President Buhari arrived Nigeria last night after his four day visit to India. On his way back home, he made a brief stopover in Sudan where he met with Sudan president, Omar al-Bashir. See more photos after the cut... Photo credit: Sahara Reporters
Saturday 31 October 2015
John Fashanu reveals how he paid his late brother £75k to stop him from coming out as gay
Ex-England footballer, John Fashanu has revealed the extents he went to prevent his elder brother, Justin Fashanu from coming out as gay. He said he paid him £75K to keep quiet about it. The former Wimbledon striker made the shock admission a week after it emerged two top footballers – including an England star – plan to come out. In his first in-depth interview about brother Justin since his tragic suicide in 1998, he said: “I begged him, I threatened him, I did everything I could possibly do to try and stop him coming out. I gave him the money because I didn’t want the embarrassment.
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Falling electricity poles in Lagos
Two separate poles (seen above) are about to fall and pose great danger to residents in the area. One pole is on Galilee Avenue and the other is on Salau street, not far from the first. Both streets are in Iju Ishaga, Lagos. Can the Electricity company please remove/replace these poles before they fall and injure or kill someone? Thanks
Six-year-old girl beats the odds after being born with her heart outside her chest
Virsaviya Borun, a native of Russia who moved to South Florida with her mother, suffered from a rare condition - called Pantalogy of Cantrell- that caused her heart and intestines to form outside of her body. Her heart is protected only by a thin layer of skin. “When I was pregnant, the doctor said she will not survive, that she is going to die,” Dari Borun, the girl’s mother, said. The remarkable girl defied the odds set against her and lives, for the most part, like any other girl. "I like to draw Jesus, ponies and angels,” Virsaviya said. “I don't go to the school and I don't play too much around like other kids would do.
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S’African women protest against Zuma ‘sex act’ painting
Female supporters of South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday marched through the capital Pretoria to defend him against attacks including a satirical painting depicting him engaged in a sex act. Several hundred members of African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL) rallied outside the Union Buildings, the official seat of the government. The ANC Women's League held its march to demonstrate its loyalty to Zuma, who was recently depicted in the graphic painting by a local artist Ayanda Mabulu. "The painting denigrates the president, not just him, but women as well.
Iyanya Lavish All White Birthday Pool Party
Saturday Nigerian Most Wanted Super star It's Iyanya will be celebrating his Birthday. Iyanya Lavish All White Party. Time: 8pm Date :Saturday 31st October 2015 Venue : Tickle Bay lekki Epe Expressway for invites kindly mail Ubifranklin@gmail.com.
Teen asks a little girl which doll is her favourite. When she tells him, he takes it and walks away
A mother of three, Megan Shufflebarger was at Target with her youngest daughter Kinley, scanning the Target shelves ahead of her birthday, she listened to her stocked birthday list and apparently, she wasn't the only one. The 2-year-old stood in front of a row of dolls, she stopped and stared at the last blonde one on the shelf. Before the question "can I?" could leave her mouth, a young man walked over and knelt down next to her. He asked which one was her favorite. She pointed, "I really lub dis one." The teen chuckled and walked off with the doll. Kinley was noticeably disappointed.
Robbery attack on Eko bridge
Yet another robbery attack on Eko bridge inwards Costain around 9:45pm tonight. Hoodlums stopped several cars with cutlasses and guns and robbed from car to car on the bridge. Phones, bags, and money were taken from motorists. Some were injured. What the heck is going on in Lagos? These robberies are getting too much. Our dear Lagos government, please help us before people start losing their lives.
Friday 30 October 2015
Amaechi's confirmation: APC is engaging in a pretentious war against corruption - PDP
The PDP says that the confirmation of former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi as a minster of the federal republic of Nigeria, has put a dent on APC's “pretentious war against corruption”. The National Publicity secretary, Olisa Metuh said this after an extraordinary meeting with top PDP officials in Abuja yesterday night. While addressing newsmen after the meeting, Olisa commended PDP senators for staging a walkout before Amaechi's confirmation. "We salute the courage and unity of purpose of our Senators, especially as demonstrated in the Senate chambers today in their collection.
Biafra, Oodua and the seventh lesson By Reuben Abati
Article written by former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati... Democracy does not necessarily translate into the disappearance of crises and dilemmas, (even trilemmas, quadrilemmas or more) in a country, either developed, developing or perhaps evolutionary. Built into the fabric of the right to choose is also the right to make mistakes and so, across Africa at this moment, in Nigeria, Tanzania, Cote d’Ivoire, Burundi, Guinea Conakry, Rwanda, the lessons are being driven home, as elections are being held or have been held.
Rio2016: Don't Blame me If Nigeria Fails to Qualify- Samson Siasia
Chief Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 national team, Samson Siasia says that he should not be blamed if Nigeria fails to qualify for the Rio Olympics next month because his team has been treated like “orphans”. According to him, the team has not been paid their allowances in the last 9 months and they have not been provided with training kits as well. “Nigerians should know that we are not well prepared (for the championship) and I should not be held responsible for whatever happens. We are orphans. We have not been paid our bonuses, while the Super Eagles were paid full bonuses even when they still have outstanding matches.
Cross Rivers state govt suspend morning devotion in primary and secondary schools, CAN reacts
The Cross Rivers state government has ordered the suspension of early morning devotions held in primary and secondary schools across the state. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education in the state, Anne Odey, stated that the decision to suspend the devotion came from security concerns raised by the state Commissioner of Police, Henry Fadairo. She said the state police commission had suggested the suspension of the age long practice following the prevailing security concerns in the country. In a swift reaction, the Christian Association of Nigeria called the state government to order.
Lamar Odom's kidney miraculously improves, no longer needs dialysis
Just yesterday it was reported that the former basketball player needs a a new kidney and will be on 6 hours of dialysis daily but as of this morning, he has miraculously healed and doesn't need this anymore. ..at least this is according to TMZ. Read their report below... Lamar has made a shocking turnaround ... his kidney's have improved so much he'll be off 6 hours of daily dialysis and he won't need a kidney transplant ... TMZ has learned. We're told the big hurdle for days has been Lamar's kidneys and they've responded so well in the last 48 hours.
NTA presenter caught live on air applying makeup...lol
But why did the camera people do this to her na? The female NTA presenter thought they were on a commercial break and brought out her make-up to touch up not knowing the camera was still rolling and she was live on air. Lol.
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Photo: Four fake soldiers paraded in Lagos
Four fake soldiers identified as John Izunwanne, 25, John Otu, 23, Richard Acha, 22, and Simon Anthony, 39, who were arrested at various times along Mile 2 road, Idi-Araba and Agege area in Lagos state, were paraded by the state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni at the force headquarters in Ikeja yesterday October 29th. When interrogated, one of the suspects, 39 year old Simon Anthony, said he decided to wear the military uniform to secure free transportation from his base in Adamawa to Lagos state “I was dismissed in January 2014 for falling out from duty. I am from Adamawa state.
Court of Appeal dismisses Saraki's appeal
The Abuja division of the court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal filed by senate president, Bukola Saraki challenging his trial by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The appeal court dismissed all 5 issues raised by Saraki in the appeal. Two of the three panel of judges ruled that his appeal lacks merit. This implies that the Code of Conduct will still go ahead with Saraki's trial. Saraki is being tried on a 13 count charge of false asset declaration when he was Kwara state governor. He is expected to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on November 5th.
VP Osinbanjo says devaluation of Naira is not an option
Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo yesterday said that further devaluation of Naira was not an option to solve the current economic down turn in the country. He talked about the Federal government's plan to set up a $25billion Infrastructural Fund which would be sourced from local and international sources including Nigeria’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. the Ambassadors of Italy Mr. Fulvio Rustico and the Canadian High Commissioner in Nigeria Mr. Perry John Calderwood in his office at the presidential villa, Abuja. He said: “I don’t agree on devaluation and it is not that I am doctrinaire .
BBC points out Nigerian Army's error in 100 Boko Haram wanted list
Yesterday the Nigerian military released a collage showing the 100 Boko Haram members declared wanted. The notorious leader of the sect members Abubakar Shekau is seen twice on the collage.
Confirmation of ministerial nominees, clear indication there's no more division within APC family - APC
Press statement from APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the confirmation of all the ministerial nominees by the Senate, despite some misgivings by the opposition, has shown clearly that there is no longer any division within the APC family. ”The cohesion and unity exhibited by the APC Senators on Thursday have shown that our legislators are ready to work with the executive and the party to ensure that the the agenda of the party is implemented for the benefit of all Nigerians,” the party said in a statement issued in Lagos on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary.
Elohor Aisien and husband welcome second child
Beth Model CEO Elohor Aisien has welcomed her second child, a baby girl. The Elite Model Look organizer gave birth to her daughter in a hospital in the UK yesterday morning October 28th. The baby has been named Chloe. Elohor and husband Owen Aisien have a 5 year old daughter named Zoe. Big congrats to the couple.
Lol. Blac Chyna pretends Future Tattoo isn't real by asking fans to write her name with a sharpie
Blac Chyna tried to pretend that the tattoo on her hand of Future isn't real by asking her fans to write 'Blac Chyna' on their hands with a sharpie after she released a snapchat video of her friends writing blac chyna on their own hands. She has been covering her hand since then, lol.
Late Dora Akunyili's daughter, Njideka Crosby wins the 2015 Joyce Alexander Wein Artist Prize
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is the 2015 winner of the tenth annual Joyce Alexander Wein Artist Prize. The Studio Museum in Harlem made the announcement on Monday, October 26, revealing that it was bestowing its Wein Prize – a $50,000 award won in the past by esteemed artists like Lorna Simpson, Glenn Ligon and Trenton Doyle Hancock – to the Nigerian-born painter who has lived and worked in the United States for many years. According to Randy Kennedy in the New York Times, the prize – established by George Wein, a founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, in honor of his wife, Joyce Alexander.
Choi! Ladies get in here and see what The Game is packing! 18+
Send your children away before you view this, don't say I didn't warn you, lol. Rapper, The Game just put his eggplant on display. Is that really real?? His caption and hashtags na wa..
BVN Deadline: 26m bank accounts to be frozen
With less than 1 day to the deadline for Bank Verification Number, BVN, about 26 million account holders still haven't registered to protect their money. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said no extension would be granted after the deadline expires and customers who still haven't registered will have no access to their money or any transaction in their account. According to CBN, the registration window will still be open after tomorrow, but unregistered customers will not be granted access to their accounts.
Tuesday 27 October 2015
Two years after he was declared missing, Professor James Bolarinwa Olomo(pictured above) of the department of Nuclear And Medical Physics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in Osun state is yet to be found. The University don left his home in Lagos on October 17, 2013, for a consultation job with an unidentified oil and gas company in Eket, Akwa Ibom and was last heard from on October 19th. His relatives and members of the OAU Academic Staff Union of Universities held a meeting in the school premises recently where they described the disappearance of the university don.
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Plateau state governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, the state capital, yesterday upheld the election of the state governor, Simon Bako Lalong. The tribunal in its ruling, struck out the petition of Gyang Pwajok of the PDP, stating that the petition lacked merit and the petitioner failed to prove that the April 11th election that produced Lalong as governor was marred with election irregularities. The tribunal ordered the petitioner and his party, PDP to pay a fine of N50,000 to the governor, his party APC and INEC.
