293 Rescued Females Undergo HIV And Pregnancy Test

The Nigerian military has moved the 293 females they rescued two days ago from Sambisa Forest to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital where they are to undergo series of test including HIV and pregnancy test. According to a military source who spoke to Punch, 7 of the girls rescued had gunshot wounds and are being treated at the hospital. The 200 girls rescued are of between ages 13 and 18 years.

Boko Haram: 160 More Rescued From Sambisa Forest

According to AFP, the Nigerian Army says it has rescued about 160 more hostages from Sambisa Forest. "We are still trying to compute the actual number of those rescued. But tentatively there are about 60 women of various ages and around 100 children," Army spokesman Sani Usman told AFP. He also said one woman was killed in the fighting and eight other rescued hostages were injured. A soldier was also killed and four others wounded.

Togo's President Wins 3rd Term

  Imagine, people that will always want to remain in power. That is the case in Togo. Togo's President Faure Gnassingbe, has been re-elected for a third term. Togo's electoral officials say Gnassingbe got 59% of the vote while his main opponent Jean-Pierre Fabre, took 35% of the vote. His family has been in power for 48 years. Gnassingbe has ruled since the death of his father, Gnassingbe Eyadema, who took power in a coup in 1967.

Beyonce Hires Bodyguard To Spy On Jay Z?

There are reports that Beyonce has hired a bodyguard for Jay Z whose real job is to spy on him and report back to her. From The Mirror According to Grazia, Beyonce has hired a private detective to keep their eyes on her hubby. Despite putting on a united front for recent outings together, sources tell the mag there is trouble in paradise. "There are whispers Beyonce has hired a bodyguard to watch over Jay Z and report back to her," a source told Grazia."He's there to take care of Jay, but part of his unofficial remit is to fill Beyonce in when she's not there.

Drug Convicts Executed In Indonesia Buried

Indonesia disregarded last-minute appeals and executed 8 drug traffickers including 4 Nigerians. Pictures of the dead being buried and details from their last minutes before being executed have been released to the media. According to the pastors who were with them in their final hours, Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran and the other 6 death row inmates declined to wear blindfolds and were singing as they were shot by a 13-member firing squad in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The 8 men chose to face their executioners and spent their last minutes on earth praising God.

Nepal Earthquake - Four Months Old baby Rescued Alive After Four Days

 

Over 5,000 have been recorded dead since the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Saturday April 25th. However God protected this precious 4 month old baby who was rescued by he Nepalarmy after 4 days of being trapped in the Nepal earthquake rubble.

More Nigerians On Death Row in Indonesia - Hon. Abike Dabiri

The Chairperson House Committee on Diaspora matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said their are more Nigerians waiting to be executed in Indonesia. Speaking on Channels TV News at 10 last night, Hon Abike said a federal government delegation in which she was part of in 2008 visited Indonesia and found there were 21 Nigerians who were on death row in Indonesia for drug related offenses. She said nothing can be done as its the law in Indonesia. She said every 5m you walk, a sign is displayed saying the penalty for drug trafficking is death

Nigeria Has Not Recalled Its South African Envoy -Presidency

According to punch, the Presidency has denied recalling Nigeria’s envoy in South Africa over the ongoing xenophobia attacks. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, disclosed this on Monday. Details later…

Ondo Commissioner For Agriculture Appointed New Deputy Governor

 
The Ondo state Governor, Olusegun Mimiko has appointed the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Lasisi Oluboyo as the new deputy governor. This is coming following the impeachment of Ondo state deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi this morning April 27th.

Ondo Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, Impeached

Ondo State Deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi has been impeached by members of the State House of Assembly this morning April 27th. 22 out of the 26 lawmakers supported the motion for his impeachment which was moved by the majority leader Ifedayo Akinsoyinu from Ondo West 11 and seconded by Olatunji Dauro from Owo 11‎. The deputy governor has been directed to vacate the government lodge and return all government property in his possession to the permanent secretary in his office.

Indonesia Prepares Coffins For Death Row Drug Traffickers Which Include 4 Nigerians

 
Despite several pleas, the Indonesian government has insisted that these 9 men accused and convicted of drug trafficking will all be executed. The date for the execution is April 29 and the Government has enlisted the local funeral director in Cilacap, the nearest port to Nusakambangan, or Death Island, to inscribe the names of those to be shot by firing squad and the date of their deaths. Coffins for all 9 have been ordered and all 9 convicts have been given their date of execution.

Jonathan, Buhari In Closed-Door Meeting

There are reports that President Goodluck Jonathan and the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), are currently meeting behind closed-doors. The meeting is holding inside the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari arrived for the meeting at exactly 3pm. Shortly before his arrival, Jonathan moved from his office to the venue in company of his Principal Secretary.

APC Manifesto Not Quran Or Bible, It Can Change - Buhari

Imagine! The President-elect, Gen Buhari has said that the APC Campaign Words and Manifesto are not Words from Quran or Bible, they are subject to Change.  Buhari who disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists on Television Continental stated that the promises that the All Progressives Congress, APC, made during the nationwide presidential campaign which were contained in the Party’s manifesto were not words from the Quran or Bible, adding that the pledges are subject to change.

APC Again, Puts Zoning Structure On Hold

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again failed to release an approved zoing formula containing modalities for distribution of principal political offices. THISDAY gathered that during the party leadership meeting which ended in the wee hours of Thursday, the leaders could not completely agree on the zoning of positions being canvassed for.

Blac Chyna Reveals Personal Message Between Herself And Tyga

 Funny things this celebrities can do... Blac Chyna has no chill whatsoever. The former stripper shared a personal message between herself and her baby daddy, Tyga, where he tries to convince her to give them another chance. She obviously shared the private chat messages to spite Tyga's 17 year old girlfriend, Kylie Jenner and let her see she can take Tyga away anytime she wants.

Senate President David Mark visits Gen. Buhari

Senate President David Mark paid a congratulatory visit to President-elect Gen. Muhammadu Buhari today April 23rd. The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari  welcomed the Senate president and his entourage at the APC headquarters in the FCT as plans for transition of government continue.

Nike Signs New Football Kit Deal With NFF

According to report, the Clothing Giant, Nike, has signed a deal with the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to design and develop Nigeria's football kits for both the male and female national teams. NFF President Amaju Pinnick (left) and Nike's General Manager, Laurent Payre signed agreement in London today April 23rd. The deal is from April 1st 2015 till 2018. The under-20 men’s team will be the first team to don the new Nike kit at the U20 football tournament to be hosted in New Zealand from May 31st.

Boko Haram Renames Group - Islamic State in West Africa

Photo credit: UK Daily Mail

The Nigeria militant group Boko Haram revealed in a new video posted online yesterday that they are now to be referred to as the 'West African Province' of the Islamic State, following their pledged allegiance to ISIS. I think they are really losing it... 

Photo: Fire Guts Mammy Market In Army Barracks, Akure

According to eye witnesses, the fire started at about 2a.mearly today and razed many shops. Soldiers and shops owners tried to put out the inferno before the arrival of fire service at about 5a.m. Cause of the fire is yet unknown. Goods worth hundreds of thousands of naira were destroyed in the fire.

Chris Brown Shares Pictures Of His Mum With His Daughter

 The controversial aritist has taken toInstalgramto shared this precious moments of his Mum, Joyce Hawkins and his daughter Royalty. Chris's Mum is so proud of him and supports him in whatever he does. She says no child is a mistake and that Royalty will be completely loved and properly taken care of. Baby Royalty is getting love from every corner and she is cute!

A federal high court sitting in Abuja this morning terminated hearing on the two separate suits challenging the eligibility of the president-elect, Gen. Buhari, to participate in the March 28th presidential election.

 In his judgement, the presiding judge, Justice Ademola Adeniyi struck out the suits after the plaintiffs withdrew them through separate notices of discontinuance they filed before the High court. No date have been fixed for the other pending eligibility suit against Gen. Buhari.

Keshi Signs Fresh Contract As Super Eagles Coach

Stephen Keshi has signed a new contract to coach Nigeria’s senior national team, the Super Eagles. Keshi’s contract with the Nigerian Football Federation to coach the Super Eagles expired in June, 2014 after the FIFA World Cup.
Stephen Keshi on Tuesday agreed to a new two-year contract to coach Nigeria’s national men’s football team, ending months of uncertainty and speculation over his future. Some opposed extending Keshi’s tenure as the Super Eagles coach after they failed to qualify for the recent Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. Talks on a renewal also stalled in February when Keshi described Nigeria’s extension offer as a “slave contract”. But the 53-year-old called for a fresh start on Tuesday at an official signing ceremony, saying any lingering bitterness needed to be put in the past.

South Africa To Deploy Soldiers To The Streets To Curtail Xenophobic Attacks

South African government says it will be deploying soldiers to the streets to curtail the xenophobic attacks in the country. According to the South African Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula,  who said thet troops will not take over the responsibilities of the police but would assist in maintaining order. The soldiers will be deployed to Alexandra township, north of the main city Johannesburg.

Pres. Jonathan Sacks Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba

The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has been sacked by president Jonathan. Presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati just made the announcement. Abba took over from M.D Abubakar as IG of Police in August 2014. Pres. Jonathan has appointed DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP with immediate police.

Photos: Man who promised to walk from Lagos to Abuja if Buhari wins, has arrived Abuja

According to LIB Suleiman Hashimu aka ‘The traveler" who promised to trek from Lagos to Abuja if Gen. Buhari wins the 2015 Presidential election, arrived Abuja this evening after trekking for many weeks. Pictured above is Suleiman wearing the red shirt and carrying a strap bag. He was given a rousing welcome by Abuja residents.

Xenophobia Attack: Malawi, Congo, Bar South Africans From Entering Their Country

According to reports, the Malawian and Congolese government have reportedly stopped all South Africans from entering their country following the recent Xenophobic attacks where a few of their citizens were killed and their businesses destroyed. The Malawian government has also allegedly thrown South African ambassador out of their country. There are also reports that Mozambican government has barred all trucks from South Africa from entering into their country.

Xenophobia: Attack Continue In South Africa

Despite the global outcry over the recent Xenophobic attacks in South Africa on African migrants, Eastern Johannesburg yesterday night into the early hours of this morning recorded fresh attacks on shops owned by foreigners while a car and a building believed to be owned by a foreigner was set ablaze. 200 foreigners had to run to the Gauteng province Police station where they are now taking refuge. 12 of the South Africans who carried out the attack have been arrested and according to the police, they will be charged to court.

South Africans March Against Attacks On Foreigners

Contrary to the speculations that the South Africans are not in any way responding or condemning the xenophobia attack going going on in the country, thousands of people are expected to attend a march in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban in solidarity with the country’s foreign nationals. The march, on Thursday, which includes religious leaders and concerned citizens is coming after weeks of attacks against foreign nationals in which at least five people have been killed.

Face Of The Criminal Nanny Who Kidnapped The Orekoya Kids (Photo)

This is the criminal face of Mary Akinloye, the OLX maid who three Orekoya boy. She was arrested last night by men of the Lagos state command police force. The Lagos State, Commissioner of Police, Mr Kayde Aderanti, had earlier said the culprit has been arrested and was in custody but the story was doubted by some Nigerians. Aderanti who confirmed the arrest during an interview with Channels Television, revealed that the kidnappers, faced by immense pressure the incident had generated, abandoned the children in Shasha Area of Lagos State.

Deadly Disease Hits Ondo, Kill Scores

Panic has hit  Irele township Ondo state where people have died from a mysterious unidentified ailment. According to reports, the victims wake up blind, with a terrible headache and die within a few hours. At least 25 people who contracted the disease are feared dead. Channels TV reports that all the deaths have been recorded in Irele LGA of the state. Dr Dayo Adeyanju, Ondo health commissioner, said that the disease, discovered on April 15, Wednesday, is strange and it’s symptoms include headache and loss of sight. He assured the residents that the local and international health institutions were already investigating the causes of the deadly diseases.

Missin Orekoya Boys Found and Return Home

According to the report on many social media, the three Orekoya boys, Aderomola Orekoya, 11 months, Adedamola Orekoya, 4 years and Demola Orekoya, 6 years, who were kidnapped by their 23 year old nanny, Mary Akinloye, on April 8th have been found. Their mother took to her Facebook wall to share the good news. But the family didn't say how they were able to get the children back or if they paid a ransom.

Breaking News: Supreme Court Upholds Fayose's Election

 

 Nigeria’s Supreme Court has dismissed the suit by the All Progressives Congress, challenging the eligibility of Governor Ayodele Fayose to contest the 21 June, 2014 election in the state. At a ruling this morning April 13th, a 7-man panel led by Justice John Fabiyi dismissed all the grounds of appeal filed by the petitioner, APC members in the state House of Assembly, who argued that Governor Fayose was not eligible to contest following his impeachment from office during his first administration. The court ruled that Fayose’s impeachment in 2006 was not enough to unseat him as the elected governor.

I Can't Promise My Government Will Find Missing Chibok Girls - Buhari

President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari says his incoming government cannot promise the return of missing Chibok girls but that they would do everything within their power to secure their return. He said this in a statement he released
today April 13th to commemorate one year of the girls' abduction. The statement below...

Today is a time to reflect on the pain and suffering of the victims, their friends and families. Our thoughts and prayers, and that of the whole Nigerian Nation, are with you today. I want to assure all of them, and particularly the parents, that when my new Administration takes office at the end of May, we will do everything we can to defeat Boko Haram. We will act differently from the Government we replace: we hear the anguish of our citizens and intend to respond accordingly.
This new approach must also begin with honesty. We do not know if the Chibok girls can be rescued. Their whereabouts remain unknown. As much as I wish to, I cannot promise that we can find them. But I say to every parent, family member and friend of the children that my Government will do everything in its power to bring them home. What I can pledge, with absolute certainty, is that starting on the first day of my Administration Boko Haram will know the strength of our collective will and commitment to rid this nation of terror, and bring back peace and normalcy to all the affected areas. Boko Haram” means “Western Education is Sinful”. When they are defeated militarily, as they will be, we will ensure our citizens in the affected areas have improved educational opportunities as a direct counterbalance to Boko Haram’s twisted ideology.
In particular we will educate ever more young girls ensuring they are empowered as citizens of Nigeria. Let us use this anniversary to remind each other that the attack on Chibok was an attack on the dreams and aspirations of our young people. We stand united in our pledge to resist terror in Nigeria– not just through military means but also through the power of opportunity and the hope of a better future for all”.

Supreme Court Decides Fayose Fate Today

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state will today know his fate as the Supreme court will be delivering judgement on the petition filed by the APC challenging his victory at the June 21 2014 governorship election. APC in its petition, had alleged that unlawful use of soldiers, intimidation of its supporters and compromised ballot papers were used to achieve his victory at last year's elections. The APC had lost in an earlier petition at the Ekiti state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal on December 19, 2014 which upheld Governor Fayose’s victory.

My Ministers Must Declare Their Assets –Buhari

According to Punch, the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, says those seeking political appointments in his administration will be forced to declare their assets before taking office and before leaving. Buhari said this during an interview with Sahara TV on Sunday. He said this would encourage accountability and reduce corruption. He said, “All those that were governors, ministers, permanent secretaries, head of foreign staff and all those with political appointments will have to declare their assets on the assumption of their appointment and definitely with the courts. And once they leave they have to re-declare their assets.” Buhari, who insisted that last-minute defectors would not be given appointments in his government, promised not to interfere with the judiciary in the fight against corruption but would strengthen the nation’s justice system. He stated that his administration would not “become embroiled in investigation of every ministry, and then the government will not have time to move forward.” The President-elect slammed the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for the depletion of the Excess Crude Account. Okonjo-Iweala had said a significant portion of the billions of dollars drained from ECA over the past two years was distributed to governors instead of being saved for a rainy day However, Buhari said the finance minister’s excuse was not acceptable. On the contentious issue of oil block ownership and an equitable distribution of the country’s wealth, he suggested that partisan politics in Nigeria was the cause of the uneven distribution in the oil sector. Buhari said that he wanted to formalise the oil sector in the country. He said that the “proliferation of oil fields to people who don’t even know what it is, is one of the messes partisan politics has brought.”

Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa Declared Winner of Delta Governorship Election

The above picture is the the jubilation of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa with Gov Emmanuel Uduaghan after winning the last Saturday guber election in the state. The PDP governorship candidate, was declared winner of the state governorship having  pulled a total of 724,680 votes to defeat his main opponent Chief Great Ogboru of the Labour Party, who pulled a total of 130,028 votes.

Hilary Clinton To Run For US Presidency In 2016

The Former US Secretary of State and wife of former US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, has declared her interest to run for president of the United States in 2016. This was announced Sunday April 12th through a video posted on her new websire. "I’m running for president. Everyday Americans need a champion. And I want to be that champion. So I’m hitting the road to earn your vote - because it’s your time. And I hope you’ll join me on this journey.” she said

Governor Ahmed Declared Winner of Guber Election In Kwara

Incumbent governor of Kwara state and APC Governorship candidate, AbdulFatah Ahmed has been declared winner of the Kwara governorship election. He pulled a total of 295,832 votes to defeat PDP's candidate, Senator Simeon Ajibola who scored 115,220.

Speaker Aminu Tambuwal Wins Sokoto Governorship Election

Speaker of the House of Representative and APC Governorship candidate for Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, has been declared winner of the Sokoto state Governorship election. He pulled a total of 647,609 votes to clinch victory from his main contender, Senator Abdallah Wali of the PDP who pulled a total of 269,074 votes.

APC Candidate Wins Governorship Election In Niger

APC's governorship candidate in Niger state, Alh Abubakar Bello, has won the governorship election in the state. He pulled a total of 593,702 votes to clinch victory from PDP candidate, Alhaji Umar Nasko who pulled a total of 239,772 votes.

APC Governorship Candidate In Plateau Wins Election

Mr Simon Lalong, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Plateau State has been declared the winner of the state governorship election. He pulled a total of 537,050 to defeat his main rival, PDP's Senator Gyang Pwajok, who polled 501,938.

Nyesom Wike Wins Rivers State Governorship Election

The Candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has been declared the winner of the governorship election in Rivers State by the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Wike defeated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Dakuku Peterside, with a total of 1,029,102 votes. Mr Peterside polled 124,896 votes.

Photo of Warri Billionaire, Ayiri Emami campaigning for APC

Warri billionaire Ayiri Emami who used to be a diehard member of PDP in Delta state defected to the APC a few days ago. His defection came as a surprise to many people. This is someone who followed GEJ to campaign in many states and now he's 'Sai Buharing'.

Wizkid Officially Announces List Entertainment Boss, Sunday Are As His New Manager

Star Boy and hottest rave of the movement, Wizkid, last night took to his instagram page to officially announce top foremost manager Mr. Sunday Are as his new manager. This sees the Star Boy officially come under List Entertainment, one of Africa's biggest Artiste Management Companies, home to many top stars such as D'banj, Wande Coal, Omawumi, D'prince, J-martins, Dr-sid, Samini, Bracket, Remy Kayz, and White Man.

Paul Okoye Son Turns A Year Older

Peter okoye shared his son, Andre Okoye cute picture to celebrate him as he turned two today April 10th. Happy birthday to him

APC Legislators Move A Step On Fayose impeachment

According to a report by Punch, the 19 APC members in Ekiti State legislature have moved a step further in the impeachment process of the state governor, Ayo Fayose by directing the state Chief Judge, Justice A.S. Daramola, to set up a panel to investigate Governor Ayodele Fayose’s alleged acts of misconduct. Details later

Photos: Kim and Khloe Meet Armenian Prime Minister

The reality stars met with the Prime Minister of Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan, and other members of his cabinet this afternoon. The PM thanked the girls for staying in touch with their Armenian roots and remembering the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The sisters thanked the PM and promised to learn how to speak the Armenian language.