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Friday 26 September 2014

Photos: Would you rock Kim K's plunging black outfit?

0 (1)0 (1)Kim K wore this gravity-defying, eye-popping Lanvin skirt with feather detail and a plunging black top without a bra to the Lanvin show at the Paris Fashion week yesterday. Would you wear this? See more hot pics after the cut...download (1)download (3) download (4)

Omotola says she has mixed feelings about her national award nom

3 (2) 0 (2)Star actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is one of the 305 people who will receive national awards from the federal government on September 29th in Abuja. When asked about it on twitter this evening, Omotola said she has mixed feelings about it.

Man Gets 6 Months Imprisonment Over 46 Eggs

A resident of Mabushi in Abuja, Musa Abdullahi, has been asked to spend the next six months in prison for stealing 46 pieces of eggs.

This is according to a sentence delivered on Friday, 27 September, 2014  by Senior Magistrate Grace Adebayo-Eisapeat at the Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

The magistrate handed down the judgment after the convict had pleaded guilty to committing the crime, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

It was gathered that Adebayo-Eisape, who told the convict that the judgment was to serve as a lesson to others who might want to commit the same crime, also gave  Abdullahi an option of N30, 000 fine.

The accused, a sales representative to one Salisu Datti of Wuse Market, Abuja was said to have been carrying out this crime for a long time before he was caught on 21 September.

The Prosecutor, Cpl. Umar Ango, told the court that the case was reported at Wuse Police Station by one Paul Ezeugwu, one of the security guard in Wuse Market.

According to Ango, the convict confessed at the police station that he has been committing this crime for a long time.

The value for the 46 pieces of eggs is N1, 380, Ango informed.

He also stated that the offence committed by Abdullahi contradicts Section 287 of the Penal Code.

Cow Born With 2 Extra Legs Shock Farmers in China

The six-legged calf has been born in Shandong, China, leaving its owner in a slight state of shock.

[caption id="attachment_3777" align="aligncenter" width="615"]The cow has two extra limbs growing from her neck The cow has two extra limbs growing from her neck[/caption]

Besides four normal legs the cow has two extra limbs growing from the neck. According to the owner of the unusual creature, the extra legs don’t bother or hurt the animal but the cow can’t move them or use them. Local veterinary surgeons are ready to remove the unnecessary limbs that are not attached to major nerves or blood vessels.



As the owner of the cow are still thinking whether to sell the cow to animal parks or to keep it, the farm is fully jammed with curious journalists who claim that the anomaly is a genetic mutation caused by pollution. However, vets in the country have another view on the situation, saying that extra limbs appeared due to an absorption of a twin in the womb.

[caption id="attachment_3778" align="aligncenter" width="615"]There were claims that the anomaly is a genetic mutation caused by heavy pollution in China There were claims that the anomaly is a genetic mutation caused by heavy pollution in China[/caption]

The farmer said: “I’ve raised the mother for five years and seen her through four births and I’ve never seen anything like this before. Everyone seems to want to see her though since a friend put some pictures of her on the internet. I get crowds of people here every day and all kinds of camera crews from TV stations.”

Actually, it is not the first time farm animals have been born with extra organs in China. Several months ago a piglet was born with 8 legs and one more pig was born with two heads instead of one.

Church Fire Consumes Pastor's Wife, 4 Children

A pastor, John Kayode lost his wife and four children to a midnight inferno which engulfed a mission and some sections of a church building of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC in Otumara, Warri in Delta.

The incident which happened yesterday is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault, Daily Sun reports.

The cleric was said to have traveled for a pastors’ conference in Osun State when the incident happened.

Narrating what happened, a neighbor named Bright December said there was an electrical fault in the area and at about 11pm, some men went round, trying to trace the root of the problem. After going round for about three times, they gave up as they could not find the cause of the problem.

READ ALSO: Lagos Fire Renders 300 Sex Workers Homeless

He said: “At about midnight to 12:30am, I heard the woman screaming for help, so we came out. When I got there, I saw the last daughter of the pastor, standing very close to the louvres, banging on them. There was no way I could help, I saw one rubber out there with which I started scooping water to put out the fire. Later on I saw the woman (pastor’s wife), struggling with the door, like a middle wooden door, she was shouting for help while she was trying to open it. The three other children could not be seen struggling at all, it was like they had been choked with the smoke in the house because where they slept was where we found them.”

Bright explained that rescue efforts by those who came early enough were fruitless because of the iron protectors on the doors and windows.

An eyewitness and church member, Mrs Stella Osama, said the remains of the pastor’s wife and four children were burnt beyond recognition.

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It was gathered by Nigerian  Tribune that fire fighters and members of the Nigeria Police could only access the scene at 2.45 a.m, after the five had given up the ghost.

When journalist visited the scene, the pastor whose family died in the inferno and church members were seen in tears, lamenting the loss.

12 Mi-35 Helicopters To Be Delivered To Nigeria From Belarus

Despite loud session in the Senate on September 25, 2014, Thursday, a loan for the Presidency in the amount of USD1,000,000,000 (over N163bn) has been approved. At the same time, the information on priority spendings have been leaked.

According to TheNation, it all started with explanations by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance and Local and Foreign Debt. Speaking on its behalf, Senator Ahmed Makarfi explained that the huge “loan” is not a cash loan. It will be a supply of military hardware to be paid over seven years. At the same time, not every country (Supplier) would agree to such terms.

The second aspect of this loan is that the whole amount will not be released at one moment. The procurements will start only in accordance with needs assessment, by analysing what is really in demand with the defence and security structures of Nigeria.

The senators agreed that modern helicopters are among the most crucial units subject to purchase. The nature of anti- Boko Haram operations, environment, terrain and other conditions require powerful flying machines. Russian-made Mi-35 helicopters are considered as the suitable model.

[caption id="attachment_3772" align="aligncenter" width="619"]Mi-35 to be delivered to Nigeria via huge Antonov (AN) transport planes. Photo: Tomas Vitek/planes.cz Mi-35 to be delivered to Nigeria via huge Antonov (AN) transport planes. Photo: Tomas Vitek/planes.cz[/caption]

The Republic of Belarus is believed to be the country which would accept the condition of installmental payment over a-seven year period. The contract for delivery of 12 Mi-35 shall soon be implemented.

An upcoming visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to this Eastern European country this October or November will give a boost to bilateral cooperation between the two sides in all the fields, including defence and security.

READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Nigerian Troops Sent To Russia, China For Training

It has been also learnt that other hardwares, armaments and equipment would be procured from this and other European countries on same terms.

It would be noted that Nigeria’s interest in helicopters and intentions to procure more of modern machines were stimulated by a tragic crash of NAF Mi-35 this July in the troubled Borno State.

President Jonathan ordered immediate replacement for the crashed flying machine.Russian-made models are still the most preferable from all in the market. However, the crisis in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions imposed on the Russian Federation by the Western world may endanger the timely delivery and proper execution of the contract. In this connection, selection of the neutral side is considered as a wise decision.

Nigerian Troops Rout Terrorists In Benisheikh And Konduga

The Nigerian Army has again recorded another resounding victory over Boko Haram insurgents during another attempt to capture Maiduguri.

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Sahara Reporters made it known that the Troops who were from the 7th Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri made members of the insurgent to hands down during a showdown in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, yesterday.

READ ALSO: Boko Haram Agree To Release All 219 Chibok Girls

Reports have it that the soldiers stationed in Konduga yesterday repelled an attack by Boko Haram fighters who tried once again to capture the town as a gateway to Maiduguri.

It is worthy to note that the Nigerian troops have in recent times recorded a remarkable upper hand against the Boko Haram insurgents as the force has been having a remarkable victory on the terror group who have launched no fewer than four attacks on Konduga.

Hundreds of insurgent fighters have died in the battles and Nigerian soldiers have also seized vehicles and armored personnel carriers from the terrorist group. The insurgent group had captured most of the weaponry and hardware in previous battles with ill-motivated and ill-equipped Nigerian security forces.

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In one of the showdowns, it would be recalled that the soldiers killed Mohammed Bashir, a top Boko Haram commander who took up the mantle of leader from Abubakar Shekau after his death. Mohammed was said to be the brain behind the recent video recordings posing as the Islamist sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau.

Also, Nigerian soldiers reportedly fought for several hours before subduing a group of insurgents who attacked Benisheikh, a town in Borno State.

Meanwhile, Boko Haram militants are massing around Alau River very close to Giwa Barracks. The militants have been sighted in groups in Goduram, Old Kaigamari, Ngadaya, Dubuwa, Tumbulla and old Kotowori. Sources said the militants are plotting afresh to overrun Maiduguri during the upcoming Salah holidays.

It would be recalled that just yesterday, residents of Damaturu, Yobe State capital, expressed their joy over the continuous defeat of the terrorists group, Boko Haram by the Nigerian military in the North-Eastern part of the country.

However, despite the reported military take over in the northern part of the country, members of the Boko Haram group on September 25, 2014, unleashed mayhem on Shaffa, a town in Borno State, with about  20 people reported dead.

NLC Warns FG Over Synagogue Building Collapse

Following the number of casualties and the controversies trailing the collapse of building at the Synagogue Church Of All Nations, SCOAN, situated in Ikotun area of Lagos, western Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that a thorough and transparent probe is conducted on the tragic incident.

It would be recalled that no fewer than 115 people have so far been confirmed to have died from the building collapse that happened on 12 September, 2014.

According to a statement signed by NLC’s Head of Information, Comrade Benson Upah, and made public on Friday, 27 September, 2014, the labour body stated that any investigation less than thorough is capable of compromising Nigeria’s image.

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The NLC also lamented that the painful tragedy is familiar, avoidable and is an occurrence which Nigeria can ill afford.

“A thorough investigation would also put all speculations to rest, and provide the truth for all relatives of the victims.

“It will also prevent similar tragedies waiting to happen,” the statement read in part.

It added: “We at the Nigeria Labour Congress also wish to urge the government to empower the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in order to improve their response capacity.

“We commiserate with the families of the victims, majority of whom are our South African brothers and sisters.”

READ ALSO: Family Of Dead Victim Accuse T.B. Joshua Of Cover-Up

It would be recalled that two South Africans, Thanduxolo Doro and Mpho Molebatsi, who lost relatives in the Synagogue building collapse had threatened to sue the owner of the church, Prophet T.B Joshua.

According to BBC report, the two men, who both lost sisters in the collapse, are calling on more families to come together in bringing a case against the clergyman.

Meanwhile, the Lagos state government has unveiled a Coroner to investigate the cause of the six storey building collapse.

This was made known in a statement issued on Friday, by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye,

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Few weeks ago, the state government hinted that the collapsed building used to be a 2-storey building before additional floors were added, a development the state government claimed it did not grant any approval for.

Meet Girl Whose Body is Gradually Turning to Stone

 Meet a teenage girl whose body is gradually turning into stone in Sichuan Province, China.

Ni Min is suffering from a rare condition that turns her muscles to solid bone - fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). The genetic mutation is also known as Stone Man Syndrome and, unfortunately, there is still no cure for it. Although there are less than six hundred cases of it across the globe, those suffering from it eventually die.

[caption id="attachment_3760" align="aligncenter" width="620"]Ni Min began showing Stone Man syndrome symptoms at the age of eight. Ni Min began showing Stone Man syndrome symptoms at the age of eight.[/caption]

The 14-year-old girl began showing symptoms at the age of eight, after several examinations tests showed she was suffering from the genetic mutation. Despite the depressing prognosis doctors and Ni’s family hope to delay the symptoms with medication, in a bid to prolong her life and slow down the effect of the rare disease.

[caption id="attachment_3761" align="aligncenter" width="634"]Unfortunately, patients usually die in their 40s when they can no longer breathe. Unfortunately, patients usually die in their 40s when they can no longer breathe.[/caption]

Dr Zhang Keqin, who is leading Ni’s treatment, said: “At present her condition is not very serious and we have prescribed medicine for her. We will see how that goes over the next 6 months. Patients usually die in their 40s when they can no longer breathe because of the pressure on their lungs.”

[caption id="attachment_3762" align="aligncenter" width="392"]The extra bone progressively restricts movement, forming a second skeleton that imprisons the body in bone. The extra bone progressively restricts movement, forming a second skeleton that imprisons the body in bone.[/caption]

The disease causes bone to form in muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues. Over time, this extra bone restricts movement, forming a second skeleton that imprisons the body in bone. It results in a gruesome death when the cartilage holding the ribs together also solidifies, making it impossible to breathe and eventually the patient suffocates or suffers massive cardiac arrest.

Boko Haram kills Living Faith Church Pastor, Teacher, 17 others in Borno state

Pastor Eliud Gwamna Mshelizza of the Living Faith Church, a teacher with the Government Girls Secondary School Shaffa alongside 17 others were killed in separate attacks on Wednesday September 24th and Thursday September 25th after Boko Haram members launched an attack on Shaffa and Shindiffu villages of Hawul LGA in Borno State.00-13
The sect men were said to have arrived Shaffa at about 8pm on Wednesday September 24th and after ravaging the village, proceeded to Shindiffu village on Thursday September 25th. They burnt down about 10 churches including E.Y.N No:I, E.Y.N No: II and III in both villages. Many of the sect members were however killed by Nigerian troops who came in from Adamawa and Biu during an ambush as the Boko Haram men were leaving the villages after the attack.

6 ministers with governorship aspirations set to quit GEJ's cabinet

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Ahead of the February 2015 general elections, 6 serving ministers including Sen. Bala Muhammed (Min. for Federal Capital Territory), Mr. Labaran Maku (Min. of Information), Chief Emeka Wogu (Min. of Labour), Mr. Nyesom Wike ( Min. of State, Education), Dr. Samuel Ortom (Min. of State, Trade, Industry and Investment) and Senator Musiliu Obanikoro ( Min. of State, Defence) are expected to tender their resignations in October to enable them pursue their Governorship aspirations in their various states.


While Mr Wike is bidding to take over from Rivers state Governor Chibuike Amaechi, Sen. Bala Mohammed is said to be gunning for the government house in Bauchi state. Sen. Obanikoro is to contest for Governor of Lagos state while Dr Ortom is to contest for Governor in Benue state. Mr Labaran Maku is gunning for the Nassarawa state governor's seat while Mr Wogu is said to be eyeing the Abia state governor's seat.


A source at the Presidency who confirmed the Ministers impending resignation said;


"Their resignation will come very soon. You know the President will have to fill the vacancies that will be created before the general elections in February 2015. You also know that the Senate must approve nominees. It is therefore important that the list be forwarded to the senators before everybody will be engrossed in election matters in their various constituencies,” the source said.



Photo: Police Arrest Bother for Burying her One day old Baby Alive

A woman named Patience Aaron who lives in Afaha Abia village, Nsit Ibom LGA in Akwa Ibom state has been arrested by men of the Akwa Ibom state Police command for allegedly burying her day-old baby alive.download-84According to the state Commissioner of Police, Gabriel Achong, Patience buried her one day old baby boy in a shallow grave with hopes that the child would die. Fortunately he found and rescued alive seven hours later…

“Patience on September 14th 2014 did bury her one-day-old baby boy in a shallow grave. The baby was rescued alive” the commissioner said
He also said the woman has been seriously ill since she was arrested and was receiving treatment.

Genevieve Nnaji unveils Logo for Fashion Label St. Genevieve

So here’s the update on Genevieve Nnaji‘s relaunched label – St. Genevieve.

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Early this morning Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji posted what seems to be the logo for her relaunched fashion label. The logo showcases the letters ‘SG’ which are initials for the brand.

In 2013 we brought you news about her label being relaunched with some of her friends rocking pieces form the label. Now, it seems like Gene is really kicking things into full swing.

The brand’s Instagram page (@stgenevieve_) describes the brand as “Everyday Fabulous Clothes by Nigerian Actress, Genevieve Nnaji.

Following the logo image, she also posted a photo of herself, ace PhotographerKelechi Amadi-Obi and Makeup Artist Lola Maja in what looks like a studio with the caption “#aboutthismoment with @lolamaja @kelechiamadiobi #staytuned #antitbt“. We can safely guess that they are probably getting ready for a shoot. Perhaps for the clothing label?

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You can be rest assured we will be updating you on more as we wait for the grand unveil.

SO SAD! The Newly Released Chibok Girl is already 4 Months Pregnant

While we are still celebrating the miraculous release of one of the Chibok girls, it has just been discovered that the terrorists men might have let her go after discovering that they’ve impregnated her

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The teenage Chibok girl found dumped near a police station in the Mubi area of Adamawa state is 4 months pregnant and she is seriously suffering from psychological trauma.

“She is actually one of our daughters abducted from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok. She was found in Mubi where her abductors dumped her and was later taken to Yola, the girl is four months pregnant.”

Chairman of Chibok Community in Abuja, Tsambido Hosea Abana told Daily Trust on Thursday.

A police source confirmed that the abducted girl was dumped there by insurgents. The girl has been moved to Adamawa State Police Headquarters in Yola.

Mr Abana said the girl is suffering from trauma and there are signs of physical abuses on her body, saying he believed the insurgents subjected their captives to horrible physical and s*xual abuses.
Sources at the Police Clinic in Yola confirmed that she was on admission at the clinic where she had received treatment but was taken to the Police headquarters in the morning.

A source said the girl might have been referred to a bigger hospital for advanced medical attention.

Group Gives Fashola 7-day ultimatum To Arrest TB Joshua

 A  Human rights group has given Lagos state governor, Governor Babatunde Fashola seven days to arrest the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua.

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The group, Vote for Service Initiative, a good governance group has in a letter dated September 25 and which was forwarded to the Lagos State governor demanded the government make the outcome of its probe into the collapse of the SCOAN guest house public.

READ ALSO: Synagogue: TB Joshua Condoles With South Africa

The group also accused the administration of delaying the probe based on “the mantra of ‘Touch not my Anointed.’”
“We are Vote for Service Initiative. We like to remind your good office that, it was in this state your attorney general and commissioner for justice prosecuted and convicted Rev. King to death by hanging for (killing) one of his devotees with ignited fire.

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It is also the same attorney general office that prosecuted recently Mr. Arowolo to death by hanging for killing his wife with knife and cudgel, how much more the man that (killed) over 115 souls through criminal negligence and brazen impunity,” the group said.

The later demanded that Fashola apologizes to Lagosians for the late implementation of the the Physical Planning Law of Lagos State, and as well, compensate the victims.

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“Failure to which we will be left with no other option than to approach the competent court of jurisdiction for an order of mandamus for your good office to implement the law you signed in 2010 without delay,” the letter added.

A five storey building belonging to the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun Lagos had collapsed in September 12 as three extra floors were being added on the original two-storey structure.

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The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA had recovered from the rubble 86 dead and 131 were rescued.

South African Pastor Makes Church Members Drink Fuel

Controversial South African Pastor Daniel Lesego of the Rabboni Centre who once made his church members eat grass is in the news again.

This time, he reportedly asked his congregants to drink petrol.

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A video circulating online shows the man of God praying for a bottle which according to him contained petrol, to be turned to pineapple juice.

He then offered it to his congregants to drink. Some of them were exclaiming how ‘sweet’ and ‘nice’ it tastes, some said it tasted like the blood while some others begged for more.

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The video shows the pastor demonstrating his “miraculous” power in front of the congregation,  with spectators shouting hallelujah.

Some of the followers are seen collapsing after drinking from the bottle of petrol turned into juice.

 

22 Arrested for Killing Anti-Ebola Campaigners in Guinea

Liberia Battles Spreading Ebola Epidemic

Conakry (Xinhua/NAN) – Guinea’s Justice Minister Cheick Sacko said 22 suspects had been arrested in connection with last week’s killing of eight government  officials.

The eight officials were involved in sensitization of the public against Ebola Virus Disease in the southeast region of Wome.

“The suspected perpetrators of the assassinations will be charged before a special sitting of the Conakry Court of Appeal,” the minister said on Wednesday in Conakry.

He said that those arrested included Labile Haba, a 30-year-old hawker, who was believed to be the head of the operation.

Sacko said other suspects include two residents of Wome who had tried to flee to Cote d’Ivoire, as well as their two colleagues arrested in the town of Gueckedou in Guinea’s southern region.

The justice minister said the suspects, who were arrested a day after the killing of the eight officials, had been questioned by investigators.

Amber Rose: “I Would Never Cheat on My Husband” on Divorce from Wiz Khalifa

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We were all shocked yesterday when Amber Rose filed for divorce from her husband of 1 year, Wiz Khalifa; and there have been so many speculations about the reason behind it.

Some of the most common ones have been;

- Amber Rose has been secretly dating Nick Cannon as the pair have been working on a movie together; and Amber recently stated that Nick makes her laugh all day.

- Another speculated cause is that Wiz refused to take Amber along with him on tour because he was having something on the side. Wiz however claims he wanted her to stay at home and take care of their 1-year-old son Sebastian.

Well, Amber isn’t taking a back seat to all the rumors as she took to her Twitter page today to debunk some rumors. She tweeted saying;

“Please stop with the fake stories,” she began. “I would never ever ever cheat on my husband in a million years I think u guys know this….”

She continued, “Unfortunately now my ex-husband can’t say the same…I’m devastated and crushed but my main focus is Sebastian. Thank u all for the support in this difficult time.”