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Commotion in Natonal Assembly: David Mark Shuts Down House

Nigerian security forces fired teargas on Thursday inside the parliament complex as opposition lawmakers, including the speaker of the lower house, arrived for a key vote on emergency rule in the northeast. The leader of the Senate, David Mark, later ordered the immediate closure of both chambers until next week over the incident. This was as a result of the confusion that engulfed the complex earlier today. Security operatives, Earlier today fenced the Speaker of the House of  Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal from entering the National Assembly Complex. Lawmakers who accompanied the speaker had to climb the second entry point gate as some who could not climb sustained injuries while trying to scale over. At about 10.54am after  much entreaties the speaker was allowed entry but other lawmakers were denied entry. The speaker’s official car was detained but after his entry into the outer space of the complex, Security  men barricaded him and shot tear gas carnisters into the

Atiku, Tinubu meet Obasanjo in Abeokuta

  Nigeria political games cannot be predicted by political students, because nigeria have their own ways of politicking, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, at Mr. Obasanjo’s home in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr. Abubakar, who was vice president under Mr. Obasanjo, was at his former boss’ home in the afternoon, with a convoy of vehicles carrying several supporters. On arrival, Mr. Abubakar went into a closed-door meeting with Mr. Obasanjo, which lasted for over 30 minutes. His supporters remained outside singing Atiku’s praises. Mr. Abubakar had earlier paid a visit to the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, and later held a meeting with APC supporters in the state. Mr. Abubakar was accompanied to Mr. Obasanjo’s home by a former Minister of Education, Babalola Aborishade, who is also the director general of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, and Oyewole Fasawe, an associate of Mr. Obasanjo. Others at the meeting were Maxwell Gida

Boko Haram militants capture Chibok again

Boko Haram sect have, again, seized Chibok, the home of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the insurgents in April. The insurgents attacked and seized the town on Thursday evening, residents said. The attackers have repeatedly targeted villages around Chibok over recent months. A senator from Borno State, Ali Ndume, told the BBC Hausa service that security forces deployed in the town ran away when the insurgents attacked. Residents said the insurgents headed to the centre of Chibok and declared that they were taking it over as part of their caliphate. The insurgents have changed tactics in recent months by holding on to territories rather than using hit-and-run attacks that have left thousands dead.

Woman abducts stepdaughter, buries her in soakaway

We are living in a terrifying world, this story from the punch news paper will also convince you; police in Lagos have arrested a woman, Aminat Akanni, for allegedly abducting two of her stepchildren and murdering one of them because she claimed her husband refused to provide Sallah clothes for her own son. Aminat was arrested by the police at CMS Bus Stop, Lagos Island, on October 9, prior to the arrest, seven-year-old Lateef and four-year-old Nofisat had been declared missing on Friday, October 3- a day to the Sallah celebration. It was learnt that the father of the missing children, Moshood Mubo, who is also the suspect’s husband, had raised the alarm and reported the case to the Adeniji Adele Police Division on Friday, October 3. However, after the suspect’s arrest, she confessed to have abducted the two kids from Church Street, Lagos Island where they lived. She further confessed to have also killed the younger, child, Nofisat, by pushing her into soakaway beside a mosque in th

NFF Sacked Keshi

Finally the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday night sacked Stephen Keshi as Nigeria’s Super Eagles coach and relieved his assistants – Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shorounmu – of their duties. The decision was reached following an executive committee meeting held in Abuja. In a communiqué signed by Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande, the NFF commended Keshi and his assistants for their achievements in the past three years. “We praise their glorious accomplishments to the senior national team in the past three years and hailed Stephen Keshi, Daniel Amokachi and Ike Shorounmu as true national heroes. However, in the interest of Nigeria football and the desire to ensure qualification for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals, the Committee decided to relieve them of their duties with immediate effect,” the communiqué disclosed. Keshi has received a lot of flak in recent times for the poor performance of the Super Eagles at the on-going Nations Cup qualifiers. The Committee has therefore un

President Jonathan's 54th Independencce Day speech: Full Text

Below is the 54 th Independence speech by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan ; “Fellow Nigerians: Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a sovereign nation.  This is also the tenth month of our journey into a new century, having marked the centenary of our nation in January this year.  The first one hundred years were marked by triumphs and tribulations, benefits and burdens, opportunities and challenges.  We made some far reaching advances in building a strong, united and prosperous nation.  We also overcame the forces of disunity that culminated in a debilitating civil war.  We have also renewed our faith in one another, and in our country. We have proven that we are truly a resilient nation. In my address to the nation last year, I did emphasize that we were in a sober moment in our country. We are still in that mood in spite of the many accomplishments of our administration. Our sombreness has to do with the crises of nationhood

Nigeria At 54: Jonathan Honours 313 Citizens

At the International Conference Center, Abuja on Monday September 29, 2014 converged Over 300 distinguished Nigerians for the 2014 National Honours Awards Investiture as conferred on them by the President of Nigeria The long list of award recipients was dominated by known names in politics, security issues, sports, entertainment, business and the corporate world. It also features names that are not very popular but whose lives are nevertheless worthy of emulation. From the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic, CFR to the CON, which went to about 60 of the distinguished Nigerians, there was no dull moment, President Jonathan ensured that the investiture on them was well administered in the various categories. Over 62 persons bagged the Officer of the Federal Republic, some of them distinguished lawyers and technocrats, including the man who designed the national flag, Pa Micheal Taiwo Akinkunmi. Another 63 bagged the OON. They range from deputy Inspectors-General of Police

Will the iPhone 6 Plus Survive the Blender Test?

We know it bends, but will it blend? Just days after reports surfaced that the iPhone 6 Plus aluminum is susceptible to bending, the folks at Blendtec are performing their classic blender test on the new product. They pit the Apple phablet against Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 (a fair match, we'd say) to see which would incur less overall damage.

Who Goes For APC 2015: Omehia advises Buhari, Atiku

Former Governor of Rivers State, Sir Celestine Omehia, has taken a swipe at General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, saying their continued aspiration is blocking the interest of other Nigerians. While Buhari, a former head of state and national leader of the All Progres­sives Congress (APC) is yet to openly declare his presi­dential ambition for the 2015 election, Atiku declared his ambition yesterday on the platform of the APC. Omehia, who spoke to journalists in Abuja, how­ever, noted that both Buhari and Atiku have the constitu­tional right to aspire for any office in the land. He added that the duo have consistently contested for the office of the Presi­dent, saying their aspiration was blocking the interest of the public. Omehia urged Buhari and Atiku to believe in destiny, even as he called on them to sponsor younger candidates for the position, rather than having a perpetual aspira­tion. “Every human being who is of age has the right to as­pire for any posi

Atiku Declares For President

All roads leading to Silverbird and Shehu Musa Yar' adua Centre in Abuja, were today blocked by security men, people and even  workers around the vicinity were prevented from driving in, all because Nigeria formal Vice President, Atiku Abubakar just like other politicians was today declaring his interest in contesting next year’s presidential election on the banner of the  All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the Shehu Musa Yar' adua Centre in Abuja, where he addressed a World Press Conference on Wednesday, the ex-founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed his determination and that of APC to give Nigerians the country of their dreams, devoid of corruption yet bent on enthroning change. “I want to lead a government where there is zero tolerance for corruption, which will help Nigeria to rise and take its place in the world”, he said. “It is a call to serve that I have come to answer. With the support and prayers of Nigerians we will build a

2015 Presidency: Adams Oshiomhole To Run For Presidency-

AHEAD of the 2015 presidential election, Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has submitted a letter of intent to the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, just as he intensified consultations with stakeholders across the country, including former Presidents, Vanguard has gathered. It was gathered that time table for his nationwide consultation meeting with APC governors, meetings with former presidents, opening of his campaign headquarters in Abuja and Edo State and setting up of committees would soon be made public. His former governorship campaign office will serve as his presidential campaign office in Edo State, it was gathered. position in the country, therefore, people should not be surprised if he decides to join the race.

The First Guy To Get An £539 Worth Iphone 6 Dropped It!

The first Perth fanboi to buy the iPhone tried to show it off to a TV reporter and inadvertently dropped it as the cameras rolled. Whaooooooo! We can't embed that footage but we'll save you a click and reveal that the iPhone survives

President Jonathan Pays Condolence Visit To TB Joshua

President Jonathan  Pays Condolence Visit To TB Joshua yesterday he vowed  to investigate the cause of the collapse of the Synagogue Church of All Nations’ six-storey building. he also promised to collaborate with state governors to put in place measures  to check  illegal building of high rise buildings in the country. He also assured that the Federal Government will deploy the machinery to ensure that investigations into the cause of the collapse were treated speedily. Jonathan said he will convene a  meeting with state governors to discuss the need for advice or measures that will  check  illegal erection of high rise buildings.

Will Jonathan Declare a Second Term Or Not?

TOO many questions for Nigeria 2015 presidential election! Few of which are! 1, will President Jonathan declare a second term? 2.who will be his running mate? 3. will the north give him the anticipated support? 4.will the opposition present a good match? 5.will this election be better and credible than the previous? 6.will Nigerians come out to vote? Well, as time goes the answers will begin to emerge. just the world wait for his formal declaration, The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday granted President Goodluck Jonathan automatic ticket to contest the 2015 presidential election. The president who accepted the offer thrown at him by the party expressed his joy at being given the opportunity of a free ticket for the contest, saying the decision of the party has humbled him. The President said the decision of state governors to throw their weights behind him is like being hit by “atomic bomb”. The president urged the people to

PENGASSAN, NUPENG call off strike

Some group of Nigerians are always praying and waiting for opportunities to extort other Nigerian two days strike action embarked upon by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has opened that long awaited opportunity to take their toll on the masses. The so call "black marketers" who are suppose to operate in the dark now sell their products in the day time close to filling stations even in the presence of security operatives: so sad a country, just as Nigerians as we are impatient, we patronize them. It was especially difficult for motorists and commuters in Abuja today as a queue of vehicles formed long lines at various fuel stations. The long lines first appeared in some filling stations in the city three days ago when residents thought the protest may result in a scarcity of petroleum products, besieging the filling stations to buy fuel in panic. Many of the st

Nick Cannon Wore These $2 Million Shoes

 The host of America's Got Talent," just wore shoes on the finale’s red carpet that are worth more than most people’s life savings. This superb glistening pair of footwear is "the world’s most expensive shoes," valued at 2 million dollars: Tom Fords customized with 14,000 white diamonds on each slip-on. whaoooooo, how on earth will you wear a shoe worth more the a whole life savings,,,, holy sheeee...... Special anti-robbery squad will have to guide your legs or else, hm-mm, the next time you wear them, you might start looking for your legs from kneels down.,,lolzzzzz

Man Electrocuted While Vandalising Transformer Installations

Hmm, will you say nemesis caught up with this man or he was just unlucky? well, whatever! Lonlo area of Iju-Ishaga resident, wokeup to a shoking suprise when the corpse of a man was found inside a transformer cabin. how come well eye witness account, reports that the deceased, whose identity could not be ascertained, was said to have been electrocuted while vandalising the transformer. H was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans trousers, apparently hid under the cover of darkness and power failure to  remove the steel covering of the power equipment. Just then, power was restored and there was reportedly a spark from the transformer. His motionless position alerted curious passers-by who initially assumed he was an official of the Ikeja Power Distribution Company. But on close observation, he was discovered to have been electrocuted. The incident created a scene as residents thronged the scene to have a glimpse. Police sources at Iju said the local government council had been

Kindly Join The Fight Against Ebola In Africa! All You Need To Know About The Virus

Do You listen or read current News? If you've been paying attention to the news recently, you've probably heard that several countries in western Africa are currently contending with the world's deadliest Ebola outbreak. A fast-spreading Ebola epidemic has sparked states of emergency in overwhelmed west African nations as the death toll neared 1000 and an elderly Spanish missionary flew home for treatment. In Liberia, where the dead lay in the streets, MPs gathered to ratify a state of emergency while Sierra Leone sent troops to guard hospitals and clinics handling Ebola cases. Nigeria held out hope it could receive an experimental US-developed drug to halt the spread of the virus. Since breaking out earlier this year, the epidemic has claimed 932 lives and infected more than 1700 people across west Africa, according to the World Health Organisation  The patients all presented with potential Ebola-like symptoms (such as fever, gastrointestinal distress, headache), and

US President Barack Obama said it is "premature" to send send Ebola drug to Africa

"We've got to let the science guide us and I don't think all the information is in on whether this drug is helpful," Obama said. "The Ebola virus, both currently and in the past, is controllable if you have a strong public health infrastructure in place." But he said: "the countries affected are the first to admit that what's happened here is the public health systems have been overwhelmed. They weren't able to identify and then isolate cases quickly enough." "As a consequence, it spread more rapidly than has been typical with the periodic Ebola outbreaks that occurred previously." The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday it would ask medical ethics experts to explore emergency use of experimental treatments. There is no known cure for Ebola, a haemorrhagic fever that has overwhelmed rudimentary healthcare systems and prompted the deployment of troops to quarantine the worst-hit areas in the remote border region of

Is Ebola Design To Kill Africans? If Ebola was in the UK we'd cure it, says leading doctor

The current news about Ebola is no longer cheering as more people are getting infected, A leading British public health doctor says western drug companies have no reason to cure the deadly Ebola virus because it mostly affects "powerless minority groups"  The international community has failed to deal with the deadly Ebola virus because it mainly kills poor Africans, Britain’s top public health doctor has claimed. Dr John Ashton, president of the UK Faculty of Public Health, compared the situation to the early years of the AIDS epidemic and attacked the “moral bankruptcy” of a system which gives drug companies no reason to invest in treatments for “powerless minority groups”. Writing in the Independent on Sunday, he said: “We must respond to this emergency as if it was in Kensington, Chelsea, and Westminster. And we must ‘get real’ over economic development. “We must also tackle the scandal of the unwillingness of the pharmaceutical industry to invest in research to produ

Germany Wins Brazil World-cup 2014

While the Argentine s were playing defensive game hoping for penalties, the Germans were busy looking for a winning goal which Mario Gotze finally gave them at second half of extra time "Overall Germany deserve it. Argentina, we had glimpses of what they could do but they stuttered their way through the tournament. Tonight I feel sorry for them because they had chances at key moments but they did not take them. "Germany have ground it out but if you are going to score a goal that is worthy of winning the World Cup that was certainly it from Mario Gotze."

Neymar Out Of Worldcup, Brazilians React to Losing Star to Injury

So sad for Neymar's fan and Brazilians, 2014 World Cup lost one of its star players to a nasty injury on Friday when Brazil's striker Neymar broke his third vertebrae after being kneed in his back by Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga. A doctor ruled Neymar will not play in any more World Cup matches

We Will Give France a Shocker– Yobo, Enyeama warn

Nigeria to meet France today in the ongoing Brazil 2014 world cup, Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama says “We fear nobody,” the 31-year-old with magnetic gloves said. “We have a culture for football. It’s our way of life. To be honest, we have great confidence in ourselves. We respect the French team but we are not afraid of any team in this competition”, he sounded. "Lets give France the shock of their life"  Joseph Yobo who guns for his 10oth cap for Nigeria was as emphatic as Enyeama when he told his team mates that they have nothing to fear when they play France today. “We’ve just played against the best forward in the world(Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Aguero), so we’re ready to measure ourselves against anybody. I don’t see what we should be afraid of. I believe in this team, and I think we can do it”.

Ayo Fayose Of The PDP Wins Ekiti Elections

At the end of Ekiti election the Returning Officer for the 2014 governorship elections and Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Professor Isaac Azuzu announced the results of the governorship elections in Ekiti State declaring the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Ayodele Fayose, who was governor of Ekiti State from 29 May 2003 to 16 October 2006, winner of the contest. Mr Fayose had a total of 203,090 votes to defeat other candidates who participated in the exercise. APC candidate and incumbent governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi had 120,433 votes. Fayose also defeated  Labour Party’s Opeyemi  Bamidele who  had  18, 135 votes. The Returning Officer, before announcing the results, called on the agents of the various political parties that participated in the elections to sign for the results sheet which indicates that they agree to the process and the election result. Professor Azuzu said ” I wish to announce that Dr Tope Aluko of the PDP and Mr Dele of

Ekiti Election: Gov Oshiomhole and Amaechi, denied access to Ekiti

Gov Oshiomhole and Amaechi, denied access to Ekiti, if you ask me, why is the rally now, ok on the other side why were they stop from entering Ekiti? i think these guys should stop heating up politics in the country. "The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed how ever said the helicopter that was to ferry Governor Oshiomhole from Benin to Ado-Ekiti was refused permission to take off from the Benin Airport. According to the APC, while the plane carrying Governor Amaechi actually landed in Akure, his convoy was stopped at the border between Ondo and Ekiti States and ordered to turn back, because he would not be allowed to reach Ado-Ekiti. The party said while Governor Amaechi’s convoy was being detained in order to force him to turn back, the convoys of the Ministers of Defence and Police Affairs came and were allowed to pass. “These acts are illegal and definitely not in line with the Electoral Act, which stipulates that campaign for the election will only en