LAST Wednesday’s release of a damning report by Amnesty International alleging “horrific war crimes” by the Nigerian armed forces has sent shock waves within the military hierarchy. |
Monday 8 June 2015
Anger In Military Over Amnesty Report
Uche Ogbodo Flaunts New Mystery Man
Mum of one, Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo enjoying some pool time with friends yesterday. She captioned the pic:
042 di Uto! Ga gwazie ndi yard Unu. #wedontplay #wepartyharder #poolside
Private Nigerian Universities Better Than Public Ones, Ex-governor Akpabio Says
Private Nigerian universities better than public ones, ex-Governor Akpabio says
Private universities in Nigeria are better than public ones, a former state governor has said.
Godswill Akpabio, who governed oil rich Akwa Ibom State for 8 years, stated this on Sunday at the 13th undergraduate and 14th postgraduate convocation of Babcock University.
Private universities in Nigeria are better than public ones, a former state governor has said.
Godswill Akpabio, who governed oil rich Akwa Ibom State for 8 years, stated this on Sunday at the 13th undergraduate and 14th postgraduate convocation of Babcock University.
Police Arrest Five Ritualists In Ondo
FIVE suspected ritualists have been arrested
at a shrine where abducted persons are slaughtered
and their parts sold to prospective buyers at Ago
Oyinbo in Okitipupa area of Ondo State.
Consequently, upon discovery of the kidnappers den,
youths in the town stormed the place and
demolished it.
Buhari ‘ll deliver on campaign promises – Kumuyi
Kumuyi, who spoke with journalists at Kaduna Airport weekend after presiding over a revival crusade, said he hinged his optimism on the two men’s past achievements.
Appiah suffers cruciate ligament damage
The Crystal Palace forward who burst onto the scene and excelled in his early days as a Ghana international after head coach Avram Grant took him to the Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea had received yet another invitation for the home qualifier on June 14.
However, his chance to play in the Ghana colours before home crowd has been delayed by the cruciate ligament injury he suffered during the Black Stars’ opening raining session at the JMG Academy grounds last Thursday.
The doctors after initial scans, have confirmed his unavailability for the Stars game at the Accra Sports Stadium, spokesperson of the Ghana FA has confirmed.
Family anger as Pistorius release set for August 21
Oscar Pistorius, the South African double amputee sprinter who shot dead his girlfriend, is scheduled to be freed on parole on August 21 after serving just 10 months in jail, officials said Monday.
The proposed release date provoked an angry reaction from the parents of model and television presenter Reeva Steenkamp, 29, who Pistorius shot on Valentine’s Day in 2013.
The proposed release date provoked an angry reaction from the parents of model and television presenter Reeva Steenkamp, 29, who Pistorius shot on Valentine’s Day in 2013.
Alaafin Of Oyo & His Wives Cause A Stir At Abuja Airport (photos)
One of his sons, Prince Akeem Adeyemi a.k.a Skimeh Obasegun is one of the Federal Honourables to be inaugurated as the Representative of the four local governments in Oyo Metropolis.
Pics of them landing Abuja are below.
Liverpool confirm deal to sign Ings
"Liverpool FC are delighted to announce that they have agreed personal terms with Danny Ings and, subject to a medical, the striker will join the club on July 1 after his contract with Burnley has expired," the club said on their website (www.liverpoolfc.com).
Burnley confirmed the agreement on their website (www.burnleyfootballclub.com) but said they had rejected Liverpool's proposed fee.
Although Ings will be out of contract, Burnley are entitled to compensation for the 23 year-old, who joined them from Bournemouth four years ago.
Father strangles four daughters in Pakistan
A Pakistani man has murdered his four young daughters in the central province of Punjab, police said Monday. The crimes occurred in Chak Jumra town, around 215 kilometres (135 miles) northwest of Lahore. “Irshad Ahmed, a resident of Chak Jumra strangled his four daughters, two sets of twins, late Sunday night,” local police official Ghulam Shabir told newsmen.
TEN Types Of Men Who Will Cheat On You No Matter What [must Read For Ladies]
1. The business traveler
We have had Mamalettes whose husbands travel a lot
or work in the offshore business complain about
their terrible cheating habits. The truth is that men
are more likely than women to have extra-marital
relationships. Traveling regularly, meeting new
people, sleeping in nice hotels provide a perfect
opportunity for these s3xual escapades to happen.
Ini Edo Visits Hearts Of Gold Children's Hospice
''Morning everyone. So, yesterday I visited the Hearts of Gold children's hospice and I was devastated. It was such a sad experience. I saw so many beautiful children and couldn't understand why they had to suffer so much. What got to me more was that through their illnesses they were still children, happy children.
Little Prince. And there's one the wonderful nurses. A true angel. @mercedesrichards24 @latashalagos @edojnr. A big thank you to @latashalagos for taking us. You do have a heart of gold indeed and your love for those kids is real indeed. Mama Dominica.
Toure misses out on Nations Cup match
Toure had finished the season with Manchester City last month without any ill effects but the federation said he had suffered an injury without giving more details.
Interim coach Ibrahima Kamara is also without Yaya's brother Kolo Toure, who retired from the international game after Ivorian success in the Nations Cup in Equatorial Guinea at the start of the year.
The Ivorian squad for the trip to Libreville includes Wilfried Bony, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou, who were all part of the Nations Cup winning side in February.
Lagos Transportation Commissioner Mr Opeifa Marks 50th Birthday With Danfo Cake
The honourable Commissioner of Transportation for Lagos State, Opeifa turned 50 few days ago. Pictured below is a Danfo-themed cake brought in by Fidelity Bank Plc for the Golden Jubilee
celebration.
celebration.
Davido Is The Only Graduating Student In His Department
At the ongoing 13th convocation ceremony at Babcock University, NET has exclusively gathered that HKN boss, Davido is the only graduating student from his department. Davido is graduating from the university’s Department of Music today, Sunday, June 7, 2015 and we gathered that Davido is the pioneer student of the department.
Rosicky: My Arsenal situation isn't funny
The midfielder feels he has been marginalised by the
Gunners after it was agreed he would extend his current contract with
the north London outfit into the 2015-16 season
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has hit out at Arsene Wenger over the handling of his new contract after losing his place in the squad towards the end of the season.Rosicky had admitted that he had been looking into leaving the club during the January transfer window having made just one Premier League start before the turn of the year.
Ambode sets up C’ttee to checkmate excesses of tanker drivers
Determined to stop the recurring cases of fuel tankers in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, announced the setting up of a Committee, comprising of stakeholders to fashion out guidelines aimed at curbing the spates of incessant fuel tanker fires and traffic gridlocks by articulated vehicles in the state.
IGP Says Police Is The Least Corrupt Of All Nigerian Institutions
At the annual symposium during a Feast of Barracuda organised by the
National Association of Seadogs, the Inspector General of Police, Mr.
Solomon Arase, has declared the Nigerian Police as the least corrupt
officers compared to all other institutions in Nigeria.
Maradona: I'll be Fifa vice-president if Prince Ali wins election
Diego Maradona says he has a chance of becoming Fifa vice-president if Prince Ali bin al-Hussein wins the election to succeed Sepp Blatter.
The Jordanian stood against Blatter in the recent Fifa presidential election, but failed to prevent the Swiss from winning a fifth term. However, after a series of arrests in relation to corruption charges across world football's governing body, Blatter announced four days after the election that he will be standing down.
FIFA needs ‘painful’ reform – IOC chief
Olympic chief Thomas Bach said Monday that scandal-plagued FIFA needs “painful” but necessary reform.
The IOC president said the crisis at football’s world governing body was bigger than the bribes-for-votes furore over the awarding of the 2002 Winter Games to Salt Lake City.
The IOC president said the crisis at football’s world governing body was bigger than the bribes-for-votes furore over the awarding of the 2002 Winter Games to Salt Lake City.
Motorcycle Made In Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Motorcycle Made in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
A Product of Ikot Ekpene, The Raffia City, in Akwa Ibom State.
A Product of Ikot Ekpene, The Raffia City, in Akwa Ibom State.
Spanish police dismantle Nigerian voodoo-linked sex trafficking ring
Spanish police said Monday they had dismantled a trafficking ring they said used voodoo rituals — including animal sacrifice — to force Nigerian women into prostitution in Spain.
Six traffickers were arrested and four of the victims freed, police said in a statement.
Six traffickers were arrested and four of the victims freed, police said in a statement.
Policemen Gun’s Down Tanker Driver For Giving Them N20 Instead Of N50 Bribe
According to Daily, the deceased was allegedly shot to death by one of the three policemen because he gave the cops N20, instead of the N50, they demanded for.
Two witnesses, Alhaji Sani Uba Ningi and MallamAminu, said when the driver refused to give the policemen the N50, they pursued him to Guduba village, four kilometers away from Ningi, where one of them shot him.
Ex-A/Ibom Gov., my wife stopped my retirement from Super Eagles, says Enyeama
Enyeama said on Monday in Abuja that his wife and pastor also prevailed on him to drop the plan.
“I actually wanted to stop, it wasn’t a rumour. Nigeria is blessed with great goalkeepers, just that we need to give them confidence.
President Buhari In A Photo With World Leaders At G7 Summit.
President Buhari with other world leaders at the G7 summit.
Our Party Leaders Are Fraudulent, Shameful And Dishonest – Yakubu Dogara Group
The Yakubu Dogara group in the House of Representatives has released yet another statement condemning the leadership of the All Progressives Congress.
In a statement by the group signed by Abdulmumin Jibrin,it lamented that “The APC leadership keeps telling the public that an election was conducted and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila got 154 votes while Hon. Yakubu Dogara got 3 votes; this is a blatant lie and fraud, and it’s shameful for the APC leaders to descend so low.
In a statement by the group signed by Abdulmumin Jibrin,it lamented that “The APC leadership keeps telling the public that an election was conducted and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila got 154 votes while Hon. Yakubu Dogara got 3 votes; this is a blatant lie and fraud, and it’s shameful for the APC leaders to descend so low.
Breaking news: Speakership: Court asked to disqualify Gbajabiamila over US indictment
Justice Abdul Kafarati is presiding over the suit which was lodged before the high court by the Registered Trustees of Social Justice and Civil Rights Awareness Initiative.
The group, in the suit filed pursuant to Order 26 Rule 8 of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2009, is contending that Hon. Gbajabiamila is not morally fit to head the third arm of governance in Nigeria, alleging that he was previously ”convicted in the state of Georgia for unethical practices and was debarred as a lawyer for 36 months”.
Obasa emerges speaker of 8th Lagos Assembly
After weeks of horse trading, intrigues and keen contest, Hon Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa, was Monday elected the Speaker of the eight Assembly, Lagos State House Assembly.
The election came following the proclamation of the Lagos State House of Assembly by Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
The election came following the proclamation of the Lagos State House of Assembly by Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode
PICTURE: Suspected Child Traffickers Nabbed In Imo State
The suspects, identified as Kelechi Nwogu (22) and Ebuka Ibe, also 22 years old, were arrested following a distress call by a concerned citizen.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Austin Evbakhavbokum, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on some of the arrests by his command recently.
Heat wave kills 25 in Pakistan
Death toll from a heat wave in Pakistan rose to more than two dozen people, officials said on Monday.
The rescue official, Meraj Ahmed said that no fewer than 13 devotees marking a 13th-Century Sufi saint’s birthday in the southern province of Sindh died as temperatures reached 46 degrees Celsius.
The rescue official, Meraj Ahmed said that no fewer than 13 devotees marking a 13th-Century Sufi saint’s birthday in the southern province of Sindh died as temperatures reached 46 degrees Celsius.
Body Languages That Could Be Doing You More Harm Than Good In The Work Place
When it comes to communication, as humans, most of the time, we express
our thoughts and feelings non-verbally. Actions they say speak louder
than words. And no, it is not another cliché. Think about this: we
express anger and disapproval by frowning, we hold hands for solidarity
and support, we twitch our lips and hiss to show contempt, and we fidget
when we are afraid, to mention a few.
Military bows to Buhari, moves Command, control centre to Maiduguri
Following President Muhammad Buhari’s directives to military to move its command centre to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital fight Boko Haram sect, the authorities of the Nigerian Army has heeded to the order and concluded arrangement for all Service Chiefs to move in tomorrow (Tuesday).
Monalisa Chinda Supports Desmond & Wife At House Of Assembly Inauguration (pic)
The beautiful actress supported her colleague, Desmond Shola Elliot at the inauguration of Lagos State House of Assembly...
Driver stabs policewoman to resist arrest
A 32-year-old driver, Samuel Adam, who allegedly stabbed a policewoman with a broken bottle, was arraigned on Monday in Lagos.
Adam, who resides at No. 33, Oshoro St., Papa-Ashafa, Agege, Lagos, is being tried at an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court on charges of breach of the peace and assault.
Adam, who resides at No. 33, Oshoro St., Papa-Ashafa, Agege, Lagos, is being tried at an Oshodi Magistrates’ Court on charges of breach of the peace and assault.
Woman In Police Net Over Fake Testimony. Pics
 A 25-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Blessing Emeka Eze who has been going from one church to another claiming that her 8-year-old daughter was kidnapped and released after 11 days in captivity has been arrested. |
All flags at half-mast as Ghana begins three days of national mourning
All flags were flown at half-mast as Ghana began a 3-day national mourning for people who lost their lives through a huge fire at a fuel filling station and in floods in Accra on Wednesday.
President John Mahama announced the 3-day national mourning in an address after a National Crisis meeting of the National Security Council, in the wake of the disasters that have killed about 160 people.
President John Mahama announced the 3-day national mourning in an address after a National Crisis meeting of the National Security Council, in the wake of the disasters that have killed about 160 people.
3 Corp Members Die On Their Way Back From Camp (photos).
Three corps members undergoing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly died while returning back home at the end of their orientation camp last week.
According to NaijaCorpers, The dead ‘corpers’ are member of Batch A 2015 stream 1 who just finished their orientation camp. An anonymous corper said she was also in Delta camp with them and 3 of them are good friends.
CBN scam: Court fixes June 11 to hear bail applications
CBNJoined also in the suit are five First Bank officials – Isiaq Akao, Ayodele Adeyemi, Oyebamiji Akeem, Ayodeji Alese and Ajiwe Adegoke. Others are Oni Dolapo, Afolabi Olunike (Mrs) and Ademola Adewale, who are employees of Wema Bank Plc.Justice Adeyinka Faji adjourned the two suits involving three CBN employees and eight members of staff of commercial banks, following the inability of the defence and prosecution to agree on processes filed, served and received.
NUJ President makes commissioner list in Kano
Kano state Governor, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje has nominated the outgoing President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Mohammed Garba as Commissioner.
New Salaries For Buhari, Ministers, Govs & Others- Sun News
Following 50 per cent drop in revenue, inflation and the high
cost of living, the Federal Government has commenced the review of the
Remuneration Act which will affect what the president, vice president,
governors, and others will earn.
Jamie Foxx Surprise Show in Small Town, Montana ... Django in the House!!
Think of the last place you'd expect to see Jamie Foxx getting turnt -- and you still wouldn't guess Whitefish, Montana ... but that IS where he made a surprise performance.
Jamie ruled the crowd at Casey's bar in the tiny mountain town on Saturday night ... jumping on stage after dinner with the owner of the establishment.
Boko Haram members neither know God nor believe in Him – Buhari
He gave the commitment at a meeting with President Francois Hollande of France after his participation in today’s G-7 Outreach Programme in Germany.
A statement by the Senior Special to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu quoted the President as saying that Nigeria will welcome greater support and cooperation from France and other friendly nations for its ongoing efforts to overcome Boko Haram and restore full security and normalcy to areas affected by the group’s atrocities.
Kim & Kanye Not Heading South ... With New Baby Name
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are ditching the compass when it comes to naming baby #2 ... we've learned there will be no sequel to North West.
Sources close to the couple tell us there’s NO CHANCE their new bundle will be inspired by direction, like their firstborn. Everyone's been speculating they'd go with something like South, East or even Easton -- but we're told there's simply no direction in play.
Gov. Ambode charges lawmakers to make laws that would better the lot of Lagosians.
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday charged lawmakers in the 8th Assembly in the state to make laws that would better the lot of Lagosians. Ambode gave the charge at the proclamation/inauguration of the 8th assembly, at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa. The governor said the proclamation was in accordance with Section 105 Subsection 3 of the 1999 Constitution. He charged the lawmakers to put the people at the centre of all their actions.
Ambode; Will he succeed Fashola?
Evangelist Kills Herself Because Her Husband Couldn't Satisfy Her In Bed
A 32-year-old housewife, Nancy (surname withheld) in Okpanam Community, near Asaba Delta State, has allegedly stabbed herself to death following the failure of the husband to fulfill his conjugal responsibility at the weekend.
Gunmen kill Nigerian businessman in South Africa
A Nigerian businessman based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Mr Emmanuel Onyekaozuru, 50, was killed on Sunday by gunmen. The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, on Monday told newsmen in Pretoria, South Africa, that Onyekaozuru was shot by two gunmen.
Buhari Meets With German Chancellor, Angela Merkel
President Buhari pictured arriving for the working session of the G7
outreach program at Schloss Elmau, Germany. He was met by German
Chancellor, Angela Merkel
I Make, Sell Guns For N30,000 – Blacksmith
A 65-year-old blacksmith, Najim Bakare, who has been arrested by the Lagos State Police command, says he makes guns and sells them for N30,000 each. |
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