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Wednesday, 16 December 2015
We'll Change how Nigerians are charged House Rent – Fashola
The minister of power, works and housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has harped on the need to review and change the house rent collection system in the country.
He said: “The way we collect rent is something that must change. If we are collecting two years rent in advance from a salary that is going to be earned in arrears monthly, there’s an accounting mismatch.
Ex-Governor Bafarawa, Others Docked & Remanded
The EFCC is not joking at all, they are ready to do their work this time and this is obvious by the manner of charges they are filing in court; no more 100 count-charge for the same offence. Everything is now streamline to make sure some "big thieves" will not escape justice due to technicalities.
Former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa, Bashir Yuguda, Shuaibu, Kusa, Shagir and the main man, Sambo Dasuki were docked on Tuesday after Dasuki and the first set were docked on Monday.
The accused persons were remanded to EFCC custody pending further hearing. More photos...
Transgender woman sent to a male prison petitions to be sent to a female prison
Tara Hudson has been living as a woman for six years, but back in October she was sent to a men’s prison over an assault charge. The 26-year-old transgender woman was jailed for 12 weeks after she was convicted of headbutting a bar manager last year. During her first week in the prison Hudson was faced with endless abuse from other prisoners.
Tara told Metro.co.uk:
NFF pay $500,000 to victorious U-23 Nigeria players
The Nigerian Football Federation has paid $500,000 to the victorious Nigeria under 23 players that won the last African u-23 championship in Senegal. On Saturday, Nigeria defeated Algeria 2-1 to become the winners of the second edition of the U23 AFCON. Each player earned $12,000 while Head Coach Samson Siasia took about $24,000.
Watch this video showing Nigerian Army officers begging Shiite members who barricaded the road in Zaria
This video shows Senior Army officers appealing to Shiite members who barricaded a road in Zaria, Kaduna state, an incident that led to the clash between the Army and Shiite members that resulted in the death of over 60 Shiite members and the attack on the Muslim group leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
Glitz and Glamour as Bro Joshua Iginla Celebrates 9th anniversary
Leading Prophetic voice and Shepherd in Charge of Champions Royal Assembly, Bro. Joshua Iginla, has finally broken the silence on the world record 80,000 sitting capacity auditorium known as City of Wonders that is near completion in Kubwa, Abuja.
The fiery prophet opened up on the cathedral that has stirred up a lot of envy in Christendom during the 9th anniversary of the ministry on Sunday, December 6, 2015 inside the City of Wonders.
Fuel price to revert to N97 as FG plans gradual removal of fuel subsidy in 2016
The Federal government has indicated plans to gradually remove fuel subsidy by 2016. This was made known by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu while appearing before the Joint National Assembly Committee on Finance, Appropriation and National Planning yesterday Dec. 14.
During his interaction with the senators, Kachukwu, stated that the subsidy regime which was at over N1 trillion in 2015 was no longer be sustainable.
He said the plan was to gradually remove the subsidy by first reverting to the old pump price of N97 per litre
Fear of Arrest Grips PDP's Olisa Metuh as N450m He Got from Jonathan is Exposed
If you know that you join in sharing of our money, confess before you are caught oh! The fear of a possible arrest by security agents has gripped National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh.
At a press conference at the PDP headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Metuh confessed that he undertook a special assignment for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan during his term of office and was paid for it.
Lamar Odom reportedly not doing well…
Here's a grim update for Lamar Odom who was found unresponsive inside a Nevada brothel after a four day drug binge in October. According to insiders, he's not doing well...
Sources tell ET "He's not doing great. His speech is still slurred and he can barely walk on his own yet. He forgets a lot of people's names -- sometimes even his own. He definitely has some memory loss."
Ameachi Rubbishes Tompolo’s Multi-Billion Naira Building
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he had yet to be briefed about the multi-billion naira pipeline protection and waterways security contract awarded to company linked to ex-Niger Delta militant, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
Minister Amaechi stated this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Marine Transport led by Senator Ahmed Rufai Sani at the National Assembly complex.
Court of Appeal Set To Trash Out Rivers Govership Election
Following the clean sweep of the PDP Senators and House of Reps members in Rivers State by the Appeal Court over massive rigging in their elections, there is palpable tension in the state ahead of the judgment of the Justices of the Court of Appeal in the governorship battle between APC's Dakuku Peterside and PDP's Nyesom Wike. Who will carry the day between the two of them?
See this heartwarming photo
For people who regularly drive through Yaba/Akoka in Lagos State, you should be familiar with this female traffic warden who always regulates traffic on that axis. She's always diligent and always has a smile on her face.Yesterday, someone decided to surprise her with a hamper.. Hard work pays! You never know who might be watching at any time.
Did Emir Sanusi Give Dasuki N40bn? Sanusi States His Side
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has debunked rumours that he donated N40billion in cash to the Office of the National Security Adviser during his tenure as Central Bank of Nigeria governor.
Speaking with The Cable, the Emir said: “This is completely untrue. In the first place, I understand the laws of money laundering. And it is a criminal offence. The Central Bank is the chief regulator charged with ensuring that we put an end to money laundering.
Dismissed Police Officer to Get 21years Salaries, Entitlements and Promotions
SENATE ORDERS REINSTATEMENT AND PROMOTION OF POLICEMAN FROM LAGOS STATE SUSPENDED FOR 21 YEARS, SENATOR ADEOLA REACTSFollowing a petition presented by Senator Solomon Adeola (Lagos West) on behalf of one of his constituents, Sgt. Amos Olaniyan on October 6, 2015, the Senate has ordered the reinstatement, promotion and payment of all dues to Sgt Olaniyan who was verbally suspended from the Nigerian Police Force 21 years ago.
This follows the consideration and adoption of recommendations of the Report of the Senator Sam Anyanwu led Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition that investigated the suspension of Sgt. Olaniyan from the Force.
The Senate adopted the two recommendations of the committee namely:
Peter Odili Opens Up On The N100million He Collected
The man who has a perpetual injunction against his arrest and prosecution, ex-governor Peter Odili has for the first time admitted that he indeed got N100million, but said the money was from the PDP for the contact and mobilization in the South-South for 2015 elections.
The ex-governor said he did not collect money from ex-Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda. He also said he has never had any dealing with a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
Odili said the N100m was given to him at the home of ex-PDP National Chairman, Adamu Muazu.
But who exactly gave Odili the money at the house of PDP chairman?
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
Lagos State Government Begs Residents To Be Patient As Water Scarcity Persists
The Lagos State Government has pleaded with residents of the State to be more calm and co-operate with the Government has water scarcity in the state worsens. The Government said it was working hard to ensure that it delivers 773 million gallons of water a day by 2020.
According to Bloomberg, A New York based Media Company, Lagos State Water Corporation’s current capacity is 210 million gallons of water a day and Lagosians need 540 million gallons a day. The 210 million gallons of water can only meet the demand of seven million Lagosians out of the over 20 million residents.
The Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Babatunde Adejare, in a statement yesterday, however said the challenges would soon come to an end. And said; “The state government is on top of the situation and I can assure residents of the state that before the week runs out, they will begin to enjoy regular water supply. The Lagos Water Corporation is working round the clock to address the technical hitches and we need to get it right once and for all.”
At the moment the state capital, Ikeja and other areas are experiencing water scarcity.
Wike Pledges $20,000 Per Goal To Super Eagles
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has pledged $20,000 per goal as he urged the Super Eagles to beat visiting Sihlangu of Swaziland in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Port Harcourt.
“Rivers State Government pledges $20k per goal against Swaziland. #SoarSuperEagles,” The National team handle tweeted.
Deadly Robbers Storm Lagos; Kill One, Rape Three Ladies
More than 20 armed robbers invaded several streets at the popular Isale-Oja area of Agege, Lagos State on Sunday. In their wake, the bad guys left sorrow, tears and blood. The bandits shot dead a father of two and molested three ladies.
The daredevil robbers, who started their operation from Capitol Road, raided over 30 buildings in different areas and dispossessed victims of valuables. Residents of some of the streets said the robbers operated unchallenged for hours.
What Presidency & NNPC Are Doing To End The Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said its downstream marketing arm, PPMC had distributed a total of 25,042,686 million litres of petrol to 11 depots across the country as at Monday.
NNPC had insisted that the country has enough petrol stocks to last for well about 35 days going by the daily average of 40 million litres consumption rate. So, Nigerians should disregard panic buying.
Existing record shows that the country has an in-country stock of about 657 million litres of petrol which would last for 16 days, as well as additional 756 million litres supply stock which has been confirmed for delivery into the country’s ports for November.
The Presidency has also sent a confirmation request to the national assembly, to enable it pay marketers.
Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Ireland
Same-sex marriage is now legal in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation passed by referendum in May came into effect Monday.
The Irish state became the first in the world to legalize same-sex marriage by popular vote when the Marriage Act 2015 was passed, reports the BBC.
Same-sex couples who have been wed abroad will now be legally recognized by the state, while gay and lesbian couples who want to marry will be able to do so. People already in civil partnerships can now choose to wed as well. The law will not affect the legal status of existing civil partners who do not want to get married.
More than 62% voted in favor of same-sex marriage during the May 23 referendum.
Monday, 16 November 2015
VP Osinbajo Assures Nigerians; We Are Now On The Road To Real Change
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has declared that Nigeria is now on the right path to achieve greatness under the leadership of Muhammadu Buhari and will be healed completely of its numerous problems.
Osinbajo stated this during the 20th anniversary thanksgiving celebration of the Reedemers International Leadership Academy, RILA, which was also used as awards ceremony/grand house reception for him on Sunday in Lagos.
Fashola’s Success As The 'Super Minister' Will Mean A Lot To The Yorubas
Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, believes the appointment of Yorubas into major ministerial positions in the President Muhammadu Buhari government, is a challenge at that tribe.
Using the star-man Babatunde Fashola as an example, Chief Osoba said Fashola’s performance is key to the aspiration and future of Yorubas in the Nigeria’s political landscape.
Osoba advised Fashola to hit the ground running as Minister of Power, Works and Housing, by fixing the major link-roads in the country.
TOO BAD: Married Lady Dies In Her Secret Lover’s Bedroom
Some ladies of today don't respect their husband, messing themselves up with small boys all in the guise of 'if my husband cheat, I will cheat'. I wonder what has happened to the virtuous of woman. Sad!
An estranged married woman from Lagos died during sex rump with one of her secret boyfriends in far away Osogbo, Osun State. The 25yrs old lady, identified as Damilola, had issues with her husband.
28-Year Old Man Allegedly Defrauds AIG Manko
Swindling a police officer in the class of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Umar Manko might be unthinkable for many but not for Seun Bankole.
The 28-year old man has since been arrested and charged before Ejigbo Magistrate’s court for allegedly defrauding Manko in Lagos State.
Manko who was the former Commissioner of Police, Lagos State before he was promoted and transferred, suffered his fate after engaging Bankole in a contract work. The incident happened at Ayisome estate, Isheri in Idimu where Manko has a property.
France Vows To Punish ISIS For Fatal Paris Attacks
French President Francois Hollande vowed to attack the Islamic State group without mercy as the jihadist group admitted responsibility Saturday for orchestrating the deadliest attacks on France since World War II.
He said at least 127 people died Friday night in shootings at Paris cafes, suicide bombings near France’s national stadium and a hostage-taking inside a concert hall. Another 200 or so were injured, dozens critically.
Woman On 4 Days Of Friends, Fun, Sun & Non-Stop Music Heading For Miami In Ship Jumps Into Sea
A woman “intentionally” threw herself over the side of a cruise ship hosting an electronic dance music festival Thursday night. The victim identified by the US Coast Guard as Kaylyn Rose Sommer, 24, of Charleston, South Carolina ditched the 2015 Mad Decent Boat Party and jumped off the EDM party cruise when it was about 22 miles off the coast of Cuba around 7 p.m.
The chartered cruise on the Norwegian Pearl, which set sail from Miami on Wednesday, was headed to Cozumel, Mexico.
The Coast Guard and an air crew from Air Station Clearwater were still searching for the missing woman till yesterday. A Coast Guard Alligator cutter boat and a C-130 rescue plane had been deployed from Clearwater to look for her.
The cruise, which had scheduled performances from EDM artists like A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Skrillex, and Major Lazer, was en route to Miami as the Coast Guard continued the search for the woman. The ship must have docked in Miami yesterday, Nov. 15.
Wednesday, 23 September 2015
Nigerian Lady Beaten Mercilessly on A Bus in London (+Video)
Oh dear! this is totally unacceptable! This Nigerian lady was assaulted by a man believed to be a Jamaican national on a bus in Peckham, London on September 14th. The woman was hit in the face by the man after she challenged him for obstructing the way in the bus.
The incident was filmed by a good man who was also on the bus. Watch the video:
Friday, 18 September 2015
Girl Born with Sealed Mouth, No Hands, No Feet Goes Under the Knife
A three-year-old girl who was born with a sealed mouth has undergone a pioneering operation in the hope she will be able to taste food and talk to her family for the first time.
Amethyst Santos, from Manila in the Philippines, has been fed through a tube since birth because her lower lip was attached to the base of her mouth, her upper and lower jawbones fused and an underdeveloped lower jaw.
Amethyst was also born with no hands and feet, but has learned to walk, play with her two older
Japanese Politicians Engage in a Free For All Fight over Bill
There were chaotic scenes in the Japanese parliament yesterday as politicians punched, pushed and shoved one another during the hearing of a bill that could see the country abandon 70 years of pacifism. Opposition lawmakers piled on top of one another during the mass brawl, with some trying to grab the committee chairman's microphone to prevent him calling a vote on the controversial bill.
If passed, the bill will allow Japanese troops to defend their allies oversees even if Japan itself isn't under attack. Currently article nine of Japan's constitution - which came into force after the Second World War - outlaws war as a means to settle international disputes involving the state. See more pics of the grown men fighting ........
SEE How Senate President Saraki's Secrets Were Exposed
According to SR, they have exclusively obtained documents revealing Senate President Bukola Saraki’s asset declaration in 2003. The documents come hours after SaharaReporters reported that the Code of Conduct Tribunal formally charged the embattled Senate President with 13 counts of financial crime, money laundering, and unexplained assets.
Saraki’s trial is expected to go on as he has been officially served with all the charges. Details...
Friday, 7 August 2015
Jam of Life! Dr. Sid – Kabiyesi (prod. Don Jazzy)
Dr. Sid is back with a brand new tune titled – Kabiyesi, produced by Don Jazzy, of course!
Mavins are on a Hit Marathon this summer season.
Enjoy!
DOWNLOAD AUDIO: Dr. Sid – Kabiyesi (prod. Don Jazzy)
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Police Rescue Baby, 4 Other Children From Couple Involved In Child Trafficking
Chioma Anoruo with some of the stolen children kept in captivity
The police at State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Owerri, have arrested a woman who engages in human trafficking in Okporo in Orlu town, Imo State. The woman, Chioma Anoruo, has allegedly confessed that she and her husband, Emeka, who is now on the run, have sold more than 19 children to their clients.
Chioma was arrested by the community’s local vigilante led by their chairman, Innocent Anokwute, who later handed her over to the police at SCID. Five children including a new born baby kidnapped for sale were also rescued. An SUV belonging to her husband was recovered and an undisclosed large sum of money found on Chioma was also recovered by the vigilante.
Thursday, 30 July 2015
Caitlyn Jenner Steps Out in Jumpsuit
Caitlyn is grabbing attention for her black jumpsuit which she was caught in while dining at actress Eva Longoria’s restaurant yesterday evening.
Caitlyn who recently won an Arthur Ashe award at the last ESPYs for her courage as she made a decision to transition into a woman, did not look too bad in the jumpsuit which she paired with stilettos.
Should Toke Forgive Maje? Your Thoughts Pls
Love is a beautiful thing and marriage is for better for worse according to the holy book. Unfortunately the realities of the time suggests otherwise. Cases of extreme domestic violence, Diabolism and threat to life has been argued to be a salient ground for divorce. Other ground are morally off limit and often considered insufficient a factor to necessitate a break in marriage.
Where does cheating, lying and public humiliation belong? Are they pardonable or not?
Would you seek revenge? Would you refuse to forgive? Would you forgive and move on or would you forgive and stay? What about trust issues in future? Can this wrong ever be undone? I believe it can. I have seen people survive worse and emerge stronger.
Your Thoughts Pls
70 Yr Old Woman in Trouble For Rubbing Pepper on a 12Yr Old Boy's Manhood
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, WAPA, has vowed to prosecute a 70-year old woman for applying pepper in a 12-year old boy’s penis for alleged stealing of money.
The Permanent Secretary, WAPA, Omobolanle Ogunmola said the ministry got a text message that a 12-year old child (name withheld) was being abused by a woman, who is around 70 years of age for alleged stealing by applying pepper in his private part and beating him severely with marks on his body.
SHOCKER !!! Priest Announces on Pulpit That he is Gay, Divorcing Wife And Marrying a Man
An Episcopal congregation in Queens was in for a big surprise recently when their priest Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch, 59, came on pulpit to give Sunday sermon and announced that he is gay. The shocked congregation was further informed that he is divorcing his wife and marrying a younger man.
Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch, is the archdeacon of Queens and rector of the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria,
On a Facebook post this week, the Cuban-born prelate announced that he got married in a Los Angeles church.
“I’m in Miami Beach with my new husband. God is good,” he wrote in a caption of a picture on the beach.
According to the New York Post, many parishioners have severed ties to the church after Quevedo-Bosch came out. Many are opting to attend Mass at a satellite church a few blocks away.
Boko Haram reportedly slit the throats of 10 fishermen in villages near Baga
Speaking to AFP today, Abubakar Gamandi, head of the fishermen's union in Borno State said,
“On Monday around 4 pm, Boko Haram attacked three villages on the shores of Lake. Chad where they slaughtered 10 people, all of them fishermen,”
The report was further confirmed by a local fisherman, Buhari Dan-Malam.
Dbanj Blasts Nigerians Who Laugh at Him For Selling Garri
Bangalee Aka Dbanj or the Kokomaster is not smiling with his garri business. The singer made his seriousness about promoting the brand known in an emotional piece on Instagram.
He slammed Nigerians for placing much attention of imported products and failed to support their own insisting many of the products we embrace and cherish in the country are foreign products.
He then hinted that, he will kick off a Kokogarri competition where the winner will have a chance to represent the brand and get a start up capital for the Koko garri business.
Read his emotional outburst after the cut:
Internet’s Favorite Gay Dads Kordale & Kaleb End their Engagement
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