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- Popular Hausa musician, Ado Daukaka, arrested after he was released by abductors
- Woman blocked from Facebook because her name is ISIS
- Graphic photo: Man killed by suspected cultists in Benue
- #Inspaya with Evangelist Bee premieres this Saturday!
- Rare photo of Obama and his step brother Malik during his trip to Kenya in 1988
- Photos: Famed photographer Yomi Black and Liz celebrate their son as he turns one year
- Gunmen attack restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic quarters, customers, including foreigners taken hostage
- Man U signs Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Kenneth Okonkwo returns to Nigeria with his wife & child to a warm reception
- Lagos Police PRO Dolapo Badmos receives CRAN Award (photos)
- Chrissy Teigen was half-naked when she grabbed baby Luna and ran out of a hotel during emergency fire drill
- 'Board of Internal Revenue has confirmed the authenticity of the Tax Clearance I submitted during the elections' - Ikpeazu
- Woman claimed she was assaulted by nightclub bouncer but that's not what happened (photo/video)
- Photos: President Buhari travels to Katsina state for the weekend
- Lol...See what Rolling Stone did to Furure in their feature of him
- Lagos Cares
- Uche Kalu shares cute family photo
- Trouble in Paradise for Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher?
- Mumsworld sponsors mother and child expo Abuja..... Countdown!
- Sierra Leone's Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria kidnapped in Kaduna, N44m ransom demanded
- Police seize record $24m in cash during raid on home of brother-sister drug trafficking team in Miami (photo)
- Abia State Honourable called out for celebrating with Ikpeazu's 'opponent', Uche Ogah
- Griffith College offers you the same curriculum as direct entry students with extra support you need to excel
- Sea pirates kill three Agip staff carrying out repairs on damaged pipelines in Bayelsa
- Photos: FG signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese company for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway Project
| Popular Hausa musician, Ado Daukaka, arrested after he was released by abductors Posted: 01 Jul 2016 01:43 PM PDT  The police said Daukaka was invited to give details concerning his abduction but family sources said the singer was arrested following a complaint made by the lawmaker representing Yola North in the state House of Assembly, Suleiman Alkali, who claimed that the musician ridiculed him in a song which condemned the level of corruption and inefficiency in the state. Daukaka was later granted bail on the condition that he reports back on Monday. The chairman of the Adamawa Concern Citizen a pressure group, Hussaini Bello, who condemned the arrest, said: "The way and manner things are happening will not augur well for the state. They just want to intimidate those that are criticising the charade playing out in the state. We had earlier condemned the abduction of this famous singer, not to talk of the unjust arrest as we will not relent in investigating the matter and whoever that has hand in it must be exposed. In our society singers use their God-given talents to capture the mood of the society, the songs sometimes don't go down well with those in power except if the singer praises them," he said.The state police spokesman, Othman Abubakar, said the singer was only invited to clarify issues regarding his abduction. "You know, he was weak when he was found and brought to the state police headquarters so we feel he should be allowed to go to his family. Well, if there was complaint against him by the lawmaker that's is a different matter entirely," said Mr. Abubakar.Daukaka's arrest was confirmed by the lawmaker who lodged a complaint against him. "Yes, it's true that he was detained at the police headquarters following the complaint I lodged," he said. "I lodged complaint against him, this is because they were peddling rumour that I have hand in his abduction. Firstly, I want him to explain to the police whether he was actually abducted or he ran and hid somewhere. Secondly, there was defamation of character against me in the song he composed that I built a brothel and was chasing women. So, because he pretend to the police that he was sick and that's why he was released on bail," said the lawmaker.Source: Premium Times |
| Woman blocked from Facebook because her name is ISIS Posted: 01 Jul 2016 01:37 PM PDT  In an interview she said: "I just tried to log in and when I did, the password went through and this box came up asking me something about changing my name. I was on Facebook as Isis Worcester, because when I first signed up years ago I didn't use my real name, which is Isis Thomas, because of where I worked at the time. I thought it was about the surname, so I just changed it to Isis Thomas. But that didn't work and I realised they had a problem with me being called Isis. "They sent a message saying Isis wasn't allowed, it didn't comply with the policy. They asked me to send in proof of identity, which I did.That was on Monday and I haven't been let on the site since. "I checked out other times this has happened, and found a woman called Isis who had to start a Twitter campaign because Facebook made her send in ID three times before they finally let her back on."Isis's mum Sian named her after the ancient Egyptian goddess, worshipped as the ideal mother and wife, and the patron of nature and magic. For most of her life, people commented on Isis's pretty and unusual name, but things changed upon the rise of the terrorists declaring themselves the Islamic State – commonly abbreviated as ISIS. Isis continued : "Things have definitely changed for me and my name. I used to work in a doctors' surgery and had my name on a badge. People would comment on it a lot, try to make jokes or tell me it was unfortunate. Some would think it was some kind of company name. "It frustrates me that people still use 'Isis', especially when I see newspaper reports and they've written it 'Isis' instead of at least using capitals, like ISIS, because it's an acronym. I have no plans to change my name, though, I love it. I just want Facebook to realise it's my real name."Isis's mum Sian is furious at Facebook, and said: "It's as though she has never existed. I have found Facebook impossible to contact and I'm furious.Facebook recently launched a crackdown on ISIS extremists using it for propaganda Source: TheSunUK |
| Graphic photo: Man killed by suspected cultists in Benue Posted: 01 Jul 2016 01:34 PM PDT  The victim died instantly while his killers took advantage of the pandemonium that ensued to mix up with the crowd and escape. Some residents in the area say the attack might be from a rival cult group as the deceased lived in an area in the state notorious for cult activities...  |
| #Inspaya with Evangelist Bee premieres this Saturday! Posted: 01 Jul 2016 01:30 PM PDT  Expected to run on MITV, Lagos Television (LTV), Dove Television, the show is a rich repertoire of life-changing and thought-provoking testimonies delivered directly in the words of the testifiers, with the intent to inspire and encourage the audience.  Officially launched on June 19, 2016, the television show records and delivers stories and testimonies of everyday people in their own words. See below for viewing details: TV Stations- Mitv: Saturdays 8.30am LTV (Lagos Television): Saturdays 10.30pm (also available online) DOVE Television: Tuesdays 8.00pm (also available online) Online Viewing- To watch #INSPAYA outside Nigeria or on the ROAD – you can watch online via: LTV (Lagos Television): www.lagostelevision.com/live-streaming or Mobile app (Lagos Television) on Saturdays, 10:30PM Nigerian/London time, 4.30pm Houston time. DOVE Television – www.dovevision.org or Mobile app (Dove Television) on Tuesdays at 8pm Nigerian/London time, 2pm Houston time. Viewers can also join the conversation on all social platforms using the hashtag #INSPAYA and by following Evangelist Bee on twitter – @evangelistbee and Instagram – @officialevangelistbee You can watch the clips here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0o8Idpwzg Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDR2Mlmw8Xw And here: " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn-xp3OVTIM You can watch the clips here: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Here: https://www.youtube.com/ And Here: |
| Rare photo of Obama and his step brother Malik during his trip to Kenya in 1988 Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:57 PM PDT  |
| Photos: Famed photographer Yomi Black and Liz celebrate their son as he turns one year Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:56 PM PDT |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:47 PM PDT  Several foreigners are said to be among a number of hostages taken by gunmen who attacked a restaurant in the diplomatic quarter of the Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka today. Eight or nine attackers were said to have stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery, located in the city's diplomatic quarter. One kitchen staffer said that the gunmen were armed with firearms and bombs, entering the bakery at around 9:20pm local time and taking customers and staff hostage at gunpoint.     Bangladesh's police chief has confirmed that several foreigners are among the hostages. One policeman is reported to have been killed and others wounded by gunfire as officers surrounded the restaurant, located in the Gulshan area of the capital, and a massive firefight erupted. Police spokesman said: "Our first priority is to save the lives of the people trapped inside." The police chief has said that they plan to start a rescue operation shortly. Bangladesh's Daily Star is reporting that heavily armed police in armoured vehicles are preparing to enter the restaurant. Lori Ann Walsh Imdad, who lives nearby, is reported to have said: "Terrorists broke in and shot the Italian baker and his wife and took about 20 foreigners hostage." The US State Department has said the hostage situation is "still fluid", and the US embassy in Dhaka has urged citizens to shelter in place. A spokesman for the US State Department said it was too early to say who was involved in the hostage situation, but that all Americans working at the US mission in Dhaka had been accounted for. One Bangladeshi TV station has reported that the gunmen chanted "Allahu Akbar" as they launched their assault. |
| Man U signs Zlatan Ibrahimović Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:37 PM PDT   The club on it's official website wrote; 'Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Swedish international striker Zlatan Ibrahimović.' 'Ibrahimović, 34, made 180 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 156 goals. He has won championships in four different leagues since beginning his professional career with Malmo in 1999. Zlatan represented his country 116 times, scoring 62 goals, before announcing his retirement from international football last month.' "I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United and looking forward to playing in the Premier League," Zlatan told the club's website. "I cannot wait to work with Jose Mourinho once again. He is a fantastic manager and I am ready for this new and exciting challenge. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my career so far and have some great memories. I am now ready to create more special memories in England." Jose Mourinho said; "Zlatan needs no introduction. The statistics speak for themselves. Ibra is one of the best strikers in the world. "He has won the most important league championships in the world of football, now he has the opportunity to play in the best league in the world and I know he will grasp this opportunity and will work hard to help the team win titles. "I am certain that his talent will delight fans at Old Trafford next season and that his experience will be invaluable in helping to develop the younger players in the squad." |
| Kenneth Okonkwo returns to Nigeria with his wife & child to a warm reception Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:31 PM PDT |
| Lagos Police PRO Dolapo Badmos receives CRAN Award (photos) Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:28 PM PDT |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 11:28 AM PDT  "It's just a drill but we thought it's for real" Luna's grandma said on Instagram yesterday. The 31-year-old model then remembered it was just a drill and poked fun at herself for her over-reaction on Snapchat and Twitter. "OMG warned us about the drill last night and I still freaked out and ran,' she captioned the Snapchat clip. Our hotel had an emergency drill, scared the sh*t out of me,' she said.Posting a goofy video later on, she thanked fans for their 'prayers.' 'We just want to thank you all for your prayers and your well wishes. We're ok... feeling pretty blessed,' she said. I'm alive. That was scary,' her mother added over Chrissy's shoulderNarrating the funny incident on Twitter, the model said she freaked out and ran outside half naked with her baby. "Truly thought it was over for us. Can never show my face around these employees ever again,' she wrote, adding three crying laughter emojis.        |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 12:02 PM PDT  Addressing a crowd of Abians who paid him a solidarity visit at the Abia State government house, the Governor maintained that his tax clearance was authentic and disclosed that the Appeal court will on Monday, 4th July hear the case he appealed against the ruling of Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered for his removal in office. Ikepeazu also enjoined Abians to disregard the rumour that the Federal Government is sponsoring his opponent, saying that it cannot possibly be true. More photos...    |
| Woman claimed she was assaulted by nightclub bouncer but that's not what happened (photo/video) Posted: 01 Jul 2016 11:25 AM PDT  The woman started arguing with the bouncer and after the bouncer refused to give in, she asked her friend to punch her in the arm and then reported to the police that she had been assaulted by the bouncer. The police on seeing her body evidence then watched cctv footage and were shocked at the findings. City centre inspector Phil Spurgeon said: "Officers were approached by a 20-year-old woman on Deansgate Locks in the early hours of Saturday 25 June. She showed officers some redness and swelling to her upper arm, which she claimed had been caused by a door supervisor from a nearby bar." "Officers took details of the woman and door supervisor and made arrangements to view CCTV the following evening," he continued. "The female then attended the Town Hall police station on Wednesday and insisted that she had been assaulted. She was then shown the CCTV and issued a fixed penalty notice for wasting police time "The decision to issue a fixed penalty notice rather than prosecute, reflected the limited time that officers spent on the investigation. Officers also took the door supervisors' views into account." Police have charged her £90 for wasting their time. |
| Photos: President Buhari travels to Katsina state for the weekend Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:52 AM PDT |
| Lol...See what Rolling Stone did to Furure in their feature of him Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:51 AM PDT   |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:48 AM PDT  In addition to the trucks, power bikes and heavy duty vehicles, the newly invigorated response unit (LRU) took delivery of fire trucks to address domestic fire incidents and a well-equipped Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA). The MICA is staffed with highly trained paramedics and will be dispatched to emergency situations where patients require a higher level of care than a regular ambulance can provide. Professional trainings were also conducted for the entire team of Paramedics and firefighters within the past month and the team has handled a number of emergencies within the Lagos metropolis. LRU is committed to the safety of lives and property of all Lagosians and we enjoin you to cooperate with us by calling the toll free emergency numbers when in genuine emergencies only. The emergency numbers still remain 112 & 767. We can't stop emergency situations entirely but we will work on a robust, effective and timely response. Lagosians should feel safe at work, at rest and at play. Lagos Cares. Please follow us on social media Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Lagos-State-Emergency-Management-Agency-LASEMA-325518144262278/ Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/lasemasocial Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lasemasocial Subscribe to our channel www.youtube.com/channel/UCqSbNN8qycs1zOB7fEWmuxQ             |
| Uche Kalu shares cute family photo Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:42 AM PDT  |
| Trouble in Paradise for Eddie Murphy and Paige Butcher? Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:35 AM PDT  Insiders tell Star Magazine, "The fact that Eddie's been spending his nights at another one of his homes in L.A. doesn't bode well. After all, he has a history of loving and leaving his baby mamas (Paige is his fifth!)." |
| Mumsworld sponsors mother and child expo Abuja..... Countdown! Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:30 AM PDT  This edition is scheduled to take place on Date: Sat 9th – Sun 10th, July, 2016 Venue: M & M Event Centre, 900 Herbert Macaulay Way, Area 11, Garki, beside Nicon Luxury Hotel. Time: 9am -6pm Daily The exhibition is a FREE TO ATTEND EVENT and the entire family is encouraged to come as there will be various side attractions for every member of the family and GOODIE BAGS for all!!! This event also embraces a wholesome approach to family and childcare, high lighting issues affecting not only children, but also parents and mums. We are glad to partner with the Mother & Child Expo as we share a similar vision. For us at Mumsworld, our vision is to support mums across Africa with as much validated information as possible, regarding the topic of pregnancy, breast-feeding, practical insights for new mums, mums with toddlers, and expert nutrition advice" - Toyin Odulate, Mumsworld AfricaThe Abuja edition of the Expo will feature an impressive & array of brands, retailers and vendors that will attend to the needs of expectant mothers, mothers, fathers and children. Free educative seminars and workshops facilitated by advanced Medical Professionals and Nutritionists to give practical tips on everything from nutrition, infertility, and pregnancy to breastfeeding will also take place. Several competitions and shopping vouchers set to be won. Some other unique features of this event include a children's play area, mothers lounge, fathers lounge, nursing rooms, GOODIE BAG for every one and more. It is clearly an event for the whole family. The Mother and Child expo has a proven track record of delivering value through her highly targeted, well attended, quality visitors. BOOK YOUR TABLE/BOOTH or SPONSOR as an Exhibitor. It's not too late for your organization to participate; to book your TABLE/BOOTH/SPONSOR the exhibition Do Call 07030117995, 08180339483, 08028108877 or mail "info@motherandchildexpo.com.ng" Now! The Abuja edition of EXPO is proudly sponsored by Mumsworld Africa. To see pictures of the just concluded Lagos edition in April 2016 please click the Link below https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.778805952254220.1073741835.309567905844696&type=3 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.777345245733624.1073741834.309567905844696&type=3 CONTACT INFORMATION For more information on REGISTRATION, please visit www.motherandchildexpo.com.ng N.B : you can register online and at the venue for free!!! For more information on Mums World Africa or to join the biggest community of mothers, please visit www.mumsworldafrica.com |
| Sierra Leone's Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria kidnapped in Kaduna, N44m ransom demanded Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:27 AM PDT  |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:28 AM PDT  According to Miami Herald who reported the news, police alleged that Hernandez trafficked marijuana out of his business shop located on the 7200 block of Northwest 54th Street and that he had ties to drug dealers trafficking marijuana in Tennessee. Miami police found rolls of mostly $100 bills neatly packed inside 24 orange Home Depot buckets hidden in a secret compartment in the attic. The attic was on the 2nd floor, down a hallway near the bedrooms of Hernandez-Gonzalez's 2 children. The money room could only be accessed through the attic. Police also found a Tec-9 pistol and bags of cash, each labeled $150K. He's been granted a $4m bail. "For a man with $20 million in his walls, an elevated bond is clearly necessary," said Miami-Dade prosecutor Adam Korn at Hernandez-Gonzalez's bond hearing on Wednesday. Investigators worked through the night counting the $24 million in cash. The haul is believed to be the largest single cash seizure in Miami-Dade police history. The police will move to take ownership of the cash through the government's asset forfeiture laws and will also seize the home. "The amount of the currency seized represents one of the largest money seizures ever in this jurisdiction," said Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. |
| Abia State Honourable called out for celebrating with Ikpeazu's 'opponent', Uche Ogah Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:17 AM PDT   "I remember this woman; Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha. The day the Supreme Court ruled in Favour of Governor Okezie she was at the Abuja lodge "celebrating" with him. Someone called me aside and said "JOK you guys should be careful of that woman because of...." Now she is celebrating with the Governor's opponent. No comment. I hope she now knows that the presidency have withdrawn the DSS attached to her new man. They are also investigating how he got the security in the first place. We are still keeping vigil. No retreat, no surrender."   |
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| Sea pirates kill three Agip staff carrying out repairs on damaged pipelines in Bayelsa Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:10 AM PDT  "They were ambushed in their boat by the sea pirates who operate in the area. The area is a known notorious place where gunmen operate freely," one source said. Confirming the incident, the Sector Commander of the Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corp in Bayelsa State, Desmond Agwu, said the bodies of the victims have not been recovered. "We are still searching for their bodies. I can say they are missing for now" he said. |
| Posted: 01 Jul 2016 09:08 AM PDT  the Federal Government renegotiated the contract with the Management of CCECC and agreed at a contract sum of $11.117 billion thereby saving a whooping sum of $800million. Amaechi reiterated that the Federal Government has completed the signing of the same contract with a different contract sum in order to legalize the new deal. "What we have done today is signing same contract but different contract sum to make it legal", he said. He said part of the contract agreement with CCECC is to expedite action and conclude arrangement with the China-Exim Bank to facilitate the commencement of work on the Railway project noting that his desire and expectation is the completion of the project in two years. On the funding of the project, the Minister assured that funding would not pose any hindrance to the smooth commencement and final completion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway project. "President Muhammadu Buhari has assured me that he is committed to the development of the Railway Sector in Nigeria and would not leave any 'stone unturned' to achieving that dream", he said. Explaining further, Amaechi said his Ministry's determination is to conclude the 1st and 2nd segments of the projects which run through Calabar-Uyo-Aba-Port Harcourt-Yenogua-Otuoke-Ughelli-Warri-Sapele-Benin-Ore-Ijebu-Ode-Lagos with a target of covering all the Seaports along those Routes in good time.    |
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