Pope Asks Church To Move Forward As Gay Issue Overshadows Synod

Pope Francis said Monday that the Church was “not a museum” but a place for progress, as members of a key synod on the family rolled up their sleeves for the first day of what promises to be a spicy debate.


Francis urged a spirit of ‘solidarity, courage and humility’ as the Catholic Church’s conservative and liberal wings began tackling hot button topics from communion for remarried divorcees to acceptance of homosexuality.

Abuja Bombings: DSS Not In Full Grip Of Nigeria’s Security Intelligence – PDP

Reacting to the last Friday’s multiple suicide bombings in Nyanya and Kuje areas of Abuja which killed at least 15 people, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday blamed the leadership of the Department for State Security (DSS), saying the agency is not in full grip of Nigeria’s security intelligence.
In a statement signed by the party’s acting national chairman, Uche Secondus, the party condemned the resurgence of terrorism and renewed attacks at the FCT.
Read the statement :

Abuja Bombings: PDP Wants SSS Director General, Daura, Fired

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s intelligence agencies in the aftermath of Friday’s multiple bombings in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the party’s acting national chairman, Uche Secondus, the party said on Monday that it noted with deep sadness and concern the resurgence of terrorism and renewed attacks on Abuja.


The attack killed at least 15 people.
The statement reads in part:
“That the Abuja coordinated attacks came just as the nation was already celebrating the success of our security forces in their efforts to rout terrorists, indicates either a fact of dereliction of duty or sabotage against the anti-terrorism fight.

African Leadership: Nigeria Stumbles On As South Africa Stalls

President Buhari of Nigeria has finally named his cabinet. He was either slow, or he was very choosy, or he couldn’t find enough honest people. Certainly his 55th national anniversary speech was full of references to “lawless habits”, with particular reference to public officials.
Bold though that speech was, Buhari still has much to do – and he may not have the dependable and powerful army he needs to do it.
The anniversary was followed by bomb attacks on the capital, Abuja. Meanwhile senior military figures were involved both in starting and ending the coup in Burkina Faso. The army sided with the civilian administration and helped deliver the surrender of troops from the mutinous Presidential Guard.

UNESCO centre: Soyinka, Oyinlola suit for hearing Oct 12

A case between the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding and the Attorney-General of Osun State will come up for hearing before the Federal High Court, Osogbo on October 12, 2015.

This is contained in a hearing notice issued by the registrar of the court and dated September 15, 2015.

A photocopy of the hearing notice, signed and stamped by the same registrar, was made available to our correspondent in Osogbo on Sunday.

Nigeria has only 39 registered Orthodontists –Perm Sec

Mr Linus Awute, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health says Nigeria has only 39 registered orthodontists that attend to 50 per cent of Nigeria’s population that have poorly arranged teeth.

Mr Awute disclosed this at the opening ceremony for the 9th Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Orthodontics and the launching of the dental sensitisation and screening in Abuja on Monday.

I’m not interested in Amaechi’s appointment, Wike insists

RIVERS State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has insisted that he has no interest in the appointment of his predecessor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, as a minister.

Wike was reacting to claims by the All Progressives Congress that he was orchestrating a protest against Amaechi’s expected appointment as a minister.

Today October 5 Happy Teachers Day.

Happy teachers day to all Nigerian teachers,may the oil of divine knowledge continue to dwell in your heart and refine it more than purest gold for you to impart gem knowledge to your students to improve their life and the society. H a p p y Celebration. 1000 shares to all teachers click the like button to say thank you to your past and present teachers. Blessing upon us all(Amen).Long live the teachers Long live nairalanders.

Diezani: EFCC grills ex-NNPC chiefs

Anti-graft investigators with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are currently interrogating a former managing director of one of the subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and three former executive directors of the oil corporation under ex-Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke.

The four are said to be under investigation by officials of the Subsidy Unit of the EFCC and their counterparts from the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom in relation to the former minister’s case.

We Will Not Stop Amaechi- Rivers Senator

THE lawmaker representing Rivers South-East senatorial district, Senator Olaka Nwogu, has said that senators, especially those from Rivers State, will not antagonise or victimise the immediate past governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, should he (Amaechi) appear before the Senate for ministerial screening.

There are speculations that the former governor’s name was among the 21 names sent to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the screening expected to begin later this week.
It will be recalled that Amaechi, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and the leader of the party in the state, had come under intense criticism by the Peoples Democratic Party in the state.

That Teacher You Can Never Forget!!!!!

Today the 5th day of October is generally marked as a day for teachers in Nigeria. In the spirit of that, let's use this opportunity to remember that remarkable teacher that impacted our lives either positively or the other way round. I'll go first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mr Tofa, once in Ang. Grammar School, somewhere in Delta. Thank you for contributing to what i am today. Infact I'll classify you as a " a teacher without border" lol. There is barely a subject he can't teach you. Thanks also for always tearing my back with those your rafia cane. lol now i know the importance. Happy Teachers Day to you sir!!!!! Let's keep the ball rolling. Share yours!

Those Against Buhari’s Ministerial Position Are Crooks – Presidency

The Presidency on Sunday said President Muhammadu Buhari had not broken any law by his decision to serve as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.

Buhari had while granting interview last week during his visit to New York said he would head the ministry, saying he would only appoint a Minister of State to assist him.

The decision has however attracted criticisms from some people who have argued that the nation’s constitution forbids a sitting President from holding another public office.

Photos of the little girl Pres. Buhari paid her medical bills at National Hospital yesterday

While visiting victims of the Abuja bomb blast receiving medical attention at the Trauma center of the National Hospital Abuja, President Buhari met a mother who narrated how she had been in the hospital with her daughter who was shot in the stomach by armed robbers and could not afford the medical bills of N268,790. President Buhari immediately instructed his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari to settle the little girls bill. Her mother was overwhelmed with joy...Another photo after the jump..

NNPC retail sues NNPG, CAC over trademark infringement

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited has dragged the Natural Network Petroleum and Gas Company Limited and two others to Justice I.M. Sanni of a Federal High Court in Akure over alleged infringement on its trademark.

The NNPC had in a suit filed by its counsel, Muyiwa Atoyebi, with case no: FHC/AK/99/15 joined Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and Registrar of Trade Marks, Patent and Designs as 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively.
The plaintiff had also in a separate suit sued Flory Mummy Nigeria Limited over the same subject matter.

Wahabis Terrorist ISIL-affiliated Boko Haram sects claim responsibility for Abuja suicide attacks, share photos of the suicide bombers

Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants, who have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, have claimed responsibility for the suicide bomb blasts in Kuje and Nyanya on Friday October 2nd killing 20 people with over 40 others injured.

Man arrested for beheading man after stealing from him, strangles girlfriend for aborting his pregnancy

A 25-year-old man, Cyril Ojango Etim pictured above, has been arrested by the Cross Rivers state police command for beheading 34 year old Ubong Asuquo, after stealing N4,000 from him at his home in Old Netim, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State on February 27th this year. Sunday Sun reports that Etim had stormed the home of the deceased and stole the money from him.

Photos: Man loses wife in Abuja bomb blast

27 year old Samuel Abolarin who got married only last year, lost his wife, mother in law and brother in law in the Abuja bomb blast. Narrating his ordeal to Channels TV, Samuel said "I started calling their lines. It was saying switched off. I called my wife's line, her line was switched off. With the news I was able to gather, they said my sister in law was able to see my daughter. She was the one that carried my daughter to National hospital. We were looking for my mother in law, my wife and my brother in law. When I saw their bodies, I could not even recognize my wife"he said

The oldest man in the world, Nigerian passes on @125 years old! (Sun re O !)

His relation claimed he was born in 1889, which would make him about 126 years old. Well, Pa Onabor has died according to his grandson's Facebook page. He was the Odionwere of Evbuohen N'ba village in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State. Sun re o ! Ase

"We have clues on those involved in recent bombings" - Army

Major General Yusuf Abubakar made the statement on Sunday, October 4, while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria in Maiduguri. Reacting to the recent spate of suicide bombings by suspected insurgents in some parts of the country, the Theater Commander, Operation 'Layiya Dole" pointed out that the bombings were aimed at diverting the attention of the military from achieving its target in the ongoing anti-terrorism war.

Okada Man killed in Asaba (Graphic Photo)

The dead body of an Okadaman was discovered toward the beginning of today in a road of Amb. Leo Okogwu street, behind the new Asagba of Asaba royal residence, Dla street. Asaba, Delta state. No one knows without a doubt what transpired yet individuals are implying that he was shot in the head by armed men who may have been attempting to rob him and he was battling with them. His body is still at the scene and people in the region want it removed and the case investigated. See the photo bellow. Graphic pic

Photos/Video: Mass murder of cattle after drinking water from Fleeing Boko Haram posioned river in Borno

The Nigerian Army on September 30th released a statement  saying Boko Haram individuals had poisoned a river in Kangallam town along Marte and Abadam hub in Borno state which prompted the passing of numerous dairy cattle after they drank from the poisoned waterway. The dead’s video dairy cattle in the stream have surfaced. Watch bellow.

#CattleRearers

Pics: Fayose kneels publicly before a Ex-Ondo state governor

The governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose indicated affability to a previous Ondo state senator, Evan. Bamidele Olumilua by kneeling before him openly at the crowning ceremony of Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala Ogbenuotesoro II as the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti which held on Oct. 3rd. Another pic bellow.

#Fayose

PhotoNews: President Buhari visits Abuja bomb blast victims, pays bill of girl shot by armed robbers

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"El-Rufai lied, we never spent billions on Independence Anniversary"- GEJ

In a statement issued on behalf of the former president on Sunday October 4, Abubakar Sulaiman, the immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, branded the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir el-rufai a ‘liar’ for alleging that his administration spent N64 billion on October 1 celebrations between 2010 and 2015.

He added that Jonathan administration spent only N332.6 million for the celebration in 3 years - an average of N66m per year. The statement reads:

Presidency confirms Friday arrest of Diezani

The presidency has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Petroleum resources, Diezani Alison Madueke, in London, on Friday October 2nd.
"The government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law enforcement. Nigerian authorities are saying for the first time that matters are being handled with seriousness and deep commitment.
Nobody wants to give the impression that this government is frivolous and unserious. For this reason, government is only confirming active collaboration. Beyond this, we are not saying more. In due course, Nigerians will be briefed on updates as appropriate.”the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, told Premium Times