Railways: Jonathan Lacked Vision –Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday slammed ex-President Goodluck Jonathan for lacking vision in the rehabilitation of the railways.

He based his criticism on the fact that the railway lines were obsolete as they were constructed in 1903 and could not match the modern global trends.
Continue..

Gunmen Kidnap Four Female Students At EBSU, Abakaliki In An Apparent Robbery

Four female students of Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, have allegedly been abducted by gunmen who invaded the Simeon Oduoye female hostel of the College of Agricultural Science campus of the university.

Two of the security agents manning the campus were said to have been shot on their legs by the gunmen a situation which forced others to go into hiding for safety.

Popular Prophet, Destiny Onwudinjo Commits Suicide In Kirikiri Prison

Remember the prophet, Destiny Onwudinjo, of Heaven Divine Ministry, in Shasha, Lagos who was sentenced to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine for running away from court to evade trial? well he has committed suicide inside Kirikiri

According to his co-inmates and neighbours, Onwudinjo died recently in prison custody due to frustration.  PM News reports that he was so dejected about his conviction and jail term that he decided to terminate his life inside the prison.

The Woman that Accused Timaya of Raping her is After 3?

I found this on Instagram. See the exceptionally frightful, extremely foul, exposing exchange of words that happened today on IG between Shella B who we already know and another lady named Miss Lawlyn.

These two ladies disfavored themselves so terrible over who has f*cked who, whose cash was spent on a man and so on. They even dragged Davido’s HKN team members into their mess and along the line, uncovered that the lady that accused Timaya for assault is a mum of three. The dramatization proceeds bellow

FAAN denies stopping Patience Jonathan from using VIP lounge at Port Harcourt Int'l Airport

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has denied reports that former First Lady, Patience Jonathan was denied access to the VIP lounge of the Port Harcourt International Airport recently. FAAN in a statement issued by its general manager Corporate Affairs, Mr Yakubu Dati today July 28th, said the reports are false and misleading.
Continue..

Photos: Suicide bombers now convey bombs in female handbags - Police

According to the Nigerian police, suicide bombers have now devised a new way of conveying improvised explosive device (IED) - through the use of female bags. The police is calling on everyone to watch out for excessive and well-dressed bag carrying young girls/older women. The picture above shows one of such bag recently discovered in Yobe State by Police EoD Personnel. Another photo after the jump

Ooni of Ife: The 1st & Progenitor Of The Yoruba People !(First among equals)

Ọọ̀ni of Ilé-Ifẹ̀ (Ooni of Ife )

In the start of Yoruba mythology, the universe was made out of two components, the ethereal sky above and a watery tumult beneath. Two divine beings manage over both these primordial domains.

Olokun manages this watery abyss, a sea- realm populated via ocean spirits. As expert of the deep, he has an incredible understanding into the puzzles of nature. He can see into the far off past and the far flung future, allowing him with a significant wisdom. He comprehends the mysteries of envisioning, contemplation, psychic capacity and healing. The individuals who venerate him frequently look for personal strengthening, with a specific end goal to make themselves better leader..

Oludumare eventually forgave his son, and gave Obatala the responsibility of creating the human race (which he brought into being via his breath of life). Oduduwa joined with the humans and begat a new bloodline of kings (the Yoruba called him Ooni of Ife, the progenitor of the Yoruba people).

 

Embodiment of the royal dynasty

Oduduwa is considered as the first of the contemporary dynasty of lords of Ife, a figure who sent his sons and daughters out with crowns to run over the greater part of the other Yoruba kingdoms, which is the reason all illustrious Yoruba genealogies claim ambilineal plunge from its line of leadership and, through it, from Oduduwa. This is additionally why the Ooni of Ife is viewed as first among equals (prevalently rendered in the Latin expression primus inter pares) when amongst his kindred Yoruba monarchs.

#OoniOfIfe

Sun re Kabiyesi !!! Oni of Ife Dies @85

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has kicked the bucket at 85 years old in a London healing facility.

The ruler was said to have kicked the bucket around 5pm on Tuesday (today).

Pertinent authorities, who addresses our reporter on Tuesday night, then again, declined to affirm the ruler’s demise, saying they would not like to be cited on the demise of the foremost traditional leader, who was said to have passed away on Tuesday.

#OniOfIfe

Israeli spy granted parole 30 years after arrest

Convicted spy for Israel Jonathan Pollard has been granted parole and will be released from an American jail on Nov. 21, his lawyer announced Tuesday.

Pollard’s release — exactly 30 years after his arrest — could help ease the tensions between the United States and Israel that have grown over the Iran nuclear deal, which President Barack Obama supports and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes.

President Muhammadu Buhari appoints new Coordinator Niger Delta Amnesty Program

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday selected Brigadier-General P.T. Boroh (rtd.) as the Coordinator of the Amnesty Program for previous Niger Delta militants.

An announcement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said that Brig. Boroh’s arrangement takes immediate effect.

Boroh is assuming control over the obligations of the previous Special Adviser to President Jonathan on Niger Delta who additionally served as Coordinator of the Amnesty Program.

The arrangement of another Coordinator for the Amnesty Program, the announcement said, is to prompt the speedy resolution of late hitches in its implementation , for example, the non-installment of outstanding allowances to ex-militants.

#Buhari, #PresidentMuhammaduBuhari

Akpabio is senate minority leader

Former governor of Akwa Ibom state and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator (Akwa Ibom northwest), has been named the Minority Leader of the Senate.
He was endorsed yesterday by the caucuses of PDP in the senate across the six geo- political zones.
Senate President Bukola Saraki made the announcement on Tuesday shortly after the federal lawmaker resumed from recess.
Emmanuel Bwacha (Taraba South) is Deputy minority leader while Phillip Aduda representing the FCT is minority whip.
His nomination is however against the standing rules of the senate, which exempts first-term senators from holding principal positions

81 Senators Pass Vote of Confidence on Saraki, Ekweremadu

It was a shocker for members of Senate Unity Forum Tuesday when 81 senators passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu without a dissenting voice.  The motion was moved by Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East) at the resumption of the Senate from four weeks' recess and supported by Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West).

Tinubu seeks 100 days of honeymoon for Buhari

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians who have been accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of being too slow to allow the President at least 100 days of honeymoon.

Continue..

APC leaders are corrupt except Buhari- PDP - (Pot calling the kettle Black ?)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that most leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are beneficiaries of corruption.

The party said it was in support of the federal government on fight against corruption but however said due process must be followed to ensure that it is not used as a guise to victimize innocent citizens.
Continue..

How to Check Used iPhone Before Purchasing

As we all know in Nigeria we have many classifieds sites and the most visited of them is Jiji.ng. There you can buy a huge amount of used goods. But not everyone knows how to do it correctly. Today we tell you how to check used iPhone before purchasing.

1. Be sure to check the seller - at the base of scammers (they have a huge database of scams) and check reviews at blog Jiji.ng.

Graphic Photo: Bundles of Money , arms and gadgets found in Boko Haram hideout

Bundles of Naira notes in different denominations, firearms and gadgets were found in a Boko Haram alcove. See the photo bellow. – Graphic photo..

#BokoHaram

Pics: 20yr old man jailed for life for the murder of 18yr old Nigerian rapper, Isaiah Ekpaloba

18-year-old Nigerian Isaiah Ekpaloba (left) was stabbed to death in Wood Green, UK, after a fight with his friend Jaydee Dorsett (right) following what police believe was a dispute over drugs on 9th January, 2015.

 Jaydee, 20, has now been found guilty of his murder and was sentenced to life yesterday, July 27th for murder and will serve a minimum of 12 years before he is eligible for parole. He was also sentenced to fours years for attempted wounding with intent.