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FRESH MIXTAPE: Dj Ranny (@iamDjranny) Ft. Erriga (@erriganewmoney) - #TheProdigalMix

FRESH MIXTAPE: Dj Ranny (@iamDjranny) Ft. Erriga (@erriganewmoney) - #TheProdigalMix

Fresh from the streets of Calabar is super star Dj ranny with this fans request mix, the mix consists of the mega hits from sout-south finest rapper Erriga. Dj ranny is the leading disc jokey in the south coast of Nigeria, watchout for more of his project. …

30Dec2015

Suicide bomber kills 25 inside a mosque in Borno this morning

Suicide bomber kills 25 inside a mosque in Borno this morning

25 people have been reported dead after a suicide bomber attacked a mosque where some Muslim faithfuls were saying their early morning prayers in Polio-Morioa, Maiduguri in Borno state. This attack comes hours after the city was attacked by the sect men..…

28Dec2015

Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo rewrite the record books

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39UwlAeiWsRkk70jK9Rc0T4SkpQciNQKYhRrLHEWJJD74OmVGo36eFw7WlXLL11pGysX3QVWe3SWT5cPhtCewodLj-qvO_sX2hV18Zam0uB8-MIq5xT2ZDddgp9c7Kw7Gb33QGwjR73M/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-775541"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233255870590729202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39UwlAeiWsRkk70jK9Rc0T4SkpQciNQKYhRrLHEWJJD74OmVGo36eFw7WlXLL11pGysX3QVWe3SWT5cPhtCewodLj-qvO_sX2hV18Zam0uB8-MIq5xT2ZDddgp9c7Kw7Gb33QGwjR73M/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-775541" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JLQR1VssiPHnjF73U7U6DmxD-U3iTx9VBJZndQWQZJwxHbxpYSASaGhtebWo2hX0sSFZD3wM4eQKEQVPHtvKoR4HryVA_9vxqy7wbj1ZYMvrmgV7ZZrUMT2F7bW6Z1y3L_SyRvIvZOY/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMi5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-777856"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233255878033087186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JLQR1VssiPHnjF73U7U6DmxD-U3iTx9VBJZndQWQZJwxHbxpYSASaGhtebWo2hX0sSFZD3wM4eQKEQVPHtvKoR4HryVA_9vxqy7wbj1ZYMvrmgV7ZZrUMT2F7bW6Z1y3L_SyRvIvZOY/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMi5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-777856" /></a>It was a good weekend for Nigeria in the English
 Premier League as Super Eagles duo of Mikel Obi
 and Odion Ighalo attained new heights with their
 respective clubs. Odion Ighalo struck in the 2-2
 draw with Chelsea to become the first ever
 Watford player to score in five consecutive
 English topflight games.
 Mikel Obi entered the record books in the same
 game when he came off the bench in the 46th
 minute to make his 350th appearance in blue,
 the 21st player to do so. Also, the feat makes
 him the club's third-highest overseas appearance
 maker since his move from Lyn Oslo in 2006.

Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo rewrite the record books

It was a good weekend for Nigeria in the English Premier League as Super Eagles duo of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo attained new heights with their respective clubs. Odion Ighalo struck in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea to become the first ever Watford player to score in five consecutive English topflight …

28Dec2015

A female suicide bomber attacked the home of a
 village head, Bulama Isa in Maiduguri yesterday
 evening, killing his three wives and their 10
 children yesterday December 27th. The incident
 happened as Boko haram members engaged the
 Nigerian troops in a gun battle earlier yesterday
 evening.
 Eyewitnesses say the woman pretended Boko
 Haram was chasing her, as she ran into the
 compound of the village head.
 "She ran into Bulama Isa's compound
 shouting 'Boko Haram, Boko Haram. When
 the families of Isa all came out of their
 rooms to meet the woman in the center of
 their compound, the woman simply
 detonated the bomb she had under her
 garment killing the man his three wives
 and ten children" a witness said
 Bulama Isa who had not returned home yet at
 the time his home came under attack managed
 to survive another suicide attack at the entrance
 of his home. Sources said another female suicide
 who was lurking in the dark as the grief struck
 head of the family walked into his attacked
 compound, jumped out and detonated herself:
 but the village head was lucky again.
 He was able to escape with minor injury, but the
 blast had succeeded in killing a woman with her
 baby.

A female suicide bomber attacked the home of a village head, Bulama Isa in Maiduguri yesterday evening, killing his three wives and their 10 children yesterday December 27th. The incident happened as Boko haram members engaged the Nigerian troops in a gun battle earlier yesterday evening. Eyewitness…

28Dec2015

Kylie Jenner named best nine on Instagram with over 1 billion likes in 2015

Kylie Jenner named best nine on Instagram with over 1 billion likes in 2015

Kylie Jenner named best nine on Instagram with 46.2 million followers and over 1 billion likes in 2015 alone. Gradually becoming the Kardashian Queen of Social Media.…

28Dec2015

NNPC- 75% of fuel in Nigeria will still be imported in 2016

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfTsaAQQab9V3ayN4y8pHLdojOYpe0pd8p5ibZoJX4kh_80_uP9pKBxdUzjOVa0sli2ajKKCrlJfE4rPtPBPh_F9epkEdrrSvCwj9AWTdFL_7P5aRZLW7AZvoYqddVQqkDVR4WVSud7w/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-715682"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233242299646856514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfTsaAQQab9V3ayN4y8pHLdojOYpe0pd8p5ibZoJX4kh_80_uP9pKBxdUzjOVa0sli2ajKKCrlJfE4rPtPBPh_F9epkEdrrSvCwj9AWTdFL_7P5aRZLW7AZvoYqddVQqkDVR4WVSud7w/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-715682" /></a>Group Managing Director NNPC and Minister of
 State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, during his
 tour of Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical
 Company, KRPC, yesterday, said the country will
 still rely on 75 per cent importation of fuel
 throughout the whole of next year.
 According to him:
 "The future is that, Nigeria is still going to
 import fuel in 2016 and beyond. Best case
 situation is 25 per cent local and 75 per
 cent importation. Worse case is what we
 are experiencing now.
 "Until we begin to get individuals who can
 co-relocate, we are going to be doing a
 mixture of local and importation of fuel to
 meet up demands. In the next few weeks,
 however, queues will disappear in fuel
 stations."
 The minister said that the Kaduna refinery will
 soon be producing more than two million litres
 per day capacity as soon as an Fluid Catalytic
 Cracking, FCC, unit is fully on stream.
 He said:
 "We need to get it back to re-kit it to work
 well. We will do that with some level of
 production going on. Our concern is to
 have a consistent production and
 provision of products at all times."
 "We will not be fluctuating prices, we will
 take an average. Today no subsidy, in
 January we will look at the situation and
 announce it."
 In regards to privatization, he said:
 "President Muhammadu Buhari has not
 approved any policy about selling the
 refineries."

NNPC- 75% of fuel in Nigeria will still be imported in 2016

Group Managing Director NNPC and Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, during his tour of Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company, KRPC, yesterday, said the country will still rely on 75 per cent importation of fuel throughout the whole of next year. According to him: "The future is t…

28Dec2015

Actor Charles Okocha reportedly hit by stray bullet, rushed to an emergency room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpAuKTh2f5LOFp33iSEnty_EuODn7tqR47CRH7j2ElA2RpjoBNIkpnNVqqGfR90Tu0ClaUMxIJWWcr_PNsfQ9u6uiuQHxLgCnOVEzXwC6GSy6gn8M7bXu7VWDx0q7A5u-jvn-ktw1Ma4/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FYS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-752445"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233240305353451474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNpAuKTh2f5LOFp33iSEnty_EuODn7tqR47CRH7j2ElA2RpjoBNIkpnNVqqGfR90Tu0ClaUMxIJWWcr_PNsfQ9u6uiuQHxLgCnOVEzXwC6GSy6gn8M7bXu7VWDx0q7A5u-jvn-ktw1Ma4/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FYS5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-752445" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cfYSdkFlcUJT7fgpVLcfoPDdhaltEuYo5g0_tZX6V7OluRH4Mz0d5IePtd4cfE5HyqWfeeHG5NMtTIqq2sYMGSPEsxJE6Tc1oZK590HRpAhX4Q9tsjXPEYDCq8ewmzzrNXqnEceL9lg/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253Fcy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-754308"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233240313708047442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9cfYSdkFlcUJT7fgpVLcfoPDdhaltEuYo5g0_tZX6V7OluRH4Mz0d5IePtd4cfE5HyqWfeeHG5NMtTIqq2sYMGSPEsxJE6Tc1oZK590HRpAhX4Q9tsjXPEYDCq8ewmzzrNXqnEceL9lg/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253Fcy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-754308" /></a>Hopefully, he gets fine and survives this. Kelly
 Hansome just broke the shocking news on Social
 media.

Actor Charles Okocha reportedly hit by stray bullet, rushed to an emergency room

Hopefully, he gets fine and survives this. Kelly Hansome just broke the shocking news on Social media.…

28Dec2015

'I am retiring my artist side in 2016' - Don Jazzy

'I am retiring my artist side in 2016' - Don Jazzy

Mavin CEO and Producer Don Jazzy says he will be retiring singing and performing in 2016 and concentrate on what we know him for...as a producer.…

28Dec2015

Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job to turn up the heat on Manchester United

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc35x8gPm8izrrcO6k2gyLwkaXFp8g5gXl9A28dSb1XxW5pcy1pb9mgIp1IjJ-XkrO1W-qpdjwYEyeiiay_yHv5I0OtAWUsR5o4TNDML5cUKCmqiQ2llFMeGN1yPO2Rdi8ijuoEII2M2g/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-796614"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233231046280313890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc35x8gPm8izrrcO6k2gyLwkaXFp8g5gXl9A28dSb1XxW5pcy1pb9mgIp1IjJ-XkrO1W-qpdjwYEyeiiay_yHv5I0OtAWUsR5o4TNDML5cUKCmqiQ2llFMeGN1yPO2Rdi8ijuoEII2M2g/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-796614" /></a>Jose Mourinho is facing a massive dilemma after
 being offered an instant return to Real Madrid.
 And that will turn up the heat even further on
 Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal who is
 under increasing pressure at Old Trafford.
 United must move quickly or risk missing out on
 Mourinho who must also decide on whether to
 pursue the Real Madrid job - or hang on.
 Mirror Sport revealed last month Real Madrid
 president Florentino Perez wants Mourinho to
 return to the Bernabeu.
 And it is understood that Perez has now made a
 move to bring in Mourinho to replace under-
 pressure Rafa Benitez - and wants him in charge
 as quickly as possible.
 Mourinho would prefer the United job rather than
 return to Real Madrid where he left amid
 controversy and under a cloud two-and-a-half
 years ago.
 But despite Mourinho being unpopular with
 sections of the Real Madrid fans and dressing
 room, Perez has remained a huge fan.
 Agents have now sounded out Mourinho's camp
 and placed an offer on the table.

Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job to turn up the heat on Manchester United

Jose Mourinho is facing a massive dilemma after being offered an instant return to Real Madrid. And that will turn up the heat even further on Manchester United and Louis Van Gaal who is under increasing pressure at Old Trafford. United must move quickly or risk missing out on Mourinho who must also…

28Dec2015

Wizkid showed off his Diamond Rolex wristwatch on IG and captioned it 'Frosted'.

Wizkid showed off his Diamond Rolex wristwatch on IG and captioned it 'Frosted'.

Wizkid showed off his Diamond Rolex wristwatch on IG and captioned it 'Frosted'.…

28Dec2015

Malaysia Airline flew in the wrong direction and the pilot didn't know

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2zix5X2ufM-PsKLYm_WpRNNS_nPdBeDGFs2yVEsdRKfxwARGtQpC5e3w_LkLNnMnQLOJYjqORMgnZA2UPBnYUpK3RtHqkYhAt7zTRxLAHdkgGxMWhTm4amm96BObDEyGP5rFhfTi2iw/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-767370"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6233229204943731394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2zix5X2ufM-PsKLYm_WpRNNS_nPdBeDGFs2yVEsdRKfxwARGtQpC5e3w_LkLNnMnQLOJYjqORMgnZA2UPBnYUpK3RtHqkYhAt7zTRxLAHdkgGxMWhTm4amm96BObDEyGP5rFhfTi2iw/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMUIuanBn%253F%253D-767370" /></a>An investigation has been launched after a Malaysia Airlines plane took off from Auckland Airport on Christmas Day and surprised the pilot with the direction it started flying. Just eight minutes into the direct flight to Kuala Lumpur, MH132's pilot queried why his Airbus A330 was heading so far south. He wondered why the plane was heading towards Melbourne and not taking a more direct flight path to the Malaysian capital. It is understood passengers on board the flight, which left at 2.23am Christmas Day, were not alerted to the mix-up. During discussions with air traffic controllers at the Auckland Oceanic control centre, the pilot was informed of the flight plan his airline had given to Airways, which manages air traffic control for New Zealand and South Pacific.He then continued across the Tasman Sea before heading northwest to Kuala Lumpur. Although there were no apparent safety concerns with the confusion, Airways yesterday confirmed it was investigating. "We have an internal safety team who will investigate it," a spokeswoman said. "The flight plan the airline filed with us was going to Kuala Lumpur but via a slightly different route than the pilot was expecting." Airways will "work closely" with the much- maligned carrier to find out how the confusion came about, the spokeswoman said. Last year, 577 crew and passengers lost their lives on two separate Malaysia Airlines flights. Flight MH370 disappeared between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing for unknown reasons in March and MH17 was shot down by a Russian-made missile over Ukraine in July.New Zealand aviation commentator Peter Clark praised the pilot for his actions. "The pilot has done a very good job by noticing it, querying it and not just blindly flying off and ending up in the Southern Ocean," he said. He said if Malaysia Airlines was now a responsible airline, "which I hope it is after everything that has happened", it would ask for an explanation and investigate. Flights on the route often travel around the bottom of Australia to avoid bad weather or head- winds, Clark said."The pilot was probably not used to going that far south." WeatherWatch head analyst Philip Duncan said he flew out of Auckland this week in "perfect conditions". A large high was settling across the Tasman Sea.The weather between New Zealand and Kuala Lumpur was "fairly calm", but Duncan said thunderstorms across northern Australia and Papua New Guinea may have influenced Malaysia Airlines' preferred route. Source: New Zealand Herald

Malaysia Airline flew in the wrong direction and the pilot didn't know

An investigation has been launched after aMalaysia Airlines plane took off from AucklandAirport on Christmas Day and surprised the pilotwith the direction it started flying.Just eight minutes into the direct flight to KualaLumpur, MH132's pilot queried why his AirbusA330 was heading so far south.He …

28Dec2015

GEJ's aides approached us with $3m for votes – CIO

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZM5L_5mUALluKHm6Xkj8mEEpzQL6U9sZ6uvm4ql5UKcebFN6DTMMDI1XJofSP7D8979qiJ_gPgnnBfntaX9KMunWkx8jAU0b8LMohxLoPFJvbICrFolPH73PIg0gqJjooVzreGCJI2s/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-781318"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6232980583583548354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZM5L_5mUALluKHm6Xkj8mEEpzQL6U9sZ6uvm4ql5UKcebFN6DTMMDI1XJofSP7D8979qiJ_gPgnnBfntaX9KMunWkx8jAU0b8LMohxLoPFJvbICrFolPH73PIg0gqJjooVzreGCJI2s/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-781318" /></a>The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO)
 has alleged that some aides of former President
 Goodluck Jonathan approached the body with $3
 million so as to canvass for their votes during the
 presidential election.
 According to Leadership, Coordinator of CIO,
 Imam Abdullahi Shuaib, made this claim during
 the 22nd National Islamic Training Programme
 (NITP), holding at Odosengolu, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
 State.
 He said they rejected the government's offer
 tagged: "religious fund", meant to secure
 support of Muslims in Nigeria for the ex-president
 and his party-PDP, during the general elections
 early this year.
 "It is not a secret, they came, offering us
 over three million dollars, we said no….It
 came through their proxies to us and we
 said no. And today we have been
 vindicated and it is not even part of our
 own culture to take bribe. We prefer to go
 hungry than to collect a bribe from
 somebody, that is unlawful." He said that
 some officials of the Jonathan-led
 administration (whose identities were not
 disclosed) approached the CIO with money
 but it rejected "because we know very well
 that it was a bait; it was a poison and you
 cannot eat and dine with the devil and
 think the devil will not come after you."he
 said

GEJ's aides approached us with $3m for votes – CIO

The Conference of Islamic Organisations (CIO) has alleged that some aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan approached the body with $3 million so as to canvass for their votes during the presidential election. According to Leadership, Coordinator of CIO, Imam Abdullahi Shuaib, made this claim d…

27Dec2015

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatens the West in new spine-chilling message

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWh5r1sW1_Iueon1zqRvuLlWe2Pzm23EaES20CjjPGebpYQourXaVc-45OMRAOjd0v5w7Es_2bN24YjA96b5iD9dS8Qf4K61XBbSZPG2AvaGODfPCF8BVh1to2rxnS116jdernHegBJ0/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FYi5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-714293"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6232979439839485058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWh5r1sW1_Iueon1zqRvuLlWe2Pzm23EaES20CjjPGebpYQourXaVc-45OMRAOjd0v5w7Es_2bN24YjA96b5iD9dS8Qf4K61XBbSZPG2AvaGODfPCF8BVh1to2rxnS116jdernHegBJ0/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FYi5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-714293" /></a>In his first message to the public in the last 7
 months, ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has
 warned Western countries and Israel to expect
 imminent attacks and also warned "crusaders"
 not to dare fight on his turf.
 According to CNN, Israeli Military officials are not
 taking the video too seriously because they
 believe ISIS doesn't have much of a stronghold in
 the country plus the exact date of the video
 shoot is unclear. al-Baghdadi called on Saudi
 citizens to 'rise up against the apostate tyrants,
 and avenge their people in Syria, Iraq, and
 Yemen'.
 ''Jews ,soon you shall hear from us in
 Palestine,which will become your grave. The Jews
 thought we forgot Palestine and that they had
 distracted us from it,Not at allJews. We did not
 forget Palestine for a moment, with the help of
 Allah we will not forget it,The pioneers of the
 jihadist fighters will surround you on a day that
 you think is distant and we know is close. We are
 getting closer every day."
 "Crusaders and Jews don't dare to come on the
 ground because they were defeated in Iraq and
 Afghanistan," he said in the statement released
 through an Isil-run internet account.
 'And soon, soon with God's permission, you will
 hear the footsteps of the mujahideen... We are
 getting closer to you day by day,'
 ''They announced lately a coalition... falsely called
 'Islamic,' and announced its goal is to fight the
 caliphate,' said Baghdadi in the recording
 circulating among pro-IS Twitter users.
 'If this coalition were Islamic, it would have
 announced victory and aid to the people of
 Syria,'
 On Saturday, ISIS suffered a major blow after a
 US-backed alliance of Syrian Kurds and Arab
 rebel groups, backed by coalition planes,
 captured a dam from its fighters, cutting a main
 supply route of the militants.
 No one has heard from the Terrorist leader in 7
 months ever since a U.S coordinated attack had
 reportedly injured him and he is thought to
 constantly move between Isil's strongholds of
 Raqqa, northeastern Syria, and Mosul, in Iraq, in
 a bid to avoid airstrikes.

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatens the West in new spine-chilling message

In his first message to the public in the last 7 months, ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has warned Western countries and Israel to expect imminent attacks and also warned "crusaders" not to dare fight on his turf. According to CNN, Israeli Military officials are not taking the video too seriously …

27Dec2015

Read Ben Murray-Bruce's reaction to CBN's ban of ATM use abroad

Read Ben Murray-Bruce's reaction to CBN's ban of ATM use abroad

Senator Ben Murray Bruce has reacted to the Central Bank of Nigeria's decision to ban Nigerians from using their debit and credit cards abroad. Reports about the planned ban came to light few days ago when BBC quoted a source as saying that the CBN will from January 1st 2016 stop foreign purchase vi…

27Dec2015

Flavour set to wed first babymama Sandra Okagbue tomorrow?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdjM79_aMSU7bwhNZvHjRk2p_KN0-pa5bdjbc_ce78gQHnxbCOAQ5IMdU7W0kL3l8HXtzBTFyuk-f52ezzwSk9FmbKt5RKbU9KVwUGhXl8p06UCu99gz33JNW47NCiMV1yxlk3DBW3RQ/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMTY2MzM3Nl85OTNhZmxhdm91ci1hbmQtc2FuZHJhLW9rYWdidWUtZXhwZWN0aW5nLWJhYnktc29vbl9qcGVnOTYyNzNkNTdlZGFiYWM2MzM3ODAyODYzZDc5N2VlMWYuanBn%253F%253D-733948"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6232905648624886082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdjM79_aMSU7bwhNZvHjRk2p_KN0-pa5bdjbc_ce78gQHnxbCOAQ5IMdU7W0kL3l8HXtzBTFyuk-f52ezzwSk9FmbKt5RKbU9KVwUGhXl8p06UCu99gz33JNW47NCiMV1yxlk3DBW3RQ/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FMTY2MzM3Nl85OTNhZmxhdm91ci1hbmQtc2FuZHJhLW9rYWdidWUtZXhwZWN0aW5nLWJhYnktc29vbl9qcGVnOTYyNzNkNTdlZGFiYWM2MzM3ODAyODYzZDc5N2VlMWYuanBn%253F%253D-733948" /></a>So, according to the gist, Flavour is set to wed
 his first babymama Sandra Okagbue, in Onitsha
 tomorrow Dec. 28th. The wedding is so hush
 hush that many of his close friends aren't even
 aware of it.. According to the source, Flavour
 wants a very secret/coded introduction/
 traditional wedding to avoid drama with his other
 baby mama, former MBGN Anna Banner and her
 family who may or may not even know he's
 getting married.
 Like I said, Flavour's people denied this when I
 reached out to them but it's understandable if
 they don't want the media to know. But by
 tomorrow, we will know. Fingers crossed. Flavour
 was out of the country for Christmas but is
 expected to return today and fly to Onitsha later
 today.

Flavour set to wed first babymama Sandra Okagbue tomorrow?

So, according to the gist, Flavour is set to wed his first babymama Sandra Okagbue, in Onitsha tomorrow Dec. 28th. The wedding is so hush hush that many of his close friends aren't even aware of it.. According to the source, Flavour wants a very secret/coded introduction/ traditional wedding to avoi…

27Dec2015

Woman pens open letter to the woman dating her husband ..and it's epic!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-Z0fBS9PYauwYDahWy3LzwZPZOTXAh781Yg7qEoAJaA9X-zOJwJukSTp2DH3QMDa69pKh4mjR1frl1F1zoBqHTZSR2Y97NZ6BHhXN4zzCilSS3nOtUukwGf0vKj5kSwJ_VOdCp2Vack/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FbWFuX3dyaXRlc19sZXR0ZXIuanBn%253F%253D-721261"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6232903878542460626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-Z0fBS9PYauwYDahWy3LzwZPZOTXAh781Yg7qEoAJaA9X-zOJwJukSTp2DH3QMDa69pKh4mjR1frl1F1zoBqHTZSR2Y97NZ6BHhXN4zzCilSS3nOtUukwGf0vKj5kSwJ_VOdCp2Vack/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FbWFuX3dyaXRlc19sZXR0ZXIuanBn%253F%253D-721261" /></a>A few weeks ago, a wife in Syracuse, New York, posted a "Letter to the Woman Dating my Husband" on Craigslist after she found out that her husband was having an affair while she was out of town. Read below.. "You probably don't even know that we're not separated, and up until I found his dating site profiles, and flew back to try and rescue my marriage, I did not know there was a problem...Be aware that everyday, he wrote me loving, wonderful messages, just as he was talking to you and wooing you. As far as I knew, we were strong in our relationship. If he's been telling you something different, get my number from him, and let me show you the messages... So the following may be you, or it may be "multiples" of you. I do not know how many of "you" there are. So read to the end. You'll figure out if it's the guy you're dating. Perhaps one of your friends will see this and figure it out for you.. You left your mascara in my husband's old vehicle (he bought a newer one in late September). It was a shimmery brown Covergirl. I think you left some clothes here too. I threw them away. You also left a bra. You're size 36 B. I'm a 34C. The bra stank with BO. (Of course, it maybe that it belongs to someone else..... After all, his dating profiles --OurTime.com and Match.com--showed that he was horn-doggin' over a 120 mile radius... ) So he announced we're getting a divorce after I confronted him. He's playing "victim," and telling me it's a BIG misunderstanding, and that I'm being "controlling." I've pointed out that NO woman would agree my behavior is "controlling" after finding her husband's dating profiles which say he's "looking for marriage" to someone else. Unless your version of "controlling" includes an inability to understand I'm upset about the sub- text of "Why can't I go off and search for my next wife?" or "Why can't I just get laid behind your back?" He claims he found that mascara (used Cover Girl--ick!-- I wear Lancome, which I replace every 6 months because of eye allergies) on the ground at work before I left to go take care of my sick mom in another state. (NO, I didn't just go off and leave him!) It's been in the truck ever since. So..... The immaculate truck (I've NEVER seen him clean a vehicle in 15 years!) had the mascara in it for 8+ months? And somehow I'd want used mascara he found on the ground? And he saved it, even when cleaning up the truck? I haven't even mentioned the bra to him. (What's the point?) Your bag of clothes that you washed inside out: He tried to stop me from throwing some women's and children's clothes away that I found in a bag in the garage, claiming they belonged to our friend M's nephew... (there were some boys clothes, some small girl's clothing, and woman's... so I call BS on that! btw....Nice tastes in shirts. I like Ralph Lauren plaid, too, but you appear to be a bit bigger than me....) he glummly shut up when I cheerily reminded him that M's nephew has grown, so any of the clothes would be out grown. Well, recently he's lost weight, quit drinking (that was 15 years of h*ll for me and the kids) bought himself a NEW truck (without consulting / asking me). But guess what? That nice house and property you saw, and new truck, and all his new tools? ***I OWN HALF OF ALL OF IT***. So you won't be living in my nice house, we'll be selling it. And he may not have mentioned all my grad school debt... We'll be splitting that as well. So guess what you have??? You, my dear, are the proud new doormat for a middle-aged man who has been a contractor- type all his life. He's fairly smart though, but at 56 his body will not hold out much longer, and he's doesn't have a wide skill-set. He's somewhat heavy-set, pretty good looking, but he will not be wealthy after we split things (nor will I). Congrats! He's quite the catch! (Well, it looks that way from the outset, now, before the divorce) My prediction though is that he'll have to move into a little apartment he can afford. (I don't think he thought all these consequences through. Somehow, in his mind, I'd just disappear and leave him with you, the house, the toys, and the assets?) Oh, and you'll have my dogs, too. They were a present from me to us, and I trained them for a year... but since they're purebreds, guess what? THEY'RE PROPERTY WITH AN ATTACHED VALUE!!!! My guess on their value: They're worth about about $3K. ... Thank you very much!!!! I'll take something of equal value, like the TV, generator, fridge and some of those nifty new tools! Now, you may have kids (since there were ice cream cones in my pantry and sugary cereal and milk left at the house--I've never seen him eat that crap, ever, in 15 years. btw. The milk went bad. I threw it out. You bought it at Tops in Cicero one evening in late August. I found the receipt. You bought all that weird crap in one evening, after the trip to Fun Junction and then the return to the house.) so, if you have kids, you should know that he has a tendency to over-buy stuff and send the family into debt. There were a few years (before I graduated from grad school) when I had to go to food banks to keep our kids fed. Good luck with that. I'm sure he's changed, although judging from new toys he's bought... maybe not so much. My advice: Don't marry him. If you do, then HALF OF YOUR STUFF IS HIS! He'll use you up, he's a selfish lover, he's a spend-a-holic, and it's likely he'll revert to booze. His financial decisions will drive you into bankruptcy. (He's done it twice) His family will hate you (they're weird, you'll see), and he has a tendency to do incredibly stupid stuff. Like the type of stuff that will **get YOU in trouble** even though you have no control over his actions/behavior! he'll get mad because you "nag" and say stuff like "Don't drive to work drunk and get in a crash!" <--Yup that's an example of my nagging and controlling behavior... Of course, since you've been boffing my husband, and you must know I am still in the picture (my stuff is ALL OVER THE HOUSE) ...OR... you may just be incredibly stupid... Maybe you deserve him. You and he ruined my life, stole the life I spent 15 years trying to build with him, destroyed my identity... I wish I could say I "wish you the best," but it's more like "I think you're about to get what you deserve." FYI: He (we) own a new (used) white truck with nice warm leather seats, along with a few other vehicles (which he works on...btw. Some of those classic cars are MINE from before the marriage,) You may have been in his old truck (mascara story). My (our) two dogs are large, gorgeous, "matching" in looks and after initial meeting, well behaved. (Yell the German command "Pluatzen!" to the female, and open your hand as you say it... She will still go right down, in front of you, even from a dead run.) My husband's sister, whose first name starts with "C" has an @ss you could park a Peterbuilt on! We (I) own a gorgeous property with a stream and pond, out in the woods. (That should help for identification purposes!!!) He went to Fun Junction (btw, he took all the Fun Junction coins I'd saved for sentimental value from when the boys were little--thanks. You stole my memories of my happy days with my children). You googled the address for Fun Junction from our house computer (he hates google and only uses bing), then according to his phone he drove there. Later, you two stopped at Tops in Cicero, bought ice cream cones and sugary cereal (and cheap wine coolers.... eeeewwwww) and you returned to the house. Then YOU googled 15 minutes worth of YouTube videos on "La Lupe"--some kind of weird Cuban singer from the 60s and 70s. You actually put him through 4 videos and 15 minutes worth of that!!!! Hahahahahahah!!!! He had to have been cringing inside, because (and here's a little secret), I liked Salsa until I met him--and he HATED it so much, I gave up ever listening to it.... I wish I could have been a fly on the wall for that one! Pfft. What a guy will go through to get laid.... If you're a real, actually nice person, that has been duped, just know that he's gotten very good at lying. He's a lot of fun. He's a great cook, and a great talker...And he's not single, he's just trying to get laid. Or worse. He's courting you as the next Mrs., knowing that our divorce will leave him very, very financially screwed. And you, my dear, are lookin' to him like his life boat. Get out while you can. GOOD LUCK WITH HIM! THE PACKAGING IS DAMAGED AND WHAT'S INSIDE IS PRETTY SPENT, TOO!

Woman pens open letter to the woman dating her husband ..and it's epic!

A few weeks ago, a wife in Syracuse, New York,posted a "Letter to the Woman Dating myHusband" on Craigslist after she found out thather husband was having an affair while she wasout of town. Read below.."You probably don't even know that we'renot separated, and up until I found hisdating site profil…

27Dec2015

Chevron rig explosion: Bayelsa communities seek redress in US court

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Coastal communities in Bayelsa State, impacted by the January 16, 2012 KS Endeavour Rig Explosion in Chevron's oil field, have dragged the oil firm before a San Francisco court in the United States.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/oil-spill.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="oil-spill" class="size-medium wp-image-297907 alignleft" height="182" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/300x182xoil-spill-300x182.jpg.pagespeed.ic.VPuQccx2hj.jpg" style="margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto; float: left;" width="300"></a><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The representatives of victims visited Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Iniruo Wills, yesterday, in Yenagoa.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Speaking during the visit, Mr Alagoa Morris, Coordinator of the lead plaintiffs, said that the team's advocacy visit to the commissioner was to solicit the support of the state government in the legal action.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He told Wills that the group commenced the legal action against Chevron in San Francisco on December 9.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Morris, an environmentalist, noted that the efforts of Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment were commendable, and urged the government to assist the victims in their quest for justice.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"The lead plaintiffs thought it wise to pay you this advocacy and courtesy visit, to formally inform you about the on-going cases in the US. We also want to interact with you especially as your ministry also carried out some investigations on the incident.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Governor Sariake Dickson of Bayelsa State visited Koluama 2 Town Hall on February 27 and made a pledge to set up technical and legal committees on the rig explosion to ensure that Chevron was held accountable for the disaster.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"It is the belief of the lead plaintiffs that the government meant well and made those laudable pledges in good faith. We are here to seek assistance from the state government through your ministry." Morris said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Responding, Wills noted that it was a matter for regret that four years after the incident, the victims were yet to get justice.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He commended the steps taken by the impacted communities and pledged the support of the state government to the plaintiffs.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"We shall continue to assist this cause, I have instructed our legal unit to offer assistance. We shall continue to help with technical expertise as our technical staff will be at your disposal, our doors are wide open to you, " Wills said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The offshore oil rig KS Endeavour, run on behalf of Chevron Nigeria Ltd., caught fire on Monday, January 16, 2012, while operating in the Funiwa field.</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Chevron rig explosion: Bayelsa communities seek redress in US court

Coastal communities in Bayelsa State, impacted by the January 16, 2012 KS Endeavour Rig Explosion in Chevron's oil field, have dragged the oil firm before a San Francisco court in the United States.The representatives of victims visited Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Iniruo Wills, ye…

25Dec2015

Umahi signs 2016 appropriation bill into law

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday, signed into law the 2016 Appropriation Bill of N101.1billion.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Umahi.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="Gov. Dave Umahi" class="size-medium wp-image-527523" height="181" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/300x181xUmahi-300x181.jpg.pagespeed.ic.awTsD31Ril.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>Gov. Dave Umahi</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Performing the exercise at the Government House, Abakaliki, the governor revealed that the 2016 budget was predicated on his administration's deep desire to assist Ebonyi indigenes hawking on the streets of major cities in the country.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He explained that his administration was determined to help them engage in more meaningful ventures that would uplift the image of the state.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He also said the government would in 2016 assist indigent widows, pursue its urban renewal drive, ensure efficient health care services, boost agriculture and address the plight of Ebonyi people.</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Umahi signs 2016 appropriation bill into law

GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, yesterday, signed into law the 2016 Appropriation Bill of N101.1billion.Gov. Dave UmahiPerforming the exercise at the Government House, Abakaliki, the governor revealed that the 2016 budget was predicated on his administration's deep desire to assist Ebonyi indi…

25Dec2015

Abia NDLEA Commander promises total fight against drug peddlers

<div> </div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">THE Abia State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Commander, Bamidele Akingbade has promised to use all available resources to rid Abia State of drug peddlers, despite the challenges facing the agency in the state.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NDLEA-operative.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="NDLEA operative" class="wp-image-545514 size-medium" height="223" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/300x223xNDLEA-operative-300x223.jpg.pagespeed.ic.7CLybe-hih.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>NDLEA operative</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Akingbade in an interview at the state headquarters, Ogbor Hill, Aba pointed out that the high rate of drug presence on Abia State streets, was giving them sleepless nights as it requires very swift and concrete efforts to restore the state to normal.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He said that leaving drugs peddlers on the streets was tantamount to feeding criminals with cannon fodder for their criminal actions, hence every right thinking person should join the fight.<div>He said that he had been parading some of the drug peddlers to keep the public abreast of the agency's activities and to encourage those who may want to venture in to drug business.</div><div>man*</div>

Abia NDLEA Commander promises total fight against drug peddlers

THE Abia State National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA Commander, Bamidele Akingbade has promised to use all available resources to rid Abia State of drug peddlers, despite the challenges facing the agency in the state.NDLEA operativeAkingbade in an interview at the state headquarters, Ogbor Hil…

25Dec2015

Environmental degradation: Ijaw going through gradual extinction —INC

<div> </div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">THE Ijaw nation has said that its people and environment are going through gradual extinction due to inability of the Nigerian state to address the negative impact of oil and gas exploitation in its domain.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/oil-spill.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="oil-spill" class="wp-image-297907 size-full alignleft" height="250" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/412x250xoil-spill.jpg.pagespeed.ic.HMabJJt_W0.jpg" style="margin: 10px 10px 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto; float: left;" width="412"></a><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">A communique at the end of a two-day stakeholders' workshop in Warri, Delta State, where delegates from 78 Ijaw clans across Nigeria converged under the umbrella of Ijaw National Congress, INC, said: "The environment remains the most valuable physical resource for development and survival of the Ijaw nation.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Summit resolved that urgent steps be taken to implement the UNEP report on Ogoni and clean up other degraded communities."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dissatisfied with the present constitutional and legislative arrangements for resource control and allocation in Nigeria, the summit stressed the need for communities bearing resources to control same and pay taxes to the centre.<div>Pledging its preparedness to work peacefully with the President Mumammadu Buhari administration, INC said, "Violence or restiveness is a new phenomenon foisted on the Ijaw by circumstances of oppression and frustration including militarization of Ijaw territory."</div><div>man*</div>

Environmental degradation: Ijaw going through gradual extinction —INC

THE Ijaw nation has said that its people and environment are going through gradual extinction due to inability of the Nigerian state to address the negative impact of oil and gas exploitation in its domain.A communique at the end of a two-day stakeholders' workshop in Warri, Delta State, where deleg…

25Dec2015

‘No synergy between researches and industry’

<div> </div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Members of Polymer Institute of Nigeria, PIN, have expressed worries that although a lot of researches were going on in the nation's universities and research institutes, "there is no synergy between these institutions and the industry."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In a communique at the end of the 26th Annual Technical Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Institute held in Owerri, by the Communique Drafting Chairman, Professor Peter Nkeonye, of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, said "Many research findings on the shelves of our higher institutions have not been commercialized due to low level of entrepreneu-rship among researchers.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"The conference is aware of the recent introduction of entrepreneurship programmes in our tertiary institutions, but recomme- nds that enabling environ- ment (teaching aids) should be provided to make the programmes more realistic and result-oriented."<div>Saying that such interaction was necessary for the technological economic development of the nation and should be encouraged, it recalled that "The textile industry is a major consumer of polymeric materials, and at one point was the second largest employer of labour after government in Nigeria."</div><div>man*</div>

‘No synergy between researches and industry’

Members of Polymer Institute of Nigeria, PIN, have expressed worries that although a lot of researches were going on in the nation's universities and research institutes, "there is no synergy between these institutions and the industry."In a communique at the end of the 26th Annual Technical Confere…

25Dec2015

Kabba community cries out over incessant kidnap attacks

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The residents of Kabba, headquarters of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have cried out over the incessant rate of kidnapping of its people, as they called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately come to their aid.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 280px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/IGP-Arase-Emmanue-Asuquo.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="IGP-Arase-Emmanue-Asuquo" class="wp-image-552883 size-medium" height="300" pagespeed_url_hash="3676837756" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/270x300xIGP-Arase-Emmanue-Asuquo-270x300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.e4V5-lHJIz.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="270"></a>IGP Arase</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The residents who spoke through the Kabba Development Union (the socio -cultural umbrella body of the community) said, peace has eluded the ancient town since the kidnappers have laid siege to the community, terrorising and abducting innocent citizens in broad day light without any challenge from security agents.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">KDU President, Mr Molomo Olorunfemi in a statement said, over the last few weeks no fewer than 10 prominent people in the town have been brazenly abducted by these Kidnap syndicate with several millions of naira demanded for their release.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The statement read, "This development has created morbid fears to residents in the areas while citizens and visitors wishing to come home for the Christmas celebrations are scared to do so in the fear that they may be abducted by these heartless gangsters.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Most of the victims kidnapped were abducted in the broad day light while the police and other security agency in the area appear helpless as none of the perpetrators has been brought to book."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Aside from this, the statement said, all roads leading to the community have been taken over by armed robbers who kill and maim innocent citizens.</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Kabba community cries out over incessant kidnap attacks

The residents of Kabba, headquarters of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have cried out over the incessant rate of kidnapping of its people, as they called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately come to their aid.IGP AraseThe residents who spoke through the Kabba Development…

25Dec2015

CBN cautions banks on regulations, international standard

<div><h1 style="margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 1.5em; line-height: 1.2em; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">OWERRI —The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has promised that it would not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions against banks that flout laid down regulations and international best practices.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/emefiele-CBN.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele" class="size-medium wp-image-501564" height="182" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/300x182xemefiele-CBN-300x182.jpg.pagespeed.ic.gormF41RDv.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele</div>Director, Banking and Payments System Department of the CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, stated this while delivering a paper on 'Overview of Electronic Payments Regulation and Development in Nigeria,' at a seminar in Owerri."The CBN has consistently ensured a review of compliance status of banks with regulations and international standards. Appropriate sanctions are applied, where banks are found to have defaulted."On the e-payment system, the CBN Director said that in view of its role in the economy, the payments system must be reliable, secure and efficient in meeting the needs of users for the purpose of settling payment obligations."The regulatory framework for the smooth functioning of the payment system is therefore, critical to building confidence and encouraging usage and development of the payment system," Fatokun said.He noted that with the increasing sophistication of electronic payments, there was the need to ensure that users of electronic payments have confidence in the services and that they are protected and provided with effective and efficient payment services.</h1></div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

CBN cautions banks on regulations, international standard

OWERRI —The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has promised that it would not hesitate to apply appropriate sanctions against banks that flout laid down regulations and international best practices.CBN Governor, Mr Godwin EmefieleDirector, Banking and Payments System Department of the CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatok…

25Dec2015

Dangote buys back former subsidiary to save over 3,000 jobs

<div> </div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Dangote Industries Limited (DIL)'s decision to buy back its former subsidiary, Tiger Branded Consumer Goods (TBCG) was informed by the need to prevent the company from going under and save over 3,000 jobs of Nigerians.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Dangote-412.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="*Alhaji Aliko Dangote" class="size-medium wp-image-344240" height="182" src="http://cdn2.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/300x182xDangote-412-300x182.jpg.pagespeed.ic.ueOXeUMmjh.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>*Alhaji Aliko Dangote</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">DIL was approached by Tiger Brands to acquire its 65.7 per cent shares of TBCG Limited. While some stakeholders have questioned the rationale behind the investment decision by DIL, sources close to the Dangote Group said the company had to consider the repurchase of TBCG so as to keep the company as a going concern, which preserves value for the minority retail shareholders. The move also secured direct employment for over 3,000 employees.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Going by every indication, the future of the company was very doubtful and that was risky for the employees which are over 3,000 Nigerians apart from others who benefit from the company's services through other ancillary services. The return of DIL is therefore a big relief and good decision to save the jobs of the staff of  TBCG," a market operator said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Repurchase agreement<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">According to the repurchase agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, DIL will provide TBCG with an immediate cash injection of N10 billion. In return, Tiger Brands will divest its 65.7 per cent shareholding in TBCG to DIL for a nominal consideration and write off its shareholder loans to TBCG.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In addition, Tiger Brands will assume and settle outstanding debt guaranteed on behalf of TBCG.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Already, the former directors of TBCG, Alake, Ekpe and Ighodalo have agreed to re-join the board of TBCG and have consequently been reappointed with effect from 10th December 2015.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The companies have explained that the transaction will ensure that TBCG is maintained as a viable going concern, able to retain its employees and meet its obligations to its stakeholders.<div>"The Transaction envisages that sufficient capital will be injected into TBCG in order to stabilize the business and place it on a sustainable path aimed at creating value for its stakeholders," they said.</div><div>man*</div>

Dangote buys back former subsidiary to save over 3,000 jobs

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL)'s decision to buy back its former subsidiary, Tiger Branded Consumer Goods (TBCG) was informed by the need to prevent the company from going under and save over 3,000 jobs of Nigerians.*Alhaji Aliko DangoteDIL was approached by Tiger Brands to acquire its 65.7 per ce…

25Dec2015

Christmas : Buhari, Saraki, others preach peace, love

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday, preached peace and love as Christians all over the world today celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The president in his goodwill message urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others. He assured that his government was determined to change the fortunes of Nigerians for the better because "our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick but a promise that must be kept."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He said: "I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year's Christmas. On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught. There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Buhari also enjoined Nigerians to reach out in love and compassion to fellow Nigerians who were in distress at this period of the nation's history.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He, particularly, urged them to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">According to him, the Federal Government will continue to collaborate with state governments and other stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP camps. He said his administration's ultimate objective was to quickly end insurgency and return the IDPs to their homes.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 422px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2016-Budget-Presentation-11.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="Buhari presents N6.08trn 2016 budget to NASS" class="size-full wp-image-594699" height="275" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/412x275x2016-Budget-Presentation-11.jpg.pagespeed.ic.pOTY8V7-SI.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="412"></a>File: Buhari presents N6.08trn 2016 budget to NASS</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"We must never again allow any group to hold the nation to ransom under whatever guise. Let us also not allow current socio-economic and security challenges to dampen our expectations for a better Nigeria," he added.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The President stated that his administration had taken a number of measures to restore hope to the people, adding that the 2016 Budget defines his administration's commitment to giving Nigeria a new lease of life.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He further expressed the determination of the Federal Government to bring about tangible changes in the lives of all Nigerians. In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover stolen funds, block revenue leakages and enthrone due process, transparency and accountability. Public office is a public trust that must be held to the highest ethical standards. I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas. Please drive carefully," he said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Saraki, Ekweremadu, Obiano preach peace, love In like manner, Senate President Bukola Saraki; Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, urged Nigerians to ensure that their actions were predicated on peace, love and unity which they said, were the virtues needed to rebuild the country.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The two leaders of the National Assembly, in separate goodwill messages to Nigerians, noted that such virtues were necessary if Nigeria must progress to the expected level.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Saraki's message, conveyed through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said these virtues were crucial to the developmental drive of the present administration and to ensure that the country takes her rightful place as a proud member of the international community.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He noted that the economic challenges facing the nation as a result of dwindling revenue inflow into the Federation Account was a passing phase which would surely give way to a better future.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Saraki said: "Our President has just presented to the National Assembly the proposed estimates of 2016 budget of hope. We in the National Assembly have resolved to throw our weight behind the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and to collaborate with him in the execution of his policies of Change aimed at enhancing the living standard of our people and for a brighter prospect for our dear nation," Saraki said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He urged Nigerians to renew their faith in God and remain dedicated to the course of national development in the true spirit of Christmas which epitomizes love, perseverance, patience, brotherly kindness and the spirit of sharing.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Similarly, Ekweremadu, in his message through his Special Adviser, Media, Uche Anichukwu, urged Christians to follow the footsteps of Christ and pursue peace, unity and love towards all men.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Senator Ekweremadu stated that a nation divided against itself would never be able to realize its full potentials, adding: "As we celebrate Christmas, I call on Nigerians to emulate the forgiving spirit and selflessness of God who sent his only begotten son to save mankind from eternal damnation. We must also imbibe the humble, peaceful, and caring natures of Jesus Christ and do away with the vices of recrimination, nepotism, ethno-religious intolerance, and political inconsideration, which have held the country down over the years".<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Let's unite Nigeria with love —Obiano<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Also, the governor of Anambra State urged Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of the nation's unity with love this Christmas.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In a Special Christmas Message from Awka, the state capital, Governor Obiano observed that the feast of Christmas offers Nigerians a chance to reflect on the imperatives of national unity and the need to reach out and touch one another with love.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Nigerians should use the opportunity of Christmas to reflect on national unity and seek new approaches and solutions to the numerous problems that beset the nation.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">If we seek hard enough, we will all come to the conclusion that most of the challenges we have with regards to unity can be solved with love. With love, we can consign our differences to the margins of our existence."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reflecting on the many difficulties the country has faced in recent times, Governor Obiano observed that the incendiary rhetoric among Nigeria's many ethnic nationalities and the frequent bloodbath occasioned by religious and tribal hostilities would all take the backseat, if Nigerians chose love as their defining ethos.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"We must replace the language of war with the language of love. We must reach out and touch one another. We must demonstrate love for one another, for family, for friends and for Nigeria. That, to me, is the message of Christmas," the governor declared.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">CAN fetes Christians, Muslims National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has felicitated with the nation's Christians and Moslems, saying that the dual celebration has offered the nation another unique opportunity to imbibe the lessons associated with the different celebrations.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In a personal goodwill message the CAN president said: "On behalf of my family and the entire Christian community in Nigeria under the auspices of CAN, I wish to congratulate all Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas and Eid-el-Maulud celebrations.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Fellow compatriots, this season offers us another unique opportunity to imbibe the lessons that come with the season. For the Christian and Muslim communities, the messages of the two celebrations are clear and key to our collective existence as a nation."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He, therefore, urged all Nigerians irrespective of creed or tribe to imbibe and demonstrate the virtues of peacefulness, care for one another and sacrifice that the birth of Christ Jesus and the holy prophet Mohammed preaches.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"The season presents us a great opportunity to reflect on the challenges confronting our nation. Let us use this occasion to strengthen our collective resolve to fight vices such as ethnicity, sectionalism and economic hardship that threatens to tear us apart. Let's give our unalloyed support to the military as they fight to defeat insurgency in the North-East of Nigeria."<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Pray for Nigeria, PDP urges Christians, Moslems<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">On its part, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, called on Nigerians to use this year's Eid-el-Maulud and Christmas to offer special prayers for the unity, peace and stability of the country.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">This is contained in a statement signed by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, yesterday.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The party also charged Nigerians to recommit their individual and collective security as well as their economic welfare into the hands of God.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"The two important celebrations, coming at this time, offer the citizens an opportunity to put aside every political, religious and ethnic difference and unite against their prevailing common challenges.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"The PDP called on all Nigerians to use the occasions to reflect on those things that bind them together as a nation. The party is calling on Nigerians to also show love to one another and commit the nation into Gods' hands. We continue to charge the political class to be conscious of divine accountability in all their dealings."</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Christmas : Buhari, Saraki, others preach peace, love

President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday, preached peace and love as Christians all over the world today celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.The president in his goodwill message urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves t…

25Dec2015

Xmas tragedy: 4 killed, 4 injured as Chikason gas plant explodes

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">ONITSHA—The industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State was thrown into mourning yesterday as an industrial Gas plant suddenly exploded killing four persons and injuring four others.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Nnewi-Chikason.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="Nnewi-Chikason" class="wp-image-595459 size-medium" height="225" src="http://cdn2.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/300x225xNnewi-Chikason-300x225.jpg.pagespeed.ic.w-oaQZBiHq.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>Scene of the Nnewi explosion</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The explosion occurred at the Inter Corp Oil limited (LPG Gas Plant) a member of Chikason Group at about 11 am.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">According to an eye-witness, the fire incident started when a truck was trying to discharge its contents without waiting for the mandatory cooling time. It was gathered that the tanker was discharging at a time when customers were said to be refilling their gas cylinders.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The source stated that all the customers who went to the gas plant to get a refill were allegedly burnt to ashes while some of the victims who were in the neighborhood and passers-by also got caught in the inferno. It was gathered that the rescue workers had difficulty in gaining access into the factory where majority of the victims were trapped.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The charred bodies of the victims and other badly affected burnt persons in the vicinity of the gas plant were taken to Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">All efforts made to alert the Anambra state fire service of the fire incident did not succeed until damage had been done but a fire officer, Mrs Mary Ofia defended the fire service personnel in Nnewi when she claimed that the Nnewi fire truck was vandalized by angry mob when they went for an operation at Nkpor.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Apart from lives lost to the inferno, many buildings and over fifty vehicles around the gas plant were equally affected.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In his account, one of the survivors, Ikechukwu said: "My mother was preparing pepper we wanted to use to cook tomorrow after she returned from the market, the next thing we heard was the explosion that rocked the entire vicinity.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"I ran for my life and escaped with minor injury but my mother was not lucky. She was not as fast as myself and when the fire subsided a little bit, the next thing I saw was her dead body. Look at the chicken we planned to kill tomorrow for Christmas. A similar thing happened at another residence where a woman and her daughter were lucky to remain alive after suffering some degrees of burn".<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The Vice chairman of Anambra state Red Cross, Prof Peter Katchy who headed a team of Red Cross rescue operations, said that he was extremely worried about the presence of many filling stations in residential areas in the state.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He pointed out that the situation would have been worse if the affected gas plant was situated in thickly populated areas, pointing out that the Red Cross and the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA would declare war on owners of filling stations sited at residential areas in the new year.</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Xmas tragedy: 4 killed, 4 injured as Chikason gas plant explodes

ONITSHA—The industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State was thrown into mourning yesterday as an industrial Gas plant suddenly exploded killing four persons and injuring four others.Scene of the Nnewi explosionThe explosion occurred at the Inter Corp Oil limited (LPG Gas Plant) a member of Chikason Grou…

25Dec2015

Merry Xmas to you all from #teammalabressgist

Merry Xmas to you all from #teammalabressgist

A very big and merry Xmas and a happy new year to all our esteemed readers Teammalabressgist loves you and hopes to partner with you more next year See u in 2016 …

25Dec2015

I’m at peace after leaving PDP —Ndoma-Egba

<div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">CALABAR—FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has said that since his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the party under whose platform he was elected to the Senate for three tenures, the issues he aggregated that caused him agitation have ceased and he now has peace of mind.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; float: left; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 310px;"><a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Ndoma-egba-300.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(15, 142, 241);"><img alt="*Ndoma Egba" class="size-full wp-image-190620" height="210" src="http://cdn1.vanguardngr.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/300x210xNdoma-egba-300.jpg.pagespeed.ic.OCJWfRPzZy.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" width="300"></a>*Ndoma Egba</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Senator Ndoma-Egba told Vanguard in Calabar, Cross River State, yesterday, that he was sidelined in the PDP for three years but had to stay on in the party since he was the Leader of the Senate till the end of his tenure to make sure the Senate continued to function normally till the end of the session.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"For three years I was ejected from the PDP and before making any move to another party at the time, I had to think of my position as the Leader of the 7th Senate which is a historic responsibility and if I had left six months to the end of that Senate, it would mean my leaving that position and who then would take responsibility for the success or failure of that session which I had led. So I had to stay on because I was ready to take responsibility for the failure or success of the Senate which was why I did not leave the PDP at the time I ought to have left," he said.<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">He said the political traffic in the country was now only towards the direction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, because PDP had not learned any lesson from the issues that led to its failure in the last elections.</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

I’m at peace after leaving PDP —Ndoma-Egba

CALABAR—FORMER Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has said that since his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the party under whose platform he was elected to the Senate for three tenures, the issues he aggregated that caused him agitation have ceased and he now has peace of mind.*Nd…

25Dec2015

Obafemi Martins hangs out with Ronaldinho in Dubai club (photo)

Obafemi Martins hangs out with Ronaldinho in Dubai club (photo)

Seattle Sounders player of the year and Nigerian striker Martins hooked up with Barcelona Legend and Multi Ballon D'or winner, Ronaldinho in a night club in Dubai on Tuesday night. Obafemi is spending his Christmas holiday in Dubai..…

24Dec2015

Read President Buhari's Christmas message to Nigerians

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK0b1VLGwF3RFF1Ydc3XoHkXc5Tp6epi37nx0DSqEHgxJQzNZyTXGArUOElD-2Eoha2AkWRsQlgXbpQoDDH3hJ8PW5w2GB05vYGCXhcJCsBYEtKu8T5zDzVlnfkXqX94kNqYu0Tf1Sqk/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FQnVoYXJpLWNhbXBhaWduLXBob3Rvcy0zLmpwZw%253D%253D%253F%253D-747648"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6231866753144027602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK0b1VLGwF3RFF1Ydc3XoHkXc5Tp6epi37nx0DSqEHgxJQzNZyTXGArUOElD-2Eoha2AkWRsQlgXbpQoDDH3hJ8PW5w2GB05vYGCXhcJCsBYEtKu8T5zDzVlnfkXqX94kNqYu0Tf1Sqk/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FQnVoYXJpLWNhbXBhaWduLXBob3Rvcy0zLmpwZw%253D%253D%253F%253D-747648" /></a>Read the president's Christmas message below..
 I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our
 Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous
 occasion of this year's Christmas. On this
 occasion of the commemoration of the birth
 of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate
 ourselves to the virtues of peace, love,
 honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and
 service to others which he taught.
 There can be no doubt that a greater
 manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our
 lives will immensely help us to become a more
 united, peaceful, secure and progressive nation.
 Let us also reach out in love and compassion to
 fellow Nigerians who are in distress at this period
 of our nation's history.
 I particularly urge you all to remember victims of
 terrorism and insurgency in the country,
 especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
 The Federal Government will continue to
 collaborate with state governments and other
 stakeholders to ease the harsh conditions in IDP
 camps, while the ultimate objective remains to
 quickly put an end to insurgency and return the
 IDPs to their homes.
 We must never again allow any group to hold the
 nation to ransom under whatever guise.
 Let us also not allow current socio-economic and
 security challenges to dampen our expectations
 for a better Nigeria.
 This administration has taken a number of
 measures to restore hope to our people. The 2016
 Budget defines our commitment to giving Nigeria
 a new lease of life.
 Our change slogan is not a campaign gimmick
 but a promise that must be kept. We are
 determined to bring about tangible changes in
 the lives of our people.
 In this regard, efforts will be intensified to recover
 stolen funds, block revenue leakages and
 enthrone due process, transparency and
 accountability.
 Public office is a public trust that must be held to
 the highest ethical standards.
 I wish all Nigerians a Merry Christmas.
 Please drive carefully.
 MUHAMMADU BUHARI

Read President Buhari's Christmas message to Nigerians

Read the president's Christmas message below.. I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year's Christmas. On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace,…

24Dec2015

Lol...smart move? 50 Cent now suing Rick Ross

Lol...smart move? 50 Cent now suing Rick Ross

A few months ago, Rick Ross' baby mama won a $7 million judgement against 50 Cent after she sued him for releasing her sex tape. Looks like 50 has come up with a sneaky way to pay off the debt: By suing Rick Ross... lol. TMZ reports below... 50 cent is suing Rick Ross for jacking "In Da Club" and ra…

24Dec2015

Nigerian man banned for 5 yrs from approaching women he doesn't know following sexual assault case

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ6h_ya7En3kqh_4MXy8xWHGsfdeWLuMm8NpOBlrJWpPh8xYmx_nqHx_yKYZvS2v1d2n5UerQaeMhPf4HUV-6l_MVPPXz4ZQDnZKaOW1lxbYC7R7z0ksoT_bX8_JWFfpWamPgJilyEfU/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-752933"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6231865489626381362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZ6h_ya7En3kqh_4MXy8xWHGsfdeWLuMm8NpOBlrJWpPh8xYmx_nqHx_yKYZvS2v1d2n5UerQaeMhPf4HUV-6l_MVPPXz4ZQDnZKaOW1lxbYC7R7z0ksoT_bX8_JWFfpWamPgJilyEfU/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-752933" /></a>Aniefiok Udo was spared jail term after admitting
 to a string of sexual assaults on the London
 Tube
 . He pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual
 assault on December 14. He was handed a 16-
 week suspended sentence and banned for five
 years from approaching any woman he does not
 know while using public transport.
 49-year-old Udo, from Ilford, assaulted the same
 23-year-old woman on two separate occasions
 while travelling on the Central Line last year.
 
 He approached her and began touching her after
 boarding trains at Hainault station at about 9pm
 on both occasions, Snaresbrook Crown Court
 heard.
 
 After she reported the incidents to police in
 January, another woman also came forward to
 say she had been assaulted by the man.
 Detective Constable Martin Chapman said:
 
 "No woman should fear using public transport,
 and we are committed to working with our
 partners to keep the rail network a safe place.
 
 "I am pleased Udo has been brought before the
 courts to answer for his disgusting behaviour,
 and I would like to thank the women involved for
 reporting his actions to us."
 Source: British Transport Police

Nigerian man banned for 5 yrs from approaching women he doesn't know following sexual assault case

Aniefiok Udo was spared jail term after admitting to a string of sexual assaults on the London Tube . He pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault on December 14. He was handed a 16- week suspended sentence and banned for five years from approaching any woman he does not know while using pub…

24Dec2015

Rescued Senegalese migrant wins €400,000 in Spain’s Christmas lottery

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSD8jAaF7l1WEGjClRL7mZBZFQTF6_9TAsq5kF3DOHlaznoxxOgOZ_wk-z0quNA1TgZV6kMpGxUFkNi4SvIQyUnPhJak6_GcWstNxT45VoBgj-R4NhaaaoUCGW7G4eZsuMQdcObdklaE/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-740183"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6231864575796719554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoSD8jAaF7l1WEGjClRL7mZBZFQTF6_9TAsq5kF3DOHlaznoxxOgOZ_wk-z0quNA1TgZV6kMpGxUFkNi4SvIQyUnPhJak6_GcWstNxT45VoBgj-R4NhaaaoUCGW7G4eZsuMQdcObdklaE/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FaW5kZXguanBn%253F%253D-740183" /></a>An unemployed Senegalese man who was
 rescued by the Spanish coastguard after making
 a risky journey from Morocco eight years ago on
 a packed wooden boat won 400,000 euros ($
 437,000) in Spain's annual Christmas lottery,
 local media reported Wednesday.
 The man, identified only by his first name
 Ngame, was one of the holders of one of the
 1,600 tickets with the winning number in the
 draw draw.
 He made an illegal entry into Europe with his
 wife.
 "I just can't believe this, I can tell you that
 on some days we do not have five euros
 between the two of us," he told the
 newspaper which published a photo of
 Ngame holding his winning ticket.
 Ngame and his wife arrived eight years ago in
 the resort island of Tenerife, a part of Spain's
 Canary Islands in the Atlantic off the coast of
 Morocco. They were taken there after being
 rescued by Spain's coast guard when the boat
 they were travelling in ran into trouble.
 "There were 65 people on that boat. I
 want to give thanks to Spaniards and the
 Spanish government for rescuing me
 when I was in the sea," he told the
 newspaper.

Rescued Senegalese migrant wins €400,000 in Spain’s Christmas lottery

An unemployed Senegalese man who was rescued by the Spanish coastguard after making a risky journey from Morocco eight years ago on a packed wooden boat won 400,000 euros ($ 437,000) in Spain's annual Christmas lottery, local media reported Wednesday. The man, identified only by his first name Ngame…

24Dec2015

Fraud: Tompolo, Ex-NIMASA Boss Land In EFCC Net

<div>Government Ekpemupolo, a former Niger Delta militant, has been taken to court on a 40-count criminal charge of unlawful conversion alongside Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administratiion and Safety Agency (NIMASA).According to Sahara Reporters, they were charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, December 22, at the Federal High Court in Lagos.<div style="margin: 20px auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; color: rgb(38, 50, 56); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); width: 410px;"><img alt="Tompolo, who had reportedly gone into hiding to evade EFCC arrest, has been charged to court." class="wp-image-541586 size-full" height="270" src="https://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7qp49nuscn2.dab49460.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 20px auto; height: auto;" width="400">Tompolo, who had reportedly gone into hiding to evade EFCC arrest, has been charged to court.</div>Reports say about $108.7m and N2.1billion, being property of NIMASA, had been allegedly converted by the pair as they were proceeds of stealing.Others charged alongside the major suspects include Global West Vessel Specialist Limited, Odimiri Electricals Limited, Kime Engozu, Boloboere Property and Estate Ltd, Rex Elem, Destre Consult Ltd, Gregory Mbonu and Captain Warredi Enisuoh.Festus Keyamo, the EFCC prosecutor, filed the suit, FHC/L/5539C/15, in which 16 of the counts, alleged that Ekpemupolo, Akpobolokemi, Global West Vessel Specialist Ltd, Odimiri Electrical Ltd, Boloboere Property Estate, Kime Engozu and Simon John Adomene, who is currently at large, conspired amongst themselves between 2012 and 2014 to commit the offence, knowing that the two sums of money were proceeds of stealing.Rex Elem, Gregory Mbonu and Destre Consult Ltd in counts 17-38 of the criminal charge, allegedly converted the sum of N106.8m, property of Global West Vessel Specialist Ltd, despite knowing that the sum was derived from official corruption.And the prosecutor, in counts 39 and 40, alleged further that Captain Warredi Enisuoh converted the sum of N8million, property of Global West Vessel Specialist, with the knowledge that the fund was garnered through corrupt means.The accused are now facing charges on the offences said to be contrary to, and punishable under the Money Laundering Act of 2012, while Akpolobokemi is currently standing trial in two different courts of the Federal High Court in Lagos for other offences.Only last week, <a href="https://www.naij.com/664901-need-read-ex-militant-tompolo-done-evade-efccs-arrest.html" itemprop="url" style="color: rgb(34, 149, 112);">reports emerged that Tompolo had to hide underground in the creeks of Bayelsa state to evade arrest after being summoned by the anti-graft agency.</a>‎</div><div> </div><div>man*</div>

Fraud: Tompolo, Ex-NIMASA Boss Land In EFCC Net

Government Ekpemupolo, a former Niger Delta militant, has been taken to court on a 40-count criminal charge of unlawful conversion alongside Patrick Akpobolokemi, a former boss of the Nigerian Maritime Administratiion and Safety Agency (NIMASA).According to Sahara Reporters, they were charged to cou…

23Dec2015

FRESH MIXTAPE: Dj Ranny (@iamDjranny) Ft. Erriga (@erriganewmoney) - #TheProdigalMix

Suicide bomber kills 25 inside a mosque in Borno this morning

Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo rewrite the record books

Kylie Jenner named best nine on Instagram with over 1 billion likes in 2015

NNPC- 75% of fuel in Nigeria will still be imported in 2016

Actor Charles Okocha reportedly hit by stray bullet, rushed to an emergency room

'I am retiring my artist side in 2016' - Don Jazzy

Jose Mourinho offered Real Madrid job to turn up the heat on Manchester United

Wizkid showed off his Diamond Rolex wristwatch on IG and captioned it 'Frosted'.

Malaysia Airline flew in the wrong direction and the pilot didn't know

GEJ's aides approached us with $3m for votes – CIO

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatens the West in new spine-chilling message

Read Ben Murray-Bruce's reaction to CBN's ban of ATM use abroad

Flavour set to wed first babymama Sandra Okagbue tomorrow?

Woman pens open letter to the woman dating her husband ..and it's epic!

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