Xmas cow goes wild, injures man in Onitsha - Daily Sun

A middle-aged man trading at the Onitsha main market, Obinna Adimora has been admitted into aprivate hospital following injuries inflicted on him by a Christmas cow in Awada area of Onitsha yesterday. Trouble started for Obinna when tenants in a commercial building located in Ben Aghaeze Street contributed money and bought a live cow for Christmas merriment. Daily Sun gathered that the cow was purchased at the popular Ugwuoba cattle market near Awka at the cost of N120, 000 while the tenants planned to kill the cow on December 25 morning and the meat shared in equal proportion among the contributors.

LAGOS EXPLOSION UPDATE: At Least 1 Dead, Dozens Injured

Reports coming in from Lagos revealed that at least one person is dead and dozens injured as fireworks explosion rocked Lagos Island on Wednesday morning. The incident, which affected three buildings located at Okoya/Ojogiwa, Lagos Island, Lagos, occurred at about 8:00am. It was gathered that trouble started when a locked-up shop under one of the three buildings stocked with fireworks popularly called 'bangers' suddenly exploded and went up in flames.

Revealed: Chris Brown Was Paid $1 Million For Lagos Concert

Popular singer Chris Brown was paid at least $1m (about N156m) to travel down to Lagos with a 15 man crew last week, NET investigations have revealed. The Grammy-winning singer stopped over in South Africa, for concerts in Cape Town and Jo'burg, before heading down to Lagos for the show. The Lagos event, built into Brown's on-going world tour, was organised by Kilimanjaro Events - same company that promoted RickRoss and Anita Baker in the past. Financial details were not made public, but it was discovered that Oando boss Wale Tinubu was a major financier, as well as Etisalat, which provided last minute sponsorship.

Ukraine Police Helicopter Crashes, Killing 5

A police helicopter belonging to Ukraine's Interior Ministry crashed shortly after takeoff Tuesday in the central part of the country, killing five people on board, officials said. The Mi-8 helicopter slammed into the ground at about 1400 GMT (9 a.m. EST) just after taking off from an airport in the city of Alexandriain the Kirovograd region, about 320 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of the capital, Kiev, ministry spokesman Serhiy Burlakov said.

27 dead as Kazakhstan military plane crashed near Shymkent

A military plane carrying senior Kazakh security officials has crashed in the south of the country, killing all those on board. Officials said 27 people were on the flight, including border service officers and their acting head, Turganbek Stambekov. The plane went down near the city of Shymkent and was completely destroyed. The plane disappeared from radar just before 19:00 local time (13:00 GMT), KTK TV said.

SSS Nabs Okonjo’s Abductors In Bank; Suspects Arrested With N15m MARKED MONEY From The N40m Ransom Paid For Her Release

Operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) have arrested six of the abductors of Prof. Keneme Okonjo , mother of the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala . Prof. Chukwuka Okonjo was kidnapped on December 9, 2012 at the palace of the traditional ruler. The victim was released on December 14. But in a bid tounravel those behind the kidnapping, arrests were made by the police, Army and men of the SSS.

Breaking News: Many Injured in Fresh Kano Bomb Blast

Bomb explosion has hit Agangra beer market in Badawa area of Kano metropolis killing unconfirmed number of people, injuring many. This is coming barely 24 hours after two coordinated bomb attacks which targeted the offices of two major telecoms providers Airtel and MTN at the Malam Kato Square area of the ancient city, leaving three people dead, a security officer and the two suicide bombers.

I'm Not Suffering From AIDS - Ngozi Nwosu

Ngozi Nwosu is dying. She has lost it all; weight, strength and vigour but not her talent and deep sense of humour which she displayed during the over one and a half hours we spent together recently. Her emotions ranged from profound despair to occasional outbursts of laughter at her own jokes. When I got a call from the organisers of 'Who Wants To Be AMillionaire' to come play in the special 'Celebrity Edition' last week, I did not know it was the cause of our Dear Ngozi i will be playing for until I got there.

Tip For Today: How to Identify Your Strengths

How often have you gotten a compliment on your creativity or your patience or your resilience, only to wave it off, assuming that these strengths must come easilyto everyone? In my 30 years as a lifestyle/career coach and author,the mistake I see people make time and again is failing to recognize their talents. An honest inventory may be difficult—even impossible—for you to do yourself. So sit with a friend and try this exercise. It's a new twist on something I call the Self-Correcting Life Scenario, and it's one of my favorites. 1. Ask your friend to name three of your strengths. 2. Tell your friend your top passion.

Weird: Boiling Water Freezes Instantly in Siberia's -41C

A pot of boiling water thrown from a balcony instantly turns into frozen droplets in Siberia's minus 41C weather. A Novosibirsk resident demonstrated the depths of the cold in his city by pouring a pot ofboiling water into the air from one of the top floors of his apartment building, and watched it instantly turn into a cloud of frozen droplets.

Traffic Police Entertains Drivers and Pedestrians with Dancing while Directing Traffic

A traffic police officer's disco and salsa moves have become a Christmas holiday tradition in the largest city in the US state of Rhode Island, Providence. Since 1984, Tony Lepore has been entertaining drivers and pedestrians in downtown Providence with his dance moves and whistle-blowing – all while directing traffic. The 65-year-old says the routine was born not at Christmas, but in the month of May – out of the boredom and aggravation that officers typically experience on the roads.

Jonathan Appoints Anenih Head of NPA Board

President Goodluck Jonathan Thursday appointed controversial Edo politician, Tony Anenih, as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The appointment was announced in a statement late Thursday by theSecretary to the Government of theFederation, Pius Anyim.

Michael Jackson's glove breaks auction chart: Sold for $199, 069

One of Michael Jackson’s iconic single gloves sold for nearly $200,000. The crystal encrusted glove fetches a record price in Los Angeles, an auction house said Thursday. At $199,069, the Swarovski-crystal-encrusted glove earned therecord for the highest price fetched for memorabilia from the late King of Pop, the Nate D. Sanders auction house said.

'X Factor' crowns Season 2 winner

The red carpet was rolled out Thursday for X Factor's Season 2grand finale. Hosts Khloe Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez greeted judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears, who cruised up in black cars as though it were a movie premiere. Britney, who looked like a deer in headlights and had fiance Jason Trawick lurking behind her, told Mario, "It's exciting, so exciting." (It should be no surprise that Trawick was there. Despite some celeb buzz that the two might be having relationship troubles, Spears told People today that "Jason has the ability to always make me feel protected and loved.")

Nkiru Silvanus and Kenneth Okolie Gained There Freedom

Nkiru Silvanus and Kenneth Okolie have been released by kidnappers.Nollywood Actress Nkiru Silvanus is a Special Adviserto the Imo State Governor and Kenneth Okolie is an Ex-Mr Nigeria. Their eyes were both tied and they were dropped at an unknown location where they were able to make phone calls and were later picked up by theirfriends. Details of whether a ransom was paid could not be ascertained as at the time of this report.

Prophet T. B.Joshua prophesied the tragic crash that killed Yakowa, Azazi and the Conneticut Shooting

As the nation mourns the tragic helicopter crash that ended the lives of Kaduna State Governor, Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser, Andrew Owoye Azazi, alongside four others, Nigerian Prophet, T.B.Joshua has revealed how he prophesied the fatal crash. On Sunday 16th December 2012, speaking to a live audience on Emmanuel TV, Prophet T.B. Joshua explained how God showed him the incident, stating that he conveyed the message to the nation in a series of prophetic revelations that started in January 2011. The prophetic message has sincebeen uploaded to Joshua’s official YouTube channel and posted on his Facebook account to over 500,000 fans. “I see the blood of personalities flowing,” Joshua said on Sunday 2nd January 2011. “This is a government personality.

My last moment with my Husband - Governor Yakowa's wife

The wife of late Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State, Amina, has described the last moment spent with her husband as a “blessed one.” She stated this on Sunday in Kaduna, during the Eucharistic Mass at St. Patrick’s Chaplaincy, Government House. Amina said the usual routine for them was to offer private prayer every morning, before joining the daily celebration of mass at 6 a.m. at the chaplaincy.

D'Banj signs pan-African deal with Sony

Global recording company Sony Music Entertainment has announced the signing of Nigerian artist D'Banj to its RCA Africa label. The deal includes a multi-album, worldwide contract with emerging Nigerian singer-songwriter Kayswitch and a strategic partnership with D'Banj's Nigerian record label DB Records, who's catalogue includes artists and producers such as J.Sol, Jay Sleek and DeeVee.

Revealed: Ill-fated helicopter exploded before crashing, killing Yakowa, Azazi, four others

A troubled helicopter conveying sympathizers to a funeral in Bayelsa state, burst into flames on Saturday, before plunging into the creeks, killing the governor of Kaduna state, Patrick Yakowa, a former National Security Adviser, Owoye Azazi, and four others in the nation’s fourth air disaster this year. Messrs Yakowa and Azazi, and their aides, Dauda Tsoho and Mohammed Kama; and the pilots, Murtala Daba and Adeyemi Sowole, reportedly died in the inferno, having been badly burnt beyond recognition, witnesses say. The chopper, owned by the Nigerian Navy, is said to have carried out repeated shuttles between Port Harcourt, Yenagoa and Okoroba, a town in Ogbia local government of the state, where the father of an aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Oronto Douglas, was being buried.

Corinthians beat Chelsea to Cling World Club Cup

Rafael Benitez failed to win his first trophy as Chelsea manager ashis team lost against Brazilian side Corinthians in the ClubWorld Cup final in Japan. Paolo Guerrero scored the only goal when he reacted quickest to head past three Blues players from five yards. Fernando Torres had a chance to force extra time but fired straight at Cassio with only the goalkeeper to beat.

God saved me from the Crash — Timi Dakolo

Singer and song writer, Timi Dakolo, and his wife, Busola, narrowly escaped death as he almost boarded the ill-fated flight. The couple were said to have attended the burial ceremony of the father of a presidential aide, Oronto Douglas, in Bayelsa State. Dakolo’s rumoured death spread on the Internet an many thought he boarded the ill-fated aircraft. He however doused the tension on Twitter on Saturday night when he tweeted, “God saved me.” Governor, Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State; former National Security Adviser, Gen. Andrew Azazi, were in the flight and both died.

Breaking News: Governor Yakowa Of Kaduna, Former NSA Azazi Dead In Helicopter Crash

Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State and former National Security Adviser Andrew Owoye Azazi apparently died in a helicopter that crashed today in Bayelsa State, a reliable source has told SaharaReporters. Governor Yakowa and Mr. Azazi, a retired military general who served as chief security adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, were among passengers in the ill-fated helicopter.

AMAZING: Boy turns 12 at 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12

When Kiam Moriya's parents went to fill out paperwork for his birth certificate two weeks after he was born in 2000, something strange was brought to their attention. “The lady who was helping us fill out the forms said, ‘Do you realize your son was born December 12 at 12:12 p.m.?’’’ Kiam's father, Kazuo Moriya, told TODAY.com. “That’s when it really hit us with all those twelves. I do have to admit thatit might mean something, but Ihave no idea what. It’s definitely a little crazy.’’ Kiam will turn 12 years old at precisely 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, which hasmade him a bit of a sensation online and in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala., since his story went public .

Another death in Jonathan’s family?…President may have lost his sister - Daily Times

It is really a very grievous timefor the family of Nigeria’s number one citizen and by extension to all well- meaning citizens of the country. For while the President and concerned Nigerians are still mourning the death of his half brother Chief Meni, tragedy may have struck again in the first family, this time taking the President’s elder sister whose identity is yet to be disclosed. Daily Times has been told by the same sources that hinted about the death of Jonathan’s half brother a few days ago, that an elder sister to the President, the first daughter of the President’s father died two days ago of an undisclosed ailment.

Okonjo-Iweala's Mother: Kidnappers demand N1billion Ransom

Latest report says kidnappers of the mother of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo Iweala have made contact with the family, demanding for a ransom of N1billion failure of which they threatened to kill their victim. Iweala’s mother was kidnapped on Sunday from the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-uku, Obi (Prof.) Chukwuka Okonjo. Mrs.Kanene Okonjo, 82 years old, the queen mother of Ogwashi uku was abducted at about 2pm by a gang of armed men who seized her at the gate of the palace at Ogbe-ofu and took her away.

Group protests disappearance of N2.1 billion from Printing and Minting Company

The Anti Corruption Network has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to sack the entire management and board of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) and urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to prosecute anyone found guilty in the disappearance of 2.1 billion naira from the firm’s vault. Addressing journalists during a protest staged in Lagos yesterday,the Lagos State Coordinator of Anti Corruption Network, Ayo Oyalowo said the group has gathered to show its displeasure towards the “shameless and barefaced” looting that has characterised the present government in the country.

Anxiety in S/Africa over Mandela's health

In spite of assurances from the South African presidency, there are growing concerns in thecountry over the health of former president Nelson Mandela, who is undergoing tests at a Pretoria hospital. Since the 94-year-old Mandela, was flown to the hospital from his birth place of Qunu in the Transkei on Saturday, the Presidency has issued two brief statements, none of which has really elaborated on Mandela's condition.

Okonjo-Iweala’s-mother: Uduaghan Orders Urgent Rescue

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state said on Channels TV this morning that he has given an order for the rescue within 24 hours of Professor Kamene Okonjo, mother of Nigeria’s minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Professor Okonjo, wife of Professor Ukachukwu Okonjo, a professor of economics and also the traditional ruler of Ogwashi-Ukwu in Delta state, was kidnapped by about 10 armed men in her husband’s palace yesterday.

ACN, ANPP, CPC finally agree to merge in 2013

The Three major opposition political parties - Action Congress of Nigeria, Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party – may drop their identities by April 2013, when talks on their proposed merger are expected to be completed. The merger of the parties is one of the strategies being canvassed by some politicians to defeat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party which has dominated power since the advent of the present democracy in 1999. Analysts are of the opinion that any genuine and honest cooperation among opposition parties for the 2015 general elections could make the election tough for the PDP. The Chairman of the ANPP National Rebuilding and Interparty Contact Committee, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, told journalists in Abuja on Sunday, that the merger talks between thethree ACN, CPC and ANPP had reached the last stage.

How Okonjo-Iweala’s Mother Was Kidnapped from the Palace

The kidnap of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the 82-year old mother of Nigeria's finance minister Ngozi okonjo-Iweala was executed by a group of daredevil kidnappers who disguised as palace guards while her husband was traveling in Abuja. A man in police custody who allegedly led the kidnappers to Mrs. Okonjo's compound a few minutes before the incident took place was said to have informed the housemaid that he was in the palace to take the queen mother to somewhere in the town for a traditional event. Other kidnappers numbering 10 were lurking around the palace until Mrs. Okonjo and her maid came down to offer refreshments to some men working to fix the palace gate.

Election Monitoring: Embarrassed ECOWAS Vows Never to Invite Obasanjo Again

Following embarrassing and undemocratic utterances by General Olusegun Obasanjo at yesterday’s meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the leadership of the commission today held a review meeting that could end the possibility of future election observation on its behalf by the former Nigerian leader. SaharaReporters reported yesterday that Obasanjo was the figure behind the recommendation of the ECOWAS observation team to curtail the media in election observation that contradicts the position of ECOWAS and other international democracy observers.

Messi breaks Muller's 40-year record

Lionel Messi has broken German great Gerd Muller's 40-year-old record for most goals in a year by scoring forthe 86th time in 2012. The Argentine forward scored twice Sunday, putting Barcelona ahead of Real Betis 2-0 by the 25th minute of the Spanish league match.<--more--!> His first goal was an individual effort in the 16th minute to equal Muller's record. He eclipsed the 1972 milestone with a familiar left-footed finish nine minutes later. Messi has 74 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina this year. Muller scored 85 for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Messi scored 73 times for Barcelona in the 2011-12 season, passing Muller's mark of 67 goals for Bayern Munich in 1972-73. He also established a Spanish league record of 50 goals last season. Messi is a finalist for the FIFA's world player of the year award. Who do you think will win this coveted award?

CYNTHIA'S DEATH: Court orders re- arrest of pharmacist

One of the two pharmacists, exonerated last week of having hands in the murder of Cynthia Osokogu Udoku had been re-arrested on the order of the Lagos State Government. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. Ade Ipaye, at a news conference on the update on the murder case. Seven persons were arrested by security personnel in connection with Cynthia’s murder at a hotel in FESTAC Town by her facebook friends. Two of the suspects, who were pharmacists, Orji Osita and Maduakor Chukwunonso, were ordered to be released on the advice of the state Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).

Farmer sentenced to death for robbery

A 34-year-old farmer at Kwale town, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, Emeka Ogwu, has been sentenced to death by an Effurun High Court for armed robbery. One of the prosecution witnesses, Dorothy Asekpokai, a business woman, had told the court that the convict attempted to rob her on June 12, 2007, when she visited her new building site around Osubi. She also identified the convict as the one who attempted to rob her with a gun but she narrowly escaped after driving away at top speed. She said that in the process of escaping, she knocked down the convict, after which she raised alarm that eventually led to his arrest.

Measles kill 5 in Kebbi

An outbreak of measles in theAmbursa/Kardi Development Area in Kebbi State has caused thedeath of five children and isolation of 187 others. An official of the Primary Health Care (PHC) in the area, Isa Abubakar, told journalists in Ambursa on Thursday that initially, 192 children were afflicted by the disease.

Plane Crash Kill 11 in South Africa

A military plane has crashed in South Africa’s mountainous east, killing 11 people, local media reported Thursday. The Dakota air force plane, which crashed late Wednesday, was not carrying members of Nelson Mandela’s medical team, as earlier unconfirmed reports suggested.

Eight Suspects Arrested for Throwing Explosives at Police Vehicle in Kano

The Kano State PoliceCommand has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects for allegedly throwing an explosive device at a police vehicle along Ring road on the outskirt of Kano. A statement by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris in Kano, said the incident happened at about 7.30 a.m. on Thursday, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Guatemalan police arrest software guru McAfee

Fugitive software mogul John McAfee's wild, improbable flight from authorities ended in Guatemala on Wednesday. Guatemalan police arrested McAfee, 67, for illegally entering the country and said it would expel him to neighboring Belize, where he had been hiding for more than three weeks. Authorities there wanted to question McAfee as "a person of interest" over the slaying of fellow American Gregory Faull.

Husband accuses wife of using charm to marry him

A civil servant, Adeyemi Jolugbo, 32, on Wednesday urged an IgandoCustomary Court in Lagos to dissolve his four-year-old marriage which he claimed he was forced into by the wife with a charm. Jolugbo told the court that he had come back to his senses and was not willing to continue in such a marriage.

Nigeria is the 35th Most Corrupt Nation in the World - Transperency International

Transparency International says Nigeria, under President GoodluckJonathan, remains highly corrupt. Nigeria remained rooted to the bottom of the global corruption ranking Wednesday as global corruption watchdog, Transparency International, rated it the 35th most corrupt country in the world. In a report released at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nigeria scored 27 out of a maximum 100 marks to clinch the 139th position out of the 176 countries surveyed for the report.

Tension Grips Oyo State NURTW as Police Arrest Tokyo

THERE was anxiety in motor parks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday, as policemen from the state police command picked up the embattled leader of the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Lateef Akinsola, also known as Tokyo. As early as 7.00 a.m, armoured personnel carriers (APCs) were sighted at Iwo Road Interchange, with a full complement of armed policemen from Egbeda Local Government Area, as well as on the Ring Road.

Man Fatally Shot Ex - wife as She Played Organ at Church

A Pennsylvania man is in police custody after he stormed into a Sunday church service and fatally shot his ex-wife as she was playing organ in the church. An elementary school music teacher walked into a church in the middle of Sunday services and shot and killed his ex-wife, police said.

"Resign Now" - Melaye's Anti-Corruption Group Tells Labour Minister

The Anti-Corruption Network has asked the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, to immediately resign for “defrauding the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” The group in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dino Melaye, said the minister, who is also the Chairman of the white paper Committee on the Nuhu Ribadu led petroleum Revenue Task Force Committee, is no longer fit to occupy public office. It further confirmed Wogu as a “corrupt” individual who cannot be a judge in his own case. Below is a full text of the statement.

"Resign Now" - Melaye's Anti-Corruption Group Tells Labour Minister

The Anti-Corruption Network has asked the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, to immediately resign for “defrauding the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.” The group in a statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Dino Melaye, said the minister, who is also the Chairman of the white paper Committee on the Nuhu Ribadu led petroleum Revenue Task Force Committee, is no longer fit to occupy public office. It further confirmed Wogu as a “corrupt” individual who cannot be a judge in his own case. Below is a full text of the statement.

Pope opens twitter account

Pope Benedict XVI will join Twitter from December 12, with regular tweets in eight languages from the account @pontifex just in time for Christmas, the Vatican said on Monday. “The first tweets will be answers to questions sent to the pope on matters of faith. The public can start sending them starting now,” the Vatican said.

Pope opens twitter account

Pope Benedict XVI will join Twitter from December 12, with regular tweets in eight languages from the account @pontifex just in time for Christmas, the Vatican said on Monday. “The first tweets will be answers to questions sent to the pope on matters of faith. The public can start sending them starting now,” the Vatican said.

Legal trouble for Oyedepo over kindergarten's death - PM News

The General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo hasbeen asked to pay N2 billion within 14 days as general damages or face legal action, for the death of three-year-old Imienfan Omokaro who got drowned at Kingdom Heritage Model School operated by WinnersChapel in Benin. A letter written by Omokaro’s Counsel, Prince Peter E. Uwadiae-Igbinigie Kindergarten Imiefan: drowned in Oyedepo’s school and, dated November 28, 2012 and made available to journalists in Benin, explained that the amount was “for the callous and senseless killing of our client’s daughter, Miss Imienfan Omokaro.”

Arsenal Chairman Suffers Heart Attack

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood has suffered a heart attackand is recuperating in hospital. The 76-year-old was taken ill on Friday and an Arsenal statement said he "is recovering after suffering a heart attack, following a bout of pneumonia".

Valencia sack Pellegrino after defeat to Real Sociedad

Valencia have decided to get rid of Mauricio Pellegrino as their coach. The poor display against Real Sociedad, in which Valencia lost 2-5 , was the final straw for the club's board.

West Ham Fight Back to Stun Chelsea

Rafael Benitez's troubled start to life at Chelsea plumbed new depths at Upton Park, as West Ham produced an incredible second-half comeback to snatch a memorable victory. Chants of "sacked in the morning"and "one Di Matteo" rang out as Chelsea allowed a 1-0 half-time lead to slip, with West Ham roaring back thanks to goals from Carlton Cole, Mohamed Diame and Modibo Maiga. Juan Mata fired Chelsea in front early in the first half and the visitors might have increased their advantage before the

Ojukwu's Will is Fraudulent, Says Disinherited First Son

Emeka, first son of late Biafran leader Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Saturday alleged that the will presented by Barr. Onyekwelu on Friday is fraudulent, saying the lawyeris a private counsel to Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and not that of his late father. Ojukwu claimed he has a copy of the original will written by his father and not what he called the "fraud" presented to them as Ojukwu's will. Speaking at his country home in Nnewi, Anambra State, the late Igbo leader's son maintained that his late father's will was altered in favour of his step mother.

Nicki Minaj signs Nigerian talent

COLOURFUL rapper, Nicki Minaj, recently announced via her twitter handle that she is starting up her music label and has also signed ona Nigerian artiste and musicproducer, Parker Ighile. “My 1st official artiste has been signed! Parker who is based in London was born to Nigerian parents; his father is from Benin while his mother is Hausa,” she tweeted.

Okada rider shot by police recuperates in hospital, narrates ordeal

Mr. Atilola, a commercial motorcyclist (popularly known as Okada rider), was shot at Ilupeju, Lagos, by a police officer who was enforcing the state government’s restriction on commercial motorcyclists. The incident, which triggered an outrage, led to youth in the area aswell as other commercial motorcyclists setting up bonfires and blocking vehicular traffic for hours.

14-year-old girl beheaded after refusing man’s marriage proposal

A 14-year-old Afghangirl was beheaded and killed in an attack by two men, one of whom apparently asked her to marry him. The attack happened Tuesday, a day before new legislation was introduced in Congress calling on the U.S. government to take steps to help protect Afghan women and girls as the U.S. military prepares to exit Afghanistan.

Taraba Governor Danbaba Suntai Brain-Damaged, Can't Recognize Visitors - Sahara Reporters

Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State, who was seriously injured when his plane crashed on October 25 in Yola, capital of Adamawa State, has suffered extensive brain damage and failedto recognize members of a presidential delegation that visited him at a hospital in Hanover, Germany, an authoritative source has told SaharaReporters. A source close to a senior member of the delegation described the trip to see Mr. Suntai as highly secretive. SaharaReporters learnt that members of the delegation had officially traveled to Vatican City in Rome to witness the consecrationof Archbishop John Onaiyekan as a Cardinal of the Catholic Church.