PHOTOS: SOLDIERS ON RAMPAGE OVER THE DEATH OF ANOTHER SOLDIER KILLED BY A BRT BUS DRIVER

The route around ikorodu is really jammed this morning due to the unfortunate accident which led to the death of a soldier this morning around the palm groove-Onipanu road. According to LIB eye-witness, a BRT bus had knocked over a soldier man on a bike(we are uncertain if the soldier is dead but he may have been crushed to death). 

The BRT driver who hit the soldier ran into Palmgrove estate in order to avoid the wrath of other soldiers present. Upon noticing that the driver ran away, the Army men ran into Palmgrove estate and when they couldn't find the driver, seized one of the Estate's security men. (pictured below)
According to eye-witnesses, the soldiers beat the man mercilessly and took him away and was released hours later.
More Soldiers reportedly stormed the scene of crime and began Vandalizing buses, beating up drivers and onlookers. It is reported that two civilians were beaten up and phones smashed while taking these pictures. Some soldiers threw stones into the buses, collected sticks from the women at the road side to break windows of the buses.

Presently all the road leading to and from ikorodu is blocked. And my source says all BRT busees are turning back to avoid the wrath of the men in uniform. 
Please if you are in a BRT bus, please come down ooo. There are places where we need the expertise of this violence but it is not dished out there but on civilians. Click below for more photos... 

BOKO HARAM: OBANIKORO AND TINUBU PLAYS THE BLAME GAME

These kind of blame game amongst politicians are not uncommon but they just emanate from the very unexcepted and new individuals. This time it is between the APC leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence Musiliu Obanikoro. 

The minister called out Tinubu yesterday on tweeter by alleging and stating that the ex-governor of Lagos state and his friends are responsible for the boko haram mayhem. Obanikoro who tweeted about 7times and mentioned Tinubu's name in almost all tweets(so much love for the name). See tweets below...



Continue to see more tweets and Bola Ahmed's reaction....

STEPHEN KESHI DENIES RESIGNATION REPORTS

The were confirmation tweets and reports that Coach Stephen Keshi had resigned
from coaching the super eagles on tuesday night after the Nigeria side lost to France to drop out of the world. Coach keshi has turn around to say he has not resigned officially in the" pages of the newspapers"(i do not know what that means) but read his statement below...
“What I said to my players was that this maybe my last match at the helm of affairs in the national team, because my contract terminates with the World Cup and I have not been offered a new one,” Keshi said.
“I was a bit shocked that the global media went to town to say I have called it quit with the national team. Resignations are not done on the pages of newspapers, but formally.”


However, he did not confirm or deny that other countries have shown interest in signing him but he assured Nigerians of his services if his contract is renewed

PHOTO: BOKO HARAM FEMALE ACCOMPLICE ARRESTED

The National Orientation Agency(NOA) yesterday said the security forces has apprehended the female informant of the boko haram sect. Details of her arrest is yet to be disclosed , updates later

NEW STUDY: ADULTS WHO WATCH A LOT OF TV MAY DIE AT A YOUNG AGE

This new study is quite alarming and interesting,Researchers at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, said that adults who watched a lot of TV may die at a relatively younger age, this was revealed last Thursday. 

The study, according to livescience.com, a science Website, involved more than 13,200 adults in Spain who were all college graduates, and were around 37 years old at the start of the study. Participants were followed for about eight years, over which there were 97 deaths. The researchers found that those who watched three or more hours of TV a day were twice as likely to die over the study period, compared with those who watched TV for one hour or less daily. In addition, the researchers found that the time spent by the participants sitting, watching TV, using a computer or driving was linked to an increased risk of death during the study.  Continue below

NIGERIAN MILITARY ARRESTS MAN BEHIND THE CHIBOK ABDUCTION

Babuji Ya'ari

The Nigerian military has released a statement saying it has arrested a major the key-player in the Chibok abduction where over 200 girls were kidnapped in April. The man who goes by the name Babaju Ya'ari was a member of the civillian JTF which he uses as a cover to spy on the Military but is an active member of the deadly sect Boko haram. Another female suspect Haj Kaka who also acts as a spy was also arrested. Read statement below to see how much they are paid to do this...... Continue after the cut

IT IS OFFICIAL, COACH KESHI AND JOSEPH YOBO QUITS ON THE EAGLES

There were rumours yesterday that Coach Keshi had resigned well it is official Stephen keshi made this announcement via his twitter handle. See tweet below

Also see Joseph Yobo's announcement on his resignation from the National team. Joseph Yobo made this announcement yesterday after a 2-1 match against France, he said it was time to focus on his family . See his statement below...

"It was a bitter-sweet moment for me but I think it is time to focus on my family. It has been a long road. I never thought that I’d be here because I missed the last six games of the season through injury. They gave me an opportunity but it is unfortunate what happened. I gave my all,” Yobo said.

The defender said he will like to focus on his club side.

HAPPY NEW MONTH LOVELIES!!!

Welcome to the other half of year. Its been a long year with laughter and pain, joy and Sorrow. But in all lets look back at the last six months and show gratitude to the Most high and look forward to these beautiful six months in anticipation because it will only get better. For me the 7th month signifies perfection, so this July is a blend of perfection and patience, if you will only believe things can change. Stay True to Belief and Faith.

HAPPY NEW MONTH LOVELIES.........

AND NIGERIA FALLS OUT OF THE WORLD CUP GAMES...WELCOME HOME

Yea, Super Eagles are coming home after an intense play with the french side and eventually conceding two goals to drop out of this phase. I think that Enyeama did an amazing job with all his saves in this match, i am rooting for him to clinch the medal for best keeper and also i found the defense and middle field quiet ineffective except for Onazi who brought the heat down on France i hope he recovers quickly. 
All the players did amazingly fine but i can heard some whispers about a player who seem to be idle during the game... no names called.
Nigerians share your thoughts about the game and how we can make the Eagles better.
WELCOME HOME BOYS....

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BREAD AND BUTTER CELEBRITIES AND FAILED MARRIAGES BY ETCETERA

Another piece from singer and columnist Etcetera. Read and share your view..........

If you listen to relationship programmes on radio, you would notice that many Nigerians are indeed struggling with their relationships and marriages and they are all seeking help. And because they do not have a glaring media attention serialising their issues, making judgments, giving strong commentary, poking them emotionally, there are chances of their relationships and marriages problems being solved.

Why is it that with the fame, fortune and good looks, our celebrities’ marriages still don’t work? It has been a strange phenomenon that the union of people in the limelight hardly lasts, indeed. So the question is, why do most celebrity marriages crash frequently?

Fame is dangerous to relationships for many reasons. Most troubling is that it demands that a couple spend time away from each other. One indicator of happiness in a relationship is the amount of time spent with one’s partner.

Spending time together is necessary to sustain a relationship, yet celebrities tend to ignore this and only focus on how to become more famous. You need to keep up with each other’s lives, look into each other’s eyes, and be in the same physical space to feel the mood and emotions from each other.

Without that, you might love each other, but staying “in love” demands much more than occasional get-together. CONTINUE ...

BOMB EXPLOSION KILLS 10 AND INJURES 14 OTHERS IN BAUCHI

Another explosion has rocked Bauchi state which has claimed 10 lives and injured about 14 others. The blast which occurred at about 9:50pm Nigerian time was targeted at a brothel in Bayangari area of Bauchi state. The injured were taken to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment.

The spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed, said.

“The entire surrounding has been cordoned and scene secure. No arrest has been made yet and investigation has commenced to ascertain the cause” Mr. Mohammed said in a statement late Friday evening.

He said the 10 corpse has been deposited at the mortuary in the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for identification by family members.

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BISHOP CHUKWUMA WARNS BOKO HARAM TO STAY AWAY FROM THE S'EAST

The Arch-bishop of the Enugu Province of the Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, Thursday warned members and sponsors of the outlawed Islamist sect, Boko Haram to stay away from the south-east zone as any of the group’s activities noticed in the zone would be treated as a direct invitation to war.

The Anglican cleric gave this warning following the recent interception of suspected Boko Haram members in Abia and Enugu states.

According to him, with the incessant bombings across the country, the forthcoming 2015 general elections might as well be sitting on a keg of gun-powder, as nobody is safe anymore in Nigeria.

He therefore stated that time has come for the federal government to adopt a radical approach in checkmating the activities of Boko Haram.

I AM A CATHOLIC, I HAVE NEVER STOLEN IN MY LIFE - FORMER BANK PHB MD

A former Managing Director of Bank PHB, Francis Atuche, told an Ikeja High court that he has never stolen anything in his life, and it was absurd for EFCC to have labelled him a thief. While speaking in court, he said he joined United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, as a clerk on April 4th,1982 in Ibadan and was promoted to the post of supervisor just after nine months.

He also testified that the various schools he attended attested to his good character by awarding him excellent testimonials. Stating that, and I quote NAN, ‘I am a Catholic. I cannot be a thief. I was baptised in the church and before I left primary school, I have started receiving Holy Communion which I do every day. I cannot receive Holy Communion when I am not in the state of grace. I cannot be a thief because God has been gracious to me,’’ he said.



Atuche and his wife, Elizabeth, are standing trial for allegedly stealing N25.7 billion belonging to Bank PHB now Keystone Bank. They were charged to court by the EFCC alongside a former Chief Financial Officer of the bank, Ugo Anyanwu.

LUIZ SUAREZ BANNED FROM INTERNATIONAL GAMES AND FINED $112,000

The FIFA disciplinary committee has taken actions against the Uruguay player Luis Suarez for biting the Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during the Uruguay-Italy match played on June 24th. Luis has been suspended for 4 months and fined $112,000. See the statement by FIFA below...

"The player Luis Suárez is regarded as having breached art. 48 par. 1 lit. d of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC) (assault), and art. 57 of the FDC (an act of unsporting behaviour towards another player).
· The player Luis Suárez is to be suspended for nine (9) official matches. The first match of this suspension is to be served in the upcoming FIFA World Cup fixture between Colombia and Uruguay on 28 June. The remaining match suspensions shall be served in Uruguay’s next FIFA World Cup match(es), as long as the team qualifies, and/or in the representative team’s subsequent official matches in accordance with art. 38 par. 2a) of the FDC. Continue...

UPDATE ON THE ABUJA BLAST AND MORE PICTURES

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has confirmed that 21 people died this afternoon when a bomb went off at the very busy Emab Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. He also confirmed that 17 people were seriously injured and have been taken to Maitama District Hospital, Gwarimpa hospital, Wuse hospital, Garki hospital and National hospital.

Frank Mba said one suspect has been arrested and investigations have already started. The bomb is said to have gone off in a car as it passed through the gate of the mall around 4 this afternoon. The fire that followed the explosion is said to have engulfed most of the cars parked around the mall.

Security Forces have barred off the scene of the blast, while the Police Bomb Disposal Squad has commenced post-blast analysis as part of the general investigative process, according to a statement.

The attack is believed to have been carried out by a suicide bomber though there are other conflicting reports from some eye-witnesses that a man on a bike threw the explosive and sped off. Though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. See more photos below

NEWS FLASH: BOMB BLAST HITS POPULAR SHOPPING MALL IN ABUJA

There has been a bomb explosion at a popular Abuja shopping mall Banex Plaza in Wuse II area of Abuja, Nigeria. Bodies are said to be scattered all over the place according to eye witnesses. The blast Occurred few minutes after 4 o' clock. More details Later....
May God help our Nation

LESS THAN 50% OF NIGERIANS HAVE ACCESS TO POWER SUPPLY- SAYS NEBO

Prof Chinedu Nebo

Less than fifty per cent of Nigerians currently have access to electricity, Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, has said.

Prof. Nebo, who disclosed this at the 15th Herbert Macaulay bi-ennial lecture organised by the Engineering Faculty of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, yesterday, said the federal government was, however, working hard to increase access to 75 per cent by 2020.
He said government was also looking at the possibility of exploiting the country’s untapped coal resource, currently estimated to be in excess of three billion tons in reserve, to power electricity in the country.

He explained that coal production declined in Nigeria due mainly to the discovery of oil and the perception that coal was a dirty energy, adding that a large quality of coal deposits was wasting away in such states as Enugu, Benue, Kogi and Gombe.

The minister noted that with the current shortages of gas, the federal government was pursuing coal development as new frontier in the country. Continue...

SUDANESE CHRISTIAN WOMAN ARRESTED AGAIN IN KHARTOUM

I am certain we all remember the Sudanese woman but incase you dont just read about it HERE. It was reported yesterday that Meriam Ibrahim has been released after so much international intervention and call for her release. But the story took a new turn today as Meriam has been re-arrested.

According to CNN, Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, her American husband, Daniel Wani, and their two children were stopped at an airport in Khartoum and then detained and interrogated at national security headquarters in the Sudanese capital, the legal team said.

Details about why the family was held weren't immediately available.
Wani, in a phone call to CNN, also said that he and his family were being held at the national security office but did not provide details.

Read the blog for more stories and drop your comments...

MISSING PLANE: AIR PLANE ENROUTE GABON FROM NIGERIA DISAPPEARS

A US owned air-plane flying from Nigeria to Gabon has suddenly gone missing from the radar. The four-seater plane owned by Global Aviation, took off from Kano Airport around 6pm yesterday, Monday June 23rd and was expected to make a quick stop over at Doula, Cameroon before continuing its jouurney to Gabon. 

The plane which was expected to arrive at Doula, Cameroon by 11pm never made the stop over, Aviation authorities have said.

The Gabon Aviation authorities say the last contact they had with the plane was when it was in Mongo which is a 2-hour flight from the Cameroonian economic capital. Search & Rescue operation has so far not yielded any result but the search operation still continues. It is uncertain how many people were on board but report says only an American pilot was on board.

I hope this is not another MH370 story, May the plane be found. More details as the story unfolds...

STORY CREDIT: LIB

ANOTHER 60 GIRLS REPORTEDLY KIDNAPPED IN DAMBOA, BORNO STATE

The Nigerian Television Authority reports Via its twitter handle that about Sixty women have been kiddnapped in Damboa , Borno state. 

 

NTA News‏@NTANewsNow

Report: Sixty Girls Kidnapped by Insurgence in Kummabza village, Damboa LGA Borno State http://ow.ly/ymdPm 

NTA reports that, About sixty girls between the ages of 3-12 years have been abducted by insurgents in Kummabza village of Damboa local government area of Borno State. Reports from the area indicates that the insurgents also killed about thirty people and destroyed property worth millions of naira during an attack on the community, residents of the village are taking refuge in Lassa and Gulak in Adamawa State. They appealed to the authorities to provide them with shelter and relief materials to reduce their sufferings.

More details later.....