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Saturday, June 20, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Suicide bomber kills three near military checkpoint in Borno
A suicide bomber in Borno State has killed three people and left four others injured, reports say.
The
incident is said to have occurred at about 06:07 pm on Saturday, June
13, 2015, at a Civilian Joint Task Force checkpoint near Maiduguri, the
state capital.
According to Sahara Reporters, the
male bomber, rode on a bicycle to Bale village near Giwa Barracks and
detonated the bomb at the check-point.
How plot to kidnap Maikasuwa before Tuesday Inauguration failed
Three different plots but with similar goal: to abort the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly on Tuesday, June 9 failed only when the first leg, and the most crucial one, could not fly.
The first plot was to kidnap the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Alhaji Salisu Abubakar Maikasuwa (OFR), from his residence in a highbrow district of Abuja in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.
If that plot had succeeded, the next stage was a carefully composed text message that would be sent out to National Assembly members-elect of a purported meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the International Conference Centre (ICC).
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Ambode will not be using sirens during his stay in office
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will not be using sirens during his stay in office, his spokesperson has said.
According to Ambode’s media aide, Habib Aruna, the Governor will stay in traffic like other citizens instead of using a siren to clear the roads for easy passage.
“In
fact, last Tuesday, when the governor was going to the airport to
travel to Abuja, he was held up in traffic on Awolowo Way, Ikeja for
about 30 minutes. He did not use the siren to pave way for himself,” Aruna said.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Buhari/Osinbajo to declare asset Public after verification
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday
said that the public release of his asset declaration is being delayed
by the Code of Conduct Bureau.
According to President Buhari, his
declared assets and those of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be
released to the public upon the completion of their verification by the
bureau. Buhari hoped that the verification exercise would be completed
before the expiration of the 100-day deadline within which he and
Osinbajo said they would do this.
Sen Lawan emerges APC Sen Presidential Candidate
Senator Bukola Saraki who many believed was up for the position of
senate president,boycotted the elections alongside other senators..
Lawan in his acceptance speech thanked those who voted but said, he was saddened that his colleagues “in the other camp”
did not participate in the process ..
After rigorous lobbying by senators, the All Progressives Congress on
Saturday announced Senator Ahmed Lawan and Senator George Akume as sole
candidates for the position of President and Deputy Senate President of
the 8th Senate respectively.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Oil marketers agree to end queues at filling stations Nationwide
Oil marketers on Friday said they have dispatched 700 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), to Abuja as part of efforts to end fuel queues at filling stations nationwide.
This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting they held in Abuja with the Federal Government and other stakeholders in oil and gas sector.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the meeting was held to find lasting solution to the persistent queues at filling stations across the country.
In the communiqué signed by Mr Taiye Haruna, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the marketers agreed to begin to move products to all parts of the nation with immediate effect.
How armed robbers attack two Commercial banks in Ikorodu
The heavily armed gang of robbers which attacked two commercial banks at
Ikorodu, last Tuesday also overran the Area N Police Command
Headquarters and its Police Division, Ijede-Ikorodu area of Lagos State,
Vanguard has gathered.
Sources disclosed that robbers who were armed with Ak-47 rifles and were clad in military camouflage, were said to have attacked the police formations at the same time they struck at the banks.
Meanwhile, members of the Ikorodu bank robbers numbering about 30, had split themselves into two groups during the operation.
One of the groups were said to have attacked Omitoro branch of First Bank, where they carted away an unspecified amount of money, before proceeding to the Ijede branch of Wema Bank where they also unleashed terror on bank customers and passerby. An unidentified man was also said to have been shot in the process.
The other gang which struck at the Area N Command, was said to have thrown the entire command into disarray.
Sources disclosed that robbers who were armed with Ak-47 rifles and were clad in military camouflage, were said to have attacked the police formations at the same time they struck at the banks.
Meanwhile, members of the Ikorodu bank robbers numbering about 30, had split themselves into two groups during the operation.
One of the groups were said to have attacked Omitoro branch of First Bank, where they carted away an unspecified amount of money, before proceeding to the Ijede branch of Wema Bank where they also unleashed terror on bank customers and passerby. An unidentified man was also said to have been shot in the process.
The other gang which struck at the Area N Command, was said to have thrown the entire command into disarray.
Babcock University honored Former Gov Fashola with a degree
Rivers bans Consumption and production of Local Gin
Rivers State government has banned the consumption of local gin
popularly called Ogogoro, following the death of about 32 persons, 15
from Bonny Island and Woji in Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas, and the
reported death of another 11 persons in Gokana Local Government Area,
which included seven male and four females.
The ban by government was due to the increasing death toll from consumption of the alcoholic liquor and dog meat delicacy alleged to contain poisonous ethanol, which now stand at 32.
Vanguard reports that ,Rivers State Director of Disease Control, Dr. Roland Obed Whyte,expressed concern over difficulty in getting samples of the particular gin popularly called Ogogoro or Kai-kai for thorough clinical analysis.
The ban by government was due to the increasing death toll from consumption of the alcoholic liquor and dog meat delicacy alleged to contain poisonous ethanol, which now stand at 32.
Vanguard reports that ,Rivers State Director of Disease Control, Dr. Roland Obed Whyte,expressed concern over difficulty in getting samples of the particular gin popularly called Ogogoro or Kai-kai for thorough clinical analysis.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against stoppage of officials of past administrations from traveling abroad
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against stoppage of officials of past administrations from traveling abroad .The president says all officials
including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges
under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment
and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit.
Responding to some cases of “V.I.P stoppages” at the airports as reported to him on Saturday, a statement by Garba Shehu, Head of Buhari’s media team read..
Responding to some cases of “V.I.P stoppages” at the airports as reported to him on Saturday, a statement by Garba Shehu, Head of Buhari’s media team read..
“We have not banned anyone from travelling”.“Unless otherwise directed by the courts, no law-abiding citizens should be barred from travelling abroad. We must treat fellow
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Accolades as Former Governor Fashola bows out of Alausa Secretariat
There is an outpour of love on
Social media as Lagosians shower him with accolades..The Hashtag
#ThankyouBRF is trending as The amiable governor of Lagos State,Babatunde Raji Fashola(SAN) is finally bowing out of office
after 8 years of serving Lagosians.. ..
These photos show his last day in office as captured by his official photographer,Lukesh!
These photos show his last day in office as captured by his official photographer,Lukesh!
Gov Akinwunmi Ambode and wife at the Swear-in Ceremony in Lagos
Photos from the transfer of leadership from former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola to the new Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday at Teslim Balogun Stadium surulere Lagos. Immediately after been sworn-in as Governor of the state Mr Ambode promised to build on the legacy of his predecessor and work on his campaign promises. Lagos welcome to the New Era...Ilosiwaju Eko lojemi logun.. more photos below
Photos from Governor Ibikunle Amosun Swear-in Ceremony in Abeokuta
Yesterday 29th of May 2015 Sen Ibikunle Amosun the executive Governor of the Gateway State Ogun State was sworn in for the second term at M.K.O Abiola Stadium Kuto Abeokuta, Sen Amosun promised to embark on improving rural infrastructural development and education sector. Congrats to the people's Governor.... more photos below
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Chrissy Teigen poses nude again in Dujour Magazine
John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen are in the news again serving us relationship goals in the new issue of Dujour magazine..Chrissy says
"We want a lot of kids,"I would love to have three or four of my own, and then adopt a few. So basically I'll be pregnant the rest of my life."You look at Kim [Kardashian] and see how women's bodies just become so beautiful," she said. "[The thought] of getting boobs thrills me. And John looooves pregnant women, so..."
Don't corrupt my men-IGP tells Nigerian
Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase has warned members of the public from giving bribes to police, he also reiterate that "Bail is free" read the statement below
"We have a zero tolerance for payment of money to free suspect. I am appealing to members of the public, not to corrupt my men; It takes two to tango. If they ask you for bribe and you refuse to give, and you have avenues where your grievances can be ventilated, I do not see any reason why you should give them bribe. The
"We have a zero tolerance for payment of money to free suspect. I am appealing to members of the public, not to corrupt my men; It takes two to tango. If they ask you for bribe and you refuse to give, and you have avenues where your grievances can be ventilated, I do not see any reason why you should give them bribe. The
Nasir El-Rufai appoints SSG and others
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai Kaduna state Governor-elect, today announced the appointment of key officials who will work with him in his government come May 29th.
In a statement he signed personally, Mallam El-Rufai named Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal as Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Bala Yunusa as deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative Affairs) and Samuel Aruwan as his Special Assistant, Media. The statement stated that their appointments takes effect from May 29th
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Nicki Minaj goes all pinky in New photoshoot for her New song
One of the sexiest female rapper Nicki Minaj today released the video for her track 'The Night Is Still
Young', and in it, she brought back her barbie Nicki complete with her
pink wigs and her Asian back-up dancers. Her man, Meek Mill made a
cameo. The video is exclusive on Tidal. More photos after the cut...
Buruji Kashamu alleges Bode George and wife over his Extradition
Kashamu said it was the handiwork of a member of his party, Bode George, and his wife Roli, who is the head of the NDLEA.
Nearly two dozen operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, stormed Kashamu’s home Saturday but did not arrest him and it is unclear what the motive of the siege was.
In a statement Saturday, the PDP leader said he had confirmed that the Nigerian government, through the Attorney General of the Federation, did not authorise the raid on his home. He claimed it was the handiwork of his rival Bode George.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
RSUST Female student bares her boobs to mark cultural day
Culled from Misspetitenigeria.blogspot.com
To mark the cultural day at the Rivers state University of Science and Technology ,this female student took the occasion to the next level when she showed up braless. She was channelling a King's wife..
According to the blog reader who sent the pics, students from respective tribes wore different traditional attires to showcase their culture.
Well, this doesn't look raunchy because this is how African queens dressed back in the day ..
Kudos to her
To mark the cultural day at the Rivers state University of Science and Technology ,this female student took the occasion to the next level when she showed up braless. She was channelling a King's wife..
According to the blog reader who sent the pics, students from respective tribes wore different traditional attires to showcase their culture.
Well, this doesn't look raunchy because this is how African queens dressed back in the day ..
Kudos to her
See Genevieve Nnaji and Supermodel Oluchi without make up
The Beautiful Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji and Supermodel Oluchi in Mexico shares without make up photo.....beauty runs in their blood
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Dozens feared dead in Bomb Blast in Damaturu Yobe State
A terrible bomb blast has hit a crowded commercial area in Damaturu, the capital city of Yobe state.
According to Premium Times, dozens are dead and many are injured.
A witness said the blast, which occurred at about 11a.m., left many dismembered human parts littering the scene.
A resident of Damaturu, Abdulmalik Audu, said the incident occurred behind the main Damaturu
Boko Haram recaptures Marte in Borno State
A town north of Maiduguri in Borno state, Marte, has been recaptured by Boko Haram terrorists, security sources said.
The source told Punch on Friday, May 15, that the terrorists fled from their Sambisa Forest camps and some of their other grips in Borno state to regroup in Marte.
Borno state deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Mustapha confirmed the recapture of Marte at a press conference in Maiduguri on Friday.
“It is sad as we have been made to understand that Marte is today (Friday) completely fallen under the control of the insurgents, which to us is a very huge setback,” Mustapha said.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Kim Kardashian Goes completely #Naked in the desert (18+) Photos
Kim Kardashian put her curves in full display during a photoshoot aired in the latest episode of KUWTK..The pics were taken for her website and shortly before stripping, she said
I have psoriasis, there is nothing I can do about it so there is no reason why I should feel uncomfortable,.'So to make myself feel better I lay out all my insecurities before we start a shoot in the hope that no one will be focused on that. I just want to do fun and artsy things.
'I want to capture really cool moments and have some great shoots and be nude and do all this cool stuff.'
Army General has overthrown the president Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi
An Army general has announced that, he has overthrown the president Pierre Nkurunziza who travelled to Tanzania for EAC Summit.
Major General Godefroid Niyombare, who was fired by Nkurunziza as intelligence chief three months ago, told reporters at a military barracks in the capital, Bujumbura, that he was working with civil society groups, religious leaders and politicians to form a transitional government.
Major General Godefroid Niyombare, who was fired by Nkurunziza as intelligence chief three months ago, told reporters at a military barracks in the capital, Bujumbura, that he was working with civil society groups, religious leaders and politicians to form a transitional government.
EFCC rearraigns Ahmadu Ali's son over N4.5 billion fuel subsidy fraud
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC yesterday 12th of May
re-arraigned Mamman Ali, son of former Chairman of the Peoples
Democratic Party, Ahmadu Ali and two others for alleged involvement in
N4.5 billion fuel subsidy fraud, PM News reports.
Ali was re-arraigned alongside another oil marketer, Christian Taylor and his company— Nasaman Oil Services Ltd before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja.
Ali was re-arraigned alongside another oil marketer, Christian Taylor and his company— Nasaman Oil Services Ltd before Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja.
Kim Jong Un (#NorthKorea) Leader executes Defense Minister for dozing off at an Event
The #NorthKorea leader Kim Jong Un has publicly executed the country's defense minister after the regime accused him of treason, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
Hyon Yong Chol was killed by firing squad using an anti-aircraft gun at a
military school in front of hundreds of people in Pyongyang around
April 30, the agency reported, citing a media briefing by the National
Intelligence Service at its headquarters in Seoul.
Hyon "was purged for lese majeste" because he was seen "dozing off"
during a military event and "did not carry out Kim's instructions," the
agency said. It wasn't clear what instructions Hyon failed to carry out.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Open University Student Treks from Aba to Nsukka to honour Enugu Gov Elect- Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
#NaijaTrekkers I guess that's the only slogan one can attach to the just concluded 2015 General election,
Another man has joined the trekking trend. This time, a 200-level student of the National Open University of Nigeria,Joseph Iyoke, trekked from Aba to Nsukka to honour the Enugu State Governor-elect, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
According to NAN, Iyoke, told newsmen on Saturday in Nsukka, that he took off for the journey from CMS road in Aba on May 4, at about 4: 30 a.m.He said
“I did it to honour the governor elect of Enugu State; we have been waiting who will become governor of Enugu State from Nsukka for long time.
I started on Monday at 4:30 a.m.; it is joyful journey I took, it is full of joy. I was not told
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