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JONATHAN PROMISES EQUITY IN FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS

President Goodluck Jonathan said on Wednesday in Abuja that his administration would ensure equity and fairness in appointment to political offices and employment into the Federal Civil Service. 

FCT Area Councils Share N1.78bn Revenue

ABUJA; The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has shared the sum of N1.786 billion being accruing revenue from the Federation Account and the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) to the six Area Councils under the FCT.

Teen Shot Dead Days After Performing at Inauguration

 Hadiya Pendleton was performing with the King College Prep band and drill team at President Obama's inauguration some weeks ago. Yesterday she was killed, shot in a Chicago park while hanging out with her friends after getting out of school early. Hadiya,

Israeli Fighter Jets Strike Inside Syria

Israeli jets have struck a target inside Syria for the first time in more than five years, reports the  New York Times  and  Reuters . Reports are conflicting on what they hit: Syria says the jets struck a scientific research center,

Rihanna on Dating Chris Brown: He Better Not 'F**k Up Again'

“Diamonds” singer Rihanna is back with Chris Brown and she doesn’t care what anybody thinks. In a revealing Rolling Stone cover story, the 24-year-old explained, “Even if it’s a mistake, it’s my mistake.”

Raped, ‘impregnated’ 13-yr-old student by 3 friends

Rape is Rape, you can not justify it, but  the devil can always be blame for the act, the Vanguard reported that the Policemen at Makinde Division in Lagos, have arrested three men who allegedly raped a 13-year-old girl, last  August in Mafoluku area of Oshodi. The victim, a Junior Secondary School student (names withheld), was reportedly invited into one of the suspects apartment at 19, Majaro Street, Mafoluku.

Afcon: Don’t worry about Cote d’Ivoire – Keshi

Keshi had many reasons to be happy after beating Ethiopia and romping into the quarter finals of the on-going Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. He scaled through a Nations Cup first round.

ABUJA:Countdown on lifting the suspension on the ban of Commercial Mini-Buses plying some routes

As the count down to lifting the suspension of the ban of Abuja commercial mini-buses on some major routes in the Fedral Capital Teritory continues, the FCT administration has said there is no going back on the policy after the three weeks suspension elapses. In what it said was geared towards a successful implementation of routes delineation policy in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has made public designated routes for four categories of commercial transport operators in Abuja.

France Takes Mali's Last Rebel City; Next: the Hard Part

France is wrapping up the first phase of its Mali mission: Its forces took back the last big urban center once held by Islamic militants, reports  Reuters . The success in Kidal follows similar operations in Gao and Timbuktu  over the last three weeks, and now France is getting ready to turn over operations to an African force.

Florida Man Stabs Wife —Over a Hamburger

A hungry man is an angry man they say, but i don't really think this dud was hungry, or may be he is just a coded bad guy,  Bartolo Gelsomino  a  78-year-old Florida man murdered his wife of 52 years last Monday because she wouldn't cook him a hamburger,

David Cameron wants to help Algeria 'help themselves' cope with Al Qaeda

The menace of terrorist in Africa is beginning to prompt the westerners into defending the defenseless in the region. Britain wants to help countries like Algeria "to help themselves" cope with the growing Al Qaeda threat in north Africa, David Cameron said today.Speaking to reporters on his way to Algieria on the first visit by a British Prime Minister for 51 years, he said that the UK wanted to help the "neighbourhood" of north African states affected by Islamic extremism.

BlackBerry Debuts Z10, Q10 Smartphones

Research In Motion re-launched not only its smartphone business Wednesday, but its entire company. Research In Motion will no longer be known as RIM, though few people aware that Blackberry is own by RIM on this side of the world. It has re-branded its company name to " BlackBerry ,"

Kate Middleton Wants Mom as Royal Nanny

Kate Middleton’s pregnancy got off to a rough start, so it’s no wonder the Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly thinking of moving mom Carole Middleton in as royal nanny to help with her and the baby. Kate’s former classmate Jessica Hay told the UK’s Mirror that the 31-year-old wants to forgo tradition and have soon-to-be Grandma Middleton move into Kensington Palace when the little one arrives this summer.

Lindsay Lohan's Amazing Race: Not Too Sick for Court

Lindsay Lohan,  Lindsay Lohan,  Lindsay Lohan making headlines everywhere.  Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan isn’t too sick for court after all. According to  TMZ , LiLo tried to skip out on her Wednesday morning hearing by using a doctor’s note, saying she was too sick to fly from NYC to L.A., but she had a change of heart on Tuesday.

Sub-standard schools, Ebonyi State Government Shutdown 337 schools

The Ebonyi Government says it has closed 337 illegal and sub-standard schools across the 13 Local Government Areas in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Mr Ndubuisi Agbo, made the disclosure in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abakaliki.

Prostitutes promise Super Eagles free sex if they get gold

In the first place is there any association like, Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (ANP)? this is absurd if you ask me, that the Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (ANP) has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for moving on to the Quarter Finals stage and offering weeks of free sex if they get the cup.

Queen abdicates in favour of her middle-aged son!

The Queen of the Netherlands announced last night that she was abdicating in favour of her son and heir after 33 years on the throne. In a broadcast on Dutch state television three days before her 75th birthday, Queen Beatrix said she was stepping down because she believed ‘the responsibility should now lie in the hands of a new generation’.

Nigeria Super Eagles: No excuses as Nigeria takes on Ethiopia

 No excuses, Nigeria Eagles, Keshi  has no excuse and Nigerians will not entertain any,  Nigeria's Super Eagles go for perhaps their most important game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations Tuesday, when they take on the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia in their final Group C encounter in Rustenburg, South Africa.

Masquerade kills one in Abeokuta

It was pandemonium Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital after  a masquerade allegedly shot dead an Islamic cleric identified as Lateef Sabiu during Egungun festival.

Abuja Court orders bride’s parents to refund N570,000 dowry over sexless marriage

ABUJA: A court based in the capital Abuja has ordered a 16-year-old girl, Maryam Suleiman, and her parents to refund N570,000(about $4,000) to her husband, Mukailu Naibi, over a fraudulent marriage.

El-Rufai Retracts his comment Over Jesus Christ, Mary on Twitter

The ex-minister, in his tweet posted on January 27, 2013, made a sarcastic joke about Jesus and Mary Magdalene aimed at Information minister, Labaran Maku, Dr Doyin Okupe and Dr Ruben Abati.

Barbara Walters Has Chicken Pox, ''No Scratching!’'

“The View” co-host Barbara Walters has more than just a bump on the head. We reported recently that 83-year-old newswoman  walters-hospitalized , still recovering in a Washington D.C. hospital from a fall suffered during Inauguration weekend, has contracted chicken pox for the first time. Her “View” cohort Whoopi Goldberg relayed the information on the show Monday. "We want to give you an update on Barbara. You all know that she fell and cut her head 10 days ago, and then was running a temperature, but it turns out it is all the result of a delayed childhood."

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G NEWS: Ex-Police pension boss, Yakubu Yusuf jailed

An Abuja court Monday afternoon, sentenced former police pension boss, Yakubu Yusuf to Two  years in prison for embezzling N23bn. He pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of N23.3 billion and is to forfeit property valued at N325 million. However, he was given an option to pay a fine of N250 thousand. 

Self- Proclaimed Boko Haram Commander Declares Ceasefire In Maiduguri-PM News, Nigeria

A self-proclaimed commander of the Boko Haram sect in Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s north-eastern state of Borno has announced a peace offer , even as the state was horrified by another brutal killing by militants of the sect. The commander who identified himself as Sheikh Muhammed Abdulazeez spoke to journalists Monday in Maiduguri, where the Islamist sect known as Boko Haram got its start. Abdulazeez described himself as a second-in-command to sect leader Abubakar Shekau and said there would be a ceasefire as the Borno government had promised to release some sect members. Abdulazeez reportedly met with Governor Kashim Shettima today. While a government official later welcomed the announcement, it came as soldiers and police still hold Boko Haram members and violence continued unabated in the region. By PM News .

Rick Ross Crashes Car While Escaping Gunfire

Rick Ross ' Rolls-Royce smashed into a building in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida early this morning ... while trying to escape from a gunman who opened fire on the car ... this according to multiple reports.    Ross was not shot during the incident -- nor was a female who was also inside the car.  According to local reports, "dozens" of shots were fired at the vehicle around 5AM -- none of which hit the Rolls. Several buildings in the area WERE struck by gunfire. 

Millionaire property tycoon's wife found frozen to death in the back of car

A millionaire’s wife, whose frozen body was found in the back of a car, had been on a six hour drinking session, police have revealed. Initial post mortem reports have indicated Nicole Falkingham, 41, whose body was discovered on Friday morning in a car near St Michael's train station in the Aigburth area of Liverpool, suffered hypothermia and acute alcohol intoxication.

BA flight makes emergency landing after pilots issue mayday call following 'technical problem' on board mid-flight

Just as an  Abuja Bound Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Lagos yesterday a  Passengers aboard a British Airways jumbo jet escaped unhurt after their transatlantic flight was forced to make an emergency landing today. Emergency crews raced to the scene as Heathrow-bound BA flight 196 was forced to divert to Cardiff International Airport this morning hours after taking off from Houston in the United States. Pilots made the diversion after spotting a 'potential technical problem'. The flight landed safely at 10.43am, the airline confirmed this afternoon.

SilverbirdRhythm 94.7 Abuja: Meka's Welcome Back Party

    Meka,   Rhythm 94.7mhz Abuja popular OAP who anchors the "morning drive " show, was recently given a welcome party after his medical trip abroad, The event tagged “ Meka's welcome back party ” was held at a popular Club house, ' Club Vanity "  i.e Old "Cubana ", He was hosted on Friday 25th Jan. 2013.   MEKA  the name sounds gimmicked, but its his real name.    The party was graced by Meka's friends, fans, celebrities and special guests, of-course  Rhythm 94.7mhz's  OAPs , { Laviva, Matilda, Dazzle,Trish, Dare and Buzz}   DJs [Dj Tamady, Dj U, Dj Oj, Dj Lambo and Dj Kenny} Producer  {Wale}  and other staffs were also happily present.   Meka  also used the opportunity to thank everybody for how they supported him in cash and Kind while he was preparing to go for the medical trip and now.            It was fun night as friends, fans and family of Meka came to celebrate and welcome him back home as the T he Morning Drive Show on

N10.6 TRN WASTED FUND SAGA: FG Responds, takes on Ezekwesili

Who is saying the truth FG or OBI? ,it is very difficult to know if you don't belong, reacting to recent statements credited to Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili the former Minister of Education, alleging that the governments of presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, squandered $67 billion

Beware sex offenders! Men leave DNA in women’s saliva while kissing

Bad news for rapists, sex offenders unfaithful partners, the rescent discovery will help in tracking them, one thing most people don't know is that when kissing, romantic partners not only exchange bacteria and mucus, they also pass on some of their genetic code, it has been revealed.

Brazil: At least 245 killed in Brazil nightclub fire

A wild strange fire swept through a popular nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, killing at least 245 people, state media reported, citing police.

Goodluck Jonathan Interview With Christiane Amanpour; Full Text

SECURITY Amanpour: “Is Nigeria prepared in case there's a terrorist attack? (Like that of Algeria) Jonathan : “.... what happened in Algeria is quite unfortunate.”

OKAH’S CONVICTION: MEND threaten ripple attacks

Mr. Henry Okah, was convicted by a South African Court for the October 1, 2010 bombing in Abuja,  A suspected faction of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, loyal to Mr. Henry Okah,  has threatened renewed attacks in the country here is a  f ull text of the Statement purportedly From MEND:

OIL BUNKERING:JTF seizes three vessels, destroys 362 illegal refineries

"The Joint Task Force, JTF, code named Operation Pulo Shield, Saturday, launched an operation along the creeks and waterways of Delta and Bayelsa states, leading to the seizure of three vessels and destruction of 362 illegal refineries"

Father 'chews off his 5-month-old daughter's nose and upper lip because she wouldn't stop crying'

Bhadar Singh, a farm labourer in Siyana village, t he father of  Bhanwar Kanwar  chewed off her lips and nose because he was angered by her crying,

Morocco in a bid to change rape marriage law

While many are counting their ordeal and praying for a death penalty for rapist in other countries the Moroccan government has said it plans to change a law that allows rapists to avoid charges if they marry their victims.

FG parleys with Nollywood over centenary celebration

Nigeria centenary anniversary celebration , which the FG has promised to generate hundreds of job for the populace is on top gear ahead of  the 2014 , the Federal Government has moved to woo Nollywood practitioners

Rescue effort to retrieve the SUV that plunged into the lagoon (Video)

An SUV in the early hours of Saturday reported plunged into the UNILAG lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge. Ilaje fishermen  around the area tried a rescue operation and managed to bring one person out alive, effort were also made to retrieve the SUV as shown on the Video.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JAY-Z , SUIT UP TO FILM MUSIC VIDEO FOR "SUIT AND TIE"

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z got on " Suit and Tie"   together to film the music video for Timberlake's new hit single, his first since 2006. And in keeping with the song's lyrics -

Meet The Woman With The BIGGEST HIPS ON EARTH . . . They Measure 8 FEET AROUND

You think you have big hips? wait until you Meet The  Woman  With The  BIGGEST HIPS  ON EARTH . . . They Measure 8 FEET  AROUND

EFCC nabs 2 with $240,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday arrested the duo of Moghalu Maduakonam and Esho Femi David at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja for attempting to smuggle $240,000 out of the country.

Man arrested with 5 human heads

Evils rapidly increasing from all angles, where is the world heading to? A community leader, in Mangu Local Government Council of the state was alleged have been arrested for being in possession of five human heads.

65 Nigerians Deported From Europe

Non less than 65 Nigerians were deported from London, the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy Friday. Some were deported because they overstayed while others had problems with immigration authorities of the countries from where they were deported.

Jonathan, National Assembly leaders meet

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday at the State House, Abuja, held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly.

Woman Burns Girl’s Thighs With Hot Iron

Sometimes one keeps wondering how on earth a woman who has bore the pains of pregnancy and that of labor begin to maltreat the same issue of hers or of others, really surprising just imagine a 39-year old Nigerian woman burnt a girl’s thighs with hot iron after accusing her of stealing her N1,000 at Oshodi area of Lagos State.

Aboki Remix ft Sarkodie, Mercy Johnson,Wizkid, IcePrince,MI,Khuli

The much awaited single is finally out! Listen to it  www.chocolatecitygroup.com/Aboki

Ezu River dead bodies: The story so far, still no clue

Ezu River dead bodies, It’s still a mystery to us Residents as no clue has been found, well incase you missed the story, just go through this c omprehensive report,   the people of Amansea in Awka North local government area and their neighbouring communities of

North Korea says new nuclear test will be part of fight against U.S.

North Korea said Thursday that it plans to carry out a new nuclear test and more long-range rocket launches, all of which it said are a part of a new phase of confrontation with the United States.

Rihanna hits the club in a COMPLETELY see-through dress

  RIRI  knownfor her controversial outfits, calls camera s attention again on Thursday night when she took things to a whole new level as she arrived at Eden nightclub in Hollywood wearing a completely see-through dress.