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Monday, 6 October 2014

1 dead, 17 injured in accident in Sokoto

The Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) in Sokoto State said that one person died while 17 others sustained injuries in an accident that occurred between Sokoto and Sabon-garin Kwannawa on Monday.Mr Kuteb Takum, the Sector Commander of the Commission in the state, who confirmed the accident, said the victims were returning from a ceremony in Sabon-garin Kwannawa– outskirt of Sokoto.He said in Sokoto that the vehicle –Pick-up van– marked Edo XF 739 BEN, somersaulted at the Sabon-garin Kwannawa Junction at about 10 a.m.“The driver of the vehicle, who is now on the run, lost the control of the vehicle while on Kwannawa- Sokoto highway.“It was not a head on collision, the van somersaulted several times after the driver lost the control of the vehicle and veered off the road,’’ he said.Takum said that one person died immediately while other sustained injuries.He said that seven of the injured were receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto.According to him, the remaining 10 injured are responding to treatment at the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto. (NAN)

Glo, SMEDAN to give grants to SMEs

GLOBACOM says it has concluded plans to provide grants to Small and Medium Enterprises in the country in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria.

The company’s Head, Corporate Sales, Mr. Kamaldeen Shonibare, stated this in Lagos, at a meeting with chairmen and secretaries of Business Member Organisations and Cluster Development Organisations.

“The partnership is to radically change lives by moving citizens from grass to grace,” Shonibare said.

He said that Globacom would not “repatriate profits,” but spend it on adding value to the experiences of Nigerians in all walks of life. Continue...

The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority has seized $5.7m (R64m) for yet another arms deal between South Africa and Nigeria.

This is the second multimillion-rand arms deal between the two countries in the past month that has resulted in the money being frozen in South African banks.

Last month, R103m in $100 bills stashed in suitcases was seized at Lanseria Airport, north of Joburg.

The money was frozen in both cases for allegedly being the proceeds of illegal transactions.

City Press’ sister paper Rapport has learnt that the department for offences against the state in the Special Investigating Unit is also involved. Continue....

Nollywood actor Chigozie Atuanya, who got married in August 2013, thinks he has an idea why many celeb marriages can't stand the test of time, thus crashing. In a chat with Nigeria Films, he said
"First of all, it is good to have God as a good foundation. With him as the solid rock that holds your home, it would surely last. Then tolerance is another strong point to attain a peaceful home. Marriage is a combination of two different people, from different backgrounds who came together to live as one. Sometimes, we have to learn to overlook. In as much as the women are the pillars of a home, we the men too have lots to contribute. Continue..

The All Progressives Congress has commended the General Overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for dissociating himself and the church from what the party called “offensive and divisive audio Compact Disc” that is being circulated by certain political Pastors. In a statement in Lagos on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said by his action, the GO had “again exhibited his characteristic exceptional leadership” and shown what religion should be about, which is love, rather than hate and incendiary
statements. Continue..

Super Eagles Stephen Keshi has expressed serious concern over the injury suffered by Victor Moses on Saturday.

Moses suffered a recurrence of the tight thigh he injured in last week’s win over Newcastle in Stoke’s 3-1 defeat to Sunderland in their Premier League game at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

The Nigeria winger retired in the 18th minute – shortly after teeing up Charlie Adam’s equaliser. according to Goal, Stoke manager Mark Hughes is eager to get to the root of the 23-year-old’s mystery thigh injury. “We had him scanned and nothing showed on the scan. He trained Thursday and Friday and looked good to go, Goal quoted Hughes as saying on Sunday. Continue..

The senator representing Edo North constituency in the National Assembly, Senator Domingo Obende, has told President Goodluck Jonathan to think about winning his own election in 2015 rather than winning Edo State in 2016, saying that winning Edo will be a tall dream for his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He described the President’s boast that PDP will capture Edo and Rivers in 2015 and 2016 as laughable, just as he described the former Foreign Affairs Minister, Chief Tom Ikimi and others who defected to PDP in Edo State, as political “prostitutes, who have lost touch with members of their constituencies.” Continue..

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger involved in a shoving match on touchline

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger were involved in a shoving match on Sunday as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Wenger took exception to a tackle from Gary Cahill on Alexis Sanchez that earned the England defender a booking in the first half, and made his feelings clear to his opposite number, who didn't back down.

The two managers have long disliked each other, with this just the latest in a long series of spats.

Excess alcohol leads to male infertility — Expert

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr. Gboyega Fawole, talks about infertility

What is Infertility?

It is the inability of a couple (male and female) to conceive after one year of regular, adequate unprotected sexual intercourse. Adequate intercourse is at least thrice a week.

Is infertility a common problem?

It is common all over the world and about 11 to 20 per cent of couples worldwide are experiencing this problem. In our part of the world, West Africa that is, it can be found in 20 to 46 per cent of couples. However, studies from over 22 countries (involving about 5,800 infertile couples show that men contribute eight to 22 per cent, while women contribute 25 to 37 per cent. Both contribute 21 to 38 per cent. Unknown causes of infertility stands at three to five per cent. Continue..

Gay and lesbian Catholic groups are holding an international congress in Portugal this week as they seek to make their voices heard by the Vatican.

Opening on Monday in the southern resort of Portimao, the three-day event aims to formally federate some 30 associations representing homosexual Catholics from around the world.
Together they intend to press for an “urgent change of attitude from Catholic authorities” towards gay parishioners, said Jose Leote whose group Rumos Novos (New Directions) is organising the event.
Their congress coincides with an extraordinary synod which began at the Vatican on Sunday to review the Church’s attitude to marriage, cohabitation and divorce.
Fifteen to 20 delegates will meet in person in Portugal, with the same number joining in by videoconference, to draw up a statement to send to Pope Francis and the nearly 200 bishops meeting for two weeks in Rome. Continue...

Former United States of America ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington

A former United States of America ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, says Nigeria will face major instability if it fails to conduct free and fair elections in 2015 and that President Goodluck Jonathan should have visited Chibok to show the world that he is a fearless leader

Do you think Nigeria is practising true democracy at the moment?

I am not sure what you mean by ‘true’ democracy. Democracy is dependent on regular free and fair elections which reflect the will of the people. It is those who are elected and not the people themselves who vote on the laws by which the citizens will be governed. If the people are dissatisfied with the actions of their elected representatives, they can remove them at the next election. A representative democracy requires that the government respects freedom of speech, a free press and an independent judiciary. Continue..

The Ebola threat in West-Africa is real and everyone is devising means to stay free from the deadly virus. This was how superstar Akon managed to escape being touched directly by thousands of fans in Congo during a free concert by the 'Peace One Day' campaign for charity. Check out more photos:

She came, we saw and is still dominating the game. Meet our latest guest on "The Truth" with Olisa - the tall, beautiful and super talented first lady of the Mavins, Tiwa Savage. So much has been said about Tiwa Savage's rise and how her success has redefined how women entertainers are perceived within a male-dominated industry. We caught up with the African queen and Tiwa talks a little about everything - the Mavins, 323 Entertainment, the music industry, family and her marriage...

Saturday, 4 October 2014

People advised me to let my child die – Father of 9-month-old baby with heart infection

This is one of the most difficult periods for Mr. and Mrs. Opeyemi Okunade, a couple who live in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. Since their marriage a few years ago, things had gone on smoothly with three lovely children coming into the family – the latest, Darasimi, born in December, 2013.

While the arrival of the latest baby in the family brought a new dose of excitement into the home, the infant’s failing health in the weeks that followed soon punctured that happiness. In April 2014, Opeyemi, a generator mechanic, noticed that his little boy was coughing persistently and soon passed out. He was rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital where he was revived with the aid of oxygen. Further examinations and tests revealed that the child was suffering from a heart disease known as cyanotic congenital, a defect simply called Truncus Arteriousus Type1 which according to doctors, would need a more advanced clinical attention. Continue..

Olawale Ojo, winner, MTN’s project Fame West Africa season six, has released his debut album titled ‘Almost Famous’.

The versatile young artiste teamed up with Tiwa Savage, Skales, Lil’ Kesh and others to produce an exquisite album. According to him: “I’m really excited about my debut album because it shows all of me right now. It tells my story in music.”

Commenting on why he titled the album ‘Almost Famous,’ he said : “What happened actually was that when I did my very first photo shoot the shirt I was putting on, ‘Almost Famous’ was inscribed on it.

It just resonated with me and we decided to name the album ‘Almost Famous’. I am not where I want to be, you understand?

It doesn’t mean that I am desperate. I am patient and hardworking and I am sure with the help of God, my management and everybody around me, things will work out well.

The journey hasn’t been easy because a lot of people expect so much from me. People think since you were part of Project Fame you should just ‘blow’ like Wizkid or Davido. It’s a process. I believe that in due time everything will work out as planned.”

Former Governor falls victim to Boko Haram

A house belonging to former Governor and now Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Boni Haruna was yesterday, confirmed to have been destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents who wrecked havoc at his country home in Michika Local Government, Adamawa State.

The towns which were allegedly attacked by the insurgents included Kuburshosho, where the minister hails from as well as Garta. A resident of Garta, who identified himself as Joseph said the insurgents arrived his village about 6 am yesterday and looted people’s homes and shops before setting them on fire. “They burnt most of the shops and houses after looting them. People had to climb the nearby mountains to save their lives.

“For now, I can’t say the number of casualties as we are still in the bush from where we have just learnt that the attackers had left.” Continue...

As Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, some prominent Nigerians have urged Nigerians to continue to promote peace and unity of the country.

Senate President David Mark urged Nigerians to embrace harmonious relationship with one another irrespective of their ethnic or religious affiliations. Mark spoke in his goodwill message to Nigerians.

He said, “There is no problem too difficult for the nation to overcome if we unite and maintain the sanctity of our brotherhood.” Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar also felicitated with Nigerians, especially Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Atiku described the significance of the festival as a celebration of trust and love between God and man. He said, “I rejoice with fellow Muslims across the country to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.” Continue..

Rapper J Rule and R &B singer, Ashanti have always proved to be “the best pair” on stage serenading music lovers across the world. And last Wednesday’s performance was not different as the American superstars kept fun seekers, in Warri, Delta State, grooving throughout the night in the spirit of marking the nation’s 54th Independence anniversary.

The show, “Warri Again”, organised by Brownhill Event Centre, saw a galaxy of Nigerian artistes and comedians sharing the stage with the international artistes. It was indeed, a show of class and glamour as there was no dull moment while it lasted.Despite the heavy downpour that almost marred the show, hordes of revellers continued swarming the event venue to catch a glimpse of the concert.Ace-comedian, Ali Baba and songstress, Omawumi, who anchored the show, were in their best elements, dishing out rib-cracking jokes. Continue..

I thought it's only the Swazi King that enjoys running things with beautiful girls showing off their oranges but I just got a photo of President Jacob Zuma with girls without any bra. See the full pix below...

Gunmen kidnap 64 years old monarch’s brother in Bayelsa

Gunmen Thursday in Kaiama, headquarters of Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State abducted one Engr. Mozi Agara a 64 -year old younger brother of the Ibedaowei (King) of Kolokuma Kingdom King Mozi Anya Agara, and former staff of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC).

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Bayelsa Police Command, DSP Akighbe Alex said the men of the police force acting on a tip off chased the kidnappers to the Odi waterfront where the gunmen escaped with their captive in a waiting speed boat, adding that the vehicles used by the gunmen have been recovered by the police.

A close relative of the victim Amaran Suoyo, told our correspondent that the gunmen stormed the residence of the victim in Olobiri and after disguising him in a caftan attire whisked him away to an undisclosed location.

The Bayelsa Police spokesperson assured that investigations have commenced, adding that the police have swung into action to rescue the victim and bring the perpetrators to book. Meanwhile, no contact has been established with the kidnappers according to the family source

Taiwo Oshadipe is dead

Taiwo Oshadipe, one of the Oshadipe twins, is dead. The quiet music star was said to have died this morning, Friday October 3rd, 2014 after a brief illness.

The Oshadipe twins started singing at a very tender and they are known for their hit track “Dide Olorun mi”,

Taiwo was married and just recently gave birth to her first child. The last time she posted an update on her Facebook page was on Oct. 1st, her post reads: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

More details soon

Google deletes ‘tens of thousands’ of celeb nude pics

Google has removed “tens of thousands” of nude pictures stolen from celebrities and published online.

A statement from the web giant said it has deleted photos “within hours” of requests being made and has “closed hundreds of accounts.”

It comes after reports Hollywood entertainment lawyer Marty Singer has threatened to sue Google for “violating privacy”. The New York Post published a letter addressed to senior staff at Google.

The letter states that Google failed “to act expeditiously, and responsibly to remove the images” and “was perpetuating the despicable conduct of these habitual pervert predators”.

Cara Delevingne and Jennifer Lawrence were among the group of stars targeted by cyber thieves who posted their stolen pictures on sites including 4Chan. Continue..

Vodacom Nigeria, has introduced Cloud computing which is a leading trend in today’s world because of it limitless ability to provide solutions to Information and Communicationb Technology, ICT, challenges. Although it is a worldwide phenomenon, only a third of Nigerian businesses are currently using Cloud technology. However, as companies establish confidence in Cloud solutions, they will move more of their solutions into the Cloud, but to achieve this, it is important that enterprises partner with a company that has a robust network and relevant skills to deliver the value that the Cloud promises. Continue..

Four African athletes – Genzebe Dibaba, Jairus Birech, Nijel Amos and Dennis Kimetto – are among the 20 athletes shortlisted for this year’s IAAF World Athlete of the year.

According to the world athletics governing body, IAAF, also included in the shortlist, released on Friday, are athletes from other parts of the world, among them American sprinter Justin Gatlin.

In all, IAAF released the names of 10 men and 10 women who would be in the race for the athletics world’s most prestigious award. Continue..

A US television network prepared Friday to evacuate a cameraman who contracted Ebola in Liberia, as the UN’s pointman flew to Sierra Leone, calling the epidemic the world’s “highest priority”.Ashoka Mukpo, 33, who was working as a freelancer for NBC news, discovered he was running a fever on Wednesday, his network said, and is in quarantine in a Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) treatment centre.Hired by NBC only three days ago, he is the fourth American to contract Ebola in Liberia.“The doctors are optimistic about his prognosis,” Mukpo’s father Mitchell Levy said in a message to family and friends quoted by NBC, adding that his son had worked on humanitarian projects in Liberia for several years.By far the most deadly epidemic of Ebola on record has spread into five west African countries since the start of the year, infecting more than 7,000 people and killing about half of them. Continue..

The Lagos State Government on Friday in Lagos said it would provide free bus service for residents on Saturday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.

Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Mr Dayo Mobereola, said this in a statement issued by the company’s External Relations Officer, Mr Kolawole Ojelabi.

Mobereola said, “In order to ease the movement of commuters during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Lagos State Government is offering Lagos residents free bus ride on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.”

He urged the public to keep faith with the government in all its transport projects, aimed at making life and movement easier for residents.

He said, “Commuters along the Bus Rapid Transit route will enjoy free ride from Mile 12 to CMS, while those on the Bus Franchise Scheme will ride free on Ikotun-Igando-Iyana-Ipaja-Ikeja.”

He called on Nigerians to reflect on the significance of the celebration, which is sacrificial giving and urged that it should not be reduced to mere eating and drinking alone. Continue..

Ex-international, Victor Ikpeba was among the galaxy of stars who witnessed Delta FA Chairman Melvin Amaju Pinnick enthroned as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Ikpeba was happy with the decision of the delegates to vote a young man who loves challenges, a young man who could bring corporate organisations to support football, a man whose passion for football knows no bounds. But above everything, Ikpeba looked beyond the elections and raised alarm that coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was stifling the Super Eagles. Continue..

Buhari and Atiku

Presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has welcomed the decision of another chieftain of the party, General Muhammadu Buhari to also join the contest for the opposition party’s ticket for the 2015 general elections.Atiku in a statement personally signed by him, said the task of rescuing Nigeria is a duty leaders of the APC are committed to and, “the more individuals ready to be part of the mission to rescue the country, the better.”

According to the statement, “Nigeria has floundered for far too long. Our people are yearning for a change and we must listen to them before they lose faith in the ability of their leaders to revive the country. Continue..

Remi Oyo

Former colleagues of the late Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Oyo, mourn her,

Nigerians from different walks of life, especially media professionals, have paid tributes to the late media Amazon and spokesman of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs. Oluremi Oyo.

They variously described her death as a huge loss to the industry she served for four decades.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Dele Bodunde, on Wednesday described the development as a great loss “not just to all of us at NAN, but also to the Nigerian media at large.”

The former President, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Gbenga Adefaye, described the late Oyo as a “fantastic individual, excellent journalist, role model and mentor.” Continue..

Reprieve came the way of erstwhile chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Vincent Ogbulafor, yesterday as an Abuja High Court in Maitama discharged and acquitted him from the 17-count criminal charge preferred against him by Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.In his judgment, Justice Ishaq Bello held that the anti-graft agency failed to establish its allegation that the former PDP boss, while in office as the Minister for Special Duties in 2001, used three fake companies ýto divert funds from the coffers of Federal Government to the tune of about N180 million.However, the court relied on a confessional statement made before ICPC by the 2nd accused person in the matter, Mr. Emeka Ebilah, and sentenced him to five years imprisonment without an option of fine.Ebilah, who was a member of the National Economic Intelligence Committee, NEIC, Continue,,

A few days ago, the gossip mill was awash with the news that popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo’s marriage to US-based businessman, Phillip Ehiagwina, had broken up.

The news was initially received with mixed feelings. But some people, mostly fans of the actress, could not believe it.

Sources, believed to be very close to the couple, said the breakup was due to allegations of cheating and distrust between Ini and Phillip. Also, they accused the groom’s family of aiding the dissolution of the marriage because the actress did not give birth to a child.

Peddling the sad news across the social media, the sources added that the bride’s family had returned the bride price that was paid to them during the couple’s wedding ceremony. Continue...

The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has described as “propaganda,” the claim by the Defence Headquarters that he was killed early September in Kodunga, Borno State.

Shekau, in a new video obtained by Agence-France-Presse on Thursday, boasted that “nothing could kill him” until the day Allah stopped his breathing.

He also claimed in the 36-minute video that Boko Haram fighters shot down the Nigerian Air Force fighter jet which was reported missing three weeks ago by the Defence Headquarters.

Last week, the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, told a news conference in Abuja that troops killed Shekau and that his corpse was identified by the people of Kodunga.

Olukolade illustrated his claim with pictures of the bullet-ridden corpse with Shekau’s semblance and a video of the battle in which he was killed. Continue...

I saw the Synagogue tragedy coming – TB Joshua

The founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations, Prophet Temitope Joshua, has claimed that he saw a vision of the incident that killed at least 115 persons in the church guesthouse.

The victims, mainly South Africans, died when a six-storey guesthouse belonging to the church caved in on September 12.

The embattled clergyman, who said he knew something tragic was to befall his ministry, noted that he prepared his parishioners on how to handle the tragedy.

In a statement posted on the SCOAN’s official Facebook page, TB Joshua warned his critics against accusing him of failing to foresee the disaster that befell his ministry. Continue..

International football star, Obafemi Martins, is a unique man in many respects. Obagoal, as he is called by many of his fans, has three sons from three different women. He got his first son, Itunuoluwa, from a lady he dated while playing in Italy. His second son is 4yrs old Tyler and Kendrick is his last son from Mario Balotelli's elder sister, Abigail Barwuah. Check out the photos below:

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday met behind closed doors with security chiefs.

The meeting was meant to review the security situation in the country, especially in the North East.

The service chiefs and the acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, met with the President, Vice President Namadi Sambo and relevant ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

They did not speak with journalists after the meeting.

The meeting held on a day the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, debunked claims by Nigeria Defence Headquarters that he was killed early September in Kodunga, Borno State.

It was not however clear whether the development was discussed at the meeting

Photos: Vincent Enyeama celebrates wife on instagram

Super Eagles goal keeper Vincent Enyeama took to his instagram page to appreciate his wife and mother of his three children...

Would you let your 17 year old daughter post pics like this online?

Quite a number of people have come for the youngest Kardashian girl, Kylie Jenner, after she posted this racy bikini pic on her instagram page. They say she went too far with this because she's just 17 years old. What do you think?

Akon's official DJ, Benny D land in Lagos. See first photos

Official DJ for superstar Akon just arrived Lagos for the Green Light Party billed to hold on October 4, at Club Escape. See more pics

2015: Why I want to be President – Buhari

BUHARI DECLARES: General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) declaring his intention to seek the All Progressives Congress, APC, nomination to contest next year’s presidential election yesterday.

Former Head of State, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday in Abuja formally declared his intention to seek his party’s nomination to contest next year’s presidential election, saying the country is tired of 15 years of purposeless leadership by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The expression of Buhari’s intention is coming exactly one week after former Vice President Abubakar Atiku, another presidential aspirant declared to run for the plum office on the party’s platform.
By this development, Buhari has become the second person to declare his presidential ambition in the party. Continue..

The five regions of Africa gave an impressive account of their respective music industry as the 2014 Nominees’ List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled on September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria.Present for the AFRIMA Panel of Jurors at the unveiling event was jury member Mr. Oscar Kidjo, a seasoned music producer, representing West Africa (Benin Republic).DavidoAlso representing the International Committee of AFRIMA were: Executive Producer/President, Mike Dada; Director Brand Communication & Sponsorship, MatlouTsotetsi; Chairman, International Media Committee, Steve Ayorinde and Co-Producer/Country Director, Nigeria, Kingsley James. Other attendees included African music industry personalities, heads of partner corporate organisations and music industry stakeholders.Although popular names in the continental music industry showed up on the highly-anticipated Nominees’ Continue..

A while ago, Imo State-born singer, Adokiye Kyrian, created a media storm when she disclosed to Potpourri that she was a virgin. Adokiye, who called herself ‘pretty virgin’ during the disclosure said only the man who could buy her mum the private jet she promised her would get to unlock the secrets of her womanhood.AdokiyeJust some days ago, she told Potpourri she now has a boyfriend. But whether the boyfriend has consented to buying her mother the jet she promised her is something she didn’t say. But then, she doesn’t have to, because, according to her, the guy hasn’t gone beyond ground floor of exploring her womanhood. Continue....

President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday said that despite some positive steps taken by his administration in placing the country on the right track, transformation of the nation cannot be achieved overnight.

The president spoke when he received Primatial award conferred on him by Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, Anglican Church, Most Revd. Nicholas Okoh at the Presidential Villa.

According to him, “We have our transformation agenda, it is not something we can do overnight even if you have all the money in the world. If you want to build a six-storey building, you must give yourself a period that must be a time for you to complete that project. Continue..

Amaju Pinnick

Delta State Football Association Chairman, Amaju Pinnick, on Tuesday emerged as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation.

The 43-year-old, who is also the Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, scored 32 votes after second round of voting to win the election in Warri, Delta State.

The Chairman of the NFF Electoral committee, Sampson Ebomhe, who announced the result, said Lobi Stars Chairman Dominic Iorfa came second with eight votes while former Secretary-General of the federation Taiwo Ogunjobi came third with four votes. Continue..

Two teenage Nigerian girls, Rejoice Chioma Israel, 16, (centre) and Rosemary ‎Uchenna Emmanuel, 19 (right), who were trafficked to Burkina Faso to become sex workers in the country have been rescued, PM News reports.

The two girls left Nigeria on 11 July with a man who promised to take them to Malaysia via Burkina Faso for a better life. The trafficker explained to them that they will be given fresh passports and some vaccines in Burkina Faso before proceeding to Malaysia for well paid jobs.But once in Ouagadugu, the capital of Burkina Faso, they were handed over to a Nigerian woman called Onome who introduced them to prostitution. Continue..

Microsoft has disclosed the first details of Windows 10 – its next operating system (OS).

The name is a surprise bearing in mind it represents a jump from the last version – Windows 8.

The software will run on a wide range of devices from smartphones and tablets to PCs and Xbox games consoles, with applications sold from a single store. It also marks the return of the Start Menu, which had been removed from Windows 8.

In addition to offering a list of the user’s favourite applications, the menu also brings up resizable tiles – similar to those featured in Windows 8’s touch-centric interface – on PCs and tablets.

These provide a quick view of notifications from relevant applications, such as details of new emails, Facebook messages and weather forecast updates. Continue..

While speaking at the 60th birthday celebration service for Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners chapel over the weekend, the GO of Redeemed Church, pastor E.A Adeboye said he doesn't want to live up to 100 years

"When I marked 70 and people prayed that I would be up to 80, I said amen. When they said I would be up 90, I said well, amen. But when they said 100, I didn’t say amen. I didn't because I don’t know what offence I would have committed for God to keep me up to 100 in this sinful world when a crown of glory is awaiting me in heaven. I wouldn’t mind to be 92 though, so that I will be alive to preach when Bishop Oyedepo is 80. But to live up to 100, I don’t know about that" he said

Obasanjo enrols for Ph.D at 77

A former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has enrolled for an MA/Ph.D. in Christian Theology at the National Open University of Nigeria.

His admission letter titled, ‘‘Provisional admission for postgraduate programme – 2014 session’’ and dated September 29, was signed by NOUN Registrar, Josephine Akinyemi.

It reads, “With reference to your application for admission to a postgraduate programme of this university, I am pleased to inform you that you have been offered a provisional admission for postgraduate course leading to the award of MA/Ph.D. Christian Theology in School of Arts and Social Sciences of the university with effect from the date of completion of first registration.”

Obasanjo, who arrived the Victoria Island headquarters of the university on Tuesday morning in a black Lexus jeep with number plate Lagos APP 769 DB to receive his admission letter, gave insight into why he was returning to school at 77. Continue....

Happy 54th Independence Anniversary to Nigeria and Nigerians...

Ini Edo's marriage crash, removes husband's name from instagram

After five years together, actress Ini Edo's marriage to her US based husband Philip Ehiagwina has crashed. The couple who lived separately for most of their marriage decided to formally split in early August. There are reports that Ini's people have even returned the bride price Philip paid in 2008.

Ini has since removed her husband's name from her social media accounts and she also removed wife from her bio on instagram. Her bio used to read - actress and wife...but wife is no longer there. A source that I spoke with said they have been having problems for quite a while because of trust issues before they decided to finally end their marriage. They have no children together

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