As reactions continue to trail the discovery of deadly Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the Living Faith Church aka Winners’ Chapel, in Owerri, the Imo State capital, the Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has warned terrorists to stay off the Southeast threatening to “bring down” Nigeria should any part of the zone be bombed. Already, six suspects are being held in connection with the planting of the explosives in the church premises, even as the motive of the planned bombing and its masterminds remain unknown. MASSOB leader Ralph Uwazuruike, who made the group’s position known…
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The United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) Monday raised an alarm that the Northeastern region of Nigeria which has always remained educationally backward may be further drawn back by the recent Boko Haram siege on the region. UNICEF said recent indications show that the region which has been on top of the nation’s out of school table, had further moved down the holes and needs immediate intervention to get back on track. Addressing the media at this Year’s Day of the African Child with theme: “A child friendly, quality, free and compulsory education for all children in Africa,” in…
Islamist sect Boko Haram has written to Chibok about an impending return to the town where over 200 girls were abducted by the sect on April 14. The letter, which informed the people of the town to expect the terror group as soon as possible, it was learnt, has caused them to panic, with many already making moves to flee the town. According to a local government official in Chibok who spoke to newsmen, when they took the letter to the police, they were assured of maximum protection, but complained of difficulty in fueling their vehicle. He said the local…
Army authorities at the 144 Battalion, Asa in Ukwa West local government of Abia state on Sunday arrested 486 persons suspected to be insurgents from some northern states. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Eze Chikamnayo disclosed this on Monday, while briefing newsmen at the military base in Asa on the arrest. The Commander in-charge of the battalion, Lt.-Col. Rasheed Omolori, who was at the press briefing, also confirmed the arrest. He however declined to give further details, saying that report of the arrest had been forwarded to Army headquarters Abuja. The commissioner explained that the suspects were moving…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Imo has called on Christians to embark on fasting and prayers to fight terrorism spiritually. The Chairman of CAN in Imo, Bishop Stanford Nwogu, made the call during interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri on Monday. “Time has come for every Christian to embark on fasting and prayers. The battle is a spiritual one which should be tackled spiritually.’’ Nwogu enjoined Christians all over the country to join in the spiritual battle against attacks by terrorists. “This spiritual fight should not be left to Imo alone, but should be a…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday said it is still probing the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah. It also said only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has the powers to determine whether or not former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose can contest this weekend’s governorship election. EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, spoke yesterday in Abuja at a press briefing to highlight the activities of the commission since March. Uwujaren also responded to questions on high-profile cases the EFCC had been handling. On the case involving Ms. Oduah over the purchase of two bulletproof…
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of erstwhile national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, as Ambassador-at-Large. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the appointment in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to the statement, Tukur as an envoy, will be “assigned special duties by the president’’ under the new appointment. The statement also chronicled the former PDP chair’s achievements in public and private service. “Tukur served as the General Manager and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Ports’ Authority from 1975 to 1982 and Governor of the then Gongola State in 1983. “Between…
The youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state has thrown its weight behind President Goodluck Jonathan’s second term bid. While acknowledging the fact that the president is running on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and not APC, the youths said they decided to back Jonathan because he is their ‘brother’ coupled with his resilience and tolerance for opposition parties. According to the APC youths, “we are only going to support President Jonathan because he is our brother from the South South, but not the PDP in Edo state. We are going to work…
Posters of Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido for president in 2015 appeared in Dutse, the state capital yesterday. The posters, which were seen along the Shuwarin-Kano-Maiduguri road, were strategically placed to attract the attention of commuters along that route and the general public. A source close to the state government, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they do not know those pasting the posters. “We don’t know those pasting these posters. We have been told that the same posters have appeared in Kaduna, Jos, Gombe, Adamawa and other places. We have been given order to remove these posters because…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ekiti State chapter, Monday said it has lost confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible election in the state. The party also accused the police of not being fair to it since the beginning of the current political dispensation. Addressing a press conference in Ado Ekiti Monday, a chieftain of the party and Minister- designate, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said the Police and INEC have not been fair to the PDP in the preparation for the election. The party’s flag bearer, Ayo Fayose also accused the…
Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu reportedly collapsed the burial ceremony of late Nollywood icon, Amaka Igwe at the sight of the remains of the deceased. TheNetng reports that the actress was visibly shaken when she saw Amaka’s remains in the coffin been moved into her resting place for interment and she fainted from the sight. She however regained consciousness as she was helped by colleagues to get back on her feet and she continued to sob afterwards. Ngozi and Amaka were said to have enjoyed a good relationship on and off screen. Amaka Igwe who passed away on April 29,…
Veteran Nollywood actress — Mercy Johnson took a break off the movie scene so as to concentrate and prepare for the delivery of her second child with her husband. Mercy Johnson who is heavily pregnant and expecting her second child was spotted strolling somewhere in the UK with her daughter, Purity. See another picture of them below: –
It’s pretty obvious that our Nollywood entertainers are balling hard, maybe not as hard as the singers and musicians but almost there. Veteran Nollywood actress — Rita Dominic is currently in Paris and would be spending only four days in the country. Rita Dominic ran into Kendra (another actress) and they took a quick shot together. People on Kendra’s page are already saying Rita is more beautiful, do you agree? Me, I’m wondering why Kendra is looking so skinny that she doesn’t even have to wear a bra. See another photo below: –
After Wizkid surprised his ex, Tania Omotayo with flowers and gifts on the morning of her birthday while he was working in the United States; Tania seemed to have returned the gesture. Tania Omotayo took to Instagram yesterday and shared the above photo with the caption below. If you would recall vividly, it was rumored that Tania and talented artiste, Wizkid broke up few months ago. Things seem to be going smooth for them now….
Controversial Nigerian Super Eagles captain — Joseph Yobo might be under serious criticism by Nigerians due to his poor performances but his wife seems to be having a good time. Adaeze Yobo knows being a footballer’s wife is no joke and she’s doing everything possible to live up to the high standards. The former MBGN shared lovely photos from a Pool party with her friends yesterday. It also seems that Lil Joey isn’t a kid anymore. Check him out with his lil girlfriend, Miray below: –
Say what you want and you can hate him but this has to be the cutest and most adorable selfie ever by a Nigerian. Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar shared a selfie yesterday, June 15th to mark fathers day. The selfie featured all of his eight daughters. They all looked absolutely radiant and you can see 3 of them share the same frame as their dad’s recommended eyeglasses. Wish I could pick just one……..hehe
It turns out that there was an exclusive album listening event that held at Ariz Bar and Grill on Saturday, June 14, 2014, the award-winning musician unveiled seventeen tracks from the album, named ‘The Ascension’. The HyperTek label boss, who said it took him over two years to record the soon-to-be released album feels the new LP will ‘ascend’ him to another landmark in his music career. The album features the likes of rappers Vector, Iceberg Slim, US acts Bridget Kelly, Sean Wayne and HyperTek label mates Dammy Krane, Rocksteady and Victor Uwaifo. Guests at the event included 2face’s former…
Former Minister of Information and Communications, Professor Dora Akunyili, will be buried on August 28, 2014, the family has announced. “Details about the funeral arrangements will be made available to the public in due course,” her husband, Dr Chike Akunyili, said in a statement issued in Awka, Anambra State, on Sunday. Dr Akunyili thanked Nigerians for the love they extended to Dora, both in life and at death and also expressed the appreciation of the family to President Goodluck Jonathan for the special valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in honour of the deceased. Dora Akunyili former…
At least 25 people have been feared killed in a fresh communal clash that broke out yesterday in the ancient city of Wukari in Taraba State. Scores of people also sustained varying degrees of injuries while several houses were razed in the clash which broke out in the early hours of yesterday while residents were preparing to go to church. The latest crisis is coming barely six weeks after the Jukuns and Tivs, as well as the Fulanis signed an agreement to permanently bring to an end the incessant communal clashes in the town. The peace agreement, which was brokered…
The police in Kwara said three persons died on Monday in a clash among suspected political party rivals in Ilorin. Mr Okasanmi Ajayi, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said 12 suspects had also been arrested in connection with the clash. An eyewitness said some people sustained injuries during the clash that lasted for some hours in Abayawo, Alore-Ode, Adana-Omoda, Ode-Alawusa and Okelele areas of Ilorin. The police in the state said the clash followed the defection of some members of the All Progressives Congress in Alore area of Ogidi ward in Ilorin West Local Government Area to Peoples…