Sunday 31 March 2013

Team Nigeria wins 1st African Youth Athletic Championships "Warri 2013"

Governor Uduaghan of Delta state (2nd L) and others with one of the Nigerian Athletes after winning gold medal
Team Nigeria has ones again proof to the other African countries that Nigeria is truly the "Giant of Africa" after it hosted and won the 1st African Youth Athletic Championships "Warri 2013". Nigeria came out first today out of about 27 countries that participated in the competition with a total number of 35 medal (13 Gold, 10 Sliver and 12 Bronze), Egypt came second with 8 Gold, 6 Sliver, 2 Bronze, while Ethiopia picked 6 Gold, 16 Sliver and 6 Bronze to occupy the third position seat.

For complete medals table check the Delta state website at http://www.deltastate.com.ng/Score-Board/201303281885/Ayac-medal/ayac-warri-2013-score-board.html

Congratz Team Nigeria, you guyz rockz jor

Saturday 30 March 2013

President Jonathan’s Easter Message to Nigerians

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Dear Compatriots,
I greet and felicitate with you all as we celebrate Easter which commemorates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ after his redemptive self-sacrifice for the eternal salvation of mankind.
Irrespective of our religion or faith, all holidays provide us with a fresh opportunity to establish stronger bonds with our family, friends and all those around us for more enduring, harmonious and beneficial relationships.
As we celebrate this year’s Easter therefore, I urge all Nigerians to rededicate themselves to living in peace and oneness with all members of their communities no matter their ethnicity, religious beliefs or places of origin.

Friday 29 March 2013

Nigeria, Kenya and Egpyt; Top 3 on the medals table at the ongoing AYAC Warri2013

The African Youth Athletics Championship Warri 2013 got off to a great start yesterday as athletes form Egypt, Kenya and Nigeria proved their worth beyond any doubt to record their nationals on the top of the medals table.

As it stands, 
Egypt  - 1 Gold and 1 Silver
Kenya - 1 Gold and 1 Silver
Nigeria - 1 Gold and 1Bronze
Ethiopia   - 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Republic of Benin - 1 Bronze

For more pix ans updates, check Delta state facebook page https://www.facebook.com/deltastatenigeria

Thursday 28 March 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Imo Deputy Governor, Mr. Jude Agbaso Impeached

Mr. Jude Agbaso
Barely hours after the High Court dismissed the suit by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Mr. Jude Agbaso, asking it to stop his impeachment by the state Assembly, the embattled deputy governor has been removed from office.

Twenty-five out of the 26 members of the Imo State House of Assembly approved the impeachment.

His impeachment is coming after a prolonged battle over the allegation  of taking bribe running to the tune of N417 million from a Lebanese Contractor engaged in the on-going Road Construction works in and across Imo State, using his office as the Deputy Governor and commissioner for works to influence the bribery act.




Soldiers beat Police corporal to coma in Bauchi

A police Corporal was, yesterday, beaten to coma by four soldiers in Bauchi State following a minor misunderstanding between the army and the police in the state.
The policeman, Abbas Haladu was said to have met the soldiers who barricaded the entrance leading to the Emir’s palace near the Roundabout at about 7am when they descended on him, beating him mercilessly.
It was gathered that Haladu’s left hand was reportedly broken by the soldiers allegedly led by a Sergeant.
According to sources,the soldiers had barricaded the road at about 8pm on Tuesday as a security measure to forestall any breakdown of law and order. It was learnt that Cpl Haladu who was in mufti was stopped from going to the Emir’s palace where he was posted to commence duty for the day.
Trouble started for the corporal when he was asked by the soldiers to identify himself which he did, but the soldiers on duty who were already reportedly angry insisted that he would not pass through the barricade to the Emir’s palace.

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Kidnappers release British expatriate, Christopher Paige

A British expatriate, Christopher Paige, kidnapped in Lagos last Saturday, has been released by his captors.
It was learnt that members of his family were able to secure his release on Tuesday after allegedly paying a ransom.
A senior police officer, who spoke to news men on the condition of anonymity, said the victim returned home unharmed.
He added that police officers attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad were working hard to apprehend the culprits.
“On Tuesday, about 11pm, the victim was released by the kidnappers.
“The family had independently negotiated a ransom with them but I cannot disclose how much was paid. We are however on the trail of the kidnappers,” he said.

Breaking news: Oluwole Awolowo is dead


Chief Oluwole Awolowo, son of late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead, he died Wednesday evening,

PAN – Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere has described the death of Oluwole Awolowo as a big pain and loss to followers of the sage, late Chief Obafemi Awolowo,

Afenifere, in a statement by its publicity secretary, Mr Yinka Odumakin said, “The entire Afenifere family mourns the passing away of the scion of our illustrious leader’s family,Chief Oluwole Awolowo. His death is a big pain and loss to all of us who are followers of the sage. We pray that the Almighty will strengthen our Mama and the entire family in this difficult moment. May his amiable soul rest in perfect peace.

Monday 25 March 2013

Amazing; Tiger Woods back as World Number One

Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods has finally regained his ranking as the number one golfer in the world. He today Monday March 25th won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time, returning him to the top of the world ranking,
Tiger Woods vacated the position in October 2010 due to his sex scandal, failed marriage and various leg injuries.

#Happy for him 

Chelsea Midfielder, Mikel Obi set to wed his longtime love, Sandra Okagbue

The two love birds who have been dating for almost 3 years now have decided to seal the relationship.
Their introduction comes up next Sunday March 31 at Sandra’s family home in Onitsha. This will definitely not come as a surprise to most of their friends as their romance has grown stronger by the day that Sandra has been a live-in-lover of the Nigerian soccer star in his UK home.
They met about three years ago during one of Mikel’s visit to Nigeria and they’ve been together ever since.
Sandra Okagbue won Miss Delta Soap beauty pageant in 2010 and she’s the daughter of the late Obi of Onitsha, Obi Ofala Okagbue.

#Nice one, congratz to dem both

David Mark didn't buy any car for Tuface & Annie - S.A



According to a statement released by Senator David Mark's Senior Adviser on Media, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, Senator David Mark has denied giving Tuface a car gift after his wedding in Dubai on Saturday.
Here's the statement Mr Kola released, in an interview with CKN Nigeria:

Senator Mark did not visit Dubai for Tuface's wedding rather he attended the 128th Inter parliamentary Union (IPU) conference currently holding in Quito, Ecuador. He was also not represented at Mr. Idibia's wedding.

It is also instructive to state that the President of the Senate, Senator Mark, did not make a car donation of any kind to Tuface before departing Nigeria for Ecuador neither did he purchase nor send any car to Dubai as a wedding gift for the musician or his wife.

Who made the donation on behalf of the President of the Senate?

It is therefore a puerile lie for anybody to state that Senator Mark bought a Ferrari car worth N47m for Tuface. The allegation is wicked, ridiculous and irresponsible.

Signed: Kola Ologbondiyan
Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to the President of the Senate David Mark

#But the tag on the car seems very clear to me with the caption "Wedding gift from Senator David Mark to Tuface and Annie" ok maybe that's photoshop right?

Nigerian army Recruitment for Direct Short Service Commission


#Oya all of una wey dey do gragra, dey beat woman any how, oya com n show if U really get mind...tongueout
 
The online application for DSSC and SSC is commencing today Monday March 25th 2013.

 To apply:

(1) Obtain a PIN Code from any branch of Ecobank nationwide upon the payment of N2,500.00 Application Fee.

(2) Logon to The Nigerian Army online portal at www.nigerianarmyms.org

(3) Select Direct Short Service Commission.

Applicants are to complete the form online and upload all required documents stated in the general instructions.
 
Applicants must print out their online generated photo-card on completion of their application.
Successful applicants will be required to present their printed photo-cards to the selection board during interview.

Wedding Gift To Tuface and Annie Not Too Much – Akwa Ibom Commissioner



Tuface and Annie
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom state gave SUV, some said two but now the commissioner is saying one, to the music star Tuface and his wife Annie Macaulay as wedding gift during their traditional wedding in Akwa Ibom.
The gesture of the Governor has since been causing heated arguement as some were arcusing the govenor of wasting the task payers' money.
The State commissioner, appearing on Channels TV programme Sunrise Daily, said the gift and money shower on Tuface and wife by the state governor is nothing comparing to what they have done for the state. 

Some of what he said after the cut

Housewife dies during intercourse with her neighbour in Lagos

A married man, Lawrence Chukwuma, has landed himself in trouble after he had sex with one of his neighbour, Mrs Lucy Joseph, 24 and  Lucy died in the process.

The incident happened at 2nd Avenue, Oke-Morosun Magbon area of Badagry.

On the fateful day, the 48-year old Chukwuma from Anambra State, reportedly woke up early and pretended that he was going to pursue his business and later came back when his own wife and Lucy’s husband had gone out.

It was gathered that while Chukwuma and Lucy were having the best of time, she suddenly started breathing heavily and became unconscious. Before Lucy was taken to hospital, she had already died and the doctors merely confirmed her dead.
It was not certain what actually caused her death, but her body has been deposited at the Badagry  General Hospital for autopsy while Chukwuemeka still cooling off his head in prison custody at Ikoyi pending the outcome of the test.

Sunday 24 March 2013

Prison break in Adamawa; 127 escape, 1 inmate left


127 prison inmates escaped from Ganye Prison in Adamawa State when gunmen attacked the prison and freed the inmates.
The police yesterday confirmed that 25 persons were killed during the attack on Ganyetown, the headquarters of Ganyelocal government area in Adamawa by gunmen last Friday.
The spokesperson of the Adamawa State Police Command, DSP Mohammed Ibrahim, has also said that among those killed by the gunmen was a policeman.
Ibrahim disclosed that none of the 127 inmates that escaped had been re-arrested.
The attack which was carried out at about 6 pm lastFriday was said to have lasted for more than two hours.
According to investigation, only one prisoner, who was shot and injured in the leg, was left behind in the prison after attack.

Kano Bombing might have caused Achebe's death - Soyinka


Veteran writers and Achebe’s compatriots, Prof. Wole Soyinka and J.P. Clark, have linked his death to the bomb attacks that occurred in Kano on Monday.

In a joint statement they issued on Friday, entitled “On the Passing of Chinua Achebe,” they noted that his death might have been hastened by the shock from the violence that those they described as Achebe’s people suffered during the attacks.

Friday 22 March 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Chinua Achebe is dead

Prof. Chinua Achebe

Nigeria’s literary icon and publisher of several novels, Chinua Achebe, is dead.

Mr. Achebe, the renowned author of Things Fall Apart, died in the United States where he was said to have suffered from an undisclosed ailment at the age of 82.

A source close to the family said the professor had been ill for a while and was hospitalised in an undisclosed hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and he yesterday night gave up the ghost.

R.I.P

Thursday 21 March 2013

2013/2014 PTDF Scholarship Scheme


The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purposes of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower needs through research and training of Nigerians.

PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in the 2013/2014 academic session in the United Kingdom and France (Grenoble INP) and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2013/2014 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only on subject areas listed below.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

NOTE: APPLICATION CLOSES ON THE 26TH MARCH 2013

Read more/access the form on their website here

Goodluck

BREAKING NEWS - The Great PROPHET OBADARE DIES!

Prophet Obadare

The Christ Apostolic Church leader, Prophet Timothy Oluwole Obadare is dead. The man of God who lived over two scores doing evangelism died today. We shall give you full detail soon

Monday 18 March 2013

No Punishment for Obafaiye, 'My Oga at the Top'


The Lagos State commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Mr Obafaiye of the 'My Oga At the Top' saga, has been cleared of any wrong doing by the Abuja Head Office. They described Mr Obafaiye as a very hard working officer, who has transformed the operations of NSCDC and he and his team curtailed the activities Oil thieves, vandals and their godfathers since he arrived Lagos.

They wondered that, instead of treating Mr Obafaiye (aka My Oga At The Top) as a hero, people have chosen to drag his name to the mud.

Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) assured Nigerians that Mr Obafaiye will not be punished in any form, as he did not commit any offense that will affect the activities of NSCDC or the economy of the Country.

Sunday 17 March 2013

BREAKING NEWS: FG withdraws Dana Air Operating licence


While the dust raised by the Federal Government’s  removal of the director general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Dr Harold Demuren is yet to settle, news filtered into the industry on Saturday night that government had also revoked the Air Operators Certificate of Dana Air.
With the withdrawal of the airlines’ certificate, it has become impossible for the embattled carrier to continue flight operations.
The latest development may not be unconnected with the recommendations of the National Assembly after their investigations on the June 3rd, 2012 crash of an MD 83 aircraft belonging to Dana Air at Iju/Ishaga area of Lagos State which claimed over 163 lives on board the plane and on ground.
Both the House of Representatives and Senate had earlier in the year passed a resolution asking the Federal Government to revoke the operating licence of Dana Air and to remove the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, among other things, based on the report of the committee on the investigation carried out on the 2012 Dana crash.
while all those called on phone to confirm the story declined, a  top official in the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) who spoke on a condition of anonymity confirmed the withdrawal of Dana’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

Thursday 14 March 2013

How to Identify Fake Employment Letters

If you have not come across a fake job offer letter, sooner or later you will. Sometimes it looks so real, many have fallen victims out of ignorance or frustration. This post will help you identify a fake employment/job offer letter and avoid being scammed. A fake employment letter is a letter of job offer sent by scam agents across the internet, they claim to be a representative of a company.

The following are some tips to identify a fake job offer letter:
You don’t remember applying to any job from that company.

Wednesday 13 March 2013

Police foil robbery attack at Murtala Muhammed Intl Airport, kill robber

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria
Police, Wednesday, foiled an attempted robbery attack at the Murtala Muhammed International (MMIA), Lagos as one of the robbers was shot dead during an exchange of gun fire between the police and the robbers.
An eyewitness who was at the airport at the time of the incident around 8:00pm told Vanguard that the armed robbers numbering over 10 came into the airport through the terminal zero and proceeded straight into the arrival and departure halls of the terminal.
The source further noted that on entering the terminal, the armed robbers ordered all the users of the airport to lie down while those who refused to comply were shot.

Nigerian embassy in Senegal attacked; Envoy states reason

The Monday March 4, 2013 attack on Nigerian Embassy building in Dakar, Senegal was as a result of alleged disappearance of death body of a Nigerian from a hospital morgue, Nigerian Ambassador to Senegal,  said Mrs. Katyen Jackden.
Speaking before members of the House of Representatives committee on Foreign Affairs yesterday in Abuja, Mrs. Jackden said the body of a Nigerian by name Kingsley Irogbulam was said to have disappeared from a hospital’s morgue in Dakar.
According to Jackden, Mr Irogbulam was allegedly pushed out of a moving taxi about October last year, an action that led to the arrest of five persons already facing trial in Dakar, but that when the burial committee, headed by one Pastor Vitalis Ugor made efforts to recover his body for burial in February, it was curiously informed that the body had been disposed of.
She further disclosed that on getting the information, the embassy responded by urging the Senegalese authorities to ensure a thorough investigation into the killing and also approved CFA95,000 (about US $200) to assist the burial committee procure a casket as well as pay the grave diggers and transport the body for burial.
She said the enraged Nigerians reportedly broke into Nigeria’s embassy building, attack staff members, as well desecrating the Nigerian flag and destroyed other property, after subduing the security guards at the gate.
“If we do not use Senegal (the incident) as an example, it will happen elsewhere. There must be a disincentive for that,” said Rep. Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje who chairs the Foreign Affairs committee.

Ogun State Governor's house gutted by fire

A portion of Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s home on Ibara Government Reserve Area (GRA), Abeokuta, was gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Household valuables, including clothes, shoes, electrical appliances and old newspapers e.t.c were destroyed in the fire said to have started by power surge.
Thanks to the Ogun state fire service men who appeared at the seen early enough to arrest the situation.

POLITICS: Lawmaker Calls For Jonathan’s Impeachment

President Goodluck Jonathan
The Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter- Governmental Affairs, Senator Babajide Omoworare has referred to President Goodluck Jonathan as “incapable”.
Omoworare (ACN, Osun East speaking at the National Assembly yesterday expressed concern over the fact that the President seems to have challenges in his capacity as the number one person in making decisions that affect the nation.
The Lawmaker made reference to the issue of fuel, saying that the trillions spent of fuel subsidy would have been put to better use if refineries were set up, whether by the government or individuals as against importing it in favour of some people.

Veteran Actress, Iya Awero, Celebrates 50 Years Of Acting


Nollywood actress Lanre Hassan Adesina popularly known as ‘Iya Awero’ will on the 2nd of June 2013 be celebrating her golden jubilee on stage. The event is expected to hold at the Blue Roof hall located inside the premises of LTV 8 in Ikeja, Lagos.
The talented and prolific actress, is a top shot in the Yoruba movie industry. She is a cross-over actress who has acted in some English speaking films of Nollywood.
Her role in the popular TV series ‘Dear Mother’ comes to mind when Iya Awero is mentioned.
In June, friends and family members will gather to celebrate her golden jubilee of acting.

Commentary: what the election of Pope Francis means for the Church

Pope Francis: the perks of being elected Pontiff
Pope Francis asked first for the blessing of the crowd in St Peter's Square before delivering his own

 Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio makes Christianity compelling. Luke Coppen, editor of The Catholic Herald, analyses what his election means for the Church. 

 

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has looked like an obvious choice for pope since he reportedly came second in the balloting to Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 2005 - but he kept such a low profile that few commentators saw him as a leading candidate in 2013.
Clearly he enjoyed the deep respect of the world's cardinals, who must have voted for him in significant numbers from the very first ballot. He was elected tonight on the fifth vote, suggesting a massive groundswell of support in the College of Cardinals.
As he showed in his first address this evening, he is a man of great humility, asking first for the blessing of the crowd in St Peter's Square before he delivered his own.
His choice of the name "Francis" evokes St Francis of Assisi, the Italian mystic who received a call from God to "rebuild my Church". Pope Francis must believe that it is his task to rebuild a Church that has been profoundly damaged by abuse scandals and corruption within the Roman Curia.
The Jesuits have often been seen as an alternative power base to the papacy in the Catholic Church. With the election of the first Jesuit as pope, these two bases have been united for the first time in history.
Like any pope, his task is to conserve the Catholic faith, rather than alter it, so he is unlikely to effect any of the changes commonly cited by the media: approving contraception, making priestly celibacy voluntary or ordaining women.
But he will surely surprise us with his spontaneity, unstuffiness and evident personal holiness.
When I read about him in preparation for the 2005 conclave I was touched the stories of him washing the feet of Aids patients and living humbly among the poor in Buenos Aires. Many thought the cardinals would elect a kind of management consultant pope who would turn the Curia into an efficient bureaucracy. They have chosen, instead, a simple and holy man, who makes Christianity seem compelling because he so clearly lives it out.

Culled from; The Telegraph

BREAKING NEWS: New Pope elected at the Vatican

White smoke: a new Pope is elected
As the world waits for the new Pope to be revealed, white smoke appears at the Vatican today the second day of voting, . This signifies the congregation of about 1.2 billion people now has a new Pope. It is not known yet, who the new Pope of Catholic church is.

#Bringing you who the new Pope is as soon as it is made known

HURRY NOW! 2013/2014 NNPC/Chevron Scholarship Award

Are you an undergraduate? In need of financial grant? Or perhaps you are at the verge of dropping out because of money, this might just be the opportunity you have been praying for. WAIT NO MORE, RUSH NOW AND APPLY BEFORE IT CLOSES!

2013/2014 NNPC/Chevron National University Scholarship Award for full time 200 Level undergraduate students.

For details, click here

Closing date for receipt of online application is March 29, 2013.

Note: U can always search the internet further, thing changes.

Best of Luck!

Job racketeering in Civil Defence Corp (VIDEO)

The Lagos State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) Obafaiye Shem on Channels TV last week, it was indeed hilarious.... see the video #shakingMy HeadForMyCountry.

Ofcourse, if we can not trust our uniform men, who do we trust.... I can never imagine a State Commandant stating his organisation's website as www.nscdc what's that? Anyway, if you care to know the correct website of Civil Defence Corp, its  www.nscdc.gov.ng 

Click here to see the video

Sunday 10 March 2013

African Magic Viewrs' Choice Award (AMVCA) 2013 full winners list


I know you've heard so much about the maiden edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA 2013). The colorful event was held last night. #enjoy

Below is the full list of winners:

Best Movie (Comedy) - Skeem, Tim Greene
Best Movie (Drama) -
The Mirror Boy, Obi Emelonye
Best Movie (Overall) -
Otelo Burning, Sara Blecher
Best Television Series -
The XYZ Show, Godffrey (Gado) Mwampembwa and Marie Lora-Mungai  


See the rest after the cut

President Goodluck Jonathan best statement ever

#issokey, here is what some people called the President's best comment ever... I love it though. This is the kind of courage I have always been looking out to see in our leaders. Not the President alone, alot of them needs it.
Mr. President made the statement while reacting to the call by the Borno Elders Forum of the withdrawal of JTF Borno state. 

On the removal of JTF, Jonathan said, “If anyone of you (referring to Borno Elders) wants the Federal Government to withdraw JTF troops from the state, he should come and sign an agreement that if anybody is killed after signing the document, I will hold you responsible according to the law of the land; I assure you that before I go back to Abuja all the JTF troops will leave the state." 

Saturday 9 March 2013

Ex-Governor arrested

 
Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima, Former Zamfara state governor was arrested in the early hour of Saturday in Kaduna after appearing live on an Hausa phone-in programme, Hanu Da Yawa on Radio Nigeria, Kaduna.
He was reported to have said on the programme that will stage a peaceful demonstration at the Eagle Square if INEC refused to register APC.
The Former Governor and one of the coordinators of the newly formed political party, All Progressive Congress (APC) was arrested around 12 noon shortly after the programme and detained at the Police headquarters, Kaduna for about four hours and was later released to the Speaker of the Zamfara state House of Assembly at about 4:00pm same day.

Kenya election: Uhuru Kenyatta wins presidency


Kenya's Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta has been confirmed as the winner of the presidential election.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said Mr Kenyatta had won 50.07% of the vote, on a turnout of 86%.
However, supporters of his main rival, PM Raila Odinga, have alleged voting irregularities and indicated he would file a legal challenge.

Friday 8 March 2013

It's Women's Day

Celebrating our Mothers, Wives, Sisters, Aunties, Female friends out there. We love you, YOU ARE THE BEST!

Thursday 7 March 2013

OVERVIEW OF THE 2013 BUDGET by Okonjo-Iweala

Dr. Ngizi Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of Economy today paste on her facebook page, the overview of the Federal Government Budget of the 2013 fiscal year. See the full report after the cut...

Lionel Messi's left foot could be yours for $5.25 million

The statue of Lionel Messi's left foot was made by Japanese jeweler by Ginza Tanaka

A Japanese jeweler, Ginza Tanaka,  has created a 25 kilogram solid gold statue of the Barcelona player's favored foot, which has been created from a mold in Tokyo.

Messi was named the best player in the world for the fourth consecutive time after picking up the prestigious Ballon d'Or in January. 

So, if you're just after Lionel Messi's left foot then it could be all yours for a "bargain" $5.25 million.

 

Nigeria Should Change Name To ‘Commonwealth Of Nigeria’ – Prof. Tamuno


The chairman of the Centenary Committee, Professor Tekena Tamuno, has recommended that on the eve of the nation’s next century, the name Nigeria should be changed to the ‘Commonwealth of Nigeria’.
According to Prof. Tamuno, the change must take effect from the 1st of January 2014, when the country will be making the 100th anniversary following the amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates by the British in 1914.

#But really is that where the problem lies....Change of name abi change of attitude. issoke. Pls continue 

Nigeria; Rape attracts life imprisonment

 
The House of Representatives yesterday Tuesday March 5th approved life imprisonment for any person convicted of rape. They also approved a minimum of 20 years without an option of fine for persons convicted of gang raping someone.

The bill, which was sponsored by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also approved 25 years imprisonment for any person who attempted to use chemical, biological or any harmful liquid on another person. (e.g pouring acid on anyone). 

The bill also approved 4 years in jail or a fine not more than N200,000 or both for any person convicted of performing female circumcision and general mutilation or engaging someone to carry it out. Aiding female circumcision attracts N100, 000 or two years in jail or both.

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Police make mass arrest over Kwara CP’s murder; over 500 detained

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chinwike Asadu
Culled from The Punch:

The Enugu State Police Command on Tuesday said it had raided criminals’ hideouts and made random arrests in its investigations of the murder of Kwara State police commissioner, Mr. Chinweike Asadu, last Saturday.
    The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tonye Ebitibituwa, who announced the arrests declined giving the number and identity of those arrested. The PUNCH  however learnt from residents of Nike in the Enugu metropolis, where the late police boss was gunned down, that over 500 youths of the area had been picked.  

But hold on, 500 youths arrested? Isn't that outrageous? Just saying... Pls, read on...

Nigeria's Image, Your PART, My PART

Ok guyz, you know what? I was just reading through an article, As Middle Class Grows, Global Brands Hit Nigeria, on ABC News and nothing really catch my attention like the second part of the second paragraph.
 
... Nigeria, where foreign companies have hesitated to invest because of logistical challenges, poor electricity and government corruption.

Read the full article here

But really, is this what we ought to be known for? What do you guys think of this statement? Pls, comment, I'll really like to read your views. #SMH 

Nigeria Owes Obasanjo a Debt of Gratitude - Jonathan

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
President Goodluck Jonathan stated while congratulating former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on the occasion of his 76th birthday in Abeokuta, that Nigeria owes Obasanjo a dept of gratitude for giving himself to the cause of peace, stability, growth and development of the country.

Meanwhile the celebrant has also vowed to use the last drop of blood in him to safeguard the unity and progress of Nigeria. "I will continue to fight for Nigeria’s unity" -  the Ex-president reiterated.

See the full statement after the cut.

Ogun Assembly Update: Scores settled, New Question

Governor Ibikunle Amosun with members of Ogun state House of Assembly
 Information reaching me some minutes ago has it that the crisis rocking the Ogun House of Assembly (Click here if you missed it) has been settled by the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and peace has been restored to the house.
 I want to belief this is true and I pray it stands, but the question now is where are we going to get another MACE? How are they going to be conveying sittings without the symbol of authority? If they do, does any resolution passed become a law or it would be just a mere suggestion. hehe, oya let's see the what message they will now be passing to the masses.
 One thing is sure, if they are able to make law without the symbol, God forbid what might happen later in the future as a result.
Lastly, I just hope this fight won't repeat itself very soon!
 
 

Tuesday 5 March 2013

Hilarious video, A must watch: Armed Robber Cries And is Consoled By Victim

CCTV of an armed robber being beaten up and then consoled by his would-be victim has been released in Germany.

The footage shows the masked suspect initially threatening the petrol station attendant, Robert B, 20, with a knife, demanding money.


BREAKING NEWS: Vanezuela President, Hugo Chaves dies at 58

Venezuela President, Hugo Chave
Venezuela President, Hugo Chaves has been pronounced dead. He died today after battling Cancer for nearly 2 years. Meanwhile, Vice President, Nicholas Maduro believes that enemies has attacked Hugo's heath.

OGUN ASSEMBLY “SUSPENSION” AND THE SUSPENSION THE FACT OF THE MATTER

Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Governor Ogun statae


 Am posting this article just the way it was sent to me. It is believed to explain what went wrong at the Ogun State House of Assembly today. Atleast from the writer's point of view. 
Read on and enjoy the season film...... hehe!

OGUN ASSEMBLY SUSPENSION AND THE SUSPENSION
THE FACT OF THE MATTER
By Wale Junaid
PART 1
The ambience serene of the Ogun State House of Assembly was a theatre of comedy today. Actually there was apprehension everywhere as the Honourable members were entering the chamber because of the news everywhere that some members were going to be suspended and this became more certain when one of the serving member of this government from Abeokuta North Local Government Cabinet and a known close ally of His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun posted it on his Facebook timeline late yesterday that "*** Tomorrow is another day for the test of power in the Ogun house of Assembly! Let's see who carry the day! Ina Esinsin kii jo ni Leemeeji!"

BREAKING NEWS: Mace Broken as violence erupt Ogun State Assembly


Heard the symbol of authority was broken in a "look like" battle of supremacy between two faction of the lawmakers. Not sure what led to the dispute but heard some 'honourables' were suspended and the suspended lawmakers disagree with the decision and things went wrong.

Not sure what led to the suspension yet..... working to lay hand on the real cause.

I'll bring you the detail shortly...

Meanwhile, you'll remember that something like this also happened in Ogun state in 2010 during Otunba Gbenga Daniel led administration, and the state was without Assembly for months, seeing the Executive arm making and executing the law through out the period.

Ok, let me quickly contact some people. 

See one more picture after the cut

FG targets 3.5m new jobs


Federal Government, Monday, said it has mapped out strategies to create 3.5 million jobs across the country through the development of the micro, small and medium enterprise, MSME, sector, just as it kicked off the National Enterprise Development Programme, NEDEP.

Australian Woman found dead in hotel room after meeting a Nigerian Lover


A West Australian woman Jette Jacobs, 67, was found in February, two days after she met up with a man calling himself Jesse Orowo Omokoh, 28. The two was reported to have met in an hotel in South Africa.

Find complete report according to WA Today after the cut

Monday 4 March 2013

Baby cured of HIV: New Hope, New Question


A toddler born in July 2010 has been 'functionally cured' of the deadly virus she was born with.

The Mississippi toddler was treated with aggressive HIV therapy within 30 hours of delivery and continued for 18 months. She is now considered cured of her infection, a team of researchers led by Dr. Deborah Persaud, a virologist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, said in a news conference at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta on Sunday.

The remarkable case of the baby being cured of HIV infection in the United States using readily available drugs has raised new hope for eradicating the infection in infants worldwide, though scientists are still saying it will take a lot more research and much more sensitive diagnostics before this hope becomes a reality.

Dr. Hanna Gay who spear headed the girls treatment said she was surprise and panic to see the result even though the girl has not taken any medication for the past 5 months and now tested negative to HIV.


 

Sunday 3 March 2013

Enugu state Governor, Sullivan Chime flown back to London for medical treatment

Governor of Enugu state, Barrister Sullivan Chime
Governor of Enugu state, Barrister Sullivan Chime who recently returned to a tumultuous welcome from a medical trip abroad was in the early hours of Sunday flown to London, United Kingdom on similar health ground.

A Source who is privy to the happenings at the Enugu state Government house said the governor had to be flown back to London when his health condition which he had earlier gone to treat became worse. He was reported to have been sneaked from the Enugu government house enroute the London hospital.

The source added that Governor Chime had not fully recovered from his ailment when he was hurriedly discharged from his hospital bed in London and returned to Nigeria. This, the source said was done to douse down the tension arising from his long absence from the state, a development that heated the polity in Enugu state.

The governor had returned to Nigeria in February, after spending 139 days in a London hospital where he was being treated for cancer. He was reported to have sent a correspondence to the Enugu state House of Assembly that he was embarking on an accumulated leave, but was later discovered to be medical trip to London.