Jonathan’s 100 Centenary Jamboree Condemned By Former VP Atiku

Former VP Abubakar Atiku

By SaharaReporters, New York

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned in strong terms President Goodluck Jonathan’s jamboree celebrating the Centenary of Nigeria’s 100th anniversary regarding the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914.
Atiku, who frowned on the event being televised live by government owned broadcast media channels, said Jonathan “ought to have been sober in view of the recent killings” of about 59 secondary school students on Tuesday, in Yobe state, and other recent attacks by the Boko Haram sect.

Rita Dominic becomes face of a product of Keystone Bank

Actress Rita Dominic has landed another endorsement deal. From telecoms now to banking. The award winning actress and movie producer will be unveiled in the coming weeks as the face of a new initiative Keystone Bank will be launching soon to empower women called Pink Account or something like that. She signed a one year deal in January for millions of Naira and has already shot ads for the campaign. Congrats to her!

Senator Florence Ita Giwa's 68th birthday party

Senator Florence Ita Giwa turned 68 on Wednesday February 19th and friends, business partners and family gathered to celebrate her at the Pent House of the Eko Hotel in Lagos. Guests at the party included Ben Murray Bruce, Timi Alaibe, John Obayuwana, Chief Mrs Abbah Folawiyo, Monalisa Chinda, 2face Idibia, Ruth Osime, Fred Amata, Ene Maya, Ramsey Noah and many others. More pics after the cut...

Soldiers take over streets in Victoria Island in route march

The soldiers were spotted this morning on several streets in Victoria Island. No one knows for sure what the march past was for but shouldn't they be in the North instead? #Justasking! :-) Continue to see more photos...

WALLOWING IN OUR CESSPIT OF CORRUPTION AND HOLDING ON TO A TATTERED IMAGE ... WE DONT GIVE A DAMN : $20bn Forensic Audit: Okonjo-Iweala Stresses Need For Urgency ... LeadershipNews

The minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy,Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has asked for urgent action with regard to an independent forensic audit of conflicting claims of unaccounted funds made by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Sanusi Lamdio Sanusi.
In a statement sent to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the minister said, “My position on this has been clear from the start. The ministry of finance’s reconciliation showed a shortfall of $10.8 billion in NNPC remittances to the Federation Account. After this, the conflicting claims continued with new figures such as $20 billion being mentioned.
“So since February 13, I have called for an independent forensic audit.President Goodluck Jonathan, indeed announced last night that there will be an investigation into whether there are any funds missing from NNPC. He also indicated that the correct process needs to be followed in this investigation and I understand that the entity that has the proper authority to initiate such an investigation is the Auditor-General of the Federation,” she said.
“I therefore want to see the truth from an investigation under the auspices of the auditor- general, which in my view should be undertaken as a matter of extreme urgency by independent external auditors,” the minister added.

Gunmen Kill Two, Raze Over 120 Houses in Plateau State

An eye witness said the attackers came into Diyam-Rim at about 2 am, raided the village for about an hour, killing the two persons and injuring two others.

Gunmen, suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, have again struck on the Plateau, leaving at least two dead and over 120 houses burnt at Diyam-Rim of Riyom local government area, and Rakok and Razat both of Barkin Ladi local government area of the state.

 The other attack on Rakok and Razat in Barkin Ladi left over 120 houses and farm produce burnt by the assailants.

Interim Administrator of Barkin Ladi local government, Habila Dung told newsmen on phone that the unknown gunmen stormed the villages in the early hours of yesterday morning destroying everything they came across.

Don Pedro Aganbi wins ISPON Special Recognition Award

Foremost Information Communications Technology (ICT) broadcaster and producer of the multiple award winning TV programme Technology Africa Don Pedro Aganbi has been honoured with the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria special recognition award for his pioneering role in ICT reporting in Nigeria. 

DANGERS OF BREAST MILK, EXPERTS RECOUNT

• Breast milk is 'no better for a baby than bottled milk' - and it INCREASES the risk of asthma, expert claims

• Dr Cynthia Colen says the benefits of breastfeeding are exaggerated
• She says comparisons of breastfed and bottle-fed siblings show the bottle-fed ones perform no worse than the breastfed ones in the long run
• Says studies that show benefits to breastfeeding don't compare children from same family, so factors other than breastfeeding could be responsible

The benefits of breastfeeding have been exaggerated, a new study has suggested.
A comparison of siblings fed differently during infancy suggests breast milk is no better than bottled milk at improving long-term health.
Dr Cynthia Colen, from Ohio State University, said her findings are not meant to challenge established ideas, but could prevent women who cannot breastfeed from feeling stigmatised.

The benefits of breastfeeding have been exaggerated, a U.S. expert has claimed

BRITISH MAN MAKES £86m IN A DAY

Bolton businessman makes £86m in a DAY: 'Kitchen king' who left school with no qualifications is now worth £550m after floating his white goods website

• Former kitchen salesman John Roberts, 40, is founder of AO.com
• The married father of five left school without any qualifications
• Company supplies white goods directly to its customers
• He set up company after £1 pub bet on Christmas Eve 14 years ago
• AO.com website has cornered 24 per cent of the UK white goods market

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John Robert, a Bolton businessman has made £86million in a day after selling off part of his 'white goods' website

Abuja based church gave $100 to its members for attending church?

Omotola's gets surprise birthday party in Ghana

Friends threw a surprise birthday party for the sultry actress in Ghana yesterday evening. Her husband Capt. Mathew Ekeinde was secretly flown into the country to surprise her and he even helped organize the surprise party. How sweet! Continue to see more photos...

Prayer my father Justice CA Oputa' - Charly Boy Cries Out

Written by Charles Oputa

Ever since I can remember, I have always admired my parents. Even in their old age, I still see them holding hands every day. As a young lad in the early 50s, I saw dad and mum dance a lot, as if they were rehearsing for a dance competition. They argued a lot and laughed a lot, I just couldn't tell anymore when they were quarrelling or playing. There was a lot of love in my family, for a long time, my folks were like two teenagers in love, there was so much kissing between them that I came to accept that as a show of love and wanted to kiss every girl I fancied. They loved to entertain, so we continuously had guest come over. I grew up believing that every day was some ‘kinda’ celebration. Some of the things that molded me were not only my father’s regimental training and how he was always quick with the cane, but his love for my mum also had a great impart on me. This is the setting, the background of love I am coming from, my pedigree, my rich heritage. It is my pride.

Photo: Iyanya tattoos name of late dad, mum & brother on his chest

The singer shared this pic of his new tattoo on his chest in memory of his late dad, mum and brother.

Nigerian student sentenced to death in Malaysia for drug trafficking

A 28 year old Nigerian student, Prince Bartholowmew Obitube, has been sentenced to death by a high court in Malaysia for trafficking drugs. The Shah Alam High Court yesterday Feb 26th gave the death penalty to Obitube after he was found guilty of trafficking cannabis, also known as marijuana.

The accused, a student with a private college in Kuala Lumpur, was arrested with 9,189kg of cannabis at Desa Satu Apartment, Gombak on Aug 20, 2011. According to the facts of the case, Obitube was caught by police from the Gombak Narcotic Crime Investigation Department, following a tip off, within the apartment area after he tried to run away with a backpack containing the drugs.

The offense, under the Dangerous Drugs Act in the country, provides a mandatory death sentence upon conviction.

Boko Haram strikes in Adamawa, kills 9, burn down churches, bank

Barely 24 hours after the attack on the Federal Government college in Yobe state where 43 young students were killed, suspected men of the Islamist group yesterday night attacked settlers at Kirchinga, Michika, Shuwari and Shuwa district all in Adamawa state. Several cars, houses, catholic churches, shops and even a First Bank Complex were burnt down.

The men also burnt down 3 catholic churches in Shuwari as well as a seminary school, Saint Joseph Minor Seminary in Shuwa.

The armed men came in nine Toyota Hilux vans, firing guns and throwing explosives. 9 people have so far been confirmed dead, including a staff of Bank of Agriculture. Spokesman of 23rd Armour Brigade, Yola, has confirmed the incident. Nine Toyota Hilux vans? Wow!

Police raid shanties in Lekki, sets place on fire

Shanties around the Lekki 2nd Roundabout are currently been razed down by police in a bid to chase the residents out of the area. The fire is reportedly going out of control. See more photos after the cut

Senate orders army to the North after Yobe school massacre

With 59 school children dead in Yobe State, the Senate Defence Committee has ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East today to provide protection. (A survivor pictured above)

The Senate Defence Committee, chaired by Senator George Thompson Sekibo suspended budget hearings to pass a resolution which ordered the Nigerian Army to the North East.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah was ordered to provide security for all schools and health institutions in the Boko Haram affected areas to include Maiduguri and Yobe.

General Minimah thanked the Committee for its concern and said, "...it will be the last of such from the insurgents." Continue...

President Jonathan’s Social Media Aide Reno Omokri Exposed As Author Of Fake Document Linking Ousted CBN Governor To Boko Haram

Reno Omokri

By SaharaReporters, New York

Reno Omokri, the outspoken Special Assistant on Social Media to President Goodluck Jonathan, was today unmasked as the brain behind a fraudulent attempt to link Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to the recent spike in Boko Haram violence in Borno and Yobe States. In one of the recent attacks, Boko Haram terrorists slaughtered some 60 secondary school students at their boarding house.

Pres Jonathan condemns terrorist killing of Yobe students + see pic of dead students

Our dear president needs to stop condemning and start preventing, biko. Please now, this government should do something about terrorism in our country. Over 30 secondary students were slaughtered this morning and their hostels burnt down. (pic above). See a State House Press Release condemning the attack below, signed by Reuben Abati..

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received with immense sadness and anguish, news of the callous and senseless murder by terrorists of scores of students at a college in Yobe State in the early hours of today.

On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the parents and relatives of the murdered students.

Continue to read the press statement and see a pic of some of the students slaughtered today. *viewer discretion advised* 

VIRGINS COMPETITION KICKS OFF

29 year old Rabelani Ramali (pictured right), a community worker from rural Limpopo province in South African has launched a contest in the country where girls who are virgins at 35 and below would be rewarded with R100,000 or less plus medals; gold, silver or bronze, depending on their ages.

Rabelani who has fathered five children by four women out of wedlock, says he decided to come up with this idea to help checkmate the rate of unwanted pregnancies and HIV cases amongst south African women. He said his NGO, SA Virgin Girls Awards, which was registered in November 2013, is set to take on this task as he has recruited 31 volunteer workers who would help disburse forms among women in schools, market, churches and other places.

Rabelani said he has contacted local medical doctors who have agreed to help him carry out the virginity test on the girls who would come forward to get tested.

R100,000 would be given to virgins between the ages of 31 and 35, R50,000 for those aged 26 to 30 and R25000 for those aged 21 to 25. He expects donors to make the prize money available to the winning contestants.

"God's grace is sufficient for my nakedness" - Maheeda

Maheeda, whose real name is Caroline Sam, says her going naked as a born again christian would never make God love her less. She says His Grace is sufficient for her. Currently promoting her music, Maheeda in an interview with Encomium said she doesn't have any problems exposing herself

"I dont have a problem doing what I do but I think its because of my job and I know most Christians would not understand. But I just believe that this is what I have to do to get attention especially when it comes to my job and I just believe His grace is enough for me. He loves me more than my nakedness. If you see God as a father and he sees you as a daughter, He would not because of your nakedness want to ruin you or kill you. That is how I see God. He understands me. He hates me but he loves me at the same time".

Nude photos of our Apostle on Internet was blackmail -- C&S Church

Recently naked photos of the 80year old Head Prophet of the Cherubim and Seraphim, Idimu District in Alimosho Lagos State, Prophet Timothy Adewoye, went viral alleging that he had sex with a married woman who worshiped in his church. (I'm sure some of you saw the report)

Well, the national body of the Church, the Holy Order of Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church, has spoken out about the case, saying it was all an act of blackmail.