Wednesday 31 December 2014

PRESIDENT JONATHAN TO BROADCAST NEW YEAR MESSAGE TO THE NATION

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will deliver a new year’s day broadcast to the nation at

07:00 hours tomorrow, 1st of Januuary, 2015. The broadcast will be transmitted on the

network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio

Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

Other television and radio stations in the country are advised to link up with NTA and FRCN

to relay the broadcast to their viewers and listeners.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

Premier League: Manchester City extend Frank Lampard's contract until end of season

The 36-year-old has made a big impact at City since joining the club in August, mainly with the intention to maintain his fitness before linking up with New York City for the Major League Soccer season which begins in March.

Lampard has scored six goals in 17 appearances for the Premier League champions, although he has only started three league games.

His initial short-term contract at the Etihad was due to expire on January 1, but an agreement has now been reached for him to remain with City until May.

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that the need to reduce collateral damage has delayed the recapture of some towns and villages seized by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

Olajide Laleye, the Director, Army Public Relations, gave the explanation while fielding questions at a news conference in Abuja.

Arsene Wenger is confident that Arsenal's fine recent form and players returning from injury can take them towards the top of the table.

The Gunners face Southampton on New Year's Day having taken 10 points from the Christmas schedule, but they have doubts over key striker Danny Welbeck who has a thigh injury.

Absences have proved costly at times for Wenger's side with Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta and Jack Wilshere all missing, but the Frenchman hopes the second half of the season will prove smoother sailing with most of those players due back soon.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he is delighted with how his team have performed over the first half of the season.

The Premier League sides have all now played each other once and the first return fixtures of the season will be on New Year’s Day, when Chelsea travel to Tottenham.

The Blues have set the pace over the first half of the campaign and, although what was once an eight-point lead has been trimmed to three by Manchester City, Mourinho is happy with how things are going.

Abdulkadri Abdulsalam, the National Chairman, Labour Party, on Tuesday said that the party has not endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2015 general elections.

Mr. Abdulsalam, who gave the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the rumour had gone viral on social media.

He said the rumours had no basis or truth.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, January 2, 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid el Maloud after it had earlier declared January 1, 2015 as public holiday to mark the New Year.

Spokesperson of the SSS, Marilyn Ogar

The State Security Services, SSS, has warned the governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, and other political office holders not to hide under the privileges of their offices to make utterances that were against the general interest of the nation.

The military had earlier upbraided the governor over his remarks justifying the decision of some soldiers to protest their lack of equipment in the fight against Boko Haram.

A Chinese man has been jailed for 13 years for buying and eating endangered tigers and making wine made out of their blood, state media reported.

The man, identified as a wealthy businessmen with the surname Xu, organised three trips to the southern province of Guangdong last year to buy the tigers, which he then transported to his home region of Guangxi, Xinhua news agency said late on Tuesday.

Xu and his accomplices witnessed the killing of three tigers in three deals with the sellers, one of which was killed by an electric shock, the report said.

Omonigho Abraham, the four-year-old boy attacked by dogs in the Igando area of Lagos State is beginning to regain his health in an India hospital and would return to the country between January and February 2015.

The national leader of a non-governmental organisation, Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care, GIPLC, Mr. Nuhu Kwajafa, whose organisation was part of those that raised funds for the victim, stated on Tuesday that he was in a stable condition.

To the world she's a fiery rap superstar at the top of her game. But Nicki Minaj has revealed a secret heartache that has hung over her like a shadow for years.

The 32-year-old has spoken openly for the first time about having an abortion when she was a teenager.

Detailing the horror of making the decision to terminate a pregnancy at such a young age, she said: 'I thought I was going to die. I was a teenager. It was the hardest thing I’d ever gone through.

'[It's] haunted me all my life. It’d be contradictory if I said I wasn’t pro-choice. I wasn’t ready. I didn’t have anything to offer a child.'

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The presence of the Maj.-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari’s running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, at a concert organised by award-winning hip hop artiste, Olamide, in Lagos on Sunday has become a subject of a raging online debate.

Online commentators questioned the attendance of Osinbajo, the presiding pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olive Tree Parish, Banana Island, Lagos, at the event, which was described by many as “worldly.”

Such people argued that no “spirit-filled” pastor would find it comfortable listening to “worldly” music in passing, let alone attending a live concert where many of such songs would be rendered.

The running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, said the poor state of the nation’s economy has plunged many Nigerians into poverty.

He added that there must be a change of government at the federal level to liberate Nigerians from poverty.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for new measures to punish players who dive in games.

Although Wenger admits to having players who have dived in the past, he insists he is against it in the strongest terms and the decision to dive is down to the player himself.

And the Frenchman has suggested the only way to stamp it out completely would be the threat of retrospective action and banning those who are not punished during matches.

Justice Mustapha Akanbi, Former Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission

A former Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Justice Mustapha Akanbi and the Chairman, Anti-Corruption Commission, Nigerian Bar Association, Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) have said that the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is not serious in the fight against corruption.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said he did not expect Nigerians to shower praises on him while still in office.

He said it was normal that public office holders would only be commended after leaving office by the time their achievements were compared with those of their predecessors.

Cause of Ebola outbreak in West Africa was 'young boy playing near colony of infected bats', scientists declare

The most likely cause of the deadly outbreak of Ebola in West Africa was a young boy playing near a colony of virus-infected bats, scientists said today.

The two-year-old boy - described as the index case, or patient zero - became infected and was the first to die in his village in Meliandou, Guinea in December last year.

It is thought 'patient zero' was Emile Ouamouno, described as a playful toddler by his father Etienne.

Before his death, on December 6, 2013, Emile had been near a tree harbouring the free-tailed bats.

The toddler came down with a sky-high fever, began vomiting and passing black stools.

Click on the Read More link to see a picture of the late two-year-old Emile Ouamouno.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have so much money that they were able to buy their new neighbour’s home for $3 million.

The couple, who married in May this year, have been living with Kim’s mother Kris Jenner in Calabasas but now they’re really going for it with their $20 million Hidden Hills estate.

A child's innocent Play-Doh sculpture of a 'dolphin on wheels' has gone viral online - sparking thousands of comments and shares on social media.

Erika Salazar-Cianciolo posted a video of her four-year-old daughter's modelling clay creation to her Facebook page on Boxing Day, adding: "Allie made a dolphin on wheels out of Play-Doh. This had me dying."

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Friday 21 November 2014

Father burned to death inside 280C industrial oven he was working on after he was locked inside and it was switched on by accident by his future SON-IN-LAW

A grandfather burned to death inside an industrial oven that baked plastic at up to 280 degrees after he became trapped and the machine was turned on by his future son-in-law, a court heard.

Alan Catterall, 54, from Runcorn, Cheshire, had gone into the oven to fix a fault when operator Mark Francis, not realising he was still working inside, switched the machine on and locked him in.

Mr Francis was engaged to Mr Catterall's eldest daughter, the jury was told.

Liverpool Crown Court heard that because there was no alarm Mr Catterall tried to escape using a crowbar but because of the noisy working environment no one heard his cries for help.

Women who have a lot of male friends and colleagues, and are seen as attractive by other males have more sex with their boyfriends, researchers have found.

Researchers say the key to the discovery was down to sexual rivalry. They studied almost 400 men in long terms relationships.

President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, praised the nation’s police force Thursday after an attempt to force the speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, out of the National Assembly plunged the complex into chaos.

Speaking through a spokesperson, the president said the police were merely enforcing their “constitutional duty” to keep the peace, and that they acted independently.

The Nigeria Police Force has defended its decision to block the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, from the National Assembly Thursday, saying the operation was based on an “intelligence report” and was meant to forestall the invasion of the assembly by “hoodlums”.

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole and his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Ayodele Fayose, on Thursday exchanged hot words over the state of the legislature in their respective states.

While Oshiomhole told Fayose not to drag his (Oshiomhole) name into the “political gangsterism that has become peculiar with the Ekiti State Governor,” the Ekiti governor said his Edo counterpart lacked the moral right to question developments in Ekiti when he had not managed well the crisis in his state legislature.

The Thursday sitting of the coroner probing the September 12 Synagogue building collapse was hampered by faulty electronic recorder, leading to further adjournment till Friday (today).

Scheduled for appearance on Thursday before the coroner, Magistrate O.A. Komolafe, were the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, the Lagos State Ministry of Works, the founder, Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B. Joshua and the contractor that built the failed structure.

While the SON and Ministry of Works were represented, both Joshua and the contractor were however absent and no reason was given for their non-appearance.

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A former Minister and the Peoples Democratic Party’s gubernatorial aspirant in Lagos State, Musiliu Obanikoro, has accused the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, of turning the state to his personal ATM (Automated Teller Machine).

PHOTOS: President Jonathan’s birthday celebration at the Villa

Today, 20th November, marks the 57th birthday of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. In celebration , family members, friends and aides joined the President in a thanksgiving celebration at the presidential villa.

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One of Nigeria’s finest producers, Don Jazzy, has revealed that he will be performing at the United Nations General Assembly for UNICEF Imagine Campaign.

The Mavins boss shared photos of himself during rehearsals and captioned it: “Would be performing alongside some great world musicians at the UN-GA tomorrow, for the UNICEF #Imagine campaign.”

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A headmaster who appeared to be caught giving oral sex to a female maths teacher during school threatened students with legal action after a video of the clip went viral.

Police fired teargas at the National Assembly Thursday as security operatives barred the speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, and as several of the speaker’s loyalists overpowered the security agents and smuggled him into the chamber.

Blocked APC Lawmakers jump gate into National Assembly as security operatives seal up National Assembly....

Nigeria Ranked Fourth on Global Terrorism Index

A new global study by the London-based Institute for Economics and Peace has ranked Nigeria fourth on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) for 2013, primarily arising from terrorist attacks carried out by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria.

A leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, for withdrawing from the race for the party’s presidential ticket.

Bamanga Tukur

There was a dramatic twist to the suit seeking to oust Adamu Mu’azu as the national chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Wednesday, as his predecessor, Bamanga Tukur, demanded his reinstatement to the job.

A five-year-old hailed as one of Britain's most spoilt children has decided she's had enough of her reputation - and is giving her birthday presents to charity to prove she's changed.

Lacie Pope has always been treated to glamorous designer frocks by top designers, expensive beauty products and jewel-encrusted toys.

A baby boy born with four arms and four legs has sparked panic in his hometown because he looks like an Indian God.

Angelina Jolie has admitted while she finds it "tricky" directing her husband Brad Pitt - she's willing to give up acting to do it.

The Hollywood actress has previously dropped the bombshell she's wanting to give up acting for good, but now she's finally explained her reasons - admitting she's "uncomfortable" in front of the camera.

We never noticed.

Why did Facebook BAN this photo of mum's bum as she gave birth but allow Kim Kardashian picture? Milli Hill, who posted the image on a 'Positive Birth Movement' page, called the decision hypocritical.

A teenage boy born in a girl’s body plans to have his eggs frozen so he can have children even after he has gender reassignment surgery as an adult.

Leo Waddell, 13, is having the procedure after being prescribed hormone blockers to stop his body developing into a woman’s.

The Special Forces have recaptured some communities which fell into the control of the Boko Haram Islamic sect last week.

African champions Nigeria crashed out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after playing a 2-2 draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo.

Premier League: Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge could be out for six more weeks after new thigh injury

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will remain on the sidelines after the club confirmed he has suffered a fresh thigh injury.

Sturridge had a scan on the injury he suffered in training earlier this week and reports suggest he could be out until the New Year.

UEFA has punished Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund for crowd disorder and sanctioned BATE Borisov for racism by their fans at Champions League matches.

A teenager from a children's home in a poverty-stricken region of Thailand made an astonishing decision to turn down an offer from reality TV star Kim Kardashian to adopt her into a life of wealth and glamour overseas.

The level-headed 13-year-old called Pink said she shook with excitement when she heard the multi-millionaire wanted to adopt her, but insisted she wanted to study in Thailand instead then help her impoverished homeland and the orphans she has grown up with.

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is paralysed and in a wheelchair, according to former racing driver Philippe Streiff.

The 45-year-old seven-time champion cannot speak and has memory problems.

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If you want to know about the Mexican priest Padre Gregorio López, first of all you need to know that his parish is located in the small city of Apatzingán, at the heart of a region in southern Mexico known as a fiefdom of the Knights Templar drug cartel. Then you need to know that he considers it his religious obligation to drive the cartel out of the city and out of the state of Michoacán.

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A 27-year-old armed robber, Bala Yayah, has revealed that he usually have sex with his dogs for spiritual powers before going for robbery operation in Lagos State.

The Beninoise who resides in Badagry area of Lagos State, disclosed this after being paraded by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, led by Abba Kyari.

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Why did Facebook BAN this photo of mum's bum as she gave birth but allow Kim Kardashian picture? Milli Hill, who posted the image on a 'Positive Birth Movement' page, called the decision hypocritical.

Wednesday 19 November 2014