The News Blog

September 6, 2014

Here are our top 10 political quotes of the week

1) In Nigeria nobody runs for president. You just sit and you become president – Rotimi Amaechi, Rivers State governor. 2) I have heard people who said Jonathan was not performing. There will be a shocker in 2015 because it will not require any form of rigging for Jonathan to win with landslide margin. –... Read More

September 6, 2014

How I caught my wife in bed with my neighbour – Man tells court

by Akan Ido The Igando Customary Court has dissolved the 35-year-old marriage of Israel Sanusi and his wife, Airat, over claims of infidelity. The Court President, R.I. Adeyeri said he was left with no choice than to dissolve the marriage seeing that the couple can no longer live together as husband and wife. Mr. Sanusi,... Read More

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September 6, 2014

Poor people must be allowed to borrow from national cake || Federal High court orders FG

by Jewel Stephen Poor Nigerians have a reason to be merry, especially the entreprenuerial ones, going by the ruling of a Federal High court, which stated that the Federal government must make available, loans for the middle and lower-class Nigerians. The Federal Government has been instructed by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, to... Read More

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September 6, 2014

Simple blood transfusion could cure Ebola

by Emma Chidiogo The Ebola Virus is known to be one of the world’s deadliest virii with over 1900 cases of death reported since it’s outbreak in West Africa earlier this year. A total of 3,707 cases have been reported globally, including over 18 cases in Nigeria. Research scientists around the world have been one of the... Read More

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September 6, 2014

Why Nigeria is winning its fight against Ebola

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Everyone panicked when the first Ebola case in the country was reported in July, and people thought the disease would spread like wildfire. Ebola has killed over 1500 people in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone and it still looks to be spreading beyond control in those countries. But there have been only... Read More

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September 6, 2014

God, Pastor Adeboye gave me the go-ahead | Tunde Bakare comes clean on affair with Buhari at 2011 elections

by S’ola Filani After staying off the media for a while now, Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has come out clean on a wide range of issues including his experience as a running mate to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari at the 2011 general elections. He argued out his case by comparing the experience... Read More

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September 6, 2014

By fire by force! Goodluck Jonathan must run for presidency again – SSCEC

by Laila Ibrahim The South-South Chiefs and Elders Council (SSCEC) International, have threatened to arrest President Goodluck Jonathan if he fails to declare his interest to run for a second term in 2015. The group made this known yesterday in Abuja, during the endorsement of the President for a second term in office. Executive Chairman... Read More

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September 6, 2014

ECOWAS diplomat who took Ebola to PH now in Police custody

by S’ola Filani The Nigerian diplomat attached to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Olubukun Koye who escaped from quarantine in Lagos after testing positive to Ebola virus and travelled to Port Harcourt for treatment, an action that resulted in the death of the doctor who treated him (Iyke Enemuo), is now in... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Finally he speaks! The full text of Borno governor, Kashim Shettima’s speech

Fellow, and dear citizens of Borno State, In recent days and weeks, we have come under renewed and augmented attacks, waged against all of us, by an armed minority that seeks to impose on us, a doctrine that is completely at variance with the religion of Islam which they claim to promote; a doctrine that... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Nigerian universities will be ranked among top 500 – GEJ

by Laila Ibrahim ‎President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that subsequent governments after his administration will not have challenges in the power sector, as he was doing everything possible to ensure that the sector becomes stable. While recieving a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Senior Special Assistant on Youth... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Shocker! Man pleads with court to allow daughter’s rapist to go scot free

by Jewel Stephen In a rare case of mercy, a man, whose daughter was molested, has told an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s Court to allow the rapist to go scot free. According to the man, the reasoning behind his action is because the medical test conducted on his daughter showed that she was not... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Adamawa decides: This is why Nuhu Ribadu + others withdrew their gubernatorial ambitions

by Laila Ibrahim The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed why eight of the party’s fourteen candidates vying for the gubernatorial post in Adamawa state, stepped down. According to the National Secretary of the party, Wale Oladipo, a consensus was reached that whoever goes ahead to contest in Saturday’s election, will lose the right to... Read More

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September 5, 2014

“He bit off a policeman’s finger” || Man arraigned in court for assault

by Azubuike Azikiwe Israel Sunday, a 30-year-old man, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s court for biting a police officer’s fingers. He appeared on Friday, 4 September before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with assaulting a police officer. Isiaka Ajadi, the Prosecutor told the court that Sunday committed the offence on... Read More

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September 5, 2014

“It’s a bomb” | “It’s not a bomb” || Fear grips Jos over explosive laden car

by Kolapo Olapoju A car filled with explosives was discovered in the Dogon Karfe area of Jos North LGA, Plateau State as Muslims were preparing for their prayers on Friday, 5 September. Commuters and passersby were panicky over the incident, which resulted in a heavy traffic jam on several roads in the city, as... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Boko Haram: “Take me to court” || Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis dares Modu Sheriff

by Kolapo Olapoju Dr Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator who recently named Modu Sheriff and Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika as sponsors of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has dared former governor of Borno State to sue him over the allegations, if he so wishes. According to Davis’ allegations, Sheriff sponsors young men for lesser hajj from... Read More

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September 5, 2014

#Ebola: Nigerian quarantined in South Korea

by Kolapo Olapoju South Korean health authorities have quarantined a Nigerian with high fever following Ebola fears. He was quarantined on Friday as a precautionary move to check whether he has been infected with the Ebola virus. The Korea Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says they are conducting detailed tests on the man, but... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Believe it: Atiku Abubakar will contest for President in 2015

by Azubuike Azikiwe Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has officially declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections. He will be running for the ticket of the highest office in the land under the umbrella of the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC).... Read More

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September 5, 2014

#MyRoadIsWorseThanYours: Here’s one Lagos road Fashola needs to repair fast (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has announced its intention take advantage of the lull in the rains to engage in massive road repairs across the state. This plan was announced recently by Gbenga Akintola, the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Public Works Corporation, who reiterated the government’s commitment to carry out maintenance work on... Read More

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September 5, 2014

What did David Mark say at the meeting with Adamawa PDP gubernatorial candidates?

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate President, David Mark, on Thursday night, met behind closed doors with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidates at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. Although details of the meeting which started at about 9 pm have not been confirmed, it is believed that the aimed is to persuade... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Battle of Bama: Military gain upper hand with airstrikes

by James Sambo As the Battle for Bama, the second largest town in Borno State, heats up, the Army has gained some grounds, a source has said. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adeshola Amosun, had been deployed to the combat zone to oversee the air strikes. In an intense battle yesterday, our military made use of air strikes as... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Ribadu, seven others step down from Adamawa polls -Marwa, Fintiri, Gulak, Modibbo still in the race

by Laila Ibrahim Eight out of the fourteen aspirants running for the Adamawa State Governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have stepped down. They stepped down from the race in the early hours of Friday, after a marathon closed door meeting with the Senate President, David Mark, at the Presidential.... Read More

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September 4, 2014

To solve the employment problem, Nigeria will build industrial parks

by Laila Ibrahim The Federal Government has said it will set up Industrial parks for Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SMEs) to enable ease of running small businesses. This was announced by the Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, after the inauguration of the National Council on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) chaired by Vice President... Read More

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September 4, 2014

GEJ wants more economic growth…inaugurates national council on MSMEs

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has inaugurated a council focused on creating a turning point in the national economic development drive. According to the President, the council which was inaugurated on Thursday is chaired by Vice President Namadi Sambo, and its creation is aimed at building an economy that works for all Nigerians. “The creation... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Is Nasir El-Rufai running for Governorship of Kaduna state? (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Circling through the grapevine are reports which insinuate that former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai, has intentions to contest for the governorship of Kaduna state at the 2015 elections. According to Ada Osakwe, the Senior Advisor to Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture, “El-Rufai has announced his intention to run for the governorship of... Read More

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September 4, 2014

It just got worse for Pastor Chris: Christ Embassy being investigated by UK’s Charity commission

by Kolapo Olapoju Christ Embassy founder, Chris Oyakhilome, and his wife, Anita, are presently enmeshed in a divorce proceedings, but all that may become a side show as the United Kingdom’s Charity Commission has started investigating the UK branch of Christ Embassy, over controversial payments. The United Kingdom Charity Commission has launched a probe to look at... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Alert! Fake Ebola test kits and items being sold on Lagos streets

by Azubuike Azikiwe Apparently, some opportunists have begun to take advantage of the Ebola outbreak in Lagos state. The Lagos State Government has warned residents to be wary of some unscrupulous people who are hawking “Ebola Cassettes, Test Kit” and other Ebola-related items to people. On Wednesday, 3 September, a statement was released by Governor... Read More

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September 4, 2014

“The Greatest Lesson Aunty Funmi Taught Me” || Charles O’Tudor, Chris Ogunlowo, Chude Jideonwo, others to speak at Blank white sheet

by Jewel Stephen As the rate of unemployment continues to rise in our uncertain economic climate, Nigerians must find ways to sharpen and hone their God given skills so as to engage themselves meaningfully. They must employ these skills in order to proffer solutions or create objects/products of high standards that meet some recognized and... Read More

September 4, 2014

Guess how many BILLIONS they say we need to fight Ebola (READ)

by Mayowa Aboah A report by the World Health organisation (WHO) has revealed that the death toll of Ebola Virus Disease victims has risen to 1,900. WHO executive, Margaret Chan, who revealed this said that there have been 3,500 confirmed or probable cases in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia; and that the outbreaks were racing... Read More

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September 4, 2014

How 6 brothers ‘used machetes’ to attack Police ASP

by Jewel Stephen Six brothers have been charged with allegedly shooting a police officer. The brothers, Saheed Onilewaji, 38; Lawal Onilewaji, 34; Ramon Onilewaji, 35; Azeez Sanni Onilewaji, 30; Sulaimon Abbas Onilewaji, 31 and Lateef Abbas Onilewaji, 24, were arraigned on Wednesday, 3 September, before an Ebute-Metta Chief magistrate’s court, sitting in Oyingbo, Lagos.... Read More

September 4, 2014

“We are raped and robbed by our sons everyday” || Some mothers in Imo state are fed up

by Azubike Azikiwe A group of women from Mgbishii, a rural community in Ohaji/Egbema LGA in Imo State, say they are being raped by their sons on a daily basis. The mothers lamented to Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Dr. Anthony Obinna, at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri. They said, “We... Read More

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