PICTURES: Buhari's APC Campaign Rally Flops in Awka, Anambra State

 

Ndi Anambra have echoed their believe in Gov Willie Obiano with overwhelming support for President Jonathan

Buhari's Campaign Rally at Awka was abruptly cut short as people refused to associate themselves with APC.

Buhari and his entourage instead visited the Igwe of Awka, HRM Gibson Nwosu and the Anglican Bishop of Awka before leaving the A-City.

The rally held today at Emmaus House, Awka can best be described as the worst campaign gathering ever conducted by any party in Nigeria.

This is a sign of the people's resolve to return President Jonathan come February 14, 2015.

It's however surprising that Sen Chris Ngige and a whole lot of candidates under the flagship of APC could not mobilize even hired crowd to receive their Presidential Candidate.

See more pictures..

Obasanjo Appears at the Wedding of President Jonathan's Daughter, Takes a Bow!

 

Just few moments after the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muazu said that Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will work for his party, PDP come February 14, Gen Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the Wedding of the President's daughter in Abuja.

What do you think? Do you see the bow??? hehehe!

Jonathan Tongue-Lashes Buhari on Corruption says "You Do Not Fight Corruption by Throwing People into Jail"

 

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said his administration has fought corruption more than other past administrations in the country, asking the opposition All progressives Congress, APC, to tell Nigerians how it would tackle corruption if voted into power in the country.

Speaking in Enugu while flagging off his second term re-election and governorship campaign at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, the President tongue lashed the presidential candidate of the APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the former head of state wanted power to throw people into jail as was the case in 1983, when he threw into jail, Igbo politicians like the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, the former governors of old Anambra and Imo States, Chief Jim Nwobodo and late Chief Sam Mbakwe respectively among others out of sheer wickedness.

His words…

Some Facts About INEC and Elections in the South-East/South-South

 

Many persons are anxious to have a glance at the registered voters as certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)… For political, social and business reasons!

To water that appetite, INEC is set to publish the register of voters to be used in the 2015 general elections on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

This is a milestone in the build-up to the 2015 elections which will take place on February 14 and 28. Section 20 of the Electoral Act 2010 provides that the register of voters for an election should be published at least 30 days before elections.

According to an INEC bulletin…

Obiano wins Integrity, Anti-Corruption Award.

The high-performing governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has been named winner of this year’s edition of the Nigeria Integrity and Anti-corruption Awards.

According to Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria who instituted the awards, Governor Obiano earned the confidence of the awards panel for his commitment to public safety and security.

In the words of Dr Dagogo Lawrence, a spokesman of the institute, “Governor Obiano has demonstrated that the challenge of securing of lives and property could be prioritised and achieved with prudent leadership and focused direction.”

Speaking further,

iceCUBED X Partners With VoguePay to Power bitcoin Transactions in Nigeria

 

Nigerian online payment processor, VoguePay and iceCUBEDX have partnered to allow clients to trade bitcoin in their native Naira using their existing VoguePay wallets to fund their transactions.

The bitcoin market will officially begin trading on the 12th January 2015 and Nigerians can buy/sell orders for bitcoin instantly with further integration possibilities already in place to provide full crypto-merchant services to customers.

In a statement, Gareth Grobler, Founder ICE³ said, “We have to be realistic though, the Bitcoin technology has yet to be packaged and applied correctly for it to be a mainstream alternative currency, but as an agnostic payment settlement mechanism within a larger framework it ticks all the boxes and could perhaps have a significant impact on shaping the Nigerian digital economy landscape. It is a market that simply just cannot be ignored any longer.”

The Naira Market on ICE³X is currently live in the production environment and users are currently being verified in anticipation of the official market opening on 12th January 2015. ICE³X have been operating a successful bitcoin exchange in their native currency, Rand, since August 2013 and are also launching the Dollar and Sterling markets on the exchange at the end of January 2015.

VoguePay aims to power cross border processing capabilities using Bitcoin in Africa and not just Nigeria Bitcoin businesses and the firm says it bringing secure and effective payment processing facilities to Nigeria and is rapidly expanding their product offering to include alternative currencies.

“It’s been an amazing year for VoguePay. As we recently launched our latest platform (V 2.0), thousands of transactions have already experienced our unique service that our platform has to offer; and we are excited to be recognised as the best Nigerian online payment platform. Building relationships with reputable companies such as iceCUBED in South Africa, who are also focused on making e-payment accessible to as many people as possible; we will continue to set the pace of the Nigerian online payment industry. The example we are setting will pave the way for young African entrepreneurs to foster better business relationships, making the online markets more accessible to millions of Africans.” -VoguePay Compliance and Marketing director, Geoffrey Weli Wosu.

Ogidi Stakeholders Endorse Victor Umeh.

The occasion was 80th birthday celebration of High Chief E.O. Mbaekwe, Orimili 1 of Ogidi. It was a well attended event which brought together the who is who in Ogidi and beyond.

Chief Sir Victor Umeh alongside two other contenders for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat were present at the event.

While the incumbent and APC candidate, Senator Chris Ngige exchanged warm embrace with Chief Victor Umeh, Chief Obiorah Okonkwo, a PDP contender to the Anambra Central Senatorial seat and an indigene of Ogidi  gave Umeh a hug and declared that he would be happy to have Umeh at the senate if himself does not go.

Easy Road for APGA's Alex Otti as Court May Disqualify Abia PDP Candidate over Tax

 

Dr Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance may probably have an easier battle if court grants the prayers of Obasi Uba.

The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the February 28, governorship election, Okezie Ikpeazu, may lose his candidature following allegation of nonpayment of personal income tax for 2010 and 2011.

The action amounts to non-compliance with the provisions of Section 24(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

In this vein, Uche Ogah, who came second in the governorship primary election held on December 8, 2014, may be presented as the PDP candidate.

Horrible: Enugu Traditional Ruler Accuses his Subjects of Witchcraft, Evokes Anger and Condemnation

 

This report came in from lawyer and blogger, Chukwudi Iwuchukwu.

The story sounds like a fairy tale or a Nollywood Epic Movie script but the story is real and happened in Unadu community in Enugu State.

The traditional ruler of Unadu community In Nsukka Enugu State a retired police officer, Barnabas Agbaji who allegedly forced himself to become the Igwe of the town recently elevated the act of wickedness by arresting" two of his subjects Remigus Nwa Ikeagwu and Silas Ameh, arbitrarily accused them of witchcraft, convicted the accused of being guilty of the offence of Witchcraft, hung a tire around their necks, tied fresh palm fronds all over their bodies and paraded them around the community as common criminals!!

See the Imo State born Henry Declared WANTED by EFCC

 

Find the EFCC Press statement below...

The public is hereby notified that Henry Ikenna whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with a case of Obtaining Money under False Pretence. Ikenna, who hails from Arondizuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State is 34 years old, dark in complexion and speaks English and Igbo fluently.

His last known address is: House 2, No 4 Setraco, FHA Gwarimpa, Abuja. Anybody having useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the Commission in its Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt and Abuja offices or through these numbers: 09-4604620, 070-26350721,07026350722,070-26350723,070-6350724, 070-26350725 Its e-mail address: info@efccnigeria.org or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.

Breaking News... True Christian Pilgrimage!

 

HELLO, HELLO, HELLO!!!

BREAKING news for you, hear this now.

TRUE Christian Pilgrimage

HALILUYAH!!!

Come and witness and bear witness to the first Christian Pilgrimage EVER, designed by Christian ministers to help you fulfill your spiritual aspirations. Come and see the incredible power of He that sits upon the throne, forever and ever. Amen. This experience will be an unforgettable experience you will take back home with you.

All Christians - Evangelicals, Catholics, Anglican are one single large family. WE should all humbly and unconditionally surrender our selves to the leadership, and headship of our Lord and savior YAHOSHUA (JESUS). May all honor, glory, power and authority be unto HIM forever and ever, AMEN.

We as Christians are well aware of the importance of this journey to you bearing in mind the words of our Lord YAHOSHUA (Jesus). He taught us the importance of a moment in our lives to be alone with God. In Matt., 26; 36 He said to his disciples, sit here and I go yonder and pray.

Now pay attention. Nigeria has one of the largest contingents of tourists flowing into Israel every year under the Federal/state government subsidy or sponsorship. These tourists are supposed to be PILGRIMS, but they end up as tourists, because the people are not well informed, and or due to lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, See, Hosea: 4; 6. They came to the Holy land empty, and hungry in search of spiritual food. Eventually, they go back to their respective states in Nigeria emptier than they came, their mission unaccomplished. They are left with so many questions without answers. Their dreams of coming to the Holy land turned into a nightmare. They are a little confused of why they came to the Holy land, at all. The ONLY reason for these troubles is that the people are not well informed, and or lack of true knowledge of pilgrimage, so they settle for what they are given. See Hosea 4; 6. Note also Gen 29; 27-28, Jacob did not get what he bargained for- Rachel, so he went extra mile to get Rachel.

The point we are making here, is that EVERY religion – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have, and SHOULD conduct their pilgrimage according to their RITES, and CUSTOMS. Do not mix, for you can not give what you don’t have, or promise what you are not.

A MUST READ: Full Transcript of President GEJ's Speech at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos

 

FULL TRANSCRIPT OF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S REMARKS AT THE FLAG-OFF OF THE PDP 2015 CAMPAIGN IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY,

JANUARY 8, 2015

Your Excellency, the chairman of our great party, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, senior members of our party here on this great occasion, we have spent so much time here so I will not bore you with protocols.

Today, I am going to address only a segment of the Nigerian population. I am going to address the people who are voting for the first time, those of you who will attain 18 years this year.

That means I am addressing the young people. I do not want to address old people like me, because we are spent already and I will crave your indulgence Nigerian youths, those of you who are here, and those of you watching us at home, listen to what I am saying.

Cheii!!!... Read What Oba of Lagos told Jonathan "Obasanjo is NOT a Yoruba Man"

 

Below is the transcript of the statements of Oba of Lagos today. He bared his mind on Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

OBA OF LAGOS,  RILWAN AKIOLU I ON CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO  DURING PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S VISIT TO HIS PALACE, JANUARY 8, 2015

“…Lagos people are suffering, the suffering was caused by Obasanjo, from Federal Secretariat to Federal Houses and that was why we were very bitter with Obanikoro when he went with the Army to go and ransack a purely traditional place and the place belongs to the palace.  

As a father I have forgiven him and he has repented.

Bola Tinubu and Obanikoro are friends. They both have their good and bad sides. It is Bola Tinubu who saved the Yoruba race and Lagos from the devil Obasanjo.     

EXCLUSIVE: See the Real Pictures from the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag Off

Did you miss the PDP 2015 Campaign Flag off held at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos today?

Here are exclusive photo shots from the grand gathering of the PDP faithful...

Obiano’s Pledge to Anambra in 2015

Suspecting that a number of Anambra people are worried about the prospect of the new year, especially with the predicted fall in oil prices, Governor Willie Obiano in his New Year message tried to shore up the confidence of the people in the government by assuring them that their hopes and dreams for a prosperous year shall not fall with the falling price of oil in the international market.

Delivering his New Year Message entitled, ‘Stretching to a New Height of Excellence’ to the people, Obiano observed that “the future of any society lies in its capacity to look beyond the darkness and doubts of today and see a glimmer of hope in the shadows of tomorrow.”

According to him, though many experts have predicted a tough year for Nigeria in the face of plummeting oil prices, such forecasts would never dampen the aspirations of Ndi Anambra. He noted that “with our enormous human and material resources, we shall not surrender our ambitions to dwindling oil prices in the international markets,” adding that “We shall draw on history and our past accomplishments to stretch the scope of our vision and expand the boundaries of our possibilities.”

Governor Obiano Thanks Ndi Anambra for Peaceful Celebrations

The Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has on behalf of the government of Anambra state expressed profound appreciation to Ndi Anambra for the peaceful and memorable Christmas and New Year celebrations witnessed in various communities in the state.

The governor was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and sense of duty displayed by Ndi Anambra through their positive response, attendance and participation in the activities and programmes of the maiden Anambra Heritage Festival which held from December 23 to 26, 2014. The Festival activities include Reading by Novelist and Newspaper Columnist, Prof. Okey Ndibe, Masquerade display at Ekweme Square, the Obiano Football Fiesta and the Jam Blast Music show held at the Ekwueme Square on the December 26, 2014.

So APC Wants to Hack into INEC Data? PDP Reacts says "APC is Indeed a Party of Criminals in Desperate Quest for Power"

 

You must have heard the alleged plan by the All Progressives Congress, APC to hack into INEC Database as announced by the Department of State Security yesterday. Are you surprised?

Some say APC’s nationwide membership registration which experienced low turnout is part of the ploy to acquire necessary data for the uncovered hacking plan.

Here is what the People’s Democratic Party, PDP said about it:

See the Wanted Brothers Who Killed 12 Persons Yesterday

   

I read this online and feel we should all read and share.

Brothers Cherif Kouachi (left), 32, & Said Kouachi (right), 34, both from Paris, have been identified as the men who stormed into the office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo yesterday and killed 12 people, including two police officers.

A third suspect, 18 year old Hamyd Mourad, who didn't fire any shorts, surrendered to police late last night after seeing his name circulating on social media.

The two brothers, who are said to have been trained in Yemen as assassins, are still at large.

See a photo of them in action below…

Wow... President Jonathan Drops The Bomb! A MUST READ!!!

 

President Goodluck Jonathan just killed it in his statement published below.

Just two days after ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo took another swipe at him by renewing his (OBJ’s) membership of a clique of some unnamed “elder statesmen” in the country who behave like motor park touts and make unpatriotic, inflammatory statements because they lost out in some power games, President GEJ berated them for trying to set the nation ablaze.

The President spoke at the State House, Abuja when he received a delegation of the Northern Elders Council (NEC) led by Second Republic Presidential Adviser, Tanko Yakassai.

This is A MUST READ… His words:

Umeh: A ‘Victor’ and His Many Victories by CHUKS OLUIGBO

 

The debate as to whether someone’s given name has anything to do with how that someone eventually turns out in life is an open-ended question. But whether we are for or against, the truth is that in life, we often find individuals who go ahead to fulfil the meaning of their names in every sense of it like a prophecy, negatively or positively. One man that has positively fulfilled – and continues to fulfil – his name in recent history is Victor Umeh, the indefatigable national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the party’s candidate for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat in the 2015 elections.

An accomplished estate manager and surveyor, Victor Umeh came into Nigeria’s political firmament like a shining star. He was a founding member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 1998 and a pioneer member of APGA in 2002. Ever since then, his light has never grown dim and his name has remained synonymous with victory.

Read What Obiano Said as He Condoles with Jonathan on Passage of his Sister

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has condoled with President Goodluck Jonathan on the passage of his sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei who recently died at the age of 53.

In a statement signed by James Eze, his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Governor Obiano expressed a deep sense of regret that the late Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed on at a very young age, describing her death as colossal loss to her family and the nation.

According to him, the late Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei was a pillar of strength to her family while she lived and a tremendous influence on her community and the local church. “She stood tall among her fellow women, supporting her family and working as a stabilizing force in her immediate community,” Governor Obiano remarked, saying that the Jonathan-Olei family had lost an amazon.

Onitsha: Reclamation Of A ‘Lost’ Paradise

 

Have you been to Onitsha lately, especially around the once dreaded Upper Iweka area? Have you noticed that Zik Roundabout, the meeting point of the Old Enugu-Onitsha Road and the Enugu Onitsha Expressway, is taking on a new shape with massive beautification? Also, drive on Awka Road, Onitsha, up to DMGS Roundabout and you would see a whole lot of changes. Not just that the roads are properly constructed with drainage systems and streetlights, they are also clearly marked, with road signs. 

People who traveled home for the Xmas holiday would be surprised to see what Upper Iweka has become. The motor parks have been pushed out of the expressway. The days are gone when touts held sway at Lagos Park. Today, no one ‘threatens’ your luggage, and your mobile phones are relatively safe, provided you don’t drop them. When you are there, watch out for fierce looking military men. You’ll find them on the alert, fishing miscreants off the park. You might also find them disguised in mufti, making it even easier to pick out their preys. Now, one can actually take a walk under the beautifully adorned Onitsha Head Bridge. In the past, no one dared move close to the area, as it was a notorious den of robbers. But with mobile policemen now on guard, pedestrians may walk freely up to the riverbank.

The Upper Iweka and Onitsha Head Bridge area have witnessed massive turnaround with streetlights and landscaping befitting of a gateway town. The statue of late Biafran hero, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, signals arrival to the land of the Rising Sun. With standard toilet facilities in place along the stretch, the drainages are now free from faeces. New pedestrian bridges are also springing up.

UPDATED: 10th Year Memorial Service of Bessoy... Chike Nwankwo Okagbue (Ezennia)

The family of late Chike Okagbue (Ezennia) recently held a thanksgiving/10th year memorial service for the great warrior who passed on 25th December, 2004.

Late Chike Okagbue from Mgbuke Umunnachi, a successful international business man popularly known by many as BESSOY (his company name) was a philanthropist, a lover of education, a humanitarian and a cheer leader. In his honour, a foundation known as "Chike Okagbue Foundation" were set up by his Children in 2008, with Education as it main focus. The foundation awards scholarships to 10 students per annum irrespective of state of origin, tribe or religion.

The service held at Immanuel Anglican Church, Umunnachi had a lot of dignitaries in attendance; The Wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Ebelechukwu Obiano (Osodieme), Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke and his wife, Prince (Engr) Arthur Eze (Ezen n’Ukpo), Members of Anambra State House of Assembly, Honourable Commissioners among many other top government officials.

Also present were Dr Tim Menakaya (Ide), APGA leaders and faithful, business moguls, the clergy, youths and women groups as well as community stakeholders.

Chiefs Onochie Okagbue and Uzuegbuna Okagbue (great sons of late Ezennia) were on hand to receive the honourable guests.

Below are some pictures (sent in by a blog reader) showing faces and fanfare at the occasion…

Read What President Jonathan Said at the Inauguration of PDP Presidential Campaign Organization

 

REMARKS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR AT THE INAUGURATION OF PDP PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015.

PROTOCOLS

1.  Let me start by thanking all the members of our great party once again for the very inspiring confidence they have placed in me by speaking with one voice, at all levels, to return me as the PDP’s flag bearer in next month’s presidential elections. 

2.  Let me also at this occasion convey to each and every one of you, who has agreed to serve in the Presidential Campaign Organization, my deep appreciation of your support. 

3.  You have all been invited to serve our great party in this capacity, in recognition of your loyalty, dedication, commitment to the democratic cause, and your outstanding individual talents.

4.  I am fully convinced that not only are you up to the task individually or as a team, but that you also have all that it takes- the passion, intellect, drive, commitment, and the know-how to run a focused, robust and purposeful campaign that will further endear our ticket to the electorate and bring us victory once again.  

5.  Many of you are tested veterans of political campaigns.  As we embark formally on the campaigns for our re-election, our party, the People’s Democratic Party will depend on you. 

6.  I am also personally counting on you.  I ask you to take on this assignment for your great party, for Goodluck Jonathan and Namadi Sambo, and also, more importantly, for the country as a whole. 

7.  Without doubt,

PICTURES: Launch of Sale of Emblem to Mark the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day

“We are gathered here today to open up the floodgates of our national memory and spare some thoughts on the numerous sacrifices that the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces have made to protect our freedom and preserve our nationhood”. These were the striking words of the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano at a special ceremony held yesterday to launch the sale of emblem to mark the 2015 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Conference Hall, Government House, Awka.

The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Nkem Okeke in appreciating the worthy roles of the armed forces in national security noted that “without the sacrifices of the Nigerian servicemen, there would have been no Nigeria today. We must never lose sight of their bravery nor fail to acknowledge their patriotism”

Present at the event were the Deputy Speaker ofAnambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chukwudi Orizu, Chief Judge of the State, Justice Peter Umeadi, Secretary to the State Government, Hon Oseloka Obaze, President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Honourable Commissioners and many other political appointees.

Also at the ceremony were heads of the security agencies in the State;

Here is the event in pictures…

4 Nigerians Arrested in India for Internet Fraud

 

Four Nigerians including a woman have been arrested by the Hyderabad police in India on Saturday January 3rd over internet fraud.

The police said they recovered a car, money and mobile phones from them

The accused, Peter Austin (29), Eboh Felix (26), Steffi Ebohon (24) and Uzaonicha Daniel Iwenwanne (26), reportedly contacted a student named Mohd Wasiuddin, and told him he's won some money.

You Won't Believe Why this Woman Killed Her Daughter

 

Imagine! 25 year old Ugochukwu Out confessed to killing her one day old baby girl at her home in Enohia Nkalu Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State on December 22nd 2014.

Her reason for committing the devilish act calls for serious concern…

Read below…

Akpabio Unity Choir Breaks Guiness World Record

 

Here is good news from Nigerians.

The Akwa Ibom State choral group has broken the world record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers in the world. The record, which has been officially certified by the Guinness World Records and pasted on its website, www.guinessworldrecords.com, was broken by the unity choir, a 25,272 man-choral group, in a concert in the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, December 13, 2014 with Guinness World Records representatives in attendance.  The record consigned to the history books the former record of 15,674 carol singers, which was achieved the previous year (December 15, 2013), by a group known as CENTI in Bogota, Columbia.

The Akwa Ibom unity choir sang a medley of The First Noel, Joy to the World, O Christmas Tree, Hark the Herald the Angels Sing, Once in Royal David’s City and O Come All Ye Faithful in an electrifying rendition which lasted more than twenty minutes.

PICTURES: Gen Buhari Attends Thanksgiving Service in Lagos

These photos were sent in from Lasgidi.  General Buhari attending the Lagos 2015 Thanksgiving Service.

More pictures below...

Emir Sanusi Lamido Set to Take a 17-Year-Old Girl As Fourth Wife: Here Is Why?

 

The Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (Muhammadu Sanusi II), is set to take his fourth wife. The bridal candidate is a 17-year-old beautiful daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa.

Sanusi, an accomplished banker, who became the 14th Emir of Kano last June, is a respected Islamic Scholar, and his decision to take a new wife is in line with Islamic injunction which prescribes a maximum of four wives for those who can treat all of them equally.

Already, Sanusi has three beautiful wives - Sadiya, Maryam and Rakiya. Like in ancient times when bonds between empires were deepened by marriages among royals and nobles across boundaries, the betrothal of the Adamawa princess to Emir Sanusi II may also be a move to deepen royal bond between Adamawa and Kano.

Historically,

PRESIDENT JONATHAN LOSES SISTER

 

Below is a statement from the president’s spokes man, Reuben Abati:

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan announces with deep sorrow, the passing away of his beloved junior sister, Mrs. Nancy Jonathan-Olei.

Mrs. Jonathan-Olei passed away earlier today at a hospital in Yenagoa after a brief illness.

She was 52 years old. Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.  

Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity)

January 4, 2015

A Feast of Colour in Aguleri as Igwe Ogalagidi Marks 115th Ovala

The ancient kingdom of Aguleri exploded in a kaleidoscope of colours at the weekend to mark its 115th Ovala Festival. It was a feast of culture and opulence as the illustrious sons and daughters of Aguleri turned up in their largest number to celebrate with their Igwe – Eze C. N Idigo IV (Ogalagidi) as he marked yet another great year on the throne of his fathers. The 4-day cultural festival began on Friday with a rich display of the once dreaded Ada Masquerade which drew a mammoth crowd of youths from the neighbouring towns. There was also a ceremony for the induction of new members into Igwe’s Cabinet as well as the ceremonial firing of royal cannons and a lot of drumming and dancing.

Saturday January 3 was the main Ovala Day. It attracted an unprecedented crowd of very important personalities like government functionaries, congressmen and women, captains of industry, cultural aficionados, venerated royal fathers, the clergy, the youths and the elderly from all over Anambra State and beyond. The ebullient governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano who is also a cabinet member in his hometown of Aguleri graced the occasion with some members of his cabinet and added colour to the day.

One of the highpoints of the event was the conferment of the title of Iboibo Aguleri on Chief Sir Victor Umeh, the National Chairman of APGA.

Here are pictures of this great event…

Lagos Extradicts 52 Persons to Kano says They are not "Deported but United with their Families"... Hehehe

 

Another deportation of Nigerians from Lagos State government as 52 suspected beggars arrive Kano State courtesy of the Eko’s policy to rid the mega city off destitute.

Recall that such action led to a face-off between the Lagos State government and some South Eastern states, when it has alleged that the state dumped 67 people it termed as beggars on Onitsha, for allegedly constituting themselves as nuisance in the State of Excellence.

Read what the Public Relations Officer of Kano State Hisba Board, Mohammed Yola, said about the ‘deportation’:

Photos from the Traditional Marriage Ceremony of the President's Daughter in Otueke

 

The Crème de la crème of Nigerian leadership including the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano were in Otueke, Bayelsa State on January 3, 2015 to witness the Traditional Marriage Ceremony of Inebharapu Paul, daughter of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and the First Lady, Dr. Dame Patience Jonathan, and Dr. Simeon Onyemechi of Umudioka, Awka, Anambra State.

Here are the highlights of the event in pictures: