News update

: US warns of possible Boko Haram attack in Lagos

The only thing we can do to win by Mourinho

Man kills daughter over plate of rice

Junaid tells Jonathan to distance himself from Edwin Clark

CAN condemns 2nd Nyanya bomb attack

Building collapses in Ibadan, one feared dead

Boko Haram: Asari warns that no threat can stop Jonathan from contesting second term

Lori-Ogbebor accuses political office holders of deceiving Itsekiri people

Amosun’s Ogun APC faction Exco for inauguration Tuesday

Nyanya blast: Mark calls for security consciousness

Obiano testifies at election tribunal, denies alleged double registration

APC governors condemn Nyanya bombing

Jonathan sets up committee on Chibok girls

At Asokoro Hospital, FCT Minister condemns blast

Kwankwaso/Amaechi presidential campaign posters flood Kano streets

NBBF embarks on community service, visits Old Peoples’ Home

Selection of next C’River gov, you must be part, Imoke tells Labour

Free press is in our collective interest – Adesina, NGE President

WEF: FG shuts down FCT

Former Delta Military Governor, Col. Dungs, dies at 64

LG poll: 5 chairmen sacked in Anambra

NSCDC rescues boy, 12, from suspected child trafficker

Okonjo-Iweala gives reason for GDP rebasing

Mark mourns Nyanya bomb victims, calls for security vigilance

Man allowed Hyena to eat his genitals

Ban decries incessant assault on journalists

Nyanya blast: Commercial banks shut

Abuja Muslims pray for Nyanya bomb blast victims

Missing Hollywood executive declared dead: Los Angeles county official

Nigeria’s revenue grew by 14.4% in 3rd quarter of 2013 – AfDB

250 feared dead after mudslide sweeps through Afghan village

Akingbola loses bid to quash N47.1bn theft charge

Boko Haram kills 10 in Borno attack

Police begin documentation of abducted girls

2nd Nyanya Bombing: Jonathan summons security chiefs

Ukraine offensive deals final blow to peace deal

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G News!!!!

INEC Registers A New Party, The UPN.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of a new party in Nigeria, the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). 

The party is floated by Dr Fredrick Fasehun, Major Mustapha and other people from sw

UPDATES

Dangote, Okonjo-Iweala on Time’s 100 most influential list. $250m Abacha loot: FG seeks World Bank’s help. Abducted schoolgirls: 

APC tells Jonathan to shelve rallies. Jonathan, govs to military: Rescue abducted schoolgirls. Collapsed Lagos building traps 10. Northern govs ask herdsmen to expose killers among them. Presidential system draining economy, says RMAFC. Ekweremadu seeks ECOWAS support to fight terrorism. Committee wants defectors to lose seats. Akpabio sacks two commissioners. Pupil artist smiles home with N250,000. CBN confirms Dikko as Unity Bank chairman. Jonathan assures World Economic Forum participants of safety. NFF, Keshi disagree on Agbim, others. Yobo ruled out of United clash. Security Council Holds 7-Hour Meeting. 260 Killed, 2,501 Cattle Rustled In Jos Attacks – JTF. Abducted School Girls: Parents Seek Foreign Intervention. IMF Forecasts ‘Quickened’ Growth For Nigeria Over Improved Oil Production. Diamond Bank’s Shareholders Approve Fresh Capital of $550m. 20 best SS3 students from Ogun leave for UK. Security Council rebukes Nyako over memo on insecurity. Zenith Bank posts N23.677b Q1 profit.

Peoples democratic party/ grassroot development initiative Rivers State

THE non indigenes in Rivers State have carefully followed the programs of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as president and commander in chief of  Federal Republic of Nigeria. We have also carefully followed the courageous and defensive struggle to liberate the people of Rivers State (indigenes and non Indigenes) from the strong hold of some individuals in the state, by the supervising minister of Education Chief Barrister Ezebuwo Nyesom Wike , since the inception of this administration, hence we support the re-election bid of Mr.  President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan

We also support the Governorship bid of Chief Barrister Nyesom Wike come 2015 General election.

Mr. Adekunle Adekoya -------------Chairman

Mr. Olusesan Ogunsakin ----------- Leader

Alhaji Tijani--------------------------- Member

Mr. Jeff Richards -------------------- Protocol Officer

Mrs. Blessing Adeleke ------------- Women leader

Mr. Emmanuel Ademola ---------- Secretary

Engr. Gabriel Abeng ---------------- 

Co-ordinator Cross Rivers

Dr. Charles Nwaokoma ------------ 

Co-ordinator Igbo

Mr. Bassey John --------------------- 

Co-ordinator Akwa Ibom

 

Signed

JEFF RICHARDS

News update

Boko Haram Begins Recruitment in Niger as Jonathan, Govs Meet on Security Tomorrow

 

Police Ask Nyako to Release Ribadu Square for President’s Visit

 

Aiteo, Taleveras, Barbedos, Others Win $40bn Oil Lifting Contracts

 

Unilever Renews Investment Drive with $150m Plant in Nigeria

 

Teacher Rapes, Impregnates 12-year-old Pupil in Plateau

 

Finally, National Assembly Transmits 2014 Budget to the Executive

 

Boko Haram Threat: Nyanya Gridlock Worsens, Residents Resorts to Motorcycles

 

Malaria Still a Silent Killer in Nigeria, 627,000 Deaths Recorded Annually

 

Suswam Cuts Own Salary, Others by 25% to Pay Teachers

 

Abduction of Students: Muslim Women Stage Protest in Ilorin

 

Jukuns Ask FG, UN to Save Them from Fulani Herdsmen

 

Insurgency: Group Seeks Forensic Audit of Defence Budgets

 

12 Perish in Road Accident in Edo

 

DPO Rape Saga: Police Panel Makes Headway in Investigations

 

Ortom Rules out Sabotage in Kaduna Airport Fire

 

ICIR Builds Capacity for Nigerian Journalists

 

Port Harcourt Assumes UNESCO World Book Capital

 

Germany Assisting Nigeria in Power Generation, Says Derus

 

Court Strikes out Criminal Charges against NAICOM Boss

 

Nyanya Bomb Blast: Nda-Isaiah Condemns Attack, Tasks FG on National Security

 

Group Urges Boko Haram to Desist from Attacking Civilians Nyanya Bus Park

 

Manchester United Sacks Fumbling Moyes

 

Nigerian Firms Win Big in $40 billion Oil Contract Awards

 

Group Seeks Full –Scale Declaration of State of Emergency in Adamawa, Bornu, Yobe

 

Boko Haram Kills Two Politicians in Borno

 

Security: Jonathan to Meet 36 State Governors Wednesday

 

Boko Haram Spreads to Niger Republic

 

Uduagahn: Delta Has Contributed N16bn as Pension Counterpart Funds

 

Adamawa Speaker Sues for Peace Among Govt Officials

 

Diya: How My Problem With Abacha Started

 

Four Years After, Samsung, LADOL Dispute Tests Efficacy of Local Content Act

 

Delegate Advocates Investment in Agriculture, Improvement in Power

 

SAD NEWS: NOLLYWOOD ACTOR CHRIS NKULOR IS DEAD!

I’m really sorry to bring this sad news this morning, Few weeks ago, I told you on this blog (UWillCelebrities.com) thatNollywood actor, Chris Nkulor who was diagnosed of a kidney ailment (if you missed the story, READ HERE). Sad to say he is dead

And this is happening barely one month after a campaign was launched to help raise N3million for his treatment at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching hospital Ile-Ife Nigeria. News of his death filtered in earlier on today.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

DELTA UNCOVERS TEENAGE GAY CULT IN WARRI CALLED YANSH

Vanguard reports that Delta State Government, yesterday, revealed that there’s a teenage gay cult in Warri called Yansh. The teenagers who are said to be from ages 15 to 18 reportedly live in rented apartments close to Enerhen Junction, Warri, where gay men come to sleep with them and pay them.

This was revealed by the Delta state governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, yesterday during his Easter message to Deltans at the First Baptist Church in Warri

“These are our sons and men come to sleep with them. It is through the Edu Marshals Programme that we discovered them. We used to know about female harlots, now we have male harlots. Unfortunately they are young boys. There is much government can do, but there is more we can do as parents.” the governor said

News update:

 Nyanya: Boko Haram’s everywhere now – Igbo leader

 

Nyanya blast: motorists groan under Kugbo checkpoint

 

2014 budget to be sent to Jonathan today — NASS

 

Unite, defeat Boko Haram, Maku urges Nigerians

 

Mob vandalises police officer’s house over alleged ritual den

 

35-man Provisional List: The Nation waits on Keshi

 

Don’t break up, celebrities beg P-Square

 

Rape Allegation: DPO granted bail, as panel visits his office, toilet

 

FG sets up task force on sexual abuse, violence against children

 

Cement producers petition Presidency over high cost of commodity

 

Electricity problems beyond our control – DISCOs

 

Gabriel Garcia Marquez: Farewell to the Magic Muse

 

The 2015 presidential election will not be televised

 

Oko crisis: Parents of shot masquerade plead for release of son

 

Two killed as Akala boys, Mushin youths clash in Lagos

 

Confab: Insecurity, devolution of power, regionalism, others top agenda

 

Open urination, defecation stir debate at artisans’ forum

 

Abia Police arraign 4 for rape of 18-yr-old girl

 

Ekiti 2014: Fayose defends Sambo

 

Gov Orji has silenced critics in Abia – EX – AIDE

 

2015: We will submit to the wisdom of the elders— Hon. Chima

 

Monarch absolves Fayose of Daramola’s murder

 

Bidders for Shell’s oil blocks under searchlight

 

Marginal fields produce 2.26% of Nigeria’s crude

 

Flood: FG begins reconstruction of bridge in Ebonyi community

 

Lagos goes tough with mast owners

 

Under weather Mourinho puts faith in Torres

 

N38m contaminated fish destroyed in Lagos

 

Kutigi changes National Confab committees’ venue

 

2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: NFA expects Falconets to reach semi-finals

 

CAN urges FG, security agents to intensify efforts to rescue remaining school girls

 

Man United evasive on Moyes sack reports

 

Security challenge: Yero urges Nigerians to seek God’s intervention

 

12 injured, 3 vehicles burnt as fire razes Oando filling station in Ogun

  

NASARAWA POLICEMAN ARRESTED FOR PLANTING SUSPICIOUS ITEM IN CHURCH

The Nasarawa State PoliceCommand has arrested a police officer for allegedly placing a suspicious item inside the ERCC Church along Wamba road in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

The police officer, whose name could not be ascertained as at the time of filing this report, was said to have entered the church with the item on Friday. He was on his way out when security officials at the gate asked him for the item he went in with.

Witnesses told PREMIUM TIMES that an argument ensued between the police officer and church security officials.

A witness, Ibrahim Danladi, said the church security officials forced the officer to show them the item, which had been placed under one of the chairs in the church.

“He confessed before the people and police that he was the one that put the items under the chair,” Mr Danladi said.

The police officer was later arrested and taken into custody at the divisional police headquarters in Akwanga before he was transferred to state Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Although many of the church members said the item was a bomb, a high ranking police officer who did not want his name in print said it was a teargas canister. He said the police officer was currently serving in Kaduna but was formerly serving in Akwanga and only visited his last place of primary assignment.

When contacted, the Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Umar Numan, confirmed the arrest of the police officer. He explained that the officer is under investigation at the state CID.

Mr Numan said the officer was arrested for placing a tear gas canister inside a church during the Good Friday church service. He said the officer will be paraded before journalists on April 22, 2014, Tuesday.

Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekau: “Catch Me If You Can, I Am In Abuja” - See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2014/04/20/boko-haram-leader-abubakar-shekau-catch-can-abuja/#sthash.ESe8o6HN.dpuf

“President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, you are just too small” Said Abubakar Shekau (B’Haram Leader)

On saturday April 19, Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Boko Haram sect, released a new video where he claimed responsibility for Nyanya bombing.

In the exclusive video by the terrorists group, Abubakar Shekau claimed he is in the Federal capital Territory dares security officials to catch him if they can.

The terrorist leader, Abubakar Shekau who spoke in the 28 minute video, fully dressed as usual in military uniform and carrying an AK-47 rifle slung across his chest and also holding a thick chewing stick in his right hand with a spiral-bound notepaper in his left. He said the quoted word written as above: “President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan, you are just too small”

Culled from:- Osun defender

Updates

Gunmen kidnap Kogi Speaker’s children. Kwakwanso embezzled my campaign fund, Jonathan alleges. Boko Haram abducts 100 schoolgirls in Borno. Obanikoro soiled his hands in Ondo by-election –INEC. Ikorodu moves to produce Fashola’s successor. Punish perpetrators, UN, UK, Canada tell FG. Govt rules out mass burial for victims. NEMA pleads for more blood donation. 2014 Budget: FG administers oaths on procurement officers. Power supply hasn’t improved with privatisation– Survey. Fish, bread prices push inflation to 7.8% –NBS. Toyota Nigeria recalls Hilux, Rav4, Yaris. FG approves new cement standards. NDLEA seizes N228m heroin from Pakistani student. Kogi committed to N49bn Confluence Bridge project – Wada. FAAC Okays Removal Of Fuel Subsidy, Shares N641.38bn. Bomb Scare At NASS, Federal Secretariat In Abuja. Fire Guts UNN Building. US Safety Admin Inspects Abuja, Lagos Airports. British judge admits confussion in Ibori’s case. Alao-Akala, others have case to answer over N11b suit – A’Court. FCTA plans explosive detectors for Abuja buses. Three people have died and more than 100 are unaccounted for after a ferry carrying school students capsized off the coast of South Korea. Lukas Podolski netted a brace as Arsenal came from a goal down to beat West Ham United 3-1 and leapfrog Everton into 4th place on the log. 

PRESIDENT JONATHAN VISITS SCENE OF BUS STATION BOMBING IN ABUJA

President Goodluck jonathan visited the scene of the bus station bombing in Nyanya a few kilometers from Abuja city center. President Jonathan had canceled a planned trip to enable him see the extent of the carnage first 

After visiting the scene , President jonathan spoke to reporters and later visited some injured victims at the hospital.

Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki's comment on nyaya blast

Yet again, we are faced with another great loss of innocent lives at the hands of terrorists in Nigeria.

It's baffling and heartbreaking that scores have been feared dead on a Monday morning attack in Nyanya overhead bridge in the outskirt of Abuja; the growing insecurity which has spanned over 3 years unabated has threatened the unity of the nation, and weaken our socio-economic and political strength. It is unfortunate that in the face of this growing insurgencies, the Federal Government has been unable to overcome the challenge and provide adequate and holistic approach to security for the lives and properties of Nigerians.

Beyond usual promises and consolations to the masses, the Federal Government should improvise and adopt advanced security measures and counter terrorism strategies that can provide adequate security in the nation. There is an urgent need for Political cooperation across the board. I call on Mr President to call a joint meeting of leaders from all political divides , religious and opinion leaders to deliberate on the nation's security plight. Enough of rhetorics and workshop or summit on security matter. What we need now is action and commitment. It is my believe that for the sake of the innocent lives our political resolve must be as strong as the military option.

I sympathize with the families of those affected and pray Almighty Allah comfort them.

 

Atiku's statement on nyaya blast

Atiku Abubakar statement on blast

“I am angered and saddened by the news of multiple explosions that occurred in Nyanya bus park in Abuja this morning.

Join me in praying for the families who have lost loved ones in this incident. It is indeed a terrible tragedy.

We urgently need new methods and strategies to deal with our security issues, including accepting foreign assistance.”

BREAKING NEW: BOMB EXPLOSION AT NYAYA BRIDGE NEAR ABUJA (BE WARNED GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Bomb Explosion At Nyaya Bridge Near Abuja (Be Warned Graphic Photos): A bomb exploded in a densely populated area In in Nyaya, near Abuja. According to an eye witness, an improvised explosive device in a luxury bus belonging to federal capital territory exploded making a huge sound which make people to run in all direction for safety.

The eyewitness further said that most of the other vehicles around the premises was set ablaze as a result of the explosion. No details of the casualties yet but the men of the federal fire service are battling to contain the situation.

At least 50 people have died from the blast.

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Conjoined twins Shivanath and Shivram Sahu caused quite a stir when they were born in India, with some people in their village worshipping them as divine incarnations and while one doctor has said that it would be possible to separate them, the 12-year-old boys, who were born joined at the waist, are determined to remain together.

The twins share two legs and four arms and work in tandem to get around. They are believed to share the same stomach but have
independent lungs, hearts and brains.

The twins are able to walk down the stairs of their simple split-level home and even run on
all six limbs to play cricket and other games with neighboring children.

With practice, they have learned to do all their basic daily chores with minimal fuss, including showering, eating, getting dressed and combing each other’s hair. They are also talented academics and considered among the top students at their local school, much to the pride of their doting father, Raj Kumar, 45, who also has five daughters.

Doctors believe it’s possible to separate the twins but there will be drastic consequences for Shivanath, who appears to be the weaker of the two twins. Shivram would likely keep both legs and could start living a more normal life while Shivanath would be left with no legs and needing full-time care.

Hence the twins and their father are adamant they will not be parted. Their father told MailOnline: ‘For everyone it is good fun to watch my children, but only I understand all the problems they have.

During rainy season it becomes difficult for them to walk and when one wants to sit the other has to lie down. But they don’t fight. They have similar opinions and if one says he wants to play the other one agrees. God has created them like this so they have to walk like they do.

They will remain like this. I don’t want anything else. Even if doctors say so, I won’t get my children separated. I have no interest in money. I’m the one who will work hard to nourish them. I don’t need any help.’

Shivram also said:

‘We don’t wish to get separated. We will stay like this even when we grow old. We want to live as we are.’

- See more at: http://akpraise.com/2014/04/11/enigma-meet-12-year-old-conjoined-twins-worshipped-as-a-divine-incarnation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#sthash.wo9wfMiO.dpuf

Enugu mystery ‘Pool of Bethesda’ dries up

The only permanent thing in the world is change.  Less than four months after its inundation, the Enugu mystery pool has dried up triggering major soil excavation by new visitors who had come for healing in the pool. The town itself which became a tourist destination a few months back, has had a fair share of the change as it has become a ghostly abandoned place.

No people and vehicular movement were  present; the motorcyclists have relocated to major towns while the plastic container’ sellers at the junction leading to the forest have abandoned the business. The dreaded path to the forest took 20 minutes walk to the pool with heart palpitation.

When Saturday Vanguard visited the pool recently, it was found to be completely drained with trenches here and there dug by desperate visitors with a view to getting water from the soil for healing.

Saturday Vanguard had earlier visited the pool which many claimed had healing powers. Thousands of people from far and near visited the pool, dipped their bodies in the water, drank from the water, cut trees around the basin of the pool and took away sand within the precincts of the stream with the belief that it had supernatural healing powers.

The seasonally flooded pool basin now look different from the surrounding upland. Most parts of the soil have been excavated by new visitors to the stream who rather than being utterly disappointed, dig up the pool’s basin to see if they could get some water for healing.

Leaves in the pool basin are compacted and had turned gray. The soil also exhibit features of dehydration, which meant they have been dried up for a period of time.  There were not even water stains on the trunks of trees which was an indication of complete level of dryness.
They explained that its inundation in the first place was not as result of heavy rainfall but natural.

Villagers who spoke to Saturday Vanguard ruled out the hot temperature as reason for its dryness, maintaining that it was natural as it was not the first time the pool will dry or be flooded.

Christopher, who lives in Umuaga, said: “It does not matter the type of weather, even in the rainy season, the pool may not be flooded but may be aided by the level of rainfall. Why we believe the pool is mysterious is because it could spring up during the dry season and that is why it is called Oririmiri.”

A few persons Saturday Vanguard met at the stream said they have made the place their second home not only to watch development on the pool but also to attract blessings.

They narrated that it is those few who just heard about the pool and its healing power that visit the area. “It is those who just heard about it and usually from far places that  visit because there is nobody close that has not  heard about it.  So, we welcome them and sell some items to the like the calendar with details about the water,” said Emeka.

Asked how the visitors felt when they discovered that the water had dried up, he stated: “they feel disappointed. That is why some of them dug up some areas to get water.  Recently, some people  came from the North and they had to dig up to six feet before getting water which they drank and collected in plastic containers to take home.” he stated.

Villagers, Okada count losses
Just as villagers and petty traders lament the slide in the profits they make on their brisk businesses, others including commercial motorcyclists noted that many of them had to relocate to the heart of the town to eke out a living.

“We sold a lot before now because people throng the village.  In fact, every part of the country must have heard about the river and that enough is a blessing for us. But you cannot compare the commercial activities then with what you have now.  Not only the transport business benefited, everybody selling one thing or other other benefited,” said a petty trader in the area.

An okada who identifies himself as Dan said: “For me as an okada man, these days, I can stay there looking for passengers but none was forthcoming. You will not make money. Last November when it surged to January this year, we made a lot of money.  I personally made over N20,000 daily then, but nobody is coming again because the water has dried and no clever okada would wait at the junction searching for passengers,” Dan said.

Asked what how he used the money, he said: “I paid my house rent and bought another okada and also set up my wife on business.  It has been blessing for us and I can’t wait for another opportunity. I pray the water comes up again soon,” Dan stated.

Boko Haram Strikes Again! Kills JAMB Candidates in Borno

No fewer than 210 persons, including UTME candidates were killed in multiple attacks orchestrated by members of the Boko Haram sect in the volatile Borno State between Thursday and Friday.

The JAMB candidates who lost their lives in the attacks were said to be on their way to various exams centres at Dikwa, Kala Balge, Gambulga and Gwoza towns.

The Senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District, Ahmed Zannah who confirmed the attack to newsmen accused the military of complicity.

“There was a siege on one of the schools in Dikwa town just after midnight on Thursday. I got to know from my people in the area that the hoodlums attacked a school, killed three teachers and two security men on duty; they also razed the school library and escaped into the night through the bushes,” he added.

In a similar attack on Thursday, gunmen believed to be Boko Haram members also attacked Kala Balge town about 100km away from Dikwa and killed three villagers.

The senator claimed that the attackers were all clad in military attires and spoke English language fluently.

He said, “It is a must for me to speak since the people lives are involved and they are my people. All these are happening in my constituency and it will be wrong to keep quiet. I feel so much pained and would not have spoken but definitely my conscience will not let me do that.”

The embittered Senator claimed that 210 people were massacred by the gunmen, who invaded the towns in two armored personnel cars and seven double cabin pickups.

According to him, they attacked a Teachers College in Dikwa and killed seven people, burnt down the school library and administrative block.

Speaking further, Ahmed said Kala Balge was the most affected community as 60 were left dead after the attack, adding that after they had left there, they attacked three other towns in the area where a total of 150 persons were killed

Updates

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Reps summon Gusau, IG, NSA over Zamfara killings. Salami accuses judges of aiding corruption. Jonathan, Fani-Kayode in closed-door meeting. Chartered jets: Diezani, NNPC GMD shun Reps’ queries. ‘126,000 apply for 980 vacancies in Delta’. Drama as Lamido gives S’South condition for resource control. FG gives security agencies pass mark in terrorism war. EFCC rearraigns three for N789m subsidy fraud. NFF to pay Keshi’s salary arrears. 

Reps, Nyako, NLC dismiss new GDP figures. Protests as Reps approve $1.56bn loan for NNPC. AMCON may sell N4bn jet at a loss. Outrage greets Arik’s apology to suffocating passengers. LAGBUS withdraws 220 buses for repairs. Food vendor inserts cocaine in private part. Clark Denies Paying Ransom For Kidnapped Son’s Release. End To Fight Against Insurgency Unpredictable – CAS. 12,000 Nigerian ATMs At Risk As Cost Of Operation Rises. We ‘re not aware of our earnings, delegates complain to confab secretariat. Obiano sends 19 Commissioner-nominees, 10 SAs to Assembly. Pension Fund Thieves To Bag 10 Years Behind Bars–Senate. A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered Mr. Erastus Akingbola to pay Access Bank Plc. N212.294 billion. Toyota In Global Recall Of 6 Million Vehicles. Chelsea snatch a late win to advance to the Champions League semifinals, along with Real Madrid.

MD/CEO phone palace nigeria celebrates traditional marriage

It was so amazing as the MD/CEO of phones palace Nigeria Mr Nelson Ebube Oziri celebrated his traditional wedding. Imo state was brought to a stand still as many from the telecomunication industry stormed imo state in honour of this visionary gentle man...

Updates

 

I’ll back Wike to succeed Amaechi –Patience Jonathan. Elections’ll hold in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa in 2015 – INEC. Fayose: Aggrieved PDP leaders give Jonathan ultimatum. $510bn Gross Domestic Product: Investors not attracted by size of economy –World Bank. Oronsaye report: FG merges NAMA, NCAA, NMA. NHRC indicts SSS, Army for Apo killings. Immigration tragedy: Moro knows fate today. Delegate seeks castration for rapists. ‘Delta paid N500m ransom to free Clark’s son’.

 We’ll work with Amaechi to sack PDP – Sylva. Reps to pass N4.6tn budget today. Too many Nigerians living in poverty –Jonathan. 63 million Nigerians on Internet through GSM – Report. FG targets N16tn in tax revenue. Orosanye Report: FG Scraps NAPEP. Sultan To Turban Tambuwal As Matawallen Sokoto. New National ID Card Now ICAO Compliant. WTO may sanction Nigeria over ban on fish importation. Jonathan sacks NNPC Legal Adviser. 48 escape death, as Overland plane makes emergency landing in Lagos. Akwa Ibom to employ 5000 teachers. FG to disburse N2.4b loan to cassava farmers this week. ASCSN rejects plan to retire 1,050 civil servants. Etisalat cites competition, fires 74. 

Samsung Galaxy S5

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BlackBerry officially took the wraps off of the Z3 back at the end of February, giving us our first look at the newest full-touch ‘Berry. We haven’t seen much of the device since then, but that’s changing today thanks to a new image that shows the BlackBerry Z3 lounging around in the wild with some of its big siblings.

GengBBM has posted an photo that shows the BlackBerry Z3 — that’s it over on the far right — resting next to the BlackBerry Z30 and BlackBerry Z10. It’s not the highest-quality shot that we’ve ever seen, but it does give us a glimpse at the Z3 in the wild and also helps to give an idea of the Z3’s size.

The BlackBerry Z3 features a 5-inch touchscreen, 3G connectivity and BlackBerry 10.2.1. The device is expected to launch in Indonesia this month with a sub-$200 price tag. BlackBerry recently confirmed that the Z3 will venture outside of Indonesia as well, with plans to release an LTE-enabled version in North America.

With an Indonesian launch scheduled for this month, I’m sure that we’ll start to see quite a bit more of the BlackBerry Z3 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details on the device as I get ‘em

NAASS protest, demands Orji’s resignation over poor state of education, roads

The protesters were allowed into the state government house after hours of struggle

Abia State University (ABSU) students have lashed out at Governor Theodore A. Orji for his inability to address the terrible state of education and dilapidated roads in the state.

The students, who protested at the state government house in Umuahia on Thursday, accused the governor of failing to pay students bursary despite declaring to have done so.

During the four hours long peaceful demonstration, the frustrated students demanded T. A. Orji resignation if he knows the executive job is beyond him.

The City Reporters gathered the angry protesters led by the President of National Association of Abia State Students (NAASS) Joseph Ukaegbu were initially barred by heavily armed security personnel from entering the premises of the government house.

The placard carrying students were eventually allowed to march into the government house where they were addressed by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Special Duties who praised them for conducting themselves peacefully and promised he will relay their grievances to the governor.

The students were carrying placards asking the governor to explain the rationale behind the exorbitant fees students are subjected to in all Abia state owned higher institutions.

They asked why the administration of T. A. Orji have been collecting neck-breaking fees between N180,000 to N250,000 from students of state-owned Abia State University (ABSU) as against the N15,000 to N20,000 collected during the last administration.

They went on to accuse the embattled governor of lying in full glare of the public by announcing through his Chief of Staff, Cosmos Ndukwe, in September 2013 that the state had released billions of naira to pay bursary to Abia state undergraduates in the country.

Ukaegbu said nothing has been heard about the money and no student has received a dime as bursary.

He also called on the governor to quickly attend to the dilapidated road conditions in the state, particularly Aba, or step down if he is incapable of governing the state.

According to him, Abia State is one of the oil producing states in the country, yet the worst performing due to the leadership style of the governor.