Footballer legend Pele recovering in hospital after kidney treatment

The doctors at the Brazilian hospital where Brazilian football legend Pele is being treated for kidney disease say his condition is improving.

According to local media reports, the 74 year old has been in intensive care unit since Monday Nov. 24th because of a urinary infection he got after having surgery to remove kidney stones on November 13th. Doctors expect him to make a full recovery as he's currently breathing normally without any support. 

Fayose Blasts Obasanjo

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose today launched a scathing attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo for his criticism of President Goodluck Jonathan. Punch reports.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Speaking at the Yoruba Progress Summit, held at the Oduduwa Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State.

The governor alleged  that Obasanjo shared a huge amount of money to people  during his attempt to amend the constitution to  go for a third term as the president of Nigeria.
He said, “If you give your blood to Obasanjo, he will not support you. He doesn’t want anybody with independent mind.

“You (Jonathan) did not level Borno and Yobe the way he levelled Odi; for that, he will not like you. We know how he was when he came out of prison and how rich he was when he was leaving office.”

Fayose, who was impeached as the  Governor of Ekiti state in 2006 during the Obasanjo administration have being having a running battle with the former president.

2015: Atiku Reveals Two Things Nigerians Should Avoid

Nigeria’s former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned Nigerians against two things he identified could affect their choice of candidate in the 2015 general elections, and reiterated the need for its avoidance.

Atiku Abubakar

Atiku, who is a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, urged Nigerians to shun religious and tribal sentiments, National Mirror reports.
He made the revelation while speaking to a huge crowd of party supporters in continuation of his campaign tour in the South East geopolitical zone of the country.

The former vice president advised that Nigerians should instead look for a credible candidate who has the capacity, vision and the charisma before casting their votes in the forthcoming presidential elections.

Child Bride Faces Death Penalty For Killing Husband

The father of 14 year old child bride Wasila Tasi’u accused of murdering her husband and three others said on Thursday appealed to a Nigerian court to spare his daughter.

Wasila is among the thousands of child brides in the region, who was married to 35 year old Umar Sani, and now on trial after he died from eating food mixed with rat poison in April.

Wasila Tasiiu

Three other people also reportedly died after eating the food, and the prosecution wants a death sentence for the young girl.

“We are appealing to the judge to consider Wasila’s plea,” her father, Isyaku Tasi’u, told The Associated Press on Thursday.

There’ll be revolution in 2015 Election Tinubu & Buhari Boasts

Former Head of State, Gen Muhammadu Buhari, has again mocked the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) federal administration for reportedly displaying democratic impunities.

According to Premium Times Gen. Buhari vowed that the All Progressives Congress (APC), would bring peace in governance from 2015.

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gen Muhammadu Buhari

He disclosed this at the inauguration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola, for a second term in office in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
“2015 will end the corruption, mismanagement and federal lawlessness and breach of the rule of law when APC takes over government in May next year,” Gen. Buhari said.
He congratulated the people of Osun State for the success in the August 9 governorship election and that the election illustrates the success of democracy in the country.

PDP Loses Another Chieftain To APC

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly lost another chieftain and a former minister under President Goodluck Jonathan to the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Engr. Christopher Aigbovbiosa Ogiemwonyi

It was gathered on Thursday by the Punch that the former minister of works, Engr. Christopher Aigbovbiosa Ogiemwonyi, has defected to the APC and would be formally received by the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, and other leaders today (Friday).

Ogiemwonyi is expected to join the governorship race in Edo State in 2016. His official reception is scheduled to hold at the traditional Urhokpota hall, Ring Road Benin, Edo state capital.
The former minister is reportedly expecting supporters across the three senatorial districts of the state to grace the occasion. Other dignitaries expected at the event include the former Head of State, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as well as other leaders and members of the APC.

Senate Reacts To Obasanjo's Accusations

The Senate on Thursday responded to the allegations made by a former President Olusegun Obasanjo about the National Assembly being a collection of thieves, extortionists.

The Senate, who obviously did not find Obasanjo’s comment funny, described his accusations as lies in an attempt to tarnish the image of the National Assembly.
Vanguard reports that the Senate through its chairman on Information, Media and Public Affairs, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, also claimed that it was the Obasanjo administration that approved the constituency projects to be built in the national budget which was executed by the executive.


According to the statement, the Red Chamber said it was unfortunate that the former President would distort the issue of constituency projects as meaning a direct monetary advance to lawmakers and thus amounting to the “promotion of corruption” by the National Assembly.
Abaribe in the statement said the former President’s comment was distant from the truth and nowhere near reality, adding that if it was so, the former President would not have tolerated such for the period he was the President of the country.

Nigerian Musician Caught By Police

Lagos State Police Command has paraded a 25-year-old aspiring musician named John Sunday who is charged with armed robbery.

Sunday told reporters he went to the illegal route to get N100,000 to promote his reggae album.
He said: “I am a musician from Ikofepepe in Akwa Ibom State. We were three in the gang, but one is on the run. I needed money to launch my album, Tureke Reggae; that is why I went into robbery. I was targeting N100,000″ .

Musician turned armed robber and his friend

His partner, John Onyekachi Oshomi (right) said he was a bus conductor and went into robbery to feed his family. The two were arrested on November 21st.

“I was a commercial bus conductor. We were operating on the Agege Total-Oshodi route. I just got married, but my wife is still in the village. I was looking for money to feed her whenever she comes to Lagos; that was why I went into armed robbery,”  the suspect confessed.

The Lagos state police commissioner revealed that they were able to apprehend the robbers off a tip on November 21 at 10pm. On that day the armed robbers were planning their operation in Lagos.

Agbakoba, SANs, Others Want IGP Sacked

Following the drama that took place at the National Assembly on Thursday, November 20, some Senior Advocates of Nigeria, including Olisa Agbakoba, Yusuf Ali and Niyi Akintola, have called for the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba.

The call was made over the IGP’s refusal to acknowledge Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Punch reports.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on its own part, in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, alleged that Abba had shown that he was ‘partisan’ and would not be able to ensure a free and fair election in 2015.

“Abba is presiding over perhaps the most-partisan police force ever in the history of our nation. He has thrown professionalism, neutrality and fairness to the winds and made the police a willing tool in the hands of a frenzied executive. He cannot be trusted to ensure a level-playing field for all parties at the next general elections, hence he should be removed immediately,” the APC said.

Fashola Writes President Jonathan Over Task Force

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has written to President Goodluck Jonathan over the legality of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme and Federal Road Maintenance Agency, SURE-P/FERMA task force.

Fashola disclosed this on Thursday, 27 November, 2014, while addressing police officers, businessmen and others, at the Eight Town Hall meeting on security, themed, “Maintaining our collective resolve in fighting crime,” held at the City Hall, Lagos Island axis of the state.
It would be recalled that there have been criticisms from the state government and the All Progressives Congress, APC on the SURE-P/FERMA task force for occupying the old toll gate axis of the state without observing due process.
The task force is expected to commence operation before the end of this year, 2014.

Governor Fashola.

Speaking at the town hall meeting organised by the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, LSSTF, Fashola lamented that the presence of the SURE-P/FERMA task force without any Government official accounting for their presence showed the laxity in the central government plan to fight insurgency.
The governor said: “I have written to President Goodluck Jonathan and I want action to be taken immediately. This is because when you gather people like that, without any clear mandate, it is a worrisome assembly.

Two Of My Kids Are Not Mine - Femi Kuti

Nigerian musician Femi Kuti is devasted after being taken aback that two kids he fathered are not biologically his.

He revealed in a one on one with Encomium Magazine a few days ago that after he ran DNA tests, he was informed that Dupe and Tosin are not his.

Femi Kuti

He doesn’t understand why a woman would deceive him.

Femi has five kids,  Made, Afolabi, Dupe, Tosin and Ayomide. Dupe and Tosin (boy and girl) have been revealed to not be his biological seeds.
Femi revealed his dissapointment that women he once caed about could deceive him.
He described how he came to the discovery.

He said: “I did a DNA test and was told two of the children are not mine. The first two (after Made), a boy and a girl.  It is very serious.  I never knew somebody could give you what is not yours.  I’ve three boys now. I can’t father children I was tricked to believe I am their father,” he lamented.
Dupe and Tosin have both been returned to their mothers.

Because of the betrayal, he returned the two children, Dupe and Tosin, to their mothers.

Femi’s first kid, Made’s mother is Funke, his ex-wife.

Bisi Ajala gave birth to Ayomide and one other child that the DNA test recently proved not to be Femi’s.  The third woman’s name was not revealed.

You Are Not Going To Steal My Man this Time - Tonto Dikeh

Controversial Nigerian Actress has expressed that she will not allow so called friends steal her man again.

In a recent post by the beautiful actress, she threw shades at one of her old friends who she alleges took her man from her.


She mentioned this as a response to people who asked her why she hid her man’c face in a kiss pic she took with him.

Five Reasons Jonathan's Second Term Will Be A Disaster

Less than three months before the 2015 general elections, a renowned advocacy writer, Prince Ken, has warned Nigerians not to re-elect incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, saying Jonathan’s second term would be a national disaster.

In a bid to buttress his claim, Ken, in his opinion piece first published by Sahara Reporters, stated that public office holders often disguise and show less of their colour in first terms only to activate the beast in them in their second term when they think nothing is at stake.
He opined that former president Olusegun Obasanjo surprised the world in his first term in office and only for him to showed the beast in him in his second term.

President Jonathan.

Ken added that Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State was brilliant in his drive for a better plight for Ondo State citizens in his first term and since he got his second term, his current dispositions are tantamount to that of a possessed mad man who listens only to the voice of his demons.

The social issues analyst also gave five reasons he thinks President Jonathan should not be re elected among which are insecurity, Corruption, unemployment, high cost of education and poor infrastructure across the country.

You can read details on Sahara Reporters.

Akala May Leave PDP

Indications are rife that former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2015 general elections, Nigerian Tribune reports.

PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Muazu

A source close to the former governor told Nigerian Tribune that Alao-Akala is fed up with the turn out of events in the party as some members are desperate to hijack the party structure.

This, the source said, was not healthy for the party, adding that Alao-Akala supporters may force him to join another political party.The source added that the former governor considered as unfortunate, the way the national body of the party was taking sides  with his opponents within the party.Akala’s grouse with the national leadership of the party stems from the way the ward congress held on Monday in the state was allegedly manipulated.It was gathered that Akala travelled to Abuja on Wednesday evening, after he got a hint that the outcome of the ward congress would not favour me.

Jonathan's Impeachment: 63 Senators Back The Plan

Yesterday, November 27, sixty three senators allegedly backed the plan to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

Goodluck Jonathan

Punch learnt from its source In Abuja that out of 109 members in the Senate, 63 signed up the plan, with 8 members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) among them.
A senator acting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) criticized Jonathan’s performance saying they were prepared for the difficulties associated with the potential impeachment.
“We know and we are prepared to show the President that we have responsibility to the people and the nation in general. We are prepared to lay the impeachment notice anytime from next week. Meetings are already being held.”

APC Reveals When Jonathan Will Leave Power

Nigeria’s main opposition party the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed when President Goodluck Jonathan will leave office.

The revelation was made on Thursday by the leaders of the APC at the second-term inauguration ceremony of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State.
Punch reported that the leaders who graced the occasion include the former head of state, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); ex-Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu; a former Interim Chairman of the APC, Bisi Akande.

APC leaders at Governor Rauf Aregbesola ‘s second term inauguration ceremony

APC governors who spoke graced the ceremony are, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, Abdufatah Ahmed of Kwara State, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) of Lagos State and Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Moses Adeyemo.

N'Assembly drama: Senate sets up panel to probe IG of Police

The IG of Police Sulaiman Abba was invited by the House yesterday to explain why his men invaded the National Assembly last week Thursday but after the meeting abruptly ended over the IG's refusal to properly address Speaker Tambuwal, the Senate has now set up a committee to probe IGP Abba and other policemen involved in the siege.

Cricketer who delivered ball that killed Phil Hughes leaves hospital in tears

He must be devastated. The ball he threw killed another man. 22 year old Bowler Sean Abbott, whose bouncer hit Philip Hughes in a freak accident on November 25th pictured above being comforted as he left St Vincent's Hospital today after the 25 year old was confirmed dead.

Sean is said to be inconsolable, though he's getting a lot of support from family, friends and fans of late Philip Hughes. Nobody blames him for his death. See more photos after the cut...

Why Man Impersonated Dangote

Officials of the Lagos State police command have arrested a member of a five-man gang who impersonated a renowned business mogul Aliko Dangote on Facebook.

Aliko Dangote

This was made known on Wednesday by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kayode Aderanti, while parading the suspect at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, ThisDay reports.

He said the suspect was apprehended by the command’s Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), adding that he impersonated Dangote on Facebook with the aim of kidnapping a beauty queen.
The commissioner of police said the supposed victim, 20 year-old Sa-adat Usman Bibire, was later discovered to be the daughter of the Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Political Affairs.

OBJ: Why Jonathan Has Failed To Defeat Boko Haram

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has once again condemned incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan for not doing enough to bring an end to the Boko Haram insurgency in the country.

While speaking at the presentation of an autobiography of the former president of the Court of Appeal and pioneer chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), retired Justice Mustapha Akanbi in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Head of State stated that Jonathan does not have adequate understanding of the Boko Haram insurgency and being unable to proffer a response to the menace starring the nation in the face.
According to Obasanjo, “Boko Haram is not simply a menace based on religion or one directed to frustrate anybody’s political ambition but essentially a socio-economic problem that is tainted with religion.”

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.

He noted that apart from not having a proper understanding of the phenomenon, the Jonathan administration also wasted time in taking steps to curtail the malevolent group.

Oyo PDP Chieftains Petition Party

Some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains in Oyo State have reportedly petitioned the party’s Ward Congress Appeal Panel.

According to the petitioners which comprised seven governorship aspirants the congress never held and wondered how the election panel got a result and described it as an attempt to manipulate the congress to favour a former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin.

Adebayo Alao-Akala

Punch reports that the petition, which was dated November 25, 2014, was signed by the former governor of the state, Adebayo Alao-Akala for Ogbomoso-North Local Government Area, while Senator Ayo Adeseun signed for Surulere and Ogo Oluwa Local Government Area, as well as Femi Babalola for Afijio Local Government Area.

Armed Robbers On Rampage In Obudu Town

The ancient town of Obudu in Cross River State was reportedly brought to a standstill on Wednesday when gunmen stormed  one of the leading commercial banks in the tourist town and carted away millions of Naira.

According to Sunnewsonline, the robbers, numbering more than 15 including two women, held the town hostage for about four hours, shooting sporadically to discourage a possible counter attack.
It was disclosed that the robbers were armed with dangerous weapons that included pump action, AK 47 rifles and hand grenade.

Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River.

Investigation revealed that the armed robbers had quietly driven into the town at about 1.00pm on Wednesday from Vandikyia Road lead­ing to Benue State in a Si­enna space wagon bus and one Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

An eyewitness informed that on arrival, the two women in the gang took over the two major roads of Vandykia and hospital, firing into the air, while five men walked into the bank feigning to be customers and held every­body inside the banking hall hostage and the others surrounded the bank premises.
It was gathered that the robbers, after their nefarious act, went away from the bank with millions of Naira.
As at the time of compiling this report, attempts to reach the police authorities in the state to confirm the incident were unsuccessful.

Music Producer Sarz Calls Out Wizkid

It is obvious that popstar and music sensation, Wizkid, is not in good books of many people in the industry.

Sarz, Wizkid

The Musician has been faced with lots of allegations ranging from bad attitude to being proud. It would be recalled that the pop star has had strings of beefs with other artistes which include Davido, female singer Saeon, and his ex-producer Samklef.

Survey Claims Jonathan Will Win South-West In 2015

President Goodluck Jonathan electoral hopes in the South-West zone got a major boost recently as an opinion poll conducted by a political group, ‘Forerunners Group’, indicates that the President will win en-masse in the zone, Daily Independent reports.

President Jonathan during his declaration of interest at the Eagles Square, Abuja recently.

‘Forerunners Group’ officials told newsmen in Ibadan, that 58.2 per cent of the non-partisan persons in the zone had declared support for the president’s re-election next year. Hareter Babatunde Oralusi, Director-General of the group, said the group arrived at the percentage based on an independent survey (opinion poll) conducted by them.

Naira Drop Not Healthy For Our Economy - APC

The main opposition party All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the devaluation of naira and described the development as not healthy for Nigeria’s economy.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the National Publicity Secretary of APC told journalists that the devaluation of currency had its consequences on the people and the economy of the country.
“When the currency is devalued, it is the worst thing that can happen to any nation,” he said.

Alison-Madueke Is OPEC's First Female President

Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister , Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has emerged as the first female president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Thisday reports.

Opec Headquarters in Vienna, Austria

Alison-Madueke was  elected today at OPEC’s ongoing 166th General Meeting of the body in Vienna, Austria.

She replaces former President of OPEC, Libyan Vice Prime Minister for Corporations, Abdourhman Atahar Al-Ahirish.

Alison-Madueke was already acting as the alternate president of OPEC before now. She is expected to immediately begin to serve her one-year term at the helm of OPEC affairs.

OPEC is expected to at the 166th meeting, take key decisions that could halt the dwindling price of crude oil

Buhari Gives Imo APC Delegates N1m To Get Their Votes At Primaries

The All Progressives Congress, (APC) presidential candidate General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), contributed N1 million to the delegates of the party from Imo State to get their votes during its December 10 national convention.

New campaign photo of Gen. Mohammadu Buhari

The former head of the state met with the delegates at the Regent Hotels, Owerri, during which he lobbied them to vote for him.

Buhari also visited the Imo State House of Assembly to lobby the APC members of the legislature who are legislative delegates to the primaries.

The Director General of his Campaign Organisation, Audu Ogbeh; a former President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Rotimi Akeredolu; and a former member of the House of Representatives, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba accompanied the presidential aspirant.

Atiku: PDP Government Using Security Agents Against APC

The leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are using security operatives against members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, because it cannot match the strength of the opposition, this is according to one time Vice Presiden,t Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku made the statement on Wednesday while briefing APC members in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State, on his presidential ambition and on the need for the party to remain strong and formidable during the 2015 general election.

Vanguard newspaper reports online that the former governor of Adamawa, who is a chieftain of the APC, described the action of the ruling party as the height of impunity.
Atiku also stressed that the APC would not tolerate such behaviour in Ebonyi state and other part of the country.

In his words: “We must fight against one party rule in this country. The PDP has turn the security operatives to confront those of us in opposition. This is the height of impunity; we will show them that there is no place for them in Ebonyi and any other place”

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar.

Atiku however urged APC members to maintain law and order especially throughout the election period even as he described himself as the most qualified and experienced presidential candidate in the country.

Prison Inmate Impregnates Four Prison Guards

This notorious prison inmate Tavon White got four female guards pregnant while serving jail time.

Tavon White

According to Daily Mirror Tavon White is serving 20 years in the Baltimore City Detention Centre for attempted murder. During his incarceration, he impregnated four female prison guards and rose to become the “kingpin” of a breathtaking world of corruption.

Injury Knocks Victor Moses Out For Eight Weeks

It is definitely not the best of time for Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses.

The Stoke City’ player will not play competitively football till 2015 after sustaining a thigh injury that blights his impressive start to the 2014/15 season, BBC reports.
Moses currently on a season-long loan deal from Barclays English Premier League club, Chelsea faces at least eight weeks on the sidelines with what has been described by officials of Stoke City as ‘significant’ thigh injury.
The former Wigan Athletic man has been in fine form in recent weeks but was injured in the 2-1 Premier League defeat by Burnley on Saturday.

Victor Moses.

Speaking on the state of Moses’ injury, Stoke City’s assistant manager, Mark Bowen described the situation as “bad news”.
“It’s bad news on Victor Moses, a problem with his thigh,” Bowen said.

It was disclosed that the winger,  who has made 10 league appearances for the Potters this season scoring once and providing three assists, is not expected to be back in action for another “six to eight weeks” according to Bowen.

PHOTOS: Snake Withdraws Cash At Barclays Bank ATM

Last Saturday a strange accident happened in Harare, Zimbabwe. According to a report, a snake slithered to an ATM machine at Barclays Bank Angwa Street and then entered a car.

Passers-by surrounded the car to get a closer view of the snake and its owner. Others were busy taking photos from the onset and managed to capture pictures of the snake and the car that it later entered.

“ATM-Snake”

Social media was awash with pictures of the incident. A large crowd of the onlookers had also gathered to see what was going on.

Nurse Who Killed 38 Patients Poses Next To Dead People

A month ago, Naij.com featured an article about a nurse, Daniela Poggiali, who was arrested by police on suspicion of killing her patients because she found them or their families annoying. It appears that the story has a continuation.

For several months Italian police investigated 38 deaths, including ten which have been described as ‘very suspicious’. The inquiry was sparked by the unexpected death of a 78-year-old patient who was admitted to a hospital with a routine illness.

Italian nurse Daniela Poggiali posing with what appears to be a dead woman

Recently a series of sickening photos where Miss Poggiali was posing with her thumbs up beside seemingly dead body of an elderly woman have emerged. In another snap. the woman who allegedly murdered dozens of patients is shown in a cruel imitation of an apparently deceased patient by lying next to her with her mouth wide open.

Wole Soyinka Reveals He Has Cancer

Prominent Nigerian, Nobel Prize Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, announced the sad news while briefing journalists today, November 25.

Wole Soyinka announces he has cancer. November 25 conference. Credits: The Nation

Soyinka, who celebrated his 80th birthday in July, is a renowned and respected playwright, poet, essayist and activist. Born in Ogun State, he became the first African to have been awarded the Nobel prize in literature (1986).
Soyinka spoke about the ailment today at the June 12 Cultural Center in Ogun State. He said he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer last December, according to Sahara Reporters.

Don Jazzy At 32: Why We Love Don Jazzy

Popularly known as Don Jazzy, Micheal Ajereh has been known overtime for being the brain behind some of the top Hip Hop musics Nigeria has ever produced.

Don Jazzy

The Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, former CEO of Nigerian record label Mo’ Hits Records (founded in 2004) is a very jovial and playful type to be with. This is evident in the way he reacts to issues on his social media accounts…a tale of some annoying followers on twitter and instagram. However, from our inquisitive and ever-glaring eyes, the singer has shown a high level of maturity when it comes to dealing with people.

Buhari Accuses President Jonathan

General Muhammadu Buhari has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of being determined to push Nigeria into anarchy in the shortest possible time.

Vanguard reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, made the assertion on Tuesday in a reaction to the recent invasion of the APC Data Centre in Lagos by security operatives.

Gen. Mahammadu Buhari at a rally

The former head of state in a statement alleged that Jonathan’s administration had “mastered the art of how to push a nation into chaos within the shortest time possible.”
Buhari, while condemning the invasion of the party’s data centre alleged that the desperation of the PDP grows by the hour. He also alleged that there was a calculated attempt by the Jonathan-led administration to level the opposition and accused him of abusing his of powers.

Boko Haram's Grave Digger Speaks

A 35-year-old woman, Hajia Hauwa Dauda, has come out to explain how she was recruited to bury bodies of her kinsmen and relatives slaughtered by the Boko Haram insurgents in Gwoza, Borno State.

According to the mother of five, she did not only witness the brutal killings of her beloved ones by Boko Haram insurgents, she was also conscripted by circumstance to bury their bodies.
Dauda, who now lives in Abuja after previously staying in one of the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camps in northern Nigeria, explained that most of their men in Gwoza are massacred by the Islamist militants.

She added that as a result, only the women were left and because they could not stand the debilitating stench from the decomposing bodies of their loved ones scattered all over the town, the women therefore, took it upon themselves to burying the dead bodies.

To adhere to this brief, she was meant to dig the graves and bury about 40 bodies of her kinsmen and relatives slaughtered by Boko Haram. Many of the bodies she interred were already decomposed and in bad shape.

Hajia Hauwa Dauda.

At the last count, she had buried over 40 and when she could no longer stand the horror, until she and other captured villagers escaped to Adamawa, where they lived in one of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), camps before she got free transport that brought her to Abuja.

Ladoja Tasks Nigerian Politicians

A good leader must build institutions and sustainable structures that could produce quality leaders for tomorrow, this is according to former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja.

Ladoja, who is the governorship candidate of the Accord Party in the upcoming 2015 general elections, made the statement at the International Leadership Lecture for Students of Tertiary Institutions in South West Nigeria, organised by the Reading Awareness Society for Development in Africa, in conjunction with Foundation for Creative Entrepreneurs.
While speaking at the lecture with the theme, “Becoming the dream leader,” and which was held to honour Ladoja, who clocked 70 years recently, Ladoja enjoined Nigerian politicians to serve the people who elect them, rather than aiming to rule the electorate.

Ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja.

He also urged the students to work hard and uphold excellence as the yardstick for success.
“Learning is a lifelong experience and it is not limited to schools but everywhere. Excellence will always create room for you. The difference between failure and success is extra mile,” the ex-governor said.

Kebbi Dep Gov, Others Set To Join APC

Information reaching us indicates that the Kebbi State deputy governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu and 17 other members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will today dump the party for the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The politicians will officially declare their defection in an event scheduled to take place in the state capital, Birnin Kebbi later today, a source close to the defectors told the Leadership online.
Meanwhile, in an interview with the Dailytrust, the deputy governor denied nursing plans to leave the PDP for the opposition party.

Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu

Aliyu, who spoke through the secretary of his campaign organisation, Alhaji Abubakar Inuwa Gummi, debunked the rumour, saying such rumour bears no truth.

“We are aware of rumour circulating around suggesting that Alhaji Ibrahim Khalil Aliyu,deputy governor of Kebbi State, is decamping to the opposition party. It is the imagination of those who do not wish K.Aliyu well. K.Aliyu is a founding member of PDP and will remain as such.

Buhari Turns To Facebook Friends For Funds

All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirant and former military president, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has turned to his followers on social media to assist him in raising funds for his presidential campaign. Vanguard reports.

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The initiative is a first of its kind in Nigeria’s political circles. It is carried out through a crowd funding platform on facebook.

Buhari urged his followers on the social medium to give sacrificially. He posited that he was aware of their already difficult living conditions but sacrifice was needed in order to dislodge the Goodluck Jonathan administration. from the reins of power in next year’s presidential  elections.

Lionel Messi Breaks UCL Record

Days after setting new record in Spanish La Liga, Barcelona star Lionel Messi did it again, but already in UEFA Champions League (UCL).

Messi celebrates with teammates after the record-breaking hat-trick

It would be recalled that on Saturday, November 22, the 27-year-old beat the long-standing record of Telmo Zarra during the Spanish league match against Sevialla at Camp Nou and became La Liga all-time top striker.

Davido Buys N35m Cars For His Manager And Producer

American-born Nigerian recording artist, performer and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has done the unthinkable.

Davido

The 22-year-old “Dami Duro” crooner has wowed his manager Kamal Ajiboye and his producer Sheyi Akerele,  Shizzi by buying both of them a brand new car each.

2015: APC Organises Debate For Candidates

Youth members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have organised a debate for the presidential aspirants on the party’s platform.

APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun

The debate would be held on Sunday, Nov 30, 2014 at Yar’adua Center, Abuja by 7pm.

In a post on the APC’s facebook page, the youths said: “The debate would be an opportunity to showcase intellectual capacity of our various aspirants and help our delegates to make an informed decision ahead of the forthcoming APC Presidential primary election coming up on 10th December, 2014
Meanwhile, it is being speculated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) might adopt Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd) as the consensus candidate for the next year’s presidential elections.

Lagos Policeman Allegedly Badly Injures Innocent Man

Lagos state senior police officer Timothy Falowo is accused of brutally attacking a man and causing serious injury over a scratch on his car.

Alkanolu Smart

According to P.M. News, the victim, one Alkanolu Smart, has been confined to a hospital bed since the incident, with doctors saying that his brain was badly damaged and caused total breakdown of his nervous system.

Moreover, Smart might be unable to work properly, as the internal bleeding caused partial stroke that has paralyzed him.

Gardener Defiles Primary Three Pupil In Lagos

A 20-year-old gardener, Godswill David, has landed in trouble after he allegedly raped a primary 3 pupil in the Ikota Housing Estate, Lagos State.

According to a report published by Punch newspaper online, the suspect committed the offence in the same house he was living with the parents of the victim.
It was disclosed that on the fateful day, David asked the little girl, whose name and age was not disclosed, to fetch him a sachet of detergent inside his room and while the victim was searching for the detergent, the suspect followed her into the room and forcibly undressed and raped her.
While the act was on, the suspect’s stepmother rushed into the room and allegedly met David on top of the little girl, it was gathered.
Another unconfirmed report informed that the stepmother turned back and shut the door.

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David was said to have threatened the victim that she would die if she told anyone what transpired between them.
It was however gathered that on the following day, the victim was sleeping when David again attempted to have carnal knowledge of her.

EU Assists Boko Haram Displaced Victims With More Funds

The European Union (EU) has revealed plans to give the sum of €5 million to boosts its humanitarian aid to the displaced victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in north-eastern part of Nigeria, Nigerian Tribune reports.

The revelation was made known on Tuesday by Christos Stylianides, EU’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management.

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Stylianides said the money is to help displaced persons from Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, adding that about tens of thousands of the people had been forced to flee from their homes more than once in recent months.

The European Union’s new funding has brought the commission’s humanitarian aid in Nigeria to the sum of €12.5 million in 2014.

The union explained that the conditions in informal settlements were particularly terrible, adding that tens of thousands of newly arrived displaced people were in crucial need of basic amenities like shelter, food, water and healthcare.

PDP Senators Start Move To Impeach Jonathan

Some Senators on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reportedly started move to impeach President Goodluck Jonathan.

The Punch gathered on Monday that the senators commenced the move over what they termed the high level of impunity and corruption allegedly being condoned by the Jonathan-led administration.

Igbo People & Goodluck Jonathan: Why So Much Support?

It was gathered that the senators have already started compiling impeachable offences against the country’s number one citizen.

A senator on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that his aggrieved PDP colleagues in the upper chamber had started reaching out to the opposition senators.

Udinese, Watford Want Azubuike Egwuekwe

Nigeria’s Super Eagles may not have qualified for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, to be hosted by Equatorial Guinea, but some players who featured in the ill-fated qualifiers are still in hot demand by the European clubs.

One of them is Warri Wolves’ central defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe.
According to a report published on November, 26 2014, Wednesday, by sl10.ng, an Italian club, Udinese Calcio, is interested in signing the lanky defender.
It was disclosed that the Serie A club has reportedly enquired about the services of Egwuekwe.

Azubuike Egwuekwe

Apart from Uudinese, English Championship side, Watford, is also reported to be interested in the 25-year-old big defender.
Meanwhile, the Wolves are willing to do business with only serious clubs.
It was gathered that Egwuekwe will cost between £100,000 and €200,000.
Though he was not a first choice for the Super Eagles since 2012, Egwuekwe has made nine starts for the national side since the beginning of 2013.

Final Hours Of P-Square's Father

Yesterday the sad news of the sudden death of P-Square’s father, Mazi Moses Okoye, was made known.

Mazi Moses Okoye

Although there was no official statement yesterday to buttress the news, Encomium magazine has however revealed how the septugenarian died.
The death of Mazi Moses Okoye, the father of super star musicians, P-Square duo, was said to have been so sudden that those who saw him a few hours before he slumped in the Omole, Ikeja, Lagos home of his sons are still surprised.