Monday, August 3, 2015

Photo: 19-year-old Nigerian among refugees rescued today from the Mediterranean


Anybody know him? He was rescued by Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) a search and rescue charity organisation, along with 118 others from six other countries. Doesn't look like a 19 year old to me though...but if that's the age he told them...werinconsignme...#strollsaway! :-)

More photos: Pregnant Stephanie Linus for Genevieve magazine


 Another photo after the jump...

'Only Ooni's fraternity can see his body' - New Telegraph

• Monarch’s death casts shadow over son’s engagement
Despite the strident denials by the Ife Royal Traditional Council on the transition of Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, traditional authorities in the ancient town have begun the rite of passage for the monarch. A palace source told New Telegraph yesterday that about 201deities in Ifeland, including traditional hunters, were said to have been placed on the alert in preparation for the final rites of Oba Sijuwade. It was also gathered that only members of the monarch’s fraternity and the “Isoro Priest” would be allowed to see Oba Sijuwade’s body.

Probe: Jonathan Shuns Former Ministers, Aides

Amid growing concerns over President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve to probe the administration of his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the former pres-ident has restricted former ministers and other top officials who served under him, from getting access to him. New Telegraph learnt at the weekend that some top officials of his administration had been trying to put pressure on him to reach out to the president to soft pedal on the impending probe, which could unearth a can of worms on the activities of the previous administration.
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Ambode Says Lagos is 5th Biggest Economy in Africa


Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday described the state as the fifth biggest economy in Africa and the centre for the growth of Nigeria.
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Buhari Never Promised To Crush Boko Haram Within Two Months – Mohammed


The PDP for the second time have insisted that the Director- General of Department of Security Services (DSS), Lawan Daura is a card carrying member of your party. They even produced picture and a list where his name is included in the Election Committee of the APC. What is your take on that?
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Ex Chief of Defence Staff Badeh Alleges Last Time Weapons were Bought for Nigerian Army was in 2006


Immediate past Chief of Defence staff, Alex Badeh,in an interview with Channels TV said the last time the Nigerian army received new equipment was in 2006 and that the Nigerian military flies the oldest fighter jets in the whole world.

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If there is one thing I don't like, It's Money - Amaechi

“And they know that the current President abhors corruption and the only way they can stop me from getting the appointment is to paint me with corruption. And the people that know me in Rivers State know that I don’t like money. But I am not angry with them. My anger is that in Rivers they know I don’t like money. And I expect them to defend me that I don’t like money.”
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Ambode appoints 19 perm secs, sacks 15


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of 19new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, the appointments are in line with the Governor’s drive to restructure the civil service for efficient performance and service delivery.
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Buhari: Nigeria tracks banks keeping stolen oil money The News‎


President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed Monday in Abuja that his administration has taken efforts to recover looted Nigerian funds a step further by identifying banks, financial institutions and countries in which payments for stolen Nigerian crude oil have been deposited.Continue..

SSS storms PDP National Secretariat - Vanguard News

lingering crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following a sharp disagreement between the national leadership and staff over plans to reduce the staff strength, their salaries and allowances by 50%, Monday took another twist as men of the Department of State Security Services, DSS stormed Wadata Plaza, National Secretariat of the party. Men of DSS who were dressed in black, arrived the Secretariat as early as 9am apparently sensing that the aggrieved workers who have been at logger head with the National Working Committee, NWC may cause chaos that may lead to breakdown of law and order, just as they went upstairs where they stayed for over 30 minutes during the meeting between the directors and leaders of the aggrieved workers. They also went round the premises of the Secretariat and finally went to the National Executive Committee, NEC meeting hall before they finally left, may be with assurances that there was temporary peace. -Vanguard

Singer Mariah Carey enjoyed a day at the beach in LA with kids


Singer Mariah Carey enjoyed a day at the beach in LA with her twins Monroe and Moroccan...and her handlers/friends. See more photos after the jump

Photos: Check out Akon's private Jet


Yep, the singer has a private jet. Akon is said to be worth over $300m...who knew? He was in Nigeria over the weekend and that is the private jet he came in. He left yesterday. See more pics after the jump

Photos from 'Gbenro & Osas Ajibade's 'Thank You Soirée'


Newly weds Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro held a 'Thank You' Soirée to express their  appreciation for all the love, support and well wishes received towards their union. The soiree held on Friday July 31 at 'Posh Cafe' at Oasis Medspa - Ikoyi, Lagos. See the photos after the jump

What is wrong with this Photo? (Community bridge in Lagos version)

This is a community bridge at Obawole, Ifako Ijaiye area in Lagos. Wow!

NAFDAC boss interrogated by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC today interrogated the Director General of NAFDAC, Paul Orhii, over allegations of fraud. Mr Orhii is being investigated for allegedly awarding contracts to companies he has interest in. He arrived the commission's headquarters in Abuja this morning at about 10am and is currently being interrogated.

Rapper T.I gives his take on Ciara's boyfriend playing dad to her son


Last weekend, photos of Ciara's boyfriend Russell Wilson playing dad to her son with Future hit the net and an angry Future took to twitter to indirectly call Ciara out for supposedly 'exploiting their child'. Rapper T.I has weighed in on the controversy.

Popular radio DJ, Ebro, shared the photo above and asked his instagram followers for their opinion on the photos of Future Jnr hugging Wilson. T.I. responded. See what he said after the junp

Terry G flaunts his Arik Business class flight ticket

He shared his flight ticket and another photo of himself in his business class seat!

Russian Military Map, July 22 – August 2, 2015


The “Russian Military Map” series describes the ongoing military developments in Russia, shows the approximate locations of Russian military groups and drills.
This year NATO has increased the number of military exercises near Russian borders from 90-95 to 150 and the number of reconnaissance aviation flights has increased by 9 times since last year. Iran’s “nuclear problem” has been settled, but the United States is continuing the development of a missile defense system in Europe aimed almost exclusively at Russia. The Russian Federation must take military and technical measures in response to the U.S. missile “defense” system in Europe, NATO military activity and other security threats in Russia’s backyard.

Femi Kuti takes his son to his grandparents' grave side in Abeokuta


Femi Kuti took his son, Made to his grandparents - Funmilayo and Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti's grave side in Abeokuta to pay their respects. Funmi and Israel Ransome-Kuti would be Made's great grand parents.

Photos: Power Bank sets owner on fire..


 Becareful with what you carry along  in your pocket or bag.

Actress Ayo Adesanya takes a 'Selfie' before entering a studio...

Just repeating what she wrote! #runsaway!

Epic Fail - TV station exposed a lady who they'd interviewed as anonymous (Pic)


They initially talked with her as unknown yet when they turned the camera to another person, they neglected to blur her face...haha

Akon & Lighting Africa team meets Governor Ambode


Akon and his Akon Lighting Africa Team met with Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday August 2nd at the State House. Also at the meeting was the artiste May D and Akon's Rep in Nigeria Ayo Shonaiya. Another photo after the jump break

Army to review case of soldiers condemned to death for mutiny


The Nigerian Army has ordered a review of the courts-martial of more than 600 soldiers and officers condemned to death for mutiny and deserting the battle against Boko Haram in the North East. AP reports that a statement released signed by army administrator, Maj. Gen. A. B. Abubakar yesterday August 2nd, states that all the accused and condemned soldiers will appear before a committee that will sit and review their cases in Kaduna state from Aug. 7 to Aug. 24. The soldiers had at different times revolted against their commanders over lack of weapons to fight Boko Haram members. Seems like former Chief of Defense Staff Alex Badeh now agrees with them.