Thursday, June 4, 2015

Ushers used for the Presidential swearing-in ceremony owed their pay? Twitter user alleges


As indicated by this twitter user, the Ushers used for Nigeria's Presidential swearing-in function in Abuja a week ago have still not been paid. See more tweets bellow.

Two sisters raped by a gang of six in Lagos


Two sisters identified as Essiet, 18, and Debby, 20, (not real names) were raped by a gang of six men at Ogundero/ Dahomey street in the Bariga area of Lagos state on Thursday May 28th. According to Punch, the sisters were returning from the hospital when they were accosted by the hoodlums. 4 of the men raped Essiet who was a virgin while two of the hoodlums raped Debby. 
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Photo: Singer Harrysong photographed washing his clothes


Harrysong was caught washing his cloths this morning in his home town of Ogbe Ijaw

Toke Makinwa sends loving shoutout to husband on instagram


OAP/TV personality, Toke Makinwa took to her instagram page to celebrate her husband, Maje Ayida this morning. What she wrote below..

"The love I get for you, no be man made o E be Jangilova. Usually when two people are together for a long time things seem to change. It's been said that nothing good last forever, but life with you as crazy as it is sometimes, it teaches me so many lessons. We go thru problems just like everybody else, (Marriage is not the easiest, don't let nobody lie to you) but when you have someone who is willing, however flawed you both may be, you somehow find a way thru the rough times.
God bless the day you came into my life, I could write you a song but baby, words cannot express it all. I love how no matter how far we go, we always find ourselves again. I'm not perfect but thank you for loving and supporting me flaws and all. Love me plenty of you Mr A cc @majeayida".

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Nigerian Ebola volunteers accuse Nigieria Center for Disease Control of embezzling N28m Ebola fund

Nigerian Ebola Volunteers who recently returned to the country after successfully contributing to the eradication of Ebola in Liberia, have accused the management of Nigeria Center for Disease Control of embezzling N28 million given to them by the Federal Government for the fight against the deadly virus when it ravaged Nigeria in July last year.

The volunteers also accused the Federal government, African Union and other health bodies of poor welfare while they were serving in Liberia.
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Nigerian Civil Society Launches “Buharimeter Application" To Track Delivery Of Campaign Vows

A civic group has propelled an online application to track the conveyance of pre-election guarantees made by Nigeria's leader, Muhammadu Buhari.
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Senate Makes 11yrs The Legal Age of Sexual Consent in Nigeria

This is the narrative of a Nigerian young lady called Tonia Okojie, Tonia left the shore of Nigeria to Russian for a superior life however her life was cut short at a prim age by a Russian man she work with.
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Tonia was allegedly beating and torture to death by her  Russian supervisor as per Tonia friends. But the table was turn by the Russian police, Russian police who said Tonia Okojie had an accident and ruled out the issue of beating and torture however.
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Dbanj & His SA Girlfriend, Bonang Matheba Share Pics From Their Vacation

Dbanj and his supposed boo, South African model Bonanag Matheba are as of now in Mauritus as African brand ambassadors for premium vodka brand Ciroc to celebrate the international launch of CÎROC Pineapple.
  
Bonang shared this photograph of them. We can wager more than brand ambassador "things" is going on in Mauritus. These two ehen! See more pics bellow.

Many Feared Dead as Bomb Blast hits Yola Market, (Graphic Photos Included)

A bomb blast suspected to be from a suicide bomber has happened in Yola, the capital city of Adamawa state, north east Nigeria. An inhabitant of the town, Salihu Aliyu, told PREMIUM TIMES that the impact happened before the Jimeta main market at around 7:45pm.

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11 Incredible Facts You Did not Know About Eggs

Eggs are an incredible source of supplements. An egg contains some solid unsaturated fats and 6 grams of protein. 

Eggs are additionally a decent source of zeaxanthin, lutein and choline.
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Pics: Gov. Oshiomhole, wife, Dele Momodu, others @Dangote Cement commissioning in Ethiopia


Senator Adams Oshiomhole, his lovely wife Iara, Dele Momodu, Jim Ovia, Femi Otedola and other top Nigerians are presently in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the commissioning of Dangote Cement Plant. 

See more photographs after the jump.

Check out Pics From The Kudirat Abiola Remembrance event

Hafsat Abiola founded and coordinates an association called the Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, KIND, named for her mom, which looks to advance and fortify democracy system in Nigeria. Her dad, who had won Nigeria's first presidential decision in 10 years, was detained by the military before he could take office, and kicked the bucket in jail.
See more pics bellow.

Dr. Dre & Ice Cube named as defendants in lawsuit against Suge Knight

Dr. Dre and Ice Cube have been included in a lawsuit over Suge  Knight's alleged murder running over actor Terry Carter in a fast food restaurant parking lot.

Carter's wife and kids have filed the lawsuit, naming Knight, Dre and Cube all as defendants. It states that Dre and Cube hired known gang members to provide security for Straight Outta Compton's location shoots in areas with high gang activity.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Forget about being 'Likable'

Award winning author and renowned feminist thinker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a speech  at the 2015 Girls Write Now awards ceremony about the pitfalls of pursuing likability. Women are taught from a young age to be inoffensive, Adichie explains, which can ultimately stunt our growth as human beings, preventing us from leading fully self-actualized lives.

Robbers who rob boutiques so they can dress & look like 'Big boys' arrested in Lagos

A 4-man gang of armed robbers who specialize in stealing from boutiques as well as telecoms shops all in a bid to look like 'Big Boys' have been arrested in Lagos.

The gang members, Ozioma Ike, 20, Kenechukwu Anierobi, 23, the gang leader, Obi Gaza and Ugo Nnakue, 26 who are all apprentice at Lagos auto parts market, were apprehended recently in Lagos after Ozioma was arrested on May 18th  in Mushin with a bag containing many cell phones.
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Gov. Ambode warns LASTMA officials against forcing themselves into people's vehicles


Yesterday, the new Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode warned LASTMA and VIO officials against forcing themselves into people's vehicles while trying to stop them over traffic violations.

₦8bn scam: Cash assistant has ₦134m in one account and several properties - EFCC

During a court hearing yesterday June 3rd at the Federal High court Ibadan on the CBN N8billion mutilated currency fraud, the EFCC told the court that one of the accused persons, Mr. Ayodeji Alase, had N134million in one of his bank accounts.

The lead prosecutor told the judge that Alase, a primary six certificate holder, started work at First Bank as a guard before he was promoted to the position of a cash assistant. Alase was also accused of having property worth hundreds of millions of naira.
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Look at what they did to a 'Bruce' Coke bottle


Take a look at this photo of a Coke bottle formerly named 'Bruce'.

President Buhari renews his pledge to destroy Boko Haram

While addressing a press conference after his meeting with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, yesterday June 3rd, President Buhari renewed his vow to destroy Boko Haram.

"I renew my commitment to track Boko Haram into a corner, to destroy it.
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4 family members accused of beating pregnant teen to kill baby

Authorities in Dallas arrested four family members Tuesday accused in the brutal beating of a 14 year old girl who was reportedly impregnated by another family member.

Police said the attack occurred in 2013, but the alleged victim, who police say was raped by a family member a year earlier, was embarrassed to come forward. She was eventually convinced to go to law enforcement on May 22, 2015 by a woman who said she witnessed part of the attack.
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Senate okays life imprisonment for rape, 10 years for incest and Child Pornography

The Senate yesterday passed the Sexual Offences Bill which approves life imprisonment for gang rape, 10 years for incest, another 10 years imprisonment for child pornography and a fine of N2 million as well as 14 years jail term for any other form of sexual offences committed in Nigeria.
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French Tourist killed, wife molested in Ebonyi state

A French couple, Nagnan Denis, 52, and his wife, Nagnan Mee Lavaud Liana, 53, were attacked by unknown hoodlums at a place where they set up a tent in Abomege axis of Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State on Monday June 1st. The man was killed while the woman was molested.
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Usher accepts Gordon Parks Award at Cipriani Wall Street (photos)

 36 year old R&B singer Usher Raymond was awarded the Gordon Parks Award at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan yesterday Tuesday June 3rd. The singer was seen proudly posing with the award. His trophy was a framed print of the legendary photographer's 'Drugstore Cowboys of Blind River, Ontario in 1955. He looked really dapper in a grey marbled shiny suit. More photos after the jump..

Adams Oshiomhole and new wife Iara Fortez head to Seychelles for honeymoon


According to reports, newly married Edo state governor, Adams Oshimhole took his new bride, Iara Fortez and some close friends to Seychelles for their honeymoon and also for more wedding celebrations. The couple, who got married on May 15th, postponed their honeymoon to enable them attend the presidential inauguration ceremony.