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These will be your new ministers. Rotimi Amaechi and Adebayo Shittu will be screened tomorrow.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Senate Confirms Fayemi, Fashola, Ogbeh, Udoma, Others As Ministers
These will be your new ministers. Rotimi Amaechi and Adebayo Shittu will be screened tomorrow.
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Senate President Bukola Saraki Unveiles Names Of Ministerial Nominees In The Second Batch
Senate president, Bukola Saraki, has unveiled the second ministerial list forwarded to him by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.
Those in the new list include – former vice chancellor of University of Ibadan, Prof. Isaac Adewole,
Monday, 12 October 2015
Genevieve And Oris Erheuro All Set For ‘Road To Yesterday’ New Movie [Watch Teaser]
Genevieve Nnaji shared a photo from her upcoming movie, ‘Road to Yesterday‘, where Nigerian born British actor, Oris Erheuro, the lead male, Genevieve’s husband in the movie, was in a shower with her.
Popular Nollywood sweetheart, Genevieve Nnaji, is back to embrace her first love; acting. The screen goddess, has returned with a bang in her first ever self-produced movie, ‘Road To Yesterday’
Britain's Formula One Driver Lewis Hamilton Embarrasses President Putin By Soaking Him With Champagne On Podium Of Sochi Grand Prix [Photos]
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has celebrated his victory at the Sochi Grand Prix by spraying Russian President Vladimir Putin with champagne on the winners’ podium.
After being crowned victor of the Grand Prix race, Mercedes driver Hamilton took the moment to celebrate in his traditional extravagant style.
The President had handed Hamilton the winner's trophy just moments before, after standing in silence for the national anthem.
Saturday, 10 October 2015
Former Bayelsa State Governor, Alamieyeseigha Dies At 63
Former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead. He died of Cardiac arrest today at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. He was reported to have gone into a coma two days ago and was placed on life support but didn't make it.
Evangelist Mike Bamiloye Of Mount Zion Ministry And Wife Mark 27th Wedding Anniversary
Evangelist Mike and Gloria Bamiloye of Mount Zion Movies and Film Productions are celebrating their 27th year wedding anniversary today.
To mark the occasion, Mike Bamiloye shared a major throwback of his wife and further shared a story that we can all learn from.
He narrated how food finished and wasn't enough for guests during their wedding and how God miraculously provided for them like he did during the wedding in Cana (in the Bible).
Evangelist Mike and Gloria Bamiloye of Mount Zion Movies and Film Productions
Meet the professional women who claim they're too busy to visit their elderly parents - and don't feel bad about it (even when they've just had a hip operation)
From her mother’s osteoporosis, which makes it a struggle to climb stairs, to her father’s heart condition, Andrea Gould is acutely aware of her elderly parents’ failing health. Every day, her mother texts Andrea, 39, to check how she is and calls her once a week so they can exchange news.
However, for more than 15 months, Andrea has been unable to find the time to visit her parents, who live 200 miles away from her.
Floyd Mayweather's Bentley, Jeep And Two Rolls-Royces Go up In Flames On Truck
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Floyd Mayweather's massive car collection lost a few top-notch vehicles this week after a trailer transporting the boxer's Bentley, two Rolls-Royces and a customized Jeep burned to the ground.
The truck was carrying several of the boxer's cars from Las Vegas to Miami when it became engulfed in flames just after 1.30am on Wednesday.
No injuries were reported in the blaze, the cause of which is being investigated by Arizona State Troopers, according to TMZ.
14-Year-Old Sickle Cell Patient Raped By 60-Year-Old Stepfather
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A 14-year-old girl, her 10 year old brother, and their 42-year-old mother have all been living in a makeshift kiosk that has seen better days in Shagari Estate in Iyana Ipaja – Ipaja, Lagos . The trio started living in the kiosk after the Mum caught her Husband allegedly raping her. Names of the children and mother will not be disclosed so as to protect their identity. (Tomilola isn't the girl's real name)
The teenager was raped by her stepfather, 60-year-old Joseph Salako and were sent packing after her mom confronted him and raised the alarm.
The teenager was raped by her stepfather, 60-year-old Joseph Salako and were sent packing after her mom confronted him and raised the alarm.
Ministerial Screening: Amaechi In Make Or Mar Visit To Saraki
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Former governor of Rivers State and ministerial nominee, Rotimi Amaechi, last Tuesday night visited Senate President Bukola Saraki where he begged the latter to help clear him ahead of the ministerial screening which starts next week Tuesday.
Amaechi arrived the Maitama, Abuja residence of the Senate President at about 11:45pm and left at about 1am, last Wednesday morning.
Ministerial nominees have intensified their lobby for the Senate’s clearance since the release of their names. The Senate must screen and confirm them before they could be sworn in.
Friday, 9 October 2015
Teachers destroying students’ phones for using them in class [6 short videos]
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Sometimes teachers just get fed up and must go to extreme lengths to get their seemingly simple points across. In this case, the point is Don’t use your phone in class. Simple enough, right? Apparently not.
Here’s a collection of videos showing kids who just won’t comply with that straightforward instruction and who have to be reminded the hard way. (The clips are ordered by awesomeness with the last being most epic. And they’ve been set to only play the relevant moments, so that they’re all less than 25 seconds long.)…
Cows Being Transported By Motorcycles [10 pictures]
This cruelty to animals is a very serious matter and a country cruel to animals is certainly not going to be kind to its own people. There is an urgent need to enact laws and guidelines against animal cruelty.On a second thought maybe we should not be so quick to press our cultural ideologies on others, not everyone has the privilege to worry about animal rights.
4-Year-Old Child Killed After Getting Stuck In Escalator Tt China Train Station
A young child lost his life after he was caught in an escalator at a train station in Chongqing on Thursday, Oct 8.
The incident occurred at about 11am. The child, a four-year-old boy, had been playing near an escalator when he got stuck between the escalator's handrail and the ground, Chinese news portal NetEase reported.
Suicide Bombers Three Others Die In Failed Borno Attacks [Photo]
The Borno State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the killing of three persons after a failed attack by four suspected suicide bombers in Gubio, Borno State.
The Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Aderemi Opadokun, stated this while speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri, the state capital.
Opadokun said, “There was an explosion in Gubio about 85 kilometre to Maiduguri at about 0550 hours (5.50am) on Wednesday when four suspected suicide bombers in military uniform infiltrated Gubio town in Gubio Local Government Area.
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Glo Gives P'square Cars As Gift - A Gwagon & A Range Rover To Psquare
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Issa Hayatou Named FIFA Acting President - Fifa Suspends Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jérôme Valcke
It had all gone quiet from the man they used to call ‘Mr Teflon’ in Zurich’s corridors of power but now Jérôme Valcke’s lawyer has also protested his client’s innocence
African football leader Issa Hayatou on Thursday took temporary charge of FIFA after Sepp Blatter was “relieved of his duties” because of his 90-day suspension, the world body said.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
The Face Of Fake Army General Who Sponsors Boko Haram
The fake Army General, Aliyu Hussaini
Another suspected Boko Haram sponsor, Aliyu Hussaini, who has also been parading himself as a military brigadier general has been arrested.
The Nigerian Army in a statement on Tuesday said that Hussaini was arrested by soldiers of the 33rd Artillery Brigade in Bauchi State during a raid.
Kola Aluko, Money Launderer For Alison-Madueke, Jonathan, Holed Up In Swiss Estate
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Mr. Aluko’s palatial home is nestled in the beautiful canton of Ticino, in southern Switzerland. Ticino is renowned for its mild winters and boasts some of the highest number of sunshine hours in Switzerland.
Buhari Hails UK, Others For Backing Loot Recovery - “Switzerland And Britain Have Been Helpful In The Recovery Of Our Assets.
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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday applauded the renewed support from Britain and Switzerland towards recovery and repatriation of public funds stolen from Nigeria.
He spoke at separate audiences with the British and Swiss Ambassadors, who were at the Presidential Villa, Abuja to present their letters of credence.
President Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said British, Swiss and other foreign anti-crime agencies had already given his administration much help with relevant information and intelligence on public funds that were stolen and illegally transferred to personal bank accounts by officials of past administrations.
Mixed Feelings Trail Ministerial List - The Nation
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For four months, the nation was in suspense as it awaited President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial list. Some people have hailed the list, describing it as befitting of the country at this crucial time; others are of the view that there is no justification for the long wait as the list does not spring any surprise.
Will there be change across the ailing sectors in the foreseeable future? The answer to this puzzle could be found in the composition of the proposed Federal Executive Council (FEC). The ministerial list, which was submitted to the Senate last week, was read to senators yesterday by Senate President Bukola Saraki. Predictably, opinion is divided on the list. Many stakeholders have hailed the motivation and wisdom of President Muhammadu Buhari in selecting the team of ministers and special advisers. It is his prerogative. But, eyebrows have also been raised in some quarters. Thus, the list has elicited mixed feelings.
Senators Give Terms For Confirming Ministers - To Refer Corruption Petitions Against Nominees To EFCC, ICPC
AS the Senate today, unveils the ministerial list it received from President Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday, some senators have provided insight into how the screening and confirmation of nominees would be done.
Some of them, who spoke on the terms and conditions that would guide the screening at the National Assembly yesterday hinted that the upper legislative chamber would adopt stringent measures in line with the provisions of the Constitution.
The senators made it clear that any list that does not cover the 36 states of the Federation will meet serious opposition on the floor.
Monday, 5 October 2015
Bishop Oyedepo's First Daughter Welcomes Baby Girl
Bishop Oyedepo's first daughter Love Oyedepo and husband Stephen Ogah, who got married in 2013, welcomed their first child in September. The baby named Rejoice Ibukun Lydia, was dedicated yesterday. Congrats to them.
Yinka Ayefele Hospitalized Following Complications From Attack On Him By Street Urchins
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A release signed by his Publicist, Mr. David Ajiboye disclosed that the versatile artiste was hit with a plank on his chest during the attack on him on Saturday in Akure.
Nigeria’s Former Oil Minister Diezani Nabbed While Trying To Hide £13bn In London
According to TheSun UK columnist, Kelvin Mackenzie, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was arrested last Friday, was caught while trying to hide a lump sum by investing it in London's mortgage sector.
Saturday, 3 October 2015
Graphic Images From The Scene Of Yesterday's Bomb Blast In Kuje, Abuja
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A security source confirmed two bombings with one detonated just behind Kuje police station. In a separate incident, another bomber detonated explosives at Nyanya area of Abuja.
The total number of casualties from the multiple blasts could not be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.However,at least 13 people were killed in the blast at Kuje.See photos of the victims of bombing in Kuje area of Abuja above.
2nd Ministerial List: Oyinlola, Akeredolu, Ex-UI VC On The Card…As Buhari Ponders Over Fresh Nominees - The Nation
Okorocha’s in law, Barth Nnaji, Odimegwu alsoBarely three days after submitting the list of the first set of ministerial nominees, President Muhammadu Buhari is weighing options on the next batch of nominees.Last minutes of intense horse-trading and lobbying are ongoing in the affected states.
There were strong indications yesterday that the Presidency is shopping for a new Group Managing Director for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) following the nomination of the present holder, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu as a Minister-designate.
Friday, 2 October 2015
EFCC Swoops On Diezani’s Residence In Abuja As Ex-minister Is Arrested In London
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday carried out a search of the Asokoro, Abuja, residence of Diezani Alison-Madueke as part of a multinational investigation of the former minister of petroleum resources.
The former minister was arrested in London, UK, on Friday by the newly formed International Corruption Unit of the country’s National Crimes Agency.
The agency announced on its website on Friday that it had arrested five people “across London” as part of an investigation into suspected bribery and money laundering offences but stopped short of naming the suspects.
TheCable understands that the operations are being coordinated with several international agencies because of the “sensitive” nature of the investigation.
EFCC made “significant recovery” of documents at the Abuja of the former minister, TheCable was informed by a senior security source.
“The raid on her Asokoro residence today (Friday) yielded vital information that will help in the prosecution of the case,” the source said.
“Many agencies across several countries are involved in this investigation. Anti-money laundering agencies in Austria, France, Switzerland, Nigeria and UK are working together on it.”
Ladipo Market finally demolished
Traders at Ladipo Main Market in Mushin, Lagos State, western Nigeria, were in shock and tears as bulldozer and a team of security personnel arrived the market on Thursday to demolish the market for reconstruction.
As at 4.30 pm on Thursday shops had been brought down while the exercise continues on Friday. Traders were ordered to leave the market with their goods and when they attempted to resist, the bulldozer moved in and started the demolition.
Some goods were destroyed as many of the traders were not in their shops because of the Independence Day celebration and public holiday.
Traders and the Mushin Local government had been at loggerheads over plans to re-construct the market and turn it into a modern plaza.
The traders, through their leaders alleged that they were not carried along before the plans to re-construct the market was carried out.
They expressed concern over what happened to shop owners in other markets where such reconstruction was carried out and they never got back their shops after the reconstruction.
It was because of that that they resisted the plan and went to a Lagos High Court to obtain an injunction to stop the demolition.
Following the order, the traders, developer and Mushin Local Government went into discussion and negotiation which led to a truce. And the traders, through their BOT chairman, Nnamdi Chukwuka, withdrew the matter from the court.
Six-year-old gets plastic surgery for his 'elf ears' after he was bullied by his classmates in the first grade
A six-year-old boy from Utah who was called 'elf ears' because his ears stuck out got plastic surgery this month to put the teasing to an end.
They say, 'that I look like an elf and I have weird ears', first grader Gage Berger told Inside Edition on Monday.
'I just don't want to be made fun of,' he said with his eyes downcast.
Gage's parents Tim and Kallie told Inside Edition they feared the bullying could lead to lasting psychological trauma and that their son would often hold his ears back in the mirror to see what he looked like.
Revealed: How Buhari Chose His Nominees - “He Directed Security Agencies To Conduct Discreet Security Checks On Them
President Muhammadu Buhari’s 21 would-be ministers whose names he gave the Senate on Wednesday were unaware of their nominations, The Nation learnt yesterday.
The President neither met nor hinted any of the nominees of their appointments, it was learnt.
After shortlisting those he needed, according to a source, Buhari directed security agencies to conduct discreet investigations into their records. Those closer to him were not exempted, the source said.
Ministerial List: Senate Sets Criteria For Screening Wed. • It’s No longer Business As Usual –Saraki
The Senate will on Wednesday decide the procedure for screening ministerial nominees submitted to it by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, who said this in an exclusive interview with one of our correspondents on Thursday in Abuja, assured Nigerians that the screening of ministerial nominees would not be delayed by the upper legislative chamber.
Ndume said that the screening by the Senate would be thorough just as the nomination process adopted by the Presidency was.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Buhari Stops Special Allowance For Villa Guards
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the stoppage of special allowance for security personnel in the Presidential Villa.
According to reports, all security personnel posted to the Villa were being paid what is known as Risk and Hazard Allowance. However, since his assumption of office, President Buhari was said to have refused to pay the money to them.
Nigeria At 55; ‘Unity Of The Nation’ And ‘Telecommunications’ Considered Top Most Achievements Since Independence
Abuja, Nigeria. September 29th, 2015 – The yearly Independence Day Special Edition Poll results released by NOIPolls Limited have revealed that Nigerians consider ‘unity of the nation’ (20 percent) as the most important achievement of the nation since independence; alongside Telecommunications (15 percent) and Democracy (13 percent). These have remained consistent in the top three greatest achievements of Nigeria as perceived by Nigerians over the past three years. Moreover, security topped the list of the most important issues Nigeria as a nation should address in the next one year as reported by majority of Nigerians (22 percent each).
Independence Anniversary Expenditure For The Past 5 Years. - Nasir El-rufai
THE APC-PMB CHANGE WE VOTED FOR:
Independence Anniversary expenditure for the past 5 years.
2011 - N13 billion,
2012 - N15 billion,
2013 - N14 billion,
2014 - N22 billion.
2015 - N70 MILLION
2011 - N13 billion,
2012 - N15 billion,
2013 - N14 billion,
2014 - N22 billion.
2015 - N70 MILLION
Two Married Women Fall From 3rd Floor Of A Building While Fighting In Nigeria [Photos]
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Two married women reportedly fell down from a 3-storey building while fighting in Awada area of Onitsha, Anambra State.
According to reports, the two women live together in a flat which their husbands shared at the compound, even though the warring duo were always at odds.
Osinbajo And El-Rufai Clash APC NWC To Mediate - El-Rufai Made An Uncomplimentary Remark On Osinbajo Who Walked Out Of A Meeting Which Had Buhari In Attendance.
The APC NWC is to look into the face-off between the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, referred to in some quarters as the ‘unofficial Vice President’.
El-Rufai was alleged to have made an uncomplimentary remark on Osinbajo, who protested and eventually walked out of a meeting, which had Buhari in attendance.
Before leaving, a furious Osinbajo allegedly told Buhari: “I am an elected Vice President and would not sit down here and allow a governor to insult me.”
MFM Pastor Batters Wife of 17 Years for Opting Out of Marriage (Photos)
Car Smoking Ban Comes Into Force In UK
Drivers and passengers who break the law could face a penalty fine of £50 - but police say they will take a non-confrontational approach initially.
Whenever an under-18 is in the car, smokers will still be liable even if the windows are down or sunroof open.
But the law will not apply to people who are driving in a convertible which has the roof down.
Nor does it apply to e-cigarettes.
MC Oluomo’s Aide, Mamok Murdered In Oshodi
The rivalry within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Oshodi, Lagos chapter on Wednesday reared its ugly head with the murder of Olayinka Mamowora (a.k.a Mamok),
Before his death, Mamok was a very close ally to the union’s State Treasurer and Oshodi chapter chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, otherwise known as MC Oluomo.
The assailants, 10 in number rode on motorcycles to Mosaku Street in Oshodi and shot Mamowora in the head several times.
More Senator Withdraws Vote Of Confidence On The Senate President Bukola Saraki
Barely 24 hours after the Chairman, Senate Committee on Business and Rules, Senator Babajide Omowarare (APC-Osun East), backed out of the vote of confidence given to the leadership of Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by 83 Senators, another Senator, Sabo Mohammed Nakudu representing Jigawa South-West Senatorial District, has also purportedly withdrawn the said endorsement.
Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Would You Lie Still For 70 Days For $18k? NASA Paid This Guy $18,000 To Lie In A Bed For 70 Days
Photo credit: Drew, pictured, was monitored 24/7 during the study. Image used with permission via Drew Iwanicki.
Would you take $18,000 (£11,700) to stay bed-ridden for 70 days straight? And we mean bed-ridden; you must remain horizontal at all times (yes, even when going to the toilet), enduring all the physical pain that involves.
Well, last year, NASA paid about 50 volunteers to do just that, to learn how muscle and bone would deteriorate in such conditions. The research may be useful for lengthy space missions in the future, such as trips to Mars.
Monday, 28 September 2015
Code of Conduct Trial: Saraki, Loyalists Lobby Emirs - The Nation
Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki and some members of the Like Minds in the Senate have reached out to some emirs.
They are trying to explore ways of resolving the crisis of confidence between the Senate President and the Presidency, The Nation has learnt.
Some of them were said to be urging the emirs to prevail on the Federal Government to drop charges against Saraki, who is facing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for alleged false declaration of assets.
Sunday, 27 September 2015
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