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Thursday, 27 February 2014
Gani Fawehinmi's Family Rejects Centenary Award
The family of the Late Human Rights crusader, Gani Faweyinmi, SAN,
whose patriarch was shortlisted to be honored at the ongoing centenary
celebration, earlier today wrote to the secretary to the government of
the federation, Senator Ayim Pius Ayim, rejecting the offer.
The letter signed by the scion of the Faweyinmi family, Barrister Mohammed Faweyinmi, reads:
February 27, 2014
The letter signed by the scion of the Faweyinmi family, Barrister Mohammed Faweyinmi, reads:
February 27, 2014
Nigeria Military ‘Intensifies’ Campaign To Stop Boko Haram
Nigerian army anti-terrorism unit
Nigeria’s Military Defence Headquarters today said it had intensified a new approach aimed at containing the Boko Haram insurgency, but it gave no details except to solicit information of the public.
In a statement on the security situation in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, which are under emergency rule, the army described the upswing in the attacks by the militants as typical of the intention of the terrorists to intimidate the people into subscribing to their false claim to invincibility.
Robin Thicke, Paula Patton Split -- Triggered By Antics with Miley
Robin Thicke's marriage fell apart when he dry humped Miley Cyrus on stage before a national audience ... humiliating his wife.
Sources connected to the couple tell TMZ ... Paula Patton felt "utterly disrespected" when Robin virtually simulated sex with Miley the night of the VMAs. We're told after the performance Paula got into a blow-out argument with Robin, telling him he insulted her before a huge national TV audience.
What really pissed Paula off is that the performance was a total surprise. Miley improvised the raunchy part without warning, but Robin played along ... and that enraged Paula.
food market? Dogs, rats, bats and monkeys among the animals roasted WHOLE in Indonesia
These are the shocking images of a
gruesome food market where dogs are strangled by rope for food and
customers can purchase whole flame-roasted animals.
The
Tomohon Traditional market in North Sulawesi, Indonesia sells whole
monkeys, bats, cats, dogs, pigs, rats, sloths and even giant pythons
laid out on tables with painful expressions still etched on their faces.
The Game -- I Didn't Bang Khloe ... But I Did Bang Kim
First came Ray J ... then came The Game ... who just decided to announce he bangaranged Kim Kardashian long before she was super famous.
It's the humble brag of the century -- Game was doing an interview for some UK radio station, when the topic turned to rumors he's been hooking up with Khloe in the wake of her split from Lamar Odom.
It's the humble brag of the century -- Game was doing an interview for some UK radio station, when the topic turned to rumors he's been hooking up with Khloe in the wake of her split from Lamar Odom.
Anelka hit with five-match ban for 'quenelle' gesture
Frenchman Anelka, 34, had been charged for making the
'quenelle' sign against West Ham on December 28, which has been
described as a "reverse Nazi salute", in tribute to comedian friend
Dieudonne.
The independent regulatory commission said in a statement on the FA
website that the two charges Anelka faced - that the gesture was abusive
and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper, and that it included a
reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion or belief - were
both found proved.The FA stated: "An independent regulatory commission has found an aggravated breach of FA rule E3 against Nicolas Anelka proven and has issued a five-match suspension and a fine of £80,000, pending appeal."
Chelsea player Samuel Eto’o is 39 NOT 32 – Mourinho and ex wife claims
On Wednesday evening, the Blues secured a 1-1 draw in
their Champions League last-16 first-leg with Galatasaray. The build-up
to the match was dominated by comments made in private by the Portuguese
concerning his strikers, in particular Eto'o.
Nigerian man, Chris Dikeh, found frozen to death in the wheel of US bound plane..
The body of a Nigerian man identified only as Chris Dikeh
with a Nigerian Passport and in his mid-30s, was found in the wheel well of a parked South African Airways plane in Washington. The deceased believed to have frozen in temperatures around -60°C, boarded the aircraft from Dakar, Senegal, Airport authorities say the male body was recovered from the landing gear of the Airbus A340 belonging to South African Airways. The flight arrived in Dulles on Wednesday last week. In a release sent to Per Second News by officials of the South African Airways and signed by SAA spokesperson Mr Tlali Tlali said...
with a Nigerian Passport and in his mid-30s, was found in the wheel well of a parked South African Airways plane in Washington. The deceased believed to have frozen in temperatures around -60°C, boarded the aircraft from Dakar, Senegal, Airport authorities say the male body was recovered from the landing gear of the Airbus A340 belonging to South African Airways. The flight arrived in Dulles on Wednesday last week. In a release sent to Per Second News by officials of the South African Airways and signed by SAA spokesperson Mr Tlali Tlali said...
Omotola J Ekeinde Shares Photos from her Surprise Birthday Party in Ghana
An excited Omotola shared the pictures on Instagram and she says
after a hard day's work, hungry and tired, she had been asked to stop
for a quick drink and chat with friends Penny and her hussy Steve...
Then she saw people...confused,dressed down, she tried to escape
!... but it was already too late! And her hubby Captain Ekeinde was in
on the surprise party too.
See pictures below. In the last picture are Omotola's hubby and her manager, Michael Djaba.
See pictures below. In the last picture are Omotola's hubby and her manager, Michael Djaba.
Church Gives Members $100 Each For Attending Sunday Service
A church in Abuja gave her members $100 each (N16,000) for
attending the church’s Sunday service a fortnight ago. The envelopes were
shared while members were saying their closing prayers/grace. How wonderful.
Fashola Renames Hall To Honour Slain Yobe Students
Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola today, 27th of
February, 2014 renamed a hall initially named after him, in memory
of slain Yobe students killed by members of Boko Haram sect Tuesday morning.
While commissioning the hall at Fadeyi, Fashola thanked the Lagos
Zonal Council of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers,
NUPENG for naming the hall after him, but said he will like to rename
it after the slain secondary school students.
UN Secretary-General Condemns Yobe Tragedy
Ban ki - moon
In a statement, his spokesman said Mr. Ban expressed his sincere condolences to the bereaved families and hoped that the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice.
“The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the increasing frequency and brutality of attacks against educational institutions in the north of the country,” the statement said. “He reiterates that no objective can justify such violence.” posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 27, 2014.
Nigeria: Minister Demands Urgent Action On Audit
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Anything you can do I can do two! Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema all score twice.
Gareth Bale scored twice and set up another as Real Madrid cruised to a
6-1 win in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie against
Schalke. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
At last, an English team scores in European competition.
GALATASARAY 1-1 CHELSEA: Welcome to hell? More like heck. As in flippin' heck
we've missed, flamin' heck they've scored - and now we're going to have
to do it all over again. Chelsea should have had this tie won by now.
They had enough chances in Istanbul. Instead, the return leg is tight at
1-1, the prospect of a Galatasaray goal leaving Chelsea needing to
score two to guarantee progress. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
'We're devastated': Agony of husband of woman who was face of controversial pancreatic cancer campaign after she dies aged just 24
Kerry Harvey, from Chichester, passed away on Saturday. In the
weeks before her death she had told her story on national TV to try and
raise awareness of the disease's terrible survival rate. In a statement,
Ali Stunt, CEO, Pancreatic Cancer Action, said: 'We were deeply
saddened to hear the news that the beautiful and inspiring Kerry Harvey
passed away, aged 24, on the morning of Saturday 22nd February. She was a
brave and courageous young woman who touched so many hearts with her
determination to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer despite being very
ill herself.' Kerry is picture inset before she fell ill, with husband
Matt. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
Manchester United star Michael Carrick's WIFE insults Roy Keane on Twitter.
Lisa Carrick (left with her husband) insulted the ITV pundit on Twitter
(inset) on Tuesday night after he singled out Mr Carrick for criticism
following his side's 2-0 defeat to Olympiacos in Greece. After Mr Keane
(right) described the team's performance - and Mr Carrick's subsequent
interview for ITV - as 'flat', she wrote: 'Roy Keane what a **** says
anything to provoke a reaction .. That's all .. Done ..'
BREAKING NEWS: Lee Rigby murderers are dragged from court after fighting with nine security
Violence has broken out in the dock at the Old Bailey after Lee Rigby's
murderers began hurling abuse at the judge and fighting with prison
guards. Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, yelled 'Allahu
Akbar' and 'You (Britain) and America will never be safe' as they were
about to be jailed. The killers had to be pinned to the ground by nine
security guards and Lee Rigby's family began sobbing as they watched the
incident in horror.
posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
Brothers PSquare Release Cartoon Series 'The Alingos' (Photos)
Twin brothers Peter and Paul have just released a cartoon series centred around them and it's called 'The Alingos'. What's out at the moment are the teaser videos. Peter says they have been working on the project for over 5 years now and they are so excited it's finally ready and will be a huge success.
Check out pictures they have released below. More details coming up later.
Jilted Lover Forces Girlfriend to Drink Acid in Lagos
A 23-year-old man, Christian Samuel, has been remanded in the Ikoyi
Prison by an Ebute Meta Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing his
girlfriend, Ijeoma Nwachukwu.
And according to Punch, the police said Samuel forced Ijeoma, 26, who he had been dating for sometime to drink acid while they were together at Cossy-Inn Hotel, Abule-Oshun, Lagos State. 23 years old Samuel had found out Ijeoma got engaged to another man without telling him. He pretended as if nothing happened and invited the deceased to the hotel on January 11, 2014, then allegedly forced her to drink the acid, leading to her death.
It was learnt that Samuel abandoned Ijeoma’s corpse in the hotel and fled. The owner of the hotel, Olusegun Sangojumo, discovered the corpse, but did not report to the police. Instead, the 64-year-old called his manager, Kehinde Ajibola, and one of the workers, Azeez Olaitan, to dispose of the corpse at the Mile 2 end of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The police eventually discovered the corpse and in the course of investigation, rounded up all the suspects.
While Samuel was arraigned for murder, the other three suspects were arraigned and granted bail for accessory after the fact. The matter has been adjourned till April 2, 2014 pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
Posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
And according to Punch, the police said Samuel forced Ijeoma, 26, who he had been dating for sometime to drink acid while they were together at Cossy-Inn Hotel, Abule-Oshun, Lagos State. 23 years old Samuel had found out Ijeoma got engaged to another man without telling him. He pretended as if nothing happened and invited the deceased to the hotel on January 11, 2014, then allegedly forced her to drink the acid, leading to her death.
It was learnt that Samuel abandoned Ijeoma’s corpse in the hotel and fled. The owner of the hotel, Olusegun Sangojumo, discovered the corpse, but did not report to the police. Instead, the 64-year-old called his manager, Kehinde Ajibola, and one of the workers, Azeez Olaitan, to dispose of the corpse at the Mile 2 end of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The police eventually discovered the corpse and in the course of investigation, rounded up all the suspects.
While Samuel was arraigned for murder, the other three suspects were arraigned and granted bail for accessory after the fact. The matter has been adjourned till April 2, 2014 pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
Finally, Sanusi Sues Jonathan Over ‘Illegal’ Suspension
President Goodluck Jonathan
According to a suit filed at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja late on Monday, Sanusi is challenging his suspension from office; and he has implored the court to, among others, restrain the president — alongside Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) — from giving effect to his suspension, pending the determination of his lawsuit.
After Boarding School Massacre Nigerian Senate Orders Army To North East
According to Saharareporters, New York
On Wednesday, 59 school children at a boarding school in Yobe state were burned or shot when the Islamist group, Boko Haram set the school on fire.
How Fraudsters Now Use Children To Trade For Bags Of Rice In Lagos
A yet to be identified man on Monday successfully traded a
15-year old boy, Seun Aderinwale, for two bags of rice valued at N20,000 at
Igando in Alimosho area of Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. According to eyewitness account, the man, whose address is
unknown, went to 4, Ifesowapo Street, Igando, on Monday morning to buy two bags
of rice from a shop owned by a woman identified as Iya Ibrahim.
The rice seller was not available at the time but her son,
Ibrahim, agreed to the man’s proposal to drop Seun, an Aluminium apprentice, as
collateral, in order to collect the two bags of rice and return later to pay.
Photos: Timi Dakolo & Family Move Into House He Bought Wife For Val.
The singer and his family have moved into their new home. The
house Timi bought his wife for Val. He shared pictures of himself and his son
playing in the compound of the house this morning online. Apparently, the
singer does not like so much attention drawn to him, because he refused to
accept he acquired a new home in a recent interview on Rubbin’ Minds, stating
he does not know where bloggers got the idea from. More photos after the cut....
Uche Ogbodo Confirms She Is Pregnant
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo who secretly tied the knot with
an America-based ex-footballer, Apo Arthur on Saturday, October 5th, 2013, in
Nkanu village, Enugu State has confirmed she is pregnant. Confirming the pregnancy, Uche said ‘Yes it is true, my husband
and I are very happy about it’. So the rumours are true people. Congrats Uche! posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 26, 2014.
EXPOSED! How Nigerian Cop Conspired With Vandals To Siphon Crude Oil
A witness in the on-going trial of Dodo Chilla Bulus, an
Assistant Superintendent of Police, today February 25, 2014 told Justice E.S
Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja how the accused person conspired with
vandals to break crude oil pipeline and siphon product.
Bulus is currently being prosecuted by the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission on a 2-count charge bordering on oil theft and
pipeline vandalism.
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Coco, Pam Anderson, Crystal Harris & Gretchen Rossi Have A Bikini Pool Party In Vegas
What better way to kick off the swimming pool season than to mix Sin City with Playboy pin-ups and reality stars?
On Saturday, a bunch of famous buxom blondes attended the Sapphire
Pool and Day Club 2014 Season Opening party at the Rio in Las Vegas,
Nevada.Coco, above, arrived at the event in a very tight, constellation-inspired mini dress. She hosted the party, letting loose in a pink string bikini and packing a pistol - water pistol, that is.
She tweeted: "Photo op!! Sapphire pool is a cool place to hang out! All these blondes were here w/me @crystalhefner @PamelaDAnderson @GretchenRossi"
Crystal Harris-Hefner, Hugh Hefner's new bride, looked sensual in a colorful bikini with a crocheted coverup. She was joined on the red carpet by "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Gretchen Rossi, who sizzled in a pale pink bikini. Former "Baywatch" and Playboy icon Pamela Anderson also joined in on the fun.
posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
Rihanna & Drake -- Rendezvous in Paris
Paris ain't called the City of Love for nothing -- Rihanna and Drake are both in town ... and they can't stay away from each other.
Drake is in Paris for a concert -- he performed last night -- but he and Rihanna have been hanging out since the weekend ... grabbing a fancy dinner at Paris's famous L'Avenue restaurant Sunday.
Rihanna re-connected with Drake at his concert the next day ... slipping in the rear entrance.
After last night's concert, the on-again off-again couple hit up a nightclub ... and from there, we're told they both crashed at the Hyatt hotel, where Drizzy has a room.
Guess that means they're on again. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
Drake is in Paris for a concert -- he performed last night -- but he and Rihanna have been hanging out since the weekend ... grabbing a fancy dinner at Paris's famous L'Avenue restaurant Sunday.
Rihanna re-connected with Drake at his concert the next day ... slipping in the rear entrance.
After last night's concert, the on-again off-again couple hit up a nightclub ... and from there, we're told they both crashed at the Hyatt hotel, where Drizzy has a room.
Guess that means they're on again. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
WhatsApp Co-Founder Jan Koum -- $19 Billion Upgrade ... in Arm Candy?
This is WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum in Spain with his girlfriend ... celebrating Facebook's $19 BILLION purchase of his company, and his 38th birthday.
So, the obvious question: when BILLIONAIRE Jan turns 39 ... will the same GF be in the picture? posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
We Won’t Accept Centenary Award, Says Femi Kuti
Femi Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, in a chat wiyh PMNews has said the family would not accept any centenary award in their father's honour. While stating that the family has not been officially informed about any centenary award for Fela, Femi noted that the Federal Government should first apologise for killing his grandmother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and burning of Kalakuta Republic.
“We have not heard such but I can speak for myself, FG should first apologise for the killing of our grandmother and the burning of Kalakuta,” he said.
Before And After Pictures Of Genevieve Nnaji
She is a beauty to behold.. posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
Death Toll In Yobe Boko Haram Massacre Now At 43
By SaharaReporters,
According to a source in Damaturu, capital of the northeastern state, corpses bought into the hospital number 43 in all.
“Ambulances have been bringing in bodies from Federal Government College in (the town of Buni Yadi,” a senior medical source at the Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital, Damaturu told French news agency, AFP, anonymously.
White Robber Who Disguised As A Black Man To Rob Banks In Ohio Arrested
Conrad Zdzierak The black mask Conrad at one of the robbery scenes
A white man who disguises as a black man to rob in Ohio has
been arrested by the Police. Conrad Zdzierak, 30, wears a black mask which
makes him look like someone else before carrying out the task. A black man in
the State was wrongfully accused and arrested for one of the six robberies carried out by
Conrad. Zdzierak's masked resemblance to the black man was so
similar that some witnesses even identified a photo of the black man as the one
who robbed them. In another similar manner, the mother of the wrongly accused man
even thought a photo of the robbery suspect she saw on television was that of her son.
IS Robin Thicke and Paula Patton, nine years of marriage Over?
Hmmmm.....I thought they were the best couple.
Robin Thicke, 36, and Paula Patton, 38, have split.
On Monday the married couple of nine years - who were childhood sweethearts - announced they were separating.
Kim Kardashian undergoes laser surgery on her breasts to remove stretch marks.
While she has denied having surgery on her famous derriere, it seems Kim Kardashian is still open to other procedures.
On
last night's episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim and her
BFF Jonathan Cheban visit plactic surgeon Dr. Simon Ourian, complaining
about her 'wrinkly' hands.
But after
discovering the laser treatment helps to reduce stretch marks, Kim
immediately enquires about getting the procedure done on her breasts. The
things I do for beauty': Kim Kardashian undergoes laser surgery on her
breasts to remove stretch marks on Keeping Up With The Kardashians
Indian Farmer doused himself in petrol and setting himself on fire in protest.
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT
An India farmer burned himself to death today during a rally in protest over land ownership.
Prabin Boro, 45,
doused himself in petrol and set himself alight in Assam, India, after
the state government decided not to give land deeds to the people who
live on hills in nearby Guwahati.
He was taken to
Gauhati Medical College Hospital suffering 100 per cent burn to his
body, and was pronounced dead a short time later.
Prabin Boro, 45, burned himself to death today during a protest over land ownership in India
Man deceived wife and Sold His 5-Month-Old Daughter To Ritualists.
A carpenter, Christopher David has been arrested by Delta state Police for allegedly selling his daughter to ritualists.
Christopher was
said to have been reported to the police by his wife, Florence after he
gave her some part of the N200,000 he was paid for selling his daughter
to the ritualists in Lagos..
It was gathered
that in October 2013, Christopher’s wife, Florence David had given birth
to their baby girl but was taken away from her after her husband
deceived her that they could not take care of the child due to their
poor living condition.
The husband however handed the baby over to a woman identified as Grace (surname withheld).
DSP Celestina
Kalu, Police spokesperson in the state, confirmed that the suspect has
been arrested and would be charged to court after investigations have
been completed posted by Emanto Ngaloru Feb 25, 2014.
President Jonathan Orders Ousted CBN Governor Sanusi’s Security Detail Removed
Saharareporters:President Goodluck Jonathan during his Media Chat on Monday said that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi remains the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, It was learnt that the State Security Service has withdrawn his security protection.
A source
familiar with the action told newsmen that the CBN governor’s security
detail was removed shortly after the President concluded the Media Chat.
The strategy seems to aim at exposing Mr. Sanusi to danger arising from
the suspended CBN governor’s position on the missing $20 billion at the
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Shocking moment man was killed by single punch over row about cycling on pavement
Andrew Young (bottom left), 40, was killed after he was punched to the
ground by Lewis Gill (top left) in Bournemouth, Dorset, after getting
into a row with one of Gill's friends about cycling on the pavement. The
cyclist rode off but moments later Gill approached Mr Young, who
suffered from Asperger's Syndrome, and punched him in the face.
HORRIBLE PHOTO...Boko Haram Gunmen Attack Federal Govt College Yobe, Kill 29 Students! (Photo)
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members, early hours of today attacked a boarding school in Yobe State - Federal Government College Buni Yadi, Yobe State. and killed 29 innocent students, many of whom died in flames as the school was burned to the ground.
"Some of the students bodies were burned to ashes," said Yobe state Police Commissioner, Sanusi A Rufai who confirmed that twenty nine male students were killed and twenty four structures that include the
Administration block, students hostel and staff quarters were burnt down. No girl was touched.
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