Friday, 26 July 2013
Actress Yvonne Nelson is now in Love
Glo splashes N500m on subscribers in 10th anniversary promo
Globacom on Wednesday, July 24,
in Lagos launched a new N500 million consumer promo that will reward
its loyal prepaid and postpaid subscribers for their support
over the years.
The new
promo called the Glo “Recharge to Stardom”, is offering loyal
subscribers on the Glo network the opportunity to celebrate with Glo by
winning various prizes ranging from N10,000 up to
the grand prize of N25 million in the next 100 days.
Nigerian Sentenced To Death For Drug Trafficking In Malaysia
A Nigerian private college student was sentenced to death by the Shah
Alam High Court today for trafficking in 6.25kg of cannabis three years
ago.
Ugonna Philip Nwankwo, 29, was found guilty of trafficking in 4.85kg of cannabis at a bus stop on Nov 9, 2010, and 1.4kg of the same substance at a private house at 3pm on the same day.
Throughout the trial, seven witnesses were called by the prosecution represented by deputy public prosecutor, while Nwankwo was the sole witness called by defence counsel.
SOURCE- http://metronaija.com/nigerian-student-sentenced-to-death-for-drug-trafficking/
Ugonna Philip Nwankwo, 29, was found guilty of trafficking in 4.85kg of cannabis at a bus stop on Nov 9, 2010, and 1.4kg of the same substance at a private house at 3pm on the same day.
Throughout the trial, seven witnesses were called by the prosecution represented by deputy public prosecutor, while Nwankwo was the sole witness called by defence counsel.
SOURCE- http://metronaija.com/nigerian-student-sentenced-to-death-for-drug-trafficking/
3rd Lagos-Kano Train Service Flagged Off Yesterday
Samson Echenim on July 26, 2013 - 5:31am
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), yesterday, commenced operation of a third train service on the Lagos-Kano rail line lifting over 1000 passengers, their personal effects.
The train left Lagos at 12 noon to Kano after it was unveiled by the corporation’s board chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje.
“Regarding passenger services, we are today increasing the capacity of our train service between Lagos and Kano by this additional train service to complement our current weekly Lagos-Kano-Lagos, Lagos to Illorin/Offa to Kano and Minna to Kaduna intercity trains, and in no time, the frequency of other services, carriage capacity and speed of these services will be stepped up,” the NRC managing director, Engr. Adeseyi Sijuwade said.
The NRC boss further disclosed that the corporation’s Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP) began this week withthe haulage of bran and wheat flour for Dufil Prima Foods (maker of Indomie noodles), with 436 tonnes of the product expected to be lifted weekly from Apapa to Kaduna.
Sijuwade said that the corporation would also start haulage of container freight from APM Terminal in Apapa Port to Inland Container Nigeria Ltd (ICNL) container depot in Kaduna and Kano, confirming earlier report by LEADERSHIP.
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), yesterday, commenced operation of a third train service on the Lagos-Kano rail line lifting over 1000 passengers, their personal effects.
The train left Lagos at 12 noon to Kano after it was unveiled by the corporation’s board chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje.
“Regarding passenger services, we are today increasing the capacity of our train service between Lagos and Kano by this additional train service to complement our current weekly Lagos-Kano-Lagos, Lagos to Illorin/Offa to Kano and Minna to Kaduna intercity trains, and in no time, the frequency of other services, carriage capacity and speed of these services will be stepped up,” the NRC managing director, Engr. Adeseyi Sijuwade said.
The NRC boss further disclosed that the corporation’s Capacity Enhancement Programme (CEP) began this week withthe haulage of bran and wheat flour for Dufil Prima Foods (maker of Indomie noodles), with 436 tonnes of the product expected to be lifted weekly from Apapa to Kaduna.
Sijuwade said that the corporation would also start haulage of container freight from APM Terminal in Apapa Port to Inland Container Nigeria Ltd (ICNL) container depot in Kaduna and Kano, confirming earlier report by LEADERSHIP.
Bianca Ojukwu To Become APGA Leader
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) may have been effectively brought under control yesterday in Abuja, Daily Sun can authoritatively report. Crisis had engulfed the party immediately its national leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was buried in March last year as stakeholders asked the National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh to restructure APGA.
The party was subsequently broken into factions as a result of alleged refusal of Umeh to restructure. Governor Peter Obi led one faction nd the other by Umeh.
The two factions still have cases pending in courts. But with the Anambra election scheduled for November fast approaching, Umeh declared chairman by the Appeal Court in Enugu and the Obi faction heading for the Supreme Court, Daily Sun gathered that Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, who was in the forefront of reconciling the two factions, intensified his efforts.
Daily Sun further gathered from a source that was privy to series of meetings of the APGA chieftains in Abuja, the efforts of the leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) paid off. It was gathered that Uwazuruike met with Governor Obi, Umeh, Bianca Ojukwu and other prominent members of APGA in an undisclosed venue in Abuja where they agreed that Umeh should remain as national chairman to conduct the Anambra elections.
Also the gathering agreed that Ambassador Bianca would step into the shoes of her late husband as new APGA leader. Daily Sun also scooped that Umeh and Governor Obi would be meeting with Uwazuruike in Owerri next week to sharpen the new peace achieved.
Rise Of The Feminist Wedding
~No veils, no engagement ring - and don't DARE try to give me away
~Brides are increasingly shunning traditions surrounding weddings
~Choosing not to have engagement rings or wear white on the day
~Almost a quarter plan to keep their maiden name after marriage
~19% agree aspects of traditional weddings are 'anti-feminist'
~But 76% still want to be walked down the aisle by their father
The image of a veiled bride walking down the aisle on her father's arm could become a thing of the past as a growing trend for 'feminist weddings' has been detected among modern brides to be.
Doing away with the engagement ring, choosing not to be 'given away like property' and wearing a colour other than white are key themes gaining traction in the feminist wedding trend.
The findings, revealed in a survey of 200 brides to be, revealed that almost a quarter of women planned on keeping their maiden name after marriage, while one in 10 were planning to wear a colour other than white on their wedding day.
Traditions such as the wearing of an engagement ring are also increasingly being rejected by brides who feel it is anti-feminist - with such an obvious token to be worn on the finger marking the woman in question as 'taken'.
~Brides are increasingly shunning traditions surrounding weddings
~Choosing not to have engagement rings or wear white on the day
~Almost a quarter plan to keep their maiden name after marriage
~19% agree aspects of traditional weddings are 'anti-feminist'
~But 76% still want to be walked down the aisle by their father
The image of a veiled bride walking down the aisle on her father's arm could become a thing of the past as a growing trend for 'feminist weddings' has been detected among modern brides to be.
Doing away with the engagement ring, choosing not to be 'given away like property' and wearing a colour other than white are key themes gaining traction in the feminist wedding trend.
The findings, revealed in a survey of 200 brides to be, revealed that almost a quarter of women planned on keeping their maiden name after marriage, while one in 10 were planning to wear a colour other than white on their wedding day.
Traditions such as the wearing of an engagement ring are also increasingly being rejected by brides who feel it is anti-feminist - with such an obvious token to be worn on the finger marking the woman in question as 'taken'.
Court Stops PDP’s Planned Convention
An Abuja High Court has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party not to proceed with its planned national convention.http://premiumtimesng.com/news/141648-breaking-abuja-court-stops-pdps-planned-convention.html
The ruling was given by Justice Suleman Belgore on Thursday.
The judge refused to restrain the PDP national chairman, Bamanga Tukur; the financial secretary; and the national auditor from continuing with their roles.
He, however, ordered all the other acting members of the National Working Committee to stop their official duties.
The ruling implies that the PDP only has three members of the NWC and the Jerry Gana Committee appointed to conduct a fresh election at its congress scheduled for August must stop work.
Details later…
'Civilian JTF' Burn Suspected Boko Haram Member Alive In Maiduguri
Borno youths who go hunting for suspected Boko Haram insurgents are said
to have set ablaze a sect member in Dikwa, south east of Maiduguri
yesterday.
Volunteer Vigilance Youths Group (VVYG) otherwise known as ‘Civilian JTF’ has been operating in Maiduguri and environs for quite some time now, tracking down and arresting suspecting sect members, and then hand them over to security forces.
Our correspondent gathered that members of the VVYG, which operate along Ngala road in Maiduguri, yesterday raced to Dikwa, once capital of Kanem Borno Empire, where they caught up with the suspect.
Volunteer Vigilance Youths Group (VVYG) otherwise known as ‘Civilian JTF’ has been operating in Maiduguri and environs for quite some time now, tracking down and arresting suspecting sect members, and then hand them over to security forces.
Our correspondent gathered that members of the VVYG, which operate along Ngala road in Maiduguri, yesterday raced to Dikwa, once capital of Kanem Borno Empire, where they caught up with the suspect.
The vigilantes claimed the suspect had confessed that he alone had killed more than 70 people.
They said many of those killed were their loved ones and that they had, therefore, vowed to fish him out wherever he goes or enters.
One of the youths who participated in human bonfire said: “We left Maiduguri for Dikwa town purposely to fish out; that Boko haram member who killed our fathers and cousins and then fled to Dikwa town to hide. And when we reached the town, apart from him, we caught 19 other sect members who ran there to hide. We succeeded in bringing them back to Maiduguri, and then we suggested handing over the 19 suspects to the soldiers while our main target would remain with us for a special punishment he deserves because many of us were sorrowfully aggrieved with him; he killed many people in our area when they (Boko Haram members) were strong, and we couldn’t do anything then. But now he has entered his victims’ hands. When we decided to burn him, we just bathed him in fuel and set him on fire to die in presence of all the orphans and widows whom he had caused to suffer. So, what we did to him is minor compared to the evil he did to all of us. Though some of us have even suggested punishments worst than burning but the majority of us emphasised on setting him ablaze, that was why we agreed to just burn the evil Boko Haram sect member who killed our loved ones.
Bentley Unveils Its First-ever SUV (Pictures)
 Luxury car firm Bentley has announced an $800 investment to develop a new model and create 1,000 jobs. The company is making its first sport utility vehicle - SUV - which will be built at the firms site in Crewe. The car is expected to be ready to go on sale by 2016 and will be Bentleys fourth vehicle model. |
A Quadruple Amputee & His Girlfriend's Love Story In Pictures
'It's been so hard and she's
been here the whole time': Amazing love story of bomb disposal expert
who lost arms and legs in Afghanistan blast and the girlfriend who has
been at his side during remarkable recovery
Looking glamorous in evening dress, the picture of this happy young couple at a friend's wedding is remarkable - when just a few months earlier, the soldier was lying in hospital after having his arms and legs amputated following an explosion in Afghanistan which almost killed him. The astounding progress of 23-year-old Taylor Morris, a U.S. military bomb disposal expert, is testament to the unwavering support of his family, friends and girlfriend Danielle Kelly - who has been by his side every step of the way. source: daily mail Here is a story in pictures.   |
Cristiano Ronaldo's Free-Kick Breaks Boy's Wrist In Friendly Match
Not intentionally, of course, but the Portuguese superstar hit the
headlines on Wednesday morning after it emerged that his wayward free
kick during Real Madrid's friendly against Bournemouth at the weekend
left one fan nursing a broken wrist.
11-year-old Charlie Silverwood was at Dean Court for the Cherries' pre-season friendly against the Spanish giants, and was delighted to have scored seats right behind the goal.
Six minutes in, however, his prime seats proved to be a liability as a Ronaldo free kick - struck at full power from 35 yards - dipped over the goal and smashed young Charlie on his left arm.
The shot left his wrist broken in two places, but the brave Bournemouth fan refused to leave the ground to get medical help - and no wonder, considering the outrageous ticket prices.
"I could see the ball coming towards me. It curled past the post and was going to hit my face — so I had to block it with my hand," Charlie told The Sun, before going on to explain that his dad, Lee, could have stepped in to stop the injury happening.
11-year-old Charlie Silverwood was at Dean Court for the Cherries' pre-season friendly against the Spanish giants, and was delighted to have scored seats right behind the goal.
Six minutes in, however, his prime seats proved to be a liability as a Ronaldo free kick - struck at full power from 35 yards - dipped over the goal and smashed young Charlie on his left arm.
The shot left his wrist broken in two places, but the brave Bournemouth fan refused to leave the ground to get medical help - and no wonder, considering the outrageous ticket prices.
"I could see the ball coming towards me. It curled past the post and was going to hit my face — so I had to block it with my hand," Charlie told The Sun, before going on to explain that his dad, Lee, could have stepped in to stop the injury happening.
Male's Lounge: No Females Allowed
Stumbling On The Female Version Of This Thread Where
Ladies Come In And Lament On Their Whereabouts' and Day Activities.
Then, I Tort It'd Be Cool If Guys Could Have/Do The Same Xcept For The
'Lament' Part But We Can Discuss About Our Day, Games, Girls(Gfs and
Gals U Are Currently 'Toasting'), Advice And Daily Activities. ~BOYS
GISTBOOKk~.#No Female(s) Is/Are Allowed...But You Can Equally Peep
Dangote To Receive ‘pride Of Africa Award’
Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will in September be
honoured with Hall of Grace’s Pride of Africa Award in Lagos.
The Managing Custodian, Hall of Grace Awards, Rupert Ojenuwa, disclosed this during a briefing in Lagos.
He said the award, which is aimed at rewarding excellence and contribution to nation building, would also recognize other Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in different spheres of life including entrepreneurship, entertainment and philanthropy.
He said: “The Hall of Grace Awards was initiated to serve as a reward platform for deserving Nigerians. You know Nigeria is passing through a lot of challenges that could threaten our collective but despite this; we know that Nigeria is not as bad as portrayed and that a lot of people are actually working very hard to make things better.
“It is also true that criticisms are intended to make leaders work hard but praises such as this that our platform offers, could also make people who are already working hard to work harder.”
The Managing Custodian, Hall of Grace Awards, Rupert Ojenuwa, disclosed this during a briefing in Lagos.
He said the award, which is aimed at rewarding excellence and contribution to nation building, would also recognize other Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in different spheres of life including entrepreneurship, entertainment and philanthropy.
He said: “The Hall of Grace Awards was initiated to serve as a reward platform for deserving Nigerians. You know Nigeria is passing through a lot of challenges that could threaten our collective but despite this; we know that Nigeria is not as bad as portrayed and that a lot of people are actually working very hard to make things better.
“It is also true that criticisms are intended to make leaders work hard but praises such as this that our platform offers, could also make people who are already working hard to work harder.”
National Assembly Approves N4.9 Trillion In 2013 Budget Amendment
The National Assembly on Thursday pa approved a total of N4, 987, 220,425,601 in the amendment requested by President Jonathan.
Despite the differences between the executive and legislature over the amendment, the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly considered and passed the bill.
The amount captured in the amendment is almost the same with the earlier figure approved by the lawmakers in the original budget.
The total budget passed by the Senate was N4.987 trillion, out of which N388 billion was for statutory transfers, N591 billion for debt service, N2.415 trillion for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure, while the balance of N1.591 trillion was earmarked for contribution to the development fund for capital expenditure for the year ending on the 31 December, 2013.
Presidential liaison officer to the National Assembly, Joy Emordi described the passage of the bill as the triumph of constructive dialogue between the presidency and the lawmakers
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/07/25/national-assembly-approves-n4-9-trillion-in-2013-budget-amendment/
Despite the differences between the executive and legislature over the amendment, the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly considered and passed the bill.
The amount captured in the amendment is almost the same with the earlier figure approved by the lawmakers in the original budget.
The total budget passed by the Senate was N4.987 trillion, out of which N388 billion was for statutory transfers, N591 billion for debt service, N2.415 trillion for recurrent (non-debt) expenditure, while the balance of N1.591 trillion was earmarked for contribution to the development fund for capital expenditure for the year ending on the 31 December, 2013.
Presidential liaison officer to the National Assembly, Joy Emordi described the passage of the bill as the triumph of constructive dialogue between the presidency and the lawmakers
http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/07/25/national-assembly-approves-n4-9-trillion-in-2013-budget-amendment/
Military Burial Of Officers Killed By Boko-Haram & UNAMID Operations (Pictures)
FIFTEEN OFFICERS AND MEN WHO
DIED IN ACTIVE SERVICE RECENTLY IN OPERATION BOYONA AND UNITED NATIONS
PEACEKEEPING OPERATION FOR BURIAL AT THE MILITARY CEMETERY ABUJA TODAY.
THEY ARE:
1. Late Major A.T. Fambiya 2. Late Major Abdullahi Kanoma 3. Late Staff Sergeant Keku Adebayo 4. Late Corporal Ahmed Usman 5. Late Corporal Mathew Ade 6. Late Lance Corporal Adamu Ibrahim 7. Late Lance Corporal Suleiman Gimba 8. Late Lance Corporal Salisu Sadauki 9. Late Lance Bombardier Usman David 10. Late Lance Corporal Ajani Olusola 11. Late Private Zakariya Dauda 12. Late Private Daniel Kantoma 13. Late Private Nya Bassey 14. Late Private Bassey Emmanuel 15. Late Private Enyenihi Effiong. May their souls rest in peace. Source: Nigerian Army  |
Yobe Governor Shuns Minister Over Al-mustapha Rally
Yobe State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Gaidam, Tuesday, refused to grant
audience to the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Yerima Ngama,
following the minister’s rally with the recently released Major Hamza
Al-Mustapha in Nguru last week.
The minister was in Damaturu to give the state government 222 trailer loads of grains and N150 million being the Federal Government’s assistance to Yobe as one of the three states affected by emergency rule.
But the governor, who was at the Government House but refused to see the minister, was, according to an aide who does not want his name in print, annoyed that the minister drove in the same car with Al-Mustapha to the Nguru rally despite the emergecy rule in the state.
All efforts to speak to the governor’s media aide was futile as our reporter’s calls were unanswered. A text message sent to the aide was not also acknowledged by the time of going to press.
Meanwhile, the federal government’s ‘largesse’ was a source of controversy as the state deputy governor, Engr Danlami Ali, who hosted the minister, claimed he was mystified over claims by the minister that he “personally sourced N200 million from individuals and organisations to transport the grains to Damaturu.”
The minister was in Damaturu to give the state government 222 trailer loads of grains and N150 million being the Federal Government’s assistance to Yobe as one of the three states affected by emergency rule.
But the governor, who was at the Government House but refused to see the minister, was, according to an aide who does not want his name in print, annoyed that the minister drove in the same car with Al-Mustapha to the Nguru rally despite the emergecy rule in the state.
All efforts to speak to the governor’s media aide was futile as our reporter’s calls were unanswered. A text message sent to the aide was not also acknowledged by the time of going to press.
Meanwhile, the federal government’s ‘largesse’ was a source of controversy as the state deputy governor, Engr Danlami Ali, who hosted the minister, claimed he was mystified over claims by the minister that he “personally sourced N200 million from individuals and organisations to transport the grains to Damaturu.”
Justice Ayo Salami Retires
After almost two years of intrigues against his recall, the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami, has thrown in the towel without returning to his coveted seat.
Micheal Chinda Discharged From Hospital
Hon. Micheal Chinda has been discharged from hospital.
But wait oh, i thought they told us that his life was in danger or coma?
But wait oh, i thought they told us that his life was in danger or coma?
CHAN Qualifier: Cote D'ivoire Vs Nigeria Tomorrow At 4:30pm
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has asked for total concentration from his
players ahead of their final African Nations Championships (CHAN)
qualifier against Cote D’Ivoire in Abidjan on July 27. He noted that the
match will be like war against their West African neighbours.
Nigeria won the first leg in Kaduna 4-1 and need to avoid defeat by more than three goals in order to qualify for their first participation in the competition that will hold in South Africa next year. The team commenced training on Tuesday at the artificial pitch of the Fifa Goal Project site in Abuja with 23 players as Sunshine Stars captain Godfrey Oboabona was exempted due to his exertions at club. It was reported last week that the defender suffered a slight injury when he was mobbed by fans in Owo during training.
“The win in Kaduna is history and if you have been following the media you will see that they have been making remarks that they can also beat us well. We must be ready for their antics and forget the past,” said Keshi.
Keshi has invited four new players, including one defender, one midfielder and two strikers, in line with a pledge to inject a few new faces following last Saturday’s opening leg win at the Ahmadu
Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
The new faces are Kwara United defender Ganiyu Ogungbe, Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Mohammed, and strikers Abdullahi Gero of Enugu Rangers and Osadinye Joseph of Warri Wolves.
Nigeria won the first leg in Kaduna 4-1 and need to avoid defeat by more than three goals in order to qualify for their first participation in the competition that will hold in South Africa next year. The team commenced training on Tuesday at the artificial pitch of the Fifa Goal Project site in Abuja with 23 players as Sunshine Stars captain Godfrey Oboabona was exempted due to his exertions at club. It was reported last week that the defender suffered a slight injury when he was mobbed by fans in Owo during training.
“The win in Kaduna is history and if you have been following the media you will see that they have been making remarks that they can also beat us well. We must be ready for their antics and forget the past,” said Keshi.
Keshi has invited four new players, including one defender, one midfielder and two strikers, in line with a pledge to inject a few new faces following last Saturday’s opening leg win at the Ahmadu
Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
The new faces are Kwara United defender Ganiyu Ogungbe, Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Mohammed, and strikers Abdullahi Gero of Enugu Rangers and Osadinye Joseph of Warri Wolves.
Veteran Journalist, Alhaji Alade Odunewu "Allah De' Dies At 85
Veteran journalist Alhaji Alade Idowu Odunewu is dead
The late Odunewu, who wrote with the pen name Allah De, was former Editor of the Daily Times ,died yesterday at St Nicholas Hospital, Lagos. He was 85.
His Allah De column was for many years the delight of readers for its wit, simplicity and humour. His remains will be buried today at the prestigious Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi, Lagos at 3pm. He is survived by three children.
It was widely acknowledged by his contemporaries that few loved journalism like Allah De. He was one of those rare specimens born for a time and a profession.
Patience Jonathan Returns Home To Mourn Late Mother
    Nigeria's first lady Dame Patience Jonathan who lost her foster mother on Monday July 22nd in a fatal auto accident, cut short her trip to Geneva to return home to mourn. Patience Jonathan returned yesterday night and was received by her husband, the president's mother, Tony Anenih, Abdusalami Abubakar and many other dignitaries at the presidential villa in Abuja. Source: Naijagaga |
Current Vacancies In The Institute Of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) 2013
The Institute of Human
Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a not-for-profit
organization to address the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the
development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and
support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer,
tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. It is also established to
implement scale-up of the US President Emergency Fund for AID Relief
(PEPFAR) program and conduct research and training to promote quality
evidence-based health systems strengthening.
As a model local partner organization, it is also structured to maintain linkages with international and local organizations, especially the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IHV-Baltimore and the University of Maryland and Global Funds for Tuberculosis, AIDS and Malaria, to promote capacity development and collaboration within the health sector in Nigeria. IHVN also conducts research and training in research methodologies and ethics intended to enhance the capacity of Nigeria to effectively mitigate HIV/AIDS,cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. The Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening (NAHSS) is a CDC-funded project that supports building of Nigeria Health Systems' for sustainable impact. The University of Maryland-led project will support the Federal Ministry of Health to develop the National Quality Improvement program (NigeriaQual) and strengthen the capacity of local implementing partners, state multidisciplinary planning teams and site CQI Teams to integrate Quality Improvement activities into Organization, Financial and Program planning activities, in addition to HIV care and treatment services. |
Galaxy TV Presenters Diss Davido's "Gobe" On Live Program
I couldn't agree less with their submission though, lol!
So there is this weekly entertainment program that airs Mondays to Fridays on Galaxy Television, 10am - 11am and it's usually anchored by two ladies, Alero and Pat.
The guest for today's show was Mike okri - the popular singer, whose hit songs, ‘Omoge’ and ‘Rhumba Dance’ dominated the Nigerian music scene in the 1980 - and it was quite fun.
Mike revealed that he is working on the remix of omoge - which would feature omawumi- and he also stated that he will be working with some of the new artistes in the indutry today.
So here's the gist:
So there is this weekly entertainment program that airs Mondays to Fridays on Galaxy Television, 10am - 11am and it's usually anchored by two ladies, Alero and Pat.
The guest for today's show was Mike okri - the popular singer, whose hit songs, ‘Omoge’ and ‘Rhumba Dance’ dominated the Nigerian music scene in the 1980 - and it was quite fun.
Mike revealed that he is working on the remix of omoge - which would feature omawumi- and he also stated that he will be working with some of the new artistes in the indutry today.
So here's the gist:
Woman Allegedly Beats Maid To Death In Lagos
By Evelyn Usman and Uju Mbanusi
A middle aged woman simply identified as madam Agnes is currently being detained at the State Criminal Investigations Department, SCID Panti, for allegedly beating an 11-year-old child that was staying with her to death.
The deceased identified as Angelina, was reportedly taken from her parents in far away Ogoja, Cross River state by Agnes, with a promise to send her to school, when she was barely four years old. Angelina, grew up callingher guardian mother, apparently unaware she was not her biological mother.
But things as gathered, fell apart for late Angelina after she turned 6, as she was reportedly made to carry out overwhelming house chores. Initial rebuff of such attitude from madam Rose who crime Alert learnt is related to Angelina’s mother, by neighbour was reportedly greeted with an outburst.
The dehumanising treatment on Angelina reached its peak last Friday, as she was reportedly beaten to death by her madam, for failure to carry out chores as instructed.
Investigation by Crime Alert revealed that on that fateful day, at about 5pm, Madam Agnes returned home screaming at the little girl whom neighbours said was not feeling too well. Madam Agnes reportAedly dragged Angelina into her apartment located on 75 Barracks lllane, Ajegunle and started beating her. The helpless girl was said to have shoutedfor help. But none was forth coming. Then, all of a sudden she seized crying.
Nigerian Footballers And Their Wives (Pictures)
Joseph Yobo and Adaeze Adigwe
Yet another Nigerian football star who is married to a former Beauty queen! Anyway its all about good looks these days.
The Couple tied the knots in a low key manner on the 1st of January 2010 in Jos, Plateau state at about 3:30am!! Well you can’t totally blame them, in a place like Jos where fighting is the order of the day, you’d expect them to be careful.
The super eagles skipper’s wife Adaeze was voted as the “best W.A.G” for 2011. check them out.
Yet another Nigerian football star who is married to a former Beauty queen! Anyway its all about good looks these days.
The Couple tied the knots in a low key manner on the 1st of January 2010 in Jos, Plateau state at about 3:30am!! Well you can’t totally blame them, in a place like Jos where fighting is the order of the day, you’d expect them to be careful.
The super eagles skipper’s wife Adaeze was voted as the “best W.A.G” for 2011. check them out.
Man Stabs Wife To Death For Bearing Female Children.
A 48 years old man(name with held)has allegedly killed his wife for not being able to give birth to a male child.
The deceased, 46, simply identified as Mama Feyi, was heavily pregnant when she was allegedly stabbed to death by the husband during an early morning dispute.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the alleged murderer who hails from Abusoro area in Akure, Ondo State, has since been arrested and is presently being detained at the Ala divisional police station.
Eye witness accounts say the suspect has been having a running battle with his deceased wife for over two years shortly after the woman gave birth to their fourth daughter.
Sources say trouble began a month ago before the brutal murder when the husband complained aloud that his deceased wife is incapable of bearing him a male child and the incident led to a fierce altercation between the couple.
Shocked neighbours expressed disbelief at the death of mama Feyi when one of their next door neighbour, Mr. Isijola, said he was awakened by loud arguments coming from their room very early in the morning.
“I ignored them as it is a norm for them to always argue and have altercations. I decided to ignore them at first but when the noise was getting unbearable, I stepped into their room only to find the lifeless body of the woman on the floor, lying in the pool of her blood. I saw the man holding a knife and he threatened to stab me if I don’t leave.
The deceased, 46, simply identified as Mama Feyi, was heavily pregnant when she was allegedly stabbed to death by the husband during an early morning dispute.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the alleged murderer who hails from Abusoro area in Akure, Ondo State, has since been arrested and is presently being detained at the Ala divisional police station.
Eye witness accounts say the suspect has been having a running battle with his deceased wife for over two years shortly after the woman gave birth to their fourth daughter.
Sources say trouble began a month ago before the brutal murder when the husband complained aloud that his deceased wife is incapable of bearing him a male child and the incident led to a fierce altercation between the couple.
Shocked neighbours expressed disbelief at the death of mama Feyi when one of their next door neighbour, Mr. Isijola, said he was awakened by loud arguments coming from their room very early in the morning.
“I ignored them as it is a norm for them to always argue and have altercations. I decided to ignore them at first but when the noise was getting unbearable, I stepped into their room only to find the lifeless body of the woman on the floor, lying in the pool of her blood. I saw the man holding a knife and he threatened to stab me if I don’t leave.
Scientists Implants False Memories In to Mice
False memories have been implanted into mice, scientists say.
A team was able to make the mice wrongly associate a benign environment with a previous unpleasant experience from different surroundings. The researchers conditioned a network of neurons to respond to light, making the mice recall the unpleasant environment.
Reporting in Science, they say it could one day shed light into how false memories occur in humans. The brains of genetically engineered mice were implanted with optic fibres in order to deliver pulses of light to their brain. Known as optogenetics, this technique is able to make individual neurons respond to light.
Our memory changes every single time it's being recorded. That's why we can incorporate new information into old memories and this is how a false memory can form...” Dr Xu Liu Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Just like in mice, our memories are stored in collections of cells, and when events are recalled we reconstruct parts of these cells - almost like re-assembling small pieces of a puzzle.
It has been well documented that human memory is highly unreliable, first highlighted by a study on eyewitness testimonies in the 70s. Simple changes in how a question was asked could influence the memory a witness had of an event such as a car crash.
When this was brought to public attention, eyewitness testimonies alone were no longer used as evidence in court. Many people wrongly convicted on memory statements were later exonerated by DNA evidence.
Xu Liu of the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics and one the lead authors of the study, said that when mice recalled a false memory, it was indistinguishable from the real memory in the way it drove a fear response in the memory forming cells of a mouse's brain.
A team was able to make the mice wrongly associate a benign environment with a previous unpleasant experience from different surroundings. The researchers conditioned a network of neurons to respond to light, making the mice recall the unpleasant environment.
Reporting in Science, they say it could one day shed light into how false memories occur in humans. The brains of genetically engineered mice were implanted with optic fibres in order to deliver pulses of light to their brain. Known as optogenetics, this technique is able to make individual neurons respond to light.
Our memory changes every single time it's being recorded. That's why we can incorporate new information into old memories and this is how a false memory can form...” Dr Xu Liu Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Just like in mice, our memories are stored in collections of cells, and when events are recalled we reconstruct parts of these cells - almost like re-assembling small pieces of a puzzle.
It has been well documented that human memory is highly unreliable, first highlighted by a study on eyewitness testimonies in the 70s. Simple changes in how a question was asked could influence the memory a witness had of an event such as a car crash.
When this was brought to public attention, eyewitness testimonies alone were no longer used as evidence in court. Many people wrongly convicted on memory statements were later exonerated by DNA evidence.
Xu Liu of the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics and one the lead authors of the study, said that when mice recalled a false memory, it was indistinguishable from the real memory in the way it drove a fear response in the memory forming cells of a mouse's brain.
Thursday, 25 July 2013
USA Donates Bomb Disposal Equipment To Nigerian Police Force
As part of efforts at strengthening the capacity of
the Nigeria Police personnel at tackling terrorism and other
contemporary security challenges in Nigeria, the US Department of State,
yesterday, 23rd July, 2013 at the FHQ Abuja donated Explosives
Ordinance Disposal (EOD) remote control robots to the Nigeria Police
Force. The robots are capable of carrying out safe detonation of
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and can demobilize explosives-laden
vehicles among others.
Four Family Members Burnt To Death In Osun
Residents of Kajola-Ijesha in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State were thrown into mourning following the death of four members of a family who were burnt to death in a mid night inferno that razed their house, Monday night.
Those who lost their lives were the father, mother and two of their children, while two other children who went for night prayers escaped.
Property, including furniture, electronics, cooking utensils and other household materials were burnt in the inferno.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, who preferred anonymity, said the fire was caused as a result of power surge, stressing that the entire house was affected.
The NSCDC member said: “We have been to the scene and found out that the incident happened as a result of the return of power to the house by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN. There was no light when the family slept but the high voltage power came at midnight and caused the incident.”
Judith Amaechi Commiserates With Patience Jonathan Over Death Of Her Mum
Wife of the Rivers State governor, Dame Judith Amaechi has commiserated with the country’s First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan over the death of her mother, Mrs. Charity Oba.
Mrs. Amaechi in a statement by her Media Assistant, Dike Bekwele said that the death of Mrs. Oba was indeed a great loss to Rivers State in particular, especially the Obah’s family and the nation at large.
Also the Senate President David Mark and his wife commiserated with the First Lady, Patience on same.
She said that she was very devastated on the news of the death of Mrs. Obah, mother of Nigerian First Lady, who died in a motor accident on Elele Road, on her way to Bayelsa State, adding “Mama Oba’s death occurred when her motherly role and wealth of experience was needed for our nation’s building.”
The governor’s wife prayed the Almighty God to grant Mrs. Patience Jonathan and the Oba’s family in Rivers State, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Also the Senate President David Mark and his wife, Helen Wenesday commiserated with the First Lady, Patience Jonathan over the death of her mother, Madam Charity Fyneyaco Kalada, who died in an auto crash along Elele-Isiokpo road, Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
Islamic Organisation's Position On Child Marriage
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), a Non Government Organisation, has called for tolerance on the controversy concerning child marriage. MURIC’s Director, Ishaq Akintola, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan.http://premiumtimesng.com/news/141619-our-position-on-child-marriage-islamic-organisation.html
The statement said that in conformity with the tenets of Islam, age was not part of the conditions which must be met before marriage could be solemnised. It said that where the bride was a ‘minor’, Islam prescribes protective solemnisation of marriage to shield the bride from abuse.
“This means that the girl who is deemed to be of tender age is left untouched by the man until she attains puberty. “Another major condition for child marriage is that the girl herself has the right to repudiate the marriage when she attains maturity if she does not like her spouse. “MURIC believes that honourable and dignifying child marriage is better than child prostitution which is rampant in Nigerian cities and red light zones,’’ it said.
The statement compared the globalisation and promotion of homosexualism, lesbianism and same-sex marriage as a direct challenge to God’s divine order. The Senate, on the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, rejected the deletion of the clause on renunciation of citizenship.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, said that the clause was recommended for deletion because it was considered discriminatory. He said the clause, which had been in the Constitution since 1979, had nothing to do with child marriage as was being insinuated by some Nigerians.
Rivers Diasporans Turn-up To Support Amaechi In London
Rivers State diasporans turn up in numbers to support Amaechi in LondonHUNDREDS of Rivers States indigenes in the UK stormed Chatham House in Central London today to show solidarity with their governor Rotimi Amaechi who is currently involved in an ugly spat with the federal government.
Two Lions Escape From University Of Ibadan's Zoo
Wednesday, July 24, 2013http://www.234vibez.com/2013/07/breaking-two-lions-escapes-from.html?m=1
The authorities of the University of Ibadan has confirmed that two lions from the school zoo escaped from their cages this morning. Dr Fakayode of the Anthropology department sighted the animals on Tech road and reported to the school securities. So if you stay close to the school, try and keep watch of let me just say if you stay in Ibadan. cos we are talking of Lions here .... Hoping the Oyo state government should take immediate measures in re capturing the hyper dangerous animals. More details shall be communicated to you soon
Man Arrested For Molesting His 16-yr-old Daughter
The Ogun State Police Commandhas said it arrested a-45-year-old man, Toyin Sodimu, for allegedly Molesting his own 16-year-old daughter.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement in Abeokuta, yesterday, said Sodimu who lives in Temidire community of Oke Apo, Akomoje, Abeokuta committed the offence on Saturday and was arrested after he was reported by the victim.
According to Adejobi, the lady went to report the incident to the Police in Adatan division after her father had forcefully had carnal knowledge of her in her room at about 2 p.mon Saturday.
“The victim was then taken to the General Hospital, Abeokuta by the Police for examination and treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered full scale investigation into the horrible incident and vowed to make the suspect face the wrath of the law if found wanting to serve as deterrentto such cruel and devilish fathers who may want to venture into Molesting their daughters inthe state.
Odi Dollars Flaunts Shrine With Lots Of Foreign Currency
Boy, Odi Dollars Flaunts Shrine with Lots Of Dollars, Pounds and Euros On Facebook And Calls It Bastard MoneyBeverly Osu Reveals She Slept With Men To Take Care Of Her Family
Beverly Ada Osu, Nigeria’s representative
#BBATheChase can’t seem to keep her personal business out of the
competition but then again that’s what reality shows are for right?
While sharing one of her many precious moments with ‘boyfriend’ Angelo, Beverly, 21, disclosed to her ‘boyfi’ that at one point in her life, she slept with men for money to take care of her family while her mother was away in the US.
While sharing one of her many precious moments with ‘boyfriend’ Angelo, Beverly, 21, disclosed to her ‘boyfi’ that at one point in her life, she slept with men for money to take care of her family while her mother was away in the US.
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
$60m Radamel Falcao In Age Falsification Scandal
Radamel Falcao was introduced at Monaco just three weeks ago, welcomed
by a juicy contract and everything wonderful the French Riviera offers
after completing a €60m move from Atletico Madrid. But before Monaco
even begins their Ligue 1 campaign, their newly-prized asset is already
at the center of a damning storm.
A recently published Colombian report questions whether or not “El Tigre" is truly 27 years old as documented by FIFA records, and not two years older as an old civil registration form would suggest.
According to Colombia’s Noticias Uno, Colegio San Pedro Claver de Bucaramanga, one of Falcao’s primary schools, claims the former River Plate and Porto forward was born on Feb. 10, 1984 - making the striker 29 years old. The report adds that the player’s place of birth is Colombia’s capital Bogota, not San Marta, as originally believed.
A recently published Colombian report questions whether or not “El Tigre" is truly 27 years old as documented by FIFA records, and not two years older as an old civil registration form would suggest.
According to Colombia’s Noticias Uno, Colegio San Pedro Claver de Bucaramanga, one of Falcao’s primary schools, claims the former River Plate and Porto forward was born on Feb. 10, 1984 - making the striker 29 years old. The report adds that the player’s place of birth is Colombia’s capital Bogota, not San Marta, as originally believed.
Fashola Marvels At Hawkers’ Skills In Traffic
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, yesterday marveled at the
ingenuity and the entrepreneur skills displayed by highway hawkers in
some Nigerian cities, especially Lagos.
He described the traits displayed almost simultaneously while selling on the highways as misused skills.
The governor said there is nowhere in the world where youths dominated the highways with such entrepreneurship skills.
He said: “I have travelled a little bit and I am not sure if there are many places in the world where we will find young people, running through traffic, balancing their wares on their heads, chase the moving cars and selling their goods, calculating how many they have sold and doing mental sums and giving you change.
“If you just pause to think on the skills displayed, the flexibility and adaptability that is required to carry out those functions. I don’t know how many of us can do it.
“So, let nobody come and tell me that Nigerians are not skillful, let them not also come and tell me that they are not enterprising. If that is not a display of skills and a display of enterprise then you know what it is.”
He described the traits displayed almost simultaneously while selling on the highways as misused skills.
The governor said there is nowhere in the world where youths dominated the highways with such entrepreneurship skills.
He said: “I have travelled a little bit and I am not sure if there are many places in the world where we will find young people, running through traffic, balancing their wares on their heads, chase the moving cars and selling their goods, calculating how many they have sold and doing mental sums and giving you change.
“If you just pause to think on the skills displayed, the flexibility and adaptability that is required to carry out those functions. I don’t know how many of us can do it.
“So, let nobody come and tell me that Nigerians are not skillful, let them not also come and tell me that they are not enterprising. If that is not a display of skills and a display of enterprise then you know what it is.”
Jonathan Pledges To Improve Nigeria’s Security Capabilities
President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his commitment to strengthen and improve the Nigeria’s security capabilities.
The president, who paid a visit to the headquarters of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, in Abuja, said his administration will continue to do all in its power to sustain and improve upon “our national security capability to enable (us) confront the challenges of the 21st century”.
Mr. Jonathan said the NIA was a unique national institution mandated to safeguard the national security and the wellbeing of the Nigerian people. He added that he was pleased to note that in its 27 years of existence, the agency has remained faithful to its core mission. It has acquitted itself well and advanced with the demands of time.
“Under your reform agenda the agency is continuously striving to improve on its service delivery. There is physical improvement in infrastructure. And that is what it should in anywhere we are working. I welcome this strong emphasis on capacity building and adherence to the maintenance culture that we are always advocating.
“In this regard it is encouraging to note the efforts that has been made to upgrade to international standard the agency’s specialists institute,” he said.
The president urged the agency not relent on investment in human capital development, saying it “is a critical requirement for effective participation in increasingly knowledge based and knowledge driven global environment.”
Mercy Johnson On Set Of "Dumebi Goes To School"
We watched "Dumebi the village girl" HERE - one of
the most hilarious Nigerian movies ever - and we loved it. To quench our
thirst for more, Tchidi Chikere decided to produce a sequel to the
hilarious movie "Dumebi goes to school"
Here's a sneak peek - Mercy Johnson in a uniform, lol!
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/07/mercy-johnson-goes-back-to-school-photo.html
Here's a sneak peek - Mercy Johnson in a uniform, lol!
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/07/mercy-johnson-goes-back-to-school-photo.html
Power Minister Says Nigerians Now Enjoy 16 Hours Of Electricity Supply
The Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo has appealed to those involved in vandalism to desist from such acts or face appropriate sanctions.
Mr Nebo who spoke at the ministerial platform in Abuja said the activities of vandals has served as a setback towards the provision of steady power supply to the affected areas.
While stressing that power supply in the country has improved to 16 hours per day, the minister said that the federal government will focus on the expansion of renewable energy and also fast track its plan of rural electrification.
He highlighted the growing havoc vandals are doing to prevent a realisation of the power reforms agenda of the administration. He said the incidence of vandalism of electricity equipment has gotten to that level that except drastic action is taken to contain the menace, the much-touted reform of the power sector may be no more than a dream unrealised.
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in recent times has claimed to have lost many distribution transformer substations under its network to these vandals. The increasing rate at which its equipment were being vandalised had reached unacceptable proportions.
Unfortunately, this is a common trend across the country as managers of the DISCOs make strenuous efforts to cope with equipment vandalism which indeed has become the major obstacle facing the company in the South-East geo-political zone.
Picture Of The House Where Kidnappers Keep Their Victims In Lagos
Ago Okota area of Lagos was in the news weekend, following the discovery of a kidnapper’s den, on Oyegbusi street, where a Briton who was kidnapped shortly after arriving the country from Amsterdam, was kept for five days before he was rescued.
Daniella Okeke VS Kate Henshaw: Who Wore It Better?
Actress Daniella Vs Actress Kate Henshaw. Which of the stars wore the bandage dress better for you?
Reasons Why Funke Akindele's Marriage Crashed So Early
 What went wrong? |
Al-mustapha For President In 2015 Rally In Kaduna
Almustapha for President in 2015 Rally Holds in Kaduna
Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha yesterday turned his visit to Kaduna state into a 2015 campaign speeches.
Al-Mustapha, who had been in detention for nearly 15 years, was acquitted by the Court of Appeal Lagos recently over the killing of Kudirat, wife of M.K.O Abiola, the presumed winner of 1913 presidential election.
Major Al-Mustapha, arrived Kaduna state metropolis from Zaria where he paid a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu Idris around 2.10pm.
Hundreds of youths trooped out to receive him and chanted , “ 2015: Major Al-Mustapha for president.”
Al-Mustapha seized the moment and responding to the youths under the umbrella of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) said: “For those of you that believe there is hopelessness in the country, we must all team up to make the direction for change. You may not understand now but when the direction is defined, when the rail is laid you will know it.
“I was told that when I was released in Lagos, youths in Kaduna, Kano and other parts of the North trooped out to celebrate my release. Those in the south also did same, because I was told. I thought I was forgotten but this has shown me that you love me and I love you all.
Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha yesterday turned his visit to Kaduna state into a 2015 campaign speeches.
Al-Mustapha, who had been in detention for nearly 15 years, was acquitted by the Court of Appeal Lagos recently over the killing of Kudirat, wife of M.K.O Abiola, the presumed winner of 1913 presidential election.
Major Al-Mustapha, arrived Kaduna state metropolis from Zaria where he paid a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu Idris around 2.10pm.
Hundreds of youths trooped out to receive him and chanted , “ 2015: Major Al-Mustapha for president.”
Al-Mustapha seized the moment and responding to the youths under the umbrella of Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) said: “For those of you that believe there is hopelessness in the country, we must all team up to make the direction for change. You may not understand now but when the direction is defined, when the rail is laid you will know it.
“I was told that when I was released in Lagos, youths in Kaduna, Kano and other parts of the North trooped out to celebrate my release. Those in the south also did same, because I was told. I thought I was forgotten but this has shown me that you love me and I love you all.
Linda Ikeji Replies Pastor Chris Kwakpovme Blackmailing Accusation
Popular Lagos blogger, Linda Ikeji who describes herself as a “self-made millionaire” has been allegedly accused by Pastor Chris Kwakpovwe, author of Our Daily Manna devotional and senior pastor of Our Daily Manna Mountain Prayer Ministry, of blackmail.
Man Electrocuted To Death In Jos
A 28-year-old electrician was, Tuesday, electrocuted in Apata area of
Jos, the Plateau State capital while trying to fix a problem on an
electricity pole in the area.
The man identified as Chukwuebuka Eze, according to eyewitnesses, climbed the pole in Agwan Lambu quarters around noon ostensibly to change the supply phase to his shop when the Power Holding of Nigeria, PHCN,suddenly restored light, which electrocuted him.
According to an eyewitness, his shirt caught fire and burnt out even as his body remained glued to the electric line.
A loud spark was said to have been heard as he was electrocuted, drawing the attention of neighbours who watched helplessly.
A woman identified as a neighbour to the deceased screamed as she came out and saw him on fire and dangling from the pole describing the incident as “terrible and horrifying.”
“I just heard people shouting and I rushed out to see a man on top of an electric pole with hisshirt on fire; I did not even know that it was my neighbour; this is terrible”, she later .
Some onlookers rushed to PHCN office to lodgea report for the electricity supply to the area tobe cut off and it took the combined effort of PHCN officials and some concerned residents to bring down the corpse of the deceased .
The corpse was later taken away by the PHCN officials accompanied by three policemen.
The man identified as Chukwuebuka Eze, according to eyewitnesses, climbed the pole in Agwan Lambu quarters around noon ostensibly to change the supply phase to his shop when the Power Holding of Nigeria, PHCN,suddenly restored light, which electrocuted him.
According to an eyewitness, his shirt caught fire and burnt out even as his body remained glued to the electric line.
A loud spark was said to have been heard as he was electrocuted, drawing the attention of neighbours who watched helplessly.
A woman identified as a neighbour to the deceased screamed as she came out and saw him on fire and dangling from the pole describing the incident as “terrible and horrifying.”
“I just heard people shouting and I rushed out to see a man on top of an electric pole with hisshirt on fire; I did not even know that it was my neighbour; this is terrible”, she later .
Some onlookers rushed to PHCN office to lodgea report for the electricity supply to the area tobe cut off and it took the combined effort of PHCN officials and some concerned residents to bring down the corpse of the deceased .
The corpse was later taken away by the PHCN officials accompanied by three policemen.
Chidi Lloyd Detained By Police In Rivers
• Senate panel proposes takeover of Assembly
The Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd, on Tuesday showed up at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, exactly seven days after he was invited by the police over the free-for-all by some members of the assembly.
But the Aide-De-Camp to Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Debeware Semeikumo, and the Chief Security Officer, Tony Iwelu, shunned a similar invitation to them.
The PUNCH learnt of these just as indications emerged in Abuja that the Senate might endorse the House of Representatives decision to take over the functions of the state assembly. Lloyd, Semeikumo and Iwelu were invited on July 16 to explain their roles in the July 8 free-for-all in which some lawmakers were injured.
The Majority leader, who had earlier been declared wanted by the Rivers State Police Command in connection with the fracas, arrived at the Force Headquarters at 5. 45pm and was immediately directed to the Force Criminal Investigation Department, where he was asked to write his statement.
A top Police source, who confirmed the lawmakers arrival, said it was unlikely that he would be released on Tuesday as a team of investigators needed to interrogate him.
Suspected Boko-Haram Member Arrested In Ogun
The Police in Ogun state on Tuesday said it has arrested a middle age man suspected to be a member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect at Isheri Kara area of Ifo Local Government in Ogun State, South West Nigeria.
Giraima Umaru Suri, 22, a native of Bulunkutu Kasuwa Maiduguri, was said to have confessed to be a member of the sect.
According to a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun state police command, Muyiwa Adejobi, the suspect was said to have fled Maiduguri to the South West of the country due to aggressive manhunt placed on the members of the sect by security operatives in Maiduguri was picked up by police operatives in the State on a tip off.
Mr Suri was allegedly confessed to the police to have participated in the killing of many innocent Nigerians before the declaration of the state of emergency in three states including Borno state by the Federal Government.
I Suffered For 15 Years - Al-mustapha's Wife Lamented!
Major Hamza Al-Mustapha’s wife, Hafsat yesterday said she was in prison at home for 15 years the same way her husband remained incarcerated in prison over alleged murder of Chief MKO Abiola’s wife, Kudirat.
Bash Ali Walks Out On Sports Minister
Abuja - A meeting between Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi and cruiserweight boxer Bash Ali ended abruptly on Tuesday in Abuja with both sides giving contrasting views of what had happened.
The meeting was earlier said to be a courtesy visit to Abdullahi by Ali on the proposed historical fight.
Officials at the minister’s office at the National Sports Commission (NSC) had earlier said Ali was expected to apologise to the minister during the meeting.
But Ali had walked out of the meeting after about 15 minutes.
He later told newsmen that while he was there to apologise to the minister if he had offended him but he felt he was being interrogated.
The boxer said the minister refused to co-operate with him on the boxing fight which would have created employment for athletes.
“Nigeria is bigger than all of us. We have a big fight to do that will bring about employment and provide an avenue for athletes to exhibit their talents. But, unfortunately, the minister refused to co-operate with me.
Minister Of State For Health, Ali Pate Resigns
President Jonathan Goodluck has accepted the resignation of State
Minister for Health Dr Ali Pate who becomes professor at Duke University
Global Health Insititute, U.S.A.
Source: NTA Breaking News
Source: NTA Breaking News
NLC Threatens To Join ASUU Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to join the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in solidarity strike if the Federal Government failed to address the ASUU demands.NLC President, Abdulwaheed Omar, made the threat at the opening ceremony of the “2013 Rain School” in Uyo. “We call on the Federal Government to have meaningful dialogue with ASUU with a view to implementing the agreement.
“The state governments should equally obey the law and pay minimum wage to teachers and the local government workers as well as the 27.5 per cent teacher’s enhanced salaries. “Should these strikes persist, workers of Nigeria will not hesitate to join them in solidarity,” he stressed.
Omar said the modules of the rain school were designed to train members of affiliate unions and state councils of the NLC. “This is in order to equip them with necessary skills to empower and protect their rights at workplace.”
He said that the theme of the 2013 Rain Schoolwas imperative due to the obvious violation of workers’ rights in the workplace and in the larger society. The Akwa Ibom Chairman of NLC, Mr Unyime Usoro, commended the leadership of the congress for keeping to its promise on making Uyo the permanent host of the school.
FRSC Arrests 11,951 Traffic Offenders In Seven Days
The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, on Tuesday said it arrested 11,951 traffic offenders between July 15 and July 21 across the country.
The FRSC Corp Marshal, Osita Chidoka, made the figure known at the Pan-Nigeria Road Safety Awareness workshop in Eket, Akwa Ibom.
The workshop was organised for ExxonMobil Drivers, Quo-Iboe Terminal, Eket, in collaboration with the commission.
He said the offences, included seat belt violation, over speeding, use of phone while driving, lack of fire extinguishers, sign violation, road obstruction and excessive smoke emission.
Represented by Abayomi Olukoju, the Deputy Corp Marshal, Mr. Chidoka said the workshop was organised to check violation of road traffic rules and regulation in the country.
Mr. Chidoka said the commission was committed to zero tolerance to road traffic crashes, adding that during the period, 134 road crashes were recorded, while 59 people were killed. He also said that 756 people were rescued during the incidences.
Saint Obi Surprises Wife With A Birthday Party (photos)
She actually cried - i think the best word is shed
tears of Joy! Prior to the day, they had planned for a small family
get-to-together but to her surprise, Saint Obi had arranged for a bigger
party with friends and his Nollywood family!
You will recall that Lydia Saint-Nwafor was appointed as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Telecommunications giants, MTN Nigeria in 2011.
See photos below:
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/07/nollywood-actor-saint-obi-surprises.html
You will recall that Lydia Saint-Nwafor was appointed as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Telecommunications giants, MTN Nigeria in 2011.
See photos below:
http://www.kemifilani.com/2013/07/nollywood-actor-saint-obi-surprises.html
FG Approves 40 Firms For Q3 Petrol Importation
The Federal Government has given approval to 40 companies to import 3.4 million tonnes of petrol in the third quarter of the year, according to a report by Reuters.
However, it reported that the list of fuel suppliers included companies previously named in the subsidy fraud investigation, but that large global trading houses have been left empty-handed.
“The list showed four companies that failed to cooperate with parliament’s probe were named as suppliers. These were Nepal, Fresh Synergy, Ibafon and Techno, which the parliamentary report showed collectively claimed subsidies of nearly $60m,” the report said.
“Nepal’s website lists its CEO as Ngozi Ekeoma, who has twice been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in relation to fraudulent subsidy payments. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Phone calls to her company went unanswered,” Reuters added.
“At least three other companies awarded third quarter allocations – Masters, Matrix and MRS – were also ordered to account for their shipments or refund falsely claimed subsidy money in another government report released last June,” the report said.
Agreement With ASSU Can't Be Implemented - FG
Agreement with ASUU can’t be implemented, says govt
3 hours ago
A DECLARATION that is likely to infuriate the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and further aggravate the on-going industrial action by the union has come from the Federal Government Tuesday in Abuja when it said that the agreement reached with ASUU is impossible to implement by its nature.
However, it was quick to express his optimism of finding a way out of the quagmire soon.
The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chukwuemeka Wogu, made this known when he appeared before the People Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) Tuesday to render his achievements as a minister, appointed under the platform of the ruling party.
Wogu, who was briefing the Bamanga Tukur-led committee at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the PDP made the relative industrial peace and harmony being enjoyed over a long time in the country, employment and job creation, social security and improvement in the national minimum wage and its implementation as vital highlights of his performance.
He told the PDP national chairman and his members of committee that he met on ground an agreement signed by the previous government with ASUU when he resumed as the Minister of Labour, but stated that the agreement is impossible to implement.
3 hours ago
A DECLARATION that is likely to infuriate the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and further aggravate the on-going industrial action by the union has come from the Federal Government Tuesday in Abuja when it said that the agreement reached with ASUU is impossible to implement by its nature.
However, it was quick to express his optimism of finding a way out of the quagmire soon.
The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chukwuemeka Wogu, made this known when he appeared before the People Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) Tuesday to render his achievements as a minister, appointed under the platform of the ruling party.
Wogu, who was briefing the Bamanga Tukur-led committee at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the PDP made the relative industrial peace and harmony being enjoyed over a long time in the country, employment and job creation, social security and improvement in the national minimum wage and its implementation as vital highlights of his performance.
He told the PDP national chairman and his members of committee that he met on ground an agreement signed by the previous government with ASUU when he resumed as the Minister of Labour, but stated that the agreement is impossible to implement.
Some People Are Plotting To Destabilise Bayelsa - Governor Dickson
There is a plot by some persons within and outside Bayelsa State to destabilise the state, the governor, Seriake Dickson, has said.
The governor stated this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson.
He alleged that “the plan is being spearheaded with the active support and collaboration of some desperate politicians and their collaborators from neighbouring states who do not mean well for the state.’’
Mr. Iworiso-Markson said that the plan involved embarking on a sponsored mass street protest as part of a campaign of calumny and propaganda against the state government.
“In recent times, we have seen deliberate attempts by this group of desperate power seekers sponsoring some gullible graduates to take to the streets. They were also behind the recent protest staged by pensioners in the state.
“It is sad to note that they are now on a planned mission to incite unsuspecting youths to take to the streets to protest against the state government,” he said.
Confessions Of First Female NDA Cadets
Global rating places Nigeria as the 23rd of 188 nations advancing the emancipation of women. The rating was the reason President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and the President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, who were guests at the launch of the book – Goodluck Jonathan: Champion for Women on June 26, hailed Jonathan’s passion for womanhood, especially for appointing 13 female ministers to his cabinet.
Two years ago, Nigeria admitted the first set of female Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) cadets. That opened the door for women to train as full time professional and combatant military officers. During the book launch, the 20 ladies, the first batch of female NDA cadets attended and made military displays that depicted them as strong and competent as their male counterparts in the course.
The ladies turned up in their army ceremonial dress and others in military fatigue. There were seen as just lady soldiers who were part of the crowd. It was after some time that many recalled they were the first batch of female NDA cadets after 49 years of the academy.
The ladies gave the audience a snippet of what is their daily routine at the academy back in Zaria. On the Commandant’s order, those in fatigue went straight on the floor and had 20 push ups without running out of breath to the admiration of the audience, including President Jonathan. This definitely was the highlight of the event.
Pan African Forum Rejects Obasanjo As AU Observer Head In Zimbabwe
 The Pan African Forum has rejected the African Union’s decision to name former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as head of the AU election observer team to Zimbabwe’s July 31st election. David Nyekorach-Matsanga, CEO of Pan African Forum, said the former Nigerian president is too divisive and could create an Egypt-style scenario in Zimbabwe. |
Students Killed In Oyo Protest By Policemen
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo is now turned to an hunting
ground which police officers shots students like animals and arrests
many of them while trying to escape the onslaught of the policemen! The
crisis was as a result of hike in school fees for both degree and NCE's
students!
As at time of this report,at least two students have been shot dead while three are critically battling to stay alive! Many of the students are being arrested arbitrarily from their hostels to the garrage! Human Right Bodies should please rise up and help these youths who are fighting for their futures!
Police are suppose to use batons and shields not live ammunitions!Please let these news be public so that people will be informed,incessant of innocent students is uncalled for from the so-called well-trained police officers that is stinking alcohol before noon! no media house in Oyo state is ready to broadcast the news as it was. The situation needs prompt attention. The is pure abuse of human right, students including half dress females were dragged out of their rooms, anybody dat dress like a student were bundle into their patrol van.
As at time of this report,at least two students have been shot dead while three are critically battling to stay alive! Many of the students are being arrested arbitrarily from their hostels to the garrage! Human Right Bodies should please rise up and help these youths who are fighting for their futures!
Police are suppose to use batons and shields not live ammunitions!Please let these news be public so that people will be informed,incessant of innocent students is uncalled for from the so-called well-trained police officers that is stinking alcohol before noon! no media house in Oyo state is ready to broadcast the news as it was. The situation needs prompt attention. The is pure abuse of human right, students including half dress females were dragged out of their rooms, anybody dat dress like a student were bundle into their patrol van.
Dana Air Slashes Fares To N7200
Dana Air has reduced its fares to N7200 on all its destinations across Nigeria, the airline said in a statement on Monday.
The airline said only passengers who book and pay online will benefit from the six months promotion.
The airline said only passengers who book and pay online will benefit from the six months promotion.
“From now till December 2013 our guests will get the best fares starting from as low as N7200 only if the book and pay for their tickets in advance at www.flydanaair.com,” said Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air’s Head of Commercial.
A Dana plane Mbanuzuo said as many as a million seatson all our routes have been opened for sale.
“So, if you are traveling to Abuja, Lagos or Port Harcourt anytime soon, the best time to book your tickets is now; in order to be able to access our lowest fares. Very soon too, we will open seats to Uyo and Calabar for sale,” he said.
He said the campaign is to encourage air travelers to plan their trips in advance and offer more Nigerians the opportunity to experience renowned world-class services at the convenient fares.
Dana Air has become reputed for its customer-friendly initiatives and only recently announced a special in-flight service for its Muslim guests throughout the Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting.
The airline currently operates twelve daily flights on the Lagos-Abuja-Lagos route, four daily flights on the Lagos-PortHarcourt-Lagos route and two daily flights on the Abuja-Port Harcourt-Abuja route.
Source: Pm news
Igwe Of Nnewi Visits California To Celebrate 50 Years On The Throne.
Ekiti PDP Suspends Fayose
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Mr Makanjuola Ogundipe, resurfaced in the state capital on Tuesday and announced the suspension of a governorship aspirant of the party, Mr Ayo Fayose, and three members of the state executive committee of the party.
The members of the state executive whose suspensions were also announced by Mr Ogundipe are the secretary of the party, Mr Tope Aluko; the publicity secretary, Mr Kola Oluwawole and the women leader, Mrs Busola Oyebode.
Ogundipe, who addressed newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, expressed regret over the invasion of the party secretariat, describing it as “unfortunate and highly regretted,” and added that the state working committee of the party “after a careful study and thorough investigation” decided to suspend the people.
He said: “The transformation agenda of the Federal Government under our leader, President Goodluck Jonathan, will not be allowed to be rubbished by anybody, no matter how highly placed. The PDP is a disciplined party, therefore we will not tolerate insubordination from any individual for whatever reason.”
But Fayose, in a reaction described his suspension as “ignorable,” saying “you don’t suspend from the top, you suspend from the ward.”
Senate Denies Endorsing Child Marriage Law
The Senate has defended its decision to retain a controversial section of the constitution that seems to support child marriage, asking Nigerians to be calm and understand that the section has nothing to do with marriage, but instead citizenship.
The Senate said Nigerians had nothing to fear as it will never support child marriage, a subject at the centre of the controversy over Section 29, subsection 4(b) of the constitution.
That section details guidelines for a Nigerian to renounce his or her citizenship. Part of the law says the person must be at least 18 years. But if the person is a woman and married, the section continues, she shall be deemed to be “of age”.
An attempt by the Senate last week to deletethe second definition having to do with a married woman, as part of its ongoing constitutional amendment, failed after a member, Ahmed Yerima, claimed it was un-Islamic.
The failure has sparked intense public anger,one of the most sweeping, against a decisionby the National Assembly in years.
Nigerians have called for a reversal of the decision that will see the section deleted, saying retaining the provision, which has been in place since 1979, gives backing to child marriage and other abuses.
“This has nothing to do with child marriage; we will never support child marriage,” said Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who heads the review committee, said.
Mr. Ekweremadu deplored how even a “respected national daily” communicated wrongly to Nigerians that the section in question stipulates that the Senate was proposing to reduce the minimum year of consent from 18 years to nothing.
“This, as you are aware, is totally untrue,” hesaid on Tuesday.
The Senate said its effort at removing that section from the constitution in the first place was not informed by marital consideration, but that it was intended to maintain gender equality by making sure anything that grants separate guidelines for men and women, was deleted.
“In doing its work, the Senate committee on the review of the 1999 constitution went through the constitution to fish out and recommend for amendment other provisions such as Section 26(2)(a) and Section 42(1) deemed to be discriminatory against Nigerian citizens,” said Mr. Ekweremadu.
He said the section can still be revisited sinceconstitution review is continuous
http://premiumtimesng.com/news/141543-senate-denies-child-marriage-wrongdoing-says-law-may-be-revisited.html
SOURCE- www.metronaija.com/we-will-never-support-child-marriage-senate/
Pope Francis To Forgive Twitter Followers' Sins Online
That moment when someone re-tweets your sin
Pope Francis has revolutionized the Roman Catholic Church in many ways and now he's going after the world of social networks. It has been announced through the Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary publication that the Pope may forgive sins through Twitter, to encourage those that cannot afford to see him in Brazil to follow him through the TV or Internet.
The official announcement will be made next week during the World Youth Day 2013, which will take place in Brazil July 23-28 with the presence of millions of young people around the world. The initiative is to give "collective forgiveness" only to the Pope's followers on Twitter that have previously confessed their sins, have been absolved by a priest and have attended Mass. They may tune in the World Youth Day broadcasts and receive special papal indulgence, which can reduce the time a soul spends in purgatory.
According to iEnterate.com, many theologians have criticized the measure because it "distances the person of the priest, the only mediator between God and man," said one Vatican analyst. "You do not get an indulgence as you get a coffee from a machine," said Archbishop Claudio MarÃa Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
"It's not enough just to watch a mass online or follow Pope Francis via live streaming on your iPad or by connecting to Pope2You.net. These are just devices. What really counts is that the tweet that the Pope will send from Brazil or the photos from World Youth Day produce genuine spiritual fruit in the heart of the person," said Celli.
Pope Francis has revolutionized the Roman Catholic Church in many ways and now he's going after the world of social networks. It has been announced through the Sacred Apostolic Penitentiary publication that the Pope may forgive sins through Twitter, to encourage those that cannot afford to see him in Brazil to follow him through the TV or Internet.
The official announcement will be made next week during the World Youth Day 2013, which will take place in Brazil July 23-28 with the presence of millions of young people around the world. The initiative is to give "collective forgiveness" only to the Pope's followers on Twitter that have previously confessed their sins, have been absolved by a priest and have attended Mass. They may tune in the World Youth Day broadcasts and receive special papal indulgence, which can reduce the time a soul spends in purgatory.
According to iEnterate.com, many theologians have criticized the measure because it "distances the person of the priest, the only mediator between God and man," said one Vatican analyst. "You do not get an indulgence as you get a coffee from a machine," said Archbishop Claudio MarÃa Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications.
"It's not enough just to watch a mass online or follow Pope Francis via live streaming on your iPad or by connecting to Pope2You.net. These are just devices. What really counts is that the tweet that the Pope will send from Brazil or the photos from World Youth Day produce genuine spiritual fruit in the heart of the person," said Celli.
Guests Barred From Taking Pictures At Lagbaja's Daughter's Wedding
The first daughter of masked Afrobeat musician, Abisade Ologunde (Lagbaja) Moyosade Ologunde, married her best friend, Olamide Obilana, in Opebi a few weeks ago.
Moyosade attended Pennsylvania State University School of Management where she bagged a Masters in business administration and now works as a change management specialist at a US firm.
Guests were NOT ALLOWED to take photos so as not to unmask the father of the bride, Lagbaja, who came without his mask during the wedding!
12-yr-old Boy With Growth Tail Hailed As god In India
 THIS boy of 12 with a “tail” growing from his back has been hailed as a god in India. Followers flock to Arshid Ali Khan’s temple — often leaving cash or gifts in return for a blessing. They believe the youngster — Balaji to his devotees — is the reincarnation of Hindu monkey god Hanuman. But doctors say he has meningocele, a form of spina bifida where the spinal cord develops abnormally. |
Recent Pictures Of Accident Along Ibadan-Lagos Expressway
Finidi George Appointed As Mallorca’s Youth Coach
Former Nigerian international, Finidi George, has been appointed the Youth Team coach of Spanish La Liga side, Mallorca.
The former Sharks winger, who made his Super Eagles debut in the 7-1 whitewash of Burkina Faso at the main bowl of the national stadium in Lagos in a Nations Cup qualifier, had played for Real Betis in Spain.
Finidi also played for Ajax Amsterdam, where he won the UEFA Champions League alongside Nwankwo Kanu. He also played in England with Ipswich Town.
Finidi also achieved a bit of world wide fame with his celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, when he went an all fours like a dog urinating after scoring against Greece.
Finidi had taken time out to serve as an intern coach at Dutch side, FC Zwolle on the way to earning a coaching badge.
www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/finidi-gets-mallorca-appointment/
The former Sharks winger, who made his Super Eagles debut in the 7-1 whitewash of Burkina Faso at the main bowl of the national stadium in Lagos in a Nations Cup qualifier, had played for Real Betis in Spain.
Finidi also played for Ajax Amsterdam, where he won the UEFA Champions League alongside Nwankwo Kanu. He also played in England with Ipswich Town.
Finidi also achieved a bit of world wide fame with his celebration at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, when he went an all fours like a dog urinating after scoring against Greece.
Finidi had taken time out to serve as an intern coach at Dutch side, FC Zwolle on the way to earning a coaching badge.
www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/finidi-gets-mallorca-appointment/
Former Super Eagles Player Pius Oleh Dies In America
Another former Super Eagles’ player, Pius Oleh has been confirmed dead
in the United States of America. Daily Sunsports have reliably gathered.
Former Junior International, Paul Okoku who confirmed Oleh’s death to
Daily Sunsports hinted that the ex-football star was found dead in his
garage and the unconfirmed cause of the death was linked to carbon
monoxide.
Okoku said: “Totty called me several times in the last three days to ascertain whether it was true or rumour about an ex-international death in Michigan. “I extended a call to my former Flying Eagles and St Finbarr’s College team mate, Alphonsus Akhahon, who resides in Michigan and a one-time close friend of the deceased.
“Finally, Alphonsus confirmed to me that Pius Oleh was found dead in his garage and the unconfirmed cause of death was linked to carbon monoxide.
Pius Oleh was one-time a Super Eagles’ player, a graduate of Alabama A&M University, held IT position with the US Ford Motor company in Detroit, Michigan until his death.
During his lifetime, Oleh tried to bring soccer back to the Cotton Bowl, USA.
At this time last year, the AmeriSoccer President, Pius Oleh was in the process of staging the Obama Challenge. Unfortunately, Oleh could not close the deal as it caused a major scandal between four federations, with the Nigerian Football Federation inclusive in the fiasco as the Super Eagles were stranded in Dallas.
Okoku said: “Totty called me several times in the last three days to ascertain whether it was true or rumour about an ex-international death in Michigan. “I extended a call to my former Flying Eagles and St Finbarr’s College team mate, Alphonsus Akhahon, who resides in Michigan and a one-time close friend of the deceased.
“Finally, Alphonsus confirmed to me that Pius Oleh was found dead in his garage and the unconfirmed cause of death was linked to carbon monoxide.
Pius Oleh was one-time a Super Eagles’ player, a graduate of Alabama A&M University, held IT position with the US Ford Motor company in Detroit, Michigan until his death.
During his lifetime, Oleh tried to bring soccer back to the Cotton Bowl, USA.
At this time last year, the AmeriSoccer President, Pius Oleh was in the process of staging the Obama Challenge. Unfortunately, Oleh could not close the deal as it caused a major scandal between four federations, with the Nigerian Football Federation inclusive in the fiasco as the Super Eagles were stranded in Dallas.
Nigerian Players Banned For Life For Match-fixing Scandal
Players and officials of clubs involved in two Nigerian promotion
play-off games that ended 79-0 and 67-0 have been banned for life.
Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished Bubayaro FC 67-0. The four clubs have been banned from the game for 10 years.
A Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) committee recommended that match officials involved in the two matches should be given life bans. Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine went into the matches level on points, with promotion to the lowest tier of the Nationwide League Division at stake.
Feeders scored 72 of their goals in the second half, while Police Machine reportedly scored 61 times after the break in their game. The results meant that Plateau edged above Police Machine on goal difference.
The NFF said in a statement: "The NFF have accepted the recommendations and they would be communicated to the clubs, the state FA's, CAF and FIFA. "We will publish all the names of players and officials with their photographs and details."
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23412227
Plateau United Feeders were 79-0 victors over Akurba FC while Police Machine FC demolished Bubayaro FC 67-0. The four clubs have been banned from the game for 10 years.
A Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) committee recommended that match officials involved in the two matches should be given life bans. Plateau United Feeders and Police Machine went into the matches level on points, with promotion to the lowest tier of the Nationwide League Division at stake.
Feeders scored 72 of their goals in the second half, while Police Machine reportedly scored 61 times after the break in their game. The results meant that Plateau edged above Police Machine on goal difference.
The NFF said in a statement: "The NFF have accepted the recommendations and they would be communicated to the clubs, the state FA's, CAF and FIFA. "We will publish all the names of players and officials with their photographs and details."
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23412227
250 Romantic Nicknames For Your Loved Ones
Give your snookums a new romantic nickname? Below is a list of 250 of
the most popular romantic nicknames! From Lover Boy to Sweety Cakes,
we've got you covered! Don't Forget: When choosing a nickname for your
partner, make sure it has some special meaning for the two of you.
All Mine
Angel
Angel Baby
Angel Bunny
Angel Eyes
Angel Face
Angel Girl
Babe
Babes
Baby
Baby Angel
Baby Bear
Baby Boo
Baby Cakes
Baby Doll
Baby Doodle
Baby Face
Baby Girl
Baby Love
Babycheeks
Babylicious
Bad Kitty
All Mine
Angel
Angel Baby
Angel Bunny
Angel Eyes
Angel Face
Angel Girl
Babe
Babes
Baby
Baby Angel
Baby Bear
Baby Boo
Baby Cakes
Baby Doll
Baby Doodle
Baby Face
Baby Girl
Baby Love
Babycheeks
Babylicious
Bad Kitty
Lyrics of Nigerian and Foreign Songs Compared
I must state categorically that I am not trying to belittle our local
musicians or badmouth them. But we often compare our local movies with
the foreign ones and I think it's about time we compared our local
artistes with the foreign ones. We'll do this by comparing the thing
that matters most in any song which is the lyrics. I have two songs that
I want us to compare: It will rain by Bruno Mars and Gobe by Davido.
These are supposed to be two "love songs", but at the end of the day
you'll see which one is truly a love song 
If you have both songs in your phone, just plug in your earphones and listen to the songs while you read the lyrics. I'm sure you'll have a better idea of what I'm saying.
It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
If you ever leave me baby,
Leave some morphine at my door
‘Cause it would take a whole lot of medication
To realize what we used to have,
We don’t have it anymore.
There’s no religion that could save me
No matter how long my knees are on the floor
So keep in mind all the sacrifices I’m makin’
Will keep you by my side
Will keep you from walkin’ out the door.
If you have both songs in your phone, just plug in your earphones and listen to the songs while you read the lyrics. I'm sure you'll have a better idea of what I'm saying.
It Will Rain by Bruno Mars
If you ever leave me baby,
Leave some morphine at my door
‘Cause it would take a whole lot of medication
To realize what we used to have,
We don’t have it anymore.
There’s no religion that could save me
No matter how long my knees are on the floor
So keep in mind all the sacrifices I’m makin’
Will keep you by my side
Will keep you from walkin’ out the door.
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