Just like the Naija saying “Ashewo no be work,” so it is with this Osanle hustle. Na bad market…as bad as buying a gold-plated, customised iPhone 6 for your blind, illiterate mother who lives in the village. Yes, the time when it paid to be an Osanle and run to Jand to live here illegally is over o. Don’t be like Diana King and let anybody tell you lie-lie-lies. This place is tough so…allow me tell you why right now, Osanle no be work wey you wan send yourself for Jand.
Friday, 31 October 2014
To Desperate Nigerians:*Must Read* 5 Good Reasons Why You Should Not Run to Live in Jand
Just like the Naija saying “Ashewo no be work,” so it is with this Osanle hustle. Na bad market…as bad as buying a gold-plated, customised iPhone 6 for your blind, illiterate mother who lives in the village. Yes, the time when it paid to be an Osanle and run to Jand to live here illegally is over o. Don’t be like Diana King and let anybody tell you lie-lie-lies. This place is tough so…allow me tell you why right now, Osanle no be work wey you wan send yourself for Jand.
Na wa o! Two Musicians Arraigned For Raping Dancer
Two performing artists are standing trial before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos State, western Nigeria, over an alleged rape and indecent assault on a female dancer.
The two musicians, Ekene Uzor, 27, and Eni Daniel, 24, were arrested when the victim (name withheld) reported to the police that the suspects allegedly conspired to rape and blackmail her.
World’s ‘Tallest Man’ Dies At Age 44
A man believed to be the tallest on the planet at 8ft 4 inches has died aged 44. Leonid Stadnyk, who was said to be too shy to measured for the Guinness World record books, was 21 inches taller than lanky England footballer Peter Crouch.
14-Year-Old Child Bride Goes Dumb At Murder Trial Where She Faces Death Sentence In Kano
The was considerable drama in the Gezawa High court in Kano on Thursday, October 30, 2014 after Wasila Tasi, the 14-year old girl alleged to have killed her husband and three others in April 2014 went dumb in court during as she was being tried.
This Man Was Caught Raping A Dog ‘Because ISIS Sent Him’ (PHOTO)
A man accused of raping a woman’s pit bull in her Waterbury, Connecticut, yard while ranting that he was sent by ISIS has been arrested.Waterbury Police told The Huffington Post on Thursday that Lorenzo Monzillo, 22, has been charged with sexual assault, cruelty to animals and breach of peace. He was booked Monday after his release from a psychiatric hospital, a police spokesman said. His next scheduled court date is Nov. 25.
DOJ: APD on verge of 'new chapter of policing'
In a Friday news conference, U.S. Department of Justice officials declared the Albuquerque Police Department is about to enter a new chapter of policing.For months APD brass and city leaders have been trying to hammer out a decree that would mean changes within the department, but one that would not compromise officer safety.
Nigerian Actor, Kevwe Ogunje in Short Horror Film (Watch the new Video)
Kevwe Ogunje, Nigerian actor who was a nominee at the 2014 edition of the Black, Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts (BEFFTA) awards was recently cast in a short film in the horror genre titled 'The Night of Halloween.'
The short film was produced by Dex Klan Dev Entertainment also features Julien J. Fankam.
Stephen Keshi appreciates president Jonathan for restoring him as Eagles' coach
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has expressed his appreciation to president Goodluck Jonathan for his intervention that saw him restored as the manager of the national team on Thursday.Keshi was sacked two weeks ago by the Nigeria Football Federation's president, Amaju Pinnick after beating Sudan 3-1 and climbing to third spot of the Group A that has South Africa as leaders with eight points, followed by Congo on seven points.
Gombe Bomb Blast Kills 'Many People'
Many people' have died in a bomb blast in Central Park in Cross, Gombe State, a senior State Security Service (SSS) official has reported. According to the story the blast happened at about 9:30am.
Pele invited to Nigeria for the commissioning of the newly built Uyo stadium
Brazilian football legend Pele(Edson Arantes do Nascimento) has been invited for the opening game of the newly built Uyo township stadium.
The homebased Eagles will next week in Uyo play their Ghanaian counterparts in a friendly match, billed to commission the newly built stadium.
Atiku's Son Blasts Amaechi For Attacking Jonathan.
White House Hit With What Appears To Be Sustained Cyber Attack
The White House computer network has been hit by what appears to be a sustained cyber attack, administration sources told HuffPost.
The White House — or the Executive Office of the President (EOP) — regularly gets hit with hapless cyberattacks from all corners of the web, but the one revealed Tuesday, said people familiar with the situation, has been much more significant in duration and strength, putting the system on the fritz for nearly two weeks, if not longer.
Moment Man Is Arrested In UK For ‘Shoving’ Prime Minister David Cameron On The Street
A man has been apprehended in the UK after he was said to have shoved British Prime Minister, David Cameron on a Leeds street on Monday, October 27, 2014.
Huffington Post reports that the man, who was dressed the black was actually heading for the gym when he bumped into Cameron, who according to witnesses managed to dodge him with “one lovely little move” and had to be quickly rushed into his car by his guards, as other security details pounced on the man.
26-Year-Old Mother-Of-Four Arraigned For ‘Running Facebook Scam Of N15 Million’
Ebele Okeke, 26, was on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court, for allegedly stealing the sum of N15 million under false pretense.
The mother of four, who also doubles as an alleged Facebook scammer, from Nkpor, Onitsha, in Anambra State, was docked before Magistrate Adeola Adedayo on a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining by false pretense.
Drama, as 14-yr-old suspected killer bride goes ‘dumb’ in court
There was a mild drama at Gezawa High Court, Kano, yesterday as a girl-bride, Wasila Tasi, suspected to have killed her husband and three others in April, failed to utter a word in court during her trial.The high profile culpable homicide case that attracted the attention of the human rights community was nearly stalled by refusal of the 14-year-old suspect to speak.
President Goodluck Jonathan picks PDP nomination forms
President Goodluck Jonathan stormed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, where he collected the expression of interest and nomination forms of the party to vie for the 2015 presidential election.
President Jonathan, whose nomination form was funded by contributions from a wide gamut of stakeholders was led in a carnival-like procession that included the top hierarchy of the ruling party, governors and senior stakeholders to the national secretariat of the PDP yesterday afternoon.
The Headies Awards Latest: Why Organisers Changed Venue, Date
The producer of The Headies, one of Nigeria's most prestigious musical award events, Ayo Animashaun has explained why the event, which had been scheduled for October 25, 2014 suddenly had a change of date to December 14, 2014 while the venue was also changed to the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos instead of the previously announced Landmark Events Centre in Lekki, Lagos.
Bill Cosby: Actress Reveals How Comedian Raped Her For Years.
When comedian Hannibal Buress delivered his recent merciless tongue-lashing at Bill Cosby, calling him a serial 'rapist', there was one woman who was paying particularly close attention.
When Barbara Bowman was a teenager she was emotionally and sexually abused by the TV star and in an exclusive interview with MailOnline she describes in chilling detail how Cosby manipulated her into believing he was a father figure and took advantage of her youth, vulnerability and yes, even ambition, to have his way with her over and over again.
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Akwa Ibom International stadium gets CAF pass mark
The Confederations of African Football, CAF has described the newly built Akwa Ibom International Stadium as one of the best stadia in Africa, matching it with the likes of the Soccercity which hosted to the final of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in Johannesburg .
The 30,000 seater facility was recently completed by the Akwa Ibom state government as one of its achievement during its administration.
GOOD NEWS! Ebola crisis ‘slowing in Liberia’
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there has been a decline in the spread of Ebola in Liberia, the country hardest hit in the outbreak.
GOOD NEWS: Nollywood Actress Gives Birth To Baby Girl
Porttia welcomed the bundle of joy to her family in the early hours of Friday, October 24, 2014. The actress and her American husband, Aaron Peck, have been in joyful mood since the arrival of the child, a cute girl. This is the first child the couple would be having together since they got married.
Petroleum Minister’s Sister Rescued From Kidnappers
The Police in Rivers State have rescued the sister of the Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Osiya Agama, was abducted by unknown attackers in the state capital, Port Harcourt on October 21, 2014 but was rescued on Wednesday, October 29.
How US School Threatened To Arrest 7-Year-Old Nigerian Student
A US school in Connecticut has come under fire for banning a 7-year-old student from attending class over Ebola fears due to the fact that she had attended a wedding in Nigeria. Samuel Opayemi sued Meadowville Elementary in Milford after they ordered his daughter, Ikeoluwa out of school and even threatened to use force if necessary.
Protesters Burn Parliament To Prevent Extension Of President’s 27-Year Rule
Burkina Faso's parliament was on Thursday, October 29, set on fire after protesters stormed the building to prevent a proposed tenure extension for President Blaise Compaore. Legislators in the country were due to vote on a constitutional amendment which would allow Compaore seek re-election again next year.
Husband Killer Remanded In Prison Custody
A housewife, Jumai Bamaiyi, who killed her husband with a pestle during a domestic scuffle in Kwara State, has been remanded at the Federal Prison, Oke-Kura, Ilorin, by an Ilorin Magistrate Court.
The 30-year-old woman from Kamaiji village, in the state, was said to have had a misunderstanding with her husband, Bamaiyi Aiki, as a result of which she hit him on the head with a pestle and he died before help could come his way.
Nigeria Police confirm withdrawal of Tambuwal’s security details
The Nigeria Police have confirmed the withdrawal of the security details of the House of Representatives’ speaker, Aminu Tambuwal.
A statement by the police spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, said Mr. Tambuwal was stripped of state protection because he decamped from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Halloween Should Be Replaced With HOLYWEEN - Vatican
LP Gives Ondo Governor 21 Day Ultimatum To Resign
Mimiko who was elected into office as LP candidate left the party and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Man Utd Signs Deal With Nigerian Juice Brand
The deal will allow Chi to use the legendary Manchester United crest and club imagery on a range of products throughout Nigeria.
Zambia Gets First White President As President Sata Passes Away
Vice President Guy Scott was sworn in yesterday as the interim president of Zambia following the death of Zambian president, Michael Sata yesterday Oct. 28th after a long protracted illness. This makes Mr Scott, who is of Scottish descent but born in Zambia, the first white president in Africa since apartheid.
See Top five quick facts about insurgency (Boko Haram)
1) They Recruit Fighters at a prime age
Human rights watch dog revealed that the Islamic group recruits young children from age 11 above, and they undergo clandestine Military training in unknown camps.
10 Ways To Make The Most Of Every Day
The victory of success is half won when one gains the habit of setting goals and achieving them. Even the most tedious chore will become endurable as you parade through each day convinced that every task, no matter how menial or boring, brings you closer to fulfilling your dreams. – Og Mandino
D'banj's Ex-Girlfriend, Jennifer Obayuwana Falls in Love
Nigerian star singer, D'banj's rumoured former girlfriend, Jennifer Obayuwana has reportedly fallen in love but this time, not with the 'Koko Master.'
A look at her Instgram page revealed in intimate web with her new sweetheart and confidently engaging in Public Display of Affection (PDA) as made manifest on her Instagram page.
Mechanic allegedly abducts, rapes 13-yr-old girl for 5 days
A Lokoja senior magistrate’s court has remanded a 28-year-old mechanic, Abdulkadir Salihu, in prison custody for allegedly abducting and raping a teenage girl for five days.
Mrs Joyce Abdulmalik of Lokoja Senior Magistrate Court 1 gave the order, yesterday, in her ruling on arraignment of the accused in Lokoja.
Davido to Perform at Ghana's Tigo Concert
Davido, Nigerian singer and MTN ambassador is expected to perform at the forthcoming Tigo Concert in Ghana on October 31, 2014 at the Accra Sport Stadium, Ghana as fans already have their fingers crossed on how much fun and excitement the singer intends to bring to the show.
Davido will be performing alongside the likes of Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, 4×4, Guru and MzVee.
Willow Smith Floats on ‘Female Energy’
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are known to be the nurturing kind of parents that allow their kids to freely express themselves and find their own paths, and it seems their daughter Willow Smith has taken full advantage of their blessing by exploring her singing career.
Edo immortalises Akhigbe
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, yesterday, unveiled a statue of the former Chief of General Staff, Vice-Admiral Mike Okhai Akhigbe, in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state, to immortalise him.
Speaking at the ceremony, Oshiomhole said: “Everybody has the opportunity when alive to define how he wants to be remembered, and whether people remember or not, there are things that make it impossible for people to forget.
Synagogue Collapse: TB Joshua Gets Arrest Warning
A coroner on Wednesday threatened popular Nigerian preacher TB Joshua with arrest if he failed to testify at an inquest into the deaths of 116 people at his church.
Oyetade Komolafe rejected arguments from Joshua’s lawyers that the televangelist should not be summoned because he did not directly witness the September 12 tragedy.
Chinese Government To Offer Scholarships To More Africans, Nigerians, Says Envoy
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Gu Xiaojie, on Wednesday expressed the country’s readiness to offer scholarships to more Nigerians and other Africans interested in studying in China.
The Ambassador who made this known at a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said the offer would strengthen the relationship between China and African countries, particularly Nigeria.
The Curious Case of the Sex Workers Who Can't Get HIV
Some years ago, a small group of commercial sex workers - actively pursuing this line of work in a Kenyan slum (Majengo in Nairobi) were identified as having an innate immunity to the HIV virus.
They had apparently been repeatedly exposed to HIV+ve customers, and yet had not once tested positive for HIV themselves. My question was, how is it that these women cannot get HIV infection, no matter how many HIV+ve men they have sex with? And why has this not led to any breakthroughs in the fight against AIDS?
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
I'm not going back to Barcelona- Alex Song
Cameroon midfielder Alex Song has revealed that he's not planning on returning to Barcelona, as he intends spending the rest of his career in England.
Song is currently on-loan at West Ham United after the 27-year old was not getting enough playing time at the Nou Camp.
Ease of Doing Business: Nigeria Ranks 170 out of 189 Countries
Nigeria has been ranked 170 out of 189 countries by the World Bank in terms of ease of doing business across the world, The Punch says.
In a report released on Wednesday, The World Bank named Singapore as the best country in the world to do business while Mauritius was the best in Africa, ranking 28.
Why do Some people act like animals? You Need To See What a Manager Did to his Singer
According to Ghanaian media sources, budding neo-soul singer, Lady Jay was beaten up by her male manager. He had head-butted the young lady and she had to be hospitalized at the 37 Military Hospital. Reasons for the violence isn’t known yet but the police are already investigating the assault.
LAYING IT STRAIGHT AND BARE.
Women from Ndokwa East protested in Asaba to drive home their demand for a free and fair election. The women protested to the DTHA and major media outfit in Asaba. Similar protest was held in Aboh the headquarter of Ndokwa East.
Ebola 'Slowing Down' in Liberia- WHO
The World Health Organization has announced that Ebola infections in Liberia appears to be slowing down, sparking hopes that the virus could be brought under control in the coming weeks. Reuters reports.
Ebola Crisis Raises Fresh Suspicion of Russia's Secret Labs
This article by Washington Post details earlier Ebola outbreaks and how Russia planned to use the virus as a bio-warfare weapon. As the 2014 Ebola outbreak ravages Africa and some parts of the West, new questions are being asked: did Russia really stop their little experiments?
Chelsea: Jose Mourinho unhappy with his players...
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has lashed out at some of his fringe players following their abysmal showing in their Capital One Cup game on Tuesday.
The Blues survived a scare in their 2-1 victory over League two side, Shrewsbury, with some of the players failing to impress Mourinho on their ability to compete in the first team.
How we were raped, forced into marriage by Boko Haram militants- Girls recount horrific ordeal
Nigerian women and girls abducted by the militant group Boko Haram suffer a range of abuses at the hands of their captors including rape, physical and psychological abuse, forced religious conversion and marriage, according to a new report. The Human Rights Watch report, titled “Those Terrible Weeks in Their Camp,” contains information obtained from in-depth interviews with 30 women who were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants, and 16 individuals who witnessed the abductions.
Meet beautiful Francisca Ordega who plays for the Falcons
21 year old Francisca Ordega is a Super Falcons player and was part of the team that won the 2014 African Women’s Championship this past Saturday. She is from Benue state and plays for Pitea club in Sweden where she currently resides. See more photos after the cut…
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