See pictures of the collapsed Church building in Edo State

Wipe your tears before you continue.

Here are pictures from the one-storey building vacated by the Christ Chosen Church of God following their relocation to a bigger venue. 

The collapsed building was being demolished by 8 workers before the incident.

Three persons have been confirmed dead while five others where rescued from the rubble.

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PICTURES: Obot on Advanced Techniques in Camera & Lighting Operations training course by VOA

The reward for a job well done is more work… That’s for good and rewarding jobs ooo.

Since I admire men who carry out their duties with finesse and the necessary professional touch, I was filed with joy when my pal, Obot Etuknwa (standing with a camera in the picture above) was enlisted to undergo a special course in Lagos courtesy of his dedication to duty as a Channels TV staff.

Obot is among the few personnel trained by Voice of America, VOA on Advanced Techniques in Camera and Lighting Operation.

How else do I celebrate him? See on-site pictures of Obot while on training…

Wonders! Journalist Nicholas Ibekwe shares audio proof of T.B Joshua offering journalists N50k

Don’t be alarmed!

A renowned journalist Nicholas Ibekwe took to the Social Media to share an audio proof of T.B Joshua offering journalists (who are covering the building collapse) N50,000 to 'fuel' their cars after he met with them behind close doors at his church premises.

After giving them the money, he asked them what they planned to write and some of them said whatever he wants them to write. He asked them to talk about the people who were rescued/survived and not focus on the people who died.

Listen to the AUDIO PROOF.

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CONTINUITY is working in Anambra:

Aside the fact that Gov Obiano has continued with all the projects initiated by his predecessor, Mr Peter Obi, he has also keyed fully into the existing vision that the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA shall not die being the Voice of Ndi Igbo.

Willie Obiano’s love for APGA was evident during his passionate tour of the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra State when he defied rain to take democracy and the APGA gospel to the grass roots.

Jonathan replies the NYSC member who donated N10,000 to his re-election campaign fund

 

Following his endorsement as sole candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for next year’s election, President Goodluck Jonathan has promised  to count on the support, goodwill and prayers of patriotic Nigerians as he strives to give the best possible leadership for the country.

The President said so in a reply to a young Nigerian, Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, who sent a donation of N10,000 for his re-election bid. Nnamdi is currently doing his National Youth Service.

Jonathan said he was deeply touched and encouraged by the support his administration continues to receive from young Nigerians.

Obiano’s Bulldozers demolish more kidnapper's buildings in Anambra

Chief Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and Hassan Karma, Commissioner of Police addressing the press after the demolition exercise.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has remained resolute in his determination to free the state from violent criminals as three more buildings used by kidnappers as “warehouses” for their victims went up in a plume of dust and debris in the quite town of Nando  in Anambra East Local Government Area on Friday.

See the pictures and details...

Nicky Hilton flashes her stunning engagement ring on Instagram

Nicky Hilton’s yesterday’s Instagram post certainly puts the “flash” in “#FlashbackFriday!”

The hotel heiress, 30, showcases her stunning engagement ring in a photo she posted of herself next to the Eiffel Tower. The ring appears to be a princess-cut center stone with two diamonds flanking the sides on a gold band.

She captioned the photo simply, ” #engagementmoon in Paris #FlashbackFriday.”

Cossy Orjiakor AGAIN!!! I want a Sugar Boy!

 

If you are desperately in search of a sugar mummy, then search no more as controversial actress turned singer, Cossy Orjiakor has come to your rescue.

The busty actress said, her male fans wouldn’t let her be, as they want her to be their sugar mummy.

On that note, the actress has reeled out some criterion for considering them.

How Jonathan is proving critics wrong

 

Despite being the most criticised President in the world for wrong reasons, President Good Luck Ebele Jonathan has continued with his unapologetic implementation of the Transformation Agenda. This time around, it is in the area of adding human face to the lofty agenda as well as ebbing the capital expenditure to an unprecedented level. Before now, Nigerians and indeed some foreign critics have been condemning past administrations in the country for lacking human face in their developmental agendas.

Read what Tinubu said about his health and "stroke" report

 

Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday slammed reports that suggested that he was ill and flown out of the country for medical attention, adding, however, that he holds nothing against his detractors.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after paying a condolence visit to the widow of the late Sun Newspapers Vice Chairman, Dimgba Igwe, Tinubu said he only travelled to get some rest from work.

“Intellectually, we’ve seen that in the area of politics. This is political genocide, as far as I am concerned. Is there anybody there who has planted poison in my body, expecting it to incubate, germinate and kill me by now or hospitalise me by now? They are getting my family members worried and raising questions. Why is this? If it’s a question of death, we would all die one day and, to their lies, I say God will forgive them, guide them right; if they just want to make money, they should do the right thing and they would get their daily bread.”

9ice disappoints fans again, roots for House of Reps

 

When 9ice first announced he was going into politics a lot of people did not take him seriously.

His fans however wondered who would fill the music void he would be creating if he eventually wins the election.

They later took solace in the artiste’s words when he returned and said that his political plans were futuristic.

Willie Obiano and the Changing Face of Awka By James Eze

 

Six months after he took the oath of office as the governor of Anambra State, clear signs are beginning to emerge that Chief Willie Obiano might just be the man to give Ndi Anambra the state capital they have dreamed of in the last 23 years. These signs might be silent in nature like the sudden appearance of a fancy office properly designated as the Awka Capital Development Authority (ACDA), or loud like the pulling down of the structure at Aroma Junction and the huge construction efforts going on there to lay the foundation of a fancy flyover and a tunnel that will change the landscape of the town. The truth though is that no matter the nature of these signs, it can no longer be denied that Awka, the capital city of one of Nigeria’s frontline states is on the cusp of change.

Another Church Building collapses...

 

Another church building collapsed today in Edo State.

A one-storey building which served as offices for pastors belonging to Christ Chosen Church of God collapsed in Edo.

Rescue operation is currently ongoing at the site.

"Jonathan lacks the capacity to take decisions" - Atiku says

 

The former President of Nigeria and APC Presidential hopeful, Atiku Abubakar has lashed out on President Jonathan.

In an interview with AFP today, Atiku said Mr President lacks the experience to lead Nigerians.

Read his words...

26-Yr-Old commits suicide live on Skype

 

A 26 year old Russian man Serger Kirilov wanted to commit suicide and so he went on Skype and announced that he planned to commit suicide and said anyone who wanted to see it could link to him on Skype.

Shockingly, many people linked up to him and watched him hang himself without trying to stop him. One spectator even allegedly said 'a real man would have killed himself more quickly.' Another said 

'If a man says he's going to do something, he needs to do it.' Only one person tried to stop him.

Russian police are now trying to trace all the people who watched the suicide through their internet service providers. A Russian police spokesman said 'It is beyond belief that people could watch this as a form of entertainment. We will be investigating everyone who watched this incident, especially those who urged him to carry it out who may be guilty of negligent homicide.'

Source: Linda Ikeji

Breaking: Scotland rejects Independence... See all the details!

 

Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom -- along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland -- following a historic referendum vote.

A majority of voters rejected the possibility of Scotland breaking away and becoming an independent nation.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Scotland's decision in a televised statement outside 10 Downing Street, saying it was a clear result.

"Like millions of other people I am delighted," he said.

See the "happy" faces of the Ebola survivors

 

Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola, today September 18th, hosted some Ebola survivors at his office at the state Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking with the survivors, the governor commended them for coming forward to share their experiences, saying that they are proof that the disease is not a death sentence.

The survivors in attendance included the widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (centre), Mr. Dennis Akagha (late Nurse Justina Ejelonu's fiance) and Dr Adaora Igonoh.

2015: Who would be the Senator for Anambra Central?

The 2015 race for Anambra central  Senatorial seat is getting keener. A horde of aspirants are now on the prowl angling to snatch the seat from the incumbent Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Among the leading contenders are: Senator Ngige; National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh; a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Uche Ekwunife; Leader of  Nzuko Imeobi Idemili North and South, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo; former Secretary to the Anambra State Government, SSG (1999-2003), Prince Victor Ossy Ezenwa; Dr. Kodilichukwu Okelekwe; Mrs. Christy Okoye, Senator Annie Okonkwo and Mr. Sylvester Okonkwo.

NASC approves more commissioners for NASS

 

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, on Thursday, announced the approval for the establishment of five new directorates and appointment of five respective secretaries to manage the directorates by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC).

In a statement in Abuja on Thursday by Maikasuwa, he said the approvals were in compliance with the provisions of the National Assembly Service Commission Act 2014, which was recently passed by NASS and assented to by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Linda Ikeji turns 34 today... Read her post!

    

Nigeria’s blog Chief, Linda Ikeji is plus 1 today…

The prince-charming lady turned 34… Read her birthday post:

“Today, I turn 34. I feel so ancient… lol. Happy birthday to me and everyone else born today September 19th. May God continue to keep us, guide us and protect us. Love to you, you and you! And thank you so so much (in advance) for all the lovely birthday wishes...*kisses*.”

Congratulations “boss”… I am in ????

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Boko Haram: Things will change by next month - Jonathan

 

President Goodluck Jonathan promised yesterday that by next month, the security challenge posed by members of the Boko Haram sect who have engaged in massive killing and wanton destruction of property would change drastically. This is just as the troops have killed 60 of the insurgents.

Speaking yesterday at the 66th National Executive Committee, NEC of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, President Jonathan who admitted that the nation’s greatest challenge was that of insecurity, stressed that what obtains presently in Nigeria has gone beyond terror, but plans to secede where members of Boko Haram want to install their own leadership.

Kano Explosion: Police shot dead the 2 insurgents, recover weapons

  

Tragedy struck Kano again today but bravery of the Nigerian Police Force leaves us with something to cherish after over ten lives were lost.

Official report on the Nigerian Police website reads:

Today 17/9/2014 at about 1530hrs, two armed men detonated Improvised Explosive devices at the lecture Hall of Federal College of Education, Zaria Road, Kano.

Obiano Lifts Anambra Broadcasting Service, 23 years after

Photo: Anambra State, Governor Willie Obiano and Mr Hassan Fawaz, Managing Director, of COMFAX Nigeria Limited, Hon Commissioner for Information Chief Tony Onyima (right) observes

As part of efforts of his administration to meet the deadline of digitalizing broadcast media in Nigeria by 2015 and facilitate information dissemination in Anambra State, Governor Chief Willie Obiano has signed the contract for the modernization and digitization of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) to lift the establishment from the doldrums 23 years after the creation of the State.

The contract for the new ABS Radio and Television stations was signed at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia by Chief Obiano for the State government while Hassan Fawaz, Managing Director, of COMFAX Nigeria Limited, signed on behalf of the Company.

The contract for the project is valued at N728 million and will be delivered within five months.

Anambra Deputy Speaker, Prince (Engr) Orizu makes mark in Road Infrastructure

 

In just 3 years, the Deputy Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Prince Chukwudi Orizu has made a great mark in Road Infrastructure!

Prince Orizu attracted the construction and reconstruction of over 10 major roads in Nnewi North Constituency.

He equally supported palliative works in some other access roads.


APGA through the Hon Deputy Speaker has positively transformed Nnewi!

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Graphic Photos: Three dead children found abandoned in Benin

  

Residents of Benin city in Edo state today September 17th woke up to the shocking discovery of the dead bodies of three children abandoned at two points along the 2nd East Circular Road by unknown individuals.

Two of the bodies, already in decomposing states, were wrapped and ‎put in a cardboard box and placed under a palm tree along the road while the third body of a girl of about a year old was dumped few meters away from the others along the road by Uwa street junction. Officials of the state Ministry of Environment have since taken the bodies off the street. 

See pictures...*graphic photo*

Miss Independence holds October 31 @ Emmaus House, Awka

The show is getting hotter as the count down to Miss Independence nears D-Day.

The surprise appearance of Phino at the ABS MD's Birthday Hangout suggests that the Nigeria's top artist would grace the beauty show with his colleagues...

Uche Nworah of ABS has repeatedly said that Miss Independence Anambra 2014 would be the mother of all pageants... Wow!!

Wait no longer... Get you details @ IFEADINMESI BLOG HAUZ

Spare Anambra this hallucination - Ifeanyi Afuba

 

Ifeanyi Afuba, writing from Nimo, Anambra State, rebuts the claim that the administration of Willie Obiano is marginalizing adherents of a religious organization in the state, and posits that the Governor is out for the good of the entire state.

Read his piece:

FG defends $9.3m cash seized in S-Africa, releases data on transaction

 

The Federal Government yesterday opened diplomatic discussions with South African authorities on the seizure of $9.3m illegally imported by two Nigerians and an Israeli citizen to purchase arms on behalf of Nigerian security services. The Nigerian government insisted that the deal was legal.

This is just as  National President of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, whose private jet, a Bombadier Challenger 600 marked N808HG, was used to convey the money has denied any involvement in the alleged deal.

Beyonce releases new photos showing off her amazing bikini body

Beyonce really knows the message on her body.

She took to her tumblr acoount to show off her amazing bikini body in these new pictures.

The pictures were taken during her 33th birthday celebration in South of France.

Read what President GEJ told teachers about Sept 22 resumption date

 

President Jonathan in a chat with journalists yesterday, appealed to teachers to resume work on September 22, 2014 reiterating that Nigeria currently has no case of Ebola.

Jonathan urged the NUT to shelve the issue of strike stating that all Nigerians should join the world in commending the government for their swift and proper management of the index case.

Here are what President GEJ said:

67 South Africans died in the Synagogue Building Collapse - President Zuma

 

Following the collapse of a 5-storey building belonging to the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, the South African President, Jacob Zuma has released a statement announcing that 67 SA citizens died in the incident.

Zuma said South Africa is in a difficult time… Read his speech:

How I survived Ebola... A True Life Story!

 

Hereunder is the amazing survival story of Dr. Ada Igonoh of the First Consultants Hospital.

She was one of the doctors who got infected by the virus by the primary case. The medical worker, however, amazingly survived and has told her amazing story to Bellanaija.

On the night of Sunday July 20, 2014, Patrick Sawyer was wheeled into the Emergency Room at First Consultants Medical Centre, Obalende, Lagos, with complaints of fever and body weakness.

Obiano's fore-sight forestalls fire disaster at Onitsha Main Market

But for the hindsight of Anambra State governor, Chief  Willie Obiano,  traders and families with shops and goods  at the multi billion naira  Onitsha Main Market,  the biggest market in West African sub-region would have been in anguish if  government had not provided functional firefighting equipment to forestall such fire outbreak.

Governor Obiano had two months ago provided fire-fighting equipment at the market to enable men of the Anambra State Fire Service to respond timely to any outbreak of fire in the area.

Generator fumes kill man, wife & 3 children

 

Oo sh*t.. I am speechless.

This family of 5 was wiped out on September 12 after inhaling generator fumes.

Details of their death is not very clear but the deceased's neighbours at Ipoyewa Caommunit of Ikorodu, Lagos, claim that fumes from a generating set sent the man, his wife and their 3 children to early grave.

See more pictures... WARNING ***  GRAPHIC CONTENT***

Oritsejafor accepts ownership of the cash-stacked Private Jet seized in South Africa

 

Did you read the reports that a private jet was seized in South Africa for carrying undeclared cash to the tune of $9.3 million.

Two Nigerians were being investigated for trying to smuggle in the cash into South Africa.

The private jet the money was found in belongs to the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN President, Ayo Oritsejafor via a company he co-owns, Eagle Air.

Pastor Oritsejafor released a statement today claiming that he had leased the jet to another company so had no control over the use of the jet:

Miss Tourism Nigeria releases new charming pictures

The reigning Miss Tourism Nigeria, Queen Collete Nwadike has released new charming pictures.

Collete, who is also SA on Tourism to Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano currently prepares to represent Nigeria this November in Bangkok, Thailand amogst over 80 countries for the 2014 Miss Tourism World.

The photos are promotional images… See more. WARNING! Don’t lose control… lol

A Life Well Spent - Hon Becky Udorji set to bury mum

 

The family of late Sir Patrick Nwata of Umunagu Village and lat Chief Igbanugo Ezioba of Amukabia Village both of Achalla Town in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State  has announced the exit of their beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Mother-in-law, Nice and Grand Mother:

Late Lady Maria Nwatah (LSJI) aka Madam Catalogue (Nee Ezioba).

Madam Catalogue is the mother of Hon Becky Udorji Paragon, the lady representing the good people of Awka North in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

The funeral of the late Lady of the People is scheduled as follows:

KAYMU LAUNCHES MOBILE APP

Nigeria’s leading online marketplace: Kaymu.com.ng has further expanded to mobile marketing with the launch of its mobile app on 12th, September, 2014.

The mobile app is designed to make online shopping in Nigeria even easier and more convenient, with features that enable sellers to list products and buyers to select from a wide variety of products at a glance.

Linda Ikeji acquires new 2014 Range Rover, advises young girls to stay focused

Yeah that's real... Linda Ikeji just launched her new Range 2014 after a long "battle" with her day to acquire a dream ride...

She did not end at showing off her new baby... She advised young girls on being focused and promised to showers LIB with more giveaways...

Read her post...

12 Soldiers sentenced to death for attempted mutiny

 

Do you remember the soldiers who had on May 14th revolted against poor remuneration and lack of sophisticated weapons to fight Boko Haram.

On that particular day, the soldiers lost their cool after seeing the corpse of some of their colleagues killed by Boko Haram men. They immediately opened fire on their GOC, who luckily escaped unhurt.

Keeping Campaign Promises... Obiano signs ABS Digitization Contract

 

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano today signed the contract for the modernization and digitization of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, the State Chief Executive said the contract signing ceremony was in fulfilment of his promise to Ndi Anambra to deliver a brand new broadcast organization with complete modern equipment.

MTN Project Fame: The Finalist Emerge, Meet them

 

After eight intensive weeks of competition, the finalists, among whom the latest superstar will emerge, have been announced. 

The power now lies in the hands of the viewers and the fans of the contestants to select who they think deserve to be the real superstar of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 7. 

Meet the contestants...

Updated: Nigeria looses Military Aircraft, went missing on Friday, found crashed on Sunday

 

An Alpha Jet (NAF 466) belonging to the Nigerian Air Force and involved in the counter insurgency operation against the extremist Boko Haram sect has gone missing around Adamawa State as reported by Premium Times

The spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Chris Olukolade, a Major General, said the aircraft, with two pilots onboard, went missing on Friday.

Negative media contributed to the failure of my marriage 2 weeks after wedding - Comedienne Princess

 

Do remember Comedienne Princess Damilola?

Princess was a guest on YNaija's Rubbin Minds yesterday, September 14th and she once again spoke about her failed marriage.

Princess said negative media contributed to the failure of her marriage which ended just two weeks after her wedding in May 2013,.

Read her words…

(PICTURES) Collapsed Synagogue Building: Fashola visits site, Building has no govt approval

 

The Governor of Lagos State, Barr Tunde Fashola, yesterday visited the site of the collapsed building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations.

Fashola commiserated with GO T. B. Joshua and his conregation and ordered the church workers to stop work to enable the officials National Emergency Management Agency do effective job.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commissoner for Physical Planning, Mr Toyin Ayinde while speaking to newsmen in his office, revealed that the collapsed 5-storey building has no government approval.

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Avoid scammers who create fake FaceBook Accounts with Obiano's name - James Eze

 

The Anambra State Government has cautioned the general public over the fraudulent use of the Governor Obiano's name on FaceBook.

Seems scammers have been using illegal accounts to dupe and misinform the internet users.

Read the disclaimer...

Chinelo Ofoche, prepared to give quality representation

 

One of the brightest ladies in the contest for a seat in the National Assembly by 2015 has reiterated that she is naturally inclined to usher in a representation with a difference.

Chinelo Ofoche, an Architect and a Senior Special Assistant to the executive governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in two sentences gave out very impressive reasons why she is in the race to be the voice of her people in the Federal House of Representatives.

Read her sharp reply when asked what informed her decision to contest...

"I'm an alcoholic", popular actress admits

 

"Curly Sue" actress Alisan Porter has an admission to make: "Hi, I'm Ali, and I'm an alcoholic."

That's how Porter begins a blog post on her website, "Lil Mamas," where the now-33-year-old details her battle with alcoholism.

In the post, titled "The Obligatory Child Star Gets Sober Mom Blog," Porter kids that perhaps her fans "didn't see that one coming. Or, because you know that I'm a former child star, you totally did."