Ex-ASUP boss condemns attack on Auchi Polytechnic Rector

 

Former Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP), Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State, Pastor Okosun George Okosun, weekend  condemned what he called sponsored campaign of calumny against the institution’s Rector, Dr. PhiIipa Idogho.

The former ASUP chairman disclosed that a local magazine in its recent publication accused the rector and her husband,  Dr. Nelson Idogho, of running the federal institution as their personal estate.

But Okosun described the said publications as figment of the writer’s imagination, saying that “there is no truth in the publications save to malign the character of the Idoghos, who have worked hard and are still

PDP chairman urges Nigerians to focus on state and local governments

Adamu Muazu to you Nigerians who keep asking the Federal Government to do more, more & more. :-). More tweets after the cut...

Photos: See inside APC's campaign private jet

This is one of the private jets that the APC has been using for their campaign rallies all over the country. More pics after the cut...

FilmOne To Open 2015 In Grand Style

FilmOne To Open 2015 In Grand Style
FilmOne Distribution, the foremost theatrical distribution company in Nigeria, brought to the Nation’s viewing delight, three blockbuster movies. 
The highly acclaimed “Half Of A Yellow Sun;“October 1“When Love Happens”, brings forth its theatrical releases for January 2015. 
On January 16^th 2015, “Gone Too Far”, a British/Nigerian comedy produced by Poisson Rouge Pictures and co-funded by the British Film Institute, starring O.C Ukeje, Adelayo Adedayo, Malachi Kirby, Bhasker Patel, Pooja Shah, Tosin Cole and directed by fast rising female British/Nigerian Director in the UK, Destiny Ekaragha, will set the ball rolling O.C. Ukeje plays the comical role of a typical bush African in the midst of toosh folks. A day on the estate filled with danger, excitement, and romance, teaches them the values of family, self-respect and makes Gone Too Far, a movie you can’t afford to miss.

Mbaka does not speak for the Catholic Church in Nigeria- CBCN

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has distanced itself from the recent remarks made by the controversial Catholic Priest and Founder of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr Ejike Mbaka who in his New Year message described President Jonathan's administration as one that has been plagued with bad luck and poor performance.

In an interview with ThisDay newspaper, the CBCN President, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigam, said that Fr Mbaka's remarks does not represent the position of the Catholic Church in Nigeria. He said that Fr Mbaka was just one out of the 30million catholic faithfuls in Nigeria and that the position of the Catholic church on any matter of National importance is communicated only through the CBCN.

Photos: Wyclef Jean stormed Sahara Group end of year party

Members of staff of Sahara Group, their families and friends were thrilled to the bone on Sunday when the Haitian hip hop recording artiste, Wyclef Jean appeared from the aisle and sang his way to the stage of the Banquet Hall of Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

In what appeared like a prank, the Master of Ceremony, Bovi had apologized that Wyclef could not make the event as part of the surprises and played a video in which Wyclef apologized and wished every staff a merry Christmas; then he showed up and the audience was awe-struck.

Looks like Tinubu didn't have faith in Buhari once, called him an agent of destabilization

Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati posted this very revealing Wikileaks docs on his website. Back in 2003, Tinubu didn't want Buhari to be president because he believed he was an agent of destabilization. That was 11 years ago, he's since changed his mind...:-). Read the doc 

Ohimai Godwin Amaize comes for Gen. Buhari on twitter

For those who don't know who Ohimai is, aka MrFixNigeria, he was the Special Assistant to former Nigerian Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdulahi, and current Special Assistant  to the Nigerian Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. See more tweets

Pics: VP candidate Prof Osinbajo takes his campaign to the streets of Obalende

APC Vice Presidential candidate Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Obalende, Lagos on Saturday Dec. 27th to  campaign for his party. See more photos

Official photos from Ibinabo Fiberisima's traditional wedding

Mother of 3 Ibinabo Fiberesima married Uche Egbuka yesterday in Port Harcourt. She just released some photos from the traditional wedding. More pics when you continue...

Lagos Countdown 2014 Kicks Off

The 2014 edition of the Lagos Countdown organized by the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) kicked off with a press conference on the 5th Dec. 2014. The event witnessed the presence of top government officials and celebrities in the entertainment industry. Organizers have promised that this years event will be exciting  and  fun filled as always.

This year’s event which already commenced from December 8th will witness events such as: Festival of light, Karaoke night, Photography competition, Movie night Open mic night, Christmas party, Family day and the Concert cross over night which will feature a spectacular display of fireworks and performances from Omawunmi, Tuface Olamide, Banky W, Daddy Showkey, Sir Shina Peters, Kcee, Wizkid, Iyanya and lots more. This year’s host is Gbenga Adeyinka, Fade Ogunde and Jimmy Akinsola.

Sponsors include Nigerian Breweries, Zenith Bank, Dangote, Multichoice, Airtel, Tecno, Mikano, ICSL and Pepsi.

See pictures below for details of what went down...

Tinubu writes on turning down offer to be Buhari's running mate

Statement released by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his withdrawal from consideration for the APC Vice- Presidential Position.

I am a Nigerian who loves his country and am hopeful about what it can become. I have seen and conducted myself as a patriot long before I thought of myself as a politician.  I shall always walk this line and no other.

After all the political calculations are made and the dust of competition has settled, it must be this nation and its people who  stand first and foremost.

The question becomes whether we stand strong, able to shape ourselves into our best future or will we stand frail and trembling, burdened by the abject failure to surmount the multiple problems confronting us.

Apart from changing to a dinner suit, nothing else has changed about Buhari - PDP

PDP shaded Gen. Buhari in a statement they released this afternoon welcoming the APC presidential candidate to the presidential race. The party said apart from Buhari changing to a dinner suit in his election campaign pictures, nothing else has changed about him. Lol. These politicians eh! Find their statement below

Tompolo purchased war ships on behalf of NIMASA —DG

Last week, we all heard that ex-militant, Government Tompolo, bought 6 warships through his company, Global West Vessel Specialist Ltd. Now the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi, says the warships were bought on behalf of the of the maritime body, NIMASA.

Akpobolokemi said this while addressing journalists yesterday December 16th. He said the warships were purchased for the Navy who use them to police Nigeria's territorial waters...

Photos from the launch of Obasanjo's controversial book in Lagos

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo launched his controversial autobiography 'My Watch' today Dec. 9th at the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja. Atiku Abubakar, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili and many other dignitaries were at the launch. See more pics after the cut...

FG Returns Sanusi’s Passport And Seized Salaries

The Federal Government has announced plans to pay the withheld salaries as well as return the ceased passport of the Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Nation reports.
A source within the Presidency said the decision is part of President Goodluck Jonathan’s total reconciliation with the Emir, who was the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The Emir of Kano pays a visit to President Jonathan. Photo: SaharaReporters

It was gathered that the olive branch is meant to ensure the Emir’s neutrality during next year’s elections although the president is aware of his closeness to the leaders of the major opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

52yr old woman arrested for allegedly operating baby factory in Imo

Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, NSCDC, Imo state command have arrested a 52 year old woman, Mrs Esther Akunmadu (pictured above), for allegedly operating a baby factory in the Umutueke community in Imo state.

Parading her before newsmen, the state NSCDC deputy commandant, Ade Micheal, said the woman was arrested following a tip off from members of the community,  a claim the accused woman denied

17 yr old Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi win 2014 Nobel Peace prize

 

Pakistani child education activist Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi, an Indian child rights campaigner, have jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize.

At the age of just 17, Malala is the youngest recipient of the prize.
The teenager was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen in October 2012 for campaigning for girls' education. She now lives in Birmingham in the UK.
The Nobel committee praised the pair's "struggle against the suppression of children and young people".
Mr Satyarthi, 60, has maintained the tradition of Mahatma Gandhi and headed various forms of peaceful protests, "focusing on the grave exploitation of children for financial gain," the committee said at the announcement in Oslo.
Reacting to the news, he told TV news channel CNN-IBN: "It's an honour to all those children still suffering in slavery, bonded labour and trafficking."

Kailash Satyarthi, seen here making a film in 1996, has fought for the rights of child labourers

Malala first came to attention in 2009 after she wrote an anonymous diary for BBC Urdu about life under Taliban rule in north-west Pakistan.
She was shot when gunmen boarded her school bus in the Swat Valley.
She has since recovered from the attack and has remained in the public eye, publishing an autobiography and addressing the UN General Assembly.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif congratulated Malala Yousafzai, calling her the "pride" of his country.
"Her achievement is unparalleled and unequalled. Girls and boys of the world should take the lead from her struggle and commitment," he said in a statement.
Malala was named one of Time magazine's most influential people in 2013, and awarded the EU's prestigious Sakharov human rights prize that year.
This year's record number of 278 Nobel Peace Prize nominees included Pope Francis and Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, although the full list was kept a secret.
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta had also been tipped as favourites for the award.

 

Source: BBC

Felabration 2014: Forever lives Fela Kuti

by Adedayo Ademuwagun from YNaija.com

The 16th annual Felabration festival will be happening in Lagos from October 13 to 19, and many fans are looking forward to the occasion with plenty of excitement.
Felabration is an annual festival of music and arts in honour of Fela Kuti, and it’s one of the most important events in Nigerian entertainment. The festival was founded by Yeni Kuti in 1998, a year after Fela died, and every year since then, lots of people from various parts of the world attend Felabration at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos to participate in the events.
Fela was born in 1938 on October 15, so Felabration is always held in the week of October 15 to coincide with his birthday. In past editions, the festival featured school debates, photo exhibitions, street carnivals and gigs. The gigs take place at the New Afrika Shrine, featuring great music and live performances by Femi Kuti

Kim Jong-un misses Workers' Party event amid rumours North Korean leader has been deposed

 

The absence of Kim Jong-un at the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party has further fuelled speculation as to the whereabouts of the North Korean leader.

Kim has not been seen in public for a month, prompting wide-ranging rumours that the overweight leader has finally succumbed to his addiction to Swiss cheese, is suffering from gout, or has even been moved out of the state capital after an attempted coup.
The 31-year-old apparently did not attend the 69th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's Workers' Party on Friday, a major event in the state calendar. An official state media dispatch listed senior government, military and party officials who paid their respects at the ceremony, but not Kim.
It said a flower basket with Kim's name on it was placed before statues of his father and grandfather, both of whom also ruled North Korea. State media said earlier that the might of the party "is growing stronger under