Welcome to Henry Nwachukwu's Blog: April 2015

Thursday 30 April 2015

Fuel scarcity: Federal Government to pay marketers N156bn fuel subsidy claims

In order to prevent current fuel scarcity, The Federal Government, yesterday, said it would pay MOWAN N156 billion, out of the about N256.2 billion the marketers claim is owed to them in subsidy claims. Continue..

A plane carrying former President Bill Clinton stopped abruptly to have one of its engines fixed in Tanzania on Wednesday. Continue..

Multi-award winning Taiwo Oladoye releases new musical video!

Taiwo Oladoye, the Best Female Vocalist at the Nigerian Gospel Music Awards 2014 has released a new musical video; As I Sing! The amazing video was shot and directed by Oluyinka Davids (IFocus Pictures) and audio produced by Tosin Paul (Rote entertainment). Enjoy her amazing voice and creativity in this video. For more updates visit: www.taiwooladoye.com. Enjoy video...

Lenovo unveils smart phones in Nigerian market

One of the global global PC manufacturers, Lenovo while reaffirming its commitment to the Nigerian smartphone market has introduced a mix of three new smartphones into the market.

Telling the company’s success story after it entered Nigerian market last year, Shashank Sharma, Executive Director of Mobile Business Group of Lenovo, Middle East and Africa (MEA) at a breakfast meeting with Technology Journalists described Nigeria as a vital focus for the organisation.

“Nigeria is one of the fastest growing smartphone markets globally. With about 30 per cent smartphone penetration, the country represents huge growth potential for Lenovo. Continue..

There was confusion at a filling station along the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road after a female police inspector attached to the Airport Police Command and identified as Mrs. Florence Anih, was slapped by a Nigerian Air Force lance corporal.

The lance corporal, who was in a truck marked, Rotary Group 205, was identified as Friday Zadiel.

Our correspondent learnt that the incident happened last Wednesday. Zadiel was said to be with another officer, who did not wear a name tag. Continue..

There are serious reports that Beyonce has hired a bodyguard for Jay Z whose real job is to spy on him and report back to her...lol.

From The Mirror

According to Grazia, Beyonce has hired a private detective to keep their eyes on her hubby. Despite putting on a united front for recent outings together, sources tell the mag there is trouble in paradise.

"There are whispers Beyonce has hired a bodyguard to watch over Jay Z and report back to her," a source told Grazia."He's there to take care of Jay, but part of his unofficial remit is to fill Beyonce in when she's not there.

I am an expert when it comes to women — Teju Babyface

Teju Oyelakin, host of the popular TV comedy show, The Teju Babyface Show, draws old and young both inside and outside the entertainment industry to his platform, making his show rank as one of the best entertaining shows on TV. The multi-talented comedian in this chat as our Showtime Celebrity talks about his show, comedy, his marriage and more. Continue..

Parents of the abducted schoolgirls from Chibok community in Borno State, yesterday, reacted angrily to the announcement by the army that none of the abducted girls was among the 293 females rescued on Tuesday from Sambisa Forest by the troops. Continue..

Actor Desmond Elliot who won the Lagos state House of Assembly seat for Surulere constituency I, received his certificate of return today April 29th.

John Terry leads Chelsea to victory

Chelsea came from behind to score three goals and seal a hard-fought 3-1 victory over the recently resurgent relegation battlers Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.The Blues, branded as "boring" by fans of title rivals Arsenal, were at their swashbuckling best in a game that underlined why they have dominated the Premier League from start to finish this season. Continue..

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday inaugurated a 19-member transition committee to work with another constituted by the outgoing Goodluck Jonathan government for a smooth handover of power.

He urged the Ahmed Joda-led transition committee, which has two weeks to complete its assignment, not to engage in fault-finding. Continue..

Read the State House press release below...

President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Ado Bayero as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Alhaji Sanusi, a lawyer, from Kano State takes over from Mallam Habib Abdullahi (pictured above) who has been relieved of his appointment as Managing Director of the NPA. Continue

President-elect Gen. Buhari says he never gave the directive to anyone to bar AIT from covering his activities. In a statement released this evening and signed by the Director of Publicity for the Buhari Campaign Organisation, Garba Shehu, Gen Buhari said this is the era of change and that he along with his staff will ensure they do not make the same mistakes the outgoing government made. Go ahead

4 month old baby found alive after 4 days in Nepal earthquake rubble

Over 5,000 have been recorded dead since the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Saturday April 25th. However God protected this precious 4 month old baby who was rescued by he Nepalarmy after 4 days of being trapped in the Nepal earthquake rubble.

The US Supreme Court appeared divided Tuesday on whether gay couples have a constitutional right to wed — as it weighs a decision that could see same-sex marriage recognized nationwide.

Hundreds of activists from both sides of the debate rallied in front of the court building as the nine justices heard the case on one of the most divisive social issues in the United States. Continue..

The Nigeria Labour Congress, on Tuesday, insisted that state governors must pay outstanding salaries before the May 29 handover date.

Factional Deputy President of the NLC, Mr. Peters Adeyemi, said this at the ninth National Delegates Conference of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria in Abuja. Continue..

Here are some behind-the-scenes photo from Asa's new music video directed by Meji Alabi for JM production. See more photos and watch the video after the cut...

In recognition of their services to the country through sports, the federal government, Tuesday honoured some Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in the sector by naming streets in some areas of the Federal Capital Territory after them.

The sportsmen and women who were listed among the over 182 eminent Nigerians and accomplished Africans included the late Super Eagles striker, Rashidi Yekini who was honoured for his ability to have been the first Nigerian to score a FIFA World Cup goal at the USA ’94 edition of the championship. Continue..

Michael Dawson, the Hull City captain, scored a goal that secured a 1-0 home win over Liverpool and had a significant impact on both ends of the Premier League table on Tuesday.

This was Liverpool’s game in hand over Manchester United and their failure to win it leaves Brendan Rodgers’s team seven points adrift of the Old Trafford club with an inferior goal difference.

Both of them now have four games to play and Liverpool’s pursuit of a Champions League place looks to be over. Continue..

A day after the expiration of the three-day deadline given by Major Marketers Association of Nigeria, MOMAN, to stop lifting petroleum products due to debts owed them by the Federal Government, fuel scarcity has hit Lagos and environs. Continue..

President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice-president Namadi Sambo, non-returning federal lawmakers, ministers and presidential aides will collect N3.24bn as severance allowances.

The severance allowances are contained in the Remuneration Package put together by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission. Continue..

Watch Tonto Dikeh's new music video for Sugar Rush

DBrecords/DKM media presents the visuals to the first single from Tonto Dikeh . The video features cameos from Bangalee and label mates 2Kriss and Deeveelee. Nice video. Watch...

Chibok girls found? Nigerian troops find 200 girls and 93 women in Sambisa Forest

Nigerian troops just announced that they have found 200 girls and 93 women in Sambisa Forest, but haven't officially confirmed if the girls found are the same ones who were abducted from their school in Chibok community in April 2014. Hopefully, it's them. See more tweets after the cut...

President-elect, Gen Buhari met with the ambassadors of Canada, Amb. Perry John Calderwood (above) Germany Ambassador, Michael Zenner and Tanzania Ambassador, Daniel Ole Njoolay, in Abuja today April 28th. See more photos after the cut...

There was a bomb blast on TAO FM in Okene, Kogi State, last night at about 8pm which had 4 people, suspected to be security personnel killed. Vontinue..

Newly sworn-in Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Monday night the Justice Department will continue its investigation into the death of Freddie Gray and send two top officials to Baltimore in an effort to quell the riots unfolding there. Continue..

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has made a most shocking admission that he does not have a team as he begins his second stint in charge of Nigeria. Keshi, who led Nigeria to AFCON glory in 2013 after a 19-year wait, recently penned a fresh two-year contract to continue as the country’s coach.

However, the former Mali and Togo handler noted, “The team that helped us win the AFCON in 2013 is no longer in place. Continue..

20 year old Nigerian young man, Ola Raji, was stabbed to death last week Tuesday while cycling through an estate in Peckham, near a community centre founded in memory of murdered schoolboy, Damilola Taylor. Continue..

Singer, Emma Nyra flaunts her body and curves in a one piece swimsuit

Collapsed bridge: Contractor must compensate victims, says Kwankwaso

The Kano State Police Command said that it had started investigation into the cause of the collapsed bridge that killed seven persons in Kano on Sunday.

Also, the state Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, said the government would force the contractor handling the project to pay for the medical bills of the injured victims.

The contractor, the governor added, would also be forced to pay compensation to families of those who died in the incident. Continue..

The Presidency and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, said they were ready for any probe the incoming administration of President-elect, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) would undertake.

The Presidency was responding to Buhari’s resolve to probe the reported Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) missing $20 billion and allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) of last-minute looting of the treasury and rash actions by the outgoing government. It said the party would probe activities of the government especially after the March 28 presidential polls.

President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday ordered the immediate release of the report of the forensic audit of the NNPC. Continue..

Staff of Africa Independent Television, AIT, have been barred from covering all activities of the President-elect, Gen. Buhari until issues bordering on ethics and standards against them have been addressed. AIT crew members were today escorted out of the Defence House where the president-elect currently resides. He was about to have a meeting with the Cuban and Switzerland ambassadors when the reporters were escorted out. Speaking on the development, the spokesperson of the Buhari campaign organization, Shehu Garba said family and security concerns necessitated it. Go ahead..

Why I attacked Keshi :Garba Lawal

Former Super Eagles holding midfielder, Garba Lawal has said his attacks on Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi were not personal but technical. Ques: The last time I saw you was at the Campos Square mini-stadium on April 8 when you reunited with your former teammates in a novelty match and most fans were dazzled with your display. It seems the game is still part of you long after your retirement. Continue..

Not many would really remember that Alibaba, the comedian, was formerly married before he met his current wife. Reason: His relationship with his wife, Mary has lasted for years now and the duo never fail to showcase their love at every given opportunity.

Last week, the ace comedian and his wife, Mary, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. He posted a picture on his instagram page with an emotive message saying, “Happy Wedding Anniversary to us. It’s been a story of both ends. Sadness and joy, rich and poor, yes and no, here and there, fight and play, this and that, laugh and cry, hope and despair, high and low, yours and mine, plenty and scarce, friends and foes, we and them, good and bad. But here and now, we are still here forever and ever.” Continue..

The list of the happiest and unhappiest countries in Africa was released recently and surprisingly, Libyans are the happiest people in Africa. Nigerians are number 4. The most miserable country in Africa is Madagascar. In terms of the happiest people in the world, it's people from Switzerland.

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Libyan coast

The Italian coastguard has rescued 228 migrants off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean Sea.

Reports said 38 women and one child were rescued in Friday’s recovery effort. Those rescued were transferred to a navy boat that was patrolling in the area. Continue..

No fewer than 108 people have been killed after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck 80km east of Pokhara in Nepal, about half way between the town and the capital Kathmandu.

Police said on Saturday that the toll was according to an “initial estimate”. Continue..

The Nigerian Union in South Africa said on Saturday that Nigerians lost more than 4.6 million Rand (N84 million) to xenophobic attacks .

The President of Nigerian Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on phone from Pretoria, South Africa, that the losses were initially put at 1.2 million Rand ( N21 million). Continue..

Israel, thank you for doing this! You know their people suffered xenophobia back in the 1940s, so I guess they have zero tolerance for it. A minister from South Africa was denied visa to visit Israel for diplomatic work. Continue..

The girlfriend, Olga Diyachenko, shared the photo on instagram...

17 Major Generals, 14 Brigadier Generals retired from Nigerian army

17 Major Generals and 14 Brigadier Generals have been retired from Nigerian army today April 24th

Friday 24 April 2015

President Jonathan and Gen Buhari in closed door meeting

President Jonathan and president-elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari had a closed door meeting at the presidential villa this afternoon. Photo shows both men after they emerged from the meeting

Wenger hopes for luck as Mourinho eyes title

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will hope to make it 13th time lucky against Jose Mourinho this weekend as his side attempt to delay Chelsea’s coronation as Premier League champions.

Wenger has never prevailed against Mourinho in 12 attempts and even if he redresses that statistic at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, it is unlikely to prevent Chelsea from claiming the title. Continue..

Juju maestro and evangelist, Ebenezer Obey, has said that, at 73, he still composes songs inside toilets. Part of the revelations he made three years ago during his 70th birthday celebration was that he found toilets to be conducive for his muse. Continue..

Are you not supposed to be celibate when you're not married? But you try sha... some girls can't go five months...whereas some can go for years!

Xenophobia: Malawians boycott all South African owned businesses in their country

All businesses owned by South Africans including Game, Shoprite, PEP and others in Malawi will be under lock and key today April 24th. Malawians are totally boycotting these businesses following the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Two Malawians died during the attacks, many businesses owned by Malawians were destroyed and just 2 days ago, Wednesday April 22, 390 of them were repatriated to Malawi.

They almost look like friends not mother and daughter. That's billionaire wife of oil magnate Femi Otedola, Nana and her daughter DJ Cuppy in Manhatta, New York America today April 23rd.

Truth to power: Obama makes 'Deflategate

Here's the life of a president: In the morning President Barack Obama spoke inside the White House and expressed deep regret for the accidental killing of an American and Italian hostage held by al Qaeda during U.S. drone strikes.

In the afternoon he headed outside to congratulate the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots on their accomplishment. Continue..

Clothing Giant, Nike, has signed a deal with the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to design and develop Nigeria's football kits for both the male and female national teams. NFF President Amaju Pinnick (left) and Nike's General Manager, Laurent Payre signed agreement in London today April 23rd. The deal is from April 1st 2015 till 2018. The under-20 men’s team will be the first team to don the new Nike kit at the U20 football tournament to be hosted in New Zealand from May 31st.

Jonathan orders removal of campaign posters nationwide

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday directed the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation and other bodies that campaigned for his re-election to start removing the posters, billboards, banners, signs and other campaign materials they erected nationwide.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said with the 2015 general elections over, it was appropriate that steps be taken to restore the environment in Nigerian cities, towns and villages to their pre-election campaign state. Continue..

The Lagos state Police command is currently investigating the mystery surrounding the murder of an unidentified sportsman said to be jogging in the Morogbo area of Badagry in Lagos state on February 26th 2015. According to Punch, Police reports states that the man's corpse was dumped by a bush near Igborosun village after he was stabbed in the stomach and jaw by his murderer/s.

The incident was brought to the notice of the police by a resident of the area, Pastor Stephen Hensu of the Celestial Church of Christ, Okiki Imole branch, Badagry. Continue..

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