Enough is Enough Nigeria holds Charity Auction

Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE) will auction off several outstanding items and opportunities at its first annual fundraising dinner this Saturday, 14^th June 2014 at The Duchess at Zion Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Charity Auction, which is the highlight of the evening, will offer items like exclusive sessions with business moguls, top entrepreneurs and creative intellects such as: Nobel Laureate - Wole Soyinka; GTBank co-founder, Fola Adeola; Award winning entrepreneur - Ibukun Awosika; EbonyLife TV founder - Mo Abudu; Etisalat Chairman - Keem Belo-Osagie; Leke Alder of Alder Consulting; prolific music video director - Kemi Adetiba and award winning photographer - Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Guests can also bid for 2 tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand

Another Death... Kefee is late!

The Branama queen, Kefee Obareki Don Momoh has passed on. She left this world in the morning of June 13th at the US hospital where she was taken to after she collapsed and went into coma

May she find peace in the beyond... Amen!

Stella Odua receives a Title as the "Ada Eze Chukwu" of Ogbaru

The former Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Odua recently received a chieftaincy title from her community as the “Ada Eze Chukwu”

She posted on her FaceBook account:

“Reception of a Title from the Community for Outstanding Service to Nigeria”.

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Prof Dora Akunyili is an emblem of decency and a visible example of sacrifice

The former Military Administrator of Taraba and Oyo States, Dr Amen Oyakhire has described the late icon, Dora Akunyili as an emblem of decency.

Read through:
“She was a strong enforcer of discipline, an emblem of decency and a visible example of sacrifice. She firmly established the fact that she was good in character, brilliant in learning and highly impressive in performance.

“Her audacious and commendable activities in the

South West declares today, June 12 as Public Holiday

The four APC controlled states in the south west Nigeria has declared today, June 12 as a Public Holiday.

A public statement from Ogun State through the Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa reads:

“the annual holiday is in honour of the late illustrious son of the state, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale Abiola, widely believed to have won the annulled June 12, 1993 Presidential election and also in commemoration of Democracy Day. Government enjoins residents to spend the holiday in sober reflection and continue to pray for the State and Nigeria as a whole.”

The states involved are Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun.

Do you Abiola?

Man arrested with fresh Human Head

I saw this on vanguardngr.com:

Policemen attached to Orile division, Lagos have arrested a 38-year‑old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head.

The suspect, identified as Mustapha Bakare was arrested, Tuesday evening, around White Sands by a team of anti‑robbery policemen on patrol.

Bakare was reportedly sighted with a polythene bag and was stopped for a search. Rather than comply, he reportedly took to his heels, holding firm to the polythene bag, an action that was said to have aroused suspicion.

Police Ordered to Arrest the new Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

According to Sahara Reporters, the Nigerian Police has been ordered to arrest the newly turbaned Emir of Kano on fraud-related charges.

The report reads:

"The Nigerian police have been ordered to arrest the newly-crowned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on fraud-related charges stemming from his tenure as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to reliable sources at the Presidency in Abuja, the team of policemen at the Emir’s palace in Kano received the order from the Nigeria police headquarters to place Mr. Sanusi under arrest if he leaves the Kano Governor’s lodge.

The sources told SaharaReporters that Mr. Sanusi was to be arrested at his private home on Sunday night after his appointment was announced by the Kano State Governor. "

The former CBN Governor had remained in the Kano State Government House since his selection as the new Emir.

Pictures: Obiano visits Ogbunike Cave with Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014

Gov Willie Obiano took the Miss Tourism Nigeria to Ogbunike Cave as he plans to invest heavily in tourism sector.

The New Miss Tourism, Collete Nwadike who hails from Ngodo in Awka South Local Government was earlier appointed as the Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism.

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Anambra State opens Condolence Register for Prof Dora Akunyili

The Anambra State government has officially opened the condolence register for the late Prof Dora Akunyili.

Gov Obiano cut short his schedule yesterday to perform the ceremony at the Government House, Awka. Citizens are expected to access the register at Awka or in their respective local government headquarters. See more pics...

Obiano stops at Uppe Iweka

Check out @WillieIsWorking's Tweet: https://twitter.com/WillieIsWorking/status/476707251957547008

Ekiti State Deputy Governor's daughter loses husband

Lindaikeji.blogspot.com reports that the deputy Governor of Ekiti state, Professor Mrs Modupe Adelabu recently lost her son-in-law, Dr Oluwaseun Fasawe (pictured right). Late Dr Fasawe, a medical consultant & Chief Medical Director of Silver River Healthcare was married to the 1st daughter of the deputy governor, Dr Dolapo Fasawe

According to family sources, the late Dr Fasawe left for London on Monday May 19th for what was called corrective surgery scheduled for June 2nd. He reportedly started having difficulty in breathing on Thursday May 29th while in London and called a friend to notify him. The friend immediately called for an ambulance but sadly, while on their way to the hospital, he died.

Late Dr Fasawe is survived by his wife and two sons. He will be buried tomorrow June 12 2014.

May he find peace in the beyond

Sanusi rules from Govt House as Jonathan visits Kano today

The Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido, has yet to move into his palace more than 24 hours after he received his appointment letter and staff of office.

As of 8.02pm on Tuesday, the palace was still under lock and key. The presence of policemen deployed there on Sunday to keep away protesting youths   was also   still noticeable.

Under normal circumstances, Sanusi would have after receiving the staff of office resumed his royal duties at the   palace   as has been the tradition for over 1,000 years.

Pictures: Arms recovered from Boko Haram terrorists killed on Saturday

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2015: 10 Reasons Nigerians should re-elect Jonathan

As the renowned American Diplomat and Political Scientist Henry Kissinger stated, ” those who are indifferent to power will be overtaken by power seekers”.

True to this statement, the average Nigerian has been indifferent or lukewarm towards political power and consequently, the political elites have dominated power since independence. As the 2015 elections draw nearer, I have studied the unfolding dynamics and permutations, my conclusion is that all factors considered, it is in the best interest of Nigeria to re-elect President Jonathan for another four years. I have summarized my reasons below.

Protest in Ajegunle as "One Million Boys" gang stabs 1 to death

Residents and traders of Nosamu Street and Boundary Market, Ajegunle, Lagos, yesterday, took to the streets, protesting the killing of a father of three by some hoodlums known as ‘One Million Boys’, weekend.

The protesters, who raised alarm on activities of the thugs and called on the state government and security agents to come to their aid, also expressed fears that their lives were in danger .

Vanguard gathered that the deceased, identified as Yusuf Ademola, was stabbed to death by the rampaging thugs, who attempted to unseat the chairman of Nosamu tricycle union.

Explaining how life was snuffed out of Ademola, 28,

Pension for Life: Tinubu, Saraki, Amaechi, others exposed

A massive public outcry forced Akwa Ibom Governor, Godswill Akpabio, to backtrack on a scandalous multibillion pension plan for himself and other former governors of the state this week.

But a review of similar pension laws in at least half a dozen states shows how Nigerians have spent a fortune maintaining their profligate former governors, and ex-deputies, with pensions for life, free health care, security, transportation, cars, accommodation and jobs- the same needs other citizens are deprived of daily.

The worst cases yet examined by PREMIUM TIMES are in Kwara, Lagos, Gombe, Zamfara, Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.

President GEJ nominates Allison Madueke for OPEC Sec-Gen

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke as secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries [OPEC], news agency Reuters is reporting.

The report says Mrs. Alison-Madueke’s candidacy is intended to break the deadlock over the standoff among opposing candidates from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran over the post, according to Iraq’s oil minister, Abdul Kareem Luaibi.

Obiano increases teachers' salary by 20%

The Anambra Government has announced an incentive of 20 per cent increase in the basic salary of teachers posted in rural communities of the state.

The Commissioner for Information, Chief Tony Onyima, announced this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Onitsha.

He said the new policy was to improve the standard of education in rural areas, adding that government also approved a N3,000 monthly allowance for teachers of English Language, Mathematics and basic sciences.

My ass gives me undue attention - Eva Simon

Eveshoyan, a Nollywood new entrant known as Evia Simon as her showbiz name says her ass causes her problems. Read what she told Vanguard...

"Yeah, it’s true. My ass gives me undue attention and even to me, it can be so embarassing sometimes. At times I don’t just feel happy about it. Of course, there are other girls who are shaply, sexy, and beautiful, but you know, this is me and they are them. I don’t know what they are passing through, but I know that I’m passing through hell daily. Even girls get funny about it sometimes.
 People embarrass me a lot because of my big ass.As I am, it is difficult to find anyone who really likes or loves me because I feel every man that comes around wants to just come and have a feel (of my buttocks) and then move ahead. It is very difficult.

Biafra Is Alive? – Ayorinsola Obisanya

The civil war that lasted three years recorded

genocidal action carried out on the Igbos’ by
the opposition who was against secession.
Many died of wounds resulting from gun
shots and bomb explosion. Young ones died
of sickness and diseases that resulted from
malnutrition and poor health service. Parents
shed tears whenever their wards were
compulsorily forced to join the Biafra army
and never returned.

Tributes to Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili – Dipo Awojide

Prof. Dora Akunyili is a star, a worthy nationalist, fighter and role model.

She showed us that you can maintain your integrity even while dinning with devils. Prof. Dora Akunyili proved to us that a good name is better than silver or gold, even in Nigeria. She demonstrated that you can serve the interest of the common men and women, instead of the interest of the powerful cabals.

Dora Akunyili: Body to arrive Nigeria this week

The body of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili is expected to arrive in Nigeria this week, according to family sources.

The Media Adviser to the late former Minister of Information and Communications, Mr. Isaac Umunna, told our correspondent that Akunyili’s husband, Chike; and her brother, Dr. Anayo Edemobi, confirmed to him on Monday that the remains of the ex-minister would be flown in before the end of the week.

Fulani herdsmen invade Enugu Communities

There are reports that the people in over forty communities in Ezeagu LGA of Enugu state are currently panicking, following the invasion of their towns by Fulani herdsmen allegedly armed with sophisticated AK 47 rifles.

The herdsmen, who invaded the area with their cattles two weeks ago, had allegedly destroyed crops in farms and were reported to have rapéd some women in the village who were working in their farmland...

Woman blinded by Father-in-law for allegedly being unfaithful

         

The photo on the left shows the horrific injuries a Sikh woman suffered after being attacked by her father-in-law because he thought she was having an affair with a Muslim man.

Jageer Mirgind was left blind and scarred for life after 51-year-old Manjit Mirgind slashed her wrists and stabbed her in the eyes screaming 'I am going to kill you'.

Mrs Mirgind’s children, just three and six years old, watched the horrific attack at their mum's home in Kensington Gardens, Ilford, East London, and pleaded with their grandfather to stop.

Natty of New Masquerade is not DEAD, Ibinabo's visit dispels rumour

Reports last week rumoured that iconic actor, Romanus Amuta, who played Natty in the popular 80's comedy New Masquerade had died after a battle with stroke. 

We regret the spread of such rumours.

The veteran actor is not doing well health-wise but he's definitely still alive. AGN President Ibinabo Fiberesima paid him a visit recently and shared photos

Activities disrupted as Protests continue in Kano

Irate youth opposed to the emergence of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the 14th Fulani emir of Kano took to the streets Monday morning forcing the closure of private and public schools.

According to vanguard reports, the youth in their hundreds set bonfire on Emir palace road holding green leaves while chanting “bamuayi”

A number of schools remain shut in the city while additional security was noticed in banks premises.

I drove 5 hrs from Kano to Abuja to avoid arrest - Gov Amaechi

Amaechi stated that he and a few other dignitaries were in Kano to pay condolence visits to the Kano state government over the death of Emir Ado Bayero.

The governor told online paper Premium Times that after visiting Governor Kwankwaso, he, along with other dignitaries, made for the Aminu Kano Airport where his chartered aircraft was parked but once they entered the airport building, the authorities locked all the doors to the complex. He claimed that he and the others were basically held hostage.

The plane was also impounded, he said.

“The Kano governor called the airport commandant that we should at least be allowed to leave the building but the commandant refused saying he had an order from above not to let us out,” the governor said. “We had to force one of the doors open to get away.”

A Tribute from Chidiogo to her late mum, Prof Dora Akunyili

The daughter of late Dora Akunyili wrote a touching tribute to her mum.

Chidiogo who is a graduate of Economics and International Relations also gave a hint on the last moments with her mum.

Chidiogo wrote:

"To many, she was an icon, to others, she was an inspiration,

Another Nollywood Death: Natty of New Masquerade passes on

 A Veteran Nigerian actor,  Romanus Uchenna Amuta aka Natty from the popular Nigerian 80's comedy NEW MASQUERADE has been confirmed dead. 

Romanus passed on early morning yesterday after a prolonged suffering from partial paralysis which came as a result of stroke. 

May He find peace in the great beyond!

World's oldest man dies at 111 in New York City

The oldest man in the world, 111-year-old New Yorker Alexander Imich, has passed on. Over the course of his life, he learned five languages, earned a PhD in zoology, wrote books on parapsychology, and survived working in a slave labor camp.

Imich was born Feb. 4, 1903, in Poland.

Mr Ibu becomes Merrybet Ambassador, Launches N100,000,000.00 Predict and Win Promo

Merrybet Gold Limited, the leading sports betting company in Nigeria whose platform provides world class bookmaking services on merrybet.com, recently signed ace Actor/Comedian Mr. John Okafor (AKA MrIbu) as one of its brand ambassadors.

Tiv and Fulani herdsmen clash again, 7 killed

No fewer than seven persons have reportedly been killed in the ongoing communal crisis that broke out between the Tiv and suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ananum Village of Donga Local Council of Taraba State.


Unlike other previous attacks that often led to massive destruction of property, which had forced a lot of people to relocate from the area to the neighbouring Benue and some to Jalingo, the state capital, as gathered by The Guardian, this one only concentrated on killing of people as houses were not torched.

UNIZIK VC: Anambra Confab Delegates make U-Turn, Support Ahaneku

Anambra State delegates to the ongoing National Conference, led by the former Speaker of Anambra State House Assembly, Anayo Nebe, have blamed misinformation on their earlier stand when they opposed the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Professor Joseph Ahaneku, saying with correct information that due process was followed, they have no choice than to congratulate him.

Hon Nebe apologised to Ahaneku for the delegates’ earlier stand. Read the apology: 

FG approves Aircraft Maintenance School in Anambra, Stella Oduah lays the Foundation

According the Daily Independent reports, the Federal Government, on Saturday, laid the foundation for the construction of an ultra-modern School of Aeronautic and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in Ogbaru, Anambra State.

Former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, who spoke at the ceremony, said the foundation stone laying ceremony marks the full commencement of the project at Akili-Ozuzo, Ogbaru Local Government Area, adding that the project was aimed at inculcating practical and technical knowledge to students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko.

See the look of Condoms in the future

Even if you don’t normally associate Microsoft founder Bill Gates with intimate thoughts of sexy time (and if you currently do, who am I to judge?), that could soon change. The tech CEO-turned-philanthropist gave $100,000 to the University of Wollongong in Australia to develop a “next generation condom…made to act and feel more like real skin,” as project engineer Dr. Robert Gorkin describes it in this unveiling (“unrolling”?) video from earlier this week:

D'Banj at 34: His Accomplishments

Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo (popularly known as D'Banj) is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, Harmonica player and an entrepreneur. He was born June 9, 1980 in Zaria in the northern parts of Nigeria to a military father and a business/entrepreneurial mother.  

He attended Nigerian Military School and later, the Nigeria Navy School Ogun State where he was a

Obama's Powerful and Emotional Speech at Maya Angelou's Memorial Service

FLOTU, Michel Obama gave a very powerful and emotion speech at the memorial service of Maya Angelou.

Read the speech:

"Thank you so much. (Applause.) 

My heart is so full. My heart is so full. Bebe — Oprah, why did you do that? Just why did you put me after this? (Laughter.)

Anambra Doctor and his accomplice arrested for attempt to sell unborn baby

An Anambra-based doctor has been arrested, along with his accomplice, for allegedly being part of a plot to sell an unborn child.

The two men had reportedly planned to sell the baby for N70,000, Punch reports.

However, the accused doctor, Daniel Ikebuilo, owner of Ikemefuna Hospital and Maternity in Umunnachi, has denied the allegations. His accomplice is reportedly named Uwandu Kelechi.

Tonto Dike marks her Birthday with new Pictures

The queen looking and controversial Nigerian Actress celebrates her birthday with stunning pictures.  

She was styled by the Jeremiah Ogbodo of Swanky's signatures styling. Today is her Birthday! 

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World Cup: England Team arrives Brazil

 England's World Cup squad has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the start of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Manager Roy Hodgson was in an upbeat mood after the plane touched down, saying team spirit was high.

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Again!!! Female Suicide Bomber attacks Army Barracks

A female suicide bomber killed herself and a soldier outside an army barracks in Nigeria's northeastern city of Gombe on Sunday, the military said, as local leaders reported the death count from a string of earlier militant attacks had reached 110.

No one claimed responsibility for the blast or last week's assaults but Islamist group Boko Haram has set off bombs and killed thousands in its five-year-old bid to carve out an Islamist state in the region.

What Killed Dora Akunyili? The True Story!

Read the true story of how the czar of fake drugs, Prof Dora Akinyili died:

“It all began in 1998 when Dora Akunyili was informed by her Nigerian doctors that she had a growth and needed

surgery. She was the then Zonal Secretary (South-east) of the Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund.

Insurgency: Armed Men Attack International Airpot

Heavily armed gunmen have attacked Karachi's international airport, killing at least four security guards and hurling grenades, reports say.

Pakistani media reported between four and 10 gunmen had attacked Jinnah International Airport's old terminal.

Dawn News said security personnel had surrounded the airport and sealed off roads.

All operations at the terminal have been suspended and flights are being diverted, it said.

Staff are being evacuated.

'Exchange of fire'

Prison Break: 3 Men Escape from Jail using Helicopter

According to CNN reports, In a daring operation worthy of a movie, three men escaped from a Canadian jail by helicopter, prompting a massive manhunt, authorities said.

The men escaped from a detention center Saturday night in Quebec City.

"A helicopter touched down briefly in the courtyard before taking off with the three prisoners," Ann Mathieu, a spokeswoman for Quebec Provincial Police, told CNN.