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Photos: Fire outbreak at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University female hostel

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 01:44 PM PST

One of the female hostels at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University(ATBU) Bauchi is currently being gutted by fire. The photos were shared by Sadeep Mohammad online..

Lil Duval reacts on Blac Chyna dating Rob Kardashian and gets chewed out

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 01:37 PM PST

Comedian Lil Duval put in his 2 cents about Blac Chyna dating Rob Kardashian with this post, (right) calling her one of the 'greatest hoes of our time'. Oh no, he didn't!  He then gets chewed out by Blacchyna fans. See his reaction after the cut...


Then someone sent him a DM on IG calling him all sorts of names, lol.
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Okonjo-Iweala reacts to Femi Falana's call for her prosecution, says he is an Integrity challenged charlatan

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 01:29 PM PST

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted to the call by Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana for her arrest and prosecution at the International Criminal Court, ICC,

Responding through her Media Adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu, the former minister described Falana's attempt to link her to the $2.1 billion arms deal, as a desperate joke by an integrity challenged charlatan (ICC) and called on Nigerians not give in to Falana's self-imposed Chronic Cerebral Amnesia (CCA). Okonjo-Iweala described Falana as a tool for corrupt elements whose interests were hurt by the work she did in fighting corruption while she was in office. The statement after the cut...

 

The malicious attempt by Lagos Lawyer, Femi Falana to mix Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala up in issues that have nothing to do with her in his letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a desperate joke by an integrity challenged charlatan (ICC).
This misadventure shows that the so-called learned lawyer does not have any idea of what the mandate of the ICC is about.
He has resorted to this action because his previous efforts to tarnish her name - through his discredited NGO, SERAP and petitions to the EFCC – failed because they were lacking in credibility.
This latest effort to try to attach her name falsely confirms that Femi Falana is nothing but a tool of corrupt elements whose interests were hurt by the work Dr. Okonjo-Iweala did in fighting corruption while she was in office.
These elements have now made a habit of making false allegations against Dr Okonjo-Iweala whenever she receives any national or international recognition for her work. The pattern is clear and Nigerians should be alert to it. But Dr Okonjo-Iweala will not be intimidated from going on with her life and performing her duties. She will not give in to cowardly and unmanly bullying.
Falana's latest attempt to implicate Dr Okonjo-Iweala falsely suggests that he is suffering from an ailment that may be described as Chronic Cerebral Amnesia (CCA) because he simply has no grasp of the facts.
Here are the facts:
FACT NO 1: OKONJO-IWEALA HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE $2.1 BILLION ARMS CONTROVERSY
Contrary to Falana's lies, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has absolutely nothing to do with the alleged misuse of $2.1billion by the office of the former National Security Adviser. Falana and his sponsors are simply trying to invent a connection where there is none.
The January 20, 2015 memo in which Dr Okonjo-Iweala sought and received the approval of former President Jonathan for the release of part of the newly returned Abacha funds to the NSA for purchase of arms is totally separate from the $2.1 billion issue.
The memo which is now in the public domain speaks for itself. The release of the resources was in response to an approval by the former President following a meeting chaired by him after a committee had considered the request.
The memo clearly documented Dr Okonjo-Iweala's insistence that the proper procedure be followed, subject to appropriation and according to financial regulations. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala went further to state that the former NSA should account for the funds to the former President since she is not a member of the Security Council. The attempt to link Okonjo-Iweala to the $2.1billion issue is therefore dead on arrival.
FACT NO 2: OKONJO-IWEALA WAS NOT IN GOVERNMENT WHEN MOST OF THE ABACHA FUNDS WERE RECOVERED
Falana and his sponsors have claimed that billions of dollars of Abacha funds were recovered and that Dr Okonjo-Iweala should account for the recovered funds.
The fact is that some of the funds recovery was done under the regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar and the first term of President Olusegun Obasanjo when Dr Okonjo-Iweala was not even in government.
During the time Dr Okonjo-Iweala was Finance Minister in the second Obasanjo administration, $500m was recovered. As documented by the Field Study conducted by the World Bank with the assistance of national and international NGOs, this amount was properly applied.
Falana's insistence on the contrary shows how despicable he is and how he is ready to ignore facts and concoct a fiction in the service of his sponsors.
FACT 3: OKONJO-IWEALA LEFT STRONG LEGACIES AS A CHAMPION OF TRANSPARENCY AND THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WHILE IN GOVERNMENT
It is on record that Dr. Okonjo-Iweala championed transparency and vigorously fought corruption during her two terms as Minister. Among other actions, starting from the second Obasanjo administration, she, for the first time in Nigeria's history, published monthly revenue allocations to all tiers of government for Nigerians to see.
While serving in the Obasanjo administration, she requested the assistance of the World Bank and DFID, the UK's development agency to build institutions and systems that could block leakages from the treasury. This work stalled after she left office in 2006. In August 2011 when she returned under the Jonathan government, with the assistance of the Ministry of Finance Team, she re-invigorated the establishment and use of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Management Systems (IPPIS), the Government Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) and the Treasury Single Account (TSA), all of which saved the country billions of naira by drastically reducing avenues for corruption in the public service. These facts are well documented in successive World Bank, DFID and IMF Article 4 Reports.
It is gratifying that the present government has adopted and is further building on these systems for the benefit of the country.
FACT NO 4: DR. OKONJO-IWEALA'S MOTHER WAS KIDNAPPED AND ALMOST KILLED BECAUSE OF THE FORMER MINISTER'S STANCE AGAINST CORRUPTION
Falana is callous beyond belief for ignoring a fact of recent Nigerian history: the kidnap of Professor Kamene Okonjo, the then 83 year old mother of Dr Okonjo-Iweala by agents of fuel subsidy fraudsters who were angry that the former Minister had blocked them from defrauding the country further.
The kidnappers had told the traumatised old woman that they were sent to punish Okonjo-Iweala for refusing to pay some oil marketers. It is on record with the State Security Services that the kidnappers initially demanded the resignation of Dr Okonjo-Iweala in return for the release of her mother. Thank God Professor Okonjo is still alive to tell her story today and she will not be silenced.
It is extremely insensitive and, in fact, inhumane for Falana and his sponsors to level false accusations against someone like Dr Okonjo-Iweala who went through this kind of searing personal ordeal for her principled fight against corruption.
CONCLUSION
Falana's attempt to implicate Dr Okonjo-Iweala falsely is a disservice to law, justice and the image of the country. It is sad that a person who had earned some prominence as a human rights lawyer now tramples on the human rights of others as a political jobber.
He and his sponsors are engaged in nothing but media harassment, cyber bullying and intimidation against innocent persons like Dr Okonjo-Iweala for political and pecuniary gain. That is why Nigerians should not give in to Falana's self-imposed Chronic Cerebral Amnesia (CCA).
Paul C Nwabuikwu
Media Adviser to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

As spotted in China...(photo)

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 01:04 PM PST

A motorist in China was spotted totting around a prominent male appendage made out of snow.
According to a caption alongside the clip, the sculpture was being carried to a parade in a part of China where snow is rare. The exact location was not specified in the footage. The bizarre video was uploaded to LiveLeak.com

Photos: Mercy Johnson looking very trimmed in new photos

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 12:58 PM PST

The new mum looks very trimmed in these new photos she shared on her Instagram page. See more after the cut...
 

Blackface fires back at Paul Okoye

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 12:50 PM PST

So earlier today, Blackface accused former band-mate 2face of stealing one of his songs. And a few hours later, Paul Okoye threw shade at artists looking for cheap popularity by claiming their songs were stolen. Blackface just fired back on Twitter even though he wasn't mentioned in Paul's comment

Mercy Johnson's husband Prince Odi Okojie speaks on report he's campaigning for Edo State Deputy Governorship position

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 12:18 PM PST

Below is the statement he released...
My attention has been drawn to various campaigns on-going online about the upcoming election in Edo State later this year. The campaign mainly by young people (youths) and students from Edo State and my local government, is that I should vie for the position of Deputy Governor in the state. This is based on the premise that since the party zoned deputy governorship slot to Edo Central where I am originally from, I should represent various interests in the area.
This is a gesture I appreciate; it is a good thing for people to recognise your good work and want you to serve especially when one has been supportive without being in government.

I want to make it clear that the position of deputy governorship is not a position one campaigns for, the party leaders alongside members chose who flies the party's ticket alongside the governorship candidate. However, I am available to serve in whatever capacity the party wants me to serve.  I am a loyal party member.

Most importantly, the people of Edo State deserve much more than what they are getting from the present government.

Good governance is not what is seen on the pages of newspapers, good governance reflects in the lives of the governed. People of Edo State can testify themselves if they have gotten the best from the present government. The people know they got the wrong end of the stick. Good governance is not PR, it is value-adding.

In whatever way things swing in Edo State, I am an interested stakeholder in the happenings in my state and a visionary individual who believes good leadership coupled with youthfulness can turn the whole of Nigeria and Edo State around without unnecessary noise.
I will continue to engage relevant stakeholders in Edo State regarding this matter.

I once again appreciate the various youth associations, students union, all the higher institutions in Edo State and women who want me to show interest in the upcoming election.

I will continue to help my people with or without political power as I have always done without being in government. I believe in the popular saying that, 'ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country'. 

Someone from Wizkid's camp talks about Tania Omotayo in the new baby drama

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 12:11 PM PST

I have actually confirmed that Wizkid has welcomed another son with Guinean-born, US-based Binta Diamond Diallo. Someone close to the video vixen revealed exclusive details to LIB but when I reached out to someone from Wizkid's camp, they refused to either deny or confirm it; saying;
"Wizkid hasn't confirmed any news about him having another child. We know he's single and he'll be releasing his EP next month."
When I asked about Tania Omotayo in all the drama, they kinda hinted that the two may have been 'on a break' when the baby with Diamond was conceived.
"Tania broke up with Wiz a while ago but both parties agreed to be friendly towards each other. Nonetheless, she kept her distance from him and missed a lot of his events and performances over the Christmas holidays. She went on vacation with her friends in Dubai during his industry night event. Wizkid was probably trying to win her back when he tweeted "T baby forever" sometime ago, perhaps he was trying to work things out."

Buffalo puts up epic fight against four Lions (photos)

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 11:55 AM PST

Four Lions against one water Buffalo, what are the odds? A simple straightforward battle you may think but this Buffalo had other ideas, it wasn't going down without a fight. It took the Lions all of ninety minutes to bring it down and even at that, the feisty Buffalo left its mark on one Lion.

The entire brutal scene was captured by game reserve ranger Roan Ravenhill, 28, at the Mala Mala game reserve in South Africa. See more photos after the cut...

Mr Ravenhill, who was about 20 metres away for the entire attack, said: 'There was a fight going on between the cape buffalo bull and a pride of lions and we could see them leaping upon it. Suddenly we could see that a young male had managed to get hooked by the buffalo's horn underneath his left front leg. He ended up stuck there for a good 20 minutes. 

'After that time, he managed to get unhooked, but was limping for days afterwards we noticed. By a long way, it was the longest battle we have ever seen between lions and a buffalo - it was hard to watch, but that is the reality of nature.'

Photos: Court sentence Nigerian undergraduate to 24 years imprisonment over N25m internet romance fraud

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 11:49 AM PST

Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced an undergraduate of Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University, Malaysia, Hope Olusegun Aroke to 24 years imprisonment for his involvement in an internet scam that fetched him Four Thousand riaait (N25million).


A statement from the antigraft agency, EFCC, states that 25 year old Aroke, was arraigned before Justice Okunnu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence; cheque cloning, wire transfer and forgery. The court found him guilty of the two charges and was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment on each of the two counts.

Aroke was arrested when an anonymous petitioner wrote to the EFCC alleging that the Kogi state-born undergraduate was involved in sundry fraudulent activities on the internet. The EFCC swung into action and investigated the internet dealings of Aroke.

Investigations showed that he was involved in several romance scam that fetched him a total sum of 4,000 riaait( Malaysian currency). Aroke admitted sending the money to Nigeria through one Angela, who later helped him deposit its naira equivalent, N25, 000,00( Twenty-five million Naira only), in a new generation bank.

Upon his arrest, two exotic cars valued at N23,000,000( Twenty-three million naira) were recovered from him. Justice Okunnu ruled that the sentence should run concurrently. Meanwhile, Aroke has two other matters yet undecided before Justice B. Idris of the Federal High Court Lagos.

See a billionaire's wardrobe (photos)

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 11:38 AM PST

This is the wardrobe of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, who is worth about $35billion...the simple things!

...and it's the first LIB Giveaway Monday of 2016! Win N200,000

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 11:41 AM PST

It's the first month of the year so we have to start on a good note! I'm giving away N200k this month. 10 people will win N20k each!

To be among today's winners, you have to be; 1st to comment. 20th to comment. 50th to comment. 100th to comment. 133rd to comment. 153rd to comment. 202nd to comment and 250th to comment.  299th to comment. 350th to comment. Good luck, guys!

The Salma Show: Television Now Has a New Northern Sweetheart!

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 11:20 AM PST

The Salma Show, a weekly programme focused on stimulating and interesting topics on societal issues is set to hit your TV screens on Sunday, the 7th of February on Africa Magic Urban, DSTV Channel 153 at 7.30pm CAT/6.30pm Nigerian Time. 

Hosted by new television sweetheart, Salma Phillips, the 30-minute northern infused talk show will feature celebrity interviews, round-table panel discussions and a useful tips segment. 

In expressing her excitement, Salma Phillips says, "Being a talk show host, is a dream come true for me. I've always wanted to have a platform where I can air my views on topics that I'm passionate about. This journey started 3 years ago when I shot my pilot episode, amid a lot of setbacks and discouragement, I was determined to give whatever it takes to succeed. It feels great to finally see it coming together".

With an aim to inform and educate viewers, 'The Salma Show' will engage in absolute discussions on current affairs, politics, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, entertainment and more.

The show is definitely a MUST-SEE as the Fulani host is ready to raise the bar in the talk show industry among the northern community. 

The Salma Show will air on Africa Magic Urban (DSTV Channel 153) every Sunday at 7.30pm CAT/6.30pm Nigerian Time.





Salma Phillips is a writer, talk show host, presenter and TV producer from the North Eastern part of Nigeria. The adorable wife and mother was born to a Fulani Shuwa father and a Calabari mother.

Salma has always dreamt of being on Television since she was a child. After successfully running a facility management company for some years, she decided to pursue this dream by studying TV production at BBC Academy where she learnt everything about what it takes to be on Television. This led to the birth of 'The Salma Show'
Her female TV icons include Oprah Winfrey, Christian Amanpour, Funmi Iyanda and growing up as a child, she was particularly inspired by British-Nigerian TV Presenter and Journalist, Femi Oke.
Follow The Salma Show
Facebook: The Salma Show
Twitter: @thesalmashow
Instagram: @thesalmashow

Follow Salma Phillips
Instagram: @ salma_phillips

Twitter: @salma_phillips
Credits
Make-Up: Dave Sucre
Styling: Joan Gbefwi (Jowys Fashion Consulting)
Photography: Tope Adenola for Horpload Works Photography

Was that tweet for Rob, Khloe?

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 09:42 AM PST

Today, Blac Chyna shared a photo of herself with her new man, Rob Kardashian on her instagram page and the most vocal of the Kardashian sisters, Khloe tweeted this and then stylishly tried to sneak her way out when people made reference to Chyna dating her brother. Chyna became enemies with the Kardashians after Kylie stole Tyga from her. See more tweets after the cut...

"My grandmother sold wrappers for my school & studio sessions"- Harrysong says as he shares pic with her

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 09:34 AM PST

Five Star Music artiste, Harrysong shared a photo of his grandmother who he said sold wrappers to pay his school fees and studio sessions. He wrote:
"Ya'll say thank u to my grandmother. .I call her miloskey. ..the woman that sold wrappers for my school and studio sessions..she has refused to come to lagos o..so I ve no choice than to always go and visit her o...thank u so much for ur love mama...God bless u and keep for me..stay strong #miloskey"

Photos: Senate President Bukola Saraki registers for National Identity Card.

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:56 AM PST

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Monday, January 25, in Abuja did his biometric registration at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). He later met with the Director General of the commission, Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz.


"I commended the leadership of the commission for the work that they are doing to update Nigeria's identity management system. When fully implemented, NIMC's comprehensive database will provide a convenient and low-cost additional tier of security for our nation" Saraki said.

Jude Okoye shares adorable photo with his daughter

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:55 AM PST

Jude pictured with his daughter Princess Emma.....she is so so cute!

Photos: Karrueche Tran shows off her svelte figure in tight dress

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:50 AM PST

Karrueche Tran, 27, stepped out for dinner in West Hollywood dressed in a form-fitting sweater dress which flattered her curves...

APC is broke but we will not ask Buhari for help - Oyegun

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:45 AM PST

At a press conference in Abuja today Jan. 25th, National Chairman of APC, John Oyegun, said the party is broke but said they will source for funds from its members and not from President Buhari.
"The party is suffering the strains of funding. We are working to raise resources within the membership. We have not asked for rescue from the president because it is not part of his national assignment." he said

What Kylie Jenner shared hours ago on Instagram & took down

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:43 AM PST

Looks like Kylie has heard about her brother Rob hooking up with Blac Chyna, her boyfriend's ex. Before Blac confirmed the relationship via Instagram, she shared this post hours ago and quickly took it down. Looks like there will be new drama for their reality show.

New Music: David Grey - Do My Dance

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:42 AM PST

Super Talented rising star, David Grey is making a grand entrance into the music scene with a brand new single "Do my dance". "Do my dance" is an Afro Pop single written by David Grey and produced by the Hit maker Blaq Jerzee. David Grey is not just a pretty face but also a talented music artiste, dancer and also a guitar genie. Enjoy the Song and watch out for the video dropping soon.

Do my Dance is also available on MTN Music plus text 108 to 5900 to listen to Do My dance, MTN subscribers only.


Instagram -  @itsdavidgrey
Twitter – @itsdavidgrey
Facebook - itsdavidgrey

See track link below 

38 killed insuicide bomb attack in Cameroon market

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:34 AM PST

At least 38 people have been confirmed dead and 62 others injured in a multiple suicide bomb attack that happened at Bodo market in Far North of Cameroon today January 25th. It is believed that Boko Haram members are behind this recent terror act...

Nigeria's economic situation is totally out of the control of the present administration - Okupe

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:28 AM PST

Former Spokesperson to former President Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, says the current state of the Nigerian economy is totally out of the control of this present administration. He said this in a post on his Facebook wall. What he wrote below...
These are very critical periods for World economy as it relates to Crude Oil production and sales. For a country like Nigeria it becomes more crucial in view of the fact that close to 70% of government revenue comes from sale of crude oil.
In recent times however, the volatility of the oil prices have threatened the stability of the Nigerian Economy. Specifically the present price of crude oil hovering between $26 & $28 US dollar directly undermines the profitability of the crude oil enterprise, as the cost of production of crude in Nigeria is about $30 USD. This high cost of production is second only to Russia. Saudi, Iran,Iraq all produce at a cost between $12 &$15 USD. The danger signal here is clear and profound.

The implication of this price regime is that we begin to lose $4-$2 USD for every barrel of crude oil we produce. It is pertinent to state clearly here that this ominous situation is totally out of the control of the present administration. But because we are all stakeholders in the Nigerian project and also for the fact that any external threat to the survival or interest of Nigeria calls for a bi partisan Cooperation it becomes imperative that we all put all heads together to find a solution. I believe the government must readjust the budget immediately. Recurrent expenditure must be reduced by 50% minimum, while the capital is reviewed to focus mainly on projects that will directly impact on production and export driven initiatives.

The deficit in the budget must be reduced substantially while the bench mark is brought lower to between $17 & $20 USD. There is need to liberalise some aspects of our Forex policies. Nigerians and foreigners must be encouraged to bring in their foreign currencies with absolute necessary guarantees. Lastly while the current anti corruption war must continue unabated emphasis must now be placed on recoverable to boost our foreign cash inflow. The need for the government to declare a national emergency and nationwide austerity measure regime cannot be over emphasized.

Men volunteer to be trampled by cows in the belief it brings goodluck (photos)

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:24 AM PST

Despite the obvious risks, these men won't be put off from exercising their faith and beefing up their luck. They volunteered to be trampled upon by cows in the belief it brings good luck. The villagers are seen lying down on the streets of Ujjain, in Madhya, central India, to mark Ekadeshi, an auspicious day after the Hindu festival of Diwali.
 

The organisers claim no one has ever been killed in the centuries old tradition, those who are injured believe they'll have good luck as the wounds heal.

The cows, an animal considered sacred in Hinduism, are decorated in henna and colourful floral headdresses before they are let loose to storm through the city.


The cows stamp on the men's backs as they run through the narrow streets while spectators usher the animals towards the men, making sure that every one is stepped on. 

The belief is that the cows can help erase any problems and brings prosperity into their lives. 
One regular participant, Manoj Kumar, 27, said he is well aware of the dangers but is tempted by the prospects of improved fortunes.


He said: 'I know it can be fatal but cow is our mother and she would not kill anyone so there is no danger at all. Sometimes when the mother is angry she punishes us for our mistakes. 'Most of us are unhappy with something or other in our life. We all have problems whether at home or work. But we believe if we allow us to get crushed by cows, the almighty will appreciate our sacrifice and pain and solve all our issues and bless us with happiness.'

Paul Okoye mocks artists claiming their songs were stolen by other artists

Posted: 25 Jan 2016 08:18 AM PST

Lol. The drama this year no be small thing o. Even Paul Okoye that hardly gets involved in drama has said something! This will be a good year!

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