Friday, 19 December 2014

Exhume Adekunle’s Corpse For Befitting Burial In Ogbomoso, Says Civil War Veteran, Alabi-Isama


A Nigerian civil war veteran, Godwin Alabi-Isama, a retired Brigadier General, on Thursday, called for the exhumation of Benjamin Adekunle’s corpse from the Ikoyi cemetery for a befitting hero’s burial in Ogbomoso.

He made the call at a public lecture in honour of the late Mr. Adekunle by Ogbomoso

Fuel Scarcity: NUPENG, PENGASSAN Call Off Nationwide Strike


The three day warning strike embarked upon by oil workers under the aegis of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Worker (NUPENG), has been called off.

The National Executive Councils of the two unions agreed to suspend the strike after a marathon meeting on

APC Pleads With Nigerians Against Selling Voters’ Cards


The All All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the antics of a certain political party that has engaged in purchasing Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) with a view to disenfranchising the owners of such cards, especially in areas considered strongholds of the opposition party.

(Photos) Model With The Biggest Hips in Africa Releases New Photos


Corazon Kwanboka is one of Kenya’s most curvaceous model and socialite. See more photos of her below.

INEC Extends Deadline For Submission Of Governorship, State Assemblies’ Forms


The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it had shifted the deadline for the submission of governorship and House of Assembly candidates’ forms from December 25 to December 26.

The chief press secretary to INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with journalists.

Jonathan Urges end To Classification Of Nigerians As “Indigenes” Or “Non-indigenes” Of A Particular State.


President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday urged Nigerians not to see themselves as “Northern” or “Southern” citizens, but as people and a race bound by the same history and constitution.

Mr. Jonathan stated this in Abuja at the annual National Migration Dialogue organised by the National Commission for Refugees,

BBOG Decries Mass Kidnap Of 200 Girls, Women, Children From Gumsiri


The #BringBackOurGirls group yesterday decried the reported abduction of another set of about 200 girls, women and children from Gumsiru village, in Borno State allegedly by members of the Boko Haram sect.

Speaking at the group’s sit-out yesterday in Abuja, one of the conveners, Abubakar Abdullahi,

VIDEO: In 60 Seconds, 4 Families had the Chance to pick from the biggest e-commerce warehouse in Africa


What would you do, if you had to choose from over 100,000 products in a 90,000 sqr feet warehouse, and you had just 60 seconds to do so?

This past weekend, 4 lucky families that shopped in the JumiaBlackFridaypromotion got the opportunity to be fast and furious stars for a day in the Jumia“All You Can Grab” Warehouse run.

UN Condemns Renewed Boko Haram Attacks In Borno

Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has condemned the renewed waves of attacks in Borno. A statement issued on Friday by National Information Officer, UN Information Centre, Mr Oluseyi Soremekun, said Chambas particularly

National Identity Card Would’ve Helped Minimized Insecurity Threat – Mark


Senate President David Mark has asked the National Identity Management Commission to fast track action on the issuance of the biometrics national identity card to Nigerians because it was the needed tool to curtail crimes in the country.

According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Paul Mumeh, Mark stated this when he received his new national identity card from the Director General of the NIMC, Mr. Chris Onyemenam, in Abuja.

Politicians, Stakeholders Frustrating Conduct Of Credible Polls – Jega


Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Thursday blamed politicians and stakeholders, for working against the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the country.

Jega stated that Nigerians deserved to have credible and hitch-free polls, but politicians and other stakeholders like the security agencies had consistently frustrated the desire of the electorate to vote for the candidates of their choice.

FG Declares Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1 2015 As Public Holidays


Interior Minister, Abba Moro The Federal Government has declared Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26 as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations.
It also declared Jan. 1, 2015 as public holiday to mark the New Year.

The government made this known in a statement signed by Abubakar Magaji, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior.

Prophetess Calls For Postponement Of 2015 Elections To Avoid Bloodshed


President of the Nigerian Women in Clergy, Prophetess Nonnie Roberson has called for the cancellation of the 2015 elections, a call she said was in the best interest of the country.
She however said if the elections eventually hold, President Goodluck Jonathan will win, but many lives will be lost.

Synagogue: Collapsed Building Had No Permit – Consultant


A town planner who worked for Pastor TB Joshua, Bisi Adedire, told an inquest on Thursday that the building which collapsed at Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) and killed 116 people, had no planning approval.

According to him, the lack of approval did not mean the building was not solidly built, but he told the coroner that he warned church officials against ignoring regulations.

Mutiny: You Cannot Kill 54 Soldiers For Refusing To Commit Suicide – Falana


Lead counsel to the 54 soldiers sentenced to death over mutiny, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has said he would use every legal machinery at his disposal to ensure the soldiers are not killed, as it would amount to genocide.

In a statement insisted by the human rights lawyer, he said that the action of the soldiers were clear;

New Centenary Notes Go Out Today

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all its branches across the country to start issuing the commemorative centenary notes as from Friday, in line with earlier announcement by the apex bank.

“The commemorative N100 banknote unveiled recently by the President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, goes into circulation on Friday, December 19, 2014.

Old Man Unwinding In The Club, See Dance!


Old man unwinding in the club see dance choi….

How To Tell If A Woman Just Got Laid


Did you know that just by walking down the street, or across the office, people may be able to figure out that you’ve gotten la id?

Because having a vag’ inal org’ asm does more than just put a little pep in your step. It actually causes you to walk differently, with a longer stride and a greater pel vic rotation.