New Song: Tonto Dike ft D'Banj - Sugar Rush (Full Version)

The full version of Tonto Dikeh's new song is out... It's da bomb!

Get it below...

Arsene Wenger goes Topless in Brazil

I saw this report on Pulse.ng and feel you should assess with me...

Football boss, Arsene Wenger takes our "International Photo of the Week" spot as he attracted quite the audience when he strode out of the sea in Brazil this week.  

The Arsenal FC manager might not be Daniel Craig but he is in Brazil for the FIFA World Cup when he accidentally recreated the James Bond actor's iconic pose.

He's not the first unwitting bloke to fail miserably at bettering the famous actor's beach walk.

Topless mode activated... Up Gunners!

GEJ: A president’s development strides amid doubts... Why Jonathan must continue!

The thrust of the Transformation Agenda at the commencement of the 2011 presidential election campaign was that Nigeria would be transformed into a new nation in various aspects of  human endeavours.

Less than one year to the terminal date of the four-year administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, an analysis of the pledges made shows the administration succeeding in some sectors and also struggling to attain key parameters of the agenda in some strategic sectors.

During the campaigns across the 36 states , the President had pledged to fix the following sectors: power, economy, energy & gas, education security, agriculture, water resources among others.

Unceasing bloodshed: Should Nigeria remain united or part peacefully?

This article by Clifford Ndujihe is worth reading and some serious thoughts.

"Since 1953, exactly seven years before independence, which was consummated on October 1, 1960, Nigeria has been a haven for flurry of political and ethno-religious mayhem, which have claimed about 3.5 million lives.

After the Kano riots of 1953 that claimed many lives, violence has become a recurring decimal in the country. If two or three of the estimated 400 ethnic groups are not on one another’s throats, members of the two dominant religions – Christians and Muslims would be slaying each other.

I am not uncaring as portrayed — President Jonathan

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has reassured the world on his determination to #BringBackOurGirls in a 514 word opinion piece article published in Friday’s edition of the Washington Post.

The article titled, “Nothing is more important than bringing home Nigeria’s missing girls” is a must read:

“I have had to remain quiet about the continuing efforts by Nigeria’s military, police and investigators to find the girls kidnapped in April from the town of Chibok by the

My journey to the crown was that of hard work and perseverance – Miss Tourism Nigeria

 Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014 and the Special Assistant to Gov Obiano on Tourism recentlty spoke to journalists on how hard work and perseverance gave her the coveted crown.

Here are some excerpts from the interview:

I started going for pageant audition in 2009. I was in year one in the university then. I went for Miss NASELS (National Association of English Language and Literature students), Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I was our departmental beauty queen. I didn’t come out with anything. Then I went for Miss UNIZIK the next year and I also came out with nothing. I auditioned for Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2010, I didn’t make it to camp. Then I went for Miss Earth audition in 2011, I still did not make it and in 2012, I went for Miss Global Nigeria. In 2013, I went for Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja. I was second runner up in Most Beautiful Girl in Abuja before I auditioned for Miss Tourism Nigeria, 2014 and won.

I’m a virgin, I know nothing about sex! — Seyi Hunter

A Performing Arts, Industrial and Labour Relations’graduate from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Seyi, born of an Igbo father and Akwa-Ibom mother, started out her career in the Yoruba sector and has since featured in close to twenty films in both Yoruba and English language movies.

In a recent interview with journalists she disclosed her time and challenges in Nollywood as well as her choice of a man.

When asked to choose between sex and money she exploded…

A Must Read: The ripple effect of kidnapping

This piece was written by Adaobi Okwy from Lagos...

Just last month, I got a text message from my mother: “Mrs Ad…” was kidnapped last night. Please let’s begin praying for her”. Right after the initial chill and shock ran through me and I was able to get my prayers out, the anger of the whole cruelty ripped through my body. That woman is a widow and who spent years suffering to raise children who God has begun to bless their endeavors. That night, a few boys stormed her home and drove her away in her own car and began to ask for a ransom of 50million naira.

Over and over again, we see the news of kidnap. When caught, they turn out to be boys who are out of secondary school and are waiting to get into university or undergraduates. But, let us consider the ripple effect of kidnapping on not just the victims, but on the kidnappers and then, the society at large. Being

Abomination: Man rapes a Nursing Mother, gets 2-years jail term

This story is pathetic and "funny". Instant punishment for a wicked rapist.

Read the story as reported by Daily Independent:

An Evboriaria Magistrate Court on Friday sentenced one Micheal Henry Aimufia to two years imprisonment for raping a nursing mother.

Aimufia was said to have raped the woman in a bush at Agowieyan village along Sapele Road near Benin.

Okorocha reacts to Charly Boy's public embarrassment, accuses "Abuja Politicians"

The Imo State Government has reacted to the unruly embarrassment caused Gov Rochas Okorocha by Charly Boy during the funeral mass of the late legal icon.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media), Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, said, 

“it is highly regrettable that the son of the late justice, Mr Charles Emeka Oputa, aka, Charly Boy, threw caution to the wind and turned the church service into a political theatre that saw him acting or playing out the script he drafted in Abuja with some Imo politicians who have remained cowed by the overwhelming popularity of Governor Rochas Okorocha.

Abuja blast death toll now 24 – Minister

The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu, released the fresh casualty figure in a statement on Friday evening.

According to Chukwu, “A total of 24 persons died in the bomb blast at the EMAB Shopping Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Wednesday, out of a total number of 76 victims.”

Chukwu, who visited the victims of the bomb blast at the Maitama, Wuse and Asokoro District Hospitals and the National Hospital, Abuja, said: “20 of the victims died before they got to the hospitals while four

Obiano Pays Final Tribute to Oputa, to Immortalize Ozoemena Nsugbe

Chief Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra State has lauded the monumental legacy left behind by the late pre-eminent jurist, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, describing him as an outstanding scholar and fearless jurist whose legacy would last for a long time.

Obiano was among many Nigerians who came in their thousands to pay their last respect to the late legal luminary, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa  at his home-town, Oguta, Imo State on Friday.

Charly Boy disgraces Rochas Okorocha at his father's funeral mass

There was anxiety and tension on Friday at the memorial mass  of the late eminent jurist, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, at the Sacred Heart Cathedral Oguta, in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State when his eldest son, Mr. Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy angrily prevented  Gov Rochas Okorocha at the event  from making remarks  after the mass.

Charly Boy, who wore a sullen and agonizing look all through the funeral mass attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, got up immediately the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, was called to read his speech, shortly after the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, who represented President Goodluck Jonathan, finished reading the President’s condolence massage and snatched the microphone from the Governor.

Obiano's Speech on his 100-Days in Office

 Chief Willie Obiano, Executive Governor of Anambra State, Chimamanda Adichie, famous novelist and Chief Mrs. Ebele Obiano, wife of the governor at the special lecture marking the governor's 100-days in office in Awka...Wedesday

REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, AT THE CEREMONY TO MARK HIS FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE AND THE FORMAL UNVEILING OF BRAND ANAMBRA

Protocols

Ndi Anambra ekenem unu!

It gives me great happiness to see you here today. As we all know, today is a very important day in the life of my administration. Yesterday, I made a Special Broadcast to mark my first 100 Days in office as your governor. Today, I will offer you an insight into the scorecard of my administration in the past 100 Days. Beyond that, I will also show you a roadmap to the future of Anambra State.

Deadly Wednesday: Explosion rocks Lagos, Abuja, Adamawa; Massacre in Kaduna and Violent Clash in Borno

Yesterday is a day to remember by Nigerians.

Explosion in Lagos:

An eyewitness who identified himself as Musa Ali, told Vanguard that he narrowly escaped death when the explosion that claimed 4 lives occurred.

His words: “I am a truck conductor and my truck was on the queue. I was walking towards the Folawiyo junction when I heard the explosion and I thought it was an earthquake. When I looked up I saw a large ball of fire at the spot where I was to buy food and a woman in front of me was badly injured. Fire fighters quickly raced to the scene and after some minutes the fire was put off. When I went close I saw a deep hole at the point where the explosion occurred.”

APGA dissolves Imo State Exco

As part of efforts aimed at repositioning the party for the general elections in 2015 and to ensure a level playing ground for all the candidates, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has announced the dissolution of its Caretaker Committee in Imo State.

This is as just the party’s leadership expressed happiness that the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, would not be its candidate in the general elections next year.

Obiano's 100-Days in Office: Keynote Address by Chimamanda Adichie

Community and Consensus: My Hope For Anambra State

Ndi Anambra na ndi obia, ekenekwa m unu.

Good afternoon.

I feel greatly honored to be here today. I want to thank our governor, Chief Willie Obiano, for inviting me. As we mark the first one hundred DAYS of his term, I would like to commend him for his vision and ambition in the areas of education, health and agriculture. And particularly security. Most of us know how, for a long time, Onitsha has been a security nightmare. If you are travelling, you do NOT want to be in Upper Iweka after 6 PM because of the fear of armed robbers. But today, because of our new governor’s initiative, people in Onitsha no longer live in fear.

Boko Haram Suspects arrested in a Luxury Bus in Enugu

Online reports claim that security operatives on Wednesday intercepted a luxury bus conveying over fifty suspected members of Boko Haram at Obollo Afor in Udenu council area of Enugu state.

Unconfirmed reports had it that the alleged insurgents were heading to different parts of south-east and south- south parts of Nigeria.

They were apprehended in the wee hours by a team of National
Task Force on Small Arms, Ammunitions and Light Weapons in  a bus with registration number, AKD816XG belonging to the Young Shall Grow Transport company, during a stop and check exercise by the security operatives.

Obiano's 100 Days of Security Engagement and the Promise for a Better Anambra

Chief Willie Obiano, who celebrates 100 days in office today, is giving Anambra people a ray of hope that his administration would take the state to the next level. Within the period, the governor took decisions that have gone a long way to bring sanity in the state.

Barely one week after assuming office, Obiano literally relocated to the commercial city of Onitsha and began a battle against hoodlums who had over the years injected fears in inhabitants and visitors passing through the city. His first action was to set up a special task force comprising the police, the army and the navy to handle the issue of ensuring security in the state.

University of Ibadan directs 78 students to withdraw

The Senate of the University of Ibadan  has directed 78 students to withdraw from the institution for failing to obtain the minimum academic requirements for the 2012/2013 session.

This was contained in a report issued by the Registrar, Olujimi Olukoya, and  published in the institution’s bulletin.

Olukoya, who  said that the senate gave the directive on behalf of the institution, gave an assurance  that the university would  continue to uphold the highest standards in global education system.

Assemblies of God Church tears apart in Enugu, Pastors flee as members clash

The vanguardngr.com has this report about brewing crisis in the Assemblies of God Church. 

Read the details:

The crisis in the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, with its polarising effects, took a dangerous dimension, yesterday, as members of the two camps clashed leaving some people wounded.

An attempt by the faction loyal to the Assistant General Superintendent, Rev. Chidi Okoroafor, to hold anti-Paul Emeka meeting at Isiagu Street, Achara Layout branch of the church was the major cause of the clash.

Luis Suarez bites again, FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against him... See Pictures!

Luis Suarez has disciplinary proceedings opened against him by FIFA after appearing to bite Giorgio Chiellini during World Cup win against Italy

The news about the alleged bite went viral and here are the mostfunny posts about the Liverpool player.

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Psychiatric Patient stabs a Herbalist to death

This story is pathetic:

A 24-year-old psychiatric patient, Iijisakin Ayoola, has reportedly stabbed to death his 60-year-old traditional doctor, Alfa Iliasu Waheed, in Idanre, Ondo State.

Consequently, the Police in Akure has detained the suspect.

The suspect reportedly stabbed the traditional doctor in the neck with a broken bottle which caused his death.

Vanguard gathered that the deceased before his death specialised in healing psychiatric patients.

Obiano begins move to relocate the Anambra State Government House

The Anambra State Government, on Tuesday, began moves to relocate the three-arms of government comprising the Government House, the judiciary and the legislature.

Governor Willie Obiano laid the foundation of the area, called ‘The Three Arms Zone’, on Tuesday at Greenwood Estate, Awka on an expanse of land measuring 830 hectres, saying the project would be completed within one year.

The governor laid the foundation stone for Government House, judiciary, House of Assembly and the Governor’s Lodge.

Join APGA or lose your seats, Umeh to Anambra Lawmakers

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Umeh, on Monday, warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the Anambra State House of Assembly to join APGA, the ruling party in the state, or lose their seats.

Umeh gave the warning at Aroma Junction, Awka, during the formal flag-off of the construction of three flyovers in the state capital by Governor Willie Obiano.

The APGA boss, whose leadership was re-affirmed by Court of Appeal last Wednesday, noted that he does not bear malice to anybody as ‘God upholds the righteous’, even as he urged Obiano to throw the doors of the party open to everybody so that they could join hands and build the party to enable them win future elections.

U. S. Special Ops Soldiers arrive Iraq

The first US troops deployed to assist the Iraqi army in combating a growing Sunni militant insurgency have arrived and begun work, the Pentagon has said.

Nearly half the 300 special operations soldiers promised by US President Barack Obama are in Baghdad or on the front lines of the fight.

The rest are expected within days.

Keshi blasts fans that cursed his family says former players should know better

Stephen Keshi has lambasted his critics singling out fans that cursed his family and retired Nigerian Football Stars.

According to vanguardngr.com reports, Keshi said:

"It’s a shame, just a shame that we keep doing the same thing and then they come back and they say they are sorry. Sorry for abusing my mum? Sorry for abusing my siblings? For what? That I am representing Nigeria?”

"I am disappointed, totally disappointed (by the personal attacks), but it’s their thing, no wahala (no problem).

Abeg una free keshi ooo... lol!

Gov. Obiano Flags-Off Three Fly-Overs Worth N5B in Awka

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano Monday flagged off the construction of three fly-overs between the Amawbia and Arroma end of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, a distance of about three kilometers.

The Fly-overs which would be constructed at the Amawbia junction, kwata junction and Arroma junction within the stretch which will cost the State Government the sum of N5Billion.

Governor Obiano said that the three projects which were awarded to an indigenous company, IDC Construction limited, have a completion date of a year and were in fulfillment of his promises  during the campaigns to reconstruct Awka as a befitting capital of Anambra state  which would be  comparable to any other capital in the  advanced countries of the world.

Ebola Virus going out of control in West Africa

Reports from NAN indicates that Doctors without Borders, MSF have warned of imminent and wider spread of the Ebola virus.

MSF warned that if the governments of West Africa do not take measures to stop this epidemic, the virus would continue to spread unabated.

“The scale of the current Ebola epidemic is unprecedented in terms of geographical distribution, people infected and deaths,” MSF said in a statement.

The rapid spread of the disease, which is deadly in up to 90 per cent of cases, has overwhelmed aid agencies and health workers and terrified local communities.

Updated: Plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon via Cameroun has gone missing

Linda Ikeji reports that an air craft has been declared missing...

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A four-seater plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon via Cameroon has gone missing. The plane, owned by US company, Global Aviation, took off from Kano Airport around 6pm yesterday Monday June 23rd and was billed to make a stop over at Doula Cameroon before continuing to Gabon to arrive at 11pm but it never arrived at Doula, Cameroonian Aviation authorities have said. Only an American pilot was on-board.

I don't sell sex toys - Bisi Ibidapo-Obe

Dino Melaye's ex and a mother of one, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe has insisted that she does not sell sex toys.

The rumour of the nature of her business went wild when she shared a picture of her and her friends posing with dildos.

Read her reaction...

Police arrests Suspected Kano School of Health Bomber

The Nigerian Police has arrested the suspected mastermind of the Kano School of Hygiene bombing.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Aderenle Shinaba briefed the journalists.

Read his statement:

Boko Haram: Insurgents abduct 60 girls in Damboa, Borno State

According to an NTA tweet and some unconfirmed online reports, 60 girls have been abducted by insurgents in Damboa in Borno State.

I shall post the details and confirmation as they arrive.

See the NTA tweet:

Tonto Dikeh drops snippet of her new song Suga Rush ft D'Banj

Nigeria's controversial actress/singer, Tonto Dikeh has dropped snippet of her new single Suga Rush ft D'Banj

Click here to DOWNLOAD and listen...

What do you think? Share with us!

World renowned champion, Venus Williams poses nude for an ESPN Magazine

The world renowned tennis champion, Venus Williams poses nude for the latest edition of ESPN The Magazine Body Issue.

This edition will hit the stands by July 11.

See the full picture...

APGA Crisis: Maxi Okwu heads to Supreme Court

The just defeated APGA National Chairman, Barr Maxi Okwu says the battle is not over.

He disclosed this in a phone interview to vanguard while announcing that he is ready to appal at the Supreme Court.

Read his statement

APGA: Umeh Sues for Peace, Vows to Capture S’East for Party

The National chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) Chief Victor Umeh has asked all those who he said had deployed themselves against the wheel of the progress of the party to reflect over their actions and sheath their swords because the party was ready to accommodate everyone in its march to greatness.

Umeh who spoke yesterday at the graveside of the late leader of the party, Dim Chuwkuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu at Nnewi where he said he had come to draw strength after his victory at the court of Appeal, Abuja Division last Wednesday, reiterated the need for the Igbos to come together under the party because such would give them a platform with which to advance in Nigeria politically.

Soldiers harass Aminu Tambuwal in Kaduna

According to a report on vanguardngr.com, men of the Nigerian Military harassed the number four citizen of Nigeria.

The report has it that Mr Speaker, Rt Hon Tambuwal had to trek about 200 metres when angered by the soldiers.

Read the full report...

Nigerian offers Eagles N10m per goal scored against Argentina

A Nigerian has promised to give the Super Eagles N10 million per goal they score against Argentina.

Board member and the Chairman of Media Committee of NFF, Mr Emeka Inyamah disclosed this yesterday and assured that all monies accruing to the team are ready.

With Mr Inyamah's assurance and the new incentives by the patriotic Nigerian, Super Eagles have no reason not to beat Argentina... Abi?

How I defeated Fayemi = Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, said he won the election because of his past performance and catering for the welfare of the people.

Fayose spoke to reporters on how he took Ekiti state from the incumbent governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

Mr Fayose also pledged to work with the out-going governor. Read his comments...

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Kano School of Hygiene

A blast suspected to be from an explosive device has just occurred at the School of Hygiene, Kano.

The spokesperson of the Kano Police, Magaji Majiya, confirmed the blast to PREMIUM TIMES.

He said the state’s Commissioner of Police and other officers were on their way to the scene of the blast.

He said the area has been cordoned off. He also said the commissioner will address the media at the scene shortly.

Details soon...

Chimamanda to Speak at Obiano’s 100-Days in Office Lecture

Multiple prize winning novelist and engaging public speaker, Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been chosen to deliver the keynote address at the special lecture being planned to mark the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano’s 100-Days in office.

The event which will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Women Development Centre, Awka the state capital will also feature a formal unveiling of the corporate symbols of the new brand Anambra which has been in the works for some time now as well as the flag off of some legacy projects of by the amiable governor of the state.