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Photos: Pres. Buhari visits Abuja bomb blast victims, pays bill of girl shot by armed robbers

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 12:45 PM PDT

President Buhari today paid a visit to the victims of the Abuja twin bomb blasts which happened on Friday night October 2nd. He visited the Trauma Centre of the National Hospital where he interacted with some of the victims.

He wished them speedy recovery and reassured them that the Federal Government will take full responsibility for settling their medical bills.

He directed his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari to settle the N268,790.00 medical bill of a young girl in the Paediatric Ward of the hospital.
The girl's mother, Deborah Stephen, had broken into tears on seeing President Buhari. She told him that her daughter had been shot by armed robbers who raided their home and that the family could not afford the medical bills. President Buhari was accompanied by his personal aides and Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.

"El-Rufai lied, we never spent billions on Independence Anniversary"- GEJ

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 10:20 AM PDT

In a statement issued on behalf of the former president on Sunday October 4, Abubakar Sulaiman, the immediate past minister/deputy chairman, National Planning Commission, branded the Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir el-rufai a 'liar' for alleging that his administration spent N64 billion on October 1 celebrations between 2010 and 2015. He added that Jonathan administration spent only N332.6 million for the celebration in 3 years - an average of N66m per year. The statement reads:
"We were taken aback by the recent comment reportedly credited to His Excellency, Governor Nasir El-Rufai where he claimed that the immediate past President, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan's administration spent N64billion to cover the country independence anniversary spending in five years. The break down, according to the governor showed that N13billion was spent in 2011, N15billion in 2012 and N14billion in 2013 and N22billion allegedly spent in 2014.
This tissue of lies was contained on his facebook comment on Thursday. Ordinarily, we would have allowed this to go as just ranting of a favour seeker , but for the sake of ordinary Nigerians who were abreast of happenings under the administration and also those who never did, we will like to set the record straight. It is important to correct the misinformation so that the unsuspecting public would not be misled. For the record, a breakdown of our anniversary spending between 2012 to 2014 amounted to N332.6million. We challenge the Office of the Government of the Federation (OSGF) to publish these details for the consumption of the public. For the record, a breakdown of our spending for this event between 2012 and 2104 goes thus; 2012-107.6million; 2013-45million and 2014 had 180million. So, the question here is where did the billions as claimed by El-Rufai emanate from? Even though that of 2010 and 2011 are not handy now, but it should be known that they all fall within the same bracket as the one stated, except that the 2010 anniversary was a golden one when the country marked her 50 year of independence. But even then , not such outrageous sum was either budgeted or expended . Again, it is germane to explain the increase in the 2013 anniversary spending for the purpose of accountability. The National Honours Award Investiture was incorporated into the celebration, thus making it two events in one, hence the N174,800,000.00 budget. We also want to add that the said award investiture could not hold in 2013 and the approved budget rolled over and was utilized to organise the investiture in 2014. It is high time government functionaries desisted from abusing their immunity by destroying history and trading on lies just to gain cheap popularity or curry one favour or the other from certain quarters. Perhaps President Olusegun Obasanjo was right in his assessment of El-Rufai when he said in his latest memoir, My Watch that his vivid recollection of him (El-Rufai)is his penchant for lying, for unfair embellishment of stories and his inability to sustain loyalty for long. That exactly is what El-Rufai has done with his ungodly fabrication of lies against Jonathan government. One hopes that President Buhari would be on guard against being misled by the likes of El-Rufai who are hell bent on misinforming the Nigerian publics.

Governor Ambode presents gift to Fashola at Law dinner

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 10:16 AM PDT

Lagos state governor Akinwunmi Ambode was the special guest of honor at the recently held Legal Year Dinner 2015/2016 at the Law School in Victoria Island Lagos where he presented a gift to his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola who is a lawyer. Continue to see more photos from the event...

Photos: Woman who had skin cancer given new nose using flesh from her scalp

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 12:34 PM PDT

Bree Towner, 28, from Edwardsville, Illinois, was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in 2015. She underwent a series of surgeries, including a drastic operation which shaved off the end of her nose. Towner was left with scars, which she claims left her on the brink of suicide. The trainee teacher has since conquered cancer and was given the all-clear by doctors in March after going under the knife three times and given almost 100 stitches. She now has a brand new nose, expertly crafted using the flesh from her scalp.


Suspicious about her symptoms back in 2013, she alerted doctors after a strange spot appeared on her nose, which led to a scrape biopsy. Although tests for cancer initially came back negative, just seven months later the spot had ballooned in size. In January, she was handed the devastating news that she had infiltrative basal cell carcinoma.
"The most difficult aspect is the damage done to my self-esteem. I had dealt with minor bouts of self-esteem issues, depression, and anxiety before my diagnosis from just the stress of life." Towner said. "But after surgery I was suicidal. I never attempted it, but the thoughts were there daily between February and July"
"Throughout the process, while being in public, I've seen many people staring out of either rudeness or curiosity, which was a major part of the mental health issues."
Ms Towner was handed the all-clear after the operation and she went under the knife again on April 9 to remove her overlying nose, dubbed her 'arch'.

She still faces the threat that her 'nose flap' will reject her new nose as she undergoes further surgery to reduce the size of her nose as well as adjustments to placement of her eyebrows.

Source: Metro

Photos: Rita Dominic stuns in green cape dress

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 10:04 AM PDT

Rita Dominic stepped out in this Sisiano green cape dress to the Afriff 2015 soiree yesterday October 3rd.

Meet the beautiful daughters of the Emir of Kano

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 09:58 AM PDT

These are the 7 beautiful daughters of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. Another photo after the cut..


Photo credit: Meigaskia photography

Flood wash snakes into homes in Plateau

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 10:00 AM PDT

A recent flood in Pankshin/Kanke/Kannam Federal Constituency in Plateau state reportedly washed all manner of snakes particularly Black mamba and Vipers into the residences of that area in Plateau state. A member of the Federal House of representatives, Timothy Golu who represents the constituency, told NAN that the snakes were washed away from farmlands and into the homes of residence of the constituency ..


"The floods have pushed snakes into my constituency. They move around openly and snake bites have become very common there. As the waters pushed them, some snakes climbed trees; others entered holes while some just held unto any straw . All of them later descended into residences and farms where they have been wreaking havoc," he said.
According to him, the residents of the area who have suffered snake bites have not been able to receive medical attention because they can't afford the drugs prescribed by doctors at a snake clinic situated in Langtang Local government area
"The drugs are very expensive and purchasing them had been dificult for the proprietor of the clinic because it was always difficult or outrightly impossible for the patients to pay," he said.
He called on the state and Federal government to intervene in the crisis as many neighboring states are at risk of snake invasion.

Photos: Majek Fashek makes 1st public outing since entering rehab

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:50 AM PDT

Reggae star, Majek Fashek who has been in a rehabilitation center in Abuja since August, made his first trip outside rehab last week where he attended Warri Again event on October 1st and visited the Chairman of the Edo State chapter of PMAN Chairman Maleke Idowu on October 2nd..

Photos from Amber Rose Slut Work..cries over Wiz Khalifa & Kanye

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:46 AM PDT

Amber Rose cried on stage during her speech at her Slut Walk event in LA over how the men in her life had treated her. The mother of one said her exes, Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West slut shamed her and described how their words and the negative comments she received at various times affect her.
'I've decided to have this Slut Walk for women who have been through sh*t. Even though I am up here crying I want to be the strong person you all look up to and do apologize for all guys"
She forgave Kanye and Wiz saying she wanted  to 'let all of that negativity go.' See photos from the event after the cut..


 
Amber's mum carried this placard in reference to Kanye's comments about Amber
"It's very hard for a woman to want to be with someone that's been with Amber Rose...I had to take 30 showers before I got with Kim' Kanye said
Amber responded by saying
'We were happy when we were together!' the mother-of-one said of the pair's two-year relationship. And now all of the sudden, I'm getting slut-shamed because we're not together anymore and it's not fair.'
Slut-shaming is the act of making a person, especially a woman, feel guilty or inferior over certain sexual behaviors, circumstances or desires that are different than the norm.

Photos: Several cattle killed after drinking water from posioned river in Borno

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:28 AM PDT

The Nigerian Army on September 30th issued a statement saying Boko Haram members had poisoned a river in Kangallam village along Marte and Abadam axis in Borno state which led to the death of many cattle after they drank from the poisoned river. The video of the dead cattle in the river have surfaced. Continue to watch...




The video below...

Photos: Fayose kneels publicly before a former Ondo state governor

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:20 AM PDT

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose showed courtesy to a former Ondo state governor, Evan. Bamidele Olumilua by kneeling before him publicly at the coronation of Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, Agirilala Ogbenuotesoro II as the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti which held yesterday Oct. 3rd. Another pic after the cut

Demi Lovato poses completely naked for Vanity Fair (photos) 18+

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:18 AM PDT

The 23 year old actress and singer posed completely naked in a new Vanity Fair photoshoot shot by Patrick Ecclesine at a Manhattan hotel in September. The photographer said Demi decided last minute to pose without make up, clothes or retouching. The photos are nice. See them after the cut

Nigeria sets new record as Gidi Virtual Tours launches first VR experience in West Africa

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 07:07 AM PDT

Gidi Virtual Tours, Nigeria's leading property and business Visualization professionals, put Nigeria on the Virtual Reality map as they showcased viewing of existing and off plan properties via the Oculus Rift for the first time in West Africa.


While exhibiting at the just concluded Real Estate Unite event, Gidi Virtual Tours introduced Real Estate Professionals to a series of Visualization options for the real estate industry, whereby interactive 360 virtual tours of existing and off plan properties could be viewed on computers, Tablets and Mobiles from anywhere in the world.

They also showcased the future of Visualization via the OCULUS RIFT which is a Virtual Reality headset that situates the wearer in a particular environment and creates the illusion that they are actually there. Here are links to some of the virtual tours displayed at the event (to navigate, click and drag with a mouse on PC or use a finger on mobile and tablets)

https://vimeo.com/141264078


http://gidivirtualtours.com/anglevillatour/
http://gidivirtualtours.com/3dmansiontour/

Real estate, hospitality, schools, event centres, Industrial complexes, restaurants, night clubs etc can all benefit from this

Contact GIDI VIRTUAL TOURS to see how their services can help give your business visibility
TEL: 07033671708, 08067121515, 08185565633
Email: info@gidivirtualtours.com
Website: www.gidivirtualtours.com

Aww, Femi Fani-Kayode writes lovely piece for his fiancee, Precious Chikwendu

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:50 AM PDT

In a piece titled 'Snow white' which is Precious' nickname, the former minister hips praises on the love of his life and tells how happy he is to have her in his life. Wedding bells definitely ringing soon. Read below...
From the hills of Ohafia and the valleys of Abriba comes you that makes me smile. From the forests of Umahia and the lush green fields of Nanka comes you that brings me joy. From the eastern shores of our nation where stars shine brightly and from whence comes men whose spirits cannot be broken comes you that gives me hope.
From the lineage of those who dare to believe and from the stock of those who soar like eagles comes you that creates new beginnings. God brought you my way and has given me a new lease of life. What a gift you are- not just to me but also to humanity.
Your star shall shine from generation to generation. Your strength and confidence shall speak for you all the days of your life. Your talents shall open every door that you seek to enter. Your beauty: every radiant and everlasting- shall shake the very foundations of humanity and move even the hardest of hearts. You are Snowhite and you shall remain as white as snow from beginning to end. Your sun shall never set and God's light, not darkness, shall follow you all the days of your life.
You are not just the Queen of Pageants but the Queen of the Ages. From generation to generation humanity shall testify of your kindness, your love and your good works. That is your destiny and that is your portion. Let not the storms of life ever cause you to give up or forget it. With you there is hope- you are Snowhite: the one that makes me smile and brings me joy.

Military says multiple blast in Maiduguri this morning was from routine test of equipments

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:55 AM PDT

The 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri say the explosion that was recorded in Kayamla and Dalori along Bama Road this morning is not a Boko Haram attack but as a result of their routine testing of some military equipment.

Spokesman of the Division, Col Tukur Gusau while speaking to newsmen, disputed claims that the explosions were from Boko haram attacks. He appealed to residents in the state to remain calm. "It is a routine test firing of our weapons to ensure that they are in a state of readiness,'' he said

Lol. Caitlyn Jenner sef is showing off cleavage.. (photos)

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:42 AM PDT

Ms Jenner flashed her cleavage in a daring red suit with plunging neckline during an appearance at the Voices On Point gala in LA on Saturday night. She was there to present an award. More pics after the cut...

Photos: Fayose presents teachers car gifts in appreciation for their good works

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:33 AM PDT

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose yesterday presented cars as gifts to some teachers in the state in appreciation of their good works. He shared the car gifts as part of activities preceding the state's Teachers Day Celebration which holds tomorrow October 5th. The beneficiaries included, the Tutor-General, The Headmaster-General, The best teacher in public secondary schools, The best teacher in public primary schools and others. More photos after the cut...

The first online celebrity booking platform goes live in Nigeria

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:13 AM PDT

In the history of Nigeria Entertainment, An online celebrity booking platform goes LIVE on the 1st of October 2015, The platforms allows users to book celebrities, which includes: music artiste, nollywood stars, comedians, OAP's, Famous DJ's and Public speakers.

The platform already has agency presence in 11 countries around the world, which includes USA, England, UAE, Malaysia and other African counties.


The agencies are set up to promote Nigeria entertainment in those Nations and to facilitate bookings for Nigerian celebrities.

To book Nigerian celebrities, visit the website: www.celebritybooking.com.ng

The pictures below are from the Independence Day Lagos Urban Music Festival (put together by PMAN). 

For more updates, follow Celebrity Booking on their social media handle: Twitter & Instagram: @CB_Nigeria.

Macklemore shares cute photo of him and baby daughter napping together

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:28 AM PDT

The 32-year-old Grammy-winning rapper posted shared this adorable photo of himself and his daughter, Sloane Ava Haggerty, napping together in bed. He captioned it "There is nothing better".

Macklemore and wife Tricia Davis welcomed Sloane in May 2015. Sweet pic!

Falling pole in Harmony Estate, Ifako Gbagada (photos)

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:15 AM PDT

This is an electricity pole at No. 3 Adenuga street in Harmony Estate Ifako Gbagaga, Lagos being supported by a cracked fence. Residents fear this is a disaster waiting to happen and have raised an alarm with PHCN but got no response from them. A resident of the area sent in the photos asking once again that PHCN come to their rescue & replace the pole before it falls & electrocutes someone

10 feared dead in multiple explosion in Maiduguri this morning

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 06:04 AM PDT

10 people are feared dead after multiple explosions were heard in the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno state this morning. Residents say the bomb explosions started as early as 7am.
"The sound of bomb explosions is being heard from Kayamla and Dalori along Bama Road since around 7:00 am today. We are not sure whether the terrorists are planning to invade the town but the sound vibrating is devastating," Kursi Yusuf, an employee at the University of Maiduguri told AFP.

Learning from RiRi? Zoe Kravitz steps out in sheer dress without a bra

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 05:54 AM PDT

Model and actress Zoe Kravitz, wore the sheer lace dress down the runway at Alexander Wang's final show for Balenciaga during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday and the following day, she wore the same dress to Vogue's star-studded party, same way she wore it on the runway..without a bra. See more photos after the cut...

Diezani: 3 more ex-ministers risk arrest for graft, money laundering

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 05:36 AM PDT

Three more ministers of ex-president Jonathan are facing possible arrest following Diezani Alison-Madueke, arrest in London on Friday. A source in one of the anti-graft agencies told The Nation last night that Mrs. Alison-Madueke is "just one of the few cases of ex-ministers under investigation."
"We have at least about three issues at hand but I will not disclose their names. Do not forget that these three cases are outside the matter of ex-Minister Stella Oduah which is stuck in court. We have made our position known on this. The depletion of the $1billion in Sovereign Wealth Fund by about $700m is one of the priority cases with anti-graft agencies. There are also the issues of reckless granting of tax waivers to oil firms."
A source, who spoke in confidence, said:
"Those in Jonathan's camp felt the ex-president's visit to President Buhari had created a window for mutual talks and negotiation on alleged graft findings by the new administration. They did not know that Buhari really meant business to retrieve looted funds. Actually, some ex-ministers, including Diezani, have already placed their counsel in Nigeria on standby in case of any invitation by anti-graft agencies. Their plan was that the matter would be settled in Nigerian court. But the arrest of the ex-Minister in London has added a new dimension to the anti-corruption agenda of the Buhari administration.
"Those in Jonathan's camp were shocked by Diezani's arrest. They have been desperately trying to get in touch with the ex-Minister since yesterday without success. As at today (yesterday), they are worried that Diezani has cut off contact with everyone, creating fears that she might spill the beans.
"The fear in Jonathan's camp is that Diezani might be given the James Ibori treatment. They are suspecting that she might be tried and convicted in the UK."
A former presidential aide said:
"None of us has been able to reach out to Diezani because all her lines are off. She has also not called to share her travails with anybody."
How Diezani was nabbed
It was gathered yesterday that the voluntary surrender to the National Crimes Agency (NCA) by a Nigerian oil baron laid the foundation for a comprehensive investigation, and arrest of Diezani.
The said oil baron, according to sources, was allegedly fronting for the ex-Minister and may be holding some looted funds in trust for her.
It was learnt that following surveillance and monitoring by security agencies, the oil baron confided in a former Head of State who encouraged him to open up to the NCA on all such slush accounts.
"The oil magnate voluntarily surrendered to NCA because he knew the game was up. He was not having peace where he was staying in the UK. But the former Head of State assisted in cracking this financial crime."
Mrs. Alison-Madueke and her alleged accomplices are expected to be arraigned in a London court tomorrow.
Source: The Nation

The Butcher and The Bridge - happening today at Muson Centre

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 04:03 AM PDT

Take your wife, babe, boyfriend, friend, enemy to watch this play. I heard it was something else yesterday at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Something's happen just once and you never get another chance. Don't miss this play. Today is the last show. 3pm and 7pm. Tickets for 3pm - 5k 10k 20k. 7pm 15k 25k 35k. 10. Block seats - 350k

Lady Gaga stuns in red for the Premiere of AHS (photos)

Posted: 04 Oct 2015 03:51 AM PDT

Lady Gaga stunned at the premiere of the mini-series, American Horror Story, in LA on Saturday, wearing a sexy scarlet dress. She was joined by her fiancé Taylor Kinney, and the couple looked very much in love as they showed some PDA on the red carpet....More photos after the cut....

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