. Though both Ella Martins and Geneiveve swiftly reacted to squash it all but it would seem the echoes are still being heard as Ella revealed in this chat that she is still being haunted by the scandal. Here's what she told Potpourri about the saga:

Last time Tonto Dikeh called her house-help a maid, she was slammed by her fans. She's done it again ...guess she doesn't care what people think. She shared the pic above of herself and the lady wearing same outfit and described her as daughter/friends/maid.

Check out the words...

Ex-militant leader Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, on Tuesday slammed President Goodluck Jonathan over his comment that Nigeria would have boiled if former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari had died in the Kaduna blast that targeted his convoy.

He also exonerated himself from the allegation that he paid the alleged masterminds of the Kaduna blast N5m to carry out the attacks, saying people were out to tarnish his image.

Such a beautiful couple. See more pics after the cut...

The actor who was in Monrovia, Liberia for business, left the country a few hours ago following reports of the virus spreading in the country. He shared a pic of himself at the airport saying though his business is unfinished, he was leaving because he's scared. Who can blame him?

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Photos: pregnant Mercy Johnson steps out with her cute daughter

The actress looks really pretty pregnant

"I will probably get married next year" - Omawumi says

While answering questions about her baby's father and her daughter on Channel's TV Sunrise programme this morning, singer Omawumi revealed she will most likely get married next year.

"I will probably get married next year. We might do a location wedding or a local wedding. Warri is a good destination" she said

I don't think Omawumi has ever shared a pic of her man, but I hear he may be in the pic above...:-). I kinda like the way she keeps her private life private.

Pastor Ashimolowo's son's traditional wedding ceremony

One of the sons of Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, (KICC) Matthew Ashimolowo is having his traditional wedding as you read this. Tomi Ashimolowo is marrying his Sierra-Leonian girlfriend Dorothy Jeneba Kamara at The KICC Prayer City in Kent today. See a few pics from the ceremony after the cut...

For taking a piece of fish from the cooking pot, 34 year old Fatima Bankole (pictured above) said she got the beating of her life from her husband, Alhaji Kamoru Bankole, on Wednesday July 16th and now has 26 stitches on her face as a result of the brutal assault.

Narrating what led to the attack, Fatima, who is one of three wives, said as wives of the Alhaji, they had a roaster for cooking. She said on the day any of them cooked, they would first dish for their husband, then the children before serving themselves. Continue.....

Funmi Akingbade

Many men will give anything for their penis to be sucked. They should tell their wives. So also, many wives want their clitoris to be actively involved and they should inform their husbands. If there is something your partner craves, try to satisfy him or her. They will be more willing then to satisfy yours.

Learn new types of touch. If you just grab your partner the same way every time you want sex, you’re going to wear out your welcome and quickly, too. Touch can be very healing and when you understand that affectionate touch can enhance closeness and trust, you’ll see more passion develop in your relationship.

Some people say that passion often flows when a man and a woman are left in a room long enough. This seems to be true of some service jobs that pitch both sexes together as service providers and clients.

Dalliance between male hairstylists and female clients

Kunle Olutayo, a male hair stylist, gets an average of ten female customers a day.

Although not bad in terms of good looks, Olutayo grew up as a shy little boy, particularly around girls until his painful fortune changed about seven years ago when he became a hairstylist. Shortly after starting the job following a six months’ training, Olutayo could not believe his luck.

Didier Drogba will begin his second spell at Chelsea next season after agreeing a one-year deal with Jose Mourinho's side.

The 36-year-old striker and Blues favourite returns to Stamford Bridge after leaving in 2012 for stints at Shanghai Shenhua and Galatasaray.

"It was an easy decision - I couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again," Drogba said.

"Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it has always felt like home to me."

College of Contract Management in the United Kingdom

I am working for a college called 'College of Contract Management in the United Kingdom' that offers distance learning diploma level courses in Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering and Contract Management.

You know that unprecedented levels of construction projects are planned over the next 20 years in the world especially in the Middle East. It is estimated that 135,000 additional professionals will be needed to deliver these programmes in the next 4 years in the middle east. The value of new UK and New Zealand construction projects awarded in 2013 was more 70% higher than the total awarded in December 2012, according to the findings of statistical updates. The number of skills need in Construction and Property has risen by 80% in the last 12 months in the UK and New Zealand. The college is intended to offer professional studies to mainly school leavers. Our two years advanced diploma programmes are designed to directly deliver from the United Kingdom.

Award-winning writer and lawyer, Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo, took time off his usually tight schedule last Friday to address the staff and pupils of Chemline Academy on why a reading culture must thrive among the youth in Nigeria, during the maiden Annual Speech and Prize-giving Day event of the institution.

Ifowodo’s speech was entitled ‘When last did you read a book?’ before an audience that also included parents and guardians of the pupils, as well as other invited guests.

When we look at this pic, there's nothing traditionally or culturally wrong with it. Tribal marking has been happening for centuries and it's accepted. But there are those who believe that when it's done on a child who has no say in the matter, its a clear case of child abuse. They've tried to kick against it ...with of course...no luck! What do you think of tribal marks on children? Let's discuss!

Tecno unveils a new outlet in partnership with Equitoni

The event took place on Tuesday July 22nd at Murtala Mohammed Airport 2 and was attended by various supporters and customers, the CEO/Founder of Equitoni Mr. Onuigbo Anthony Prince and many others.Speaking on the event and partnership with Tecno Mr. Onuigbo Anthony prince said Equitoni is one of the major partners of Tecno Mobile in Nigeria, and as a result of the clear cut business policy of EQUITONI that the company is able to get the necessary support and approval from Tecno Equitoni management to open the first flagship shop TECNO mobile in Nigeria. Continue...

A bit harsh, or you approve? In a bid to tackle the increasing spate of cult activities in the state, the Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha yesterday, July 25th gave a shoot-at-sight order for cultists to security operatives attached to Ohaji Egbema LGA where 6 people were killed during a clash between two rival cult groups known as Day-Gbam and Day-Well. Lol. See name of cults.

The governor gave the directive when he paid a visit to the troubled local government area, plagued with cult activities, where residents are said to be living in constant fear.

The governor inaugurated an Anti-Cult Task Force, which comprises of the Army, Police, SSS and the Imo Security Network, and gave them an order to shoot cult members at sight. The anti-cult task force will be deployed to troubled areas in the state to search for and move into cultists’ dens as part of measures to improve security situation in the State.

Nigeria is on the verge of a break up - Bishop Oyedepo says

Speaking recently on the spate of bombings and attacks in the country, GO of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo said that Nigeria is on the verge of a break up.

"I hope that we are willing to find solution to it. I would be the last person in this world to believe that government has not discovered those who are behind Boko Haram. Otherwise, we don’t have any intelligence service in our country. Are they sacred cows that cannot be brought to book? Until we cut the source of their supplies and get those who are involved, we cannot stop them. But the danger is this, and I must say it here, we are at the verge of a break up. That is the truth. It’s unfortunate. The Nigerian nation is too intelligent to claim not to have discovered those who are behind this. So, I really believe it’s all in the hands of the authorities to decide whether they want to confront the issue headlong or to keep watching it until Nigeria breaks up......All that the church can do is to pray. The church is not in power, it has no political power. And when invited, we give advice, when required or called upon. You can’t call someone and say can I advise you?" - Bishop David Oyedepo...

SEE The Lady Who's Snatching Jim Iyke From Nadia Buar

Jim Iyke is a handsome dude, many ladies want to have a piece of the cake. But funny enough, some ladies in their 30s will still be looking for one-man-one-woman from him. That's a wild dream! Jim Iyke has opened a new Intagram page and this hot babe, her name is Sandra Benede, is taking over his love life.

Sandra is a model and she's got some good stuffs. Jim Iyke is sure talking less of Nadia and more of Sandra in his social media interactions. In fact the babe is really enjoying it all the way. Check more picx after the cut..

The Kwara state Police command yesterday July 23rd paraded two men who they said are involved in trading of human parts.

The men whose names were given as Amos Kareem and Abubakar Ladan were arrested with human head, leg and hand in Tabira village, Okuta in Baruten LGA of the state, according to a report by Vanguard.

When interviewed, one of the suspects, Abubakar Ladan said Amos Kareem promised to give him a motorcycle if he could find him human head, hand and leg. His desire to own a motorcycle made him go to a cemetery where he exhumed bodies and cut off their heads, hands and legs (pictured above).

When asked what he wanted to do with the human parts, Amos Kareem said he sold them to politicians. He however refused to disclose the identities of the politicians.

The police also paraded a man said to be an accomplice, having accommodated the suspects in Tabira village, though the man denied knowledge of the business Kareem and Ladan were involved in.

NFF members impeach Maigari, approve Keshi

Alhaji Aminu Maigari

The members of the board of the Nigeria Football Federation have impeached the President of the federation Alhaji Aminu Maigari. The former president was accused wrong financial dealings and maladministration.

The decision was taken at an Executive Committee meeting of the federation which was held on Thursday in Abuja. The First Vice-president, Mike Umeh was mandated to act as president pending new elections on August 26, 2014.

The meeting which had all 13 members including Maigari in attendance also agreed to open up negotiation leading to contract renewal for Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi.

Manuel Pellegrini paid tribute to Kelechi Iheanacho after he starred in Manchester City ’s win over Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday but admitted that the Premier League champions may struggle to secure a work permit for the teenage Nigerian striker, Daily Mail reports.

Iheanacho, 17, capped an impressive appearance by scoring the last of City’s goals in a 4-1 win at Sporting Park and Pellegrini is convinced he has a bright future in the game.

City beat a host of European clubs to sign Iheanacho after he scored six goals in seven games to claim the Golden Ball at last summer’s Under-17 World Cup.

Pellegrini said, ‘Kelechi is just 17 years old and he’s a very important player for us in the future. He demonstrated today what he can do in the future. It depends on the way he takes this profession, but I think he’s a good talent.

“We’ve not decided yet (what the plan is for him) because it’s not easy. He’s just 17 and sometimes that’s the problem. We’ll see what he will do in the future. For the moment, he will stay with us and we’ll see when we return to England what will happen with him. But he’s a very important player for the future for the club.

“After the tour, we will see what happens with him. There are a lot of things to arrange to play in England but he has an important future.”

Davido and Wizkid fight dirty again.

For those who've been wondering why Davido and Wizkid are yet make a song together, well the thing is that their relationship has been like that of a cat and dog. They play one minute, they fight the next. Wizkid was said to have tweeted a pix mocking Davido's last show in New York. Now Davido is firing back. Lol!

Thursday 24 July 2014

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Only a tiny fraction of doping controls in 2013 came in the form of blood tests and the World Anti-Doping Authority has called on football to do more

Football authorities should quadruple blood testing in their doping controls, according to the World Anti-Doping Authority.

The latest Wada Testing Figures revealed that only 2.38 per cent of doping controls in 2013 came in the form of blood testing and Wada has set a minimum of 10%.

A blast occurred around 3 this afternoon at New Road Motor in the Sabongari area of Kano city, according to police sources. The explosive was hidden in a table top fridge disguised as luggage

Details of casualties are still sketchy but eyewitnesses say scores were killed and as many as 10 people injured. Details later...