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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Things are no longer the same,things are getting worse-Gov Amaechi Laments
Nearly eight months to the expiration of his term in office, the Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Chibuike Amaechi, has called on Rivers people to choose a credible successor that will take over from him on May 29, 2015.
Mr. Amaechi stated this, Sunday, during an Inter-Denominational Church Service marking the 54th Independence Day Anniversary held at the St. Cyprians Anglican Church in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
He maintained that the era of imposition of candidates on the people is over and advised Rivers people to choose wisely by embracing democratic values and actively participating in the electoral process.
According to him, “Rivers people have a right to choose who will lead them in 2015, in a free and fair election, they have the mandate to do so.”
Obasanjo to goes back to School,Enrol at National Open University
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is set to go back to school for a higher degree in Christian Theology.
Mr. Obasanjo will on Tuesday formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos.
Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, Mr. Obasanjo will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree, an associate of the former president told PREMIUM TIMES.
When contacted Monday night, Mr. Obasanjo confirmed he was returning to school.
He said it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life.
“I’m going back to school because I want to have something to aspire to in every endeavour of life,
Mr. Obasanjo will on Tuesday formally enrol as a graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos.
Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, Mr. Obasanjo will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree, an associate of the former president told PREMIUM TIMES.
When contacted Monday night, Mr. Obasanjo confirmed he was returning to school.
He said it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life.
“I’m going back to school because I want to have something to aspire to in every endeavour of life,
Jason Derulo narrates why he broke up with Jordin Sparks
Jason Derulo confirmed the break up in an interview with Ryan Seacrest yesterday, Jason Derulo said he and longtime girlfriend Jordin Sparks broke up because he felt so much pressure to settle down...
"What happened...in a nutshell, there was a lot of tension in the relationship for a lot of different reasons... There was a lot of pressures of marriage. There was a lot of arguing and stuff like that just weighed on our relationship over time. When you stop having more good times than bad times, it’s time to call it quits. It becomes something that is unhealthy. I'm not one to throw my business out on the street, but I thought it was important because things are getting a little out of hand.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Enugu State University of Technology Hostel Attacked By Cultists, 3 Students Shot
A hostel at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Agbani has been attacked by suspected cultists last Friday leaving about three students with varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
The injured students are currently
undergoing intensive surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching
Hospital (UNTH) where they were rushed in the early hours of Saturday.
One of the students was shot in the
stomach and it was suspected that some pellets of the bullet were lodged
in his abdomen for which doctors are battling to remove while the two
other victims were also undergoing surgery at the hospital.
The Unique Hostel where the
At Last!President Jonathan places Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi on Lifetime Salary
At last, the government have finally paid attention to the great man who designed Nigeria flag.
As a mark of appreciation to their dedication to the nation, President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the Minister of FCT , Senator Bala Mohammed to give out flats in Abuja to traffic warden Solomon Dauda, taxi driver Imeh Usuah, as well as the head of Presidential Stewards.
He has also directed the Secretary to the Federal Government to immediately
Photos from the Premiere of the Movie "October 1st" by Kunle Afolayan
October
1 is an upcoming 2014 Nigerian dark psychological thriller film written
by Tunde Babalola, produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan.
With the red carpet hosted by Denrele Edun, the premiere had people in and out of the country grace the remarkable occasionAnd here is the Thank You Message from the producer himself Kunle Afolayan"My gratitude to God first for the wisdom, strength and Grace and then to all those who supported the October 1 journey from the beginning eg The executive Governor of Lagos state Babatunde Raji Fasola, The founder of Elizade motors/ Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Chief Michael Adeojo, Tonye, sovereign trust insurance, Guiness Nigeria, Aina Blankson, Deola Sagoe, Bolanle Austen-Peters/Terra Kulture, Lead Way Assurance/Pension, AMAA, Oando , Standard chartered Bank ,Mr Fowler, Debbie, Ugoma, DGN, Uber, Wakanow, Afriff, The Golden effects team especially Segun, Josephine, Niyi, Lanre, Isa, Tokunbo, lekan, Taiwo, Tunde Babalola for the great script, The entire Cast and crew, Nigeria and international media, Africa Magic, my family and
With the red carpet hosted by Denrele Edun, the premiere had people in and out of the country grace the remarkable occasionAnd here is the Thank You Message from the producer himself Kunle Afolayan"My gratitude to God first for the wisdom, strength and Grace and then to all those who supported the October 1 journey from the beginning eg The executive Governor of Lagos state Babatunde Raji Fasola, The founder of Elizade motors/ Chairman of Toyota Nigeria Chief Michael Adeojo, Tonye, sovereign trust insurance, Guiness Nigeria, Aina Blankson, Deola Sagoe, Bolanle Austen-Peters/Terra Kulture, Lead Way Assurance/Pension, AMAA, Oando , Standard chartered Bank ,Mr Fowler, Debbie, Ugoma, DGN, Uber, Wakanow, Afriff, The Golden effects team especially Segun, Josephine, Niyi, Lanre, Isa, Tokunbo, lekan, Taiwo, Tunde Babalola for the great script, The entire Cast and crew, Nigeria and international media, Africa Magic, my family and
We will recover Ekiti State from PDP-Says Gov Fayemi
The All Progressives Congress has vowed not to allow strangers to take over Ekiti State.
Its Chairman in the state, Chief Jide
Awe, said during the state Congress in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, that the
party had “men and women of honour who are going to be at the vanguard
of this struggle” to upturn the emergence of Mr. Ayodele Fayose of the
Peoples Democratic Party as the state governor-elect.
Awe, who was returned as chairman after
eight years in office, said, “This is our land. The land of the
progressives, We won’t allow any stranger to take it from us.
“The struggle for emancipation of Ekiti
State has just started. I know we have men and women of honour who are
going to be at the vanguard of this struggle. We at the head of the
struggle will not shack in our responsibility.”
Friday, September 26, 2014
Kourtney Kardashian shows off her Sexy Baby Bump(Photo)
Kourtney Kardashian proudly showed off her baby bump last week while lounging by a pool at an Los Angeles hotel.
Wearing nothing but a skimpy black
string bikini with silver chain detailing on the side and a wide-brimmed
hat, the 35-year-old E! star revealed toned legs and fit arms even
though her third child with partner Scott Disick is due in less than
three months.
She and her baby bump look absolutely spotless and divine!
Not Again! Jordin Spark and Jason Derulo Break up
While we are still nursing the breaking up of Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa now another powerful celebs Jordin
Sparks and Jason Derulo have split, multiple sources confirm to E! News.
According to them, their breakup was mutual, but they still care very
deeply for each other and will remain in each other lives as friends.
Derulo
first confirmed the duo's romance in January 2012, although the pair was
first romantically linked as early as September 2011.
13 more Soldiers to face trial for Negligence of duty
There were indications in Abuja on
Thursday that the authorities of the Nigerian Army might soon arraign
13 soldiers for cowardice and failure to obey orders from their
superiors to advance at the (war) front.
Investigations revealed that the soldiers
directed to join their counterparts at the 7 Division, entrusted with
the responsibility of coordinating the on going counter-terrorism
operation in the North-East early in the year.
It was gathered that the General Court
Martial set up to handle the cases emanating from the on-going
operation led by Brig. Gen. CC Okonkwo will hear the cases against
the soldiers .
A military source, who made this known in Abuja, did not give the exact date for the hearing of the cases.
He said that the soldiers ‘’failed to
advance when an order was given to them to do so.” Their action,
according to him, was against military laws.
It was learnt that the affected soldiers had all been moved to the Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, which is the venue of the GCM.
One of the Freed Chibok Girls is four month pregnant
The freed Chibok girl, who was
found Wednesday evening is said to be four months pregnant. The chairman of Chibok
community in Abuja confirmed this and said there were also signs on her that showed she was
not only sexually abused, but was also physically abused.
She is actually one of our daughters abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok. She was found in Mubi where her abductors dumped her and was later taken to Yola, the girl is four months pregnant, he said. Just sad!
Former NURTW Chairman shot dead in Ekiti
Former chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and die-hard fan of Ekiti Governor Elect , Mr. Omolafe Aderiye has been shot dead.Residents told SaharaReporters late evening that Aderiye was killed by unknown gunmen at Ijigbo area in Ado Ekiti.
Mr. Aderiye was on his way home when the gunmen numbering about four accosted and shot him at close range.Mr. Aderiye, a staunch supporter of Governor-elect, Ayodele Fayose was part of Mr. Fayose’s team that attacked a state high court judge earlier in the day.
The alleged thugs attacked Justice John Adeyeye, beating him up and ripping his clothes for being allegedly rude to Fayose. Fayose, first slapped the judge and then ordered his thugs to beat him further
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Gbam! South African Pastor asks his Congregation to drink Petrol
A controversial South African pastor, infamous for making his congregation eat grass, has struck again, this time encouraging members of his church to drink the petrol that he miraculously turned into pineapple juice.
Pastor Lesego Daniel of Rabboni Centre Ministries is on a YouTube video that starts with a cautionary note, "Warning, the level of the anointing is not the same, if you cannot turn water into wine, please do not try this."
The clip starts with a demo on faith where Luke 1:37, that says nothing is impossible with God, is quoted. In the demo, a match is used to show that the fluid filling a bowl is really petrol. After the demo members of Daniel’s congregation are seen drinking what he claims is petrol, saying it tastes as sweet as pineapple juice and Iron Brew.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Boko Haram kills dozens in Borno Market
Dozens of traders at a rural market in Borno State may have been
killed and several others injured during an attack by Boko Haram members
yesterday afternoon, eyewitnesses and security operatives have said.
.Gunmen in Borno, in their dozens attacked Mainok Village market, which is about 60km away from Maiduguri, at exactly 1:30pm. The attack seemed to be a desperate quest by the insurgents to get food and related consumables, as they were said to have carted away food items and money from the traders.
Mainok Village, which is in Kaga local government area of Borno State, has suffered several attacks, especially by Boko Haram gunmen who normally attack it on market days.
A traveller, Alloy Ikechukwu, who witnessed the incident told newsmen in Maiduguri that the gunmen commenced their attack on the market as the luxury bus he was travelling in from Lagos was passing through the village.
.Gunmen in Borno, in their dozens attacked Mainok Village market, which is about 60km away from Maiduguri, at exactly 1:30pm. The attack seemed to be a desperate quest by the insurgents to get food and related consumables, as they were said to have carted away food items and money from the traders.
Mainok Village, which is in Kaga local government area of Borno State, has suffered several attacks, especially by Boko Haram gunmen who normally attack it on market days.
A traveller, Alloy Ikechukwu, who witnessed the incident told newsmen in Maiduguri that the gunmen commenced their attack on the market as the luxury bus he was travelling in from Lagos was passing through the village.
Another Church Building collapse in Edo state
A Church building in Edo State has collapsed. The
building owned by Christ Chosen Church of God, located in Egor, collapsed yesterday
19th of September, 2014.
According to eyewitnesses, the building is an old
residential building in the church premises, which workers were asked to
demolish before collapsing on them and killing three.
Youths in the community after saving people trapped under
the rubble, angrily set one of the church buses ablaze. Edo State Commissioner
of Police has also confirmed the incident. More photos after the cut
Move over Nicki Minaj! Jlo and Iggy Azalea releases Raunchy photos for new Video(Booty)
I guess nothing sells more than sex nowadays, as twerking is now the rave of the moment for #mileycyrus,then if you have ever watch Jennifer Lopez new video for 'Booty' featuring Iggy Azalea?
I don't know which is worse, Nicki Minaj's Anaconda or this one. The
raunchy video premiered yesterday and fans have been lambasting the two
women, especially J Lo, saying the video is too sexual. It features 24
year old Iggy robbing her butt against 45 year old J-Lo while they are
dressed in high-legged swimsuits.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Nigerian military kills over 150 Boko Haram in Konduga
At least 150 Boko Haram members were
killed yesterday September 12th after the Nigerian Military repeled
after an attempted attack by the sect members on Konduga, a village said
to be about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri in Borno State, in the early
hours of yesterday.
According to a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by Col. T. Antigha of the Army Public Relations, the battle with sect members lasted three hour and four soldiers were injured during the attack.
According to a statement issued in Abuja yesterday by Col. T. Antigha of the Army Public Relations, the battle with sect members lasted three hour and four soldiers were injured during the attack.
The Nigerian Army also said that photographs taken from the scene of the attack will be circulated once they finish processing them"At about 5.30 am today (Friday), Boko Haram terrorists launched a massive attack on Konduga town, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri. After about three hours of fierce fighting, Nigerian troops routed the Boko Haram fighting force of over a hundred terrorists. Further to the staggering loss of men, Boko Haram also suffered extensive losses in equipment. Four Nigerian soldiers were wounded in action. The entire area is still being combed for terrorists who may have escaped with bullet wounds. Morale of troops remains very high.” the statement reads.
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