This is Pres. Jonathan at AU Peace & Security Summit in Nairobi

I think he is doing very well

President Jonathan and some Nigerian delegates pictured arriving at the venue of the 455th AU Peace & Security Summit in Nairobi, Kenya today.

Presidents Kenyatta, Idris Deby, and Goodluck Jonathan

Hope you are aware? Voters without permanent cards won’t vote in 2015 – INEC

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday in Abuja said that voters who did not collect their Permanent Voter Cards by December 2014, “would be disenfranchised in the 2015 general elections.”

The commission also called on Nigerians not to lose hope in its ability to deliver free, fair and credible elections in 2015.

The Director of Voter Registry in INEC, Mr. Emmanuel Akem; Director (Voter Education, Publicity, Gender and CSOs), Mr. Oluwole Uzzi; and the commission’s Head of Department (FCT Voter Education), Mr. Okezie Nwankwo, made the appeal during a one-day Town Hall meeting on the continuous voter registration and distribution of Permanent Voters Cards.

The event was jointly organised by the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement, Centre for Democracy and Development, McArthur Foundation and Open Society Initiative for West Africa.

Akem said voters that just registered in the FCT would have their PVCs in 30 days, adding that the observations and complaints by prospective voters were being addressed.

He said, “All potential voters must have collected their PVCs before December 2014, those that did not collect theirs will not vote in 2015. We had technical support deployed to the field to deal with the breakdown of machines during registration. This, among other measures, is being taken for the success of the exercise.”

Akem stated that although the CVR had not commenced in the local governments, they would start the exercise as soon as the three phases of the exercise were concluded across the country.

Uzzi said Nigerians should not leave it all alone for INEC as their active participation would make the work of the commission easier and effective in the overall interest of the nation.

Also speaking, the Head of Research, Policy and Advocacy of YIAGA, Mr. Samson Itodo, said the meeting was the third in the series of such engagements and would be a continuous exercise.

How Premier League clubs spent record £835m on transfers in summer window

By the time the 2014 summer transfer window closed by 11pm on September 1, Premier League clubs had spent £835m, smashing the record for spending on transfers.
Manchester United were the biggest spenders, with a record for an English club of £150m spent.
According to Deloitte, the total was almost twice what Spanish clubs shelled out this summer. The amount is also more than £200m more that £630m Premier League clubs spent in 2013.
“This summer transfer window has again been one of records, with Premier League clubs spending more than in any previous transfer window,” Dan Jones, partner in the sports business group at Deloitte, said.
“This summer has also seen the highest gross spend in a single transfer window by a single Premier League club and a new record transfer fee for an individual player in English football [Ángel di María, £59.7m].
“We continue to see the increased resources that Premier League clubs enjoy, as a result of improved broadcast deals, translate into investment in players. Last season the average Premier League club received over £25m more in central broadcast distributions than they did in 2012-13, which has helped fuel a new record spend this summer.”

France’s Ligue 1 spent £100m, Bundesliga in Germany splashed £250m, while Italy’s Serie A paid out £260m.

 

Customers shun other banks’ ATMs over N65 charge

   

Customers on Monday dumped the use of other banks’ Automated Teller Machines in a bid to avoid paying the newly introduced N65 ATM fee, which became effective that day.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, had on August 13, 2014 announced the introduction of the N65 service fee on cash withdrawals from other banks’ ATMs.

The re-introduction of the fee came almost two years after the CBN and the Deposit Money Banks cancelled the N100 ATM charge in December 2012.

The Director, Banking and Payment Systems Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, had said the central bank and the DMBs agreed to re-introduce the ATM charge because the cost of transaction was becoming too burdensome for the banks to continue to bear.

Fatokun also said the charge would become effective on the fourth ATM withdrawal in a month, thus making the first three withdrawals on other banks’ ATMs within the month free.

“September 1, 2014 shall be the effective date for the implementation of the new charge; banks are expected to conduct adequate sensitisation of the customers to the introduction of the new fee; all ATM cash withdrawals on the ATM of issuing banks shall be at no cost to the cardholder,” a circular issued by the CBN on the new policy had stated.

However, visits to several ATM points across Lagos on Monday revealed that banks’ customers had started avoiding the use of other banks’ ATMs.

Some customers on ATM queues in Ojodu area of Lagos told our correspondent that they were using their bank’s ATMs because they did not want to pay the N65 fee.

A visit to Ecobank, Guaranty Trust Bank, First Bank of Nigeria, Diamond Bank, Keystone Bank and Zenith Bank ATMs showed that over 90 per cent of customers on the various queues were making cash withdrawals on their banks’ ATMs.

The customers, however, noted that their action was based on the fact that their banks were not too far from the points they needed the money.

Some of the customers said if they found themselves in situations where they could not find their banks’ ATMs around, they would not mind to pay the N65 in order to make use of other banks’ ATMs.

“I think the fee is negligible but if I can avoid paying it, why not. I will not want to make use of other banks’ ATMs and pay N65 when I can see my bank in the same vicinity. But if I can’t see my bank around, I will mind to pay,” a customer, who identified himself as Charles Sunday, said.

Meanwhile, banks on Monday failed to indicate on their ATMs that a N65 service fee was being charged for fourth remote-on-us transactions in a month.

This is a departure from what obtained prior to December 2012 when the ATMs indicated that a N100 fee would be charged for making withdrawals on third party ATMs.

Rather than indicate on the ATMs during cash withdrawal, and thus give an opportunity for the customer to accept or decline the fee, the banks just sent text messages to the customers indicating that N65 had been deducted for the transaction.

Some customers frowned on this development, saying the opportunity to decline or accept the payment, which existed during the N100 fee era should be re-introduced.

A bank customer, who spoke at an ATM point in Ikeja, said, “Some customers don’t know that a N65 fee has been introduced. Banks need to indicate it on their machines during the withdrawal process. You don’t just send a text message later that N65 fee has been deducted. I think the CBN needs to do something about this.”

The Managing Director, Capital Investments and Securities, Mr. Uchenna Ojiabor, accused the banks of not carrying out adequate sensitisation of their customers to the N65 fee.

This, he said, was contrary to the CBN directive, recalling that the central bank had directed the banks to carry out adequate sensitisation before the commencement of the fee.

This Brazilian man was born with his head upside-down

Wow.....incredible  . A man born with physical disabilities so severe his head is Upside-down has defied the odds to become an inspirational public speaker.

Claudio Vieira de Oliveira, 37, was born with his neck folded back on itself, as well as badly deformed legs and almost no use of his arms and hands. Doctors told his mother to stop feeding him as a newborn as they believed he had no chance of survival. But Claudio from Monte Santo, Brazil, has overcome his extreme disadvantages to graduate as an accountant and become a public speaker.

"Since I was a child I've always liked to keep myself busy and work - I don't like to depend totally on other people. I do a bit of accounting, research for clients and consulting. I have learned to turn on the TV, pick up my cell phone, turn on the radio, use the internet, my computer - I do it all by myself." he said.

Claudio types with a pen held in his mouth, operates phones and a computer mouse with his lips and has specially made shoes that allow him to move around town. His determined independence saw him succeeding at school and qualifying as an accountant from the State University of Feira de Santana.

When Claudio was born, doctors told his mother Maria Jose he would not be able to survive. Maria Jose said:

"People started saying 'the baby is going to die' because he could barely breathe when he was born. Some people would say: 'Don't feed him, he is already dying'. But there's only happiness now. Claudio is just like any other person - that's how he was raised in this house. We never tried to fix him and always wanted him to do the normal things everyone else does. That's why he is so confident. He is not ashamed of walking around in the street - he sings and he dances."

At eight years old, Claudio, who had previously been carried everywhere, began to walk on his knees.

His family had to change the floor of the house so he could walk around without injuring himself.
Claudio's bed, plugs and lights had to be made lower so that he could do things for himself without asking for help.

He cannot use a wheelchair because of his unusual shape, making it hard for him to be independent outside the home - but he begged his mother to be allowed to go to school and learn with the other children. Doctors have recently diagnosed him with a rare condition called congenital arthrogryposis.

They believe he has multiple joint contractions in his legs and arms which mean they cannot extend properly. Claudio said:

"Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world. Right now, I don't see myself as being different. I am a normal person. I don't see things upside-down. This is one of the things I always talk about in my interventions as a public speaker.

"Nowadays it's much easier to deal with the public, I'm not afraid of it anymore and I can say that I am a professional, international public speaker and that I receive invitations from all over the world."

Culled from UK Mirror

Atiku may declare presidential ambition Sept 24

 

A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is considering to declare his 2015 presidential ambition on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.
As part of the preparations, sources close to his campaign office at Jabi, Abuja said several venues were being considered for the declaration.
Some of these venues include the Eagles Square, Sheraton Hotel, Hilton Hotel, Yar’Adua Centre and the National Stadium.
It was also gathered that some of his staff were sent on retreat last week on how to handle the declaration and the campaign that would follow.
Atiku is a member of the All Progressives Congress and he is expected to battle for the party’s sole ticket with the likes of a former Head of State, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso

Van Persie set to undergo knee operation

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to undergo a knee operation.
The Dutchman was originally scheduled to undergo the procedure before the World Cup, but Louis van Gaal persuaded him to delay the operation and play in Brazil.
Van Persie suffered the ligament damage to his left knee, when United beat Olympiakos 3-0 in the Champions League in February and was scheduled to go under the knife much earlier.

United have already agreed a loan deal for Radamel Falcao, a move which might ease any lengthy absence.

I fancy her alot...........Who wore it better: Cheryl Cole vs Linda Ikeji

Cheryl wore a white sheer top from J Brand, white jeans from J Brand, black Alexander Wang bag and black & white Saint Laurent pumps. She wore a white top from Brunello Cucinelli top, J Brand jeans, Tom Ford 'Natalia' bag and same black and white YSL pumps. Question is, who wore it better?  comment on this blog

Chime Sullivan’s estranged wife Clara apologizes to him openly [Read letter]

Wife of Enugu State governor, Mrs. Clara Chime, who, last year, vacated the Governor’s Lodge, where she lived with Governor Sullivan Chime after alleging she was forcefully confined in the Government House, has apologized for her actions.
In a letter sent out to the press, she revealed that she was willingly making the apology to her husband and the entire Enugu women, having reviewed the actions that led to her leaving the state late last year.
She further revealed that Chime is still her husband, urging Enugu women to support her husband in any political move he may have in mind.
Her letter reads:
“At the deepest of my thought emanated this truth, which I believe is worth to share with the nation because of the ongoing political movement in Enugu State in which my name is attached.
At the point I wrote to Human Rights Commission and got linked to Falana & Falana Chambers to facilitate in granting me right of freedom from the Enugu Governor’s Lodge, it was my personal decision because then, His Excellency Governor Sullivan Chime and a brother of mine were brain-washed by a psychiatrist who advised that I should be locked in and confided in an enclosure on the grounds that I was sick, which I’m yet to find out; and must see the end of it.
The psychiatrist presented to the world that I was suffering from mental illness and till date, has refused to furnish H.E. Governor Sullivan with detailed report of his assumed illness assessment.
My appearance on Channel TV was to debunk some awkward perceptions, and to be seen and heard by the public, which was triggered on the grounds that H.E. Governor Sullivan Chime permitted dehumanizing plans that were targeted at me by his enemies.
I hereby sincerely apologize and take back my words, leaving other things in the hands of God.
My dearest Enugu women, like you all know, my teachings, right from the onset have been ‘making heaven a priority; and let the truth be told and accepted at all costs.’ Indeed, I plead with you all to forgive me if by chance I was misunderstood, especially going by the manner the media played out my exit. I still remain that your lovely daughter, teacher, wife and mother.
I must confess that I miss you all, and please you all should acknowledge that my option of taking an exit then was divine, if you carefully listened to my last speech during my last outing in the state (Enugu) or I advise you renew your memory by getting a copy of my speech, then you will ascertain that it was my personal decision, which was divine from God to take an exit; only that enemies played up my exit like there were other motives they had.
My dear Enugu women, as we all know, the Bible made us to understand that we must always pray for our leaders at all times! Like I rightly said to you all three years ago, (during Governor Sullivan Chime second term election) that your votes are for H.E. Governor Sullivan Chime, a man who’s zeal and passion are to create good governance and instill virtues of good governance in his staff. I remember stressing that your votes weren’t meant for any of his staff rather to him, whom you all know his call for service was divine.
I hereby state that you all shouldn’t mind the detractors who are using my name to gain cheap loyalty, popularity and distrust towards H.E. Governor Sullivan Chime. He still remains who I have always made you all to believe he was (a lovely God fearing good man!). Please, do not hesitate to ride on with him towards any direction he chooses to go.
H.E. Governor Sullivan Chime still remains President Goodluck Jonathan’s loyal son and all thanks to Mr. President for believing in him till date. My sincere gratitude and loyalty go to the First Lady of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dame Patience Jonathan, for the new opportunity God used her to bestow upon me.

The letter that was published by Sahara Reporters on November 5, 2013 didn’t emanate from me and can never emanate from me.
Finally, please my family squabbles should be left between Gov Sullivan Ihe­anacho Chime and I, which we too have left in God’s hands. It must seize to be for public consumption. Thank you and God bless.”

Wow she is pregnant at 64 years

A niece of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs Kikelomo Anubi (pictured above) who is 64 years old, is currently expecting her first child after being married for 28years.

Mrs Anubi, whose Ghanaian husband just returned home after leaving her for 6 years, spoke to City People magazine about being an expectant mother at such an old age

"I am pregnant and permit me to tell you that by next year when I have my baby I will be 65. I have been married for 28 years. It may amaze you that I got pregnant in a natural way. I didn't do IVF. I have done IVF before at a popular hospital on the island and it failed. In fact, an uncle of mine who is a top shot paid for it. I almost lost my life but God intervened". she said.

Asked how she is related to the former President, Mrs Anubi said;

"He is my Uncle and somebody I respect so much. My mum is his elder sister and if you look at my face, you will see the resemblance. I am also from Owu" she said.This is miracle indeed

Wow.....Fenerbahce celebrate Joseph Yobo

Very interesting

Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo was celebrated yesterday August 31st by his former Turkish club Fenerbahce and was also given a plaque of appreciation for serving the club well for 4 plus years.

The Turkish Super Lig club announced on Friday August 29th that they were releasing Yobo due to restriction in the number of foreign players.

Ebola: NMA tasks FG to focus on monitoring borders, ports to curtail spread

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has tasked the Federal Government to police the country’s borders and ports so that further spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) can be averted.
This call was yesterday made by the medical practitioners in a communique issued at the end of the National Executive Council meeting in Awka, Anambra State.
Speaking with newsmen, the national president of the Association, Dr Kayode Obembe, commended the federal and Lagos state governments for the manner they responded to the outbreak of the health challenge, but observed that essential structures and framework for containing the outbreak on a national scale were not yet in place.
The NMA restated its commitment towards the health of Nigerians, stressing that it would join forces with governments and their agencies to prevent the spread of EVD to other parts of the country.
It stated that the NMA had put in place a national EVD Response Committee, headed by Prof Michael Asuzu, and similar committees at the state levels as part of way it is responding to the outbreak.
The body further appreciated the federal government and Dangote group for the N1.9bn intervention fund and the N152, 956, 250 for the setting up of National Ebola Operations Centre in Lagos, respectively.
It also revealed that the controversy which trailed the establishment of the office of the Surgeon-General of the Federation was regrettable, adding that had the office been created, it would have had a nationwide structure in place, to promote the enforcement of public health issues and combat emergencies like the EVD.
The association condemned casualisation of the medical profession as being experienced in Lagos and some other parts of the country and urged an immediate end to the practice.
The communiqué reads in part: “The importation of EVD to Nigeria clearly demonstrates that we are very prone and more at risk really in the Ebola virus as a¸ open to several diplomatic and international travels.
“We therefore call on the FG to police the nation’s borders and ports to avert a further spread of the disease.
“NEC, therefore, calls on the FG to take steps to further ensure the creation of functional EVD control committees at all levels of government.
“We are deeply concerned that many states are yet to establish reliable isolation facilities and the relative unavailability of Personal Protective Equipment,” it stated.
For the chairman of the body in Anambra State-Dr Eric Anazodo, the NEC meeting, which centred on Ebola was successful, even as he urged all Nigerians to be alert and lead healthy lifestyles, in order to enhance prevention of the EVD.

He further called on the media to partner with the NMA through sensitizing the populace with correct information concerning the virus.

Chicharito Hernández passing medical with Real Madrid

 

Will he solve Real Madrid's woes? It's highly unlikely, but Real Madrid and Javier Hernández are set to complete a loan deal on this Monday's transfer deadline. Real Madrid's transfer rumors stop here, but considering the summer transfer window ends today, a potential signing for the midfield should still be considered, especially after the terrible and humiliating 4-2 loss to Real Sociedad. One way or another, Benzema has a backup striker.

Chicharito passing his medical. pic.twitter.com/MrVjJKnuBU

— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) September 1, 2014

Real Madrid would probably need a midfielder as well, but it seems that the roster will be all ready for the 2014-2015 season ahead, which means that Ancelotti will have to give Asier Illarramendi relevant minutes soon if he wants the Basque midfielder to be ready.

Wizkid finally addresses recent beef with Davido

 See what he said.....

"That situation was just so funny to me because we were all on the same flight. I got back, I was really tweeting about my show. I was talking about myself. I had a show in New York before that, that was like a year ago, or two years ago, it was sold out, sound was bad, venue we used was crazy....it was f**ked up. I land for airport nah, I was going to my hotel, drove through the venue, I saw my name in lights, and I saw my venue and I was like "Wow! This is me?" Came down, took a picture , posted it - I do proper shows, proper venues. People started catching feelings"  "Everyone should be mad at that. If that was the case, then everyone like Iyanya, everyone that has done shows in the US should say something.

"When I saw that, it was funny. It was all just play. I no get time abeg. I do proper shows. So if you get mad at that, that means, why you mad? You don't do proper shows, proper venues? Why are you mad? I wasn't talking about nobody. I was promoting my show. I feel like if I'm doing something for myself, happy about my success and you are hating at my success, I don' know what to say to you. Should I consider you as a friend or foe? I don't know"

When Olisa asked him if he would consider Davido as a friend, Wizkid said...

"Me I'm cool with everybody. I'm easy with everyone. If you don't come at me, I won't come at you. If you pray for me, I pray for you. If you swear for me, I go swear make God punish you! "

I have a 3 year old son. I have more important issues to deal with in my life. I have real life problems. I'm not into no beefs. I'm just trying to survive. Live my life!

He also said his new album will be his last with EME.

Chris Oyakhilome’s younger brother also accused of adultery

Rev. Ken Oyakhilome, younger brother of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy Church has also been accused of fornication and adultery.
Recall that Last week, there was a viral media report that Rev. Anita, wife of the popular spiritual father, Pastor Chris, had filed for divorce in the UK, on the grounds of ‘adultery’ and ‘unreasonable behaviour.’
However, in the heat of the controversy, another scandal has come up in the chuch, as Pastor Chris’ younger brother, Rev. Ken as he popularly called was alleged to have impregnated a South African lady, name withheld, a member of the Church in Randburg, Guateng, which is the headquarters of Christ Embassy, South Africa.
Rev. Ken used to be the regional Pastor of Christ Embassy in charge of South Africa until a few years when he was transferred to the branch of the church in Texas, USA.
According to the Nigerian Times, sources say the romance between Rev. Ken and the member was an open secret among members of the Church in South Africa and the alleged pregnancy of the lady was said to have ruffled feathers among the leaders of the church, but was buried in order to prevent a scandal. The lady, according to sources, aborted the child with the knowledge of front-runners of the church.
Report further says that for over ten years now, Rev. Ken has lived separately from his wife, Ose. Pastor Ose used to manage the Okota, Lagos branch of the Church while her husband, Ken was the regional pastor in South Africa. The couple still live apart, even as Pastor Ose now manages the Church in South Africa while her husband, Ken is in Texas, running the church there.
Although the alleged affair between Rev. Ken and the church member which resulted in pregnancy, was kept as atop secret, the crisis in the Church involving Pastor Chris and his wife Anita, has unraveled many things that were initially kept secret. Some members of the Church who are currently not happy over the ongoing development. They have taken to different social media platforms to air their views.
One Sister Lebogang Radibela wrote: “It’s true, here in Johannesburg a pastor impregnated a young lady and forced her to do abortion, later on, the lady was promoted to being a Pastor, and till today, she is still a Pastor, working together with the wife of the pastor who impregnated her. Members act like this is normal; I mean where we draw a line.”

AnotherJacob Nnoli: @Sister Lebogang Radibela, “it’s not just a Pastor. It’s our darling older brother, Rev. Ken himself that activated the pregnancy button, but it’s shocking to know that our regional pastor, Pastor Ose Oyakhilome, a mother herself supported the abortion and by (following the principle of the ) 48 laws of power, she’s keeping her close. That sounds like what an ‘area mother’ would do and to top it up, the grandfather himself, Rev. Chris ordained the sister a pastor and probably help seared the damaged conscience with some rands/dollars. How many more in Nigeria region? Time will fail us to speak of Asaba, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Benin and many too numerous to mention. I had to listen to that Youtube message again this morning and I can now understand when Pastor Chris said Pastor Anita should have moved with those who will help her as the wife of global pastor. Is this what she should learn, to help Pastor Yemisi and other indicted ladies? Actually, Pastor, you forgot to announce the firing of Pastor Pat, the CSO as a result of leaked White House (Pastor Chris’ residence in Lagos) information and the hiring of a brother-in-law, Deacon Kingsley Osazuwa. Our darling Rev Ken, it looks like Durex, Trojan, and Gold circle condoms etc have all finished in the market because of ….May God have mercy but we need to obtain the mercy.”

APC to Nigerians: Hold Jonathan responsible if Ebola spreads

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to hold President Goodluck Jonathan responsible, if the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) spreads further.
The party noted that the President failed to stop a rally held on Saturday in Port Harcourt in support of his 2015 ambition, despite the warnings from individuals and groups.
In a statement yesterday in Lagos by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, APC said never before had a President sabotaged his administration’s policy and endangered the lives of his compatriots as Dr Jonathan had done over the EVD.
The party said the President, who declared a national emergency on Ebola and advised against large gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus, was the first to flout the advice by failing to stop the rally organised by the so-called Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) in Port Harcourt, a few days after the virus was detected in the city.
This, APC said, happened when contact-tracing was ongoing to find those who might have had contact with the doctor, who had the disease.
It said: “On the altar of political desperation, President Jonathan put the lives of Nigerians in danger. To realise his ambition for re-election, President Jonathan has shown he is ready to sacrifice as many lives of Nigerians as possible. There goes the President’s statement that his political ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. This President simply says what he does not mean.
“As we said in our statement on August 28, calling on President Jonathan to halt the TAN rallies, especially the one in Port Harcourt, could anyone guarantee that none of those who have had contact with the doctor who died of the disease would attend the rally? That is why we are calling on Nigerians to hold the President responsible, if Ebola spreads more than it has in the country.”
The party noted that after it called for a halt to the TAN rallies, others, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and frontline lawyer, Prof. Itse Sagay, in a clearly patriotic duty, issued similar calls.
The party said: “In fact, the APC in Rivers described such a rally, most appropriately, as a ‘firing squad against the people’. But because he will rather be re-elected than give a damn over the safety of the same people who voted him into office; because he will rather transmogrify than transform, President Jonathan ignored all the calls and allowed the rally to hold. This is an unprecedented act of political desperation.”
APC stressed that for those who might try to spin the issue by saying the President had no control over the organisers of the rally, they should be asked who the rallies will benefit.
It said: “The TAN rallies are government-sanctioned. The TAN rallies are the Jonathan administration’s cunning way of beating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ban on campaigns for next year’s general elections.

“The TAN rallies highlight the impunity of the Jonathan administration. President Jonathan is the sole beneficiary. He can stop the rallies today, if only he wants to put the nation’s interest above his personal interest.”
 

Boko Haram again.... invades Bama, meets resistance from Nigerian troops

  Will this war ever end ? Boko Haram militants this morning September 1st launched an attack on Bama, the largest city in Borno state with the aim of taking over the town. According to reports, the sect men arrived the town and started shooting mortars, RPGs and hurling grenades but they were fiercely resisted by Nigerian troops stationed in the village. According to Sahara Reporters, a fierce battle is currently going on there between the sect men and troops.

The Emir of Bama and many of the residents have fled the city to the state capital, Maiduguri, to avoid being caught up in the crossfire. Bama is a very strategic city in Borno state with a lot of military hardware and it is believed that if the sect men capture Bama, it will be very easy for them to move into the state capital, Maiduguri.

Check out this.....Fashion designer, Yvonne Nwosu shows off hot bod in swim wear

Ladies how do you see her?

Funny Bovi and Ashanti chill in New York

Comedian Bovi and US singer Ashanti pictured together in New York over the weekend. Ashanti will perform at Bovi's show on October 3rd in Lagos He is doing very well.

Police inspector dies while fighting wife

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A police inspector, attached to a division in Apapa, Lagos, Inspector Danjuma Daniel, on Thursday afternoon died during a fight with his wife.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the scuffle between Daniel and his wife got so physical that the couple fell from the balcony of their apartment ─ a two-storey building. The couple, it was learnt, was staying at the Ijeh Police Barracks, Obalende, Lagos.

Our correspondent gathered that the police inspector and his wife, identified simply as Ada, who had lived in the barracks for about 10 years, sustained grave injuries from the fall.

It was further gathered that when they were rushed to a nearby hospital, Daniel was said to have been confirmed dead by the medical personnel, while the wife was admitted for treatment.

Our correspondent learnt that Ada, a trader in a nearby market, was discharged from the hospital on Saturday morning.

Speaking with PUNCH Metro, Daniel’s first son, Emmanuel, said he was informed about his father’s death on the telephone.

Daniel explained that he was staying with an uncle in the Mile 2 area of the state.

He said, “I don’t know what could have caused the fight. I was not at home. Dad and mum have lived in this barracks for about 10 years now.

“We were formerly staying in Nasarawa State where dad initially served. In Lagos, I don’t stay with them, but my two sisters do. Mum has returned from the hospital, and she is back home now, but she cannot talk to anyone for now.”

While the conversation was going on, some neighbours of the couple asked our correspondent to leave the premises, scolding the 17-year-old boy for talking to PUNCH Metro.

However, it was learnt from a resident that Daniel, an Eggon man from Nasarawa State, had had clashes with his wife before the incident. The source added that the fight on Thursday turned ugly and led to their falling off from the two-storey building.

The Lagos State Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Lelma Kolle, said he would get back to our correspondent on the matter, but he had yet to do so as of press time.

 

Who said they are quarrelling? Jay z and Beyounce again

. Jay Z and Beyonce were spotted extra loved up backstage at the Made In America Festival in L.A last night. The music festival is organized by Jay Z.

Atiku offers 15 escaped Chibok girls scholarships to study in his University

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar in partnership with some public-spirited individuals has offered full scholarships to 15 out of the girls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State.
Disclosing this through his twitter account, the former Vice President noted, “(Fifteen) of the #ChibokGirls who escaped have been admitted into AUN Academy on a scholarship,”
“My sincere thanks to the good spirited individuals and friends who raised funds for this worthy cause. #BringBackOurGirls‎. ‎
“It is heartbreaking to see how much the Chibok parents have suffered. We must pray for the safe return of all the girls,” he said.
While an estimated 276 students were abducted, about 40 of them who managed to escape from captivity had vowed not to continue their education unless they find a safe and secure environment to learn.
Atiku met their condition by granting them scholarship into the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa state, an institution that was founded by him in 2005.

The former Vice President, who noted that the philanthropic gesture was perfected in collaboration with other individuals, expressed sympathy for parents of the girls who are still in Boko Haram captivity and called for prayers for their safe return.

 

Tambuwal, Lamido absent as N’West PDP endorses Jonathan

The Peoples Democratic Party in the North-West   has endorsed President Gooduck Jonathan   for the 2015 Presidency.

At an expanded   stakeholders’ meeting at the late Gen. Hassan Katsina Hall, Kawo in Kaduna, the leadership and members of the party in the zone said   Jonathan should   “surrender himself for the continued service to the nation” in 2015.

But some key   members of the PDP from the zone – the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal;   Governor Sule Lamido (Jigawa); his Katsina counterpart, Shehu Shema; and the Minister of Education , Ibrahim Shekarau were absent from the meeting.

No reason was given for their action. A source   said the absence of   Lamido   might not be unconnected with his rumoured presidential ambition.

Shema is believed to be interested in   unseating Vice President Namadi Sambo.

At the meeting   however were the National Chairman of the PDP, Adamu Mu’azu; the National Oganising Secretary,   Abubabkar Mustapha; the zonal Chairman, Amb. Adamu Kazaure; the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Mukhtar Shagari; and Maj-Gen. Mohammed Magaro (retd); among others.

Mu’azu, in his address, said   the PDP which is as “constant as the northern star,” remained a party to beat and urged members   to be united so as to deliver the zone in 2015.

Kebbi State Governor Usman Dankingari also     said his colleagues would ensure that   the zone   was delivered to the PDP in 2015.

“The zone which is the most sophisticated and populous and other parts of the North will be delivered to the party in 2015,” he added.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, who read a communique issued at the end of the meeting, said Jonathan had done a lot to deserve a second term from the people of the zone.

Wali,who said   the PDP remained a party to beat under Jonathan, noted   that Nigeria had recorded landmark achievements in all sectors   under the Jonathan administration.

He said the zone would remain grateful to the President, especially in terms of infrastructural development,   good governance and promotion of democracy in the country.

The communiqué read in part, “ Having carefully considered the steady and stable progress of our nation under the able leadership of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the stakeholders of the PDP in the North-West, having in mind the monumental strides attained by this administration, have resolved to ask Dr.   Jonathan to declare for the Presidency in the forthcoming 2015 elections so as to continue the good works he started. We ask for nothing less.

“Consequently, we respectfully call on the national chairman of our party to convey this resolution and unanimous declaration of the entire leadership and membership of the PDP in the North-West to His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, to surrender himself for the continued service to the nation.”

BREAKING: Manchester United agree deal for Falcao

Manchester United have quickly moved to secure the signing of Radamel Falcao, on a season-long loan from Monaco.
The Colombia international missed the 2014 World Cup, because of a cruciate ligament injury and has been made available on a loan or permanent deal by the Ligue 1 side.
Falcao appeared to be heading to either Real Madrid or Manchester City, but United have reportedly beaten off competition to land the striker.
United will pay as much as £20m for a season for the 28-year-old and he is expected to complete the move after a medical today.

Wow....Flavour expecting 1st child with ex-beauty queen, Sandra Okagbue

i taught she was dating Mikel Obi

Sandra, who was once linked to Mikel Obi, left Nigeria for the US in June, and is expected to give birth some time this month.

The hot couple started dating last year and showed they were really smitten when they started using each others photos on their DPs. When I asked someone close to Flavour if there was marriage in the cards for the singer and the beauty queen, he said no.

"The last thing on Flavour's mind right now is marriage. She said he's responsible for the pregnancy and Flavour has accepted it but as for marriage, don't hold your breath". Me am surprised oooooo because flavour once said he is not ready for marriage yet....

Nigerians react to Oyakhilome’s messy divorce

The media was on Sunday awash with reports that Mrs. Oyakhilome had filed a suit at Divorce Section A, Central Family Court, First Avenue House, High Holborn, London, UK on the grounds of “unreasonable behavior” and ”adultery”, against her husband, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.

And so far, Nigerians have reacted to the crisis by going on social media to express their shock and disbelief.
While some condemned the crisis, others had encouraging words for both parties.
Reacting to the development, a certain Briareios, who claims to be an insider on facebook, said “According to people in the know, family members o, they have been separated for fifteen years. They were just saving face for the sake of the ministry but it looks like the wife has had enough”.
Another facebook user Joel said “the crisis only shows that men of God are also human beings.
“This will only show that we are all humans- Pastors, Reverends, Bishops and so on. All the same, the story is quite disturbing bearing in mind that churches and mosques are the places we look up to in this part of the world as places where mentors for our younger generations shall come from. The wife should have had this in mind and spared the country and our society of this embarrassment by walking away quietly. That of course would have been a sacrifice as a Christian. Christianity teaches us that whatever situation we find ourselves is a way of bearing the cross. Both of them should as a matter of urgency reconcile to save their followers and members of this huge embarrassment.”
Also reacting, one Kayode Olusola, said he was not surprised that weighty allegation like adultery is rocking Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s family.
Olusola said he had had course to express doubt over the man of God since his “infamous” position on masturbation.
“This is a person who claimed masturbation is not a sin. I think what is happening now is another confirmation of what many of us have said even before now”, he said.
In his own reaction, a commentator on the online platform, Nairaland, Sammy Johnson, said “I am not surprised about this news. Christ Embassy is a very promiscuous church. Most of the female members dress like they are in clubs and most of the guys attend the church to chase women. There is no dressing code and I see guys wearing earring and braiding their hairs in Christ Embassy. I used to attend that church in my campus and there is a lot of fornication going on in that church. But Pastor Chris messed up if he really cheated on his wife because he has a very beautiful and educated wife. why would any sane man cheat on that kind of wife?”
Agreeing with Sammy, another Nairaland user, Hopelink1 said “I am not surprised at what I read today. The man does not have respect for the body of Christ. He shunned the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN leaders when they wanted to broker peace between himself and Chris Okotie when they were having a face-off. Pastor Adeboye, Bishop Okwonkwo and other PFN leaders were shocked when he ignored their call. He even said he was not under PFN”, Johnson noted.
A Facebook user, Cecilia Popoola, described the development as a machination of the devil to dampen the spirit of Christians in the country.
“When a man of God of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s status and his wife, Anita failed to find a way of resolving their marital problem amicably, what that means is that the devil is determined to deal a devastating blow on the children of God.
“This calls for a serious prayer. Christians must unite in prayer on behalf of this family for God to intervene. The marriage must not break”, she declared.
In his own reaction, Samuel Whesu, a member of the Christ Embassy on the church’s facebook page said “it is quite unfortunate that this is happening to the family. One major lesson we can learn from this scenario is that nobody has all it takes to make a marriage work. The fact that you are a man of God does not make you immune to marital crisis. People must realize this and stop gloating over the issue. No sane person will rejoice over another person’s marital crisis”, he posited.
Ogboh Sandra, also reacting on Facebook, said “The report has been on for some time and one would have expected that the couple would have managed the situation well before getting to this point. It is not only about their family alone, it is about their flock, it is about Christians generally. Ministers of God of their repute are not expected to send such wrong signal about marriage because marriage is an institution ordained by God and as such it must not be brought to disrepute by children of God”.
An anonymous observer, who reacted to our previous report of the story, said “Please Anita sheathe your sword….if Hillary Clinton can forgive her husband’s alleged infidelity, why not you who is a crusader of the Gospel…pls don’t give opportunity to the devil to discredit the call of God in your ministry. It is a redeemable situation that can be settled amicably, assuming what we are hearing and reading are true”.
While another person, Baby, argued that “If it was a woman who committed adultery, would you have given the same advice? U people don’t know how much women tolerate in marriages yet u expect the woman to always forgive…. Men should also realise that some women out of fustration too commit adultery……if u can truthfully say that pastor Chris should forgive Anita if it was the other way round then by all means I support you, but if not she has a right to leave if she is tired….. They have been living apart and she has to move on and look for love too….. If pastor Chris is satisfying himself sexual she also has needs…”

Someone also said “Mere visiting a Christ Embassy church or seeing its members, your heart will be forced to think about séx. How can a church allow people to wear micro-mini skirts with big bosoms and nípples
almost falling out? Why won’t the woman suspect the man of adultery? She’s a woman and she knows how decent women should dress. One pastor said ‘Christ Embassy is a social club’ where the name of Jesus is just mentioned. Well i dont know how true; but it is bad to allow ladies to wear just pants to church in the name of vigil and not expect the women to suspect the men(their husbands): dressing matters in marriage, dressing matters in heaven: Jesus did not come to make people Unclad and Unclad by faith, He came to make us all holy by faith”

Emmanuel Emenike in N30m land dispute with Enugu state Govt

 
According to the report, soldiers have invaded the property in Enugu and have prevented any work on it, a development that hasn't gone down well with the footballer. Emenike said he bought the 13 plots of land after the World Cup in Brazil through a special assistant to the Enugu State Governor, Frank Ugwunweze, who handed all documents concerning the land in Emenike's name to the striker.

"I worked hard to make my money, I know what I pass through on the pitch before I earn my living and it will be unfair if what am hearing about my land in Enugu State was true.'' The striker said. Continue...

 "I visit Enugu whenever I come to Nigeria, my friends stay there as well as some of my family members. And I am the kind of person who allows for advise. Even before now, I had a dream to own an academy not only in Nigeria but I believe in the saying that "charity begins at home". About three, four months ago, I acquired 13 plots of land in Enugu State through the special assistant to Governor Sullivan Chime. And during the time of conversation of the land papers he never told me there was any problem on the land. He gave me all the necessary documents in my name after payment. I then directed for work to commence immediately, but the state government has directed soldiers to stop anybody from working there. I don't want to believe that this is fraud. I am ready to fight it all. I am not a politician and I see no reason why my money will be held by the government house. I have called some top government officials in Enugu, but all of them are not trying to be sincere. They could not help because the order came from the Governor. Nobody is trying to be sincere and as a matter of fact, I want my money back. I am very depressed that there is no confidence in investing in my country. I just don't understand the pranks. 

Right from time, I don't like going through government for anything. I prefer to do it with my money and I see no reason why my property will be held back by government. People go to government to get free land, but I will not do that because there is no sincerity in most of the things we do. And I will not be here and somebody takes my money, it will never happen. I just want to believe that His Excellency Governor Chime was not aware of the purchase of the land, in that case, I will like to have my money back." He said

Emenike is set to remain in the Turkyce lig with Fernabahce this season after a successful world cup with Nigeria in Brazil

Ebola: Three new suspected cases in Port Harcourt

Three people have been taken to the Ebola Virus Disease   quarantine centre at Oduoha,   Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The State Commissioner for Health, Sampson Parker, made this known on Sunday just as the Federal Government said another emergency meeting of the National Council of Health over the EVD would hold in Abuja on Monday(today). The last meeting took place on August 11, 2014.

Parker, who addressed journalists,   said those quarantined were   a doctor, a pharmacist and a woman who came into contact with Dr, Iyke Enemuo,who died of the virus in Port Harcourt on August 22.

The pharmacist and the doctor are members of staff of Sam Steel Hospital while   the nurse worked at the Good Heart Hospital where Enemuo died.

Sam Steel Hospital was founded by   Enemuo, who contracted Ebola while treating an ECOWAS diplomat, Koye Olu-Ibukun, who travelled to Port Harcourt after coming into contact with the Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer. Sawyer died from the   virus in Nigeria.

Assassins kill UNILAG security chief at beer parlour

Suspected assassins have killed the Head of Operations, Security Unit, University of Lagos, Mr. Sunday Adejumo.

The 50-year-old was shot dead at a beer parlour on Oyenuga Street in the Akoka area of Lagos on Friday evening.

Our correspondent learnt that Adejumo on the fateful night was in the joint with three of his friends when some strange faces stormed the pub.

They were said to have headed straight for their target where he sat and hit him in the chest, before firing shots at him.

The gunshots were said to have caused confusion in the area.

PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased died some minutes later because he could not get help on time.

When our correspondent visited Akoka on Saturday, he observed that the area was quiet, while the beer parlour was locked.

A resident, who did not identify himself, said the owner of the drinking house had been arrested and was being interrogated at the Bariga Police Station.

He said, “The incident happened around 8.30pm on Friday. We suddenly heard gunshots and we all rushed into our different houses because we did not know what exactly happened.

“It was later we learnt that one of those in the beer parlour was killed.

“It was not a robbery because they did not steal anything or injure anybody else. Immediately they killed him, they left.”

A source, who pleaded anonymity, told our correspondent that Adejumo might have been killed by suspected cultists.

He said, “When the gang got in, they went to where he was sitting. They had different weapons, ranging from cutlasses to guns.

“One of them went to him, hit him in the chest and he fell down. He then brought out a gun and shot him point blank.

“On the table where he was drinking with his friends were a pay slip, his ATM cards and his car key.”

Our correspondent learnt from another source that the men wanted to go away with the deceased’s ash coloured Pathfinder, marked, Lagos APP 404 CM, but could not.

“We don’t know exactly what their intention was. But there were blood stains on the car and the car key also had blood stains. We suspected they wanted to drive it away, but abandoned it when they saw it was not responding,” he said.

Another police source told PUNCH Metro that the corpse of the deceased was taken to the police station late in the night from where it was taken to the Yaba mortuary.

It was learnt that Adejomo’s car and that of one of his friends with whom he went to the pub, were taken away by the police.

Our correspondent gathered that his three friends were also being interrogated.

A source said, “Since he had been going out to drink, he had never gone out with these friends. So, they are also suspects. Although one of them claimed to be injured during the incident, there may be more to it than meets the eye.”

The Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Lelma Kolle, confirmed the incident.

He added that the Bariga Divisional Police Officer led his men to the scene where they found the deceased in a pool of blood.

He said, “Investigations revealed that the man parked his car a distance away from where he was drinking. The police also discovered that there was a blood stain on the car and the car key was found within the vicinity, also with blood stains. This can only mean that after they killed him, they attempted to go away with his car. They actually succeeded in opening the car because there were blood stains on the car seat. But the car did not move because of the security system in it.

“The owner of the bar has been arrested and he has made statements. We cannot categorically say whether this was a robbery or an assassination plot. The matter is still under investigation.”

Our correspondent called UNILAG, and a former registrar of the institution, Mr. Olu Sodimu, said the school would call back.

However, an official of the university in the information department confirmed the shooting.

The official, who pleaded anonymity, said, “We heard that he went to a party with some of his friends and there were gunshots. He was one of the people hit during the incident. That was what we heard. We are not aware that he died. I am just hearing that from you and I will have to confirm that information by making calls