LONDON -- Three observations from Chelsea's contentious 1-1 draw with Burnley in their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
1. Ten-man Chelsea cannot hold on
Saturday, 21 February 2015
Buhari not admitted in London hospital – Campaign Team
The Major-General Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign organization, has described as untrue and baseless the rumour that the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate was flown abroad on medical ground.
Hanks Anuku denies deliberately infecting his wife with HIV
Following the recent revelation about Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, having infected his wife with HIV, the tall and bold screen star has come out to deny the claims.
The now born again Christian in an exclusive chat with Najj.com, Nigeria, said there's no iota of truth in the allegations made against him, and that that they were crafted in bad taste. “There is no iota of truth in that story! This is me, I am fine and healthy,” said Hanks.
Chidimma confirms she is not dating Flavour N'abania
Award winning singer and MTN Project Fame Season 3 winner, Chidimma Ekile, has been at the receiving quite some bashing since photos of the shoot of Flavour’s ‘Ololufe’ video hit the public domain. Following the release of the video in which both stars shared a sweet kiss, Miss Kedike, as Chidinma is also known, has been forced to respond to questions about the moment of perceived intimacy.
Yemen crisis: Former president Hadi flees capital
Yemen's former president Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has fled the capital, Sanaa, weeks after he was put under house arrest by Houthi rebels who forced him to resign.
Mr Hadi is thought to have reached the main southern city of Aden.
It comes a day after rival parties agreed on the formation of a transitional council to govern the country.
A word of hope from Pope Francis
His words "There is no sin that God cannot pardon. All we need to do is ask for forgiveness". Thank you for reminding us that we can still be forgiven no matter how bad our sins are.
Gunmen shoot at APC gov candidate’s vehicle
Gunmen on Friday shot at the vehicles of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Sam Ortom, at the funeral ceremony of the lecturer of Benue State University (BSU), Dr Samson Sambe, in Adikpo, headquarters of Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
Lagos starts demolition of burnt Balogun Market
The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of the three buildings gutted by fire on Jan. 12 at the popular Balogun Market in Central Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the demolition was being carried out by a firm, Blackrock Construction Company.
President Goodluck Jonathan declares that Obasanjo is still his Godfather
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has declared that he is not ready to join issues with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s decision to tear his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card, on Monday.
Jonathan, who granted an interview to a team of Tribune editors, in Lagos, on Thursday, said that senior citizens must always remember the need to keep Nigeria united even when they have cause to disagree politically.
Nigerian tourist allegedly gang-raped in Delhi India
NEW DELHI - A 35-year-old Nigerian woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car in the Indian capital, police said Saturday.
The woman was found unconscious near a toll plaza in east Delhi on Friday and taken to hospital for treatment.
Mr. Swag Jim Iyke urges us to check him out this weekend on TV
The unscripted star has since been cooking the unscripted in Calgary Canada and I think he is done now and wants us to check it out this weekend on TV. See his post after the cut..
Mayweather v Pacquiao: Boxing's last bona fide super-fight?
And to think, the first fight between Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns was made in 30 minutes. In a coffee shop. At an airport. Manny Steward, Hearns's trainer and manager, flew back to Detroit on the same plane he flew in on.
They called that fight in 1981 'The Showdown', which sounds quaint by today's standards. They should call the meeting between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao 'When Conglomerates Collide'. As a tagline, it would encapsulate perfectly the modern business of boxing.
ASUU threatens strike over murder of ABU Don Prof. Falakin
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), yesterday threatened to embark on a strike action if those responsible for the death of Prof Falaki are not brought to justice.
ASUU in a statement, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to arrest those responsible for the murder of Professor Ahmad Mustapha Falaki of the Ahmadu Bello University’s Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) or universities in the country may be forced to shut down.
American Idol Judge Jennifer Lopez dazzles in new pics
The super start posted these pics on IG. I think it is a photo shoot from Milk studios. See more pics after the cut..
Zim state media praise Mugabe on birthday
"He marches on, he fights on, he is Robert Mugabe and he is a remarkable 91 years today," the paper described the long-time leader in a 16-page supplement.
Calling Mugabe the "quintessential leader of Zimbabwe", the Herald said he had "royal blood" in him and had "championed the upliftment of the majority by providing quality education that has made Zimbabwe the most literate nation in Africa".
Woman files for divorce because her husband refuses to have sex with her 3 times a day
A woman petitioned a court to dissolve her marriage because her husband refuses to have sex with her at least three times a day, according to court documents filed in the United Arab Emirates.
The woman filed her complaint with the Dubai Sharia Court, claiming that she is suffering from her husband who cannot have sex with her three times per day.
Brendan Rodgers demands more from Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has criticized Mario Balotelli's work-rate and told him to step up his contribution.
Rodgers gave his full backing to striker Balotelli over the penalty furore which blew up in the 1-0 win over Besiktas in the Europa League at Anfield on Thursday night.
Jay Jay Okocha named new Delta FA Chairman
Former Super Eagles’ captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has been elected chairman of the Delta State Football Association.
At the elections conducted in Asaba on Friday, and supervised by Member of the NFF Executive Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli, Okocha polled 26 out of the 27 votes cast.
One of only four Nigerian footballers to play at three FIFA World Cup finals, Jay-Jay Okocha’s club career took him through Germany, France, England and Turkey, and he is presently Head of the NFF Technical Study Group.
Okocha, who had served as vice chairman before the elevation, replaces Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who announced his intention to relinquish the post on the very day he was elected President of Nigeria Football Federation, September 30, 2014.
Friday, 20 February 2015
A dead Catholic priest woke up with a shocking revelation that God is a woman
John Micheal O’neal, A 71-yr-old Catholic priest from Massachussetts was declared dead for more than 48 minutes, but he was miraculously revived by medics. Strangely he woke up with a shocking revelation that he had gone to heaven and met God.
Reports say Father O'neal was rushed to the hospital on January 29 after a major heart attack, but was declared clinically dead soon after his arrival.
Doctors were afraid he would have suffered some brain damage from the incident, but he woke up less than 48 hours later and seems to have perfectly recovered.
The elderly priest claims that he went to heaven and encountered God, which he describes as a woman.
“Her presence was both overwhelming and comforting” states the Catholic priest.
“She had a soft and soothing voice and her presence was as reassuring as a mother’s embrace. The fact that God is a Holy Mother instead of a Holy Father doesn’t disturb me, she is everything I hoped she would be and even more!”
Rita Dominic looking all beautiful in a new pic
Looking extra ordinary beautiful in this pic. The actress posted this on IG today and I decided to share it with you. I no try?
A feedback from Amber Rose to Kanye West..The Rage goes on!
The rage goes on as Amber Rose gives Kanye West a feedback on his radio interview this morning. See her tweets after the cut..
'Five-legged sheep' Quinto gives birth to twins in Morpeth
A sheep born with five legs has "defied the odds" by giving birth to two healthy lambs, a Northumberland farm has said.
Quinto made news around the world after being born with an additional front limb at Whitehouse Farm Centre, in Morpeth, in 2013.
She has given birth to Susie and Sofie, neither of whom have any extra limbs.
Karen Lovatt, general manager, said the farm was "delighted" with the new arrivals.
Ms Lovatt said Quinto's fifth leg was initially viewed with scepticism, with some people saying it was an April Fool's joke.
Indian PM Narendra Modi's suit sells for $690,000
Shalu Yadav reports: "It has been one of the most talked about and controversial suits in the history of Indian politics"
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Chinedu Flavour & Flavour N'abania
He calls the Flavour on the left Chinedu Flavour and the Flavour on the right Flavour N'abania. He was very cute as a child
Nwankwo Kanu Ranked 13 Out Of 50 Arsenal Greatest Players
Known for his iconic slow drag on the ball which proved detrimental to opponents, Kanu Nwankwo was feared on the pitch, despite his sluggishness. In a poll by fans of the club, conducted on the website, the two-time African Footballer of the Year winner was voted 13 best put of a total of 50 players.
Kanu appeared 198 times for the Gunners, and scored 48 goals during his stay from 1999 to 2004. He won the FA Cup and Premier League title. Henry who is the club’s highest goal scorer is number one.
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Gunmen raid bank, kill one in Benue
Suspected armed robbers on Thursday invaded a first generation bank in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one person and carting away unspecified amount of money.
An eyewitness told PUNCH that the gunmen had blocked Vandeikya-Obudu road, and demobilised a patrol van of the joint security task force, coded Operation Zenda, before heading for the bank, where they allegedly operated unchallenged.
It was gathered that in the operation, which lasted for over an hour, the hoodlums shot one person dead.
Another person, who was reportedly injured, is said to be receiving treatment in a hospital at Vandeikya.
The branch manager of the bank in the area refused to speak with our correspondent on how much was stolen by the robbers.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Austin Ezeani, however said on Friday that the police killed one of the robbers and also recovered one of the vehicles used for the robbery.
Kanye West's detailed interview with the Power 105 this morning..spoke on a couple of issues
Kanye West returned to Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" this morning for the first time since 2013, and, as usual, it brought out the best and worst from the notoriously uncensored artist — from Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian's relationship and details on his new music to comments on Amber Rose and Tyga. Here are some of the highlights from the nearly hour-long interview.
An unknown gunmen stormed Calabar prison earlier today and released inmates, shot sporadically
Reports from Calabar, Cross River, indicate that an unknown gunmen February 20 raided the Afokang prison and started sporadic shooting.
It was disclosed by the residents living in the area of the prison that the incident occurred at about 11.30am, according to The Nation.
Several inmates were said to have been released in the ensuing melee. No information on the casualties has been provided at the moment.
Shops and other business outlets in the area were closed down. Security was deployed to the scene to calm the situation.
A similar incident occurred end of 2014 in Niger State. Following the jailbreak in Minna Medium Prison yard 270 inmates were freed.
Flavour N'abania enroute Cameroun for an undisclosed mission
This was captured on his IG page and from his post, he didn't disclose his mission but I trust he is going there to do what he knows best how to do. See his post after the cut..
Yemi Alade's Instagram account hacked
Don Jazzy and popular dancer Kaffy informs that Yemi Alade's IG account was hacked yesterday and recent posts from the account are not from the Artist. Just for your kind notice. See their posts after the cut..
Nigerian Priest, Father Hilary Ogom Nwadei, Jailed 8 months in the UK for Sexually Assaulting a Woman
A Nigerian priest who went on the run after sexually assaulting a woman in the UK has been jailed for eight months.
58 year old Father Hilary Ogom Nwadei, (pictured above) pleaded guilty to fondling the woman’s breasts and exposing himself while staying at St Mary’s Priory in Leyland.
Nwadei, from the Diocese of Issele-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria, began staying at the Priory in September 2013 while he studied a doctorate in law at the University of Central Lancashire, and also preached to the congregation. During that time, according to reports, he complained of loneliness and befriended his victim who he regularly confided in and often hugged during these exchanges.
At least 30 dead in Boko Haram raids near Chibok
At least 30 people were killed in Boko Haram raids on two villages in northeast Nigerian Borno state near the town of Chibok, a community leader and resident told AFP on Friday.
The attacks on Thursday targeted the villages of Thlaimakalama and Gatamarwa, which were completely burnt by the rampaging militants, Pogo Bitrus, head of the Chibok Elders Forum, said.
“From information coming in from residents of the two villages at least 30 people were killed in the attacks,” he added. A resident in Chibok, 15 kilometres (nine miles) away gave the same toll.
Amber Rose blasted by Kanye West
It’s probably best not to cross Team Kardashian—especially now that Yeezy is onboard.
There’ll be no interim govt — General Abdulsalami Abubakar
ABUJA—Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, yesterday, reassured Nigerians that there will be no interim government, contrary to fears in some quarters.
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun also said electoral violence will abate, if electoral law is enforced without bias.
Abubakar, who is the chairman of the Peace Committee, made up of security Chiefs, party and religious leaders, told journalists during a press conference that going by President Goodluck Jonathan’s promise, elections will hold as scheduled, and May 29 handover date remains sacrosanct.
Somali lawmaker says legislator, deputy mayor among many killed in suicide bombings at hotel
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A legislator and a deputy mayor were among many killed in a suicide bomb attack Friday on a hotel near the presidential palace in the capital, a Somali lawmaker said.
One person rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into the gate of the Central Hotel in Mogadishu, and another suicide bomber then entered the hotel and blew himself up, police official Capt. Mohammed Hussein told The Associated Press. The country's deputy prime minister was also among some government officials wounded by the bombings, he said.
Like magic Don Jazzy's all gifted big nose don dey reduce
This pic was taken on the set of a music video shoot with Iyanya. Just like magic the music boss nose don dey reduce. No be me talk am oo. See another pic and his post after the cut..
Nigerian planes bomb Boko Haram camps
N'DJAMENA/MAIDUGURI - Nigerian warplanes bombed training camps and equipment belonging to Islamist group Boko Haram in the northeast's Sambisa forest on Thursday, the military said.
The bombing added momentum to an assault meant to crush the insurgents also involving neighbours Chad, Cameroon and Niger.
"The death of a large number of terrorists has been recorded while many others are also scampering all over the forest," defence spokesman Major-General Chris Olukolade said.
Multiple award winner Davido says he's got more money on his mind..money no dey belle full sha!
The artist sent this post on IG. Truly if money dey belle full, why the likes of Bill Gates and Dangote still investing and hustling? All na to generate more money. Well, Davido has got all the avenues to make it so let him get the ball rolling and then he can smile more to the bank. See his post after the cut..
President Goodluck Jonathan's University Graduation & NYSC Pictures
My boy Ikenna Jnr. would say wa wa oo. Why people dey enter Buhari like this na? Anyway, the only way to clear doubts is to show us just like GEJ did.
Wiz Khalifa releases pictures of Amber Rose’s ‘shitty’ house to prove she is an unfit mother
Looks like the already nasty divorce proceedings between Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa is getting worse. According to American gossip site TMZ, Wiz Khalifa released some pictures of Amber Rose’s house to show as proof that Amber is an unfit mother and her house is not a conducive environment to raise a child. The pictures of the house looks like a dump site with dirt and alleged poop everywhere. See pics after the cut...
Boy, 5, claims he lived past life as thirtysomething black woman who died in Chicago hotel fire decades ago
Luke Ruehlman told his name was Pam when he was a woman in a past life.
Was a woman who died in a devastating Chicago hotel blaze more than 20 years ago reincarnated as a little boy?
That's the bizarre claim of Ohio 5-year-old Luke Ruehlman, who is apparently convinced he was once called Pam and perished in a previous life after leaping from a burning building.
Card Reader: INEC to organise training for electoral officials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would use the opportunity offered by elections rescheduling to organize extensive hands-on training on the use of card readers for its ad-hoc staff.
The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Kayode Idowu, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday.
Chelsea suspend three fans over Paris Metro racism incident
Chelsea have suspended three fans, as the club continues investigation into a racist incident, that happened on the Paris Metro on Wednesday.
A black passenger was videoed being pushed back by a group of Blues supporters, who were travelling for their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-German.
158 Freed Boko Haram Abductees Reunited with Their Families
Fact-finding c’ttee: No rape case established yet at IDP camps
Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri
One hundred and fifty-eight women and children abducted by the dreaded Boko Haram sect who were freed last month have been reunited with their families in Yobe State.
The women and children were abducted in Katarko town, Gujba Local Government Area in Yobe, a distance of 22 kilometers south of Damaturu, the state capital, sometime last year.
Nollywood trending Actress Queen Nwokoye says we must watch this and laugh throughout the weekend
She is on top of her game at the moment and sure this movie will be worth watching. See her post after the cut..
Nigerian Army pledges to provide security during the elections
The Nigerian Army has assured the public that they would provide adequate security during the forth coming general elections.
The army said officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and election materials will be protected during and after the elections.
Neymar summoned to court, sued over image rights
Barcelona star forward Neymar has been summoned to appear in a Brazilian court of justice following a lawsuit filed by a company which owns part of the player’s image rights - the DIS group.
According to report published by Spanish daily Marca on Thursday, DIS are in disagreement over the amounts received concerning Neymar’s signing with Barcelona and have filed a lawsuit to that effect.
The company argues that “it has not received its fair share of the money pertaining to the amounts declared by Barcelona president Joep Maria Bartomeu regarding the player’s transfer back in 2013.”
“DIS received their part of the €17.1 million (more than $19 million), the amount that was first declared, but not their share of the €90 million that the Barça president eventually admitted was paid out for the player.”
The date when the Barça forward will have to appear before the Brazilian authorities has not yet been set.
Obama’s tree is not dead – it’s just resting: India
Three weeks ago US president Barrack Obama planted a tree covered in leaves in India, now it is just a single stem according to reports.
According to AP, Obama’s peepal tree (also known as a sacred fig) has been giving Indian officials sleepless nights as local media blasted them for allowing it to die.