Nassarawa House to Governor: End Violence or Get Impeached

The Nassarawa Governor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura was notified on Friday after a brief session by the State House of assembly that he faces certain impeachment if nothing is urgently done over the crisis in the state. The session wasopened by the Speaker of the house Musa Ahmed Mohammed (PDP,Nasarawa central). The meeting lasted for about an hour after which they gave the governor a seven days ultimatum.

Obasanjo fires back at Gowon over comment on Boko Haram

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, over the weekend fired back at former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, for calling him “highly irresponsible” for his criticism of the Jonathan administration’s handling of BokoHaram. General Gowon used the phrase on Obasanjo at the launch of a book, ‘Stay At The Top’, authored by a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Omoniyi Komolafe, last week. Obasanjo had called on the President to be tougher on Boko Haram at a book launch in Warri, while delivering a speech to celebrate Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s 40th year in the ministry two weeks ago.

Cynthia Osokogu’s murder: Pharmacists released unconditionally

The two men, Maduakor Chukwunonso and Orji Osita who are pharmacists of Oxpharm Pharmacy, were accusedof selling Rohpynol Flunitrazepam-a sedative without proper prescription and were eventually charged with murder and felony. Speaking to Channels TV after their release, counsel to the pharmacists, Uchenna Nwoye said the pharmacists were released based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution. According to Mr Nwoye, the presiding Judge, Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the Lagos High court, had on the 20 th of November ruled that “there was no evidence where the pharmacists had an agreement with the first and second defendants to kill the late Ms Osokogu.”

Jaji Bombblasts : Death toll hits 50

An eyewitness yesterday said about 50 persons were killed when twin explosions from suicide bombers hit a church at the military cantonment at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, near Kaduna, though military authorities placed the casualty figure at 11. The attack occurred at St. Andrews Protestant Church, inside the barracks, some minutesafter midday while many worshippers who came for Sunday service were still inside the church. According to the eyewitness, (a soldier, who pleaded anonymity) about 50 persons lost their lives while several others were wounded.

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers. Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to a neighbourhood bar at Ikot-Effanga area of Calabar to take a bottle of drink when the incident occurred.

Newspaper vendor murdered for turning down free reader

A newspaper vendor in Calabar, Cross River State, Mr. Innocent Monday-Francis, was on Thursday murdered after an argument that followed his refusal to allow one of his neighbours, identified as Eno, to read the papers. Monday-Francis (22), who sold newspapers around the popular Flour Mill junction, along the Murtala Mohammed Highway in Calabar, had retired to a neighbourhood bar at Ikot-Effanga area of Calabar to take a bottle of drink when the incident occurred.

Unknown Gunmen Kill Christian Couple And Son In Kano

Unidentified gunmen riding on motorbikes today waylaid a Christian family on their way to church in Kano killing the father, mother and their young son at the corner of Masalaci in Unguwar-Gano Yar'akwa area on the outskirts of Kano. The couple and their son were shot around 8:15 AM while driving to church in Volkswagen golf car in an area known as the hotbed of the Boko Haram insurgent group.

Breaking News: Ten Feared Dead as Two Car Bombs Hit Military Church in Kaduna

At least ten worshippers were killed this afternoon as two car bombs exploded at the Military Protestant church inside the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, near Kaduna. An unspecified number of worshippers were injured. The director of army public relations, Brigadier General Bola Koleosho, confirmed the attacks to SaharaReporters. He also disclosed that the deadly explosions happened around 12: 30 p.m. Nigerian time. The two cars rigged with explosives rammed into the church within seconds of each other, said one eyewitness source. Two of our sources said they expected the death toll to rise. SaharaReporters could not confirm whether the casualties and wounded were all military personnel.

Larry Hagman, 'Dallas' Star, Dead at 81

American actor, director and producer, Larry Hagman, best known for his role as "J.R. Ewing" from the TV series Dallas poses for a photo in front of a backdropwith an image of downtown Dallas, during a reception at the University of Texas at Tyler. Larry Hagman, who emerged in the 1960s as the slightly befuddled astronaut in "I Dream of Jeannie," then became a major star in the 1980s primetime soap"Dallas," playing evil oil baron J.R. Ewing, has died. He was 81. Hagman's cause of death was dueto complications related to his battle with cancer according to his family.

Wind downs Kohl's parking lot light pole, damaging 5 vehicles

Wind knocked over a light pole in the parking lot of aWest Allis Kohl's Department Store on Friday, damaging five vehicles that were parked there. Someone was in one of the cars, but nobody was injured, reports the Journal Sentinel's Gitte Laasby, who tweeted from the scene.

Pakistan Suspends Mobile Networks Over Fears of Attacks

Pakistan is suspending phone coverage in many cities this weekend, an important one in the Shi’iteMuslim calendar, after a series of bomb attacks on Shi’ites triggered by mobilephones. “All the blasts that occurred in the last 15 days were mobile phone-based,” Interior Minister Rehman Malik told reporters on Friday.

"Find Boko Haram Leaders, get N290 Million Reward" - FG

On the 1st of November 2012, members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram said they were ready to ceasefire and listed someconditions for negotiation with the Federal Government . Since then, there has been unconfirmedreports of the Federal Government’s intention to begin negotiations with the sect. However, in a new development which might have thwarted any attempts at a dialogue, the Federal Government yesterday declared a N290 million reward for anyone who could assist to locate the leader of the sect, Imam Abubakar

Obasanjo raises N400million to build mosque

State Governors, politicians, business moguls and corporate heads on Friday gathered at the Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital to honour President Olusegun Obasanjo’s invitation for launch of his project. The occasion was the fundraisingand foundation laying ceremony of a mosque to be built inside the complex of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library.

Don Jazzy announces competition for upcoming artistes with N1 million up for grabs

Don Jazzy is back again and this time he is giving away a million naira in conjunction with Samsung to the winner of the African Nations cup theme song competition. The producer was contracted to produce the official theme song and instead of havingit done by a known colleague has decided to give an upcoming artiste a chance to record the THEME SONG and get a million naira prize money.

REVEALED: I sold human parts to churches and ritual killers

November 21st will ever remain indelible in the heart of Oloko villagers as members of the palaceguard to the community leader of Ajara Topa community in collaboration with a vigilante group operating in the area arrested a man who allegedly eats and sells human parts to ritualists,operating from a hole he dug under the Gbaji bridge along the Badagry-Seme border. Joshua Akindele, 56, who hails from Etokia Local Government in Ogun State was spotted by one Anthony Amos who watched him crawl into a hole under the Gbaji bridge, confessed

20 mini-skirt ladies massacred in Maiduguri.

Barely 24 hours after over ten people were slaughtered in Maiduguri, twenty ladies in mini skirts and trousers were yesterday slaughtered in their separate homes in the metropolis by yet to be identified terrorists. This ugly development in Maiduguri is one of its kind, as many believed that most of the daily killings in Borno are only

Chelsea bid to bring Didier Drogba back from China on loan

Chelsea want to bring Didier Drogba back to the club on an extraordinary loan before the winter transfer window and they have started discussions aimed at making it happen. The European champions, who sacked their manager Roberto Di Matteo on Wednesday morning, have grown so concerned at the form of Fernando Torres that they hope to secure a temporary reunion with Drogba. The centre forward, who left Chelsea for

Pep Guardiola's agent says Chelsea will have to wait until next season

Pep Guardiola will not be joining Chelsea yet, according to his agent. Josep María Orobitg insisted that the former Barcelona manager hasnot yet made a decision about his future and will not even begin to think about potential clubs until January at the earliest. Guardiola has taken a year's sabbatical in New York and has no intention of returning before he originally planned.

Two Feared Dead In Building Collapse In Lagos

Two kids born of the same mother were killed on Wednesday when a building collapsed at number 26 Jakande Estate in IsoloLagos. A National Emergency Management Agency source said the mother of the children was also injured.

Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Chelsea after Juventus defeat

Manager Roberto Di Matteo has parted company with Chelsea,the club have announced. Di Matteo won the Champions League and FA Cup as caretaker manager last season and was given a two-year deal in June. But in the wake of the 3-0 defeat to Juventus, which has left the Blues on the brink of a ChampionsLeague exit, he has left Stamford Bridge. "The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first-team manager," a statement said.

Barca through, Chelsea walk tightrope

Lionel Messi fired Barcelona into the last 16 of the Champions League with two goals in their 3-0 victory at Spartak Moscow on Tuesday but holders Chelsea are walking a tightrope after a crushing defeat by Juventus. Valencia and last season's runners-up Bayern Munich advanced from Group F with a 1-1draw in the Mestalla while free-scoring Shakhtar Donetsk beat Nordsjaelland 5-2 with a controversial Luiz Adriano hat-trick smoothing their progress from Group E.

Ex-banker sleeps on the street, goes on hunger strike

Olubiyi Odunaro, a 53-year-old former employee of Hallmark Bank Plc., has embarked on hunger strike to protest against non-payment of his terminal benefit. Besides, the ex-banker has turned a garden on Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way into his new home, vowing to remain there until he is paid his benefits.

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FG Outlines Concession Terms Breached by Bi-Courtney

The Federal Government yesterday clarified the circumstances leading to the revocation of the 25-year concession given to Wale Babalakin’s Bi-Courtney Limited for the construction and maintenance of the 105-kilometre Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The clarification came as the Ondo State Government tuesday revealed its decision to terminate the contractual agreement between it and Homan Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of Bi-Courtney within the next two-weeks for its dismal performance inthe handling of the 8.2 kilometer Fiwasaye-Oba-Ile-Airport Road. Minister of Works, Mike Onelomemen, had announced the cancellation on Monday while speaking with journalists. Some of the terms of the concession agreement allegedly breached by Bi-Courtney, included;

Another Passenger Arrested with $320,000 at Lagos Airport

In what seems to be a worrisome trend, another passenger has been arrestedat the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos while trying to travel out of the country with $320,000. The Airport Command of Nigeria Customs Service announced the arrest on Monday of the passenger identified as Onwuekwe Anthony Chidi aboard a QatarAirways flight bound for Doha, in the Gulf region. Chidi was said to be checking in at the airline’s desk, when he declared the money but he was arrested as he could not explain the source of the currency as well as show adequate proof of his business to justify being in possession of such a huge amount.

North has final say on state creation - ACF

CHAIRMAN of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Aliko Mohammed, said in Kaduna on Tuesday that the clamour for the creation of additional states inthe country could only be successful if the North agreed. He spoke at the headquarters of the ACF during the visit of a delegation from the South-South, led by Chief Isaac Jemide, urging for a state not to be created out of Delta State. According to Aliko Mohammed, “I will like to say first and foremost that if North does not agree with any state of the federation, the issue of state creation will not happen because we represent 19 of the 36 States, and if this side of the country does not accept state creation, it will not happen.

N1.3b ‘not enough’ for State House refreshments, meals

Senators were stunned yesterday to learn that the N1, 305 billion earmarked for the Presidency in the 2013 budget for refreshments, meals and other miscellaneous expenses is insufficient. In the budget, N1,305, 292, 050 is set aside for refreshment, meals and other miscellaneous expenses. State House Permanent Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Ogbile spoke on the estimate when he appearedbefore the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs to defend the N14. 7 billion Presidency budget proposal for 2013.

Prezzo Plan Moving To Nigeria

Former Big Brother Africa Stargame Housemate and Kenyan rapper, Prezzo spoke about his plans to settle in Nigeria, in a recent interview with Alero Edu and Kayode Akintemi of the Saturday morning show ‘Sunsrise'on Channels TV. The rapper who is said to be in a love affair with Nigerian representative in the 2012 BBA Stargame, Goldie, said the major reason behind his intention to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos to be precise, is to promote his musical career.

Omotola's Reality Show Kicks Off Dec 6th

Nollywood diva, Omotola Ekeinde is set to launch reality show titled"The Real Me" come December 6th, 2012 on AfricaMagic Entertainment. The show will run every Thursday (18:30/21:00 CAT)for 13 weeks. "The Real Me" reality show revolves around Omotola's personal life. It was shot in Lagos,London, Ghana, Miami and Kingston (Jamaica). Talking about her show, the actress said "nothing was off limits to the team filming her. You will get to see everything.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Turns 55 Years

The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR, BNER, GCON is a year older today, November 20th, 2012. He is 55 years old today as he was born in 1957. He is the 14th Head of State and current President of Nigeria. Prior to his role as President, he served as Governor of Bayelsa State and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

President Jonathan's Younger Brother Dies At Aso Rock Clinic

President Goodluck Jonathan's younger brother Meni Jonathan has died at the Aso Rock clinic Abuja today. Medical sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Meni was flown in from Bayelsa last week to receive medical treatmentat the Villa. The cause of death hasnot been revealed.

Obasanjo chide President over media chat comments

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo fired a broadside at Dr. Jonathan over his comment on his administration’s military action Obi in 1999. The ex-President Obasanjo defended his administration’s deploymentof troops in Odi, a Bayelsa State community, in 1999, saying it achieved the purpose, which was to “uproot” the operational base of a terrorist group. He said President Jonathan was wrong to have claimed during the Presidential Media Chat that the invasionwas a failure. Jonathan was Bayelsa’s Deputy Governor during the military action. Obasanjo also justified the use of force in Zaki Biam, Benue State, following the killing of 19 soldiers by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued through his former spokesman, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, Obasanjo said

ANPP to Jonathan -"We want action and not talk"

The All Nigeria Peoples Partyon Monday advised President Goodluck Jonathan to take action on major policies in his administration instead of talking. It said Nigerians are fed up with the president’s “much talk which has not yielded any reasonable result.” The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon Emma Eneukwu, accused Jonathan of not tackling corruption frontally.

34m Nigerians defecate in the open

Nigeria ranks fifth among countries whose citizens defecate in the open; with 34 million of the population involved in the practice, according to the United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF). Consequently, 500,000 Nigerian children die every year from diarrhoea and respiratory infections alone. While diarrhoea is responsible for 194,000 deaths,respiratory infections kill about 240,000. In a statement signed by Geoffrey Njoku, spokesperson for UNICEF inNigeria, the organisation, as part of events to mark World Toilet Day2012, blamed open defecation forsome of the terrible diseases threatening children and called for more efforts to provide toilets for people everywhere. “The trends in the past five years allow for cautious optimism that significant progress will be made in decreasing the number of people globally who practice opendefecation,” stated Njoku. “A lack of toilet remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among children. In Nigeria, it is estimated that diarrhoea kills about 194,000 children under fiveevery year; and in addition, respiratory infections kill another 240,000. These are largely preventable with improvements inwater, sanitation and hygiene.” UNICEF said it is supporting 50 countries, including Nigeria, to implement Community Approaches to Total Sanitation (CATS) such as community led totalsanitation aimed at empowering communities to identify their sanitation challenges and take necessary actions to end open defecation. “According to a joint UNICEF and World Health Organisation (WHO) report of 2012, it is estimated that34 million Nigerians practice opendefecation and Nigeria is amongsttop 5 countries in the world with largest number of people defecating in the open,” stated Njoku. “Community led total sanitation aims to make all communities free of open defecation by focusing on social and behaviour change and the use of affordable, appropriate technologies. The emphasis is on the sustainable use of sanitation facilities rather than the construction of infrastructure, and the approach depends on theengagement of members of the community ranging from individuals, to schools, to traditional leaders. Communities use their own capacities to attain their objectives and take a central role in planning and implementing improved sanitation.” In Nigeria, UNICEF said it partners with relevant government ministries, departments and agencies, as well as donors such as European Union and UK Aid in supporting implementation of community led total sanitation in 30 states, and over 2 million people living in more than 3,000 open defecation free communitiesare estimated to be using toilets as a result. With continuous support from governments and other partners in scaling up this approach, it says more Nigerians will live in open defecation free communities. “Community led total sanitation is a simple and an effective way of improving access to sanitation while also paving the way for their improved health,” said Ibrahim Fall, UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria. “The approach has been found to be appropriate and the best way to ensure improved and sustained access to sanitation is to empower communities to providetoilets for themselves.” Daily Times

FG terminates Bi-Courtney's contract on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The federal government has revoked its concession agreement with Bi-Courtney Ltd for the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The revocation came following the alleged repeated breach of theterms of the 25-year concession agreement, as pointed out by President Goodluck Jonathan in his media chat on Sunday. While announcing the revocation to journalists at the State House, the Minister of Works, Mike Onolememen, said government has subsequently engaged Julius Berger and RCC firms to now reconstruct the roads to avert further carnage of the expressway.

D’Banj to release album featuring Kanye West next month

Dapo Oyebanjo, more popular as D’Banj, has finally revealed the date when his first album, after the MoHits era will be released. The Kokomaster, whose Oliver Twist video won the Most Gifted Male Video, at the just concluded Channel O Music Video Awards, has confirmed ‘D King’s Men’ will be available from December 12, 2012.

Presidential Media Chat: Presidency officials accuse Jonathan of lying to Nigerians

Two officials of the Nigerian presidency have accused President Goodluck Jonathan of having “peddled falsehood” at Sunday’s presidential media chat. The officials, who requested that their names be withheld so they are not victimized, rose in stout defence of presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, who made policy announcements President Jonathan denied on Sunday. “It has just struck some of us that this President is not an honourableman,” one of the officials said this morning.

University of Abuja Shut Down

The University of Abuja has been ordered shut down by its authorities. The University was shut Monday morning following students’ unrest. Reports from Gwagwalada, where the University is situated, said trouble started when some students of the Faculty of Engineering protested the inability of the school authority to bring outa time table for their exams; even when students in other faculties have started theirs.

NEW STRATEGY: Boko Haram Dispatches Snipers to Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Abuja

The Nigerian intelligence community appears unravelled by the latest maneuverings of the Boko Haram. Sources close to the Nigerian intelligence community reveal there are strong indications that agents of Boko Haram recently dispatched snipers to the North East region of Nigeria - with a changed focus towards targeted killings and/or assassinations of persons considered prized targets. According to the source, the snipers had received extensive training in East Africa - at an Al Quada affiliated training camp.

How Lagos Politician was Murdered In Ogun State

Details have started emerging on how the former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government was killed.Hamzat who was once the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Health was shot dead at Awolesi Road, Sagamu around 9 pm on Sunday.

How Lagos Politician was Murdered In Ogun State

Details have started emerging on how the former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government was killed.Hamzat who was once the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Health was shot dead at Awolesi Road, Sagamu around 9 pm on Sunday.

Israeli air strike kills 11 civiliansin Gaza

An Israeli missile killed at least 11 Palestinian civilians including four children in Gaza on Sunday, medical officials said, apparently an attack on a top militant that brought a three-storey home crashing down. International pressure for a ceasefire seemed certain to mount in response to the deadliest single incident in five days of Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel and Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. Egypt has taken the lead in trying to broker a ceasefire and Israeli media said a delegation from Israel had been to Cairo fortalks on ending the fighting, although a government spokesman declined to comment on the matter.

EFCC: Billionaire Ex-Council Chairman Destroys Evidence Of Corruption By Burning Down Treasury Department

Operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,have arrested one Kasimu Lawal Abubakar (a.k.a Abasco), the former Chairman of Sabon Gari Local Government, Zaria, Kaduna State The arrest followed a petition alleging that the former council boss abused his office to enrich himself. Other allegations contained in the petition include illegal acquisition of properties worth billions of naira. In the course of investigating the allegations, operatives of the Commission stormed the council only to discover that evidence would assist the investigation had been destroyed in an inferno that gutted the council secretariat building, particularly the Treasury Department.

South Africa Police arrests man with a belly full of diamonds

South African police have arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of attempting to smuggle 220 diamonds out of the country in his digestive tract through Johannesburg's main airport. The Lebanese national bound for Dubai had swallowed $2.25 million worth of polished diamonds before he was stopped before a security checkpoint at Africa's biggest airport and then relieved of his concealed cargo, police said.

Retired lecturer drowns two year-old stepdaughter over sex

The Oyo state Police command has arrested Pa AyoolaOyesiji, a 62 year-old retired lecturer for drowning his two year-old stepdaughter in a bucket of water. The incidence was said to have occurred at Atipe area of Ibadan on Friday evening, November 16. It was as a result of quarrel that ensured between the man and his 22 year-old wife, Barakat Akeem, over sex. Barakat who is currently nursing a two month-old baby for the retired lecturer, was said to have given birth to two year-old Aishat before she married Pa Ayoola in December 2011.

'Kidnapping has made us as rich as Aliko Dangote'; Arrested Kidnappers Confess

In Anambra state, kidnappers could be ranked among the biggest investors and employers of labour through their filthy lucre of abducting fellow human beings and demanding ransom for their release. Through the illegal business and the huge profit, kidnappers in the state have devised a means of investing the money they get from ransom collected from relatives of their victims, in hotel business and other profitable business ventures.

P-square marks 31st birthday

Africa’s finest and arguably most popular music duo, Peter and Paul Okoye known as Psquare are a year today. The critically acclaimed award winning twin brothers released the highly anticipated video of their club banger, ‘Alingo’ co-directed by Clarence Peters and elder brother Jude Okoye. The identical twins,

Again, 7 Nigerians arrested for robbery in UAE

Just few days after 13 Nigerians were arrested for fraud in malaysia, a gang of eight members, seven of them Nigerians has been arrested by the Sharjah Police in the United Arab Emirates accused of a string of robberies from safes in Sharjah, according to the Gulf News. The eighth suspect is from Bangladesh. The men were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a series of thefts in automobile spare parts companies located in Sharjah’s industrial, an official at Sharjah Police said on Saturday. Police formed a team to investigate the case after owners of companies lodged complaints stating that the safes in their firms were burgled at night and items including cash as well as automobile spare parts were stolen from the premises.

My Husband strips me naked, ties me like ram - Housewife

Mrs, Abosede Ademola pleaded with a Lagos Grade 'A' Customary Court, sitting in Agege to dissolve her nine-year-old marriage on the grounds of being stripped naked by her husband, Azeez, who also tied her like a ram. The 35-year-old woman, who resides at 7, Community Street, Adiyan, Lagos, pleaded that the court grants her custody of the children. She alleged that her husband frequently flogged her

Shocking:Nigeria Customs men can't operate scanners!

Officers and men of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are not fully equipped to operate and maintain very complex equipment like scanners which requires a lot of expertise and discipline, according to Global Scan systems Limited, one of the service providers handling the destination inspection scheme. Mr. Fred Udechukwu, managing director/CEO of Global Scan systems Limited, said this while presenting a paper titled “Destination Inspection: Which way after December 2012″ at a one day seminar organised by the Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria (MARAN) at the International Maritime Press Centre (IMPC) in Apapa, Lagos.

Aluu 4 Killings: Tears as Toku is buried

It was another festival of tearsand lamentation in the Garden City of Port Harcourt on Friday as remains of Lloyd Toku Mike, one of the four University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) students, who was lynched in Aluu clan was committed to mother earth. The remains of the deceased was interred in Port Harcourt City cemetery, opposite Free-Town Street, off Aggrey Road Rivers State. Until his painful demise on October 5, 2012, the late Lloyd was a 200 level Engineering student of UNIPORT and first son of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Toku Mike. His dad is an Assistant Director of Programmes, Rivers State Broadcasting Service.

Breaking Up Is Like Cocaine Withdrawal: Research Shows

For a study recently published in the Journal of Neurophysiology , researchers scanned the brains ofpeople who had recently been dumped. They found the areas of the brain that were activated were the same as in those who are withdrawing from cocaine. Breaking up can be painful, we all know. But now researchers are showing that heartbreak produces many of the same physical symptoms as cocaine withdrawal. The study used MRIs to record thebrain activity of 15 university-aged women and men who had recently been dumped by their long-term partners and who described themselves as still being “absolutely and very intensely in love.”

'Open Up On Jega Bribery Claims'; ACN tells PDP

The Action Congress of Nigeria has called on the Peoples Democratic Party to open up on the allegation that political parties were budgeting money to bribe security agencies and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,had raised the alarm that political parties usually earmarked funds to bribe INEC and security agents during election periods.

Egypt bus crash kills 50 school children after train collision

Up to 50 people are said to have died, mostly children between four and eight years old, after a speeding train crashed into a school bus in central Egypt. The bus was bringing children to school when it was hit by a train and split in two near the city of Manfalut, south of Cairo, on Saturday morning. Latest reports from senior officialssuggest 50 people have been killed, and all but two were children. One woman and the bus driver also died, according to an official.

Vacancies at Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the following positions in the Hospital. A. MEDICAL POSITIONS Lecturer/Hospital Consultants and Senior Lecturer/Senior Consultants in the following Departments: (i) Medicine (ii) Paediatrics (iii) Obstetrics and Gynaecology (iv) Surgery-Mho/Trauma (v) Anaesthesiology (vi) Radiology (vii) Pathology QUALIFICATION: For the position of Consultant, Membership Fellowship Diploma or its equivalent

Bizzare:Man gives son permission to sleep with his wife

Inbreeding has gained a new height in Suleja, as a man openly acknowledged the existence of a intimate relationship between his wife and son. Mr. Audu Ibrahim, who lives in Bakassi area in Suleja, said that there was nothing wrong with the affairs between his son and the stepmother. “I don’t want my beloved son to suffer emotionally. Since my wife is his happiness, I’m very pleasedwith it,” he said.

13 Nigerians Arrested for Fraud in Malaysia

Malaysian police authorities have arrested a group of five Nigerians using the country as base of fraudulent operations, against foreigners. The Nigerians, aged between 27 and 31, were arrested on Friday in Nilai by police following several months of intelligence gathering and investigations, Malaysia’s NewStraitsTimes has reported online. According to the report, the country’s Federal Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Syed Ismail Syed Azizan said the syndicate was believed to have cheated various victims abroad of RM1.86 million.

Eminent Jurist, Kayode Eso dies at 87

Eminent jurist and former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kayode Eso, is dead. He was aged 87. According to a release issued by the family, Eso died peacefully at the Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom, in the early hours of Friday, after a brief illness. The release also stated that he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Aina Eso, and children, Funmilayo Eso-Williams and Olumide Eso.

Jailed Ibori Uses Newspaper Advert To Congratulate Alamieyeseigha On Birthday

Imprisoned former Governor James Onafefe Ibori of Delta State today bought a full-page advert ina Nigerian newspaper to congratulate his peer, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, on his 60th birthday. Mr. Alamieyeseigha was a former governor of Bayelsa State. Like Mr. Ibori, he was ensnared in legal trouble in the UKfor his money laundering activities. He escaped from UK authorities and arrived in Nigeria where he was tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and jailed.

Halliburton Bribery Scam: Million-Dollar Bribes Were Wired To Abdulsalami Abubakar,Julius Berger, And Obasanjo - Sahara Reporters

A report published today by Vanguard newspaper has uncovered a list of some of the foreign banks used to funnel close to $200 million in Halliburtonbribes to Nigerian officials, including two former heads of states. Under pressure from the United States, President Goodluck Jonathan recently directed that the files on the $180 million Halliburton bribery scam be reopened and the principal suspects re-arrested for prosecution.

Paschal wins Gulder Ultimate Search 9.

Paschal Eronmose, the brain boy has finally emerged the winner of the Gulder Altimate Search 9; The Gate Keeper's fortune and he is entitled to a whooping sum of N9m (the highest ever since the event debuted many years back), a brand new SUV and a N500, 000 ‘swagger’ allowance. The competition which has never been won by a female see paschal narrowly edged out Onyinye Udodi, the last female contestant standing. He thus become the 9th winner of the 100 percent Nigerian Reality TV show. He will be formally presented with his prizes later today at the Le Meridien Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the reveal party. Governor Godswill Akpabio is expected to be the special guest of honour. Onyinye however getsthe sum of N4 million as total prize money – made up of N3 million for emerging second placed contestant and N1 million for emerging Gulder Ultimate Search last female contestant standing. On the last day of the competition, four contestants remained. They were Paschal, Onyinye, James Adah and Nuhu Zigwayi. The hunt for the treasure started in the morning when all four, who had spent the night at an old oil mill, were directed to assemble at the mouth of an old fire bridge. After travelling for hours, they arrived at the location where they were subjected to their first challenge. Congratulations Paschal

Goldie and Prezzo plan secretly wedding?

Rumours have been flying around and we can’t help but assume that Kenyan rapper Prezzo and Nigerian pop singer Goldie are in a relationship. Sources are now claiming the celebrity pair are planning to tie the knot. Nothing is confirmed yet, but we have information they may have already picked a date : Saturday, February 9, 2013.

Road accidents kill 189 people in Ondo in 10 months

Over 189 people have died from road accidents in Ondo State between January and October this year, the Federal Road Safety Corps,FRSC , has said. The Ondo State Sector Commander of the Corps, Mary Wakawa, who disclosed this while speaking to PREMIUM TIMES in Akure, said an estimated 1,170 persons were injured in road mishaps within the same period.

Scientists unravel why Einstein was a genius

Physicist Albert Einstein's brain had an"extraordinary" prefrontal cortex - unlike those of most people - which may have contributed to his remarkable genius, a new study has claimed. According to the study led by Florida State University evolutionary anthropologist Dean Falk, portions of Einstein's brain have been found to be unlike those of most people andcould be related to his extraordinary cognitive abilities.

Justin Bieber wants to own soccer team; Tips Beckham for coaching job

Teen pop star Justin Bieber says he wants to start a Los Angeles soccer team and hopes football star David Beckham will coach it. The 18-year-old Boyfriend hitmaker plans to follow Robbie Williams and Vinnie Jones by setting up acelebrity football squad, reported Daily Star online. Williams's team is LA Vale, named after his hometown clubPort Vale, and 47-year-old Joneshas two teams, Hollywood United and Hollywood Allstars."I've been playing a lot of soccerover the last two or three years. I've been really enjoying it.

Barca players responsible for Guardiola exit - Alves

Barcelona and Brazilian defender Dani Alves believes Pep Guardiola left the club because the players were no longer responding to him as he had wished. In his four years with Catalans, Guardiola quickly became arguably the most successful coach to have ever managed them.

Boko haram: Gunmen kill Borno Water Resources Director

Gunmen, yesterday, killed the Director of Design and Construction in the Borno State Ministry of Water Resources, Mallam Ali Mohammed Sheriff in Maiduguri, the state capital. Sheriff’s death is coming barely 24hours after a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Land and Survey, Mallam Yerima and another lecturer with the Department of Geography, University of Maiduguri, Mr. Babagana Kolo were trailed to their houses and shot dead in Maiduguri metropolis.

We Must Remove Fuel Subsidy Totally – Jonathan

NIGERIANS were told yesterday to brace up for a full deregulation of the petroleum industry’s downstream sector. Fuel prices range from N100 per litre to N110 and N130 in many states – no thanks to supply problems. Motorists are grumbling. But the situation may get worse – price-wise – going by Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s speech yesterday.

I learnt political notes from Saraki– Babangida

Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday described the late Dr. Olusola Saraki as a refined politician from whom he learnt a “few political notes.” Also, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu said the late Saraki was a bridge between the North and the South. Babangida, who spoke on Saraki in a statement released through his Media Adviser, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said the former Senate Leader understood the dynamics of politics.

I learnt political notes from Saraki– Babangida

Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday described the late Dr. Olusola Saraki as a refined politician from whom he learnt a “few political notes.” Also, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu said the late Saraki was a bridge between the North and the South. Babangida, who spoke on Saraki in a statement released through his Media Adviser, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said the former Senate Leader understood the dynamics of politics.

Grandfather bags first class degree

A grandfather, Aderemi Alli, was among the 21 first class graduates produced by the University of Ibadan at its convocation ceremony held on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli, 57, was among the three first class graduates produced by the institution’s Faculty of Law. He hadhad a first degree in Economics Education 31 years ago.

Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan Still Sick

Despite her return to Nigeria in pomp and circumstance about one month ago, First Lady Patience Jonathan is still sick, SaharaReporters sources say. Saharareporters learned that shortly after the public relations exercise that attended her return, she retired into a medically-induced bed rest that has her kept her away from the public, unable to attend to official duties.

Rockets strike Tel Aviv area; three Israelis killed in attack on south

On day one of the fight between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli Defense Forces executed a top leader of the militant group — and took to Twitter and YouTube to brag about it. On day two, the Palestinian group hit back, launching its most sophisticated rockets and announcing every new barrage on social media. The counteroffensive is a major change from the last time the IDF and Hamas battled, during 2009s “Operation Cast Lead.” Then, the Palestinian militant movement used improvised rocket-launchers to dump crude rockets on the Israeli towns nearest to Gaza.

Soji Taiwo (Omo Banke) Reacts To Pasuma’s Daughter Sex Allegation

It started like a mere rumour that Wasilat Odetola, the precious daughter of prolific fuji star, wasiu Alabi known as pasuma wonder, and Soji Taiwo known as Ose Ose Omo banke are having hot romance.The allegation which is currently generating discussions among people has influenced the actor to respond to the sex scandal. Hear it from soji who is currently in America: It has just gotten to my attention here in theU.S. That some unreliable persons are attributing me to an affair with Wasilat, Pasuma’s daughter.

'I will marry Iyanya if he proposes' - actress Yvonne Nelsom

According to Yes! Magazine, when asked if she would marry Iyanya if he proposed,Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, who pointed out that she was single and searching, replied: Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he's good, a nice guy. Excerpts from the interview... Yes! : Have you found the right man? Yvonne : Not yet. I am still searching Yes!: Can you tell us about your alleged romance with Iyanya because he mentioned your name in one of his tracks Yvonne : He is a good friend of mine. I am his biggest fan. I love his music. He's an amazing guy, special guy! That's about it. Yes! : If he proposes to you today, would you say yes? Yvonne : Maybe, yeah, maybe. You never know. Yeah. I will accept if he proposes. I mean, he's good,a nice guy

Zambia team bus attacked following win against South Africa

Two boys aged 12 and 13 have been taken into custody for the attack, which happened as Zambia departed Johannesburg's Soccer City on Wednesday, following a 1-0 friendly victory. "Very sad that Zambian bus was stoned and Kennedy Mweene sustained a head injury. Has had stitches and is ok, but the incident was shameful," said a tweet, posted in the early hours of Thursday morning on the Zambian FA's Twitter account.

‘Why Dana Crash Victims’ Families Have Not Been Paid’

The families of the Sunday, 3 June,2012 Dana Airline plane crash victims have yet to collect the remaining 70 per cent compensation from the airline’s insurance company, an official has said. Dr Harold Demuren, the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), said this on Wednesday in an interview with journalists at the NCAA annex, Ikeja, Lagos.

60 Nigerians Deported From UK Over Marriage, Visa Scams - PM News

At least 60 Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom have been deported because of various criminal offences. P.M.NEWS learnt that some of the deportees had contravened immigration rules. While some were deported for their involvement in crimes such as rape, stealing, smoking and selling of hard drugs, others used fake visa or engaged in fake marriages.

Fela Durotoye to break world records with book reading in 17 countries, 17 cities

A reading festival is scheduled to hold globally on Saturday, November 24, 2012 in 17 countries and 17cities and may break three world-reading records. Spear headed by Nigerian motivational speaker Fela Durotoye , the Project, Gemstone Global Reading festival is scheduled to create a world record with the reading of his book ‘17 Secrets of High Flying Students’.

‘My father lived an exemplary life of service’ – Bukola Saraki

Former Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki has released a statement following his father Olusola Saraki ‘s death this morning, on behalf of the Saraki family. In the 120 words note, Saraki describes his father as a father who ‘lived an exemplary life of service, andselfless devotion to development of his people and nation’.

‘KWAM 1 is not dating my daughter ‘ – Pasuma dispels rumours

Fuji star Wasiu Alabi popularly Pasuma has denied the reports that he and Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1 have fallen apart and are no longer in talking terms. According to a statement released by his management, it has been alleged that the rift might have been fuelled when Pasuma dropped the ‘ Arabambi ’ title from his name.

Olusola Saraki: Kwara declares 3-day mourning

Following the death of Second Republic Senate Leader and frontline elder statesman, Dr. Olusola Saraki, the Kwara State Government on Wednesday declared a three-day mourning period across the state in honour of the late political stalwart. According to the state Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed who announced the demise of the late iconic leader at the Government House in Ilorin, the late Waziri of Ilorin passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 79.

Israel kills Hamas commander, bombs Gaza targets

Israel killed the military commander of the Islamist group Hamas in a missile strike on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday and launched air raids across the enclave, pushing the two sides to the brink of a new war. The attacks marked the biggest escalation between Israel and Gaza militants since a 2008-2009 conflict and came despite signs on Tuesday that neighboring Egypt had managedto broker a truce in the enclave after a five day surge of violence.

‘Men should examine their testicles’ Expert Says

Prosper Igboeli, a gynecologist, has advised every male to go for regular testicular examination to help detect testicular cancer in its early stage. Igboeli, who is also the Managing Director of M and M Hospital, Fertility and IVF Centre, said that just as women are encouraged to perform monthly self examination on their breasts, men are also encouraged to perform monthly examination of their testes to detect testicular cancer early and increase their chances of survival.

Banks to Stop ATM Charges

All charges accruing from theuse of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) of ‘other banks’ are to be suspended with immediate affect, the Bankers’ Committee announced Tuesday. It also emerged that the committee is planning a significant donation to victims of the recent floods which affected some states the country. It said a formal announcement would soon be made to that effect.

27-year-old student wins MTN’s wonder plane

A 27-year-old student based in Port Harcourt , Rivers State , has been announced as the winner of the MTN Ultimate wonder promo. Ebube Essien- Garricks was on Tuesday announced the winner of the wonder aeroplane MTN promo,but she asked for the equivalent N64 million. “We are delighted to announce that Miss Ebube Essien-Garricks, a 27 year old student based in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has emerged winner of the brand new Cessna 182T AEROPLANE in the MTN Ultimate Wonder Promo which ended today,” the telecommunication company said.

Second hand clothes can cause candidiasis, hepatitis – Expert

A medical expert, Elizabeth Uzorji, has said that users of second handclothes risk contracting candidiasisand hepatitis A, B and C. Ms. Uzorji said in Jos on Tuesday that such diseases were air borne and could be contracted easily through the constant use of second hand clothes.

EFCC negotiates with PDP chairman’s son over fuel subsidy fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC , has entered into ‘discussion’ with Mahmud Tukur, son of the People’s Democratic Party Chairman, Bamanga Tukur , over his role in the fuel subsidy scam, his lawyer told the court. Justice Adeniyi Onigbanjo of the High Court of Lagos State , Ikeja, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of Mahmud, after his lawyer said that they have entered into a ‘discussion’ with the EFCC.

Pastors, Religious Leaders Should Go To Jail — Tunde Bakare

The convener of Save Nigeria Group, SNG, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has accused some pastors and religious leadersof aiding and abetting corruption in the country, saying that they should all belocked up in a Nigerian prison in order for them to feel the pulse of the commonman on the street. The Latter Rain Assembly pastor, who said this during the group’s State of The Nation Lecture 2 held at NECABuilding, CBD, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, called for a revolution, which he said should start from the churches and mosques.

I Don't Own Any Private Jet --Sam Adeyemi

Senior Pastor, Day Star Christian Centre, Pastor Sam Adeyemi, says he never had a private jet as being reported in the media. He spoke at his church in Oregun, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, in the wake of the acquisition of a private jet by the President, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. Adeyemi told a gathering at the Annual Excellence in Leadership Conference, ELC organised by the church that "I do not own a private jet," adding that the mediawere just speculating what was not.