Tension over Osun polls •As Jonathan, Sambo, 16 govs storm Osogbo •We’ll disgrace them on August 9 – APC [See Photo]

There was palpable tension across states under the rule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday as the entire machinery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) moves to Osun State today for the grand finale of the party’s governorship campaigns. 

President Goodluck Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo; the party’s Board of Trustees chairman, Chief Tony Anenih; National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu and 16 governors are expected at the event.

Ebola: Lagos Confirms 2 People Who Came In Contact With Dead Liberian Victim Down With Fever

The Lagos State Government on Friday said two persons out of those who had contact with Patrick Sawyer, the dead Liberian Ebola victim, have manifested symptoms of fever.

The Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris, made the disclosure when he addressed journalists on the update of the country`s first Ebola case in Ikeja.

Mr. Idris said the two persons were among the 70 contacts being monitored and investigated for any symptoms of the disease by the state government and other partners.

The commissioner, who said the two cases were under observation, however stressed that they did not test positive to the virus.

Latest Illegal Migrant Encampment Spring Up In Calais With Hundreds Currently Waiting For The First Chance To Escape To UK

Hundreds from Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia have set up a new illegal encampment in Calais, dubbed Jungle 2, as they wait for their first chance to escape to a new life in Britain. The squalid, tented squat on the outskirts of the French port was set up after the previous one in the town was bulldozed two months ago. It was meant to have helped put an end to the constant, ever-growing flow of hopefuls waiting to cross the Channel by any means possible. All it did was to drive them to other parts of Calais. Hundreds wait for food handouts (left) in the town while some have been spotted trying to break in to container lorries (top right) in their bid for a new life across the English Channel. Two 16-year-olds Almas and Halan (bottom right) set off from Eritrea in a bid to reach Britain.

A View Of First Class Seat On Board Emirates Airbus [Photos+Video]

Emirates today took delivery of its first Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’ at the planemaker’s new Jürgen Thomas A380 Delivery Centre.  

The aircraft was received by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, at an official handover ceremony attended by President of Emirates Airline Tim Clark; Airbus CEO Tom Enders; former Engine Alliance President, Bruce Hughes; Jürgen Thomas, the “founding father” of the A380; the 2,000 Hamburg Airbus staff directly involved in the production of the A380; 58 Emirates cabin crew, representing the number of A380s the Dubai based carrier has on firm order; international media, VIPs and other guests.  

RESIDENTS SET ALFA'S HOUSE (ISLAMIC CLERICS) ON FIRE AFTER HE'S FOUND USING BABY'S PLACENTA FOR RITUALS

An Islamic cleric in Ilorin simply known as Alfa Gani has been arrested by the police for trying to use a new baby he just christened placenta for rituals. 

Alfa Gani would have succeeded if not for the youths of the community who were sent out to go round the community to ask for contribution for the repair of their faulty transformer.

On getting to the suspect’s house, the youths were greeted with offensive odour. Worried, they alerted other members of the community about the odour and a crowd marched to his house to question him.

Experts & Scientists Warn Deadly Ebola Virus Could Spread Through Contaminated 'Bush' Produce (Bush Meat)

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Bushmeat - from bats to antelopes, squirrels, porcupines and monkeys - has long held pride of place on family menus in West and Central Africa, whether stewed, smoked or roasted.

A visit to a traditional market in the region assails the senses with a huge variety of forest game - mammal, bird and reptile carcasses smoked and partitioned and the smell of singed animal hair filling the air.

But an outbreak of the deadly Ebola fever in Guinea has rekindled concerns about the health risks of age-old African hunting and eating traditions that bring humans into close contact with wild forest animals.

Ebola alert hits the Commonwealth Games: Terrified cyclist from West Africa spends four days in isolation ward being tested for deadly disease after reporting symptoms

Cyclist Moses Sesay (left), from Sierra Leone, West Africa, was admitted to hospital in Glasgow after feeling unwell and developing fever-like symptoms. However, he was later given the all-clear and yesterday competed in the road race time trial. Last night, the 32 year-old revealed how he was put into isolation for four days while he was tested for the deadly Ebola virus. 'I was sick, I felt tired and listless. All the doctors were in special suits to treat me - I was very scared,' he said. Bottom, two medics carry a young girl who has been in contact with people infected by the virus.

Late Prof. Dora Akunyili Family Announces Burial Arrangement

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The family of former Minister of Information and Communications, late Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, has released a week-long programme of activities for her funeral, culminating in her burial on Thursday, August 28, 2014.

The programme, released today in Enugu by Prof. Akunyili’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili, starts with a Christian Wake-Keep at No. 2A Bishop Onyeabor St., G.R.A. Enugu, to hold from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22. Continue...

A Night of Tributes is to hold at International Conference Centre Abuja from 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, while a Mass would be held for her at Pro-Cathedral Catholic Church, Abuja, by 10:00 a.m. the next day, August 26.

How I Survived Ebola - Survivor Speaks...

This interview with Saa Sabas, an Ebola survivor who now volunteers for the Red Cross Society of Guinea, was conducted for CNN by Moustapha Diallo from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

(CNN) — The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has hit “unprecedented” proportions, according to relief workers on the ground, with the WHO reporting 844 cases including 518 deaths since the epidemic began in March.

ONLY IN NIGERIA! Nassarawa State Lawmakers Hold Session in 'New Chambers'

The photo above shows some members of the Nassarawa State House of Assembly holding a plenary session at their temporary 'new chambers' in Karu Local Government Area of the state.

The lawmakers fled the state Assembly Complex in Lafia the state capital following widespread protest by citizens over the impeachment process the PDP dominated lawmakers launched against the Governor of the state, Umaru Al-Makura, who is an APC member.

PROUD DAD & MUM: Muma Gee & Prince Eke Share Photos with their Twins

In April, Musician Muma Gee and Nollywood actor Prince Eke welcomed twins, a boy and a girl – Caesar and Cleopatra.

The couple who have not shared photos of the children, took to social media to show the cuties today.

Check out these adorable photos below:

PROUD DAD: Jason and Mary Njoku Share New Pics Of Son As He Turns One

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

Busted! Ingenious (but failed) attempts by the world's drug dealers to outsmart customs using fake nappies, surfboards and bottles of Champagne

Photos of drugs strapped to bodies were released by border officials in New York, who say they have seen people try almost everything - including cocaine nappies (bottom left). But the haul is only the latest in a long history of bizarre drug busts which include the UK and China. Vessels for narcotics in the past have included garden hoses, surfboards (top left), Champagne bottles (top right), wardrobes (bottom right), avocados, and even a live dog. Anthony Bucci, a spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in New York and New Jersey, said: 'One person we caught at JFK had inserted narcotics anally, vaginally and swallowed pellets'

NYPD Police Officer Caught Doing the Bobby Shmurda 'Shmoney dance'

Even the cops can’t resist

Bobby Shmurda‘s “Hot N***a” has spread virally throughout the digital hip-hop community, and more recently, hit the mainstream, as Epic Records signed the Brooklyn upstart to a label deal and officially serviced his buzzing song to radio as “Hot Hitta”.

It’s now evident that no one is immune to Shmurda fever, even members of the NYPD.  In the above video, an on-duty cop–more than likely working security for whatever function is playing “Hot N***a” so loudly it can be heard outside–hits his Shmoney Dance as the chorus to “Hot N***a” hits, and its quite awesome. Watch video after the cut........

President Goodluck Jonathan Launches 64-Page Nigerian E-Passport

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday launched the new 64-page Nigerian e-passport designed for frequent travellers as part of efforts to ameliorate their sufferings.

The document, to be issued to deserving Nigerians ,will operate concurrently with the existing 32-page e-passport.

Lagos Landlady’s Children Cut Tenant’s Private Parts [Photo]

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A 35-year-old man, Yinka Offehin, is battling for his life at a private hospital in Lagos State after his scrotum was cut by the children of his landlady.

The Edo State indigene, who resides on Popoola Street, off Abaranje Road in the Ikotun area of Lagos, was said to have been attacked while sleeping in his room with his family members.

His wife, Bisi, who was with him when the incident happened, identified the assailants as Solomon and Damilola, the children of the landlady.

Must Watch Video! Three German Students Surprise A Homeless Guy

A German student was walking in the street and noticed a homeless man begging for money from pedestrians, without much luck..so the student asked him to borrow his bucket.

At first, the homeless man was hesitant but he later agreed and handed over his bucket to a stranger... what happened next will burst you into tears! See video after the cut...

Lagos LG Chairman Weds LTV Reporter As 6th Wife To Thank Allah For His 48th

The Chairman of the Ibeji-Lekki local government area in Lagos state, Hon Semiu Kemi Surakat has picked a TV presenter with the Lagos State Television, LTV, Kemi Fahm as his 6th wife, 

Hon Surakat got married to the TV personality at a private court wedding which held on Thursday July 17th at the Ikeja marriage registry. This will be his sixth shot at marriage while this would be the second for Ms Kemi Fahm who is a single mother with two boys. 

It’s A Job Of Sorts: Sex Toy Company Advertises For Its First Male Orgasm Engineer

Benefits include a flexible working day, the chance to work from home and, err, a lifetime supply of tissues, according to the ad.

Successful candidates will be aged 18+, have good stamina, be able to work under pressure and have their own penis.

Jim Iyke Flees Liberia Amid Ebola Scare - 'It scares the Jesus outta me'

Award winning Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has fled Liberia, following a huge scare of the deadly Ebola virus in that country.

The Nigerian actor  sparked outrage after posting an image of himself wearing an Ebola mask while sitting in a first class airport lounge as he flees Liberia.

'Nollywood' star Jim Iyke posted a message on his Instagram page saying he had cut short a business trip to Monrovia in Liberia -  where at least 600 people have already died from the disease.

The image of Iyke sitting on green leather-clad seats in the airport's luxury first class lounge while wearing an expensive designer watch and sunglasses was accompanied with the caption: 'Not ashamed to admit this scares the Jesus outta me #Ebola.'

Ebola virus is currently spreading across West Africa and it is the biggest viral infection that been recorded in the region in recent times.

The virus is believed to have killed 672 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since the outbreak began in February, according to the World Health Organisation.

VIDEO: EBOLA: THE PLAGUE FIGHTERS - NOVA - Discovery/Science/History (documentary)

CCTV Footage Captures ‘Ghost’ At Theatre

Spooky CCTV footage has emerged from an Essex theatre that appears to show a chair moving all on its own – just hours after a psychic medium took to the stage.

In the clip, recorded on security cameras at the Brookside Theatre in Romford on Sunday morning, a chair moves backwards unaided and a table appears to get pulled as orbs of light float across the room.

Theatre manager Jai Sepple revealed that he decided to look at the CCTV footage when he came in on Sunday and noticed one of the chairs was askew.

From The Symptoms Of A Common Cold To Bleeding Out The Ears And Eyes: What Happens When You Are Infected With The Ebola Virus?

A rising temperature, headache and sore throat are the first signs the Ebola virus is invading the body, attacking the building blocks of the immune system. As the disease progresses, victims suffer blood shot eyes, as tiny blood vessels burst, causing bleeding from the eyes, ears, mouth, and other orifices


You have a temperature and no appetite. Your head is aching and you're throat is sore.

It may appear as though a common cold is lurking, but unbeknownst to you the vicious Ebola virus has started to attack your immune system.

The virus destroys the same cells as those targeted by HIV, though the Ebola infection is more aggressive, wiping out the building blocks of the body's immune system.

It has an incubation period - that is the time from infection to when the first symptoms present themselves - of between two and 21 days, increasing the risk of the highly-infectious illness spreading.

Dad-To-Be Has 'Manternity' Shoot Done

Right is a normal pic of the expectant dad

One expectant mum's refusal to pose for a formal maternity photo shoot has resulted in her husband and his growing tummy taking the spotlight instead, with hilarious results.

After one Reddit user's wife waved off suggestions that she have her pregnancy immortalised in a series of photographs by a professional, her husband decided he'd step in to assume the most typical poses for pregnant women out there.

Woman Strips Naked To Hug Mandela Statue in South Africa

A woman caused a stir at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton on Monday when she removed her clothes and then embraced the Nelson Mandela statue.

According to The Star, the incident happened at about 4pm on Monday. The unidentified woman reportedly observed the statue for a few minutes, saluted it and then proceeded to take off her clothes and embrace the statue.

Transsexual Student Demands Special Treatment at Christian University

A gender confused George Fox University student continues the national trend of using the government to force Christians into accommodating a sexual lifestyle.

Jaycen “Jayce” Montgomery, a biological female who is “transitioning to male,” filed a federal complaint against George Fox officials who refuse to let her reside in an all-male dormitory with her friends next year.

Beyonce Spotted Apartment Shopping — Without Jay Z!

Singer Beyonce is apparently preparing for life after her divorce from rap mogul Jay Z, 45. For weeks now the 32-year-old mother of one has been living the life of an independent single mom. Beyonce, who is taking a break from her and Jay Z’s joint “On the Run” tour, was spotted apartment shopping in NYC without Jay Z.

Rookie firefighter Rushes To Aid Of 4-year-old And Pulls Three Young Boys From Blaze After Cowardly Grandfather Saves Himself &, ABANDONS Them Inside Inferno

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Justin Tallett, 27, burst into the rear bedroom of a Brooklyn flat around 11 a.m., found 4-year-old Trevele Bolton motionless under a blanket and then carried him to safety, officials said. Trevele’s two brothers — ages 5 and 8 — were also pulled from the blaze after the grandfather who had been watching them inexplicably bolted from the East New York apartment, leaving the children behind.

Bikini Clad Naomi Campbell Joins Ex-BoyFriend Diddy And Cassie Aboard Boat In Ibiza But Not an inch to pinch!

The 44-year-old fashion icon joined Puff Daddy as he sailed the Balearic Sea off the coast of Spanish party island Ibiza.

Naomi looked slender in a cute, floral, two piece swimsuit and wide brimmed Panama hat as she relaxed in the company of the I'll Be Missing You rapper and two other women.

Puff, real name Sean Combs also wore a Panama and chose a dapper yellow button down T-shirt and tailored grey shorts to complete his seafaring outfit.

We have insiders in commercial banks ─ Suspected fraudsters

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected fraudsters who allegedly specialised in withdrawing money from people’s bank accounts.

Our correspondent learnt that the suspects ─ Kola Osho, Oyedepo Adesola and Kola Ademola ─ were apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the Pipeline area, Abule-Egba, Lagos.

It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended after a tip-off had reached the police that some fraudsters were lurking at the location.

Actress Taiwo Aromokun Lawal's Twins Celebrate First Birthday

Yoruba actress Taiwo Aromokun Lawal twin sons Jaden Anjeoreoluwa & Jamie Anjolaoluwa Lawal turned one recently and the proud mum held a Thanksgiving Service at RCCG Victory Parish in Lagos, then took her lil cute men to the Little Saints Orphanage to celebrate with other children.

Unfaithful Wife Sends Her Nude Picture To Her Husband By Mistake

This young lady who got married to a man almost 10 years older than her was trying to ‘play’ her husband, not knowing that the husband is a sharp man himself. After hearing several allegations about his young wife sleeping around with other men, the husband opened a fake facebook account and started an online romantic relationship with her.

Things got interesting and this lady decided to send her nude picture to her online lover, so as The source said the young lady is a student in one of the Polytechnic in Lagos, adding that the husband has since sent her parking. He said she's now a full time runs girl as she could not return to her parent's home either. 

Ladies, why get married to an older man when you know you can't be faithful to that marriage?  show him how sexy she is, and even booked an hotel appointment with the facebook lover. 

Tomi, Son Of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo Weds Sweetheart In London

Joined by the Holy Spirit, Tomi & Jeneba…

Famous Nigerian Pastor of KICC — Matthew Ashimolowo seems to find himself in one money scandal or the other has gotten into the news for a different and good reason.

His son, Tomi Michael got married to his heartthrob, Dorothy Jeneba Kamara at his dad’s KICC Prayer City in Kent, London today.

Dorothy is from Sierra Leone.

Photos From The Accident Scene Which Claimed El-Rufai’s Son

Earlier today,the son of former FCT minister,Hamza El-Rufai lost his life in a ghastly carcrash. These are photos from the scene..He was said to be driving the damaged black lexus  around 5:30am when he ran into the volkswagen car in Abuja. The other person involved in the crash survived.

The United States government said that the Federal Government of Nigeria has failed in its fight against terrorism, Washington, DC.

In the US International Religious Report for 2013, released on 28 July, secretary of state John F. Kerry strongly criticized the Goodluck Jonathan-led administration for being too slow to prevent and react to the communal or religious-based violence. Also one of the reasons for such connivance in the country was named poorly equipped and trained security forces responsible for suppression of extremist groups in the north.

Here’s only a small part of claims made to the federal government:

Divorce Was The Worst Punishment I Got From My Parents – Annie Idibia Recounts

In a new interview with Sunday Sun, the mother of two shared her experiences and the sacrifices her mother made after they were abandoned by their father.

” Honestly, divorce is the worst punishment any parent could subject children to because it’s the children that will face the consequences of their actions. Divorce shouldn’t be considered as an option when couple face-off. It is advisable to settle rather than divorce. Why did you get married if you cannot forgive and reconcile with your partner? I don’t wish my kids to pass through my experience regarding divorce. I always use my parents-in-laws as an example and I try to emulate them in my marriage. After all these years, they are still deeply in love with each other. Even at their age, they still enjoy each other’s company and that is amazin,” she said

Britain's Miss Plus-Size Pageant Crowned Beauty

These buxom beauties prove that big really is beautiful as they strut their stuff at the Miss British Beauty Curve competition.

The pageant for plus-size women saw 30 contestants - ranging from a size 14 to a 26 - flaunt their figures in everything from evening gowns to swimsuits.

A dance number opened the show, when the girls burst onto the stage to Chris Brown's Beautiful People. 

And after a close-fought three rounds, freelance TV presenter and current Miss Norfolk Curve Emily Blake, 24, walked away with the title at the The Lost Theatre, Wandsworth, London, on Sunday night.